Hugo Dabas
@hugodabas.bsky.social
Screenwriter in horror, thriller & mystery. Making nightmares for fun (and hopefully a career).
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Hugo Dabas
@hugodabas.bsky.social
· Feb 18
Finally finished an extensive rewrite of my screenplay called APPREHENSION, a psychological horror thriller that holds a special place because it was the first I felt I was ready to get some feedback on.
The only motivation of AI evangelicals is the opportunity to not pay people anymore.
That’s it.
It’s not about innovation or progress.
It’s just a cost-cutting attempt.
That’s it.
It’s not about innovation or progress.
It’s just a cost-cutting attempt.
November 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The only motivation of AI evangelicals is the opportunity to not pay people anymore.
That’s it.
It’s not about innovation or progress.
It’s just a cost-cutting attempt.
That’s it.
It’s not about innovation or progress.
It’s just a cost-cutting attempt.
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Absolute must read on the AI bailout-in-progress: apparently it's not enough that lifetimes of human ingenuity and creativity have been stolen and enclosed to create generative AI and balloon billionaire wealth - much more public looting is in store...
This week Open AI walked back a call for the govt to backstop financing for its trillion dollar investments in data centers. This was only the tip of the iceberg; a slow bailout for AI firms is already underway. Read more from @ambakak.bsky.social and I in @wsj.com: www.wsj.com/opinion/you-...
Opinion | You May Already Be Bailing Out the AI Business
Washington is treating the industry as if it’s too big to fail, even as the market sends lukewarm signals.
www.wsj.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Absolute must read on the AI bailout-in-progress: apparently it's not enough that lifetimes of human ingenuity and creativity have been stolen and enclosed to create generative AI and balloon billionaire wealth - much more public looting is in store...
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Be the reason your local independent bookstore stays in business.
November 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Be the reason your local independent bookstore stays in business.
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in retrospect the metoo movement did not go too far and in fact should have been given spanish inquisition levels of power and authority
November 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
in retrospect the metoo movement did not go too far and in fact should have been given spanish inquisition levels of power and authority
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These emails really do highlight why rich folk are so impressed by ChatGPT.
November 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
These emails really do highlight why rich folk are so impressed by ChatGPT.
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If only our society took major crimes by rich people as seriously as minor crimes by poor people. Ideally more seriously. But as seriously would be a big improvement.
November 13, 2025 at 5:56 AM
If only our society took major crimes by rich people as seriously as minor crimes by poor people. Ideally more seriously. But as seriously would be a big improvement.
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As all this disgusting Epstein shit starts surfacing more and more, I hope we don't lose sight of the fact that apparently every major media outlet knew everything and instead spent their time money and energy attacking the trans community.
November 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
As all this disgusting Epstein shit starts surfacing more and more, I hope we don't lose sight of the fact that apparently every major media outlet knew everything and instead spent their time money and energy attacking the trans community.
I loose faith in humanity every time I have to log on LinkedIn
LinkedIn causes great damage to the human spirit without a single benefit
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I loose faith in humanity every time I have to log on LinkedIn
Psychological and supernatural horror are my sweet spot.
Ex Machina (not horror, but the first film that made me want to read a script) shaped how I write characters.
The Shining is the other big one. I basically want readers to feel as insane as Jack by the end of my scripts.
#HorrorWritersChat
Ex Machina (not horror, but the first film that made me want to read a script) shaped how I write characters.
The Shining is the other big one. I basically want readers to feel as insane as Jack by the end of my scripts.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
Q1 - DOUBLE FEATURE
Glad you could join our (virtual) cinema trip!
First, let's introduce ourselves and share the horror subgenres we write in.
Now, what are we watching?
Share the two movies/films that have inspired your writing or that capture the vibes of your work.
Q1 - DOUBLE FEATURE
Glad you could join our (virtual) cinema trip!
First, let's introduce ourselves and share the horror subgenres we write in.
Now, what are we watching?
Share the two movies/films that have inspired your writing or that capture the vibes of your work.
November 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Psychological and supernatural horror are my sweet spot.
Ex Machina (not horror, but the first film that made me want to read a script) shaped how I write characters.
The Shining is the other big one. I basically want readers to feel as insane as Jack by the end of my scripts.
#HorrorWritersChat
Ex Machina (not horror, but the first film that made me want to read a script) shaped how I write characters.
The Shining is the other big one. I basically want readers to feel as insane as Jack by the end of my scripts.
#HorrorWritersChat
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Important to understand the Epstein stuff and the fascism and the corruption are, in a lot of ways, really all the same story from different angles: powerful men who can and do abuse vulnerable people around them because they can, and because systems of elite accountability catastrophically failed
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Important to understand the Epstein stuff and the fascism and the corruption are, in a lot of ways, really all the same story from different angles: powerful men who can and do abuse vulnerable people around them because they can, and because systems of elite accountability catastrophically failed
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I just walked out of federal court where I pleaded NOT GUILTY to the charges against me.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
November 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I just walked out of federal court where I pleaded NOT GUILTY to the charges against me.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
I will continue to stand up to authoritarianism and call this out for what it is: a political prosecution.
You don’t mess with the voice of God.
Morgan Freeman is taking legal action over AI clones of his voice
"I'm a little pissed off ... don’t mimic me with falseness. I don’t appreciate it and I get paid for doing stuff like that, so if you’re gonna do it without me, you're robbing me"
(via Guardian)
"I'm a little pissed off ... don’t mimic me with falseness. I don’t appreciate it and I get paid for doing stuff like that, so if you’re gonna do it without me, you're robbing me"
(via Guardian)
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
You don’t mess with the voice of God.
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 18181999:
"Write what you know" is limiting advice, which leads to limited writing. Instead, know what you're writing about. That means due diligence: good research, wide reading, specialist help and advice if you need it. Stay curious. Try new ideas. No limits.
"Write what you know" is limiting advice, which leads to limited writing. Instead, know what you're writing about. That means due diligence: good research, wide reading, specialist help and advice if you need it. Stay curious. Try new ideas. No limits.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 18181999:
"Write what you know" is limiting advice, which leads to limited writing. Instead, know what you're writing about. That means due diligence: good research, wide reading, specialist help and advice if you need it. Stay curious. Try new ideas. No limits.
"Write what you know" is limiting advice, which leads to limited writing. Instead, know what you're writing about. That means due diligence: good research, wide reading, specialist help and advice if you need it. Stay curious. Try new ideas. No limits.
This. Looks. AWESOME!
Sam Rockwell goes back in time to save humanity from AI in the new trailer for GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE, in theaters in February.
It’s Sam Rockwell Vs. AI In New GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE Trailer
Sam Rockwell goes back in time to save humanity from AI in the new trailer for GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE, in theaters in February.
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This. Looks. AWESOME!
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The U.S. lost an average of 11,000 jobs every week in October, per CNBC.
November 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The U.S. lost an average of 11,000 jobs every week in October, per CNBC.
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Remember when we said they’d do this and they called us hysterical? And then they moved the goalposts and said it was actually reasonable to leave it up to the states and we said they wouldn’t stop there and then they continued to call us hysterical but we were right the entire fucking time?
NEWS: Senate Republicans are threatening to block the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies—unless Democrats agree to tougher abortion restrictions.
Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds
Democrats say that’s a nonstarter, arguing there are already limits on abortion access. The dispute could torpedo a deal, leading to higher health insurance premiums for millions.
www.nbcnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Remember when we said they’d do this and they called us hysterical? And then they moved the goalposts and said it was actually reasonable to leave it up to the states and we said they wouldn’t stop there and then they continued to call us hysterical but we were right the entire fucking time?
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Elle Fanning Wants to See Genre Performances Get More Awards Recognition: bit.ly/49TLtAm
November 12, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Elle Fanning Wants to See Genre Performances Get More Awards Recognition: bit.ly/49TLtAm
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Starbucks workers this Thursday 11/13 are starting a long strike to win a first union contract
*** NOBODY SHOULD BUY ANYTHING FROM STARBUCKS AS LONG AS WORKERS ARE STRIKING ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY***
Consumer boycotts are very powerful when combined with workplace militancy
*** NOBODY SHOULD BUY ANYTHING FROM STARBUCKS AS LONG AS WORKERS ARE STRIKING ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY***
Consumer boycotts are very powerful when combined with workplace militancy
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Starbucks workers this Thursday 11/13 are starting a long strike to win a first union contract
*** NOBODY SHOULD BUY ANYTHING FROM STARBUCKS AS LONG AS WORKERS ARE STRIKING ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY***
Consumer boycotts are very powerful when combined with workplace militancy
*** NOBODY SHOULD BUY ANYTHING FROM STARBUCKS AS LONG AS WORKERS ARE STRIKING ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY***
Consumer boycotts are very powerful when combined with workplace militancy
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Jon Stewart "can't f**king believe" the Democrats caved so hard on the shutdown
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Jon Stewart "can't f**king believe" the Democrats caved so hard on the shutdown
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i just realized what hes describing here is a fundraising email, they sold us out for for the promise of dope ass fundraising emails
Kaine on why he thinks just getting a vote on healthcare is a win: "We're the minority party, but everybody will get to see who is standing for them when it comes to lowering their healthcare costs"
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
i just realized what hes describing here is a fundraising email, they sold us out for for the promise of dope ass fundraising emails
When Nolan took over Batman, I don’t remember people wondering: ‘’hey, where are the nipples and the telescope in the middle of the city?’’
It’s a character. Played by several actors before. They should just focus on giving us a killer spy story. #FilmSky
It’s a character. Played by several actors before. They should just focus on giving us a killer spy story. #FilmSky
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
When Nolan took over Batman, I don’t remember people wondering: ‘’hey, where are the nipples and the telescope in the middle of the city?’’
It’s a character. Played by several actors before. They should just focus on giving us a killer spy story. #FilmSky
It’s a character. Played by several actors before. They should just focus on giving us a killer spy story. #FilmSky
What movie villain is a horrible person, but an absolute joy to watch onscreen?
November 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
What movie villain is a horrible person, but an absolute joy to watch onscreen?
#PredatorBadlands is an absolute BLAST: wild, brutal, and surprisingly heartfelt.
Elle Fanning is electric, and Trachtenberg proves again he gets this universe like no one else. Let him cook more, Disney. #FilmSky
Elle Fanning is electric, and Trachtenberg proves again he gets this universe like no one else. Let him cook more, Disney. #FilmSky
a poster for predator badlands shows a blonde woman
Alt: a poster for predator badlands shows a blonde woman
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:09 PM
#PredatorBadlands is an absolute BLAST: wild, brutal, and surprisingly heartfelt.
Elle Fanning is electric, and Trachtenberg proves again he gets this universe like no one else. Let him cook more, Disney. #FilmSky
Elle Fanning is electric, and Trachtenberg proves again he gets this universe like no one else. Let him cook more, Disney. #FilmSky
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Pretty much all affordability discourse could benefit from just posting this chart.
If you're in the better off America, all the luxury goods you want in excess are for the most part much cheaper. If you're in the poorer America, most of the shit you need to live/grow is more expensive.
If you're in the better off America, all the luxury goods you want in excess are for the most part much cheaper. If you're in the poorer America, most of the shit you need to live/grow is more expensive.
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Pretty much all affordability discourse could benefit from just posting this chart.
If you're in the better off America, all the luxury goods you want in excess are for the most part much cheaper. If you're in the poorer America, most of the shit you need to live/grow is more expensive.
If you're in the better off America, all the luxury goods you want in excess are for the most part much cheaper. If you're in the poorer America, most of the shit you need to live/grow is more expensive.
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The 2008 recession taught the wealthy, and the politicians they buy, that a whole lot of people would thank them for the largest transfer of wealth from the bottom 70% to the top 5% in US history. Why wouldn’t they try it again?
This is insane. This is *literally* doing the same mechanics of the housing crisis and 2008 recession but to create debt to finance construction of AI data centers
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The 2008 recession taught the wealthy, and the politicians they buy, that a whole lot of people would thank them for the largest transfer of wealth from the bottom 70% to the top 5% in US history. Why wouldn’t they try it again?