Jen Chaney
@jenchaney.bsky.social
Current: TV and film critic free agent. Former: Vulture, WashPost. Prev bylines: NYT, Vanity Fair, others. Literally wrote the book on Clueless.
I've been so busy today that I haven't had time to post about Catherine O'Hara. I think I'm just in shock. She was obviously still so active and vibrant, I can't believe she's gone. As much as her talent was appreciated, it still feels like it wasn't enough to do it justice.
January 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I've been so busy today that I haven't had time to post about Catherine O'Hara. I think I'm just in shock. She was obviously still so active and vibrant, I can't believe she's gone. As much as her talent was appreciated, it still feels like it wasn't enough to do it justice.
Just watching a tennis match and whispering, "Yeah, bitch" at the TV.
I am rooting for Alcaraz.
I am rooting for Alcaraz.
January 30, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Just watching a tennis match and whispering, "Yeah, bitch" at the TV.
I am rooting for Alcaraz.
I am rooting for Alcaraz.
Eloise Bridgerton just wants to read her books and make snarky comments about society and that is why she is my favorite character on BRIDGERTON.
January 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Eloise Bridgerton just wants to read her books and make snarky comments about society and that is why she is my favorite character on BRIDGERTON.
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i haven't done this since twitter but at the request of 1 (one) person, OSCAR NOMINEES AS SIMPSONS SCREENCAPS THREAD
January 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
i haven't done this since twitter but at the request of 1 (one) person, OSCAR NOMINEES AS SIMPSONS SCREENCAPS THREAD
A man who was once the manager of Color Me Badd got to the Kennedy Center and immediately recognized how embarrassing it would be to continue working there.*
*Right now. It did not used to be embarrassing to work there.
*Right now. It did not used to be embarrassing to work there.
SCOOP: Kennedy Center’s new programming head resigns days after hire was announced
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Kennedy Center’s new programming head resigns days after hire was announced
Kevin Couch, appointed the Kennedy Center’s senior vice president of artistic programming, resigned less than two weeks after his hire was announced.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:06 AM
A man who was once the manager of Color Me Badd got to the Kennedy Center and immediately recognized how embarrassing it would be to continue working there.*
*Right now. It did not used to be embarrassing to work there.
*Right now. It did not used to be embarrassing to work there.
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Think about it like this. This ICE agent was on camera and unmasked — fulfilling one of three "demands" Democratic leader Chuck Schumer just issued in order to agree to save Republicans and give DHS even more money.
And he was still threatening to kill someone.
And he was still threatening to kill someone.
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 28, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Think about it like this. This ICE agent was on camera and unmasked — fulfilling one of three "demands" Democratic leader Chuck Schumer just issued in order to agree to save Republicans and give DHS even more money.
And he was still threatening to kill someone.
And he was still threatening to kill someone.
"Also, just before the ICE agent shoots you in the head, it's totally okay for you to gently slap him on the wrist."
SCHUMER says Democrats are “united” behind three DHS reforms
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
January 28, 2026 at 8:56 PM
"Also, just before the ICE agent shoots you in the head, it's totally okay for you to gently slap him on the wrist."
For those in need of a mental health break: I believe, still, that this is not only the best Super Bowl commercial of all time, but possibly the best commercial of all time PERIOD. "Hey, Janice" still sends me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg5c...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg5c...
OFFICIAL - Terry Tate Office Linebacker "Superbowl Spot"
YouTube video by Terry Tate, Office Linebacker
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:48 PM
For those in need of a mental health break: I believe, still, that this is not only the best Super Bowl commercial of all time, but possibly the best commercial of all time PERIOD. "Hey, Janice" still sends me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg5c...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg5c...
"I guess I would call it communism"????
LOL. (I appreciate these five white suburban women.)
He’s shaken because 5 women asked for his credentials…imagine ICE asking you for your papers…
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
"I guess I would call it communism"????
Rachel McAdams is indeed absolutely incredible in this.
Like I said last week, SEND HELP is a fantastic return to form with Sam Raimi and an awards worthy performance by Rachel McAdams. You can read more of my effusive praise over at The Film Maven right now.
thefilmmaven.com/send-help-re...
thefilmmaven.com/send-help-re...
Send Help Review: Rachel McAdams Brings a Gory Good Time
Sam Raimi's latest is a great return to form.
thefilmmaven.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Rachel McAdams is indeed absolutely incredible in this.
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Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
Nomination and selection of Nobel Peace Prize laureates - NobelPrize.org
A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of the nominees and other informati...
www.nobelprize.org
January 22, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
The MAGA idiots acting like regular Minnesotans could not have effectively planned their protests and acts of resistance on their own: Bitch, have you ever been to a PTA meeting?
January 26, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The MAGA idiots acting like regular Minnesotans could not have effectively planned their protests and acts of resistance on their own: Bitch, have you ever been to a PTA meeting?
me either ha ha ha ha ha
The news that WaPo is laying off hundreds of people is definitely not making me even more depressed about the increasingly flooded pool of freelance media workers
January 26, 2026 at 7:38 PM
me either ha ha ha ha ha
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Emily very kindly let me write up my experience of Saturday's horrible events in this Rundown. I don't feel right leaving that behind a paywall, so here it is:
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Emily very kindly let me write up my experience of Saturday's horrible events in this Rundown. I don't feel right leaving that behind a paywall, so here it is:
It is weird that SNL isn't saying anything about today's events. Conspicuous avoidance.
January 25, 2026 at 5:16 AM
It is weird that SNL isn't saying anything about today's events. Conspicuous avoidance.
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None of this even starts to get better until our news media starts acknowledging, in print and on TV, the simple objective fact, with video evidence to prove it, that the secretary of Homeland security flat out lied about what happened. There isn’t a “dispute” or “controversy.” She just lied.
January 24, 2026 at 11:21 PM
None of this even starts to get better until our news media starts acknowledging, in print and on TV, the simple objective fact, with video evidence to prove it, that the secretary of Homeland security flat out lied about what happened. There isn’t a “dispute” or “controversy.” She just lied.
If you need a good laugh and a good cry, highly recommend the two-part Mel Brooks documentary on HBO.
January 24, 2026 at 4:12 AM
If you need a good laugh and a good cry, highly recommend the two-part Mel Brooks documentary on HBO.
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It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
January 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
Currently applying for a job as assistant to HSHQ chief news analyst Steve Kornacki.
Excuse me, I meant to say HSHQ chief news analyst Steve Kornacki.
(The way he says Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally: 10 stars.)
(The way he says Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally: 10 stars.)
January 22, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Currently applying for a job as assistant to HSHQ chief news analyst Steve Kornacki.
Steve Kornacki is announcing Harry's tour on the HSHQ Instagram feed and I had to put my phone down for a sec because this is just too many of my interests aligning at once.
January 22, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Steve Kornacki is announcing Harry's tour on the HSHQ Instagram feed and I had to put my phone down for a sec because this is just too many of my interests aligning at once.
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Girl are you Air Force One because all of a sudden I'm extremely interested in you despite your issues
January 21, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Girl are you Air Force One because all of a sudden I'm extremely interested in you despite your issues
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The NYT reports that Air Force One has turned around due to a situation officials are describing as “creature on the wing”
January 21, 2026 at 5:11 AM
The NYT reports that Air Force One has turned around due to a situation officials are describing as “creature on the wing”
I gave to this Rapid Response Fund to help folks in Minnesota. Laurel's thread contains other options as well.
January 19, 2026 at 5:51 AM
I gave to this Rapid Response Fund to help folks in Minnesota. Laurel's thread contains other options as well.
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Every Caleb Williams play
January 19, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Every Caleb Williams play
I love watching football.
Caleb Williams threw that game-tying TD pass to Cole Kmet from 26 yards behind the line of scrimmage:
January 19, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I love watching football.