jonathan friedman
@jonathanfriedman.com
Media, culture, and news nerd. USC Marshall, Bad Robot, CAA, Obama White House, The Verge, NYU Gallatin alum. Recovering tweeter @jonfriedman
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PTA shut down production and ballooned the budget on this movie so he could cast Benicio del Toro, and the very first shot of him instantly proves it was worth it
Every time I reflect on this movie, it gets better. This beat, joyous!
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is a masterpiece. Benicio a big reason why.
If you have not seen this movie, change that ASAP
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is a masterpiece. Benicio a big reason why.
If you have not seen this movie, change that ASAP
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November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Parents, if you have time to read anything today (and the capacity to feel rage), then these new allegations against two of the largest social media companies, and their apparent disregard of you and your kids’ relationships and mental health, should be it.
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Parents, if you have time to read anything today (and the capacity to feel rage), then these new allegations against two of the largest social media companies, and their apparent disregard of you and your kids’ relationships and mental health, should be it.
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I wrote about the beautiful TRAIN DREAMS, and how one change from its source material turns the film into a timely argument against complicity, inaction, and ignoring crimes done to our neighbors, esp. when they look different from us. SPOILERS. @vulture.com:
www.vulture.com/article/trai...
www.vulture.com/article/trai...
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I wrote about the beautiful TRAIN DREAMS, and how one change from its source material turns the film into a timely argument against complicity, inaction, and ignoring crimes done to our neighbors, esp. when they look different from us. SPOILERS. @vulture.com:
www.vulture.com/article/trai...
www.vulture.com/article/trai...
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Due to the holiday, this week's Apple shows, Pluribus included, will drop two days earlier than usual.
("Wednesday" technically means "9 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday." I have no idea why Apple sticks to this fiction regarding when episodes are released.)
("Wednesday" technically means "9 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday." I have no idea why Apple sticks to this fiction regarding when episodes are released.)
November 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Due to the holiday, this week's Apple shows, Pluribus included, will drop two days earlier than usual.
("Wednesday" technically means "9 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday." I have no idea why Apple sticks to this fiction regarding when episodes are released.)
("Wednesday" technically means "9 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday." I have no idea why Apple sticks to this fiction regarding when episodes are released.)
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CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
CASSIDY: I know it's titillating, but I think we need to move beyond the titillation
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
TAPPER: This isn't about titillation. This is about the fact that you are the chairman of the health committee and you voted to confirm somebody that by all accounts is actually making America less healthy
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in addition to all of his experience, in 2011 someone tried to assassinate kelly's wife, former congresswoman gabby giffords. no way he's cowing to these ass clowns.
Sen. Mark Kelly has released a statement.
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
"If this is meant to intimidate me and other members of Congress from doing our jobs and holding this administration accountable, it won't work. I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies..."
November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
in addition to all of his experience, in 2011 someone tried to assassinate kelly's wife, former congresswoman gabby giffords. no way he's cowing to these ass clowns.
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A Wash Post review found instances of parents arrested near campuses in at least 10 states so far this year. Actions near campuses—which include shooting a man, releasing tear gas and engaging in a car chase—have prompted lockdowns. @justinemcdaniel.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
In cities targeted by ICE, empty desks and school disruptions follow
One in 5 students in Charlotte missed school after a recent ICE crackdown began. It’s the latest city where schools felt the impact of Trump’s deportation effort.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A Wash Post review found instances of parents arrested near campuses in at least 10 states so far this year. Actions near campuses—which include shooting a man, releasing tear gas and engaging in a car chase—have prompted lockdowns. @justinemcdaniel.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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Part of the 50 States, 50 Fixes series in the NYT:
In a struggling area of Lincoln, a program pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings. In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
In a struggling area of Lincoln, a program pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings. In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
In Nebraska, Makeovers for Buildings That Don’t Price Out the Locals
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Part of the 50 States, 50 Fixes series in the NYT:
In a struggling area of Lincoln, a program pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings. In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
In a struggling area of Lincoln, a program pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings. In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
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“I’ve got a country to run!” 🤡
November 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
“I’ve got a country to run!” 🤡
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New in tonight's @semafor.com media newsletter: Trump is using his new connections at Paramount for an important cause: Lobbying Larry Ellison to revive the Rush Hour franchise www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Exclusive: How Trump is trying to remake American culture — starting with his favorite buddy-cop franchise
The president is offering some creative input on potential upcoming projects.
www.semafor.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
New in tonight's @semafor.com media newsletter: Trump is using his new connections at Paramount for an important cause: Lobbying Larry Ellison to revive the Rush Hour franchise www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
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2022 vs. 2025. 🤡
November 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
2022 vs. 2025. 🤡
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I think it is very unlikely that most of these are Russian influence agents, and considerably more likely that they are people from developing economies who have cottoned on to ways to make relatively large amounts of money for them by being paid-per-view by X.
This week we learned that many of the most active Twitter accounts are foreigners, most likely Russian influence agents, operating in the guise of Red State Americans.
November 23, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I think it is very unlikely that most of these are Russian influence agents, and considerably more likely that they are people from developing economies who have cottoned on to ways to make relatively large amounts of money for them by being paid-per-view by X.
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The arrogance of ICE agents. The sheer petyiness. The raw sense of risk in pushing back. my friend Carlos Sanchez speaks for me, and for a lot of us. elpasomatters.org/2025/11/20/o...
Opinion: My airport run-in with ICE revealed a dangerous arrogance taking hold in America
During a routine flight connection, retired journalist Carlos Sanchez experienced firsthand the arrogance and abuse of power by ICE agents, reinforcing fears that the agency is becoming dangerously un...
elpasomatters.org
November 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The arrogance of ICE agents. The sheer petyiness. The raw sense of risk in pushing back. my friend Carlos Sanchez speaks for me, and for a lot of us. elpasomatters.org/2025/11/20/o...
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With dreams of permanent franchises in Europe, the NFL has quietly been keeping tabs on companies aiming to bring the technology back—and it could happen sooner than you think.
🔗: on.wsj.com/43EUNVa
🔗: on.wsj.com/43EUNVa
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
With dreams of permanent franchises in Europe, the NFL has quietly been keeping tabs on companies aiming to bring the technology back—and it could happen sooner than you think.
🔗: on.wsj.com/43EUNVa
🔗: on.wsj.com/43EUNVa
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
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Huge news in the world of London restaurants, niche i admit. But perhaps the most influential restaurateurs of their generation are done and they talk to Tim Hayward about their decision on.ft.com/48b0GLb
St John’s founders are stepping back. What comes next for the trailblazing nose-to-tail restaurant?
[FREE TO READ] Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver are retiring from day-to-day operations after 31 years
on.ft.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Huge news in the world of London restaurants, niche i admit. But perhaps the most influential restaurateurs of their generation are done and they talk to Tim Hayward about their decision on.ft.com/48b0GLb
These things were sold out everywhere for weeks. Best surprise my mom’s ever pulled was gifting it for Xmas after hard selling that it wasn’t gonna happen
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
These things were sold out everywhere for weeks. Best surprise my mom’s ever pulled was gifting it for Xmas after hard selling that it wasn’t gonna happen
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Insane but true fact: making US roads as safe as Canadian, Australian, or European roads would save more lives than eliminating murder from the US.
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Insane but true fact: making US roads as safe as Canadian, Australian, or European roads would save more lives than eliminating murder from the US.
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We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
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L.A.'s alt-right extremists are doubling down on their “WHITE MAN FIGHT BACK!" fliers, neo-Nazi tattoos, and white power band tees.
The full story: lataco.com/highland-par...
By Nik Venet
The full story: lataco.com/highland-par...
By Nik Venet
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
L.A.'s alt-right extremists are doubling down on their “WHITE MAN FIGHT BACK!" fliers, neo-Nazi tattoos, and white power band tees.
The full story: lataco.com/highland-par...
By Nik Venet
The full story: lataco.com/highland-par...
By Nik Venet
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support your local newspaper.
California is letting teen farm workers toil amid heat & toxic pesticides, unable to complain, for fear of ICE and boss retribution.
Proud to have helped guide this investigative project, in collaboration with Capital & Main, Robert J. Lopez and Barbara Davidson.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Proud to have helped guide this investigative project, in collaboration with Capital & Main, Robert J. Lopez and Barbara Davidson.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
California's child farmworkers: Exhausted, underpaid and toiling in toxic fields
State officials are failing to protect the health and safety of thousands of young field laborers, an investigation has found.
www.latimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:12 AM
support your local newspaper.
A CinemaScore is not what I was expecting
‘WICKED: FOR GOOD’, starring Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande, debuts with an A on CinemaScore.
Read our review: bit.ly/DFGood
Read our review: bit.ly/DFGood
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
A CinemaScore is not what I was expecting
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“If accepted, it would reward armed aggression. The principle, sacrosanct since the Second World War, for obvious and very good reasons, that even de facto borders cannot be changed by force, will have been trampled on at the behest of the leader of the free world”
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
Trump peace plan: We could all pay if Europe doesn't step up and guarantee Ukraine's security
World leaders praising Trump for his Gaza ceasefire plan only encouraged him to believe he can solve the world's most complex conflicts with minimal effort.
news.sky.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:26 AM
“If accepted, it would reward armed aggression. The principle, sacrosanct since the Second World War, for obvious and very good reasons, that even de facto borders cannot be changed by force, will have been trampled on at the behest of the leader of the free world”
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
news.sky.com/story/trump-...
Kudos to everyone that said yes to making an animated thriller about a super mushroom that can cure anything and big pharma goons trying to destroy it
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS (Adult Swim, on HBO Max) is a gem #goodtv
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS (Adult Swim, on HBO Max) is a gem #goodtv
'Common Side Effects' Is a Real Trip
Common Side Effects, Adult Swim's animated series, is a funny, smart thriller — and a real trip
www.rollingstone.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Kudos to everyone that said yes to making an animated thriller about a super mushroom that can cure anything and big pharma goons trying to destroy it
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS (Adult Swim, on HBO Max) is a gem #goodtv
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS (Adult Swim, on HBO Max) is a gem #goodtv