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Max Covill
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It's the Pictures
A weekly entertainment newsletter on movies, television, and anime. An extension of the It’s the Pictures podcast.
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What is It's the Pictures?
It's the Pictures is a weekly entertainment newsletter on movies, television, and Japanese Animation. It's also an extension of the It's the Pictures podcast.
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It's the Pictures is a weekly entertainment newsletter on movies, television, and Japanese Animation. It's also an extension of the It's the Pictures podcast.
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Sharing this as people leave the other site again
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January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Sharing this as people leave the other site again
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go.bsky.app/CsvD994
Few things give me as much joy as a sports fan than Boomer doing the playoff highlights on NFL Primetime.
January 11, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Few things give me as much joy as a sports fan than Boomer doing the playoff highlights on NFL Primetime.
Missing Yuri on Ice tonight. Damn shame that movie never came together.
January 11, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Missing Yuri on Ice tonight. Damn shame that movie never came together.
David Bowie - Heroes
YouTube video by Broken Ridge Records
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January 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
New Godzilla movie this year? Easily entered my most anticipated
January 10, 2026 at 3:07 AM
New Godzilla movie this year? Easily entered my most anticipated
@midimyers.com Just wanted to share that I tried the Instagram link on the site, and the link was dead. Can't wait for the launch. Already signed up.
January 9, 2026 at 8:33 PM
@midimyers.com Just wanted to share that I tried the Instagram link on the site, and the link was dead. Can't wait for the launch. Already signed up.
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Comedy icon Peter Sellers first tickled the world pink with laughter as the bumbling yet indelible Inspector Jacques Clouseau in The Pink Panther, creating one of cinema’s most enduring franchises.
5 films from THE PINK PANTHER series are available to own in 4K UHD 📀: knlor.com/pinkpanther
5 films from THE PINK PANTHER series are available to own in 4K UHD 📀: knlor.com/pinkpanther
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Comedy icon Peter Sellers first tickled the world pink with laughter as the bumbling yet indelible Inspector Jacques Clouseau in The Pink Panther, creating one of cinema’s most enduring franchises.
5 films from THE PINK PANTHER series are available to own in 4K UHD 📀: knlor.com/pinkpanther
5 films from THE PINK PANTHER series are available to own in 4K UHD 📀: knlor.com/pinkpanther
Managed 16/20 myself. I'm sure it could've been significantly hard.
13/20, but I think it probably says a lot about you which of these make you say “Oh, that’s easy.” (For me: 3, 8, 11, and 15.)
Made a lil quiz — guess the movie based on its opening shot www.polygon.com/movie-franch...
January 9, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Managed 16/20 myself. I'm sure it could've been significantly hard.
Today in the newsletter, paid members got my opinion on the January slate from the Criterion Collection.
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Criterion Collection - January 2026 Releases
A weekly entertainment newsletter on movies, television, and anime. An extension of the It’s the Pictures podcast.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Today in the newsletter, paid members got my opinion on the January slate from the Criterion Collection.
www.itsthepictures.com/criterion-co...
www.itsthepictures.com/criterion-co...
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I am so proud to help announce a new video game website! In the year 2026!
@midimyers.com and @zoehhannah.com join Post Games to talk about mothership.blog. Plus, they share a history of women in games media!
You'll love this one! And so will your friends!
@midimyers.com and @zoehhannah.com join Post Games to talk about mothership.blog. Plus, they share a history of women in games media!
You'll love this one! And so will your friends!
Mothership and a History of Women in Games Media
A new gaming website?! In this economy?!
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January 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
I am so proud to help announce a new video game website! In the year 2026!
@midimyers.com and @zoehhannah.com join Post Games to talk about mothership.blog. Plus, they share a history of women in games media!
You'll love this one! And so will your friends!
@midimyers.com and @zoehhannah.com join Post Games to talk about mothership.blog. Plus, they share a history of women in games media!
You'll love this one! And so will your friends!
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we'll launch mothership.blog in its final form on jan. 26, featuring stories by amazing writers like @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social, @nicoleclark.bsky.social, @susanapolo.bsky.social, @supercrip1994.bsky.social, & @applecider.bsky.social. you can subscribe early for a LIFETIME 15% OFF discount!!
Board the Mothership.
You're just in time.
A couple weeks from now, on January 26, 2026, we'll be launching the full version of our new gaming website, Mothership, which aims to analyze games specifically through the...
mothership.blog
January 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
we'll launch mothership.blog in its final form on jan. 26, featuring stories by amazing writers like @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social, @nicoleclark.bsky.social, @susanapolo.bsky.social, @supercrip1994.bsky.social, & @applecider.bsky.social. you can subscribe early for a LIFETIME 15% OFF discount!!
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if you need it
on web: Settings > Content & Media > Autoplay media and GIFs (Off)
on web: Settings > Content & Media > Autoplay media and GIFs (Off)
January 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
if you need it
on web: Settings > Content & Media > Autoplay media and GIFs (Off)
on web: Settings > Content & Media > Autoplay media and GIFs (Off)
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Sorry Alamo, but this is bullshit. Protecting the moviegoing experience is to enforce *zero* phone usage, not making it the ONLY option.
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
Alamo Drafthouse Goes Mobile, Getting Rid of Pen-and-Paper Food Orders to ‘Protect the Moviegoing Experience’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Alamo Drafthouse is switching to mobile ordering for food and drinks to "protect the moviegoing experience."
variety.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Sorry Alamo, but this is bullshit. Protecting the moviegoing experience is to enforce *zero* phone usage, not making it the ONLY option.
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
variety.com/2026/film/ne...
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because I can freely download two different child pornography generating apps on Apple's App Store and the Google Play store, both very popular and highly ranked, I must conclude that Apple and Google endorse that activity
New: Trio of Dem senators urge Apple and Google to enforce their own terms of service and ban X, Grok apps for their flood of nonconsensual sexual imagery.
I've repeatedly asked both Apple and Google about this for three days. They're completely silent, seemingly hoping the question just goes away.
I've repeatedly asked both Apple and Google about this for three days. They're completely silent, seemingly hoping the question just goes away.
Senators urged Apple and Google to remove X and Grok from app stores over sexual deepfakes
“Turning a blind eye to X’s egregious behavior would make a mockery of your moderation
practices,” three Democratic senators wrote to Apple’s and Google’s CEOs.
www.nbcnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
because I can freely download two different child pornography generating apps on Apple's App Store and the Google Play store, both very popular and highly ranked, I must conclude that Apple and Google endorse that activity
Sure, this is expensive, but I really think Switch 2 users will find it interesting.
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Gaming Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2 | Belkin US
Shop the Best Charging Case with Battery for Nintendo Switch 2, Protect Against Scratches and Drops, 10k Portable Charger, 20W, Game Card Storage
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January 9, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Sure, this is expensive, but I really think Switch 2 users will find it interesting.
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www.belkin.com/p/charging-c...
Also I love this for very different reasons.
January 9, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Also I love this for very different reasons.
Never listened to this artist before but this cover did it for me.
January 9, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Never listened to this artist before but this cover did it for me.
New Criterion Release:
CAPTAIN BLOOD
CAPTAIN BLOOD
January 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
New Criterion Release:
CAPTAIN BLOOD
CAPTAIN BLOOD
The Lions have reached out to former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel about their vacant offensive coordinator position, sources say. McDaniel is a top candidate for any open OC job.
January 8, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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There are a ton of great-looking books coming in 2026, and I've rounded up the ones that I'm looking forward to the most, including space operas, interstellar art heists, unicorns, dinosaurs, and plenty more.
Here's the full list: www.andrewliptak.com/sci-fi-fanta...
Here's the full list: www.andrewliptak.com/sci-fi-fanta...
January 8, 2026 at 8:21 PM
There are a ton of great-looking books coming in 2026, and I've rounded up the ones that I'm looking forward to the most, including space operas, interstellar art heists, unicorns, dinosaurs, and plenty more.
Here's the full list: www.andrewliptak.com/sci-fi-fanta...
Here's the full list: www.andrewliptak.com/sci-fi-fanta...
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Finished S1 of Pluribus yesterday. I've been wanting to write about it for a little now so you can read that and more on the latest It's the Pictures @itsthepicpod.bsky.social newsletter
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Pluribus Is Worth an Apple TV+ Subscription on Its Own
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January 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Finished S1 of Pluribus yesterday. I've been wanting to write about it for a little now so you can read that and more on the latest It's the Pictures @itsthepicpod.bsky.social newsletter
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I believe four of these will be the nominees for Oscars, but switch GDT for Panahi.
deadline.com/2026/01/dire...
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DGA Awards Movie Nominees: Anderson, Coogler, Del Toro, Safdie And Zhao
The Directors Guild of America revealed its feature film nominees Thursday for the 78th DGA Awards, honoring 2025's most outstanding helmers.
deadline.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
I believe four of these will be the nominees for Oscars, but switch GDT for Panahi.
deadline.com/2026/01/dire...
deadline.com/2026/01/dire...
Finished S1 of Pluribus yesterday. I've been wanting to write about it for a little now so you can read that and more on the latest It's the Pictures @itsthepicpod.bsky.social newsletter
www.itsthepictures.com/pluribus-is-...
www.itsthepictures.com/pluribus-is-...
Pluribus Is Worth an Apple TV+ Subscription on Its Own
It's the Pictures is 100% independent and even more reliant on subscribers, both paid and free, for support. Paid subscribers help keep the lights on and allow you to show support for independent jour...
www.itsthepictures.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Finished S1 of Pluribus yesterday. I've been wanting to write about it for a little now so you can read that and more on the latest It's the Pictures @itsthepicpod.bsky.social newsletter
www.itsthepictures.com/pluribus-is-...
www.itsthepictures.com/pluribus-is-...
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God, I have work in the morning BUT I CAN'T FUCKING SLEEP because Goomba is downstairs making a big racket!
January 8, 2026 at 5:12 PM
God, I have work in the morning BUT I CAN'T FUCKING SLEEP because Goomba is downstairs making a big racket!