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Mods are away. Post Tom Snyder
January 29, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Mods are away. Post Tom Snyder
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THE PUNISHER (Goldblatt, 1989)
January 27, 2026 at 10:16 PM
THE PUNISHER (Goldblatt, 1989)
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Sal Buscema, beloved comics artist, passes away
Sal Buscema, a veteran comics artist and part of the famed Buscema family of Marvel artists, has passed away. He was 89 years old when he died on Friday, and the news broke today, on what would have been his 90th birthday.
Sal Buscema, a veteran comics artist and part of the famed Buscema family of Marvel artists, has passed away. He was 89 years old when he died on Friday, and the news broke today, on what would have been his 90th birthday.
Sal Buscema, beloved comics artist, passes away
Sal Buscema, a veteran comics artist and part of the famed Buscema family of Marvel artists, has passed away. He was 89 years old when he died on Friday, and the news broke today, on what would have been his 90th birthday.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Sal Buscema, beloved comics artist, passes away
Sal Buscema, a veteran comics artist and part of the famed Buscema family of Marvel artists, has passed away. He was 89 years old when he died on Friday, and the news broke today, on what would have been his 90th birthday.
Sal Buscema, a veteran comics artist and part of the famed Buscema family of Marvel artists, has passed away. He was 89 years old when he died on Friday, and the news broke today, on what would have been his 90th birthday.
I remember reading about a party meeting in the Stalin era where the audience was asked to clap for him and they obediently provide a standing ovation. Problem is, nobody wants to stop because party goons are watching so it goes on for ten minutes. Everyone is exhausted but no one wants…
January 27, 2026 at 6:58 PM
I remember reading about a party meeting in the Stalin era where the audience was asked to clap for him and they obediently provide a standing ovation. Problem is, nobody wants to stop because party goons are watching so it goes on for ten minutes. Everyone is exhausted but no one wants…
My local theater played Unforgiven last night as part of their month long tribute to filmmakers who died last year; this was their selection for Gene Hackman. I had not seen it since the mid-90’s (I remember renting it from the video store) and the theater experience was great.
January 23, 2026 at 11:11 PM
My local theater played Unforgiven last night as part of their month long tribute to filmmakers who died last year; this was their selection for Gene Hackman. I had not seen it since the mid-90’s (I remember renting it from the video store) and the theater experience was great.
I haven’t read this article (and I’m not going to read it, Scott Adams seemed a sad and hateful human being and I pity him), it may be fine, I don’t know—but the title is fucking stupid.
January 23, 2026 at 3:28 AM
I haven’t read this article (and I’m not going to read it, Scott Adams seemed a sad and hateful human being and I pity him), it may be fine, I don’t know—but the title is fucking stupid.
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Please read my new FREE TO ALL Reading project post, in which I put Rachel Cusk and John Darnielle against each other (not really but sort of) and explain why WOLF IN WHITE VAN hit me on a personal level. One of my new favorite novels. #booksky
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The Bullet of an Ordinary Life
On "Arlington Park" by Rachel Cusk, and "Wolf in White Van" by John Darnielle
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January 19, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Please read my new FREE TO ALL Reading project post, in which I put Rachel Cusk and John Darnielle against each other (not really but sort of) and explain why WOLF IN WHITE VAN hit me on a personal level. One of my new favorite novels. #booksky
billryan64.substack.com/p/the-bullet...
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The appalled look of the lady in the corner is what really elevates this cover.
January 19, 2026 at 9:24 AM
The appalled look of the lady in the corner is what really elevates this cover.
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VIOLENT COP (Kitano, 1989)
January 18, 2026 at 9:07 PM
VIOLENT COP (Kitano, 1989)
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THE MISSION (To, 1999)
January 17, 2026 at 10:09 PM
THE MISSION (To, 1999)
Point Blank is the pinnacle of the large, angry, violent man genre for me so I am excited for the 4K Criterion edition. #LeeMarvin
January 17, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Point Blank is the pinnacle of the large, angry, violent man genre for me so I am excited for the 4K Criterion edition. #LeeMarvin
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At last, my new Reading Project post for paid subscribers is up! In this one, I discuss KING OF ASHES by S. A. Cosby, and THE MELODY by Jim Crace, two writers everyone always think of as a pair!
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Let the Day Begin
On "King of Ashes" by S. A. Cosby, and "The Melody" by Jim Crace
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January 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
At last, my new Reading Project post for paid subscribers is up! In this one, I discuss KING OF ASHES by S. A. Cosby, and THE MELODY by Jim Crace, two writers everyone always think of as a pair!
billryan64.substack.com/p/let-the-da...
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Rune poems all come from later traditions than the most famous runes, the Elder Futhark, which were first used more than 2,000 years ago. In this video, I speculatively construct a rune poem in that time’s language—what English or Norwegian would have sounded like B.C. youtu.be/GSmD-5GdFWc
An Elder Futhark Rune Poem
YouTube video by Jackson Crawford
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January 9, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Rune poems all come from later traditions than the most famous runes, the Elder Futhark, which were first used more than 2,000 years ago. In this video, I speculatively construct a rune poem in that time’s language—what English or Norwegian would have sounded like B.C. youtu.be/GSmD-5GdFWc
Tangentially relatated, I remember being around thirteen and seeing the Golden Globes "Musical or Comedy" category and thinking, "well that's not a serious award."
I find it very funny that some people actually get upset about awards season "category error" nominations. I'm trying really hard to think of something that matters less, and I'm coming up empty.
January 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Tangentially relatated, I remember being around thirteen and seeing the Golden Globes "Musical or Comedy" category and thinking, "well that's not a serious award."
I have never seen Midnight Cowboy but I picked up a vintage paperback copy of the novel at my local used bookshop. Anyone have any recommendations on which one to start with?
January 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM
I have never seen Midnight Cowboy but I picked up a vintage paperback copy of the novel at my local used bookshop. Anyone have any recommendations on which one to start with?
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here's to another great year
December 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
here's to another great year
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so many greats, I think about this one a lot
December 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
so many greats, I think about this one a lot
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What a beautiful website
December 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
What a beautiful website
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It’s pretty lucky that out of all the possible opinions I could have had, mine happen to be the objective One Truth that is free of all ignorance and error
December 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It’s pretty lucky that out of all the possible opinions I could have had, mine happen to be the objective One Truth that is free of all ignorance and error
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A critic, calling me out as a lefty propagandist, said I’d tried to prejudice readers against a businessman character by drawing him so fat and ugly that people would hate him. I had used myself as the model for the character, accurately copying photos that I’d posed for.
What's an insult you'll never forget?
December 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
A critic, calling me out as a lefty propagandist, said I’d tried to prejudice readers against a businessman character by drawing him so fat and ugly that people would hate him. I had used myself as the model for the character, accurately copying photos that I’d posed for.
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“Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all my business.”
-Jacob Marley, A Christmas Carol
-Jacob Marley, A Christmas Carol
December 25, 2025 at 3:23 AM
“Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all my business.”
-Jacob Marley, A Christmas Carol
-Jacob Marley, A Christmas Carol
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11 years ago, I finished the 1st Ed. of my translation of the Poetic Edda, meant to make the original stories of the Norse gods and heroes available in today's English. Now the revised, expanded 2nd Ed. is out. A long way to go to the 5000+ 5-star ratings for the 1st, but reader response seems good.
December 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
11 years ago, I finished the 1st Ed. of my translation of the Poetic Edda, meant to make the original stories of the Norse gods and heroes available in today's English. Now the revised, expanded 2nd Ed. is out. A long way to go to the 5000+ 5-star ratings for the 1st, but reader response seems good.
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Told my family I don’t really care what christmas gift they get me as long as it’s Tactical
December 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Told my family I don’t really care what christmas gift they get me as long as it’s Tactical
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I remember a time when it was generally unnecessary to ask people what they thought of Hitler.
December 20, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I remember a time when it was generally unnecessary to ask people what they thought of Hitler.