Rick Porter
@rickporter.bsky.social
"Chillest man in Hollywood," according to Mike Schur (actual location: Chicagoland). Work: TV business editor/innings eater at The Hollywood Reporter. Signal: rwp.07
Yes, those sleepy little burgs of, uh, New York and L.A., vaulted into the consciousness by Darren Star television shows. He’s now doing the same for, let’s see here … Paris.
(this is from Netflix’s “Emily in Paris” renewal announcement earlier today)
(this is from Netflix’s “Emily in Paris” renewal announcement earlier today)
January 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Yes, those sleepy little burgs of, uh, New York and L.A., vaulted into the consciousness by Darren Star television shows. He’s now doing the same for, let’s see here … Paris.
(this is from Netflix’s “Emily in Paris” renewal announcement earlier today)
(this is from Netflix’s “Emily in Paris” renewal announcement earlier today)
OK, so based on polling numbers, the “average American”:
- thinks AI is bad
- doesn’t care for the current president
- is not happy about rising health care costs
- wants a wealth tax on the very very rich
- doesn’t like mass deportation as a policy
Whatcha got on those, CBS News?
- thinks AI is bad
- doesn’t care for the current president
- is not happy about rising health care costs
- wants a wealth tax on the very very rich
- doesn’t like mass deportation as a policy
Whatcha got on those, CBS News?
January 3, 2026 at 12:24 AM
OK, so based on polling numbers, the “average American”:
- thinks AI is bad
- doesn’t care for the current president
- is not happy about rising health care costs
- wants a wealth tax on the very very rich
- doesn’t like mass deportation as a policy
Whatcha got on those, CBS News?
- thinks AI is bad
- doesn’t care for the current president
- is not happy about rising health care costs
- wants a wealth tax on the very very rich
- doesn’t like mass deportation as a policy
Whatcha got on those, CBS News?
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Indiana fans can legally uproot an In-N-Out and take it home now
January 2, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Indiana fans can legally uproot an In-N-Out and take it home now
My late brother was an Indiana alum; he was there for the 1981 men’s hoops title but the football team was mediocre at best - late Lee Corso era, they were about .500 in his 4 years and went to one bowl game. I am smiling broadly on his behalf today.
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
My late brother was an Indiana alum; he was there for the 1981 men’s hoops title but the football team was mediocre at best - late Lee Corso era, they were about .500 in his 4 years and went to one bowl game. I am smiling broadly on his behalf today.
I do not like this game.
January 1, 2026 at 6:44 PM
I do not like this game.
The braised lamb over an eggplant/cream/cheese puree at Jose Andres’ Zaytinya in DC is one of the best things @lisamtp.bsky.social and I have ever eaten. Tonight she made it for our NYE dinner (following the Zaytinya cookbook) and goddam it was glorious. Fantastic way to close out the year.
January 1, 2026 at 3:58 AM
The braised lamb over an eggplant/cream/cheese puree at Jose Andres’ Zaytinya in DC is one of the best things @lisamtp.bsky.social and I have ever eaten. Tonight she made it for our NYE dinner (following the Zaytinya cookbook) and goddam it was glorious. Fantastic way to close out the year.
First plane trip with all 3 kids meant a lot of extra stuff to haul on and off, and they were all too small to carry anything substantial. Lots of kind words from fellow passengers, and then when we landed a guy grabbed several of our things and took them onto the jetway where we could regroup.
I would like to hear about a time someone, a stranger even, was very kind to you without any prompting, ulterior motive, or strings attached.
December 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
First plane trip with all 3 kids meant a lot of extra stuff to haul on and off, and they were all too small to carry anything substantial. Lots of kind words from fellow passengers, and then when we landed a guy grabbed several of our things and took them onto the jetway where we could regroup.
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Highly recommend this Tribune story on ICE’s Chicago operation — and the brave resistance it faced here. (Gift link.)
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...
64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz
President Donald Trump’s federal immigration enforcement operation led to most surreal autumn in Chicago history. What happened during those 64 days will be remembered for a long time.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Highly recommend this Tribune story on ICE’s Chicago operation — and the brave resistance it faced here. (Gift link.)
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...
Not sure I’ve seen a dumber 2 minutes of NFL play this year than what just transpired in the Texans-Chargers game. (Caveat that I have not watched the Browns or Jets much)
December 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Not sure I’ve seen a dumber 2 minutes of NFL play this year than what just transpired in the Texans-Chargers game. (Caveat that I have not watched the Browns or Jets much)
Eldest child painted a medieval-style script of my full name and I think it’s one of the best Christmas gifts I’ve ever received.
December 26, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Eldest child painted a medieval-style script of my full name and I think it’s one of the best Christmas gifts I’ve ever received.
I am now at or very close to the highest follower count I had on twitter, so thank you recent influx of bots and occasional actual people. I promise to remain a semi-committed poster, but not really over the next couple weeks.
Happy holidays to all y’all.
Happy holidays to all y’all.
December 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I am now at or very close to the highest follower count I had on twitter, so thank you recent influx of bots and occasional actual people. I promise to remain a semi-committed poster, but not really over the next couple weeks.
Happy holidays to all y’all.
Happy holidays to all y’all.
When that asshole kicks, I’m gonna keep my thoughts to myself, but I sure as hell won’t blame anyone who doesn’t.
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
When that asshole kicks, I’m gonna keep my thoughts to myself, but I sure as hell won’t blame anyone who doesn’t.
I’d like to order seven more of these games in May please.
Wemby has played 7 1/2 minutes in his first game back and is +20. Good heavens.
December 14, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I’d like to order seven more of these games in May please.
Wemby has played 7 1/2 minutes in his first game back and is +20. Good heavens.
December 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Wemby has played 7 1/2 minutes in his first game back and is +20. Good heavens.
Noah Wyle, Motorcycle Doctor.
December 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Noah Wyle, Motorcycle Doctor.
Joe speaks the truth.
December 12, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Joe speaks the truth.
Always here for more Hiaasen adaptations (here’s hoping the coming ones both work).
Amanda Seyfried to Star in ‘Skinny Dip’ TV Adaptation in the Works at Prime Video
The dramedy based on Carl Hiaasen’s novel is from Warner Bros. TV, writers Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis and EP Bill Lawrence.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Always here for more Hiaasen adaptations (here’s hoping the coming ones both work).
What in the ever loving shit is this, Google.
December 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
What in the ever loving shit is this, Google.
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Step 1: Develop a killer Claire Danes impression.
Step 2: [ ]
Step 3: PROFIT!!
www.instagram.com/reel/DSDXKlt...
Step 2: [ ]
Step 3: PROFIT!!
www.instagram.com/reel/DSDXKlt...
December 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Step 1: Develop a killer Claire Danes impression.
Step 2: [ ]
Step 3: PROFIT!!
www.instagram.com/reel/DSDXKlt...
Step 2: [ ]
Step 3: PROFIT!!
www.instagram.com/reel/DSDXKlt...
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Wrote about what the arrival of "Mad Men" on HBO Max teaches us besides "hide the vomit machine." [giftie]
(But also, definitely hide the vomit machine.) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/a...
(But also, definitely hide the vomit machine.) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/a...
What Streaming TV Could Learn from ‘Mad Men’
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Wrote about what the arrival of "Mad Men" on HBO Max teaches us besides "hide the vomit machine." [giftie]
(But also, definitely hide the vomit machine.) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/a...
(But also, definitely hide the vomit machine.) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/a...
Some more #PercyJackson stuff for today’s premiere, diving in with director James Bobin and the cast on how they filmed the chariot race using real horses on a 1/4-mile long track built for the occasion.
How ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Pulled Off the ‘Sea of Monsters’ Chariot Race
Director James Bobin and castmembers break down the action in season two’s second episode.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Some more #PercyJackson stuff for today’s premiere, diving in with director James Bobin and the cast on how they filmed the chariot race using real horses on a 1/4-mile long track built for the occasion.
Resharing this now that season 2 is out. Enjoy your demigod adventures, folks. #percyjackson
I wrote a lot of words about a kids’ show that is also maybe a budding franchise and (imo) just a good piece of television. Season 2 of “Percy Jackson,” folks:
‘Percy Jackson’ Grows Up
With higher stakes, more experienced actors and a great big chariot track, season two of the Disney+ series feels bigger in just about every way. The streamer’s most popular show not from Marvel or Lu...
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Resharing this now that season 2 is out. Enjoy your demigod adventures, folks. #percyjackson
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It's December, which means it's time for my favorite post of the year (which will be updated all day), the cinema of 2025 as gags from 30 Rock. Starting with ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
December 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It's December, which means it's time for my favorite post of the year (which will be updated all day), the cinema of 2025 as gags from 30 Rock. Starting with ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
We live in an early 2000s infomercial.
the way that ai is being advertised now is that everyone has to pretend to be incompetent and incredibly incapable and useless at everything
Jimmy Fallon: "And do you use ChatGPT when raising your baby?"
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
Sam Altman: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
December 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
We live in an early 2000s infomercial.