Ryan Whateverbot
@silberwhatever.com
analog kid furthering romance and intellect over brute force and cynicism.
Currently: Host, Pay Attention, 007 podcast; Staff Writer, MovieJawn; Member, Philadelphia Film Critics Circle
Links to my newsletter and more: linktr.ee/silberwhatever
(he/him)
Currently: Host, Pay Attention, 007 podcast; Staff Writer, MovieJawn; Member, Philadelphia Film Critics Circle
Links to my newsletter and more: linktr.ee/silberwhatever
(he/him)
I might be scarcer here, this is why:
My latest newsletter is out, all about how it’s time to unplug. Read it here: vast-designs.beehiiv.com/p/breaking-t...
Breaking the cycle of scrolling
On quiet, slowing down, and unsubscribing
vast-designs.beehiiv.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:53 AM
I might be scarcer here, this is why:
My latest newsletter is out, all about how it’s time to unplug. Read it here: vast-designs.beehiiv.com/p/breaking-t...
Breaking the cycle of scrolling
On quiet, slowing down, and unsubscribing
vast-designs.beehiiv.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:58 PM
My latest newsletter is out, all about how it’s time to unplug. Read it here: vast-designs.beehiiv.com/p/breaking-t...
The latest installment of my newsletter is out now: vast-designs.beehiiv.com/p/breaking-t...
Breaking the cycle of scrolling
On quiet, slowing down, and unsubscribing
vast-designs.beehiiv.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The latest installment of my newsletter is out now: vast-designs.beehiiv.com/p/breaking-t...
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MJ's @silberwhatever.com says, "...while much of AN AMERICAN PASTEROL is enraging, it is also energizing.
Check out the documentary #AmericanPastoral is now available to watch digitally.
Check out the documentary #AmericanPastoral is now available to watch digitally.
AN AMERICAN PASTORAL is a ground’s eye view of the battle for America’s soul — Moviejawn
by Ryan Silberstein, Staff Writer There’s been a lot of chatter online recently about how Americans are perceived by the rest of the world. One point of insight is An American Pastoral, a new docum...
www.moviejawn.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
MJ's @silberwhatever.com says, "...while much of AN AMERICAN PASTEROL is enraging, it is also energizing.
Check out the documentary #AmericanPastoral is now available to watch digitally.
Check out the documentary #AmericanPastoral is now available to watch digitally.
Here's my review of AN AMERICAN PASTORAL for @moviejawn.com, a fascinating and often infuriating watch for the battle over school library books during a school board election in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
@silberwhatever.com reviews AN AMERICAN PASTORAL for @moviejawn.com www.moviejawn.com/home/2026/2/...
AN AMERICAN PASTORAL is a ground’s eye view of the battle for America’s soul — Moviejawn
by Ryan Silberstein, Staff Writer There’s been a lot of chatter online recently about how Americans are perceived by the rest of the world. One point of insight is An American Pastoral, a new docum...
www.moviejawn.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Here's my review of AN AMERICAN PASTORAL for @moviejawn.com, a fascinating and often infuriating watch for the battle over school library books during a school board election in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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Walmart is using its power over suppliers to push grocery prices up. This terrific explainer draws on newly unsealed details from an antitrust case—filed by Lina Khan and dropped by Trump—to show how. I’m proud that @ilsr.bsky.social helped get the case unsealed. And thrilled to help tell the story.
We Uncovered the Scheme Keeping Grocery Prices High
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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February 11, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Walmart is using its power over suppliers to push grocery prices up. This terrific explainer draws on newly unsealed details from an antitrust case—filed by Lina Khan and dropped by Trump—to show how. I’m proud that @ilsr.bsky.social helped get the case unsealed. And thrilled to help tell the story.
Disney Adventures should have been at the top of this list. Duh.
The magazines of my childhood/young adulthood:
-Highlights
-Boy’s Life
-Games
-Entertainment Weekly
-Sports Illustrated
-Wired
-Mental Floss
-Star Wars Insider
-The Atlantic
-Highlights
-Boy’s Life
-Games
-Entertainment Weekly
-Sports Illustrated
-Wired
-Mental Floss
-Star Wars Insider
-The Atlantic
The magazines of my childhood/young adulthood:
Boy’s Life
Games
Spy
Omni
Rolling Stone
Premiere
Entertainment Weekly
Might
Boy’s Life
Games
Spy
Omni
Rolling Stone
Premiere
Entertainment Weekly
Might
February 10, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Disney Adventures should have been at the top of this list. Duh.
The magazines of my childhood/young adulthood:
-Highlights
-Boy’s Life
-Games
-Entertainment Weekly
-Sports Illustrated
-Wired
-Mental Floss
-Star Wars Insider
-The Atlantic
-Highlights
-Boy’s Life
-Games
-Entertainment Weekly
-Sports Illustrated
-Wired
-Mental Floss
-Star Wars Insider
-The Atlantic
The magazines of my childhood/young adulthood:
Boy’s Life
Games
Spy
Omni
Rolling Stone
Premiere
Entertainment Weekly
Might
Boy’s Life
Games
Spy
Omni
Rolling Stone
Premiere
Entertainment Weekly
Might
the magazines of my childhood/young adulthood
highlights
teen beat
mad
man, myth & magic
omni
cream
spy
games magazine
rolling stone
highlights
teen beat
mad
man, myth & magic
omni
cream
spy
games magazine
rolling stone
February 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
The magazines of my childhood/young adulthood:
-Highlights
-Boy’s Life
-Games
-Entertainment Weekly
-Sports Illustrated
-Wired
-Mental Floss
-Star Wars Insider
-The Atlantic
-Highlights
-Boy’s Life
-Games
-Entertainment Weekly
-Sports Illustrated
-Wired
-Mental Floss
-Star Wars Insider
-The Atlantic
Age verification?
They talked about Oval Office blowjobs on the news and the Ken Starr report came in a brown wrapper
They talked about Oval Office blowjobs on the news and the Ken Starr report came in a brown wrapper
Age verification?
Our TV had 5 channels, 4 of which shutdown for the entire afternoon and all 5 would close at midnight until 9am next morning!
Our TV had 5 channels, 4 of which shutdown for the entire afternoon and all 5 would close at midnight until 9am next morning!
Age verification?
How long did you have to run the hose before you drank from it as a kid because you were locked out of the house.
How long did you have to run the hose before you drank from it as a kid because you were locked out of the house.
February 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Age verification?
They talked about Oval Office blowjobs on the news and the Ken Starr report came in a brown wrapper
They talked about Oval Office blowjobs on the news and the Ken Starr report came in a brown wrapper
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I hope to get to one of these shows sometime...
Check out the great interview from @silberwhatever.com with Silents Synced's Josh Frank, for @moviejawn.com
Check out the great interview from @silberwhatever.com with Silents Synced's Josh Frank, for @moviejawn.com
MJ's @silberwhatever.com chats with Silents Synced's Josh Frank and gets a behind the scenes look at how these cinematic shows come together.
#silentssynced #joshfrank #interview
#silentssynced #joshfrank #interview
Interview: Josh Frank, creator of Silents Synced — Moviejawn
by Ryan Silberstein, Staff Writer In preparation for his newest release, which tracks A Woman of the World (1925) with Pearl Jam, MovieJawn sat down with Josh Frank to get a behind the scenes look ...
www.moviejawn.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I hope to get to one of these shows sometime...
Check out the great interview from @silberwhatever.com with Silents Synced's Josh Frank, for @moviejawn.com
Check out the great interview from @silberwhatever.com with Silents Synced's Josh Frank, for @moviejawn.com
This is a fun interview, and I highly recommend seeing Silents Synced in the theater if you can!
MJ's @silberwhatever.com chats with Silents Synced's Josh Frank and gets a behind the scenes look at how these cinematic shows come together.
#silentssynced #joshfrank #interview
#silentssynced #joshfrank #interview
Interview: Josh Frank, creator of Silents Synced — Moviejawn
by Ryan Silberstein, Staff Writer In preparation for his newest release, which tracks A Woman of the World (1925) with Pearl Jam, MovieJawn sat down with Josh Frank to get a behind the scenes look ...
www.moviejawn.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
This is a fun interview, and I highly recommend seeing Silents Synced in the theater if you can!
That Jaws skating routine was awesome.
February 9, 2026 at 12:10 AM
That Jaws skating routine was awesome.
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I’ll continue to sing the praises of this super fun and extremely well-researched pod, give em a listen!
In episode 12, the hosts discuss 1979’s Moonraker, director Lewis Gilbert’s final Bond film in the franchise. When the US space shuttle orbiter Moonraker disappears en route to the UK, Bond (Roger Moore) is sent to investigate.
www.moviejawn.com/payattention...
www.moviejawn.com/payattention...
February 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
I’ll continue to sing the praises of this super fun and extremely well-researched pod, give em a listen!
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My favorite artifact in the "you don't need AI to do art" discourse is, of course, screenwriter Dan O'Bannon's sketch of the facehugger to explain it to Giger.
February 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
My favorite artifact in the "you don't need AI to do art" discourse is, of course, screenwriter Dan O'Bannon's sketch of the facehugger to explain it to Giger.
New episode! Listen at the link or find us in your podcast app of choice!
We are already more than halfway through Roger Moore’s time as 007!
We are already more than halfway through Roger Moore’s time as 007!
In episode 12, the hosts discuss 1979’s Moonraker, director Lewis Gilbert’s final Bond film in the franchise. When the US space shuttle orbiter Moonraker disappears en route to the UK, Bond (Roger Moore) is sent to investigate.
www.moviejawn.com/payattention...
www.moviejawn.com/payattention...
February 7, 2026 at 6:11 PM
New episode! Listen at the link or find us in your podcast app of choice!
We are already more than halfway through Roger Moore’s time as 007!
We are already more than halfway through Roger Moore’s time as 007!
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Sejanus in I, Claudius is Mirror Universe Picard.
February 7, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Sejanus in I, Claudius is Mirror Universe Picard.
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MJ's @rosaliekicks.com says, "What I found most compelling about PILLION is its constant focus of sharing the story in a nonjudgemental way."
@a24movies.bsky.social's #PillionMovie is now playing in theaters
@a24movies.bsky.social's #PillionMovie is now playing in theaters
PILLION has all the hallmarks of a great rom-com — Moviejawn
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief If you’re seeking a more off the beaten path Valentine’s Day watch, Pillion is the answer.
www.moviejawn.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
MJ's @rosaliekicks.com says, "What I found most compelling about PILLION is its constant focus of sharing the story in a nonjudgemental way."
@a24movies.bsky.social's #PillionMovie is now playing in theaters
@a24movies.bsky.social's #PillionMovie is now playing in theaters
Dan Stevens, Tig Notaro, Olivia Rodrigo, Hayley Williams, Dave Grohl
Who do you want to guest host a potential revival of The Muppet Show?
Here’s Who We Want to Guest Host ‘The Muppet Show’ If It’s Revived
February 6, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Dan Stevens, Tig Notaro, Olivia Rodrigo, Hayley Williams, Dave Grohl
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Man that SFA episode....I hope Avery Brooks understands that there are still throngs of people out there who are still impacted by his performance as Captain Sisko
February 6, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Man that SFA episode....I hope Avery Brooks understands that there are still throngs of people out there who are still impacted by his performance as Captain Sisko
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Another #OshamirFicFriday ✨ Share what you're reading this week ❤️🔥 #TheAcolyte
February 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Another #OshamirFicFriday ✨ Share what you're reading this week ❤️🔥 #TheAcolyte
Giving up caring about football continues to pay unforetold dividends.
Xfinity has just released its Jurassic Park-themed Super Bowl ad that features a digitally de-aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. https://bit.ly/4rmRhrK
February 5, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Giving up caring about football continues to pay unforetold dividends.