Thoughtful Sloth
@thoughtfulsloth.bsky.social
Enjoyer of film, TV, books, comics, video games, sumo, science, streaming, scifi, fantasy, anime, manga, crosswords, mysteries, city pop, electronica, & other slothy things. Age: Old enough to remember restaurants w/ smoking sections & CDs were new media.
Surprisingly #WonderMan really is the best #MCU show in a long time. All cred to the creative team, Cretton & Guest, & the dynamic chemistry of Abdul-Mateen & Kingsley bringing such fun energy. More about acting & friendship than superheros, it's an overall solid jam & visually slick.
#tvsky #tv 📺
#tvsky #tv 📺
February 10, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Surprisingly #WonderMan really is the best #MCU show in a long time. All cred to the creative team, Cretton & Guest, & the dynamic chemistry of Abdul-Mateen & Kingsley bringing such fun energy. More about acting & friendship than superheros, it's an overall solid jam & visually slick.
#tvsky #tv 📺
#tvsky #tv 📺
Ah, the ol' "I believe in ethical practices" post on Substack, a nazi platforming service. Classic contemporary hypocrisy. 👨🍳💋
February 10, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Ah, the ol' "I believe in ethical practices" post on Substack, a nazi platforming service. Classic contemporary hypocrisy. 👨🍳💋
"A plumber named Joe investigates the lack of running water. In the flooded basement, he uncovers a bricked-off area and accidentally opens the gate to hell."
"Oops, opened a hell gate." Is a wonderful trope.
"Oops, opened a hell gate." Is a wonderful trope.
The Beyond (1981 film) - Wikipedia
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February 9, 2026 at 1:41 PM
"A plumber named Joe investigates the lack of running water. In the flooded basement, he uncovers a bricked-off area and accidentally opens the gate to hell."
"Oops, opened a hell gate." Is a wonderful trope.
"Oops, opened a hell gate." Is a wonderful trope.
This encapsulates a lot of how I feel. S2 of #fallout was stuffed full of plots, cut into short segments, w/ too much music, underused actors, with a narrative full of clichés & tropey scenes that don't move the story or characters much further than the end of S1. Sapped of S1 charm & Fallout ...
Despite heroic performances from Kyle MacLachlan and Ella Purnell, Fallout's second season ends with a limp gesture toward the future. Our recap:
Fallout's season-two finale wastes its shot
Fallout's season-two finale wastes its shot
www.avclub.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:59 PM
This encapsulates a lot of how I feel. S2 of #fallout was stuffed full of plots, cut into short segments, w/ too much music, underused actors, with a narrative full of clichés & tropey scenes that don't move the story or characters much further than the end of S1. Sapped of S1 charm & Fallout ...
Continued reporting on this prior attempted murder by ICE in Portland finds a lot of bullshit in agents' accounts (to no one's surprise).
February 4, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Continued reporting on this prior attempted murder by ICE in Portland finds a lot of bullshit in agents' accounts (to no one's surprise).
Re #WonderMan episode 3:
Enjoyed seeing Haitian representation w/ his fam, though I can't speak to its authenticity. Otherwise, this feels like a filler ep. Obviously Disney is all about family, but I've never seen so many superheroes' families outside #MCU. It's worn out & lazy writing. #tvsky 📺
Enjoyed seeing Haitian representation w/ his fam, though I can't speak to its authenticity. Otherwise, this feels like a filler ep. Obviously Disney is all about family, but I've never seen so many superheroes' families outside #MCU. It's worn out & lazy writing. #tvsky 📺
February 3, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Re #WonderMan episode 3:
Enjoyed seeing Haitian representation w/ his fam, though I can't speak to its authenticity. Otherwise, this feels like a filler ep. Obviously Disney is all about family, but I've never seen so many superheroes' families outside #MCU. It's worn out & lazy writing. #tvsky 📺
Enjoyed seeing Haitian representation w/ his fam, though I can't speak to its authenticity. Otherwise, this feels like a filler ep. Obviously Disney is all about family, but I've never seen so many superheroes' families outside #MCU. It's worn out & lazy writing. #tvsky 📺
In case you're not sure if we're in the deep of fascist digital surveillance state, let these stories show you the truth that it's here and thriving:
January 31, 2026 at 7:47 AM
In case you're not sure if we're in the deep of fascist digital surveillance state, let these stories show you the truth that it's here and thriving:
RIP Catherine O'Hara. A queen of comedy. Never missed a beat, always stole the scene. Absolute comedy genius. Will miss her brightness and never forget her performances.
January 30, 2026 at 7:43 PM
RIP Catherine O'Hara. A queen of comedy. Never missed a beat, always stole the scene. Absolute comedy genius. Will miss her brightness and never forget her performances.
Watched the first ep of Wonder Man last night & was really impressed. Character focused drama with some comedy & hint of superpowers, shot beautifully, & solid lead actors. Looking forward to more. Disney didn't advertise it well, but the whole season is out now. Doesn't feel MCU, which is 👍 #tvsky
In a moment when Marvel is making a big bet on another Avengers event to get audiences excited about this universe again, Wonder Man is an example of how the studio can still put out strong stories that stand on their own.
Our review from @charlespulliam.bsky.social is free to read today.
Our review from @charlespulliam.bsky.social is free to read today.
As Marvel pivots back to the Avengers, Wonder Man goes its own way
The Wonder Man hype is more than justified.
www.theverge.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Watched the first ep of Wonder Man last night & was really impressed. Character focused drama with some comedy & hint of superpowers, shot beautifully, & solid lead actors. Looking forward to more. Disney didn't advertise it well, but the whole season is out now. Doesn't feel MCU, which is 👍 #tvsky
Could someone please tell the #Fallout showrunners that not 👏 every 👏 scene 👏 needs 👏 dramatic 👏 music? And in fact switching from one scene to another with completely tonally different music undercuts the previous emotions and distracts the audience. It's really absurd.
#tvsky #television 📺
#tvsky #television 📺
January 22, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Could someone please tell the #Fallout showrunners that not 👏 every 👏 scene 👏 needs 👏 dramatic 👏 music? And in fact switching from one scene to another with completely tonally different music undercuts the previous emotions and distracts the audience. It's really absurd.
#tvsky #television 📺
#tvsky #television 📺
Goal in life: don't fuck up a minor thing so bad that people in the future are still laughing about it.
imagine being the guy who accidentally said "weasel" at a weird time 2400 years ago
January 21, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Goal in life: don't fuck up a minor thing so bad that people in the future are still laughing about it.
New #isekai #anime just dropped: "I Woke Up From a Nap and While I Was Asleep The Bus I Was on Went to a Fantasy World and the Bus Driver Refuses to Return Us and Everyone is Mad"
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 21, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Scifi CRPGs are a severely lacking category of CRPGs. Trying to find something like Shadowrun, or BG3 but scifi, and results seem to give maybe 10 kinda contenders, but none as noteworthy as the number of quality fantasy CRPGs. Seems like an opening for studios. #gamesky #videogames #scifi 🕹
January 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Scifi CRPGs are a severely lacking category of CRPGs. Trying to find something like Shadowrun, or BG3 but scifi, and results seem to give maybe 10 kinda contenders, but none as noteworthy as the number of quality fantasy CRPGs. Seems like an opening for studios. #gamesky #videogames #scifi 🕹
Did not anticipate a future in which it would be possible for someone to develop a codependency to an LLM that sells Cheetos and possibly commit suicide in aisle 5, but it looks like we may be headed there. Another argument for pickup groceries. Solid article & reporting though!
New: I went to the National Retail Federation's big trade show this week to see what the brands are planning for us — and it got dark very fast! Get ready to see AI in just about every stage of buying things.
www.theverge.com/tech/863365/...
www.theverge.com/tech/863365/...
I saw the future of retail, and it’s all AI
Retailers are putting AI in everything from HR software to customer tracking
www.theverge.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Did not anticipate a future in which it would be possible for someone to develop a codependency to an LLM that sells Cheetos and possibly commit suicide in aisle 5, but it looks like we may be headed there. Another argument for pickup groceries. Solid article & reporting though!
Sometimes, when I'm really thirsty and want water, I want this level of hydration:
y'all check out what I saw this bird do, amazing!
January 10, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Sometimes, when I'm really thirsty and want water, I want this level of hydration:
A few fun concepts so far in #fallout season 2, but we're only 3 episodes in & it already feels meh. The pacing is pretty shit, the directing & editing do not match the tonal styling of Fallout, & characters are spinning wheels in clearly expositional situations. These showrunners suck.
#tvsky 📺
#tvsky 📺
January 4, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Me, earlier in the season of #pluribus : "I wonder what they're using all that power for?"
Me, this episode, reading Carol's white board:
Me, this episode, reading Carol's white board:
a man in a lab coat is pointing at someone and saying ah ha !!!
Alt: George Costanza from the TV show 'Seinfeld', a balding short stubby man with wire rim glasses, in a tan rain coat pointing at Jerry Seinfeld just off camera, George has both hands raised pointing and moves one hand down while gesturing wildly at Jerry with the other hand, his left hand perking up at Jerry's face still pointing. He shouts, "Ah, ha!" As he gestures. White text with a black outline is under George as he gestures, the text says in all caps, "AH HA!!!!!" Jerry's apartment can be seen in the background behind them both, they appear to be standing with Jerry's back facing his kitchen island, Jerry's dining room table, his shelf of books, movies, and audio CD player, and his computer desk with an old CTR monitor next to his apartment's window can all be seen behind George. The gif loops through George's gesture, the text does not change.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Me, earlier in the season of #pluribus : "I wonder what they're using all that power for?"
Me, this episode, reading Carol's white board:
Me, this episode, reading Carol's white board:
Just 2 episodes left of #pluribus & I'm still loving this weird experiment of a show. The sense of isolation, even when in nature, was really compelling in the latest episode. Seeing how it can strengthen or chip away a character's resolve, how vastly altered the world is, & how it goes on w/o us...
December 14, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Just 2 episodes left of #pluribus & I'm still loving this weird experiment of a show. The sense of isolation, even when in nature, was really compelling in the latest episode. Seeing how it can strengthen or chip away a character's resolve, how vastly altered the world is, & how it goes on w/o us...
I admit #pluribus is extending out the plot & it certainly isn't for everyone. For me personally, I'm still enjoying it because I like seeing how the characters live in this changed world. I see it as character study of the new world & those who are left in it. But I like experimental stuff, so 🤷.
the most recent episode is kind of a perfect example, an hour or whatever of TV designed to impress, but what did anyone actually get out of it except understanding that this dude is obstinate as fuck, which we already knew? what was revealed other than the show having a massive budget and good DP?
December 14, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I admit #pluribus is extending out the plot & it certainly isn't for everyone. For me personally, I'm still enjoying it because I like seeing how the characters live in this changed world. I see it as character study of the new world & those who are left in it. But I like experimental stuff, so 🤷.
Latest episode of #pluribus further digs into Carol's personality & how "abrasive" women & American perspectives are seen by others. Seeing a main character fall to "Main Character Syndrome" is wild. Really love the emotional gut punches. Intrigued how it will progress when Carol & ?? meet.
#tvsky 📺
#tvsky 📺
December 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
An excellent writeup & critique of the "controversial" game 'Horses', which has a place in gaming art & is far tamer than many celebrated works, both in & out of gaming. 'Horses' is a bizarrely inspired, though clunky, criticism of abuse, slavery, & power that does not warrant bans nor controversy.
Despite the controversy, Horses is only shocking if you're unfamiliar with the history movies, theater, literature, or basically any art form that does not have stats. aftermath.site/horses-indie-g...
Horses Is Tame
Horses, the indie game that is too scandalous for either Valve or Epic, is only beyond the pale if you're not familiar with any other art form.
aftermath.site
December 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
An excellent writeup & critique of the "controversial" game 'Horses', which has a place in gaming art & is far tamer than many celebrated works, both in & out of gaming. 'Horses' is a bizarrely inspired, though clunky, criticism of abuse, slavery, & power that does not warrant bans nor controversy.
Well #pluribus Carol is peak mystery vlogger.
Vince, these cliffhangers. The payoff must be incredible, or flop considerably.
Every now and then we get some very nice cinematography. Carol working till sunset was nicely done. Seehorn acted the hell out of that video. The drone too.
#tvsky 📺 #tv
Vince, these cliffhangers. The payoff must be incredible, or flop considerably.
Every now and then we get some very nice cinematography. Carol working till sunset was nicely done. Seehorn acted the hell out of that video. The drone too.
#tvsky 📺 #tv
November 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I like #OuterWorlds2 but wish they went further with Auntie's Choice uniform / armor designs. I want them plastered with ads for Auntie products like NASCAR drivers. Also wish characters were more uniquely animated. #Obsidian does good work, but often feels a bit lacking.
#gamesky #videogames 🕹
#gamesky #videogames 🕹
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 AM
I like #OuterWorlds2 but wish they went further with Auntie's Choice uniform / armor designs. I want them plastered with ads for Auntie products like NASCAR drivers. Also wish characters were more uniquely animated. #Obsidian does good work, but often feels a bit lacking.
#gamesky #videogames 🕹
#gamesky #videogames 🕹