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Mark Graham @unclegrambo.bsky.social · Jul 20

Finally finished my Summer 2025 playlist. Enjoy! BLOCKS: SOTS GIRLS / SOTS BOYS / SUMMER / DRINKS / MARINA / GIRLS / SNL SUMMER / SURF GUITAR / GIRLYPOP /WET LEG / 2K25 POP / BEACHES / BLOOMS / RIVERS / HAIM / 2K25 GUITARS / WAVES / BEES / NEON / FONTAINES open.spotify.com/playlist/5wA...

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Playlist · Mark Graham · 60 items

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Elizabeth Spiers @espiers.bsky.social · Jul 18

Gotta hand it to Sliwa: “slapping fannies and killing grannies” to describe Cuomo is pretty good.

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The Volatile Mermaid @ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · Jul 18

MAY EVERY DAY BE ANOTHER WONDERFUL SECRET

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · Jul 17

My mom used to call romantic comedies "sappy crappies." Too Much pulls off the trick of being sappy (complimentary) without being crappy. Heck of a rom-com!

'Too Much' Episode 10 Recap: Be My Wife

Lena Dunham cranks the wedding-comedy “and they all lived happily ever after” dial to eleven.

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WIRED @wired.com · Jul 15

NEW: Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.”

The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out

Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.”

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Mark Graham @unclegrambo.bsky.social · Jul 13

CLASSASSINATION!

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Decider @deciderdotcom.bsky.social · Jul 9

Jesse Palmer teases "insane" 'Golden Bachelor' and 'It's Always Sunny' crossover: "I had to call execs at ABC to make sure they actually approved it"

You're not ready for Frank on The Golden Bachelor.

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Decider @deciderdotcom.bsky.social · Jul 7

'Smoke's Taron Egerton praises Dennis Lehane's decision to use real fire when filming: "There's tremendous value in human effort…I would argue it's more beautiful than were it made by a computer"

Egerton went deep with Decider about Apple TV+'s Smoke.

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Mark Graham @unclegrambo.bsky.social · Jul 4

In this remembrance, @glennkenny.bsky.social describes Michale Madsen as cinema’s greatest on-screen “man you don’t want to mess with” since Lee Marvin. I think he’s right.

Glenn Kenny @glennkenny.bsky.social · Jul 4

A few words on Michael Madsen, for @deciderdotcom.bsky.social

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Michael Madsen, our favorite torturer, leaves us too soon

Madsen was an actor first, and a tough guy second.

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Glenn Kenny @glennkenny.bsky.social · Jul 4

A few words on Michael Madsen, for @deciderdotcom.bsky.social

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Michael Madsen, our favorite torturer, leaves us too soon

Madsen was an actor first, and a tough guy second.

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Mark Graham @unclegrambo.bsky.social · Jul 3

They don't make 'em like Michael Madsen anymore. Dangerous, magnetic, unhinged. Charisma for days. His partnership with Quentin Tarantino defined '90s indie coolness. Still sad QT's Untitled Vega Brothers Project never came together.

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Decider @deciderdotcom.bsky.social · Jul 2

'All In My Grill' chef Dale Talde finds 'The Bear' really "Triggering": "I can't watch it"

Get inspired by this summer barbecue season by Dale Talde and Tastemade!

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Mark Graham @unclegrambo.bsky.social · Jul 2

"We built this prison in 8 days" very much reminds me of the opening scene of FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES when the elevator bellhop says "they finished the Sky Needle 2 months ahead of schedule" (or something to that effect). What could possibly go wrong?!?

a man and a woman looking out a window

ALT: a man and a woman looking out a window

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Mark Graham @unclegrambo.bsky.social · Jun 30

CHAOS REIGNS.

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David_j_roth @davidjroth.bsky.social · Jun 28

Can't get enough of these videos of Peter Thiel being asked by a friendly interviewer to "just say you're not the antichrist, out loud" followed by Thiel making various deep sea creature noises for 30 seconds before going "it's uh it's uh it's uh there are a lot of declensions here, interestingly,"

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Elle @elleisanisland.bsky.social · Jun 28

Ok now I understand. Anna Wintour took one look at this and quit.

Vogue cover with Lauren Sanchez on tbe cover, in her wedding dress. Not to be unkind, but it's a fashion nightmare.

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Mark Graham @unclegrambo.bsky.social · Jun 28

Baumbach and Stiller were both working through some serious shit in this one. Very possibly the definitive Gen X midlife crisis movie.

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Josh Gondelman @joshgondelman.bsky.social · Jun 27

My new standup special Positive Reinforcement premieres TONIGHT at 8pm eastern time on Blonde Medicine’s YouTube channel. I’m really proud of this hour and grateful to all the people who helped make the special happen.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAvN...

Positive Reinforcement cover art!!! I’m wearing a cardigan with another cardigan draped over my shoulders. My name and the title are kind of styled like the Big Lebowski opening titles!

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Mark Graham @unclegrambo.bsky.social · Jun 28

I’ve been loving your coverage of this weird ass show week-to-week so much. I’ve gotta carve the time to watch.

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · Jun 27

Do not let overfamiliarity cloud your vision: Squid Game is a fucking feast

'Squid Game' Season 3 Episode 2 recap: Finders keepers, losers weepers

Squid Game is one of the most singular sci-fi visions to reach television since The Prisoner 60 years ago.

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Mark Graham @unclegrambo.bsky.social · Jun 28

Tried not to overthink this TOO much.
1. TWBB
2. MIAMI VICE
3. BASTERDS
4. SICARIO
5. SEXY BEAST
6. WET HOT
7. MULHOLLAND
8. FURY RD
9. FALLOUT
10. GREENBERG

Nice work, @kylebuchanan.bsky.social!

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Decider @deciderdotcom.bsky.social · Jun 27

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Josh Gondelman: Positive Reinforcement' on YouTube, more pep talk than TED Talk from this mild-mannered comedian

"I'm very friendly. It rarely helps."

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Eraser-X @razor-x.bsky.social · Jun 27

Borders bookstore was the high water mark of civilization

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Brian Jay Jones @brianjayjones.com · Jun 26

On this date in 1981, THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER was released in theaters across the United States. Given the success of 1979's THE MUPPET MOVIE, a sequel was inevitable though getting there was a bit tricky, with script issues and some Muppet science problems to solve.

Dare I say it? Walk with me. /1

The movie poster for Jim Henson's 1981 film THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER featuring Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo breaking out of an old newspaper as Miss Piggy soars above them on a motorcycle.

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Mark Graham @unclegrambo.bsky.social · Jun 27

THE BEAR is back, for better or (mostly) worse. I’m fortunate to have AJ Daulerio on episodic recap duty, a man who has never pulled punches. He’s got a unique perspective on the series, and is unflinching when it comes to delivering both praise and tough love.

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'The Bear' Season 4 Episode 1 recap: Groundhog Day

It’s clear that the writers on the show are using the Trib review as a proxy to deflect the criticism laid upon their feet after Season 3.

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