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Media archivist. Elder millennial. Exiled Californian. Avatar is Jennifer Connelly from Dark City. Banner is a bunch of vintage TV equipment. he/they/any/all

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useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · Sep 11

I'm down to 100 movies and 130 days left in my quest to log 4,000 movies on letterboxd before I turn 40. I should hit that goal comfortably and will now be making a thread of the final countdown

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useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 27m

10/10 would let crush my windpipe with it's radthighs

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Meredith Rose @mrose.ink · 1h

Behold: my first ever car decal

The back of a car, with a decal of the flag of the New California Republic

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas @horrornonna.com · 1h

In much happier news:

Unofficial BBCNews (UK) Bot @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social · 5h

Lost Prophets singer Ian Watkins killed in prison

Ian Watkins was serving a 35-year sentence imposed in 2013 after admitting 13 child sex offences.

www.bbc.com

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useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 1h

Once again asking people to reconsider following people who comment on posts like these without actually reading it to see it's click bait

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 17h

Trump said he deserved a cut for brokering the TikTok deal, and at once there was agreement that his son Baron would have a top executive slot... though he hasn't asked for it, and has no apparent qualifications to hold it. This is how Trump 2.0 works. www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025...

Barron Trump tipped for top TikTok job

US president’s 19-year-old son could be appointed to the app’s board

www.telegraph.co.uk

useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 2h

Thinking how my dad is probably honoring Diane Keaton with his favorite movie of her's: The Other Sister. The movie that made me realize in the theater that we had very different taste

useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 2h

My favorite story about him is that he will adopt the most stereotypical traits when talking to anyone who isn't white. Like bowing to Asian people or taking on AAVE to Black crew members on set

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Miriam Posner @miriamposner.com · 1d

Found this just incredibly depressing, more than anything.

An easel sign reads, “UCLA
ATTENTION
No events are permitted in this area today. Per Policy 852, this location is NOT designated for public expression activities.
Individuals participating in an event or a public expression activity in this area are subject to discipline and/or arrest.
Scan for policy information.”

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useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 7h

We could've had a world with Artemis as Wonder Woman, Jean Paul Valley as Batman, and five permanent supermen

useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 7h

They dropped Diana working at a fast food joint wayyy too quickly

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useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 7h

Watched a bunch of old eps recently and damn it was painful. Some good bits but mostly peak 2000s edgy humor

useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 7h

She understands pedagogy but she is also the embodiment of South Orange County mom energy

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Dr Eleanor Janega @goingmedieval.bsky.social · 7h

If I see you posting AI slop, it's an instant block. Even if you think it's cute or says a lot about society. If you are purporting that some AI slop is real news, I will report you for misinformation, and then block you. Sloppers should be marginalised.

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useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 11h

I always struggle with going over word counts. It seems like a good problem to have but when you have to wade through pages of your own repetitive garbage to edit it down, it can be very demoralizing in its own way

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Kenny Lauderdale @kennylauderdale.bsky.social · 18h

Some Guy in the 90s:
"I think is says ljidkijidk Sun."

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useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 1d

Casino gang rise up!!

useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 1d

I'm sorry but this is too fucking funny

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 1d

New: The WGAE, which represents some parts of CBS News including its social team, sent a note to members today advising its members not to respond to Weiss’ request for an email by next week. The union also said it asked CBS for more information about Weiss’ request.

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useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 1d

#89 My Private Idaho

Stunning. Really enjoyed the style

useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 1d

I think the message is clear. These games are ready to destroy all that you love and care about

useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 2d

Always down to swoon over rock hudson

useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 2d

I woke up this morning and all I can remember from my dreams is screaming "fuck you!!" at Triple H. I'm afraid to dig deeper than just being mad about his business practices

useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 2d

Imagine having (or thinking you have) brain damage and still being more likable than Bari

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useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 2d

Threads had some haunting imagery for sure. The goofiness of some of the effects help give it a weird power

useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 2d

If I had to explain what 2005-2006 sounded like aesthetically in all its twee glory, I'd probably pick this song. From the sound design to the lyrics, it all is meant to be the soundtrack for the next Zach Braff movie.

The New American Apathy

YouTube video by Release - Topic

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useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 2d

Same here. It's an annual watch for us these days. I also recommend Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham which makes a really good companion piece

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useless username @uselessusername.bsky.social · 2d

Good god...