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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 7h

I don’t get quoted in trailers as often as my colleagues, but when I do, it is for gloriously tasteless films.

(cc @crooked-marquee.bsky.social).

youtu.be/qoLmJZ9suAk?...

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 21h

We all have our Ralphie moments.

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 21h

Last week I watched The Last Slumber Party, now I’m watching The Slumber Party Massacre. Damn it, the continuity has me all confused.

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 1d

I’m no expert, but the subtext is their mass layoff bluff has failed.

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 1d

This is indistinguishable from a Kendall Roy pep talk.

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 1d

Bari Weiss introduced herself to CBS News staff today on the network's 9AM call, saying she wants to "win," which requires restoring trust to CBS. She also said she was excited for staff to get to know the Free Press, and ended her remarks by saying: "Let's do the fucking news."

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 1d

But why?

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 1d

Review to come, but this was facile and didactic to a fault. Put another way:

The doc told me to reject the evidence of my critical thinking skills. It was its final, most essential command.

Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 2d

Tonight I see 2+2=5, the new documentary about George Orwell, while living in DC during a shutdown and *waves hands* all THIS. The Q&A after will be moderated by Terry Moran, who was fired from ABC News for describing Stephen Miller accurately.

Does “Orwellian” even have any use? Guess I’ll see!

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 2d

Tonight I see 2+2=5, the new documentary about George Orwell, while living in DC during a shutdown and *waves hands* all THIS. The Q&A after will be moderated by Terry Moran, who was fired from ABC News for describing Stephen Miller accurately.

Does “Orwellian” even have any use? Guess I’ll see!

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 2d

I’m so sorry.

Bari Weiss Dated Kate McKinnon, But Doesn’t Want ‘Political Points’

New York Times columnist Bari Weiss and Saturday Night Live comedian Kate McKinnon dated as undergraduates at Columbia University.

forward.com

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 2d

If Michael Mann makes a sequel to The Insider, Kate McKinnon should play Bari Weiss (they used to date). Just imagine the award narratives!

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 2d

If only I’d known this earlier.

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 2d

Just a few small beers.

CNBC @cnbc.com · 3d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

cnb.cx

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 2d

Just a few small beers.

CNBC @cnbc.com · 3d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

cnb.cx

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 2d

I wrote up the fest for my alt weekly’s fall arts guide! I didn’t know you’d be there. Let’s hang :)

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 2d

Right back atcha Steve

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Vikram Murthi @fauxbeatpoet.bsky.social · 3d

Never do stuff like this, but if any editors I follow want to publish my funny, embarsssing story of meeting Marc Maron when I was 19 years old that easily doubles as a WTF remembrance, please get in touch. It has an arc and everything.

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 3d

Ebert was right.

Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 3d

Told ya it was bad.

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 3d

The real cause of the male loneliness epidemic.

Boyfriend Reports Good Part of Movie Coming Up

The boyfriend of long-suffering woman Talia Lefferts reportedly took it upon himself to point out that a funny scene of “This is Spinal Tap” is seconds away from happening.

thehardtimes.net

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 4d

Long Story Short is so great, and not just because one character shits on late-career Arcade Fire.

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 4d

Spotted on a stroll through Capitol Hill yesterday afternoon. Somehow I don’t think anyone is going to snag that slim volume.

A little free library where the only book is Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 4d

Fashion at a goth show is so great. You get lazy folks in plaid, and other folks who are wearing revealing, intentional pieces that signal an affinity with the whole culture. It casts a wide net.

I am wearing a black button down and a pink Teen Beat shirt underneath (cc @abeaujon.bsky.social).

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 5d

a man in a maroon shirt is making a funny face in a car

ALT: a man in a maroon shirt is making a funny face in a car

media.tenor.com

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Natalie Weiner @natalieweiner.bsky.social · 5d

for every post you make about a major pop album today i decree you make one bandcamp friday purchase

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Alan Zilberman @alanzilberman.bsky.social · 5d

Balatro. I am mildly obsessed with breaking the game.

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