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Media/Lit @media-lit.bsky.social · 21h

Welcome to Remedial Rewatch 101: Community

Check out this brief preview for our sitcom rewatch series ahead of the first full episode next week. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! #community 📺

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Randy Allain @bertrandallain.bsky.social · 1d

I love that they committed to this bit and left the ending of the episode open to interpretation. That being said, the clunky institution story is ultimately less sophisticated than the campy-but-satirical reflection on the teen experience that defines the show. I say monsters are real!

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Jen Johans @filmintuition.bsky.social · 4d

Okay, I've reached Season 6's shockingly divisive, ambiguous episode "Normal Again" in my BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER rewatch & we need to talk. What did you think of this ep/storyline? Is Sunnydale real or a figment of Buffy's imagination? Is she in an institution? I'll share your thoughts on the pod.

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Jen Johans @filmintuition.bsky.social · 1d

Mark your calendars! On Nov 14 @ noon PST, I'm interviewing my friend, the brilliant @sheilakathleen.bsky.social virtually about her new book on @realgdt.bsky.social's FRANKENSTEIN on behalf of Scottsdale's @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social. You can tune in via FB/YT: calendar.time.ly/9plshfqx/pos...

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Media/Lit @media-lit.bsky.social · 2d

That's right, we are teaming up with our buddy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social to bring you Remedial Rewatch 101: Community! Join us, revisit your favorite sitcom study group, and together, we will be...untutorable! #community #DanHarmon #sitcom

Introducing Remedial Rewatch 101: Community!

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USDN Chairman @usdn-chairman.bsky.social · 4d

🎙️ USDN Podcast: Oct 7 @ 7PM EST

We’re diving into In Our Dreams Awake #3 with John McGuire — a dreampunk journey where two worlds collide.

🎧 Watch the full conversation on YouTube @USDNPodcast
💫 Back the comic on Kickstarter:
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#IndieComic #KickstarterComic

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Tyler McCarthy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social · 1d

Me and the terrific @media-lit.bsky.social fellas have been cooking on this for a while and I'm so excited it's finally here. We're rewatching all of "Community" (in batches, don't worry) and much, much more!

Media/Lit @media-lit.bsky.social · 2d

That's right, we are teaming up with our buddy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social to bring you Remedial Rewatch 101: Community! Join us, revisit your favorite sitcom study group, and together, we will be...untutorable! #community #DanHarmon #sitcom

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Alex Marcus @alexmarcus.bsky.social · 2d

We've spent all year charting the career arc of the great Tom Holland. Now, hear our thoughts on the moment that made internet history & cemented his status as a superstar in the making. It's Tom Holland's Umbrella performance, and so much more, as we discuss Lip Sync Battle: Tom Holland vs Zendaya!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 2d

@vertigay314.bsky.social & @alexmarcus.bsky.social examine the cultural moment that was Tom Holland vs. Zendaya on Lip Sync Battle.

It's Tom-Plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast - Lip Sync Battle: Tom Holland vs. Zendaya (2017)

It's Tom-Plicated discusses the cultural moment that was Lip Sync Battle: Tom Holland vs. Zendaya.

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 2d

The Batman by the Numbers Podcast discusses Peacemaker Season 2 with Bill George of Should I Go See It. @kris-ingersoll.bsky.social

Batman By The Numbers: Peacemaker Season 2 Check In

Batman by the Numbers featuring Bill George of Should I Go See It discuss Peacemaker Season 2.

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 2d

they don’t want you to know how they treat prisoners because it will grieve you to know it, which is natural and human, and because of your normal human reaction you will want the system changed. It’s important to them that your natural aversion to how the system works not be engaged.

The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 2d

A 2023 records request to get the Durham County Jail policy manual has spurred a years-long legal dispute.

NC nonprofit still pushing for Durham County sheriff to release jail policies

A 2023 records request to get the Durham County Jail policy manual has spurred a years-long legal dispute.

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Randy Allain @bertrandallain.bsky.social · 2d

You've just stopped being a study group. You've now become something unstoppable. I hereby pronounce you a COMMUNITY! #community #tv #sitcom #danharmon 📺

Media/Lit @media-lit.bsky.social · 2d

That's right, we are teaming up with our buddy @tylermccarthy.bsky.social to bring you Remedial Rewatch 101: Community! Join us, revisit your favorite sitcom study group, and together, we will be...untutorable! #community #DanHarmon #sitcom

Introducing Remedial Rewatch 101: Community!

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Randy Allain @bertrandallain.bsky.social · 2d

It's happening!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 2d

@vertigay314.bsky.social & @alexmarcus.bsky.social examine the cultural moment that was Tom Holland vs. Zendaya on Lip Sync Battle.

It's Tom-Plicated: A Tom Holland Podcast - Lip Sync Battle: Tom Holland vs. Zendaya (2017)

It's Tom-Plicated discusses the cultural moment that was Lip Sync Battle: Tom Holland vs. Zendaya.

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Movies & Us Podcast @moviesanduspod.bsky.social · 3d

In our recent Frame by Frame episode, we dive into the opening scene of The Conversation. We discuss the intrigue it creates, the way the music and visuals, & how this scene sets up the rest of the film.

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#moviesandus #theconversation #classicfilm #filmsky

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Media/Lit @media-lit.bsky.social · 3d

Watch those podcast feeds for a big update from Media/Lit!

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Michael Ian Black @michaelianblack.bsky.social · 5d

"What we’re seeing today with ICE is nothing more than a continuation of the world’s longest running minstrel show. This is theater. Racist entertainment for the MAGA TV viewer." michaelianblack.substack.com/p/theyre-eat...

They're eating the facts. They're eating the souls.

Driving from Columbus, OH to Dayton today.

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Media/Lit @media-lit.bsky.social · 10d

You’ve heard of #Barbenheimer, but what about MEMENTOHEIMER? Bill George of Should I Go See It? joins us to track Nolan’s development from #Memento to #Oppenheimer.

#christophernolan #film #cillianmurphy #academyawards

Full Episode: open.spotify.com/episode/2T8r...

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 8d

Socially Distanced featuring @rentallychallenged.bsky.social, @neoqueenceline.bsky.social, @themarshwitch.bsky.social & @alexmarcus.bsky.social discusses The Simpsons Movie 2 potentially bumping an MCU film and reviewing Marvel Zombies.

Socially Distanced: The Simpsons Movie 2 Cancelled A Secret MCU Movie + Marvel Zombies Deep Dive

A review of Marvel Zombies with Courney & Marshall from Blerd Watchers and thoughts on The Simpsons Movie 2.

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Amanda Rivas @reznorschic.bsky.social · 7d

Marshall and Courtney of Blerd Watchers and Alex Marcus pulled a Blade Knight and epically slayed on this week’s Socially Distanced. Check it out and let us know what you think!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 8d

Socially Distanced featuring @rentallychallenged.bsky.social, @neoqueenceline.bsky.social, @themarshwitch.bsky.social & @alexmarcus.bsky.social discusses The Simpsons Movie 2 potentially bumping an MCU film and reviewing Marvel Zombies.

Socially Distanced: The Simpsons Movie 2 Cancelled A Secret MCU Movie + Marvel Zombies Deep Dive

A review of Marvel Zombies with Courney & Marshall from Blerd Watchers and thoughts on The Simpsons Movie 2.

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Alex Marcus @alexmarcus.bsky.social · 7d

Wherein I go off on why The Simpsons Movie 2 taking away the slot for a mid-Avengers film is a disaster for the MCU and then some far less unhinged ppl break down Marvel Zombies

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 8d

Socially Distanced featuring @rentallychallenged.bsky.social, @neoqueenceline.bsky.social, @themarshwitch.bsky.social & @alexmarcus.bsky.social discusses The Simpsons Movie 2 potentially bumping an MCU film and reviewing Marvel Zombies.

Socially Distanced: The Simpsons Movie 2 Cancelled A Secret MCU Movie + Marvel Zombies Deep Dive

A review of Marvel Zombies with Courney & Marshall from Blerd Watchers and thoughts on The Simpsons Movie 2.

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 7d

Run, don't walk to see The Smashing Machine.

'The Smashing Machine' Should Put Johnson in the Oscar Conversation - The Pop Break

Benny Safdie's THE SMASHING MACHINE is a visceral and surprisingly emotional sports biopic with a career-defining performance from Johnson.

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Randy Allain @bertrandallain.bsky.social · 9d

This show is unhinged in the BEST way possible!

guinevere wakes from sleep amidst cute and cuddly forest critters.

guinivere droid writhes in pain as tubes twist around a laboratory.

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Randy Allain @bertrandallain.bsky.social · 12d

Folks, don't miss our penultimate episode of Pod of Doom! I can't believe the journey is almost at an end, but I'm also excited for our next venture!

ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 13d

Pod of Doom welcomes author Daniel Bukszpan to discuss the 13 -- The Black Sabbath reunion with Ozzy album.

Pod of Doom: Black Sabbth, '13' (2013)

Daniel Bukszpan joins Randy, Chris and Justin to discuss 13 by Black Sabbath - their reunion with Ozzy Osbourne.

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Movies & Us Podcast @moviesanduspod.bsky.social · 8d

Here's what we've got lined up for October!

🗡️ Kill Bill Vol 1
🎧 Frame by Frame: The Conversation
😍 Q3 Catch-up
☎️ One Battle After Another
🍿 Anemone
👀 Monster
⛰️ Cold Mountain

What are you looking forward to watching this month?

#moviesandus #filmsky

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The Revisionist’s Almanac 🎥🎞️🍿 @revalmanac.bsky.social · 9d

Last call to send in your 2003 questions before Jen & Sarah from @moviesanduspod.bsky.social, and I cover this film year next week!

Get weird, get wild, get crazy, and I’ll answer them/shout you out

#movies #filmsky

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ThePopBreak.com @thepopbreak.bsky.social · 8d

We look at the first season of Peacock's The Paper (it was renewed for a second season).

The Paper Season 1 Review: Journalism Is No Joke (But It Can Be Funny)

The Paper Season 1 takes the best from The Office and makes it into its own unique, albeit imperfect comedy.

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