Bevan Shortridge
@bevanshortridge.bsky.social
Goes to movies. Watches wrestling. Based in the antipodes.
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7 reasons why The Thing (1982) is a Christmas film:
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
7 reasons why The Thing (1982) is a Christmas film:
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
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These visits by ghostes koude have been three emayles.
December 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
These visits by ghostes koude have been three emayles.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! (it has passed midnight on this side of the world).
December 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! (it has passed midnight on this side of the world).
Scooby Doo may have been visiting Auckland Central today. Or the van was.
December 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Scooby Doo may have been visiting Auckland Central today. Or the van was.
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Hornets don’t holiday, so please continue to keep an eye out for this unwelcome visitor to our area. I was happy to contribute to another article, to help promote the fight against the yellow-legged hornet. www.1news.co.nz/2025/12/23/m...
More hornets expected over summer, public urged to remain vigilant
"We encourage all Aucklanders to be on the lookout for these hornets in and around their homes and also on their walks through our reserves and native bush," said North Shore councillor Richard Hills.
www.1news.co.nz
December 23, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Hornets don’t holiday, so please continue to keep an eye out for this unwelcome visitor to our area. I was happy to contribute to another article, to help promote the fight against the yellow-legged hornet. www.1news.co.nz/2025/12/23/m...
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This made my day. You can read my piece that noted critic Isaac Butler is referring to right here!
December 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This made my day. You can read my piece that noted critic Isaac Butler is referring to right here!
I appreciated that Mascara Dorada got to do more technical and mat work with Orange Cassidy in his C2 match. Just when you think these great impressive aerial moves are what Mascara Dorada can mostly do, he pulls out this other great technical work too! #AEWCollision #WrestleSky
December 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I appreciated that Mascara Dorada got to do more technical and mat work with Orange Cassidy in his C2 match. Just when you think these great impressive aerial moves are what Mascara Dorada can mostly do, he pulls out this other great technical work too! #AEWCollision #WrestleSky
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Terrifying headline if you don’t realize they are sports teams.
December 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Terrifying headline if you don’t realize they are sports teams.
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We should be grateful for the work the Science Media Centre does in bringing together experts. Often reporters don’t have the ability (or time) to track down someone who actually knows what they’re talking about for a quote, so this service matters for informed journalism.
Crayfish catch ban floated to protect kelp forests – Expert Reaction
Crayfish catch ban floated to protect kelp forests - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
Recreational and commercial kōura fishing could be banned on Northland's east coast to help prevent kelp forests turning into sea urchin barrens. Rock lobsters (better known as kōura and crayfish) are...
www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
December 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
We should be grateful for the work the Science Media Centre does in bringing together experts. Often reporters don’t have the ability (or time) to track down someone who actually knows what they’re talking about for a quote, so this service matters for informed journalism.
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Remembering Eddie Kendricks on his birthday. Here's his isolated lead vocal from the Temptations' Just My Imagination - simply stunning (🔈🔉🔊)
December 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Remembering Eddie Kendricks on his birthday. Here's his isolated lead vocal from the Temptations' Just My Imagination - simply stunning (🔈🔉🔊)
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November 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Do something that brings you unalloyed joy at least once today.
There's more to the world than its all-too-undeniable horrors, and while I certainly don't know how we fix all of *gestures broadly* this, I'm pretty sure part of it is keeping the best parts of ourselves alive and thriving
There's more to the world than its all-too-undeniable horrors, and while I certainly don't know how we fix all of *gestures broadly* this, I'm pretty sure part of it is keeping the best parts of ourselves alive and thriving
December 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Do something that brings you unalloyed joy at least once today.
There's more to the world than its all-too-undeniable horrors, and while I certainly don't know how we fix all of *gestures broadly* this, I'm pretty sure part of it is keeping the best parts of ourselves alive and thriving
There's more to the world than its all-too-undeniable horrors, and while I certainly don't know how we fix all of *gestures broadly* this, I'm pretty sure part of it is keeping the best parts of ourselves alive and thriving
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A beautuful thread about Rob Reiner.
I’m just going to tell the story. Back in 2000 I was volunteering for the Gore campaign when he came along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Alfre Woodard and Dule Hill to a GOTV event here in MN. He ended up sitting down across from me stuffing his envelopes.
December 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
A beautuful thread about Rob Reiner.
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“If many of Steven Spielberg’s films are marathon novels, DUEL is a sonnet—it has room to play because of its formal constraints.”
I Gave You The Road, Why Don’t You Take It? - Duel (1971) | BW/DR
If many of Steven Spielberg’s films are marathon novels, Duel is a sonnet—it has room to play because of its formal constraints.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“If many of Steven Spielberg’s films are marathon novels, DUEL is a sonnet—it has room to play because of its formal constraints.”
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Queen being sentenced to the phantom zone in a Superman II deleted scene
December 13, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Queen being sentenced to the phantom zone in a Superman II deleted scene
At the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall in Auckland, New Zealand, for the Impact Prowrestling (NZ) event Nightmare Before Christmas.
December 13, 2025 at 5:47 AM
At the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall in Auckland, New Zealand, for the Impact Prowrestling (NZ) event Nightmare Before Christmas.
Going to see Suspiria (1977) at The Civic in 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand, where the soundtrack for the film was played live by Goblin, the band that did the soundtrack in 1977.
Raising the always fun question: What are your most memorable theater-going experiences?
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
It was hands-down one of the most memorable theater-going experiences I can remember, a collective 30-minute butt-clench/armrest-grab for the final climb. And we knew he lived! Wild.
December 13, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Going to see Suspiria (1977) at The Civic in 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand, where the soundtrack for the film was played live by Goblin, the band that did the soundtrack in 1977.
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When #AEWDynamite on 34th Street goes off the air we bring you a Holiday Tradition like no other
Holidays with The Hangman: Christmas Eve on the AEW on TV YouTube Channel 🔥
Holidays with The Hangman: Christmas Eve on the AEW on TV YouTube Channel 🔥
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
When #AEWDynamite on 34th Street goes off the air we bring you a Holiday Tradition like no other
Holidays with The Hangman: Christmas Eve on the AEW on TV YouTube Channel 🔥
Holidays with The Hangman: Christmas Eve on the AEW on TV YouTube Channel 🔥
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It’s Sarah Douglas’ birthday.
Seen here with 70s experimental electronic music trio Die Phantomzone
Seen here with 70s experimental electronic music trio Die Phantomzone
December 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
It’s Sarah Douglas’ birthday.
Seen here with 70s experimental electronic music trio Die Phantomzone
Seen here with 70s experimental electronic music trio Die Phantomzone
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Council & Police want to speak to a male causing damage to trees in the CC. 10's of 1000s $$ to numerous trees in Quay, Queen, Albert, Customs etc. Ripping branches from the trees, leaving them in a tidy pile at the base.
contact Council or Police if you observe this or have info.
contact Council or Police if you observe this or have info.
December 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Council & Police want to speak to a male causing damage to trees in the CC. 10's of 1000s $$ to numerous trees in Quay, Queen, Albert, Customs etc. Ripping branches from the trees, leaving them in a tidy pile at the base.
contact Council or Police if you observe this or have info.
contact Council or Police if you observe this or have info.
I know AEW have been uploading full matches from past shows onto their YouTube. They should upload full length bangers from more recent episodes too. Fletcher vs Bailey a case in point. Show people what they may be missing from a show that *just* happened. #AEWDynamite
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I know AEW have been uploading full matches from past shows onto their YouTube. They should upload full length bangers from more recent episodes too. Fletcher vs Bailey a case in point. Show people what they may be missing from a show that *just* happened. #AEWDynamite
Speedball vs Fletcher. Good lord. Both Kevin Knight and Speedball Mike Bailey are being launched to another level in the C2. #AEWDynamite
December 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Speedball vs Fletcher. Good lord. Both Kevin Knight and Speedball Mike Bailey are being launched to another level in the C2. #AEWDynamite
Shout out to the Atlanta crowd for #AEWDynamite tonight. There was a lot to cheer and shout about and the crowd delivered on TV.
December 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Shout out to the Atlanta crowd for #AEWDynamite tonight. There was a lot to cheer and shout about and the crowd delivered on TV.
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Ryan Coogler explains why he declined the invitation to join the Academy www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/m...
December 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Ryan Coogler explains why he declined the invitation to join the Academy www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/m...
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new iOS update is sleek and also defaults in Music to “you must want songs transition as they would on a dance floor.” so many people will wonder why they can’t just listen to an album. Apps > Music > Song Transitions > toggle off.
December 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
new iOS update is sleek and also defaults in Music to “you must want songs transition as they would on a dance floor.” so many people will wonder why they can’t just listen to an album. Apps > Music > Song Transitions > toggle off.