Bret Rock
bretrock.bsky.social
Bret Rock
@bretrock.bsky.social
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This is a really remarkable video essay on contemporary film and the theories of Laura Marks. It's making me think about movies in a new way.
Why Movies Just Don't Feel "Real" Anymore
YouTube video by Like Stories of Old
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November 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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America has the most corrupt political system in the Western world.
July 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Spot on. This is the clearest explanation I’ve seen. It ‘s relatable, and humanizes the issue in a way everyone can understand.
June 28, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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What's in Trump and Republicans' massive tax and immigration bill?

Here's a breakdown for you.

I'm the econ policy geek in Congress for @washingtonpost.com. I read the whole bill (really, I did) so you don't have to.

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Let's thread it out.... 🧵
May 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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“VOTING FOR THE MAYOR WHO PROMISED TO BLOW UP THE CITY DOESN’T MEAN I APPROVE OF THE MAYOR BLOWING UP THE CITY”

A masterclass from @mikedrucker.bsky.social
Voting for the Mayor Who Promised to Blow Up the City Doesn’t Mean I Approve of the Mayor Blowing Up the City
It’s so easy to label people these days. From the way folks have been talking, you’d think everyone falls into two buckets: those who voted against...
www.mcsweeneys.net
February 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM