Colin McDonnell
@cpmcdonnell.bsky.social
The Eagles, the movies, what else is there?
Best First Watches of January:
The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
You Can Count on Me (2000)
The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
You Can Count on Me (2000)
February 1, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Best First Watches of January:
The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
You Can Count on Me (2000)
The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
You Can Count on Me (2000)
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The Inquirer’s obituary of Dan McQuade, written by Gary Miles with his unparalleled empathy and detail-rich prose:
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d... via @inquirer.com
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d... via @inquirer.com
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43
Often irreverent, always inventive, he filed memorable stories about the Wildwood T-shirt scene, Wawa hoagies, the Philly accent, and other cool stuff. His stories sparkled with research and humor.
www.inquirer.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The Inquirer’s obituary of Dan McQuade, written by Gary Miles with his unparalleled empathy and detail-rich prose:
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d... via @inquirer.com
Dan McQuade, award-winning writer, tireless community activist, and ‘Philadelphia institution,’ has died at 43 www.inquirer.com/obituaries/d... via @inquirer.com
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Moment of silence for @dhm.bsky.social before the Sixers game tonight
January 30, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Moment of silence for @dhm.bsky.social before the Sixers game tonight
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Rest in peace to one of the great bloggers and the de facto mayor of Philadelphia. It was my honor and pleasure to work with him. defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
Dan McQuade, 1983–2026 | Defector
Dan McQuade, our friend and colleague, died this week at the age of 43. He is survived by his wife and young son. At the end of 2024, Dan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. The news of his diag...
defector.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Rest in peace to one of the great bloggers and the de facto mayor of Philadelphia. It was my honor and pleasure to work with him. defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
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TCM will become the “ongoing home” of the LOONEY TUNES library.
A six-year licensing deal for more than 750 shorts starts in Feb.
"We’re able to present these cartoons with the care they deserve alongside the classic films they helped influence."
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t... #FilmSky
A six-year licensing deal for more than 750 shorts starts in Feb.
"We’re able to present these cartoons with the care they deserve alongside the classic films they helped influence."
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t... #FilmSky
TCM Becomes “Ongoing Home” of the Looney Tunes Library (Exclusive)
A new six-year licensing deal brings the classic cartoons to the channel. It starts in February with 45 shorts featuring Star of the Month Bugs Bunny.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM
TCM will become the “ongoing home” of the LOONEY TUNES library.
A six-year licensing deal for more than 750 shorts starts in Feb.
"We’re able to present these cartoons with the care they deserve alongside the classic films they helped influence."
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t... #FilmSky
A six-year licensing deal for more than 750 shorts starts in Feb.
"We’re able to present these cartoons with the care they deserve alongside the classic films they helped influence."
www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/t... #FilmSky
These high quality TVs really expose the lackluster quality of actors' hair dye.
January 25, 2026 at 8:20 PM
These high quality TVs really expose the lackluster quality of actors' hair dye.
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"We are out there in every place they are, showing them that every person in this city is one of our own, that there is no such thing as other people’s children, that collectively we are not afraid of staring them in the eye," @erikhane.bsky.social writes from Minneapolis.
There is no such thing as other people’s children
It is intolerable
www.welcometohellworld.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:50 PM
"We are out there in every place they are, showing them that every person in this city is one of our own, that there is no such thing as other people’s children, that collectively we are not afraid of staring them in the eye," @erikhane.bsky.social writes from Minneapolis.
The Best Picture nominees, ranked in tiers:
1. One Battle After Another
2. Marty Supreme
3. Sinners
4. Sentimental Value
5. Train Dreams
6. Bugonia
7. F1
8. Hamnet
9. Frankenstein
Haven't gotten to The Secret Agent yet, but looking forward to it.
1. One Battle After Another
2. Marty Supreme
3. Sinners
4. Sentimental Value
5. Train Dreams
6. Bugonia
7. F1
8. Hamnet
9. Frankenstein
Haven't gotten to The Secret Agent yet, but looking forward to it.
January 23, 2026 at 1:54 AM
The Best Picture nominees, ranked in tiers:
1. One Battle After Another
2. Marty Supreme
3. Sinners
4. Sentimental Value
5. Train Dreams
6. Bugonia
7. F1
8. Hamnet
9. Frankenstein
Haven't gotten to The Secret Agent yet, but looking forward to it.
1. One Battle After Another
2. Marty Supreme
3. Sinners
4. Sentimental Value
5. Train Dreams
6. Bugonia
7. F1
8. Hamnet
9. Frankenstein
Haven't gotten to The Secret Agent yet, but looking forward to it.
Probably not going to matter, but Cignetti really mismanaged the clock to end the half.
January 20, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Probably not going to matter, but Cignetti really mismanaged the clock to end the half.
This is a very dumb thing to get annoyed by, but why is there a clock for playoff OT?
January 19, 2026 at 2:56 AM
This is a very dumb thing to get annoyed by, but why is there a clock for playoff OT?
I like the Bills to beat the Jaguars today. I'm thinking final score 27-24 or something like that.
January 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I like the Bills to beat the Jaguars today. I'm thinking final score 27-24 or something like that.
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Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
Best First Watches of 2025
The Mortal Storm
High and Low
Z
My Night at Maud's
Solaris
Lady Snowblood
Stalker
Where is the Friend's House?
Matewan
When Harry Met Sally
Taste of Cherry
Brokeback Mountain
Speed Racer
To the Wonder
Drug War
Caught by the Tides
One Battle After Another
The Mortal Storm
High and Low
Z
My Night at Maud's
Solaris
Lady Snowblood
Stalker
Where is the Friend's House?
Matewan
When Harry Met Sally
Taste of Cherry
Brokeback Mountain
Speed Racer
To the Wonder
Drug War
Caught by the Tides
One Battle After Another
December 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Best First Watches of 2025
The Mortal Storm
High and Low
Z
My Night at Maud's
Solaris
Lady Snowblood
Stalker
Where is the Friend's House?
Matewan
When Harry Met Sally
Taste of Cherry
Brokeback Mountain
Speed Racer
To the Wonder
Drug War
Caught by the Tides
One Battle After Another
The Mortal Storm
High and Low
Z
My Night at Maud's
Solaris
Lady Snowblood
Stalker
Where is the Friend's House?
Matewan
When Harry Met Sally
Taste of Cherry
Brokeback Mountain
Speed Racer
To the Wonder
Drug War
Caught by the Tides
One Battle After Another
Best First Watches of December:
My Night at Maud's (1969)
Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (2024)
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025)
Marty Supreme (2025)
My Night at Maud's (1969)
Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (2024)
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025)
Marty Supreme (2025)
December 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Best First Watches of December:
My Night at Maud's (1969)
Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (2024)
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025)
Marty Supreme (2025)
My Night at Maud's (1969)
Christmas Eve in Miller's Point (2024)
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025)
Marty Supreme (2025)
Okay, I'm willing to say it. This Raiders team stinks.
December 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Okay, I'm willing to say it. This Raiders team stinks.
Bought something from a store a couple weeks ago. This morning I went to the same store and bought the same thing without remembering I already purchased it. Feeling old!
December 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Bought something from a store a couple weeks ago. This morning I went to the same store and bought the same thing without remembering I already purchased it. Feeling old!
Best First Watches of November:
When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
Drug War (2012)
PTU (2003)
Breaking News (2004)
Three (2016)
When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
Drug War (2012)
PTU (2003)
Breaking News (2004)
Three (2016)
December 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Best First Watches of November:
When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
Drug War (2012)
PTU (2003)
Breaking News (2004)
Three (2016)
When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
Drug War (2012)
PTU (2003)
Breaking News (2004)
Three (2016)
Very upset that Lane Kiffin's very sensible Let Me Coach Two Teams at the Same Time gambit was stymied by those pesky college administrators.
November 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Very upset that Lane Kiffin's very sensible Let Me Coach Two Teams at the Same Time gambit was stymied by those pesky college administrators.
A football strategy axiom I'm guessing holds up: If you agree with the TV announcers, you're wrong.
November 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
A football strategy axiom I'm guessing holds up: If you agree with the TV announcers, you're wrong.
November 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Thinking about watching this team for another 4+ weeks is making me nauseous. But that's okay I'll still keep drinking that grabage
November 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Thinking about watching this team for another 4+ weeks is making me nauseous. But that's okay I'll still keep drinking that grabage
The Lions voting to keep the tush push and then beating it on the field. I respect it. Honorable football team.
November 17, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The Lions voting to keep the tush push and then beating it on the field. I respect it. Honorable football team.
Horror Movie Idea: After another diastrous performance, the offensive coordinator of an unnamed Philadelphia based football team has to find a way to make it out of his home stadium alive. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Horror Movie Idea: After another diastrous performance, the offensive coordinator of an unnamed Philadelphia based football team has to find a way to make it out of his home stadium alive. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
Nick Sirianni is a Super Bowl winning head coach lmao. Maybe the most overrated profession in the history of professions.
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Nick Sirianni is a Super Bowl winning head coach lmao. Maybe the most overrated profession in the history of professions.
You can throw to your good WRs on 3rd & long??? What???
November 11, 2025 at 3:53 AM
You can throw to your good WRs on 3rd & long??? What???