Dan Neil
@danneil.bsky.social
I write books that are pretty good sometimes
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And the story I watched on screen were two different things. I kept hearing about how Walter White was some badass, but he mostly just cries, whines, and acts pathetic whenever anything doesn't go his way. Plus, he's a terrible liar. My wife would've sussed the truth from him on day 1, no doubt.
June 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
And the story I watched on screen were two different things. I kept hearing about how Walter White was some badass, but he mostly just cries, whines, and acts pathetic whenever anything doesn't go his way. Plus, he's a terrible liar. My wife would've sussed the truth from him on day 1, no doubt.
Nothing wrong with being a casual viewer, that's all I am too. My wife is more anime obsessed. She's both the devil and angel on my shoulders, and they're both recommending too much anime for a single human to watch in a lifetime
June 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Nothing wrong with being a casual viewer, that's all I am too. My wife is more anime obsessed. She's both the devil and angel on my shoulders, and they're both recommending too much anime for a single human to watch in a lifetime
On that note, I started re-reading LOTR a few months ago and was shocked at how confident the story was in itself to take its time. It didn't demand your attention like modern storytelling. It was content to tell the story it wanted to tell the way it wanted to tell it. Sadly, it would be DOA today.
June 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
On that note, I started re-reading LOTR a few months ago and was shocked at how confident the story was in itself to take its time. It didn't demand your attention like modern storytelling. It was content to tell the story it wanted to tell the way it wanted to tell it. Sadly, it would be DOA today.
It's so cozy and warm, and so many of the characters are like chicken soup for the soul. I can't wait for season 2! I've been trying to find other shows with a vibe like this, do you have any recommendations?
June 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
It's so cozy and warm, and so many of the characters are like chicken soup for the soul. I can't wait for season 2! I've been trying to find other shows with a vibe like this, do you have any recommendations?
They're so focused on you because they're afraid of you. Keep up the good work! I don’t live in Texas, but I support you from over here in AZ.
June 25, 2025 at 10:34 PM
They're so focused on you because they're afraid of you. Keep up the good work! I don’t live in Texas, but I support you from over here in AZ.
that's the main thing you connect to in a story, and that's okay. Not every story has to be life changing, or have some deep wisdom to impart, or even be all that memorable, to be an enjoyable experience. I don't know, man. Thanks for coming to my TED talk. Like what media you like unapologetically.
June 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
that's the main thing you connect to in a story, and that's okay. Not every story has to be life changing, or have some deep wisdom to impart, or even be all that memorable, to be an enjoyable experience. I don't know, man. Thanks for coming to my TED talk. Like what media you like unapologetically.
films like Spiderman 3, The Rise of Skywalker, or Man of Steel? I honestly think all 3 are flawed but overall good movies, and i could talk about why, but ultimately I'm realizing I don't have to justify liking a piece of media or disliking it. The vibes of a story are super important, and sometimes
June 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
films like Spiderman 3, The Rise of Skywalker, or Man of Steel? I honestly think all 3 are flawed but overall good movies, and i could talk about why, but ultimately I'm realizing I don't have to justify liking a piece of media or disliking it. The vibes of a story are super important, and sometimes
That they're imperfect or highly flawed. My favorite Star Wars movie from the prequels is The Phantom Menace. Is it a good movie? Who cares, I enjoy the hell out of it. Spiderman 3 is my favorite from the Raimi trilogy. On that same note, it's also okay to like things for no reason. Why do I enjoy
June 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
That they're imperfect or highly flawed. My favorite Star Wars movie from the prequels is The Phantom Menace. Is it a good movie? Who cares, I enjoy the hell out of it. Spiderman 3 is my favorite from the Raimi trilogy. On that same note, it's also okay to like things for no reason. Why do I enjoy
becoming a parody of John Wick style action heroes).
June 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
becoming a parody of John Wick style action heroes).