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samantha
@dominicanadiaz.bsky.social
aspiring journalist, current undergraduate student and writer for The Fordham Ram & Trill Mag.

check out my substack: manguandmedia.substack.com
Hi everyone! This is my returning post to Bluesky, talking about the ongoing NYC mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani, and a simple yet agonizing mispronunciation that most candidates and political figures are making.

#politics #mayoralelection #zohranmamdani #andrewcuomo #curtissliwa #newyorkcity
It's Zohran Mam-dani
Not Mandani, Mamdami, Zamdami, or Mandami.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
📺 "The White Lotus" broke my heart and also made me angry: Here's a spoiler-free review of The White Lotus season 3.

#thewhitelotus #television #hbo #writer #review
'The White Lotus' Season 3 Review: Shocking, Weird, and Tragic
After four years, "The White Lotus" season 3 is fully released on Max. With the finale out, was it worth the wait?
www.trillmag.com
April 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🎥 Has anyone on #filmsky seen "Mickey 17" yet? Here's my review of the film and my thoughts (without spoilers!) about Robert Pattinson's performance. Check it out and maybe head to your local theater for a watch!

#robertpattinson #naomiackie #mickey17 #bongjoonho #filmreviews #substack #film
REVIEW: Mickey 17 (2025)
Robert Pattinson playing another weird guy? Give him his Oscar.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
📺 Hi everyone, a new article from Trill Mag: If you haven't been watching "Severance," you're missing out on some great television. If you haven't been up to date, here's a few reasons to convince you:

#trillmag #writing #television #severance #appletv #shortarticle #fun
Severance: 5 Reasons Why It's Worth Apple TV+
Forget about "The White Lotus." If you haven't been watching season 2 of "Severance," you're missing out. Here's why you should watch.
www.trillmag.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🎥 New article from an internship I'm doing with an online magazine! Has anyone else noticed the trend of #musicals in the movies in 2024? Let's look back on what worked and what didn't for these movies going into 2025.

#wicked #musicalmovies #film #reviews #jokerfolieadeux #writer #trillmag #disney
Wicked, Mean Girls, and the Movie Musicals of 2024
Who knew that 2024 would end up being the year for so many musicals in the movies? Is this the start of a new trend for the 2020s?
www.trillmag.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
🎥 It's been a while, but announcing my return with another film review: Gladiator II! A fellow Fordham alum is featured here...

#substack #thefordhamram #fordhamuniversity #filmsky #review #filmreview #gladiatorii #ridleyscott
Denzel Washington Proves Why He’s The Best Fordham Alum in Gladiator II
Denzel Washington’s performance as Macrinus is easily the best part of Gladiator II; the rest of the film does not live up to the original film’s expectations.
thefordhamram.com
February 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This is a bit different from what I usually write. It is my take on MLK Day and the Presidential Inauguration taking place on the same day—a terrifying sign of what is to come.

#substack #politics #donaldtrump #elonmusk #martinlutherkingjr #president #opinion #substack #president #unitedstates
OPINION: Trump's Inauguration on MLK Day is What Makes America Great Again
An acknowledgement of America's continued flaws and bias.
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January 21, 2025 at 1:41 AM
🎥 Happy New Year! Lots of firsts for me and Interstellar: My first film of the year, first watch for the film, and my first review for the year.

#filmsky #filmreview #film #christophernolan #interstellar #stanleykubrick #reviews #substack #matthewmcconaughey #popculture
My First Time Watching...: Interstellar (2014)
Christopher Nolan's own "2001: A Space Odyssey."
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January 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
📺 Squid Game 2 has been out for 3 days and of course, I watched it in two. But was it really worth all the hype? New review up on #substack about my thoughts on the second season.

WARNING: spoilers ahead!

#TVsky #reviews #popculture #netflix #squidgame #TVreviews #spoilers
REVIEW: Squid Game Season 2
*SPOILERS* Red light...Green light?
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December 30, 2024 at 3:19 AM
NOSFERATU was bat-sh*t crazy, but I loved every single minute of it. Here's my review on #substack of the classic film in the style of Robert Eggers.

#filmsky #filmreviews #film #roberteggers #nosferatu #popculture #reviews #horror #writer
REVIEW: Nosferatu (2024)
*SPOILERS* My first 5-star review on this platform goes to...
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December 29, 2024 at 2:04 AM
Now that Christmas is over, can we admit that Home Alone is *not* the greatest Christmas movie of all time? Check out my new post on #substack on why “Love Actually” should take the cake.

#loveactually #christmas #holidays #popculture #film #filmreviews #reviews #writer #romance
“Love Actually” Is the Greatest Christmas Movie of All Time. Argue With the Wall.
"Home Alone?" Never heard of her.
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December 26, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Hi everyone! I’m new to Bluesky and how things work around here. Wanted to use this platform to bring attention to my Substack, which I recently started!

On my Substack I typically write about pop culture, film, television and music. I also give occasional opinions on current events. (1/2)
December 26, 2024 at 7:25 PM