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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 8h

I really enjoyed it.

T. Rasmussen @tvcstudios.bsky.social · 10h

The Cool Ones, I caught that earlier on TCM. It was a surprisingly good movie for 1967.

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Chaos Torgo @chaostorgo.bsky.social · 10h

Stuff you wrote for is more popular than ever, Frank. And not just #MST3K. This #InvaderZim merchandise display was in my local #HotTopic this week. They fulfill a lot of my movie related and rock band T-shirt needs, so I visit often. 🎬😀

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 10h

Now THIS is a movie I can get behind.

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 11h

Thank you, @peterbakernyt.bsky.social, this couldn't be more urgent! We need breaking news stories about stuff that happened while Joe Biden was vice president now more than ever!

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 12h

While his father was vice president, Hunter Biden began developing relationships that led to an audacious proposal to sell the land around the US Embassy building in Romania to a group that included a Chinese company. @kenvogel.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/u...

Hunter Biden Pursued a Deal to Sell Land Around the U.S. Embassy in Romania

www.nytimes.com

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 11h

Why is the Trump Administration wasting taxpayer dollars on this shit when there are still unanswered questions about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Ted Healy, the founder of the 3 Stooges? Come on, focus on what matters right now!

CNN @cnn.com · 14h

The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees in Washington, DC, to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a law enforcement source told CNN.

FBI employees ordered to immediately search for records related to Amelia Earhart, source says | CNN Politics

The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees in Washington, DC, to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, a la...

www.cnn.com

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 14h

Years ago, we got word that Joni Mitchell was at death's door. She's still with us. Hoping a similar scenario will play out with her fellow singing songwriting genius here. No siree, this is not the time to be losing Dolly Parton.

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 17h

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.

Verified Facebook post by Freida Parton. The caption reads:

“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me. She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you! ❤️”

Below the caption is a photo of Dolly Parton standing outdoors in front of lush green ivy, hands clasped in prayer, wearing a shiny silver outfit with lace-trimmed sleeves, her signature blonde hair styled in soft curls, looking upward serenely.

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 14h

Honestly, I'm not too familiar with Bad Bunny. All of these MAGA people seem to hate him. Is he really that good?

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 17h

Don't know what you can say. Just give your friend all the love and support you can. Try to help them get whatever medical help is possible. Be there for them.

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 22h

Trump has deployed National Guard troops to round up Americans and frog-march them away from the Epstein Files.

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Matt Negrin still host of Hardball on MSNBC @mattnegrin.bsky.social · 1d

If you’re a media outlet still quoting the regime at face value on any subject then guess what woodward you are the regime

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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JLRay @jlray.bsky.social · 2d

A Texas megachurch pastor and GOP leader has been arrested for crimes against children. Not Robert Morris, a different one. Not Josiah Anthony, a different one. Not Luke Cunningham, a different one. Not Tony Evans, a different one. Not Scott Crenshaw, a different one. Not Steve Lawson, a different o

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Farran Smith Nehme @selfstyledsiren.bsky.social · 3d

The Freed Unit's crowning glory.

Cyd Charisse showing off her phenomenal leg extension in the arms of Fred Astaire, for "The Girl Hunt Ballet" in The Band Wagon. (Technicolor)

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Farran Smith Nehme @selfstyledsiren.bsky.social · 2d

—Lieutenant, this is the first time I've ever met a man who could drop three tons of dynamite in two minutes.

Happy birthday to Carole Lombard, whose magnificent swan song TO BE OR NOT TO BE (Lubitsch, 1942) is now playing on the Criterion Channel.

Robert Stack as Lieutenant Stanislav Sobinski and Carole Lombard as Maria Tura in Ernst Lubitsch's TO BE OR NOT TO BE (1942)

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 1d

Bari Weiss becoming head of the news division at CBS does not just tarnish the legacy of Murrow and Cronkite, it tarnishes the legacy of fucking Hee Haw.

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 1d

Sure, go ahead, knock yourself out, "Name Withheld," you lazy spineless hack.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/m...

I’m a Screenwriter. Is It All Right if I Use A.I.?

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 1d

These sailors have only one day to find Miss Turnstiles, why are they wasting their time on this shit?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump to the Navy: "We have to take care of this little gnat that's on our shoulder called the Democrats."

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 2d

i could write a tome about how fucking embarrassing it is for journalism that someone as morally bankrupt as bari weiss has ascended to the highest levels of money and power by tickling trump's balls but instead i'm going to keep covering the people hurt most by his terror and giving them a voice.

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 2d

Ha ha, Thomas Friedman loves a good dead baby joke.

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 3d

I'm surprised by the mostly negative reviews. I thought it was entertaining as fuck. I read that Robert Downey Jr (who produced) was originally supposed to play Parker. He would have been much better than Wahlberg. Still, I thought Shane Black delivered the goods, as he always does.

Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 6d

"As Parker, Wahlberg is always the least compelling actor in any given scene—a remarkable achievement when the only other performers are extras." I dislike tearing any movie down, but I had to bring out the wrecking ball for Play Dirty. www.rogerebert.com/reviews/play...

Play Dirty movie review & film summary (2025) | Roger Ebert

A misfire of a heist movie, featuring Mark Wahlberg in one of his dullest performances.

www.rogerebert.com

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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 3d

weak

Braith Miller @braithmiller.bsky.social · 3d

Peter Hegseth #SNL
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Pete Hegseth Cold Open - SNL

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

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Matt Negrin still host of Hardball on MSNBC @mattnegrin.bsky.social · 3d

tiffany cross on alien super show announcing media criticism is legal again

Alien Super Show @aliensupershow.bsky.social · 3d

please stop reporting on our secret medbed technology it is not for you

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Jason Bailey @jasondashbailey.com · 4d

JD Vance's entire personality is John Travolta telling Harvey Keitel that "a please would be nice"

jenn m. jackson @jennmjacksonphd.bsky.social · 4d

The Vice President of the United States used his social media page to tell Joy Reid, a private citizen with no connection to the government, that she should express "gratitude" for how this country has treated her.

Black women remain the most consistent targets in all of this.