Jim Gillett
@jim0thy.bsky.social
Software Engineer, Trekkie, Standard Nerd
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This is an almost shockingly wise essay. I'm glad I've finally read it.
There Is No Mary Problem in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
George’s vision of his wife without him is essential to the film, but critics continue to miss its true—and profound—meaning.
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
This is an almost shockingly wise essay. I'm glad I've finally read it.
Nice to see the “Let’s pretend our movie had no visual effects and hope no one notices all the ILM staff in the credits” marketing scam is still alive and kicking
Guillermo del Toro refused to make ‘FRANKENSTEIN’ with too many green screens
“I want real sets. I don’t want digital. I don’t want AI. I don’t want simulation. I want old-fashioned craftsmanship. I want people painting, building, hammering, plastering”
(Source: variety.com/2025/film/fe...)
“I want real sets. I don’t want digital. I don’t want AI. I don’t want simulation. I want old-fashioned craftsmanship. I want people painting, building, hammering, plastering”
(Source: variety.com/2025/film/fe...)
August 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Nice to see the “Let’s pretend our movie had no visual effects and hope no one notices all the ILM staff in the credits” marketing scam is still alive and kicking
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Mildly obsessed with the 17 new songs Hayley Williams dropped last week, had a go at finding the story hidden within them.
August 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Mildly obsessed with the 17 new songs Hayley Williams dropped last week, had a go at finding the story hidden within them.
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people who act like no one uses em dashes are essentially saying “I don’t read books!”
May 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
people who act like no one uses em dashes are essentially saying “I don’t read books!”
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The West Wing
The Big Bang Theory
Doctor Who
What We Do In The Shadows
The West Wing
The Big Bang Theory
Doctor Who
What We Do In The Shadows
May 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The West Wing
The Big Bang Theory
Doctor Who
What We Do In The Shadows
The West Wing
The Big Bang Theory
Doctor Who
What We Do In The Shadows
If the new Pope is from Chicago, will the Eucharist now include a deep dish host?
May 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
If the new Pope is from Chicago, will the Eucharist now include a deep dish host?
Post your favourite Dr Who, wrong answers only
March 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Post your favourite Dr Who, wrong answers only
A ★★★★ Review of Mickey 17 (2025)
A ★★★★ Review of Mickey 17 (2025)
My first reaction to finding out there’s two Robert Pattinson’s would be the same
popsky.social
March 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
A ★★★★ Review of Mickey 17 (2025)
The cognitive dissonance that comes from remembering that Pete Doherty is actually a great song writer is always a pleasant experience. #thelastleg
March 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The cognitive dissonance that comes from remembering that Pete Doherty is actually a great song writer is always a pleasant experience. #thelastleg
On the one hand, this is incredibly exciting news. On the other hand, Jared Leto is playing Skeletor.
First look at Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man with the Sword of Power in #MastersOfTheUniverse.
February 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
On the one hand, this is incredibly exciting news. On the other hand, Jared Leto is playing Skeletor.
Someone should tell Calvin what happened the last time the clergy tried to be friends with the Nazis
Father Calvin Robinson finished his remarks at the National Pro-Life Summit by throwing an Elon Musk salute, much to the delight of the crowd.
January 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Someone should tell Calvin what happened the last time the clergy tried to be friends with the Nazis
Rewatching a selection of MCU films in the hope of reigniting the excitement I used to feel for an upcoming Marvel movie. It’s easy to forget these days, but the original Iron Man & Captain America films really are top-notch popcorn action films.
January 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Rewatching a selection of MCU films in the hope of reigniting the excitement I used to feel for an upcoming Marvel movie. It’s easy to forget these days, but the original Iron Man & Captain America films really are top-notch popcorn action films.
Fuck Zuck
‼️NEW: Meta is now blocking searches on Threads for terms such as “Trans”, “LBGT”, and “Transgender”.
However, the term “Transgenderism” does show results.
This comes days after the platform announced their intentions to stop moderating anti-LGBTQ+ posts.
However, the term “Transgenderism” does show results.
This comes days after the platform announced their intentions to stop moderating anti-LGBTQ+ posts.
January 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Fuck Zuck
Me when someone says Star Trek isn’t very good
January 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Me when someone says Star Trek isn’t very good
Robbie Williams watched Elton John telling us about how fucked up fame, depression, booze, and drugs made him, then turned to him and said, “Oh yeah? Well, hold my syringe!”
January 6, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Robbie Williams watched Elton John telling us about how fucked up fame, depression, booze, and drugs made him, then turned to him and said, “Oh yeah? Well, hold my syringe!”
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In other news, Nigel Farage didn't bother to turn up to the debate on grooming gangs in the House of Commons just now
January 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
In other news, Nigel Farage didn't bother to turn up to the debate on grooming gangs in the House of Commons just now
Yes, she’s sold a shitload of books, but nobody is lauding them for this literary merit. At best she stole ideas from better authors and repackaged them into a more popular format.
*standing in front of giant cage of freshly fed pigeons* yes
December 23, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Yes, she’s sold a shitload of books, but nobody is lauding them for this literary merit. At best she stole ideas from better authors and repackaged them into a more popular format.
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Remember the merchants whom Jesus drove from the Temple? This would make even them blush.
December 20, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Remember the merchants whom Jesus drove from the Temple? This would make even them blush.
Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation of William S. Borrough’s Queer is an astonishing work of art. I don’t know how I feel about the epilogue, given that the original was unfinished, but it certainly gave that strange satisfied/unsatisfied feeling of an unfinished work while still functioning as an ending.
December 17, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation of William S. Borrough’s Queer is an astonishing work of art. I don’t know how I feel about the epilogue, given that the original was unfinished, but it certainly gave that strange satisfied/unsatisfied feeling of an unfinished work while still functioning as an ending.
The John Williams theme is back 🥰
December 16, 2024 at 3:33 PM
The John Williams theme is back 🥰
I’ve only just realised that the actor who plays Ash Tyler is also Clem Fandango and oh my god how did I not see this before?!
#StarTrek #Discovery #ToastOfLondon #ClemFandango
#StarTrek #Discovery #ToastOfLondon #ClemFandango
December 15, 2024 at 10:22 PM
I’ve only just realised that the actor who plays Ash Tyler is also Clem Fandango and oh my god how did I not see this before?!
#StarTrek #Discovery #ToastOfLondon #ClemFandango
#StarTrek #Discovery #ToastOfLondon #ClemFandango
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These medications aren't banned for anybody but trans youth.
In fact, they're considered so safe they're allowed for purely psychosocial benefits in cis kids with early puberty.
In fact, they're considered so safe they're allowed for purely psychosocial benefits in cis kids with early puberty.
Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK
Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK
Health secretary says emergency measures banning sale and supply will be made indefinite after expert advice
Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely across the UK, except for use in clinical trials, the government…
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2024 at 9:59 AM
These medications aren't banned for anybody but trans youth.
In fact, they're considered so safe they're allowed for purely psychosocial benefits in cis kids with early puberty.
In fact, they're considered so safe they're allowed for purely psychosocial benefits in cis kids with early puberty.