Rob Sheppe
@robsheppe.bsky.social
Writer of chills and thrills in both fiction and film: THE LONG NIGHT (2022). Another GHOST HOUSE is coming. Lover of science, nature, horror, books, comics, movies. | Burbank, CA
Be kind. Lift others. Make stuff.
https://linktr.ee/robsheppe
Be kind. Lift others. Make stuff.
https://linktr.ee/robsheppe
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James Talarico: The Bible doesn't mention abortion or gay marriage, but it goes on and on about forgiving debt, liberating the poor, and healing the sick. The closest thing we have to the kingdom of heaven is a multiracial, multicultural democracy where power is truly shared among all people
December 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
James Talarico: The Bible doesn't mention abortion or gay marriage, but it goes on and on about forgiving debt, liberating the poor, and healing the sick. The closest thing we have to the kingdom of heaven is a multiracial, multicultural democracy where power is truly shared among all people
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Single-panel horror:
December 21, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Single-panel horror:
The end of civilization right here IMO. It’s only a skip from this to awards for full LLM books. And… just WHO collects an award even for “partial LLM-created works” when an LLM is a stolen amalgamation of thousands of writers? 🤑
I'm so disappointed in @sfwa.org for this. I understand that by requiring disclosure of partial LLM-created works, as their announcement states, means SFWA's letting "nominators and the voters" make the final decision. BUT YOU'RE STILL ALLOWING SUCH WORKS ON THE NEBULA AWARDS FINAL BALLOT! 1/
Another Nebula Awards nomination cycle is in full swing, and the addition of poetry and comics, along with the presence of LLMs in industry, required careful consideration.
Read on, and vote well!
We trust our voters & look forward to what they choose to celebrate.
www.sfwa.org/2025/12/19/p...
Read on, and vote well!
We trust our voters & look forward to what they choose to celebrate.
www.sfwa.org/2025/12/19/p...
December 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The end of civilization right here IMO. It’s only a skip from this to awards for full LLM books. And… just WHO collects an award even for “partial LLM-created works” when an LLM is a stolen amalgamation of thousands of writers? 🤑
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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The US has already lost 12% of its current income due to climate change. Most studies project future losses, but new research from the University of Arizona has calculated the costs to date.
news.arizona.edu/news/climate...
#climatechange #economy #income #impacts #supplychains
news.arizona.edu/news/climate...
#climatechange #economy #income #impacts #supplychains
Climate change's hidden price tag: a drop in our income
By linking decades of weather and income data, University of Arizona economist Derek Lemoine shows how routine temperature shifts have already become an economic force.
news.arizona.edu
December 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The US has already lost 12% of its current income due to climate change. Most studies project future losses, but new research from the University of Arizona has calculated the costs to date.
news.arizona.edu/news/climate...
#climatechange #economy #income #impacts #supplychains
news.arizona.edu/news/climate...
#climatechange #economy #income #impacts #supplychains
Mood: Windy night. I like the crisp air and breeze… been standing outside for a hour just soaking it in. It’s very Lynchian in a “Blue Velvet” way. Matter of fact, I’m parked just a few blocks the #DavidLynch residence — waiting to pick up my son from a pre-pro mtg at a filmmaker’s house.
December 18, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Mood: Windy night. I like the crisp air and breeze… been standing outside for a hour just soaking it in. It’s very Lynchian in a “Blue Velvet” way. Matter of fact, I’m parked just a few blocks the #DavidLynch residence — waiting to pick up my son from a pre-pro mtg at a filmmaker’s house.
"I don't care what anyone says, I like that movie."
December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"I don't care what anyone says, I like that movie."
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Thank you @billyray5229.bsky.social.🙏
Billy Ray Remembers Rob Reiner And His Remarkable Movie Win Streak – Guest Column
Rob Reiner's first seven movies were all hits, a remarkable achievement, writer-director Billy Ray writes.
deadline.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Thank you @billyray5229.bsky.social.🙏
Actor Gil Gerard, known to many for the cult classic sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82. / #BuckRogers #GilGerard
Actor Gil Gerard, known to many for the cult classic sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82. / #BuckRogers #GilGerard
Actor Gil Gerard, known to many for the cult classic sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82.
dlvr.it
December 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
going into 2026 like…
December 17, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Tons of heartwarming #RobReiner stories today in the wake of his tragic end. Here's a great one about the making of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION.
When Rob Reiner was on his all-time epic run at the start of his career, he had an opportunity to read a script that was looking for a production partner, and he lost his mind for it. He decided Castle Rock had to have it, no matter what.
December 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tons of heartwarming #RobReiner stories today in the wake of his tragic end. Here's a great one about the making of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION.
Date night w/ my wife to see #THESHINING #IMAX last night. Stunning. Flawless. I practically have it memorized, but I'd never seen it on the big screen--and now I've seen it on the biggest. The #Kubrick /Alcott steadicam shots and zooms still freak me out.
The Shining | Official Trailer | Experience It In IMAX®
YouTube video by IMAX
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December 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Date night w/ my wife to see #THESHINING #IMAX last night. Stunning. Flawless. I practically have it memorized, but I'd never seen it on the big screen--and now I've seen it on the biggest. The #Kubrick /Alcott steadicam shots and zooms still freak me out.
Ethereal, foggy morning in #Burbank. My photos don't do it justice. The world was practically black-and-white.
#goodmorning #Saturday #vibes
#goodmorning #Saturday #vibes
December 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Ethereal, foggy morning in #Burbank. My photos don't do it justice. The world was practically black-and-white.
#goodmorning #Saturday #vibes
#goodmorning #Saturday #vibes
Last year I surprised the family w/ my own Jólabókaflóð, the Icelandic tradition of Christmas eve book gifting. I included a short write up on the tradition. My daughter likes horror (wonder why) and wants to read #IT by #StephenKing, so maybe it'll be a scary 2025 Jólabókaflóð. 👻🎄📚
a man wearing glasses and a grey shirt is looking at the camera
ALT: a man wearing glasses and a grey shirt is looking at the camera
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December 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Last year I surprised the family w/ my own Jólabókaflóð, the Icelandic tradition of Christmas eve book gifting. I included a short write up on the tradition. My daughter likes horror (wonder why) and wants to read #IT by #StephenKing, so maybe it'll be a scary 2025 Jólabókaflóð. 👻🎄📚
Doing another proof of my manuscript and I found the funniest typo I think I've ever made: "He shuffled onto the baloney..."
Uh...balcony, not baloney. Must've had food on the mind. 🥪 😆
#writers #editing #writersky #funny
Uh...balcony, not baloney. Must've had food on the mind. 🥪 😆
#writers #editing #writersky #funny
December 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Doing another proof of my manuscript and I found the funniest typo I think I've ever made: "He shuffled onto the baloney..."
Uh...balcony, not baloney. Must've had food on the mind. 🥪 😆
#writers #editing #writersky #funny
Uh...balcony, not baloney. Must've had food on the mind. 🥪 😆
#writers #editing #writersky #funny
Timeline cleanse: the best of Buster Keaton. Grab some coffee and prepare to smile 😀.
#funny #brilliant #comedy #moviesky #stunts #silentfilms
#funny #brilliant #comedy #moviesky #stunts #silentfilms
Best of Buster Keaton's greatest stunts 🤸
YouTube video by Buster Keaton
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December 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Timeline cleanse: the best of Buster Keaton. Grab some coffee and prepare to smile 😀.
#funny #brilliant #comedy #moviesky #stunts #silentfilms
#funny #brilliant #comedy #moviesky #stunts #silentfilms
Case in point: I ditched #Twitter -- still won't call it #X -- 2+ yrs ago. I laugh at it now: all bots, incels and MAGAts. #BlueSky is awesome, I check in every day. Nothing but great minds here.
The only surefire way to stop oligarchs buying up the things we love is to drop those things the moment oligarchs buy them & that requires changing habits and massive self-discipline.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
It means going to alternatives that might not be quite as good or convenient.
It’s really hard. But there it is.
December 9, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Novel querying observation: Some lit agents can get 100 queries per DAY. Probably a lot of AI slop in the mix. Like panning for gold during an avalanche.
#writers #agents #writing #writersky
#writers #agents #writing #writersky
a group of men are standing next to each other in a field .
ALT: a group of men are standing next to each other in a field .
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December 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Novel querying observation: Some lit agents can get 100 queries per DAY. Probably a lot of AI slop in the mix. Like panning for gold during an avalanche.
#writers #agents #writing #writersky
#writers #agents #writing #writersky
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Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
December 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Going to rewatch REIGN OF FIRE this weekend. So original. Great premise, cast, fantastic FX. It deserves reevaluation.
#dragons #movies #classicmovies #scifi
#dragons #movies #classicmovies #scifi
Reign of Fire (2002) ORIGINAL TRAILER
YouTube video by Unseen Trailers
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December 6, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Going to rewatch REIGN OF FIRE this weekend. So original. Great premise, cast, fantastic FX. It deserves reevaluation.
#dragons #movies #classicmovies #scifi
#dragons #movies #classicmovies #scifi
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The Internet is becoming increasingly unreliable. Buy books and read them.
December 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The Internet is becoming increasingly unreliable. Buy books and read them.