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Allyson Johnson

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Editor-in-Chief @ InBetweenDrafts.com — Editor & Critic at ButWhyTho.net. Freelance writer — tired. Follow my free substack. allysonjohnson.substack.com 🌈

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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 29/09/2026
REVIEW: ‘One Piece’ Finally Kicks the Elbaph Arc into High Gear
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REVIEW: ‘One Piece’ Finally Kicks the Elbaph Arc into High Gear
While it takes time to get going and struggles with pacing issues, One Piece delivers the adrenaline and spectacle to make the start of Elbaph soar. The post REVIEW: ‘One Piece’ Finally Kicks the Elbaph Arc into High Gear appeared first on But Why Tho?.
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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 24/09/2026
REVIEW: ‘Goodbye, Lara’ Comes Frustratingly Close to Perfection
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REVIEW: ‘Goodbye, Lara’ Comes Frustratingly Close to Perfection
Goodbye Lara is such a remarkable achievement that it makes the one major stumble in the finale all the more frustrating. The post REVIEW: ‘Goodbye, Lara’ Comes Frustratingly Close to Perfection appeared first on But Why Tho?.
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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The man who was shot by ICE in ATX on Sunday didn't die, so no one is talking about it on here. He is currently in a detention facility without the use of the left side of his body, with a bullet lodged so close to his spine that it couldn't be removed, and he isn't being given medical attention.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Flowers and a cat.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I really enjoyed 'Youth' despite some nitpicking. I'll check out most Sharon Horgan series based on my undying love of 'Catastrophe'. My review for @theplaylist.bsky.social theplaylist.net/youth-review...
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‘Youth’ Review: Sharon Horgan Finds Biting Comedy In The Indignities Of Middle Age
Sharon Horgan returns with her latest comedy, "Youth," that follows a 50-year-old woman dealing with romance and parenting.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Found this to be a beautiful adaptation but hope people will seek out the 2024 animated one too.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Caught off guard by this one. Moon Choi and Son Suk-ku have brilliant chemistry.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
So happy and lovey and then he bit me
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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 16/09/2026
TIFF 2026: ‘Being Heumann’ Is a Certified Crowd Pleaser
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TIFF 2026: ‘Being Heumann’ Is a Certified Crowd Pleaser
Being Heumann stars a captivating Ruth Madeley in the true story about a group of activists whose tireless efforts paved a new path. The post TIFF 2026: ‘Being Heumann’ Is a Certified Crowd Pleaser appeared first on But Why Tho?.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Honestly this is probably my favorite film I saw at TIFF this year. Just a stunning piece of work.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Full disclosure: I teared up like twice. Andrew Scott is incredible but the film struggles to come together to be more than strung together moments and montages.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Wanted to like this for Taron Egerton (he's fantastic) but the film really lost me once it got past the introduction stage.
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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 13/09/2026
TIFF 2026: ‘A Long Winter’ Paints a Tender Picture
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TIFF 2026: ‘A Long Winter’ Paints a Tender Picture
A Long Winter follows the deconstruction of a family as the matriarch makes an unexpected departure through the snowy woods. The post TIFF 2026: ‘A Long Winter’ Paints a Tender Picture appeared first on But Why Tho?.
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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 13/09/2026
TIFF 2026 Review: ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Showcases Spectacular Chemistry
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TIFF 2026 Review: ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Showcases Spectacular Chemistry
Wild Horse Nine is a spectacular showcase for John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell in the latest from Martin McDonagh. The post TIFF 2026 Review: ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Showcases Spectacular Chemistry appeared first on But Why Tho?.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
A complicated, engaging film that doesn't wholly work for me.
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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 12/09/2026
TIFF 2026: ‘The Assassin(s)’ Finds Power In Its Relevance
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TIFF 2026: ‘The Assassin(s)’ Finds Power In Its Relevance
While it loses steam in its final act, Hur Jin-ho's The Assassin(s) weaves a tense conspiracy-ridden tale that will suck people in. The post TIFF 2026: ‘The Assassin(s)’ Finds Power In Its Relevance appeared first on But Why Tho?.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The more I read and hear about the new Ryusuke Hamaguchi the more I kick myself for not getting to TIFF on Wednesday
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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 10/09/2026
TIFF 2026: ‘Arrested Memory’ Wobbles In Its Disjointed Escapade
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TIFF 2026: ‘Arrested Memory’ Wobbles In Its Disjointed Escapade
As a dark comedy and an exploration into a man's declining mind, Arrested Memory is far more successful than the action procedural it aims to be. The post TIFF 2026: ‘Arrested Memory’ Wobbles In Its Disjointed Escapade appeared first on But Why Tho?.
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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 10/09/2026
TIFF 2026: ‘Minotaur’ Is Both Too Subtle And Incredibly Obvious
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TIFF 2026: ‘Minotaur’ Is Both Too Subtle And Incredibly Obvious
Minotaur conjures the feeling of looking at an impressive, politically charged painting, but with little emotional power or pathos. The post TIFF 2026: ‘Minotaur’ Is Both Too Subtle And Incredibly Obvious appeared first on But Why Tho?.
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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 11/09/2026
REVIEW: ‘The Last Blossom’ Is An Unassuming Emotional Gem
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REVIEW: ‘The Last Blossom’ Is An Unassuming Emotional Gem
Driving home the idea of the integrity of memory and how it’s through memories that we survive, The Last Blossom is an unassuming gem. The post REVIEW: ‘The Last Blossom’ Is An Unassuming Emotional Gem appeared first on But Why Tho?.
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Evening viewing recommendation? Watch Nobuhiro Yamashita's LINDA LINDA LINDA (2005) in our Girl Bands collection! 🎸 ❤️
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Idk if I should try and plan things like coffee and food but looking for Toronto recs as I get all packed up and ready for TIFF
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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I have, like, other things I really need to write, but Tomlin's interview just hit me in my heart. Parkinson's is on the horizon for my dad, and I've been trying to get him to play CFB 27 to help with hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Mike Tomlin's joy made me think of him.
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I Really Want To See Mike Tomlin's Minecraft City
Mike Tomlin isn't coaching anymore, but he sat down with the Today Show ahead of his analyst debut and shared how much he loves...Minecraft.
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Travis Hymas @travishymas.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I am so so glad this is going the direction it is. (I also dropped some brewing ideas and not just for Commander wink wink nudge nudge)
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Asking for a friend. What are the best solo activities in Manhattan for the first time in New York.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Super dull and forgettable.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Think I have my TIFF schedule set ... Should actually have some time to spend not in a theater too.
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Kate Sánchez @ohmymithrandir.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I have never had my excitement for a game dry up as quickly as it did when a ProbablyMonsters dev said that Nekome: Nazi Hunter isn't political. It's a spineless choice - but hey - here is my interview:
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Don't Worry, Nekome: Nazi Hunter's Isn't Political — According To Its Devs
Can Nazi hunting game where you seek vengeance and burn propaganda not have a political message? Nekome: Nazi Hunter developers seems to think so.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Tell me the film sucks without saying the film sucks
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Criterion Channel @criterionchannl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Evening viewing recommendation? Watch DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN ('85)—Susan Seidelman's madcap comedy about mistaken identity—in our Starring Madonna collection! ❤️‍🔥
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Cat that politely tapped on my arm and immediately got his way.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I am going to be in Toronto for TIFF from 9/10 to 9/13 to sprint my way through another fest. I think I've got a schedule ish lined up but curious what other people are prioritizing.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Some words on space and wanting allysonjohnson.substack.com/p/i-want-it-...
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I want it all (the end of wanting)
What else am I capable of?
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Not a real cat
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FT @fucktheory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Imagine being talented and beautiful and rich and famous and still the most noteworthy thing about you is how good a person you are.
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Travis Hymas @travishymas.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I have played Roco Kingdom and this might be the one that actually challenges the house Pikachu built. More @butwhytho.net : butwhytho.net/2026/08/roco...
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‘Roco Kingdom’ Could Be The Next Big Thing - Hands-On Impressions
MoreFun Studios and Tencent's Roco Kingdom may finally be a game capable of being able to stand alongside the brand Pikachu built.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Adventuring.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Went to The Odyssey. Found flowers. What a day!
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
when someone asks for "tropical" film recs, what comes to mind?
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I'm big on audiobooks cause of my commute- in past year I've devoured 1000+ (11..) books by KJ Charles, Atmosphere, and Audrey Lane Stirs the Pot. Last year was mainly all the Temeraire series...I'm stuck. Someone tell me what to listen to next.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Music reviews are (always) hard. Wrote about the latest from Phoebe Bridgers, her most cohesive yet. inbetweendrafts.com/lost-weekend...
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'Lost Weekend' Review - Phoebe Bridgers - InBetweenDrafts
Phoebe Bridgers returns with 'Lost Weekend,' her third studio album that finds the singer grappling with new love and fresh grief.
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InBetweenDrafts @inbetweendrafts.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
‘Lost Weekend’ review: Phoebe Bridgers reckons with love and loss - inbetweendrafts.com/lost-weekend...
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'Lost Weekend' Review - Phoebe Bridgers - InBetweenDrafts
Phoebe Bridgers returns with 'Lost Weekend,' her third studio album that finds the singer grappling with new love and fresh grief.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Was working on a personal piece about wanting..Might have to incorporate the new Phoebe Bridgers album and Camp Miasma since it all is feeding into it.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Wrote some on 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' which I was a big fan of. Review at @butwhytho.net butwhytho.net/2026/08/teen...
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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Review: Jane Schoenbrun's Latest Thrills
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, the latest from Jane Schoenbrun, dissects and homages slasher films with an unlikely relationship at the center.
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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 15/08/2026
REVIEW: ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Hits A Euphoric, Bloody High Note
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REVIEW: ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Hits A Euphoric, Bloody High Note
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, the latest from Jane Schoenbrun, dissects and homages slasher films with an unlikely relationship at the center. The post REVIEW: ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Hits A Euphoric, Bloody High Note appeared first on But Why Tho?.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Found time that doesn't exist and wrote a little about 'Train to Busan' and 'Your Name' allysonjohnson.substack.com/p/my-kind-of...
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My kind of summer blockbuster
Looking back at 'Train to Busan' and 'Your Name'
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Emily C. Hughes @emilyhughes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
George Saunders’ Lincoln in the Bardo is a book with a unique prose style that asks a lot of the reader, but it also teaches you how to read it within about 25 pages. I have absolutely no respect for people who won’t even fucking try.
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But Why Tho? @butwhytho.net · 11/08/2026
REVIEW: ‘Reacher’ Season 4 Is All Gas
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REVIEW: ‘Reacher’ Season 4 Is All Gas
Reacher Season 4 shows that Alan Ritchson's broad shoulders aren't just for looks; they're also the perfect foundation to build a franchise on.  The post REVIEW: ‘Reacher’ Season 4 Is All Gas appeared first on But Why Tho?.
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
A disruptive coworker
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Allyson Johnson @allysonaj.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Fine with the fact that I've passed on this series. Sounds like a pain!
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