Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026My ire was more focused on cable boxes themselves, as seen in this blog post from 2010, a year earlier... buchnotes.com/2010/08/26/c... 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026when a Netflix original winds up in a theater, it's only fair that the theater provide ironing boards and ample space for folding laundry while viewing 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 23/07/2026A) if so, it would be the first laugh he’s gotten in years B) how the hell is whatever this link leads to an “18 minute read”!?! 140 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026wait, are we still using "hiking the Appalachian trail" as a euphemism for sneaking off to have sex your Argentinian mistress? 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 10/06/2026guys, you have no idea who I almost met at the grocery store 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 09/03/2026I could’ve sworn “John Rambo” was the title of the 2008 movie… and I was right, it was! And it was wasn’t! It’s Schrodinger’s Stallone Title! 3171 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 21/02/2026And, uh, what happens if all seven die after he’s convicted but before he’s officially removed from the line of succession? Do they have to release him from jail to be king? Asking for a screenwriter 020 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 06/02/2026I'm sorry, but if your last name is Bone, there are certain first names you just gotta leave off the baby naming list 100 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 06/02/2026And the best news… the Brad Pitt movie is still there! 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Is Netflix’s 2026 movie WAR MACHINE a remake of Netflix’s 2017 movie WAR MACHINE? 110 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 06/02/2026He's not in Project Hail Mary, but the Project Hail Mary Lego set should also include Benny from the Lego Movie because, well, you know... 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 06/02/2026I'm genuinely curious about this -- does anyone have any data that links the price of crypto to headline-making bitcoin ransoms? Like, does reading about how kidnappers and hospital hackers deal exclusively in BTC make crypto bros want to buy more? or sell more? or take a shower at least? 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Uh-oh, just got an email about changes to Starbucks reward program. Considering Sbux is desperate to turn their financials around, its either— A) actually changing for the better, to better reward loyal customers and encourage more visits Or B) who are we kidding, it’s definitely not that 000 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 26/01/2026I see the new California Post is making a full court press at local newsstands, and I guess it makes sense to appeal to a Cali audience with some awards drama… but this is the page 1 “scandal” they’re hoping to move papers with? Of all the “splits” in Hollywood? Cc: @thepressbox.bsky.social 120 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 09/01/2026i dunno, at first I thought the Crichton estate lawsuit against THE PITT producers for "unauthorized adaption" was a bit of a stretch, but seeing the new Dr. Vela C. Raptor in season two is starting to raise questions... 040 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Maybe I'm just still feeling a little burned by the last long-awaited, big-budget (movie) series to really play up a "one last time" line of dialogue in it's final trailer, but I'm beginning to think "one last time" might really equate to "we should've wrapped this up by now" 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 11/12/2025If you think about it, oil is the most dangerous drug we’re addicted to of all 040 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 09/11/2025So sad, an entire store of baby shoes, never worn 020 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Sorry I’m late to today’s Douthat dunking, it was a busy day. But here’s my contribution to this wonderful discourse! 030 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 05/11/2025This has gotta be a sign your war isn't going so well, right? 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 28/10/2025With an opening like that, and only six episodes overall, you’d think Sessions would’ve been a shoo-in for a 2nd season — according this LA Times piece from ‘91, Crystal certainly was expecting more eps! — but nada. What happened? 000 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 15/10/2025You’re telling me that a real estate reporter with “written assistance” from AI somehow got the Taylor Swift merch story wrong!?! 020 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 15/10/2025this explains why whenever you ask a hippo about the mammoth, they go “fuck that guy” 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 10/10/2025I assume we already used enhanced interrogation tactics on these two to find out what they know and when did they know it 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Military snipers are also part of the government’s “toolbox,” right? Because this @nytimes.com headline seems to suggest any tool in the toolbox is fair game in the name of “efficacy,” without distinction… 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 13/09/2025I really hope this is Disney testing the water for its own version of space jam 121 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Even though my credits are accurately documented on the IMDb, it got them comically wrong. It didn't invent a fake quote for me, instead it invented entire FAKE analysis of my work on TV shows I did not work for. Fun! (3/3) (I have never written for either THE NEWSROOM or THE WEST WING) 121 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 15/08/2025I asked ChatGPT: "What does Eric Buchman, the television writer, think about today's political discourse? Does he have any relevant quotes about American politics since 2016 that would be enlightening?" And... 2/3 100 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Do not, I repeat, DO NOT let anyone who isn't a HUMAN LAWYER review a "big contract" for you. And if your lawyer uses anything like this, GET A NEW LAWYER. 0121 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 03/07/2025was it a maternity test to find out who his mummy is? 020 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 14/06/2025Oh wow, Delta REALLY wants me to watch this keynote speech at CES this year. It's the first offering in their in-flight new release movie section! I wonder who this Ed Bastian is...* (*he's the CEO of Delta) 210 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 04/05/2025That said, this 8-bit SW dad hat is pretty sweet 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 15/04/2025A little something I made and posted back in January 2021, after the 2nd impeachment right before he left office... maybe the guy just really wants that free ice cream!? 000 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Sorry if this sounds overly cynical or nitpicky, but if your mom is writing the “untold” story of your life… maybe a lot is still being left untold? (Connie is Scott’s mom, and Scott only contributed the foreword) 110 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Like Cassian, I, too, am always thinking about 8-bit pizza 010 0
Eric Buchman @ebuchman.bsky.social · 21/03/2025I feel like this sign at LAX could've been designed better 020 0
![[A continuation of ChatGPT's response to the question in the previous skeet]
A few relevant themes from his work might include:
1. The Danger of Ideological Echo Chambers: In The Newsroom, there's a constant exploration of media's role in promoting a particular narrative or ideology over facts.
Buchman has said that the role of the media should be to inform, not to sway or entertain, which has often been an issue in today's politically polarized media landscape.
2. The Erosion of Facts: Much of Buchman's critique revolves around how public figures, especially politicians, selectively use or twist facts. This mirrors the rise of
"alternative facts" during the Trump administration and the broader misinformation issues surrounding social media.
3. Civility and Idealism in Politics: Having worked on The West Wing, a show often praised for its optimistic portrayal of politics, Buchman has been open about his disappointment with the cynicism that has come to dominate American political culture. He has, at times, lamented the lack of idealism and the decline of bipartisan cooperation that was once more prevalent.
Though there may not be a direct standout quote from him about the post-2016 political discourse, his work speaks volumes about the challenges the country faces today. If you're looking for specific quotes, interviews, or writings from him since 2016, they might be found in his appearances on talk shows or in interviews where he comments on the broader state of American media and politics.
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