Reposted by Patrick Ridings🎃🧛🏾Vita Ahhhh-yala👻🙀 @definitelyvita.bsky.social · 30/09/2026These fools think people wanted isolated, hyper individual lives/experience when art (visual, textual, music, etc) is about connection and communication between people. 435681
Reposted by Patrick RidingsCaroline Siede @carolinesiede.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Not a critique of The New York Times' best TV of the 21st century list so much as a "yes and"girlculture.substack.comThe 100 great(est) female-led TV shows of the 21st centuryAn addendum to The New York Times 0134
Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Here’s my Top 10 (unranked) TV shows for the 21st century. The NYT didn’t define “best,” so I imposed my own rules: 1. The show had to have concluded so I could judge all the episodes. 2. The series had to be something I would rewatch or recommend to others. 110
Reposted by Patrick RidingsJames Poniewozik @poniewozik.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Have you ever wished that you could have every TV argument of the last 26 years all in one week? Well, you are in luck, my friends!  www.nytimes.com/interactive/...nytimes.comThe 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century (Gift Article)More than 500 influential stars, showrunners and other notable names in the world of TV voted on the best series released since Jan. 1, 2000. See what they chose. 311110
Reposted by Patrick RidingsAlan Sepinwall @sepinwall.bsky.social · 21/09/2026This is the way Marvel television ends. Not with a Wonder Man, but a showrunner leaving during post production. 98818
Reposted by Patrick Ridingsukjarry.bsky.social @ukjarry.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Have you seen the original artist Russ Heath's comic strip reply to Lichtenstein: 435899
Reposted by Patrick RidingsAlan Sepinwall @sepinwall.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Serling despised watching syndicated Twilight Zone reruns because they edited out material he found essential to the stories. He’d be apoplectic at anyone experiencing the show this way: 526836
Reposted by Patrick RidingsKieron Gillen @kierongillen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Response from Amazon about the recent Criminal suit. Overview of the full filing, though the filing is where the specifics are. I'll link to that in the next post. I'm trying not to editorialise, but it would also amiss not to say it includes a straight "no, the gun thing did not happen."deadline.comAmazon MGM Responds To Lawsuit Against 'Criminal' Creator Ed BrubakerAccused of sexual & racial harassment & more by a now ex-staffer, Criminal creator Ed Brubaker, Amazon MGM & other defendants reject the allegations & the whole premise of the claims 324965
Reposted by Patrick RidingsHeidi MacDonald @ SPX @comixace.bsky.social · 17/09/2026It looks like @alexrossart.bsky.social doesn’t post here so I’m going to have to be the hero and post this on bsky. 89329
Reposted by Patrick RidingsOliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Bari Weiss has plunged CBS News into ratings calamity. —"Evening News" has posted worst ratings of 21st century —"CBS Mornings" has posted worst ratings of 21st century —And now "60 Minutes" has posted worst ratings of 21st century More in @status.news: www.status.news/p/60-minutes...status.newsBari’s ‘60’ BustBari Weiss blew up “60 Minutes," ostensibly to create a better show. Instead, her revamped premiere just suffered its worst debut ratings of the 21st century—what one longtime TV executive told Status... 100695922540
Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 16/09/2026“You can’t think us this as moving with Marvel Comics. You have to think of it as joining a new company that happens to be called Marvel Comics.” -Sven Larsen, Marvel's VP of Licensed Publishingcomicsbeat.comToday is the day that Marvel Comics changes foreverToday is the deadline for Marvel employees to declare whether they will make the move to Burbank and stay with Marvel, or leave their jobs 020
Reposted by Patrick RidingsJosh Spiegel @mousterpiece.bsky.social · 10/09/2026“…there have been difficulties cracking a premise.” It’s the Muppet Show. The premise is that IT’S THE MUPPET SHOW. This is not fucking rocket science. deadline.com/2026/09/the-...deadline.com'The Muppet Show' Series Order Status After Special Wins 4 Emmys'The Muppet Show' special got big viewership and four Emmys. Where is the Disney+ series order for the backdoor pilot? A look inside. 1831477
Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Happy Star Trek Day! 🖖🏻 #60YearMissionstatic.klipy.comSpock's Fascinating Reaction in Star Trek TOSALT: Spock's Fascinating Reaction in Star Trek TOS 001
Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I’m sure this isn’t an original observation, but searching old personalized hashtags on Instagram is now useless with the Meta AI function. 001
Reposted by Patrick RidingsJeff Harris @nemalki.bsky.social · 06/09/2026On September 5, 1976, The Muppet Show debuted in syndication and created cultural and generational icons. On September 5, 2026, 50 years to the day, The Muppet Show won four of the six Primetime Emmys it was nominated for, including Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded), Yay!static.klipy.comThe Muppet Show Iconic Opening SequenceAlt: The most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational comeback of The Muppet Show got four Primetime Emmys tonight. 2474107
Reposted by Patrick RidingsChristopher "Shane Hagadorn" Maurer @shanehagadorn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Between this and Wonder Man, is the lesson don't produce a comic book property that gets award recognition and critical praise? 131
Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 05/09/2026It’s a disappointing week for noir. Really bummed there won’t be more.variety.com‘Spider-Noir’ Canceled by Prime Video After One SeasonAmazon Prime Video has canceled 'Spider-Noir' after one season, but is developing more series in the Sony Marvel universe. 010
Reposted by Patrick RidingsJamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social · 01/09/2026A note re Warren Ellis: I've seen the narrative floating around that the process of transformative justice between Warren and SoManyOfUs fell apart for reasons outside of Warren's control, sometimes with an implication that these reasons were on the side of SMOU. This is not true. 12615251
Reposted by Patrick RidingsAlan Sepinwall @sepinwall.bsky.social · 01/09/2026A show that needed Kickstarter to get a movie made should of course get a book that requires a kickstarter. 3519
Reposted by Patrick RidingsDavid Avallone @davallone.bsky.social · 29/08/2026“Consumerism as activism” can be a questionable tactic… but it’s worth noting: if you all see COYOTE VS ACME this weekend and make it a giant hit… you will specifically humiliate David Zaslov and make him miserable… while also seeing an entertaining and heartfelt movie. The definition of win/win.static.klipy.comWile E. Coyote BoredAlt: Wile E. Coyote files his fingernails. 936111178
Reposted by Patrick RidingsJon Passantino @passantino.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Milo’s ICE arrest and deportation shows that despite his years of efforts radicalizing young men for Trump and viciously attacking the perceived enemies of MAGA, it still wasn’t enough after he dared break with Trump. My latest for @status.news www.status.news/p/milo-yiann...status.newsMilo Gets His WishAfter years spent cheering on Donald Trump’s hardline immigration approach and demanding mass deportations, far-right personality Milo Yiannopoulos found himself on the receiving end of the very ICE c... 46715
Reposted by Patrick RidingsNBC10 Philadelphia @nbcphiladelphia.com · 28/08/2026Tim Curry named an honorary Muppet, joins Dolly Parton as 1 of select few with the titletrib.alTim Curry named an honorary Muppet, joins Dolly Parton as 1 of select few with the titleThe famous puppet troupe announced on their Instagram page Aug. 26 that Curry has been posthumously bestowed the great standing of honorary Muppet. 111631
Reposted by Patrick RidingsHeidi MacDonald @ SPX @comixace.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Thank you Nicole and Françoise Mouly! 0365
Reposted by Patrick RidingsComics in the Spooky Age 🧛♂️🧟♀️🎃 @comicsinthega.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Jack Kirby, born on August 28, 1917. 21922217
Reposted by Patrick RidingsOisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 23/08/2026The idea that people are gatekeeping ‘creativity‘ is horseshit, certainly in terms of writing or art. Pick up a pen or pencil. Type something on whatever device you can use. THAT’S creativity. The ‘gatekeeping’ is around opportunities to work in it and make money, and genAI is destroying that. 1231172
Reposted by Patrick RidingsJamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Applies to non-fiction as much as it does fiction, I think. 5756
Reposted by Patrick RidingsJamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Aside from any false results and so on. The journey of it, the process, finding other things that weren't what you're looking for but which spark new thoughts and change the shape of your work for the better, putting the time and thought in... 611013
Reposted by Patrick RidingsJamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social · 20/08/2026I do think believing that using AI to pull together research for you for the purposes of writing fundamentally misunderstands why doing your own research is an important part of the writing process. 738777
Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 20/08/2026This sounds promising!nytimes.comModerna, Merck Say mRNA Vaccine Prevents Melanoma From Returning (Gift Article)Moderna and Merck say the experimental vaccine prevented the return and spread of the cancer in high-risk melanoma patients. 000
Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Doesn’t sound like anything has changed.comicsbeat.comEllis, So Many of Us respond to Image controversyWarren Ellis and So Many of Us have provided new statements following Image's decision to publish his new book Ghost Drive Station. 000
Reposted by Patrick RidingsFantagraphics @fantagraphics.bsky.social · 17/08/2026SCAM ALERT: Do not order from www.fantagraphics-us.com, it is not a legitimate website! They have cloned our real website and are stealing people’s credit card information. If you want to order directly from us, please do so at www.fantagraphics.com. 1421481883
Reposted by Patrick RidingsC. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Criterion's K-POP DEMON HUNTERS release is targeting a generation just discovering the wonders of collecting physical media at a time when physical media companies need it most, while also introducing their catalogue to young movie lovers. This is a genius move. Get the kids into Criterion! 252174450
Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 15/08/2026“Instagzam” accurately reflects my initial reaction to the new logo.arstechnica.comThe new Instagram logo is the perfect embodiment of AI slopOpinion: Some remarks about the new wordmark accidentally being perfectly awful. 000
Reposted by Patrick RidingsOliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 15/08/2026"The press should have forcefully responded to the unhinged anti-vaccine garbage pushed by the president," @brettlogiurato.bsky.social writes, noting that the news media did not aggressively counter the anti-vaccine rhetoric being promoted out of the Oval Office. www.status.news/p/trump-vacc...status.newsThe Media's Vaccine HesitancyDonald Trump's executive order attempting to gut the childhood vaccine schedule was built on debunked science. Too much of the news media’s coverage treated it as a political dispute. 1217945
Reposted by Patrick RidingsAlan Sepinwall @sepinwall.bsky.social · 14/08/2026I don't get the reference. 13492
Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 14/08/202630 Rock S1, Arrested Development S3, The Colbert Report, Deadwood S3, Heroes S1, HIMYM S1-2, Lost S2-3, The Office S2-3, The Shield S5, and Veronica Mars S2-3. And those are just the shows on the list I’ve seen. Even if some series fizzled later (Heroes and HIMYM for me), TV was great in 2006!avclub.comThe best TV of 2006The best TV of 2006 000
Reposted by Patrick RidingsPJ Holden @pauljholden.com · 01/08/2026when this text was written it was the usual silly over the top hyperbole but in hindsight… actually pretty accurate. 08812
Reposted by Patrick RidingsTom Brevoort @tombrevoort.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Raise a glass this M-Day for three legends in the field of comics lost this day: Joe Kubert, gone 14 years; Mike Wieringo, gone 19 years; Mark Gruenwald, gone 30 years. 19824
Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Got a favorite C-Lister? The Slingers, which exist because the Spider-Artists made some cool designs during the “Identity Crisis” story arc. #ComicsSky 120
Reposted by Patrick RidingsKatie West @katiewest.bsky.social · 12/08/2026My thoughts on Image publishing a new Warren Ellis book. 11875310
Reposted by Patrick RidingsJake Tapper, long-suffering Philly sports fan @jaketapper.bsky.social · 11/08/2026People with actual expertise in medicine, science, and health care react to Trump’s new childhood vaccine protocols - based on his “feeling”s and RFK Jr’s lies: www.cnn.com/2026/08/10/h...cnn.com‘Absolutely unbelievable’: See health official react to change in vaccination schedule | CNNFormer acting CDC director Dr. Richard Besser and Dr. Paul Offitt of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia join The Lead to address Trump’s executive order. 109130
Reposted by Patrick RidingsOliver Sava @oliversava.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Love the idea of DC celebrating Joe Kubert’s centennial by recreating this cover with Kubert School alum. 16619
Reposted by Patrick RidingsComicsXF @comicsxf.com · 05/08/2026As a reminder, in 2020, more than 60 people accused Warren Ellis of grooming and sexual impropriety, coming together to create the website somanyofus.com. In its most recent update, in 2023, the site posted: "To the best of our knowledge, Warren Ellis took none of the steps we hoped he would." 5446220
Patrick Ridings @patridings.bsky.social · 04/08/2026🧵 A nice thread on probably my favorite comics event. Legacy, hope, and optimism (DC’s strengths) are on full, unapologetic display. 010
