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Jimmy Garoppolo Takes Shot At Former Teams; Rams "Do It In The Right Way"

Jimmy Garoppolo‘s journey through the NFL is a circuitous one. From backing up the GOAT to starting for the San Francisco 49ers to the IR and back, and then back to the IR, then benched in Las Vegas. Now, Garoppolo finds himself on the Los Angeles Rams, (a team he has beaten 8 of 9 times) returning to a backup role behind Matthew Stafford. Garoppolo really has seen it all. Having been a part of…

[moviesandmania]

DEATH STREAMER Hi-tech vampire! Full Moon bloodsucking - reviews, trailer

Death Streamer is a 2024 horror film about a vampire who uses hi-tech internet glasses to livestream his kills. Charles Band (director of the Evil Bong franchise; AIMEE: The Visitor; Ooga Booga; The Gingerdead Man; Ghoulies; Parasite; Crash! and over eighty other movies) produced and directed the Full Moon Features production which stars Maddy May, Emma Massalone, Piper Parks, Llana Barron, Aaron…

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best of sbnation's nfl head coach alternate jobs:

a few notes for sb nation:

one, it's McEntire. two, fix your formatting. three, put some respect on mlf's game.

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The Revolution of Motion Offense in Today's NFL

By Joseph Correa

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The Strategic Implementation of Motion Offense

The concept of motion offense in the NFL is not just about the physical movement of players but is deeply rooted in strategic manipulation of the defense. At its core, motion offense involves shifting players, particularly wide receivers or running backs, just before the snap. This movement serves several purposes: it can reveal the defensive scheme, create mismatches in coverage, and disrupt the defensive alignment.

Coaches like Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers, Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams, and Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins are at the forefront of this strategic evolution. While the principle of motion offense is consistent, its application varies significantly among these coaches, each tailoring the strategy to their team's strengths and their opponent's vulnerabilities.

Disrupting Defensive Schemes:

Motion offense is particularly effective against rigid defensive structures. By moving a key offensive player, offenses can force the defense to reveal whether they are in man-to-man or zone coverage. This knowledge is invaluable for the quarterback, as it can dictate play calls and passing routes. The movement often leads to defensive players being momentarily out of position, creating opportunities for big plays.

Creating Mismatches:

One of the primary goals of motion offense is to create favorable matchups. For instance, moving a speedy receiver across the formation might draw a linebacker into coverage, a matchup heavily favoring the offense. This manipulation allows teams to exploit the weakest links in the defense.

Utilizing Player Skills:

Motion offense also allows teams to maximize their players' specific skills. A player like Tyreek Hill, known for his extraordinary speed, can be even more effective when his pre-snap motion leads to confusion or hesitation in the defense. The strategy turns player attributes like speed or agility into strategic advantages.

Variations and Innovations:

While the basic concept of motion offense is relatively straightforward, its execution can be remarkably diverse. Some teams use it to stretch the defense horizontally, creating wide gaps in coverage. Others use it vertically, drawing defenders deep to open up short and intermediate routes. Each coach adapts the concept to their offensive philosophy and the unique talents of their players.

Motion Offense in Practice: A Statistical Perspective

To truly appreciate the impact of motion offense strategies in the NFL, it's crucial to delve into the statistics that underscore their effectiveness. Teams that have embraced this approach are changing the game's dynamics and registering significant improvements in their offensive output.

1. Impact on Passing Efficiency:

Teams utilizing motion offense tactics frequently exhibit improved passing efficiency. For instance, teams like the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins have been observed to have higher yards per pass attempt and completion rates when employing pre-snap motion. This improvement is attributed to quarterbacks being better informed about defensive alignments and exploiting the resultant mismatches.

2. Enhancing Run Game Effectiveness:

Motion offense isn't just beneficial for passing plays. It has also been shown to bolster the running game. By shifting defensive focus and creating uncertainty, running backs can find more gaps and mismatches in the defense. This strategic movement increases yards per carry and overall rushing yards for teams heavily utilizing motion.

3. Overall Offensive Output:

Teams with high-motion offense usage tend to exhibit better overall offensive performance. This is reflected in key metrics like total yards per game, points per game, and third-down conversion rates. These statistics highlight motion offense's comprehensive impact on a team's ability to sustain drives and score.

4. Comparative Analysis of Teams:

A comparative analysis of teams with high and low-motion offense usage reveals stark differences. Teams like the Dolphins, 49ers, and Rams, known for their frequent use of motion, consistently rank higher in offensive efficiency metrics than teams that use motion less often. This correlation underscores the strategic value of motion offense in modern NFL playbooks.

Pre-Snap Motion Usage:

The Miami Dolphins led the NFL with an 83.3% rate of using pre-snap shifts or motion, creating space and confusion among defenses​​.

The Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers are 1-2 in the league in pre-snap motion plays. The Dolphins utilize motion in 79.9% of their plays, while the 49ers use it in 79.3% of their plays​​.

Offensive Performance:

In terms of total offense, the Dolphins were ranked first with an average of 409.2 yards per game and 59 offensive touchdowns, followed by the 49ers with 404.6 yards per game and 58 touchdowns​​.

Regarding passing offense, the Dolphins again led with an average of 271.7 passing yards and 29 passing touchdowns. The 49ers were second with 263.1 yards and 32 touchdowns​​.

Rushing Offense and Scoring:

The Dolphins ranked fifth in rushing offense with 137.5 yards per game and 26 rushing touchdowns, while the 49ers were third with 141.5 yards and 25 touchdowns​​.

In scoring offense, the Dolphins were first with an average of 30.1 points scored and a total of 59 touchdowns. The 49ers closely followed with 29.4 points and 58 touchdowns​​.

Red Zone and Third Down Efficiency:

The 49ers led in red zone touchdown rate at 65.6%, with the Dolphins closely behind at 64.9%​​.

In third-down offense, the 49ers had a conversion rate of 47.3%, placing them fourth in the league, with the Dolphins at 42.2%​​.

These statistics demonstrate the significant impact of motion offense strategies on a team's overall performance, particularly in the case of teams like the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers. The high percentage of pre-snap motion plays correlates with top rankings in key offensive metrics, showcasing the strategy's effectiveness in both passing and rushing, as well as in scoring and efficiency in critical game situations. This data-driven approach underscores the transformative power of motion offenses in the modern NFL.

Tactical Variations and Coaching Innovations in Motion Offense

In the NFL, the strategic implementation of motion offense varies significantly among teams, reflecting each squad's unique philosophies and player strengths. This section explores how various coaches have innovatively adapted motion offense to enhance their team's performance.

Tailoring Strategies to Player Strengths:

Each team uses motion offense to maximize their roster's unique capabilities. For instance, the Miami Dolphins leverage the exceptional speed of players like Tyreek Hill to create vertical threats, while the San Francisco 49ers focus on horizontal displacement to exploit their players' yards-after-catch (YAC) abilities.

Coaching Philosophies in Play:

Coaches like Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay have incorporated motion offense as a cornerstone of their strategies. Shanahan's approach with the 49ers often involves using motion to create mismatches and open up underutilized spaces on the field. Conversely, McVay uses motion to alter defensive angles and leverage, particularly in the run game.

Evolution of the Motion Offense:

Over recent seasons, motion offense has evolved from a niche tactic to a widespread strategy. Teams are continually finding new ways to implement motion, whether it's through jet sweeps, reverse motion, or innovative play designs that keep defenses guessing.

Future Trends and Potential Adaptations:

As more teams adopt and adapt motion offense strategies, we may see further evolution in how motion is used. This could include integrating technology for more precise play-calling or developing new formations that maximize the benefits of pre-snap motion.

Defensive Adaptations to Motion Offense

As motion offense strategies become more prevalent in the NFL, defenses are evolving in response. Defensive coordinators are now tasked with developing schemes that can effectively counter motion offense's unpredictability and strategic advantages.

Enhanced Defensive Flexibility: Defenses are training to become more versatile, emphasizing the ability to quickly adapt to shifts in offensive formations. This includes developing players proficient in both coverage and run defense, blurring the traditional roles of defensive positions.

Predictive Analytics and Technology: Teams increasingly rely on advanced analytics and real-time data to predict and counter-offensive plays. This involves analyzing tendencies and patterns in opponents' use of motion to anticipate their strategies during games.

Strategic Personnel Changes: Defenses also respond by recruiting and developing players with specific skill sets designed to counter motion offenses, such as defensive backs with exceptional speed and linebackers who excel in coverage.

Long-Term Impact and Future of Motion Offense in the NFL

The rise of motion offense in the NFL will likely have lasting effects on various aspects of the game, from player development to scouting and coaching strategies.

Influence on Player Development: Colleges and high schools may start placing a greater emphasis on training players in skills that complement motion offense strategies, such as agility, speed, and quick decision-making.

Scouting and Recruitment: The criteria for scouting and recruiting players may shift, with a heightened focus on versatile players who can adapt to the dynamic nature of motion offense.

Coaching and Strategy Evolution: As motion offense continues to evolve, we may see the emergence of new offensive philosophies and playbooks that further push the boundaries of traditional football strategies.

The Transformative Power of Motion Offense in the NFL

As we've explored, motion offense has become a pivotal element in the modern NFL, significantly influencing offensive play and defensive strategy. Its rise underscores a league constantly adapting, innovating, and evolving. Coaches like Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, and Mike McDaniel are at the forefront of this revolution, pushing the boundaries of traditional football strategy.

This evolution in offense is changing how games are played and impacting player development, scouting, and coaching philosophies. As NFL teams continue to adapt and innovate, motion offense strategies are set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of football.

From revealing defensive schemes to creating mismatches and enhancing player skills, the strategic use of motion offense has proven to be a game-changer. As the league progresses, we can expect further advancements in offensive play and defensive countermeasures. The NFL's continuous adaptation to motion offense is a testament to the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the sport, promising a future rich in strategic complexity and excitement.

Feature Photo: (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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The AFC West Has Become a Reality Show:

Inside the NFL’s Most Dramatic Division

Despite 75% of the NFL still being in playoff contention, it’s become impossible to ignore the drama in the AFC West. In 2023, following these teams feels like binge watching Selling Sunset. You know it’s a shitshow, but you can’t stop watching. You just have to find out who is gonna backstab who, who’s going to hook up, and who makes the worst deal (spoiler alert that was clearly the Broncos).

Before the start of last season, we detailed how we thought this could be the most compelling division in football in our previous article ‘Are the Broncos (still) the Worst Team in the AFC West?’ (Link here) And while it hasn’t been the most competitive division in football, it has been entertaining as all hell. Today we’ll take a look at how surprisingly and uniquely dysfunctional each team from the AFC West has been this year starting with the reigning Super Bowl Champions.

Kansas Pity Chiefs

That’s right despite winning it all last season and still being in the playoff mix this year, the Chiefs look shockingly beatable in the second half of the 2023 season. Travis Kelce is going on profane rants on his podcast while his Superstar girlfriend looks like she’s writing their breakup song up in the booth. Their receivers can’t catch a ball to save their lives, Kadarius Toney almost certainly has multiple bounties on his head, and Mahomes looks the most sexually frustrated he’s been since high school.

Their consternation reached its climax after the offsides call heard round the world when Mahomes finally snapped unleashing the full breadth of his vitriol on the officials despite them clearly making the right call. After being restrained and calming down, he turned to Josh Allen to hear about how he felt they didn’t get a fair call. Allen’s dismissive reaction echoed all of America’s sentiment towards Kansas City finally not benefiting from a flag.

Mas Vegas Raiders!!!!

If you’d told Raider nation that they would have fired their ‘fertile offensive mind’ in Josh McDaniels and benched their starting Quarterback for a struggling rookie, they would have gone on a bender the likes of which only Las Vegas can facilitate while writing off another lost season (though only after celebrating McDaniels’ well-deserved termination). Instead Raiders’ fans probably think they’re experiencing deja vu watching their decorated Head Coach being replaced with a relative unknown only for the team to overcome an avalanche of adversity and go on a potential playoff run.

After seemingly everyone even loosely affiliated with the Raiders told Josh McDaniels to go fuck himself and their now interim Head Coach shit on his greatest life accomplishments in a team meeting aimed at clearing the air, Mark Davis finally appeased his fanbase and shitcanned McDaniels in even fewer games than his division rival Broncos. Davis then handed the reins over to Anthony Pierce and Jimmy G was promptly benched. It was fair to assume the team was looking to the future and punting this year.

Instead the Raiders have a winning record under Pierce with back to back impressive divisional wins over the Chiefs and Chargers, the latter of which produced 63 points for the Raiders and resulted in another Head Coach firing for:

The Lost Angeles Chargers

Rumors of Brandon Staley’s tenuous grasp on his position persisted back to his team’s embarrassment of a playoff debut in which his defense allowed a shocking 21 point comeback in the 2nd half. While he was inexplicably retained, it seemed to go without saying that this was a major prove it year for the Defensive Mastermind whose team loaded with Defensive stars couldn’t play Defense.

Kellen Moore was brought in to help Justin Herbert take the next step in his development while providing a more potent yet balanced Offensive attack. As highlighted in our previous article ‘Revenge of the Nerd’ (link here) Moore’s hiring yielded dramatic red zone improvement and produced the best year of Keenan Allen’s prolific career. Despite this, the Chargers could never shake their reputation of always finding a way to lose games. So far this year they’ve gone 1-6 in one possession games, with the one win being against the Patriots in a game which neither team scored a touchdown.

When asked if his messaging was still getting through to the team, Staley responded affirmatively stating “Yeah, otherwise you’d get blown out of the stadium”. Four days later, they got blown out of the fucking stadium by the aforementioned Raiders. As funny as the Staley saga has been to follow, the big twist in the Chargers’ drama is the rumblings of who may replace one of the worst Head Coaches in recent history…..the greatest Head Coach in history. With the Patriots and Bill Belichick rumored to finally be parting ways this offseason, it would seem that the appeal of this Chargers’ roster has caught the eye of the evil emperor himself. Belichick vs Reid twice a year? Yes please!

Denver Uh Oh’s

As dramatic as this division has been as a whole, it comes as no surprise that the team featuring a guy hated by the team he won a Super Bowl with and the guy behind Bounty Gate, would be the Jerry Springer to every other team here’s Maury. Things got spicy before the season even got underway with Sean Payton basically calling Nathaniel Hackett the worst coach in history and suggesting he kill himself.

After those comments, Payton’s squad went on to get 70 hung on them by Miami (T-2nd most in NFL history), lose to the very Coach he torched, and starting 1-5 before going on a shocking 5 game winning streak beating Josh Allen and getting their first win against the Chiefs in EIGHT years. Things were looking up until their momentum was stopped dead in its tracks with back to back prime time losses to Detroit and New England, the former of which led to Sean Payton’s now viral tongue lashing of Wilson. Despite Payton’s comments about Hackett’s tenure, his regime has been more of a media circus than an orgy between the Kardashian family and the NBA All Star Team.

And they’re ending this season with a bang as the long awaited Russell Wilson breakup is now official with this week’s announcement that Jarrett Stidham will start the rest of the season. This move is surprising on many fronts. The least controversial of which is the fact that this team is still in playoff contention with two games left. The juicier aspect of this move is the manner in which it transpired behind the scenes.

After that long-awaited victory over the Chiefs, a truly triumphant moment for a team that has struggled since Peyton Manning gave them their last championship, Broncos’ brass suggested Russell Wilson’s injury guarantee made him a giant pussy and that he should gamble his financial future on not getting hurt the rest of the year. Needless to say, Russ forced their hand and now the Broncos are back where they started before the Russ trade sans several valuable draft picks and players. That hardly seems to matter to Sean Payton, as he is clearly past the point of trying to make this marriage work. As a wise Hall of Fame Tight End recently said on Thursday Night Football: “Why is divorce expensive? Because it’s worth it!”

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Donald Trump’s newly installed leadership team at the Republican National Committee on Monday began the process of pushing out dozens of officials, according to two people close to the Trump campaign and the RNC.

All told, the expectation is that more than 60 RNC staffers who work across the political, communications and data departments will be let go. Those being asked to resign include five members of the senior staff, though the names were not made public. Additionally, some vendor contracts are expected to be cut.

In a letter to some political and data staff, Sean Cairncross, the RNC’s new chief operating officer, said that the new committee leadership was “in the process of evaluating the organization and staff to ensure the building is aligned” with its vision. “During this process, certain staff are being asked to resign and reapply for a position on the team.”

The overhaul is aimed at cutting, what one of the people described as, “bureaucracy” at the RNC. But the move also underscores the swiftness with which Trump’s operation is moving to take over the Republican Party’s operations after the former president all but clinched the party’s presidential nomination last week.

Trump’s campaign took over operational control of the RNC on Monday. On Friday, former North Carolina GOP Chair Michael Whatley was elected the RNC’s new chair, and Trump daughter-in-law Lara Trump was elected as co-chair. Both had Trump’s endorsement. Additionally, Trump senior campaign adviser Chris LaCivita was named as the RNC’s new chief of staff.

Whatley is replacing Ronna McDaniel, who stepped down last week after serving more than seven years in the post. Trump and McDaniel had been longtime allies, but the former president had soured on the chairperson as of late because he felt that she was not doing enough on “voter integrity”-related issues, and because she hosted Republican primary debates that she refused to participate in.

Trump advisers have described the RNC’s structure as overly bloated and bureaucratic, which they believe has contributed to the party’s cash woes. The RNC had about $8 million at the end of December, only about one-third as much as the Democratic National Committee.

Under the new structure, the Trump campaign is looking to merge its operations with the RNC. Key departments, such as communications, data and fundraising, will effectively be one and the same.

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"Trumps Criminal Associates from A to Z”

Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump; >>> Greg Abbott, Ali Alexander, Samuel Alito, Rick Allen, Brian Babin, Jim Banks, Steve Bannon, Kathy Barnette, Bill Barr, Tom Barrack, Maria Bartiromo, Glenn Beck, John Bennett, Andy Biggs, Dan Bishop, Christina Bobb, Lauren Boebert, John Bolton, David Bossie, Kevin Brady, Mike Braun, Mo Brooks, Taylor Budowich, Ted Budd, Aileen Cannon, Madison Cawthorn, Tucker Carlson, Matthew Calamari, Kenneth Chesebro, Andrew Clyde, Jeffery Clark, Robert Cheeley, Chris Christie, Chris Collins, Susan Collins, James Comer, Kellyanne Conway, John Cornyn, Thomas Bryant Cotton, Kevin Cramer, Dan Crenshaw, Steven Crowder, Raphael Edward Cruz, Ken Cuccinelli, Warren Davidson, Louis DeJoy, Carlos DeOliveira, Ron DeSantis, Betsy DeVos, Lou Dobbs, Byron Donalds, John Eastman, Larry Elder, Jenna Ellis, Michael Ellis, Tom Emmer, Boris Epshteyn, Julie Jenkins Fancelli, Nigel Farage, Tom Fitton, Harrison Floyd, Michael Flynn, Matt Gaetz, Bob Gibbs, Newt Gingrich, Rudy Giuliani, Louie Gohmert, Sebastian Gorka, Paul Gosar, Trey Gowdy, Lindsey Graham, Charles Grassley, Mark Green, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ric Grenell, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Alina Habba, Harriet Hageman, Misty Hampton, Liz Harrington, Nikki Haley, Scott Hall, Sean Hannity, Josh Hawley, Jody Hice, Hope Hicks, Thomas Homan, Richard Hudson, Duncan Hunter, Laura Ingraham, Kay Ivey, Ronny Jackson, Jim Jordan, Mike Johnson, Ron Johnson, Alex Jones, Fred Keller, Keith Kellogg, Mike Kelly, Bernard Kerik, Charlie Kirk, Kim Klacik, Kenneth Klukowski, Jared Kushner, Trevian Kutti, Tomi Lahren, Kari Lake, Cathleen Latham, Bill Lee, Mike Lee, Stephen Lee, Mark Levin, Corey Lewandowski, Christopher Liddell, Mike Lindell, Billy Long, Barry Loudermilk, Cynthia Lummis, Nick Luna, Nancy Mace, Paul Manafort, Roger Marshall, Thomas Massie, Douglas Mastriano, Angela McCallum, Kevin McCarthy, Mitch McConnell, Ronna Romney McDaniel, Kayleigh McEnany, Johnny McEntee, Mark Meadows, Molly Michael, Chris Miller, Jason Miller, Stephen Miller, Barry Moore, Steven Mnuchin, Rupert Murdoch, Greg Murphy, Heather Nauret, Waltine Torre Nauta Jr., Peter Navarro, Carl Nichols, Kristi Noem, Ralph Norman, Oliver North, Devin Nunes, Bill O’Reilly, Candace Owens, Stefan Passantino, Kash Patel, Dan Patrick, Rand Paul, Ken Paxton, David Perdue, Scott Perry, Rick Perry, Mike Pence, Judge-Jeanine Ferris Pirro, Mike Pompeo, Erik Prince, Vladimir Putin, Sidney Powell, Kim Reynolds, Karrin Taylor Robson, Michael Roman, Chip Roy, Marco Rubio, Anthony Sabatini, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, George Santos, Steve Scalise, Dan Scavino, Rick Scott, Tim Scott, Jeff Sessions, David Shafer, Ben Shapiro, Bill Shine, Kyrsten Lea Sinema, Ray Smith lll, Victoria Spartz, Sean Spicer, Todd Starnes, Elise Stefanik, William Stepien, Shawn Still, Roger Stone, Jason Sullivan, Clarence Thomas, Virginia (Ginni) Thomas, Tommy Tuberville, Mike Turner, James David (JD) Vance, Herschel Walker, Kelli Ward, Jesse Watters, Allen Weisselberg, Matthew George Whitaker, Susan Wiles, Ben Williamson, Chad Wolf, Lin Wood, Todd Young…Just to name a few. “Vote Blue in November: In numbers too big to rig, in numbers too real to steal….

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The sands of Arrakis.

Sean McDaniel art.

[therogerclarkfanclub]

(Above: Roger during the rehearsals for A Man For All Seasons)

It's been a long time since Roger has done any theater work. If memory serves me right, the last play he did was A Midsummer Night's Dream (you can watch that on Tubi for free), which was back in 2014.

And for the first time since then, Roger will once again lend his amazing talents for the theatrical production of A Man For All Seasons, where he will take the role of King Henry VIII.

A Man For All Seasons will consist of the talents of:

Roger Clark* as King Henry VIII Edward Furs* as Sigñor Chapuys Thomas Michael Hammond* as Sir Thomas More Kevin Isola* as The Common Man Ty Lane* as William Roper Sean Mahan* as Cranmer Anthony Marble* as Duke of Norfolk Brianna Martinez as Margaret More Aaron McDaniel* as Richard Rich James McMenamin* as Thomas Cromwell Henry David Silberstein as Attendant to Chapuys Mary Stillwaggon Stewart* as Alice More Raphael Nash Thompson* as Cardinal Woolsey *Members of Actors' Equity association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

A Man For All Seasons will run from October 18 - November 5, 2023 at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.

So if you are in, or plan to visit New Jersey or the surrounding area, don't forget to check our Roger's latest work!

Purchase your tickets in the link above.

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Ok since country is clearly my jam, here’s a long list instead of a ton of comments 😂

Love You Again by Chase Matthew

Drop Your Tailgate by Chase McDaniel

What My World Spins Around by Jordan Davis

Thank God by Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown

Soul by Lee Brice

Craving You by Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris

Me On You by Muscadine Bloodline

Heatwave by Florida Georgia Line

Black by Dierks Bentley

All On Me by Devin Dawson

Cowboys & Angels by Dustin Lynch

I Wrote The Book by Morgan Wallen

Omg this one is PERFECT: One Thing At A Time by Morgan Wallen

Leave Her Wild by Tyler Rich

Get Me Some of That by Thomas Rhett

Tshirt by Thomas Rhett

What Ifs by Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina

Turn You Down by Hardy, Hixtape, and Morgan Wallen

The Bones by Maren Morris

Boyfriend by Hardy

Come Back to Bed by Sean Stemaly

Throw It Back by Breland and Keith Urban

Tennessee Trouble by Dustin Lynch

Thinkin’ Bout You by Dustin Lynch

Stars Like Confetti by Dustin Lynch

Flower Shops by Earnest and Morgan Wallen

Broadway Girls by Lil Durk and Morgan Wallen

Burnin It Down by Jason Aldean

Made by Spencer Crandall

Bedroom by Chase Rice

If I Know Me by Morgan Wallen

Outlaw by Morgan Wallen

Cover Me Up by Morgan Wallen (he’s clearly a fave of mine lol)

Lose You by Jordan Davis

Take It From Me by Jordan Davis

Speakers by Sam Hunt

Body Like a Backroad by Sam Hunt

Workin On You by Dustin Lynch (he’s also a fave lol)

Ridin Roads by Dustin Lynch

Single Saturday Night by Cole Swindell

Tie Me Down by Taylor Ray Holbrook

You by Chase Rice

How She Rolls by Chase Rice

On Tonight by Chase Rice

Eyes On You by Chase Rice

Love Me Like You Don’t by Chase Rice

Messy by Chase Rice (another favorite)

My Kinda Morning by Chase Wright

Young Once by Sam Hunt

MA'AM you just dropped an entire playlist and a half 😂 But honestly thank you I'm going to go queue all of these and give them a listen!

In my head this is the playlist for the TV miniseries in my head that I see when I write Jake and Peach 😅 Does anybody else do that? When I write I literally always see it in my head as either a TV show or a movie.

[moviesandmania]

DEATH STREAMER Hi-tech vampire! Full Moon bloodsucking - trailer and release date

Death Streamer is a 2024 horror film about a vampire who uses hi-tech internet glasses to livestream his kills. Charles Band directed and produced the Full Moon Features production which stars Maddy May, Emma Massalone, Piper Parks, Llana Barron, Aaron McDaniel, Sean Ohlman and Kaitlin Moore. Plot: A modern-age vampire employs technologically advanced glasses that enable him to not only hunt his…

[nationalfuckupleague]

I think if the afc east has proved anything this year, it’s that the league doesn’t care about the players, that falls to the coaches, who don’t always come through. Luckily, Sean McDermott and Zac Taylor DO care about the players, but it’s clear that somebody in the Dolphins failed to keep Tua safe, and signs are pointing to Mike McDaniel. It’s just so sad

[benoitblanc]

arwen’s read in 2022!

(excluding a shitload of rereads of various things and inspired by tuser weepers aka the lovely @adamronans)

things in jars by jess kidd (★★★★☆)

the summer that melted everything by tiffany mcdaniel (★★★☆☆)

moriarty by anthony horowitz (★★★★☆)

gideon the ninth by tamsyn muir (★★★★★)

crier’s war by nina varela (★★★☆☆)

in the garden of spite by camilla bruce (★★★★☆)

doing time by jodi taylor (★★★★☆)

slade house by david mitchell (★★★☆☆)

home work by julie andrews (★★★★☆)

harrow the ninth by tamsyn muir (★★★★★)

the 22 murders of madison may by max barry (★★★★★)

hard time by jodi taylor (★★★★☆)

saving time by jodi taylor (★★★★☆)

all creatures great and small by james herriot (★★★★★)

the peculiarities by david liss (★★★☆☆)

city of stairs by robert jackson bennett (★★★★★)

city of blades by robert jackson bennett (★★★★★)

city of miracles by robert jackson bennett (★★★★★)

macbeth by william shakespeare (★★★★☆)

hamlet by william shakespeare (★★★★☆)

the princess bride by william goldman (★★★★★)

king lear by william shakespeare (★★★★☆)

julius caesar by william shakespeare (★★★★☆)

richard iii by william shakespeare (★★★☆☆)

code name verity by elizabeth wein (★★★★★)

rose under fire by elizabeth wein (★★★★☆)

the enigma game by elizabeth wein (★★★★☆)

dark matter by blake crouch (★★★★☆)

sea of tranquility by emily st. john mandel (★★★★☆)

the thief by meghan whalen turner (★★★☆☆)

prince of spies by alex gerlis (★★★☆☆)

the other merlin by robyn schneider (★★★★☆)

a series of fortunate events by sean b carroll (★★★★☆)

ella minnow pea by mark dunn (★★★★☆)

the wisteria society of lady scoundrels by india holton (★★★☆☆)

a man called ove by fredrik backman (★★★★★)

the mercies by kiran millwood hargrave (★★★★★)

spellbreaker by charlie n holmburg (★★★★☆)

the mask of mirrors by ma carrick (★★★★★)

the space between worlds by micaiah johnson (★★★★☆)

magpie murders by anthony horowitz (★★★★★)

the liar’s knot by ma carrick (★★★★★)

the queen’s gambit by walter tevis (★★★★☆)

spellmaker by charlie n holmburg (★★★☆☆)

the ocean at the end of the lane by neil gaiman (★★★★☆)

sense and sensibility by jane austen (★★★★★)

babel, or the necessity of violence by rf kuang (★★★★★)

the book eaters by sunyi dean (★★★★☆)

middlegame by seanan mcguire (★★★★★)

the inheritance games by jennifer lynn barnes (★★★★☆)

the agathas by kathleen glasgow & liz lawson (★★★★☆)

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Death Streamer Review: Yet Another Bad Charles Band Film

Charles Band’s Death Streamer attempts to merge vampire lore with the internet age in a high-concept horror movie that sadly falls flat in execution. Despite its intriguing premise—combining vampirism with live streaming and a growing internet fandom—the film struggles to maintain momentum, coherence, or a sense of genuine terror. Co-written by Neal Marshall Stevens, this movie feels less like a fresh take on supernatural horror and more like a missed opportunity weighed down by uninspired performances, underwhelming special effects, and an overreliance on clichés. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iW6pSPThpE Premise: The core premise of Death Streamer certainly has potential. A modern-day vampire named Arturo Valenor (Sean Ohlman) is equipped with technologically advanced glasses that allow him to traverse the real and virtual worlds, hunting victims and broadcasting their deaths online. He builds a grotesque cult of personality, where internet users become obsessed with watching him feed. In today’s culture of influencers and live-streaming, it’s easy to see how such a concept could resonate with a sense of voyeuristic horror. A disjointed execution: Unfortunately, the film’s execution of this premise is disjointed. Rather than building a chilling atmosphere or investing time into developing the central concept, Death Streamer feels more like a series of violent vignettes loosely strung together. The pacing is erratic, lurching between scenes of Valenor’s live-streamed hunts and the efforts of three young supernatural investigators—Alex Jarvis (Aaron McDaniel), Juniper (Emma Massalone), and Kaitlin Moore’s unnamed character—who seek to bring him down. The film never manages to strike a balance between horror, technology, and storytelling. Instead of giving viewers an immersive look into Valenor’s growing internet empire or his digital presence, the film bombards audiences with repetitive, formulaic scenes that do little to push the narrative forward. Weak characters: Character development is one of the most significant weaknesses of Death Streamer. As a protagonist, Arturo Valenor is neither menacing nor memorable. Sean Ohlman’s portrayal of the vampire lacks charisma, and while he delivers on the creepy factor in a few isolated moments, his performance never reaches the level of chilling gravitas needed to make the character feel dangerous or compelling. Valenor’s motivations remain murky, and rather than diving into the psychology of a vampire who thrives on the attention of the digital age, the film merely scratches the surface. Similarly, the trio of investigators who attempt to track down and stop the vampire are poorly fleshed out. Alex Jarvis, played by Aaron McDaniel, is the stereotypical leader who believes in supernatural phenomena, while Emma Massalone’s Juniper serves as the skeptic who eventually gets drawn into the horror. Kaitlin Moore’s character is so underdeveloped that she barely registers as anything more than an obligatory third wheel. The dynamic between these three is cliché and fails to add any emotional weight to their fight against the bloodthirsty streamer. Audiences are given little reason to care about their survival. Visuals: Death Streamer doesn’t shy away from blood, but the film’s overreliance on shock value becomes tiresome quickly. The streaming scenes—where Valenor feeds on his victims for the entertainment of his online audience—feel gratuitous rather than impactful. While there’s certainly a place for gore in horror films, Death Streamer fails to balance this with moments of genuine suspense or psychological terror. The visual effects used for Valenor’s high-tech glasses and his virtual world pursuits are laughably cheap. Rather than adding a futuristic or unsettling edge, these effects come across as dated and amateurish, further pulling the audience out of the film. For a movie that aims to be about a tech-savvy vampire, it’s disappointing to see that the technology itself is represented so poorly on screen. Practical effects: Moreover, the use of practical effects for the vampire’s feeding sequences feels more like an homage to low-budget 90s horror, which would be fine if the rest of the film supported this nostalgic aesthetic. However, Death Streamer doesn’t commit to a consistent style, leaving the gore scenes feeling more like afterthoughts meant to shock rather than scare. While the film’s premise holds promise, the script does little to elevate it beyond basic genre conventions. Vampires hunting in the modern world is a theme that has been explored before, from Blade to 30 Days of Night, but Death Streamer fails to bring anything new to the table. The vampire’s use of technology is a fascinating idea, but it’s overshadowed by tired tropes like the overconfident investigator, the reluctant skeptic, and the inevitable showdown in an abandoned warehouse. Huge lack of suspense: The lack of suspense is one of the film’s greatest downfalls. The investigators’ pursuit of Valenor never feels urgent or dangerous. Scenes that should be tense, such as the trio’s encounters with the vampire, are undercut by predictable outcomes and a lack of stakes. The film fails to generate a sense of dread or fear, which is crucial in horror. Instead, it relies too heavily on the concept of Valenor live-streaming his kills, which loses its novelty after the first few scenes. Overall: Death Streamer is a film with a solid concept that’s wasted on poor execution. What could have been a chilling exploration of the intersection between technology and vampirism turns into a forgettable, low-budget horror film that relies too heavily on gore and clichés. The lack of character development, cheap effects, and failure to build suspense make Death Streamer a disappointment for horror fans looking for something fresh. While it may find an audience among fans of Charles Band’s brand of schlocky horror, Death Streamer ultimately fails to deliver on its premise. Read the full article