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[Fiona Small @FionaSmall]

Me when anyone asks why I still use Twitter

[𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐋 @basil_pesto_fan]

cinephile imposter syndrome until you talk to normal people about films

[derek guy @dieworkwear]

Today is the Met Gala. Here are some things to keep in mind while engaging in Met Gala discourse:

— The Met Gala is a fundraising event that supports the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute.

— The Costume Institute preserves historical garments, curates public exhibitions, and educates people on how clothing reflects and shapes culture.

— In a political climate when public arts funding is being limited or contested, private fundraising efforts like this are even more important.

— Many organizations hold galas to raise money for their missions. This includes organizations focused on the arts, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental justice, and medical research. The Met is not the only institution that holds galas.

— The Met Gala raises money through ticket sales. Major fashion houses such as Gucci often purchase entire tables and invite celebrities to attend the event in their designs. For brands, this functions as a form of marketing, similar to advertising or runway shows. But here, that spending also helps fund a public cultural institution.

— Members of the public can later visit the museum and see exhibitions that contextualize fashion as part of cultural history. And their tickets are relatively affordable because they have been subsidized by these fundraisers.

— Not all clothing is meant to be practical or "presentable" by conventional standards. Some garments are made as artistic statements. Even if you wouldn’t wear something to the office, you can still appreciate the creativity and technical craft behind it.

— Events like this provide work for countless tailors, embroiderers, textile specialists, and artisans. These people often work on other types of cultural productions, such as the costuming for films, theatre, and TV shows. The Met Gala helps sustain these craft industries and thus keeps the production quality high for the areas of culture you care about.

— Traditional black tie is never wrong for a gala. In fact, this is how men traditionally dressed for the Met Gala for much of this event's history. Not everyone has the personality to pull off an avant-garde outfit, so they shouldn't be forced into one.

[21 @21metgala]

Gigi Hadid attends the 2026 Met Gala.

[Michael Kandel @K_A_N_D_E_L]

the pitt video game actually looks pretty cool

[Angela Morabito @AngelaLMorabito]

Tonight is the 251st anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride.

If he were to make the same journey from Boston to Lexington today, he could stop at 7 Dunkin locations. (via Reddit)

[A24 @A24]

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.

[zaso ✟ 📹 @ev1lzaso]

preparing for the oscars tomorrow night

[Ben Rhodes @brhodes]

Reposting this from a week ago: How Putin Wins the War on Iran: https://t.co/PQryrRTyKk

[Ben Rhodes @brhodes]

This is one of the most predictable things that Iran would do in the event of a regime change war. Beyond incompetence - willful ignorance.

[ian bremmer @ianbremmer]

the commander in chief said iran was responsible for this.

[National Board of Review @NBRfilm]

The National Board of Review is proud to celebrate cinema — and all other art forms.

[Film Updates @FilmUpdates]

The Best Supporting Actress Race of 2026 so far:

Critics Choice - Amy Madigan

Golden Globes - Teyana Taylor

BAFTA - Wunmi Mosaku

Actor Awards - Amy Madigan

[Matt Neglia @Tribeca @NextBestPicture]

Me watching that In Memoriam after each name was announced towards the end

#ActorAwards #TheActorAwards

[bald ann dowd @ali_sivi]

it rules that harrison ford is still hot

[Film Updates @FilmUpdates]

The Best Actor Race of 2026 so far:

Critics Choice - Timothée Chalamet

Golden Globes - Timothée Chalamet & Wagner Moura

BAFTA - Robert Aramayo

Actor Awards - Michael B. Jordan

[Netflix @netflix]

Michael B. Jordan reacting to his Actor Awards win is CINEMA. #ActorAwards

[zoë rose bryant @zoerosebryant]

legitimately one of the most deserved ensemble wins ever

[Jeremy Barr @jeremymbarr]

The timing of those Washington Post foreign staff cuts…

[Covie @covie_93]

Good thing Congress isn't alive to see this.