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Matthew Puddister

Toronto

Journalist and amateur film critic. RCP/RCI. Concerned citizen of planet Earth. 🌎 https://t.co/jCW0cmaeJm Backup account: @mattpuddister1

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  • 1 week ago | medium.com | Matthew Puddister

    Why do we believe what we believe? That’s the central question that drives Heretic, a psychological horror film in which ideas take centre stage — specifically, debates over religion and how people defend their respective faiths. In a bravura performance, Hugh Grant exploits his familiar screen persona as the endearing, vulnerable romantic lead to more sinister purpose.

  • 1 week ago | anglicanjournal.com | Matthew Puddister

    The Anglican diocese of Montreal has elected a Congolese Canadian and former Roman Catholic priest as its 13th bishop. Victor-David Mbyui Bipungu, archdeacon of St. Andrew and priest-in-charge at Église Anglicane de la Nativité St James (Rosemère) and St Simon and St Bartholomew’s Anglican Church (Laval-Chomedey), was elected on the fifth ballot at the May 3 diocesan electoral synod.

  • 1 week ago | medium.com | Matthew Puddister

    What a delight when a big, original movie lives up to the hype. After being underwhelmed by Mickey 17, I was careful to keep my expectations in check for Sinners despite rave reviews and record box-office holds indicating positive word of mouth. Happily, the movie surpassed my hopes on all fronts, with outstanding performances, music, cinematography, scares, drama, humour, and action.

  • 2 weeks ago | anglicanjournal.com | Matthew Puddister

    Several years ago, Emel was homeless, lonely and uncertain about the future. Having fled his home in The Gambia due to anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, Emel—who prefers not to give his full name due to safety concerns—was living on the streets in Senegal and relying on the support of fellow asylum-seekers who offered him food and shelter.

  • 2 weeks ago | medium.com | Matthew Puddister

    Polls indicate Mark Carney’s Liberals are set to win a majority in Canada’s upcoming federal election — completing what the BBC accurately calls “a stunning reversal of fortunes” since Donald Trump’s re-election and subsequent trade war upended Canadian politics, obliterating a 25-point lead the Conservatives held beforehand. Carney has benefited from Canadians rallying around the flag in response to Trump’s tariffs.

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Matthew Puddister
Matthew Puddister @mattpuddister
24 Apr 25

Guy describing capitalism: "This is feudalism."

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The American worker doesn’t live in a capitalist society. He lives in a feudal one. But instead of kings and castles, you have CEOs and corporations. And instead of chains, you have debt. They take your taxes. But give you no healthcare. No education. No safety. No

Matthew Puddister
Matthew Puddister @mattpuddister
24 Apr 25

RT @Craig_A_Spencer: I remember very distinctly when Covid vaccines were rolled out. As an ER doctor, I saw that people who got vaccinated…

Matthew Puddister
Matthew Puddister @mattpuddister
24 Apr 25

U.S. secret police kidnapping more people.

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ICE arrest Virginia man in courthouse raid—right after judge dismissed case against him. 'Agents' had no badges, refused to show warrant, then put him in unmarked van. "Do not touch me or impede me in my lawful duty," the 'agent' in pink shirt—who seems to be in charge—can be https://t.co/Z15t4lWlKw