Can I never see a CGI dog ever again in a feature film please and thank you

The People Want to Read: on the massive budget cuts proposed for Chicago Public Library. What's at stake and what you can do, whether or not you live in Chicago. buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

On the topic of Chicago Public Library, here's a reddit user who is visiting all of the library's branches and eating at a restaurant in that neighborhood. Some are local, some are less-so, but the project is a fun one to read. What makes the libraries & food special? www.reddit.com/r/chicagofoo...

We still need people to call their alderperson and the mayor to demand no cuts to CPL. You can also write a letter (below):

More CPL in the news. This time, in the Chicago Tribune! If you don’t have a subscription, you know how you can read the article? Accessing online resources with your Chicago Public Library card (your pin is your zip code): www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/07/o...

More CPL in the news, this time with a local author, an alderman and the head of their union: www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-...

HOT LIBRARY INTEL: you can ask your library to purchase specific titles for their collection, usually right through the library's website. Librarians can't know every single new title, nor can they mind-read what their patrons might want to check out. Give it a shot!

The talented @directorsclub.substack.com was just on Not Scared podcast chatting about his favorite horror movie, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). It’s a great double feature with my episode of Director’s Club pod, where we discuss Mike Flanagan! chloesnotscared.substack.com/p/9-the-texa...

thank you for the outpouring of support! those of us laid off from Teen Vogue yesterday are now sharing our GoFundMe to help us cover our emergency expenses now that we've lost our incomes, as we get back on our feet.

FYI: 35 years ago, the first Simpsons Halloween Special changed everything.

Did you know that in the proposed 2026 budget, Chicago Public Library is getting 89 quiet layoffs and a 50% reduction in their collection budget? Yeah. Book budget slashed in half… at a LIBRARY. Show your support for CPL by contacting your alders: actionnetwork.org/letters/no-l...

The talented and amazing @chloesnotscared.bsky.social a yearly guest on my podcast, now has her own show and its a part of the Now Playing Network. Please welcome NOT SCARED: A HORROR MOVIE PODCAST. Everyone subscribe! Congrats Chloe, loving this pod so far! chloesnotscared.substack.com/podcast

Happy happy Halloween, everyone! BONUS EPISODE of Not Scared pod: we are delving into Halloween III: Season of the Witch. My guest Chad Evans also explains to me who the “witch” is, and no it’s not the chick in the mask. Now watch the magic pumpkin. Watch. Waaaaaatch. substack.com/redirect/60a...

I think they should invent a drug that lets you wipe your memory of John Carpenter movies so you can watch them fresh every Halloween. And then John Carpenter should make a movie about this drug's terrifying side effects.

i think if you ride public transit enough you learn that most weird behavior is not dangerous, and conversely i think driving a car teaches you that everyone is trying to kill you at all times

I cancelled Spotify years ago because it’s expensive and terrible to artists. So the folks who are doing it just now, please lmk if you need any tips or just some solidarity. I listen to a lot less music, I’ll be honest, but I feel better about where my money is going.

a few small beers

UPDATE I FOUND A SCREENING !!

Take a listen to my episode of Director’s Club where we talk about Mike Flanagan (Hush, Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Hill House). I have some hot takes!! As always, @directorsclub.substack.com, thank you for having me on. directorsclub.substack.com/p/mikeflanagan

One of my favorite times of year is Director’s Club time! I love talking horror with Jim. If you don’t know anything about Flanagan, read my spoiler-free Hall of Fame… and then listen to the pod!: open.substack.com/pub/chloesno...

Why can’t I see Frankenstein in theaters? Just take my money. I’ll see it multiple times. I’ll see it in IMAX. Hell, I’d even see it at a non-Regal theater (I have a Regal pass).

Instead of giving Stranger Things finale a theatrical release, how about just expanding the release of Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN? 🥺

New episode alert! I talk with Paige Sechrest (PhD) about an unsung hero, Jordan Peele’s Us (2019). We discuss topics of race & class but also, our favorite Twilight Zone episodes, Jordan Peele’s fear of rabbits and more! 🐇 On Apple, Spotify, and here: chloesnotscared.substack.com/p/7-us-2019

New episode alert! I talk with Paige Sechrest (PhD) about an unsung hero, Jordan Peele’s Us (2019). We discuss topics of race & class but also, our favorite Twilight Zone episodes, Jordan Peele’s fear of rabbits and more! 🐇 On Apple, Spotify, and here: chloesnotscared.substack.com/p/7-us-2019

I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.

The Guest is sooooo good, I might have to rewatch honestly ….

Do you think Donna Tartt vapes now?

The latest episode of my podcast features podcaster and Mental Filmness film fest programmer Sharon Gissy as we talk about the cult classic Let’s Scare Jessica to Death (1971). Listen here! chloesnotscared.substack.com/p/6-lets-sca...

ICE is running around Chicago harassing people for not being white. Just a year ago, that was illegal in the United States and now it’s commonplace. That’s not making America great again.

If you see this, QTP with a gif of a vampire that isn’t Dracula 🦇 (Cheating a little. He’s a dhampir.)

I know I’m 4 years late but I’m really loving all the tea (specifically on The Secret History) that the podcast Once Upon a Time… at Bennington College brings. Makes me wanna read BEE too, and the Lethem essays.

Finally watching The Haunting of Hill House (Mike Flanagan) and it might be too soon to say, but I do think it might be the best thing he’s ever done. Yes, this is my first watch. But, again, might be too soon to say… I’ve been burned before (Bly Manor).

Wake up babes, new podcast ep just dropped! This time, I’m chatting about Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead with Betsy Tomszak. We met a book club so of course we have a lot of book recommendations for you during this episode. Take a listen! chloesnotscared.substack.com/p/5-the-evil...

Me seeing two cats on the bus this morning: “one bus cat after another…”

i'm still making zines though, so like, give me your money and get cool shit in the mail 💌 ko-fi.com/s/dcc28f448f

Happy pub day to @raforall.bsky.social ‘s wonderful essay collection Why I Love Horror featuring so many of my favorite authors. For those in the Chicagoland area, go to the release party tonight 7pm at the LaGrange Public Library with @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social ! lagrangelibrary.org/book-release...

This book is dedicated to librarians everywhere but especially-- @yikesyaika.bsky.social @vantine.bsky.social, Emily Vinci, and Konrad Stump.

Wake up babes, new podcast ep just dropped! This time, I’m chatting about Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead with Betsy Tomszak. We met a book club so of course we have a lot of book recommendations for you during this episode. Take a listen! chloesnotscared.substack.com/p/5-the-evil...

If I start twitch streaming me watching/commenting on Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, would you watch?

Down to $251! If you're just tuning into this thread, I'm hoping to raise $10,000 via direct donations to classroom projects including banned books in honor of my birthday next week. We're onto our second classroom. www.donorschoose.org/project/book...

Hi everyone this is Potette speaking Kristen and Will are fine forward this to 10 people so I can curse your day too I mean bless lol 😛

Did you know I have a podcast where I talk to people about their favorite scary movies? This week, we’re chatting with actor/writer Ben Tracy about Wes Craven’s Red Eye (2005). Listen on Apple, Spotify, wherever! chloesnotscared.substack.com/p/4-red-eye-...

I am about to go on tour to support the release of WHY I LOVE HORROR. I will be appearing with many of the authors from the book. Schedule, is below and will be updated as needed. @sagapressbooks.bsky.social @laneheymont.bsky.social raforall.blogspot.com/2025/08/why-...

I've only been able to share lengthy deep dives lately because giving stories as much context as possible–and now having so much context to provide!–is necessary for recognizing patterns. I hope if nothing else, this helps folks better critically read and understand nonsense from the regime.

Turned on Watcher in the Woods for something comforting (I’ve seen it a million times) and I want to share that 1) it’s on internet archive rn and 2) I wrote about it for @certifiedforgot.bsky.social a few years ago: certifiedforgotten.com/the-watcher-...

Did you know I have a podcast where I talk to people about their favorite scary movies? This week, we’re chatting with actor/writer Ben Tracy about Wes Craven’s Red Eye (2005). Listen on Apple, Spotify, wherever! chloesnotscared.substack.com/p/4-red-eye-...

I reread my favorite book from age 18 and surprisingly, it held up.

Anyone else doing #hooptober this year? Here’s my list if you wanna follow allow… boxd.it/Gc1EE #filmsky

I would cry 😿