VIRTUAL KRAMPUS KAROLING Instructionsss… 1) Open front door from inside B) Hold up device screen iii) Enjoy and/or endure song Thank you in advance for not turning the hose on us, and if you do, please make sure your device is waterproof. A Very Happy Merry from us to all!!!

"A scene in a script should never be longer in number of pages than it has number of characters." In short, a two person scene should never be longer than 2 pages. Scott & I include a long dialog scene in every one of our movies that we are ALWAYS told is too long and will be cut, then never is.

As we continue to mourn & remember #RobReiner for the impact his art & legacies have on us, personally, vital to think of others affected. Please find what comfort you can from Wil’s skillful heartfelt words. I do. wilwheaton.net/2025/12/this... Thanks, Wil. Though it seems not enough…condolences.

Writer @ssnyder1835.bsky.social &Co have triggered a tsunami of comics excitement w/ ABSOLUTE BATMAN. But did you know that Scott has also taught to writers who are now some of the best in the biz, including @jamesthefourth.bsky.social? Join @BestJackett at… bestjackettpress.substack.com/subscribe

Illuminating superthread on the swordplay technique namesdrops during the epic battle in THE PRINCESS BRIDE, dir. by Rob Reiner (RIP). Fight choreo by Bob Anderson, Olympic fencer / Hollywood fight master, & stunt coordinator Peter Diamond w/ Mandy Patinkin & Cary Elwes doing the moves themselves.

Hi all! We're hiring at DC for a sales manager in the book market! This role would be working very closely with me, so I'm happy to answer any questions. Let me know if you know anyone! careers.wbd.com/global/en/jo...

As usual, @crobertcargill.bsky.social says it best. Just when you think this timeline has nothing left that can shock you…this. Condolences to all who cared about Rob and Michele, and all who treasure Rob’s brilliant work. What a tragic, horrific, devastating loss. www.latimes.com/california/s...

MAN FINDS TAPE (2025) is a mindblasting scintillating singular cinematic vision, a Lovecraftian mockumentary for the YouTube age. Caught it at @alamodrafthouse.bsky.social LA, now out on VoD. www.magnetreleasing.com/manfindstape/ The cinematic video equivalent of an epistolary novel, freaky good.

You will be visited by three spirits

I'm bored today so I decided it's time to announce the secret project.

Starting soon! Seven #Substack bucks per month gets you tonight’s live @ssnyder1835.bsky.social (ABSOLUTE BATMAN, WYTCHES) comics writing class with guest @ryanstegman.bsky.social (VENOM, X-MEN) *plus* the entire archive of previous classes. bestjackettpress.substack.com/subscribe

Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’

We hereby retire the “record scratch-Freeze frame-You may be wondering how I got here” meme. It’s over. It will never be topped by this image.

“It’s a Friday once again!”

Wait holy shit, a nice correction on this story - THESE CELEBS DIDNT KNOW ABOUT THIS PROJECT. They recorded voices 15 years ago for an audio bible project and Fox is repurposing it bsky.app/profile/falc...

THE LAST DRAGON (1985) Screening @vidiots.bsky.social Fr11/21@9:45 pm w/ special introduction by director Michael Schultz Will it be good? SHO’NUFF!! Bet @thejoelynch.bsky.social will want to know about this one, as he screened the film for cast & crew while filming POINT BLANK (a kickass film).

your dead AI mother loves you so much ❤️

TONIGHT We11/12@6:15pmPST/9:15pmEST Comics writer @ssnyder1835.bsky.social (ABSOLUTE BATMAN, WYTCHES) free-to-all Q&A AMA! bestjackettpress.substack.com/p/newsletter... THEN We11/26@6:30pmPST/9:30pmEST Comics Writing Class for paid subscribers…only $7/mo! bestjackettpress.substack.com/about

As many have pointed out, Mamdani didn't stand apart from our trans brothers and sisters. He didn't play the "Gee, gosh, it sure is complicated," milquetoast moderate card. And he crushed. The way forward is together, not over the bodies of our own.

Incredible time Saturday meeting up w/ @leahfromsd.bsky.social & seeing @thehorrormaster.bsky.social LIVE (or is it THEY LIVE?) in concert @ #BelascoLA. His brilliant compositions… from his films and his albums…pack a *huge* punch played live, including a track from his upcoming new album CATHEDRAL.

In addition to L.A. food banks, pantries, community fridges, and other food donation programs, we see free Cambodian chicken rice porridge, kids goodie bags, and a program that allows you to buy a meal for someone at a growing chain. The full story: lataco.com/free-food-la... By Hadley Tomicki

HALLOWEEN EDITION

HAPPY HALLOWE’EN!! May all the ghosts, ghouls, and goblins you encounter be of the agreeable sort, & wishing you more treats than tricks.

TONIGHT🎃

The ICE-buggy is guarding…the Midgard side of Bifröst, the Rainbow Bridge of Norse myth? The *Asgardians* are taking our jobs? That was *one* time! Unless they are guarding Midgard against…invasion by Frost Giants? Okay, now the name makes sense.

Delightful series of events. Saw this great spin on the California Flag at a @50501movement.bsky.social #NoKings rally and posted a photo to @gailsimone.bsky.social @bsky.app where the artist who *created* it, @geekfilter.bsky.social, ID’d himself & pointed me to merch. Thanks, Aaron. Thanks, Gail.

BLACK PHONE 2 hit me so hard there’s a crater. Phenomenal & chilling sequel, was not ready for the thrills, scares, mystery, & pathos it elegantly delivers. Gorgeous, smart camerawork and sound immerse you in Gwen & Finn’s world, and #MasonThames & #MaddyMcgraw astound. See. It. Big. ASAP.

Just a reminder that if you enjoy a book, please leave a quick review on Amazon or Bookshop dot org, or wherever. Even if it's only a sentence, it really, really helps get the word out to other readers.

TONIGHT!!

Anti-censorship protest near Disneyland tonight! Image from IG: @ 50501oc

Doctor I trust more than RFK Jr.

Here’s a Friday Five Fine Films (from Twi/X) w/ film writer @priscillapage.bsky.social picking her Top5 #JackieChan jams. Love movies? Cars? Movies w/ cars? Not reading her writing? You’re missing out. Also great to support her work on @Patreon (I do)…for The Cinema. www.patreon.com/priscillapage

We took the paywall down on this one. defector.com/how-the-fuck...

What a singular NCBD! Between comics writer @kellysue.bsky.social with #FML #6 (one of my fave comics running right now) & life-partner writer #MattFraction (aka #BattFraction) with a #BATMAN #1 (only the fourth in history) we get the comiclicious doublegoodness + the full DeFraction experience.

DEEP SEA graphic novel #Kickstarter backed! Many digital & print options, but couldn’t resist physical w/ cover art by #AmandaConner. Comic is already *fully*funded* so it’s happening, people! @jimmypalmiotti.bsky.social & Co always exceed expectations. www.kickstarter.com/projects/cre...

Actor/Writer/Producer Graham Greene (DANCES WITH WOLVES, THE GREEN MILE) departs this world leaving behind a brilliant body of heartfelt work. Dig him in #MarionDayre ECHO & @clmazin.bsky.social @druckmann.bsky.social THE LAST OF US. Condolences to all who treasure him & his work. Rest In Power.

People are melting down at a Tribune article about CHSD 230 considering adding Arabic to its language learning electives. I wasted time in the comments, which I normally avoid doing since it's useless and awful, but it led to possibly the funniest thing anybody's ever said to me about France.

tune in for my Ye Olde Timey stylings/ramblings with the shockingly cool and amazingly talented Alicia Gaines! and be sure pick up Animal Hospital the newest album from @ganserband.bsky.social!

Hit #Kickstarter & backed ENSHITTIFICATION: WHY EVERYTHING SUDDENLY GOT WORSE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT by #CoryDoctorow from #MCDxFSG. www.kickstarter.com/projects/doc... Cory keeps us in the know on technoskulduggery from predatory companies…this may prove to be his best nonfiction work yet.

TERMINATOR is a great story, but I’m not sure any fiction…save perhaps the @crobertcargill.bsky.social SEA OF RUST series…managed to envision how diabolical and efficient AI could be in the pursuit of destruction of human life.

Without downloading any new images, where are you mentally? 🎨 @urbanbarbarian.bsky.social

Screenwriter @jeffreyhoward33.bsky.social (OCULUS, upcoming WYTCHES) is a great writer and an excellent instructor. I say this having personally studied lessons from him and as a former instructor myself (in other fields). Breaks down complex concepts in an engaging way. *Highly* recommend.

The origin of Absolute Bane REVEALED! Pick up ABSOLUTE BATMAN #11 in stores TODAY from me and guest artist @claymann.bsky.social for one of our most brutal issues yet! Covers by @nickdragotta.bsky.social, @leegarbett.bsky.social, @theburnham.bsky.social, The Mann Boyz & Chris Mooneyham

Sophie, a hilarious public health policy analyst who summited Mount Kilimanjaro, took her own life. Condolences. That she’d been confiding in a “ChatGPT AI therapist called Harry” is troubling. (Subscription required) www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/o... cc @crobertcargill.bsky.social

Our fam are down for a @realgdt.bsky.social FRANKENSTEIN film in theaters in any instance, but especially after the amazing performance #OscarIsaac turned in for @jeremyslater.bsky.social #MDiab @justinhbenson.bsky.social @aaronmoorhead.bsky.social MOON KNIGHT, can’t wait to see him own this role.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to comics writer/artist @jimmypalmiotti.bsky.social!! Jimmy’s upcoming MARVEL KNIGHTS: THE PUNISHER w/ artist @urbanbarbarian is one of my most anticipated titles. Great @wordballoon.bsky.social interview w/ Jimmy & his wife, artist #AmandaConner… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Okay, good on everyone involved.