I use @letterboxd.social as a memory aid and the review feature as notes to my future self when inevitably I forget how I felt about a title in the moment. But it's full of perceptive and often hilarious commentary that has enriched my cinephilia.

Spectacular conversation between two of the best, full of insight (and links! so many links!)

Great article that doubles as a powerful testament to film preservation. Kudos to Katie Trainor, Greg Pierce, and the crew at Colorlab.

The Library of Congress has announced 25 new films added to the National Film Registry. Two silents from the teens have been preserved with NFPF funding and are now available to stream on the NFPF's website: THE OATH OF THE SWORD (1914) & THE MAID OF MCMILLAN (1916). Follow the thread for the links.

NEWS: The Library of Congress has selected 25 films for the National Film Registry due to their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage. Highlights in this thread. 🧵 blogs.loc.gov/loc/2026/01/... #NatFilmRegistry

Another reason to subscribe to Andrew’s @500songspodcast.bsky.social podcast: several episodes do an outstanding job explaining film and sound recording copyright both in Europe and the US.

I enjoy going through filmographies (in order!) and in 2025 that was Mikio Naruse’s. I watched 86 films on @criterionchannl.bsky.social, still the best $99 value out there.

The first silent flm I ever saw was Orphans of the Storm from the series The Silent Years, broadcast on Little Rock PBS station KETS in 1971. No exaggeration to say it quite literally changed my life and led to a rewarding career at the Library of Congress. Very sad about this.

It was an outstanding conference and I'm forever grateful to be part of the Association of Moving Image Archivists community. Join us!

Dan and Maria are enduring a Kafkaesque nightmare not of their doing. Please help if you can.

Bill Morrison will deliver the closing keynoteat #AMIA25. His keynote will feature a special screening of his Academy Award–nominated film Incident with a discussion of his creative process and the evolving role of archival media in contemporary filmmaking. https://loom.ly/ifQLvOc

We're proud to be co-presenting the 1929 film ASPHALT at the #SFSFF on Sun, Nov 16, 5:00 pm, Orinda Theatre . Live musical accompaniment by the Sascha Jacobsen Ensemble Use use the promo code NOIRSF for $2 off at checkout: bit.ly/4p1eMFM @eddiemuller.bsky.social @moviessilently.bsky.social

And you can see film of the 1924 Game 7 here blogs.loc.gov/now-see-hear...

This was my favorite at last year’s Pordenone silent film festival. Can’t wait to see it again!

Me, but also with movies. But I consider it a blessing I can often come to films fresh despite having seen them just a few years ago. I have a terrible memory for plots.

Post one of the most haunting shots in movie history from a film made before the year 2000.

I treasure this beautiful work. Thanks to @orphanfilm.bsky.social for introducing me to it.

Wrote my masters thesis on Gloria at United Artists back in the 80s and enjoyed reading the unfolding trauma of the QUEEN KELLY shoot via memos and telegrams in her papers. Can't wait to see this @milestonefilms.bsky.social edition.

For some godforsaken reason I took a first date to see PINK FLAMINGOS, she threw up, and of course no second date.

From 1985-1990 I conducted HIV testing for the Texas Dept of Health. Thrilled by this news, even as I’m thinking of the many anonymous, positive samples that passed through the lab those years.

as someone who worked with him for 25 years, this doubles as a life hack

something you may not know about me is that i am a hurricane katrina survivor. this year is the 20th anniversary of the hurricane and i am honored to be co-curating a film program at MoMA that takes a look at new orleans before, during, & after the storm. learn more: www.moma.org/calendar/fil...

Couldn't agree more on this entertaining and informative bio. cc @eliinbethesda.bsky.social

IYKYK

At a Library of Congress event I peed between two Jonas Brothers on my left and the third on my right. Made a joke about syncing siblings, understandably got no reaction.

read more about the Lilli Vincenz films here

"Democracies are not to be taken for granted, and the institutions that support democracy should not be taken for granted." #FreePeopleReadFreely Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today. www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...

had fun chatting about THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR

pretty certain there’s not a better way to end the week

Truly one of the most delightful people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. A privilege to help preserve his films at @librarycongress.bsky.social. Absolutely worth subscribing to @criterionchannl.bsky.social just for them.

THE EXPLOITATION OF ‘EDEN’ PART 2—Visual Seduction: How “The Garden of Eden” Was Packaged for the World As THE GARDEN OF EDEN (1928) reached audiences beyond the United States, its marketing materials were adapted and reimagined for international appeal. #FilmSky #SFFP #HollywoodHistory 1/10

Delighted to help introduce the @librarycongress.bsky.social restoration of The Spook Who Sat by the Door this Friday at the @austinfilm.bsky.social. I'll be in conversation with Noma Dixon, daughter of director Ivan Dixon. Thanks to @thefilmfoundation.bsky.social for funding the project. Join us!

In a video recorded early last week, 14th Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden honored the work performed by the Library's staff, the heart of the institution. As the caretakers of our nation’s collective history, the staff will continue to serve Congress, the American public & users across the world.

It was an privilege to work with Dr. Hayden, someone who embodies all the virtues so profoundly lacking in this degenerate administration.

We’re thrilled to join the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF) as an associate member! SFFP President Rob Byrne spoke last week at the annual congress in Montreal about our mission and future. Excited to help preserve cinema with FIAF members worldwide! #SFFP #FIAF #FilmPreservation

big news this morning, congrats to @mayascade.bsky.social and @milestonefilms.bsky.social!

Incredibly proud of the Library of Congress collaboration with @kinolorber.com on this and other physical media releases. Truly one of the greatest joys of my tenure there.

A film that takes place where you're from.

having become fairly addicted to Cosmic Crisp apples, I loved this article about its launch story.californiasunday.com/cosmic-crisp...

CLARA BOW IS BACK! We’re thrilled to present a newly restored trailer for the 1927 silent classic HULA, starring the legendary ‘It’ Girl herself. #FilmSky #ClaraBow #SFFP #SilentFilm #Hula #ItGirl 1/4

strong endorse

I’ve worked on something close to 60 grants in various capacities as a Library of Congress task force director. And if we lose NEH that pretty much ends most research and preservation infrastructure, with no backup plan.

My examination of Pre-Code cinema starts in March 1894 when Carmencita, a Spanish dancer popular on the vaudeville circuit, was filmed at Thomas Edison's Black Maria in West Orange, New Jersey. Known as the world's first movie studio, the Black Maria was built...

Thanks to Andrew’s indispensable podcast I know one of them is Shortenin’ Bread and I’m still recovering.

Devastating news about IMLS. Cultural vandalism.

I was intimidated by Larry when I joined the Library in 1998 as Moving Image Curator, but he quickly put me at ease (I think it was his made-for-radio voice; it was lovely). He was a great film programming resource too, one of those people who does credit to all federal employees.

March 10, 1944. Newsfilm outtakes of Howard Walls and Carl Gregory demonstrating for the press the prototype set-up for how to convert paper print rolls to 35mm film. USC MIRC Fox footage. Companion footage in UCLA Hearst collection. youtu.be/ypcTw9PcQfc

I was the Library of Congress Moving Image Curator from 1998-2005 and while I loved being Section Head too, Curator was my favorite job. These are unsettled times to be a federal employee, but this is a legislative branch position and I encourage folks to apply. www.usajobs.gov/job/833172700

Looking forward to greeting several thousand people over the next two weeks!

Wish INCIDENT had won and proud of @billmorrison.bsky.social