SXSW 2026: “A Safe Distance” Explores Freedom, Desire, and the Dangerous Pull of Reinvention A Safe Distance premieres at SXSW 2026. Director Gloria Mercer and stars Bethany Brown and Tandia Mercedes discuss toxic relationships, identity, and the search for freedom in this gripping thriller.

What most influencers, not all, need to realize that the shtick that made them famous does NOT work in all places, especially a red carpet. Read the room. Know the talent. And to those hiring influencers for reporting, be better at vetting. variety.com/2026/film/co...

Literally my reaction to the news about the #Buffy revival...

The ATX TV Festival has announced new programming for Season 15 in Austin, including: ✔️ An advance screening of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed with Tatiana Maslany ✔️ NBC’s 100th anniversary celebration panels ✔️ A Friday Night Lights 20-year reunion ✔️ A Everybody Loves Raymond 30-year celebration

Here we go again... SAG-AFTRA and Studios Fail to Reach Deal, Extend Negotiations share.google/QJUxbWRKxrDT...

Mental health conversations are more important than ever. In the latest episode of The Buzz, I speak with Christopher David, host of the Advice Unfiltered Podcast, about resilience, personal growth, and the daily habits that help people navigate depression and anxiety.

One Battle After Another won for Best Picture. #Oscars

I had either Jessie or Kate for this category. I was gonna be happy with either! Congrats, Jessie! #Oscars

OMG!!!! He won!!! Michael B. Jordan took it home! #Oscars

Self Aware. I love it, Mr. Brody. #Oscars

Lionel Richie does not age! #Oscars

Congrats to SINNERS for winning Cinematography! #Oscars

Yes!!!

Another SINNERS win for Original Score! #Oscars

I actually liked this bit with the Bridesmaids cast, tho. #Oscars

Has it really been 15 years since Bridesmaids? #Oscars

Misty Copeland comes out of retirement to put Timothée Chalamet in his place during a live ‘Sinners’ performance at the #Oscars.

Let's pull for "The Perfect Neighbor." #Oscars

It's almost 9:15... ...for @bewitchedbook.bsky.social, I will finish this with this quote: ...where is our little...typical American school kid with freckles, short socks and sneakers? #Bewitched #Oscars

In Memoriam. 😢😢 #Oscars

Yes!!! Congrats to Sinners on Original Screenplay! #Oscars

Congrats to Paul for Adapted Screenplay of One Battle After Another. #Oscars

I knew Sean Penn was going to win that one. Another one we called on the preview show. Delroy deserved his flowers, tho. #Oscars

That poor man's pants...were they sagging? Who did not tell him? #Oscars

Kumail would be a perfect #Oscars host.

This one surprised me. I was shocked at this win for casting. #Oscars

I called this one, too, in my Oscar preview show. Frankenstein in Costume Design. I would have loved to see Ruth Carter take it, but I had a feeling Frankenstein would usurp her. #Oscars

As they should be playing Vogue by Madonna right now. AS THEY SHOULD. #Oscars

Is it wrong that I feel the jokes at Timothee Chalamet is justly deserved? #Oscars

Glow up is REAL! #Oscars

“Tonight we are celebrating people, not AI. Animation is more than a prompt, it’s an art form that needs to be protected.” — Will Arnett while presenting the awards for Animation at the #Oscars

Colman Domingo NEVER misses. #Oscars

OK... outstanding performance. #Oscars

SING! #Oscars

Is this the first they played the cutoff music... and stopped it so they could finish? #Oscars

Called that one... #Oscars

I would be surprised if K-Pop Demon Hunters do not win this category. #Oscars

I mean... I thought that initially when the YouTube announcement came. #Oscars

Love Amy giving the other Supporting Actresses in the category their flowers. Badass! #Oscars

Her speech is literally the best and usurped the Conan monologue. #Oscar

This was the winner I chose in my #Oscars preview show! I knew she would win Supporting!

I hope he is kidding and they are NOT handing out #Oscars like this all night.... because I will retch!

So... is that not creepy? Just a tad? #Oscars

Oh...we went there already! #Oscars

Not a bad way to start this #Oscars ceremony!

#Oscar Sunday continues with my interview with Lead Actor Nominee, Wagner Moura. #TheSecretAgent #AcademyAwards

Happy #Oscars Sunday! Glitz and glamour take center stage tonight on ABC! Who are you rooting for to win! Sharing an interview I did with Oscar-nominated director, Geeta Gandbhir, of "The Perfect Neighbor." #AcademyAwards

I sat down with Simon Baker and Hunter Parrish to talk about portraying the same Scarpetta character in the upcoming Prime Video series. From honoring an established character to making it their own, and even dealing with Simon’s mom’s reactions to... buzzworthyradiocast.com/playing-one-...

I sat down with Patricia Cornwell and Liz Sarnoff to talk about adapting one of literature’s most iconic detectives for Prime Video. From protecting the essence of Scarpetta to cinematic storytelling magic, these two give a behind-the-scenes look at how the series came together.

Thanks, @bsky.app, for including me in the #Oscars Starter Pack! I'll be here tomorrow night with my commentary pre and during show! See you then!