Here’s an update on Barbara Marques from her husband Tucker May. If you’d like to help, contact your reps, especially if you live in California. There’s an easy script on this gofundme: www.gofundme.com/f/help-barba...

You know what, that’s a fair point re: timing. What gives @neon-rated.bsky.social? Why schedule THE LIFE OF CHUCK on Yom Kippur?? #TheLifeofChuck

The people that don’t disclose they got Covid at an event are the same people who’d hide a zombie bite from their friends. The people who’d laugh about that… eesh. Anyway I have Covid! Me and about 20 other people I know of. If you were at Fantastic Fest this week, think about testing/isolating.

See you in a few hours.

And just like that, THE RESTORATION AT GRAYSON MANOR sits pretty on Rotten Tomatoes with a pristine 100% score. Our queer killer hand movie has been called an “unapologetically over-the-top masterpiece”, “a gleefully gory crowd-pleaser that deserves to be as much a Pride Month ritual…”

We made it to Sunday. You deserve a treat. Here's everything the EoM Team's published for the last week or so. Could be something fun in here for you!

Charles Xavier: My school helps mutants control their powers. This is Cyclops, he was my first student and he is totally incapable of controlling his powers. This is Jean Grey, she started with Scott. She also cannot control her powers. And meet Rogue, yep you guessed it, can't control her powers

FYI. Could be a lovely way to spend your Wednesday night. (Thus far, my favorite film of the year.)

I want to do this so badly and look forward to being able to do this. May track down the book mentioned just to have it on hand and ready.

Considering Crunchyroll is owned by Sony and is making *bank* with their anime titles, you’d think Sony would be less trepidatious about this.

Didn’t even make it 24hrs before several aspects of the new PEACEMAKER ep got spoiled for me. Just folks straight-up on main posting plot points and screenshots. With luck, we’ll watch it tomorrow night, which I realize is an *us* problem, but DAMN.

#LastFourWatched Varied couple of days. #LetterboxdFriday

Having only seen the first ep (streaming free on YT), I’m super stoked to catch up with the rest.

My 40 hr/week contract job, which was recently reduced to 20 hr/week, is now Zero hr/week due to budget cuts. (Not just me, a whole team.) If anyone wants to hire the best entertainment writer in the galaxy (me) please be in touch. “I will do dog food commercials!” [email protected]

Unfortunately due a printing delay at our manufacturer, DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS (both UHD and LE) will have their releases pushed back to 27/10.

Also, check out the documentary, Aftershock, that talks about the danger for expecting Black mothers.

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It's the last Friday in September and what a month it's been. We all deserve to unwind a little bit and, to help, let's rundown what the EoM Team covered this week in theatrical, festival, digital, and home releases to help you find something to curl up with this weekend.

I'm on the job hunt. I've worked as a freelance writer, editor, essayist, and film theorist for nearly 15 years, with bylines at /Film, FANGORIA, Rue Morgue, CBC Comedy, etc. I ran Shudder's The Bite, served as FANGORIA magazine's Managing Editor, and was the evening news editor at /Film. Any leads?

Good morning. The world is a burning shit factory full of angry murder hornets, so take care of yourself.

The Transgender Film Center was lucky to collaborate with Fantastic Fest, @sisterhyde.bsky.social, and @superyakishop.bsky.social on some AMAZING merch to benefit TFC. A DREAM COME TRUE! All available for pre-order! superyaki.com

Me, to other writers.

Hey y’all, so not so fun morning on the debt consolidation front as it looks like I’m going to have to cancel my health insurance so I can increase my payments on my debt so I don’t have to go to court for one bill. In any case, just thought I’d share our eBay store again: ebay.us/m/Gxnycd

ICYMI: I’m moderating a Q&A on 9/26 with Linus O’Brien, the director of STRANGE JOURNEY at the Nuart! My lifelong obsession with THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW is coming in clutch! Get your tickets here: booking.landmarktheatres.com/login/1e6dc9...

It's such a nerdy thing, but I love the deep cut here of echoing the table read photo from THE FORCE AWAKENS.

For a story, I'm looking to interview Black documentarians about how the new administration has impacted their work. Please send pitches to [email protected].

From #TIFF, EoM Contributor @dubsreviews.bsky.social offers his thoughts on filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho’s latest film, THE SECRET AGENT. He says it leaves, “ … the espionage and mystery aside and making a tame family drama about safety and whistle-blowing.” #TIFF50 #filmsky

I screened THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR last night, and I was absolutely shaken by it. Do not miss this documentary when it debuts on Netflix next month. youtu.be/fNp85HGJtoo?...

Don’t do it!

Welp, Covid got a hold of me at Fantastic Fest, killing my last two days there and causing me to miss a dear friend's premiere. I haven't been anywhere but home and the theater for 6 days, so I definitely got it there. If you're attending, get tested, think about masking, and avoid those w/symptoms.

If you were concerned about Kimmel, here's another for you… Journalist Mario Guevara has been detained for 100+ days, ironically arrested as he reported on a "No Kings" protest. The Trump-Vance admin just issued an order of final removal, to send him to El Salvador—where he fled from 21 years ago.

From #TIFF, EoM Contributor @dubsreviews.bsky.social explores the new Gail Maurice drama BLOOD LINES. He calls it, “… a beautifully powerful film that blends culture and personal choices and reconciliation which will surely sweep away its engaged audience.” #TIFF50 #filmsky

Go update your LinkedIn settings.

What a bunch of dicks

A tiny bright spot in the day - the NIN store exclusive version of TRON: ARES just arrived. Time to head back to the Grid.

People wondering if this is due to cancellations. No, these price hikes take months to plan. BUT, they could have chosen not to announce this. It doesn’t look great!

Hail Zorp. www.youtube.com/watch?v=By0j...

One of my favorite things is how DC Comics Elseworld stories utilize a time/place/culture to influence the approach. Here, however, it’s too hampered by its DC needs to fully embrace the cultural foundation from which AZTEC BATMAN forms. I get into it in my full home review. #AztecBatman #filmsky

In case this wasn't already clear:

Too late, Batman. Once this Tylenol floods the city's water supply, my wiki won't run out of editors ever again

If you, like me, are the parent of a neuro-atypical child dreading this autism press conference, please remember: These are the people hurting our kids. Not us. They are the ones stigmatizing and pathologizing them. They are the ones peddling untested science. And we should be very, very angry.

I guess I'm watching Monday Night Football tonight then? deadline.com/2025/09/jimm...

“I’m sorry I caused all that autism.”

READ: Member Andrew J. Eisenman (@andrewjeisenman.bsky.social) reviews #megadoc for Elements of Madness (@elmntsofmadness.bsky.social): elementsofmadness.com/2025/09/19/m...

I say again ::ahem:: YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! "Hiya, Morty!"

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