If you want a weird but true fact to talk about: Dexter Holland, lead singer of The Offspring, was instrumental in this. His doctorial thesis in molecular biology was sequencing mRNA in HIV. The paper was also heavily cited in creating the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mayhem returns this autumn and you can now buy an Early Bird Pass for a limited time. We've also announced our first 3 titles, including Marc Price's THE ARBITER and Dawid Torrone's DEAD BY DAWN.

We've also announced CHESS OF THE WIND and I can't express how absolutely excited I am to be presenting this film as part of the festival. It is unmissable.

Watched Little Otik for the first time this weekend. Obsessed.

Turned 38 this weekend. Ate cake. Drank cocktails. Shouted at the TV during Eurovision. Witnessed shop lifting in the local shop. A standard birthday.

Fuck the Supreme Court.

Hundreds of Beavers Live hosted by @scsheil.bsky.social for @mayhemfilmfestival.bsky.social. Beavers were harmed in the making of this event.

Remembering my friend Karen open.substack.com/pub/melimoi/...

Gorgeous doc GAUCHO GAUCHO, an ode to Argentinian cowboys and cowgirls, is now on BBC Storyville and I highly recommend it.

Do I know anyone in the UK who's recently had a quad or one-sheet poster professionally framed with UV protection? Trying to get a very rough idea of pricing.

Do I know anyone in the UK who's recently had a quad or one-sheet poster professionally framed with UV protection? Trying to get a very rough idea of pricing.

Listen, I know the sector is struggling but advertising a Marketing *Manager* position at £26k - pro-data may I add - is absolutely criminal.

Smoking Causes Coughing (2022) // Dir. Quentin Dupieux

I just asked my pharmacist if my ear was a bit blocked and he had a look and SCREAMED and told me to go to A&E immediately so off I go, gang!

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24 films I loved in 2024.

I cannot wait for this!

About tonight.

I thought nothing could make me want to watch this film less than its mere existence, but I guess I was wrong.

This is an excellent, excellent read.

I'm introducing Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson's RUMOURS at Broadway Nottingham on Thursday. Come along if you're in the mood for a slice of absurd political satire featuring the undead, Cate Blanchett and a man handing out cold meats from his pocket broadway.org.uk/whats-on/rum...

Mayhem Film Festival is now on Bluesky. Come and give us a follow if you’re into horror, sci-fi, cult cinema and the edges of genre bsky.app/profile/mayh...

This man continues to hail AI as the Book of Revelations for things actual humans working in the industry have known for at least a decade.

Go watch Monkey Man in the cinemas. Also, watch Yannick on MUBI.

I don't know where those 5-star reviews of Ripley are coming from because episode 1 is awful and absolutely maddening. I don't think I'm even going to bother with the rest. I've seen enough.

“No self-respecting witch would bring a broom into this trap.” - The Line-Up (1958)

Flying off to Sundance on Monday. Say hello if you're in Park City. I'll be available for work when I return so if you're in need of someone with experience in film exhibition, festivals, curation, outreach, event management and/or industry/talent relations, do give me a shout.

My Nicolas Cage labour of love The Cage Gauge (a ranked list of all his films) not only has a new update, but a new title in the top 10. It's Cagetastic!

Somebody get Nic Cage to write (and narrate) his autobiography *please* www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1xG...

Songs that got me through 2023 open.spotify.com/playlist/5MY...

Hi 👋 Queer feminist film folks, esp in UK 💞 Post ur upcoming events below & we'll share. Next up for us? We'll be at Tate Britain as part of the incredible Women in Revolt exhibition! 21 Feb 2024, Every liberation struggle brings us nearer to peace www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...

Rewatched Switchblade Sisters last night. Robbie Lee as Lace made me think of Mia Goth.

Loved Sick of Myself. Loved Dream Scenario. Absolutely fascinated by Kristoffer Borgli’s cinema and commentary.

Just when you think the industry can't get any worse, they go "Hey! You know what was great? The McCarthy era." Absolutely vile.

Why try and have a good night’s sleep when you can watch this again for the 100th time for Noirvember and give yourself nightmares?

Tonight in Noirvember

Finally reached this masterpiece moment in my X-Files rewatch

Happy first day of Noirvember.

Me: Oh I have a bit of time, I'll have a quick look at this report. The report: 108 pages.

Currently watching a 4-hour long film at home for awards season and absolutely delighted to have been greeted with a built-in intermission at the halfway mark.

I hate it here.

Mayhem Festival has announced three more titles for their 2023 edition – TRIM SEASON, CONANN and @thejoelynch.bsky.social's SUITABLE FLESH – as well as some awesome artwork. More here (and you can follow 1/3 of the programming team at @melimoi.bsky.social).

When you thought it said 600 words max, but it actually said 600 characters max

“Not yet sleeping and already dreaming.” Joaquim // Dir. Marcelo Gomes

We've just announced the first three films from this year's Mayhem Film Festival - LOOP TRACK, WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS, and THE FACULTY. More info here >> https://www.mayhemfilmfestival.com/news/2023/07/mayhem-film-festival-announce-loop-track-where-the-devil-roams-and-the-faculty

10 films to get to know me: Les Diaboliques The Third Man The Good, the Bad and the Ugly The Gleaners and I Ghost World Aftersun Woman in the Dunes Brand Upon the Brain Daughters of the Dust The Blair Witch Project

Started the day rescuing a bumblebee. Happy Sunday!

Morning view.

I am here! Hopefully this one sticks.