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CHAHLEEN hive RISE UP

We're back to our regularly scheduled cinematic programming with The Fighter (streaming on Paramount+, if you wanna prep) next week. But ICYMI — we did a little New Year's resolution bonus episode (with a game!) that you can listen to here: podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/b...

Unfortunately, I have also adopted his “failing New York Times” because I do agree with him there (in the opposite direction).

Thanks to everyone I drafted with for @screendrafts.bsky.social in 2025: @markerryan625.bsky.social @dreaclark.bsky.social @aduralde.bsky.social @bryancogman.bsky.social @grahamskipper.bsky.social @claykeller.bsky.social @katiewalshstx.bsky.social Kyle Anderson, Darren Franich, and Ben Hethcoat!

For episode 30, film critic @katiewalshstx.bsky.social joins us to talk about the 2010 drama The Fighter. Fund your own Oscar campaign and consider us on 1/7!

Clocking in to achieve a nice round number for the end of the year

I trust @katiewalshstx.bsky.social’s writing implicitly so when she described The Baltimorons (2025) as “Very special, please seek this one out.” I did just that. It is such a warm, human story. Please do seek it out. ❤️

Kip. KIP!

If you are celebrating the holiday by seeing Song Sung Blue, I broke down the truly wild (and fact-based!) ending.

After watching MARTY SUPREME, enjoy 2 hours of me and @danemcdonald.bsky.social unpacking the movie, Chalamet, Oscars, et al, on the latest episode of Chasing Chalamet! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

Not sure anyone else has mentioned this, but Heated Rivalry is a really fun television program to watch—my favorite part is the hot guys.

If you need a little afternoon audio, I appeared on @kcrw.com last week to talk about AVATAR: FIRE & ASH, THE HOUSEMAID, THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB, and IS THIS THING ON? with @katiewalshstx.bsky.social www.kcrw.com/stories/osca...

If you’re looking for a last minute Christmas gift for someone living in LA, I highly recommend gifting an @amcinematheque.bsky.social yearly membership. Folks love experiential gifts! The perks (discounted tix, members only screenings, better line access, etc.) alone are terrific.

We need to find a way for Celia Imre to EGOT for Celebrity Traitors

🦝 I love delicious trash 🦝 www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Every James Cameron movie is like, “oh this came to him in a dream.” I had a dream I was trying to write a letter to a talking dog last night, should I make a movie about that?

Irritating that the shortlists for Documentary and International Feature omit one of the best films in both categories, Fiume o Morte!, the Croatian entry. At least it will get a release, from @icarusfilms.bsky.social but it deserved the boost; much better than many that were chosen.

drastically cut down my caffeine intake — have been in a wretched mood for 4 days — just had an iced coffee — mental health restored

Reiner’s death is bringing out the absolute worst in the absolute worst.

Delighted to chat about HEAT (as always) with @william-goodman.com for Men’s Health. Happy 30 years of HEAT!

The action is the juice. For HEAT’s 30th anniversary, I spoke with Chris Ryan, INDUSTRY’s Mickey Down & Konrad Kay, @oneblakeminute.bsky.social, and @katiewalshstx.bsky.social about the film’s legacy and impact. Link to the Men’s Health story below. Proud of this one: dub.sh/zNIYOsg

Rob Reiner was one of the perennials, a force in TV and then film and then politics and Los Angeles life for decades and decades. He was the quintessence of Bleeding Heart Liberal Hollywood in the best sense of every word. May his memory be a blessing.

CAROL DINNER! @katiewalshstx.bsky.social

I am dead serious when I say that if one of the most vulnerable people in the country can do this with the right allies, no fight in American politics is completely hopeless.

Everyone hates this shit so much. It’s a bipartisan issue. AI sucks. It’s intrusive. It isn’t magical nor is it changing the world other than in the amount of money being wasted on it. Consumers are increasingly offended by its presence

And a hearty fuck you to this rag

Had a wonderful time with THE BALTIMORONS - what @katiewalshstx.bsky.social dubbed as an instant Christmas classic. Michael Strassner has that John Candy energy open.spotify.com/episode/4vWB... - new #ONEHOTTAKE at @ohmpods.bsky.social

BOOOOOOOO

Maybe the only good thing AI has done for me is make me realize how deeply I need to get back into reading, tactile hobbies, and whatever other practices help me get offline.

For those in the US - this is the best way to find if there's a theater near you playing our movie when it opens 11/26. Sadly no AMC on this run, but Landmark, Alamo and other wonderful chains can keep it running as long as they want, even past the 12/12 Netflix drop. www.wakeupdeadmanfilm.com

I’m sorry are we supposed to be doing CrossFit at the airport where we are all legally mandated to be wearing formal attire now

We’re #3! We’re #3!

We will be giving a Special Citation to Judy Kim of Gardena Cinema, a historic 800-seat, single-screen movie palace that has operated as an independent cinema and beacon of community since the Kim family took ownership in 1976. #LAFCA

The scream I scrumpt!

One Battle After Another has pulled off a rare four-for-four Best Film wins after being crowned by the LA Film Critics. Paul Thomas Anderson wins director, Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke, Stellan Skarsgard, Teyana Taylor take acting honors. Full List:

Best Picture, Winner: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER #LAFCA

Best Film Not in the English Language, Winner: THE SECRET AGENT #LAFCA

New Generation: Eva Victor, SORRY, BABY #LAFCA

Heads-up that now would be a good time to stretch and grab a snack!

Best Screenplay, Winner: Jafar Panahi, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT #LAFCA

While you’re waiting for our next round of awards, a quick reminder that the deadline to apply to our scholarship supported by @rottentomatoes.com is also TODAY! Open to aspiring film critics attending L.A.-area community college: bit.ly/LAFCAScholarship2025

Best Lead Performance, Winners: Rose Byrne, IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU, and Ethan Hawke, BLUE MOON #LAFCA

Best Supporting Performance, Winners: Stellan Skarsgård, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, and Teyana Taylor, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER #LAFCA

We are also awarding a Douglas Edwards Experimental Film Special Award to Thom Andersen for his body of work. #LAFCA

Our selection for the Douglas Edwards Experimental Film Award is Albert Serra’s AFTERNOONS OF SOLITUDE. #LAFCA grasshopperfilm.com/film/afterno...

Best Animation, Winner: LITTLE AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN #LAFCA

Best Film Editing, Winner: Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie, MARTY SUPREME #LAFCA

Best Production Design, Winner: Hannah Beachler, SINNERS #LAFCA

Best Music Score, Winner: Kangding Ray, SIRĀT