Pre-screening songs at ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER: Radiohead’s “Decks Dark,” Johnny Cash’s “The Mercy Seat,” Nat King Cole’s Perfidia,” Bob Dylan’s “Ballad of a Thin Man,” Hall and Oates’ “Maneater.”

Some may ask, “Well, didn’t Disney fire Roseanne and Gina Carano as well?” Separately, I’d mention Disney ending working with anti-Trump author Chuck Wendig as well. www.indiewire.com/news/analysi...

Hazard pay for @bentravers.bsky.social, ASAP: www.indiewire.com/criticism/sh...

I interviewed Robert Redford once, for Truth in 2015. After the interview he called me back over: “I noticed you have a notebook.” “I do.” “I also noticed you never looked at it.” “If I’m looking at my notes for the next question I’m not listening to what you’re saying.” “Good answer.”

Truly the total package. One of one.

Reading Alan is as essential as it gets if you want to know what’s going on in television and the culture at large. That he’s also a pleasure to read is like a nice little favor he does for everyone, so let’s not take it for granted, OK? Subscribe —> alansepinwall.ghost.io/dont-stop-be...

Good, good, GOOD kid: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

For its first international foray, the van set up outside The Lightbox to delight hundreds of eager customers.

I spoke to Michael Shannon about NUREMBERG, randomly showing up in a bunch of movies before he was famous like VANILLA SKY and CHAIN REACTION, and playing Bill Parcells. Also, LIFES RICH PAGEANT is my favorite R.E.M. album, so a lot about his upcoming tour www.indiewire.com/features/int...

Hard to explain why ending my interview with the incredibly delightful and wildly talented John Early talking about American Girl dolls makes sense, but it just does: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

Tomorrow, TIFF-goers will be treated to BAD APPLES and a Saoirse Ronan comedic performance we’ve all been dreaming of. For her first and only interview for the film, we chew it up: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

Hard to explain why ending my interview with the incredibly delightful and wildly talented John Early talking about American Girl dolls makes sense, but it just does: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

Tomorrow, TIFF-goers will be treated to BAD APPLES and a Saoirse Ronan comedic performance we’ve all been dreaming of. For her first and only interview for the film, we chew it up: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

I got on the phone with Colin Hanks for about an hour to talk about his new documentary about John Candy and his own experiences with Candy as “his dad’s coworker.” (There are so many Candy movies I’ll never watch the same way again) www.indiewire.com/features/int...

If you’re in LA tomorrow and want to see THE LONG WALK, Judy Greer, and our own Ali Foreman, have I got a treat for you: indiewire.swoogo.com/thelongwalk

I don't head north until tomorrow, but I've seen a few TIFF films already, including the wonderful MILE END KICKS. Major thanks to the delightful Chandler Levack for nerding out with me on 2011 tech, American Apparel, being the only gal in the room, and so more: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

Hamnet obliterated me. my review: www.indiewire.com/criticism/mo...

Including some for us!!! Truly, our gain.

Mr. Steal Your Girl. #CaughtStealing @sonypicturestv.bsky.social

THE TOXIC AVENGER remake is (finally) here. I loved talking to filmmaker Macon Blair about its long road to release, whether or not it's SoOo gorRYYy craZYYy you can't BELIEVE it, the Insane Clown Posse, and why we shouldn't cheer for the people dumping toxic waste: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

Feeling seen by the older gentleman on the bus screaming into his phone, “I’M MORE OF AN EMAIL GUY!!!”

I was leading a Zoom meeting with four (cherished!! beloved!!) male co-workers when the Taylor and Travis engagement news broke, so now there is Zoom video of me screaming, reading the news to the guys, and then gasping “DON’T!!!!” to even the mildest hint of dissent.

The thing about EDEN is it’s really, really funny: www.indiewire.com/criticism/mo...

For years, readers have asked for a list of the weirdest movie food. The images alone in this piece — most of which I took myself (of foods I put into my body!) — are deeply troubling. Reader discretion is advised. (For full effect, listen to Sarah McLachlan’s “I Will Remember You” while reading.)

Now this is some fun '70s Week timing: I've had this excerpt from a brand-new book about SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER in the can for awhile, but now it gets to hit during our very special theme week (and as SALO Day counter-programming): www.indiewire.com/features/gen...

When I heard @davidehrlich.bsky.social was doing SALÒ day I mentioned in passing this used to be the holy grail of DVDs in the aughts. He wanted me to write about this phenomenon (sure!) and told me I had to watch SALÒ (um, what?) www.indiewire.com/features/gen...

I spoke to Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke about HONEY DON’T! They get into why Ethan quit directing, why he came back (the miracle of a good night’s sleep), the Bogart performance he hates, the new Naked Gun movie, and a million more movie references I wasn’t expecting. I loved this. bit.ly/4oKoMUf

Yes, it's true, it's SALO DAY ON INDIEWIRE! www.indiewire.com/features/int...

It's time to get groovy with @indiewire.com's '70s Week: www.indiewire.com/features/gen...

Great fun to talk to fellow BRIDGET JONES super-fan, producer and newly-minted Emmy nominee Eric Fellner, about how he knew MAD ABOUT THE BOY would be a hit, no matter how it played (plus some early making-of stories, just for fun): www.indiewire.com/awards/consi...

I'm so pleased more people will get to see Kate Beecroft's luminous, loving EAST OF WALL this week. Revisit our Sundance first-look, how-the-heck-did-you-do-that interview here: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

Come to me, my Big & Loud babies: www.indiewire.com/news/general...

I traveled around with the #Outlander and Blood of My Blood casts for Vogue at San Diego Comic Con. Hired this questionable photographer Sam Heughan to get some photos. Enjoy! www.vogue.com/article/outl...

Going out into the world after watching a FINAL DESTINATION movie is so scary.

A dramatic week in the AI wars made it clear that the future is far from lost, and that we can't afford to fight for it on the tech community's terms.

In honor of NAKED GUN, I looked back at my 2023 career-spanning interview with Liam Neeson — truly a life highlight — and remembered the insane joy of watching him quote AIRPLANE! to me on Zoom. www.indiewire.com/features/gen...

NAKED GUN writers — and fellow believers in the power of SPACEBALLS — Dan Gregor and Doug Mand told me all about their incredible spoof reboot, Pam scatting, giant coffees, and one guiding principle: what’s the stupidest thing we can get Liam Neeson to say? www.indiewire.com/features/int...

First bunny I’ve seen this year in Central Park, here enjoying a healthy snack in The Ramble.

NAKED GUN writers — and fellow believers in the power of SPACEBALLS — Dan Gregor and Doug Mand told me all about their incredible spoof reboot, Pam scatting, giant coffees, and one guiding principle: what’s the stupidest thing we can get Liam Neeson to say? www.indiewire.com/features/int...

THE REHEARSAL effect: jockeying to get eyes on the pilots as soon as we board a plane. “Are they talking to each other?!,” I whisper-scream.

Last update for the day. Bad news, we didn't hit $4,000 but we did hit $3500 so I'll take it as a win. I expected a bit of a slowdown as we head into the weekend so not discouraged. Please continue to share and widen the network. I feel this goal might be achievable!!

If you are a) in NYC, b) looking to laugh, c) someone who loves the Lohan THE PARENT TRAP and other films of that ilk, and d) into theater, I can’t recommend GINGER TWINSIES enough. I literally laughed so hard that I got a headache. gingertwinsies.com?gad_source=1...

I am biased, BUT I love this list: distinctive, considered, thoughtful, well-argued. www.indiewire.com/lists/best-t...

Here’s the last month of my life: Why, 40 years later, THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN is still invincible. I got quotes from pretty much everybody, there are multiple Jon Peters stories involved, and I had an extremely unpleasant interaction with the screenwriter www.indiewire.com/features/int...

Later today a huge anniversary piece for literally one of my favorite movies — that I’ve been working on nonstop for the last month; while even on vacation in Montego Bay, mind you — is going to publish. (When I started this I thought there was no way I’d have this done in time.)

Carrie Coon! Scott Glenn! Bill Camp! "The Leftovers" is crashing the 2025 Emmys! www.indiewire.com/gallery/emmy...

There are many excellent nominees in today's crop, but I've got two personal favorites to mention. First up, the insanely talented young Owen Cooper, who I profiled for IndieWire Honors while his dad happily sat beside him: www.indiewire.com/features/int...

Wow, I went 5-for-5 on my ... reality competition picks??? www.goldderby.com/my-predictio...