I absolutely loved the bug nuts world Nicolas Winding Refn crafted with HER PRIVATE HELL. A giallo/film noir/50s melodrama with daddy issues, murder, and mayhem. My full review is live at The Film Maven. thefilmmaven.com/her-private-...

Who’s gone to CinemaCon? Looking to go next year and need advice on logistics, booking, etc.

I absolutely loved the bug nuts world Nicolas Winding Refn crafted with HER PRIVATE HELL. A giallo/film noir/50s melodrama with daddy issues, murder, and mayhem. My full review is live at The Film Maven. thefilmmaven.com/her-private-...

Got to sit down with some friends and talk about the tips and tricks of being a disabled actor in this industry for Backstage! Thanks @eileengrubba.bsky.social, Nic Novicki, @shannondevido.bsky.social, @chaddarnell.bsky.social, and Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick!! www.backstage.com/magazine/art...

Tonight’s last share! If you love AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS like I do you’ll want to read about how well this holds up 25 years later. And how Robert Downey, Jr almost got cast.

Not saying correlation equals causation but I got invited last week to a prominent anniversary event happening tonight. Immediately replied my RSVP and need for disabled accommodations. Told I'd hear from them by week's end "if we're able to accommodate." Haven't heard from them since.

My latest Film Maven anniversary piece is here! I got to talk to Joe Roth, a guy worthy of his own article alone, about Preston Sturges, Hollywood satire, and making 2001's AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS. Gold-level GSC members get exclusive access. thefilmmaven.com/americas-swe...

My latest Film Maven anniversary piece is here! I got to talk to Joe Roth, a guy worthy of his own article alone, about Preston Sturges, Hollywood satire, and making 2001's AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS. Gold-level GSC members get exclusive access. thefilmmaven.com/americas-swe...

BUT HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK: ROMANCE EDITION drops in a little over a week and reviews are rolling in so let's make a 🧵!

Ready to rock with Robert Rodriguez and a screening of FROM DUSK TILL DAWN!!

I'm back on @goldderby.com giving you all a lil sneak peek of WELCOME, BOILS AND GHOULS. I was able to share some stuff that's not all in the book about the show's series finale, "The Third Pig!" www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/tale...

Promo for BUT HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK: ROMANCE EDITION is here. If you’re in Temecula I’ll be signing books and doing a Q&A with @msemilyedwards.bsky.social before a screening of THE NOTEBOOK. Tickets on sale now.

Still time to send questions!

Promo for BUT HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK: ROMANCE EDITION is here. If you’re in Temecula I’ll be signing books and doing a Q&A with @msemilyedwards.bsky.social before a screening of THE NOTEBOOK. Tickets on sale now.

We're 93% of the way there for the initial goal (hell yeah)! Let's bring this home for @bjcolangelo.bsky.social, eh? Girl's got more fight in her pinky toe than most of us will ever muster, but that doesn't mean she should have to deal with what's described in the link below by herself.

HADESTOWN fans: I’m talking to the principle cast on Monday (yep, Reeve, Eva, Patrick and Andre) and I need some questions. Send yours and I might just ask it!!

the thing about movie critics that is not generally not exactly discussed is that they're mostly just like the rest of the audience except they like movies more. 1

HADESTOWN fans: I’m talking to the principle cast on Monday (yep, Reeve, Eva, Patrick and Andre) and I need some questions. Send yours and I might just ask it!!

Tonight’s last share! It shouldn’t be on readers to support a broken industry but if there’s a female critic you love share and support their work.

Excited to do this roundtable next week!! If you haven't already RSVP'ed you should. luma.com/pspl6na8

2 Journalism is F***ed pieces in a week? Yep! This time I'm looking at the dearth of female film critics and what can be done to turn the tide. This one is exclusive for my Gold-level Film Mavens. thefilmmaven.com/female-film-...

2 Journalism is F***ed pieces in a week? Yep! This time I'm looking at the dearth of female film critics and what can be done to turn the tide. This one is exclusive for my Gold-level Film Mavens. thefilmmaven.com/female-film-...

I love @bjcolangelo.bsky.social and am fortunate to call her a friend. If you have something to spare (even a share) help her out!

Tonight's final share!! THE ODYSSEY has a lot of good: the spectacle, the Cyclops, Matt Damon. And a lot of Nolan things that still irk: the ladies, the whole "I'm a bad dad/husband thing." Either way, worth seeing!

It was so great to participate in this @letterboxd.social piece about underseen blockbusters repping my beloved CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE. Even cooler to see everyone else who participated and brought up other movies I love. letterboxd.com/journal/unde...

My review of THE ODYSSEY just dropped. It's big, it's loud, and when Damon's undergoing his trials it's entertaining as hell. [B] thefilmmaven.com/the-odyssey-...

My review of THE ODYSSEY just dropped. It's big, it's loud, and when Damon's undergoing his trials it's entertaining as hell. [B] thefilmmaven.com/the-odyssey-...

Before my ODYSSEY review drops tomorrow decided to take a cue from @zoerosebryant.bsky.social and do a Nolan ranking list on @letterboxd.social. Try to be chill, everyone. boxd.it/VHMsi

Last share! Got to shout out 2 movies I loved and how the streamers (and other studios) would be smart to use them as examples.

I watched VOICEMAILS FOR ISABELLE last night (go watch it!) and decided to write about two movies I love and how Hollywood should be looking to them as sources for what people want to watch. Gold Star Crew members get the skinny over at The Film Maven. thefilmmaven.com/sheep-detect...

Not every day you get to talk about Dougray Scott with Nicolas Winding Refn AND the magic of Hadestown with its creator Anais Mitchell.

I watched VOICEMAILS FOR ISABELLE last night (go watch it!) and decided to write about two movies I love and how Hollywood should be looking to them as sources for what people want to watch. Gold Star Crew members get the skinny over at The Film Maven. thefilmmaven.com/sheep-detect...

Talking to the great Nicolas Winding Refn and Charles Melton today about HER PRIVATE HELL. Got Qs? Send em my way and I might ask em yours.

I get asked a lot about who "ruined" journalism and I lay out a beginner's guide of why things are the way they are. Spoiler, it starts with the Internet. This is a *free* entry in my "Journalism Is F***ed and We're All Doomed" series. thefilmmaven.com/entertainmen...

#TheOdyssey is certainly big and bold! Christopher Nolan's usual themes are on full display but they work here in an action-adventure that thrills in its technical whiz bang. Damon is great and pretty much blows everyone out of the water. Does it feel long? Sure. But enjoyed it more than I planned.

I get asked a lot about who "ruined" journalism and I lay out a beginner's guide of why things are the way they are. Spoiler, it starts with the Internet. This is a *free* entry in my "Journalism Is F***ed and We're All Doomed" series. thefilmmaven.com/entertainmen...

See ya in 3 hours.

See ya in 3 hours.

JURASSIC PARK definitely made me aware of Sam Neill, but it was MY BRILLIANT CAREER that made me fall head over heels for him. (The specific clip I wanted to prove this isn't online). Farewell, sir, there won't be another one like ya. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKA0...

Finally finished SWEET NOVEMBER. Took me 4 separate sit-downs. Added it to the official Sandy Dennis film rankings list I've got going! boxd.it/V4X10

Apparently I never made a monthly work list for July! Who better to oversee everything than Ms. Barbara Stanwyck herself.

This week is a GREAT one to subscribe to The Film Maven! Got a piece answering who's to blame for killing entertainment journalism, thoughts on SUPERGIRL (and MOANA) not doing great, and my ODYSSEY review. TheFilmMaven.com

Just finished Netflix’s LITTLE HOUSE (full review soon) and if you loved THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB you’ll enjoy this. I just hope this lasts longer than they did, which was dropped WAY too soon.

Hey, it’s almost as if remaking a movie from a decade ago that is readily accessible on home media and streaming was a dumb idea no audience was interested in. deadline.com/2026/07/box-...

I missed posting on the actual day Veronica Lake passed but decided to repost (and make public) this post I wrote on the anniversary of her centennial. thefilmmaven.com/veronica-lak...

Saw 2 movies this week that fucked up my brain chemistry in the BEST way!!

So….like….if they wanted to do an all-classics channel?

Shameless plug to the team at @alertmouse.bsky.social, a site I spend way too much time on that’s a million times better than Google Alerts!

Last call! If you’re looking for some good classic film discussion you can’t do better than Alicia Malone and I talking PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK.

🚨New @ticklishbiz.bsky.social🚨International Month returns and I'm honoring the countries TB's Patrons are from starting with Australia! TCM's Alicia Malone joins me to discuss Peter Weir's PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK! Watch on YT or listen on all podcast apps. thefilmmaven.com/picnic-at-ha...