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A good #letterboxdfriday! A couple of new watches out of my collection and some great cinema experiences. Finally got to see one of my youthful formative films on the big screen.

I'd seen @moviejawn.com on my feed repeatedly, but hearing this episode and learning more about what they're about is what finally got me to order a few issues.

As soon as QR takeover hit my local branches, I bailed. If I'm gonna risk unenforced talking and phone use at the theater, I might as well pay less per month and have friends to suffer with by joining AMC.

Post your top 3 films of 2026 so far. 1. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 2. Sirat 3. Alpha

Drop a movie that traumatized you as a kid.

So thanks to seeing this post, I decided to try Qobuz since they pay slightly more rotaltues than Tidal and have an AI policy. Moved my tracks over and while I lost a few things, this is the only streamer that still has Naatu Naatu and that is worth its weight in gold. SOLD.

Think I'm gonna cope with the Paramount news by giving @diabolikdvd.bsky.social some more money.

A thread of light.

How I feel every time someone shouts out Kanopy as just requiring a library card. NYPL killed their Kanopy partnership years ago because of the cost. Queens technically has access but to such a limited selection it's not worthwhile. At least Hoopla is available.

It's always exciting to hit upon an author whom, with the first book you've read, you're ready to put all their works on your to-read list. Just discovered @nuzo.bsky.social through her recent book Futility. Nigerian folk horror done with a mean, humorous bite. Loved this.

A good week for #lastfourwatched on #letterboxdfriday All bangers, and y'all were right about Final Destination Bloodlines. My favorite horror comedy in awhile.

If you follow me because you recognize my name from @chattfilmfest.org virtual events, you definitely have seen @wiccaburr.bsky.social around, adding CFF films to letterboxd and keeping that site updated with CFF screenings. He has a GoFundMe for some health issues so spreading the word.

Yeah no. I refuse to use their online ordering for a few reasons and trying to force me will just discourage my business. And I almost always order food when I go!

A good week! Tamala was my first new film for 2026 and it's already a potential for my year's discoveries list. #lastfourwatched

Just got my virtual pass! CFF was a highlight of 2025 and I expect this year to be no different.

Crushing to see Little Otik on this list. Saw it on DVD as a kid and it's stuck with me since.

A lot of my favorite 2025 movies are thanks to my blusky feed. All the love for Sinners and One Battle After Another got me to watch, not the trailers. Folks like @simonsaybrams.bsky.social and @blondekwaidan.bsky.social added a whole lot to my watchlist. So much good cinema thanks to recs here.

Seeing that both @witneyseibold.bsky.social and @williambibbiani.bsky.social had done commentaries on the Umbrella Haneke box set is what helped me pull the trigger, now that the cheaper standard edition is available. Been eyeing this for months! diabolikdvd.com/product/mich...

For anyone in NYC, Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Chime FINALLY makes it off its prior NFT nonsense and is getting a theatrical release next year. Praying this means wider distribution coming. www.ifccenter.com/films/teache...

A good reminder that not everything WB has on physical media is currently streamable, so might be a good time to pick up some stuff that's on your watchlist.

I saw something similar in the end credits for Tinsman Road when it screened at Brooklyn Horror Fest. It got a huge round of cheers and applause. It really earns the filmmakers some goodwill to make clear their stance.

Lol I just bought shout's version of Deadly Outlaw since it was on sale, but there's no way I'm missing out on Radiance celebrating my favorite director.

Look man, I just need Audition to make the list. (Wouldn't mind Emperor's New Groove, Requiem for a Dream or American Psycho getting some love too)

Long shot but kinda hoping someone puts a yuki onna story on there

Oh snap, I just heard about this thanks to @elrickane.bsky.social. Maybe hope for more vcinema horror coming?

The newly opened and already beloved Twisted Spine suffered flood damage recently. They are such a wonderful asset for horror fans in NYC, it's sad this happened so soon after they opened.

Past week at Brooklyn Horror Fest was all bangers. #lastfourwatched

I saw Charisma on what I suspect was a bootleg, as the video quality was kind of muddy. It's one of those films I wanted to give a second chance if I could see a nicer version. Looks like I'll get that chance soon! (Oh and Cloud rules, I assume Criterion will put that out as well)

Every night this dude looks like he's partied even harder than the night before. #brooklynhorrorfest

Dude was fascinating during the CFF watch party for this, I expect this will be quite fun to read.

I haven't watched my DVD copy of Dogma in decades, but when I saw @witneyseibold.bsky.social was doing a whole ass commentary, that's what's tempting me to snag the Umbrella 4k. www.orbitdvd.com/collections/...

I've bought previous editions and they're beautifully crafted. New one just came out!

A new horror bookstore opened near me so I stopped by to support them. Two of these books I found through my blusky feed, thanks to discovering @shortwavebooks.bsky.social and @willowcatelyn.bsky.social here. And then got an @datlow.bsky.social collection that's been on my want list.

Good last few days #lastfourwatched

This is cool as hell. I wasn't planning to see Toxic Avenger (not a Troma person) but not only does this campaign tempt me to, I went ahead and donated directly to the org they are working with. unduemedicaldebt.org

Niche version: Not sure if Pizzicato 5 or Dreams Come True ever toured the US more than once but I managed to catch both tours when they did.

I recently heard @criticacclaim.bsky.social call Godzilla "Earth's bouncer" and that's one the funniest things I've heard all year. Why this show is my current podcast binge.

QT this with someone you wish was still alive This one devastated me more than any other "celeb" death. I still have "how would Scott tweet about this" thoughts every time some bullshit hits the news.

I've picked up on most of my critic follows guests on @screendrafts.bsky.social. I listen to @williambibbiani.bsky.social and @witneyseibold.bsky.social on the regular. And I love seeing @alexwest.bsky.social @thehorrorchick.bsky.social and @bjcolangelo.bsky.social on Blu ray extras.

During the big fight scene at the end of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the dude next to me started absolutely howling with hysterical laughter. And kept it up for the whole scene. Never wanted to get away from someone in a theater so fast.

New Yorkers! Live q&a screening of Solvent next month! @grenzfurthner.bsky.social joined the @chattfilmfest.org watch party to chat about the movie and it was the fest highlight. This is a film where hearing the director talk about the film will be very rewarding. drafthouse.com/nyc/event/li...

Weird Al.

Banger of a week. Both Kurosawa films could end up in my best of year list.

I gasped out loud when I saw Altered States on the release list. I got the DVD off eBay just to have a copy, delighted to upgrade this one!

Got my first bit of @slimyswampghost.bsky.social art...in the form of a plushie! Gotta find a place where this demon won't get beaten up by my cats so he's currently hiding in my perfume cabinet.

@chattfilmfest.org is still going on, and their lineup has been a blast. Not everything will vibe with everyone, but all of it deserves to find its audience and they've built a great virtual community. Half-off badges are available here: www.chattfilmfest.org/2025-badges and some of my recs below

@chattfilmfest.org is currently running its virtual fest, and it's been a blast. So far the one to beat has been the latest from @grenzfurthner.bsky.social. If you've seen any of his other work, you know what you're getting into. Absolutely wild.

Finally got to catch On Becoming a Guinea Fowl. Went in blind just knowing this was from the director of the excellent I Am Not A Witch and that it had good reviews. It's now my non-horror film to beat for 2025. A surreal, heavy watch, but I'm on board for future Rungano Nyoni features.

Oh HELL YES. And for the love of God, give me soundtrack access too!