So, I’m sorry to all the CASPAR stans I’ve offended. I had no idea that the generation just behind me holds a lot of affection for this film. I feel so old. I refuse to apologize for my feelings about HOCUS POCUS, however.

GTFO out with this. At best Brosnan is overdoing the smolder in a photo shoot for Men’s Wearhouse. Go to hell, Bezos. At least allow them the dignity of holding flashlights.

I find it hard to fucking believe that of all the movies in all the world, we needed a theatrical release of CASPAR to celebrate its 30th year of mediocrity. Wait. Is this a HOCUS POCUS situation? I’m not in the mood to learn that another generation considers this nonsense a childhood masterpiece.

Post something random or have an awful October

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"This is bigger than me, or a job—this fight is about America’s democracy and the First Amendment," writes @karenattiah.bsky.social of her plans to fight the Post over her ridiculous dismissal. "It is about the human right to speak the truth about power, even when it is uncomfortable or difficult."

Reshare for the evening crowd. If you want to shake your fist at a podcast, this might be a good one — especially after we share our thoughts on the movies that *shouldn’t* be on the NYT list.

Everything sucks, but here’s a brand new @cinemashame.bsky.social episode to distract you. @houseofglib.bsky.social and I discuss what we think the NYT Best of the 21st Century list got right and what it got wrong. (Hints in the thumbnail!) #moviepodcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Barbara Gomes Marques is documentary filmmaker who risks imminent deportation to Brazil. Loud voices in the film community could be especially helpful right now.

Everything sucks, but here’s a brand new @cinemashame.bsky.social episode to distract you. @houseofglib.bsky.social and I discuss what we think the NYT Best of the 21st Century list got right and what it got wrong. (Hints in the thumbnail!) #moviepodcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Ahhh Arizona can’t quite quit the crazy, but they’re trying real hard.

#NowWatching THE KILLER IS NOT ALONE (1975) on a @mondomacabro.bsky.social Blu-Ray because #Hootober and @cinemashame.bsky.social

just guess

EVERYONE STOP EVERYTHING Mychal the Librarian is hosting the Reading Rainbow revival!!! reactormag.com/reading-rain...

Burn it all down

What the fuck does this even mean? Is he furious that my Cinemark reserves at least one movie house for an Indian movie?

Through 14 James Bond movies, she portrayed Miss Moneypenny. She was a Golden Globe winner, who also wrote a weekly column for the Toronto Sun. Her life was full and her legacy remains. This is the story of Canadian Lois Maxwell. 🧵 1/10

And the hellscape expands.

If you can help, please do. Pretty monstrous stuff here. Arrested at her scheduled green card meeting after having gotten married. We are in Hell. www.gofundme.com/f/help-barba...

In my opinion, the 2nd most important election this November (after CA Redistricting) is the trio of Pennsylvania State Supreme Court retention elections. Many in PA are unaware, and we need to fix that. All 3 Justices MUST be retained. GIFT ARTICLE to read/share. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...

not true

Friday shelfie.

Excellent news. CASHBACK (2006) coming from @umbrellaent.bsky.social. One more DVD replaced on the shelf.

The late, lovely Claudia Cardinale for #FashionFriday.

Don't miss GROSSE POINTE BLANK (1997) before it leaves the Criterion Channel in October! John Cusack's unstoppable run as puppy-eyed Gen X heartthrob continued with this smart, wittily offbeat blend of hit-man thriller and romantic comedy costarring Minnie Driver and Dan Aykroyd.

At last one of my books has made it to the big-ish screen! (Ethan Hawke in "The Lowdown;" see shelf behind.)

Bookstore day.

I launched a new film journal last month and have not been great about promoting it. This has been a big passion project for me and is intended to release quarterly, with new essays, interviews and cartoons. The first issue is on sale now for $10 and any support would mean a lot!

Look at Toad. His edible is just starting to take hold and he needs to tell Frog that instead they should watch Big Trouble in Little China

There are very few actors whose own convictions and moral character so closely mirror their most iconic on-screen role as Mark Hamill and Luke Skywalker. Happy birthday, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social Keep fighting the good fight. #BOTD #filmsky #moviesky

BREAKING: A federal judge has ordered the University of South Dakota to reinstate a professor who posted criticism of Charlie Kirk on his Facebook page the day of the shooting, finding the action likely violated the First Amendment. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

NEW WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened. This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it www.wired.com/story/oral-h...

John Oliver’s “Fuck you. Make me” is just so fucking beautiful.

Another win for "Fuck you. Make me."

I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA 10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)

I’m so happy to finally have this in my possession. Thanks, WAC. Now do TOUCH & GO (1986).

Jimmy Kimmel's Monologue now has 14.3 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube. It would be a shame for you to share it www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...

This cover design. 🤌

too many people think the answer to "I've written something, what now" is getting published when really the answer is cleaning your room, making a roast, refilling the bird feeder. writing is also the living we do. it's not a way to get recognition in the same way that flossing isn't.

RIP Claudia Cardinale, the biggest badass in a movie that stars Charles Bronson

RIP Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale and Robert Redford dying in the same week puts the world in a hotness deficit not seen since at least the 19th century

Goodbye to her.

Claudia Cardinale: the only actor to star in three of Sight & Sound's 100 best films of all time, but who also played the princess in The Pink Panther, destoyer & rebuilder of adolescents the world over. The cause of & cure for all our problems. No better legacy. RIP

Your reminder that Trump is unpopular and his regime isn't some unsinkable battleship but a clown car with tank treads.

Glad Disney caved to economic pressure and put Kimmel back on the air. Hope he gives everyone responsible hell. Now let's stop ICE, help our trans friends, and protect all other marginalized people.

Its time to get Mr Rogers his stamp. Now more than ever stampsforever.com/vote