Physical miniature elements getting ready

Days later and I’m still thinking about Gore Verbinski’s new movie “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.” It has one of the wildest third acts I’ve ever seen. Sharp satire mixed with incredible sci-fi moments, and an all time Sam Rockwell performance. I’m excited for everyone to see it when it hits.

Bumped into @mickgarris.bsky.social this morning waiting for my flight to Austin. It was a joy to meet such a gracious and talented filmmaker. I probably gushed a little too much about the Fly II, sorry Mick. If you’re at Fantastic Fest make sure to check out the Masters Of Horror reunion tomorrow!

Another Friday where you can stick me in your earholes in multiple ways. There's a new @itsthehippocket.bsky.social episode up right now with guest @rifewithkatie.bsky.social ! If you're feeling nostalgic for the mid-2000s, I'm on @podcastlikeits.bsky.social to talk about Peter Jackson's KING KONG.

I’d love to see Hader direct one of these new Alien movies, he gets it. youtu.be/r_MSJojqAe4?...

I am glad to hear MURDERBOT's getting a season two. It's a terrifically weird show and a great adaptation.

Heads-up, Comic-Con. The Long Walk is going to Hall H… and so is The Kingcast! Your humble hosts will be moderating this panel, so prepare accordingly. www.ign.com/articles/the...

The LIFE OF CHUCK was wonderful. @mikeflanaganfilm.com has crafted a movie that illustrates and expands on the value of every single life in a way I’ve never seen before. It’s a warm meal that reminds us of the beauty of existence, the impressions we leave and take, and how it’s all worth it. 🕺

I’d have to think about it a bit, but I do know that @aaronmorgan.bsky.social laughed so hard during the naked fight in Borat that I thought his soul was going to pop out of his body like the weasels in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Celebrating Canada’s big elections tonight the only way I could. These photos are going to make all my fellow xennials very thirsty… (you can buy this box at Costco, fyi)

Bong Joon Ho just used his Q&A before John Carpenter’s The Thing at the @AcademyMuseum to ask him to score his next next film — a horror flick — and Carpenter said yes! Magical evening at the movies!

The Pitt, Paradise, and Common Side Effects… I haven’t felt this excited about television in quite some time. It’s all so excellent, every episode of those shows is a banger… zero instances of “just give it a few episodes.”

I’m super excited about the “mini gallery” that’s a part of POOR EXAMPLE, a brick and mortar were opening in two weeks! The minis look so good too, here’s the first peek.

Don’t sleep on this movie, but especially this segment. It’s so fun. KNB did an incredible job on the makeup and creatures for this anthology. David Johansen is incredible in this role.

This is amazing.

The Conversation is one of the greatest movies ever made. Gene Hackman was an absolute legend, and I’m glad he found some peace in retirement the last few decades, he certainly deserved it.

With every passing day BlueSky is feeling more and more like old school Twitter. I’m seeing so many of my favorite people to follow making the switch and rebuilding their platform brick by brick.

Alex is the best and this is a great, deeply nerdy chat. Y’all will love it. And Silence of the Lambs *is* a horror movie, dammit!

I reallllllllly hope fans of SEVERANCE seek out and watch MILLER’S CROSSING.

Oh man, @joshruben.bsky.social has crafted THE Valentine’s Day classic that will be rewatched on Feb 14th for years to come. It’s as legitimately romantic as it is eye popping horrific and fun. I absolutely loved it and so did Kaela. ❤️❤️

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My houseplants watching me pour water in the coffee maker

Your favorite movie theater candy says absolutely nothing about you, but I’m curious what your pick is anyway? I’m a peanut m&ms guy. I used to be a Raisinets mixed-in-popcorn kid, but grew out of it.

Played a few hours of the new Indiana Jones game by Bethesda, and I think it’s great so far. The story feels like a lost movie in the series, and Troy Baker nails Ford’s voice. I’m finding the combat to be a bit simplistic, but I hope that becomes more challenging later on.

I knew nothing about WICKED going in and was absolutely blown away by it. The entire cast was incredible, but Cynthia Erivo left me speechless with her performance.

Marvel Rivals is Overwatch and Fortnite thrown into a telepod. It took me a bit to adjust to the third-person view, but it all felt familiar enough to dive right into it, and Iron Man was a lot of fun once you get the movement down.

Creature Commandos is exactly what I wanted it to be. Sex, knock-down drag-out fights, rock and roll with monsters.

Filmmaker & actor Jim Cummings (“The Wolf of Snow Hollow” & “The Beta Test”), from the latest ep. of TFH, getting visibly emotional while talking about the aspirational qualities of Toshiro Mifune’s “Kikuchiyo” & how Kurosawa reflected that in the title of “Seven Samurai.” The power of great cinema.

At its heart, Star Trek is a utopian fantasy about a society so advanced that they are capable of holding productive meetings that last no longer than three minutes

Support indie horror! Grab all your practical werewolf loving friends and make a movie wolf pack and go see this together!

ODDITY was my favorite horror movie at SXSW this year. I’m a big fan and cannot wait to see what this director brings us next.

Shrinking is absolutely perfect this season, and I feel like I’m rediscovering the brilliance of Harrison Ford all over again, and in such a different way than ever before. I say this as a massive Indiana Jones and Star Wars fan, but this might be his best work— and I’m stunned by that.

I did some Spielberg chatting with @ericvespe.bsky.social this weekend. www.podbean.com/media/share/...

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Post your favorite Pokémon. Wrong answers only.

The Gardena Cinema is lovely. A real throwback family-owned-and-operated single-screen movie theater that does fun programming. Count me in as a future regular.

Thank you to everyone who showed me how to acquire blessed peace

I made a feed you can follow for movie and tv directors, I’ll be updating regularly as more join the Sky. bsky.app/profile/did:...

The "bluesky is an echo chamber" think pieces that keep popping up really tickle me because they show how certain people genuinely believe social media should be for debating and arguing and not talking about the things that make you happy and sharing art with the world.

Games I play every day: Overwatch 2 (Xbox) Fallout 76 (Xbox) Pokemon Go (iPhone) MTG: Arena (iPad) Less regular, but weekly: (On PC) Phasmopobia Perfect Heist 2 Dark Hours Sketchy’s Contract Content Warning Walkabout Mini Golf (VR) What’s everyone else playing?

Now it’s a party - @thehorrormaster.bsky.social has entered the game. Is BlueSky his favorite color?

Kaela and I finished Penguin tonight, and it’s truly magnificent. Every performance is a joy to watch. Afterwards, I rewatched The Batman and it gave me a deeper appreciation for that movie. Excited to see where it all goes next.

I’ve been practicing MTG online for the next time I play in person, and this might be the most screwed I’ve ever been in this game.

People talk about the decline of the industry, and I feel the concern. But every year, there are movies that move me spectacularly, and this year is no exception. The business side will have its highs and lows, but the art is flourishing—even if it has to grow through the cracks in the sidewalk.

I’ve seen this, and really dig it! If you’re into old-school action, practical makeups, hard-as-nails heroes, and street-stomping werewolves — this is the movie for you.

I guess I should say this: I am on tour, doing stand-up for the first time in ten years. It's been truly wonderful. You can check out the cities I'm visiting and buy tickets here: linktr.ee/kumailnanjiani