Having millions of people who categorically do not understand the concept of "it's a bit" suddenly exposed to GWAR is pretty magical

ICYMI I'm home sick and I want you to listen to the fun new episode of Box Office GROSS

This is a fun one! puce-mary.bandcamp.com/album/incapa...

Just saw the mighty Lightning Bolt live, and they were great. The opener, Kill Alters, was also a lot of fun. And: I got this little guy.

Felt good to do well after botching the last couple days. Vulture Cinematrix No. 544: Sep 21, 2025 I got 9/9 Correct Score: 2661 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 Play at: vulture.com/vulturecinem...

A clear sequel to...

Let no one say I am not committed to cinema!

I can't believe I'm about to drive out to goddamn Long Island just to see a movie. (Yes I can.)

Seeing the Bill Watterson originals full of pencil lines of stuff that didn’t work, scuffs the eraser didn’t pick up, white out galore and more was something I needed to see to remind myself that nothing is perfect the first go and tweaks need to be made and you’re allowed to try again.

Wrote a little newsletter about the time i told someone i was trans in an Arby’s drive-thru www.anxietyshark.ca/damn-it-john...

Seconded!

Got another person their citizenship today. That's two this week.

In this story I unpack some complicated feelings on the Buffalo Bills Hallmark movie, and Hallmark movies in general. Also yes that's Joe Pantoliano. He's in the Bills Hallmark movie. defector.com/the-hallmark...

People praise Mr. Show sketches for having modern-day relevance all the time, like when the "blow up the moon" bit went viral a few weeks ago. To me, THIS remains the show's endlessly resonant, weirdly poignant masterpiece. That closing line is me, every time I piss away an hour getting mad online.

NSFW a band Fister the People

this thread is hysterical

"we're going to keep showing up until they stop abducting our neighbors" brad lander is truly the best of us

NSFW a band Nirvanal

Jesus Christ, I know that the distributor is pot-committed on the whole THE STRANGERS trilogy, but I'd sure love it if they'd keep that shit to themselves and not bother us about it.

Listening to this portion of the podcast right now, and I'm struck with the desire to start a podcast a la @cinemasmorgasbord.bsky.social going through David A. Prior's filmography. Call it PRIOR CONVICTIONS, who wants to do it with me

Didn't expect to find a quick class-based ethering amidst THE BEAUTIFUL ROOM IS EMPTY.

Seriously, we ought sell Long Island to New Jersey

So resign, motherfucker

Today is a great day to remind everyone that @harmonycolangelo.bsky.social and I wrote a book about SLEEPAWAY CAMP, its unintended place as a foundational queer horror text, and how conversations surrounding the film have fluctuated over the years. diediebooks.com/products/sle...

let's be honest, no matter what people say or how it sometimes feels these days: movies are sick and are the best art form

Philippe Lesage's 2025 film, Who By Fire, is streaming on Kanopy. www.kanopy.com/en/product/j...

sorry i was told it is illegal for a politician, particularly a democrat, to say that trans people are not deformed animals. presumably zohran is waaaay behind in the polls over this right?

Okay yeah, the Carpenter and HK stuff is the clear headliner... but also: Kira Muratova collection!

can't look at this dude without thinking about him freaking out on a boat because his wife was scuba-diving. (thanks, @ifbookspod.bsky.social)

Once again, read American Midnight by Adam Hochschild.

New ep—WHAM BAM THANK YOU PAM! Yes, just in time for the Pamaissance we’re exploring the early cinematic oeuvre of Pamela Anderson! We’re gonna Pam you all to hell! #pamelaanderson #rawjustice #snapdragon #rawjustice podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

A producer told me once she has to warn young crewmembers to avoid being alone with Aykroyd. "Not because he's a creep, he's a gentleman. But if you let him strike up a conversation the next thing we know all the PAs will be huddled in his dressing room learning how humans evolved from dolphins."

excited to announce I've worked on TWO of the Hallmark movies airing this Countdown to Christmas-- MERRY CHRISTMAS, TED COOPER!, airing October 25th, and THREE WISEST MEN, November 15th. both were an absolute blast to work on, and I can't wait for everyone to see them. save the dates! 🎄

I'd be safe, mine are basically all film-related

lolwut

Doing this shit on Hard Mode - finding a film I like with a 0% score.

On one hand, my junior-year history teacher would often reference Great Replacement ideas when talking about the Hispanic population of CA vs. the white population (though he seemed to just accept it as a fact, something that was inevitable rather than something to fight against).

congrats to your grandma in heaven on finally being able to fulfill her fantasy of being eiffel towered by paul newman and robert redford

Just sent out a new Buttondown newsletter. It's free for all! buttondown.com/simonsaybram...

For @thenation.com, I wrote about the trend of young Democratic candidates attempting to duplicate the aesthetics of the Zohran campaign, without the ideological foundation, economic populism, or authenticity that made it successful. www.thenation.com/article/poli...

This is an excellent thread.

Joke's on them, I don't want any engagement, I just want to build my little lists

After some discussion with Jene, I'm finally posting a Gofundme to help us with Sandwiches' vet bills. Our baby has been having more bad days lately so we have to start thinking about at-home euthanasia. Any help would be greatly appreciated: www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-pa...

Robert Redford was singular. In his career, he went from being a true star, to directing thoughtful Hollywood entertainments, to being arguably the biggest champion of independent cinema in the history of the medium. His passing leaves a hole in the movies that will never be filled.

Exactly. They can't get me fired and I'm not scared of a few mean messages, so they got nothing. Two things are true: 1. These people really want to make the US into Nazi Germany 2.0 2. They're pathetically weak. Their successes come from making people afraid of power they don't really have.

Was working on this list over the summer and it felt apt to publish it last week for various reasons but then I forgot to share it elsewhere. So, here it is.

FOLKS! This week’s @boxofficegross.bsky.social is a SWEET DAMN TREAT. We have the lovely and charming @srirachachau.bsky.social on to discuss Tim Burton’s CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, a strange, hostile, winding mess of an adaptation. CHECK US OUT! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Now onto BODY CHEMISTRY 3, which is both a noticeable visual/technical downgrade and a major upgrade in terms of being a piece of sleaze. The first two were by guys trying to make real movies. Jim Wynorski never has that problem.

Bleak coastal horror: MESSIAH OF EVIL THE WITCH WHO CAME FROM THE SEA DEAD & BURIED