This murder by ICE is horrific and expected, and their violence will continue accelerating because everything from their (minimal) training to their orders prioritizes aggression without any regard to humanity. Get them off the streets and start prosecuting them. www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...

Marya (an incredible advocate for women making films) gets at the heart of things in this thread, as it’s even more frustrating than the headline. There are so many talented female directors out there pushing hard to make indies, but they aren’t given the same shot at the big leagues.

I think it's pretty interesting that two of our most enduring Christmas villains/dudes in need of redemption are landlords.

This was fun… mostly hilarious with a few sprinkles of earnestness, that special Screen Drafts blend.

I only met James Ransone briefly, at the Spirit Awards where he was part of the Altman Award winning ensemble for Sean Baker's Starlet. His joy struck me, as he often portrayed such complex figures struggling with darkness. It's heartbreaking to think of his own life in those terms. Rest in peace.

Rob Reiner was a good guy. He made a lot of movies about good guys, in worlds where not everyone was good and you didn’t have to be good. He made movies about people trying. He was angry, as many hopeful people are. He knew the world could be better and he wanted it to be. His death is devastating.

Love the Sundance 2026 titles, and as ever I'm particularly fond of the Episodic section I help craft! Some recognizable names (Riz Ahmed, Jim Cummings, Nicole Holofcener), plus great emerging talent: Turner Brothers, Stacey Lee, Alec Goldberg & Camille Wormser! www.indiewire.com/news/festiva...

Not to get all Winchester '73 with it, but that is the same gun Melissa Joan Hart used to kidnap Mario Lopez in Holiday in Handcuffs.

If you really dug ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, I urge you to check out HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE.

I am so genuinely proud of our list of independent film nominees for this year's Spirit Awards; I wish people could know the integrity and passion that our nominating committees approach these selections with, but that anonymity is part of why it's so special. www.vulture.com/article/inde...

If you're looking for some entertainment on this holiday weekend, you can watch TRAIN DREAMS and then listen to this very special episode of the podcast -- complete with our annual Turkeys of the Year -- with our guest, casting director Nicole Arbusto! #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

The #WeAintBuyingIt movement urges people not to shop at Amazon, Home Depot or Target between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Of course, the more you can support small local businesses rather than pouring money into the coffers of bad-acting retailers, the better. bit.ly/weaintbuyingit

The depth of the shame of a country this wealthy and abundant allowing its people to go hungry is impossible to measure. The fact that a handful of people could fix this by paying their fair share of taxes while still remaining obscenely wealthy makes it even worse.

He's not sacrificing an entire group of people for political reasons because he feels pressured. He is very securely the governor of the biggest state in the country. We can assume he says and does hateful things because he's hateful.

Me and my sons, such fine young men. Hallowed be the Dutch angles in Doubt.

It is very hard for me to take in characters doing distinctive accents without (poorly) mimicking them, so the fact that I didn't do this whole podcast trying to replicate Meryl Streep's Bronx nun voice is a personal achievement. Amy Adams holds her own, which was my goal with Dane and Louis.

Great stuff from some young readers in Iowa with lessons for us all! Start where you are, build your community, keep pushing on policy, & have fun! And for any grown-ups in the room, sometimes the best action you can take is supporting the action of the young people in your community

My indie film brain response to the Louvre robbery was that it must be marketing for The Mastermind.

For episode 20, producer and @maximumfilmpodcast.bsky.social co-host @dreaclark.bsky.social joins us to talk about the 2008 drama Doubt. Stuff all those gossip feathers back in your pillow before you join us on 10/22!

studio execs & major outlets claim AI is "inevitable" and poised to take over Hollywood. the reality is much different. i spoke with filmmakers, producers, and editors about how AI is actually showing up in productions – and what it still can't do:

We’ve got our crew (incl the hilarious @danielleradford.bsky.social) assembled to discuss the new heist movie from Shane Black, PLAY DIRTY. Was it the heist of the century? We have thoughts. #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

My mom and her BFFs from small town Nebraska are on vacation in Portland, OR... they've gone to a drag show and posed with the queens ("we learned a lot"), and drove by the ICE facility ("no protestors or violence"). These retired gals are revved up to drop truths all over Midwestern facebook.

LIFE AFTER is a gripping investigative documentary directed by disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport, looking at disability justice, healthcare, and autonomy, and available to rent from the film team directly on GATHR from Oct 6-13. Thought-provoking and worth the view and ensuing discussions!

One Battle After Another and Sinners both lay out a formula for cinema success: diverse movies where white nationalists get duffed in the most graphic way possible shot and presented in increasingly baroque high resolution formats.

Oh, to be able to time travel and eavesdrop on the conversation between Paul Thomas Anderson and Maya Rudolph after she read the first draft of One Battle After Another.

every time I see another story about AI taking over a creative job I think about this scene in YOU’VE GOT MAIL and weep

Just did this. Very easy to leave a comment.

Robert Redford was a true movie star and a brilliant director, and at the top of his game he spent his cultural currency to build an institution to foster and support independent film. His dedication to valuing new perspectives and emerging talent will forever inspire me. RIP to a champion.

We got @wkamaubell.bsky.social and Kevin together again to talk Denzel (and bust each others' chops). It's all in honor of Spike Lee and Denzel's 5th movie together, the first in decades...and it's a Kurosawa remake? A lot going on in Ep 419, #denzealots! #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

remember folks, we cant have gun restrictions because if we do the federal government will occupy our streets, imprison people without due process, ship dissidents to foreign gulags and things of that nature

Kate Beecroft's debut stars a real-life S. Dakota family playing a version of their own lives. Collider's Taylor Gates joins us to talk about Sundance Audience Award winner EAST OF WALL, and to pitch some movie ideas inspired by favorite real-world locations. #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

I prepped for a month, labored over the perfect list, and squabbled with a bunch of lunatics to make an 11.5 hour long episode that can only be heard by Screen Drafts boosters. Loved it! With hobbies like these, who needs enemies.

This movie has Manny Jacinto doing a British accent AND a whole section of Johnny Castle’s mambo from Dirty Dancing, and if they had played into those things more it would’ve been great/appreciated by me.

We've got no dumb jokes left for this post because THE NAKED GUN did 'em all! We're talking all about it with our friend @dankmccoy.bsky.social of @flophousepodcast.com on today's new episode! Plus a dishy movie quiz about couples who met on set... maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

Our latest episode of #ChewinTheFat is live over on the #Cinepunx Youtubes. @billyraybrewton.bsky.social sat down with @dreaclark.bsky.social to discuss film programming, podcasting, and the current state of indie cinema! #filmsky Aspiring programmers and filmmakers rejoice!!!

Like many people with excellent taste, In the Mood for Love is one of my forever favorites and hopefully I managed to articulate why without just repeating how gorgeous Tony Leung is (and yes of course Maggie Cheung as well, I have eyes, would love to be stuck in a room with either of them, etc).

He's not a bird, he's not a plane, but he is the world's most famous superhero -- we're talking SUPERMAN this week (the new one, of course!) with actor/comedian/Superman superfan Michael Hartney! Plus we've got Hall of Excellence nominees for Best Movie Dog 🐶 #filmsky maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

I hate all of this so much.

Save every human being. Fight for every single person that you can. AND it's all of us or none of us, truly. We must continue to fight back in all the ways that we can. AND literally: Save every single person that you can. There is no buffer time. It's now

Belated Bentonville Film Festival photo dump! I have no idea what my eyes are doing in that Getty photo. This festival rocks and @dreaclark.bsky.social and everyone over there are such cool people doing such great work!

Mike Flanagan understand Stephen King more than Stephen King understands Walt Whitman.

I was walking down Melrose when the driver of a car at an intersection asked me if Fuller was east or west of us. The driver was Danny Glover. I confusedly windmilled my arms like a scarecrow and landed on a limp shrug. He went east. I now always know where I am in relation to Fuller.

Fun fact: in the 1960s, Civil Rights protestors were given literal classes on nonviolent protest; they didn't all just spontaneously know what to do. So, if you're planning on showing up, this weekend: read this comic. And if you're staying home, signal-boost it/link it around.

not the main issue here but i'd really appreciate it if democratic politicians spoke out in support of big-city life and culture with the same energy and reverence that all politicians have for small towns los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates

ICYMI! The Screen Drafts Legends, Clay, Ryan, Darren, @bryancogman.bsky.social, @grahamskipper.bsky.social, @billyraybrewton.bsky.social, & @dreaclark.bsky.social, made the Choice to meet at the Draft Table and accept the IMPOSSIBLE MISSION of ranking all 8 films in the iconic franchise!

We've got a bonafide expert guest on today's show in @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social as we discuss THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, father/daughter film faves, and more. He brought his own ITIDIC, people. This is the sign of a true pro! maximumfun.org/episodes/max...

Why was the last film called Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One and this one is Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning? Whither thou "Part Two"? That clunky fucking title for nothing?? Silver lining is it's nice to be annoyed by something inconsequential for once.

After we recorded, another friend said Friendship was the American Banshees of Inisherin and I don’t disagree (though I liked one more than the other). I’ll be in my Ocean View Dining fashion separates if anyone needs me.

Our Bentonville Film Fest lineup has been announced! In addition to a new section highlighting regional films, we have nine incredible world premieres that I'm so proud to introduce to the world. No sleep 'til... Bentonville! (Yes that's dorky can't stop won't stop) deadline.com/2025/05/2025...