Started the Diddy doc & this dude really had a camera crew while being under federal investigation. He was gearing up for a documentary of his own had he beat the case. That’s next-level narcissism.

There’s a database that identifies ICE agents working in the field. You can contribute license plate numbers & faces of agents & they figure out who it is & where they’ve worked, etc. icelist.info -

Heavy Handed is the best smashed burger joint in Los Angeles.

We have loved following Haein Shim’s work since awarding her our scholarship for aspiring film critics! Your turn! LAFCA, w/ Rotten Tomatoes, is offering 2 $3,000 SCHOLARSHIPS to aspiring film critics attending LA-area community colleges. Apply today! bit.ly/LAFCAScholarship2024

Well, hello there. @sightsoundmag.bsky.social has arrived on Bluesky.

"Y'all need to quit playing with your food." 🤨

PAID OPPORTUNITY we are looking for a Black Muslim animator for a documentary film that i'm working on with someone else. please email us if you are interested: [email protected] and feel free to share

"Theodore George Irving Friday." 🕺🪩 https://youtu.be/l1f8_NQ_sy0

"Theodore George Irving Friday." 👨‍🎤 https://youtu.be/SyKgXraMWmA

I wrote a little tribute to Carl Davis.

This week's Directed By Women Viewing Guide features five (5!) new releases, plus suggestions for two double features. Read/Subscribe: https://oldfilmsflicker.substack.com/p/i-dont-know-anyone-at-all

Have to say, Brother Aaron has a point. Cube has got the whole nation rethinking what happened to Ricky. 😬🤷🏾‍♂️🧊🧊👶🏾

(Special Note: The original language for the following article is Ukrainian. 🇺🇦 Full translation is available via the app handling menu, VOA or Google Translate.) https://www.golosameriki.com/a/moshe-azman-interview/7200923.html?fbclid=IwAR07J40Sc-Dv10reeBvw1vyTyD76yQgFCQWXjEqFtZcg8zPBtVPqqaAbbxI

OF Model overheard at Starbucks: "Oh sure, when you're a Chef, you eat your own food and nobody says a f***in' word. But jerk off to your own porn while playing with your t*ts? Suddenly, it's a 'mental illness...'" 🗣️😄👍🏽

Please welcome best-selling author and REAL journalist Mark Ebner to BlueSky, everyone! 👏🏽🗞️📰 https://bsky.app/profile/markebner.bsky.social

As Hollywood executives claim they can't afford to pay actors better wages, they're also spending lavishly on AI, with Netflix offering $900,000 for a single AI product manager. 87% of actors earn under $26k. https://theintercept.com/2023/07/25/strike-hollywood-ai-disney-netflix/

Please follow my good friend (and remarkable human being) Alex Yanevskyy at distribution points for VOICE OF AMERICA. 🎙️📻🇺🇸

Earlier this year I read Cari Beauchamp’s excellent book “Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Powerful Women of Early Hollywood" and found the inspiration behind the Lukas Haas toilet seat scene in BABYLON.

Happy birthday to a legend. I grew up watching Avengers reruns before I was old enough to understand. Emma Peel and with that, Diana Rigg shaped who I want to be. She knew her worth. She could match up with any anyone and didn’t shy away from a challenge. I adored her work then and still do now.

I'm out-of-my-mind excited to be returning to Sitges this October for the Spanish Premiere of BROOKLYN 45!

still learning this app but my first rule for any space is find the black people #AddToBlackSky

Mutual Aid Thread/Thread of support for Sex Workers. Please elevate, repost, and contribute. I recognize how Sex Work is a serious job and to risk one's livelihood in solidarity means a lot. I stand with Sex Workers forever and always. Please comment your links.

Ira Sachs' PASSAGES Only in theaters starting 8/4 (NY+LA) and expanding through August Unrated and uncut, obviously A @mubi.bsky.social release. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-07-19/ira-sachs-passages-given-nc-17-rating

Please read and send urgent help to Sister Emily if you can. Many thanks for your attention. 🙏🏾

this week's Directed By Women Viewing Guide features all films from indigenous filmmakers or stories, including one of my favorite films of the year so far. Read/Subscribe: https://oldfilmsflicker.substack.com/p/im-just-trying-to-exist

RIP Jane Birkin. I recommend seeking out JANE B. PAR AGNÈS V. and also JANE BY CHARLOTTE

Introduced BABYLON in 70mm at the Music Box this afternoon. It was a hoot. Loved talking with the audience afterwards too. The movie that keeps on giving.