first time I got the "Are you a pantser or a plotter?" question, long about 2010, I answered with an out-loud version of this diagram, as I thought I had to choose between being a tank or outlining. so, of course I'd have to be the writer version of a tank, just slowly rolling forward . . .

Tickets are on sale now!

I was at the prop shop today, and these guys were lurking in the corner. This industry is weird — I love it!

Vasquez Rocks has starred in hundreds of productions, but I believe the best shot of the formation will forever be the reveal of Spock at the beginning of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Here’s a side-by-side of a still from the movie and a picture of my brother chilling on Spock’s rock.

My deaf brother Dan grew up guessing movie plots and trying his best to read lips in the cinema. Eventually, theaters caught on and tried to offer closed captioning, but the tech doesn’t work great.

Waking up every morning like

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2E4: Among the Lotus Eaters “The Forgetting” is a terrifying idea… It’s one of those nightmares that keeps me awake at night. Once again, SNW hits too close to home, and I love it for that. Now, excuse me while I go to the palace to get my memories back.

Gourmet cooking is good and all, but have you ever had a Wetzel’s Pretzel?

I'm taking my brother to Vasquez Rocks this weekend. Which movie should I show him before we go?

Holy shit. I mean… holy fucking shit.

You don't have to worry about canceling subscriptions to fascist streamers if you consume your media through a VCR.

Only in California: I watched Poltergeist on 16mm in the backyard of the actual Poltergeist house — so surreal.

The Guyver: Dark Hero is my Power Rangers.

When it is hot and you need a beverage, and you accidentally roll up in the market from The Fog.

Today, I drove to the O.C. to hear R.L. Stine, the legendary author of Goosebumps and Fear Street, discuss his craft. I was fascinated to learn that for him, coming up with a compelling title is the first step in writing his stories.

Last night at "Summer Nights in LA," E.D.I. Mean from the iconic group Outlawz paid tribute to the great Young Noble. This is the second loss for their group, the first being Tupac Shakur. It’s also a tragic loss for hip-hop. Too soon, too talented. “The good die young.” - Young Noble

I dug Seeds. Pair it with Clearcut (1991) for a great double feature.

I'm working on a [redacted] that draws on my musky fishing upbringing. My dad just sent me the key prop — a family heirloom that dates back a couple of generations. The amount of history that’s carved into this gaff is extraordinary. There are over 50 years of kills (primarily releases) here.

What do you think, should I give this Alien show a go?

Made out like a bandit and got all the loot from Beyond Fest 2025. I can’t wait to devour these movies.

I'm all the way in on TASK (HBO). It’s like a backwoods Point Break. 👌

Licence to Legacy: Thunderball at 60 - part 1 Marking 60 years of Thunderball, we revisit our first impressions, McClory’s impact, and the tangled legacy of SPECTRE and Blofeld. www.thejamesbonddossier.com/podcast/the-...

For the last few months, I have been waking up naturally every morning at 4:50 AM, like I'm one of those kids from Weapons.

Last night, while whipping around LA, I got a case of the Michael Manns.

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‘90s THROWBACK! Series: Goosebumps Ep: Night of the Living Dummy II I aged out of this when the series hit, but I grew up on the books, so I always kept a mild interest and watched episodes while surfing channels. Why was Night of the Living Dummy TWO the FIRST Goosebumps episode to feature Slappy?

Joey Pants in the house! Harris needs a fun nickname too.

I wish the Regal at the Sherman Oaks Galleria would let me set up office in auditorium one. Last four watched:

Does TV get any better than Star Trek doing courtroom dramas? Also, I think this is why The Undiscovered Country is my favorite Kirk movie — that prison planet is so cool.

Ray Milland in two by Roger Corman! X: THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES (1963) & THE PREMATURE BURIAL (1962) screen in 35mm September 15th! Tickets: buff.ly/IYS3PPS

Graham Greene. Damn. The greatest of all time and by far my favorite actor—a real scene stealer. There are so many films to discuss, but I’ll never forget those TV commercials he used to do for our little local broadcast station in Alaska.

A 48-hour audible refresher before diving into the new “The End of the World as We Know It” collection, which I’ve been informed is not about R.E.M.

Today was one for the books.

Is this how they made the Predator sound? SOUND ON:

Yesterday’s office is not today’s office.

Ticket now please?

HOT TAKE: Rambo movies are essentially slasher flicks. Dude has a higher body count than Jason Voorhees.

Working remotely.

My biggest regret is that I never made a movie with Bart the Bear.

I love @stephenking.bsky.social and the Stand, so I'm just relishing this book of short stories set in the Stand Universe. But I was especially thrilled to learn, (thanks to @crobertcargill.bsky.social) that folks will still be watching Friday the 13th 3-D even after the world ends. Fantastic!

The two movies I watched this week are easily two of the year's best. The type of flicks that reel you in and command your attention from the first frame until the house lights go up—Pure. Glorious. Cinema.

Multitasking while this VHS plays in the background. Happy 30th anniversary, Mortal Kombat!

I just saw the best movie of the year in an empty auditorium. Come on America, get your priorities straight!

I've always had a deep appreciation for books with chapters named after set pieces. Such a flex 💪

Who else became a licorice addict after entering middle age?

I just finished reading the novelization of First Blood Part II—it's wild! A mix of the shooting script, Cameron's original screenplay, and a whole lotta Morrell writing about archery. Kudos to Morrell for resurrecting Rambo with no explanation other than “books and movies, am I right?”

My thoughts on the new Jason Un1v3rse SWEET REVENGE short film: Larry Zerner should have been in it.

Voice actor extraordinaire Aaron Laplante introduced himself to me while I was buying a tube TV at Be Kind Video. He mentioned that he loves one of my films and how much it means to him. I didn't know how to take that because…

I'm honestly buzzing I'm so excited for the moment we can openly discuss which subgenres WEAPONS neatly fits in. Until then, we must all keep our fucking mouths shut and let everyone else have the same experience we had.

Today’s horror movie deep cut- I’m Dangerous Tonight (1990), a Tobe Hooper film starring Madchen Amick and Anthony Perkins about a killer dress. Weird, campy, and somehow a really fun watch!