Pure racist, white-supremacist, Nazi bile from Trump today. This came after a late night of making over 150 posts on Truth Social filled with unhinged conspiracy theory and extremism. Which led to him being asleep during most of his events today. This man is seriously, seriously disturbed.

Caught up on SHE RIDES SHOTGUN. A slightly more high-minded version of a classic 80's/90's era thriller, that might have gotten regular TNT rotation back in the day. I liked it. Cool vibes. Solid cast (great kid performance from Ana Sophia Heger). Would love more movies like this to get made.

I do think that Wake Up Dead Man would have killed it at the box office had it gotten a true wide release, been at all the big chains, and gotten a solid month-long run prior to going up on Netflix. It's a franchise that works across multiple generations and is great holiday alternative viewing.

Every time I see the Waterworld show at Universal, I always imagine what would happen if Kevin Costner were to come out at the end of the show and surprise announce that yes, finally, Waterworld 2 was on its way. Because we, the loyal patrons of the Waterworld theme park show, demanded it.

What a cliffhanger to this week’s Pluribus …

Did a first time watch of Breathless and then caught new movie NOUVELLE VAGUE (about the making of Breathless) on Netflix. Another great film from Richard Linklater - lived-in, charming, full of interesting characters. Vividly depicts the community and spirit at the heart of the French New Wave.

WAKE UP DEAD MAN is a lot of fun and very funny. Still deciding where I'd rank it among the Knives Out movies, but loved the cast (Josh O'Connor and Glenn Close are standouts - along with Daniel Craig) and it's got a lot of interesting things to say about religion. Glad I got to see it in a theater.

HAMNET is powerful, emotionally-draining, haunting, and has an unforgettable ending. Chloe Zhao imbues this one with an ethereal energy that makes it feel completely different from a typical Hollywood melodrama. Paul Mescal is excellent. And Jessie Buckley, wow. May very well be the best in the biz.

Capped off Thanksgiving with a viewing of TRAIN DREAMS on Netflix. An incredible, quietly powerful lead performance from Joel Edgerton. And a fascinating story that, through small slice-of-life moments, shows America’s progression from Old West frontierism into industrialized modernity.

Happy Thanksgiving! I've been incredibly thankful this year to make comic books! And I would be incredibly thankful for YOUR support to help us keep our HALLOWEEN TEAM series going. Catch up on Vol. 1 here: a.co/d/c0C8i5T Get the new HT: Shadows #1 here: a.co/d/0Qhan4b (Shadows #2 coming soon!)

SISU: ROAD tO REVENGE delivers pretty much exactly what you'd want from a Sisu sequel. While I wouldn't put it quite on the same level as the first, this one still has more than enough jaw-dropping moments of over-the-top action and gore to be fun and memorable and a crowd-pleaser.

Wow, ZOOTOPIA 2 is one of the biggest surprises of the year for me. Was mild on the first movie, but absolutely loved this one. A smart script that works better than the original's, spectacular animation, world-design, and action, and a super fun Mulder/Scully esque dynamic between the two leads.

Played through a chunk of DISPATCH, and wow - already safe to say it's one of the best narrative-based games in a long time. The animation and voice acting (Aaron Paul kills it) are top-notch. And the writing (congrats @pollyrag.bsky.social!) is seriously great - an amazing superhero deconstruction.

Wow - IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU is intense. It's dark and gripping and nightmarish and it's one of the most "I think this might actually be a horror movie?" non-horror movies in a long time. Rose Byrne delivers an incredible, award-worthy lead performance here, too. Plus: Conan O'Brien doing drama!

Did an Oscar contenders double feature tonight of RENTAL FAMILY and SENTIMENTAL VALUE. Really enjoyed both, and both films had an unexpected connective tissue, as both dealt with the idea of artifice vs. genuine human connection and honesty. A lot to unpack from both movies.

Caught up on ROOFMAN. It's anchored by a real movie star performance from Channing Tatum and a really excellent performance from Kirsten Dunst as well. It's an interesting film in that it's got a pretty fun, frothy, rom-com vibe at times - but also has some pretty dark edges. Enjoyed a lot overall.

After Episode 4 of PLURIBUS I’m starting to wonder if S1 is simply prelude to a very different series that will follow in subsequent seasons. It feels like at some point another shoe is going to drop (as was teased here) … and all hell is going to break loose.

This is some crazy thunder in LA right now …

In one week, Trump has publicly supported the murder of journalists and the murder of members of Congress. Psychotic and evil. Trump obviously has no problem with murdering people he doesn't like ... maybe that should be looked into?

This Toni Storm / Mina remixed theme and entrance is awesome. #AEWDynamite

Trump defends the murder of journalists because he wants to be able to do the same.

Okay, Avatar: Fire and Ash - is there any info about which theater showings will have high or mixed frame rate vs which will have “normal” frame rate? I’d love to see it in IMAX or Dolby, but the mixed frame rate in my showing of the second movie drove me crazy. Want to avoid for this one!

He’s truly a horrible person on every conceivable level.

Episode 3 of PLURIBUS was real tonic for physical media collectors / appreciators ...

Michael Cera showing up midway through THE RUNNING MAN might be the most that I've seen one actor/performance totally reinvigorate a movie in a long time. From that point on, I was back onboard with the film.

We were supposed to see Moulin Rouge in 2020 in LA (pandemic), 2022 in NYC (got COVID), and 2023 in LA (early stages of Long COVID). Now, finally, seeing this show after five years!

Enjoyed Netflix's A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE overall. An interesting blend of the you-are-there realism of Kathryn Bigelow's other politically-charged dramas, and a more heightened, "24"-style countdown-clock thriller (complete with a rotating cast of all-star actors). Consistently gripping and tense.

Got to love how the Epstein Files either do or don't exist in a given week depending on Trump's whims. I don't know, could it be possible that Trump tends to *lie* when he calls something a "hoax"-?!?! (see also: COVID, climate change, Russiagate, etc.)

AEW Dynamite Blood & Guts - great stuff tonight! The men's and women's matches both delivered, and it was great to see so many of the wrestlers get a chance to shine. Some extremely memorable spots in all three of the big matches tonight. Toni Storm and that mirror - yikes!

A good summation of what’s in the Epstein emails, including the implication that Trump spent Thanksgiving with Epstein in 2017, as President. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/e...

this should be obvious but the reason Trump is working desperately against Epstein transparency is because he's guilty

PSA for film fans: a big batch of new-to-digital movies is available this week to buy/rent for the first time! PSYCH 3: THIS IS GUS. Rick Springfield 80's cult classic HARD TO HOLD. 90's/00's favorites: HEART AND SOULS. THE GINGERBREAD MAN. HAVANA. SPLITTING HEIRS. THE HI-LO COUNTRY. THE GURU ...

PREDATOR: BADLANDS successfully walks a tightrope, and pulls off turning the Predator into the likable, fun, quippy star of its own Marvel-ized sci-fi action franchise. Dan Trachtenberg somehow makes it work, and the result is a movie that's a departure for the franchise, but cool in its own right.

Made it a Rami Malek weekend by, in addition to Nuremberg, re-watching one of the best indie gems of the last 20 years in SHORT TERM 12. Incredible cast (Brie Larson and LaKeith Stanfield in this are next level). And such a moving, funny, poignant, lived-in film. Seek it out if you haven't seen.

Saw NUREMBERG and found it to be a compelling, fascinating film that feels (sadly) very relevant and resonant. Russell Crowe delivers his best performance in years, and Rami Malek and Michael Shannon are excellent as well. Some janky filmmaking / pacing at times, but recommend this one nonetheless.

Very excited by my new Astrobot PS5 controller …

Just watched the PLURIBUS pilot. Hot damn! Welcome back Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn. It was amazing to watch a pilot that felt like a real episodic TV pilot. Can’t wait to see where this one goes.

It seems like it's not going to get a big awards push, but man, THE LIFE OF CHUCK should be a Best Picture contender. Still thinking about it all these months later.

Just a reminder that in the age of algorithmic clickbait and misinformation, it's on YOU to fact-check memes/articles/videos/infographics that you post, and verify the source. All this to say, if I see one more article with the headline "John Carpenter Confirms The Thing 2!" ... oh man.

Such a mystery, what MASS DISABLING EVENT could have happened after 2019 to cause this?

Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.

Fellow California residents - if you haven't already, make sure to VOTE YES today on Prop 50. We have an amazing opportunity to take the fight to Trump and show him that if he and his corrupt administration try to rig elections, we are not going to take it lying down.

Capped off another "Vampire Weekend" with a re-watch of NEAR DARK. Man, this movie goes so hard, and Kathryn Bigelow really is a cinematic force here. Her visuals paired with that Tangerine Dream score - the best. And the cast! Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Adrian Pasdar, and Jenny Wright rule.

BUGONIA: another memorable film from Yorgos Lanthimos that will be rolling around in my head for a long time. Emma Stone shows again why she's one of the best, with a fearless performance. Jesse Plemons is also excellent. A challenging but singular film that deserves to be seen and talked about.

Followed that up with a first time watch of 1936’s Universal monster sequel DRACULA’S DAUGHTER. This one has a lot of boundary-pushing stuff for a 90 year old movie, and I found it to be a lot of fun. Gloria Holden is certainly iconic and memorable in the title role.

Continued our “Vampire Weekend” with ..: space vampires! Yep, I watched Tobe Hooper’s bonkers 80’s movie LIFEFORCE, which is truly something. Serious British Actors (including Patrick Stewart) talking gravely about alien vampires who seduce and then suck out your soul. An all-timer weird movie.

I keep thinking back on Guillermo Del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN. The way he faithfully adapts the original novel, yet makes key changes to have it reflect on our modern world and his own struggles as a creator…

Followed that up with a first-time watch of one of the only John Carpenter movies I’d never seen: THE FOG. This was cool. The creepy vibes! The synth score! The simple yet awesome creature designs for the ghosts! Carpenter movies are such comfort food for me, even when they’re creepy.

Had been meaning to watch Amy Heckerling’s vampire comedy VAMPS since I listened to the recent Blank Check episode on it. Tonight seemed like a good night. Such a fun film - and clearly very personal despite the high concept. Krysten Ritter and Alicia Silverstone are pitch perfect as undead besties.

Review: Halloween Team: Shadows #1 From @comickerpress.bsky.social It sets the stage for a new arc with heart, mystery, and momentum—and if this first issue is anything to go by, we’re in for a fantastic ride. comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-hal... #Review #HalloweenTeam