Okay, fine. I’ll do it. toofab.com/2025/09/05/f...

Did a deep dive on my favorite movie with The Daily Jaws recently, and had a surprise appearance by a member of the original cast. This is what happens…

The Sonic Cinema Podcast returns, and it is a also a return of #StarWars to the podcast. In this episode, I discuss the acclaimed Disney+ series, #Andor. My guest is a first timer to the pod in @lauzirika.bsky.social; I hope it won't be the last time he joins me. sonic-cinema.com/wordpress/20...

Did you know The Filmumentaries Podcast is made by just one person? I book the guests, interview them, edit, and promote every episode. $1/month on Patreon keeps it alive. Patreon.com/jamiebenning

My Fantastic Four

SUPERIOR FIREPOWER: MAKING 'ALIENS' (2003, dir. Charles de Lauzirika) #OnePerfectShot #Filmsky #Horrorsky #SciFiSky #Aliensky #BTS 📽️🧛‍♂️👽👾✂️🧶🎨👨‍🎨

Honk at the Tara Theatre! Thank you Reel Friends for screening Honk at @taraatlanta.bsky.social. I first saw Honk at the Buried Alive Film Festival in November last year. It was great seeing the film again and it was exciting to speak with @lauzirika.bsky.social at the mixer after the screenings!

Billy Joel furiously writing and rewriting the WDSTF lyrics

This is simply magnificent. Send this brilliantly, emotionally edited Saga spanning piece to all TV Academy and Golden Globe members. (Spoilers for those not caught up on ANDOR.) Bravo, @swft-youtube.bsky.social! youtu.be/wMRxxm7OWWE

Amazon now: www.amazon.com/Twin-Peaks-F... #TwinPeaks

I don't know if there is a more appropriate goodbye to Loretta Swit, than her last scene in MASH in the series finale. Loretta won two Emmy's for her role as Major Houlihan.

50 years ago today, my favorite kømedifilm of all-time opened (in the United Kingdom) ((in general release)) (((after a few other places.))) MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL takes absurdity to epic levels. And still so relevant!

45 years later, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK is still basically tied with A NEW HOPE as my favorite star war. (Though it *has* gotten a little more crowded at the top lately.)

Co-signed.

Those final episodes of ANDOR. Those final minutes. That final scene. That final shot.

Almost two years ago, I got to meet the co-writer of the last two MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movies, the great Erik Jendresen…and, like a total gentleman, he didn’t even mind that I wore my “Written by Tony Gilroy” shirt to the gathering. Bring on the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE finale. Bring on the ANDOR finale.

I need your help. We’re raising funds for a last-minute chance to get to Martha’s Vineyard and film at the Jaws 50th anniversary event. The footage will be a key part of our documentary, about production designer Joe Alves. A donation or a share — would mean a great deal. gofund.me/13795716

I wonder how many times I’ll be using the words “ANDOR” and “miracle” in the same sentence in the days ahead. www.vulture.com/article/ando...

Too soon.

Very sorry to hear this. I interviewed Greg for my first-ever making-of documentary, highlighting his brilliant work on HANNIBAL and Gary Oldman’s monstrous Mason Verger character. I appreciated his brutal honesty about the process, but even more so, his imaginative work on the big screen. R.I.P.

Just a reminder that Andor S2 was written in 2022. If this show sounds sooooooo much like current events, it's just that the writers have drawn on centuries of histories of authoritarianism and injustices. The series is a mirror showing just how much ugliness we've allowed to become normal.

I know there are still three episodes left to go, but I just have to say that it’s been an absolute privilege watching ANDOR these two seasons. Tonight’s arc was magnificent, and resonates far beyond STAR WARS. Also: Mon Mothma needs her own post-ROTJ series.

Eedy Karn has arrived at the Met Gala.

IYKYK MTFBWY #MayThe4th etc.

He’s not wrong.

Wishing you all a very happy #AlienDay 👽 Credit @lauzirika.bsky.social

THE LAST OF US S2E2 damaged me.

Repost with an image of your favorite James Bond (wrong answers only)

If you see this, post something red.

Buckaroo Banzai will return against the World Crime League in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY.

Pass the popcorn, willja, mate?

CIVIL WAR blu ordered. Not so much for the film, which I’ve seen on streaming, but more for @lauzirika.bsky.social’s Making Of docs which I have been reliably informed are utterly top drawer.

Sad news to wake up to, but my first thought about the legendary Gene Hackman is simply “thank you” for such an extraordinary career and body of work. Whether in comedies, dramas or comic book fantasies, the pure power and precision of this man’s ferocious acting talent will always astound me.

My second favorite one after “Gulf of Mexico.”

David Lynch by Charles de Lauzirika

My favourite Harrison Ford interview. Drier than the Sahara desert. thr.cm/pjgHrqE

This man, Charlie de Lauzirika, designed the fantastic “America 101” poster!

In honor of John Williams’ 93rd birthday today, I think it’s worth noting that in 1993, he “only” had two film scores released — both released within mere months of each other, both incredibly different from one another, and both unforgettable, masterful entries in a legendary life’s work.

Mood.

After a year-and-a-half, I’m glad to be bringing HONK’s festival run into its final stretch. So if you’re in the area, please join us at @nevermorefilmfest.bsky.social in Durham, NC on March 1 and 2 for our U.S. Festival Finale. Lots of fantastic films and filmmakers to discover…

Been feeling like Dr. Millard Rausch from DAWN OF THE DEAD since November.

Taking a crack at a starter pack! Here's a collection of cool indie film peeps - directors, actors, writers, producers, journalists, festival runners and other awesome creatives that I've met in real life and can verify, in addition to their talents, are rad humans. go.bsky.app/FEfiDh8

Remember the good old days when a film’s making-of documentary was so integral to the process that the likes of David Lynch appeared in a two page ad to announce which camera was going to be used strictly for the behind-the-scenes of DUNE?

I made this graphic in 2017. Seems far more appropriate now.

Some thoughts about the passing and the legacy of a true original. Thank you for visiting our world, David Lynch, and for leaving such beautiful art behind.

Devastated to hear about the passing of David Lynch. What a beautiful, amazing life and career. Might have more to add later.

The 2-CD expanded score for the 16th #JamesBond film, Licence To Kill by Michael Kamen, is available now from @lalalandrecords.bsky.social and www.007store.com lalalandrecords.com/licence-to-k...

Superb poster art by @neildaviesart.bsky.social, as usual.

MOONRAKER is considered by many to be the most ludicrous James Bond movie. The villain is a billionaire who privatizes space travel and is secretly a fascist who wants leave Earth and cultivate a master race. Doesn’t sound so far-fetched NOW, does it?

California’s on fire, and while the GOP is busy blaming DEI and concocting conspiracies, Canada and Mexico are busy saving lives.