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18 years without a drink. Couldn’t do it alone. Thanks to everyone who helped. Grateful to be one of the lucky ones. Lots of love to everyone who struggles.

I literally screamed “NO!” Such a loss!

ICE is hardly essential. It was created as part of the Homeland Security Act, which was signed into law in 2002 by George W. Bush, who by the way, deserves to die in prison for war crimes. This country can and should do away with ICE. Fuck Bush’s legacy and fuck Trump. Thank you.

Donald Trump has sexually assaulted over two dozen people. Immigrating “illegally” will never be anywhere near as morally foul a crime as what this fucker has gotten away with. End ICE. And make racists afraid again.

It’s not enough to abolish ICE. It is time to talk about prison for all of them.

Daily Grindhouse’s tribute to all the names and faces we lost in 2025. Lots of love to anyone missing someone. dailygrindhouse.com/thewire/in-m...

oh yeah 2026 is going great, thanks

And now only McDonald’s can do what needs to be done.

This action against Venezuela, no matter what you think of Maduro, is immoral and illegal.

Since 2013 I've started every year with a review of a Clint Eastwood movie. This time I did BRONCO BILLY, a comedy about a group of friends working and sacrificing together for their art.

Just sent out my January newsletter! It's full of links to 2025 articles and essays, so check it out. I've also made it public here: xtine-makepeace.kit.com/posts/xtine-...

Shout out to @jamiealvey.bsky.social and @mbmcandrews.bsky.social just because they are the righteous people they are. 🙂

Forgot to share this yesterday! Get it done. Also, lots of new stuff coming in this space, so please sign up! gabinoiglesias.substack.com/p/10-ways-to...

Peter Gabriel — “Don't Give Up (ft. Kate Bush)” youtu.be/VjEq-r2agqc?...

Oh, y'know what? I did write something in 2025. Exactly one thing - an essay for this upcoming Umbrella edition of Martin Campbell's NO ESCAPE (aka ESCAPE FROM ABSOLOM) shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/no-...

Daily Grindhouse will rise again in 2026. We love you. youtu.be/ciy_RJ2NePw?...

Spent #Christmas on the floor with my best friend. 🐶🎄

Ryuichi Sakamoto — Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence youtu.be/LGs_vGt0MY8?...

My uncle. A monument in my life, a constant, a lifesaver. Like having a movie star in the family, a spotlight of charisma and brilliance and integrity. A far greater man than I could ever be, but he gave me the blueprint to strive for. I won’t ever quit trying. Love you forever Uncle J. Thank you. 🖤

Ralphie must have known how broken my heart is because he came over and sat on my lap, the way he did back when he was a puppy, until I smiled again. People talk about God’s love and most of them are goddamn liars, but you can see it sometimes in your best friend’s eyes. 🐶

Happy #birthday to my mother and my sister (both born on the same date)! This year has been so hard for them, and this past month alone has been devastating beyond belief, but they are both so strong. Both of them make this world better just by existing. #Love you Mom & Bec. 🐶

Didn’t get a chance to do my #LastFourWatched the other day. I like the title ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. Describes life, at least the way it’s felt to me, for a while now. (Three loved ones in the ER in as many weeks. Wonderful stuff.)

Rest in peace to the great Diane Keaton. Actor, director, and photographer. Another performer who rightfully deserves the term “icon.” What a tremendous loss to American cinema.

September 30th October 1st

Before the month ends, I wanted to thank everyone who took the time to wish me a happy #birthday. I am grateful for you. Hope everyone who reads this has a good day or a good night or both. Lots of #love. 💀🖤❤️🖤💀

having a rough month but my buddy Rory is always watching (over) me

There’s a deer in my headlights! I thought that was just something people say. You won’t believe this, but it’s acting just like… a deer in headlights. 🦌

This breaks my heart in half. How wonderful she was. I’m obliged to say she’s the most beautiful woman who I’ve ever seen on a screen, but more important: Such a great actor, such a cool lady, such a brilliant filmography. Time comes for us all, but in the movies, she is forever.

Didn’t get to do this on Friday but had this run that I enjoyed. #LastFourWatched #Letterboxd

This is a cool site. I like their recaps of GI Joe in particular, but that’s just some of the fun they have over there.

Happy 35th anniversary to GOODFELLAS!

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Once again putting out into the universe that I am a freelance film journalist, with a focus on horror and almost a decade of experience, looking for paid freelance work. Interviews, reviews, essays for physical releases - would love to write something for you! 🎥 #filmsky

I’m sharing this just so you can see what a wonderful friend Rob Dean is. ❤️

Today’s my #birthday. No big deal. But if you see this, try to be a little kinder to whoever you meet today. And to yourselves. That’s all I’m trying to do. That’s all I can ask. Have a good day. 🐶❤️🐶 youtu.be/kO-2zldx61o?...

So sad to hear that Robert Redford has departed. Actor, movie star, filmmaker, activist, environmentalist, and unparalleled champion of independent film in America. What a truly remarkable legacy he leaves behind. ⚾️ youtu.be/ocf0EjkFMwM?...

In the hospital with a loved one who couldn’t possibly be more vital to me and just looking for sunlight in a world that only ever feels like it’s darkening.

I’ve been rewatching the Coen Bros filmography this month and while drawing a Barton Fink illustration, it struck me how much their films feel like Far Side cartoons: funny, strange, clever, yet frequently inscrutable. Anyway here’s a thread!

Seeing a lot of “good versus evil” talk on the timeline lately, mostly from people who appear on this channel. Just so we’re crystal clear: This is not something that good people say.

you guys should be my best friends in real life because this is the kind of stuff you see first thing Saturday morning

Uh-oh, I think he saw me…

Something I wrote four years ago on this day. demonsresume.wordpress.com/2021/09/11/t...

Hey I started a newsletter xtine-makepeace.kit.com/profile I plan on sending monthly updates that include my writing as well as any other cool stuff I see. The inaugural letter is going out next week. Please consider signing up.

I saw what I saw. 🔥🦖

Some thoughts on REBEL RIDGE! ❤️ dailygrindhouse.com/thewire/rebe...

Released on this date in cult-film history… THE BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET, written & directed by John Sayles and shot by Ernest Dickerson, with a stacked cast that includes the late and incredible Bill Cobbs and Steve James, featuring Joe Morton as The Brother. Wonderful, essential movie. 🛸