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LYTtle Pale Girl @lytrules.substack.com · 1d

Both Gus Van Sant and Justin Lin have new upcoming movies about driven young men taking stupid risks for something they really feel strongly about. My review(s): lytrules.substack.com/p/quick-take...

Quick Takes: Last Days and Dead Man's Wire

Justin Lin and Gus Van Sant take on true stories of guys taking stupid risks.

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Decider @deciderdotcom.bsky.social · 1d

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Review: HBO’s new Pennywise prequel levels up the lore surrounding the creepy clown

The new HBO show balances the supernatural and psychological horror that makes Stephen King the GOAT.

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Nerdist @nerdist.bsky.social · 1d

Review: As the prequel series to the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's iconic novel. It: Welcome to Derry delivers in every way.

IT: WELCOME TO DERRY Elevates Stephen King's Terrifying Town (Review)

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DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.net · 1d

‘IT: WELCOME TO DERRY’ dives deeper into the nuances of the original novel while also exploring Stephen King lore that was never touched upon in the movies.

Find out more in our review... discussingfilm.net/2025/10/22/i...

'It: Welcome to Derry' Review - HBO's Prequel Series Restores What was Lost in the Movie Adaptations

It: Welcome to Derry not only justifies its existence in exploring the origins of Pennywise the Clown, but also strengthens the previous two movies.

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Film Independent @filmindependent.org · 1d

#FiPresents ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ on Wed, 10/29 followed by an in-person Q&A with director Gus Van Sant! Played at #BiennaleCinema2025 and #TIFF, & features a score by composer, Danny Elfman.

👉 Tickets ON SALE NOW: bit.ly/3WLyCIL

Members-Only Screening: Dead Man's Wire - Film Independent

Film Independent Members, you and a guest are invited to join us for a theatrical screening of Dead Man's Wire, including an in-person conversation with

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IGN @ign.com · 1d

IT: Welcome to Derry makes you feel right at home in America’s worst small town.

Our review: bit.ly/3Jq4tf4

Review: IT: Welcome to Derry’s first episode accomplishes its most important task of re-establishing Derry and Pennywise with style and some expertly-drawn out tension, though some of the more CG-heavy scares fall flat. Score: 8 Great

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Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 1d

Director Gus Van Sant will be present to accept awards and discuss his storied career at the festivals in Denver, Miami, and Sun Valley, as well as participate in conversations at the MoMA Contenders & Film Independent screenings.

Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 1d

American Film Festival (Wrocław) ➡️ Nov 6-16
LEFFEST (Lisbon) ➡️ Nov 7-16
Sun Valley Film Festival ➡️ Dec 3-7

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Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 1d

Miami Film Festival GEMS ➡️ Nov 3
Denver Film Festival ➡️ Nov 4
Contenders at the MoMA (NYC) ➡️ Nov 6 (Opening Night selection)
Coronado Island Festival ➡️ Nov 6
(Opening Night selection)

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Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 1d

Dead Man’s Wire @ upcoming events and film festivals:
Austin Film Festival ➡️ Oct 23
AFI Fest Red Carpet ➡️ Oct 25
Philadelphia Film Festival ➡️ Oct 26
NEW: Film Independent Screening (LA) ➡️ Oct 29

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Hopsgeeknews @hopsgeeknews.bsky.social · 1d

Got to watch the first 5 episodes of HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry early and it may be the best show I’ve seen this year. @hbomax.bsky.social spoiler free review

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IT: WELCOME TO DERRY: A Horrifying Series or a Gory Miss

Set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by Andy Muschietti

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Eric Ansley Díaz @geekboyeric.bsky.social · 1d

I had zero expectations, but I low-key loved “It: Welcome to Derry.” Way more brutal than I was expecting, but I ended up digging it way more than I thought I would. Seems some are upset by how nasty it is, but isn’t that what we want? My review for @nerdist.bsky.social nerdist.com/article/it-w...

IT: WELCOME TO DERRY Elevates Stephen King's Terrifying Town (Review)

As the prequel series to the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's iconic novel. It: Welcome to Derry delivers in every way. Read our review.

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DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.net · 1d

Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise is more brutal and horrifying than ever in ‘IT: WELCOME TO DERRY’ where the scares are even more unique than the films.

Find out more in our review…
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'It: Welcome to Derry' Review - HBO's Prequel Series Restores What was Lost in the Movie Adaptations

It: Welcome to Derry not only justifies its existence in exploring the origins of Pennywise the Clown, but also strengthens the previous two movies.

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🎃 Hell-en Shang 🎃 @helenshang.bsky.social · 2d

Yesterday I went to the Welcome to Derry premiere! The show premieres on 10/26 on HBO. It was awesome to have been a part of that writers room. Watch for a bloody good time!

Obligatory storm drain photo. 🤡🎈

Me in front of a storm drain with Pennywise the clown.

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🎃Kristen “Crypt Keeper” Lopez🎃 @kristenklopez.bsky.social · 2d

I don’t watch a ton of TV but I’ll be consuming IT: WELCOME TO DERRY. Scary as hell. Wonderful child performances. Having only seen 1 episode I can see the threads being laid out for the rest of the season. Feels like old school HBO.

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Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 2d

American Film Festival (Wrocław, Poland) ➡️ Nov 6-16
LEFFEST (Lisbon, Portugal) ➡️ Nov 7-16

Director Gus Van Sant will be present to accept awards and discuss his storied career at the festivals in Denver and Miami, as well as a conversation at the MoMA Contenders event.

Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 2d

Dead Man’s Wire @ November Film Festivals (as of 10/21)

Miami Film Festival GEMS ➡️ Nov 3
Denver Film Festival ➡️ Nov 4
NEW: Contenders at the MoMA (NYC) ➡️ Nov 6 (Opening Night selection)
Coronado Island Festival ➡️ Nov 6
(Opening Night selection)

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Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 3d

Kolodney was honored alongside Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan (KPop Demon Hunters), Ana Nogueira (Supergirl), Ben Shattuck (The History of Sound), and more. Congratulations!

Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 3d

Dead Man’s Wire writer Austin Kolodney was honored at the Santa Fe International Film Festival as one of Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch!

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Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 3d

“All the performances are stellar, but [Bill] Skarsgard is on another level…his electric performance, combined with the natural suspense brought on by the situation, makes for a fun viewing experience.”

Geek Vibes Nation @geekvibesnation.com · 3d

‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Review – Gus Van Sant’s Big Screen Return geekvibesnation.com/dead-mans-wi...

'Dead Man's Wire' Review - Gus Van Sant's Big Screen Return

Dead Man’s Wire is a solid return to the big screen for Gus Van Sant, with a stellar recreation of the 70s and an amazing performance from Bill Skarsgard.

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Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 4d

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Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 4d

Dead Man’s Wire director Gus Van Sant accepted the Visionary Award at #ChiFilmFest last night in celebration of his new film and legendary career 🎞️

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Joe Arce @fotogod63.bsky.social · 5d

The 3rd day of my 41st year photographing The Chicago International Film Fest. Tonight’s highlight shooting portraits of legendary director Gus Van Sant. #GusVanSant #ChiFilmFest #starstruckfoto #Deadmanswire #hollywoodchicago #norestforthewicked

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Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · 5d

Colman Domingo arrives at the 2025 Academy Gala

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Kate 🎈 @billiamskars.bsky.social · 5d

Filmmaker Gus Van Sant accepts the Visionary Award at the Chicago International Film Festival for his work on Dead Man’s Wire and in celebration of his storied career 🎥

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