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Dan Sheehan

@dansheehan.memyon.org

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Film music historian and writer. Support good journalism, social justice, writers and educators. He/him I use alt text obsessively. NYC/CT based. Profile pic: Cathedral HS, 1978 #filmsky #filmscores #music #moviesky

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 16d

Here's Part One of a piece I wrote recently for "First Frame," the magazine of the British Film Editors:
"What Happened to the Classic Film Score?"
I'll come back and post the rest of it in additional parts in the near future.
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#filmsky #moviesky #musicsky

What Happened to the Classic Film Score?
by Dan Sheehan

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 9h

I do have Kanopy.. It's always a question of finding the time!

Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 9h

Yes, he definitely succeeded in creating good posters -- within the restrictions he was handed.
A shame he couldn't have free reign to realize his own vision.
I haven't seen the film, but I'm guessing that the turning point was some time in the 80s with the rise of the star-driven action film.

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 9h

Ah, yes. Nothing greater than art by the corporate marketing team.
Magnifique!

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · 10h

Just watched the Drew Struzan documentary on Kanopy.

One of the best to ever do it was also one of the most humble. And I love the awe he inspired in legends like Lucas, Spielberg, and Del Toro.

Made in 2013, but very much a valedictory for both the man and his craft. Timely and touching. #FilmSky

A behind the scenes frame w/ George Lucas and Drew Struzan from Erik Sharkey's DREW: THE MAN BEHIND THE POSTER (2013).

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 22h

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#BOTD #filmsky #moviesky

The Wikipedia entry for Lillian Gish born on this day in 1893,
callout "Years Active 1902-1988+
Born Lillian Diana Gish
October 14, 1893
Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
Died February 27, 1993 (aged 99)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1902–1988
Mother Mary Robinson McConnell
Relatives Dorothy Gish (sister)
Website lilliangish.com
Signature

films movies happy birthday long career 8 decades wow amazing legend hollywood

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Dave Itzkoff @ditzkoff.bsky.social · 16h

so what's in the news today

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 16h

when you tie a tie, try to put in a dimple, like so

a black and white photo of a man in a pinstripe worsted suit, white shirt, and textured necktie. the tie has a nice dimple under the knot.

a photo of donald trump upside down. there is also a nice dimple on his red tie

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 19h

Oof, I had no clue he was that much younger than me. You really wouldn't think that by looking at him.

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 23h

Good morning.

#BOTD #filmsky #moviesky

A black and white image, a closeup of a young woman with wearing a wide-brim hat and a lace top. Her head is tilted slightly downward, and she is looking very intently at someone or something with lips pursed.
Lillian Gish, born on this day in 1893 (d. 1993) in a scene from the film ORPHANS OF THE STORM (1921)

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More Movies @moremovies.co.uk · 22h

John Candy: I Like Me (2025) dir. Colin Hanks 🎬
The subject of this documentary is still one of the most beloved actors of all time and if you grew up watching him you felt the loss when he died at just 43 years old. Hanks and crew did a great job creating this touching tribute.
#filmsky #moviesky

A movie poster for the documentary film John Candy: I Like Me (2025) featuring an illustrated portrait of the actor John Candy.

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 22h

👀‼️
#BOTD #filmsky #moviesky

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 23h

Good morning.

#BOTD #filmsky #moviesky

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 1d

Great news!

Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 1d

Yes, it was a different world then

Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 1d

I see it's time once again to boost one of the best fantasy adventure films ever made.
I can't recommend DRAGONSLAYER highly enough.
The underlying theme is that bad people with power will invariably screw over people who don't have power.
Sound familiar?
Anywho, it's a blast and a very fun ride.

Horror & Coffee @foundfootagefan.bsky.social · 1d

Dragonslayer (1981) 🎥
Directed by Matthew Robbins

As per a pact, a dragon spares the king's people only if he provides him with sacrificial virgins.
However, when his daughter is next in line, an old wizard and his apprentice set out to save her.

#FilmSky

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 1d

gene kelly is antifa

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 1d

Welp, this movie premiered almost 30 years ago.
That's just about the same number of years between it's release and the fictional timeline of the story.
Something else to make me feel old.

TCM Party @tcmparty.bsky.social · 1d

Hey you all, let’s do THAT THING YOU DO at 8p ^PG #TCMParty

Tom Everett Scott in THAT THING YOU DO! (1997)

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Myles McNutt @memles.bsky.social · 1d

This year at Episodic Medium, @mousterpiece.bsky.social is going to keep tabs on two of CBS’ procedurals as they navigate breathing life into a historical form.

His first ElsLock review is up now:

Review: Elsbeth, “Yes, And...” | Season 3, Episode 1 / Matlock, "The Before Times" | Season 2, Episode 1

It's time to talk about two Columbos for the price of one.

www.episodicmedium.tv

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 1d

"Elsbeth," or as I like refer to it: "Poker Face Lite"
(My wife enjoys it very much!)

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Alissa Wilkinson @alissawilkinson.bsky.social · 1d

One final note in case you get all the way down here: it's worth noting that Rotten Tomatoes is owned by Fandango, which in turn is partly owned by Warner Bros Discovery, or whatever that company is called today, and partly owned by Versant, which is a spinoff of Comcast NBCUniversal. 30 Rock stuff

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 1d

me after attending a protest

Jeff Goldblum running out of a store with a bunch of shopping bags in his hand. He's dressed fashionably in a tan jacket, black shirt, gray trousers, and black loafers.

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David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 1d

63 years ago tonight Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? exploded on to Broadway. Uta Hagen played Martha and when she left the show she was replaced by, um, Elaine Stritch. Can you imagine? You don’t have to because 11 years later she recorded the whole damn thing.
AND HERE IT IS.
youtu.be/sx2qZmT4lGc

Whos's Afraid of Virginia Woolf Act 1 (Elaine Stritch)

YouTube video by Vodka Stinger

youtu.be

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 1d

By sheer coincidence, today also marks the birth anniversary of Melinda Dillon (1939-2023), who originated the role of Honey in the Broadway production.
Dillon earned a Tony nomination for her performance.
#BOTD

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Dave Itzkoff @ditzkoff.bsky.social · 1d

tour guide: what does the future hold for Apple TV? Let's just say we've got a few ideas up our sleeve.

homer: like what?
tour guide: I'd rather not get into it right now?

homer: why not?
tour guide: all right. we don't have any ideas for the future. we got nothing. happy?

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Dan Sheehan @dansheehan.memyon.org · 1d

Good morning.

#BOTD #filmsky #moviesky

A closeup of a mom with bushy blond hair, wearing a green sweater over a coral blouse. She's folding her arms as she looks down at her kid with a stern but loving smile.
Melinda Dillon, born on this day in 1939 (d. 2023) as Mrs. Parker in a scene from the film A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983)

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