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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 4h

Sounds pretty cool, actually.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 1d

Flaco holding it down on the roof.

from behind: An 8 foot tall plastic skeleton aglow in a red light looking out into the night (and Brooklyn).

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 1d

In pajamas watching a Japanese outdoor bonfire on YouTube with a little bourbon on ice in my hand, all while listening to Nick Drake and absolutely not thinking about our fucking government... ocean waves, ocean waves...

My tv with a youtube bonfire on it. Bookshelves around it, some vinyl, some books, some art.

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David Berman Bot @davidbermanbot.bsky.social · 2d

Suffering jukebox
In a happy town
You're over in the corner breakin' down

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 2d

It also gets a little into the "White Riot" Giuliani led against Dinkins in 1992 - mostly day-drunk cops screaming racist garbage with no expectation or fear of judgement. You can read about it here: nymag.com/intelligence...

The Forgotten City Hall Riot

In 1992, thousands of drunken cops raged against the mayor of New York — leaving an indelible mark on the city’s likely next mayor.

nymag.com

Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 2d

Did you know that Rudy Giuliani isn't just a bad guy in real life but he's also a bad guy in my 1998 set NYC book? The plot connects w/after effects of RG rejecting the findings of the Mollen Commission + the environment it created. Dude sucks but my book is good. Get it. linktr.ee/BrooklynMotto

Two copies of Brooklyn Motto on a wooden floor, highlighted by sunlight coming through an off screen window.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 3d

Fake fireplace season is finally here.

My living room - a tv playing a youtube video of a fireplace somewhere in japan.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 6d

This shorty by the ball fields in Prospect Park always feels like the first to turn in the fall.

A tree, about 25 feet tall, 20 feet wide. It's starting to turn a warm autumnal red, stronger at the top and lighter at the bottom.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 7d

Chatted with Stacey Horan about BROOKLYN MOTTO on her podcast The Bookshop at the End of the Internet. Here discussing using NYC under Giuliani in the 90s a setting for the book (and some other stuff). Get your copy here : linktr.ee/BrooklynMotto

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 7d

The craziest thing about all the “Dolly Parton is sick” rumors is that it made me realize that never in my life did I ever once think that she could possibly die. Like… she’s beyond these boring mortal statutes.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 7d

Sorta like Batman, but it’s a skeleton in Brooklyn on my roof.

Large plastic skeleton eerily aglow with a red light on my roof. It’s looking south towards Prospect Park.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 11d

Julio Torres’ COLOR THEORIES was a goddamned delight.

A flyer for Julio Torres’ show Color Theories on the ground. There is also a glass of red wine and both my left and right footed Dr Martins on either side.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 13d

It was brought to my attention that we weren’t on Apple Books. THAT HAS BEEN FIXED. You can now enjoy BROOKLYN MOTTO on your well designed, overpriced device of choice.
books.apple.com/us/book/broo...

‎Brooklyn Motto

‎Mysteries & Thrillers · 2025

books.apple.com

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 14d

Show archive from yesterday's NOLA County show on @eastvillageradio.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/jimi-palacio...

NOLA County 10/1/25 Alex R Johnson

Listen to NOLA County 10/1/25 Alex R Johnson by NOLA County

www.mixcloud.com

Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 15d

This is happening now… Playing mid 90s indie tracks from the BROOKLYN MOTTO playlist till 9a then chatting.

Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 16d

Something horrible will probably happen tomorrow morning (again), but while it's happening, I'll be on NOLA County on East Village Radio. Jimi is playing music from my companion mixtape for BROOKLYN MOTTO and I'll be on to chat as well. Listen on your desktop: eastvillageradio.com/indexevr/

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 15d

Gonna wear a jacket so fucking hard today.

A screenshot of the current temperature in NYC as of 7:25am - 56 crisp degrees, babeeee.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 16d

Something horrible will probably happen tomorrow morning (again), but while it's happening, I'll be on NOLA County on East Village Radio. Jimi is playing music from my companion mixtape for BROOKLYN MOTTO and I'll be on to chat as well. Listen on your desktop: eastvillageradio.com/indexevr/

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 16d

Post you from a different era.

Me in the mid-90s with an unfortunate soul patch and a My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult shirt that I miss desperately.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 16d

Something horrible will probably happen tomorrow morning (again), but while it's happening, I'll be on NOLA County on East Village Radio. Jimi is playing music from my companion mixtape for BROOKLYN MOTTO and I'll be on to chat as well. Listen on your desktop: eastvillageradio.com/indexevr/

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 16d

My favorite version.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 17d

Today may have peaked too early.

Sunrise in Brooklyn. Silhouetted building on the left, trees on the right. Bright orange sky.

Sunrise brooklyn, looking south. Wide shot. Buildings peaking up from the bottom of frame. Sky above blue and purple with whisps of white clouds catching the colored light.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 17d

Loved ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. Could easily yammer on endlessly about ANYTHING but I chose to celebrate Benicio Del Toro, not only because he reminds me of every tio I've had, but for lines like, "Gringo Zapata over here..." and "I got a Latino Harriet Tubman situation back at the house.."

Benicio Del Toro in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, sitting at the desk in his dojo, eyeglasses low on his nose, looking camera right.

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 18d

It's a feature film I wrote and directed. A Texas noir thriller... Nothing to do with Dave Matthews, intentionally at least...

haciendafilmsinc.com/twostep

TWO STEP — HACIENDA FILMS, INC

haciendafilmsinc.com

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Alex R. Johnson @haciendafilms.bsky.social · 18d

COLUMBO title card really capturing how the second half of the Mets season has felt.

A fire-y explosion with the title COLUMBO in yellow letters over the image.

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David Berman Bot @davidbermanbot.bsky.social · 18d

Suffering jukebox
Such a sad machine
You're all filled up with what other people mean
And they never seem to turn you up loud
Got a lot of chatterboxes in this crowd

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