Travis Woods
@aheartofgould.bsky.social
Professional obsessive.
BYLINES: Bright Wall/Dark Room, Southwest Review, Letterboxd, Fangoria, etc
COMMENTARY TRACKS/BOOKLETS: Cinematographe, Fun City Editions, Vinegar Syndrome, Radiance, Imprint, Shout Factory
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BYLINES: Bright Wall/Dark Room, Southwest Review, Letterboxd, Fangoria, etc
COMMENTARY TRACKS/BOOKLETS: Cinematographe, Fun City Editions, Vinegar Syndrome, Radiance, Imprint, Shout Factory
https://linktr.ee/black_neon
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Travis Woods
@aheartofgould.bsky.social
· Aug 13
As a long, hot summer pivots towards its sweaty end, Travis Woods presents an erotic thriller double feature syllabus, pairing ten of the genre’s classics with complementary hidden gems. boxd.it/2FS
I made my @letterboxd.social debut writing about the genre that handcuffs sex to danger, noir to romance: the Erotic Thriller.
This primer body doubles 10 classics with 10 rarities. Make a new watchlist as this long, hot summer draws to a close--films meant to be watched in, and by, the dark.
This primer body doubles 10 classics with 10 rarities. Make a new watchlist as this long, hot summer draws to a close--films meant to be watched in, and by, the dark.
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Good company, great piece, best movie.
The action is the juice. For HEAT’s 30th anniversary, I spoke with Chris Ryan, INDUSTRY’s Mickey Down & Konrad Kay, @oneblakeminute.bsky.social, and @katiewalshstx.bsky.social about the film’s legacy and impact. Link to the Men’s Health story below. Proud of this one: dub.sh/zNIYOsg
December 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Good company, great piece, best movie.
Surely it isn’t, but I like to tell myself that this line in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is a little dig at Zaslav from the WGA strike days.
December 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Surely it isn’t, but I like to tell myself that this line in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER is a little dig at Zaslav from the WGA strike days.
Watching my favorite Reiner on this awful day.
December 15, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Watching my favorite Reiner on this awful day.
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God, we do this EVERY YEAR. I'm so tired of this endless debate as to whether it's a holiday movie, or simply takes place on a holiday, so let me make it clear once and for all--
Yes, NIGHT EYES 3 *is* a Christmas movie.
Yes, NIGHT EYES 3 *is* a Christmas movie.
December 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
God, we do this EVERY YEAR. I'm so tired of this endless debate as to whether it's a holiday movie, or simply takes place on a holiday, so let me make it clear once and for all--
Yes, NIGHT EYES 3 *is* a Christmas movie.
Yes, NIGHT EYES 3 *is* a Christmas movie.
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For Letterboxd Journal’s Favorite First-Time Watches Of 2025 list, I wrote about the neon artporn heartache of LOVE HOTEL.
I’ve thought about this film more than any other in 2025.
I’ve thought about this film more than any other in 2025.
December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
For Letterboxd Journal’s Favorite First-Time Watches Of 2025 list, I wrote about the neon artporn heartache of LOVE HOTEL.
I’ve thought about this film more than any other in 2025.
I’ve thought about this film more than any other in 2025.
For Letterboxd Journal’s Favorite First-Time Watches Of 2025 list, I wrote about the neon artporn heartache of LOVE HOTEL.
I’ve thought about this film more than any other in 2025.
I’ve thought about this film more than any other in 2025.
December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
For Letterboxd Journal’s Favorite First-Time Watches Of 2025 list, I wrote about the neon artporn heartache of LOVE HOTEL.
I’ve thought about this film more than any other in 2025.
I’ve thought about this film more than any other in 2025.
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As the closing credits of 2025 roll, Letterboxd crew and contributors round up their favorite films that they watched for the very first time this year, from underseen international gems like Forever a Woman to acclaimed mainstays like Paper Moon. boxd.it/2S8
December 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
As the closing credits of 2025 roll, Letterboxd crew and contributors round up their favorite films that they watched for the very first time this year, from underseen international gems like Forever a Woman to acclaimed mainstays like Paper Moon. boxd.it/2S8
Pressed Play so hard that it nearly snapped my laptop in half.
Surprise! New fun bonus episode for our Patreons: our collaborative TOP 25 FILMS of the 21st Century! Listen and enjoy here:
www.patreon.com/purecinemapod
@elrickane.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/purecinemapod
@elrickane.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Pressed Play so hard that it nearly snapped my laptop in half.
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Surprise! New fun bonus episode for our Patreons: our collaborative TOP 25 FILMS of the 21st Century! Listen and enjoy here:
www.patreon.com/purecinemapod
@elrickane.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/purecinemapod
@elrickane.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Surprise! New fun bonus episode for our Patreons: our collaborative TOP 25 FILMS of the 21st Century! Listen and enjoy here:
www.patreon.com/purecinemapod
@elrickane.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/purecinemapod
@elrickane.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social
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Thrilled to have contributed an essay to the 4K UHD premiere to one of the greatest (and bleakest) neo-noirs ever made, CUTTER’S WAY. And I’m honored to share space with such killer fellow contributors: @meganabbott.bsky.social, @christinalefou.bsky.social, @jordanharper.bsky.social and more.
December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Thrilled to have contributed an essay to the 4K UHD premiere to one of the greatest (and bleakest) neo-noirs ever made, CUTTER’S WAY. And I’m honored to share space with such killer fellow contributors: @meganabbott.bsky.social, @christinalefou.bsky.social, @jordanharper.bsky.social and more.
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Our fifth volume of DIRTY ARTHOUSE - celebrating the less discussed side of "serious cinema" - has now arrived at our warehouse, and orders previously held up by this item are being shipped now!
Featuring a range of writing on films designed to make you squirm.
Featuring a range of writing on films designed to make you squirm.
December 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Our fifth volume of DIRTY ARTHOUSE - celebrating the less discussed side of "serious cinema" - has now arrived at our warehouse, and orders previously held up by this item are being shipped now!
Featuring a range of writing on films designed to make you squirm.
Featuring a range of writing on films designed to make you squirm.
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For @brightwalldarkroom.com on John Cassavetes’ birthday:
I wrote about his messy masterpiece, THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE, and how its jazzy polyrhythms of conflicted intent create a megatonic fusion of noir and drama that nova into a startling self-portrait:
I wrote about his messy masterpiece, THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE, and how its jazzy polyrhythms of conflicted intent create a megatonic fusion of noir and drama that nova into a startling self-portrait:
I Can't Give You Anything But Love | The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
John Cassavetes’ The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a masterpiece—not in spite of its messiness but rather because of it.
www.brightwalldarkroom.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
For @brightwalldarkroom.com on John Cassavetes’ birthday:
I wrote about his messy masterpiece, THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE, and how its jazzy polyrhythms of conflicted intent create a megatonic fusion of noir and drama that nova into a startling self-portrait:
I wrote about his messy masterpiece, THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE, and how its jazzy polyrhythms of conflicted intent create a megatonic fusion of noir and drama that nova into a startling self-portrait:
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My latest newsletter: the Best Reissues of 20255 aka my 64 favorite reissues, box sets, and archival titles of the past year.
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STE's Best Reissues of 2025
My 64 favorite reissues, box sets, and archival titles of the past year.
sterlewine.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
My latest newsletter: the Best Reissues of 20255 aka my 64 favorite reissues, box sets, and archival titles of the past year.
sterlewine.substack.com/p/stes-best-...
sterlewine.substack.com/p/stes-best-...
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This is going to be so good. Giancarlo Esposito, goddamn Shawn.
December 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This is going to be so good. Giancarlo Esposito, goddamn Shawn.
For @brightwalldarkroom.com on John Cassavetes’ birthday:
I wrote about his messy masterpiece, THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE, and how its jazzy polyrhythms of conflicted intent create a megatonic fusion of noir and drama that nova into a startling self-portrait:
I wrote about his messy masterpiece, THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE, and how its jazzy polyrhythms of conflicted intent create a megatonic fusion of noir and drama that nova into a startling self-portrait:
I Can't Give You Anything But Love | The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976)
John Cassavetes’ The Killing of a Chinese Bookie is a masterpiece—not in spite of its messiness but rather because of it.
www.brightwalldarkroom.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
For @brightwalldarkroom.com on John Cassavetes’ birthday:
I wrote about his messy masterpiece, THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE, and how its jazzy polyrhythms of conflicted intent create a megatonic fusion of noir and drama that nova into a startling self-portrait:
I wrote about his messy masterpiece, THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE, and how its jazzy polyrhythms of conflicted intent create a megatonic fusion of noir and drama that nova into a startling self-portrait:
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Always Trying to Get Beyond the Veil: An Interview with Abel Ferrara
Always Trying to Get Beyond the Veil: An Interview with Abel Ferrara
Abel Ferrara recently spoke with Bright Wall/Dark Room from Rome about his new memoir, Scene, his films, and his life as an artist.
www.brightwalldarkroom.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Always Trying to Get Beyond the Veil: An Interview with Abel Ferrara
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Joint Statement of the Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix.
December 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Joint Statement of the Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix.
Really jacked that my essay about vigilante films, “Another Goddamn New York Day,” is included in this lavish and stacked inaugural release from the @filmsradiance.bsky.social imprint, Transmission. NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER is a film that has to be seen to be believed.
The first TX title - NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER - is shipping from our site now.
Featuring a rigid slipcase, an O-card with original artwork, pull-out poster, lobby cards and 40-page booklet, this relentless thrill-ride on the mean NYC streets has been restored in glorious 4K HDR.
Featuring a rigid slipcase, an O-card with original artwork, pull-out poster, lobby cards and 40-page booklet, this relentless thrill-ride on the mean NYC streets has been restored in glorious 4K HDR.
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Really jacked that my essay about vigilante films, “Another Goddamn New York Day,” is included in this lavish and stacked inaugural release from the @filmsradiance.bsky.social imprint, Transmission. NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER is a film that has to be seen to be believed.
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For @letterboxd.social Journal’s list of Underseen Winter Holiday Favorites, I wrote about THE SILENT PARTNER, a nasty, horny little Hitch-shocker of Canadian arthouse-grindhouse and icy unpredictability.
To honor the winter break on the horizon, Letterboxd crew and contributors share twenty underseen holiday favorites: where Christmas and Hanukkah deep cuts and surprisingly festive noir and stop-motion delights all have a seat at the table. boxd.it/2QQ
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
For @letterboxd.social Journal’s list of Underseen Winter Holiday Favorites, I wrote about THE SILENT PARTNER, a nasty, horny little Hitch-shocker of Canadian arthouse-grindhouse and icy unpredictability.
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New memoir from Abel Ferrara out now and who better to review the goods than our certified movie-guru @wmboyle4.bsky.social
NOBODY. THAT'S WHO. 😤
southwestreview.com/abel-ferrara...
NOBODY. THAT'S WHO. 😤
southwestreview.com/abel-ferrara...
Abel Ferrara’s Back Pages
By William Boyle
southwestreview.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
New memoir from Abel Ferrara out now and who better to review the goods than our certified movie-guru @wmboyle4.bsky.social
NOBODY. THAT'S WHO. 😤
southwestreview.com/abel-ferrara...
NOBODY. THAT'S WHO. 😤
southwestreview.com/abel-ferrara...
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This is such a stunning reissue of a true California noir gem. Get yours! @filmsradiance.bsky.social
Thrilled to have contributed an essay to the 4K UHD premiere to one of the greatest (and bleakest) neo-noirs ever made, CUTTER’S WAY. And I’m honored to share space with such killer fellow contributors: @meganabbott.bsky.social, @christinalefou.bsky.social, @jordanharper.bsky.social and more.
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This is such a stunning reissue of a true California noir gem. Get yours! @filmsradiance.bsky.social
Thrilled to have contributed an essay to the 4K UHD premiere to one of the greatest (and bleakest) neo-noirs ever made, CUTTER’S WAY. And I’m honored to share space with such killer fellow contributors: @meganabbott.bsky.social, @christinalefou.bsky.social, @jordanharper.bsky.social and more.
December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Thrilled to have contributed an essay to the 4K UHD premiere to one of the greatest (and bleakest) neo-noirs ever made, CUTTER’S WAY. And I’m honored to share space with such killer fellow contributors: @meganabbott.bsky.social, @christinalefou.bsky.social, @jordanharper.bsky.social and more.
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To honor the winter break on the horizon, Letterboxd crew and contributors share twenty underseen holiday favorites: where Christmas and Hanukkah deep cuts and surprisingly festive noir and stop-motion delights all have a seat at the table. boxd.it/2QQ
December 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
To honor the winter break on the horizon, Letterboxd crew and contributors share twenty underseen holiday favorites: where Christmas and Hanukkah deep cuts and surprisingly festive noir and stop-motion delights all have a seat at the table. boxd.it/2QQ
For @letterboxd.social Journal’s list of Underseen Winter Holiday Favorites, I wrote about THE SILENT PARTNER, a nasty, horny little Hitch-shocker of Canadian arthouse-grindhouse and icy unpredictability.
To honor the winter break on the horizon, Letterboxd crew and contributors share twenty underseen holiday favorites: where Christmas and Hanukkah deep cuts and surprisingly festive noir and stop-motion delights all have a seat at the table. boxd.it/2QQ
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
For @letterboxd.social Journal’s list of Underseen Winter Holiday Favorites, I wrote about THE SILENT PARTNER, a nasty, horny little Hitch-shocker of Canadian arthouse-grindhouse and icy unpredictability.