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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 1h

Mother fucker just realized speech to text put in the wrong "Tales". Mortifying.

Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 2h

My therapist wants me to make a playlist of songs that make me happy and I'm just like "So... Bat out of Hell 1 and 2 together?"

Like, I listened to a song called "You Broke Me Too" six times today. Whatever occssional happy music I listen to isn't gonna show up on Wrapped.

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 3h

GO AWAY GAVIN NEWSOM

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 4h

I may also sing this underrated Refreshments song.

youtu.be/9Y9ETsotFRE?...

Dolly

YouTube video by The Refreshments - Topic

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 4h

Tonight at @screamfest.bsky.social , I will be moderating the Q&A for DOLLY, starring Fabianne Therese and Seann William Scott. Join us!

screamfestla.com/index.php/20...

Dolly

A young woman, Macy, fights for survival after being abducted by a deranged, monster-like figure who wants to raise Macy as their child. A daring blend of New French Extremity and 1970s American horro...

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 4h

I'm not even sure if anyone even ever got murdered in my town let alone became a ghost. We had a mall though.

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 4h

I was ghosted by my best friend because I kept in touch with his ex (who I'd known longer), that count?

Emily "Babe" St. James @emilystjams.bsky.social · 5h

What’s the best ghost story from your hometown?

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 5h

Someone sent a pic of me moderating the Final Girls panel at the F13 convention in August. Wish I could tell little 10ish BC watching these movies over and over he would someday get to meet (L to R) Rennie, Pam, Ginny, and Jessica.

Also: they all love each other! So fun to watch them interact.

A photo of Brian on stage with four of the lead actresses from the Friday the 13th movies

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 5h

Sure, ill do recaps per season!

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 6h

I love how they set up a dream scenario of "You're stranded on a desert island with Rachel McAdams" and @shannonandswift.bsky.social turn it into a nightmare. Cautionary cinema is back, baby!

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 6h

HELL. YES.

youtu.be/R4wiXj9NmEE?...

Send Help | Official Trailer | In Theaters Jan 30

YouTube video by 20th Century Studios

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britt hayes @britthates.bsky.social · 6h

studio execs & major outlets claim AI is "inevitable" and poised to take over Hollywood. the reality is much different. i spoke with filmmakers, producers, and editors about how AI is actually showing up in productions – and what it still can't do:

Hollywood Has a Major AI Hype Problem

Studio execs and major media outlets claim that AI is "inevitable" and poised to take over film and TV. The reality is much different.

movieweb.com

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 6h

Hmm I'm only on season 1 so maybe hasnt kicked in yet?

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 6h

Decided to finally make my way through the Tails from the Crypt boxed set that I've had for years. Some of these I never saw before, others I only saw when they originally aired. Such a fun little nostalgia trip while also filling in a few gaps.

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 6h

RIP Drew Struzan. Thanks to these (and puzzle glue) I had these up on my wall for years as a kid/pre-teen. Good way to get up in there and admire the details of his work.

A jigsaw puzzle of the Back to the Future 2 poster

A jigsaw puzzle of the Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade poster

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 8h

Some cities have no repertory screenings at all while here in LA if you want to see AMERICAN PSYCHO outdoors on a Friday night you have *options.*

A listing of outdoor screenings that shows American Psycho playing in two places at once

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 17h

(Which is actually Lovecraft, not Poe, but w/e, same basic deal as the others.)

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 17h

OK I caved and put on HAUNTED PALACE.

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 17h

Hey I met that guy once!

FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · 20h

Join us in celebrating the inclusion of our intrepid Editor-in-Chief @philnobilejr.bsky.social in Variety's first-ever Horror Impact Report celebrating the most influential voices in the genre, including filmmakers, producers, executives, journalists, festival directors, and more.

@variety.com

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 18h

It was supposed to start raining already and I was all excited to put on a Corman/Poe/Price movie and have hot cocoa while watching and listening to the storm, but now the vibes will be off. Might as well just cancel Halloween entirely.

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 18h

Day 13 of the #ColliweenChallenge !

Well it's the 13th, so I say you should watch one of the movies where Jason goes to outer space!

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 21h

I can still dial my grandmother and neighbor's numbers despite not having to do that since maybe 1994 or so.

A friend calls me almost every day and I couldn't tell you the first number in hers.

We are losing critical skills.

bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 1d

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

Did people really memorize phone numbers before cell phones, or is that just a movie thing?
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I was watching some old shows from the 90s and noticed people would just dial numbers from memory - like they'd call their friends or family without looking anything up.
Made me wonder if that was actually normal back then? Did people genuinely have all their important numbers memorized, or did most folks keep a little address book or written list nearby?

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 22h

"See two posts in a row that are actually from people you follow" Instagram challenge

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Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 22h

Ugh, what an (alas) asshole.

Brian W. Collins @brianwcollins.bsky.social · 1d

Seether tryna get ahead of Eagle Eye Cherry

Look if you can't see well not bearing Witness to this dumb joke will only make you feel better about it.

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