Cait Kennedy
@caitdoescontent.bsky.social
Occasional film critic and culture writer. Book reviewer. Full time media lover. Bylines at ButWhyTho?, Paste, The Mary Sue, Polygon, Daily Dead, and more.
Substack: https://simplycinema.substack.com/ and https://turningpageswithcait.substack.com/
Substack: https://simplycinema.substack.com/ and https://turningpageswithcait.substack.com/
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Starting my #Substack newsletters has been some of the most fun that I've had writing, in a good while. I'm writing about all things film and books (for free btw).
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#filmsky #booksky #newsletter
Reposted by Cait Kennedy
I’m here to help. www.vulture.com/article/cath...
Where to Watch Catherine O’Hara’s Best Work
The late actor’s unique comic sensibility has shown up in some of the most beloved movies and TV shows of the past five decades.
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January 31, 2026 at 10:24 PM
I’m here to help. www.vulture.com/article/cath...
The critical consensus around #IronLung affirms my "shooting from the hip" response to the film, in the moments after I screened it: As a half hour or shorter short film, would have rocked.
#filmsky
#filmsky
a man with long hair is typing on a keyboard
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January 31, 2026 at 10:26 PM
31 days of a fresh, crisp new year.
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#january #writingcommunity #substack
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#january #writingcommunity #substack
the january diaries [2026]
31 days of a fresh, crisp new year.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:38 PM
31 days of a fresh, crisp new year.
awildmuse.substack.com/p/the-januar...
#january #writingcommunity #substack
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#january #writingcommunity #substack
80,000 gallons of blood, sweat, and tears; all palpable to the audience.
My review of Markiplier's feature debut, IRON LUNG:
simplycinema.substack.com/p/iron-lung-...
#filmsky #ironlung #markiplier #horror
My review of Markiplier's feature debut, IRON LUNG:
simplycinema.substack.com/p/iron-lung-...
#filmsky #ironlung #markiplier #horror
'Iron Lung' Review: A Formidable Debut, If Not a Little Shaky Under Immense Pressure
Fischbach's behind-the-camera instincts are far from amateur.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:13 PM
80,000 gallons of blood, sweat, and tears; all palpable to the audience.
My review of Markiplier's feature debut, IRON LUNG:
simplycinema.substack.com/p/iron-lung-...
#filmsky #ironlung #markiplier #horror
My review of Markiplier's feature debut, IRON LUNG:
simplycinema.substack.com/p/iron-lung-...
#filmsky #ironlung #markiplier #horror
BRIDGERTON is, if nothing else, a master in the craft of tropes. Their Season 4 storyline is straight out of a fairytale, but predictable is only boring when served without substance or finesse. They've got it in hand.
simplycinema.substack.com/p/bridgerton...
#bridgerton #streaming #romance
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#bridgerton #streaming #romance
'Bridgerton' Season 4 Review: A Romance Cover Band, Playing the Greatest Hits
The classics are classic for a reason.
simplycinema.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM
BRIDGERTON is, if nothing else, a master in the craft of tropes. Their Season 4 storyline is straight out of a fairytale, but predictable is only boring when served without substance or finesse. They've got it in hand.
simplycinema.substack.com/p/bridgerton...
#bridgerton #streaming #romance
simplycinema.substack.com/p/bridgerton...
#bridgerton #streaming #romance
January 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Agreed. Words matter. Language conveys. It IS productive for people to hear things spoken of in frank, unflinching terms.
It's the difference between communication and *content*
It's the difference between communication and *content*
Now that TikTok has changed ownership in the U.S., it's as good a time as ever to again say how much I truly hate algospeak euphemisms like "unalived" and whatnot. I wish people would knock that off.
January 27, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Agreed. Words matter. Language conveys. It IS productive for people to hear things spoken of in frank, unflinching terms.
It's the difference between communication and *content*
It's the difference between communication and *content*
When the project I spent three hours on yesterday is broken today.
a woman with a shaved head is wearing a dress
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January 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM
When the project I spent three hours on yesterday is broken today.
I've been wanting to create a spot like this for awhile! A WILD MUSE will be for all the little moments in between. Cozy content. Reflection and commentary. Current events. Creative spitballing. Lifestyle and travel. The works.
awildmuse.substack.com/p/introducin...
#writingcommunity #essays
awildmuse.substack.com/p/introducin...
#writingcommunity #essays
Introducing 'A Wild Muse'
The woman behind the wild.
awildmuse.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:51 PM
I've been wanting to create a spot like this for awhile! A WILD MUSE will be for all the little moments in between. Cozy content. Reflection and commentary. Current events. Creative spitballing. Lifestyle and travel. The works.
awildmuse.substack.com/p/introducin...
#writingcommunity #essays
awildmuse.substack.com/p/introducin...
#writingcommunity #essays
January 19, 2026 at 5:26 PM
January 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM
January 15, 2026 at 11:43 PM
@28yearslater.bsky.social is very blood, gore, and rock n' roll. Which is exactly the film I needed, as it turns out.
Full review on Simply Cinema:
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#filmsky #horror #review
Full review on Simply Cinema:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
#filmsky #horror #review
'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Review: A High Octane Sequel That (Literally) Rocks
Blood, Gore, and Rock n' Roll!
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January 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
@28yearslater.bsky.social is very blood, gore, and rock n' roll. Which is exactly the film I needed, as it turns out.
Full review on Simply Cinema:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
#filmsky #horror #review
Full review on Simply Cinema:
substack.com/home/post/p-...
#filmsky #horror #review
December 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Reposted by Cait Kennedy
The funny thing is, Tarantino is always the worst actor in every one of Tarantino’s movies
December 5, 2025 at 4:12 AM
The funny thing is, Tarantino is always the worst actor in every one of Tarantino’s movies
THIS is not weak sauce, man.
a man in a gas mask is holding a sword in his hand .
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December 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
THIS is not weak sauce, man.
Christmas movies are just as sacred as any heirloom ornament, a tradition that is passed down in families or made for yourself.
Here are just ten of my favorites:
simplycinema.substack.com/p/10-essenti...
#filmsky #christmasmovies
Here are just ten of my favorites:
simplycinema.substack.com/p/10-essenti...
#filmsky #christmasmovies
10 Essential Holiday Watches
It just isn't Christmas, without these holiday traditions.
simplycinema.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Christmas movies are just as sacred as any heirloom ornament, a tradition that is passed down in families or made for yourself.
Here are just ten of my favorites:
simplycinema.substack.com/p/10-essenti...
#filmsky #christmasmovies
Here are just ten of my favorites:
simplycinema.substack.com/p/10-essenti...
#filmsky #christmasmovies
@thesecretlantern.bsky.social has the perfect picks for a #friendsgiving game night! (Which I recommend pairing with a shared bottle of wine...)
www.thesecretlantern.com/blog/5-frien...
#gaming #boardgames #blog
www.thesecretlantern.com/blog/5-frien...
#gaming #boardgames #blog
5 Games to Play for Friendsgiving — The Secret Lantern Books & Games
For the fun, the memories, and the gratitude we have for the people that mean so much — here are The Secret Lantern’s picks for our favorite games to play with friends!
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November 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
@thesecretlantern.bsky.social has the perfect picks for a #friendsgiving game night! (Which I recommend pairing with a shared bottle of wine...)
www.thesecretlantern.com/blog/5-frien...
#gaming #boardgames #blog
www.thesecretlantern.com/blog/5-frien...
#gaming #boardgames #blog
Another of the Four Horsemen of the Death of Media Literacy:
It's possible to enjoy a movie/show, while also acknowledging said media is flawed or even *not good*. People struggle to hold those two truths together and that's a real problem.
#filmsky
It's possible to enjoy a movie/show, while also acknowledging said media is flawed or even *not good*. People struggle to hold those two truths together and that's a real problem.
#filmsky
November 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Another of the Four Horsemen of the Death of Media Literacy:
It's possible to enjoy a movie/show, while also acknowledging said media is flawed or even *not good*. People struggle to hold those two truths together and that's a real problem.
#filmsky
It's possible to enjoy a movie/show, while also acknowledging said media is flawed or even *not good*. People struggle to hold those two truths together and that's a real problem.
#filmsky
As a frequent paranormal/monster romance reader, you can imagine how conflicted I am with the ending of #ShelbyOaks...
#filmsky
#filmsky
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October 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
As a frequent paranormal/monster romance reader, you can imagine how conflicted I am with the ending of #ShelbyOaks...
#filmsky
#filmsky
October 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Reposted by Cait Kennedy
Everybody arguing zombies, but I’m a vampire girl at heart.
My perfect vampire lover would have Eric Northman’s height, Bill Compton’s accent, Blade’s skin tone, Alucard’s beauty, Akasha & Lestat’s sex appeal, Louis de Pointe du Lac’s poetic sadness, and Count Chocula’s snack stash!
My perfect vampire lover would have Eric Northman’s height, Bill Compton’s accent, Blade’s skin tone, Alucard’s beauty, Akasha & Lestat’s sex appeal, Louis de Pointe du Lac’s poetic sadness, and Count Chocula’s snack stash!
October 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Everybody arguing zombies, but I’m a vampire girl at heart.
My perfect vampire lover would have Eric Northman’s height, Bill Compton’s accent, Blade’s skin tone, Alucard’s beauty, Akasha & Lestat’s sex appeal, Louis de Pointe du Lac’s poetic sadness, and Count Chocula’s snack stash!
My perfect vampire lover would have Eric Northman’s height, Bill Compton’s accent, Blade’s skin tone, Alucard’s beauty, Akasha & Lestat’s sex appeal, Louis de Pointe du Lac’s poetic sadness, and Count Chocula’s snack stash!