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Dede Crimmins

@dedecrim.bsky.social

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Film critic. Horror Fan. Spinster. Smithie. Rue Morgue, That Shelf, CFCA she/her https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/deirdre-crimmins/movies

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · Dec 19

Seems like a good day to migrate this.

“I’m never not pleased by my active avoidance of trailers.”

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 20m

Tonight! CRUEL JAWS at the Chicago Drafthouse! Still some tickets available!

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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4d

MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 4d

I bough this shirt in 2016 and it is more relevant than ever.

I’m all for my clothes lasting, but not like this.

Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 4d

My very best marching shirt.

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 4d

My very best marching shirt.

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Derf Backderf @derfbackderf.bsky.social · 11d

Aw man.

RIP Diane Keaton.

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The Princess Formerly Known As Prince @nataliereed84.bsky.social · 22d

The president of the Just For Laughs festival is playing a big role in coordinating all this, if you wanted something in Montreal to boycott next Summer.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 22d

US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’

Usual supporters of free speech are under fire for signing on to Riyadh festival despite the government’s human rights abuses

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 22d

Happy Mountain Day, Smithies! Take a moment to reflect, relax, and fight the patriarchy.

Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 28d

In my intro I am going to point out that the two dollars kid is the same actor as the son in BACK TO THE BEACH, which I showed in July.

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 28d

If I had that power, you know they would be!

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 28d

Just a few tickets left for BETTER OFF DEAD tonight!

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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · Sep 22

Do not use Tylenol recreationally. Got it.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · Sep 22

Trump, citing no evidence at all, suggests Tylenol during pregnancy is linked to autism

He says the FDA will recommend pregnant women avoid using the painkiller unless “medically necessary"

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · Sep 20

I miss our crew. Those were the great days!

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · Sep 20

Drummer!

Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · Sep 20

Yes! They played Riot Fest too! This was at a pre-fest show in town, and they were so great. Just as rocking as a decade ago.

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Sarahnormal Activity: The Marked Ones @sarahstubbssays.bsky.social · Sep 19

Researching for an article! Hit me with your favorite uses of candy in horror movies!

#GastroHorror #HorrorSky

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · Sep 19

The “Sweet Tooth” chapter in TALES OF HALLOWEEN is pretty great!

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It's the Pictures @itsthepicpod.bsky.social · Sep 19

Just learned that our episode with @dedecrim.bsky.social was shared in Paste Magazine. www.pastemagazine.com/movies/film-...

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The Last Film Critic: Chicago and the Slow Death of the Professional Movie Review

50 years after Roger Ebert was the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize, Chicago is emblematic of the stark decline in film criticism.

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · Sep 19

Cool! I didn’t know that would be included, but it’s a great choice.

Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · Sep 19

They are so freaking fun! This was one of the Riot Fest shows at Reggie’s.

Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · Sep 19

Saw a McDonalds-themed Black Sabbath cover band have a BLUE VELVET moment last night.

Support weird shit. It’s what is getting us through these times.