Elman Steven
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feels like a good time to share my essay about one of the best Batman movies, because it also happens to be one of the best Christmas movies
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December 3, 2024 at 2:58 AM
feels like a good time to share my essay about one of the best Batman movies, because it also happens to be one of the best Christmas movies
I named my fists L-O-V-E and H-A-T-E because I'm old fashioned that way.
I named my fists Vladimir and Estragon because they're allllways waiting
I named my fists Chekhov and Gun because you know they're coming but you don't know when
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I named my fists L-O-V-E and H-A-T-E because I'm old fashioned that way.
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every neoliberal policy analyst wants to "trim the fat" of society until the lean times come. community level resilience, redundancies, etc are good actually
When power went out across all of Puerto Rico on 16 April, a lot of the lights in the town of Adjuntas stayed on. A combination of experimental microgrids, solar panels, and storage kept power on for many businesses and residents.
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Could Microgrids Be Puerto Rico's Answer to Endless Blackouts?
Meanwhile, feds redirect $365 million away from solar toward grid fixes
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November 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
every neoliberal policy analyst wants to "trim the fat" of society until the lean times come. community level resilience, redundancies, etc are good actually
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Annapurna Sriram is quite something herself. I spoke with her (and her dog Post) in the summer. www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/feature/2025...
Eye For Film: Interview with Annapurna Sriram about Fucktoys
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December 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Annapurna Sriram is quite something herself. I spoke with her (and her dog Post) in the summer. www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/feature/2025...
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It's okay for some campaign promises to be about optics rather than policy. "We're going to bulldoze his monument to himself on Day One and rebuild the East Wing" would be a very good one for 2028.
“It is something that has been needed and desired at the White House for over 150 years, but something which no other President was equipped to do…”
November 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
It's okay for some campaign promises to be about optics rather than policy. "We're going to bulldoze his monument to himself on Day One and rebuild the East Wing" would be a very good one for 2028.
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A few personal recommendations from the @vinsyn.bsky.social sale ☺️I can’t believe I also get to buy a beautiful new disc of Michelle Manning’s BLUE CITY, which took me literally twenty years to see the first time! vinegarsyndrome.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A few personal recommendations from the @vinsyn.bsky.social sale ☺️I can’t believe I also get to buy a beautiful new disc of Michelle Manning’s BLUE CITY, which took me literally twenty years to see the first time! vinegarsyndrome.com
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finally saw FUCKTOYS after almost a year of anticipation. Has more life in its pinky finger than most movies have in their entire body. cannot imagine *not* being head over heels for this. movies with VISION >>>>
December 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
finally saw FUCKTOYS after almost a year of anticipation. Has more life in its pinky finger than most movies have in their entire body. cannot imagine *not* being head over heels for this. movies with VISION >>>>
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Supporting Characters holds such a special place in my heart, no one in this film crit podcasting space quite has Bill's precise mix of kindness and intelligence.
The combination of him and Willow is absolutely perfect: this conversation is one of the best damned things I've heard all year ❤️
The combination of him and Willow is absolutely perfect: this conversation is one of the best damned things I've heard all year ❤️
I was thrilled to be invited onto the SUPPORTING CHARACTERS podcast to talk about numerous topics including Trans film images, Corpses, Fools and Monsters and our appearance on TCM. Tune in tonight for @cadenmgardner.bsky.social 's program!
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Episode 70: Willow Catelyn Maclay
Bill talks to author and podcaster Erica Shultz about her endeavors in film culture, from creating shows like Unsung Horrors to writing and publishing her book THE SWEETEST TABOO and contributing spec...
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November 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Supporting Characters holds such a special place in my heart, no one in this film crit podcasting space quite has Bill's precise mix of kindness and intelligence.
The combination of him and Willow is absolutely perfect: this conversation is one of the best damned things I've heard all year ❤️
The combination of him and Willow is absolutely perfect: this conversation is one of the best damned things I've heard all year ❤️
Maggie Cheung as Santa Claus.
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Maggie Cheung as Santa Claus.
My sister has been wanting me to take our ancestor tablet for a while now. Finally got it back to Seattle. I believe my father had this made in Taiwan when we lived there in 63-64.
November 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
My sister has been wanting me to take our ancestor tablet for a while now. Finally got it back to Seattle. I believe my father had this made in Taiwan when we lived there in 63-64.
Word of advice to travelers. If you check a bag, use one that doesn't look like every other bag coming down the baggage carousel.
November 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Word of advice to travelers. If you check a bag, use one that doesn't look like every other bag coming down the baggage carousel.
Watched Caught Stealing on the flight from Detroit to Seattle. A pleasant way to pass the time.
November 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Watched Caught Stealing on the flight from Detroit to Seattle. A pleasant way to pass the time.
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Vintage Stoppard as performed by Oldman & Roth. Delightful stuff. youtu.be/u3xIs0aajN4?...
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November 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Vintage Stoppard as performed by Oldman & Roth. Delightful stuff. youtu.be/u3xIs0aajN4?...
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Just catching up with the budget coverage in the papers.
November 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Just catching up with the budget coverage in the papers.
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"it's basically the It's a Wonderful Life of fucking" is the best description of Eyes Wide Shut I've ever read
One of the reasons why EYES WIDE SHUT has become such an unlikely Christmas movie is that it’s basically the IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE of fucking. www.vulture.com/2019/06/eyes...
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 AM
"it's basically the It's a Wonderful Life of fucking" is the best description of Eyes Wide Shut I've ever read
Watched Train Dreams. Gets a little corny at the end, could've done without the Nick Cave song, but otherwise a good film.
November 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Watched Train Dreams. Gets a little corny at the end, could've done without the Nick Cave song, but otherwise a good film.
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Imagining a third WICKED movie in this style in which a drunk Galinda raves in private about how if only everyone knew what she knew as she gets angrier and angrier.
Now playing (08:15 PM PST):
"Secret Honor" (1984)
By Robert Altman
Runtime: 90 min.
"Secret Honor" (1984)
By Robert Altman
Runtime: 90 min.
November 29, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Imagining a third WICKED movie in this style in which a drunk Galinda raves in private about how if only everyone knew what she knew as she gets angrier and angrier.
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One of the biggest highlights of an extremely full year: working with Mélusine and Vinegar Syndrome on the 3-disc limited edition 4K release of the Mitchell Brothers’ BEHIND THE GREEN DOOR starring Marilyn Chambers. Check out the trailer! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrV6... #FilmSky
Inside the Behind the Green Door 3-Disc Limited Edition Collector's Set
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November 29, 2025 at 3:18 AM
One of the biggest highlights of an extremely full year: working with Mélusine and Vinegar Syndrome on the 3-disc limited edition 4K release of the Mitchell Brothers’ BEHIND THE GREEN DOOR starring Marilyn Chambers. Check out the trailer! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrV6... #FilmSky
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Ivy Nicholson, 1950s supermodel and Warhol Factory regular who appeared in many of his early films, photographed by Genia Rubin, 1957.
#IvyNicholson #Photography #Fashion
#IvyNicholson #Photography #Fashion
November 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Ivy Nicholson, 1950s supermodel and Warhol Factory regular who appeared in many of his early films, photographed by Genia Rubin, 1957.
#IvyNicholson #Photography #Fashion
#IvyNicholson #Photography #Fashion
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Behold, the Sword of Power! Excalibur! For anyone waiting for things from me, this is why: my brain has been consumed by John Boorman and Excalibur, both of them dear to my heart. The restoration is stunning, and finally presents the film in the right aspect ratio on home video... 🧵1/8
November 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Behold, the Sword of Power! Excalibur! For anyone waiting for things from me, this is why: my brain has been consumed by John Boorman and Excalibur, both of them dear to my heart. The restoration is stunning, and finally presents the film in the right aspect ratio on home video... 🧵1/8
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My husband's latest Bugs Bunny essay is live, and it's on one of the finest of all the early Bugs Bunny cartoons. Bob Clampett's Bugs Bunny is a habitual line-stepper, and we love him for it.
The Bugs Bunny Project resumes. In this memorable outing featuring a larger-than-usual Elmer Fudd, Bob Clampett makes his debut on this series finishing a short that Tex Avery started. This is a wrap on 1941!
Wabbit Twouble (1941)
Released in cinemas December 20, 1941, Wabbit Twouble (1941) played for a different America than any previous Looney Tunes or Merrie Melodies, as the first Warner Bros cartoon to premiere after the…
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November 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My husband's latest Bugs Bunny essay is live, and it's on one of the finest of all the early Bugs Bunny cartoons. Bob Clampett's Bugs Bunny is a habitual line-stepper, and we love him for it.
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My TWIN PEAKS series is nearing its conclusion. The penultimate essay is live, and it is the first of two features on episode 18. I wrote about Diane, the structure of the 18th episode, the context of Laura Palmer's experiences, and how they are reflected in Diane's.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My TWIN PEAKS series is nearing its conclusion. The penultimate essay is live, and it is the first of two features on episode 18. I wrote about Diane, the structure of the 18th episode, the context of Laura Palmer's experiences, and how they are reflected in Diane's.
www.patreon.com/posts/twin-p...
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For me and others kids of the 70s, Randy Newman, who turns 82 today, has been part of the soundtrack of our lives.
Songwriter, performer, film composer.
From "Short People," "I Love LA," to THE NATURAL and TOY STORY and many more iconic songs and film scores.
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Songwriter, performer, film composer.
From "Short People," "I Love LA," to THE NATURAL and TOY STORY and many more iconic songs and film scores.
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#filmsky #moviesky #musicsky #BOTD
November 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I recently subscribed to Vulture just so I could read an article like this.
My oral history of the orgy scene from EYES WIDE SHUT. www.vulture.com/2019/06/eyes...
An Oral History of the Eyes Wide Shut Orgy
Staging that scene from Stanley Kubrick’s divisive final film.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I recently subscribed to Vulture just so I could read an article like this.