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Greg Beer

@gbeer.bsky.social

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Cinephile and Screenwriter working across drama and documentary, TV and film. Credits include Madiba (BET), The Dictator’s Playbook (PBS), Age of Samurai (Netflix), Optimist's Guide to the Planet (Bloomberg), Mayday (Nat Geo), Life After People (History)

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Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 4h

A beautiful film about the power of art, and the joyful struggle of making it, even in dark times. One of Deneuve's best performances. One of Truffaut's best films.

J.A.Tallon @tallon.bsky.social · 5h

Catherine Deneuve in "The Last Metro" - BOTD

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 2d

Diindiisi - Blue Jay
Luke Swinson ~ Anishinaabe
n.d.

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ℳatt @matttomic.bsky.social · 2d

At the 12 second mark, that camera operator called an audible and just said "fuck it, the lane is clear, no tripping hazards, I'm winning a Sports Emmy for cinematography right now"

Ian Hunter @bluejayhunter.com · 2d

"I was born ready. I was born ready. And I want it all for this city."

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Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 2d

Same for our Benedict

Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 3d

A worthy and serious candidate for sure.

Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 4d

Define “Perfect Ending”?

Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 5d

Bravo, this is key, not widely understood, and very well said.

Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 5d

A pet theory about the great Montgomery Clift #BOTD:

Many trace the dawn of modern screen acting to Brando’s debut in The Men (1950). But I’d argue Clift got there first in Hawks’ Red River (1948), the earliest truly modern, psychologically grounded performance audiences had ever seen.

Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 5d

This was the edition I first read as a kid too. Brings back vivid memories, staring at this cover and reading the book, I was shocked at the sheer power of imagination.

Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Birthday, Oscar Wilde!

Tomás Murray @tomasjmurray.bsky.social · Jul 1

18. ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ (Asquith, 1952)

“And where did the charitable gentleman who had a first-class ticket for this seaside resort find you?”
“In a hand-bag.”
“A hand-bag?”
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“The cloak-room at Victoria Station?”
“Yes. The Brighton line.”
“The line is immaterial.”

Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 7d

Take a long holi-day
Let the Children of the Corn play

Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 8d

The Jays hit that mini-slump late in the regular season, then bounced back with a strong series against Tampa and, of course, in the ALDS. Any lessons from that turnaround on what needs to change now?

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weinberg @weinberg.social · 8d

Rest in peace, Drew Struzan. His movie posters are much more than marketing. They're some of the finest pop art you'll ever see. Look at this masterpiece:

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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 10d

Untitled (Blue Jays)
Emily Kewageshig ~ Anishinaabe
2025

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Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 10d

If memory serves, Goody Stanks was on the bill with George Clinton and Chaka Khan for their 1976 world tour, "Funk You"

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Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 10d

"...it's a great start."

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J.A.Tallon @tallon.bsky.social · 10d

Ralph Vaughan Williams (with Michael Tippett) - BOTD

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Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 10d

Even E.T. had a bit of that vibe

Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 11d

RIP to the great Diane Keaton.

Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 11d

Reds for sure and might add the one two punch of Annie Hall and Interiors as an illustration of her colossal range. RIP.

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J.A.Tallon @tallon.bsky.social · 11d

Bertrand Tavernier
#Caturday

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Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 11d

Just discovering this very cool thread. I remain fascinated by Babylon. One of those rare movies that is somehow both a mess and kind of a masterpiece. (Similar to how I feel about Heaven's Gate).

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davidc1935.bsky.social @davidc1935.bsky.social · 13d

Filmmaker Jacques Tati was born on 9 October 1907.

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Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 14d

"Never doubt the Texas Ranger ... ever sh-talwart!"

Greg Beer @gbeer.bsky.social · 14d

Love it when the two loveable maritime hosers first roll into the big city, Joey shouts, "Mothers, hide yer daughters!"