Lena Frances
@lenafrances.bsky.social
Dork about totally unrelatable crud. Neurodivergent Film/Animation Obsessive. Trans-Lesbian, She/Her.
I will dig this hole till you tell me it’s a hole.
I will dig this hole till you tell me it’s a hole.
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Lena Frances
@lenafrances.bsky.social
· Feb 28
Alright, time has come! Truly a more valuable, accurate & time-resilient measure of last year's value than the other thing this weekend:
My Top 25 Cinema of 2024! Missed a few I wanted to catch; opted out of some for emotional reasons. Truly, tho, this'll do just fine.
My Top 25 Cinema of 2024! Missed a few I wanted to catch; opted out of some for emotional reasons. Truly, tho, this'll do just fine.
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Animation Guild President Danny Lin shares a statement on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix . The proposed merger raises undeniable concerns about job security and the future of our industry. Read complete statement.
December 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Animation Guild President Danny Lin shares a statement on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix . The proposed merger raises undeniable concerns about job security and the future of our industry. Read complete statement.
I really hope THE COLORS WITHIN gets more notices this awards season. One of best films in a year that's really struggled to seriously seize my attention.
Naoko Yamada's THE COLORS WITHIN has been nominated for Best Animated Film by @seattlecritics.bsky.social. Stream it now on HBO Max! ✨
December 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I really hope THE COLORS WITHIN gets more notices this awards season. One of best films in a year that's really struggled to seriously seize my attention.
This is what we fight to prove wrong. And we keep proving it wrong to Netflix's face. Ted knows he can't win his war against theaters, even if he won't admit it. He keeps caving, and we will make him continue to fucking cave.
Ted Sarandos has confirmed he will look at shortening theatrical windows for WB films, saying, “Over time, the windows will evolve to be much more consumer friendly, to be able to meet the audience where they are quicker."
Netflix Buys Warner Bros. for $82 Billion
It's a dark, devastating day for the theatrical movie experience. After a banner year for Warner Bros, capped off by IMAX 70mm re-releases for One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler's Sinners next ...
thefilmstage.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This is what we fight to prove wrong. And we keep proving it wrong to Netflix's face. Ted knows he can't win his war against theaters, even if he won't admit it. He keeps caving, and we will make him continue to fucking cave.
I hate that there are people out there who wouldn't notice a billion dollars going missing. The kind of money somebody could use to grow an incredible business that changes whatever industry they launch in.
We with legit ideas can only desperately, naively dream of astronomical luck opening a door.
We with legit ideas can only desperately, naively dream of astronomical luck opening a door.
December 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I hate that there are people out there who wouldn't notice a billion dollars going missing. The kind of money somebody could use to grow an incredible business that changes whatever industry they launch in.
We with legit ideas can only desperately, naively dream of astronomical luck opening a door.
We with legit ideas can only desperately, naively dream of astronomical luck opening a door.
We desperately need more competitive independent studios to pop up now. And they will, but it'll be slow, and in the meantime industry workers will suffer.
We are in an age of suffering. Of greed strangling peoples' lives. The threat of late-stage capitalism at its most severely harmful.
We are in an age of suffering. Of greed strangling peoples' lives. The threat of late-stage capitalism at its most severely harmful.
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We desperately need more competitive independent studios to pop up now. And they will, but it'll be slow, and in the meantime industry workers will suffer.
We are in an age of suffering. Of greed strangling peoples' lives. The threat of late-stage capitalism at its most severely harmful.
We are in an age of suffering. Of greed strangling peoples' lives. The threat of late-stage capitalism at its most severely harmful.
We're fucked. Shop local.
December 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We're fucked. Shop local.
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Like... he might destroy the film industry because of his greed. This deal isn't something that came out of nowhere, it's been his years long plan to sell WB for his own personal retirement plan. I don't even think Netflix WANTS WB, but nobody wants the Saudis getting it. Crazy hell world!
December 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Like... he might destroy the film industry because of his greed. This deal isn't something that came out of nowhere, it's been his years long plan to sell WB for his own personal retirement plan. I don't even think Netflix WANTS WB, but nobody wants the Saudis getting it. Crazy hell world!
No outcome of the WB bidding war that wasn’t crushingly depressing. Netflix isn’t even worst case scenario, but it’s still fucking bad.
Best case was no deal at all, but Paramount & Ellison’s evil greed tanked that. It’s bitter comfort that at least they’re blocked now. High fucking cost tho.
Best case was no deal at all, but Paramount & Ellison’s evil greed tanked that. It’s bitter comfort that at least they’re blocked now. High fucking cost tho.
Netflix is now in exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros after the bidding war
If they agree to a deal and then it gets blocked, Netflix will still pay Warner Bros $5B
(via The Wrap)
If they agree to a deal and then it gets blocked, Netflix will still pay Warner Bros $5B
(via The Wrap)
December 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
No outcome of the WB bidding war that wasn’t crushingly depressing. Netflix isn’t even worst case scenario, but it’s still fucking bad.
Best case was no deal at all, but Paramount & Ellison’s evil greed tanked that. It’s bitter comfort that at least they’re blocked now. High fucking cost tho.
Best case was no deal at all, but Paramount & Ellison’s evil greed tanked that. It’s bitter comfort that at least they’re blocked now. High fucking cost tho.
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honestly between the nick cave video and this... fuck andrew dominik and his generative AI using ass lol
December 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
honestly between the nick cave video and this... fuck andrew dominik and his generative AI using ass lol
Of Oscar-qualifying animated features this year, my current ballot would be:
Little Amelie or the Character of Rain
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
Lost in Starlight
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc
KPop Demon Hunters
Haven't seen 100 Meters, Arco, Boys Go to Jupiter or ChaO yet, tho.
Little Amelie or the Character of Rain
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
Lost in Starlight
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc
KPop Demon Hunters
Haven't seen 100 Meters, Arco, Boys Go to Jupiter or ChaO yet, tho.
December 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Of Oscar-qualifying animated features this year, my current ballot would be:
Little Amelie or the Character of Rain
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
Lost in Starlight
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc
KPop Demon Hunters
Haven't seen 100 Meters, Arco, Boys Go to Jupiter or ChaO yet, tho.
Little Amelie or the Character of Rain
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
Lost in Starlight
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc
KPop Demon Hunters
Haven't seen 100 Meters, Arco, Boys Go to Jupiter or ChaO yet, tho.
I won't be surprised, or even remotely upset, when KPOP DEMON HUNTERS sweeps most awards. Wish there was more competition though.
I really wish they'd held off on THE COLORS WITHIN last year so it could run for awards now, cause it's far & away the best I've seen this year.
I really wish they'd held off on THE COLORS WITHIN last year so it could run for awards now, cause it's far & away the best I've seen this year.
BEST ANIMATED FILM: KPop Demon Hunters
December 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I won't be surprised, or even remotely upset, when KPOP DEMON HUNTERS sweeps most awards. Wish there was more competition though.
I really wish they'd held off on THE COLORS WITHIN last year so it could run for awards now, cause it's far & away the best I've seen this year.
I really wish they'd held off on THE COLORS WITHIN last year so it could run for awards now, cause it's far & away the best I've seen this year.
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Local Seacoast NH Snapshot - Week of November 28th, 2025:
Okay, I am successfully watching movies in theaters. I'm still not at the point of substantively *caring* about that, or feeling like there's something I can't live without. So, yeah, this is still where we are.
Okay, I am successfully watching movies in theaters. I'm still not at the point of substantively *caring* about that, or feeling like there's something I can't live without. So, yeah, this is still where we are.
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Local Seacoast NH Snapshot - Week of November 28th, 2025:
Okay, I am successfully watching movies in theaters. I'm still not at the point of substantively *caring* about that, or feeling like there's something I can't live without. So, yeah, this is still where we are.
Okay, I am successfully watching movies in theaters. I'm still not at the point of substantively *caring* about that, or feeling like there's something I can't live without. So, yeah, this is still where we are.
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BEST FIRST FILM: Eephus
December 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
BEST FIRST FILM: Eephus
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How do people not see that the entire OU essay thing is just an attempt by this girl and the Turning Point chapter to turn her into another Riley Gaines grifting on trying to push trans people out of society?
December 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
How do people not see that the entire OU essay thing is just an attempt by this girl and the Turning Point chapter to turn her into another Riley Gaines grifting on trying to push trans people out of society?
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if this is discrimination, I’m genuinely unsure what you’re supposed to do when a student responds to a prompt with some religious gibberish
OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:
December 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
if this is discrimination, I’m genuinely unsure what you’re supposed to do when a student responds to a prompt with some religious gibberish
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Local Seacoast NH Snapshot - Week of November 21st, 2025:
Imma be real with ya, girl, I'm checked out. The energy isn't finding me. There's not much I feel a need to see. I'll see WICKED with the mum just cause of musical tradition, and RENTAL FAMILY cause of cultural investment, but... I'm tired.
Imma be real with ya, girl, I'm checked out. The energy isn't finding me. There's not much I feel a need to see. I'll see WICKED with the mum just cause of musical tradition, and RENTAL FAMILY cause of cultural investment, but... I'm tired.
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Local Seacoast NH Snapshot - Week of November 21st, 2025:
Imma be real with ya, girl, I'm checked out. The energy isn't finding me. There's not much I feel a need to see. I'll see WICKED with the mum just cause of musical tradition, and RENTAL FAMILY cause of cultural investment, but... I'm tired.
Imma be real with ya, girl, I'm checked out. The energy isn't finding me. There's not much I feel a need to see. I'll see WICKED with the mum just cause of musical tradition, and RENTAL FAMILY cause of cultural investment, but... I'm tired.
Listen, after THE BRUTALIST, you can't make me fall for another "Felicity Jones Supporting Actress as Loving Wife Vehicle" movie. Not again.
November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Listen, after THE BRUTALIST, you can't make me fall for another "Felicity Jones Supporting Actress as Loving Wife Vehicle" movie. Not again.
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Today we remember our beloved trans friends and families members who lost their lives through needless violence and bigotry. We love and miss you every day. It should never be like this. #transdayofrememberance
November 20, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Today we remember our beloved trans friends and families members who lost their lives through needless violence and bigotry. We love and miss you every day. It should never be like this. #transdayofrememberance
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I wrote about my lifelong history with TCM, co-hosting a night of programming on their channel, and the lovely experience that I had.
www.patreon.com/posts/my-lov... (no paywall)
www.patreon.com/posts/my-lov... (no paywall)
November 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I wrote about my lifelong history with TCM, co-hosting a night of programming on their channel, and the lovely experience that I had.
www.patreon.com/posts/my-lov... (no paywall)
www.patreon.com/posts/my-lov... (no paywall)
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It's hard to overstate what a catastrophe it would be for moviemaking and moviegoers if the Ellisons are allowed to acquire Warner Brothers and merge it with Paramount. I know that rooting for Comcast and/or Netflix sticks in a lot of throats here but those would be far better alternatives... >
November 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It's hard to overstate what a catastrophe it would be for moviemaking and moviegoers if the Ellisons are allowed to acquire Warner Brothers and merge it with Paramount. I know that rooting for Comcast and/or Netflix sticks in a lot of throats here but those would be far better alternatives... >
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A friend of mine, a disabled trans woman, was detained by ICE in Charlotte yesterday. If you have anything to spare, please do.
chuffed.org/project/1462...
chuffed.org/project/1462...
FREE LILLY FUCK ICE
This page is now being used to raise funds for Lilly's legal fees. Longer update to come
chuffed.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A friend of mine, a disabled trans woman, was detained by ICE in Charlotte yesterday. If you have anything to spare, please do.
chuffed.org/project/1462...
chuffed.org/project/1462...
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Local Seacoast NH Snapshot - Week of November 14th, 2025:
BUGONIA was a miss for me. Gotta catch up to KEEPER when time affords. Otherwise, I can live without so much.
BUGONIA was a miss for me. Gotta catch up to KEEPER when time affords. Otherwise, I can live without so much.
November 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Local Seacoast NH Snapshot - Week of November 14th, 2025:
BUGONIA was a miss for me. Gotta catch up to KEEPER when time affords. Otherwise, I can live without so much.
BUGONIA was a miss for me. Gotta catch up to KEEPER when time affords. Otherwise, I can live without so much.
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OK LYNCH CALENDARS HAVE BEEN ORDERED AHHHH
tysm to all who pre-ordered, I really appreciate it since the printing cost was pretty steep. I'll be shipping them out within the next two weeks! You can still order now; get in on the ground floor of this hot gift item 😎
www.etsy.com/listing/4366...
tysm to all who pre-ordered, I really appreciate it since the printing cost was pretty steep. I'll be shipping them out within the next two weeks! You can still order now; get in on the ground floor of this hot gift item 😎
www.etsy.com/listing/4366...
November 18, 2025 at 4:43 AM
OK LYNCH CALENDARS HAVE BEEN ORDERED AHHHH
tysm to all who pre-ordered, I really appreciate it since the printing cost was pretty steep. I'll be shipping them out within the next two weeks! You can still order now; get in on the ground floor of this hot gift item 😎
www.etsy.com/listing/4366...
tysm to all who pre-ordered, I really appreciate it since the printing cost was pretty steep. I'll be shipping them out within the next two weeks! You can still order now; get in on the ground floor of this hot gift item 😎
www.etsy.com/listing/4366...
Can finally talk about how much I love THE MIGHTY NEIN! Admittedly a fan of both Critical Role & the VOX MACHINA show, but this really exceeded my expectations! Gorgeous design, powerful characters, patient & careful pacing! It's really special. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri2w...
The Mighty Nein - Official Trailer | Prime Video
YouTube video by Prime Video
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Can finally talk about how much I love THE MIGHTY NEIN! Admittedly a fan of both Critical Role & the VOX MACHINA show, but this really exceeded my expectations! Gorgeous design, powerful characters, patient & careful pacing! It's really special. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri2w...
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‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
‘The Owl House’ creator Dana Terrace responds to Disney+ funding AI-generated short form content in new tweet:
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”
“Unsubscribe from Disney+. Pirate Owl House. I don’t care. Fuck gen AI.”