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Stefan Ellison
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Accredited Film Reviewer. Web show creator. Animation enthusiast. https://www.youtube.com/thatfellowcoat Profile Pic by @knoxrobbins.bsky.social
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 36m
Looking at the action comedy 'Taxi", starring Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon, which was part of a short-lived attempt to turn Fallon into a movie star: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4O6...
Patreon Review Request: Taxi (2004)
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 5h
It's fascinating how all of these specific companies went in different directions.

Disney stopped using Touchstone and Hollywood.
Miramax now half owned by Paramount.
Dimension label taken by now defunct company, library owned by either Paramount or Lionsgate.
Sony now handles Disney video releases
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Adam @adamkaunfer.bsky.social · 6h
Found a real time capsule at work.
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 6h
Hamas fits all of the definitions of a totalitarian dictatorship and the best thing to happen to the Palestinians would be for them to be removed from power and replaced with a proper government focused on peace.

Instead, I see people excusing Hamas's actions, which is mind-boggling.
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 18h
Being in the same room as Chris Stuckmann was not on my bingo card this year.

While not everything about "Shelby Oaks" clicked with me (too many jump scares, for one), it's a noble attempt at a first feature and I'm curious what he does next.
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 18h
Conrad Vernon was supposed to direct an animated movie at one point, I think as part of that shared Hanna-Barbera movie universe that was abandoned after "Scoob."

There's an animated Flintstones movie currently in the works, so I'm surprised there isn't an animated Jetsons movie being made.
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 18h
The Jetsons in general is something that surprisingly hasn't gotten much media since the 1990 movie, especially when compared to Scooby-Doo and even The Flintstones.

Although I think one reason a live-action Jetsons movie hasn't happened yet is the special effects would make it really expensive.
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 1d
Albeit with Rob Minkoff directing instead.

Yes, Minkoff was supposed to direct a live-action Jetsons movie at one point in the early 2000s and then later Adam Shankman and Robert Rodriguez. Warner Bros has been trying to make this for a while.
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 1d
Maybe it's too early to start suggesting Democratic Presidential nominees for 2028, but everything I've read about Pritzker suggest he would be the ideal next US President.
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 2d
On what fantastical movies can logically get away with within the logic of their stories: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-_F...
What Fantastical Movies Defy Logic? (Patreon Question)
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Brendan Hay @bhay.bsky.social · 2d
Drew Struzan was THE movie poster artist. He made these characters legends just as much as the movies themselves. My condolences to his family and friends. Here is his Raiders of the Lost Ark, which I was lucky enough to have hanging in my office when I was at Lucasfilm Animation.
Drew Struzan’s iconic Raiders of the Lost Ark poster.
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Animated Antic @animatedantic.bsky.social · 2d
There was no one who could create a more eye-catching poster than Drew Struzan. So many famous films owe a lot to them thanks to his beautiful posters. I'm very sad to hear that he passed this morning.
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Jim Gisriel @jim-gisriel.bsky.social · 2d
R.I.P. Drew Struzan

Maybe the greatest poster artist of all time. Perfectly captured the Spielberg and Lucas era
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Blast Points @blastpoints.bsky.social · 2d
Drew Struzan forever.
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 2d
"Flow" might be the best argument for why deserving animated films should be seriously considered for the Best Cinematography Oscar. letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...
A ★★★★½ review of Flow (2024)
I'm often a sucker for movies that tell their stories with as little dialogue as possible and with its animals going on this journey, "Flow" captivated me right from the start. It's common and underst...
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 3d
I also don't understand why people can't just go straight to the point.

My standard format when sending a message where I want to know something is:

"Hello (name),

(Question or Inquiry)

Thanks."
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 3d
It genuinely warmed my heart seeing the photos of the October 7 hostages reunited with their families.

I hope this can be the start of a new day and the continuing negotiations can eventually lead to a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 3d
The other day, I saw someone on here express their non-interest in seeing "One Battle After Another"...in a reply to a post praising the movie.

Why even waste time writing that, especially towards a person who just mentioned how much they enjoyed it?
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 3d
My review of "If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You", with Rose Byrne delivering a great performance as a mother dealing with the stress of parenthood. And Conan O'Brien is also along for the ride: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0rJ...
"If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You" Movie Review
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 3d
"Destroy All Monsters" is set in 1999 and has a scene where Godzilla is in New York City, but I didn't see Matthew Broderick anywhere. letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...
A ★★★ review of Destroy All Monsters (1968)
Probably the most delightful Godzilla movie I've seen so far, part of the reason for this is how much "Destroy All Monsters" feels like an episode of "Thunderbirds." The show became instantly popular ...
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 3d
I'm still baffled Leto was even cast as the Hatbox Ghost. They covered him in CGI and modified his voice and it's not like his name is a box-office draw. They could have gotten anyone for that role. Like Doug Jones, who specialises in those kinds of characters.
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 4d
New "Mr. Coat" episode, looking at the career of producer and Millennium Films founder Avi Lerner, who brought explosive action movies like "The Expendables" to the screen and has gotten into a lot of trouble lately: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCkb...
The Rise and Fall of Avi Lerner
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 4d
In 1995, Tom Hanks went from being a spaceman to playing a cowboy with a grudge against a spaceman. What a range. letterboxd.com/mrcoat/film/...
A ★★★★ review of Apollo 13 (1995)
Most people watching "Apollo 13" will probably know how it ends, just based on historical fact, but Ron Howard was still able to make this depiction of the failed space mission into a compelling drama...
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 5d
Annie Hall is one of the all-time greatest comedic roles and that's largely thanks to Diane Keaton, who brought such a perfect delivery to her iconic lines. Also wonderful in Reds, the Godfather trilogy, Father of the Bride and so much else. What a legend.
Diane Keaton as Annie Hall in "Annie Hall" Steve Martin as George Banks and Diane Keaton as Nina Banks in "Father of the Bride" Diane Keaton as Louise Bryant in "Reds"
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 5d
As I've said before, too many social media accounts use the Michael Scott "No" gif to react to news of family/children's films they are not under any obligation to watch.

I didn't think the scene was that hilarious the first time, but I especially dislike that clip now.
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🕷️🕸️🎃 Skellyton (they/he/any) ♾️🏳️‍⚧️🪐 @kozmikkylekelly.bsky.social · 5d
The smugness on this ad is through the roof, lol.

Reminds me of the DuckTales movie promo/demo tape shading the Ninja Turtles:
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Stefan Ellison @mrcoat.bsky.social · 5d
"Oh, so Palestinians don't have families?" is such a bad faith reading of this statement.

He's clearly referring to the families of October 7 hostages and every civilian in Gaza and talking about the specific suffering they have felt these past two years.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 7d
My statement on Middle East peace
A white graphic with a blue border includes the following text: My Statement on Middle East Peace October 9, 2025 After two years of unimaginable loss and suffering for Israeli families and the people of Gaza, we should all be encouraged and relieved that an end to the conflict is within sight; that those hostages still being held will be reunited with their families; and that vital aid can start reaching those inside Gaza whose lives have been shattered. More than that, though, it now falls on Israelis and Palestinians, with the support of the U.S. and the entire world community, to begin the hard task of rebuilding Gaza – and to commit to a process that, by recognizing the common humanity and basic rights of both peoples, can achieve a lasting peace.
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