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Let's Talk About 'The Thin Man' (1934)

November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

Let's Talk About 'The Thin Man' - featuring the one and only @whatapicturepod.com

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What's good with movies about Black cops? #Copaganda

November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

New episode of @moviesnblackwhite.bsky.social. Why Copaganda movies suck and begging the question of what to make of stories about black cops

#FilmSky #MovieSky @jacobholmes.bsky.social

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November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

‘A House of Dynamite’ would’ve hit so hard in 2015. Weird movie to release in 2025

November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

Poll Position back in full force for @sawasteland.bsky.social. Check out @jacobholmes.bsky.social @val-more.bsky.social @romonacomet.bsky.social breaking down the Best Actress Oscars race

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Early Oscars 2026 Best Actress Predictions | Poll Position S1E5

The Canon Podcast | ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ (1930)

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November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM

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ScreenAge Wasteland

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The Canon Podcast | ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ (1930)

More movie magic. It's time yet again for another episode of The Canon: An Essential Movies Watchlist. Today is all about All Quiet on the Western Front. Happy listening, screenagers! Episode 102: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)…

More movie magic. It's time yet again for another episode of The Canon: An Essential Movies Watchlist. Today is all about All Quiet on the Western Front. Happy listening, screenagers! Episode 102: All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) This episode is for our fatherland! For glory! Jacob Holmes fills in for Sailor Monsoon, who is still dealing with ongoing technical difficulties.

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November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

Let’s talk about ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ - featuring @sawasteland.bsky.social’s @jacobholmes.bsky.social

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Let's Talk About 'All Quiet on the Western Front' (1930)

M Is an Essential Movie | The Canon Podcast S6E12

November 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM

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Jason Christian

@jasonachristian.bsky.social

Had a blast talking with @rafstitt.bsky.social and my @coldwarcinema.com co-host @ptklein.com about M (1931). Check it out!
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November 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM

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ptklein

@ptklein.com

This week I spoke with @rafstitt.bsky.social from @sawasteland.bsky.social and my @coldwarcinema.com cohost @jasonachristian.bsky.social all about Fritz Lang’s M, sound, and history.

I hope you’ll give us a listen!

Raf Stitt @rafstitt.bsky.social · 18d

New episode of The Canon. Talking 'M' (1931) with the fellas @jasonachristian.bsky.social and @ptklein.com

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M Is an Essential Movie | The Canon Podcast S6E12

November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

New episode of The Canon. Talking 'M' (1931) with the fellas @jasonachristian.bsky.social and @ptklein.com

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a man in a hat and coat is standing in front of a glass door .

November 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

This week on The Canon:

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10 Years After #OscarsSoWhite - How much progress have we made?

November 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

Learning that CCR is from Northern California and not Louisiana is why I have trust issues

November 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

Exploring the lasting impact of the #OscarsSoWhite campaign 10 years later in the latest episode of @moviesnblackwhite.bsky.social with @jacobholmes.bsky.social #FilmSky

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November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

The twist in 'The Village' doesn't deserve the hate it gets. It's actually what makes the movie great

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Why the Twist in 'The Village' is Actually Great

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October 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

Had a blast talking Scream with @val-more.bsky.social and the @watchifyoudare.bsky.social fellas. Listen if you dare

Watch If You Dare @watchifyoudare.bsky.social · Oct 31

Our #halloween episode on 1996 slasher classic "Scream" w/ guests @rafstitt.bsky.social and @val-more.bsky.social of screenagewasteland.com is now out!

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#horrorsky #filmsky #horror

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Is an Essential Movie | The Canon Podcast S6E011

October 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM

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Watch If You Dare

@watchifyoudare.bsky.social

It was an absolute honor that we were invited to talk about one of the greatest films of all time for the 100th episode of The Canon Podcast for screenagewasteland.com . Please go check out this episode, The Canon's entire backlog, and the amazing Screenage Wasteland website!

#filmsky #horrorsky

Bob Cram @bobcram.bsky.social · Oct 30

In this 100th episode of The Canon, Aaron and Derek from the @watchifyoudare.bsky.social podcast, @rafstitt.bsky.social , @val-more.bsky.social and me talk about one of the greatest horror movies - The Texas. Chainsaw. Massacre. Yes, you have to put the periods in.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Is an Essential Movie | The Canon Podcast S6E011

October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM

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Bob Cram

@bobcram.bsky.social

In this 100th episode of The Canon, Aaron and Derek from the @watchifyoudare.bsky.social podcast, @rafstitt.bsky.social , @val-more.bsky.social and me talk about one of the greatest horror movies - The Texas. Chainsaw. Massacre. Yes, you have to put the periods in.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRcW...

a man is holding a woman in his arms while the sun is setting behind them .

October 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

This week on the Canon. A very special spooky season extravaganza for our 100th episode featuring @val-more.bsky.social @bobcram.bsky.social @watchifyoudare.bsky.social

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Let's Talk About 'The Witch' (2015)

October 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

You either die an 'Ok Computer' guy or live long enough to see yourself become an 'In Rainbow' dude

Raf Stitt @rafstitt.bsky.social · Feb 7

I fear I'm becoming a Radiohead guy

October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a great example of a horror movie situation that only white people would find themselves in

October 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

Talking The VVitch with @jacobholmes.bsky.social and @val-more.bsky.social

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a woman with blood on her face is screaming with her mouth open

October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Raf Stitt

@rafstitt.bsky.social

This week on The Canon:

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