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Split Tooth Media @splittoothmedia.bsky.social · 3d

A film about coercion that is itself coercive, 'In the Dark' (2000) draws on imminent cultural anxieties as a young woman accepts a challenge from an unknown Master of Games. Read the latest October Horror piece from @stephenbroomer.bsky.social!

'In the Dark' (2000): Temptation and the Willing Victim - Split Tooth Media

A film about coercion that is itself coercive, 'In the Dark' draws on cultural anxieties as a woman accepts a challenge from a Master of Games

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Art & Trash @artandtrash.bsky.social · 25d

The Way Things Go is a work of absolute machined precision. Check out our video essay about it. Below is an excerpt!

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Black Zero @blackzerodisc.bsky.social · Sep 27

At Black Zero, we rely on Canada Post for all of our shipping needs. As of September 25, 2025, Canada Post has gone on strike. As a result, we must pause all shipments until their operations resume.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and support.

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Black Zero @blackzerodisc.bsky.social · Sep 3

Next Thursday, September 11, at Innis Town Hall, as part of the ongoing Ad Hoc programming - our new restoration of Larry Kardish's Slow Run! With the filmmaker in person. Don't miss this hidden gem of the New York Underground. Discs will be for sale at the launch.

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Stephen Broomer @stephenbroomer.bsky.social · Aug 25

If you are in the U.S. and want some Black Zero discs, order them by Wednesday 5PM! I am not at all sure how long we will be pausing but it might be for a while.

Black Zero @blackzerodisc.bsky.social · Aug 25

An important update for our U.S. customers…

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Art & Trash @artandtrash.bsky.social · Aug 17

Hard at work on my newest series, Northern Light, on Canadian cinema. It’ll be my most traditional and straightforward series yet - but by these standards, that means, get ready for near-death experiences, docudramas about nude cults, and Lacanian interpretations of hoser/loser masterpieces.

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Kier-La Janisse @kierlajanisse.bsky.social · Jul 2

ESSENTIAL VIEWING: Filmmaker and @blackzerodisc.bsky.social founder @stephenbroomer.bsky.social just posted a very timely and disturbing video essay for Canada Day on Rob Fothergill's 1970 film COUNTDOWN CANADA: youtu.be/57oCoeb9mYw

The Invasion Will Be Televised: Countdown Canada as Anticipatory Docudrama

YouTube video by artandtrash

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Experimental Cinema @expcinema.bsky.social · May 9

Out this June: "Secret Museums: The Films of Arthur Lipsett", by @stephenbroomer.bsky.social . Pub. Wilfrid Laurier University Press expcinema.org/site/en/book...

Secret Museums: The Films of Arthur Lipsett

Arthur Lipsett’s first film was nominated for an Academy Award in 1962, marking the arrival of an influential new voice. The film’s dark humour and dancing rhythms had captured the spirit of his times...

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Stephen Broomer @stephenbroomer.bsky.social · Apr 16

Canadian Film Day: David Rimmer / Arthur Lipsett

David Rimmer's Language of the Brush and Variations on a Cellophane Wrapper, and a book trailer for a new critical biography of Arthur Lipsett!

artandtrash.substack.com

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Stephen Broomer @stephenbroomer.bsky.social · Dec 4

A video essay on the films and videos of contemporary Canadian experimental media artist Christine Lucy Latimer.

Fragile Systems: The Media Hybrids of Christine Lucy Latimer

YouTube video by artandtrash

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Black Zero @blackzerodisc.bsky.social · Apr 2

Keith Lock’s Everything Everywhere Again Alive. Available now on Blu-Ray Disc from Black Zero! #canadiancinema #canadianfilm #experimentalfilm #cinema #environmental #physicalmedia

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Innis Town Hall @innistownhall.bsky.social · Mar 27

Join us next Thursday, April 3rd at 8pm for AD HOC #73. Lulu Faustine with filmmaker @stephenbroomer.bsky.social. Free and open to all!

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Stephen Broomer @stephenbroomer.bsky.social · Mar 7

Great to see you, Will! Thanks for coming!

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Will Sloan @willsloanesq.bsky.social · Mar 7

Tonight’s Stan Brakhage screening is a sellout! The people love Stan Brakhage!!!

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Stephen Broomer @stephenbroomer.bsky.social · Mar 7

Stan Brakhage for the people! A program tonight at Ad Hoc at Innis College, on 16mm - Eyes and Unconscious London Strata!

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Stephen Broomer @stephenbroomer.bsky.social · Feb 24

On Thursday night at Ad Hoc, I presented four documentaries on art by Jim Davis. You can watch the whole programme, intro and films, at @artandtrash.bsky.social’s Patreon and YouTube channels. The Dynamic Arts: Documentaries by Jim Davis
youtu.be/LrA9if2cthA

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Stephen Broomer @stephenbroomer.bsky.social · Feb 6

I made this video essay with Bart Testa for the Richard Kerr: Field Trips blu-ray disc available now from Black Zero. Bart also wrote the liner notes for an upcoming disc of ours. More info coming soon.

Black Zero @blackzerodisc.bsky.social · Feb 6

Our disc Richard Kerr: Field Trips includes, among its bonus features, this video essay by the great Canadian film scholar Bart Testa. Invitation to the Voyage (29 mins) is a comprehensive discussion of Kerr's American films. Watch an excerpt below! Available now from blackzero.ca

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dan browne @danbrownefilm.bsky.social · Feb 6

Such an honour to share some of my recent work with Ad Hoc. Huge thanks to Stephen Broomer for continuing to program great experimental films in Toronto.

Stephen Broomer @stephenbroomer.bsky.social · Feb 1

This winter at the Cinema Studies Institute at Innis College - Ad Hoc presents six screenings! Three screenings of classic experimental films in 16mm and three screenings of digital-born works by local artists!

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Black Zero @blackzerodisc.bsky.social · Feb 3

Consider supporting this proudly Canadian company!

Black Zero

Black Zero is a home video publisher specializing in Canadian underground movies.

www.blackzero.ca

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How to Enjoy Experimental Film @h2eef.bsky.social · Feb 3

For those interested in reading a little more about Canadian experimental film we’ll publish a brief extra conversation on Thursday about @stephenbroomer.bsky.social’s two books as writer and co-editor on the subject of Canadian underground cinema #podcast #experimentalfilm #filmartist #filmwriting

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Stephen Broomer @stephenbroomer.bsky.social · Feb 1

This winter at the Cinema Studies Institute at Innis College - Ad Hoc presents six screenings! Three screenings of classic experimental films in 16mm and three screenings of digital-born works by local artists!

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Kier-La Janisse @kierlajanisse.bsky.social · Jan 31

"This collection is an early front-runner for the best physical media release of 2025." This one means a lot because @severinfilms.bsky.social doesn't get enough film establishment love for our work (imo) and I've been waiting for something I worked on to make it into this column!

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Stephen Broomer @stephenbroomer.bsky.social · Feb 1

I was very honoured to get a chance to talk with Daniel Adams of H2EEF about Josephine Massarella and her work…

Black Zero @blackzerodisc.bsky.social · Jan 31

On the latest episode of How To Enjoy Experimental Film, Stephen Broomer talks about restoring and publishing the films of Josephine Massarella, for our fifth release, available now!

H2EEF Spotlight:

Podcast Episode · How to Enjoy Experimental Film · 2025-01-30 · 49m

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Stephen Broomer @stephenbroomer.bsky.social · Jan 25

Cinema on duty!

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How to Enjoy Experimental Film @h2eef.bsky.social · Jan 23

New episode out now! Richard Kerr is a giant in Canadian experimental film. This episode takes a broad look at Richard's career, with a particular focus on the "American" trilogy, which has been released on Blu-Ray by Stephen Broomer at Black Zero. #experimentalfilm #podcast #filmartist

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