Willow Catelyn Maclay
@willowcatelyn.bsky.social
Film Critic (Film Comment, Reverse Shot, Polygon etc). GALECA.
Co-Author of CORPSES, FOOLS AND MONSTERS: THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF TRANSNESS IN CINEMA
Co-Author of CORPSES, FOOLS AND MONSTERS: THE HISTORY AND FUTURE OF TRANSNESS IN CINEMA
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Corpses, Fools and Monsters by Willow Maclay, Caden Gardner: 9781914420580 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A radical history of transness in cinema, and an exploration of the political possibilities of its future. In the history of cinema, trans people are usually murdered, made into a joke, or viewed as ...
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Every time there's a Twitter purge, I share the link to my book. I co-authored "Corpses, Fools and Monsters" and it is about transness in cinema. People seem to like it!
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725695...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725695...
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The Twin Peaks series alone is worth the price of subscription. For my money, @willowcatelyn.bsky.social is one of the most consistently insightful film critics currently writing, and every new post from her, I stop what I'm doing and check it out.
I'm running a 50% discount on my patreon for the next week for new subscribers. A Black Lodge sale, if you will, and I'd appreciate the support if you're able or interested. I'm a professional author and film critic, but patreon is my main source of a stable month to month income. Thank you.
My TWIN PEAKS series is nearing its conclusion. The penultimate essay is live, and it is the first of two features on episode 18. I wrote about Diane, the structure of the 18th episode, the context of Laura Palmer's experiences, and how they are reflected in Diane's.
www.patreon.com/posts/twin-p...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The Twin Peaks series alone is worth the price of subscription. For my money, @willowcatelyn.bsky.social is one of the most consistently insightful film critics currently writing, and every new post from her, I stop what I'm doing and check it out.
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at the suggestion of @faradayribcage.bsky.social i have put Castration Movie on sale for the black friday weekend! use the code BLACKFRIDAY2025 at digital.louiseweard.com
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November 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
at the suggestion of @faradayribcage.bsky.social i have put Castration Movie on sale for the black friday weekend! use the code BLACKFRIDAY2025 at digital.louiseweard.com
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This is why you have to keep talking about your creative work. I had no idea this series was being written and here it is nearly done hey Twin Peaks nerds check this out
My TWIN PEAKS series is nearing its conclusion. The penultimate essay is live, and it is the first of two features on episode 18. I wrote about Diane, the structure of the 18th episode, the context of Laura Palmer's experiences, and how they are reflected in Diane's.
www.patreon.com/posts/twin-p...
www.patreon.com/posts/twin-p...
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This is why you have to keep talking about your creative work. I had no idea this series was being written and here it is nearly done hey Twin Peaks nerds check this out
I'm running a 50% discount on my patreon for the next week for new subscribers. A Black Lodge sale, if you will, and I'd appreciate the support if you're able or interested. I'm a professional author and film critic, but patreon is my main source of a stable month to month income. Thank you.
My TWIN PEAKS series is nearing its conclusion. The penultimate essay is live, and it is the first of two features on episode 18. I wrote about Diane, the structure of the 18th episode, the context of Laura Palmer's experiences, and how they are reflected in Diane's.
www.patreon.com/posts/twin-p...
www.patreon.com/posts/twin-p...
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I'm running a 50% discount on my patreon for the next week for new subscribers. A Black Lodge sale, if you will, and I'd appreciate the support if you're able or interested. I'm a professional author and film critic, but patreon is my main source of a stable month to month income. Thank you.
My TWIN PEAKS series is nearing its conclusion. The penultimate essay is live, and it is the first of two features on episode 18. I wrote about Diane, the structure of the 18th episode, the context of Laura Palmer's experiences, and how they are reflected in Diane's.
www.patreon.com/posts/twin-p...
www.patreon.com/posts/twin-p...
November 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My TWIN PEAKS series is nearing its conclusion. The penultimate essay is live, and it is the first of two features on episode 18. I wrote about Diane, the structure of the 18th episode, the context of Laura Palmer's experiences, and how they are reflected in Diane's.
www.patreon.com/posts/twin-p...
www.patreon.com/posts/twin-p...
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Behold, the Sword of Power! Excalibur! For anyone waiting for things from me, this is why: my brain has been consumed by John Boorman and Excalibur, both of them dear to my heart. The restoration is stunning, and finally presents the film in the right aspect ratio on home video... 🧵1/8
November 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Behold, the Sword of Power! Excalibur! For anyone waiting for things from me, this is why: my brain has been consumed by John Boorman and Excalibur, both of them dear to my heart. The restoration is stunning, and finally presents the film in the right aspect ratio on home video... 🧵1/8
Super stoked to announce that I have a video essay in the upcoming @arrowvideo.bsky.social release of THE VISITOR. This is one of these movies you have to see to believe. Franco Nero is Space Jesus! John Huston is his agent! It's about abortion, somehow! Amazing film
www.arrowvideo.com/p/17631543/
www.arrowvideo.com/p/17631543/
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November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Super stoked to announce that I have a video essay in the upcoming @arrowvideo.bsky.social release of THE VISITOR. This is one of these movies you have to see to believe. Franco Nero is Space Jesus! John Huston is his agent! It's about abortion, somehow! Amazing film
www.arrowvideo.com/p/17631543/
www.arrowvideo.com/p/17631543/
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Back with more Abel Ferrara for Cinématographe, with his William Gibson adaptation NEW ROSE HOTEL that has long been an under celebrated title in his filmography. I managed to secure new interviews with both Willem Dafoe and Asia Argento for this alongside a slew of other extras, grab one!
New Rose Hotel
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November 28, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Back with more Abel Ferrara for Cinématographe, with his William Gibson adaptation NEW ROSE HOTEL that has long been an under celebrated title in his filmography. I managed to secure new interviews with both Willem Dafoe and Asia Argento for this alongside a slew of other extras, grab one!
I forgot that today was a holiday in the States. Twin Peaks will return tomorrow. Have a nice day y'all.
My next Twin Peaks essay should be up on Thursday. It's the penultimate essay in my Twin Peaks series, and the first of two pieces on the final episode.
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I forgot that today was a holiday in the States. Twin Peaks will return tomorrow. Have a nice day y'all.
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Hi @willowcatelyn.bsky.social and I published this last year but with our TCM appearances last month we are once again asking to buy our book!
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November 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Hi @willowcatelyn.bsky.social and I published this last year but with our TCM appearances last month we are once again asking to buy our book!
bookshop.org/p/books/corp...
bookshop.org/p/books/corp...
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Yes! Buy this book! It’s terrific.
Interviewed both @cadenmgardner.bsky.social and @willowcatelyn.bsky.social for the Seattle Gay News back in June of 2024. Check it out if you are so inclined.
But, buy there book. I’ll say it again, it’s terrific. You won’t regret it.
www.sgn.org/story/75900/...
Interviewed both @cadenmgardner.bsky.social and @willowcatelyn.bsky.social for the Seattle Gay News back in June of 2024. Check it out if you are so inclined.
But, buy there book. I’ll say it again, it’s terrific. You won’t regret it.
www.sgn.org/story/75900/...
November 27, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Yes! Buy this book! It’s terrific.
Interviewed both @cadenmgardner.bsky.social and @willowcatelyn.bsky.social for the Seattle Gay News back in June of 2024. Check it out if you are so inclined.
But, buy there book. I’ll say it again, it’s terrific. You won’t regret it.
www.sgn.org/story/75900/...
Interviewed both @cadenmgardner.bsky.social and @willowcatelyn.bsky.social for the Seattle Gay News back in June of 2024. Check it out if you are so inclined.
But, buy there book. I’ll say it again, it’s terrific. You won’t regret it.
www.sgn.org/story/75900/...
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Psst... The Reveal is having a Black Friday sale. First-time and returning paid subscribers can now get 20% off an annual subscription. That's just $40 for one year of everything we publish and more. Here's the link: thereveal.film/reveal-black...
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Psst... The Reveal is having a Black Friday sale. First-time and returning paid subscribers can now get 20% off an annual subscription. That's just $40 for one year of everything we publish and more. Here's the link: thereveal.film/reveal-black...
Gotta be De La. I've always preferred The Breeders to the Pixies anyway.
The Best Album of 1989 Round 7 Match #128 - THE FINAL MATCH TO DETERMINE THE BEST ALBUM OF 1989
#1 Pixies, DOOLITTLE
vs.
#3 De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
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#1 Pixies, DOOLITTLE
vs.
#3 De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
forms.gle/WZbDEMmYBZda...
The Best Album of 1989 Round 7 Match #128 - The Final Match: Pixies vs. De La Soul
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Wednesday, November 25th, 10am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will be declared The Best Album of 1989. The losing album will be named The Se...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Gotta be De La. I've always preferred The Breeders to the Pixies anyway.
Can't stop thinking about this
Dreamed that they were making a live action King of the Hill movie with Jesse Plemons as a grown up Bobby Hill. The entire dream was just Jesse Plemons dancing with Ladybird. I have been haunted by this all day.
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Can't stop thinking about this
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Favorite podcast episode of the year so far. Loved leaning about Willow, a truly inspirational film writer and so much more. Adored this and you will too!
I was thrilled to be invited onto the SUPPORTING CHARACTERS podcast to talk about numerous topics including Trans film images, Corpses, Fools and Monsters and our appearance on TCM. Tune in tonight for @cadenmgardner.bsky.social 's program!
www.nowplayingnetwork.net/supportingch...
www.nowplayingnetwork.net/supportingch...
Episode 70: Willow Catelyn Maclay
Bill talks to author and podcaster Erica Shultz about her endeavors in film culture, from creating shows like Unsung Horrors to writing and publishing her book THE SWEETEST TABOO and contributing spec...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Favorite podcast episode of the year so far. Loved leaning about Willow, a truly inspirational film writer and so much more. Adored this and you will too!
My next Twin Peaks essay should be up on Thursday. It's the penultimate essay in my Twin Peaks series, and the first of two pieces on the final episode.
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
My next Twin Peaks essay should be up on Thursday. It's the penultimate essay in my Twin Peaks series, and the first of two pieces on the final episode.
Dreamed that they were making a live action King of the Hill movie with Jesse Plemons as a grown up Bobby Hill. The entire dream was just Jesse Plemons dancing with Ladybird. I have been haunted by this all day.
November 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Dreamed that they were making a live action King of the Hill movie with Jesse Plemons as a grown up Bobby Hill. The entire dream was just Jesse Plemons dancing with Ladybird. I have been haunted by this all day.
It's offensive to me that The Cure aren't in the finals
The Best Album of 1989 Round 7 Match #127 - THIRD PLACE MATCH
#2 Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE
vs.
#4 The Cure, DISINTEGRATION
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#2 Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE
vs.
#4 The Cure, DISINTEGRATION
forms.gle/kpMhU5vPExph...
The Best Album of 1989 Round 7 (Third Place Match) Match #127: Beastie Boys vs. The Cure
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Tuesday, November 25th, 10am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will be declared the Third Best Album of 1989, while the losing album will be na...
forms.gle
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It's offensive to me that The Cure aren't in the finals
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I wrote about DOG DAY AFTERNOON and its complicated legacy among trans viewers for my reader's choice series. My co-writer Caden Mark Gardner will be discussing many of these same topics tonight on TCM before this film is shown. Please tune in!
www.patreon.com/posts/144308...
www.patreon.com/posts/144308...
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I wrote about DOG DAY AFTERNOON and its complicated legacy among trans viewers for my reader's choice series. My co-writer Caden Mark Gardner will be discussing many of these same topics tonight on TCM before this film is shown. Please tune in!
www.patreon.com/posts/144308...
www.patreon.com/posts/144308...
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Look: @schlockvalue.bsky.social and I always want to reward the trueheads who stay in town this week.
Come to @ifccenter.bsky.social Tuesday night at 7 and watch a Japanese gay pink film.
You won't be disappointed. Get out the early sunset rut and check it out. We'd love to see you there. Thanks.
Come to @ifccenter.bsky.social Tuesday night at 7 and watch a Japanese gay pink film.
You won't be disappointed. Get out the early sunset rut and check it out. We'd love to see you there. Thanks.
IFC Center - Looking for an Angel
NYC Premiere of the 4K Restoration! Tuesday, November 25 at 7:00: Introduction by Elizabeth Purchell and KJ Shepherd Mostly seen on the gay pink circuit and recently restored by its director to its ri...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Look: @schlockvalue.bsky.social and I always want to reward the trueheads who stay in town this week.
Come to @ifccenter.bsky.social Tuesday night at 7 and watch a Japanese gay pink film.
You won't be disappointed. Get out the early sunset rut and check it out. We'd love to see you there. Thanks.
Come to @ifccenter.bsky.social Tuesday night at 7 and watch a Japanese gay pink film.
You won't be disappointed. Get out the early sunset rut and check it out. We'd love to see you there. Thanks.
Amoreena fucking rips
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Amoreena fucking rips
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It's Caden day on TCM!
November 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
It's Caden day on TCM!
Caden is going to be on TCM in about 10 minutes. Let's go Caden! He's showing DOG DAY AFTERNOON first.
I wrote about DOG DAY AFTERNOON and its complicated legacy among trans viewers for my reader's choice series. My co-writer Caden Mark Gardner will be discussing many of these same topics tonight on TCM before this film is shown. Please tune in!
www.patreon.com/posts/144308...
www.patreon.com/posts/144308...
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Caden is going to be on TCM in about 10 minutes. Let's go Caden! He's showing DOG DAY AFTERNOON first.
I am not going to get into the weeds of that Best Comedies of all time list and I will just say that The Palm Beach Story and Police Story make me laugh very hard and they were not on the list.
November 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I am not going to get into the weeds of that Best Comedies of all time list and I will just say that The Palm Beach Story and Police Story make me laugh very hard and they were not on the list.
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This is tonight 🫣
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This is tonight 🫣