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Branyan Towe
@branyan.bsky.social
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Senior Staff Writer for Loud and Clear Reviews, Staff Writer for InSession Film, Reporter with The Union-Recorder, OFTA and GAFCA member, also written for Next Best Picture
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#AvatarFireAndAsh is another home run for James Cameron. My full review is up now on Loud and Clear!
December 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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#EllaMcCay isn’t perfect, but with Emma Mackey leading the way, it turns out to be something really sweet. My full review is up now!
loudandclearrvs.bsky.social Loud and Clear Reviews @loudandclearrvs.bsky.social · 9d
"The end result, even if it’s a bumpy ride, feels like a warm hug."

ELLA MCCAY isn’t without its narrative issues, but an outstanding Emma Mackey in the titular role helps turn the film into a really sweet, hilarious time! 🥰

Read @branyan.bsky.social's review!

Out tomorrow! 🔥

#EllaMcCay
Ella McCay Movie Review: Sincere & Comforting
Ella McCay isn’t without issues, but an outstanding Emma Mackey in the titular role helps turn the film into a really sweet, hilarious time.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Very silly but just got word that my first big girl IP comic will be announced soon. Gave a quote for the trades. It’s all happening. Thank goodness for comics this year and the small wins it’s given me.
December 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Ryan Coogler explains why he declined the invitation to join the Academy www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/m...
Still, there is nuance to all the awards hype. Though “Sinners” looks to be a major Oscar player, that voting body has never nominated Jordan for his acting or Coogler for his directing — indeed, no Black filmmaker has ever won in the latter category. Asked to join the academy in 2016, Coogler declined the invitation. “It’s not out of animosity,” he told me, noting that he’s stretched thin with commitments to his film school and unions. “And I’m not good at judging things, bro. The act of ‘Hey, pick the best thing’ is very stressful for me, even when there’s no stakes involved.” He is more drawn to the everyday elements of his career than to the glamorous ballrooms. “People see the tuxedo, they see the red carpet, but it’s real blue-collar folks making these movies happen,” Coogler said, adding that he truly fell in love with filmmaking once he understood that, at its core, it’s a job. A photo of Ryan Coogler
December 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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See you tomorrow. #Supergirl
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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I loved a lot about #StrangerThings 5 Vol. 1 narratively and performance wise, but there’s room tor improvement as the series heads toward its final four episodes. My review is up now!
November 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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#ILoveLA is so much fun and perfectly encapsulates the chaos of your late twenties. Rachel Sennott and this cast have created characters you’ll fall in love with and see yourselves in. My review of Season 1 is up now!
October 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Back in my day, AI used to stand for Adobe Illustrator! And we hated that, too!
Grandpa Simpson yelling at a cloud
October 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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#TheHandThatRocksTheCradle is awful despite Maika Monroe and Mary Elizabeth Winstead giving this poor script better performances than it deserves. My review is up now on Loud and Clear!
October 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Coming to Apple TV soon!
‘Mr. Scorsese’ Review - The Ultimate Comfort Watch For Cinephiles
Uncover the essence of Mr. Scorsese, a documentary that captures the prolific legacy of this iconic filmmaker.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop
October 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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#TronAres is an audio and visual feast with an extraordinary soundtrack from Nine Inch Nails, but the story and lead performance don’t live up to their potential. It’s the most conflicting film I’ve seen all year but an alright time. My full review is up now!
October 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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October 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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This honestly makes me sad. He saved her from Tom Cruise. He wrote "The Fighter" for her.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 30
Nicole Kidman filed for divorce on Tuesday from her husband, Keith Urban, after nearly 20 years of marriage, according to court records.
Nicole Kidman Files for Divorce From Keith Urban After Nearly 20 Years
The couple married in Australia in 2006. Their breakup surprised many fans.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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All PTA, all the time. Go see One Battle After Another #LastFourWatched #Filmsky
My last four watched on Letterboxd including One Battle After Another (2025), There Will Be Blood (2007), The Master (2012), and Boogie Nights (1997)
September 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Preview of the announcement:
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Taylor Swift getting engaged before we get GTA VI
August 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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The Unforgivable Sin of Ms Rachel
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August 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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A solid Spike Lee spin on a classic featuring Denzel at the top of his game and A$AP Rocky showcasing real acting talent
August 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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#NowWatching
Highest 2 Lowest poster
August 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Three masterpieces and one ugly duckling (Lindsay Lohan killed it though) #LastFourWatched #Filmsky
My last four watched on Letterboxd including High and Low (1963), Malcolm X (1992), Georgia Rule (2007), and The Parent Trap (1998)
August 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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*Snap, snap* Jenna Ortega leads a terrific ensemble in #Wednesday Season 2 Part 1, which doesn’t always hit the mark story wise, but is still such spooky fun. My review is up now on Loud and Clear!
loudandclearrvs.bsky.social Loud and Clear Reviews @loudandclearrvs.bsky.social · Aug 6
Things begin to feel like a classic Addams Family adventure in WEDNESDAY SEASON 2, but make no mistake: this is very much a Wednesday Addams show!

Read @branyan.bsky.social's review of PART 1, out now on @netflix.com! 🤩

#Wednesday #WednesdaySeason2 #Netflix
Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 Review
Jenna Ortega leads a fabulous cast in Wednesday Season 2 Part 1, which dials up the horror but has iffy storytelling.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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#KingOfTheHill is back and still great, I tell you what
August 5, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Watch the official trailer for Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest starring Denzel Washington 👀

The film will be released in theaters on August 15 via
A24 and streaming on Apple TV+ September 5.
August 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM