John Daniel (he/him/his)
@fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social
28 • 🇵🇭🇬🇺🇺🇸 • Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic • Managing Editor @thecinemaspot.bsky.social • Writer @ Shall I Stream It?, Hue Watched It, @cosmiccircus.bsky.social, and more • MFA in English Literature
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You can't claim to be a Christian and be anti-vax/ anti-mask because otherwise, what do you truly believe in??
Also, you can't be an atheist and be anti-vax/ anti-mask. Do you trust the sciences or not; what do you actually believe in??
Also, you can't be an atheist and be anti-vax/ anti-mask. Do you trust the sciences or not; what do you actually believe in??
January 23, 2026 at 12:49 PM
You can't claim to be a Christian and be anti-vax/ anti-mask because otherwise, what do you truly believe in??
Also, you can't be an atheist and be anti-vax/ anti-mask. Do you trust the sciences or not; what do you actually believe in??
Also, you can't be an atheist and be anti-vax/ anti-mask. Do you trust the sciences or not; what do you actually believe in??
It's officially 7:00 pm on New Year's Eve, which means it'll be January 1st, 2026 in T-minus five hours...
My ★★★★★ review of #Avatar: #FireAndAsh on
@letterboxd.social: boxd.it/clbg5X
My ★★★★★ review of #Avatar: #FireAndAsh on
@letterboxd.social: boxd.it/clbg5X
a man and a woman are posing for a picture and the man has a blue face
ALT: a man and a woman are posing for a picture and the man has a blue face
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December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It's officially 7:00 pm on New Year's Eve, which means it'll be January 1st, 2026 in T-minus five hours...
My ★★★★★ review of #Avatar: #FireAndAsh on
@letterboxd.social: boxd.it/clbg5X
My ★★★★★ review of #Avatar: #FireAndAsh on
@letterboxd.social: boxd.it/clbg5X
Someone paid for my meal at a bar once, and their identity still remains a mystery to me. My penis has known confusion ever since.
I figured I could say that here since, allegedly, nobody ever comes to BlueSky, as per what people on (formerly) Twitter.
I figured I could say that here since, allegedly, nobody ever comes to BlueSky, as per what people on (formerly) Twitter.
December 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Someone paid for my meal at a bar once, and their identity still remains a mystery to me. My penis has known confusion ever since.
I figured I could say that here since, allegedly, nobody ever comes to BlueSky, as per what people on (formerly) Twitter.
I figured I could say that here since, allegedly, nobody ever comes to BlueSky, as per what people on (formerly) Twitter.
Yay!!!!
Tina Romero and Erin Judge’s horror comedy film, #QueensOfTheDead, streams via @shudder.com starting tomorrow!
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social’s full #Tribeca review here: bit.ly/3TlfgbK
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social’s full #Tribeca review here: bit.ly/3TlfgbK
December 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Yay!!!!
Fudge, I almost forgot about this release date.....
Here is the first official poster for #euphoriaHBO Season 3, set to release on April 2026!
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's coverage of #Euphoria here: bit.ly/3QpJzf8
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's coverage of #Euphoria here: bit.ly/3QpJzf8
December 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Fudge, I almost forgot about this release date.....
In a world where Brian Kilmeade suggested that the homeless should be executed, @stephenking.bsky.social wasn't too far off with writing about those dangers. @edgarwright.bsky.social and Michael Bacall follow suit.
Read more in my SPOILER REVIEW down below:
Read more in my SPOILER REVIEW down below:
“Nobody deserves to have their lives put at risk. Actions do not always speak louder than words.”
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full spoiler review of @edgarwright.bsky.social and Michael Bacall's #TheRunningMan! bit.ly/4ieHkct
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full spoiler review of @edgarwright.bsky.social and Michael Bacall's #TheRunningMan! bit.ly/4ieHkct
November 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
In a world where Brian Kilmeade suggested that the homeless should be executed, @stephenking.bsky.social wasn't too far off with writing about those dangers. @edgarwright.bsky.social and Michael Bacall follow suit.
Read more in my SPOILER REVIEW down below:
Read more in my SPOILER REVIEW down below:
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“Nobody deserves to have their lives put at risk. Actions do not always speak louder than words.”
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full spoiler review of @edgarwright.bsky.social and Michael Bacall's #TheRunningMan! bit.ly/4ieHkct
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full spoiler review of @edgarwright.bsky.social and Michael Bacall's #TheRunningMan! bit.ly/4ieHkct
November 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
“Nobody deserves to have their lives put at risk. Actions do not always speak louder than words.”
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full spoiler review of @edgarwright.bsky.social and Michael Bacall's #TheRunningMan! bit.ly/4ieHkct
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full spoiler review of @edgarwright.bsky.social and Michael Bacall's #TheRunningMan! bit.ly/4ieHkct
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Ben Leonberg and Alex Cannon’s supernatural horror comedy thriller film, #GoodBoy, is now streaming via @shudder.com!
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/4mOMI75
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/4mOMI75
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Ben Leonberg and Alex Cannon’s supernatural horror comedy thriller film, #GoodBoy, is now streaming via @shudder.com!
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/4mOMI75
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/4mOMI75
Poor doggie
Ben Leonberg and Alex Cannon’s supernatural horror comedy thriller film, #GoodBoy, is now streaming via @shudder.com!
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/4mOMI75
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/4mOMI75
November 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Poor doggie
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September to mid-November has kicked my ass, so I apologize for shutting myself off from everyone...
Anyways, I *JUST* finished @stephenking.bsky.social's 'THE RUNNING MAN' in time for the second film adaptation by @edgarwright.bsky.social, and it was great. www.goodreads.com/review/show/8049396950
Anyways, I *JUST* finished @stephenking.bsky.social's 'THE RUNNING MAN' in time for the second film adaptation by @edgarwright.bsky.social, and it was great. www.goodreads.com/review/show/8049396950
John Daniel's review of The Running Man
5/5: A five-out-of-five novel for Stephen King, writing in disguise as Richard Bachman. Following the publication of this, in 'On Writing', King mentions having written 'The Running Man' within a week...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:29 AM
September to mid-November has kicked my ass, so I apologize for shutting myself off from everyone...
Anyways, I *JUST* finished @stephenking.bsky.social's 'THE RUNNING MAN' in time for the second film adaptation by @edgarwright.bsky.social, and it was great. www.goodreads.com/review/show/8049396950
Anyways, I *JUST* finished @stephenking.bsky.social's 'THE RUNNING MAN' in time for the second film adaptation by @edgarwright.bsky.social, and it was great. www.goodreads.com/review/show/8049396950
Had a mental breakdown earlier today before this spoiler breakdown of Scott Derrickson and @crobertcargill.bsky.social's 'BLACK PHONE 2', which I mention at the beginning of the review.
Such a thrilling film, and I cannot wait to see it again!!
Such a thrilling film, and I cannot wait to see it again!!
"Gwen Blake is supernatural horror's greatest final girl in a while..."
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full spoiler review of Scott Derrickson and @crobertcargill.bsky.social's #BlackPhone2! bit.ly/4hrTpKY
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full spoiler review of Scott Derrickson and @crobertcargill.bsky.social's #BlackPhone2! bit.ly/4hrTpKY
October 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Had a mental breakdown earlier today before this spoiler breakdown of Scott Derrickson and @crobertcargill.bsky.social's 'BLACK PHONE 2', which I mention at the beginning of the review.
Such a thrilling film, and I cannot wait to see it again!!
Such a thrilling film, and I cannot wait to see it again!!
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#ShelbyOaks marks producer Chris Stuckmann’s filmmaking debut with an eerie journey of sisterhood and the lengths one would go for family.
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review here: bit.ly/4njEpAj
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review here: bit.ly/4njEpAj
October 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
#ShelbyOaks marks producer Chris Stuckmann’s filmmaking debut with an eerie journey of sisterhood and the lengths one would go for family.
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review here: bit.ly/4njEpAj
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review here: bit.ly/4njEpAj
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Boots Riley’s sophomore feature film, #ILoveBoosters, a sci-fi comedy adventure starring Keke Palmer, LaKeith Stanfield, Demi Moore, Naomi Ackie, and more, is set to release in spring 2026 from Neon!
(via @BootsRiley on Twitter)
(via @BootsRiley on Twitter)
October 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Boots Riley’s sophomore feature film, #ILoveBoosters, a sci-fi comedy adventure starring Keke Palmer, LaKeith Stanfield, Demi Moore, Naomi Ackie, and more, is set to release in spring 2026 from Neon!
(via @BootsRiley on Twitter)
(via @BootsRiley on Twitter)
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‘V/H/S/Halloween’: A Cruel Addition To The Shudder Film Franchise - by @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social
#moviesky #filmsky #horrormovies @shudder.com
thecosmiccircus.com/v-h-s-hallow...
#moviesky #filmsky #horrormovies @shudder.com
thecosmiccircus.com/v-h-s-hallow...
‘V/H/S/Halloween’: A Cruel Addition To The Shudder Film Franchise
Find out about more about the Shudder film franchise V/H/S and it's latest scary installment, just in time for Halloween.
thecosmiccircus.com
October 19, 2025 at 5:53 PM
‘V/H/S/Halloween’: A Cruel Addition To The Shudder Film Franchise - by @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social
#moviesky #filmsky #horrormovies @shudder.com
thecosmiccircus.com/v-h-s-hallow...
#moviesky #filmsky #horrormovies @shudder.com
thecosmiccircus.com/v-h-s-hallow...
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This poster has been my laptop wallpaper for a month now. Fucking love it.
Check out this official poster for Scott Derrickson and @crobertcargill.bsky.social’s supernatural horror film, #TheBlackPhone2, starring @themasonthames.bsky.social, Madeleine McGraw, and Ethan Hawke, releasing on October 17th!
October 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This poster has been my laptop wallpaper for a month now. Fucking love it.
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Park Chan-wook et al’s #NoOtherChoice premiered at #BeyondFest, and the film is “a crowd-pleaser that asks its audience to push back against capitalism before it consumes their humanity”.
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full review for more: bit.ly/4nNCx3f
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full review for more: bit.ly/4nNCx3f
September 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Park Chan-wook et al’s #NoOtherChoice premiered at #BeyondFest, and the film is “a crowd-pleaser that asks its audience to push back against capitalism before it consumes their humanity”.
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full review for more: bit.ly/4nNCx3f
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full review for more: bit.ly/4nNCx3f
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“The theater is always about the collective experience, but a movie that draws on collectivism is a perfect cinematic match.”
Read @mauceri.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review of #OneBattleAfterAnother!
Read @mauceri.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review of #OneBattleAfterAnother!
September 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“The theater is always about the collective experience, but a movie that draws on collectivism is a perfect cinematic match.”
Read @mauceri.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review of #OneBattleAfterAnother!
Read @mauceri.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review of #OneBattleAfterAnother!
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The overall narrative is “a clear anti-fascist piece instead of a character study.”
Read @res-99.bsky.social's full spoiler review of #TheLongWalk! bit.ly/4mGG4zD
Read @res-99.bsky.social's full spoiler review of #TheLongWalk! bit.ly/4mGG4zD
September 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The overall narrative is “a clear anti-fascist piece instead of a character study.”
Read @res-99.bsky.social's full spoiler review of #TheLongWalk! bit.ly/4mGG4zD
Read @res-99.bsky.social's full spoiler review of #TheLongWalk! bit.ly/4mGG4zD
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Sarah Sherman’s first full-length stand-up comedy special, #SarahSquirm: LIVE + IN THE FLESH, executive produced by Lorne Michaels, Josh Safdie, and more, comes to @hbo.bsky.social and HBO Max this December!
October 1, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Sarah Sherman’s first full-length stand-up comedy special, #SarahSquirm: LIVE + IN THE FLESH, executive produced by Lorne Michaels, Josh Safdie, and more, comes to @hbo.bsky.social and HBO Max this December!
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#GoodLuckHaveFunDontDie marks what will hopefully be a new beginning in Gore Verbinski’s career with an anti-AI odyssey.
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review here: bit.ly/46Gb4Lv
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review here: bit.ly/46Gb4Lv
October 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
#GoodLuckHaveFunDontDie marks what will hopefully be a new beginning in Gore Verbinski’s career with an anti-AI odyssey.
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review here: bit.ly/46Gb4Lv
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review here: bit.ly/46Gb4Lv
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Benny Safdie’s #TheSmashingMachine starring Dawyne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt is now playing in theaters!
Read @mauceri.bsky.social’s full review here: bit.ly/4nN66lB
Read @mauceri.bsky.social’s full review here: bit.ly/4nN66lB
October 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Benny Safdie’s #TheSmashingMachine starring Dawyne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt is now playing in theaters!
Read @mauceri.bsky.social’s full review here: bit.ly/4nN66lB
Read @mauceri.bsky.social’s full review here: bit.ly/4nN66lB
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#Demring (or #Dawning) made its premiere at #FantasticFest, and “[filmmaker Patrik] Syversen effectively exposes the truth in his narrative but tips the scale, creatively throwing the audience off balance.”
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/477tPaB
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/477tPaB
October 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
#Demring (or #Dawning) made its premiere at #FantasticFest, and “[filmmaker Patrik] Syversen effectively exposes the truth in his narrative but tips the scale, creatively throwing the audience off balance.”
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/477tPaB
Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/477tPaB
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Rose Byrne’s gut-wrenching depiction of motherhood elevates #IfIHadLegsIdKickYou when it gets lost in its dense execution.
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review for more: bit.ly/4nzVIhj
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review for more: bit.ly/4nzVIhj
October 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Rose Byrne’s gut-wrenching depiction of motherhood elevates #IfIHadLegsIdKickYou when it gets lost in its dense execution.
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review for more: bit.ly/4nzVIhj
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review for more: bit.ly/4nzVIhj
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Luca Guadagnino’s #AfterTheHunt presents fascinating questions concerning cancel culture without saying anything worthwhile.
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review for more: bit.ly/3Wqw6Yk
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review for more: bit.ly/3Wqw6Yk
October 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Luca Guadagnino’s #AfterTheHunt presents fascinating questions concerning cancel culture without saying anything worthwhile.
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review for more: bit.ly/3Wqw6Yk
Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review for more: bit.ly/3Wqw6Yk