Justin LaLiberty
@jlalibs.com
Film archivist, programmer, writer, collector etc
Director of Operations at OCN Distribution, Curator of Cinématographe, Producer at Vinegar Syndrome
Words at Screen Slate and Letterboxd, mostly
https://letterboxd.com/jlalibs/
Director of Operations at OCN Distribution, Curator of Cinématographe, Producer at Vinegar Syndrome
Words at Screen Slate and Letterboxd, mostly
https://letterboxd.com/jlalibs/
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Justin LaLiberty
@jlalibs.com
· Nov 11
This was my pinned image on the other site for two years, following the death of Godard, and it still captures who I am and what I care about more than anything else so it’s here too. For posterity.
This might be the dumbest fucking thing I’ve ever seen
November 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This might be the dumbest fucking thing I’ve ever seen
“The haters on the Internet are the loudest, he says. “A lot of the people complaining last year were from the creative industry who were just afraid — afraid for their jobs, afraid for what it did.”
Imagine being such a wealthy piece of shit that you call people who need work “haters”
Imagine being such a wealthy piece of shit that you call people who need work “haters”
Coca-Cola Is Trying Another AI Holiday Ad. Executives Say This Time Is Different
After a major backlash in 2024, Coke and the L.A. studio it hired have produced a new synthetic spot they believe viewers will like a lot more; "The craftsmanship is ten times better." Will they?
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 AM
“The haters on the Internet are the loudest, he says. “A lot of the people complaining last year were from the creative industry who were just afraid — afraid for their jobs, afraid for what it did.”
Imagine being such a wealthy piece of shit that you call people who need work “haters”
Imagine being such a wealthy piece of shit that you call people who need work “haters”
I haven’t breathed today until right now. First time I’ve felt actual hope in years. Proud of and happy for all of my NYC friends.
Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race
Mamdani will be the youngest New York mayor in a century, NBC News projects, after a rapid rise past Andrew Cuomo and other opponents.
www.nbcnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I haven’t breathed today until right now. First time I’ve felt actual hope in years. Proud of and happy for all of my NYC friends.
Happy Halloween from a Rob Zombie’s HALLOWEEN II supporting household
October 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Happy Halloween from a Rob Zombie’s HALLOWEEN II supporting household
Wild that nobody has capitalized on the Brat bibs from CAFE FLESH yet, the zeitgeist is finally ready for Sayadian.
Someone cool needs to get Charli to watch this.
Someone cool needs to get Charli to watch this.
October 31, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Wild that nobody has capitalized on the Brat bibs from CAFE FLESH yet, the zeitgeist is finally ready for Sayadian.
Someone cool needs to get Charli to watch this.
Someone cool needs to get Charli to watch this.
"While the virtues of “Gang Related” may have been less apparent when it got lost in the shuffle of 1990s genre films, now that those kinds of movies are theatrically released with far less frequency, it’s hard to see how its greatness could ever have been ignored."
@cine-matographe.bsky.social
@cine-matographe.bsky.social
Tupac Shakur’s Last and Best Performance Comes to Blu-ray
A new physical media release from Cinématographe showcases the post-'Pulp Fiction' Jim Kouf-James Belushi-Tupac Shakur crime film.
www.indiewire.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"While the virtues of “Gang Related” may have been less apparent when it got lost in the shuffle of 1990s genre films, now that those kinds of movies are theatrically released with far less frequency, it’s hard to see how its greatness could ever have been ignored."
@cine-matographe.bsky.social
@cine-matographe.bsky.social
Death Stranding 3 incoming
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Death Stranding 3 incoming
“Uptown Film Center will have five screens — one with about 185 seats, another with 150 and three that will hold about 45 each.”
Defunct Upper West Side Movie Theater May Reopen in 2028
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
“Uptown Film Center will have five screens — one with about 185 seats, another with 150 and three that will hold about 45 each.”
I have been saying this a lot in 2025, but this is one of the best weeks of the year for new disc arrivals. Just an embarrassment of riches (again).
October 28, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I have been saying this a lot in 2025, but this is one of the best weeks of the year for new disc arrivals. Just an embarrassment of riches (again).
Went away for a few days and came home to this stack of new discs
October 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Went away for a few days and came home to this stack of new discs
There’s a lot to say, and unpack, regarding the unsanctioned demolition of the east wing of the White House this week. A big part of that, for me at least, is the legacy of presidents watching films in its movie theater and documenting it, including Carter watching AUTUMN SONATA with 50 staff.
Every Single Movie That Jimmy Carter Watched at the White House
What did Jimmy watch?
gizmodo.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:11 AM
There’s a lot to say, and unpack, regarding the unsanctioned demolition of the east wing of the White House this week. A big part of that, for me at least, is the legacy of presidents watching films in its movie theater and documenting it, including Carter watching AUTUMN SONATA with 50 staff.
Reposted by Justin LaLiberty
Don’t miss THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS (1976) on glorious 35mm presented by Plazadrome & Mélusine TOMORROW, Monday, Oct 20
Intro by @jlalibs.com
7PM @vinsyn.bsky.social popup
8PM Screening
@videodrome.bsky.social #ThroughTheLookingGlass #35mmScreening #CultCinema #FilmOnFilm #NC17
Intro by @jlalibs.com
7PM @vinsyn.bsky.social popup
8PM Screening
@videodrome.bsky.social #ThroughTheLookingGlass #35mmScreening #CultCinema #FilmOnFilm #NC17
October 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Don’t miss THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS (1976) on glorious 35mm presented by Plazadrome & Mélusine TOMORROW, Monday, Oct 20
Intro by @jlalibs.com
7PM @vinsyn.bsky.social popup
8PM Screening
@videodrome.bsky.social #ThroughTheLookingGlass #35mmScreening #CultCinema #FilmOnFilm #NC17
Intro by @jlalibs.com
7PM @vinsyn.bsky.social popup
8PM Screening
@videodrome.bsky.social #ThroughTheLookingGlass #35mmScreening #CultCinema #FilmOnFilm #NC17
Michael Mann leaning into AI here would be an unfortunate, devastating, blow to HEAT 2. If you want to look at a sequel with a similar past/present/future angle, look no further than GODFATHER II which pulled off various ages, over decades, with just makeup and good actors.
Michael Mann Says He Might Experiment With AI in ‘Heat 2’: ‘Aging and De-Aging May Be Very Important’
Michael Mann said 'Heat 2' will probably tap into AI for de-aging and will be theatrically released.
variety.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Michael Mann leaning into AI here would be an unfortunate, devastating, blow to HEAT 2. If you want to look at a sequel with a similar past/present/future angle, look no further than GODFATHER II which pulled off various ages, over decades, with just makeup and good actors.
Had a great time talking about what I do for work as well as ROBOCOP!
We're joined today by @jlalibs.com to talk about the world of boutique Blu-ray labels, the films of Paul Verhoeven, and the continuing relevance and endurance of ROBOCOP. Check it out!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
October 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Had a great time talking about what I do for work as well as ROBOCOP!
Birth on 4K from Criterion about to be my whole identity in 2026
October 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Birth on 4K from Criterion about to be my whole identity in 2026
Most recent stack of new discs
October 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Most recent stack of new discs
The soundtrack for BELLY is superlative in every regard, from curation to bombast, and the highlight is the montage featuring D'Angelo's "Devil's Pie" under it — just uncannily smooth in his delivery and only ever made bangers, just look at his career.
RIP, D'Angelo
RIP, D'Angelo
D'Angelo - Devil's Pie [Belly]
YouTube video by The Golden Era
www.youtube.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The soundtrack for BELLY is superlative in every regard, from curation to bombast, and the highlight is the montage featuring D'Angelo's "Devil's Pie" under it — just uncannily smooth in his delivery and only ever made bangers, just look at his career.
RIP, D'Angelo
RIP, D'Angelo
I’m not sure it’s fair to say that it never gets shown, I’ve seen it a handful of times in cinemas over the past few years but it is being bafflingly left out of the conversation today and it features one of Keaton’s very best, and most fearless, performances.
Proud that we helped bring it back.
Proud that we helped bring it back.
Nobody mentioning Looking For Mr Goodbar on these tributes. Never gets shown anywhere. It was a v brave and bleak film and it divided opinion but once seen never forgotten. And it was the first film to give disco nocturnal danger and edge.
October 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I’m not sure it’s fair to say that it never gets shown, I’ve seen it a handful of times in cinemas over the past few years but it is being bafflingly left out of the conversation today and it features one of Keaton’s very best, and most fearless, performances.
Proud that we helped bring it back.
Proud that we helped bring it back.
What an absolute treasure Diane Keaton was. Her wit never tired, nor did her style.
October 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
What an absolute treasure Diane Keaton was. Her wit never tired, nor did her style.
Early in this conversation, Marty asked Jafar about the genesis of his interest in cinema, to which Jafar spoke about his search for God. He then said, “I didn’t find God in the skies, I found God in images” which is the most resonant, beautiful, description of cinephilia I’ve ever heard.
October 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Early in this conversation, Marty asked Jafar about the genesis of his interest in cinema, to which Jafar spoke about his search for God. He then said, “I didn’t find God in the skies, I found God in images” which is the most resonant, beautiful, description of cinephilia I’ve ever heard.
It’s been hard to keep this one a secret but I have an essay about 80s mad scientist films in the new @secondsightfilms.bsky.social box for RE-ANIMATOR!
Thanks to @phillipescott.bsky.social for having me again.
Thanks to @phillipescott.bsky.social for having me again.
Re-Animator Limited Edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray: Pre-order Available December 8th
Stuart Gordon's gore-soaked cult classic finally arrives in 4K!
secondsightfilms.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
It’s been hard to keep this one a secret but I have an essay about 80s mad scientist films in the new @secondsightfilms.bsky.social box for RE-ANIMATOR!
Thanks to @phillipescott.bsky.social for having me again.
Thanks to @phillipescott.bsky.social for having me again.
This CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN set from Hammer is ridiculous. Six discs, 900+ minutes of material and two books.
October 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN set from Hammer is ridiculous. Six discs, 900+ minutes of material and two books.
Huge thanks to @variety.com for including me on the 2025 Horror Impact Report. I’ll be pinching myself for a long time over being here with so many incredible people, including being directly under the King himself.
Full piece now online:
variety.com/lists/horror...
Full piece now online:
variety.com/lists/horror...
October 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Huge thanks to @variety.com for including me on the 2025 Horror Impact Report. I’ll be pinching myself for a long time over being here with so many incredible people, including being directly under the King himself.
Full piece now online:
variety.com/lists/horror...
Full piece now online:
variety.com/lists/horror...
Hosting a special 35mm adults only screening of THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS at @plazaatlanta.bsky.social on October 20th while I'm in town!
This is a wild, seasonably appropriate, and very fun adult film to see with a crowd. Come out if you can!
This is a wild, seasonably appropriate, and very fun adult film to see with a crowd. Come out if you can!
Through the Looking Glass 35mm
Introduction by Justin LaLiberty! Come early to shop the Vinegar Syndrome pop-up shop in the lobby.
Catherine's life is one of luxury. But since the death of her beloved father, her stately family ho...
www.plazaatlanta.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Hosting a special 35mm adults only screening of THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS at @plazaatlanta.bsky.social on October 20th while I'm in town!
This is a wild, seasonably appropriate, and very fun adult film to see with a crowd. Come out if you can!
This is a wild, seasonably appropriate, and very fun adult film to see with a crowd. Come out if you can!
Incredible, @severinfilms.bsky.social just dropping another near 20 film collection like it’s a regular Wednesday
Exorcismo: Defying a Dictator & Raising Hell in Post-Franco Spain [10-Disc Blu-ray Box Set + Book]
19 FEATURE FILMSON 10 DISCS Including the award-winning documentary EXORCISMO: The Transgressive Legacy of Clasificada “S” Plus 168-Page Bookand 21+ Combined Hours of Special Features Under the Franco...
severinfilms.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Incredible, @severinfilms.bsky.social just dropping another near 20 film collection like it’s a regular Wednesday