Justin Horowitz
@justinhorowitz66.bsky.social
He/Him/His
AFI Screenwriting Class of 2022
AFI Screenwriting Class of 2022
Updated PTA ranking - for context, these films have an interesting shelf life. For example, MAGNOLIA was my fav PTA for years, and then re-watched PHANTOM THREAD the other week and realized... that actually might be my favorite. Similarly LICORICE PIZZA has grown so much for me over time.
September 28, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Updated PTA ranking - for context, these films have an interesting shelf life. For example, MAGNOLIA was my fav PTA for years, and then re-watched PHANTOM THREAD the other week and realized... that actually might be my favorite. Similarly LICORICE PIZZA has grown so much for me over time.
Honestly, my most anticipated films for the rest of the year
September 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Honestly, my most anticipated films for the rest of the year
THE THREESOME - feel like it's going to be one of the most under-seen films of the year, and it deserves more than that. It's such a charming, sweet dramedy about maturity and growing up that isn't patronizing but genuinely empathetic, open, and messy in the way that these things are.
September 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
THE THREESOME - feel like it's going to be one of the most under-seen films of the year, and it deserves more than that. It's such a charming, sweet dramedy about maturity and growing up that isn't patronizing but genuinely empathetic, open, and messy in the way that these things are.
Feel like more people (besides critics) should be talking about A LITTLE PRAYER - it's such a tender, sophisticated, beautiful drama about a person realizing he might not be able to help his kids, despite his best intentions. David Strathairn reminds us how under-apprecitaed he is as an actor.
September 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Feel like more people (besides critics) should be talking about A LITTLE PRAYER - it's such a tender, sophisticated, beautiful drama about a person realizing he might not be able to help his kids, despite his best intentions. David Strathairn reminds us how under-apprecitaed he is as an actor.
Honestly, all in
August 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Honestly, all in
My top 10 of the 70s
August 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
My top 10 of the 70s
This list and mine both have the same #1 for the 1970s
August 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
This list and mine both have the same #1 for the 1970s
Maybe I'm just saying this as a Noah Hawley fan, but really dug the first two episodes of ALIEN: EARTH (especially Ep. #2). An unnerving exploration of the Alien universe with a compelling narrative that both works in conjunction with whats come before, develops it, and also tells a haunting story.
August 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Maybe I'm just saying this as a Noah Hawley fan, but really dug the first two episodes of ALIEN: EARTH (especially Ep. #2). An unnerving exploration of the Alien universe with a compelling narrative that both works in conjunction with whats come before, develops it, and also tells a haunting story.
Best first watches of June
July 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Best first watches of June
Best films I've seen this year so far
June 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Best films I've seen this year so far
SORRY, BABY - another astonishing directorial debut that has such a trust in its audience. No simple answers, no solutions, we experience life with them… or as much as one can. An announcement of not just a major filmmaker but a great actor too in Eva Victor.
June 27, 2025 at 5:52 AM
SORRY, BABY - another astonishing directorial debut that has such a trust in its audience. No simple answers, no solutions, we experience life with them… or as much as one can. An announcement of not just a major filmmaker but a great actor too in Eva Victor.
alternatively, Fred Melamed may be a good fit
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June 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
alternatively, Fred Melamed may be a good fit
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Us Los Angelenos getting to watch New York City not have to choose between the "lesser of two evils" in the upcoming election
June 25, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Us Los Angelenos getting to watch New York City not have to choose between the "lesser of two evils" in the upcoming election
My top 25, with the Big Picture podcast rule (only one film per director)
June 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
My top 25, with the Big Picture podcast rule (only one film per director)
In honor of @indiewire.com.web.brid.gy 's 100 best films of the 2020s list, placing my top 20 here.
June 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In honor of @indiewire.com.web.brid.gy 's 100 best films of the 2020s list, placing my top 20 here.
The world of the season in television is STRESS
May 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The world of the season in television is STRESS
barely watched any new movies this month (but these are good ones)
May 1, 2025 at 5:01 AM
barely watched any new movies this month (but these are good ones)
Just watched the pilot for #1 HAPPY FAMILY USA and is it me or is no one talking about this? Just an unexpectedly funny animated comedy about a Muslim-American family struggling in post 9/11 America - it's surprising, playful, devastating and gripping - really just a tonal miracle of a pilot.
April 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Just watched the pilot for #1 HAPPY FAMILY USA and is it me or is no one talking about this? Just an unexpectedly funny animated comedy about a Muslim-American family struggling in post 9/11 America - it's surprising, playful, devastating and gripping - really just a tonal miracle of a pilot.
Arguably some of his best work
March 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Arguably some of his best work
Favorite Leo mode here
March 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Favorite Leo mode here