Kieran
@kieranhealy.bsky.social
Editor / producer for film/TV. In it for the money, since I eat food and live in Brooklyn. Smart-ass, dumb-ass. Antifascist. Aspiring writer. In lymphoma remission and riding my bike. Amateur photographer.
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Trying to sell camera gear on Facebook marketplace, an experience in one screenshot.
February 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Trying to sell camera gear on Facebook marketplace, an experience in one screenshot.
…dig deeper and you discover a commentary on the pleasant facade of suburbia and idealism. Also, it announced to the world that David Lynch is bringing a new kind of sound design to wider audiences and you better buckle up, because Frank is driving a ‘68 Dodge Charger of vibe right up your ass.”
January 26, 2025 at 5:18 AM
…dig deeper and you discover a commentary on the pleasant facade of suburbia and idealism. Also, it announced to the world that David Lynch is bringing a new kind of sound design to wider audiences and you better buckle up, because Frank is driving a ‘68 Dodge Charger of vibe right up your ass.”
Rewatched ’Blue Velvet’ (Dir. David Lynch, 1986) tonight. Working on a broader review but I’m proud of this paragraph and wanted to share:
“On the surface this is just a solid crime noir, but…”
1/2
“On the surface this is just a solid crime noir, but…”
1/2
January 26, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Rewatched ’Blue Velvet’ (Dir. David Lynch, 1986) tonight. Working on a broader review but I’m proud of this paragraph and wanted to share:
“On the surface this is just a solid crime noir, but…”
1/2
“On the surface this is just a solid crime noir, but…”
1/2
I don't know what it meant for transgender community, but I feel like a primetime TV show settling this with a simple "Ok" must have meant a lot. If Coop can easily and gracefully accept Denise, well so could I. 2/4
January 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I don't know what it meant for transgender community, but I feel like a primetime TV show settling this with a simple "Ok" must have meant a lot. If Coop can easily and gracefully accept Denise, well so could I. 2/4
This simple exchange between Cooper and Denise changed the way I thought about transgender people. I didn't know the word "transgender" at the time, just "cross-dresser" unfortunately, but in one fell swoop, I learned to just accept folks with ease. David Lynch did this. 1/4
January 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This simple exchange between Cooper and Denise changed the way I thought about transgender people. I didn't know the word "transgender" at the time, just "cross-dresser" unfortunately, but in one fell swoop, I learned to just accept folks with ease. David Lynch did this. 1/4
Now I feel like ‘Virtuosity’ is probably next. If I can find it.
6/6
6/6
January 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Now I feel like ‘Virtuosity’ is probably next. If I can find it.
6/6
6/6
"On one hand, you could push back and say, ‘Well, was that piece of art worth giving your life for?’ In some instances, if you’re talking about ‘Freejack’, no." —Emilio Estevez
Anyway, I needed this dumb god damn movie today so I'm giving it 3 god damn stars.
5/6
Anyway, I needed this dumb god damn movie today so I'm giving it 3 god damn stars.
5/6
January 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
"On one hand, you could push back and say, ‘Well, was that piece of art worth giving your life for?’ In some instances, if you’re talking about ‘Freejack’, no." —Emilio Estevez
Anyway, I needed this dumb god damn movie today so I'm giving it 3 god damn stars.
5/6
Anyway, I needed this dumb god damn movie today so I'm giving it 3 god damn stars.
5/6
It actually has a great concept, but clearly a bunch of suits and reshoots happened because it feels incomplete. Check out this sword! It only makes one brief appearance!
Also there was a directive somewhere to punch up the comedy dialogue to give it bad Arnold Schwarzenegger style one liners.
4/6
Also there was a directive somewhere to punch up the comedy dialogue to give it bad Arnold Schwarzenegger style one liners.
4/6
January 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
It actually has a great concept, but clearly a bunch of suits and reshoots happened because it feels incomplete. Check out this sword! It only makes one brief appearance!
Also there was a directive somewhere to punch up the comedy dialogue to give it bad Arnold Schwarzenegger style one liners.
4/6
Also there was a directive somewhere to punch up the comedy dialogue to give it bad Arnold Schwarzenegger style one liners.
4/6
…so I doubt he gave a shit that it bombed. He recovered to write Nightcrawler and some of the best episodes of Andor.
Look at me, meandering like this movie did...
3/6
Look at me, meandering like this movie did...
3/6
January 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
…so I doubt he gave a shit that it bombed. He recovered to write Nightcrawler and some of the best episodes of Andor.
Look at me, meandering like this movie did...
3/6
Look at me, meandering like this movie did...
3/6
And, for a moment, I wasn't sure.
The talent involved is insane. I mean: Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Anthony Hopkins (fresh off his ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Oscar nod) and Rene Russo!
It was Dan Gilroy's first screenwriting credit! But he got to meet and marry Rene Russo…
2/6
The talent involved is insane. I mean: Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Anthony Hopkins (fresh off his ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Oscar nod) and Rene Russo!
It was Dan Gilroy's first screenwriting credit! But he got to meet and marry Rene Russo…
2/6
January 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
And, for a moment, I wasn't sure.
The talent involved is insane. I mean: Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Anthony Hopkins (fresh off his ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Oscar nod) and Rene Russo!
It was Dan Gilroy's first screenwriting credit! But he got to meet and marry Rene Russo…
2/6
The talent involved is insane. I mean: Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Anthony Hopkins (fresh off his ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Oscar nod) and Rene Russo!
It was Dan Gilroy's first screenwriting credit! But he got to meet and marry Rene Russo…
2/6
Rewatched ‘Freejack’ (1992).I was feeling sad about stuff in life, needed something to entertain me in a fun way, and this rewatch totally fit the bill. Freejack is gloriously not good. At one point, my wife ducked in and said "Is that a joke?" I said "Yes." She said "Are you watching a parody?"
1/6
1/6
January 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Rewatched ‘Freejack’ (1992).I was feeling sad about stuff in life, needed something to entertain me in a fun way, and this rewatch totally fit the bill. Freejack is gloriously not good. At one point, my wife ducked in and said "Is that a joke?" I said "Yes." She said "Are you watching a parody?"
1/6
1/6
First WaPo, now The Economist. Wtf does “defining truth” even mean? You know what, I don’t care. ✌️
January 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
First WaPo, now The Economist. Wtf does “defining truth” even mean? You know what, I don’t care. ✌️
I post this kind of stuff and my activity level goes from thousands to a hundred... A coincidence, I'm sure.
January 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I post this kind of stuff and my activity level goes from thousands to a hundred... A coincidence, I'm sure.
It is times like these I wish I had no empathy. I wouldn't have to think about his mother looking over her son in a hospital bed, debating extubation. I wouldn't think of his wife of 5 years, now a widow. I wouldn't have to think of his poor fucking dog... 1/3
January 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
It is times like these I wish I had no empathy. I wouldn't have to think about his mother looking over her son in a hospital bed, debating extubation. I wouldn't think of his wife of 5 years, now a widow. I wouldn't have to think of his poor fucking dog... 1/3
But hearing the Irish language on screen is a joy, even if I need subtitles. This movie is ugly to look at and I get that’s the tone, but it really was hard to look at. Sluggish pacing, but pretty good action.
Anyway, a decent Irish-Western-Revenge movie but somewhat disappointing in the end. 5/5
Anyway, a decent Irish-Western-Revenge movie but somewhat disappointing in the end. 5/5
January 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
But hearing the Irish language on screen is a joy, even if I need subtitles. This movie is ugly to look at and I get that’s the tone, but it really was hard to look at. Sluggish pacing, but pretty good action.
Anyway, a decent Irish-Western-Revenge movie but somewhat disappointing in the end. 5/5
Anyway, a decent Irish-Western-Revenge movie but somewhat disappointing in the end. 5/5
Weaving is fantastic, and both Stephen Rea and Jim Broadbent can do a LOT with so little screen time. The actor who plays Feeney isn’t asked to do much more than glare and have a physically commanding presence, so that works. I honestly can’t say if he’s good or not, but he worked in the role. 3/5
January 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Weaving is fantastic, and both Stephen Rea and Jim Broadbent can do a LOT with so little screen time. The actor who plays Feeney isn’t asked to do much more than glare and have a physically commanding presence, so that works. I honestly can’t say if he’s good or not, but he worked in the role. 3/5
Watched the Irish film ‘Black ‘47’ (Dir. Lance Daly, 2018). Imagine Death Wish took place in Connemara during the mid-19th century. Instead of muggers you’ve got stock British villains. Sprinkle in some Western vibes and fantastic actors. Boom, you have Black ‘47.
1/5
1/5
January 8, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Watched the Irish film ‘Black ‘47’ (Dir. Lance Daly, 2018). Imagine Death Wish took place in Connemara during the mid-19th century. Instead of muggers you’ve got stock British villains. Sprinkle in some Western vibes and fantastic actors. Boom, you have Black ‘47.
1/5
1/5
Carrie Fisher told WGN in 2011 that “shooting the movie was a blast” and I don’t know if that’s a pun or not. But it sure looks like she enjoyed the role.
R.I.P. Mystery Woman, and I hope you’re getting your proper revenge in the great beyond. 3/3
R.I.P. Mystery Woman, and I hope you’re getting your proper revenge in the great beyond. 3/3
December 28, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Carrie Fisher told WGN in 2011 that “shooting the movie was a blast” and I don’t know if that’s a pun or not. But it sure looks like she enjoyed the role.
R.I.P. Mystery Woman, and I hope you’re getting your proper revenge in the great beyond. 3/3
R.I.P. Mystery Woman, and I hope you’re getting your proper revenge in the great beyond. 3/3
I was too young at the time to know what a “type” was, but I kinda knew this was one of mine. A woman who won’t take your shit and will get her just revenge. With flamethrowers, demolition charges and automatic weapons. 2/3
December 28, 2024 at 9:30 PM
I was too young at the time to know what a “type” was, but I kinda knew this was one of mine. A woman who won’t take your shit and will get her just revenge. With flamethrowers, demolition charges and automatic weapons. 2/3
Carrie Fisher passed away 8 years ago yesterday. Most remember her as Princess Leia (whose dialogue Fisher would humorously say “Isn’t English, you know?”)
But I always remembered her as one of my childhood crushes, “Mystery Woman” from ‘The Blues Brothers’ (1980). I mean…
1/3
But I always remembered her as one of my childhood crushes, “Mystery Woman” from ‘The Blues Brothers’ (1980). I mean…
1/3
December 28, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Carrie Fisher passed away 8 years ago yesterday. Most remember her as Princess Leia (whose dialogue Fisher would humorously say “Isn’t English, you know?”)
But I always remembered her as one of my childhood crushes, “Mystery Woman” from ‘The Blues Brothers’ (1980). I mean…
1/3
But I always remembered her as one of my childhood crushes, “Mystery Woman” from ‘The Blues Brothers’ (1980). I mean…
1/3
This is me, watching the 28 Years Later trailer.
An absolute masterclass in editing a trailer.
If the movie were coming out today I'd go see it now.
An absolute masterclass in editing a trailer.
If the movie were coming out today I'd go see it now.
December 11, 2024 at 7:45 PM
This is me, watching the 28 Years Later trailer.
An absolute masterclass in editing a trailer.
If the movie were coming out today I'd go see it now.
An absolute masterclass in editing a trailer.
If the movie were coming out today I'd go see it now.
Notice how nobody is taking to the streets with a “C-Suite Lives Matter” protest?
December 8, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Notice how nobody is taking to the streets with a “C-Suite Lives Matter” protest?
1st Disney tried his hand as a cartoonist in Kansas City. He learned about animation, and through trial and error at home, decided that cel animation was the better technique than the cut-out method. At 21 he moved to Los Angeles because his brother was there fighting tuberculosis...
4/9
4/9
December 5, 2024 at 8:45 PM
1st Disney tried his hand as a cartoonist in Kansas City. He learned about animation, and through trial and error at home, decided that cel animation was the better technique than the cut-out method. At 21 he moved to Los Angeles because his brother was there fighting tuberculosis...
4/9
4/9
On this day in 1901, future Mickey Mouse voice Walt Disney was born in Chicago. Fun fact: Walt Disney forged his birthdate to join WWI and fight the Germans. Denied combat, he became an ambulance driver for the red cross, but arrived after the armistice was signed. Nice try, Walt.
Anyway...
1/9
Anyway...
1/9
December 5, 2024 at 8:45 PM
On this day in 1901, future Mickey Mouse voice Walt Disney was born in Chicago. Fun fact: Walt Disney forged his birthdate to join WWI and fight the Germans. Denied combat, he became an ambulance driver for the red cross, but arrived after the armistice was signed. Nice try, Walt.
Anyway...
1/9
Anyway...
1/9
All these people wringing their hands over the pardon and crying about “precedent” and “norms” like those are things that’ll survive beyond January anyway. Cute.
December 4, 2024 at 3:52 AM
All these people wringing their hands over the pardon and crying about “precedent” and “norms” like those are things that’ll survive beyond January anyway. Cute.