Kristen Lopez
@kristenklopez.bsky.social
Journalist for hire. EIC The Film Maven. Bylines @latimes @variety @backstage Author of upcoming books POPCORN DISABILITY (2025) and WELCOME BOILS AND GHOULS (2027). ♿️ Repped by Falkin Literary. She/her
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Today's the day! POPCORN DISABILITIES is out. Due to a variety of factors reviews are in short supply so if you see it out in the wild this week and/or have a review PLEASE post it online (Goodreads, Amazon, etc.) and I'll be sharing them all week!
November 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today's the day! POPCORN DISABILITIES is out. Due to a variety of factors reviews are in short supply so if you see it out in the wild this week and/or have a review PLEASE post it online (Goodreads, Amazon, etc.) and I'll be sharing them all week!
And for my Sacramento peeps I'll be at the Dreamland Cinema December 5th and 7th signing books and talking about my love for A DIFFERENT MAN.
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
And for my Sacramento peeps I'll be at the Dreamland Cinema December 5th and 7th signing books and talking about my love for A DIFFERENT MAN.
Before I disappear for the weekend there are 2, count em 2, upcoming POPCORN DISABILITIES events. Next Monday I'll be at the @thefridacinema.org introducing the rarely screened Hal Ashby movie COMING HOME.
November 27, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Before I disappear for the weekend there are 2, count em 2, upcoming POPCORN DISABILITIES events. Next Monday I'll be at the @thefridacinema.org introducing the rarely screened Hal Ashby movie COMING HOME.
Movie 3: Dead Man's Wire
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Movie 3: Dead Man's Wire
Movie #2: Christy
November 26, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Movie #2: Christy
My great Oscar catch-up weekend starts now with Movie #1: BLUE MOON.
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
My great Oscar catch-up weekend starts now with Movie #1: BLUE MOON.
This book was a little labor of love and sending it to these guys left me a sweaty mess. But I hope everyone else loves it as much as I do. You can still preorder copies for delivery on Thanksgiving day
November 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This book was a little labor of love and sending it to these guys left me a sweaty mess. But I hope everyone else loves it as much as I do. You can still preorder copies for delivery on Thanksgiving day
A massive shout out to @pattonoswalt.bsky.social, @davekarger.bsky.social, @msemilyedwards.bsky.social,
@aduralde.bsky.social, @imtiffanyyu.bsky.social,
@bjcolangelo.bsky.social, and @jtarnold.bsky.social. You guys don't know how much your support means to me.
@aduralde.bsky.social, @imtiffanyyu.bsky.social,
@bjcolangelo.bsky.social, and @jtarnold.bsky.social. You guys don't know how much your support means to me.
November 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
A massive shout out to @pattonoswalt.bsky.social, @davekarger.bsky.social, @msemilyedwards.bsky.social,
@aduralde.bsky.social, @imtiffanyyu.bsky.social,
@bjcolangelo.bsky.social, and @jtarnold.bsky.social. You guys don't know how much your support means to me.
@aduralde.bsky.social, @imtiffanyyu.bsky.social,
@bjcolangelo.bsky.social, and @jtarnold.bsky.social. You guys don't know how much your support means to me.
POPCORN DISABILITIES is out Thursday and I cannot believe the amazing people who have shared their love for it. Had to thank them all by putting together a compilation! Have you gotten your copy yet?
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
POPCORN DISABILITIES is out Thursday and I cannot believe the amazing people who have shared their love for it. Had to thank them all by putting together a compilation! Have you gotten your copy yet?
This book was a little labor of love and sending it to these guys left me a sweaty mess. But I hope everyone else loves it as much as I do.
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This book was a little labor of love and sending it to these guys left me a sweaty mess. But I hope everyone else loves it as much as I do.
We don’t shop at Target anymore but my mom really wanted one of their Rudolph ornaments for her birthday. Sadly the last two being sold were both broken because of course they were.
November 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
We don’t shop at Target anymore but my mom really wanted one of their Rudolph ornaments for her birthday. Sadly the last two being sold were both broken because of course they were.
4 DAYS TILL POPCORN DISABILITIES DROPS! No launch events this week cause of the holiday but you can still preorder copies and I also have 2 December book signing events coming up.
November 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
4 DAYS TILL POPCORN DISABILITIES DROPS! No launch events this week cause of the holiday but you can still preorder copies and I also have 2 December book signing events coming up.
It's funny that both of these movies talk about our current political landscape. One does it so well with a sharp allegory and the other has all the tact of a hammer to the face. In this essay I'll.....
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It's funny that both of these movies talk about our current political landscape. One does it so well with a sharp allegory and the other has all the tact of a hammer to the face. In this essay I'll.....
Tonight’s movie is about a dead man I think.
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Tonight’s movie is about a dead man I think.
Guess what showed up in the mail?
I cannot believe POPCORN DISABILITIES is finally here! Last year was tough, putting in every ounce of knowledge (and energy) I've accrued reporting on disability in the movies into one book. If you haven't preordered a copy please do so.
I cannot believe POPCORN DISABILITIES is finally here! Last year was tough, putting in every ounce of knowledge (and energy) I've accrued reporting on disability in the movies into one book. If you haven't preordered a copy please do so.
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Guess what showed up in the mail?
I cannot believe POPCORN DISABILITIES is finally here! Last year was tough, putting in every ounce of knowledge (and energy) I've accrued reporting on disability in the movies into one book. If you haven't preordered a copy please do so.
I cannot believe POPCORN DISABILITIES is finally here! Last year was tough, putting in every ounce of knowledge (and energy) I've accrued reporting on disability in the movies into one book. If you haven't preordered a copy please do so.
Decided to randomly check my anonymous message app and found this. The Crypt Keeper lives!
November 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Decided to randomly check my anonymous message app and found this. The Crypt Keeper lives!
11 days until POPCORN DISABILITIES is on shelves!! Most disability in film books are academic surveys. This tries to bring in a little levity alongside the stone truth about the stereotypes and tropes we’re still fighting to get rid of. Preorder your copy now.
November 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
11 days until POPCORN DISABILITIES is on shelves!! Most disability in film books are academic surveys. This tries to bring in a little levity alongside the stone truth about the stereotypes and tropes we’re still fighting to get rid of. Preorder your copy now.
Gwyneth talking about coming out of “semi retirement” for this.
November 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Gwyneth talking about coming out of “semi retirement” for this.
Dropping some of the clips I snagged from Marty Supreme last night.
November 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Dropping some of the clips I snagged from Marty Supreme last night.
Dropping some of the clips I snagged from Marty Supreme last night.
November 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Dropping some of the clips I snagged from Marty Supreme last night.
Up early to see this!
November 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Up early to see this!
Getting into this was like being in an actual Safdie brothers movie.
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Getting into this was like being in an actual Safdie brothers movie.
THE RUNNING MAN is out and I had to do a mini-video review. I'm so bummed at how disappointing this is. You can read my full review via TheFilmMaven.com or at the link in bio.
Are you excited for The Running Man? Let me know what you think in the comments.
Are you excited for The Running Man? Let me know what you think in the comments.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
THE RUNNING MAN is out and I had to do a mini-video review. I'm so bummed at how disappointing this is. You can read my full review via TheFilmMaven.com or at the link in bio.
Are you excited for The Running Man? Let me know what you think in the comments.
Are you excited for The Running Man? Let me know what you think in the comments.
November 14th is a special day for me as it's Veronica Lake's birthday. I never knew Veronica, but she's come to define who I am and my love of Old Hollywood. She was a fighter. Happy heavenly birthday, Connie!
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
November 14th is a special day for me as it's Veronica Lake's birthday. I never knew Veronica, but she's come to define who I am and my love of Old Hollywood. She was a fighter. Happy heavenly birthday, Connie!