Noel Thingvall
@noelct.bsky.social
Podcaster. Blogger. Collects far more comics, books, scripts, tv, and movies than I'll ever get to. He/Him. https://linktr.ee/noelct
In the latest episode of Schumacast, we discuss Joel Schumacher's 2003 true crime drama Veronica Guerin! Check it out at the link below or the podcast service of your choice. #Filmsky #Podcast
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December 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
In the latest episode of Schumacast, we discuss Joel Schumacher's 2003 true crime drama Veronica Guerin! Check it out at the link below or the podcast service of your choice. #Filmsky #Podcast
schumacast.blogspot.com/2025/12/schu...
schumacast.blogspot.com/2025/12/schu...
KPop Demon Hunters (2025 film) 4 stars letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
KPop Demon Hunters (2025 film) 4 stars letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
In the latest episode of Schumacast, we discuss Joel Schumacher's 2003 true crime drama Veronica Guerin! Check it out at the link below or the podcast service of your choice. #Filmsky #Podcast
schumacast.blogspot.com/2025/12/schu...
schumacast.blogspot.com/2025/12/schu...
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In the latest episode of Schumacast, we discuss Joel Schumacher's 2003 true crime drama Veronica Guerin! Check it out at the link below or the podcast service of your choice. #Filmsky #Podcast
schumacast.blogspot.com/2025/12/schu...
schumacast.blogspot.com/2025/12/schu...
#NowReading a September 2004 draft of the screenplay for Rent (2005) by Stephen Chobsky and Chris Columbus. #Filmsky
December 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
#NowReading a September 2004 draft of the screenplay for Rent (2005) by Stephen Chobsky and Chris Columbus. #Filmsky
Mother Goose in Prose (1987 story collection) by L Frank Baum.
4 stars. Wasn't sure what to expect from this, but it's a very impressive work, as Baum takes familiar simple nursery rhymes and concocts a full parable for each to retroactively be based on... www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #Booksky
4 stars. Wasn't sure what to expect from this, but it's a very impressive work, as Baum takes familiar simple nursery rhymes and concocts a full parable for each to retroactively be based on... www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #Booksky
December 10, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Mother Goose in Prose (1987 story collection) by L Frank Baum.
4 stars. Wasn't sure what to expect from this, but it's a very impressive work, as Baum takes familiar simple nursery rhymes and concocts a full parable for each to retroactively be based on... www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #Booksky
4 stars. Wasn't sure what to expect from this, but it's a very impressive work, as Baum takes familiar simple nursery rhymes and concocts a full parable for each to retroactively be based on... www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #Booksky
Mr Arkadin (1955 film, aka Confidential Report)
3 stars. A mad film, with badly synced audio and varying quality from the grafted together cuts and outtakes. At its core is a compelling thriller where a blackmailer tries to swindle the wealthy titular Mr... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
3 stars. A mad film, with badly synced audio and varying quality from the grafted together cuts and outtakes. At its core is a compelling thriller where a blackmailer tries to swindle the wealthy titular Mr... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
December 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Mr Arkadin (1955 film, aka Confidential Report)
3 stars. A mad film, with badly synced audio and varying quality from the grafted together cuts and outtakes. At its core is a compelling thriller where a blackmailer tries to swindle the wealthy titular Mr... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
3 stars. A mad film, with badly synced audio and varying quality from the grafted together cuts and outtakes. At its core is a compelling thriller where a blackmailer tries to swindle the wealthy titular Mr... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
NEW SCHUMACAST! In the latest episode, @phoenixanew.bsky.social and I are joined by Tim and Agatha of @cinemaspection.bsky.social to discuss Joel Schumacher's 2003 true crime biopic Veronica Guerin, staring Cate Blanchett. #Filmsky #Podcast
schumacast.blogspot.com/2025/12/schu...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
NEW SCHUMACAST! In the latest episode, @phoenixanew.bsky.social and I are joined by Tim and Agatha of @cinemaspection.bsky.social to discuss Joel Schumacher's 2003 true crime biopic Veronica Guerin, staring Cate Blanchett. #Filmsky #Podcast
schumacast.blogspot.com/2025/12/schu...
schumacast.blogspot.com/2025/12/schu...
The Last Winter (2006 film)
3 stars. My second Fessenden film, and I find myself steadily becoming a fan even as this wasn't the strongest outing for me. I love the build, great cast, ambitious thematic ideas and conflicts, high tension with drawn-out... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
3 stars. My second Fessenden film, and I find myself steadily becoming a fan even as this wasn't the strongest outing for me. I love the build, great cast, ambitious thematic ideas and conflicts, high tension with drawn-out... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
December 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The Last Winter (2006 film)
3 stars. My second Fessenden film, and I find myself steadily becoming a fan even as this wasn't the strongest outing for me. I love the build, great cast, ambitious thematic ideas and conflicts, high tension with drawn-out... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
3 stars. My second Fessenden film, and I find myself steadily becoming a fan even as this wasn't the strongest outing for me. I love the build, great cast, ambitious thematic ideas and conflicts, high tension with drawn-out... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
Stuff I Read and Watched from November 30 - December 6, 2025. How many of these have you checked out?
December 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Stuff I Read and Watched from November 30 - December 6, 2025. How many of these have you checked out?
Coming Monday: Schumacast returns with a brand new episode!
December 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Coming Monday: Schumacast returns with a brand new episode!
#NowReading Mother Goose in Prose (1897 collection) by L Frank Baum. Reading an ebook version, but I remember us having a hardcover with the cover below when I was a kid. #Booksky
December 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#NowReading Mother Goose in Prose (1897 collection) by L Frank Baum. Reading an ebook version, but I remember us having a hardcover with the cover below when I was a kid. #Booksky
Intimidation (1960 film)
4 stars. Tight and quick (just over an hour long), yet packed with tension and O Henry twists. Atmospheric crime thriller with a steady boil till it settles into an unexpected battle of wills. Beautifully shot and edited. Great... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
4 stars. Tight and quick (just over an hour long), yet packed with tension and O Henry twists. Atmospheric crime thriller with a steady boil till it settles into an unexpected battle of wills. Beautifully shot and edited. Great... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
December 2, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Intimidation (1960 film)
4 stars. Tight and quick (just over an hour long), yet packed with tension and O Henry twists. Atmospheric crime thriller with a steady boil till it settles into an unexpected battle of wills. Beautifully shot and edited. Great... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
4 stars. Tight and quick (just over an hour long), yet packed with tension and O Henry twists. Atmospheric crime thriller with a steady boil till it settles into an unexpected battle of wills. Beautifully shot and edited. Great... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
Spree (2020 film)
4 stars. A bleakly and hysterically authentic black comedy about a desperate-for-fame social influencer who decides to live-stream a killing spree. It's just the right tone of crass glee and shocking setpieces, with the charisma and... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
4 stars. A bleakly and hysterically authentic black comedy about a desperate-for-fame social influencer who decides to live-stream a killing spree. It's just the right tone of crass glee and shocking setpieces, with the charisma and... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
December 1, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Spree (2020 film)
4 stars. A bleakly and hysterically authentic black comedy about a desperate-for-fame social influencer who decides to live-stream a killing spree. It's just the right tone of crass glee and shocking setpieces, with the charisma and... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
4 stars. A bleakly and hysterically authentic black comedy about a desperate-for-fame social influencer who decides to live-stream a killing spree. It's just the right tone of crass glee and shocking setpieces, with the charisma and... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
November 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Stuff I Read and Watched from November 23-29, 2025. How many of these have you checked out?
November 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Stuff I Read and Watched from November 23-29, 2025. How many of these have you checked out?
The Rocketeer (1991 novelization) by Peter David.
4 stars. A solid blockbuster script. A great pairing with David's style for adventure and humor. His biggest additions are fleshing out Jenny beyond just being a token damsel in distress, and... www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #Filmsky #Booksky
4 stars. A solid blockbuster script. A great pairing with David's style for adventure and humor. His biggest additions are fleshing out Jenny beyond just being a token damsel in distress, and... www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #Filmsky #Booksky
November 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Rocketeer (1991 novelization) by Peter David.
4 stars. A solid blockbuster script. A great pairing with David's style for adventure and humor. His biggest additions are fleshing out Jenny beyond just being a token damsel in distress, and... www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #Filmsky #Booksky
4 stars. A solid blockbuster script. A great pairing with David's style for adventure and humor. His biggest additions are fleshing out Jenny beyond just being a token damsel in distress, and... www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #Filmsky #Booksky
Leftovers spring rolls. Rice paper, turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes.
November 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Leftovers spring rolls. Rice paper, turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes.
Made a bowl of leftovers ramen. Sliced the turkey into strips. Broth is a mix a gravy, corn, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and a pinch of extra seasoning.
November 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Made a bowl of leftovers ramen. Sliced the turkey into strips. Broth is a mix a gravy, corn, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and a pinch of extra seasoning.
The Video Dead (1987 film)
4 stars. Went into this one completely cold, knew nothing about it. Ended up discovering what might be a new favorite. Its tale of a neighborhood falling victim to a cursed television which contains a horde of shambling undead... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
4 stars. Went into this one completely cold, knew nothing about it. Ended up discovering what might be a new favorite. Its tale of a neighborhood falling victim to a cursed television which contains a horde of shambling undead... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The Video Dead (1987 film)
4 stars. Went into this one completely cold, knew nothing about it. Ended up discovering what might be a new favorite. Its tale of a neighborhood falling victim to a cursed television which contains a horde of shambling undead... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
4 stars. Went into this one completely cold, knew nothing about it. Ended up discovering what might be a new favorite. Its tale of a neighborhood falling victim to a cursed television which contains a horde of shambling undead... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
Memories of Murder (2003 film)
5 stars. Brilliantly frustrating as it explores two different types of policing when you can't get any definitive evidence tied to a string of murders: the bad cop who tries to twist and pin everything on the person he... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
5 stars. Brilliantly frustrating as it explores two different types of policing when you can't get any definitive evidence tied to a string of murders: the bad cop who tries to twist and pin everything on the person he... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
November 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Memories of Murder (2003 film)
5 stars. Brilliantly frustrating as it explores two different types of policing when you can't get any definitive evidence tied to a string of murders: the bad cop who tries to twist and pin everything on the person he... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
5 stars. Brilliantly frustrating as it explores two different types of policing when you can't get any definitive evidence tied to a string of murders: the bad cop who tries to twist and pin everything on the person he... letterboxd.com/noelct/film/... #Filmsky
Stuff I Read and Watched from November 16 - 22, 2025
November 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Stuff I Read and Watched from November 16 - 22, 2025
3 stars to Moon 44 (1990) letterboxd.com/noelct/film/...
November 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
3 stars to Moon 44 (1990) letterboxd.com/noelct/film/...
#NowWatching Hot Frosty (2024) with Mom.
November 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
#NowWatching Hot Frosty (2024) with Mom.