Spent the last few days exploring an estate sale of the late SF author and editor Douglas Menville. His collection of books was amazing, but I became fascinated with the little trinkets he kept by his writing desk and added them to my writing space. Be sure to grab ‘em at my estate sale, someday!

Anyone apply for the Jeopardy writing job? #Jeopardy #TVwriting

If I was to put together a newsletter exploring storytelling and prose through the lens of board game mechanics, how many people do you think I could get to completely ignore it? I’d hope it’s a lot, but I can’t tell if that’s my hubris talking. #fictionsky #writing #boardgames #gaming

In line and ready for Secret 16’s 6-film 80s Sword & Sorcery surprise marathon at Brain Dead Studios. Will post the films as they’re revealed (from the lobby, natch.) (Please silence your cell phones!) #moviesky #mutantfam #fantasy @secretsixteen.bsky.social

New Marvel Recap video just dropped, exploring the history of Marvel's K-Pop super hero, Luna Snow. youtu.be/xkv-zshJGLw?... #Marvelcomics #lunasnow #Marvel #MarvelRivals

All About K-Pop Idol Super Hero Luna Snow | Marvel Recap

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In Billie Jean, Michael Jackson specifically says “the kid is not my son.” But he never actually says the kid is a boy… Were we secretly listening to an “Actually, the doctor was his mother,” type of brain teaser this whole time?

Got a casting notice for Universal Studios Hollywood that they’re looking for actors to play Ian Malcom, Dennis Nedry and John Hammond. Basically, the male equivalent of the “maiden, mother and crone.”

Wasn’t expecting any existential questions when I opening the casting notice from Universal Studios Hollywood, but the question “Do I fit the role of Dennis Nedry?” really made me question some life choices.

Creative solidarity means: If you're a writer, do not use AI "art" or AI "voiceover" If you're an artist, do not use AI "writing" or AI "references" If you're a streamer/actor, do not use AI for backdrops, thumbnails, etc. Never help AI steal another medium No excuses, no shortcuts, no surrender.

Romantic movies place so much importance on saying "I love you," while completely ignoring the phrase I actually want to hear from my loved ones: "Let me handle that for you."

This is why I regularly let people know how awesome I think they are. We often think that awesome people must naturally know they’re awesome, but they don’t. And letting them know could be the little push that they really needed that day.

Here’s @realgdt.bsky.social in NYC expanding on his rallying cry of ‘fuck AI!’, talking about how art and even love come from shared pain and movies can save your life. This shit made me and others in the audience cry as much as his version of Frankenstein…

Recovering from my October horror movie marathons by going to the New Beverly’s 2000s Terrorthon Returns Marathon. (I’m not well.) Titles revealed below… @newbeverly.bsky.social #horrormarathon #mutantfam #moviesky #horrorsky

If you like both musicals and mutilation, here's Marvel Zombies: The Musical! [Music by: Dale North @dalenorthmusic.com, Lyrics by Jodie Shelton, Book by: Jon Gutierrez] youtu.be/tQA8CFHqWEU?... #Marvel #MarvelEntertainment #MarvelWhatThe #MarvelZombies #Comedy #comicsky #comedyvideos

Marvel Zombies: The Musical | Marvel Super Heroes: What The --?!

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the seven magic words that every woman wants to hear

Ending my run of 5(!) October surprise horror marathons with the 2nd annual Video Archives Tales From The Archive triple feature. (Three surprise anthologies, all on VHS.) Will reveal the titles as they’re revealed. #horrormovies #horrormarathons #vistatheatre #videoarchives #filmsky

After rewatching the 1990 Night of the Living Dead remake, I’m amazed at how Tony Todd was able to exactly convey the frustration of losing a long board game, then discovering you would’ve drawn the winning item on your next turn. #nightofthelivingdead #notld #boardgames #TonyTodd

In line for my 4th (& counting) October L.A. horror marathon: The 20th Annual Aero Theatre Horrorthon. As usual, will post titles as they’re revealed. (I posted my guesses earlier.) #AeroTheatre #horrormarathon #mutantfam #31daysofhorror #filmsky @amcinematheque.bsky.social

(POSSIBLE) SPOILER ALERT Locking in my guesses for the 2025 Aero Theatre Horrorthon lineup, but wanted to avoid any possible spoilers. Guesses below. ALL HAIL CORN GORN! @amcinematheque.bsky.social #Aerotheater #Aerohorrorthon #mutantfam

Anyone working on deciphering this year's Aero Horrorthon clues? (I'm in the weeds, myself.) #Aerotheater #Aerohorrorthon #AllHailCornGorn

Me: Well, I’m planning on going to (checks calendar) five surprise horror marathons in October, but then I can take a break for a bit, right? New Beverly: Howzabout a 2000s horror marathon on (checks calendar) November 1st? Me: Goddammit. (reaches for wallet)

New Beverly Cinema@newbeverly.bsky.social · 10mo ago

This November the New Bev spotlights Burt Lancaster, highlights the work of Bill Forsyth, presents a special 35mm first-run engagement of Osgood Perkins’ new film Keeper, plus family matinees, midnights, and more! Let us know what you’re most excited to see!

Ended up first in (the non-VIP) line for the Frida Cinema’s Camp Frida: Monster Mash marathon. (4PM to 4AM, with multiple movie options!) Will post titles here as they’re revealed. (From the lobby, natch.) #horrorfilms #moviemarathons @thefridacinema.org #campfrida #31daysofhorror #mutantfam

Settled in for an anthology double feature of The Uncanny and Tales That Witness Madness at the Vista’s Video Archives Cinema Club. #horrorfilms #mutantfam #moviesky #VistaTheater #VideoArchives #31daysofhorror

Hi #WeeknightWriters! I’m Jon and I mostly write comedy horror. I’m currently planning out my first novel: a SF/Cosmic Horror with the working title of “Ends of the Earth.” As for my #FirstDraftFall… so far, so good!

Weeknight Writers@weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Hello #WeeknightWriters! Come on in, introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your #FirstDraftFall planning is going!

Hi, I’m Jon and I mainly write comedy horror short stories, although I’ve just started working on a SF/Cosmic Horror novel. I’m also morally bankrupt. #HorrorWritersChat

Eryn McCee@erynmccee.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Oh right then here we go, if it glitches I'll wait till it's back up then fire the next. Can't say fairer than that. Hi #HorrorWritersChat, let's talk riches. Or poverty. Moral or cash, I don't mind which. Horror is one of the more egalitarian genres I think. More room for poor... No links please.

Wish I could go to this brand-new horror marathon, but I've already got my ticket to the Camp Frida marathon. (With 5 October SoCal horror marathons, I guess it's now officially impossible to see them all.) Anyone going and willing to post what they show? #horrormovies #halloween #mutantfam

Fleetwood Coupe DeVille@viktorishere.bsky.social · 10mo ago

It’s Halloween time and on October 18th, spend the day watching horror movies in North Hollywood! Get your tickets by scanning the QR code or go to the Laemmle NoHo website! #horrorjunkie #horrormoviesandchill #horrormovies #nohoartsdistrict #burbank #losangeles #halloween

Just heard that the brilliant artist and illustrator Drew Struzan died. I'm proud to say I own one original movie poster of his, although it's the 1977 Mae West vehicle Sextette. If you need proof that Struzan's work could elevate any train wreck to become sheer beauty, here ya go. #drewstruzan

Jon Gutierrez@dasgoot1.bsky.social · 2y ago

“Mom, can I get that Drew Struzan poster of Alice Cooper?” “We already have a Drew Struzan poster of Alice Cooper at home!” At home:

This will be my first time attending The Frida cinema's 12-hour all-night horror movie marathon, Camp Frida. Are there any regulars out there with advice for a first timer? #fridacinema #campfrida #horrormarathons @thefridacinema.org

Rick James: "She's a very kinky girl. The kind you don't bring home to mother..." Producer: "Sexy." Rick James: "Cause my mother is sex positive, and they'd get along too well!" Producer: "What?" Rick James: "They're talking sex swings for four hours, while I try to change the conversation..."

In line for my second surprise Horror marathon of October: Secret Sixteen’s Ha Ha Horror Marathon at Brain Dead Studios. Will post the titles here as they’re revealed. (And, as always, hoping for The Monster Club.) @secretsixteen.bsky.social #horrormovies #mutantfam #31daysofhorror #moviesky