Walter Chaw
@mangiotto.bsky.social
I write about movies. Sometimes I talk about them. Usually just write. Award-winning screenwriter for what it's worth. Film instructor at the University of Colorado, Denver, but ridiculous social media presence definitely my own. http://walterchaw.com
TIL that one of the local distributors is doing their own separate TIFF press accreditation. "We are implementing this process to ensure that journalists and outlets that support our films throughout the year receive priority access to our pre-festival screenings." Snakey Trumpian loyalty test shit.
But Elon's upcoming Grok-generated DIE ODYSSEE, MEIN FUHRER will double that in half the time with its absolute fidelity to the source material because that's what he really cares about is absolute fidelity to the source material. Right? Right? Right? Right?
DiscussingFilm@discussingfilm.net · 6h agoChristopher Nolan's ‘THE ODYSSEY’ will pass $1 BILLION worldwide today.
The moment a distributor sees me as "supporting" their films is the moment I take serious stock of how much of a sell-out I've become for *access*. You should never be partying w/the folks you're holding to the fire. Keep your fucking screeners. Fuck that. And fuck you if you can be bought so cheap.
Bill Chambers@flmfrkcentral.bsky.social · 14h agoTIL that one of the local distributors is doing their own separate TIFF press accreditation. "We are implementing this process to ensure that journalists and outlets that support our films throughout the year receive priority access to our pre-festival screenings." Snakey Trumpian loyalty test shit.
I wrote about SAFE and in a way SUPERSTAR for @ebertvoices.bsky.social: Roger Ebert share.google/9xmf511QhCrw...
All is Well in Our World: On Todd Haynes' "Safe"
An appreciation of Todd Haynes' "Safe" on the week of its Criterion 4K release.
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“In a film about the horror of being looked at, I’m struggling with how to rationalize my joy." @mangiotto.bsky.social reflects on Todd Hayne’s SAFE as it is released in 4K by the Criterion Collection:
All is Well in Our World: On Todd Haynes' "Safe"
An appreciation of Todd Haynes' "Safe" on the week of its Criterion 4K release.
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Dario Argento has made some great films, but today's Sick Flick is not one of them. Join me as we break down Dracula 3D on today's episode! youtu.be/6NdI2ExDosQ
This Dracula Adaptation Really Sucks
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Before we address how Keanu fit a dishwasher through the upstairs window in SWEET NOVEMBER, we must solve the mystery of Alicia Silverstone squeezing a full-size, functioning merry-go-round into her suburban attic in THE CRUSH.
Just watched COLONY which I may be in a minority in preferring to the same director's Train To Busan, I agree with @mangiotto.bsky.social's review here, it's a pure genre movie with a smart and subtle heart; filmfreakcentral.net/2026/08/fant...
Fantasia Festival ’26: Colony - FILM FREAK CENTRAL
군체Gunche***½/****starring Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Kim Shin-rokwritten by Yeon Sang-ho, Choi Gyu-seokdirected by Yeon Sang-ho by Walter Chaw Colony is Yeon Sang-ho’s return to the zom...
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FFC #FantasiaFest review: COLONY, by Walter Chaw (@mangiotto.bsky.social). filmfreakcentral.net/2026/08/fant...
Fantasia Festival ’26: Colony - FILM FREAK CENTRAL
군체Gunche***½/****starring Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Kim Shin-rokwritten by Yeon Sang-ho, Choi Gyu-seokdirected by Yeon Sang-ho by Walter Chaw Colony is Yeon Sang-ho’s return to the zom...
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I wrote about my years filming with ex-wino turned chessmaster John Healy, exploring his bitter exile from the British literary world despite writing a runaway bestseller: www.rte.ie/culture/2026...
In the arena - John Healy's long road back from literary oblivion
Ahead of a special IFI screening of his acclaimed documentary Barbaric Genius, filmmaker Paul Duane reflects on the life and literary legacy of the film's subject, Grass Arena author John Healy.
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Paul Duane 🥔@paulduane.bsky.social · 2w agoBack in 1988 John Healy published his memoir The Grass Arena about his life as a wino turned chessmaster. This August the sequel, The Glass Cage, is published. To coincide with this @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social screen my 2011 documentary about Healy. Please share if you can ifi.ie/film/from-th...
I pine for the 1980s when every movie Dennis Quaid was in was just an excuse for Dennis Quaid to take his shirt off. He was our Matthew McConaughey. Awright, awright, awright.
George Wendt plays a heavy in DREAMSCAPE so whenever there's a cut to him, ominous music plays, and I'm sorry but that just makes me giggle.
How're Roar Uthaug's COLD PREY slasher flicks treating me? Very well, thank you.
William Woods' THE OUTER THREAT feels like a Spielberg film. A proper companion to both VAST OF NIGHT and MIDNIGHT SPECIAL.
I like the part where the Texas-born Irish woman puppetmasters a team of Asians. That's pretty cool.
It's been reported that Grace Chang, Hong Kong's preeminent Mandarin screen diva of the 50s, passed away this afternoon, one day shy of her 93rd birthday. Watch Mambo Girl and The Wild, Wild Rose to see her at the height of her powers.
Watching this Chinese flick on dub and every time this kid talks, I'm reminded of Jordan Peele's weirdo kid voice on "Key & Peele." I don't hate it.
Really liked MOTOR CITY. It's like a Craig Zahler film you don't have to feel weird about watching.
I just subscribed to this block list, and I really appreciate the public service provided here
Tess is Surviving the Horrors@mothmother.com · 6d agoI started getting followed by some "film festivals" and "writing festivals" and thought "oh, these are cool!" Then I looked a little closer. They're all part of a network that preys on writers, charging us for reviews, and feeding our stuff into slop generators. So I made a list.👋🏻🖕🏻😠
There's a little Fred Flintstone to Alan Ritchson. This is not a complaint, mind you, just an observation.
