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Oh cool, BLUE EYE SAMURAI is coming back. First season was a real treat. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oCx...

Blue Eye Samurai: Season 2 | Official Teaser | Netflix

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Several art pieces Tony Stella did for @brightwalldarkroom.com over the years will be on display at the Big Bad Film Fest in LA this weekend. See some killer action films, then bask in Tony’s work—his posters, his BW/DR art, and much more. Info can be found at www.bigbadfilm.com/bigbadfilmfest

I read and enjoyed WHALEFALL last summer, and I've full on LOVED several of Brian Duffield's movies. So yeah, I'm very down for his WHALEFALL adaptation!

when ur about to know kung fu #IMAX #TheMatrix

And on that subject, you should also check out @dantabor.bsky.social's awesome essay about how Hollywood's approach to our foundational myths reflect the times, because it rules! cinapse.net/2026/08/arro...

Arrow Heads Essay - Appeasing the Box Office Gods: TROY in 4K, THE ODYSSEY and Hollywood  - Cinapse

Revisiting Wolfgang Petersen’s TROY alongside THE ODYSSEY reveals how Hollywood reshapes ancient myths to reflect the audiences and values of its time.

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New from me at @cinapse.bsky.social : Wolfgang Peterson's TROY aspired to be an old fashioned epic for the post-GLADIATOR crowd, and the @arrowvideo.bsky.social Limited Edition 4K set is an audio/visual feast that proves a fascinating companion to Nolan's #TheOdyssey. cinapse.net/2026/08/arro...

Arrow Heads: Wolfgang Petersen's TROY burns brightly on 4K - Cinapse

Sing, Muse, of the collector's edition for a film that launched a thousand ships: Wolfgang Petersen's Troy is now on 4K UHD from Arrow Video.

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Seated. #Thief #ATX

Had to see BRAND NEW DAY w my daughter so it took us until today. Wasn’t prepared to straight up LOVE it. We both cried a bunch & it just worked emotionally. Destin Daniel Cretten has been my guy since SHORT TERM 12 so I shouldn’t have been so surprised. Also didn’t get spoiled! So good work, All.

Spider Man vs The Hand

Alt: Spider Man vs The Hand

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If I had to choose between SUPER 8 & THE END OF OAK STREET (JJ Abrams adjacent Spielberg homages), I’d choose SUPER 8 every time. OAK STREET has its charms, but doesn’t fully cohere. Glad I saw I on the big screen tho! Sound design was particularly effective. Some set pieces got me! boxd.it/fPZWDB

A ★★★ diary entry for The End of Oak Street (2026)

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If I had to choose between SUPER 8 & THE END OF OAK STREET (JJ Abrams adjacent Spielberg homages), I’d choose SUPER 8 every time. OAK STREET has its charms, but doesn’t fully cohere. Glad I saw I on the big screen tho! Sound design was particularly effective. Some set pieces got me! boxd.it/fPZWDB

A ★★★ diary entry for The End of Oak Street (2026)

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#ATX: Just made a pilgrimage to #AustinVideoStore and if you’re a physical media collector you HAVE to check them out. They’re just getting started but they buy/sell VHS/DVD/BLU/4K & are building up a sick boutique label inventory! www.instagram.com/austinvideos...

Remember that the @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social annual parking lot sale is tomorrow from 12-5 (or 11-5 for members). Tons of movies for sale in all formats, VCRs, food trucks, DJs including DJ No Retreat No Surrender, who has never been seen at the same time as me and owns the exact same records.

THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING is finally, finally in wide release starting TOMORROW NIGHT! Below's my SXSW 2025 review where I started shouting from the rooftops about how so damn special this film truly is. See it in the biggest, loudest theater you can.

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And then check out the also-glowing reviews from the hive at @cinapse.bsky.social: @edtravis.bsky.social: cinapse.net/2025/03/sxsw... @jonpartridge.bsky.social: cinapse.net/2026/08/the-...

The Rivals of Amziah King (2026) - SXSW Review

Andrew Patterson (The Vast Of Night) has co-written (with James Montague) and directed a new American masterwork in The Rivals Of Amziah King.

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Last week I chatted with fellow Philly film critic @reelblack.bsky.social about his new boutique label, Real Black Renaissance, and its mission to bring overlooked Black cinema back into the spotlight. The label’s first release, RIVERBEND, is a hell of a way to start.

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I caught the world premiere of THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING in 2025. It is finally getting a theatrical release Aug. 14th. I break out the “M” word extremely sparingly. #TheRivalsOfAmziahKing is a masterpiece. Do everything you can to see it! cinapse.net/2025/03/sxsw...

The Rivals of Amziah King (2026) - SXSW Review

Andrew Patterson (The Vast Of Night) has co-written (with James Montague) and directed a new American masterwork in The Rivals Of Amziah King.

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I caught the world premiere of THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING in 2025. It is finally getting a theatrical release Aug. 14th. I break out the “M” word extremely sparingly. #TheRivalsOfAmziahKing is a masterpiece. Do everything you can to see it! cinapse.net/2025/03/sxsw...

The Rivals of Amziah King (2026) - SXSW Review

Andrew Patterson (The Vast Of Night) has co-written (with James Montague) and directed a new American masterwork in The Rivals Of Amziah King.

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THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING is one of the very best films I've seen this year. From the director of VAST OF NIGHT comes a heartfelt, down home, Father/Daughter crime drama that is the type of film we're always saying we need more of. This film is a shot of cinema joy to the heart. See it immediately.

Several people have asked about VAST OF NIGHT recently, as it's no longer streaming on Amazon. Spoke with director Andrew Patterson about it last night and he took the rights back, partnered with someone, and a physical and new streaming release is coming soon. So VAST OF NIGHT is coming back!

HAPPY FRIDAY YALL www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjI2...

Matthew McConaughey & Ben Hardesty - Quill (From The Rivals of Amziah King) (Official Video)

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Julian Singleton 🎃@juliansingleton.bsky.social · 3w ago

The only thing I’m looking forward to more than finally getting to see The Rivals of Amziah King again on Monday is seeing The Last Bison perform afterwards. They’ve got a few tracks in this film that are Oscar-worthy—esp one that I’ve been calling “Win Your Heart” since March. A sample!

This dropped today on Prime if MAD MAX meets HUNGER GAMES meets CITY OF GOD sounds like something you might want to check out. I recommend it!

Cinapse@cinapse.bsky.social · 3w ago

#BEASTRACE makes its international streaming debut August 7th on #PrimeVideo. Co-directed by CITY OF GOD's Fernando Meirelles, @edtravis.bsky.social loved this post-apocalyptic, Rio-set, sports/action/class struggle film! Check out our review & don't miss it this weekend!

omg I found the picture ❤️

ECP@ecppdx.bsky.social · 3w ago

Years ago I coined the milleneuve, which is a unit to measure how horrible the sky color is based on Villeneuve films. Blade Runner 2049 is around 900mn. Today is around 250 I'd say. (It's a very scientific scale.)

Seated at Bob Bullock IMAX for part of the Paramount Summer Series! BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT. I’m about to see things you people wouldn’t believe.

#ATX: Bob Bullock IMAX has added new screenings of THE ODYSSEY which has been sold out for weeks! I am relieved to have gotten my ticket. Grab them while you can! www.thestoryoftexas.com/films/the-od...

The Odyssey - Bullock Texas State History Museum IMAX

After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca while his family faces their own trials and journeys. Screening at the Bullock IMAX in Austin.

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It was suggested that I set up a Ko-Fi account especially since I am writing now, so if you are interested in helping out please see the link bellow and thank you for your support. ko-fi.com/charlesbruce...

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Charles Bruce@the8thcurse.bsky.social · 3w ago

Unfortunately, with my wife being essentially forced into retirement our financial situation has gone from bad to worse. we are still waiting on a number of checks & reimbursements but have past due bills & expenses we can no longer burden our families with & need help. (Thread)

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