Joe Lynch

@thejoelynch.bsky.social

Working-class storyteller. SUITABLE FLESH,CREEPSHOW,POINT BLANK,MAYHEM,EVERLY,CHILLERAMA,KoB(Dir cut),HOLLISTON,WRONG TURN 2,MOVIE CRYPT, A COUPLE OF OLD FASHIONEDS Soon:BUZZKILL Letterboxd for movie stuff:@TheJoeLynch Insta for visual stuff:@TheJoeLynch

As a lifelong X-MEN comics n’ films fan & definite Samara Weaving appreciator, her casting as Emma Frost aka the White Queen is pitch perfect. Proof? See her in the bonkers kickass @thejoelynch.bsky.social joint MAYHEM…original and savory director commentary flavor on @shudder.com…and BORDERLINE.

MAYHEM (2017) 
BORDERLINE (2025)
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Marvel Studios has reportedly cast Ready or Not star Samara Weaving as Emma Frost for its upcoming MCU X-Men movie. https://bit.ly/3TQr09L

FINALLY. We conquered the mighty THE ODYSSEY in 70mm IMAX at CityWalk and it was worth every day of waiting and every large-format frame flicker. Still overwhelmed from the experience but was thrilled to see in the best way possible. And that Trojan Horse on display has a GREEAT ASS…as you can see.

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I’ve said this before but today it truly stings. Chuck Russell saved my life. He also was a crucial part in who I am as a filmmaker thanks to his work. He was also my friend. Im heartbroken. Rest in Peace Chuck. You will be missed by me and so many.

If Sony has actually convinced the Forman family to ink a deal to reopen the Cinerama Dome and Arclight multiplex, Angelenos can thank one-man protest movement Ben Steinberg for showing them how much we all care. deadline.com/2026/07/cine...

Cinerama Dome & Hollywood Arclight Could Reopen In Sony Deal

Sony is looking to lease the dormant and Covid-struck Cinerama Dome and Hollywood Arclight and bring it back to life in the near future.

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Been on this kick of playing MTV’s “120 Minutes” full eps on YouTube (R.I.P. Dave Kendall). Then this ad came on for the 1993 MTV Movie Awards’ “Best Action Sequence” and it hit me like a ton of bricks. I LOVED these promos and they clearly made a mark on my own work in a strange sorta way…

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