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Mythmaker, heathen, and ginger-enthusiast. LIKE RED ON A ROSE now available in paperback wherever books are sold, and eBook. DarknessOpera.com
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@realgdt.bsky.social www.tcj.com/edward-gorey...

My friend, @corinnehalbert , has a written piece in The Comics Journal... Everyone check it out! www.tcj.com/edward-gorey...

The Vulture Stunt Awards are here, and I talked to George Miller about them, and about FURIOSA, the big winner. www.vulture.com/article/geor...

#Help #Crisis www.cnet.com/health/suici...

#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched

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@emmawestwood.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_Xs...

#Oscars slate.com/culture/2025...

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In 1990, journalist Akiyama Toyohiro became the first Japanese astronaut and journalist in space. His first words when he returned to earth? “I wanted a smoke so bad.” Discover the story of this most unlikely of cosmonauts in our full-length video. https://buff.ly/4kbmawF

#Horror #Movies

Piri eventually gets her life together by becoming a #waitress, giving you a peek into the wild-and-craziness servers put up with for tips. [nothing's better than Mimi Pond's OVER EASY and THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS WRONG, though] bookshop.org/p/books/like... #Books #Romance #LGBT #Indie

Halle Berry breaks down the important bits of perimenopause for almost an hour. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW7M... #Women #Health #Interview

Halfway through CONSTELLATION, and it's like it was made for me. Noomi Rapace AND Jonathan Banks in a #scifi show with big ideas and screwed-up characters. Plus, it has the nerve of being made by Peter Harness, writer of some of my favorite #DoctorWho episodes with my favorite Doctor. #Streaming

As I watched THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE, I thought it was very similar to my favorite Marlene Dietrich film, THE DEVIL IS A WOMAN. Then I saw they're based off Pierre Louÿs' THE WOMAN AND THE PUPPET, and was more amazed by how Buñuel and von Sternberg's quirks draped the source material. #Movies

SE7EN & How 35mm Scans Lie to You

🎬 How Scorsese Reimagined Cape Fear 🎥 Scorsese transformed a classic thriller into a haunting exploration of morality and obsession. Dive into the genius behind the remake, from complex character arcs to unforgettable performances. 🔗 Read the full article: cinephiliabeyond.org/cape-fear-ho...

Abandonment issues come in varied shapes and sizes. Clingy, self-destructive, jealousy, bloody intentions, etc. Rudella's comes with a willful ignorance about her lover's problem that turns a warning on the wind into a hurricane. bookshop.org/p/books/like... #Books #Romance #LGBT #Indie

127 year ago, Japanese immigration firms began advertising a far-off South American nation as a "land of gold" where one could earn a fortune. Learn the incredible story of the descendants of the Japanese who, despite adversity, made Peru their home - in our brand new video. youtu.be/PghVL_DLC3k?...

It's amusing that PEAKY BLINDERS and DOWNTON ABBEY essentially take place down the road from each other. Ditto that the former starts between the second and third seasons of the latter.

40 years ago, Terry Gilliam's dystopian masterpiece, BRAZIL, hit theaters. Dive into the daffy, nightmarish design and behind-the-scenes battles that shaped this visionary film. A must-read for cinephiles and Gilliam fans: cinephiliabeyond.org/duct-soup-th...

YOUNG AMERICANS 45 IS 50 TODAY “One damn song that can make me, break down and cry...” David Bowie’s Young Americans 45 was released in the UK 40 years ago today. Read the full thing here and also read an in-depth piece by Jason Draper www.instagram.com/p/DGWpgifob8... #YoungAmericans45is50

#Help #Crisis www.cnet.com/health/suici...

When I'm bored, and to keep the brain fit, I play Six Degrees. Last night, I did backbreaking feat of connecting Rick Moranis and David Bowie. Moranis + Richard Pryor in BREWSTER'S MILLIONS, + Christopher Reeve in SUPERMAN III, + Michael Caine in NOISES OFF, + David Bowie in THE PRESTIGE. #Movies

I lamented the state of #JamesBond yesterday, then came to a sort of peace. The series is already rich, and the state of cinema means its notorious spectacles will get more bland and pixelated. Plus, old movies have a habit of being topical (TOMORROW NEVER DIES, anyone?). I'm fine with what I have.

#Music #TripHop #New www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdPf...

Robert Altman was born 100 years ago today. THE PLAYER is a razor-sharp Hollywood satire that hasn’t lost its bite. A deep dive into its brilliance, behind-the-scenes insights, and why it remains a must-watch. 🎬✨ Read here: cinephiliabeyond.org/robert-altma...

"It's no secret that sexual assault cases in Japan are a nightmare to prosecute. The reason Itō’s Shiori’s Black Box Diaries matters is because it rips the lid off this system, exposing its failures and demanding accountability." https://buff.ly/41c34O6

#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched

Sleigh Bells are dropping a new album in the spring

What's the most-used service at a Japanese convenience store? What do most Japanese residents buy there? Read our comprehensive look at how combini have become - and remain - an essential part of everyday life in Japan.

Want the largest compilation of my work all in ONE BOOK? Here it is! ⚡It's HUGE- The majority of my work in comics... darkhorse.com/Books/3014-521 Thank you @darkhorse.com ! Please get this book if you like my work :) 1312 pages of my art & stories!⚡

Piri is a #mentalhealth crisis-in-progress. How she's dealt with problems all her life is trading them for agony debts, then swim through life carefree as a jellyfish. Trauma is a Lannister, though, so all debts must be paid. bookshop.org/p/books/like... #Books #Romance #LGBT #Indie

I know it sounds tin hatty, but if you don't opt-out of this part of the new TOS, you won't be able to sue #Disney or #Marvel. Ever. bleedingcool.com/tv/letter-di...

Adjanifest gets a revival this year. #Movies www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=35994

#Horror #Movies #Costumes #Interview #Nosferatu www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai5H...

That’s a public library. You’re describing a public library.

@redlianak.bsky.social Was think about what you said a while ago about Dolores Umbridge being R*wling's thoughts on femininity. More than likely true, but I never saw her that way. You know how some terrible people go out of their way to present themselves as appealing, to a disturbing degree?

@kellythompson.bsky.social As a long-time Cassandra fan, I'm glad she's part of the elite team of Gothamites With Krypton-centric Buddies: Batman and Superman Nightwing and Connor Damien and Jonathan Harley Quinn and Power Girl 🥁 Cassandra and Big Barda

Settling in relationships is dreadful. One person realizes they have a saltine instead of a Ritz, and the other wallows in inadequacy. Luckily, Rudella didn't settle for Piri. Their #romance isn't strifeless, nor is it full of fear and loathing. bookshop.org/p/books/like... #Books #LGBT #Indie

#Cats www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcpE...

#Dogs getpocket.com/explore/item...

‘The Killing of a Chinese Bookie’ at 49: Turning Entertainment into Personal Statement cinephiliabeyond.org/killin...

The sludge of true crime over the last few years made me forget that streamers had legitimate docs lurking, so I added a bunch to the queues. As an artist and introvert, I'm aware that mining from myself would get stale quickly, and docs help me load up on disparate lives and inspirations. #Writing