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Happy Pub Day to THE ONCE AND FUTURE ME by Melissa Pace @henryholtbooks.bsky.social This psych thriller meets dystopian sci-fi (w/large dose of historical fic); easy 5 āļø #booksky Mental Patient? Time Traveler? She Better Find Out Fast @booktrib.bsky.social booktrib.com/2025/07/25/t...
That first rip is always difficult to watch. Itās almost as bad as having a tooth pulled out; I cringe every time! š¦· Thank goodness, the end result is gorgeous šš¼
I just finished reading #TheOnceandFutureMe by #MelissaPace and Iām stunned that this is a debut novel. Fast-paced, genre-bending, and probably the most addictive book Iāve read in a while. Thank you to @henryholtbooks.bsky.social for the early copy. Releases 8/19/25 #booksky
*Btw, I have no idea why the cover of #TheGraceviewPatient got mangled before but here it is again (thatās how my brain feels though) š¤Æ
Iāll post again closer to pub day, but if you enjoy disturbing medical #horror, preorder #TheGraceviewPatient (āMisery meets Invasion of the Body Snatchersā) by @caitlinstarling.com (14 Oct, 2025) now! š My review: goodreads.com/review/show/71ā¦ @stmartinspress.bsky.social #SMPEarlyReaders #booksky
I'll bet most of them didn't read that bill. I'm so disgusted. It doesn't just cut healthcare and climate protections, it adds $150 billion to military spending (air and missile defense and investment into the "Golden Dome"). Large tax breaks go to millionaires. $15 billion to "Trump accounts."
Will you help Rocket? š This pup was attacked by an unleashed dog, received emergency surgery just for the suture site to then become infected. He has a long road to recovery (constant bandaging, another surgery) and needs your help! ANY amount helps! Thank you šš¼ #dogs #rescue gofund.me/c939f721
Itās a TED Talk by HG Wells! I actually have never heard him speak before this. Pretty interesting.
Great book launch and signing for MIDNIGHT AT SOAP LAKE @mickmatthew.bsky.social last night at Third Place Books. Congrats on release day! Iām convinced we need to get story adapted to film over in Soap Lake š #filminwa #booksky š„ @harpercollins.bsky.social
OUT TODAY! MIDNIGHT AT SOAP LAKE @mickmatthew.bsky.social: quirky characters, urban legend TreeTop, puzzling crimes in small-town, WA; newcomer Abigail discovers a young boy near the body of his mother, and starts unearthing clues to solve a bizarre murder mystery #booksky @harpercollins.bsky.social
When it feels like the worldās falling apart, my best recommendation is to read and watch #horror. #amwatching #filmsky Rabid (1977), dir. David Cronenberg š§āāļø #amreading #booksky The Staircase in the Woods š² @chuckwendig.bsky.social www.imdb.com/title/tt0076...
Jessamyn St. Germain is a deluded train wreck. But she is convinced she will be a star. She just needs to be discovered. And she will do anything to make that happen. She is luminescent. She is grace. She IS Maria. SHEāS A LAMB! #horrorbooks @ecwpress.bsky.social www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Itās likely illegal, probably fascist, but it doesnāt matter what color you are at this point; itās just anti-immigrant: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Iāve seen multiple reports of LEGAL permanent residents being detained or deported based on very dubious claims or basically nothing, many times when going to renew regular immigration paperwork. Itās incredibly disturbing.
It may be his best yet (thatās saying a lot; I love them all)! I happened to have read āThe Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades before Roe v. Wadeā by Ann Fessler, which he used for source material, many years ago. Emotional read.
2/2 Then, you go to your local indie #ThirdPlaceBooks when Grady comes to #Seattle, see the presentation again. Suddenly you have 4 copies.š¤ @panmacmillan.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
When one of your favorite authors #GradyHendrix releases a book: You get the early copy, you preorder the STUNNING @waterstones.bsky.social UK edition, preorder the @barnesandnoble.com edition, watch Gradyās presentation on release day. 1/2
#TheStateoftheUnion At the cheapest (and coolest) grocery store in NE #Seattle, @groceryoutlet.bsky.social #eggs
The Substance also had excellent cinematography but was skipped too. Gladiator 2 was ignored (the 3rd nominated sequel at the #Oscars this year, 4 if you count Alien Romulus) in many categories because it might have be ātoo boringā for the Academy to nominate their consistently good creative work.
Waiting for a public apology from #Hulu to appear (and to add the last few categories to the replay)!!! That was a pretty egregious misstep, to cut off the end of a live event. I need closure for my #Oscars š¤Æ
Yes! Thank you for this shout-out to see movies in the theater. And to keep art and craft of moviemaking alive. Stop watching YouTube and your reels. (But this is also why you thank your crew. Theyāre the ones who are out of work when the movies arenāt getting made.) #Oscars #SeanBaker #Anora
You mean weaker in terms of who was nominated? I like the creative categories, but not much is explained about the complexities involved (ok, most people donāt care) when they present the award. I wouldāve like to have seen #NickelBoys and #September5 acknowledged for camera and editing. #Oscars
Finally, we hear some TRUTH. #NoOtherLand See this film. #Oscars
That had to be the single worst scene in a movie last year.
My favorite song this year was actually in #TheWildRobot (certainly nothing in Emilia PĆ©rez should have won).
I was wondering why they chose to do that š
FINALLY, someone thanks the crew. Took them long enough. #Oscars
Well, they do one for each of the Best Picture nominees at some point during the program, before the award is announced at the end. Just have to cross fingers thatās it for now.
Love the tribute to my favorite franchise #JamesBond #Oscars
Makeup and hairstyling went #TheSubstance - yesss! Such a strong category. Excellent work by all nominees. #Oscars
Iām disappointed that #NickOfferman isnāt making a cabinet back there in between announcementsā¦ #Oscars šŖµ
#TheWildRobot is such a sweet story. #Flow brought me to tears several times; instant favorite! What is so unique though, is itās done without any dialogue. Itās a must-see. #MemoirofaSnail is also a gem. #WallaceandGrommit is always fun to watch.
My favorite category! Watch them ALL the animated featured films š„ Iām SO THRILLED that #Flow won! Itās excellent! šāā¬š #Oscars
Editing and cinematography are excellent in this film, and it shouldāve been nominated for these!!
#IsabellaRossellini just showed up on the Red Carpet in #BlueVelvet š Wonderful tribute to #DavidLynch #Oscars2025
I loved #Flow so much (despite the anxiety while watching)! This is probably my favorite category too; some standout animated features this year.
Please take ~14mins and watch the #Oscar nominated short film A Lien (on Vimeo). It is crushing. This short depicts the reality of those trying to gain residency LEGALLY and then being detained by ICE at immigration services. š¢ #ALien #Oscars2025
One of my new favorite films šāā¬ #Flow #Oscars2025
Another film where nominations donāt cover it all #NickelBoys Nominated for Best Picture and Writing (Adapted Screenplay), it shouldāve been nominated for cinematography (unique use of perspective) and editing. Look at this one frame: reflections of people looking at TVs showing MLK in shop window.
Thatās how I recommend watching basically EVERY movie. I rarely watch a whole trailer in case the film is spoiled too much (horror is the biggest culprit). I donāt read reviews until Iāve seen it (synopsis will often do). #Conclave was a surprise for me. Lots of tension. Beautiful cinematography.
This may be favorite category this year. Some really special films. #Oscars2025 š
Didnāt I tell you so? Itās actually criminal that itās taking up spots in so many categories. Editing? No. September 5 should be there. Original Song (two spots)? No. The Wild Robot āKiss the Skyā should be there.
It won awards for editing at San Diego Film Critics Society, Austin Film Critics Association, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, Critic Choice Awards, Independent Spirit Awards. Coolest award: āBest time capsuleā (AARP Movies for Grownups Awards). Love the use of archive footage. #September5
On that note, the editing is bloody good too.
#OscarsHomework #September5 #FilmSky September 5 gets nominated for Writing (Original Screenplay) but what it shouldāve been nominated for is production design. Itās impeccable. I very much appreciate the scenes with film being developed and using a flatbed editor but thatās the film nerd in me š½ļø
Love this film. Every time itās on, I canāt help but stop and watch. Remarkable performances from the whole cast, and to this day, Iām stunned that Chadwick Boseman was ill during production. Itās also easily one of the top MCU films. Groundbreaking, perfect film.
I got my boring āI have to a new laundry basketā shopping out of the way today. But tomorrow I do have to go to the post office š #EconomicBlackout
I think it would have been a better film without it being a musical; I think the songs and dancing detract from the subject matter (enjoy musicals, just not like this). Saldana gives a good performance but I don't think it's worthy of 13 nominations. Other films were given short shrift as a result.
A couple of rainy Seattle days are a great excuse to catch up with #OscarsHomework #FilmSky Gladiator II āļø The Apprentice š Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Flow š Conclave āļø Emilia PĆ©rez š Incident Instruments of a Beating Heart The Only Girl in the Orchestra I am Ready, Warden
Aircraft this size are designed to withstand this kind of crash landing, and if the pilot(s) had anything to do with ensuring the passengers survived this, then they did a good job. (The plane looks mostly intact.) Iām relieved that everyone will be okay. āļø
Iām grateful we are in WA. My sonās English Lit class is delving into the graphic novel āMarchā by John Lewis. (Last semester, The Crucible.) And in his Psych and US History classes they are discussing Black history, prejudice, etc. I canāt imagine these topics being gone from the curriculum here.
I tried many different meds for chronic depression, but I also have MS (which brings chronic fatigue and pain, etc), and suffer from migraines. I manage my meds closely with my neuro and GP, and have been on the same regimen for a while now. I donāt need to āgo backā or have anything messed with!
Read the book #DarkMatter instead; itās excellent. Blake Crouchās subsequent books, āUpgradeā and then āRecursionā are both excellent. Donāt bother with the TV show. I recommend the book all the time āWayward Pinesā was a better adaptation of his book series of the same name though.
Many people HAVE tried everything before using medications like SSRIs, stimulants, pain meds, etc, to stabilize chronic illnessesāunder supervision of DOCTORS, NEUROLOGISTS, and PSYCHIATRISTS. They also supplement the use of meds with healthy lifestyles! These meds save lives (including my own).
Agree! It was an absolute surprise film for me. You must see the harrowing #TheGirlwiththeNeedle if you are going to see any of the International Features. I was just blown away. Iāve not yet ventured anywhere near #EmiliaPerez Must decide what to watch tonightā¦ š¤
#ADifferentMan is amazing; Iām looking forward to seeing Sebastian Stan in #TheApprentice (just steeling myself for the filmās focus). Throughly enjoyed #TheSubstance, and #TheGirlwiththeNeedle is still with me. #Nosferatu is a visual stunner š„ #OscarsHomework š
I thought he wanted to restore freedom of speech?! Apparently not when it means freedom of the press. The two are closely linked. Freedom of the press prevents government censorship, but we are undoubtedly going down the path of press freedom deterioration (look at what happened in Hong Kong). š¤
I havenāt been able to stop thinking about āThe Girl with the Needleā ā scenes have been in my dreams for last 2 nights! Itās nominated for the Best International Feature Film (Denmark) #Oscar Highly recommend; itās labeled history, but thereās a BIG dose of #horror š www.imdb.com/title/tt1023...
Iāve been there. I just want you to know youāre not alone in your feelings š
AJ Brown reading that on the sidelines during the game made the book an overnight success (despite it being published in 2020) šš¼
I'm here to tell you all of us have or have had that feeling. No matter your age, no matter where you are. And feelings like that pass. š«¶š¼
I say absolutely. Blue Velvet is dark, disturbing, weird, and beautifulāquintessential Lynch for me. Dennis Hopperās performance is chilling, and Kyle MacLachlan is brilliant (he seems so innocent here). Excellent score. Then, if you dare, try Twin Peaks. Thatās where my obsession started. š²
So, you havenāt seen Blue Velvet yet? š #DavidLynch
Iād like to mention that even British monarchy no longer have the powers of Kings and Queens of centuries past. The modern British monarchy reign as āhead of stateā but undertake ceremonial, diplomatic, and representational duties. Tr**p imagines himself as a king but he is so far from royalty.
To be fair, Jalen Hurts was also asked about what he thought about Tr**p attending and he responded that he can do whatever he wants (which I donāt agree with). Neither of them said anything negative.
Iāve eaten a shit load of candy lately too. I keep reasoning it away as self-care. š«
I think the tariff war is largely a distraction from the worst (largely illegal) things that are happening right now: the gutting of the FBI, dismantling of institutions and agencies, and giving Musk full access to the treasury and private data.
I'd like to also blame the 36.33% of registered voters who sat on their hands at home and DID NOT VOTE. Political apathy is largely why we are in this mess.
@rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social Who in Congress is willing to stand up and say something? Surely not everyone will just stand by. Everything is happening by executive order. Nothing is going through Congress. Democracy is being eroded before our eyes. There are NO CHECKS AND BALANCES!
This looks heavenly š«
Well, some Tr**p voters certainly didnāt want to hear from us āgaslighting liberalsā who were just part of the āwitch-huntā and exaggerating about what might happen if he was elected. And donāt bring up Project2025. Many of us DID try and tell neighbors and friends but they didnāt believe it.
It was just #MLKJr Day yesterday so remember these words from him then. #Budde is reminding us not to be silent.
One of my favorite quotes š #MLK
And donāt miss The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy; he visits some fantastic places (imagine being FORCED to travel for a TV show) āļø
Shrinking, Severance, Slow Horses, Ted Lasso, Bad Sisters, Servant, The Shrink Next Door, Hijack, The Changeling (all of these are series); that should get you going š
My dad had to take me out of this one because I found it so upsetting (the idea of animals being experimented on)! That permanently stuck with me, it seems. I love the style of animation from that period.
My god yes, a lifetime of good hair. I think it got better with age.
Also, āDavid Lynch: The Art Lifeā is on Max; a great retrospective from the man himself, a good look at a lot of his artwork (while heās doing it!) šØ
Hardly surprising that the SFX inspired the awesome work done for āThrillerā; think itās cool that Landis went for it because now itās just so iconic. š§āāļø faroutmagazine.co.uk/horror-movie....
One of my favorite movies of all time (seen it so many times). Perfect combination of horror, comedy, and with groundbreaking effects. Think I first saw this when I was about 10? It certainly stuck with me. šŗ
Iām saddened at the news of David Lynchās passing. His artistry deeply affected me from the moment I saw a frame of his work as a teen. It drove my fascination with film (and a career in production).To watch his work is to be transported to a world of beauty, surrealism, and darkness. š„ #DavidLynch
Following Bidenās heartfelt farewell address, I implore everyone to hear his words. Go watch it. āAfter 50 years of public service, I give you my word: I still believe in the idea for which this nation standsā¦now it's your turn to stand guard. May you be the keeper of the flame.ā š
I wish heād said it sooner. So many have needed to hear it.
Itās my favorite King book š„
The last time I watched these, I think it was in similar succession like this. They just leave me wanting more in the same vein. Donāt forget Shivers. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) is always next on my list.
AGREE. According to the NYT, āHeā¦earned bachelorās and masterās degrees at the University of Pennsylvania and served as a head counselor at a pre-college program at Stanford University.ā His insurance complaints arenāt about a relative (as imagined) but about his back pain. Admires the Unabomber.
I finished reading an early copy of SAINT OF THE NARROWS STREET last night at about 1.30 a.m. (I blew through 1/2 the book on Thanksgiving). Simply epic. Storytelling at its finest, itās tragic and engrossing. I couldnāt peel my eyes away from this gut-wrenching saga āļøšš¼ @sohopress.bsky.social
Itās really hard to imagine anyone other than Steve Raible calling games for @seahawksofficial.com Iām totally ashamed to say it took me a LONG time to find out he actually played for them (not that he just worked for KIRO)! He absolutely belongs in the Ring of Honor šš
Also something a script supervisor would say š
My thoughts are itās how we enunciate; it doesn't get confused with the Spanish feminine article la; it stretches out the word; looks better. The more I see it, the more it bothers me š¤¦š»āāļø #amediting
#Editors #writers Current edit: this may seem like it has an obvious answer. Los Angeles is usually written without periods when abbreviated in CMOS as LA (so is Louisiana). BUT Iāve read several novels by popular authors @paultremblay.bsky.social who have written Los Angeles as L.A. Thoughts?
Thanks so much! šš¼
How do I get added to one of these starter packs? Iām one of these āeditorial types.ā Thanks! š
Iāve been reading so much about the plans for 2025 and beyond, that Iām utterly distracted and anxious. Everything I read has me realizing the nightmare is becoming a reality too quickly. The people who arenāt worried are those who still believe Trumpās lies, that heās there for the US, not himself.
This stunner by my talented author friend Katya de Becerra arrived today and it has made my week. Itās beautiful and creepy, and every #yahorror lover needs to read it. š¤ Pub day 10.29.24 Page Street YA bookshop.org/a/104466/979...
Even though everyone knows Iām a bookworm, an editor, and itās quite possibly the most obvious and easiest gift for me (I give everyone else a book), I NEVER get books from anyone. I always buy myself a book š #treatyourself
So handsome š§”
Quite a cool sight; a real-life āpigeon ladyā in front of St Patrickās Cathedral in #nyc - the birds just flocked to her. Has anyone else seen her before? Iām sure they have š¦š· #nycstreets #nycphotography #streetphotography
Itās going to either be āSilver Nitrateā by @silviamg.bsky.social or āDaphneā by Josh Malerman (both authors have excellent backlists to check out) š Also, anything by Grady Hendrix (for some humor with your horror), Ania Ahlborn, or Simone St. James š» #spookyreads
Thatās definitely it; different moods, different genres. I donāt think Iād be able to separate storylines or absorb varied information otherwise! I realize I used to very much stick to one book until it was finished, and never stray at all.