Feel like many of the new Josh O'Connor fans would benefit from checking out LA CHIMERA, which is now available on VOD... mysterious, charming and a little heartbreaking.

Loved being on to talk about WE GROWN NOW!!

As a born and bred Arkansan who, outside of Arkansas, actually played in sports with and against women who are transgender -- you are not saving anyone, only harming Arkansas with these policies. #transwomenarewomen

We need a new credit for the Producer who's actually Producing the movie, the person who's on the hook for all things at all times. If you're one of these Producers (the few, the proud!), please vote for our new credit by 5/10 dearproducer.com/everyone-is-a-… (Thx Dear Producer Rebecca Green!)

If you've wondered what I've been doing in my bunker the last three months, it's putting together this beautiful film lineup! Curated with eye towards inclusion, with all the strengths and insights that representation brings to storytelling. Keep an eye out for these films!

I absolutely second this... THE FEELING THAT THE TIME FOR DOING SOMETHING HAS PASSED was my staff pick this week on Maximum Film!, I hope so many people take in Joanna Arnow's work and let it wash over them in a singular, hilarious, weird ass wave.

I loved SASQUATCH SUNSET, which has one of my all time favorite death scenes PLUS all that shitting and grunting. Chatting about this just a week after covering THE PEOPLE'S JOKER makes me real happy about wildly original work still making its way into the world.

DiCaprio as Frank Sinatra when Mike Faist is right there?! Maybe give Hailee Steinfield something adult to dig into as Ava Gardner?

This was an emotional draft peppered by deep laughs, and both of those things feel very appropriate when discussing Lynn Shelton's work. I'm grateful I got to be a part of this to share memories of her and thoughts on her artistry and impact, and loved everyone's insights.

Love Lies Bleeding! Been looking forward to talking about this one for awhile... love Rose Glass, love the sexual chemistry, love every single wig choice. (Also Kristen Stewart and Jena Malone need to play sisters again and again.)

Presenting...FILM KID, made in memory of Doug Jones, former Overlook Festival programmer who tragically passed away recently. Doug was an ardent supporter of cinema and worked tirelessly to curate eclectic and inviting programming fit for everyone.

We'll miss him greatly.

🍿 Introducing The 2024 Popcorn List, an annual survey put together to highlight independent films recommended by festival programmers across the US that are currently still without domestic distribution.

See the list and more details: boxd.it/urnRM

LA CHIMERA was my Staff Pick this week on Maximum Film! but wow do I wish I could've channeled Justin when trying to sell it. Check it out and enjoy! (Both the movie and this review.)

Tomorrow night we are concluding #MaxFunDrive with a live event (5pmPT), and all I can reveal now is I have been asked to speak about 'horny fairies' at some point during the shenanigans. Join us, in person or on the livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=EVAaXB…

I recently rewatched Police Academy and had a vision, then Drea Clark saw it through!

Woke up to find with one day to go to in #MaxFunDrive we are only 20 new/upgrading members away from our third stretch goal: @ifynwadiwe teaching Alonso Duralde Is No Longer Here and me how to play Warhammer 4k. The mind boggles. Team Maximum Film!! Let's do this! maximumfun.org/join

We really need your help getting to these stretch goals! Now's the time to support MAXIMUM FILM! by joining, upgrading, or boosting your membership! If you do, DM us a screenshot of your email confirmation and you'll get a staff pick from the gang! maximumfun.org/join