@willmckinley.bsky.social
I wrote Sony's getTV blog for 6 years, created Game Show Network's blog, was an arts reporter for NYC weekly The Villager, and have contributed to Slate, 4 books, and many blogs and podcasts. Currently digital marketing for NYC nonprofit New Plaza Cinema.
Judy Pace (1942-2026) on GOOD TIMES in 1975.
Pace guest stars as a model who tempts James (John Amos) on his anniversary trip w/ Florida (Esther Rolle) in one of the show's funniest and most relatable episodes. #ClassicTV #JudyPace
"I had a point to make, and that was dark-brown-skinned people don’t always have to play the maid. If it’s a good role just send me in."
Farewell to Judy Pace (1942-2026) groundbreaking star of the 1960s and '70s. #FilmSky
I had a similar feeling, and haven't watched it yet. The use of her actual phone calls feels a bit too much to bear, especially at this moment.
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Okay, here we go: the five nominees for Best Original Score at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday night:
BUGONIA
Jerskin Fendrix
FRANKENSTEIN
Alexandre Desplat
HAMNET
Max Richter
ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Jonny Greenwood
SINNERS
Ludwig Goransson
My thoughts: 1/11
#filmsky #moviesky
NATCHEZ has been on my list, but I hadn't heard of PREDATORS. Sounds right up my alley. Thanks!
And if the one you don't have the fortitude to watch is COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT, I felt the same way. But I was pleasantly surprised by how life-affirming it is.
Thanks. I'm torn between what I'm rooting for tonight in the Documentary category. I've seen all but one and they're all excellent, important films.
I really enjoyed that film and the way it plays with narrative structure. And Amy Madigan is just brilliant in it.
Gooble gobble.
Indeed. There are moments in this film that I will never forget.
I saw "Netflix true crime documentary" on the Oscar list and I shocked. I should have known better.
The "playing it straight" part is one of the things I love most about this series. The corny nearsighted gags are fine for shorts, but the decision to "cast" Magoo like an actor in these stories was just brilliant.
Great! Let me know what you think.
Amy Madigan is one of us. #FilmNoir #TCMParty #Oscars
You're welcome. I hope it was a good one!
If you’re cramming for the finals, move THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR to the top of your #Oscars watch list.
Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir crafts a true crime procedural from police body cam and interrogation footage, and the result is groundbreaking and infuriating.
A stunning piece of direct cinema. #FilmSky
This has been a very good year for documentaries, but I'm rooting for this one to win because I want everyone to watch it.
Happy birthday to my good friend and fellow #TCMParty O.G. @fallon-thornley.bsky.social.
Here we are a few years back at the TCM Classic Film Festival, where her hats and sparkling personality are legendary. 🎉
Absolutely heartbreaking. I'll never forget the ways those kids wept.
Agree on all counts.
If the goal of direct cinema is to "capture real life without intruding" as Robert Drew said, what better way to do that than to use footage recorded without the knowledge of the participants?
Living in a world where constant recording is common is scary, but this type of use is redemptive.
This is an excellent point.
I take exception to the deference with which a certain party was treated — no spoilers for those who haven't seen it — but the cops had no other choice.
Their humanity and commitment to the law was surprising and inspiring.
The Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, directed by Geeta Gandbhir and edited by Viridiana Lieberman, is on Netflix.
www.netflix.com/title/82018736 #FilmSky #Oscars
If you’re cramming for the finals, move THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR to the top of your #Oscars watch list.
Filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir crafts a true crime procedural from police body cam and interrogation footage, and the result is groundbreaking and infuriating.
A stunning piece of direct cinema. #FilmSky
“I make my own world. And if they employ me, they gotta leave me to do it my way.”
Michael Caine is 93 today. #BOTD #FilmSky
The Sven Squad hits the campground to show where it all began- for one of the most frightening fatal franchises in horror! It might be Saturday night the 14th on MeTV- but it’s definitely “Friday the 13th”! 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central time!
Agree. I'd also love to see it show up on MeTV Toons.
It's time! Let's play "What's the Score?"
This week's theme category is "Behind the Camera" so the connection between the 5 movies has to do with the creative teams.
But first, you need to guess the movies based on the music cues in the video.
Rules in the next post
1/2
#filmsky #moviesky #musicsky
They're on a DVD box set that's still available from Amazon.
mrmagooschristmascarol.blogspot.com/2011/11/mago...
It's really good. That whole series is excellent.
