Jason A Fleece

365 Films in 2026: January First month of this project is going well so far. Only behind by one film. Lots of bangers. Only one 2026 release though.

Watching 365 movies in 2026. Here's my January list.

A ★★★½ review of Dead Man's Wire (2025) Some strong performances here (I literally didn't even recognize Cary Elwes), and some awesome needle drops. At times I felt the pace lagged a little, and I found the ending pretty unsatisfying (thoug...

Movie #20 of 2026.

Wait I turned 47 a couple of weeks ago, when do I get mine

Guys he was taking requests and I yelled out "something by Sondheim" and he's one of the most difficult composers in the American songbook, and Dennis is now playing a song from Follies. On the organ. From memory.

Say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos

Dennis, the organist at the Music Box, once again in position before The Testament of Ann Lee.

Second visit with Dennis in 2026. @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social

Agh I lied it's actually number 14.

A ★★½ review of Vampyr (1932) What an extremely bizarre film. I'm not even sure how to properly judge the quality of this one, for a lot of reasons. First, because it's so experimental and unlike everything I've ever seen. Second,...

I don't share all of my Letterboxd reviews, but since this one is lucky number 13 of the year so far and also a particularly weird film I thought some of you might find it interesting.

The woman these fascist stormtroopers murdered was literally a Christian missionary and the mother of a small child and had the last name Good. If this happened in a movie I would call the villainy so over-the-top it would be laughable. I'm not laughing though, because it's real life.

A ★★★★½ review of Paths of Glory (1957) What a stunning film. Probably a stronger anti-war message than Kubrick's later and more well-known Full Metal Jacket. Kirk Douglas is magnificent, as are Adolph Menjou and George Macready (who might ...

In 1957's Path of Glory, Kirk Douglas' character Col. Dax is in command of the mission to take "The Anthill." Almost sixty years later, Douglas' son Michael is cast as Hank Pym in the Ant-Man movies. Coincidence? I think not.

Dennis playing the organ at the Music Box. The organ is covered in Christmas decorations, even though it's January.

My first visit with Dennis in 2026. @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social

A stack of comics hardcovers, including (from top to bottom) Wildstorm: A Celebration of 25 Years I Am Batman Vol 2: Welcome to New York Icon & Rocket Season One Task Force Z: Death's Door Suicide Squad: Blaze Black Panther by Ta-Nehisi Coates Omnibus Thunderbolts Omnibus Vol 2 Black Panther by Christopher Priest Omnibus Vol 1 Captain Marvel by Kelly Sue DeConnick

Ollie's in Lancaster PA was good to me this year.

Jason Fliess’s profile Jason uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. 68 films watched. Favorites: The Godfather (1972), The Dark Knight (2008), Back to the Future (1985).

In preparation for 2026, and after much cajoling from friends, I have finally joined Letterboxd. Would love to have some more contacts over there, so if it interests you please follow my profile!

No I haven't! I looked her up because of her performance in Wake Up Dead Man and that's the first time I'd even heard of it.

This might be a weird take, but I just watched Wake Up Dead Man, and I think Bridgett Everett—an actor who I previously have never heard of—will be considered one of the best film performances of the year for a five minute scene that is almost entirely audio.

Wait huh? Did I miss some very weird news?

@damnyouwillis.bsky.social pertinent to your interests: Don Perlin, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey The Transformers #23 Story Page 15 Original Art (Marv... comics.ha.com/itm/original... comics.ha.com/itm/original...

You son of a bitch, I'm in

If you love Shakespeare and/or create art regularly you'll love it (although William isn't the lead role, it's of course about Anne, though she's called Agnes in the movie).

Just saw Hamnet. I was completely wrecked, but my spouse was bored. Still flummoxed at how we had such wildly different experiences.

There is no context that excuses death threats. I haven't read the comic (not an X-Men fan) but I'm willing to bet that the criticism is valid. But once there are death threats then the argument is no longer valid.

I don't think anyone is dismissing legitimate criticism as death threats. The issue is the actual death threats, which also exist. Come on man.

No spoilers here, but I audibly groaned at the final shot of Wicked: For Good. I'm actually still mad about it.

I've actually already got Mister Miracle on my schedule for Wednesday's class! It's one of my favorites.

Diverse creators and/or non-Big-Two titles a plus, but not required. Oh and it has to be something awesome.

Some guidelines: I need something pretty new, but still out long enough that there's a collection of a few issues available t read on Hoopla. I'd prefer something that isn't going to be laden with continuity and backstory, so my casual readers won't be lost.

Hey nerds! It's close to the end of the semester in my History of Superheroes class, which means it's about time to decide what new-ish superhero comic to assign my students to reflect the best/most important/most influential work happening today. Would love to hear some suggestions from folks!

I agree with all of this (the whole thread not just this post) except for one thing: I don't think Netanyahu's help was unintentional, unfortunately.

Man I love that movie but two nights in a row seems excessive

Last night my spouse got to see the aurora borealis at the lake, while I was at @musicboxtheatre.bsky.social watching Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, so I think we both managed to see impossible acts of beauty.