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@cinematicpackrat.bsky.social

Cinephile, writer and amateur film critic, video maker, lover of history and science, Basil Rathbone fan. Talk about film here: shorturl.at/bOnkz Talk about British history here: rulersconquerorsandbastards.wordpress.com and shorturl.at/AOJp7

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Would a picture of Tom Holland be okay?

16.02.2026 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NowWatching #GoodLuckHaveFunDontDie

15.02.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think some of these forgotten movies aren't the movies fault but are down to the changing viewing habits of filmgoers.

15.02.2026 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think CODA is a great example of made a big splash but faded quickly. It has its positives for sure, and it's important. But I think when people look back at the history of the Oscars, it'll be one of those winners people will have totally forgotten about and may even be surprised won.

15.02.2026 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly, I think that's the case for most modern musicals. I don't even see a fairly recent Oscar winner like La La Land brought up very often. Same for Spielberg's West Side Story. I wonder if the movie adaptions of Wicked will stick around in the public consciousness for long.

15.02.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think about how when they sang La Marseillaise they were still in the midst of a war they did not know they were going to win.

15.02.2026 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3241    πŸ” 700    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 19
Sisko with a "told-you-so" expression after decking Q.

Sisko with a "told-you-so" expression after decking Q.

"You're gonna punch me?"

"Yeah."

"Then you're gonna get in trouble for that."

"Okay."

14.02.2026 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 621    πŸ” 142    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 4

I seriously thought your phone was on fire for a second. πŸ˜†

14.02.2026 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love how Baywatch lore is more out there than a pure supernatural show like Charmed. πŸ˜†

14.02.2026 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
For My Mother: A Look at To Kill a Mockingbird
YouTube video by The Cinematic Packrat For My Mother: A Look at To Kill a Mockingbird

My mother passed away 20 years ago today. To help mark the occasion and remember her, I made this little video where I talk about her and what was probably her favorite movie, which was based on probably her favorite book: #ToKillAMockingbird.

13.02.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"We're not doing the thing that we keep saying we have to do because due process takes to long."

These people are such f**kheads.

12.02.2026 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kind of off the subject, but that eyeshadow color is perfect for you.

12.02.2026 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Clean coal" is one of dumbest and laughable phrases I've ever heard.

12.02.2026 01:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Charade's music IS copyrighted, though, and can't be used for free outside the context of the film.

11.02.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fun fact, Charade entered into the public domain upon its release, because the copyright notices in the film didn't include the word "copyright", the abbreviation "copr.", or the symbol "Β©", which were required at the time for copyright protection.

11.02.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NowWatching I haven't seen this in many a moon. Not since I had a really good time watching with my mother as a kid. Hope I enjoy it just as much, if not more, this time around.

11.02.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

While they're at it, they need to look into this Elvis fellow. Heard he was doing some naughty pelvic thrusts on Sullivan.

11.02.2026 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There’s a sentiment among some locals that eyes on Minnesota are waning. The situation has NOT changed here.

Local resistance is tired, but of course never giving up. Please stay plugged into the news of the Minneapolis ICE occupation and donate where able.

We need endurance in this moment.

10.02.2026 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1357    πŸ” 513    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 17

These people need to all get a life and get laid, because they clearly have nothing better to do.

10.02.2026 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He's such a small man. Never have we had such an insecure man lead our country. Never have we had someone so desperate for others' love in the job. I'd feel bad for him if he wasn't a giant piece of decades old, decaying sh*t trash that even an STD wouldn't want to touch.

10.02.2026 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman is saying i 'm sorry , what ? ALT: a woman is saying i 'm sorry , what ?
10.02.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And for a party that's apparently so Christian, this dude seems to have the wrong stance on martyrs.

10.02.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It feels like a What's My Line Night.

08.02.2026 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a car with the words that 's the most pathetic thing on the bottom ALT: a man in a car with the words that 's the most pathetic thing on the bottom
07.02.2026 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Scott Bakula as Kermit: "Al, why havent I leaped?"

Al: "Ziggy says you can't leap until you do a PIGS.IN.SPAAAAACE. sketch as Captain Archer."

07.02.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, you have things to do...like pet the cat.

07.02.2026 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think about this a lot. If you want to see two expert improvers who can make stuff up so deftly that you'd it was all scripted, then check this out. It's a master work.

05.02.2026 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But you have soul, a cute cat, and a rocking sense of style, oh Dark One. So, you're coming out on top.

05.02.2026 06:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In an upcoming piece, I briefly talk about the greatness of Victor McLaglen's face in this same type of context.

05.02.2026 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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