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Brandon Wainerdi
@actuallybrandon.bsky.social
President, Harrison Ford Fan Club.
www.brandonwainerdi.com
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Japanese Fango just hit different
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Always a thrill to be back in @fangoria.bsky.social, this time for issue #30! I interviewed Christophe Gans, director of both the 2006 and 2026 SILENT HILL movies. @cineverse-ent.bsky.social

Thanks to @philnobilejr.bsky.social for the shout, and @jasonkauz.bsky.social for crushing the layout!
January 16, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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It's 2026 now and I'm still looking for work! I'm open to freelance, part, or full time work in:

- writing
- journalism
- PR
- communications
- community management
- marketing

I have 12 years of experience as a freelance writer and journalist across all of the above mentioned spheres!
January 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM
If you’re looking for a horror movie to watch at home this weekend … may I suggest BEAST OF WAR? @fangoria.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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I shall call it ‘dogshit,’ then.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says people should move beyond calling AI 'slop'

"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
January 3, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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A pretty crazy and productive 2025 at FANGORIA. Here is everything I worked on that got printed. We have a great team and it’s been a joy to work with everyone at Fango. Pretty wild stuff and excited for what new projects I get to work on in 2026.
January 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.

I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Do Not @ Me I Do Not Care
December 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Highlights of the year include discovering George Wylesol, listening to David Lynch and Al Pacino’s audiobook narrations, and finally reading 11/22/63–perhaps the best book I’ve read in years.
December 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
It’s not much, but it’s decent.
December 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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"You there, boy! [slurpy inhale sound] What day is it?"
December 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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SEE YOU JANUARY 8. This trailer gives a very small taste of what’s coming… probably the end of my career lol
SEE YOU IN HELL - Trailer #1
YouTube video by Gary Whitta
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December 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Big year for dogs named Indy everywhere. (And big thanks to @horrorgirlprobs.bsky.social for having me on this year’s list!)
December 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Neal, JJ, and Nien, all in awe of Ackbar and his moist charisma 💦
December 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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The Force Awakens is 10!

Another great piece from Brandon:
December 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Ten years ago, I graduated from grad school and then immediately (and nervously) went to the midnight premiere of THE FORCE AWAKENS.

Today, my latest piece for STAR WARS Dot Con is an interview with creature guru Neal Scanlan to celebrate the film’s anniversary! www.starwars.com/news/star-wa...
www.starwars.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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This week marks the 10th release anniversary of The Force Awakens!

@actuallybrandon.bsky.social has a great post up at StarWars(dot)com, including a nice celebration of the film's stop-motion magic!
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Pong Krell would be a YouTuber.
December 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of THE FORCE AWAKENS, my latest piece on STAR WARS DOT COM details some of my favorite behind-the-scenes tidbits from the making of—what I consider to be—a “miracle movie.” www.starwars.com/news/star-wa...
10 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Star Wars: The Force Awakens
In honor of the film’s anniversary, we look back at giant puppets, horror movies, and monsters playing the same game of holochess for nearly 40 years!
www.starwars.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today’s STAR WARS INSIDER #235 features my interview with Ryan Kiera Armstrong, of SKELETON CREW, THE LOWDOWN (which rocks, btw) … and soon-to-be vampire slayer.
December 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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In this house, we always support the local library.
A reminder to everyone, local libraries offer magazines digitally! Mine has Star Wars Insider available for checkout. So make sure to check your own.
Get your copy of Star Wars Insider issue 235 today to be among the first to read my latest #StarWars short story featuring a young Rey! 🥹

Insider was the first place I felt seen as a young fan. To give one of my favorite characters a new chapter on these pages in an absolute dream come true.
December 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Bless my wife for coming with me on her NYC birthday trip to visit millennial comedy history:

the stoop of the apartment building where Andy and Akiva lived during their early days at SNL. #QuaidArmy
December 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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If Benoit Blanc is such a great detective, why hasn’t he noticed these are all the same guy
December 8, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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My latest article is all about Skeleton Crew! I interviewed an amazing group of ILM artists about their use of real-time visual effects in the series. www.ilm.com/star-wars-sk...
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Thanks to everyone who reached out about signed copies of books! Means the world (and is super humbling haha).

I have a few extra and can sign ‘em and ship ‘em this week, if there’s any interest! $30 for STARFIGHTERS shipped CONUS, $40 for ENCYCLOPEDIA. Just DM.
December 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM