@suspensekills.bsky.social If you guys ever do an 'odds and ends' episode to close out old themes, I just found a movie missed by Poking the Berenger:
A really cool neo-noir vibe, with zero support from the script or the lead. 2 Judds/3 Dougs.
letterboxd.com/film/fear-ci...
A really cool neo-noir vibe, with zero support from the script or the lead. 2 Judds/3 Dougs.
letterboxd.com/film/fear-ci...
Fear City (1984)
Strippers in Manhattan are being stalked and murdered by a psycho. A hard-nosed police detective and a conflicted ex-boxer-turned-private-eye, hired by the strip club owners, set out to find him befor...
letterboxd.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
@suspensekills.bsky.social If you guys ever do an 'odds and ends' episode to close out old themes, I just found a movie missed by Poking the Berenger:
A really cool neo-noir vibe, with zero support from the script or the lead. 2 Judds/3 Dougs.
letterboxd.com/film/fear-ci...
A really cool neo-noir vibe, with zero support from the script or the lead. 2 Judds/3 Dougs.
letterboxd.com/film/fear-ci...
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You can see it @siffnews.bsky.social as part of the @seattlecritics.bsky.social PNW award screening series on November 23 and then @nwfilmforum.bsky.social starting December 5. It's a must-see however you can 📽️
SIFF tickets: www.siff.net/programs-and...
NWFF tickets: nwfilmforum.org/films/wto-99/
SIFF tickets: www.siff.net/programs-and...
NWFF tickets: nwfilmforum.org/films/wto-99/
PNW Awards: WTO/99
An immersive archival documentary that reanimates the clash between the then-emerging World Trade Organization (WTO) and the more than 40,000 people who took to the streets of Seattle to protest the W...
www.siff.net
November 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
You can see it @siffnews.bsky.social as part of the @seattlecritics.bsky.social PNW award screening series on November 23 and then @nwfilmforum.bsky.social starting December 5. It's a must-see however you can 📽️
SIFF tickets: www.siff.net/programs-and...
NWFF tickets: nwfilmforum.org/films/wto-99/
SIFF tickets: www.siff.net/programs-and...
NWFF tickets: nwfilmforum.org/films/wto-99/
@johnroderick.bsky.social I was feeling pretty bummed about the Sounders being eliminated this afternoon, but now I’m awash in the spirit of Aloha. Thanks for the show!
November 9, 2025 at 6:29 AM
@johnroderick.bsky.social I was feeling pretty bummed about the Sounders being eliminated this afternoon, but now I’m awash in the spirit of Aloha. Thanks for the show!
@colonelmortimer.bsky.social @travisvogt.bsky.social @whateverokay.bsky.social When LB added native list stats I turned off my hobby website… but I kept the SIKU index going. The domain's about to expire.
On the off chance you want to save it for reference, do so now: letterblocksd.com/siku.html
On the off chance you want to save it for reference, do so now: letterblocksd.com/siku.html
The Suspense is Killing Us - Episode Guide
Episode guide for the podcast The Suspense is Killing Us
letterblocksd.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
@colonelmortimer.bsky.social @travisvogt.bsky.social @whateverokay.bsky.social When LB added native list stats I turned off my hobby website… but I kept the SIKU index going. The domain's about to expire.
On the off chance you want to save it for reference, do so now: letterblocksd.com/siku.html
On the off chance you want to save it for reference, do so now: letterblocksd.com/siku.html
@suspensekills.bsky.social And there was one other episode with non-English movies. You would have gotten away with it, too. If it weren't for those meddling kids and that damn dog.
August 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
@suspensekills.bsky.social And there was one other episode with non-English movies. You would have gotten away with it, too. If it weren't for those meddling kids and that damn dog.
@suspensekills.bsky.social In the Dutch version, the wife accuses him of adultery. He's stoneface, not a No/What/Mmhm to respond. She steps away from the table.
He finally stands as if to respond… and then the phone rings and he answers that instead. Never addresses the accusation, just heads out.
He finally stands as if to respond… and then the phone rings and he answers that instead. Never addresses the accusation, just heads out.
August 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
@suspensekills.bsky.social In the Dutch version, the wife accuses him of adultery. He's stoneface, not a No/What/Mmhm to respond. She steps away from the table.
He finally stands as if to respond… and then the phone rings and he answers that instead. Never addresses the accusation, just heads out.
He finally stands as if to respond… and then the phone rings and he answers that instead. Never addresses the accusation, just heads out.
@suspensekills.bsky.social Do you have thoughts on which episode to recommend to a friend? I like starting any journey at #1, but he’s not a big podcast consumer so I want to make this one shot count. Any faves?
August 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
@suspensekills.bsky.social Do you have thoughts on which episode to recommend to a friend? I like starting any journey at #1, but he’s not a big podcast consumer so I want to make this one shot count. Any faves?
@alexnavarro.bsky.social I was really hoping the last music movie would be Kneecap (would love to hear your take on that), but I can’t be angry at The Oneders taking the top spot.
May 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
@alexnavarro.bsky.social I was really hoping the last music movie would be Kneecap (would love to hear your take on that), but I can’t be angry at The Oneders taking the top spot.
Mission:Impossible – Fallout is the best movie of the entire genre, for my money. Such a bummer the franchise continued after that.
6 >> 5 > 4 > 1 > 3 > 2 > 7 > 8
6 >> 5 > 4 > 1 > 3 > 2 > 7 > 8
May 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Mission:Impossible – Fallout is the best movie of the entire genre, for my money. Such a bummer the franchise continued after that.
6 >> 5 > 4 > 1 > 3 > 2 > 7 > 8
6 >> 5 > 4 > 1 > 3 > 2 > 7 > 8
@colonelmortimer.bsky.social Knowing your interest in Blaxploitation and Captain Alex, you should put your eyes on New Jack Fury letterboxd.com/film/new-jac...
(Just saw a midnight showing at SIFF, I think they have a regular showing and online streaming available still)
(Just saw a midnight showing at SIFF, I think they have a regular showing and online streaming available still)
New Jack Fury (2025)
After his girlfriend is kidnapped by a ruthless kingpin, a former cop must seek the help of two unlawful R&B eccentrics to help save her.
letterboxd.com
May 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
@colonelmortimer.bsky.social Knowing your interest in Blaxploitation and Captain Alex, you should put your eyes on New Jack Fury letterboxd.com/film/new-jac...
(Just saw a midnight showing at SIFF, I think they have a regular showing and online streaming available still)
(Just saw a midnight showing at SIFF, I think they have a regular showing and online streaming available still)
@vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social I don’t want to steal valor: I haven’t watched the RvRs – I just didn’t realize I was eligible to vote! (I did watch all of my rapid recs!)
Trilogies within a franchise are fair game; it’s just harder to claim a consensus ranking of 25 Bonds. (I’m BatsBegins all day😬)
Trilogies within a franchise are fair game; it’s just harder to claim a consensus ranking of 25 Bonds. (I’m BatsBegins all day😬)
April 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
@vivaphysicalmedia.bsky.social I don’t want to steal valor: I haven’t watched the RvRs – I just didn’t realize I was eligible to vote! (I did watch all of my rapid recs!)
Trilogies within a franchise are fair game; it’s just harder to claim a consensus ranking of 25 Bonds. (I’m BatsBegins all day😬)
Trilogies within a franchise are fair game; it’s just harder to claim a consensus ranking of 25 Bonds. (I’m BatsBegins all day😬)
@suspensekills.bsky.social Threw on ep1 as background while doing some computer work; then got distracted when I recognized the plot from the (excellent) noir The Narrow Margin. Didn’t ever see Hackman’s.
Possible throwback ep for the originals of remakes you’ve covered? The Big Clock? A 3rd one?
Possible throwback ep for the originals of remakes you’ve covered? The Big Clock? A 3rd one?
April 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
@suspensekills.bsky.social Threw on ep1 as background while doing some computer work; then got distracted when I recognized the plot from the (excellent) noir The Narrow Margin. Didn’t ever see Hackman’s.
Possible throwback ep for the originals of remakes you’ve covered? The Big Clock? A 3rd one?
Possible throwback ep for the originals of remakes you’ve covered? The Big Clock? A 3rd one?
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I'm discovering that peer pressure on Letterboxd is a very real thing, lol. Ppl will give movies like 4.5 stars & outrageous raves like 90% of other ppl in their circle but then when you ask them about it one-on-one, they're like, "yeah, I'm not the biggest fan of that film." It's okay to say that!
April 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I'm discovering that peer pressure on Letterboxd is a very real thing, lol. Ppl will give movies like 4.5 stars & outrageous raves like 90% of other ppl in their circle but then when you ask them about it one-on-one, they're like, "yeah, I'm not the biggest fan of that film." It's okay to say that!
@whateverokay.bsky.social I wouldn’t be surprised at you liking or not liking the Cranks, but I am surprised you’re split on them!
I liked the Cranks… I didn’t watch Running Scared but I think it’s the rare movie where Matt and I would be totally aligned.
But I’m 100% on your side for Man on Fire!
I liked the Cranks… I didn’t watch Running Scared but I think it’s the rare movie where Matt and I would be totally aligned.
But I’m 100% on your side for Man on Fire!
April 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
@whateverokay.bsky.social I wouldn’t be surprised at you liking or not liking the Cranks, but I am surprised you’re split on them!
I liked the Cranks… I didn’t watch Running Scared but I think it’s the rare movie where Matt and I would be totally aligned.
But I’m 100% on your side for Man on Fire!
I liked the Cranks… I didn’t watch Running Scared but I think it’s the rare movie where Matt and I would be totally aligned.
But I’m 100% on your side for Man on Fire!
@suspensekills.bsky.social Think I found some SIKU host themed chalk graffiti? @whateverokay.bsky.social’s favorite bad movie accompaniment, @colonelmortimer.bsky.social ‘s favorite show… and what I can only assume is a visual representation of @travisvogt.bsky.social ‘s Giovanni Ribisi impression?
March 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
@suspensekills.bsky.social Think I found some SIKU host themed chalk graffiti? @whateverokay.bsky.social’s favorite bad movie accompaniment, @colonelmortimer.bsky.social ‘s favorite show… and what I can only assume is a visual representation of @travisvogt.bsky.social ‘s Giovanni Ribisi impression?
@suspensekills.bsky.social Was just grabbing some movies from @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social and the Judd/Doug painting is gone (but it looks like a ton of stuff is being re-org'd?) Any knowledge if that's coming back? or is it finding a new home?
March 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
@suspensekills.bsky.social Was just grabbing some movies from @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social and the Judd/Doug painting is gone (but it looks like a ton of stuff is being re-org'd?) Any knowledge if that's coming back? or is it finding a new home?
@adamlisagor.com Leaving a mid-week sporting event, friends all are headed in different directions. I stop in a bar to avoid the public transit rush. I get my drink, and what starts to play?
Tighten up.
None of the other patrons even recognize the fishstick I’m throwing down. By design.
Tighten up.
None of the other patrons even recognize the fishstick I’m throwing down. By design.
March 6, 2025 at 6:16 AM
@adamlisagor.com Leaving a mid-week sporting event, friends all are headed in different directions. I stop in a bar to avoid the public transit rush. I get my drink, and what starts to play?
Tighten up.
None of the other patrons even recognize the fishstick I’m throwing down. By design.
Tighten up.
None of the other patrons even recognize the fishstick I’m throwing down. By design.
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@tvaziri.com Slowly working my way through all movies set in Seattle and just watched Agent Cody Banks.
Is it common for an actor's performance to be part of the background plate for a greenscreen? Does that look like what's happening here? It was very strange.
Is it common for an actor's performance to be part of the background plate for a greenscreen? Does that look like what's happening here? It was very strange.
February 27, 2025 at 1:37 AM
@tvaziri.com Slowly working my way through all movies set in Seattle and just watched Agent Cody Banks.
Is it common for an actor's performance to be part of the background plate for a greenscreen? Does that look like what's happening here? It was very strange.
Is it common for an actor's performance to be part of the background plate for a greenscreen? Does that look like what's happening here? It was very strange.
@colonelmortimer.bsky.social Have you seen On the Job? Seems like something a Mann acolyte (a member of the Mann-ti-corps?) might want to check out.
letterboxd.com/film/on-the-...
letterboxd.com/film/on-the-...
On the Job (2013)
On The Job is about the ambitions and passions of four men trying to make a living, for themselves and their families. It shows the parallels between two prison inmates who are contract killers, and t...
letterboxd.com
February 24, 2025 at 8:14 AM
@colonelmortimer.bsky.social Have you seen On the Job? Seems like something a Mann acolyte (a member of the Mann-ti-corps?) might want to check out.
letterboxd.com/film/on-the-...
letterboxd.com/film/on-the-...
@eddiemuller.bsky.social During Noir City it struck me how many insert shots there were of notes in beautiful, cursive script.
Do preservation projects need to add block print subtitles so the next generation can read them?
(Just kidding – mostly…)
Do preservation projects need to add block print subtitles so the next generation can read them?
(Just kidding – mostly…)
February 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
@eddiemuller.bsky.social During Noir City it struck me how many insert shots there were of notes in beautiful, cursive script.
Do preservation projects need to add block print subtitles so the next generation can read them?
(Just kidding – mostly…)
Do preservation projects need to add block print subtitles so the next generation can read them?
(Just kidding – mostly…)
February 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Noir City Seattle in the books.
That was too many movies… but still worth it. Narrow Margin and 99 River St were new-to-me bangers!
That was too many movies… but still worth it. Narrow Margin and 99 River St were new-to-me bangers!
February 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Noir City Seattle in the books.
That was too many movies… but still worth it. Narrow Margin and 99 River St were new-to-me bangers!
That was too many movies… but still worth it. Narrow Margin and 99 River St were new-to-me bangers!
@suspensekills.bsky.social Walking home from Noir City I hit play on the new ep before the AirPods locked in… as your theme echoed through the shadowy streets the guy walking alone 20’ in front of me was visibly startled and worried.
Something to consider if you’re looking for a viral ad campaign.
Something to consider if you’re looking for a viral ad campaign.
February 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM
@suspensekills.bsky.social Walking home from Noir City I hit play on the new ep before the AirPods locked in… as your theme echoed through the shadowy streets the guy walking alone 20’ in front of me was visibly startled and worried.
Something to consider if you’re looking for a viral ad campaign.
Something to consider if you’re looking for a viral ad campaign.