Bill Arceneaux (more 70MM presentations. more!)
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Independent film critic, est. 2011 - https://moviegoing.rocks / blogger & columnist | SEFCA member | 🍅s approved | Always ⚜️🍿 #TeamNOLAFilm
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Disabled and elderly people cannot always leave our houses and not being able to do mail in voting would take away our right to vote.
We are impacted by things that happen in this country and we deserve the right to vote.
We are impacted by things that happen in this country and we deserve the right to vote.
February 20, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Disabled and elderly people cannot always leave our houses and not being able to do mail in voting would take away our right to vote.
We are impacted by things that happen in this country and we deserve the right to vote.
We are impacted by things that happen in this country and we deserve the right to vote.
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Our nerd answers the pressing question: How does newsletter cadence affect deliverability? 🤔
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Ask A Nerd: How does newsletter cadence affect deliverability?
The amount of time between emails can have a significant impact on how ESPs and subscribers view your writing.
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January 24, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Our nerd answers the pressing question: How does newsletter cadence affect deliverability? 🤔
buttondown.com/blog/cadence...
buttondown.com/blog/cadence...
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Inspired by THE SECRET AGENT, I wrote about how period films have made interesting use of cinemas as locations to comment on the cultural and political climate of the era they’re depicting
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www.curzon.com/journal/why-...
February 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Inspired by THE SECRET AGENT, I wrote about how period films have made interesting use of cinemas as locations to comment on the cultural and political climate of the era they’re depicting
www.curzon.com/journal/why-...
www.curzon.com/journal/why-...
Changed up my Ghost theme to something very simple and minimalist. Planning a new-ish approach and publishing schedule. Coming up... moviegoing.rocks
Moviegoing with Bill
A newsletter from Hollywood South's independent film critic, and a movie review blog "that care forgot."
moviegoing.rocks
February 19, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Changed up my Ghost theme to something very simple and minimalist. Planning a new-ish approach and publishing schedule. Coming up... moviegoing.rocks
I was ready to hate this trailer, but it kinda won me over by the end. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c51N...
Toy Story 5 | Official Trailer | In Theaters June 19
YouTube video by Pixar
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February 19, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I was ready to hate this trailer, but it kinda won me over by the end. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c51N...
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I just did a whole Writing and Whatnot blog post about how to do this!
I'll share it here in case it helps anyone... (hope that's ok, Greg). writingandwhatnot.com/blog/diy-new...
I'll share it here in case it helps anyone... (hope that's ok, Greg). writingandwhatnot.com/blog/diy-new...
DIY Without Substack: Build Your Own Site for $33/month — Writing and Whatnot
Julie Benson explains why she skipped Substack & built her own newsletter and website for $33/month. Complete Workflow: Squarespace, MailerLite, Canva, and more!
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February 19, 2026 at 6:40 AM
I just did a whole Writing and Whatnot blog post about how to do this!
I'll share it here in case it helps anyone... (hope that's ok, Greg). writingandwhatnot.com/blog/diy-new...
I'll share it here in case it helps anyone... (hope that's ok, Greg). writingandwhatnot.com/blog/diy-new...
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watching curling is like waiting for the dvd logo to land perfectly in the corner of the screen
February 18, 2026 at 7:39 PM
watching curling is like waiting for the dvd logo to land perfectly in the corner of the screen
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Watching Blankman last night and feel this so very much!!! If the Wayans were white. They’d own Hollywood.
February 18, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Watching Blankman last night and feel this so very much!!! If the Wayans were white. They’d own Hollywood.
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If I don't build up a substantial amount of monthly revenue coming from my newsletter, moving is not going to be an option when things start getting really, really, really bad for transgender Americans.
I got laid off when I first came out as trans in 2016 and my budget never recovered.
I got laid off when I first came out as trans in 2016 and my budget never recovered.
I need to get 100 new paying newsletter subscribers by the end of March 2026. buttondown.com/DanielleSATM
The Solzy Report
The Solzy Report offers incisive, morally grounded commentary on American politics, history, Judaism, Israel, books, and TV/film — because silence isn’t an option. You can sign up for a paid subscrip...
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February 18, 2026 at 3:06 AM
If I don't build up a substantial amount of monthly revenue coming from my newsletter, moving is not going to be an option when things start getting really, really, really bad for transgender Americans.
I got laid off when I first came out as trans in 2016 and my budget never recovered.
I got laid off when I first came out as trans in 2016 and my budget never recovered.
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VIVRE SA VIE and THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC screen in an Ultimate Double Feature Fri, Feb 27 at 6:00. Both films will also show Saturday in a regular double feature format at 3:30/5:30. Learn more & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/film-series/...
February 18, 2026 at 11:03 PM
VIVRE SA VIE and THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC screen in an Ultimate Double Feature Fri, Feb 27 at 6:00. Both films will also show Saturday in a regular double feature format at 3:30/5:30. Learn more & get tickets at brattlefilm.org/film-series/...
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THE JOKER (in his capacity as a podcast host): You agree Bats has completely lost it?
GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM: I thi--this is
THE JOKER: It's a simple question. Do you think Birdbrain is the real menace facing Gotham.
NEWSOM: So, this is interesting. It's interesting. You may have something there,
GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM: I thi--this is
THE JOKER: It's a simple question. Do you think Birdbrain is the real menace facing Gotham.
NEWSOM: So, this is interesting. It's interesting. You may have something there,
February 18, 2026 at 9:59 PM
THE JOKER (in his capacity as a podcast host): You agree Bats has completely lost it?
GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM: I thi--this is
THE JOKER: It's a simple question. Do you think Birdbrain is the real menace facing Gotham.
NEWSOM: So, this is interesting. It's interesting. You may have something there,
GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM: I thi--this is
THE JOKER: It's a simple question. Do you think Birdbrain is the real menace facing Gotham.
NEWSOM: So, this is interesting. It's interesting. You may have something there,
My crowd at a 'Birdemic' showing.
Uncontrolled riffing is intolerable and obnoxious.
Uncontrolled riffing is intolerable and obnoxious.
fun question: what’s the maddest you’ve ever been leaving a movie theater? not necessarily worst movie you’ve seen, but the one that just pissed you off the most. mine is Batman v Superman
February 18, 2026 at 10:24 PM
My crowd at a 'Birdemic' showing.
Uncontrolled riffing is intolerable and obnoxious.
Uncontrolled riffing is intolerable and obnoxious.
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Even the special effects in THE MATRIX had a poetic quality—I don’t think people were going to see that film for the story. (1999)
February 18, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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From Julie Dash to John Singleton, contributing editor @nellminow.bsky.social lists Black filmmakers whose independent projects Roger Ebert enthusiastically championed:
Highlights of Roger Ebert on Black Filmmakers for Black History Month | Features | Roger Ebert
In honor of Black History Month, here are some of our favorites of Roger's writing on Black filmmakers.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
From Julie Dash to John Singleton, contributing editor @nellminow.bsky.social lists Black filmmakers whose independent projects Roger Ebert enthusiastically championed:
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The “Holes” star talked briefly with a Baton Rouge reporter outside Arnaud’s with what appeared to be bruises on his face.
Shia LaBeouf spotted partying on Bourbon Street shortly after release from New Orleans jail
The “Holes” star talked briefly with a Baton Rouge reporter outside Arnaud’s with what appeared to be bruises on his face.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The “Holes” star talked briefly with a Baton Rouge reporter outside Arnaud’s with what appeared to be bruises on his face.
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All Upcoming Films Canceled After Every Living Actor Called To ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set For Reshoots https://theonion.com/all-upcoming-films-canceled-after-every-living-actor-called-to-avengers-doomsday-set-for-reshoots/
February 18, 2026 at 7:15 PM
All Upcoming Films Canceled After Every Living Actor Called To ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Set For Reshoots https://theonion.com/all-upcoming-films-canceled-after-every-living-actor-called-to-avengers-doomsday-set-for-reshoots/
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I do my best Paul Theroux, attempting to turn the four hour Mardi Gras Express into an epic journey, with plenty of meals along the way. Perhaps today it becomes the Lentan Local? gardenandgun.com/feature/amtr...
All Aboard Amtrak’s New Mardi Gras Service
Riding the revived line from New Orleans to Mobile (or vice versa) takes about four hours. But for a dedicated and hungry train-iac, it’s also an opportunity to explore the Gulf Coast flavors along th...
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February 18, 2026 at 7:19 PM
I do my best Paul Theroux, attempting to turn the four hour Mardi Gras Express into an epic journey, with plenty of meals along the way. Perhaps today it becomes the Lentan Local? gardenandgun.com/feature/amtr...
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Fished the first issue of Scenario out of storage, featuring WHAT HAPPENED WAS.../Tom Noonan. This quarterly magazine was special: Four full-length scripts per issue (one unproduced), followed by atomically in-depth interviews with the screenwriters.
February 18, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Fished the first issue of Scenario out of storage, featuring WHAT HAPPENED WAS.../Tom Noonan. This quarterly magazine was special: Four full-length scripts per issue (one unproduced), followed by atomically in-depth interviews with the screenwriters.
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GoFundMe notifications haven’t been sending to me for some reason so I missed out on all the awesome people helping yesterday! We’re almost to that first $1K so let’s keep the momentum going. Reposts go a long way!
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February 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM
GoFundMe notifications haven’t been sending to me for some reason so I missed out on all the awesome people helping yesterday! We’re almost to that first $1K so let’s keep the momentum going. Reposts go a long way!
gofund.me/676e2dda8
gofund.me/676e2dda8
