@brfaucette.bsky.social
Academic. Writer. Author of Hawaii Five-O (TV Milestone) from Wayne State Univ. Press. Fascinated by TV, film, and gender studies, especially American masculinities.
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Wanna read 5,000 words on a hundred years of Universal monster films?
Sure you do!
My latest for @crimereads.bsky.social
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Sure you do!
My latest for @crimereads.bsky.social
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A Brief, Disturbing History of Universal Monsters
Although it’s long been said that Sherlock Holmes, Mickey Mouse and Superman are the most familiar characters in fiction – especially if we take into account all the variants of those characters – …
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January 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Wanna read 5,000 words on a hundred years of Universal monster films?
Sure you do!
My latest for @crimereads.bsky.social
crimereads.com/universal-mo...
Sure you do!
My latest for @crimereads.bsky.social
crimereads.com/universal-mo...
Today’s viewing: #TheGreenArcher (Roland, 1961) the West German krimi which was an adaptation of Edgar Wallace’s 1923 novel. The film about a wealthy and cursed family, Bellamy, with a disgraced man grapples with issues of class, vengeance, and murder. #filmsky
January 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Today’s viewing: #TheGreenArcher (Roland, 1961) the West German krimi which was an adaptation of Edgar Wallace’s 1923 novel. The film about a wealthy and cursed family, Bellamy, with a disgraced man grapples with issues of class, vengeance, and murder. #filmsky
7th: Flesh the 2025 Booker Prize Winner which is written in a spare prose style to propel the discomforting story of Istvan, a Hungarian man who seems to drift through his life saying “okay.” There is no inner awareness of his character only vignettes of alienation and trauma. #booksky
January 16, 2026 at 1:43 PM
7th: Flesh the 2025 Booker Prize Winner which is written in a spare prose style to propel the discomforting story of Istvan, a Hungarian man who seems to drift through his life saying “okay.” There is no inner awareness of his character only vignettes of alienation and trauma. #booksky
Today’s viewing: #ApocalypseintheTropics (Costa, 2024) a revealing documentary that examines how the growth of Evangelicals in Brazil gave rise to a politics of the far right and anti democratic movements in the country. #filmsky
January 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Today’s viewing: #ApocalypseintheTropics (Costa, 2024) a revealing documentary that examines how the growth of Evangelicals in Brazil gave rise to a politics of the far right and anti democratic movements in the country. #filmsky
6th: Stephen Greenblatt’s outstanding literary biography and cultural analysis of Christopher Marlowe— Dark Renaissance. It provides a much richer portrait of Marlowe as an artist, student, and spy while connecting his experiences to changes in Elizabethan England. #booksky
January 14, 2026 at 12:52 PM
6th: Stephen Greenblatt’s outstanding literary biography and cultural analysis of Christopher Marlowe— Dark Renaissance. It provides a much richer portrait of Marlowe as an artist, student, and spy while connecting his experiences to changes in Elizabethan England. #booksky
Second viewing of day: #NightoftheJuggler (Butler, 1980) a gritty, sleazy, non stop action film filmed in and on the decaying streets of NYC. Main plot deals with kidnapping of a teen girl by a racist psycho who wants to get revenge on wealthy property developers. #filmsky
January 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Second viewing of day: #NightoftheJuggler (Butler, 1980) a gritty, sleazy, non stop action film filmed in and on the decaying streets of NYC. Main plot deals with kidnapping of a teen girl by a racist psycho who wants to get revenge on wealthy property developers. #filmsky
Today’s viewing: #TheRedCircle (Jurgen, 1960) the second Edgar Wallace krimi based on the 1922 novel. Fairly entertaining crime thriller that is overshadowed at times by too many subplots, minor characters, and feints. Still, the central villain and story are solid. #filmsky
January 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Today’s viewing: #TheRedCircle (Jurgen, 1960) the second Edgar Wallace krimi based on the 1922 novel. Fairly entertaining crime thriller that is overshadowed at times by too many subplots, minor characters, and feints. Still, the central villain and story are solid. #filmsky
5th: Fate of the Day, Atkinson’s thorough look at the American Revolution from 1777-1780. A must read to see how through stumbles and some successes in those years America was able to hold together even as it faced overwhelming challenges from UK and for food, weapons, etc. #booksky
January 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
5th: Fate of the Day, Atkinson’s thorough look at the American Revolution from 1777-1780. A must read to see how through stumbles and some successes in those years America was able to hold together even as it faced overwhelming challenges from UK and for food, weapons, etc. #booksky
4th: Broken Arrow the latest in Univ. of New Mexico’s Reel West series. Angela Aleiss offers solid background on the development of this iconic Western along with deep insight into its stance on Native American identity and values at the time perfect for scholars and fans. #booksky
January 12, 2026 at 12:45 PM
4th: Broken Arrow the latest in Univ. of New Mexico’s Reel West series. Angela Aleiss offers solid background on the development of this iconic Western along with deep insight into its stance on Native American identity and values at the time perfect for scholars and fans. #booksky
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Another banger from Variety's Daniel D'Addario, who is owning the Kill Tony beat (Dokoupil, not the podcast.)
"Dokoupil has attempted to position himself as something more than anchor: He seems to be, in his mind, the main character of the news."
Read and share: variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
"Dokoupil has attempted to position himself as something more than anchor: He seems to be, in his mind, the main character of the news."
Read and share: variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
Tony Dokoupil Is Making ‘CBS Evening News’ All About Tony Dokoupil
CBS Evening News is now all about Tony Dokoupil's ego
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January 9, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Another banger from Variety's Daniel D'Addario, who is owning the Kill Tony beat (Dokoupil, not the podcast.)
"Dokoupil has attempted to position himself as something more than anchor: He seems to be, in his mind, the main character of the news."
Read and share: variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
"Dokoupil has attempted to position himself as something more than anchor: He seems to be, in his mind, the main character of the news."
Read and share: variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
Today’s viewing: #DeathisaCaress (Carlmar, 1949) notable as the first Norwegian film directed by a woman, this film about a dangerous love affair is illustrative of how noir style and themes of pre and postwar Hollywood impacted global cinema as well. #filmsky
January 10, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Today’s viewing: #DeathisaCaress (Carlmar, 1949) notable as the first Norwegian film directed by a woman, this film about a dangerous love affair is illustrative of how noir style and themes of pre and postwar Hollywood impacted global cinema as well. #filmsky
Today’s viewing: #IntimateConfessionsofaChineseCourtesan (Chor, 1972) a bloody Shaw Brothers film that blends wuxia with a murder mystery wrapped in a bloody and devastating tale of revenge, rape, desire, and shocking level of sexuality for a Hong Kong film. #filmsky
January 9, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Today’s viewing: #IntimateConfessionsofaChineseCourtesan (Chor, 1972) a bloody Shaw Brothers film that blends wuxia with a murder mystery wrapped in a bloody and devastating tale of revenge, rape, desire, and shocking level of sexuality for a Hong Kong film. #filmsky
3rd: McBain’s tense 87th precinct novel Lady, Lady I did It from 1961 that sees everyone trying to solve a mass shooting in a bookstore where one of the victims is a fellow cops girlfriend. McBain captures how more violent crimes were impacting America and policing. #booksky
January 9, 2026 at 12:39 PM
3rd: McBain’s tense 87th precinct novel Lady, Lady I did It from 1961 that sees everyone trying to solve a mass shooting in a bookstore where one of the victims is a fellow cops girlfriend. McBain captures how more violent crimes were impacting America and policing. #booksky
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Here are 60+ crime books dropping in the first few months of 2026. crimereads.com/the-most-ant...
The Most Anticipated Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2026
2026 has begun! Which means it is time for many, many new book recommendations. Thanks as always for reading our humble little site and our little recommendations. For every reader, there is a book…
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January 8, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Here are 60+ crime books dropping in the first few months of 2026. crimereads.com/the-most-ant...
Second viewing of the day: #Riefenstahl (Veiel, 2025) a gripping expose of the ideology and lies that Leni Riefenstahl espoused during her times as filmmaker for the Nazis and later. A must see for film historians, scholars, and cinephiles. #filmsky
January 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Second viewing of the day: #Riefenstahl (Veiel, 2025) a gripping expose of the ideology and lies that Leni Riefenstahl espoused during her times as filmmaker for the Nazis and later. A must see for film historians, scholars, and cinephiles. #filmsky
Today’s viewing: #2000MeterstoAndriivka (Chernov, 2025) now available on PBSPassport this is a harrowing and heartbreaking documentary about Ukraine’s counteroffensive and the bloody fight through a forest to retake a destroyed village. #filmsky
January 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Today’s viewing: #2000MeterstoAndriivka (Chernov, 2025) now available on PBSPassport this is a harrowing and heartbreaking documentary about Ukraine’s counteroffensive and the bloody fight through a forest to retake a destroyed village. #filmsky
Today’s viewing: #Cover-Up (Poitras and Obenhaus, 2025) now streaming on @netflix.com this is a fascinating documentary about one of the most important investigative journalists in American history— Sy Hersh who broke the My Lai Massacre, overthrow of Chile in 73, etc. #filmsky
January 7, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Today’s viewing: #Cover-Up (Poitras and Obenhaus, 2025) now streaming on @netflix.com this is a fascinating documentary about one of the most important investigative journalists in American history— Sy Hersh who broke the My Lai Massacre, overthrow of Chile in 73, etc. #filmsky
January 7, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Today’s viewing: #TheLadyHermit (Meng Hua-ho, 1971) released by ShawBrothers this is a fantastic wuxia about female empowerment built around the outstanding performances of Pei Pei Cheng who plays Lady Hermit and Szi Shuh who plays her eager apprentice. #filmsky
January 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Today’s viewing: #TheLadyHermit (Meng Hua-ho, 1971) released by ShawBrothers this is a fantastic wuxia about female empowerment built around the outstanding performances of Pei Pei Cheng who plays Lady Hermit and Szi Shuh who plays her eager apprentice. #filmsky
2nd: When the Cranes Fly South Lisa Ridzen’s debut novel which offers readers an achingly beautiful and meditative look at aging, masculinity, father and son relationships and the power of love. A story of a man, his dog, his son and his own mortality. An incredible book. #booksky
January 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM
2nd: When the Cranes Fly South Lisa Ridzen’s debut novel which offers readers an achingly beautiful and meditative look at aging, masculinity, father and son relationships and the power of love. A story of a man, his dog, his son and his own mortality. An incredible book. #booksky
Today’s viewing: #Breakdown1975 (Neville, 2025) now on @Netflix.com the film is a strange mix of documentary and essay film that uses a thesis that 1975 was the year that America experienced a nervous breakdown that was reflected in the films, TV and overall culture. #filmsky
January 4, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Today’s viewing: #Breakdown1975 (Neville, 2025) now on @Netflix.com the film is a strange mix of documentary and essay film that uses a thesis that 1975 was the year that America experienced a nervous breakdown that was reflected in the films, TV and overall culture. #filmsky
Tonight’s viewing: #TheLifeofChuck (Flanagan, 2024) a genre bending film that explores existential questions about life, death, love, and human expression. #filmsky
January 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Tonight’s viewing: #TheLifeofChuck (Flanagan, 2024) a genre bending film that explores existential questions about life, death, love, and human expression. #filmsky
Today’s viewing: #TheNewOneArmedSwordsman (Chang, 1971) the final part of Chang’s classic wuxia trilogy released by Shaw Brothers in February that features another story of duty, honor, and vengeance in beautiful Shawscope color. #filmsky
January 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Today’s viewing: #TheNewOneArmedSwordsman (Chang, 1971) the final part of Chang’s classic wuxia trilogy released by Shaw Brothers in February that features another story of duty, honor, and vengeance in beautiful Shawscope color. #filmsky
Today’s viewing: #ReturnoftheOneArmedSwordsman (Chang, 1969) the sequel to the box office smash for Shaw Brothers One Armed Swordsman (1967) that led the way to the success of the wuxia film. #filmsky
January 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Today’s viewing: #ReturnoftheOneArmedSwordsman (Chang, 1969) the sequel to the box office smash for Shaw Brothers One Armed Swordsman (1967) that led the way to the success of the wuxia film. #filmsky
1st: a thrilling cold case mystery that blends corruption, journalism and murder. What begins as the mysterious disappearance of a 15 year old girl in 1956 spins into a story of violence, hidden secrets, and deaths as in 1986 the truth is revealed due to dogged effort by a journalist. #booksky
January 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM
1st: a thrilling cold case mystery that blends corruption, journalism and murder. What begins as the mysterious disappearance of a 15 year old girl in 1956 spins into a story of violence, hidden secrets, and deaths as in 1986 the truth is revealed due to dogged effort by a journalist. #booksky