Crooked Table Productions
@crookedtable.bsky.social
The world of film from a fresh angle.
Home of Close Watch and Franchise Detours.
www.crookedtable.com
Home of Close Watch and Franchise Detours.
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Time to be changed for good! On Close Watch, we recently wrapped up our Oz series with a "wonderful" spoiler-filled Crooked Roundtable on Wicked: For Good, unpacking its political allegory, expanded second act, and bittersweet ending.
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Happy, happy birthday to my dear friend and Back To Bluey partner, @dwlundberg.bsky.social! So grateful for your thoughtful insight, generous heart, and our cherished friendship. Hoping you have a “warm hug” of a special day!
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January 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Happy, happy birthday to my dear friend and Back To Bluey partner, @dwlundberg.bsky.social! So grateful for your thoughtful insight, generous heart, and our cherished friendship. Hoping you have a “warm hug” of a special day!
I saw 28 Days Later once decades ago.
I've seen (part of?) 28 Weeks Later.
I have not seen 28 Years Later.
Zombies are definitely not my thing.
HOWEVER, I've heard the positive buzz around The Bone Temple and am curious... Is it worth watching, even given my (lack of) history with this franchise?
I've seen (part of?) 28 Weeks Later.
I have not seen 28 Years Later.
Zombies are definitely not my thing.
HOWEVER, I've heard the positive buzz around The Bone Temple and am curious... Is it worth watching, even given my (lack of) history with this franchise?
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January 20, 2026 at 3:04 AM
I saw 28 Days Later once decades ago.
I've seen (part of?) 28 Weeks Later.
I have not seen 28 Years Later.
Zombies are definitely not my thing.
HOWEVER, I've heard the positive buzz around The Bone Temple and am curious... Is it worth watching, even given my (lack of) history with this franchise?
I've seen (part of?) 28 Weeks Later.
I have not seen 28 Years Later.
Zombies are definitely not my thing.
HOWEVER, I've heard the positive buzz around The Bone Temple and am curious... Is it worth watching, even given my (lack of) history with this franchise?
The Monster Squad will return in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY
January 7, 2026 at 4:38 AM
The Monster Squad will return in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY
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New Back To Bluey for a New Year! In our latest episode, @crookedtable.bsky.social and I return for another Minisode Roundup. This time, we marvel at the elegant (and wordless) parallel stories of "Alongside," then give the littlest Heeler the standing ovation she deserves in "Drums." Link below!👇
January 2, 2026 at 3:45 AM
New Back To Bluey for a New Year! In our latest episode, @crookedtable.bsky.social and I return for another Minisode Roundup. This time, we marvel at the elegant (and wordless) parallel stories of "Alongside," then give the littlest Heeler the standing ovation she deserves in "Drums." Link below!👇
Time to be changed for good! On Close Watch, we recently wrapped up our Oz series with a "wonderful" spoiler-filled Crooked Roundtable on Wicked: For Good, unpacking its political allegory, expanded second act, and bittersweet ending.
LINKS BELOW!
LINKS BELOW!
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January 3, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Time to be changed for good! On Close Watch, we recently wrapped up our Oz series with a "wonderful" spoiler-filled Crooked Roundtable on Wicked: For Good, unpacking its political allegory, expanded second act, and bittersweet ending.
LINKS BELOW!
LINKS BELOW!
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On New Year's Eve, it's time for me to unveil my favorite movies, soundtracks and performances of 2025. It's been a tough and hectic year, but my favorites made it worth it. #Movies #Films #FilmSky
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2025 at the Movies – A Retrospective : Sonic Cinema
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December 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
On New Year's Eve, it's time for me to unveil my favorite movies, soundtracks and performances of 2025. It's been a tough and hectic year, but my favorites made it worth it. #Movies #Films #FilmSky
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Tomorrow.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Tomorrow.
You will be visited by three spirits.
December 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
You will be visited by three spirits.
Now watching…
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December 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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I get that Knives Out had the novelty going for it, and Wake Up, Dead Man is thematically richest, etc. BUT I have realized I am very much a Glass Onion guy. Speaking of, now rewatching...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:50 AM
I get that Knives Out had the novelty going for it, and Wake Up, Dead Man is thematically richest, etc. BUT I have realized I am very much a Glass Onion guy. Speaking of, now rewatching...
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It’s long, but worth it! Check out our mega podcast on the whole Alien franchise!
Our new episode tackles the Alien franchise with special guests — xenomorphs, space dread, and corporate horror at its finest.
#Alien #SciFiHorror #HorrorPodcast @the-cult-of-erin.bsky.social @therealpeeeete.bsky.social @swoproductions.bsky.social @themovieloot.bsky.social 
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#Alien #SciFiHorror #HorrorPodcast @the-cult-of-erin.bsky.social @therealpeeeete.bsky.social @swoproductions.bsky.social @themovieloot.bsky.social 
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The Podcast that wouldn't Die! ep. 331. Alien MegaPod
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December 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
It’s long, but worth it! Check out our mega podcast on the whole Alien franchise!
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When it comes to the works of Rob Reiner, the word iconic doesn’t even do it justice.
December 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
When it comes to the works of Rob Reiner, the word iconic doesn’t even do it justice.
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One of my favorite scenes in WHEN HARRY MET SALLY… is this fun, little improvised moment in the museum. Notice how Meg Ryan looks off camera to Rob Reiner because she is so thrown off by Billy Crystal’s riffing.
December 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
One of my favorite scenes in WHEN HARRY MET SALLY… is this fun, little improvised moment in the museum. Notice how Meg Ryan looks off camera to Rob Reiner because she is so thrown off by Billy Crystal’s riffing.
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As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
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How Rob Reiner became anti-Prop. 8 kingpin
Rob Reiner reflects on the critical role he played in getting California's gay marriage ban overturned.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As we mourn Rob Reiner, don’t skip this: he was, pretty much, personally responsible for overturning California’s Prop 8 banning same sex marriage.
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Journo friends: looking for those who'd like to submit some short blurbs for a Best Rob Reiner movies post. Got some of the biggies covered but would love to give people the opportunity to share some more love for his work. DMs open.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Journo friends: looking for those who'd like to submit some short blurbs for a Best Rob Reiner movies post. Got some of the biggies covered but would love to give people the opportunity to share some more love for his work. DMs open.
ICYMI: @imhoreviews.bsky.social of Curtain To Curtain joins Close Watch to discuss 1978's THE WIZ. We explore how the film reframes Oz through the lens of 1970s New York, Motown aesthetics, and groundbreaking Black artistry (including icons Quincy Jones, Diana Ross & Michael Jackson).
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December 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
ICYMI: @imhoreviews.bsky.social of Curtain To Curtain joins Close Watch to discuss 1978's THE WIZ. We explore how the film reframes Oz through the lens of 1970s New York, Motown aesthetics, and groundbreaking Black artistry (including icons Quincy Jones, Diana Ross & Michael Jackson).
LINKS BELOW
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Rob Reiner was one of the greats. RIP.
Rob Reiner, Actor Who Went on to Direct Classic Films, Dies at 78
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December 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Rob Reiner was one of the greats. RIP.
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We're really happy that people are excited for Predator: Badlands... But Jason from @bingemovies.bsky.social and I were baffled... Even if it's the most successful Predator movie ever now. Fun new episode out now! www.piecingpod.com/home/predato...
Predator: Badlands (Featuring Jason from Binge Movies) – Piecing It Together Podcast
On the 494th episode of Piecing It Together, Jason from Binge Movies joins me to talk about Predator: Badlands! Now the most successful movie in the Predator franchise... We kinda didn't like it that ...
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December 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
We're really happy that people are excited for Predator: Badlands... But Jason from @bingemovies.bsky.social and I were baffled... Even if it's the most successful Predator movie ever now. Fun new episode out now! www.piecingpod.com/home/predato...
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Now listening to Jason of @bingemovies.bsky.social count off the Top 25 Warner Bros. Classics to Save Before Streaming Kills Them, and so far, I'm 13 for 25, thank goodness. That are essential films, folks. Nab them before they get stuck behind a paywall.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Now listening to Jason of @bingemovies.bsky.social count off the Top 25 Warner Bros. Classics to Save Before Streaming Kills Them, and so far, I'm 13 for 25, thank goodness. That are essential films, folks. Nab them before they get stuck behind a paywall.
I feel seen.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I feel seen.
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ICYMI: Rob and I welcomed Mr. @dthefilmfanatic.bsky.social to Back To Bluey for another installment in our "My Bluey Story" series. Listen as this young man schools us (as he always does) in the ways of finding and storytelling from a BLUEY-centered perspective. On your podcatcher of choice!
December 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
ICYMI: Rob and I welcomed Mr. @dthefilmfanatic.bsky.social to Back To Bluey for another installment in our "My Bluey Story" series. Listen as this young man schools us (as he always does) in the ways of finding and storytelling from a BLUEY-centered perspective. On your podcatcher of choice!
Of course, after more than 20 years, I’m here to see this one in the theater. #NowWatching
December 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Of course, after more than 20 years, I’m here to see this one in the theater. #NowWatching
Now watching!!
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December 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Now watching!!
Round 3, here we go!!
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December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Round 3, here we go!!