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#COBRAdeals--
PALE RIDER 4K, $16.9 - amzn.to/3Z8tvUb
January 12, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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Condolences.
January 10, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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After a recent revisit I simply rated it 5 full stars on Letterboxd. Adore that film. Always have, and apparently always will.
January 10, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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He contains multitudes. ADOLESCENCE put him in a whole other category for me as well!
January 10, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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I've reached out to @alamodrafthouse.bsky.social with the following. I would encourage you to do the same and make your concerns heard.
I’m writing to request clarification regarding the planned changes to Alamo’s ordering system, as reported by Variety today. As described, the move toward a solely-phone-based ordering experience, especially during the films themselves, raises several concerns that I believe directly impact accessibility, equity, and the core Alamo experience. Key concerns include: Access and equity: Many low-income and elderly patrons do not own smartphones or prefer to pay with cash. How will these guests place orders if ordering becomes phone-only? Accessibility: Patrons with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities may be unable to use a phone during a film, especially as outlined. For example, my Deaf/HOH family occasionally relies on this pen/paper system to communicate with servers, especially when a film is in progress. This process would require them to take out their phone to communicate via text. Blind and visually impaired patrons may also be hindered by a phone-exclusive system. How will Alamo ensure ADA-compliant access for all guests? Enforcement of no-talking policies: The article notes that texting and talking will remain prohibited, yet phone use would be required for ordering. How will patrons discreetly flag disruptions without paper order cards? There is also concern that disruptive guests could claim they are “ordering food,” overall undermining a foundational Alamo policy. Dietary needs and customization: Many orders currently require direct server communication for allergies, substitutions, or special instructions. How will a non-editable digital system accommodate these needs without introducing new accessibility barriers? Season Pass functionality: Currently, Season Pass discounts often require manual server input. Will the new system resolve this long-standing issue? Technical reliability: What contingency plans are in place if Wi-Fi fails or the ordering platform experiences outages? Impact on staff and experience: Servers are central to the Alamo experience. How will this shift prevent affecting their roles, staffing levels, and guest interaction without overall staffing eliminations? CEO Michael Kustermann has said that Alamo will continue to evolve “without ever losing sight of who we are.” Based on the reporting, this system appears to risk doing exactly that—by weakening long-standing policies that differentiate Alamo while raising serious accessibility and equity concerns. I would greatly appreciate a detailed response addressing the above. I’ve valued Alamo’s transparency in the past—particularly during periods of major change, such as 2017 during a conduct/harassment crisis—and hope that same care can be applied here. However, if this system is implemented as described without meaningful alternatives, I would seriously reconsider my continued participation as both a Season Pass holder and customer. Thank you for your time. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, Julian Singleton
January 10, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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HBD Sir!
January 9, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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We’re pleased to announce a special screening of BLUE MOON to celebrate its receipt of our 2025 Best Austin Film Award. Jan 12th. 6:30pm. Tickets onsale now. Thanks to the fine folk at @austinfilm.bsky.social for graciously supporting this screening!

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The AFCA & Austin Film Society Special Screening of the 2025 Best Austin Film: BLUE MOON
Join us at 6:30pm on January 12th at the AFS Cinema, Austin, TX Last week the Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) announced the winners of our 2025 Film Awards. Among their number was a special …
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January 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Impossible to separate it from my VERY enthusiastic teen response to it. But honestly an adult viewing not too many years ago still held up.
January 7, 2026 at 2:46 AM
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A review, an unboxing, and an honest discussion about racism in old cartoons. cinapse.co/2026/01/th-a...
The Archivist: TOM AND JERRY Golden Era Anthology Brings the Full Classic MGM Run to Blu-ray – Unboxing and Review - Cinapse
In 1940, a cat-mouse team debuted in a theatrical short Puss Gets the Boot, and one of animation's most enduring properties was born. They were the creations of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, who w...
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January 7, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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He’s my favorite director of all time but I’ve somehow shamefully never seen his ELVIS.
January 7, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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Criterion Review: DAVID BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA [4K UHD]
David Byrne’s American Utopia is many things at once. It’s a euphoric celebration of humanity. It’s a call for people to engage with each other, their communities, and society at large, lest the worst actors among us get their way. It’s a reminder of the tremendous capacity we all have within us and not letting […] The post Criterion Review: DAVID BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA [4K UHD] first appeared on Cinapse.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:48 AM
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I bet I’ve seen TOY SOLDIERS more times than I’ve seen DIE HARD. Hah.
January 7, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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#COBRAdeals--
Arrow TMNT Trilogy
4K, $50 - amzn.to/3MZg2vp
Blu-ray, $47.5 - amzn.to/4jyzGus
January 6, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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#COBRAdeals / Preorders Live--
BEN-HUR 4K, out 2/17, $20 - amzn.to/4poDQpG
January 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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I actually never played either of those but DID play a ton of Monkey Island and other LucasArts point and clicks and they changed my life. Someday I’ll play some of these older ones I never got around to. Hear there are some amazing new ones too.
January 6, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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Wow this looks spectacular. Thx for making me aware of it! This plus the new Raimi have me stoked.
January 5, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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We wrap up our Redford Retrospective over at @cinapse.bsky.social with THE NATURAL, a first time watch for me! Check out what we thought of this baseball classic. #RobertRedford #TheNatural
January 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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I had TOTALLY forgotten that #SPYGAME was a #TonyScott joint. It's a time capsule for sure, almost certainly written and shot in the final moments of a pre-9/11 America. It's super slick and highly satisfying, esp viewed as a quasi-sequel to THREE DAYS OF THE CONDOR. @cinapse.bsky.social #TwoCents
January 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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We're in the final stretch of our Redford Retrospective at @cinapse.bsky.social and the chemistry between Redford and Sissy Spacek absolutely charmed me on this go-round of David Lowery's THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN.
January 1, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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My longtime buddy Victor put together an epic tome on the films of #SydneySweeney for @cinapse.bsky.social exploring her journey to stardom. A great long read.
December 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Just this very night revisited CLOUD ATLAS and couldn’t agree more about that hair.
a man in a trench coat is standing in front of a wall
Alt: Ben Whishaw + perfect hair
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January 5, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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Had completely fallen off my radar but it was a highly enjoyable rewatch and it’s always interesting when revisiting and adding historical 9/11 context that wasn’t there for me upon first contemporary viewing.
January 5, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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We wrap up our Redford Retrospective over at @cinapse.bsky.social with THE NATURAL, a first time watch for me! Check out what we thought of this baseball classic. #RobertRedford #TheNatural
January 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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I am too old and analog to understand the words that are coming out of your digital mouth. But good intel, thx.
January 2, 2026 at 1:20 AM
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I'm kind of bad at this, but how are people seeing THE SHADOW'S EDGE?
January 2, 2026 at 1:10 AM