Emma Westwood
@emmawestwood.bsky.social
Furphy Literary Award—Shortlist—Open Short Story 2025. Books on SECONDS, THE FLY, MONSTER MOVIES and BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN 👰🏽♀️
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Nothing says 'good tidings' like a couple of collector boxsets focusing on the career of Michael 'Sunnyboy' Haneke & some bloodier-than-bloodiest films from extreme French filmmakers. Here's to the start of a great holiday season, folks 🎁📀🎄
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Umbrella Boxsets: Michael Haneke & New Extremity Collection Vol. 2
It’s been a banner year for Umbrella Entertainment – including a brand refresh – and they haven’t even announced the more exciting and ambitious project I worked on with them in 2025 ye…
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November 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Nothing says 'good tidings' like a couple of collector boxsets focusing on the career of Michael 'Sunnyboy' Haneke & some bloodier-than-bloodiest films from extreme French filmmakers. Here's to the start of a great holiday season, folks 🎁📀🎄
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Hot tip from my hot tipster 🙉🙈🙊
BUNNY is an excellent new Australian indie horror. See it here:
🎥 Screening Venues
Sun Theatre, Yarraville – Thurs, 13 Nov, 7pm
Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn – Fri 14 Nov, 9pm
Thornbury Picture House - Sat, 15 Nov, 4pm
Eclipse Theatre, Elsternwick – Sun, 16 Nov, 7pm
BUNNY is an excellent new Australian indie horror. See it here:
🎥 Screening Venues
Sun Theatre, Yarraville – Thurs, 13 Nov, 7pm
Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn – Fri 14 Nov, 9pm
Thornbury Picture House - Sat, 15 Nov, 4pm
Eclipse Theatre, Elsternwick – Sun, 16 Nov, 7pm
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Hot tip from my hot tipster 🙉🙈🙊
BUNNY is an excellent new Australian indie horror. See it here:
🎥 Screening Venues
Sun Theatre, Yarraville – Thurs, 13 Nov, 7pm
Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn – Fri 14 Nov, 9pm
Thornbury Picture House - Sat, 15 Nov, 4pm
Eclipse Theatre, Elsternwick – Sun, 16 Nov, 7pm
BUNNY is an excellent new Australian indie horror. See it here:
🎥 Screening Venues
Sun Theatre, Yarraville – Thurs, 13 Nov, 7pm
Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn – Fri 14 Nov, 9pm
Thornbury Picture House - Sat, 15 Nov, 4pm
Eclipse Theatre, Elsternwick – Sun, 16 Nov, 7pm
Second viewing of FRANKENSTEIN, and this dedication from @realgdt.bsky.social has ruined me 😭
November 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Second viewing of FRANKENSTEIN, and this dedication from @realgdt.bsky.social has ruined me 😭
I watched @realgdt.bsky.social poignant and painterly FRANKENSTEIN (2025) in the cinema with @jamieblanks.bsky.social. We were spellbound. If you can get to a cinema, this is where this beautiful creature should live – emotionally overwhelming, visually immersive, utterly masterful #frankenstein
November 8, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I watched @realgdt.bsky.social poignant and painterly FRANKENSTEIN (2025) in the cinema with @jamieblanks.bsky.social. We were spellbound. If you can get to a cinema, this is where this beautiful creature should live – emotionally overwhelming, visually immersive, utterly masterful #frankenstein
Why We Love Horror Stories – great perspective in @nautil.us, and one that pinpoints THE THING as a perfect horror film, so yeah, the author knows what they're talking about (can I get a witness, @jezconolly.bsky.social?):
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Why We Love Horror Stories
Why We Love Horror Stories: From ancient monsters to modern slashers, our fascination with horror may be an evolutionary gift
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November 4, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Why We Love Horror Stories – great perspective in @nautil.us, and one that pinpoints THE THING as a perfect horror film, so yeah, the author knows what they're talking about (can I get a witness, @jezconolly.bsky.social?):
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123 years old and discovered again – long live Elsa 😍
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How a Hollywood tour guide discovered an unknown celebrity grave
The Bride of Frankenstein actress Elsa Lanchester will be celebrated on October 28, her 123rd birthday.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:22 AM
123 years old and discovered again – long live Elsa 😍
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"It's a home invasion film from Leatherface's point of view" Film Critic @horrornonna.com on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre in CHAIN REACTIONS.
What CHAIN REACTIONS at home now: buff.ly/9aSdCtG
What CHAIN REACTIONS at home now: buff.ly/9aSdCtG
October 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
"It's a home invasion film from Leatherface's point of view" Film Critic @horrornonna.com on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre in CHAIN REACTIONS.
What CHAIN REACTIONS at home now: buff.ly/9aSdCtG
What CHAIN REACTIONS at home now: buff.ly/9aSdCtG
I’ve built nothing but narratives recently, so why not try the TERRIFIER clown brick set ? (cheers for that, Umbrella Entertainment 🤡)
October 22, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I’ve built nothing but narratives recently, so why not try the TERRIFIER clown brick set ? (cheers for that, Umbrella Entertainment 🤡)
PODCAST ALERT
Mike Muncer of The Evolution of Horror podcast kindly allowed me to bang on about one of my favourite subjects, the film known as SECONDS (1966).
Listen. Learn (maybe). Love (Mike, definitely - he's a mensch).
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Mike Muncer of The Evolution of Horror podcast kindly allowed me to bang on about one of my favourite subjects, the film known as SECONDS (1966).
Listen. Learn (maybe). Love (Mike, definitely - he's a mensch).
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Evolution of Horror podcast – SECONDS
I had a rip-snorter of a gasbag with Mike Muncer, host of the incredible Evolution of Horror podcast and all-round upstanding gent. We went deep on SECONDS – a film that I wrote a book about a few …
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October 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
PODCAST ALERT
Mike Muncer of The Evolution of Horror podcast kindly allowed me to bang on about one of my favourite subjects, the film known as SECONDS (1966).
Listen. Learn (maybe). Love (Mike, definitely - he's a mensch).
emmawestwood.net/2025/10/18/e...
Mike Muncer of The Evolution of Horror podcast kindly allowed me to bang on about one of my favourite subjects, the film known as SECONDS (1966).
Listen. Learn (maybe). Love (Mike, definitely - he's a mensch).
emmawestwood.net/2025/10/18/e...
Feeling great sadness – and surprise – at the news of Diane Keaton's death. My admiration for her only grew after doing a deep-dive into LOOKING FOR MR GOODBAR for the Cinemaniacs screening in July. Looks like my ambition to share a meal and a glass of wine with her will never come to fruition 😭
October 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Feeling great sadness – and surprise – at the news of Diane Keaton's death. My admiration for her only grew after doing a deep-dive into LOOKING FOR MR GOODBAR for the Cinemaniacs screening in July. Looks like my ambition to share a meal and a glass of wine with her will never come to fruition 😭
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What is the value of Meanjin? We’ve done some calculations – and it’s not about money
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What is the value of Meanjin? We’ve done some calculations – and it’s not about money
New research considers the true value of Meanjin, using publicly available data. The journal has trained generations of Australian writers and editors.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:15 AM
What is the value of Meanjin? We’ve done some calculations – and it’s not about money
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ANNOUNCEMENT *cue trumpets*
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Monster Fest 2025 Jury
From 3rd to 11th October 2025 at Cinema Nova in Melbourne, Monster Fest acts as the perfect Halloween primer with an all-fun lineup of feature and short horror film titles. This year’s all-ki…
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September 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
ANNOUNCEMENT *cue trumpets*
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ON THE BLOG: BABA YAGA & co.
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DANZA MACABRA Vol. 4: The Italian Gothic Collection
My idea of a good night: Curling up on the couch with four Italian Gothic horror films – TERROR -CREATURES FROM THE GRAVE (1965), NIGHT OF THE DAMNED (1971), THE DEVIL’s WEDDING NIGHT (1973) …
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September 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
ON THE BLOG: BABA YAGA & co.
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This boxset of epic horniness arrived today: DANZA MACABRA Vol. 4 from @severinfilms.bsky.social. An Italian gothic collection, with @sallychristie.bsky.social and I getting witchy about BABA YAGA. Looking forward to consuming the other extras, incl. @horrornonna.com’s titty essay 💃🏻
September 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
This boxset of epic horniness arrived today: DANZA MACABRA Vol. 4 from @severinfilms.bsky.social. An Italian gothic collection, with @sallychristie.bsky.social and I getting witchy about BABA YAGA. Looking forward to consuming the other extras, incl. @horrornonna.com’s titty essay 💃🏻
Couldn't make it to the Cinemaniacs screening of LOOKING FOR MR GOODBAR? You're in luck – here's my intro! Cue up your @vinsyn.bsky.social copy of the film, roll my presentation and you're set 📽️
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Presentation recording: LOOKING FOR MR GOODBAR
Those who don’t live in Melbourne have frequently asked me, ‘How can I see the Cinemaniacs’ presentations if I can’t get to a screening?’. Until recently, I didn’…
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August 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Couldn't make it to the Cinemaniacs screening of LOOKING FOR MR GOODBAR? You're in luck – here's my intro! Cue up your @vinsyn.bsky.social copy of the film, roll my presentation and you're set 📽️
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Thanks for everything, David Stratton — a giant of the Australian film scene. Fierce proponent of cinema and anti-censorship (a subject close to my heard). Author of the best best-titled autobiography, I PEED ON FELLINI. Time to watch his favourite film, SINGING IN THE RAIN ☔ #ripdavidstratton
August 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Thanks for everything, David Stratton — a giant of the Australian film scene. Fierce proponent of cinema and anti-censorship (a subject close to my heard). Author of the best best-titled autobiography, I PEED ON FELLINI. Time to watch his favourite film, SINGING IN THE RAIN ☔ #ripdavidstratton
WEAPONS
Drop everything. Don’t read or watch anything further. Get thee to a cinema.
Drop everything. Don’t read or watch anything further. Get thee to a cinema.
August 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
WEAPONS
Drop everything. Don’t read or watch anything further. Get thee to a cinema.
Drop everything. Don’t read or watch anything further. Get thee to a cinema.
When it comes to insults, nobody—and I mean, nobody—does them like former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating...
July 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
When it comes to insults, nobody—and I mean, nobody—does them like former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating...
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It’s time to sort your @melbfilmfest.bsky.social schedule now tickets have gone on sale. Here are a few options to get you started 🍿 bit.ly/3Il2HLy
Take aim: The must-sees coming to Melbourne for MIFF 2025
With over 200 features on offer, it’s easy to get lost in your priority list. Here are a few top options.
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July 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It’s time to sort your @melbfilmfest.bsky.social schedule now tickets have gone on sale. Here are a few options to get you started 🍿 bit.ly/3Il2HLy
The one, the only, the magnificent @horrornonna.com is appearing in not 1 but 2 films at this year’s Melb Int Film Festival! From film critic to filmmaker, this woman is unstoppable. Here’s video evidence from last night’s program launch…
July 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The one, the only, the magnificent @horrornonna.com is appearing in not 1 but 2 films at this year’s Melb Int Film Festival! From film critic to filmmaker, this woman is unstoppable. Here’s video evidence from last night’s program launch…