Crystal
@entityflux.bsky.social
Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. Geekfully married to @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social | Editor for Elements of Madness | she, her | equity for all
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Yesterday, filmmaker Allison Walsh premiered her feature doc ALL OF THE ABOVE at SBIFF 2026.
It’s a surprisingly perceptive look at what happens when the concept of religion is separated from absolutes and is given space for exploration and understanding. #SBIFF
It’s a surprisingly perceptive look at what happens when the concept of religion is separated from absolutes and is given space for exploration and understanding. #SBIFF
“All of the Above” demonstrates the significance of embracing curiosity while creating space for multiple answers. [SBIFF]
All of the Above, Allison Walsh, John Camardella, documentary, Kartemquin Films, Santa Barbara International Film Festival,
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February 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Yesterday, filmmaker Allison Walsh premiered her feature doc ALL OF THE ABOVE at SBIFF 2026.
It’s a surprisingly perceptive look at what happens when the concept of religion is separated from absolutes and is given space for exploration and understanding. #SBIFF
It’s a surprisingly perceptive look at what happens when the concept of religion is separated from absolutes and is given space for exploration and understanding. #SBIFF
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One of my favorite interviews I've done in a minute
Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering on "Sell Your House" and documentary filmmaking
open.substack.com/pub/thethoma...
Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering on "Sell Your House" and documentary filmmaking
open.substack.com/pub/thethoma...
Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering on "Sell Your House" and documentary filmmaking
...and how the Night King inspired the project
open.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:47 PM
One of my favorite interviews I've done in a minute
Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering on "Sell Your House" and documentary filmmaking
open.substack.com/pub/thethoma...
Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering on "Sell Your House" and documentary filmmaking
open.substack.com/pub/thethoma...
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We've made it to the second week of February. Time for a cinematic treat.
This past week the EoM Team has been covering theatrical, at home, and festival titles, so let's run them down to identify what you can see (or should see) for a nice reality break. #filmsky
This past week the EoM Team has been covering theatrical, at home, and festival titles, so let's run them down to identify what you can see (or should see) for a nice reality break. #filmsky
a cartoon of a man holding a scroll with the letter j written on it
Alt: a cartoon of a man holding a scroll that unfurls when lifted.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
We've made it to the second week of February. Time for a cinematic treat.
This past week the EoM Team has been covering theatrical, at home, and festival titles, so let's run them down to identify what you can see (or should see) for a nice reality break. #filmsky
This past week the EoM Team has been covering theatrical, at home, and festival titles, so let's run them down to identify what you can see (or should see) for a nice reality break. #filmsky
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Hey, if you want your mind absolutely crushed into dust today then read my article at Scientific American about how much energy is released when two supermassive black holes collide. To borrow from Douglas Adams, it's the best bang since the big one.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
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www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
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How much energy is released when supermassive black holes collide?
The collision of supermassive black holes shakes the entire cosmos, hard
www.scientificamerican.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Hey, if you want your mind absolutely crushed into dust today then read my article at Scientific American about how much energy is released when two supermassive black holes collide. To borrow from Douglas Adams, it's the best bang since the big one.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
🧪 🔭
www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
🧪 🔭
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Yet another indictment of the United States health system that James Van Der Beek’s wife and six kids need a gofundme because his unsuccessful cancer treatment destroyed them financially
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Support for James Van Der Beek's Family, organized by Jason K
James Van Der Beek was a beloved husband, father, and friend who touched the lives of … Jason K needs your support for Support for James Van Der Beek's Family
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February 12, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Yet another indictment of the United States health system that James Van Der Beek’s wife and six kids need a gofundme because his unsuccessful cancer treatment destroyed them financially
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
RIP Van Der Beek
Jay & Bob meet Dawson and the american Pie kid
YouTube video by SnapB4cK
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February 11, 2026 at 9:42 PM
RIP Van Der Beek
“Colossal” is fun and interesting with some catharsis thrown in.
So Anne Hathaway posted on Insta that COLOSSAL is now accessible on Netflix, which means I’m ethically obligated to reshare my review.
This film rules - first time or a revisit.
This film rules - first time or a revisit.
Recommendation: When we control our monsters, we become ‘Colossal’.
With so many large releases coming to theaters every month, it’s hard for smaller films to break through and get your attention. One of these smaller films is out now for home release – the dark co…
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February 11, 2026 at 1:27 AM
“Colossal” is fun and interesting with some catharsis thrown in.
Age verification?
I made mixed tapes, cassettes, by pressing record and pause on my stereo on Sundays during Rick Dees and the Weekly Top 40.
I made mixed tapes, cassettes, by pressing record and pause on my stereo on Sundays during Rick Dees and the Weekly Top 40.
Age verification?
What she said + if I forget to take my BP meds at night, my next day can be harder.
What she said + if I forget to take my BP meds at night, my next day can be harder.
Age verification?
My sciatica pain flares up if I don't get up from my desk every hour
My sciatica pain flares up if I don't get up from my desk every hour
February 11, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Age verification?
I made mixed tapes, cassettes, by pressing record and pause on my stereo on Sundays during Rick Dees and the Weekly Top 40.
I made mixed tapes, cassettes, by pressing record and pause on my stereo on Sundays during Rick Dees and the Weekly Top 40.
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Anyway, I highly recommend horror fans go watch HORROR NOIRE: A HISTORY OF BLACK HORROR on @shudder.com. It's an outstanding documentary about Black Americans in Hollywood and their connections to genre film. #filmsky #horrorsky
February 8, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Anyway, I highly recommend horror fans go watch HORROR NOIRE: A HISTORY OF BLACK HORROR on @shudder.com. It's an outstanding documentary about Black Americans in Hollywood and their connections to genre film. #filmsky #horrorsky
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Been dying to catch up with director Gore Verbinski's GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE since its Fantastic Fest 2025 premiere and it did *not* disappoint.
Totally tickled all the parts of my brain.
It may be the most amalgamation of 2026 we’ll get and absolutely the one we need: catharsis and all.
Totally tickled all the parts of my brain.
It may be the most amalgamation of 2026 we’ll get and absolutely the one we need: catharsis and all.
Gore Verbinski’s darkly comic sci-fi actioner “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” is a hilarious harbinger for our digital times.
Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die, Gore Verbinski, Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Juno Temple, comedy, action, science fiction, Briarcliff Entertainment,
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February 1, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Been dying to catch up with director Gore Verbinski's GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE since its Fantastic Fest 2025 premiere and it did *not* disappoint.
Totally tickled all the parts of my brain.
It may be the most amalgamation of 2026 we’ll get and absolutely the one we need: catharsis and all.
Totally tickled all the parts of my brain.
It may be the most amalgamation of 2026 we’ll get and absolutely the one we need: catharsis and all.
😔 we’ve lost a titan.
January 30, 2026 at 8:11 PM
😔 we’ve lost a titan.
Absolutely!
Look for the helpers to unfreeze yourself from the moment and move yourself into action. Then be the helper others see.
There are so many helper roles for people to play. Find one and go!
Look for the helpers to unfreeze yourself from the moment and move yourself into action. Then be the helper others see.
There are so many helper roles for people to play. Find one and go!
there is something insidious about adults internalizing “look for the helpers” as an immediate reaction to tragedy instead of thinking about ways to become one.
we are not all of the same ability but we have a common duty to each other… find your way.. become a helper… so others may find theirs.
we are not all of the same ability but we have a common duty to each other… find your way.. become a helper… so others may find theirs.
January 25, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Absolutely!
Look for the helpers to unfreeze yourself from the moment and move yourself into action. Then be the helper others see.
There are so many helper roles for people to play. Find one and go!
Look for the helpers to unfreeze yourself from the moment and move yourself into action. Then be the helper others see.
There are so many helper roles for people to play. Find one and go!
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TUBI or not TUBI? lolzzzzzz that's right THE PEOPLE'S JOKER is now available to watch for FREE on TUBI! We also just dropped a bunch of new merch at the yeyostore (check it below). It's the best day of your life!
January 21, 2026 at 8:34 AM
TUBI or not TUBI? lolzzzzzz that's right THE PEOPLE'S JOKER is now available to watch for FREE on TUBI! We also just dropped a bunch of new merch at the yeyostore (check it below). It's the best day of your life!
Ok. This latest Doomsday teaser actually sparked my curiosity. And then the Russo Brothers drop this.
Text: “therussobrothers
What you've been watching for the last four weeks... are not teasers. Or trailers.
They are stories. They are clues...
Pay attention.
#DoomsdayHasBegun”
Text: “therussobrothers
What you've been watching for the last four weeks... are not teasers. Or trailers.
They are stories. They are clues...
Pay attention.
#DoomsdayHasBegun”
January 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Ok. This latest Doomsday teaser actually sparked my curiosity. And then the Russo Brothers drop this.
Text: “therussobrothers
What you've been watching for the last four weeks... are not teasers. Or trailers.
They are stories. They are clues...
Pay attention.
#DoomsdayHasBegun”
Text: “therussobrothers
What you've been watching for the last four weeks... are not teasers. Or trailers.
They are stories. They are clues...
Pay attention.
#DoomsdayHasBegun”
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Re-upping.
We have several movie collector's items for sale on eBay. Prices are negotiable. #filmsky
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www.ebay.com/usr/jswo3809
jswo3809 on eBay
Follow jswo3809 on eBay. Buying, Selling, Collecting on eBay has never been more exciting!
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January 9, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Re-upping.
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LAST DAY to get 10% off a physical copy of #Drogune: Fortune's Lap vol. 1!
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Use code "PROSE10" to get 10% the print version of #Drogune: Fortune's Lap vol. 1!
Good through Friday, January 9th!
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Use code "PROSE10" to get 10% the print version of #Drogune: Fortune's Lap vol. 1!
Good through Friday, January 9th!
Drogune.com/Read
January 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
LAST DAY to get 10% off a physical copy of #Drogune: Fortune's Lap vol. 1!
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Looking forward, here's a short-list of 15 films I covered in 2025 that should be receiving a wide release this year.
We've got ALL YOU NEED IS KILL on Jan 16th, REDUX REDUX Feb 20th, some on the festival circuit, and some awaiting date announcements.
Check'em out & track'em down. #Filmsof2026
We've got ALL YOU NEED IS KILL on Jan 16th, REDUX REDUX Feb 20th, some on the festival circuit, and some awaiting date announcements.
Check'em out & track'em down. #Filmsof2026
15 Films to Track Down in 2026.
ALL YOU NEED IS KILL, Blazing Fists, Brother Verses Brother, ChaO, Creede U.S.A., The Forbidden City, Luger, Metallica Saved My Life, New Jack Fury, One Spoon of Chocolate, Redux Redux, The Restoratio...
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January 2, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Looking forward, here's a short-list of 15 films I covered in 2025 that should be receiving a wide release this year.
We've got ALL YOU NEED IS KILL on Jan 16th, REDUX REDUX Feb 20th, some on the festival circuit, and some awaiting date announcements.
Check'em out & track'em down. #Filmsof2026
We've got ALL YOU NEED IS KILL on Jan 16th, REDUX REDUX Feb 20th, some on the festival circuit, and some awaiting date announcements.
Check'em out & track'em down. #Filmsof2026
Now at Inbox Zero for the first time in a while and with one day left in the year, my final tally for reviews edited in 2025 for ElementsOfMadness.com is 452!
Our team covered a bit of everything this year. If you thought nothing good came out in 2025, we have some recommendations for you.
Our team covered a bit of everything this year. If you thought nothing good came out in 2025, we have some recommendations for you.
Elements of Madness
Joseph Kosinski, F1: The Movie, Noel T. Manning, interview, Meet Me at the Movies, action, drama, streaming,
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December 31, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Now at Inbox Zero for the first time in a while and with one day left in the year, my final tally for reviews edited in 2025 for ElementsOfMadness.com is 452!
Our team covered a bit of everything this year. If you thought nothing good came out in 2025, we have some recommendations for you.
Our team covered a bit of everything this year. If you thought nothing good came out in 2025, we have some recommendations for you.
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I have a few films to watch before my list is locked, but here’s my (current) list of favorites.
Reviews for most available.
Reviews for most available.
Favorites of 2025
The films of 2025 that made strong impressions. If you missed them, highly recommend tracking them down. Order based purely on review ratings, though they may shift around based on my preferences with...
boxd.it
December 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I have a few films to watch before my list is locked, but here’s my (current) list of favorites.
Reviews for most available.
Reviews for most available.
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Your Name. from Makoto Shinkai 🌠
Now streaming on HBO Max
Now streaming on HBO Max
December 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Your Name. from Makoto Shinkai 🌠
Now streaming on HBO Max
Now streaming on HBO Max
The full Vinton Clamation Christmas is available on YouTube if you can find it. A classic gem among holiday specials.
December 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The full Vinton Clamation Christmas is available on YouTube if you can find it. A classic gem among holiday specials.
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BLACK PHONE 2 features a chilling performance from Ethan Hawke, magnificent makeup effects, and a compelling backstory and is a perfect example of a masterful sequel.
Read my review of the Collector's Edition Blu-ray of BLACK PHONE 2 on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social. #filmsky #horrorsky
Read my review of the Collector's Edition Blu-ray of BLACK PHONE 2 on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social. #filmsky #horrorsky
Today, Scott Derrickson's horror thriller BLACK PHONE 2 released on physical formats.
EoM Contributor @redheadfrommars.bsky.social recommends the release, calling it, "... a perfect example of a masterful sequel."
Get the full read via this home release review. #BlackPhone2
EoM Contributor @redheadfrommars.bsky.social recommends the release, calling it, "... a perfect example of a masterful sequel."
Get the full read via this home release review. #BlackPhone2
Dead is just a word: The Grabber is back in Chilling “Black Phone 2,” now available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray Collector’s Edition.
Black Phone 2, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill, Joe Hill, Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, horror, thriller, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, home release,
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December 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
BLACK PHONE 2 features a chilling performance from Ethan Hawke, magnificent makeup effects, and a compelling backstory and is a perfect example of a masterful sequel.
Read my review of the Collector's Edition Blu-ray of BLACK PHONE 2 on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social. #filmsky #horrorsky
Read my review of the Collector's Edition Blu-ray of BLACK PHONE 2 on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social. #filmsky #horrorsky
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Giveaway Announcement:
On Dec 9th, @paramountpictures.bsky.social released the Steven Spielberg sci-fi thriller MINORITY REPORT on 4K UHD for the first time. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, EoM is giving away 1 4K UHD edition. Details at link; enter by 12/31 at 11:59p EST. #filmsky
On Dec 9th, @paramountpictures.bsky.social released the Steven Spielberg sci-fi thriller MINORITY REPORT on 4K UHD for the first time. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, EoM is giving away 1 4K UHD edition. Details at link; enter by 12/31 at 11:59p EST. #filmsky
“Minority Report” 4K UHD Giveaway
Minority Report, Steven Spielberg, Scott Frank, Jon Cohen, Philip K. Dick, Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Max Von Sydow, Paramount Pictures, 4K UHD, Alliance Entertainment,
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December 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Giveaway Announcement:
On Dec 9th, @paramountpictures.bsky.social released the Steven Spielberg sci-fi thriller MINORITY REPORT on 4K UHD for the first time. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, EoM is giving away 1 4K UHD edition. Details at link; enter by 12/31 at 11:59p EST. #filmsky
On Dec 9th, @paramountpictures.bsky.social released the Steven Spielberg sci-fi thriller MINORITY REPORT on 4K UHD for the first time. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, EoM is giving away 1 4K UHD edition. Details at link; enter by 12/31 at 11:59p EST. #filmsky
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Initially released in select markets 12/17, director Kaouther Ben Hania's docu-drama THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is slowly expanding into new theaters.
EoM Contributor @andrewjeisenman.bsky.social recently sat down with Ben Hania to discuss the film and its delicate subject. #TheVoiceofHindRajab
EoM Contributor @andrewjeisenman.bsky.social recently sat down with Ben Hania to discuss the film and its delicate subject. #TheVoiceofHindRajab
A Conversation with “The Voice of Hind Rajab” director Kaouther Ben Hania.
The Voice of Hind Rajab, صوت هند رجب, Kaouther Ben Hania, interview, directing, EoM Presents, Andrew Eisenman, Mime Films, The Palestine Red Crescent Society
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December 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Initially released in select markets 12/17, director Kaouther Ben Hania's docu-drama THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is slowly expanding into new theaters.
EoM Contributor @andrewjeisenman.bsky.social recently sat down with Ben Hania to discuss the film and its delicate subject. #TheVoiceofHindRajab
EoM Contributor @andrewjeisenman.bsky.social recently sat down with Ben Hania to discuss the film and its delicate subject. #TheVoiceofHindRajab