Harris Dang aka Critic Name
@filmmomatic.bsky.social
Rotten Tomatoes Certified, AFCA Critic and Golden Globe Voter
That handsome Asian in the cinema. @TheAUReview @impulsegamer @TheirLeague
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That handsome Asian in the cinema. @TheAUReview @impulsegamer @TheirLeague
https://letterboxd.com/FilmMomatic/
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/harris-dang/movies
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Midnight Movie Madness
This personal list will include films of all genres that are just transgressive, unapologetic, have a cult following and have value as midnight movie viewings. All movies will be viewed at around midn...
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Here is the @letterboxd.social list of films seen for Midnight Movie Madness so far.
Suggestions are welcome. boxd.it/QVWQi
Suggestions are welcome. boxd.it/QVWQi
After the marvelous film THE BOY FROM HELL, I've decided to continue Midnight Movie Madness, diving into the world of SOV (shot-on-video) again with another female filmmaker.
I present to you LIMBO by Tina Krause.
I present to you LIMBO by Tina Krause.
February 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
After the marvelous film THE BOY FROM HELL, I've decided to continue Midnight Movie Madness, diving into the world of SOV (shot-on-video) again with another female filmmaker.
I present to you LIMBO by Tina Krause.
I present to you LIMBO by Tina Krause.
Being bored at work, here is my personal ranking of films by MilkyWay Image; the Hong Kong film production company founded by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai.
Dispute, agree and discuss, thanks!
boxd.it/SpeYw
Dispute, agree and discuss, thanks!
boxd.it/SpeYw
MilkyWay Image Ranked
This list will consist of films from the Hong Kong film company MilkyWay Image; films mainly directed by Johnnie To, Wai Ka-fai and others.
boxd.it
February 6, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Being bored at work, here is my personal ranking of films by MilkyWay Image; the Hong Kong film production company founded by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai.
Dispute, agree and discuss, thanks!
boxd.it/SpeYw
Dispute, agree and discuss, thanks!
boxd.it/SpeYw
I love how Mari Asato begun her career as an apprentice to Kiyoshi Kurosawa and it shows.
February 6, 2026 at 4:08 AM
I love how Mari Asato begun her career as an apprentice to Kiyoshi Kurosawa and it shows.
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From the Desk of The Horror Chick
Heather Wixson explores horror, film, and pop culture, all while celebrating the creators, history, and artistry that keep the genre alive.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Hey y'all- just wanted to share my site because I'm terrified about things going on with my day job. I'm not silly enough to think this will ever replace that income, but any & all support (free & paid) helps right now. And shares are greatly appreciated. 🖤 from-the-desk-of-the-horror-chick.ghost.io
What in poo-perfect hell is this?
Chico Marx walks into Groucho’s office at Spyglass. “Okay boss, remember when-a you told us to figure out a way to top the bad press? I did it!”
Groucho: “You dummy, I said find a way to STOP the bad press.”
Chico: “Uh oh…”
Groucho: “You dummy, I said find a way to STOP the bad press.”
Chico: “Uh oh…”
February 6, 2026 at 3:25 AM
What in poo-perfect hell is this?
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My new book on 2000s Hollywood comedies, Funny Business, will be available on October 6 and is officially up for pre-order right now. In my wholly objective opinion, you and every person in your family should do that. You can order your copy at the link below.
Funny Business by Matt Singer: 9798217047949 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A behind-the-scenes look at the rise (and eventual fall) of the raunchy, blockbuster “Frat Pack” comedy films of the early 2000s—including The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Old School, Wedding...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:26 PM
My new book on 2000s Hollywood comedies, Funny Business, will be available on October 6 and is officially up for pre-order right now. In my wholly objective opinion, you and every person in your family should do that. You can order your copy at the link below.
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I’m touched to be pull quoted in this trailer for #THEFORBIDDENCITY, hitting Digital 3/17 from Well Go USA. This is a special film I will remember after many other titles fade. “Soaring and incomparable” is how I still feel it plays, & I highly recommend prioritizing this one. youtu.be/E02CbJ9dCQY
THE FORBIDDEN CITY - Official Trailer | Starring Enrico Borello & Yaxi Liu | On Digital March 17
YouTube video by Well Go USA Entertainment
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February 6, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I’m touched to be pull quoted in this trailer for #THEFORBIDDENCITY, hitting Digital 3/17 from Well Go USA. This is a special film I will remember after many other titles fade. “Soaring and incomparable” is how I still feel it plays, & I highly recommend prioritizing this one. youtu.be/E02CbJ9dCQY
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They should have called the new Scream 6 7 to appeal to the kids
February 5, 2026 at 11:43 PM
They should have called the new Scream 6 7 to appeal to the kids
Just found out I got quoted (via @intheirownleague.bsky.social) on THE FORBIDDEN CITY @wellgousa.bsky.social trailer!
When it comes out, see THE FORBIDDEN CITY.
youtu.be/E02CbJ9dCQY
When it comes out, see THE FORBIDDEN CITY.
youtu.be/E02CbJ9dCQY
February 5, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Just found out I got quoted (via @intheirownleague.bsky.social) on THE FORBIDDEN CITY @wellgousa.bsky.social trailer!
When it comes out, see THE FORBIDDEN CITY.
youtu.be/E02CbJ9dCQY
When it comes out, see THE FORBIDDEN CITY.
youtu.be/E02CbJ9dCQY
Taika Waititi takes an already shitty idea and is riffing on another level that is frickin' sublime.
Xfinity has just released its Jurassic Park-themed Super Bowl ad that features a digitally de-aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. https://bit.ly/4rmRhrK
February 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Taika Waititi takes an already shitty idea and is riffing on another level that is frickin' sublime.
It is films like this that make me so glad I started doing Midnight Movie Madness in the first place.
After the surprising EXTRANEOUS MATTER (COMPLETE EDITION), I'm going into more Japanese horror tales. Hearing lots of praise for this short film, I've chosen it for Midnight Movie Madness.
I present to you THE BOY FROM HELL by Mari Asato.
I present to you THE BOY FROM HELL by Mari Asato.
February 5, 2026 at 11:08 PM
It is films like this that make me so glad I started doing Midnight Movie Madness in the first place.
After the surprising EXTRANEOUS MATTER (COMPLETE EDITION), I'm going into more Japanese horror tales. Hearing lots of praise for this short film, I've chosen it for Midnight Movie Madness.
I present to you THE BOY FROM HELL by Mari Asato.
I present to you THE BOY FROM HELL by Mari Asato.
February 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
After the surprising EXTRANEOUS MATTER (COMPLETE EDITION), I'm going into more Japanese horror tales. Hearing lots of praise for this short film, I've chosen it for Midnight Movie Madness.
I present to you THE BOY FROM HELL by Mari Asato.
I present to you THE BOY FROM HELL by Mari Asato.
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Not only is it Black History Month. It’s also its 100th anniversary!!
To commemorate its centennial, I wrote a list of 10 Black films, one from each of the last 10 decades, to stream.
To commemorate its centennial, I wrote a list of 10 Black films, one from each of the last 10 decades, to stream.
10 Movies to Stream for Black History Month
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February 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Not only is it Black History Month. It’s also its 100th anniversary!!
To commemorate its centennial, I wrote a list of 10 Black films, one from each of the last 10 decades, to stream.
To commemorate its centennial, I wrote a list of 10 Black films, one from each of the last 10 decades, to stream.
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Was surprised how many people noticed the abundance of influencers WB invited to the WUTHERING HEIGHTS premiere. I used that to talk about influencers as celebrities, their lack of transparency on the pay for play model, and trying to be "honest" in their reviews.
thefilmmaven.com/wuthering-he...
thefilmmaven.com/wuthering-he...
Wuthering Heights Might Have Gone Mad With Influencers and People Are Noticing
This is the first time I've noticed people bringing up how many influencers went to an event
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January 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Was surprised how many people noticed the abundance of influencers WB invited to the WUTHERING HEIGHTS premiere. I used that to talk about influencers as celebrities, their lack of transparency on the pay for play model, and trying to be "honest" in their reviews.
thefilmmaven.com/wuthering-he...
thefilmmaven.com/wuthering-he...
After MAI-CHAN'S DAILY LIFE, I think I'm gonna hold off on the torture stuff for a while 'cos they ain't up to snuff. Anyway, I'm diving back into the work of Ken'ichi Ugana for Midnight Movie Madness.
I present to you EXTRANEOUS MATTER (COMPLETE EDITION) by Ken'Ichi Ugana.
I present to you EXTRANEOUS MATTER (COMPLETE EDITION) by Ken'Ichi Ugana.
February 4, 2026 at 1:05 PM
After MAI-CHAN'S DAILY LIFE, I think I'm gonna hold off on the torture stuff for a while 'cos they ain't up to snuff. Anyway, I'm diving back into the work of Ken'ichi Ugana for Midnight Movie Madness.
I present to you EXTRANEOUS MATTER (COMPLETE EDITION) by Ken'Ichi Ugana.
I present to you EXTRANEOUS MATTER (COMPLETE EDITION) by Ken'Ichi Ugana.
Had the inkling to watch more Chinese crime movies; specially noir. So I'm currently watching ONLY THE RIVER FLOWS by Wei Shujun.
Any other examples of this genre from China? Or as I like to call it, Chi-Noir?
Any other examples of this genre from China? Or as I like to call it, Chi-Noir?
February 4, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Had the inkling to watch more Chinese crime movies; specially noir. So I'm currently watching ONLY THE RIVER FLOWS by Wei Shujun.
Any other examples of this genre from China? Or as I like to call it, Chi-Noir?
Any other examples of this genre from China? Or as I like to call it, Chi-Noir?
I have lots of Hong Kong film blindspots need to be rectified and this is one of them.
Currently watching HE'S A WOMAN, SHE'S A MAN by Peter Chan.
Currently watching HE'S A WOMAN, SHE'S A MAN by Peter Chan.
February 4, 2026 at 3:51 AM
I have lots of Hong Kong film blindspots need to be rectified and this is one of them.
Currently watching HE'S A WOMAN, SHE'S A MAN by Peter Chan.
Currently watching HE'S A WOMAN, SHE'S A MAN by Peter Chan.
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Well, since I am under massive critical deadlines I've finished a screenplay instead. Who can recommend a good agent?
February 3, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Well, since I am under massive critical deadlines I've finished a screenplay instead. Who can recommend a good agent?
For tonight's Midnight Movie Madness, I go from blaxploitation back to Japanese splatter. I've heard of the manga the film is based on and its extreme origins. But honestly I chose this film because of the short run time.
I present to you MAI-CHAN'S DAILY LIFE by Sado Satō.
I present to you MAI-CHAN'S DAILY LIFE by Sado Satō.
February 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
For tonight's Midnight Movie Madness, I go from blaxploitation back to Japanese splatter. I've heard of the manga the film is based on and its extreme origins. But honestly I chose this film because of the short run time.
I present to you MAI-CHAN'S DAILY LIFE by Sado Satō.
I present to you MAI-CHAN'S DAILY LIFE by Sado Satō.
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Editor pals: I’ll be at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, in case you’re on the lookout for coverage. A thread of all my reviews, interviews and editorials from last year’s edition: x.com/SiddhantAdla...
February 2, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Editor pals: I’ll be at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, in case you’re on the lookout for coverage. A thread of all my reviews, interviews and editorials from last year’s edition: x.com/SiddhantAdla...
Not knowing that this month is Black History Month (despite my viewing of BONES), I've decided to go into another film for Midnight Movie Madness, also starring the great Pam Grier.
I present to you COFFY by Jack Hill.
I present to you COFFY by Jack Hill.
February 2, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Not knowing that this month is Black History Month (despite my viewing of BONES), I've decided to go into another film for Midnight Movie Madness, also starring the great Pam Grier.
I present to you COFFY by Jack Hill.
I present to you COFFY by Jack Hill.
Choose your challenger! I mean, Deadite!
February 2, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Choose your challenger! I mean, Deadite!
Any film that has Lam Suet in it has a 95% chance that it's going to be entertaining.
I don't make the rules, it's just science.
I don't make the rules, it's just science.
a man in a suit has a necklace around his neck that says ' givenchy ' on it
ALT: a man in a suit has a necklace around his neck that says ' givenchy ' on it
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February 2, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Any film that has Lam Suet in it has a 95% chance that it's going to be entertaining.
I don't make the rules, it's just science.
I don't make the rules, it's just science.
It's funny and kinda disconcerting that one can know Chow Yun-fat and yet not know any of his comedies.
Not me, personally, but you know what I mean.
Currently watching THE FUN, THE LUCK AND THE TYCOON by Johnnie To.
Not me, personally, but you know what I mean.
Currently watching THE FUN, THE LUCK AND THE TYCOON by Johnnie To.
February 2, 2026 at 8:19 AM
It's funny and kinda disconcerting that one can know Chow Yun-fat and yet not know any of his comedies.
Not me, personally, but you know what I mean.
Currently watching THE FUN, THE LUCK AND THE TYCOON by Johnnie To.
Not me, personally, but you know what I mean.
Currently watching THE FUN, THE LUCK AND THE TYCOON by Johnnie To.