Ryan D
@indieartsvoice.bsky.social
A voice in connecting audiences with great films, arts, & events. Co-founder & principal at Smarthouse Creative. Let us help you launch your next project. she/hers
The man who was running Nintendo's name was Bowser?! www.polygon.com/nintendo-ame...
Bowser to depart Nintendo
Nintendo of America president to retire at year's end
www.polygon.com
September 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The man who was running Nintendo's name was Bowser?! www.polygon.com/nintendo-ame...
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TO DIE ALONE is NOW available to watch at home! Rent or own on all major digital platforms and Blu-ray, including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Watch NOW: linktr.ee/todiealonefilm
#filmsky #todiealone #newrelease
Watch NOW: linktr.ee/todiealonefilm
#filmsky #todiealone #newrelease
March 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
TO DIE ALONE is NOW available to watch at home! Rent or own on all major digital platforms and Blu-ray, including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Watch NOW: linktr.ee/todiealonefilm
#filmsky #todiealone #newrelease
Watch NOW: linktr.ee/todiealonefilm
#filmsky #todiealone #newrelease
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Tribeca Doc “Soldiers of Song”featuring Ukrainian group DakhaBrakha, Now available to stream on Apple TV
#standwithukraine
#standwithukraine
March 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Tribeca Doc “Soldiers of Song”featuring Ukrainian group DakhaBrakha, Now available to stream on Apple TV
#standwithukraine
#standwithukraine
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Too soon
"Despite multiple attacks by the eagle, the goose remained unbowed. The raptor, defeated, flew off."
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Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice
Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high trade tensions
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Too soon
In case anyone was confused.
March 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
In case anyone was confused.
It's gonna be a busy spring! Would love to see you at one of these festivals! @cascadiafilmfest.bsky.social #NFFTY #SeattleJewishFilmFestival
Upcoming Seattle-area film festivals celebrate animation, heritage and more
Here’s what to check out in local cinemas over the next couple of months, from Sea Slug Animation Film Festival to Cascadia International Women's Film Festival.
www.seattletimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:39 AM
It's gonna be a busy spring! Would love to see you at one of these festivals! @cascadiafilmfest.bsky.social #NFFTY #SeattleJewishFilmFestival
Proud to be helping bring @soldiersofsong.bsky.social to audiences. Now more than ever. PM me if you're interested in previewing the film before its March 8 on-demand release.
#ukraine #SlavaUkraini #soldiersofsong #supportindiefilm
#ukraine #SlavaUkraini #soldiersofsong #supportindiefilm
March 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Proud to be helping bring @soldiersofsong.bsky.social to audiences. Now more than ever. PM me if you're interested in previewing the film before its March 8 on-demand release.
#ukraine #SlavaUkraini #soldiersofsong #supportindiefilm
#ukraine #SlavaUkraini #soldiersofsong #supportindiefilm
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How to Be a Filmmaker in the New Totalitarian United States (and What People with Power Can Do to Help Them)
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February 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
How to Be a Filmmaker in the New Totalitarian United States (and What People with Power Can Do to Help Them)
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On the latest episode of the podcast, I chat with Stephen Graham Jones about his participation in the documentary series The First Word on Horror, Three Stooges, Wes Craven, and Mike Deluca's house open.spotify.com/episode/2IKu...
February 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
On the latest episode of the podcast, I chat with Stephen Graham Jones about his participation in the documentary series The First Word on Horror, Three Stooges, Wes Craven, and Mike Deluca's house open.spotify.com/episode/2IKu...
"The list of banned words circulating at the National Science Foundation and science circles across the country includes: women, disability, bias, status, trauma, Black, Hispanic communities, as well as socioeconomic, ethnicity and systemic." 😨😨😨
Federal list of forbidden words may jeopardize research at UCSD
The banned words include: women, disability, bias, status, trauma, Black, Hispanic communities, as well as socioeconomic, ethnicity and systemic.
www.kpbs.org
February 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
"The list of banned words circulating at the National Science Foundation and science circles across the country includes: women, disability, bias, status, trauma, Black, Hispanic communities, as well as socioeconomic, ethnicity and systemic." 😨😨😨
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We are deep in the reporting, but this piece by one of our fearless leaders, @brbarrett.bsky.social, is a zoom out on what's happening in this moment, and what it means. Take a read.
@wired.com
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@wired.com
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The US Government Is Not a Startup
Elon Musk is moving fast and breaking things that can’t afford to be broken.
www.wired.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We are deep in the reporting, but this piece by one of our fearless leaders, @brbarrett.bsky.social, is a zoom out on what's happening in this moment, and what it means. Take a read.
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/the-us...
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/the-us...
RIP for good this time Metro.
10-screen Seattle movie theater will close for good this week
The movie theater opened in 1989 as the Metro, park of the Landmark chain. Sundance Cinemas bought the theater in 2012, and it became an AMC in 2017.
www.seattletimes.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
RIP for good this time Metro.
I didn't know Eric Scigliano well, but I have fond memories of what a personable and charming person he was to work with. Here's just one story I had the pleasure of supporting in a small way. Thanks for, among your many interests, supporting the arts in Seattle, Eric!
The Inspired Conception of ‘Little Dizzle’
Midnight janitors and male post-partum syndrome get their due in David Russo’s hallucinatory comedy.
www.seattlemet.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I didn't know Eric Scigliano well, but I have fond memories of what a personable and charming person he was to work with. Here's just one story I had the pleasure of supporting in a small way. Thanks for, among your many interests, supporting the arts in Seattle, Eric!
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We are about to enter an era of extreme and dangerous culture war in the United States. How do we protect our communities and work toward a cultural ceasefire? In this piece I wrote a couple months ago, I offer one possible path. wapo.st/40q1BDn
Opinion | Libraries can help end the culture wars. That’s why they’re under fire.
Nothing threatens authoritarianism like a free, quiet place to absorb a full range of information.
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January 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
We are about to enter an era of extreme and dangerous culture war in the United States. How do we protect our communities and work toward a cultural ceasefire? In this piece I wrote a couple months ago, I offer one possible path. wapo.st/40q1BDn
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A few years ago, I wrote (not so well known) soundtrack to a short film: “Little Potato”. All 10 tracks are available anywhere you stream music. youtu.be/l_PnWl2_Xks?...
Thugs That Run the Country
YouTube video by Robyn Miller - Topic
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January 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
A few years ago, I wrote (not so well known) soundtrack to a short film: “Little Potato”. All 10 tracks are available anywhere you stream music. youtu.be/l_PnWl2_Xks?...
I definitely know who they are. Where are my fellow REM fans at?! www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...
Opinion | How the biggest rock band in the world disappeared
R.E.M. taught Gen X it’s better to fade away than to burn out.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I definitely know who they are. Where are my fellow REM fans at?! www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...
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Do you run a local theatre company? Do you cover the arts? Do you like funny stuff and helping out friends?
Spread the word about Annex Theatre's newest comedy, GOLD, directed by Jasmine Joshua and written by ME! PM me or email Annex if you need more deets
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Spread the word about Annex Theatre's newest comedy, GOLD, directed by Jasmine Joshua and written by ME! PM me or email Annex if you need more deets
annextheatre.org/season-38/ma...
GOLD - Annex Theatre
GOLD A new comedy by Marcus GormanDirected by Jasmine Joshua January 17 – February 8, 2025Sliding-scale tickets starting at $5 When 19-year-old Frankie
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January 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Do you run a local theatre company? Do you cover the arts? Do you like funny stuff and helping out friends?
Spread the word about Annex Theatre's newest comedy, GOLD, directed by Jasmine Joshua and written by ME! PM me or email Annex if you need more deets
annextheatre.org/season-38/ma...
Spread the word about Annex Theatre's newest comedy, GOLD, directed by Jasmine Joshua and written by ME! PM me or email Annex if you need more deets
annextheatre.org/season-38/ma...
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GOOD SIDE OF BAD is NOW available to rent or own on all cable, satellite and digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video: bit.ly/3C6JLgA 📽️
When a young photographer has a severe mental break, her siblings come together to help her heal.
#filmrelease #dramamovie #filmsky
When a young photographer has a severe mental break, her siblings come together to help her heal.
#filmrelease #dramamovie #filmsky
January 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
GOOD SIDE OF BAD is NOW available to rent or own on all cable, satellite and digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video: bit.ly/3C6JLgA 📽️
When a young photographer has a severe mental break, her siblings come together to help her heal.
#filmrelease #dramamovie #filmsky
When a young photographer has a severe mental break, her siblings come together to help her heal.
#filmrelease #dramamovie #filmsky
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#Seattle #horrormovie fans! Just a few 🎟️🎟️ left for this event on Thursday (1/9) at Central Cinema - I’m THRILLED to be part of the group doing live commentary with Felissa (!!!) for Sleepaway Camp: www.goelevent.com/CentralCinem...
Sleepaway Camp with Felissa Rose Live Commentary | Central Cinema
Meet star Felissa Rose at this special screening!
www.goelevent.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:43 AM
#Seattle #horrormovie fans! Just a few 🎟️🎟️ left for this event on Thursday (1/9) at Central Cinema - I’m THRILLED to be part of the group doing live commentary with Felissa (!!!) for Sleepaway Camp: www.goelevent.com/CentralCinem...
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The Diamond King is a beautifully made documentary and celebration of the life and career of former Baseball Hall of Fame artist Dick Perez.
The Diamond King is a Celebration of Baseball Artist Dick Perez - Dugout Dirt
The Diamond King is a beautifully made documentary and celebration of the life and career of former Baseball Hall of Fame artist Dick Perez.
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January 7, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The Diamond King is a beautifully made documentary and celebration of the life and career of former Baseball Hall of Fame artist Dick Perez.
Two more chances to see this at #PSIFF! Playing today and Jan 12: www.psfilmfest.org/film-festiva...
With the film THE DIAMOND KING premiering today at the Palm Springs Film Fest here is my talk with the director Marq Evans as we discuss the film, baseball, art and some other things www.unseenfilms.net/2025/01/marq...
Marq Evans talks art, baseball and THE DIAMOND KING Palm Springs Film Festival 2025
I love Marq Evans. He is one of the best filmmakers working today. As I told him when I interviewed him recently I love that all of his fil...
www.unseenfilms.net
January 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Two more chances to see this at #PSIFF! Playing today and Jan 12: www.psfilmfest.org/film-festiva...
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A raw and intimate look into what it means to be a family navigating the waters of mental illness.
Good Side of Bad is set to release on North American digital, cable, satellite platforms and DVD on January 7th, coinciding with Mental Wellness Month 💚
Good Side of Bad is set to release on North American digital, cable, satellite platforms and DVD on January 7th, coinciding with Mental Wellness Month 💚
December 16, 2024 at 6:37 PM
A raw and intimate look into what it means to be a family navigating the waters of mental illness.
Good Side of Bad is set to release on North American digital, cable, satellite platforms and DVD on January 7th, coinciding with Mental Wellness Month 💚
Good Side of Bad is set to release on North American digital, cable, satellite platforms and DVD on January 7th, coinciding with Mental Wellness Month 💚
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That's a wrap on our annual awards! Read more about our winners here:
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December 16, 2024 at 7:13 PM
That's a wrap on our annual awards! Read more about our winners here:
https://buff.ly/3VGlLaO
https://buff.ly/3VGlLaO
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‘Hollywood is just content now!’ Well then watch non-English-language stuff. Watch independent films. Watch stuff made for $10m max. Watch shorts. Watch guerrilla documentaries. Watch experimental filmmaking. Watch kooky animations. It’s still film if it wasn’t made in California for $100m.
December 11, 2024 at 4:19 PM
‘Hollywood is just content now!’ Well then watch non-English-language stuff. Watch independent films. Watch stuff made for $10m max. Watch shorts. Watch guerrilla documentaries. Watch experimental filmmaking. Watch kooky animations. It’s still film if it wasn’t made in California for $100m.
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If the CPB is defunded, it could translate to the potential downfall of the majority of the U.S. independent documentary field.
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Will Trump and Musk Destroy Public Media and Independent Documentary? It'll Be Close.
Ever since I began covering the independent film industry, I’ve been writing about the death of film companies and faltering industry trends.
anthonykaufman.substack.com
December 10, 2024 at 11:38 PM
If the CPB is defunded, it could translate to the potential downfall of the majority of the U.S. independent documentary field.
anthonykaufman.substack.com/p/will-trump...
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