Charles de Lauzirika
@lauzirika.bsky.social
WGAe • Writer/Director: CRAVE, LOVE BITE, HONK. Documentarian: BLADE RUNNER, TWIN PEAKS, five ALIEN films, TOP GUN, THELMA & LOUISE, many more. • Restoration Producer: ALIEN 3 Assembly Cut, BLADE RUNNER Final Cut.
John Carpenter’s THE THING takes place during the “first goddamn week of winter.” It also takes place in Antarctica, where winter begins in March. Just something to keep in mind when people start with the memes in a few weeks.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
John Carpenter’s THE THING takes place during the “first goddamn week of winter.” It also takes place in Antarctica, where winter begins in March. Just something to keep in mind when people start with the memes in a few weeks.
Judi Dench played a new M opposite Pierce Brosnan as a veteran Bond shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union in GOLDENEYE. Then she played a veteran M opposite Daniel Craig as a new Bond “after 9/11” (her words) in CASINO ROYALE. Somehow, we got through it.
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
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Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Judi Dench played a new M opposite Pierce Brosnan as a veteran Bond shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union in GOLDENEYE. Then she played a veteran M opposite Daniel Craig as a new Bond “after 9/11” (her words) in CASINO ROYALE. Somehow, we got through it.
TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. went so insanely hard, and delivered the goods in ways few directors could match against Friedkin in his prime. I still have the French TLADILA poster Friedkin signed for me hanging in my office. Happy 40th anniversary to one of my all-time favorite crime thrillers.
November 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. went so insanely hard, and delivered the goods in ways few directors could match against Friedkin in his prime. I still have the French TLADILA poster Friedkin signed for me hanging in my office. Happy 40th anniversary to one of my all-time favorite crime thrillers.
An unsung hero of the ALIEN franchise (and terrific ad copy) has departed. deadline.com/2025/10/barb...
Barbara Gips Dies: Tagline Writer Responsible For Iconic “In Space No One Can Hear You Scream” Was 89
Barbara Gips, who wrote some of the most iconic movie taglines of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, died on October 16, in the Bronx.
deadline.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM
An unsung hero of the ALIEN franchise (and terrific ad copy) has departed. deadline.com/2025/10/barb...
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#31DaysofHorror
Week 2, Day 6: Theme - Making of Documentaries
#NowWatching
'The Beast of Within: Making Alien'. 2003 (Charles de Lauzirika)
As extensive and in-depth as making of documentaries go. Alexandre O. Philippe's later documentary is a serviceable starting place for the beginner...
Week 2, Day 6: Theme - Making of Documentaries
#NowWatching
'The Beast of Within: Making Alien'. 2003 (Charles de Lauzirika)
As extensive and in-depth as making of documentaries go. Alexandre O. Philippe's later documentary is a serviceable starting place for the beginner...
October 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
#31DaysofHorror
Week 2, Day 6: Theme - Making of Documentaries
#NowWatching
'The Beast of Within: Making Alien'. 2003 (Charles de Lauzirika)
As extensive and in-depth as making of documentaries go. Alexandre O. Philippe's later documentary is a serviceable starting place for the beginner...
Week 2, Day 6: Theme - Making of Documentaries
#NowWatching
'The Beast of Within: Making Alien'. 2003 (Charles de Lauzirika)
As extensive and in-depth as making of documentaries go. Alexandre O. Philippe's later documentary is a serviceable starting place for the beginner...
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A semi-scripted, semi-improvised movie in which David Lynch interviews the actors who played the Palmer family in Twin Peaks and then they perform a seance which channels the characters to speak for themselves, the Charles de Lauzirika-directed Between Two Worlds is a wild exercise in anti-auteur.
October 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A semi-scripted, semi-improvised movie in which David Lynch interviews the actors who played the Palmer family in Twin Peaks and then they perform a seance which channels the characters to speak for themselves, the Charles de Lauzirika-directed Between Two Worlds is a wild exercise in anti-auteur.
Did a deep dive on my favorite movie with The Daily Jaws recently, and had a surprise appearance by a member of the original cast. This is what happens…
Award-winning American documentarian, filmmaker and DVD/Blu-Ray producer, Charles de Lauzirika's #JAWS 50th anniversary interview is available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Link in the comments.
Link in the comments.
September 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Did a deep dive on my favorite movie with The Daily Jaws recently, and had a surprise appearance by a member of the original cast. This is what happens…
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The Sonic Cinema Podcast returns, and it is a also a return of #StarWars to the podcast. In this episode, I discuss the acclaimed Disney+ series, #Andor. My guest is a first timer to the pod in @lauzirika.bsky.social; I hope it won't be the last time he joins me.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The Sonic Cinema Podcast returns, and it is a also a return of #StarWars to the podcast. In this episode, I discuss the acclaimed Disney+ series, #Andor. My guest is a first timer to the pod in @lauzirika.bsky.social; I hope it won't be the last time he joins me.
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Did you know The Filmumentaries Podcast is made by just one person? I book the guests, interview them, edit, and promote every episode. $1/month on Patreon keeps it alive.
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Get more from The Filmumentaries Podcast on Patreon
A twice monthly film history podcast
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July 23, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Did you know The Filmumentaries Podcast is made by just one person? I book the guests, interview them, edit, and promote every episode. $1/month on Patreon keeps it alive.
Patreon.com/jamiebenning
Patreon.com/jamiebenning
My Fantastic Four
July 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
My Fantastic Four
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SUPERIOR FIREPOWER: MAKING 'ALIENS' (2003, dir. Charles de Lauzirika) #OnePerfectShot #Filmsky #Horrorsky #SciFiSky #Aliensky #BTS 📽️🧛♂️👽👾✂️🧶🎨👨🎨
June 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
SUPERIOR FIREPOWER: MAKING 'ALIENS' (2003, dir. Charles de Lauzirika) #OnePerfectShot #Filmsky #Horrorsky #SciFiSky #Aliensky #BTS 📽️🧛♂️👽👾✂️🧶🎨👨🎨
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Honk at the Tara Theatre! Thank you Reel Friends for screening Honk at @taraatlanta.bsky.social. I first saw Honk at the Buried Alive Film Festival in November last year. It was great seeing the film again and it was exciting to speak with @lauzirika.bsky.social at the mixer after the screenings!
June 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Honk at the Tara Theatre! Thank you Reel Friends for screening Honk at @taraatlanta.bsky.social. I first saw Honk at the Buried Alive Film Festival in November last year. It was great seeing the film again and it was exciting to speak with @lauzirika.bsky.social at the mixer after the screenings!
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Billy Joel furiously writing and rewriting the WDSTF lyrics
June 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Billy Joel furiously writing and rewriting the WDSTF lyrics
This is simply magnificent. Send this brilliantly, emotionally edited Saga spanning piece to all TV Academy and Golden Globe members. (Spoilers for those not caught up on ANDOR.) Bravo, @swft-youtube.bsky.social! youtu.be/wMRxxm7OWWE
The Rebellion | STAR WARS
YouTube video by SWFT
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June 2, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This is simply magnificent. Send this brilliantly, emotionally edited Saga spanning piece to all TV Academy and Golden Globe members. (Spoilers for those not caught up on ANDOR.) Bravo, @swft-youtube.bsky.social! youtu.be/wMRxxm7OWWE
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June 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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I don't know if there is a more appropriate goodbye to Loretta Swit, than her last scene in MASH in the series finale.
Loretta won two Emmy's for her role as Major Houlihan.
Loretta won two Emmy's for her role as Major Houlihan.
May 31, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I don't know if there is a more appropriate goodbye to Loretta Swit, than her last scene in MASH in the series finale.
Loretta won two Emmy's for her role as Major Houlihan.
Loretta won two Emmy's for her role as Major Houlihan.
50 years ago today, my favorite kømedifilm of all-time opened (in the United Kingdom) ((in general release)) (((after a few other places.))) MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL takes absurdity to epic levels. And still so relevant!
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May 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
50 years ago today, my favorite kømedifilm of all-time opened (in the United Kingdom) ((in general release)) (((after a few other places.))) MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL takes absurdity to epic levels. And still so relevant!
45 years later, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK is still basically tied with A NEW HOPE as my favorite star war. (Though it *has* gotten a little more crowded at the top lately.)
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May 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
45 years later, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK is still basically tied with A NEW HOPE as my favorite star war. (Though it *has* gotten a little more crowded at the top lately.)
Co-signed.
Andor is over and it stands as not just Star Wars greatest story but one of the best TV shows ever. And we still can't believe it actually happened.
I Can't Believe ANDOR Actually Existed - An Ode To STAR WARS' Greatest and Most Unexpected Story
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May 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Co-signed.
Those final episodes of ANDOR. Those final minutes. That final scene. That final shot.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Those final episodes of ANDOR. Those final minutes. That final scene. That final shot.
Almost two years ago, I got to meet the co-writer of the last two MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movies, the great Erik Jendresen…and, like a total gentleman, he didn’t even mind that I wore my “Written by Tony Gilroy” shirt to the gathering. Bring on the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE finale. Bring on the ANDOR finale.
May 14, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Almost two years ago, I got to meet the co-writer of the last two MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movies, the great Erik Jendresen…and, like a total gentleman, he didn’t even mind that I wore my “Written by Tony Gilroy” shirt to the gathering. Bring on the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE finale. Bring on the ANDOR finale.
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I need your help.
We’re raising funds for a last-minute chance to get to Martha’s Vineyard and film at the Jaws 50th anniversary event. The footage will be a key part of our documentary, about production designer Joe Alves.
A donation or a share — would mean a great deal.
gofund.me/13795716
We’re raising funds for a last-minute chance to get to Martha’s Vineyard and film at the Jaws 50th anniversary event. The footage will be a key part of our documentary, about production designer Joe Alves.
A donation or a share — would mean a great deal.
gofund.me/13795716
Donate to Not Your Average Joe - A feature-length documentary, organised by Jamie Benning
Hi,
My name is Jamie, and I'm the co-director of "Not Your… Jamie Benning needs your support for Not Your Average Joe - A feature-length documentary
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May 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I need your help.
We’re raising funds for a last-minute chance to get to Martha’s Vineyard and film at the Jaws 50th anniversary event. The footage will be a key part of our documentary, about production designer Joe Alves.
A donation or a share — would mean a great deal.
gofund.me/13795716
We’re raising funds for a last-minute chance to get to Martha’s Vineyard and film at the Jaws 50th anniversary event. The footage will be a key part of our documentary, about production designer Joe Alves.
A donation or a share — would mean a great deal.
gofund.me/13795716
I wonder how many times I’ll be using the words “ANDOR” and “miracle” in the same sentence in the days ahead. www.vulture.com/article/ando...
Star Wars Needed This
Andor’s second season doesn’t just cement the series as the best of the franchise, it also deepens the saga surrounding it.
www.vulture.com
May 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I wonder how many times I’ll be using the words “ANDOR” and “miracle” in the same sentence in the days ahead. www.vulture.com/article/ando...
