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Max Covill
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It's the Pictures
A weekly entertainment newsletter on movies, television, and anime. An extension of the It’s the Pictures podcast.
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What is It's the Pictures?
It's the Pictures is a weekly entertainment newsletter on movies, television, and Japanese Animation. It's also an extension of the It's the Pictures podcast.
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It's the Pictures is a weekly entertainment newsletter on movies, television, and Japanese Animation. It's also an extension of the It's the Pictures podcast.
www.itsthepictures.com/launch-week-...
Another film legend.
February 16, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Another film legend.
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I watched (and ranked) every single adaptation of WUTHERING HEIGHTS I could get my hands on. www.vulture.com/article/the-...
The 32 Best (and Worst) Wuthering Heights Adaptations
Is there another novel that crosses borders and eras as smoothly as Emily Brontë’s 1847 classic does?
www.vulture.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I watched (and ranked) every single adaptation of WUTHERING HEIGHTS I could get my hands on. www.vulture.com/article/the-...
Thanks for the movies, Mr. Duvall. RIP.
Robert Duvall, the legendary actor whose career has spanned over six decades, has died at 95, his wife announced
February 16, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Thanks for the movies, Mr. Duvall. RIP.
And done.
Speed Racer Steelbook (4K UHD + Digital) is up for preorder on GRUV - $29.99 (extra discount w/ code FIRSTGRUV15) buff.ly/myKgfnJ #ad
Target $45.49 buff.ly/jcKqUYf
Target $45.49 buff.ly/jcKqUYf
February 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
And done.
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i was aware of some of this stuff as i knew some backers and nearly was one, but the bit where crunchyroll replaces the really nice box art right stuf did with their own much worse copy-paste job is extremely funny
February 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM
i was aware of some of this stuff as i knew some backers and nearly was one, but the bit where crunchyroll replaces the really nice box art right stuf did with their own much worse copy-paste job is extremely funny
Sandra Huller is one of our best actors. Can’t wait to see this.
One of the best films at Berlin so far, the stark, beautiful period drama ROSE has at its center a mesmerizing performance by Sandra Hüller. www.vulture.com/article/rose...
Sandra Hüller Gets Her Greatest Role Yet
Already a master of submerged heartbreak in so many previous parts, Hüller is mesmerizing in Rose.
www.vulture.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Sandra Huller is one of our best actors. Can’t wait to see this.
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Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement creative director Shutaro Ida dies at age 52
Shutaro Ida, creative director behind the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, has died at age 52 after a one-and-a-half years battle with cancer, developer ArtPlay announced.
Shutaro Ida, creative director behind the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, has died at age 52 after a one-and-a-half years battle with cancer, developer ArtPlay announced.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement creative director Shutaro Ida dies at age 52
Shutaro Ida, creative director behind the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, has died at age 52 after a one-and-a-half years battle with cancer, developer ArtPlay announced.
www.gematsu.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement creative director Shutaro Ida dies at age 52
Shutaro Ida, creative director behind the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, has died at age 52 after a one-and-a-half years battle with cancer, developer ArtPlay announced.
Shutaro Ida, creative director behind the upcoming Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, has died at age 52 after a one-and-a-half years battle with cancer, developer ArtPlay announced.
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Scott Pilgrim EX playable demo available now on Steam
www.eurogamer.net/scott-pilgri...
www.eurogamer.net/scott-pilgri...
February 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Scott Pilgrim EX playable demo available now on Steam
www.eurogamer.net/scott-pilgri...
www.eurogamer.net/scott-pilgri...
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Heads up, @thedigitalbits.bsky.social readers: Per industry & retail sources, Warner’s #4K #UltraHD release of the Wachowski’s SPEED RACER (2008) should street on or about 5/19. Adjust your plans accordingly! #GoSpeedGo #EmileHirsch
February 13, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Heads up, @thedigitalbits.bsky.social readers: Per industry & retail sources, Warner’s #4K #UltraHD release of the Wachowski’s SPEED RACER (2008) should street on or about 5/19. Adjust your plans accordingly! #GoSpeedGo #EmileHirsch
This is the kind of question I live for on Reddit.
February 14, 2026 at 3:19 AM
This is the kind of question I live for on Reddit.
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A really fantastic and personal piece by @odienator.bsky.social about BOYZ N THE HOOD.
Praying for that fool: ‘Boyz N the Hood’ turns 35 - The Boston Globe
Globe film critic Odie Henderson reveals why he loves John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated masterpiece.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:02 AM
A really fantastic and personal piece by @odienator.bsky.social about BOYZ N THE HOOD.
Absolutely shocking result in men’s skating.
February 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Absolutely shocking result in men’s skating.
Can’t wait for this. Going to have make a pre-order. Great place to purchase a book from too.
The @mzspress.bsky.social is one of the best places you can find to stock up on books about the arts. I am very happy that I AM THE NIGHT is a part of it!
And a huge thanks to @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social, whose own writing on pop culture has not only inspired me but many others in the genre.
And a huge thanks to @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social, whose own writing on pop culture has not only inspired me but many others in the genre.
I've read an advance copy of this book about the making of Batman: The Animated Series (due in September) and can testify to its extraordinary quality. We carry it signed by author Daniel Dockery (@dandock.bsky.social). Pre-order at the link below: mzs.press/PRE-ORDER-SI...
February 13, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Can’t wait for this. Going to have make a pre-order. Great place to purchase a book from too.
Currently Men’s figure skater is skating to the musical score from Conclave. Who does that?
Grassl must be a movie buff in his free time.
Grassl must be a movie buff in his free time.
February 13, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Currently Men’s figure skater is skating to the musical score from Conclave. Who does that?
Grassl must be a movie buff in his free time.
Grassl must be a movie buff in his free time.
If I had money to buy one pinball machine, I'd probably buy Godzilla. If I had money to buy two pinball machines...this would certainly be tempting.
youtu.be/78q_9-6PBSY?...
youtu.be/78q_9-6PBSY?...
Pokémon Pinball Game Trailer
YouTube video by Stern Pinball
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
If I had money to buy one pinball machine, I'd probably buy Godzilla. If I had money to buy two pinball machines...this would certainly be tempting.
youtu.be/78q_9-6PBSY?...
youtu.be/78q_9-6PBSY?...
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Jane Schoenbrun's TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA has set a release date, with the meta-slasher slicing into theaters this summer.
TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA Slashes Into Theaters This Summer
Jane Schoenbrun's TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA has set a release date, with the meta-slasher slicing into theaters this summer.
dlvr.it
February 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Jane Schoenbrun's TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA has set a release date, with the meta-slasher slicing into theaters this summer.
Criterion Collection May 2026 Slate:
STRAY DOG
THE DELTA
PETER HUJAR’S DAY
BODY HEAT
FRESH KILL
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
LENNY
STRAY DOG
THE DELTA
PETER HUJAR’S DAY
BODY HEAT
FRESH KILL
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
LENNY
February 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Criterion Collection May 2026 Slate:
STRAY DOG
THE DELTA
PETER HUJAR’S DAY
BODY HEAT
FRESH KILL
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
LENNY
STRAY DOG
THE DELTA
PETER HUJAR’S DAY
BODY HEAT
FRESH KILL
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
LENNY
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How can a movie with Sam Rockwell be boring? I reviewed Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.
www.itsthepictures.com/maybe-theres...
www.itsthepictures.com/maybe-theres...
Maybe There's a World Where "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" Is Good
People spend a lot of time on their phones. Many have called it an addiction, and it's commonplace to see people swiping up through videos on TikTok (or comparable apps) in every walk of life. You cou...
www.itsthepictures.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:54 PM
How can a movie with Sam Rockwell be boring? I reviewed Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.
www.itsthepictures.com/maybe-theres...
www.itsthepictures.com/maybe-theres...
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We’re almost to the $600 mark! Let’s keep the donations coming so we can send kids in need to the movies this year! Don’t forget reposts, quotes, and sharing the link yourself goes a long way!
gofund.me/c87525402
gofund.me/c87525402
Donate to Bring the Joy of Movies to Kids in Need With ReelOutreach, organized by Jordan Maison
2025 marked an incredibly successful return to form for our li… Jordan Maison needs your support for Bring the Joy of Movies to Kids in Need With ReelOutreach
gofund.me
February 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
We’re almost to the $600 mark! Let’s keep the donations coming so we can send kids in need to the movies this year! Don’t forget reposts, quotes, and sharing the link yourself goes a long way!
gofund.me/c87525402
gofund.me/c87525402
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Please honor James’ memory by getting screened for colorectal cancer. Make the call today if you are 45 or have a family history. Rates are surging among young people. Catching it early is the best way to survive it.
www.cancer.org/cancer/types...
www.cancer.org/cancer/types...
February 11, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Please honor James’ memory by getting screened for colorectal cancer. Make the call today if you are 45 or have a family history. Rates are surging among young people. Catching it early is the best way to survive it.
www.cancer.org/cancer/types...
www.cancer.org/cancer/types...
How can a movie with Sam Rockwell be boring? I reviewed Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.
www.itsthepictures.com/maybe-theres...
www.itsthepictures.com/maybe-theres...
Maybe There's a World Where "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" Is Good
People spend a lot of time on their phones. Many have called it an addiction, and it's commonplace to see people swiping up through videos on TikTok (or comparable apps) in every walk of life. You cou...
www.itsthepictures.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:54 PM
How can a movie with Sam Rockwell be boring? I reviewed Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.
www.itsthepictures.com/maybe-theres...
www.itsthepictures.com/maybe-theres...
