Richard Shepard
@saltyshep.bsky.social
Filmmaker. Movies like THE MATADOR, THE PERFECTION, DOM HEMINGWAY, THE LINGUINI INCIDENT docs I KNEW IT WAS YOU: REDISCOVERING JOHN CAZALE, FILM GEEK on tv: 12 eps of GIRLS, pilots of UGLY BETTY & CRIMINAL MINDS & ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST
If you love movie books this is the place !
The annual Ho-Ho-Holiday Sale is underway at MZS.Press arts bookstore. we've chosen items for maximum gift-ability. We *automatically* upgrade USPS shipping one level (yes, you read that right!). All orders packed with obsessive care. And we put little extras in there, too! mzs.press/EVERYTHING-W...
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
If you love movie books this is the place !
Yes, please. This is why the internet was invented.
By the way: Isn't it time somebody released (or leaked) Tilda, the HBO pilot that starred Diane Keaton as a Nikki Finke-like gossip columnist? Also with, I believe, Elliot Page, Wes Bentley, Jason Patric, Sanaa Lathan. 2011, many cooks inc. Bill Condon, at least two versions.
October 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Yes, please. This is why the internet was invented.
So good in so many incredible films. From ANNIE HALL to REDS to LOOKING FOR MR GOODBAR to MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY to THE GODFATHER but if u want my fav Diane Keaton perf it's her astonishing work in Alan Parker's heartbreaker SHOOT THE MOON. Seek it out. RIP DK
October 11, 2025 at 10:31 PM
So good in so many incredible films. From ANNIE HALL to REDS to LOOKING FOR MR GOODBAR to MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY to THE GODFATHER but if u want my fav Diane Keaton perf it's her astonishing work in Alan Parker's heartbreaker SHOOT THE MOON. Seek it out. RIP DK
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I've thought a lot about the scene in A Clockwork Orange where Alex finds out that the droogs he used to rampage with are now policemen
October 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I've thought a lot about the scene in A Clockwork Orange where Alex finds out that the droogs he used to rampage with are now policemen
My friend Jane Levy is so great in A LITTLE PRAYER opening today in NY/LA. Check it out if you can, it's regional filmmaking at its best, made with love with an exceptional cast
August 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
My friend Jane Levy is so great in A LITTLE PRAYER opening today in NY/LA. Check it out if you can, it's regional filmmaking at its best, made with love with an exceptional cast
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If you love movies, treat yourself to Richard Shepard’s Film Geek (currently on HBO)! A delightful autobiography through cinema, deftly edited, a reminder of its power to inspire us and bind us together. 10/10 recommend!
5 year journey to tell this story. Finally made it to HBOMAX Check it out if you can.
August 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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5 year journey to tell this story. Finally made it to HBOMAX Check it out if you can.
July 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
5 year journey to tell this story. Finally made it to HBOMAX Check it out if you can.
Was, am, and always will be a film geek.
July 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Was, am, and always will be a film geek.
Thanks Elisa!
The spectacular FILM GEEK had been on my watchlist since Richard Shepard was a guest on the podcast A Very Good Year. Listened to the episode again after seeing the film on HBOMax. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
July 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Thanks Elisa!
Thank you NYTIMES and @jasondashbailey.com -- proud to be a streaming gem! "FILM GEEK is a joyful, nostalgic love letter to not only the movies, but also the obsessions they empower" Streaming Gems ON HBOMAX now ! www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/m...
‘Manhunt,’ ‘Cleaner’ and More Streaming Gems
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July 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Thank you NYTIMES and @jasondashbailey.com -- proud to be a streaming gem! "FILM GEEK is a joyful, nostalgic love letter to not only the movies, but also the obsessions they empower" Streaming Gems ON HBOMAX now ! www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/m...
2nd part of my super fun/deep/obsessive talk with Bret Easton Ellis about the incredible film year of 1982, as well as my personal doc FILM GEEK now streaming on HBOMAX.
July 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
2nd part of my super fun/deep/obsessive talk with Bret Easton Ellis about the incredible film year of 1982, as well as my personal doc FILM GEEK now streaming on HBOMAX.
This was an EXTREMELY fun podcast to do. Bret & I go deep on films of 1982, & talk about my doc FILM GEEK (finally streaming on HBOMAX). Though raised in different parts of the country, we share a near identical cinematic obsessiveness & it was a blast to connect on that deep level
July 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This was an EXTREMELY fun podcast to do. Bret & I go deep on films of 1982, & talk about my doc FILM GEEK (finally streaming on HBOMAX). Though raised in different parts of the country, we share a near identical cinematic obsessiveness & it was a blast to connect on that deep level
Brian De Palma's DRESSED TO KILL-- one of my favorite movies I saw as teenager (& saw being filmed!) is one of 200 movies featured in my personal doc FILM GEEK -which after runs at American Cinematheque in LA & Film Forum in NY is now streaming on HBOMAX. Perfect July 4th long weekend viewing!
July 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Brian De Palma's DRESSED TO KILL-- one of my favorite movies I saw as teenager (& saw being filmed!) is one of 200 movies featured in my personal doc FILM GEEK -which after runs at American Cinematheque in LA & Film Forum in NY is now streaming on HBOMAX. Perfect July 4th long weekend viewing!
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In the late '70s I bought a copy of JAWS for 25 cents at a yard sale. I couldn't have been older than 8 (and may have been younger) so my mother insisted that she read the book first. When I got it back, this is what it looked like.
This July 4th, remember to FIGHT CENSORSHIP!
This July 4th, remember to FIGHT CENSORSHIP!
July 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In the late '70s I bought a copy of JAWS for 25 cents at a yard sale. I couldn't have been older than 8 (and may have been younger) so my mother insisted that she read the book first. When I got it back, this is what it looked like.
This July 4th, remember to FIGHT CENSORSHIP!
This July 4th, remember to FIGHT CENSORSHIP!
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This is a lovely essay film, valentine to cinema, NYC document, all the good things that I love and you probably do too.
Give it a watch over the holiday - and while you're at it, check out Richard talking to us about it on his excellent episode of A VERY GOOD YEAR. pod.link/1651111139/e...
Give it a watch over the holiday - and while you're at it, check out Richard talking to us about it on his excellent episode of A VERY GOOD YEAR. pod.link/1651111139/e...
July 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This is a lovely essay film, valentine to cinema, NYC document, all the good things that I love and you probably do too.
Give it a watch over the holiday - and while you're at it, check out Richard talking to us about it on his excellent episode of A VERY GOOD YEAR. pod.link/1651111139/e...
Give it a watch over the holiday - and while you're at it, check out Richard talking to us about it on his excellent episode of A VERY GOOD YEAR. pod.link/1651111139/e...
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This is good, you should watch this.
Finally-- FINALLY!!!-- my personal doc FILM GEEK is streaming on HBO MAX (or whatever it's called these days) It's about movies, NYC, dads, obsession and split diopters, and the film uses & repurposes clips from over 200 movies to tell my story-- Please watch & share.
July 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This is good, you should watch this.
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Terrific film, especially for New Yorkers and film fans of a certain age. Don't miss out.
Finally-- FINALLY!!!-- my personal doc FILM GEEK is streaming on HBO MAX (or whatever it's called these days) It's about movies, NYC, dads, obsession and split diopters, and the film uses & repurposes clips from over 200 movies to tell my story-- Please watch & share.
July 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Terrific film, especially for New Yorkers and film fans of a certain age. Don't miss out.
Finally-- FINALLY!!!-- my personal doc FILM GEEK is streaming on HBO MAX (or whatever it's called these days) It's about movies, NYC, dads, obsession and split diopters, and the film uses & repurposes clips from over 200 movies to tell my story-- Please watch & share.
July 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Finally-- FINALLY!!!-- my personal doc FILM GEEK is streaming on HBO MAX (or whatever it's called these days) It's about movies, NYC, dads, obsession and split diopters, and the film uses & repurposes clips from over 200 movies to tell my story-- Please watch & share.
Since I'm always late and nobody asked:
June 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Since I'm always late and nobody asked:
Amazing to have our Emmy Nominated 2009 HBO doc I KNEW IT WAS YOU: REDISCOVERING JOHN CAZALE play at Film Forum in NYC as part of their Cazale Fest. And always great to be celebrating with my amazing friend and producer Stacey Reiss-- FYI it's screening again Sat/Sun afternoons and I'll be there!!
June 14, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Amazing to have our Emmy Nominated 2009 HBO doc I KNEW IT WAS YOU: REDISCOVERING JOHN CAZALE play at Film Forum in NYC as part of their Cazale Fest. And always great to be celebrating with my amazing friend and producer Stacey Reiss-- FYI it's screening again Sat/Sun afternoons and I'll be there!!
Beat the heat, and join me at Film Forum tonight, Saturday & Sunday for a FREE screening of our Emmy nominated doc on John Cazale. I'll be intro-ing tonight/sat and doing a Q/A on Sunday.
June 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Beat the heat, and join me at Film Forum tonight, Saturday & Sunday for a FREE screening of our Emmy nominated doc on John Cazale. I'll be intro-ing tonight/sat and doing a Q/A on Sunday.
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Great film, hard to find, "I Knew It Was You"
beautiful tribute to a unique actor
beautiful tribute to a unique actor
In one week (starting June 13th) my Emmy nominated John Cazale doc will screen (FOR FREE!!) at the amazing FILM FORUM in NYC I'll be doing a q/a on sunday 6/15, and introducing on Friday 6/13 and Saturday 6/14. Reserve tickets now and please join me (and see ALL THESE FILMS!!)
June 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Great film, hard to find, "I Knew It Was You"
beautiful tribute to a unique actor
beautiful tribute to a unique actor
In one week (starting June 13th) my Emmy nominated John Cazale doc will screen (FOR FREE!!) at the amazing FILM FORUM in NYC I'll be doing a q/a on sunday 6/15, and introducing on Friday 6/13 and Saturday 6/14. Reserve tickets now and please join me (and see ALL THESE FILMS!!)
June 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
In one week (starting June 13th) my Emmy nominated John Cazale doc will screen (FOR FREE!!) at the amazing FILM FORUM in NYC I'll be doing a q/a on sunday 6/15, and introducing on Friday 6/13 and Saturday 6/14. Reserve tickets now and please join me (and see ALL THESE FILMS!!)
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The world needs more of this and less of most other things
May 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The world needs more of this and less of most other things