Todd Vaziri
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I work on movies and talk about movies. Co-host of Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast. http://www.tvaziri.com
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Todd Vaziri
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· Oct 7
ILM's VFX Secrets Behind Star Wars, Transformers & More | Vanity Fair
YouTube video by Vanity Fair
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Vanity Fair asked me to talk about visual effects, and it was my great honor to show off some of ILM’s terrific work over the years.
Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
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Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
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Some have imagined what "Predator" would look like if that first shot of the spaceship flyby was removed? Imagine no longer.
The "Predator" Opening Titles, Re-Imagined
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The "Predator" Opening Titles, Re-Imagined
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The "Predator" Opening Titles, Re-Imagined
I recently had the pleasure of re-watching John McTiernan’s “Predator” (1987) for the umpteenth time with someone who had never seen the mov...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Some have imagined what "Predator" would look like if that first shot of the spaceship flyby was removed? Imagine no longer.
The "Predator" Opening Titles, Re-Imagined
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The "Predator" Opening Titles, Re-Imagined
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“I think it’s a terrible mistake,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says of the deal. “People want us to stand and fight for health care, and that's what I believe.” (via Igor Bobic, HuffPo) x.com/igorbobic/st...
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“I think it’s a terrible mistake,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says of the deal. “People want us to stand and fight for health care, and that's what I believe.” (via Igor Bobic, HuffPo) x.com/igorbobic/st...
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Democrats, coming off a historic national protest against fascism and a country-wide electoral sweep:
November 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Democrats, coming off a historic national protest against fascism and a country-wide electoral sweep:
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This is your friendly reminder that Obamacare isn’t just the exchanges! It’s a set of laws that force insurance companies to actually. You know, insure people!! You can read my full graphic explainer here: aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/it-could-b...
November 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This is your friendly reminder that Obamacare isn’t just the exchanges! It’s a set of laws that force insurance companies to actually. You know, insure people!! You can read my full graphic explainer here: aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/it-could-b...
CNN taking headline cues from The New York Times
He's not "appearing" to close his eyes HE'S CLOSING HIS EYES!
He's not "appearing" to close his eyes HE'S CLOSING HIS EYES!
November 9, 2025 at 6:01 AM
CNN taking headline cues from The New York Times
He's not "appearing" to close his eyes HE'S CLOSING HIS EYES!
He's not "appearing" to close his eyes HE'S CLOSING HIS EYES!
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Six people died from tampered Tylenol and the company pulled 30 million bottles off the market. ChatGPT is accused of urging seven people towards suicide, and OpenAI just assures us they’re still working out the kinks. Billions in investment, zero accountability.
OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions
OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health issues.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Six people died from tampered Tylenol and the company pulled 30 million bottles off the market. ChatGPT is accused of urging seven people towards suicide, and OpenAI just assures us they’re still working out the kinks. Billions in investment, zero accountability.
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This perfectly encapsulates how I feel living in the US. The republican party is an insane death cult, the democratic party is 3 corporations in a trench coat, and the "socialists" are just the completely normal left-wing capitalists you'd find in any of 2 dozen European nations.
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
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November 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM
This perfectly encapsulates how I feel living in the US. The republican party is an insane death cult, the democratic party is 3 corporations in a trench coat, and the "socialists" are just the completely normal left-wing capitalists you'd find in any of 2 dozen European nations.
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I was NOT expecting this ranking.
But I’m kinda with Bilge Ebiri in that there are no bad Predator movies. Even the dumb ones are good. And it seems like the franchise is in VERY solid hands right now.
But I’m kinda with Bilge Ebiri in that there are no bad Predator movies. Even the dumb ones are good. And it seems like the franchise is in VERY solid hands right now.
My ranking of the Predator movies. Someone already told me to GTFOH on that other site. 😂 Enjoy! #PredatorBadlands #Predator
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All the ‘Predator’ Movies, Ranked
Where do 'Prey' and 'Predator: Badlands' stack up in the pantheon?
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November 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I was NOT expecting this ranking.
But I’m kinda with Bilge Ebiri in that there are no bad Predator movies. Even the dumb ones are good. And it seems like the franchise is in VERY solid hands right now.
But I’m kinda with Bilge Ebiri in that there are no bad Predator movies. Even the dumb ones are good. And it seems like the franchise is in VERY solid hands right now.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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photos of Trump sleeping through yesterday's Oval Office event via Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
photos of Trump sleeping through yesterday's Oval Office event via Andrew Harnik of Getty
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PREDATOR 2 (1990)
November 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
PREDATOR 2 (1990)
"Halloween: The Night of Terror Ends", A Seamless Edit
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November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
"Halloween: The Night of Terror Ends", A Seamless Edit
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@ryanlambie.bsky.social thank you for explaining in your predator piece that “reshoots” are a normal part of the process for films like that and are not evidence of a debacle-in-progress !
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
@ryanlambie.bsky.social thank you for explaining in your predator piece that “reshoots” are a normal part of the process for films like that and are not evidence of a debacle-in-progress !
A finished movie is a miracle.
(Kudos to the author for explaining that “reshoots” or “additional photography” is a completely normal part of the process for movies like this, and is NOT evidence of a debacle-in-progress.)
(Kudos to the author for explaining that “reshoots” or “additional photography” is a completely normal part of the process for movies like this, and is NOT evidence of a debacle-in-progress.)
Intended as a full-blooded reboot, things didn't work out on 2018's The Predator. A visit to the set gave an insight into what went wrong:
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The Predator | The 2018 reboot, and what went horribly wrong
Intended as a full-blooded reboot, things didn't work out on 2018's The Predator. A visit to the set gave an insight into what went wrong.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A finished movie is a miracle.
(Kudos to the author for explaining that “reshoots” or “additional photography” is a completely normal part of the process for movies like this, and is NOT evidence of a debacle-in-progress.)
(Kudos to the author for explaining that “reshoots” or “additional photography” is a completely normal part of the process for movies like this, and is NOT evidence of a debacle-in-progress.)
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Read this thread. This is what @katmabu.bsky.social was protesting, and why she repeatedly says getting beaten up by ICE outside is nothing compared to the torture and crimes being committed inside Broadview. These thugs must be held to account.
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Read this thread. This is what @katmabu.bsky.social was protesting, and why she repeatedly says getting beaten up by ICE outside is nothing compared to the torture and crimes being committed inside Broadview. These thugs must be held to account.
thread
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Watching "Predator 2" (1990) with a first-timer.
November 7, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Watching "Predator 2" (1990) with a first-timer.
GROCERIES —
IT’S AN OLD-FASHIONED WORD
IT’S AN OLD-FASHIONED WORD
November 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
GROCERIES —
IT’S AN OLD-FASHIONED WORD
IT’S AN OLD-FASHIONED WORD
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incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty