Mark Alan
@markalan.bsky.social
🎬 Storyteller
🧠 Head of Renfield Productions with the luminary Joe Dante.
🦖 Producer of Trailers From Hell
🐶 Bernedoodle Dad.
www.RenfieldProductions.com
www.trailersfromhell.com
🧠 Head of Renfield Productions with the luminary Joe Dante.
🦖 Producer of Trailers From Hell
🐶 Bernedoodle Dad.
www.RenfieldProductions.com
www.trailersfromhell.com
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Yesterday we posted about the Trump administration shutting down the LGBTQ+ youth crisis line, the “press 3” option on 988 is officially gone. The Trevor Project is stepping up to help fill the gap, and they could really use some support right now. If you’re able, please consider donating! 🏳️🌈 💛
July 18, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Yesterday we posted about the Trump administration shutting down the LGBTQ+ youth crisis line, the “press 3” option on 988 is officially gone. The Trevor Project is stepping up to help fill the gap, and they could really use some support right now. If you’re able, please consider donating! 🏳️🌈 💛
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It’s been over a quarter century since a Rosebud was up for auction.
There were only two thought to exist.
I’ve secretly had the third.
There were only two thought to exist.
I’ve secretly had the third.
July 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
It’s been over a quarter century since a Rosebud was up for auction.
There were only two thought to exist.
I’ve secretly had the third.
There were only two thought to exist.
I’ve secretly had the third.
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This Wednesday, the myth of film history changes forever. Among 8 billion humans, only 3 hold the crown jewel of cinema. Spielberg among them. A new owner will be etched into the halls of film immortality.
July 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This Wednesday, the myth of film history changes forever. Among 8 billion humans, only 3 hold the crown jewel of cinema. Spielberg among them. A new owner will be etched into the halls of film immortality.
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It’s been almost a day since I watched it and I’m still gushing over Superman. It was exactly the injection of hope and optimism I needed after the last six months.
I can’t stress it enough, you need to watch it. @jamesgunn.bsky.social made something incredible.
I can’t stress it enough, you need to watch it. @jamesgunn.bsky.social made something incredible.
July 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It’s been almost a day since I watched it and I’m still gushing over Superman. It was exactly the injection of hope and optimism I needed after the last six months.
I can’t stress it enough, you need to watch it. @jamesgunn.bsky.social made something incredible.
I can’t stress it enough, you need to watch it. @jamesgunn.bsky.social made something incredible.
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If you like Citizen Kane and Hollywood movie history, you'll enjoy this read. Pretty in-depth stuff.
#CitizenKane #rosebud #auction #movies #cinema
#CitizenKane #rosebud #auction #movies #cinema
Rosebud: The Lost Sled - Trailers From Hell
Unearthed after decades in obscurity, a long-lost Rosebud sled from Citizen Kane resurfaces with verified authenticity. Now, Heritage Auctions brings this legendary film artifact to auction following ...
trailersfromhell.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If you like Citizen Kane and Hollywood movie history, you'll enjoy this read. Pretty in-depth stuff.
#CitizenKane #rosebud #auction #movies #cinema
#CitizenKane #rosebud #auction #movies #cinema
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I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
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TUNE IN: Governor Newsom announces $750 million tax credit for film and TV made in California
Watch live at 10:45am PT.
YouTube: youtube.com/live/aKvRQSx...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/24069...
Instagram: @CAgovernor
X: @CAgovernor
Watch live at 10:45am PT.
YouTube: youtube.com/live/aKvRQSx...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/24069...
Instagram: @CAgovernor
X: @CAgovernor
July 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
TUNE IN: Governor Newsom announces $750 million tax credit for film and TV made in California
Watch live at 10:45am PT.
YouTube: youtube.com/live/aKvRQSx...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/24069...
Instagram: @CAgovernor
X: @CAgovernor
Watch live at 10:45am PT.
YouTube: youtube.com/live/aKvRQSx...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/24069...
Instagram: @CAgovernor
X: @CAgovernor
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The entire Latino population in the U.S. is 65 million. She means all of us.
July 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The entire Latino population in the U.S. is 65 million. She means all of us.
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There are so many in need right now, but one of our own could really use a hand. 😿
#filmcrew #crewstrong
#filmcrew #crewstrong
Donate to Please Help Pablo Rebuild After Devastating House Fire, organized by Max Myers
Walk Through Of Destroyed Home
Song from our musical: We Will Sur… Max Myers needs your support for Please Help Pablo Rebuild After Devastating House Fire
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June 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
There are so many in need right now, but one of our own could really use a hand. 😿
#filmcrew #crewstrong
#filmcrew #crewstrong
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The US is stupid for having Supreme Court judges for life. When judges are identified as liberal or conservative they no longer have the impartiality needed to dictate the law or justice. The supreme court should be filled similar to jury duty drawing from a rotating national fed & state judge pool.
June 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The US is stupid for having Supreme Court judges for life. When judges are identified as liberal or conservative they no longer have the impartiality needed to dictate the law or justice. The supreme court should be filled similar to jury duty drawing from a rotating national fed & state judge pool.
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Remember when I almost directed a John Hughes-penned parody sequel to Jaws called Jaws 3, People 0? You don't?
Well then it's time you read this:
geektyrant.com/news/the-jaw...
Well then it's time you read this:
geektyrant.com/news/the-jaw...
The JAWS Sequel That Almost Became a Ridiculous Comedy Called JAWS 3, PEOPLE 0 — GeekTyrant
The Jaws franchise took a nosedive after Steven Spielberg ’s original masterpiece. Jaws 2 played it safe. Jaws 3-D tried a gimmick, and Jaws: The Revenge ... well, that one had a s...
geektyrant.com
June 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Remember when I almost directed a John Hughes-penned parody sequel to Jaws called Jaws 3, People 0? You don't?
Well then it's time you read this:
geektyrant.com/news/the-jaw...
Well then it's time you read this:
geektyrant.com/news/the-jaw...
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SPIELBERG: When John Williams first played me his theme to “Jaws”, “I began to laugh .. He had a great sense of humor, I thought he was putting me on.”
(via Todd Spence)
@benstiller.redhour.com
(via Todd Spence)
@benstiller.redhour.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
SPIELBERG: When John Williams first played me his theme to “Jaws”, “I began to laugh .. He had a great sense of humor, I thought he was putting me on.”
(via Todd Spence)
@benstiller.redhour.com
(via Todd Spence)
@benstiller.redhour.com
Fantastic article. Worth the read.
An Iconic Classic Movie Prop Makes A Stealthy Cameo In A Quirky Tom Hanks Comedy - SlashFilm
Joe Dante loves movies and loves to pay homage to cinema greats in whatever way he can, which included sneaking in a Citizen Kane prop into three projects.
www.slashfilm.com
June 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Fantastic article. Worth the read.
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Congress should pass the bipartisan BARK Act, my bill to save millions of pounds of perfectly good pet food from the trash and get it to the growing population of hungry shelter dogs and cats.
We can do this. Let’s get it done.
We can do this. Let’s get it done.
June 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Congress should pass the bipartisan BARK Act, my bill to save millions of pounds of perfectly good pet food from the trash and get it to the growing population of hungry shelter dogs and cats.
We can do this. Let’s get it done.
We can do this. Let’s get it done.
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Protesters formed a human banner at Ocean Beach during the "No Kings" protests in San Francisco. The protest is among thousands of nationwide demonstrations that took place today against Trump.
📸: Photo by @santiagomejia.bsky.social
#NoKingsDay
📸: Photo by @santiagomejia.bsky.social
#NoKingsDay
June 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Protesters formed a human banner at Ocean Beach during the "No Kings" protests in San Francisco. The protest is among thousands of nationwide demonstrations that took place today against Trump.
📸: Photo by @santiagomejia.bsky.social
#NoKingsDay
📸: Photo by @santiagomejia.bsky.social
#NoKingsDay
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Yep. It's true. I've had the other pine version (meant for on-screen) of Rosebud from Citizen Kane since the early 80s. I snuck it in four of my movies. It's clearly in the Klopek's basement in The Burbs. 🤭
A Rosebud by Any Other Name…
HOW ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS PROPS IN FILM HISTORY, THE SLED FROM ‘CITIZEN KANE,’ WENT FROM CASTOFF TO AUCTION BLOCK
intelligentcollector.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Yep. It's true. I've had the other pine version (meant for on-screen) of Rosebud from Citizen Kane since the early 80s. I snuck it in four of my movies. It's clearly in the Klopek's basement in The Burbs. 🤭
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Marilyn Monroe, born 99 years ago today.
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
June 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Marilyn Monroe, born 99 years ago today.
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
When Ella Fitzgerald couldn’t get booked at the Mocambo Club because she was Black, Monroe (at the height of her own fame) called the owner and told him if he booked Ella, she would take a front table every night.
And she did.
#RIP
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In an absolutely devastating ruling, the Supreme Court has allowed the transgender military ban to go into effect.
This is shocking - the ban explicitly called transgender people dishonorable for being transgender. It is as clear as day soaked in animus.
www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docke...
This is shocking - the ban explicitly called transgender people dishonorable for being transgender. It is as clear as day soaked in animus.
www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docke...
May 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
In an absolutely devastating ruling, the Supreme Court has allowed the transgender military ban to go into effect.
This is shocking - the ban explicitly called transgender people dishonorable for being transgender. It is as clear as day soaked in animus.
www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docke...
This is shocking - the ban explicitly called transgender people dishonorable for being transgender. It is as clear as day soaked in animus.
www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docke...
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Coming up for Friday's next Buy or Die auction — lots and lots of my posters!
www.renfieldcollection.com
www.renfieldcollection.com
May 2, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Coming up for Friday's next Buy or Die auction — lots and lots of my posters!
www.renfieldcollection.com
www.renfieldcollection.com
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This is from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson aired on May 20th, 1977.
Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.
Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.
April 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This is from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson aired on May 20th, 1977.
Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.
Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.
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Sinners dropping just 6% in its second weekend merits a much bigger headline than its $48 million opening. It is actual box-office news--news as in "This never happens." Just a giant thing, for Ryan Coogler and for the future of original material.
April 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Sinners dropping just 6% in its second weekend merits a much bigger headline than its $48 million opening. It is actual box-office news--news as in "This never happens." Just a giant thing, for Ryan Coogler and for the future of original material.
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Only 24 hrs left to bid. A little bit of old-world filmmaking you can own from my John Goodman movie, Matinee! This is a copy of the finalized credits we had to go through and check for spelling ✔️. Will autograph for free.
www.renfieldcollection.com/product-page...
www.renfieldcollection.com/product-page...
April 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Only 24 hrs left to bid. A little bit of old-world filmmaking you can own from my John Goodman movie, Matinee! This is a copy of the finalized credits we had to go through and check for spelling ✔️. Will autograph for free.
www.renfieldcollection.com/product-page...
www.renfieldcollection.com/product-page...
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Newest million dollar idea:
A GLP-1 that is packaged like an energy drink, marketed as a sexual performance enhancer, smuggled into America from a Chinese compounder, which can only be purchased on Discord with crypto.
It’s called Bro-Zempic
A GLP-1 that is packaged like an energy drink, marketed as a sexual performance enhancer, smuggled into America from a Chinese compounder, which can only be purchased on Discord with crypto.
It’s called Bro-Zempic
April 22, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Newest million dollar idea:
A GLP-1 that is packaged like an energy drink, marketed as a sexual performance enhancer, smuggled into America from a Chinese compounder, which can only be purchased on Discord with crypto.
It’s called Bro-Zempic
A GLP-1 that is packaged like an energy drink, marketed as a sexual performance enhancer, smuggled into America from a Chinese compounder, which can only be purchased on Discord with crypto.
It’s called Bro-Zempic