Michael Criscuolo
@mcriscuolo1.bsky.social
Your friendly neighborhood multi-hyphenate.
https://ilostitatthemovies.substack.com/
https://ilostitatthemovies.substack.com/
I'm grateful for everyone shouting out Tom Stoppard for doing one of the greatest script doctor jobs of all time: "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."
Tom Stoppard Wrote Dialogue for Indiana Jones and Obi-Wan Kenobi
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I'm grateful for everyone shouting out Tom Stoppard for doing one of the greatest script doctor jobs of all time: "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade."
What a great surprise this morning - thank you, friends!
November 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
What a great surprise this morning - thank you, friends!
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
Prince
U2
The Police
Jane's Addiction
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Prince
U2
The Police
Jane's Addiction
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
November 28, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen:
Prince
U2
The Police
Jane's Addiction
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Prince
U2
The Police
Jane's Addiction
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Year in, year out: this never gets old.
Happy Thanksgiving, all. Have a few laughs today, wherever you can find them.
Happy Thanksgiving, all. Have a few laughs today, wherever you can find them.
WKRP Turkey Drop
YouTube video by Brian Henigin
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Year in, year out: this never gets old.
Happy Thanksgiving, all. Have a few laughs today, wherever you can find them.
Happy Thanksgiving, all. Have a few laughs today, wherever you can find them.
I couldn't avoid spoilers this time, so if you don't want to know more, here's the short version: I was disappointed in this one.
Review: 'A House of Dynamite' (2025)
Inclination is flattening.
ilostitatthemovies.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I couldn't avoid spoilers this time, so if you don't want to know more, here's the short version: I was disappointed in this one.
Whenever I'm feeling blue, I must always remember to read the latest news about Jair Bolsonaro's downfall for a quick pick-me-up.
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Whenever I'm feeling blue, I must always remember to read the latest news about Jair Bolsonaro's downfall for a quick pick-me-up.
Absolutely fantastic news for the New York theater community today. I have seen so many terrific shows at wild project, and I'm glad to know there will now be many more.
wild project Purchases Building On East 3rd Street
wild project have purchased the building at 195 East 3rd Street, permanently solidifying their artistic home in the East Village of New York City. Learn more here!
www.broadwayworld.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Absolutely fantastic news for the New York theater community today. I have seen so many terrific shows at wild project, and I'm glad to know there will now be many more.
Reposted by Michael Criscuolo
Just so we know how far we've fallen off a cliff, Trump saying that his political opponents should be literally hanged is not being covered as extensively as Nvidia's earnings.
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Just so we know how far we've fallen off a cliff, Trump saying that his political opponents should be literally hanged is not being covered as extensively as Nvidia's earnings.
"One could say that he’s been making this film, in some form, for his entire career. Or, that all of his previous films were warm-ups for this one. Either way, it’s easy to see how much del Toro’s films have been in conversation with each other the whole time."
Review: 'Frankenstein' (2025)
A new classic comes to life.
ilostitatthemovies.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
"One could say that he’s been making this film, in some form, for his entire career. Or, that all of his previous films were warm-ups for this one. Either way, it’s easy to see how much del Toro’s films have been in conversation with each other the whole time."
100%
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
100%
Don't mind me, I'll just be sitting here watching every single thing on The Criterion Channel this month.
November 15, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Don't mind me, I'll just be sitting here watching every single thing on The Criterion Channel this month.
I am officially done with 2025.
The Penny Dies at 232
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I am officially done with 2025.
I've got a new review up and running on the Substack: "Ballad of a Small Player," starring the wonderful Colin Farrell. (Spoiler: I liked it.)
Review: 'Ballad of a Small Player' (2025)
Know when to fold 'em.
ilostitatthemovies.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I've got a new review up and running on the Substack: "Ballad of a Small Player," starring the wonderful Colin Farrell. (Spoiler: I liked it.)
Reposted by Michael Criscuolo
Feels like a good day to revisit Lou Reed's love/hate letter to the city I'm happy to call home. His unique blend of deadpan street poetry and rock grit always gives me a lift, and this record's added layer of civic crankery also hits the spot. #dailyalbum open.spotify.com/album/7xGqf9...
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Feels like a good day to revisit Lou Reed's love/hate letter to the city I'm happy to call home. His unique blend of deadpan street poetry and rock grit always gives me a lift, and this record's added layer of civic crankery also hits the spot. #dailyalbum open.spotify.com/album/7xGqf9...
Thank you, California. ❤️
Prop 50: Californians pass redistricting measure that helps Democrats flip up to five House seats
Approval of measure could determine if Republicans keep full control of government in next year’s midterm elections
share.google
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Thank you, California. ❤️
Your Election Day guide to Proposition 50 here in California, courtesy of my friend the Mad Propster. (Short version: vote "Yes" on this.)
Mad Props -
Current Edition
Your 100% indepdendent guide to California's ballot initiatives.
www.madprops.info
November 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Your Election Day guide to Proposition 50 here in California, courtesy of my friend the Mad Propster. (Short version: vote "Yes" on this.)
Reposted by Michael Criscuolo
The national anthem of New York City is Elton John’s ‘Amoreena’ like in the opening scenes of Dog Day Afternoon
November 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The national anthem of New York City is Elton John’s ‘Amoreena’ like in the opening scenes of Dog Day Afternoon
"Who the fuck gets married on Halloween anyhow?"
For me, one of the more memorable lines from "The Crow," spoken on-screen by none other than my dear ol' dad.
In other words: Happy Halloween, y'all. 🎃
For me, one of the more memorable lines from "The Crow," spoken on-screen by none other than my dear ol' dad.
In other words: Happy Halloween, y'all. 🎃
Opening Scene | THE CROW (1994) Brandon Lee, Movie CLIP HD
YouTube video by JoBlo Movie Clips
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
"Who the fuck gets married on Halloween anyhow?"
For me, one of the more memorable lines from "The Crow," spoken on-screen by none other than my dear ol' dad.
In other words: Happy Halloween, y'all. 🎃
For me, one of the more memorable lines from "The Crow," spoken on-screen by none other than my dear ol' dad.
In other words: Happy Halloween, y'all. 🎃
This week on the Substack, my review of the new Springsteen biopic (which I liked).
Review: 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' (2025)
Darkness on the edge of town.
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:06 AM
This week on the Substack, my review of the new Springsteen biopic (which I liked).
Late to this party, but pour one out for Drew Struzan, the inventor of the modern movie poster. R.I.P.
Drew Struzan, Masterly Painter of Movie Posters, Dies at 78
www.nytimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Late to this party, but pour one out for Drew Struzan, the inventor of the modern movie poster. R.I.P.
More from the newsletter this week as I review Emma Stone's new film, "Bugonia."
"...like 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things,' I found myself wondering a few times during 'Bugonia,' 'What kind of movie am I watching?'"
"...like 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things,' I found myself wondering a few times during 'Bugonia,' 'What kind of movie am I watching?'"
Review: 'Bugonia' (2025)
What kind of movie am I watching?
ilostitatthemovies.substack.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
More from the newsletter this week as I review Emma Stone's new film, "Bugonia."
"...like 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things,' I found myself wondering a few times during 'Bugonia,' 'What kind of movie am I watching?'"
"...like 'The Favourite' and 'Poor Things,' I found myself wondering a few times during 'Bugonia,' 'What kind of movie am I watching?'"
Hey, gang: I wrote a little tribute to Diane Keaton, and two of my favorite movies of hers.
"...it’s weird to talk about Diane Keaton in the past tense, and even weirder to feel as if we have to say goodbye to her. For me, she’ll always be alive because of the vibrancy she brought to her films. "
"...it’s weird to talk about Diane Keaton in the past tense, and even weirder to feel as if we have to say goodbye to her. For me, she’ll always be alive because of the vibrancy she brought to her films. "
In Memoriam: Diane Keaton
A legend for the ages.
ilostitatthemovies.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Hey, gang: I wrote a little tribute to Diane Keaton, and two of my favorite movies of hers.
"...it’s weird to talk about Diane Keaton in the past tense, and even weirder to feel as if we have to say goodbye to her. For me, she’ll always be alive because of the vibrancy she brought to her films. "
"...it’s weird to talk about Diane Keaton in the past tense, and even weirder to feel as if we have to say goodbye to her. For me, she’ll always be alive because of the vibrancy she brought to her films. "
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Legendary nightclub Limelight is vacant again, and I think we should all raise money to buy it and turn it into a 24/7 experimental theatre art collective
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Legendary nightclub Limelight is vacant again, and I think we should all raise money to buy it and turn it into a 24/7 experimental theatre art collective
Look at these beautiful prints I gave to my wife as an anniversary gift. Aren't they something?
A thousand thanks to @briannaduggan.bsky.social - my wife loves them!
A thousand thanks to @briannaduggan.bsky.social - my wife loves them!
October 20, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Look at these beautiful prints I gave to my wife as an anniversary gift. Aren't they something?
A thousand thanks to @briannaduggan.bsky.social - my wife loves them!
A thousand thanks to @briannaduggan.bsky.social - my wife loves them!
Look what came in the mail earlier this week.
Congratulations @phantasmaphile.bsky.social - I am so looking forward to reading this!
👏👏👏
Congratulations @phantasmaphile.bsky.social - I am so looking forward to reading this!
👏👏👏
October 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Look what came in the mail earlier this week.
Congratulations @phantasmaphile.bsky.social - I am so looking forward to reading this!
👏👏👏
Congratulations @phantasmaphile.bsky.social - I am so looking forward to reading this!
👏👏👏