Michael Varrati
@michaelvarrati.bsky.social
Filmmaker/screenwriter of a bunch of indie horror flicks and some made-for-TV movies your mom likes. Co-host of Midnight Mass.
I have always loved the talk radio framing device. Not only is CCH Pounder always amazing, but the balance of Norman in the "now" while we get this Tennessee Williams-esque recollection is magnificent. Imagine being at home or in the car listening to THAT broadcast.
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I have always loved the talk radio framing device. Not only is CCH Pounder always amazing, but the balance of Norman in the "now" while we get this Tennessee Williams-esque recollection is magnificent. Imagine being at home or in the car listening to THAT broadcast.
Love this tidbit!
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Love this tidbit!
Not enough of these guys fear.
November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Not enough of these guys fear.
How is this not just a Funko of BREAKING BAD creator Vince Gilligan?
November 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
How is this not just a Funko of BREAKING BAD creator Vince Gilligan?
There was a script of his that was going around for years called FRUITCAKES that was a Christmas movie...and studios just let it languish. I'm still mad about it.
November 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
There was a script of his that was going around for years called FRUITCAKES that was a Christmas movie...and studios just let it languish. I'm still mad about it.
You truly can’t go wrong with a Dan Curtis Production.
November 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
You truly can’t go wrong with a Dan Curtis Production.
Would love to see!
November 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Would love to see!
I LOVE that SLAUGHTER HIGH piece!
November 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I LOVE that SLAUGHTER HIGH piece!
His production design on THE DEVILS elevates the movie so very much. (Also, sidebar: LOVE me some Ken Russell)
November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
His production design on THE DEVILS elevates the movie so very much. (Also, sidebar: LOVE me some Ken Russell)
I mean, it was intended as a light-hearted comment about a show I love, but Rickie Lee Jones' oeuvre is particularly stunning. I used to listen to the FLYING COWBOYS album constantly!
November 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I mean, it was intended as a light-hearted comment about a show I love, but Rickie Lee Jones' oeuvre is particularly stunning. I used to listen to the FLYING COWBOYS album constantly!
From your lips to Amy Sherman-Pallidino’s ear!
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
From your lips to Amy Sherman-Pallidino’s ear!