Mike Mashon
@mikemashon.bsky.social
Former Library of Congress film/video person, now at leisure. President of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. Acting President, Association of Moving Image Archivists and IndieCollect Board Member. Geaux Tigers.
immediately ran to Letterboxd and I'm OK with this lineup
September 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
immediately ran to Letterboxd and I'm OK with this lineup
Post one of the most haunting shots in movie history from a film made before the year 2000.
August 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Post one of the most haunting shots in movie history from a film made before the year 2000.
pretty certain there’s not a better way to end the week
June 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
pretty certain there’s not a better way to end the week
A film that takes place where you're from.
April 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
A film that takes place where you're from.
Devastating news about IMLS. Cultural vandalism.
April 1, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Devastating news about IMLS. Cultural vandalism.
I’m always comforted by this beautiful cartoon even as it always wrecks me.
March 13, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I’m always comforted by this beautiful cartoon even as it always wrecks me.
Looking forward to greeting several thousand people over the next two weeks!
March 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Looking forward to greeting several thousand people over the next two weeks!
I saw The Poseidon Adventure multiple times in the theater as a 12 year old and all these years later believe it's one of Gene Hackman's greatest performances.
February 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I saw The Poseidon Adventure multiple times in the theater as a 12 year old and all these years later believe it's one of Gene Hackman's greatest performances.
Shamelessly using this brilliant article as an excuse to post a picture from that time I met Toshi Seeger and her husband.
December 31, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Shamelessly using this brilliant article as an excuse to post a picture from that time I met Toshi Seeger and her husband.
Love going through a director's filmography in chron order, and this year it was Ozu (and UK Hitchcock). Have some Italians in mind for 2025.
December 31, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Love going through a director's filmography in chron order, and this year it was Ozu (and UK Hitchcock). Have some Italians in mind for 2025.
Post you from a different era
In a former life I was a grad student doing research on an immunoglobulin mutation found in a specific strain of rabbit called Basilea.
In a former life I was a grad student doing research on an immunoglobulin mutation found in a specific strain of rabbit called Basilea.
November 22, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Post you from a different era
In a former life I was a grad student doing research on an immunoglobulin mutation found in a specific strain of rabbit called Basilea.
In a former life I was a grad student doing research on an immunoglobulin mutation found in a specific strain of rabbit called Basilea.
Final taping of the Austin City Limits 50th anniversary season! Best volunteer gig in town…
November 22, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Final taping of the Austin City Limits 50th anniversary season! Best volunteer gig in town…
search "concert" and post the oldest pic in your camera roll
June 1, 2010
Gershwin Prize show
Library of Congress, WDC
June 1, 2010
Gershwin Prize show
Library of Congress, WDC
November 20, 2024 at 4:57 AM
search "concert" and post the oldest pic in your camera roll
June 1, 2010
Gershwin Prize show
Library of Congress, WDC
June 1, 2010
Gershwin Prize show
Library of Congress, WDC
As much as I enjoy @jamellebouie.net's op-eds, TikToks, and film podcast, he's also a terrific photographer. I have this print from Culpeper, VA, a few blocks from where I used to live.
November 15, 2024 at 10:12 PM
As much as I enjoy @jamellebouie.net's op-eds, TikToks, and film podcast, he's also a terrific photographer. I have this print from Culpeper, VA, a few blocks from where I used to live.
Favorite photo you’ve taken this year
November 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Favorite photo you’ve taken this year
If you see this, post a robot. (This one digitizes videotapes!)
November 12, 2024 at 2:23 AM
If you see this, post a robot. (This one digitizes videotapes!)
The Library of Congress Moving Image Section Head is a great job. You are privileged to work with amazing staff in a wondrous building for an inspiring cultural institution. Plus, you’re guaranteed to be an improvement over your predecessor! www.usajobs.gov/job/778657100
March 7, 2024 at 2:25 AM
The Library of Congress Moving Image Section Head is a great job. You are privileged to work with amazing staff in a wondrous building for an inspiring cultural institution. Plus, you’re guaranteed to be an improvement over your predecessor! www.usajobs.gov/job/778657100