Ryan Lohner (he/him)
@ryanlohner.bsky.social
Aroace, autistic, audiobook narrator and writer of a goofy sci-fi novel.
Share a ‘90’s movie you think deserves more love.
November 25, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Share a ‘90’s movie you think deserves more love.
Whenever anyone brings up how much Diesel and the Rock hate each other:
November 25, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Whenever anyone brings up how much Diesel and the Rock hate each other:
Fuck Harry Potter, watch the Girls with Guns trilogy.
November 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Fuck Harry Potter, watch the Girls with Guns trilogy.
Joyce Carol Oates every day now:
November 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Joyce Carol Oates every day now:
Maybe the most instantly believable and lived-in relationship in movie history.
November 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Maybe the most instantly believable and lived-in relationship in movie history.
Share a TV series you've seen from beginning to end more than once 📺
November 20, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Share a TV series you've seen from beginning to end more than once 📺
1937
You'll be amazed how brutal Hollywood was willing to be toward itself at this early date, and it's no wonder every generation has gotten its own version.
You'll be amazed how brutal Hollywood was willing to be toward itself at this early date, and it's no wonder every generation has gotten its own version.
November 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
1937
You'll be amazed how brutal Hollywood was willing to be toward itself at this early date, and it's no wonder every generation has gotten its own version.
You'll be amazed how brutal Hollywood was willing to be toward itself at this early date, and it's no wonder every generation has gotten its own version.
1936
Chaplin's assault on contemporary society has aged spectacularly well, and the magical moments of bowing to the coming of sound movies still hit hard.
Chaplin's assault on contemporary society has aged spectacularly well, and the magical moments of bowing to the coming of sound movies still hit hard.
November 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
1936
Chaplin's assault on contemporary society has aged spectacularly well, and the magical moments of bowing to the coming of sound movies still hit hard.
Chaplin's assault on contemporary society has aged spectacularly well, and the magical moments of bowing to the coming of sound movies still hit hard.
1935
William Wyler wasn't yet the huge name he'd become, but still brings real class to what could have been cheap slapstick and ends up with something special.
William Wyler wasn't yet the huge name he'd become, but still brings real class to what could have been cheap slapstick and ends up with something special.
November 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
1935
William Wyler wasn't yet the huge name he'd become, but still brings real class to what could have been cheap slapstick and ends up with something special.
William Wyler wasn't yet the huge name he'd become, but still brings real class to what could have been cheap slapstick and ends up with something special.
1934
Far beyond what the title promises, this is one of the most thoughtful gangster films of the era, avoiding any easy answers on who you should side with.
Far beyond what the title promises, this is one of the most thoughtful gangster films of the era, avoiding any easy answers on who you should side with.
November 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
1934
Far beyond what the title promises, this is one of the most thoughtful gangster films of the era, avoiding any easy answers on who you should side with.
Far beyond what the title promises, this is one of the most thoughtful gangster films of the era, avoiding any easy answers on who you should side with.
1933
One of the most purely entertaining historical epics you'll ever see, no wonder it saved the entire British film industry.
One of the most purely entertaining historical epics you'll ever see, no wonder it saved the entire British film industry.
November 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
1933
One of the most purely entertaining historical epics you'll ever see, no wonder it saved the entire British film industry.
One of the most purely entertaining historical epics you'll ever see, no wonder it saved the entire British film industry.
1932
The bones of a cliched tearjerker story become magic in the hands of a master like King Vidor, vastly outshining its ill-conceived remake.
The bones of a cliched tearjerker story become magic in the hands of a master like King Vidor, vastly outshining its ill-conceived remake.
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
1932
The bones of a cliched tearjerker story become magic in the hands of a master like King Vidor, vastly outshining its ill-conceived remake.
The bones of a cliched tearjerker story become magic in the hands of a master like King Vidor, vastly outshining its ill-conceived remake.
1931
Both a plea for understanding from a man who actually had the job, and a tribute to the thankless faceless pilots he commanded, plus some insane stunts along the way.
Both a plea for understanding from a man who actually had the job, and a tribute to the thankless faceless pilots he commanded, plus some insane stunts along the way.
November 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
1931
Both a plea for understanding from a man who actually had the job, and a tribute to the thankless faceless pilots he commanded, plus some insane stunts along the way.
Both a plea for understanding from a man who actually had the job, and a tribute to the thankless faceless pilots he commanded, plus some insane stunts along the way.
1930
The blueprint for every prison film that would follow, which holds up incredibly and even depressingly well in its commentary.
The blueprint for every prison film that would follow, which holds up incredibly and even depressingly well in its commentary.
November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
1930
The blueprint for every prison film that would follow, which holds up incredibly and even depressingly well in its commentary.
The blueprint for every prison film that would follow, which holds up incredibly and even depressingly well in its commentary.
1929
Even through its studio butchering, Von Stroheim's troubled romance tale shines through and it's no wonder he'd later pick it as Norma Desmond's best work.
Even through its studio butchering, Von Stroheim's troubled romance tale shines through and it's no wonder he'd later pick it as Norma Desmond's best work.
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
1929
Even through its studio butchering, Von Stroheim's troubled romance tale shines through and it's no wonder he'd later pick it as Norma Desmond's best work.
Even through its studio butchering, Von Stroheim's troubled romance tale shines through and it's no wonder he'd later pick it as Norma Desmond's best work.
1927-28
The final masterpiece of the silent era is a vicious attack on entitled white male privilege that now hits harder than ever.
The final masterpiece of the silent era is a vicious attack on entitled white male privilege that now hits harder than ever.
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
1927-28
The final masterpiece of the silent era is a vicious attack on entitled white male privilege that now hits harder than ever.
The final masterpiece of the silent era is a vicious attack on entitled white male privilege that now hits harder than ever.
The Emerald City series handled her pretty great. She's played by the same actress in both forms, made up to look very convincingly like a boy as Tip.
November 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The Emerald City series handled her pretty great. She's played by the same actress in both forms, made up to look very convincingly like a boy as Tip.
2024
A trashy catfight story covered with the sheen of a respectable prestige project, elevated to its highest form.
A trashy catfight story covered with the sheen of a respectable prestige project, elevated to its highest form.
November 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
2024
A trashy catfight story covered with the sheen of a respectable prestige project, elevated to its highest form.
A trashy catfight story covered with the sheen of a respectable prestige project, elevated to its highest form.
2023
The venerable series finally gets an entry that can legitimately stand with the original as one of the great movies ever.
The venerable series finally gets an entry that can legitimately stand with the original as one of the great movies ever.
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
2023
The venerable series finally gets an entry that can legitimately stand with the original as one of the great movies ever.
The venerable series finally gets an entry that can legitimately stand with the original as one of the great movies ever.
2022
It would seem there wasn't anywhere left to take the most famous anti-war story ever, but this one pulls it off and leaves you with even more to think about.
It would seem there wasn't anywhere left to take the most famous anti-war story ever, but this one pulls it off and leaves you with even more to think about.
November 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
2022
It would seem there wasn't anywhere left to take the most famous anti-war story ever, but this one pulls it off and leaves you with even more to think about.
It would seem there wasn't anywhere left to take the most famous anti-war story ever, but this one pulls it off and leaves you with even more to think about.
2021
After two middling to terrible adaptations, Herbert's masterpiece finally gets the movie it deserves.
After two middling to terrible adaptations, Herbert's masterpiece finally gets the movie it deserves.
November 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
2021
After two middling to terrible adaptations, Herbert's masterpiece finally gets the movie it deserves.
After two middling to terrible adaptations, Herbert's masterpiece finally gets the movie it deserves.
2020
A stunning display of filmmaking craft on a level we don't get nearly often enough, and needs to be nurtured whenever it does come along.
A stunning display of filmmaking craft on a level we don't get nearly often enough, and needs to be nurtured whenever it does come along.
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
2020
A stunning display of filmmaking craft on a level we don't get nearly often enough, and needs to be nurtured whenever it does come along.
A stunning display of filmmaking craft on a level we don't get nearly often enough, and needs to be nurtured whenever it does come along.
2019
One of the riskiest adaptation choices in history pays off big time as some hard-hitting truths become way more palatable wrapped in Taika Waititi's madness.
One of the riskiest adaptation choices in history pays off big time as some hard-hitting truths become way more palatable wrapped in Taika Waititi's madness.
November 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
2019
One of the riskiest adaptation choices in history pays off big time as some hard-hitting truths become way more palatable wrapped in Taika Waititi's madness.
One of the riskiest adaptation choices in history pays off big time as some hard-hitting truths become way more palatable wrapped in Taika Waititi's madness.