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Thomas Bevilacqua
@thbevilacqua.bsky.social
Writer. Teacher. Bibliophile. Cinephile. Occasional DJ. English PhD from Florida State University. BA in English from University of Texas at Austin. Originally from Alameda, CA.

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Some writing about a couple of classic silent films I recently caught up with

#Films #Movies #FilmTwitter #SilentFilm

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We Didn’t Need Dialogue
Watching and enjoying a couple of major works of the silent film era.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
My thoughts on the excellent new documentary series on my beloved Martin Scorsese

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#Films #Movies #MartinScorsese
Review: Mr. Scorsese
Assessing Rebecca Miller’s documentary series on the legendary filmmaker for Apple TV+
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November 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
A little business (including info behind my new writing venture and aspirations) as well as some thoughts on the new Kerouac documentary and Springsteen releases.

#Music #Movies #Film #Literature #Springsteen #Kerouac
What's your road, man?
Some business and some thoughts on recent releases from and about some of my favorite artists.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
November 3, 2025 at 4:02 AM
So… if I were to set up some kind of totally film-centric writing enterprise, would you read? And where should I host?
November 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I feel like two pieces of lore about me that are essential to know:

1.) My mom told our local video rental store it was ok for me to rent R-Rated movies when I was not 18.
2.) When the first AFI 100 Years, 100 Films list came out, I became fixated on watching them all.
October 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Check out my new post about my favorite Dexy’s Midnight Runners song!

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#Music
Hydrogen Jukebox: "Listen to This"
Realizing that "one hit wonders" often have way more to offer.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I've got a new post reviewing and thinking about two books I've recently read--Sebastian Castillo's Fresh, Green Life and Tony Tulathimutte's Rejection

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#books #reading #literature
“However long one goes on, it is inversely proportionate to what one has to say.”
Some quick thoughts on two works of contemporary fiction-- Sebastian Castillo's Fresh, Green Life and Tony Tulathimutte's Rejection
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October 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Watching Psycho with my film students and I've got an idea--someone should make an Anthony Perkins biopic starring Andrew Garfield
October 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Watching maybe my first baseball game of the year tonight
October 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I've been reading Rejection by @tonytula.com and I'm totally blown away, one of the best capturers of modern anxieties I've encountered. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
October 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Check out my new post on Jordan Castro’s new novel and what it illuminates!

#Books #Literature #Reading

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Review: Muscle Man
Some quick thoughts on Jordan Castro's 2025 novel and the considerations of loneliness and masculinity that comes along with it.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Attended a special screening at the Challenger Center of the documentary by Maclay Distinguished Alum Ebs Burnough on Kerouac. Such a cool event and a great experience! The documentary will be available on screening platforms next week. I highly recommend!
October 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
So there's a new documentary coming out about Kerouac (that I'll hopefully be seeing this weekend) and one about Scorsese? People, I am available for reviews and essays.
October 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Talking with some of my students about music and I was talking about how I like Prince.

My student: "Oh yeah, my grandpa really likes Prince too."

I've never felt so old.
September 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
My latest post on the James Bond franchise, focusing on 1967's You Only Live Twice

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#JamesBond #Films #Movies
Universal Exports: You Only Live Twice
"This dream is for you, so pay the price. Make one dream come true, you only live twice."
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September 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Look and inspiration (I don’t wear it as well as Mr. Connery and Mr Grant)
September 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Walking through some of my September sartorial selections

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#Menswear #clothes
Style in September
Some of my recent ensembles, in which I display my love of the Ivy League style of dress.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I’m showing my film students Mr. Smith Goes to Washington… man it feels like it’s from a different world.
September 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Talking about what I wore today and deciding to focus a bit more on my sartorial choices over at the newsletter

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"I've got a man in England who buys me clothes."
Starting a new (and hopefully ongoing) project that will showcase some of my ensembles while also getting into the world of clothes and men's fashion.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM