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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · 21h

Yes, please. This is why the internet was invented.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 1d

By the way: Isn't it time somebody released (or leaked) Tilda, the HBO pilot that starred Diane Keaton as a Nikki Finke-like gossip columnist? Also with, I believe, Elliot Page, Wes Bentley, Jason Patric, Sanaa Lathan. 2011, many cooks inc. Bill Condon, at least two versions.

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · 23h

So good in so many incredible films. From ANNIE HALL to REDS to LOOKING FOR MR GOODBAR to MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY to THE GODFATHER but if u want my fav Diane Keaton perf it's her astonishing work in Alan Parker's heartbreaker SHOOT THE MOON. Seek it out. RIP DK

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 8d

I've thought a lot about the scene in A Clockwork Orange where Alex finds out that the droogs he used to rampage with are now policemen

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · 26d

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Aug 29

My friend Jane Levy is so great in A LITTLE PRAYER opening today in NY/LA. Check it out if you can, it's regional filmmaking at its best, made with love with an exceptional cast

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Aug 26

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angeliquehiggins.bsky.social @angeliquehiggins.bsky.social · Aug 25

If you love movies, treat yourself to Richard Shepard’s Film Geek (currently on HBO)! A delightful autobiography through cinema, deftly edited, a reminder of its power to inspire us and bind us together. 10/10 recommend!

Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jul 26

5 year journey to tell this story. Finally made it to HBOMAX Check it out if you can.

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jul 26

5 year journey to tell this story. Finally made it to HBOMAX Check it out if you can.

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jul 24

Was, am, and always will be a film geek.

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thanks Elisa!

Elisa Serling Davis @elisa515.bsky.social · Jul 23

The spectacular FILM GEEK had been on my watchlist since Richard Shepard was a guest on the podcast A Very Good Year. Listened to the episode again after seeing the film on HBOMax. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thank you NYTIMES and @jasondashbailey.com -- proud to be a streaming gem! "FILM GEEK is a joyful, nostalgic love letter to not only the movies, but also the obsessions they empower" Streaming Gems ON HBOMAX now ! www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/m...

‘Manhunt,’ ‘Cleaner’ and More Streaming Gems

www.nytimes.com

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jul 14

2nd part of my super fun/deep/obsessive talk with Bret Easton Ellis about the incredible film year of 1982, as well as my personal doc FILM GEEK now streaming on HBOMAX.

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jul 7

This was an EXTREMELY fun podcast to do. Bret & I go deep on films of 1982, & talk about my doc FILM GEEK (finally streaming on HBOMAX). Though raised in different parts of the country, we share a near identical cinematic obsessiveness & it was a blast to connect on that deep level

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jul 5

Brian De Palma's DRESSED TO KILL-- one of my favorite movies I saw as teenager (& saw being filmed!) is one of 200 movies featured in my personal doc FILM GEEK -which after runs at American Cinematheque in LA & Film Forum in NY is now streaming on HBOMAX. Perfect July 4th long weekend viewing!

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Kier-La Janisse @kierlajanisse.bsky.social · Jul 4

In the late '70s I bought a copy of JAWS for 25 cents at a yard sale. I couldn't have been older than 8 (and may have been younger) so my mother insisted that she read the book first. When I got it back, this is what it looked like.

This July 4th, remember to FIGHT CENSORSHIP!

A page from the book JAWS, with most of the text crossed out in blue pen by an overzealous mother

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Jason Bailey @jasondashbailey.com · Jul 3

This is a lovely essay film, valentine to cinema, NYC document, all the good things that I love and you probably do too.

Give it a watch over the holiday - and while you're at it, check out Richard talking to us about it on his excellent episode of A VERY GOOD YEAR. pod.link/1651111139/e...

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Norm Wilner @normwilner.bsky.social · Jul 3

This is good, you should watch this.

Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jul 1

Finally-- FINALLY!!!-- my personal doc FILM GEEK is streaming on HBO MAX (or whatever it's called these days) It's about movies, NYC, dads, obsession and split diopters, and the film uses & repurposes clips from over 200 movies to tell my story-- Please watch & share.

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Vince Keenan @vpkeenan.bsky.social · Jul 1

Terrific film, especially for New Yorkers and film fans of a certain age. Don't miss out.

Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jul 1

Finally-- FINALLY!!!-- my personal doc FILM GEEK is streaming on HBO MAX (or whatever it's called these days) It's about movies, NYC, dads, obsession and split diopters, and the film uses & repurposes clips from over 200 movies to tell my story-- Please watch & share.

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jul 1

Finally-- FINALLY!!!-- my personal doc FILM GEEK is streaming on HBO MAX (or whatever it's called these days) It's about movies, NYC, dads, obsession and split diopters, and the film uses & repurposes clips from over 200 movies to tell my story-- Please watch & share.

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jun 28

Since I'm always late and nobody asked:

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jun 14

Amazing to have our Emmy Nominated 2009 HBO doc I KNEW IT WAS YOU: REDISCOVERING JOHN CAZALE play at Film Forum in NYC as part of their Cazale Fest. And always great to be celebrating with my amazing friend and producer Stacey Reiss-- FYI it's screening again Sat/Sun afternoons and I'll be there!!

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jun 13

Beat the heat, and join me at Film Forum tonight, Saturday & Sunday for a FREE screening of our Emmy nominated doc on John Cazale. I'll be intro-ing tonight/sat and doing a Q/A on Sunday.

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MosesHawk @rememberxyz.bsky.social · Jun 7

Great film, hard to find, "I Knew It Was You"
beautiful tribute to a unique actor

Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jun 6

In one week (starting June 13th) my Emmy nominated John Cazale doc will screen (FOR FREE!!) at the amazing FILM FORUM in NYC I'll be doing a q/a on sunday 6/15, and introducing on Friday 6/13 and Saturday 6/14. Reserve tickets now and please join me (and see ALL THESE FILMS!!)

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · Jun 6

In one week (starting June 13th) my Emmy nominated John Cazale doc will screen (FOR FREE!!) at the amazing FILM FORUM in NYC I'll be doing a q/a on sunday 6/15, and introducing on Friday 6/13 and Saturday 6/14. Reserve tickets now and please join me (and see ALL THESE FILMS!!)

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · May 12

The world needs more of this and less of most other things

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Richard Shepard @saltyshep.bsky.social · May 7

Always happy when my bonkers Allison Williams/Logan Browning horror/thriller/insanity THE PERFECTION gets a shout out. Thanks @vulture.com !! www.vulture.com/article/best...

The 20 Best Horror Movies on Netflix Right Now

Dawn of the Dead, Psycho, Talk to Me, and more.

www.vulture.com

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