Alan Cerny
@alancerny.bsky.social
Writer - @vitalthrills.com and thecryingdad.com, co-host of the @matineeheroes.bsky.social podcast, and Rotten Tomatoes credited reviewer. Steven Spielberg biased. All posts earnest with a hint of sarcasm. My feed, my rules. He/him.
When they say “late stage capitalism” what do they mean exactly? Because I don’t see an end to capitalism anytime soon. Unless by “late stage” they mean humanity on this planet. If that, then yeah, sure.
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
When they say “late stage capitalism” what do they mean exactly? Because I don’t see an end to capitalism anytime soon. Unless by “late stage” they mean humanity on this planet. If that, then yeah, sure.
Want to see a Christmas movie that isn't the standard holiday fare? The Houston Film Critics Society is hosting a screening of RIDERS OF JUSTICE, starring Mads Mikkelsen out for vengeance. Call it JOHN (ST.) WICK. See it at the River Oaks Theatre 12/10: www.theriveroakstheatre.com/movie/RiverO...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Want to see a Christmas movie that isn't the standard holiday fare? The Houston Film Critics Society is hosting a screening of RIDERS OF JUSTICE, starring Mads Mikkelsen out for vengeance. Call it JOHN (ST.) WICK. See it at the River Oaks Theatre 12/10: www.theriveroakstheatre.com/movie/RiverO...
Tom Hanks branded road maps for old school drivers called Cloud Atlases
Tom Hanks branded push up bras called Bosom Buddies
Tom Hanks branded ready to heat dinners called Mealadelphia
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Tom Hanks branded road maps for old school drivers called Cloud Atlases
Andy Warhol tried to warn us, turns out.
Campbell's soup VP caught on tape trashing his own brand. Oof. www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
November 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Andy Warhol tried to warn us, turns out.
New Neil Breen trailer, and dammit, I think he’s in on the joke. No trailer this… Breen can be earnest. youtu.be/o0DGnxayGFM?...
Dire Duplicity - Trailer (A Neil Breen Film)
YouTube video by Cafe Sora
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November 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
New Neil Breen trailer, and dammit, I think he’s in on the joke. No trailer this… Breen can be earnest. youtu.be/o0DGnxayGFM?...
As president, I decree…
There should always be theatrical screenings of the LOTR trilogy, 24/7 365, so that I don’t ever have to watch them at home.
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
As president, I decree…
I can go with that. SOLO is better than THE FORCE AWAKENS though.
haven’t seen ROS or Solo but this seems like a pretty ball-knowing list from Pritzker, particularly if he volunteered the name “Star Wars” rather than “A New Hope”
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I can go with that. SOLO is better than THE FORCE AWAKENS though.
I’ve Had A Rough Year, Charlie Brown
The World You Live In Is Just a Sugar-Coated Topping, Charlie Brown
Now go home and get your fucken’ shinebox, Charlie Brown...
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I’ve Had A Rough Year, Charlie Brown
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL: Watched the new Criterion 4K. While RUSHMORE and TENENBAUMS are my #1 and 2, this is easily #3. Sadly timely, beautiful, melancholic, and very, very funny. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen it. Ralph Fiennes is perfect.
“Rudeness is merely the expression of fear.”
“Rudeness is merely the expression of fear.”
a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk with a magnifying glass on it
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk with a magnifying glass on it
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November 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL: Watched the new Criterion 4K. While RUSHMORE and TENENBAUMS are my #1 and 2, this is easily #3. Sadly timely, beautiful, melancholic, and very, very funny. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen it. Ralph Fiennes is perfect.
“Rudeness is merely the expression of fear.”
“Rudeness is merely the expression of fear.”
I never “met” Udo Kier (too nervous) but I’ve been in the same room with him a couple times. It was enough just to be around him. Coolest, weirdest.
November 24, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I never “met” Udo Kier (too nervous) but I’ve been in the same room with him a couple times. It was enough just to be around him. Coolest, weirdest.
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Eleven years ago, I had the nicest, intimate conversation with Udo. When an infamously pushy event-crasher tried to nudge his way into our chat by sitting down and awkwardly snickering at a joke Udo had just told me, he turned and went, "Why are you laughing?! That wasn't for you! Fuck off!" LEGEND.
Udo Kier, German Actor Who Appeared in ‘My Own Private Idaho,’ ‘Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein,’ Dies at 81
Udo Kier, a German actor who collaborated with everyone from Andy Warhol to Lars von Trier to Madonna, died on Sunday morning. He was 81.
variety.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Eleven years ago, I had the nicest, intimate conversation with Udo. When an infamously pushy event-crasher tried to nudge his way into our chat by sitting down and awkwardly snickering at a joke Udo had just told me, he turned and went, "Why are you laughing?! That wasn't for you! Fuck off!" LEGEND.
Oh no, Udo Kier died. The world’s a little less weird, and that’s a shame.
November 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Oh no, Udo Kier died. The world’s a little less weird, and that’s a shame.
There’s a Simpsons reference for everything.
November 24, 2025 at 12:12 AM
There’s a Simpsons reference for everything.
Such a stupid-ass critic problem to have - end-of-year screeners coming in, excited to see the movies I’ve missed, but look, over here is fuckin’ MASTER AND COMMANDER or ALMOST FAMOUS in 4K.
November 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Such a stupid-ass critic problem to have - end-of-year screeners coming in, excited to see the movies I’ve missed, but look, over here is fuckin’ MASTER AND COMMANDER or ALMOST FAMOUS in 4K.
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Go down this thread, try to grab some free movies!
Guess what. The holidays are coming. I’ve bought quite a few 4Ks over the past several months. And I feel like being Movie Claus. So you know what that means… MOVIE CODES COMING! As always, first come, first serve. Best of luck! Starting… NOW!
November 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Go down this thread, try to grab some free movies!
Guess what. The holidays are coming. I’ve bought quite a few 4Ks over the past several months. And I feel like being Movie Claus. So you know what that means… MOVIE CODES COMING! As always, first come, first serve. Best of luck! Starting… NOW!
November 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Guess what. The holidays are coming. I’ve bought quite a few 4Ks over the past several months. And I feel like being Movie Claus. So you know what that means… MOVIE CODES COMING! As always, first come, first serve. Best of luck! Starting… NOW!
Keep your 20 and go buy NEW DAY RISING.
with that list I got a crisp 20 in my pocket that says you owned at least one Hüsker Dü album.
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Keep your 20 and go buy NEW DAY RISING.
I grew up a mile from Delmar Stadium, where this was filmed. I’ve flown kites there (as most people did there on weekends; it was known for that before the movie made it famous). I had my hair cut at Max’s dad’s barber shop. RUSHMORE wasn’t only shot in my town, it was shot in my specific area.
November 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I grew up a mile from Delmar Stadium, where this was filmed. I’ve flown kites there (as most people did there on weekends; it was known for that before the movie made it famous). I had my hair cut at Max’s dad’s barber shop. RUSHMORE wasn’t only shot in my town, it was shot in my specific area.
The dimples, of course.
November 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The dimples, of course.
Watched the new @arrowvideo.bsky.social OUTLAND, which looks spectacular. Always been fond of this movie. I deeply love Connery trying to navigate his way on a computer terminal. More seriously, I dig how the corporate malfeasance is so systemic that science fiction just has it in its DNA now.
November 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Watched the new @arrowvideo.bsky.social OUTLAND, which looks spectacular. Always been fond of this movie. I deeply love Connery trying to navigate his way on a computer terminal. More seriously, I dig how the corporate malfeasance is so systemic that science fiction just has it in its DNA now.
I love @mangiotto.bsky.social’s review. Joachim Trier is a gift to film. I often think, when I’m gone, about any kind of legacy I may have, and then I realize my legacy is in other places, waiting for me. SENTIMENTAL VALUE is an amazing film.
FFC #Telluride25 review: SENTIMENTAL VALUE, by Walter Chaw (@mangiotto.bsky.social). Also playing at TIFF. filmfreakcentral.net/2025/09/tell...
Telluride '25: Sentimental Value - FILM FREAK CENTRAL
Affeksjonsverdi****/****starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanningwritten by Eskil Vogtdirected by Joachim Trier by Walter Chaw Joachim Trier is my favourite liv...
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November 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I love @mangiotto.bsky.social’s review. Joachim Trier is a gift to film. I often think, when I’m gone, about any kind of legacy I may have, and then I realize my legacy is in other places, waiting for me. SENTIMENTAL VALUE is an amazing film.
She scratches a letter into a wall made of stone
Maybe someday another child won’t feel as alone
As she does it’s been two years and counting,
Since they put her in this place,
She’s been diagnosed by some stupid fuck
And mommy agrees, yeah!
Maybe someday another child won’t feel as alone
As she does it’s been two years and counting,
Since they put her in this place,
She’s been diagnosed by some stupid fuck
And mommy agrees, yeah!
November 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
She scratches a letter into a wall made of stone
Maybe someday another child won’t feel as alone
As she does it’s been two years and counting,
Since they put her in this place,
She’s been diagnosed by some stupid fuck
And mommy agrees, yeah!
Maybe someday another child won’t feel as alone
As she does it’s been two years and counting,
Since they put her in this place,
She’s been diagnosed by some stupid fuck
And mommy agrees, yeah!
SENTIMENTAL VALUE: An estranged father tries desperately to reconnect with his daughters but can only do it through cinema and artifice. Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas are tremendous. A subtle, delicate, beautiful film.
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
SENTIMENTAL VALUE: An estranged father tries desperately to reconnect with his daughters but can only do it through cinema and artifice. Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas are tremendous. A subtle, delicate, beautiful film.