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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness

@alexxkittle.bsky.social

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Movies, art history, anxiety. Freelance illustrator (Pan + Scan Illustration). Arthouse theater projectionist. Bargain bin vinyl collector. Also @bigartthread Arlington, MA She/her https://ko-fi.com/panandscan/shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/panandscan

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · Oct 21

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Hello friends, I'm an illustrator and film projectionist in the Boston area. I make prints, pins, stickers, and zines inspired by movies, tv, music, and art history, for sale in my etsy and ko-fi stores.

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 53m

Wasn’t too much of a thing tbh but many of the characters have (or are presumed to have) upper/middle class backgrounds so that didn’t seem odd to me

Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 58m

Josh O’Connor does that rude trope where he rips a page out of a public phone book instead of just learning or writing down the information, Kelly are you trolling me

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Big Art Thread @bigartthread.bsky.social · 13h

Posters by Japanese designer Koichi Sato, 1970s-90s.

Poster with the imprint of a hand outlined in blue over a white background. The interior of the palm and fingers is black with constellations, and a pink grid and labels are placed over the image.

Poster with an abstract image of blue-to-pink gradient inside a tall rectangle, outlined by a frame with a yellow, blue, orange, and pink gradient. Pale white squiggles are moving over the entire image.

Poster with an illustration of a figure in silhouette with dragonfly wings, floating over a white expanse with a black sky.

Poster with a dark image of a woman with long hair falling over her face, mostly obscured by shadow, with columns of text on the left and right edges.

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · Sep 10

OK IT'S HAPPENING! Announcing my 2026 wall calendar, featuring new original illustrations celebrating the works of David Lynch, much missed and forever an inspiration. PRE-ORDERS start today as the art is still in-progress, I expect to print and ship in November!

www.etsy.com/listing/4366...

My digital illustration inspired by Mulholland Drive.

My digital illustration inspired by Twin Peaks.

My digital illustration inspired by The Elephant Man.

My digital illustration inspired by Dune.

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 12h

busy busy busy every fucking day but in the middle of a hundred tasks I get to see the new Reichardt tonight 🥲

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 1d

I feel confident saying it’s definitely The People Under the Stairs!

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7 [REC] (2007, Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza): ok tbh this gets pretty freaky! Very good use of first-person found footage style, I was sucked in.

Spanish-language poster for [REC] with a super closeup of a woman’s face.

My lb log:

[REC] 2007
Watched Oct 11, 2025
Effective!!

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🏳️‍🌈 Ms. Marya E. Gates 🦩 @oldfilmsflicker.bsky.social · 2d

I forgot to note in this that I will be moderating a Q&A with Mary Bronstein after the Chicago International Film Festival screening of her film IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU this coming Thursday, October 16th at 8pm. Tickets are standby only:

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You - Cinema Chicago

With her life crashing down, Linda attempts to navigate her child’s mysterious illness, a missing person, and a hostile relationship with her therapist.

www.chicagofilmfestival.com

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 1d

I remember when I first heard people talking about His Three Daughters I was like wait is this a remake of Hanging Up it sounds like the same premise (obvi actually very different movies tho haha)

Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 1d

Gillian Armstrong’s Mrs Soffel is on kanopy btw and it’s a really interesting historical romance inspired by a true story and Keaton is great in it

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 1d

Ahhh same! What the efffff

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Farran Smith Nehme @selfstyledsiren.bsky.social · 1d

"She is the dream actress that every director should have." —Gillian Armstrong

Rest in peace to the great Diane Keaton, fearless and unique, a dream actress indeed. 📷 Norman Seeff, Los Angeles, 1975

Black and white shot of Diane Keaton in a tank top with her hands behind her head. I like this photo for its simplicity; you can feel her personality.

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · Aug 2

Ok it's finally time! My new Rocky Horror playing card illustration series is up for sale! You can get all 6 as 5x7" prints in a set, or individual character prints, each 8x10"

www.etsy.com/listing/4345...

All six of my Rocky Horror playing card illustrations grouped together in a grid.

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 1d

Vending at a halloweeny market today so I broke out the nsfw Suspiria shirt 💀

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Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 2d

As her psychological dramedy If I Had Legs I’d Kick You hits theaters from A24 writer-director Mary Bronstein chats with Marya E. Gates about embracing chaos, rejecting comfort and the resilience of rodents (speciﬁcally, hamsters). boxd.it/2Lw

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Francesco Francavilla @ffrancavilla.bsky.social · 2d

FACES OF UNIVERSAL HORROR so far…
Not sure if I’m gonna make it the full 31 days (deadlines and all that) but I’ll give it my best shot.

Photos of 4 universal horror portraits including the mummy, the invisible man, the phantom creeps, and the old dark house

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tim d (he/him) @timdevin.bsky.social · 2d

the Free Range Garden Artists put this manifesto up all over the bike path

it has a shout out to me and @alexxkittle.bsky.social , but is otherwise a good read :)

#SomervilleMA #JunkArt #PublicArt

a manifesto about free public art, and the free range garden ppl's experiences with their project

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 2d

I see this poster regularly in the booth (honorably guarding the huge mirror we pull out for 16mm screenings) and today when I run a (pristine!) 35mm print of The Shadow for the @brattletheatre.bsky.social film matinee I will FINALLY learn what evil lurks in the hearts of men! Big day!

Large poster board with an illustration of green eyes under a brimmed hat and the tagline “Who Knows What Evil Lurks in the Hearts of Men?” leaning against a big piece of cardboard.

Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 2d

Late night calendar work in progress

An in-progress Eraserhead illustration with a bigass radiator.

Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 3d

6 Queens of the Dead (2025, Tina Romero): ok this was a delight! Gay zombie comedy with lots of sparkle, shade, and Katy O’Brien 😍 and Romero throws in a fun cameo with a tribute to her dad. Very entertaining watch with queer friends! Comes out 10/24

Poster for Queens of the Dead showing a blue hand with long pointed nails thrusting out of the ground in front of a sequin curtain.

My lb log for Queens of the Dead:

Watched Oct 9, 2025
Ok FINALLY a contemporary horror movie where the weapons are bedazzled, the zombies are glittery, the lighting is bisexual, and Katy O'Brien's arms are front and center!!! Thank you Ms Romero!!!!!!

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 3d

5 The Godsend (1980, Gabrielle Beaumont): A few effective moments but mostly scattered and kinda lackluster until it picks up a bit in the third act. Features a brief but memorable, creepy turn from Donald Pleasance’s daughter Angela.

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 4d

Happening now through Oct 11 for ##BannedBooksWeek all purchases from our Prison Book Program wish list will trigger a matching donation! share.google/O57nqZ9oQ2eM...

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 5d

4 Fascination (1979, Jean Rollin): Softcore bisexual vampire action! Gauzy outfits and rampant eyeliner! Maximalist decor! Blood cult! Immaculate vibes!

Poster for Fascination showing a blonde woman on a black cloak holding a scythe.

My lb log for Fascination:

Watched Oct 7, 2025
Queer women and femmes should all receive a long black cloak and big ass scythe on their 18th birthdays, we deserve it.
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criterion channel

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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 5d

3 Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005, dir. Mary Lambert): This had been on my list for ages just because of Lambert, and it’s entertaining but not much to really note. Some parallels to Hello Mary Lou but way less fun. Some good kills, including a tanning bed roasting.

My lb log for Urban Legends: Bloody Mary.

Very stupid but enjoyable imo! Couldn't help noticing thematic parallels to Katt Shea's Carrie sequel as both take the premise of jock boys assaulting teen girl classmates and getting away with it until a vengeful magical girl comes onto the scene. The Rage is much better but appreciated the connection!
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Eko Eko Alex-rak: Wizard of Darkness @alexxkittle.bsky.social · 5d

2 The Witches (1966, dir. Cyril Frankel): idk I just dig weirdo small town movies and also old timey British horror! The same writer as The Stone Tape AND Halloween III: Season of the Witch which is an impressive pedigree to me

Poster for The Witches (1966) with Joan Fontaine making a scared face.