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Bill Bria

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He/Him. Staff Writer at /Film, contributor to Discussing Film, Dread Central, Crooked Marquee, The Wrap, Daily Grindhouse, others. Co-host of Bill & Ashley’s Terror Theater. An actor and comedian sometimes. A goofball all other times.

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Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 1d

#Bugonia sees Yorgos Lanthimos continue his sicko mode run of pitch black comedies, with repertory players Stone & Plemons thrillingly going head to (bald) head. An unholy marriage of Jang Joon-hwan and Jeff Lieberman, it’s a film that looks & feels beautifully unwell.

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 1d

Finally got to see #OneBattleAfterAnother in glorious VistaVision. After three screenings in three different formats, I think it’s a great finale to my theatrical experience with this new classic. Happy to live in a city that allows for such cool celebrations of cinema like this!

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much! Yeah, it’s been a rocky road for Jesse and the gang, but I’m glad it’s come around to being appreciated.

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Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 1d

Part two of two!

www.slashfilm.com/1991512/nigh...

The Studio Was Not Prepared For Nightmare On Elm Street To Become A Franchise [Exclusive] - SlashFilm

A Nightmare on Elm Street and Freddy helped put New Line Cinema on the map, but the studio wasn't exactly ready for a franchise.

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Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 1d

Here it is! Part one of two.

www.slashfilm.com/1990373/a-ni...

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Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 1d

In 2017, because the universe loves me, a sequel to one of my favorite sci-fi films of all time (which came out the year I was born) was released on my birthday. In 2025, it happened again.

But the universe also kinda hates me, so Jared Leto was there both times.

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 2d

I will say that while it doesn’t connect emotionally as much as the first two films, it does admirably continue their dialogue about our relationship with tech. Its central thesis is absolutely the kind of theme that a TRON movie should be tackling, so it’s not an empty film.

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Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 2d

TRON: ARES is a mixed bag. It looks incredible (Jeff F’in Cronenweth!!), sounds incredible, and has a fun, unique structure. But its digital Pinocchio story feels a little cold, & it just barely avoids being a naked vanity project-cum-franchise reboot. Flynn lives, but only just.

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BJ Colangelo @bjcolangelo.bsky.social · 4d

Welp. #TronAres is a movie that plays with sci-fi tropes that tech bros learn the wrong lessons from w/ rad action sequences, but is bogged down by charisma vacuum Jared Leto.

Greta Lee and Jodie Turner-Smith are why it ever comes close to reaching the heights it’s striving for.

NIN music RIPS.

Jodie Turner-Smith as Athena, wearing her red grid suit and helmet while holding a laser gun in TRON: ARES.

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Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 4d

Hell yeah, let’s get the Riverdogs and Adler’s Paint teams at a Metropolis game

John R Smith Jnr @johnrsmithjnr.bsky.social · 4d

Ok yes the fascists are inciting civil war.

But

I’M SITTING NEXT TO FUCKING SUPERMAN!!

Hey @jamesgunn.bsky.social I’m available for any sequels

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20 Best Movies Of 2025 (So Far) - SlashFilm

2025 has been a fantastic year for movies, and we're just getting started. We've wrangled a list of the 20 best films we've seen so far this year.

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Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!!

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks dude!

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 5d

Gracias!!!

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks, Cassandra! ❤️

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you so much, Amelia!

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks, man!

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 5d

On my birthday today, I’d just like to thank all of you for being here. It’s been a really blessed year as well as a particularly tough year for me so far, and I’m so thankful for all of you who’ve stuck with me. Hope you have a great day!

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Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 6d

Now seated for another spooky year!

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 6d

Someone at the NYT must be a Hong Kong cinema fan.

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 8d

They really said "Release Eddie Van Halen" smh

svart flagg @svartflagg.bsky.social · 8d

A really real interview tonight with a really real Antifa Member ™️ sharing really real stories.

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 9d

Just did an interview that would’ve blown Teen Bill’s mind. I feel such a sense of accomplishment today.

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 10d

Very happy that I can finally announce I have an essay in @vinsyn.bsky.social ‘s 4K release of Lloyd Kaufman and @jamesgunn.bsky.social ‘s TROMEO & JULIET! So honored to be included. Go check it out!

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 11d

I have so much to do that half my morning was just dedicated to arranging all the various things I have to do

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 11d

#ShelbyOaks proves that Chris Stuckmann has the sauce. It’s a debut that wears its influences on its sleeve (hello, LAKE MUNGO and HEREDITARY), but also creates such a strong atmosphere of dread & is ambitious enough to stick with me. Camille Sullivan & Sarah Durn nail it!!

Bill Bria @billbria.bsky.social · 11d

Now seated for SHELBY OAKS at Beyond Fest!