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Dede Crimmins

@dedecrim.bsky.social

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Film critic. Horror Fan. Spinster. Smithie. Rue Morgue, That Shelf, CFCA she/her https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/deirdre-crimmins/movies

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · Dec 19

Seems like a good day to migrate this.

“I’m never not pleased by my active avoidance of trailers.”

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The Princess Formerly Known As Prince @nataliereed84.bsky.social · 11d

The president of the Just For Laughs festival is playing a big role in coordinating all this, if you wanted something in Montreal to boycott next Summer.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11d

US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’

Usual supporters of free speech are under fire for signing on to Riyadh festival despite the government’s human rights abuses

www.theguardian.com

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 11d

Happy Mountain Day, Smithies! Take a moment to reflect, relax, and fight the patriarchy.

Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 16d

In my intro I am going to point out that the two dollars kid is the same actor as the son in BACK TO THE BEACH, which I showed in July.

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 16d

If I had that power, you know they would be!

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 16d

Just a few tickets left for BETTER OFF DEAD tonight!

drafthouse.com/chicago/even...

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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · 18d

Do not use Tylenol recreationally. Got it.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 18d

Trump, citing no evidence at all, suggests Tylenol during pregnancy is linked to autism

He says the FDA will recommend pregnant women avoid using the painkiller unless “medically necessary"

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 20d

I miss our crew. Those were the great days!

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 21d

Drummer!

Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 21d

Yes! They played Riot Fest too! This was at a pre-fest show in town, and they were so great. Just as rocking as a decade ago.

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Sarahnormal Activity: The Marked Ones @sarahstubbssays.bsky.social · 22d

Researching for an article! Hit me with your favorite uses of candy in horror movies!

#GastroHorror #HorrorSky

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ALT: a picture of halloween decorations with the website horroroftruant.com visible

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 22d

The “Sweet Tooth” chapter in TALES OF HALLOWEEN is pretty great!

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It's the Pictures @itsthepicpod.bsky.social · 22d

Just learned that our episode with @dedecrim.bsky.social was shared in Paste Magazine. www.pastemagazine.com/movies/film-...

@reelrecon.bsky.social @maxcovill.com

The Last Film Critic: Chicago and the Slow Death of the Professional Movie Review

50 years after Roger Ebert was the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize, Chicago is emblematic of the stark decline in film criticism.

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 22d

Cool! I didn’t know that would be included, but it’s a great choice.

Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 22d

They are so freaking fun! This was one of the Riot Fest shows at Reggie’s.

Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 22d

Saw a McDonalds-themed Black Sabbath cover band have a BLUE VELVET moment last night.

Support weird shit. It’s what is getting us through these times.

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 23d

These are precedented times and the precedent is a loud ass warning

www.nytimes.com/1939/02/04/a...

Goebbels Ends Careers of Five 'Aryan' Actors Who Made Witticisms About the Nazi Regime (Published 1939)

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 23d

Well, the HIM embargo is up. I’m not reviewing it officially, so I’ll leave this here.

a cartoon says it stinks it stinks and stinks

ALT: a cartoon says it stinks it stinks and stinks

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 23d

Smith College grad!

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 23d

Something something “cancel culture”…

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AHHH! real meghan!! 나영지 🇵🇸 @ruemcclammyhand.bsky.social · 23d

don’t you dare make me feel bad for jimmy kimmel

TVMoJoe @tvmojoe.bsky.social · 23d

NEW: ABC puts JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE on hiatus after conservative backlash, station group and FCC chair pressure network over Kirk comment. Details at @vulture: www.vulture.com/article/abc-...

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live! From the Air ‘Indefinitely’

It follows conservative backlash to a comment Kimmel made about Charlie Kirk.

www.vulture.com

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 24d

Do you like my new nose?

(This is Pepper and she and I are regulars at the same bar.)

Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 25d

It’s going to be a fun one!

Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 25d

This Wednesday! I’ve got NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER at the Chicago Alamo Drafthouse. Looks like it might sell out, but there are still some tickets for you.

drafthouse.com/chicago/even...

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Springfield Googolplex Podcast @simpsonsfilmpod.bsky.social · 25d

NEW SEASON! Tomorrow we’re back with your biweekly dose of Simpsons movie parodies on the Springfield Googolplex podcast. pod.link/googolplex

This season also features some outstanding guests like @alliegoertz.bsky.social, @normwilner.bsky.social, @dedecrim.bsky.social, & @alansiegella.bsky.social.

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Dede Crimmins @dedecrim.bsky.social · 26d

I just love this so much!