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Derrick Scocchera

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Director, screenwriter, painter and the co-founder of Fantoma Films. It's Always Something (streaming on The Criterion Channel), A Perfect Place, The Crimson King (coming soon). http://imdb.com/name/nm1324203/ https://derrickscocchera.com/

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Oct 25

Wake up the kids! Phone the neighbors! It's Always Something, which I wrote and directed, is now live on The Criterion Channel!
www.criterionchannel.com/it-s-always-...

It’s Always Something - The Criterion Channel

Directed by Derrick Scocchera • 2021 • United States Starring Stephen Fry, Alexandra Fabbri, Thomas Cokenias In just ten minutes, eight wry, deadpan, and macabrely humorous vignettes portray the trag...

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Elle Schneider @elleschneider.bsky.social · Aug 11

Sharing a link to GoFundMe again, because I need your help! My dog Serling was just diagnosed with congestive heart failure, her care took up all my available funds, and I need to schedule a follow up ASAP. Would also love any resources for fire affected pet owners! www.gofundme.com/f/help-elle-...

Donate to Help Elle Rebuild After the Eaton Fire, organized by Leah Shore

Help Elle Recover After the Eaton Fire in California Hi I'm Leah, Elle's friend.… Leah Shore needs your support for Help Elle Rebuild After the Eaton Fire

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Sep 6

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ACLU @aclu.org · Sep 5

Happening tonight!

Join us at 8pm ET (5pm PT) to learn about your rights when protesting, including when encountering National Guard troops, federal agents, and local police.

RSVP at act.aclu.org/a/aclu-kyr.

ACLU @aclu.org · Sep 2

President Trump deployed military troops and federal agents to DC and LA to respond to made-up emergencies, and is now threatening to do the same in other cities across the country.

Black graphic with text "Know your rights when protesting, virtual training, Friday, September 5, 8pm ET, 5pm PT" In the bottom left reads "Know Your Rights" and in the botom right reads "ACLU People Power"

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Sep 1

She thought times had changed.

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NWS Bay Area Bot @nwsbayareabot.bsky.social · Jul 30

⚠️TSUNAMI ADVISORY in effect for the California coast. Stay away from the water! Stay away from beaches and waterways! Remain away from shore until local officials say that it is OK to return. #KnowYourZone at . #CAwx #Tsunami https://x.com/NWSBayArea/status/1950370981848961247

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Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · Jul 30

ESTIMATED TSUNAMI ARRIVAL TIMES FOR THE UNITED STATES/U.S.:

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 26

He removed the dialogue, added modern songs, and cut around 20 minutes. It would be great if someone released both versions as a set.

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 26

It is, but it looks awful.

Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 26

He did a recut called Mr. Kneff which played at TIFF a few years back, but I don't think has been generally released.

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 26

I'd love to revisit Kafka, but it seems to be impossible to find, other than on ancient VHS releases or poor quality DVDs.

Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 20

Longlegs spotted with Harvey Keitel in the opening credits of Mean Streets (1973).
#LongLegs #MeanStreets

Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 16

It honestly feels random.

Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 16

If there's a second season, that's precisely what I'll do.

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 16

I had the same reaction. Rather difficult to get fully engaged with a show where as soon as you settle in, they're suddenly over. Wish I'd waited until all the episodes were available and watched them in 2 or 3 blocks.

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 15

Maybe Steven Ogg?

Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 13

After not being seen for over a week (true), this is how they found him.

Apocalypse Now shower scene

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 13

Footage of the moments leading up to this photo.
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Apocalypse Now shower scene

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · Jul 13

Criterion — founded in 1984 — is courting a "new audience of cinephiles” via streaming.

And it’s working.

Criterion Channel “has grown steadily” — and created a "low-churn subscriber base” that has "eclipsed the company’s physical media business”.

www.fastcompany.com/91349048/how... #FilmSky

How Criterion turned its film archives into a streaming powerhouse

The Criterion Channel refuses to employ Netflix-style algorithmic programming. That choice has courted a whole new audience of cinephiles.

www.fastcompany.com

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 13

They do an amazing job curating the channel, adding new themed collections every month.
Don't miss out on their great collection of shorts, and while you're there, check out my film IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING, narrated by the brilliant Stephen Fry.
www.criterionchannel.com/it-s-always-...

It’s Always Something - The Criterion Channel

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 12

That's crazy. We are truly in a period of self-imposed regression. Dark Ages, here we come!

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · Jul 12

Kristi Noem must resign now.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · Jul 4

It’s wild how many people think Medicaid cuts won’t affect them because their state calls it something like “Healthy Louisiana”. I don’t even care about right or left right now, this level of civic illiteracy is why it’s so easy to pass bills that hurt everyone.

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Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 5

Totally agree. The Madness of King Donald must end and pretending like everything is normal is delusional and destructive. The sooner we put a stop to this deeply anti-democratic stupidity, the sooner we can get back to pursuing happiness and having something worth celebrating again.

Derrick Scocchera @derricksco.bsky.social · Jul 5

Members of Congress shouldn't be allowed to own stock in anything they can potentially manipulate through their votes. That's enough for a story right there. This particular story could also be run with a full explanation of all the complexities and let the viewers draw their own conclusions.