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Daniel M. Kimmel
@dkimmel.bsky.social
#film critic, #author of non-fiction and humorous #sciencefiction, lecturer, political junkie, co-writer of "The Waldorf Conference" on the Hollywood blacklist, editor at OntheIssues.org, writes column on classic SF films for Space and Time magazine
A sad day for fans of "Harold and Maude."

#filmsky
Bud Cort, ‘Harold and Maude’ Star, Dies at 77
Bud Cort, who starred in 'Harold and Maude" and "Brewster McCloud," died Wednesday. He was 77.
variety.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:50 PM
February 11, 2026 at 11:49 PM
If I had 100 pen pals that I wrote to every single day I could not use up all the return address labels I've been sent.
February 10, 2026 at 10:38 PM
My periodic post that I will not follow anyone whose page consists solely of reposts. I'm not looking for someone to curate the site for me.
February 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Current temperature at 7 pm in Somerville, Massachusetts: 11 degrees F and dropping, with wind chill making it feel like -14. And it won't get this HIGH again until 11 am tomorrow.
February 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM
This “Dracula” is a romantic tragedy about someone who suffers an unspeakable loss and will now make everyone else pay the price for it.

#filmsky #horror #lucbesson
Review – Dracula
DRACULA. With Caleb Landry Jones, Christoph Waltz, Zoë Bleu, Guillaume de Tonquedec, Matilda de Angelis. Written and directed by Luc Besson. Rated R for violence, some gore and sexuality. 129 min. …
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February 6, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Here's the list of Democratic demands to fund DHS. These consist of following the law and not letting violent, anonymous, masked thugs roam the streets. Squeaker Johnson and Sen. Britt (R-Cracker) think they're over the top.

www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.democrats.senate.gov
February 5, 2026 at 10:57 PM
MOTHER OF FLIES is what might be called “arthouse horror.” There’s lots of blood, to be sure, but it’s a slow burning film where all the pieces don’t fall into place until the final 20 minutes.

#filmsky #horror #shudder
Review – Mother Of Flies
MOTHER OF FLIES. With Zelda Adams, Toby Poser, John Adams, Lulu Adams, James Lindsay. Written and directed by John Adams, Zelda Adams, Toby Poser. Unrated. 92 min. On Shudder. All together ooky The…
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February 2, 2026 at 1:49 AM
January 30, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Just watched Starfleet Academy episode 4. An abomination. I am appalled at how horrible this show is. They need to fire all the writers, Holly Hunter, Gina Yashere, and Robert Picardo. And I thought Picardo was one of the few saving graces of Voyager.
January 30, 2026 at 3:22 AM
No money for murderers.
No Money for Murderers
YouTube video by Progress Action Fund
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I know there are a number of my fellow film critics here. Has anyone been offered the opportunity to screen "Melania" prior to Friday's opening?

You know what it says about a movie when they're afraid to preview it for the press.

#filmsky
January 25, 2026 at 1:28 AM
With all the horrible news we can use a laugh. Here's one:
Candid Camera TV Episode - Woody Allen Dictates a Letter
YouTube video by Juliet Funt
www.youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:53 PM
So uninterested in the Oscar-nominated films I may not even watch.

Bugonia? Marty Supreme? Are the Academy voters on drugs?

#filmsky
January 22, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Someone pointed out that low IQ Trump turned on Musk when memes referencing #PresidentMusk appeared.

So how DO you think #PresidentMiller is doing?
January 20, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Don't believe the 25th amendment or impeachment offers us a way out but this damning indictment is worth reading.

www.againstallenemies.net/p/a-declarat...
A Declaration of Independence From The Mad King
It's time.
www.againstallenemies.net
January 19, 2026 at 11:12 PM
It's amazing that the low IQ Trump doesn't realize that his pathetic neediness has made him an international laughingstock.
January 18, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Trump got another reward he didn't earn.

#caturday
January 18, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Trump is the neediest toddler on the planet.
January 18, 2026 at 2:39 AM
As a film critic and cat person, loved this.

#filmsky #caturday
Alfred Hitchcat Tribute🐈 Parody of Alfred Hitchcock movies: Psycho, The Birds and North by Northwest
YouTube video by Pets Fan Trailer
www.youtube.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Lower courts continue to hold the line against the criminality of the Trump maladministration.
Judge limits ICE’s crowd control tactics following Minneapolis shooting
The judge’s order prevents federal agents from arresting peaceful protesters.
www.politico.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Trek fan since TOS in '66. "Starfleet Academy" is worst Trek since "Voyager." Hope it gets better but premiere episode is an abomination.

#treksky
January 16, 2026 at 5:42 AM
“28 Days Later: The Bone Temple” is a visceral film that will either convince you that a zombie movie can have substance or else make you wonder if the people praising the film are zombies themselves. For the record, this reviewer is definitely in the former camp.

#filmsky #horror
Review – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Dan’s Take)
28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. With Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Jack O’Connell, Chi Lewis-Parry, Erin Kellyman. Written by Alex Garland. Directed by Nia DaCosta. Rated R for strong blood…
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January 16, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Finished the first draft of my next book, a new collection of pieces on SF movies. Much work to do and unlikely to be out before next year, but a definite milestone. A follow up to my "Jar Jar Binks Must Die."

#booksky #filmsky #sciencefiction
January 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM