Crystal
@entityflux.bsky.social
Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. Geekfully married to @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social | Editor for Elements of Madness | she, her | equity for all
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Looking forward, here's a short-list of 15 films I covered in 2025 that should be receiving a wide release this year.
We've got ALL YOU NEED IS KILL on Jan 16th, REDUX REDUX Feb 20th, some on the festival circuit, and some awaiting date announcements.
Check'em out & track'em down. #Filmsof2026
We've got ALL YOU NEED IS KILL on Jan 16th, REDUX REDUX Feb 20th, some on the festival circuit, and some awaiting date announcements.
Check'em out & track'em down. #Filmsof2026
15 Films to Track Down in 2026.
ALL YOU NEED IS KILL, Blazing Fists, Brother Verses Brother, ChaO, Creede U.S.A., The Forbidden City, Luger, Metallica Saved My Life, New Jack Fury, One Spoon of Chocolate, Redux Redux, The Restoratio...
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January 2, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Looking forward, here's a short-list of 15 films I covered in 2025 that should be receiving a wide release this year.
We've got ALL YOU NEED IS KILL on Jan 16th, REDUX REDUX Feb 20th, some on the festival circuit, and some awaiting date announcements.
Check'em out & track'em down. #Filmsof2026
We've got ALL YOU NEED IS KILL on Jan 16th, REDUX REDUX Feb 20th, some on the festival circuit, and some awaiting date announcements.
Check'em out & track'em down. #Filmsof2026
Now at Inbox Zero for the first time in a while and with one day left in the year, my final tally for reviews edited in 2025 for ElementsOfMadness.com is 452!
Our team covered a bit of everything this year. If you thought nothing good came out in 2025, we have some recommendations for you.
Our team covered a bit of everything this year. If you thought nothing good came out in 2025, we have some recommendations for you.
Elements of Madness
Joseph Kosinski, F1: The Movie, Noel T. Manning, interview, Meet Me at the Movies, action, drama, streaming,
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December 31, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Now at Inbox Zero for the first time in a while and with one day left in the year, my final tally for reviews edited in 2025 for ElementsOfMadness.com is 452!
Our team covered a bit of everything this year. If you thought nothing good came out in 2025, we have some recommendations for you.
Our team covered a bit of everything this year. If you thought nothing good came out in 2025, we have some recommendations for you.
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I have a few films to watch before my list is locked, but here’s my (current) list of favorites.
Reviews for most available.
Reviews for most available.
Favorites of 2025
The films of 2025 that made strong impressions. If you missed them, highly recommend tracking them down. Order based purely on review ratings, though they may shift around based on my preferences with...
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December 30, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I have a few films to watch before my list is locked, but here’s my (current) list of favorites.
Reviews for most available.
Reviews for most available.
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Your Name. from Makoto Shinkai 🌠
Now streaming on HBO Max
Now streaming on HBO Max
December 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Your Name. from Makoto Shinkai 🌠
Now streaming on HBO Max
Now streaming on HBO Max
The full Vinton Clamation Christmas is available on YouTube if you can find it. A classic gem among holiday specials.
December 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The full Vinton Clamation Christmas is available on YouTube if you can find it. A classic gem among holiday specials.
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BLACK PHONE 2 features a chilling performance from Ethan Hawke, magnificent makeup effects, and a compelling backstory and is a perfect example of a masterful sequel.
Read my review of the Collector's Edition Blu-ray of BLACK PHONE 2 on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social. #filmsky #horrorsky
Read my review of the Collector's Edition Blu-ray of BLACK PHONE 2 on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social. #filmsky #horrorsky
Today, Scott Derrickson's horror thriller BLACK PHONE 2 released on physical formats.
EoM Contributor @redheadfrommars.bsky.social recommends the release, calling it, "... a perfect example of a masterful sequel."
Get the full read via this home release review. #BlackPhone2
EoM Contributor @redheadfrommars.bsky.social recommends the release, calling it, "... a perfect example of a masterful sequel."
Get the full read via this home release review. #BlackPhone2
Dead is just a word: The Grabber is back in Chilling “Black Phone 2,” now available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray Collector’s Edition.
Black Phone 2, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill, Joe Hill, Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, horror, thriller, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, home release,
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December 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
BLACK PHONE 2 features a chilling performance from Ethan Hawke, magnificent makeup effects, and a compelling backstory and is a perfect example of a masterful sequel.
Read my review of the Collector's Edition Blu-ray of BLACK PHONE 2 on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social. #filmsky #horrorsky
Read my review of the Collector's Edition Blu-ray of BLACK PHONE 2 on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social. #filmsky #horrorsky
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Giveaway Announcement:
On Dec 9th, @paramountpictures.bsky.social released the Steven Spielberg sci-fi thriller MINORITY REPORT on 4K UHD for the first time. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, EoM is giving away 1 4K UHD edition. Details at link; enter by 12/31 at 11:59p EST. #filmsky
On Dec 9th, @paramountpictures.bsky.social released the Steven Spielberg sci-fi thriller MINORITY REPORT on 4K UHD for the first time. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, EoM is giving away 1 4K UHD edition. Details at link; enter by 12/31 at 11:59p EST. #filmsky
“Minority Report” 4K UHD Giveaway
Minority Report, Steven Spielberg, Scott Frank, Jon Cohen, Philip K. Dick, Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Max Von Sydow, Paramount Pictures, 4K UHD, Alliance Entertainment,
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December 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Giveaway Announcement:
On Dec 9th, @paramountpictures.bsky.social released the Steven Spielberg sci-fi thriller MINORITY REPORT on 4K UHD for the first time. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, EoM is giving away 1 4K UHD edition. Details at link; enter by 12/31 at 11:59p EST. #filmsky
On Dec 9th, @paramountpictures.bsky.social released the Steven Spielberg sci-fi thriller MINORITY REPORT on 4K UHD for the first time. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, EoM is giving away 1 4K UHD edition. Details at link; enter by 12/31 at 11:59p EST. #filmsky
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Initially released in select markets 12/17, director Kaouther Ben Hania's docu-drama THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is slowly expanding into new theaters.
EoM Contributor @andrewjeisenman.bsky.social recently sat down with Ben Hania to discuss the film and its delicate subject. #TheVoiceofHindRajab
EoM Contributor @andrewjeisenman.bsky.social recently sat down with Ben Hania to discuss the film and its delicate subject. #TheVoiceofHindRajab
A Conversation with “The Voice of Hind Rajab” director Kaouther Ben Hania.
The Voice of Hind Rajab, صوت هند رجب, Kaouther Ben Hania, interview, directing, EoM Presents, Andrew Eisenman, Mime Films, The Palestine Red Crescent Society
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December 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Initially released in select markets 12/17, director Kaouther Ben Hania's docu-drama THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB is slowly expanding into new theaters.
EoM Contributor @andrewjeisenman.bsky.social recently sat down with Ben Hania to discuss the film and its delicate subject. #TheVoiceofHindRajab
EoM Contributor @andrewjeisenman.bsky.social recently sat down with Ben Hania to discuss the film and its delicate subject. #TheVoiceofHindRajab
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Kris McMenamin’s MISFITS is as rough-and-tumble a tale as it is a production, yet, its lack of refinement is as much a feature for the experience as it is emblematic of the narrative itself.
Streaming on Prime Video now. #MisfitstheFilm
Streaming on Prime Video now. #MisfitstheFilm
Dramedy “Misfits” is a celebration of found family and the bonds that matter.
Misfits, Kris McMenamin, Sam Meola, Kat Reeve, Christian Levens, CeeCee Simone, Jacob Burke, Carlie Ann Kaufman, comedy, drama, Gallows Grin Production,
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December 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Kris McMenamin’s MISFITS is as rough-and-tumble a tale as it is a production, yet, its lack of refinement is as much a feature for the experience as it is emblematic of the narrative itself.
Streaming on Prime Video now. #MisfitstheFilm
Streaming on Prime Video now. #MisfitstheFilm
Gotta love it when the names are staged on purpose and not due to top billing being the opposite of the aesthetic.
This movie is a lot of fun.
This movie is a lot of fun.
If you have not seen this……WATCH IT!!!! Haha it is one of my faves & is so much fun.
It’s basically the horror adaptation of Freaky Friday. And Vince Vaughn playing a woman is fn hysterical 🤣
Also has one of my top “probably 20” kill scenes in it 🔥
It’s basically the horror adaptation of Freaky Friday. And Vince Vaughn playing a woman is fn hysterical 🤣
Also has one of my top “probably 20” kill scenes in it 🔥
December 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Gotta love it when the names are staged on purpose and not due to top billing being the opposite of the aesthetic.
This movie is a lot of fun.
This movie is a lot of fun.
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Here at Black Girl Nerds, we’re thrilled to share our picks for the Best Films of 2025, curated by a select group of esteemed film critics who live at the intersection of craft, culture, and pure cinephile joy.
Black Girl Nerds' Picks for the Best Films of 2025 | Black Girl Nerds
Here at Black Girl Nerds, we’re thrilled to share our picks for the Best Films of 2025, curated by a select group of esteemed film critics
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December 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Here at Black Girl Nerds, we’re thrilled to share our picks for the Best Films of 2025, curated by a select group of esteemed film critics who live at the intersection of craft, culture, and pure cinephile joy.
Sinners and One Battle After Another took most of the categories for the Southeast Film Critics Association this year. 🏆
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2025 SEFCA (Southeastern Film Critics Association) Winners:
Top 10 Films of 2025
1. One Battle After Another
2. Sinners
3. Marty Supreme
4. It Was Just an Accident
5. Sentimental Value
6. Hamnet
7. Train Dreams
8. Weapons
9. Frankenstein
10. The Secret Agent
Top 10 Films of 2025
1. One Battle After Another
2. Sinners
3. Marty Supreme
4. It Was Just an Accident
5. Sentimental Value
6. Hamnet
7. Train Dreams
8. Weapons
9. Frankenstein
10. The Secret Agent
December 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Sinners and One Battle After Another took most of the categories for the Southeast Film Critics Association this year. 🏆
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Did I just buy 2? Hells yes! 1 of ours from Think Geek is very dim and barely hanging on. The other has been in each kid’s room through their early years. Now we’ll have 1 replacement and 1 for future use!
December 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Did I just buy 2? Hells yes! 1 of ours from Think Geek is very dim and barely hanging on. The other has been in each kid’s room through their early years. Now we’ll have 1 replacement and 1 for future use!
“Twister” - first date and first opening night movie for my severe weather geek self. “Jurassic Park” - again, nerd. “X2” - opening night w/college friends and comic book/animated series fans.
Raising the always fun question: What are your most memorable theater-going experiences?
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
Mine also include The Matrix, Blair Witch, and being way too stoned in Belgium when Fellowship of the Ring was sold out so we sat in the back row for Mulholland Drive instead.
It was hands-down one of the most memorable theater-going experiences I can remember, a collective 30-minute butt-clench/armrest-grab for the final climb. And we knew he lived! Wild.
December 13, 2025 at 1:44 AM
“Twister” - first date and first opening night movie for my severe weather geek self. “Jurassic Park” - again, nerd. “X2” - opening night w/college friends and comic book/animated series fans.
Especially when so many do it at once expecting everyone to prioritize their film(s). They had all year to provide access!
Would give anything to disabuse the folks in charge of awards campaigns of the somehow prevalent notion that sending a link as close as possible to voting day increases its likelihood of doing well. All it actually does is decrease the likelihood that we will have time to watch it!
December 1, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Especially when so many do it at once expecting everyone to prioritize their film(s). They had all year to provide access!
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It was an absolute honor to talk with @rianjohnson.bsky.social at the LA premiere of Wake Up Dead Man, and hear him share his love for his longtime collaborator and friend, Steve Yedlin
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Rian Johnson on Steve Yedlin and the Cinematography of "Wake Up Dead Man"
They go way back
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November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It was an absolute honor to talk with @rianjohnson.bsky.social at the LA premiere of Wake Up Dead Man, and hear him share his love for his longtime collaborator and friend, Steve Yedlin
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D2 @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social is one of the nicest people I know ... and a stinking awesome film journalist and critic!!!
Had the absolute pleasure of joining Noel Thomas Manning on an episode of Meet Me at the Movies to discuss the new Noah Baumbach-directed dramedy “Jay Kelly.”
Chatting with Noel is always a joy and doing so talking about a film that surprised me is even more of one. #JayKelly #MeetMeattheMovies
Chatting with Noel is always a joy and doing so talking about a film that surprised me is even more of one. #JayKelly #MeetMeattheMovies
November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
D2 @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social is one of the nicest people I know ... and a stinking awesome film journalist and critic!!!
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I was thrilled to have the opportunity to check out the new 4K UHD & Blu-ray Special Edition of THE BREAKFAST CLUB from the Criterion Collection!
You can read my thoughts on the iconic film and find out about the amazing special features on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social at the link below. #filmsky
You can read my thoughts on the iconic film and find out about the amazing special features on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social at the link below. #filmsky
Earlier this month, @criterion.bsky.social released a brand-new 4K UHD edition of the John Hughes classic THE BREAKFAST CLUB.
EoM Contributor @redheadfrommars.bsky.social offers her thoughts on both the new edition & the film itself. #CriterionCollection #filmsky
EoM Contributor @redheadfrommars.bsky.social offers her thoughts on both the new edition & the film itself. #CriterionCollection #filmsky
John Hughes’s nostalgic, honest portrayal of teenage life in the 1980s,“The Breakfast Club,” is now available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray Combo Special Edition from The Criterion Collection.
The Breakfast Club, John Hughes, Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, drama, comedy, Criterion Collection, Universal Pictures, home video, 4K U...
elementsofmadness.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I was thrilled to have the opportunity to check out the new 4K UHD & Blu-ray Special Edition of THE BREAKFAST CLUB from the Criterion Collection!
You can read my thoughts on the iconic film and find out about the amazing special features on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social at the link below. #filmsky
You can read my thoughts on the iconic film and find out about the amazing special features on @elmntsofmadness.bsky.social at the link below. #filmsky
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Epstein survivors just dropped a powerful message for Congress, and it hits like a warning: no more waiting, the truth is coming, ready or not.
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Epstein survivors just dropped a powerful message for Congress, and it hits like a warning: no more waiting, the truth is coming, ready or not.
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
Watch till the end
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@houserepublicans.bsky.social
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First Friday in November - get yourself a cinematic treat.
The EoM Team's got reviews for theatrical, streaming, and home release titles in a myriad of genres.
Let's run it! #filmsky
The EoM Team's got reviews for theatrical, streaming, and home release titles in a myriad of genres.
Let's run it! #filmsky
a cartoon of a man holding a scroll with the letter j written on it
Alt: a cartoon of a man holding a scroll who unrolls it by letting it fall to the ground.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
First Friday in November - get yourself a cinematic treat.
The EoM Team's got reviews for theatrical, streaming, and home release titles in a myriad of genres.
Let's run it! #filmsky
The EoM Team's got reviews for theatrical, streaming, and home release titles in a myriad of genres.
Let's run it! #filmsky
I’m not saying this movie is the reason we have a yard yeti, but it is the reason its name is Harry!
***ANNOUNCEMENT***
Coming soon on #4K in the US from @kinolorber.com: #HarryAndTheHendersons (1987)!
Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master!
John Lithgow | Melinda Dillon | Kevin Peter Hall | Don Ameche | M. Emmet Walsh
Shot by Allen Daviau (E.T.)
Music by Bruce Broughton (Silverado)
Coming soon on #4K in the US from @kinolorber.com: #HarryAndTheHendersons (1987)!
Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master!
John Lithgow | Melinda Dillon | Kevin Peter Hall | Don Ameche | M. Emmet Walsh
Shot by Allen Daviau (E.T.)
Music by Bruce Broughton (Silverado)
November 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I’m not saying this movie is the reason we have a yard yeti, but it is the reason its name is Harry!
Happy Halloween!
If you're staying in at all this weekend (pre or post time change), we've got some options for entertainment you can enjoy at home or at the theater.
Let's run them all down! #filmsky
If you're staying in at all this weekend (pre or post time change), we've got some options for entertainment you can enjoy at home or at the theater.
Let's run them all down! #filmsky
a man wearing a sweater is making a funny face
Alt: a man wearing a sweater is making a funny face
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October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM