Josh Sewell
@joshsewell.bsky.social
Film critic. Teacher. Husband. Dad. Member of SEFCA/AFCC/GAFCA. I talk about pop culture and politics a lot.
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
Catching up with a bunch of documentaries so I can be ready for Atlanta Film Critics Circle voting. First up, #ThePerfectNeighbor. I already know the basics of the case, but a few minutes in and I’m already furious.
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Catching up with a bunch of documentaries so I can be ready for Atlanta Film Critics Circle voting. First up, #ThePerfectNeighbor. I already know the basics of the case, but a few minutes in and I’m already furious.
We're gonna speedrun the 2008 financial meltdown next year, except MAGA kicked all the smart people out of government. Yay!
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November 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We're gonna speedrun the 2008 financial meltdown next year, except MAGA kicked all the smart people out of government. Yay!
This is *almost* the correct ranking. Just flip Clones and Phantom Menace, then we’re good to go.
empire strikes back > star wars > last jedi > return > rogue one > solo > force awakens > revenge of the sith > attack of the clones > the phantom menace > rise of skywalker
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is *almost* the correct ranking. Just flip Clones and Phantom Menace, then we’re good to go.
Screener season continues! Now watching #SentimentalValue.
November 23, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Screener season continues! Now watching #SentimentalValue.
Today’s screening is #Zootopia2, my last in-person one before Atlanta Film Critics Circle voting next weekend. Until then, SO MANY movies to watch at home… 😳
November 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Today’s screening is #Zootopia2, my last in-person one before Atlanta Film Critics Circle voting next weekend. Until then, SO MANY movies to watch at home… 😳
Hahaha… the body language in this pic is *chef’s kiss*
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Hahaha… the body language in this pic is *chef’s kiss*
Good to know. 🙄
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Good to know. 🙄
Now watching #TrainDreams, easily one of the year’s most beautiful movies. It’s stunning and I love it.
November 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Now watching #TrainDreams, easily one of the year’s most beautiful movies. It’s stunning and I love it.
Excellent thread…
Short 🧵: One thing I don't see discussed regarding the whole likely implosion of the AI bubble is that Silicon Valley brought this upon itself by profoundly misunderstanding where human beings are at right now.
November 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Excellent thread…
Awards season craziness continues with #MartySupreme. Is this how Timmy C. gets his Oscar? Let’s find out…
November 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Awards season craziness continues with #MartySupreme. Is this how Timmy C. gets his Oscar? Let’s find out…
Tonight’s screening is pretty low-key. No expectations for this one, right? #WickedMovie
November 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Tonight’s screening is pretty low-key. No expectations for this one, right? #WickedMovie
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The fact that no one in the room stood up for her says a lot about how we got here bsky.app/profile/pale...
"Quiet! Quiet, Piggy."
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The fact that no one in the room stood up for her says a lot about how we got here bsky.app/profile/pale...
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AFCC members Jesse Nussman, Jason Evans and Josh Sewell review #PredatorBadlands and #DieMyLove podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies
'Predator: Badlands' & 'Die My Love'
Podcast Episode · Movie Joust! · 11/09/2025 · 46m
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November 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
AFCC members Jesse Nussman, Jason Evans and Josh Sewell review #PredatorBadlands and #DieMyLove podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #AFCC #MovieReview #ForTheLoveOfMovies
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November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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IG em_clarkson
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After sitting in traffic for two hours, I *really* need #WakeUpDeadMan to be good.
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
After sitting in traffic for two hours, I *really* need #WakeUpDeadMan to be good.
Jesus Christ…
Megyn Kelly: "I know somebody very close to this case…Jeffrey Epstein, in this person's view, was not a pedophile…He was into the barely legal type, like he liked 15 year old girls…He wasn't into like 8 year olds…There's a difference between a 15 year old and a 5 year old."
November 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Jesus Christ…
Finally watching Breathless so I can understand #NouvelleVague, Richard Linklater’s making-of film.
Probably a good thing I waited until my mid-40s to see it. As an insufferable teen, I would’ve made it my entire personality. 😆
(Breaking news: beloved masterpiece is a masterpiece.)
Probably a good thing I waited until my mid-40s to see it. As an insufferable teen, I would’ve made it my entire personality. 😆
(Breaking news: beloved masterpiece is a masterpiece.)
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Finally watching Breathless so I can understand #NouvelleVague, Richard Linklater’s making-of film.
Probably a good thing I waited until my mid-40s to see it. As an insufferable teen, I would’ve made it my entire personality. 😆
(Breaking news: beloved masterpiece is a masterpiece.)
Probably a good thing I waited until my mid-40s to see it. As an insufferable teen, I would’ve made it my entire personality. 😆
(Breaking news: beloved masterpiece is a masterpiece.)