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I didn't write a review of TRON: ARES because it's too boring and I feel asleep and I don't care.

So I guess that's the review?

There's never been a bigger gap between the visual/audio experience and the plot. Terminally boring. 3/10 🎥

a cartoon of homer simpson snoring loudly

ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson snoring loudly

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Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens @csmfht.bsky.social · 19h

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · 1d

If I tell people how to enjoy it, it'll be harder for me to enjoy! This is why I never reveal my PPG Paints Arena parking method.

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · 1d

Things I say to my dog as if they will be understood:

"Peanut, the point of the walk is to walk. It's not to find the smelliest stuff in the neighborhood."

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks! With the storefront down the road, I'm gonna need a bigger shelf.

Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · 8d

Even after seeing the great response to the soft opening, I'm still shocked.

Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · 8d

The weird thing about people decrying physical media is ... it's not binary? I watch streaming and I also spend money on awesome little objects with movies on them. One is convenient, the other is quality.

Anyway, I went to @vinsyn.bsky.social Pittsburgh!

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Collier’s Weekly: Vinegar Syndrome Pittsburgh and the Triumphant Endurance of Physical Media | Pittsburgh Magazine

The home-video store held a soft opening last week — and it was packed with movie lovers.

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Robin Hitchcock @hitchdied.bsky.social · 10d

New episode of The Number One Movie in America: Spooky Season begins with THE RING! Featuring discussion of HIM, MEGADOC, ELEANOR THE GREAT and more, plus Sean's excellent David Lynch impression. bit.ly/AWellActually

A green-tinged frame from The Ring with Academy Award Nominee Naomi Watts making an anguished expression and white-knuckling a telephone handset

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · 14d

What if you tried to have a revolution but were, like, so horny

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There Are Echoes of Greatness in ‘One Battle After Another’ | Pittsburgh Magazine

The thriller from Paul Thomas Anderson is reminiscent of classics — and may become one itself.

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · 24d

Well, I'm with Pittsburgh Magazine, not the City Paper! But either way, I'm afraid not — our very small staff size usually prevents us from attending groundbreakings, grand openings and similar events. Apologies! But congrats on the great progress in Swissvale!

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · 27d

Laptop on 20%: Get on the plane, you'll be fine.
Phone on 20%: I want to play a game. You have 90 seconds. Live or die. The choice is yours.

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Neil Diamond musical has "Sweet Caroline," "Cherry Cherry" and "Cracklin' Rosie" all before intermission.

It is VERY difficult to convince myself that I need to return to my seat. What, do I need to see how it turns out? I'm pretty sure he continues to be Neil Diamond.

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Robin Hitchcock @hitchdied.bsky.social · Sep 2

This IS a movie! There IS Mekhi Phifer! 8 Mile was The Number One Movie in America and we all quite enjoyed revisiting it! bit.ly/CheddarBob

De'Angelo Wilson, Academy Award Winning songwriter Eminem, and Mekhi Phifer in 8 MILE

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · Aug 31

I have distressing yet vitally important news: Thus far, the Halloween Stuff collection at FIVE BELOW is superior to the Spirit Halloween offerings.

Spirit is obviously the place for costumes, but in terms of goofy little spooky impulse buys, we had a much better time at FIVE DAMN BELOW.

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Steel City Horror Show is back THIS SUNDAY! We've got a hidden gem of late-90s horror, a delightful special guest and plenty of scares from Dr. Gielgud! Be at the Harris when the clock strikes 7:30! Fill your holiday weekend with spooky thrills!

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · Aug 24

Good shirt, too

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · Aug 22

Also, EENIE MEANIE, out today on Hulu, is perfectly watchable with a funny, lively lead performance by Samara Weaving. It's surprising that an action movie this by-the-numbers got made in 2025, but nothing wrong with an easy heist movie with some good performers. 🎥

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · Aug 22

HONEY DON'T is mostly unremarkable, a bunch of generic Coens Stuff thrown together in an underconsidered plot.

Also: I love gratuitous sex scenes, but this has TOO MANY. It's like he just wanted to watch them make out. (Understandable but alarming.) 🎥

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Ethan Coen Goes Back to a Pulpy Well With ‘Honey Don’t!’ | Pittsburgh Magazine

The crime thriller feels like a quick retread of last year’s superior “Drive-Away Dolls.”

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · Aug 19

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(Oh, and while we're talking horror in Homestead! Also just announced, a showing of RE-ANIMATOR featuring an appearance by Barbara Crampton, with Livia of Horror PGH hosting!)

An American Werewolf in London - Screening + Q&A

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Sean Collier @seancollier.bsky.social · Aug 19

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

On Nov. 29, I'll be hosting a screening of AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON at the Carnegie of Homestead — with star David Naughton LIVE in person for a Q&A! Thrilled to lead a Q&A on such an enormously influential, unforgettable movie!

Tickets on sale soon — link in comments!

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