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Simon Abrams

@simonsaybrams.bsky.social

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Film Critic at Roger Ebert dot com, New York Times, New Yorker, Hollywood Reporter, Village Voice, The Wrap, Vanity Fair, and so on. Author of THE NORTHMAN: A CALL TO THE GODS (Insight Editions). Alt weekly kid. Let the monkey drive.

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 25d

After some discussion with Jene, I'm finally posting a Gofundme to help us with Sandwiches' vet bills. Our baby has been having more bad days lately so we have to start thinking about at-home euthanasia. Any help would be greatly appreciated: www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-pa...

Donate to Help Us Pay for Sandwiches' Vet Bills, organized by Simon Abrams

Hello My name is Simon Abrams and this GoFundMe is for me and my partner Jene's… Simon Abrams needs your support for Help Us Pay for Sandwiches' Vet Bills

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 3h

I can see it pairing well with SOUL for sure

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 3h

Late night Popeyes.

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 8h

Me, before getting in line at the concession stand: Oh, I should get a water, I’m still on the brink after last night.
Me, at the head of the line: Hello, can I get a double espresso, please?
Me, now:

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The Birthday Party - Dead Joe

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 9h

I’m incognito (in my Sleestak hat and ZARDOZ hoodie), no one will know

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 9h

The key to attending screenings for review is to never go when somebody you know might run into you.

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 10h

Actual lol

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 10h

If they keep making TRON movies, I have a suggestion for who should score TRON IV: TRON TRA TRON TRON TRONNN--

Royksopp with Robyn.

Boom, you're welcome.

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Filipe Furtado @filipefurtado.bsky.social · 11h

Eu vi tanto filme medíocre nos últimos 15 anos porque a Diane Keaton estava neles e de bom grado passariam mais uns 15 assistindo outros.

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 11h

RIP Diane Keaton. I always wanted to interview her about her 1987 documentary HEAVEN. I'll have to dig up my VHS tape.

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 11h

Yeah, that's the impression I get. :/

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 11h

The little side eye is perfect.

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 11h

Thanks! I thought as much, but this is very helpful

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 11h

I'll save it for another day. Time for DEAD END DRIVE-IN.

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 12h

Yes, that is also what I have read. So you think it doesn’t fit or…?

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 12h

I may just play it safe and watch DEAD END DRIVE IN…but I’m tempted…

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 12h

Would you consider Vera Chytilová’s THE WOLF’S HOLE (1987) to be “dystopian”? Asking for someone who wants to use it for today’s @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social Psychotronic Challenge prompt… “DYSTOPIAN FUTURE: Polite society just ain’t what it used to be”

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Wolf's Hole (1987) ⭐ 6.3 | Adventure, Drama, Horror

1h 32m

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 13h

Gonna try to convince my gf to watch WHEN THE WIND BLOWS (1986) with me at midnight tonight

a man with glasses says i can hope in front of a bookshelf

ALT: a man with glasses says i can hope in front of a bookshelf

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 14h

I’m sorry if you think reality is any less stupid or malignant than this lame joke suggests. I myself have found that to not be the case…

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 14h

The Kenny Loggins estate wishes to condemn the official White House X account’s use of “I’m Alt Right”, a song based on Mr. Loggins’ hit single, in a video of ICE agents kidnapping children from daycare. “That’s not the true spirit of CADDYSHACK at all,” Mr. Loggins added.

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for the kind word. It’s still a day to day thing but not too much crying today ha

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

He ended tonight’s set with CHRISTINE, you love to see it

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

Now all the camera phones are out yes yes the crowd loves THE FOG

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

Uh oh the room quieted down they don’t know this one (from LOST THEMES 1, “Vortex”)

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

This room is full of overeager boyfriends explain to their partners what movie‘s music John Carpenter is performing from now, it’s almost endearing

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

*hopefully* say his name and he appears…