Emily Barney
@sundaesmilemily.bsky.social
Chicago Cinephile Czechophile
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Ep 144 – THE REFLECTING SKIN, BABY BLOOD, & SINGAPORE SLING: Forgotten Horror Gems of 1990
YouTube video by HORROR 101 with Dr. AC
www.youtube.com
I was a guest on Horror 101 with Dr. AC talking about 3 art house horror films from 1990: THE REFLECTING SKIN, BABY BLOOD, and SINGAPORE SLING! Watch it on YouTube, or listen on your podcast app!
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Theaters don’t need to reinvent the experience here. It doesn’t need to be a concert. Enforce phone use, maintain your projectors, bring back honest theatrical windows and hire a staff who cares about it. That’s all. I don’t need a four course meal, props, special guests or gimmicks. Give us movies.
December 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Theaters don’t need to reinvent the experience here. It doesn’t need to be a concert. Enforce phone use, maintain your projectors, bring back honest theatrical windows and hire a staff who cares about it. That’s all. I don’t need a four course meal, props, special guests or gimmicks. Give us movies.
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All of this money spent on this study and not a single mention of things that might keep people away: disruptive audience behavior, increasingly poor technical presentation, every shrinking theatrical windows (or day and date indies). I love theaters, and go multiple times a week, but it’s grim.
How Can Movie Theaters Fill More Seats Again? A Bain Report Shares Suggestions
"Audiences haven’t abandoned theaters; they need a more compelling reason to go," the consultancy highlights, sharing suggestions for how to bring fans back to the cinema in the post-COVID era.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
All of this money spent on this study and not a single mention of things that might keep people away: disruptive audience behavior, increasingly poor technical presentation, every shrinking theatrical windows (or day and date indies). I love theaters, and go multiple times a week, but it’s grim.
This guy knows how to party!
December 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This guy knows how to party!
Movie theaters forever
December 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Movie theaters forever
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
(I was originally going to do VAN NUYS BLVD, but there are no gifs which is a real shame.)
(I was originally going to do VAN NUYS BLVD, but there are no gifs which is a real shame.)
December 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
(I was originally going to do VAN NUYS BLVD, but there are no gifs which is a real shame.)
(I was originally going to do VAN NUYS BLVD, but there are no gifs which is a real shame.)
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Link:
Psycho Beach Party
Psycho Beach Party on Criterion Channel
www.criterionchannel.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Link:
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A reminder that "we just want immigrants to come here the *right* way!" was always a lie
December 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
A reminder that "we just want immigrants to come here the *right* way!" was always a lie
Welp, with today’s viewings of REFLECTION IN A DEAD DIAMOND and BUGONIA, I’ve hit a nice even 20 movies on the ol’ favorite movies of 2025 list.
Favorite 2025 Movies
A list of 20 films compiled on Letterboxd, including The Brutalist (2024), The Monkey (2025), The Dead Thing (2024), Mickey 17 (2025) and Baby Invasion (2024).
boxd.it
December 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Welp, with today’s viewings of REFLECTION IN A DEAD DIAMOND and BUGONIA, I’ve hit a nice even 20 movies on the ol’ favorite movies of 2025 list.
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When we talk about physical media, we are often only taking about personal collections but a big part of shunning the current digital ecosystem is supporting your local library. Not just for print books and periodicals but for movies, games and other medias too. Get. A. Library. Card.
December 6, 2025 at 9:12 PM
When we talk about physical media, we are often only taking about personal collections but a big part of shunning the current digital ecosystem is supporting your local library. Not just for print books and periodicals but for movies, games and other medias too. Get. A. Library. Card.
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Just watched The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians. The set designs are practical effects are wonderful.
December 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Just watched The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians. The set designs are practical effects are wonderful.
Perla gives REFLECTION OF A DEAD DIAMOND two paws up.
December 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Perla gives REFLECTION OF A DEAD DIAMOND two paws up.
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Noem's reported visit this morning follows immigration agents conducting an aggressive operation yesterday in the Chicago area, particularly in and around Cicero, IL, a heavily-Latine west Chicago suburb.
As a DOJ attorney said in court yesterday, the feds aren't done with their deportation campaign in the Chicago area.
At least 2 Chicagoland rapid response teams confirmed immigration agent activity today. Videos emerging online corroborate Border Patrol presence in Cicero, IL this morning.
At least 2 Chicagoland rapid response teams confirmed immigration agent activity today. Videos emerging online corroborate Border Patrol presence in Cicero, IL this morning.
December 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Noem's reported visit this morning follows immigration agents conducting an aggressive operation yesterday in the Chicago area, particularly in and around Cicero, IL, a heavily-Latine west Chicago suburb.
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If you’re in Chicago and you want some really delicious chuchitos (Guatemalan tamales) to bring to holiday parties next weekend, have I got news for you!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Chuchitos Dec 11
Pickup will be at Jensen Park at Wilson and Lawndale 4-6 on Thursday December 6. Payment will be taken cash or Zelle when you arrive! Chuchitos are $4 each and tortillas are 10 for $5. If you would li...
docs.google.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
If you’re in Chicago and you want some really delicious chuchitos (Guatemalan tamales) to bring to holiday parties next weekend, have I got news for you!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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If you’re in MSP and want to start giving out whistles or organizing whistle kit events, I can help you with some supplies and talk through logistics! Message emidly.08 on signal. We have thousands of whistles ready to ship!
December 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
If you’re in MSP and want to start giving out whistles or organizing whistle kit events, I can help you with some supplies and talk through logistics! Message emidly.08 on signal. We have thousands of whistles ready to ship!
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Chicagoland - CPB and Kristi Noem didn’t like our Christmas caroling. Go home, ICE Barbie. Immigrants are welcome here. Hands Off Chicago. Melt ICE. @indivisiblels.bsky.social @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @indivisible.org @aaronparnas.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Chicagoland - CPB and Kristi Noem didn’t like our Christmas caroling. Go home, ICE Barbie. Immigrants are welcome here. Hands Off Chicago. Melt ICE. @indivisiblels.bsky.social @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social @indivisible.org @aaronparnas.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
@jesscraven101.bsky.social
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@jtischauser.bsky.social has more on the evolving scene in Elgin, IL, where community members are facing multiple immigration agents.
Jeff's reporting that pepper spray has been deployed.
Jeff's reporting that pepper spray has been deployed.
Happening right now. Community members in Elgin, IL are in a standoff with Feds who are trying to abduct their neighbor.
ERO guy in picture on left just peppered sprayed person I screencapped.
ERO guy in picture on left just peppered sprayed person I screencapped.
December 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
@jtischauser.bsky.social has more on the evolving scene in Elgin, IL, where community members are facing multiple immigration agents.
Jeff's reporting that pepper spray has been deployed.
Jeff's reporting that pepper spray has been deployed.
I was a guest on Horror 101 with Dr. AC talking about 3 art house horror films from 1990: THE REFLECTING SKIN, BABY BLOOD, and SINGAPORE SLING! Watch it on YouTube, or listen on your podcast app!
Ep 144 – THE REFLECTING SKIN, BABY BLOOD, & SINGAPORE SLING: Forgotten Horror Gems of 1990
YouTube video by HORROR 101 with Dr. AC
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I was a guest on Horror 101 with Dr. AC talking about 3 art house horror films from 1990: THE REFLECTING SKIN, BABY BLOOD, and SINGAPORE SLING! Watch it on YouTube, or listen on your podcast app!
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The local transit book collection continues to grow, courtesy (again) of the retired gunzel buddies
December 4, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The local transit book collection continues to grow, courtesy (again) of the retired gunzel buddies
So...I started a blog about a year ago, which I haven't shared much. It's more of an exercise, I feel silly, I rarely post, yadda yadda yadda. But I really want to know: jak mluvíte se svými kočkami česky?
Yes, I Am a Crazy Cat Lady / Ano, jsem bláznivá kočičí dáma
How do Czechs talk to cats? Textbooks only teach the names for animals and the sounds they make, but not what to say to them. It’s difficult to find information online, which makes sense sinc…
emily-barney.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:41 AM
So...I started a blog about a year ago, which I haven't shared much. It's more of an exercise, I feel silly, I rarely post, yadda yadda yadda. But I really want to know: jak mluvíte se svými kočkami česky?
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The first must-read best-of film list of the year is here, and it’s John Waters’. Spots one and two won me over completely (even if he sees fit to put the terrible Empire in there at number ten). ❤️🔥
The Best Movies of 2025, According to John Waters
All the brutalist sci-fi, cockeyed cunnilingus, and sequel horror you need to have seen this year.
www.vulture.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The first must-read best-of film list of the year is here, and it’s John Waters’. Spots one and two won me over completely (even if he sees fit to put the terrible Empire in there at number ten). ❤️🔥
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People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
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just heard about MSP and I am big mad.
CHICAGO WANTS TO SEND YOU WHISTLES.
We know this is scary. Take care of each other. We have your back. 🖤
CHICAGO WANTS TO SEND YOU WHISTLES.
We know this is scary. Take care of each other. We have your back. 🖤
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
just heard about MSP and I am big mad.
CHICAGO WANTS TO SEND YOU WHISTLES.
We know this is scary. Take care of each other. We have your back. 🖤
CHICAGO WANTS TO SEND YOU WHISTLES.
We know this is scary. Take care of each other. We have your back. 🖤
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For my Chicago neighbors, here's the petition to sign to oppose the delivery robots: nosidewalkbots.org
November 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
For my Chicago neighbors, here's the petition to sign to oppose the delivery robots: nosidewalkbots.org
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This is an ethnic cleansing campaign
Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
This is an ethnic cleansing campaign