Ryan Swen/孫天行/Sun Tien-hsing
@swenryan.bsky.social
Freelance film critic, lafilmcritics.bsky.social Events Chair, list obsessive. Host of Catalyst and Witness, co-host of 24 hours don't make an ideology. USC JD, CAMS MA.
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one of my top 10 fun facts of all time was that Jean-Luc Godard wanted to make a film of I Am Legend. this would have been the mid-1960s.
You know why Richard Matheson was the GOAT? This was him. So was Nightmare at 20,000 feet. So was Duel. So was I Am Legend. What Dreams May Come is loosely him.
For this day I'll be watching a romance movie, and this appears to have Christopher Reeve in the title role.
#NW Somewhere in Time
#NW Somewhere in Time
February 14, 2026 at 10:43 PM
one of my top 10 fun facts of all time was that Jean-Luc Godard wanted to make a film of I Am Legend. this would have been the mid-1960s.
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while you were studying the blade, i went to the store
February 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
while you were studying the blade, i went to the store
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this story reminds me of a country music song: “pickup truck” by the country music boys
A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse visible in Antarctica
The first solar eclipse of the year will grace Antarctica, and only a lucky few will get to bask — or waddle — in its glow.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 14, 2026 at 2:31 AM
this story reminds me of a country music song: “pickup truck” by the country music boys
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the two types of vehicle are cars and trucks, with every vehicle being a subclass of one of those two. a jeep is a truck. a motorcycle is obviously a car. a boat is a truck. an airplane is a car and a helicopter is a truck. trucks are cars, interestingly enough, and cars are a specific type of chair
February 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
the two types of vehicle are cars and trucks, with every vehicle being a subclass of one of those two. a jeep is a truck. a motorcycle is obviously a car. a boat is a truck. an airplane is a car and a helicopter is a truck. trucks are cars, interestingly enough, and cars are a specific type of chair
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i feel like laptops technically count as computers since they have keyboards on them
February 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
i feel like laptops technically count as computers since they have keyboards on them
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It snuck up on me, but it looks like today is the fourth anniversary of thechinesecinema.com.
Thanks so much once again to all my subscribers!
Thanks so much once again to all my subscribers!
The Chinese Cinema
Films from Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Beyond
thechinesecinema.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:31 AM
It snuck up on me, but it looks like today is the fourth anniversary of thechinesecinema.com.
Thanks so much once again to all my subscribers!
Thanks so much once again to all my subscribers!
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As the latest in a long line of WUTHERING HEIGHTS adaptations hits theaters, Tony turns to HURLEVENT, Jacques Rivette’s 1985 take on the novel, for this week’s review. inplainsightcinema.substack.com/p/wuthering-...
Wuthering Heights
Also known as Hurlevent.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:56 PM
As the latest in a long line of WUTHERING HEIGHTS adaptations hits theaters, Tony turns to HURLEVENT, Jacques Rivette’s 1985 take on the novel, for this week’s review. inplainsightcinema.substack.com/p/wuthering-...
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if you played sonic the hedgehog and put down the controller, sonic would look at you and tap his foot impatiently. this was proof that sega genesis cartridges had souls. the decision was made to make the storage cases a lot larger than the cartridges so they would have room to move around in there
February 11, 2026 at 3:58 PM
if you played sonic the hedgehog and put down the controller, sonic would look at you and tap his foot impatiently. this was proof that sega genesis cartridges had souls. the decision was made to make the storage cases a lot larger than the cartridges so they would have room to move around in there
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i like to think of the kitchen as the “food zone,” because it’s where you store your food, it’s where you cook your food, and depending on your layout it might be where you eat your food. at first i was annoyed that this wasn’t getting any engagement but then i realized that i hadn’t posted it yet
February 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
i like to think of the kitchen as the “food zone,” because it’s where you store your food, it’s where you cook your food, and depending on your layout it might be where you eat your food. at first i was annoyed that this wasn’t getting any engagement but then i realized that i hadn’t posted it yet
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Dear you, I’m am spaceship. Together we will $1,00,00,00,00. Remember to pack GoodFood for eat in Spacd
February 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Dear you, I’m am spaceship. Together we will $1,00,00,00,00. Remember to pack GoodFood for eat in Spacd
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Mascha Schilinski’s SOUND OF FALLING mixes impressionism with an almost forensic approach to a fictional family history. Aret covers Schilinski’s formally inventive second feature for this week’s review.
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Sound of Falling
Mascha Schilinski's second feature is a morbid, harrowing exploration of trauma recurring across generations
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January 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Mascha Schilinski’s SOUND OF FALLING mixes impressionism with an almost forensic approach to a fictional family history. Aret covers Schilinski’s formally inventive second feature for this week’s review.
inplainsightcinema.substack.com/p/sound-of-f...
inplainsightcinema.substack.com/p/sound-of-f...
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For Drunk for Life, a translation of a Stephane du Mesnildot text on Nobuhiko Obayashi for Cahiers + an interview. Enjoy.
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drunkforlife.substack.com/p/translatio...
Translation - Nobuhiko Obayashi in Cahiers
A text and an interview.
drunkforlife.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:12 PM
For Drunk for Life, a translation of a Stephane du Mesnildot text on Nobuhiko Obayashi for Cahiers + an interview. Enjoy.
drunkforlife.substack.com/p/translatio...
drunkforlife.substack.com/p/translatio...
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New ep—GAME OVER! Three films set in virtual, gamified worlds, not one of which beats the accusation that video game movies don’t work! Level up and give it a listen, don’t be a noob or an NPC or whatever! #serenity #assassinscreed #gamer
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February 4, 2026 at 9:09 PM
New ep—GAME OVER! Three films set in virtual, gamified worlds, not one of which beats the accusation that video game movies don’t work! Level up and give it a listen, don’t be a noob or an NPC or whatever! #serenity #assassinscreed #gamer
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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I look forward to the film. Do yourself a favour & take two minutes to watch Henry Fonda recount witnessing the lynching of Will Brown during the Omaha Race Riot. Note his father wanted him to see it - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvzG...
February 10, 2026 at 11:58 PM
I look forward to the film. Do yourself a favour & take two minutes to watch Henry Fonda recount witnessing the lynching of Will Brown during the Omaha Race Riot. Note his father wanted him to see it - www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvzG...
Finally getting to our @acropoliscinema.bsky.social backlog of Q&As filmed by me: to celebrate HENRY FONDA FOR PRESIDENT's streaming debut, here's an epic discussion with Alexander Horwath and Regina Schlagnitweit (featuring a question from Thom Andersen!): www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TO8...
Henry Fonda for President: Q&A with Alexander Horwath and Regina Schlagnitweit
YouTube video by Acropolis Cinema
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February 10, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Finally getting to our @acropoliscinema.bsky.social backlog of Q&As filmed by me: to celebrate HENRY FONDA FOR PRESIDENT's streaming debut, here's an epic discussion with Alexander Horwath and Regina Schlagnitweit (featuring a question from Thom Andersen!): www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TO8...
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"How do we promote Bullet in the Head?"
"Make Tony Leung and Fennie Yuen juice oranges on TV against members of the audience! John Woo presents the winners with a 7-day package tour of Zhangjiajie, twin share!"
"Make Tony Leung and Fennie Yuen juice oranges on TV against members of the audience! John Woo presents the winners with a 7-day package tour of Zhangjiajie, twin share!"
February 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
"How do we promote Bullet in the Head?"
"Make Tony Leung and Fennie Yuen juice oranges on TV against members of the audience! John Woo presents the winners with a 7-day package tour of Zhangjiajie, twin share!"
"Make Tony Leung and Fennie Yuen juice oranges on TV against members of the audience! John Woo presents the winners with a 7-day package tour of Zhangjiajie, twin share!"
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I’ve got an essay in the @imprintfilms.bsky.social super deluxe release of John Woo’s The Killer
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The Killer (1989) - 4K UHD + Blu-ray SteelBook + Hardcover Booklet in Limited Edition Hardbox - Imprint Asia #50 | Via Vision Entertainment
One Vicious Hitman. One Fierce Cop. Ten Thousand Bullets.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:43 AM
I’ve got an essay in the @imprintfilms.bsky.social super deluxe release of John Woo’s The Killer
viavision.com.au/shop/the-kil...
viavision.com.au/shop/the-kil...
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EVIDENCE
by Lee Anne Schmitt
LA premiere @2220arts.bsky.social • Feb 24 • Q&A w/ Schmitt & Athina Rachel Tsangari
This personal-political essay traces the rise of conservative think tanks through the dealings of chemical and munitions manufacturers. Music by Jeff Parker. 🎶 link.dice.fm/i7ba79cb61f7
by Lee Anne Schmitt
LA premiere @2220arts.bsky.social • Feb 24 • Q&A w/ Schmitt & Athina Rachel Tsangari
This personal-political essay traces the rise of conservative think tanks through the dealings of chemical and munitions manufacturers. Music by Jeff Parker. 🎶 link.dice.fm/i7ba79cb61f7
February 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM
EVIDENCE
by Lee Anne Schmitt
LA premiere @2220arts.bsky.social • Feb 24 • Q&A w/ Schmitt & Athina Rachel Tsangari
This personal-political essay traces the rise of conservative think tanks through the dealings of chemical and munitions manufacturers. Music by Jeff Parker. 🎶 link.dice.fm/i7ba79cb61f7
by Lee Anne Schmitt
LA premiere @2220arts.bsky.social • Feb 24 • Q&A w/ Schmitt & Athina Rachel Tsangari
This personal-political essay traces the rise of conservative think tanks through the dealings of chemical and munitions manufacturers. Music by Jeff Parker. 🎶 link.dice.fm/i7ba79cb61f7
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Henry Fonda for President, one of last year's great docs, is streaming for free this week only on Le Cinema Club.
Read our interview with director Alexander Horwath: thefilmstage.com/charting-the...
Listen to Nick Newman and Zach Lewis' conversation: thefilmstage.com/emulsion-epi...
Read our interview with director Alexander Horwath: thefilmstage.com/charting-the...
Listen to Nick Newman and Zach Lewis' conversation: thefilmstage.com/emulsion-epi...
February 9, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Henry Fonda for President, one of last year's great docs, is streaming for free this week only on Le Cinema Club.
Read our interview with director Alexander Horwath: thefilmstage.com/charting-the...
Listen to Nick Newman and Zach Lewis' conversation: thefilmstage.com/emulsion-epi...
Read our interview with director Alexander Horwath: thefilmstage.com/charting-the...
Listen to Nick Newman and Zach Lewis' conversation: thefilmstage.com/emulsion-epi...
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Our exclusive trailer premiere for Michael Glover Smith’s #Hekla captures a day in the life of an artist.
Watch: thefilmstage.com/exclusive-tr...
Watch: thefilmstage.com/exclusive-tr...
February 9, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Our exclusive trailer premiere for Michael Glover Smith’s #Hekla captures a day in the life of an artist.
Watch: thefilmstage.com/exclusive-tr...
Watch: thefilmstage.com/exclusive-tr...
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" 'WUTHERING HEIGHTS,' " reviewed. Quite the aspic ratio on this one: www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” Is Extravagantly Superficial
A new adaptation of “Wuthering Heights,” starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is certainly something to behold—but is it something to feel?
www.newyorker.com
February 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
" 'WUTHERING HEIGHTS,' " reviewed. Quite the aspic ratio on this one: www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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We made a movie
Our exclusive trailer premiere for Michael Glover Smith’s #Hekla captures a day in the life of an artist.
Watch: thefilmstage.com/exclusive-tr...
Watch: thefilmstage.com/exclusive-tr...
February 9, 2026 at 6:33 PM
We made a movie
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so far tonight bad bunny has sung more reggaeton songs than the patriots and seahawks combined
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 AM
so far tonight bad bunny has sung more reggaeton songs than the patriots and seahawks combined