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Freelance film writer, associate editor and contributor to MovieJawn and host of Pay Attention, 007 podcast linktr.ee/thebiparadox

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 3d

A new era of the podcast begins with our latest episode on LIVE AND LET DIE! (Cue electric guitar here).

Pay Attention, 007 @payattention007pod.bsky.social · 3d

In episode 09, the hosts discuss 1973’s Live and Let Die, directed by Guy Hamilton. The film introduces Sir Roger Moore as the new James Bond, and to this day, he is still the actor who has embodied the character the longest. #JamesBond #RoogerMoore #YaphetKotto

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 17h

Me, after a long rant about how people assume sci-fi is just for men: “in conclusion, D.C. Fontana.”

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 1d

This movie is like if you made a live action Looney Tunes: highly recommend.

Matinee Mode @matineemode.bsky.social · 1d

The supporting cast of OSCAR (1991) was such a deep bench of talent.

Don Ameche as Father Clemente in OSCAR (1991)

Tim Curry as Dr. Thornton Poole in OSCAR (1991)

Marisa Tomei as Lisa Provolone in OSCAR (1991)

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 1d

I’m afraid to say my review of TRON: ARES is less than positive. But the NIN score is great!

MovieJawn @moviejawn.com · 1d

MJ's @thebiparadox.bsky.social says, "TRON:ARES gestures at many things but says nothing."

#TronAres is in theaters Friday.

TRON: ARES is a lazy attempt at making TRON relevant to today's tech issues — Moviejawn

by Tessa Swehla, Associate Editor Overall, Tron: Ares gestures at many things but says nothing. And maybe that’s where we are currently in terms of what Silicon Valley has to offer, but, with a con...

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 2d

Spoiler for a review that will be coming out tomorrow…you aren’t missing much beyond hearing a fantastic soundtrack in Dolby.

Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 3d

A new era of the podcast begins with our latest episode on LIVE AND LET DIE! (Cue electric guitar here).

Pay Attention, 007 @payattention007pod.bsky.social · 3d

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 3d

They caught me! I’ve been slinging zines!

MovieJawn @moviejawn.com · 3d

MovieJawn is on the road this fall slingin' zines and cinematic goodies... come on out and say hi!

Check out our events page:
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📸 @kongmoodsy.bsky.social of @thebiparadox.bsky.social and @silberwhatever.com

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Whateverbot in disguise @silberwhatever.com · 4d

We sold out of this one at the Hiway’s Terror Thon over the weekend, so get a copy while you still can!

MovieJawn @moviejawn.com · 4d

Want your own copy of our latest print zine featuring CINEMATIC DEALS WITH THE DEVIL?

Purchase here: www.moviejawn.com/shop/fall-2025

Melly Rockwell @melisg.bsky.social · 5d

Goodies from @moviejawn.com , I’m a fan! 🙌🏻

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 4d

What the actual fuck? JFC. That person can’t even pass the “be normal about Taylor Swift” challenge irl

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 4d

Most people fail the “be normal about Taylor Swift online” challenge almost immediately, and it’s not that hard of a challenge actually.

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 5d

It was truly special; I’m excited for you to eventually get to one!

Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 5d

Finished off a fantastic weekend with a great Donald Sutherland movie, which I still don’t understand but enjoyed immensely.

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 5d

This was an incredible screening.

A ★★★★★ review of Vampyr (1932)

Not So Silent Cinema performed their score for this film live at my screening, their dreamy, gothic score perfectly fit the beautiful imagery and slow pans.

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 6d

Finishing the night with a very fun crowd, which is the best way to see this film.

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 6d

I have never seen it before but I leave an even bigger fan of Jeffery Combs, an actor I already was a pretty big fan of.

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 6d

I would not have been about to watch this five years ago, so this feels a bit like a victory personally, even if this particular horror sub genre isn’t really for me.

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A ★★★ review of Noroi: The Curse (2005)

You are only paranoid if the ectoplasm worms aren’t real. This is not really my type of horror, but I recognized when it’s well made.

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 6d

Day 2 of Terror Thon continues with a stone cold classic.

Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 6d

Remember when those ladies snuck breakfast sandwiches into that morning PRICILLA screening?

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 7d

This was so fun to watch with a crowd. There were cheers.

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 7d

Terror Thon at the Hiway kicked off with the queer classic, NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY’S REVENGE.

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A ★★★ review of A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

Repression fucks you up, man.

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MovieJawn @moviejawn.com · 7d

HEY OLD SPORT!

Did your hear? We are having a SPOOKY SALE over at Patreon.

New supporters can save 20% on their first month. Support now and save!

Join us: Patreon.com/MovieJawn

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 8d

This happened to me TODAY. And I knew it was going to happen, and it was still horrible!

Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 8d

I know this isn’t the point, but I think it’s hilarious that they mention all of the things he’s known for EXCEPT playing Sam in LOTR.

Also, fuck this, I want to see humans and the occasional animal act in my films not some dead eyed algorithm.

Nitish Pahwa @nitishpahwa.com · 8d

more action from SAG-AFTRA variety.com/2025/film/ne...

SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin Says Union Will Address AI Actress Tilly Norwood With Agents and Continue Fight for AI Compensation

As "AI actress" Tilly Norwood draws national attention, Sean Astin speaks out on behalf of the actors guild.

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 9d

MovieJawn is having a sale on its Patreon! It’s a great way to support physical media and independent movie journalism!

MovieJawn @moviejawn.com · 9d

Now! Is the perfect time to join Patreon… we are having a spooky sale.

All new members save 20% on their first month. Sign up here:

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Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 9d

My September reading stats!

Tessa’s reading stats for September on StoryGraph: 78% fiction and 22% nonfiction; 70% were under 300 pages, 20% were between 400 and 499 pages, and 10% were over 500 pages; 82% were in print and 18% were digital.

A collage of the covers of the books Tessa read in September: Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, The Incandescent, X of Swords, We Only Find Them When They’re Dead, Reign of X, Vol. 1, Automatic Noodle, The Lady From the Black Lagoon, Reign of X, Vol. 2, Spider-man Blue, Popcorn Disabilities, and Reign of X. Vol. 3.

Tessa @thebiparadox.bsky.social · 9d

Inherent Vice (2014)
Geometry (1987)
The Old Mill (1937)
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023)
One Battle After Another (2025)
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
Lesbian Space Princess (2025)
House of Dynamite (2025)

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