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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · 2d

Gus Van Sant delivers once again with Dead Man’s Wire, a tight film with terrific performances. It would not surprise me to see this film get some Oscar buzz. It’s certainly deserving of praise, and was a great way to begin the Austin Film Festival. 👍🏻👍🏻

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · 4d

Not often are sequels better than the original but that’s the case with Black Phone 2. It pays homage to the horror films of the 1980’s and is more creative and offers more depth than the first. You will want to see the original if you haven’t. It’s a fine film, but know the second is even better 👍🏻👍🏻

tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Aug 22

I'll be at Harding University next month to discuss my work with ministerial alliances. It has been a great blessing in my life and I am looking forward to sharing what I've learned. christianchronicle.org/were-all-on-...

‘We’re all on the same side as Jesus’ - The Christian Chronicle

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Ministerial alliances look different in different places. Sometimes they’re shaped by a city’s needs. Sometimes by churches’ needs. And always because minist...

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Jul 18

I love the renewed interest in physical media and that there are companies pumping out amazing versions of films with lots of features. The new artwork for A Simple Plan is just as great as the film itself. This movie is a classic and it deserves to be discovered by new and younger audiences.

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Jul 15

Had a great time watching the newly restored print of Frailty followed by a Q&A with the writer and the producer. It had been years since I had seen this film and it holds up well. The acting is superb but Paxton probably doesn’t get enough credit for his direction. 👍🏻👍🏻

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Jul 12

Superman, because of his invincibility, is one of the most difficult superheroes to make an interesting film about. People have tried & failed. Thankfully, James Gunn has figured it out. It’s not perfect, but it is entertaining & fun to watch. Get out to the theater, grab some popcorn & enjoy! 👍🏻

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Jun 30

MEGAN 2.0 is total camp and I loved every minute of it. If you accept this film for what it is, it’s lots of fun. 👍🏻

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Jun 14

The Pepperland Players put on a fantastic show last night in Austin to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan going electric. They played both Bringing It All Back Home and Highway 61 Revisited. Ben Jones and his band mates are amazing! I highly recommend seeing them if you can.

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Jun 6

“What does growing up with limitless online porn do to our ability to love, to form lasting relationships? To our desire to start families? To our capacity to see people as people, instead of objects?”

The Mass Trauma of Porn

What have we done?

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · May 4

THE LEGEND OF OCHI is a delightful homage to all the quirky, unusual, and mythical films of the 80’s. If you’re a fan of movies like THE NEVER ENDING STORY, GREMLINS, LABYRINTH, E.T., THE GOONIES, and others, you’ll love THE LEGEND OF OCHI. 👍🏻👍🏻

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Apr 25

Get to a theater as soon as you can and see The Ballad of Wallis Island. You will be grateful you did. resurrectedliving.wordpress.com/2025/04/25/w...

Why Do We Watch Movies? (An Appeal to Go See The Ballad of Wallis Island)

Why do we watch movies? There are multiple reasons. Some people want to be entertained. Others want to escape. They want to leave behind the world’s troubles for a few hours and be immersed i…

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 31

I love this! Thanks for doing something productive and taking on a challenge that needs to be addressed.

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 28

Fantastic news!

Peter Hall @peterhallhuman.bsky.social · Mar 28

NEON buying NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE is the greatest news. Perfect home for it. Cannot wait for more people to discover it. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 28

Death of a Unicorn which opens today is loads of fun. It’s Jurassic Park for adults. It’s a blast to see a director take full advantage of CGI. If you want to revel in the absurdity and have a good time at the theater, this is the film for you. 👍🏻

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 13

Several films at #SXSW this year use horror and sci-fi to explore the themes of grief and loss. The filmmakers of The Surrender, The Descendent, and We Bury the Dead each drew on their own experiences of personal loss to go deeper and do more with their films than just scare or amaze.

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 11

Sweaty palms, bouts of anxiety, fighting the urge to look away, this is what it’s like to watch We Are Storror. Beyond the YouTube stunts, there is something deeper about Michael Bay’s latest film. The film asks us to consider what young men need in our isolated and digital age. #SXSW

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 11

Matthew McConaughey is back! The Rivals of Amziah King is peak McConaughey. It is a gripping story about community with lots of surprises and several musical numbers along the way. The #SXSW crowd loved this movie and you will too.

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 11

H.E.R. at the premiere of The Makings of Curtis Mayfield at #SXSW

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 11

Eli Craig and Frendo at the premiere of Clown in a Cornfield at #SXSW

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 11

Horror is having a moment and there are not any indications of it ending anytime soon. Clown in a Cornfield is one of the funnest times you will have in a theater this year. The #SXSW crowd was raucous throughout the entire showing. The less you know, the better. Go in ready to have a great time!

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 10

H.E.R. delivers a solid film for her directorial debut. The Makings of Curtis Mayfield is inspiring and filled with incredible music. The best parts are watching people like Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, and others react as they listen to masters of the original recordings. #SXSW

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 10

The star of Good Boy. #SXSW

tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 9

Death of a Unicorn is as crazy as its premise suggests. It will have you laughing, grabbing the edge of your seat, and wincing from some over-the-top gory depictions. It’s an original film that is loads of fun. #SXSW

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 9

It’s only day two at #SXSW but there might not be a better film at this year’s festival than The Ballad of Wallis Island. It is hilarious, moving, and a delight to watch in a theater with others. It’s also filled with wonderful music performed by the actors. Don’t miss out! 👍🏻👍🏻

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tscottelliott.bsky.social @tscottelliott.bsky.social · Mar 9

The Librarians is a powerful documentary about the current battle over censorship in America and how public and school libraries have become politicized. It was moving seeing it at #SXSW with librarians and educators in attendance.

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