Will McKinley
@willmckinley.bsky.social
Old movie and TV weirdo.
I wrote Sony's getTV blog for 6 years, created “Game Show Insider” for GameShowNetwork.com, was an arts reporter for the NYC weekly The Villager for 3 years, and have contributed to Slate, 4 books, and many blogs and podcasts.
I wrote Sony's getTV blog for 6 years, created “Game Show Insider” for GameShowNetwork.com, was an arts reporter for the NYC weekly The Villager for 3 years, and have contributed to Slate, 4 books, and many blogs and podcasts.
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David Lynch's original TWIN PEAKS finale is on MeTV sister channel MeTV+ tonight at 10pm ET.
This may be its first airing on free, broadcast TV since 1991.
MeTV+ is available over the air in many markets and on live TV streamers like Frndly TV. #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FilmSky
This may be its first airing on free, broadcast TV since 1991.
MeTV+ is available over the air in many markets and on live TV streamers like Frndly TV. #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FilmSky
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David Lynch's original TWIN PEAKS finale is on MeTV sister channel MeTV+ tonight at 10pm ET.
This may be its first airing on free, broadcast TV since 1991.
MeTV+ is available over the air in many markets and on live TV streamers like Frndly TV. #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FilmSky
This may be its first airing on free, broadcast TV since 1991.
MeTV+ is available over the air in many markets and on live TV streamers like Frndly TV. #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FilmSky
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
David Lynch's original TWIN PEAKS finale is on MeTV sister channel MeTV+ tonight at 10pm ET.
This may be its first airing on free, broadcast TV since 1991.
MeTV+ is available over the air in many markets and on live TV streamers like Frndly TV. #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FilmSky
This may be its first airing on free, broadcast TV since 1991.
MeTV+ is available over the air in many markets and on live TV streamers like Frndly TV. #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FilmSky
Reading this 1974 relic for Karloff's b'day.
It's fun, but the author's take on THE BLACK CAT (1934) is disqualifying: "A feeble Universal opus which some critics are still trying to hoist into immortality."
He also defamed Edgar G. Ulmer as "unswervingly mediocre through 30 years of filmmaking."
It's fun, but the author's take on THE BLACK CAT (1934) is disqualifying: "A feeble Universal opus which some critics are still trying to hoist into immortality."
He also defamed Edgar G. Ulmer as "unswervingly mediocre through 30 years of filmmaking."
November 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Reading this 1974 relic for Karloff's b'day.
It's fun, but the author's take on THE BLACK CAT (1934) is disqualifying: "A feeble Universal opus which some critics are still trying to hoist into immortality."
He also defamed Edgar G. Ulmer as "unswervingly mediocre through 30 years of filmmaking."
It's fun, but the author's take on THE BLACK CAT (1934) is disqualifying: "A feeble Universal opus which some critics are still trying to hoist into immortality."
He also defamed Edgar G. Ulmer as "unswervingly mediocre through 30 years of filmmaking."
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November 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
November 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
SUPERMAN no. 1 sold for $9 million at auction — the most expensive comic ever.
The pristine 1939 edition was found by 3 brothers in the attic of their late mother, who was an avid collector as a kid.
"It's a twist on the old 'Mom threw away my comics' story."
www.bbc.com/news/article... #Comics
The pristine 1939 edition was found by 3 brothers in the attic of their late mother, who was an avid collector as a kid.
"It's a twist on the old 'Mom threw away my comics' story."
www.bbc.com/news/article... #Comics
Superman edition found in mum's attic is most valuable comic ever at $9.12m
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a new record after Man of Steel comic found in a California home is auctioned.
www.bbc.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
SUPERMAN no. 1 sold for $9 million at auction — the most expensive comic ever.
The pristine 1939 edition was found by 3 brothers in the attic of their late mother, who was an avid collector as a kid.
"It's a twist on the old 'Mom threw away my comics' story."
www.bbc.com/news/article... #Comics
The pristine 1939 edition was found by 3 brothers in the attic of their late mother, who was an avid collector as a kid.
"It's a twist on the old 'Mom threw away my comics' story."
www.bbc.com/news/article... #Comics
David Lynch's original TWIN PEAKS finale is on MeTV sister channel MeTV+ tonight at 10pm ET.
This may be its first airing on free, broadcast TV since 1991.
MeTV+ is available over the air in many markets and on live TV streamers like Frndly TV. #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FilmSky
This may be its first airing on free, broadcast TV since 1991.
MeTV+ is available over the air in many markets and on live TV streamers like Frndly TV. #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FilmSky
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
David Lynch's original TWIN PEAKS finale is on MeTV sister channel MeTV+ tonight at 10pm ET.
This may be its first airing on free, broadcast TV since 1991.
MeTV+ is available over the air in many markets and on live TV streamers like Frndly TV. #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FilmSky
This may be its first airing on free, broadcast TV since 1991.
MeTV+ is available over the air in many markets and on live TV streamers like Frndly TV. #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FilmSky
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This is yesterday's anniversary news, but still SO appreciative of this comic strip that came along just three years before I started office jobs.
CATHY by Cathy Guisewite debuted in newspapers #OTD in 1976.
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
November 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This is yesterday's anniversary news, but still SO appreciative of this comic strip that came along just three years before I started office jobs.
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Composer/arranger Johnny Mandel was BOTD in 1925 (d. 2020)
Known for his popular songs and jazz arrangements for names like Sinatra, Count Basie, Streisand and others.
He had a long career in film scoring, including M*A*S*H (1970) and its title song "Suicide is Painless"
#filmsky #moviesky #musicsky
Known for his popular songs and jazz arrangements for names like Sinatra, Count Basie, Streisand and others.
He had a long career in film scoring, including M*A*S*H (1970) and its title song "Suicide is Painless"
#filmsky #moviesky #musicsky
November 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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happy ACK!-day to all who celebrate
CATHY by Cathy Guisewite debuted in newspapers #OTD in 1976.
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
happy ACK!-day to all who celebrate
Joseph Cotten guested on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS #OTD in 1959.
“Dead Weight” was his third appearance—and the third time he played a morally bankrupt sophisticate who meets his comeuppance (à la SHADOW OF A DOUBT).
w/ Julie Adams, Don Gordon and Noir vet Ted de Corsia. A good #Noirvember watch.
“Dead Weight” was his third appearance—and the third time he played a morally bankrupt sophisticate who meets his comeuppance (à la SHADOW OF A DOUBT).
w/ Julie Adams, Don Gordon and Noir vet Ted de Corsia. A good #Noirvember watch.
November 23, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Joseph Cotten guested on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS #OTD in 1959.
“Dead Weight” was his third appearance—and the third time he played a morally bankrupt sophisticate who meets his comeuppance (à la SHADOW OF A DOUBT).
w/ Julie Adams, Don Gordon and Noir vet Ted de Corsia. A good #Noirvember watch.
“Dead Weight” was his third appearance—and the third time he played a morally bankrupt sophisticate who meets his comeuppance (à la SHADOW OF A DOUBT).
w/ Julie Adams, Don Gordon and Noir vet Ted de Corsia. A good #Noirvember watch.
CATHY by Cathy Guisewite debuted in newspapers #OTD in 1976.
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
November 23, 2025 at 3:13 AM
CATHY by Cathy Guisewite debuted in newspapers #OTD in 1976.
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
It ran until 2010, was collected in more than 20 books, and inspired 3 animated TV specials and tons of licensed products! Ack! #ComicStrip #Comics
Pres. Jimmy Carter celebrated American cinema at the AFI's 10th anniversary gala this week in 1977.
Cable news would have a field day w/ his remarks about GONE WITH THE WIND. #FilmSky
Cable news would have a field day w/ his remarks about GONE WITH THE WIND. #FilmSky
November 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Pres. Jimmy Carter celebrated American cinema at the AFI's 10th anniversary gala this week in 1977.
Cable news would have a field day w/ his remarks about GONE WITH THE WIND. #FilmSky
Cable news would have a field day w/ his remarks about GONE WITH THE WIND. #FilmSky
A bunch of Film Noir lobby cards + stills are up for auction at great prices.
Lobby cards make great wall art — and they're plentiful and affordable. This is a great site I've bought from many times.
www.emovieposter.com/agallery/sea... #Noirvember #FilmSky
Lobby cards make great wall art — and they're plentiful and affordable. This is a great site I've bought from many times.
www.emovieposter.com/agallery/sea... #Noirvember #FilmSky
November 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
A bunch of Film Noir lobby cards + stills are up for auction at great prices.
Lobby cards make great wall art — and they're plentiful and affordable. This is a great site I've bought from many times.
www.emovieposter.com/agallery/sea... #Noirvember #FilmSky
Lobby cards make great wall art — and they're plentiful and affordable. This is a great site I've bought from many times.
www.emovieposter.com/agallery/sea... #Noirvember #FilmSky
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November 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Rawhide” fans- sing along: “ Flowin’, flowin’,flowin‘- keep that blood a flowin‘-watch them ranchers goin‘- to hide!” Saturday night on MeTV- a vampire gunslinger has a wrong to right- and some throats to bite! The old West faces the “Curse of the Undead”- 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central!
November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Rawhide” fans- sing along: “ Flowin’, flowin’,flowin‘- keep that blood a flowin‘-watch them ranchers goin‘- to hide!” Saturday night on MeTV- a vampire gunslinger has a wrong to right- and some throats to bite! The old West faces the “Curse of the Undead”- 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central!
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Had a great time introducing Hitchcock’s VERTIGO tonight! Happy to see several of my students in attendance, too.
#filmsky #classicfilm #Hitchcock
#filmsky #classicfilm #Hitchcock
November 22, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Had a great time introducing Hitchcock’s VERTIGO tonight! Happy to see several of my students in attendance, too.
#filmsky #classicfilm #Hitchcock
#filmsky #classicfilm #Hitchcock
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'Rocky' was released on this day in 1976. From the old site:
The Complicated Legacy of Muhammad Ali and ‘Rocky’
Muhammad Ali’s life and character were so rich, so multi-faceted, that the widespread mourning which greeted news of his passing Saturday reverberated far beyond sports fans, to history buffs, civil…
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November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
'Rocky' was released on this day in 1976. From the old site:
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Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism. n.pr/3JKHags
This weekend, artists are speaking out across the country
Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism.
n.pr
November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism. n.pr/3JKHags
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Here we go!
Let's play "What's the Score!"
Listen to the 5 music clips and guess the movie titles and the composers' names.
BONUS: Guess the theme that connects all the films!
You have one day to send your answers to my DM.
See the reply for rules.
Good luck!
1/2
#filmsky #moviesky #musicsky
Let's play "What's the Score!"
Listen to the 5 music clips and guess the movie titles and the composers' names.
BONUS: Guess the theme that connects all the films!
You have one day to send your answers to my DM.
See the reply for rules.
Good luck!
1/2
#filmsky #moviesky #musicsky
"Whats's the Score!" November 22, 2025
How to play: Listen to the 5 music clips in the video. Your job is to guess the title of each movie the music is from, and the name of the composer for each one. You…
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November 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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The American Film Institute celebrated its 10th anniversary w/ a CBS special #OTD in 1977
Charlton Heston hosted the show, which introduced the first AFI greatest films list.
STAR WARS — then still in theaters — made the list. And Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher attended the gala. #FilmSky #StarWars
Charlton Heston hosted the show, which introduced the first AFI greatest films list.
STAR WARS — then still in theaters — made the list. And Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher attended the gala. #FilmSky #StarWars
November 22, 2025 at 5:45 AM
The American Film Institute celebrated its 10th anniversary w/ a CBS special #OTD in 1977
Charlton Heston hosted the show, which introduced the first AFI greatest films list.
STAR WARS — then still in theaters — made the list. And Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher attended the gala. #FilmSky #StarWars
Charlton Heston hosted the show, which introduced the first AFI greatest films list.
STAR WARS — then still in theaters — made the list. And Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher attended the gala. #FilmSky #StarWars
November 22, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Maude (Bea Arthur) chose to have an abortion #OTD in 1972
GOLDEN GIRLS creator Susan Harris wrote this relatable two-part episode wherein Maude and her husband make the decision together.
Such was the power of Norman Lear that he could present an honest portrayal of choice in primetime 53 yrs ago.
GOLDEN GIRLS creator Susan Harris wrote this relatable two-part episode wherein Maude and her husband make the decision together.
Such was the power of Norman Lear that he could present an honest portrayal of choice in primetime 53 yrs ago.
November 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Maude (Bea Arthur) chose to have an abortion #OTD in 1972
GOLDEN GIRLS creator Susan Harris wrote this relatable two-part episode wherein Maude and her husband make the decision together.
Such was the power of Norman Lear that he could present an honest portrayal of choice in primetime 53 yrs ago.
GOLDEN GIRLS creator Susan Harris wrote this relatable two-part episode wherein Maude and her husband make the decision together.
Such was the power of Norman Lear that he could present an honest portrayal of choice in primetime 53 yrs ago.