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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 4h

Off to a Netflix event to celebrate KPop Demon Hunters. Korean BBQ? Yes please!

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ALT: a group of cartoon girls are standing next to each other with their arms in the air .

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On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 4h

33 years ago today, Flanders saved Homer from a house fire. "Homer the Heretic," first aired October 8, 1992.

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 8h

Jennifer Lopez is very good in Kiss of the Spider Woman, which is at its best when leaning into its Old Hollywood vibes. My review at Awards Radar has more:

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Film Review: 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' is an Old Hollywood Tribute of a Musical with a Stirring Turn from Jennifer Lopez - Awards Radar

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 8h

Talking to Colin Hanks this afternoon about John Candy: I Like Me, alongside Chris Candy and Jennfier Candy-Sullivan. Will this just me telling them that Yellowbelly is the funniest thing in history? It’s decidedly possible…

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SimpsonsQOTD @simpsonsqotd.bsky.social · 1d

"Why don't we all take a five-minute break?
It'll clear our heads."

"Good idea, Marge.
My mind is going a mile a minute."

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 1d

I spoke to Ari Aster about Eddington and the state of the world. Just two very optimistic people with no notes about what might be wrong with things. Give our conversation a listen at Awards Radar:

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Interview: Ari Aster Discusses 'Eddington' and the Bleak State of the World Influencing His Art - Awards Radar

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s my weekly Home Movies column. Take a look at Awards Radar:

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Joey’s Home Movies For the Week of October 6th – 'F1: The Movie' Zooms to Your Screens - Awards Radar

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general

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On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay October 7, 1993, "Cape Feare" (S05E02) first aired on the Fox network. Guest-starring Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob.

Dir: Rich Moore. Wr: Jon Vitti. EP: @aljeansimpsons.bsky.social & @mikereisswriter.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 2d

I spoke to Nora Garrett about the experience of seeing her screenplay for After the Hunt actually get made, when she was planning on leaving the business entirely. It’s an interesting chat! Give a listen at Awards Radar:

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Interview: 'After the Hunt' Writer Nora Garrett Discusses the Craziness of Having Her Screenplay Actually Get Made - Awards Radar

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general

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SimpsonsQOTD @simpsonsqotd.bsky.social · 3d

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 2d

I have a dentist appointment for a root canal consultation afterwards, so, you know…

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 2d

Talking to Ari Aster this afternoon, which should be very interesting for me. Then, talking to two of the producers of Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Look for both soon at Awards Radar!

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 3d

Here’s my review of V/H/S/Halloween. If you dig this franchise, it’s one of the better installments. More at Awards Radar:

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Film Review (Sunday Scaries Edition): 'V/H/S/Halloween' is Another Consistent and Enjoyably Gory Installment in the Anthology Horror Franchise - Awards Radar

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general

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Mike Ryan @mikeryan.bsky.social · 4d

If I’ve said it once I’ve said it one hundred times: Freddy Krueger should leave those kids alone. It’s not cool.

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 4d

The Smashing Machine is in theaters, so I went ahead and did a new ranking of Emily Blunt performances. Take a look at Awards Radar:

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An Updated Ranking of the Best Performances from Emily Blunt So Far - Awards Radar

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general

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Mike Ryan @mikeryan.bsky.social · 4d

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Mike Ryan @mikeryan.bsky.social · 5d

For movie night we are doing impromptu Craig Wasson night with A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and Body Double

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 5d

Here’s my review of The Perfect Neighbor, a documentary that will almost certainly leave you angry and upset at Stand Your Ground laws. More at Awards Radar:

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NYFF Review: 'The Perfect Neighbor' is an Effective and Upsetting Crime Documentary That Will Hopefully Be a Call for Change - Awards Radar

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 5d

After a first listen of Taylor Swift’s latest, my ranking for The Life of a Showgirl is:

1. Ruin the Friendship
2. Actually Romantic
3. Eldest Daughter
4. Opalite
5. Honey
6. Elizabeth Taylor
7. Wi$h Li$t
8. The Fate of Ophelia
9. Father Figure
10. The Life of a Showgirl
11. Wood
12. CANCELLED!

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 6d

Here’s the latest episode of the Awards Radar Podcast. Myles and I have very different takes on One Battle After Another, while I rave about A House of Dynamite. Give it a listen and enjoy:

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Awards Radar Podcast #259: Joey is Blown Away By 'A House of Dynamite' Before Comparing 'One Battle After Another' Notes with Myles - Awards Radar

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 6d

I liked Bone Lake more than I expected. My review of this psychosexual drama turned horror flick is up at Awards Radar:

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Film Review: 'Bone Lake' Finds the Erotic Horror Fun in a Vacation Gone Horribly Wrong - Awards Radar

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general

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Mike Ryan @mikeryan.bsky.social · 6d

On Sunday @ryanboston.bsky.social and I will be back with the SNL podcast. Unsurprisingly (and understandably) we lost some subscribers over the summer that help us break even/keep the lights on, but you can still lock in our summer rate of $3 through Saturday www.patreon.com/c/NotReadyFo...

Patreon is empowering a new generation of creators. Support and engage with artists and creators as they live out their passions!

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 7d

Good Boy is a remarkable film in that Indy the dog is acting his canine ass off. It’s truly something. I was blown away by the performance. My review at Awards Radar has more:

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Film Review: 'Good Boy' Features an All-Timer of a Canine Performance in a Moving and Deeply Unsettling Ghost Story - Awards Radar

Awards Radar seeks to provide objective, thoughtful, and wide-ranging coverage of the awards season, as well as the entertainment world in general

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On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 7d

#OnThisDay October 1, 1992, "A Streetcar Named Marge" (S04E02) first aired on Fox. Guest-starring Jon Lovitz as Llewellyn Sinclair and Phil Hartman as Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure.

Dir: Rich Moore. Wr: Jeff Martin. EP: @aljeansimpsons.bsky.social & @mikereisswriter.bsky.social. #TheSimpsons

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Joey Magidson @joeymagidson.bsky.social · 8d

(I am fully aware he has nothing to do with the MTA, so please don’t feel the need to try to educate me. I can assure you I’ve read the same things you have)