John Lichman
@johnlichman.bsky.social
noted idiot savant, failed film writer and podcaster
For years I only knew about one Kevin Bacon film because of ads in comics. Vulture Cinematrix No. 616: Dec 2, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2559
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I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2559
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December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
For years I only knew about one Kevin Bacon film because of ads in comics. Vulture Cinematrix No. 616: Dec 2, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2559
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I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2559
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This is probably the best trolling usage of TMDB ever. letterboxd.com/film/the-los...
The Lost Chapter: Yuki's Revenge (2025)
Visionary director Quentin Tarantino had a dream of a Kill Bill chapter that never made it to the silver screen, a chapter known as “Yuki’s Revenge.” Over 20 years later, Tarantino and Epic have come ...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:12 AM
This is probably the best trolling usage of TMDB ever. letterboxd.com/film/the-los...
I got through 8 minutes of the middle Banderas choice because I thought it was Acts of Vengeance. Vulture Cinematrix No. 615: Dec 1, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2635
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I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2635
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December 1, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I got through 8 minutes of the middle Banderas choice because I thought it was Acts of Vengeance. Vulture Cinematrix No. 615: Dec 1, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2635
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I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2635
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“Oim Biff Shelter. I can provide you with four walls, a floor an’ a roof. But I can’t promise ‘ou Shelter.”
December 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM
“Oim Biff Shelter. I can provide you with four walls, a floor an’ a roof. But I can’t promise ‘ou Shelter.”
A Jets win begs the eternal question: do I throw on Where to Land or Killer Condom. Or go a third direction and revisit Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.
November 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
A Jets win begs the eternal question: do I throw on Where to Land or Killer Condom. Or go a third direction and revisit Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.
“Half off for new subscribers” Mubi I’ve been here since you were the auteur’s notebook at least give me a replacement pin to put on my film at lincoln center messenger bag
November 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
“Half off for new subscribers” Mubi I’ve been here since you were the auteur’s notebook at least give me a replacement pin to put on my film at lincoln center messenger bag
mfw the jets win by a field goal. I’m thrilled.
November 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
mfw the jets win by a field goal. I’m thrilled.
My failures were The Mighty Ducks and Rumor Has it for the $100m. Vulture Cinematrix No. 614: Nov 30, 2025
I got 7/9 Correct
Score: 2061
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I got 7/9 Correct
Score: 2061
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November 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
My failures were The Mighty Ducks and Rumor Has it for the $100m. Vulture Cinematrix No. 614: Nov 30, 2025
I got 7/9 Correct
Score: 2061
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I got 7/9 Correct
Score: 2061
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Did a Clint “the” straight. Vulture Cinematrix No. 613: Nov 29, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2626
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I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2626
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November 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Did a Clint “the” straight. Vulture Cinematrix No. 613: Nov 29, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2626
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I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2626
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PETER HUJAR’S DAY (‘25): A pleasant breeze of a photographer’s shitty eating habits and calling 10th between C and D the “lower east side.” Appreciate the depiction of the tape changes and Whishaw finally aging up with each dart.
November 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
PETER HUJAR’S DAY (‘25): A pleasant breeze of a photographer’s shitty eating habits and calling 10th between C and D the “lower east side.” Appreciate the depiction of the tape changes and Whishaw finally aging up with each dart.
THE SHROUDS ('24): I'm just saying...not a completely unfamiliar scenario to me. And it's very good.
November 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
THE SHROUDS ('24): I'm just saying...not a completely unfamiliar scenario to me. And it's very good.
“I feel sorry for Stephen Glass in the wake of Nuzzi/Lizza” is the equivalent of “maybe David Manning should teach cinema studies and how to write a film review in 2025 it’s been long enough to forgive him”
November 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
“I feel sorry for Stephen Glass in the wake of Nuzzi/Lizza” is the equivalent of “maybe David Manning should teach cinema studies and how to write a film review in 2025 it’s been long enough to forgive him”
I’m surprised over the years no one else has tried to reclaim that 4 percenter. Vulture Cinematrix No. 612: Nov 28, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2539
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I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2539
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November 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I’m surprised over the years no one else has tried to reclaim that 4 percenter. Vulture Cinematrix No. 612: Nov 28, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2539
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I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2539
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musical film part 2 ('25): So, they really just said fuck off to that talking lion and boq, huh? No need to ever tell me if it differs in the book. I had a more enjoyable experience assuming this is why Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin have a character named that in Elden Ring.
November 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
musical film part 2 ('25): So, they really just said fuck off to that talking lion and boq, huh? No need to ever tell me if it differs in the book. I had a more enjoyable experience assuming this is why Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin have a character named that in Elden Ring.
I'll give thanks for these choices. Vulture Cinematrix No. 611: Nov 27, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2615
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I got 9/9 Correct
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November 28, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I'll give thanks for these choices. Vulture Cinematrix No. 611: Nov 27, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2615
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I got 9/9 Correct
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thank you joe swanberg. Vulture Cinematrix No. 610: Nov 26, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2612
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I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2612
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November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
thank you joe swanberg. Vulture Cinematrix No. 610: Nov 26, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2612
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I got 9/9 Correct
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I will never watch that middle Franco film but I am always thankful it exists. Vulture Cinematrix No. 609: Nov 25, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2650
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I got 9/9 Correct
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November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I will never watch that middle Franco film but I am always thankful it exists. Vulture Cinematrix No. 609: Nov 25, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2650
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I got 9/9 Correct
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(MUZZLE) CITY OF WOLVES (‘25): it’s got multiple dogs dying in an explosion, a super cartel with ties to a global conspiracy (but obsessed with Aaron Eckhart’s Jake Muzzle), LA Skid Row close ups and a production card-less opening followed by credits over a final scene. It’s a true gem of schlock.
November 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
(MUZZLE) CITY OF WOLVES (‘25): it’s got multiple dogs dying in an explosion, a super cartel with ties to a global conspiracy (but obsessed with Aaron Eckhart’s Jake Muzzle), LA Skid Row close ups and a production card-less opening followed by credits over a final scene. It’s a true gem of schlock.
Me: may as well put this film on. I like the director but why has it sat on this streaming service and I don’t remember anyone talking about it.
Me, 49:27 minutes into Havoc (‘25) and anyone ever thinking they should watch it:
Me, 49:27 minutes into Havoc (‘25) and anyone ever thinking they should watch it:
November 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Me: may as well put this film on. I like the director but why has it sat on this streaming service and I don’t remember anyone talking about it.
Me, 49:27 minutes into Havoc (‘25) and anyone ever thinking they should watch it:
Me, 49:27 minutes into Havoc (‘25) and anyone ever thinking they should watch it:
Fifty percent?!? Vulture Cinematrix No. 608: Nov 24, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2596
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I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2596
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November 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Fifty percent?!? Vulture Cinematrix No. 608: Nov 24, 2025
I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2596
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I got 9/9 Correct
Score: 2596
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At times I wish I was cursed with beauty rather than the knowledge of the old NYFA Brett Ratner ads that ran endlessly on TV and now are lost on the internet.
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
At times I wish I was cursed with beauty rather than the knowledge of the old NYFA Brett Ratner ads that ran endlessly on TV and now are lost on the internet.
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BLOOD FOR DRACULA ('74): Obvious reason why to throw this on (now on TUBI in a particularly insane upload with over-saturation). Forever a keeper for Kier in his reactions to non-virgin blood and then the finale as he loses limb after limb.
November 24, 2025 at 3:48 AM
BLOOD FOR DRACULA ('74): Obvious reason why to throw this on (now on TUBI in a particularly insane upload with over-saturation). Forever a keeper for Kier in his reactions to non-virgin blood and then the finale as he loses limb after limb.
“Lowe’s: We Have More Ice Than Anyone. Partnered with the NFL!”
Well that was a poorly thought out campaign to go with.
Well that was a poorly thought out campaign to go with.
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 AM
“Lowe’s: We Have More Ice Than Anyone. Partnered with the NFL!”
Well that was a poorly thought out campaign to go with.
Well that was a poorly thought out campaign to go with.