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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃

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CODA. Bi/Polyam. #HorrorSky. 🍅-Approved Writer for @cinapse.bsky.social / @atxfilmcritics.bsky.social / GALECA. NOROI commentary for Arrow. Film/TV developer. ❤️ Equitable Film Access. Doing well so far. Professional inquiries: [email protected]

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · Sep 7

BACK OF THE SHELF - J-Horror After J-Horror PART TWO is finally here! In this episode, a new crop of Japanese horror films invoke a deeper appreciation for the country's rich folklore through The Inerasable, Howling Village, and Koji Shiraishi's Senritsu Kaiki series. Enjoy!

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BACK OF THE SHELF | J-Horror After J-Horror Part Two: An Eye to the Past

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 1m

Whaaaaaat glad it made it your way! Loved it out of Fantastic Fest last year

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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 2h

Losing my mind and what look like video game assets but instead were used to justify war crimes and genocide in the real world

NEW: Since October 2023, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has released dozens of 3D animations illustrating alleged Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian sites

The style is unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war.Our analysis of 43 official IDF videos found recycled 3D environments, spatial inaccuracies, and assets lifted from unrelated artists and institutions.We traced over 30 unique assets to Washington-based 3D creator Ian Hubert, who makes bespoke models created for his sci-fi project Dynamo Dream, available to his Patreon subscribers.

Models of parking lots, antennas, + pipes were repurposed as Hamas and Iranian military sites

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Fascinating work here tracing how the IDF recycled 3D assets from a cyberpunk sci-fi art project, the Scottish Maritime Museum and elsewhere to populate its widely-seen models of supposed enemy locations in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. One of the most infamous, the alleged underground Hamas command center at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, used to justify an unprecedented assault on the biggest medical center in Gaza, was actually an animation the IDF had used the previous year, saying at the time it was a tunnel beneath a UN school.

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Nick (derogatory) ✨ @slothropsmap.bsky.social · 3h

The frog suit completely neuters the lie the admin wants to tell of violent resistance. Want to see so much more of it.

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 1h

Men-Chack-Uh

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 7h

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

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Jason Bailey @jasondashbailey.com · 2h

Would just like to reiterate that "send in Van Halen" is one of the most quietly pointed moments in ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

Matthew Sheffield @matthew.flux.community · 7h

The very first riot after a George Floyd protest was started by a white supremacist nicknamed "Umbrella Man."

He spraypainted "free shit" on an AutoZone, broke the windows, and encouraged others to come in. abcnews.go.com/amp/US/man-h...

Man who helped ignite George Floyd riots identified as white supremacist: Police

A masked umbrella-wielding man helped incite riots and looting in the immediate aftermath of George Floyd's death, police said.

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 3h

But what makes you amazing is you’ve never forgotten your dinosaur

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Matt Golden 🏳️‍🌈 @emgolden.bsky.social · 4h

I don’t know how you listen to the President of the United States of America say “We took the freedom of speech away” and not demand an immediate end to the whole fucking ballgame.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 7h

Threw on the new Criterion of NIGHTMARE ALLEY 2021 and forgot that the reappearance of Richard Jenkins and Mary Steenburgen makes this the Catalina Wine Mixer of Guillermo Del Toro's oeuvre.

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Cinema Smorgasbord @cinemasmorgasbord.bsky.social · 11h

Our look at the filmography of Kiyoshi Kurosawa CONTINUES with SERPENT'S PATH and on this episode we're discussing the controversial (and influential!) 1989 horror film SWEET HOME and the office slasher(?) THE GUARD FROM UNDERGROUND!

Episode 294 – Serpent’s Path: The Films of Kiyoshi Kurosawa – Sweet Home (1989) & The Guard From Underground (1992) » Cinema Smorgasbord

After a bumpy and controversial start to his career, that bumpiness would continue for Kiyoshi Kurosawa with 1989's SWEET HOME, a unique videogame/film collaboration that is colorful, entertaining and...

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 8h

If you feel like this once-considered sacrilegious remake does belong with the best of the Sawyer/Hewitt family (or belongs in the chili scrap heap out back), send your 200-400 words in via DM, or email me or [email protected]!

Here's also a peek at the other films we're covering! :)

Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 8h

This week on @cinapse.bsky.social Two Cents, we've got a roster of films to compare with their illustrious originals. Following up Fright Night and Funny Games, I'm going to bat for Marcus Nispel's 2003 take on that slasher granddaddy shot in our backyard, THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.

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Anil Dash @anildash.com · 12h

It is an inexcusable omission, and editorial malpractice, for Reuters to omit mention that the President doing this kind of thing on a media platform he owns & has not divested is unprecedented, likely illegal and an ethical violation. The message itself is unprecedented and illegal. Why not say so?

southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 13h

The situation in America is not great. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 1d

Anna and the Apocalypse!

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Jameel Jaffer @jameeljaffer.bsky.social · 2d

It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...

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Eileen Clancy 🧿 @clancyny.bsky.social · 2d

"[Bodycam] video shows an agent turn federal vehicle left into Martinez’s vehicle, after which an agent says, 'Do something b----.' The agent then exits the vehicle and shoots at Martinez.

[Her lawyer] Parente said Martinez has 'seven holes' in her from the shooting."

Govt didn't show that video.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 2d

This is really awful news, Zack. I’m so sorry.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2d

They really don't want to release the Epstein Files, huh.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva won her election two weeks ago. Republicans refuse to seat her in Congress.

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 2d

One of the single best experiences I've had at Texas Frightmare Weekend was talking with Daniel Pearl 1-on-1 and getting short oral histories of how he shot the extreme closeups on Marilyn Burns' eyes here, as well as the under-swing dolly shot of Pam walking to the house.

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 3d

With #FantasticFest wrapped up, the @cinapse.bsky.social team has assembled their individual can't-miss top films of the festival! Check out what I thought were 2025's breakout hits, alongside faves from @edtravis.bsky.social, @dantabor.bsky.social, @jonpartridge.bsky.social, and Spencer Brickey!

Cinapse @cinapse.bsky.social · 3d

Fantastic Fest 2025: The Cinapse Team’s Favorite Films!

A roundup of the Cinapse team’s breakout faves from this year’s festival Fantastic Fest’s 20th year had plenty of surprises for fest-goers looking to catch the latest in genre cinema from around the globe. With 45 World Premieres, 15 International and North American Premieres, and 13 U.S. Premieres across this year’s lineup, this year’s attendees […] The post Fantastic Fest 2025: The Cinapse Team’s Favorite Films! first appeared on Cinapse.

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 3d

I love that he’s himself, but just a nerdy guy with a hobby in this one. 😄

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 4d

The MLM Presidency.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 6d

Hey y’all—while SB3 was voted down, Becca’s still on the job hunt. Several promising prospects have turned out to be somewhat scammy. Trying to help her find any leads, if anyone can recommend something. Hoping for CSR in the 42K-50K range. Really appreciate whatever you can recommend. ❤️

Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · May 27

Texas SB3's enactment meant my wife was let go from the best job she's ever had today. We can't leave Texas without abandoning family who can't be cared for from states away. I love living in Austin. It's home. But damn, I hate living in Texas. If anyone has CS/50K work leads, happy to pass on.

Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 4d

They always appear at the RIGHT moment you have your guard down. Like a concentrated nexus of disgust.

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Ghoulian Singleton 🎃 @juliansingleton.bsky.social · 4d

Heathen bugs

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