Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Peter Avellino

David Cronutberg @mikemariano.bsky.social · 12h

Before I moved West my knowledge of Los Angeles as a living, breathing city came almost entirely from Avellino and Martino’s separate blogs. This is a good watch.

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 3d

Alison Martino’s Report on Los Angeles Revival Theaters for Spectrum News 1 www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8P0...

Alison Martino’s Report on Los Angeles Revival Theaters for Spectrum News 1

YouTube video by Alison Martino

www.youtube.com

1 4

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 3d

Opening day of Blake Edwards’ “10”, 10/5/79

1 1 7

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 3d

Opening day of John Frankenheimer’s SECONDS, 10/5/66

1 11

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 3d

Alison Martino’s Report on Los Angeles Revival Theaters for Spectrum News 1 www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8P0...

Alison Martino’s Report on Los Angeles Revival Theaters for Spectrum News 1

YouTube video by Alison Martino

www.youtube.com

2 2 7

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 4d

I'm the wrong person to ask about this but I had the impression that the '70s stuff, The Devils aside, was pretty much out there on disc/streaming/TCM airings. Once it moves into the '80s and they're not from major studios it gets iffier I imagine due to rights issues.

1 1

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 4d

Opening day of Ken Russell’s WHORE, 10/4/91—saw the 9 PM show at the Loews Village, there was a decent walkout ratio.

1 1 6

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 4d

Opening day of COMMANDO, 10/4/85

1 1 11

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 4d

Opening day of Peter Bogdanovich’s THE LAST PICTURE SHOW, 10/3/71

2 12

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 5d

It probably took at least a week.

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 5d

Opening day of THE MALTESE FALCON, 10/3/41

2 10

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 5d

I always feel like I’m being too formal when I say it the singular way, even though I know it’s right.

1 1

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 5d

Opening day of David Lynch’s THE ELEPHANT MAN, 10/3/80

2 12

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 5d

a man wearing a hat is looking out a doorway

ALT: a man wearing a hat is looking out a doorway

media.tenor.com

1

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 6d

The Yankees are supposed to beat the Red Sox, that’s just the way it is.

1 2 7

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 6d

Opening day of THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE, 10/2/74. Gesundheit.

2 2 20

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 6d

I’m almost halfway through. Will likely try again tomorrow night. I have no argument with anything you said.

1 1

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 6d

Every now and then, if you squint real hard, you can start to see what Shane Black is going for and PLAY DIRTY almost seems like a real movie.

2 8

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 7d

Opening day of GLORIA, 10/1/80

1 1 11

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 7d

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ Sets First Ever Theatrical Release for December, With 70mm and 35mm Presentations variety.com/2025/film/ne...

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ Sets First Ever Theatrical Release for December, With 70mm and 35mm Presentations

'Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair,' which presents both Quentin Tarantino's 'Vol 1' and 'Vol 2,' is getting its first theatrical release ever.

variety.com

2 14

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 7d

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’: Quentin Tarantino Epic To Be Released As One Movie In Early December deadline.com/2025/10/kill...

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’: Quentin Tarantino Epic To Be Released As One Movie In Early December

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, Quentin Tarantino’s presentation of the revenge epic that was originally presented in two volumes, will be released by Lionsgate as one complete movie on December 5...

deadline.com

1 7 29

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 7d

My first thought is start with Stagecoach, then move onto other Ford/Hawks/Wayne, from there go to Boetticher and Anthony Mann/Jimmy Stewart, then Magnificent 7 plus maybe 60s Wayne like True Grit, then the Leones, then Butch Cassidy and '70s Clint. Then on week 2...:)

1 2

Reposted by Peter Avellino

NPR @npr.org · 7d

JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

n.pr

140 1.1K 3.5K

Reposted by Peter Avellino

Meghan @redhairglasses.bsky.social · 8d

Hey, All, I’m five days away from a charity walk that I am the chairperson of, raising funds and awareness for an autoimmune disease I have.

If I raise $30, I help patients like myself, but I also get a sweet fanny pack as a reward.

Please donate: sjogrens.donordrive.com/participant/...

Join Me in the Walk for Sjögren’s

I’m raising funds for Sjögren’s Foundation to support research, awareness, and patient care. Help me make a difference — every step counts!

sjogrens.donordrive.com

1 2

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 7d

In honor of Walter Matthau’s birthday, I felt I should bring this over from the other place.

3 8 44

Peter Avellino @peterapeel.bsky.social · 7d

An Oral History of David Letterman’s Top Ten List on Its 40th Anniversary latenighter.com/features/ora...

An Oral History of David Letterman's Top Ten List on Its 40th Anniversary - LateNighter

Forty years on, the creators of David Letterman’s Top Ten List trace its unlikely path from oddball desk bit to late-night legend.

latenighter.com

4