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Robert Daniels @812filmreviews.com · 19h

The more I thought about A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE, the less I gravitated toward it, to the point that I barely remember anything about it.

Here are my thoughts on Kathryn Bigelow's latest film.

'A House of Dynamite' Review

A TNT thriller that feels below Bigelow

812filmreviews.substack.com

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 1d

Film 6: The Ward (2010):

Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 1d

Film 5: Captain Voyeur (1969)

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 2d

Really loved MR. SCORSESE and enjoyed this conversation with the director Rebecca Miller with @oldfilmsflicker.bsky.social for RogerEbert.com

www.rogerebert.com/interviews/f...

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Rebecca Miller on "Mr. Scorsese" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

An interview with the director of the Apple TV+ limited docuseries about the legendary filmmaker.

www.rogerebert.com

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 2d

NYFF Film Number 8:

Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 2d

NYFF Film Number 7:

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 3d

And here is Dan’s review:

thefilmstage.com/telluride-re...

Telluride Review: Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Features Great Performances Inside Stagnant Frames

The line "you did the best you could" is spoken at a crucial moment in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. It's a platitude often used as a band-aid to cover up all manner of sins. But here, in writ...

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 3d

Here is Robert’s review:

www.rogerebert.com/reviews/spri...

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere movie review (2025) | Roger Ebert

A soulful and meditative character study of a depressed artist laid bare.

www.rogerebert.com

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 3d

Got a chance to see SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE and you bet I immediately went to read @812filmreviews.com and @djmecca.bsky.social reviews out of Telluride. I suggest you all do the same.

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 3d

NYFF Film Number 6:

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 4d

Film 4: Dracula (1979)

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 5d

A new episode of @attcpod.bsky.social came out yesterday! This week, @trippburton13.bsky.social and I welcome @madmikybrews.bsky.social to show to talk about ROCK STAR. We talk metal music, Mark Wahlberg, and praise the great Timothy Spall. Listen in!

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Rock Star (with Mik Dempsey)

Podcast Episode · A Tripp Through Comedy · 10/02/2025 · 1h 19m

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 5d

Film 3: Santa Sangre

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 6d

Film 2:

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 6d

Spooky Season Watching Thread:

Film 1:

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 6d

It’s the mooooooooooost wonderful time of the year!

SCREAM Drafts @screendrafts.bsky.social · 6d

September 30 / OCTOBER 1

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 6d

RIP to an absolute legend

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6d

Breaking News: Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most revered conservationists, died at 91. Her discoveries in the 1960s about how chimpanzees behaved in the wild broke new ground and represented what was called “one of the Western world’s great scientific achievements.” nyti.ms/42kpGxt

Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 7d

Favorite First Time Watches in September:
Warfare
Matinee
Chasing Chasing Amy
The Long Walk
Megadoc
Quiz Show
Southern Comfort
Daughters
One Battle After Another
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
Days and Nights In The Forest

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SCREAM Drafts @screendrafts.bsky.social · 7d

This will be an easy one, right?

'70s COMEDY mini-MEGA

Drafted by @bryancogman.bsky.social, @oriananudo.bsky.social, & @drewmcweeny.com, with Official Sponsor @bigmoviefan.bsky.social

Listen everywhere!
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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 7d

@djmecca.bsky.social talking with Shane Black?! YES PLEASE!

Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 7d

As Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and The Nice Guys mastermind Shane Black releases his latest picture, Play Dirty, he shares with Dan Mecca his favorite crime ﬁlms and breaks down their lonely heroes, clever subversions and blue-collar roots.

Read the interview: boxd.it/2K4

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Brian Tallerico @briantallerico.bsky.social · 8d

Truly honored to work with @mrmichaelphillips.bsky.social on a piece about All the President's Men for @ebertvoices.bsky.social. www.rogerebert.com/features/jus...

Just Be Sure You're Right: Watching "All the President's Men" in 2025 | Features | Roger Ebert

The legendary Chicago Tribune film critic on a movie that many have revisited in the wake of Robert Redford's passing and what it says about today.

www.rogerebert.com

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 8d

Was going to go to Cinephile Game night but couldn’t get in because it was at capacity! Which, while sad that I couldn’t go, is awesome to hear! Glad to hear so many people are showing up for these awesome events!

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 8d

NYFF Film Number 5:

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 8d

Ocean waves Josh, ocean waves.

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Ross Bratin @rbratin.bsky.social · 9d

NYFF Film Number 4 (ticket at the last minute!):

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