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Simon Abrams

@simonsaybrams.bsky.social

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Film Critic at Roger Ebert dot com, New York Times, New Yorker, Hollywood Reporter, Village Voice, The Wrap, Vanity Fair, and so on. Author of THE NORTHMAN: A CALL TO THE GODS (Insight Editions). Alt weekly kid. Let the monkey drive.

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 21d

After some discussion with Jene, I'm finally posting a Gofundme to help us with Sandwiches' vet bills. Our baby has been having more bad days lately so we have to start thinking about at-home euthanasia. Any help would be greatly appreciated: www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-pa...

Donate to Help Us Pay for Sandwiches' Vet Bills, organized by Simon Abrams

Hello My name is Simon Abrams and this GoFundMe is for me and my partner Jene's… Simon Abrams needs your support for Help Us Pay for Sandwiches' Vet Bills

www.gofundme.com

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 24m

MR. K! Crispin ”Hellion” Glover stars in this pseudo-Kafka-esque black comedy about a magician who gets trapped in a shrinking hotel with no exit. Glover’s an acquired taste, but he’s not the problem here…more @ebertvoices.bsky.social: www.rogerebert.com/reviews/mr-k...

Mr. K movie review & film summary (2025) | Roger Ebert

There’s not much to “Mr. K” beyond its second-hand surrealism and strained counter-mythmaking.

www.rogerebert.com

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 12h

What if Ned Flanders was a malevolent bitch?

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 12h

Mike Johnson isn't happy that Bad Bunny is performing at the Super Bowl: It sounds like he's not someone who appeals to a broader audience. There's so many eyes on it. A lot of young, impressionable children. In my view, you would have Lee Greenwood or role models doing that. Not somebody like this.

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 12h

Some day I’ll realize my final form and transform into THE CORPSE GRINDERS director Ted V. Mikels

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 12h

(The haunted dress movie is called THE BRIDE)

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 12h

There’s also a new Thai horror movie about a haunted wedding dress by the director of the recent creature feature THE LAKE. I wrote a little about THE LAKE for @ebertvoices.bsky.social’s great craft of 2023 article: www.rogerebert.com/features/the...

The Great Craft of 2023 | Features | Roger Ebert

On some of the best craft of the year in film, including The Boy and the Heron, The Holdovers, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, Poor Things, and many more.

www.rogerebert.com

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 12h

Looks like there’s a new Bollywood romcom directed by one of the writers of Karan Johar’s recent (and very charming) ROCKY AUR RANI KII PREM KAHAANI. It’s called SUNNY SANSKARI KI TULSI KUMARI and is out Friday…I’ll have to check it ou.

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 16h

Today’s @scarecrowvideo.bsky.social is about, uh, metal? Maybe swords?? “NOW THAT’S BRASS: Skewer the end of week one with a thrust of metal - be it precious or, better yet, base.”

Anyway, I’m going with the Shaw Bros wuxia mystery/horror thriller hybrid BAT WITHOUT WINGS (1980).

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 17h

Jason, just...just say it, we know you're going to do it, I just need it in writing.

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 17h

Where's Daffy when we need him?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-k9...

Daffy Duck Listing Villains (MeTV airing)

YouTube video by GreenShieldy

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 18h

Can't wind myself up until Jason Aaron promises at least one dialogue-free, grim n gritty stand-alone issues that's all about Ookla the Mok.

Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 1d

NYCC '25: THUNDARR THE BARBARIAN slashes into his own comic book series

NYCC ’25: THUNDARR THE BARBARIAN slashes into his own comic book series

Arrives in comic shops this January from the creative team of writer Jason Aaron and artist Kewber Baal.

www.comicsbeat.com

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 18h

STILLER & MEARA: NOTHING IS LOST! Ben Stiller directs and kinda stars in a documentary tribute to his late parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Warm and insightful with lots of great archival material. More @thewrap.com: www.thewrap.com/stiller-mear...

'Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost' Review: Ben Stiller Unpacks His Parents' Lives - and His Own - in Apple Doc

Ben Stiller directs the documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost, about the lives and careers of his parents Jerry Stiller and Ann Meara.

www.thewrap.com

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 18h

The teaser for LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 18h

“Not a horror buf“ is a new style of perfume btw

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 18h

Light a candle for me, I'm trying to convince Jene to join me for next weekend's 24-hour horrorthon. She's not a horror buf, but might be worthwhile if only to get out of the house, which feels a little haunted without our Sandwiches. I also like when she falls asleep on me during movies, so...

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 19h

I just think he's neat

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 19h

With all due respect:
-Boring, hacky, dismal
-Makes you sound weak/respectful
-Requires too much mental math (exactly how much respect is due?)

With all due offense:
-Punchy, vigorous, mansome
-Put 'em on the ropes!
-Instead of soliciting further conversation--the opposite.

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 22h

"Let's do the fucking news."

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, Ted!

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry, I ran over as quickly as I could.

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much, that’s so kind of you

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

We care for them and love them and get so much love back. You’re only human.

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

God, that’s real. I’m so sorry.

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you

Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, Betty. ❤️

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Simon Abrams @simonsaybrams.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, man