"So, in a way, humor is what saved my life, and that is political, always." For @ebertvoices.bsky.social, I spoke with the Pope of Trash himself, John Waters!

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10/6/76: Marathon Man D: Schlesinger/W: Goldman/DP: Hall/M: Small w/Hoffman, Olivier, Scheider ++ Which is to say: A ton of talent, plus savvy style and superior suspense But join us on '70s Movie Pod as we count down 12 (!!) gaping holes in the plot: open.spotify.com/episode/1rPJ...

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This is your occasional reminder that generative "AI" in particular could have been developed on public domain materials and/or licensed and compensated works but the major players intentionally, methodically and systemically chose to steal labor from working creative folks instead

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James Gray's Paper Tiger (tonight @ NYFF64): For me, his best--an exceptionally mature, grounded, emotional crime/family drama. Beautiful work w/ actors: Adam Driver is characteristically great, Scarlett Johansson is impeccable in a surprising character role, and Miles Teller does career-best work.

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At the historic Fantasy Theatre on Long Island, which opened in 1929. Nearly a century of moviegoing has happened in this building, and I've been a regular for almost half its history. Neighborhood movie houses are increasingly rare, and we need to cherish and support those that remain. #filmsky

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