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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The frustrating part of the "low-tech" framing is any modern disc release will almost certainly look better than streaming at the same resolution. Especially a 4k disc -- it will have better compression and sound, without a doubt. It's the best way to watch a movie at home, no contest.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Ah yes, the "Hoover Institution", the first group I associate with Condoleezza Rice. There have been some real asinine and tone-deaf statements today from political figures from both major parties that seem to have zero recollection of what 9/11 and the horrors it spawned were actually like.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Is there anything more stressful for LA cinephiles than the @amcinematheque.bsky.social's waiting room for Beyond Fest?

A loading bar with a stick figure, representing a spot in an online queue

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Claire Willett is a real one. The Star Trek Snack Squad delivered a massive amount of supplies to the picket lines in 2023. I hope the fans that contributed know just how much we appreciated it; you all kept a lot of folks cool and fueled during a very difficult time.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

60 years ago today, Star Trek premiered in the US. To say it's had an impact on my life would be an understatement. Some of my earliest exposure to screenwriting was via scripts for TNG and the TOS films. To write for and be a part of it has been a real joy and privilege. Here's to the next 60! 🖖

Gene Roddenberry's restored star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Enjoyed a great double feature at the theater today. Both “Coyote vs Acme” and “Buddy” are worth a watch. Two radically different yet very well directed and well constructed films. “Buddy” isn’t for everyone, but if you’re a fan of “Too Many Cooks” it’ll likely be up your alley.

The theatrical poster for “Coyote vs Acme”

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What’s your favorite Bible verse? Wrong answers only.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Times are tough right now for a lot of folks. Got some bad news myself today about a beloved pet. Take some time to hug your loved ones, both pets and people.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

RIP Screaming Mad George. There's no film better to honor his memory than "Society", which benefits from the viewer knowing as little as possible before watching it.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I'm seeing increasing discussion on #filmsky about Criterion fans being upset about "KPop Demon Hunters", but all I've seen are reactions to the supposed upset folks and maybe four comments on the subreddit that are negative. Every other reaction is overwhelmingly positive. Did I miss something?

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This was the subtext of the Democrats' economic message in 2024 and we all saw how well that worked out for them. Unfortunately we grade the GOP on a curve, so I expect we'll continue to see a fraction of the articles we saw about Biden's handling of the economy and inflation.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Wow, what mealy-mouthed pressure to commit to theatrical. "At least 45 days (preferably 60 days or more)" -- way to negotiate against yourself in your own letter! The only lesson the studios are gonna take from this is if they threaten to leave LA the unions will roll over.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Adding to Phil's excellent point -- at the end of this merger, Paramount-Skydance will be saddled with $80b in steadily-growing debt. In what world can they afford to pack up and move two lots across the country to a state with very little operational infrastructure?

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Is anyone actually offended by this show? For fuck's sake, the X-rated "Fritz the Cat" came out 54 years ago and has scenes about US race relations, our devotion to Israel, drug use, group sex, and revolutionary politics. As far as I can tell, the "offensive" aspect of "Alley Cats" is... they swear?

the-independent.com

Ricky Gervais hits out at ‘offended’ Alley Cats viewers as critics pan Netflix show

‘After Life’ star has returned to Netflix with latest sitcom

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Sam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

You can also just hold down the top buttons on either side for two seconds

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Pro tip: iOS always requires a password at boot. You can also lock it quickly by pressing the side button five times rapidly. I use both to quickly disable FaceID.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

While the NYT runs an op-ed from David Ellison claiming we're all wrong about his politics and to just trust him, several outlets are reporting that 60 Minutes (which Ellison owns) decided not to air a story about Epstein's banking schemes. They even interviewed a senator for it!

yahoo.com

60 Minutes Epstein Banking Story Didn’t Air After Sharyn Alfonsi Exit, Dem Senator Claims

Wyden revealed he was interviewed for the show in a Senate report alleging the country's largest banks turned “a blind eye” to Epstein's financial activity

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 11/04/2026

I don't know how to explain to the people who pop up when creatives complain about "AI" to say there are legit uses for it just how much they sound like someone saying "Well actually fire is used to make bread" when people are talking about an organized arson ring burning down their fucking houses

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

To Dan's point, this is the only film I can think of that had a similarly protracted production, and that's with a very large asterisk since most of the early footage was repurposed.

The poster for "Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie"

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A physician I know would spend their entire day in 2020 tending to people dying from COVID, then go home and have their parents tell them to their face that it was a hoax. When the doctor would try to share what they were seeing, they were dismissed and told they're just confused.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Criterion Channel is by far the best streaming service. It is regularly filled with a great variety of titles from across the globe. It’s also the only service that I will not cancel, thanks to their deal that locked day one subscribers in at their launch price.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

There has been some truly awful film analysis / criticism today in the wake of Emily Wilson's review of Nolan's "The Odyssey" (which overall I think has great analysis and speaks to her expertise, but I also personally and professionally disagree with her assertion that the script is "terrible")

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Keith Calder @keithcalder.com · 27/07/2026

This is why I, a complicated man and cunning hero, will not be reviewing the movie.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

If this deal doesn't close by September 30th, Paramount will be on the hook for $7 million a day paid to Warner Bros. I have to imagine at some point their loans also start to accrue massive interest. The deal is bad and it's in everyone's interest if it collapses. deadline.com/2026/07/para...

deadline.com

Paramount Agrees To Not Close Warner Bros. Transaction Until Next Year

The company told a judge that it would not close until June 1 or until legal issues are resolved.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The only news stories about Musk should be that he's a terminally online racist, but we can add gardening and grocery stores to the list of things he talks about with authority without any actual understanding. Anecdotally, I get far better tomatoes out of my meager garden than I get at the store.

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Carlos Cisco @carloscisco.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We should all be so lucky that we have such a robust body of work that our kinks can be easily identified by dedicated readers.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

It's fine to talk about box office performance and story issues, but "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is full of practical sets and puppets, as well as an impressive stop-motion sequence. It's gross for Hollywood Reporter to call the hard work from that team "lazy" when it was anything but.

hollywoodreporter.com

‘The Odyssey’ Proves It: Audiences Want Movies Made the Hard Way

This year's breakouts like 'Project Hail Mary' and 'Obsession' have were made by filmmakers who sweated. While CG-stuffed franchise disappointments such as 'Supergirl,' 'Moana,' and 'The Mandalorian a...

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Akela Cooper @akelacooper.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I want to be excited about the Arclight Hollywood news but like everyone else I know what Sony did to Alamo Drafthouse. I haven't been to Alamo since February b/c of their phone ordering policy. I don't know what Sony will do to Arclight but I'm holding judgement till it opens

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It's true, young conservatives are being found in record numbers drunk off their asses, asking the portraits of dead presidents for advice while blasting the soundtrack to the 1950s documentary "Victory at Sea".

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Kaveh Taherian - NYCC - H26 @kavehtaherian.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

First day with no World Cup

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Can the muppets present the trophy to the winner instead of the president?

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

No disrespect to Madonna, but the crowd in this place had zero reaction to her yet went nuts when BTS and Bieber appeared.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

If you told me a month ago that I’d be watching the World Cup final in the Hollywood and Highland Dave & Buster’s, I’d have called you mad. Yet here I am.

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Rob DenBleyker @robdenbleyker.com · 18/07/2026

based on the trailer alone I don't think Chris Nolan even played Mario Odyssey

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Today is the 40th anniversary of the release of "Aliens", arguably the movie that has influenced my life and work more than any other. It is truly one of the exemplary blockbusters made for an adult audience. The last 35 minutes is a relentless rollercoaster and an action masterclass.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

It will be hysterical if somehow this ends up 5-4 in France’s favor.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Adding to Skelly's post -- all those N95 / medical grade masks you accumulated since the COVID pandemic are great at protecting you from poor air quality. I use mine regularly when there are wildfires in LA. Avoid going outside if possible but if you must, mask up! Your lungs will thank you.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I wonder who knows more about film and film criticism -- a professional employed to evaluate art, or a streamer who once used the stench of the sun hitting a dead rat to tell him it was time to wake up and stream. Giving these folks a modicum of "legitimacy" is the worst legacy of the internet.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

"Jurassic Park" was the first film I saw in theaters. It blew my mind and changed my life. After my dad and I returned home I begged my mom to take me back to the theater to see the next screening; thankfully she wanted to see the film, so back we went. RIP Sam Neill.

A still from "Jurassic Park" of Sam Neill and Laura Dern.

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

LA folks, there are 2 (!) corpse flowers blooming at the Huntington. These endangered flowers bloom every few years for 24-48 hours while emitting a pungent odor, hence their name. If you’re free tomorrow, check it out!

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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Eric J. Robbins @ericjrobbins.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

"Senator Graham was never disagreeable," such as when he ignored widows and victims of January 6th. This is why voters are fucking tired of the establishment Democrats; they're busy downplaying the actions of an regressive party that undermines our democracy that calls them the enemy of the people

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