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@fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social
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28 • 🇵🇭🇬🇺🇺🇸 • Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic • Managing Editor @thecinemaspot.bsky.social • Writer @ Shall I Stream It?, Hue Watched It, @cosmiccircus.bsky.social, and more • MFA in English Literature More here: linktr.ee/John_Daniel

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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
My exclusive #Obsession interview with gaffer Christopher Oh is done recording! We spent nearly two hours talking about his work on lighting and silhouetting in beauty commercials, K-pop vids, Cole Bennett music vids, Curry Barker’s film, etc. Coming soon via @huewatchedit.bsky.social!!
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I went overseas to NYC and caught a pre-release press screening of #Obsession then published a formal review the following Monday. Now that it's been several days, I got to see it again, and I have WAY MORE thoughts but decided to do a spoiler-filled Letterboxd entry: letterboxd.com/dusktilljuan...
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A ★★★★★ review of Obsession (2025)
This review may contain spoilers. Visit the page to bypass this warning and read the review.
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Cosmic Circus @thecosmiccircus.com · 19/05/2026
‘Saccharine’ Makes Attempts at Exercising and Exorcising - by @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social #Filmsky #Moviesky #Horror #Movies thecosmiccircus.com/saccharine-m...
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‘Saccharine’ Makes Attempts at Exercising and Exorcising
Read our review of Saccharine, a new supernatural horror film that reveals the darker side of weight-loss journeys and their impact on women.
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
I'm not seeing Heaven 💀
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Anti-education, anti-intellectualism, anti-literacy fascism runs rampant in our world today. Pick up a physical copy of Homer’s #TheOdyssey to brush up on the source material before the movie: amzn.to/4eupWyy
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Here is the new official poster for Christopher Nolan’s historical fantasy action-adventure film adaptation, #TheOdyssey, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, and more, releasing on July 17th! #TheOdysseyMovie
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
And there we have it. Here is the new official poster for Michael Tiddes, Rick Alvarez, and the Wayans Brothers’ #ScaryMovie reboot, starring Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Jon Abrahams, Lochlyn Munro, and more, set to release on June 5th!
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Here is the official poster for Izabel Pakzad’s thriller film, #FindYourFriends, starring Bella Thorne, Chloe Cherry, Helena Howard, Sophia Ali, and Zión Moreno, streaming via @shudder.com on June 12th!
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Here is the official poster for Jonathan Zuck, James Kondelik, Joe Leone, Ryan R. Johnson, and Dick Grunert's thriller movie, #Chum, starring Alice Eve, Eric Michael Cole, Elle Haymond, and more, coming to theaters and VOD platforms on June 5th!
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Cosmic Circus @thecosmiccircus.com · 29/03/2026
Happy Feet: Revisiting the Beloved Animated Classic - by @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social #Filmsky #Moviesky thecosmiccircus.com/happy-feet-m...
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Happy Feet: Revisiting the Beloved Animated Classic
Revisit the magic of the animated classic movie Happy Feet and its unique storytelling through the journey of a brave young penguin.
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
“‘Obviously, films can be art’ is a good takeaway that [this film] leans more into." Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social’s full non-spoiler review of #OverYourDeadBody! bit.ly/4cOsmYD
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Here is the first official poster for Sébastien Vaniček and Florent Bernard’s #EvilDead spin-off film, #EvilDeadBurn, currently set to release on July 10th! Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social’s review of #EvilDeadRise here: bit.ly/40mWSQR
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Corin Hardy and Owen Egerton’s #Whistle, starring Dafne Keen and Sophie Nélisse, is now streaming via @shudder.com! Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social’s full review of the teen horror movie here: bit.ly/4tkDHa9
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
“[A] reminder that talking down on women’s ethos has been the point as far back as #Scream.” #ReadyOrNot #ReadyOrNot2 Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social’s full non-spoiler review of #ReadyOrNotFilm: Here I Come! bit.ly/40Fq0FM
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
“The protagonists’ ultimate realization is not the problem but rather where to go from that point.” Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social’s full spoiler review of #TheBride! bit.ly/4rMzie8
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
“[A] unique approach to filmmaking that opens the door for more artists from different backgrounds to craft and publish their stories based on their cultural roots.” Read @cinedelamata.bsky.social’s full non-spoiler review of #TheSecretAgent! bit.ly/3MiSUrN
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Laura Roxana 💫 @cinedelamata.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Had the privilege to write a review about The Secret Agent for @thecinemaspot.bsky.social, where I talk about Star Wars, Bad Bunny's latest album, and how impressed I was with director Kleber Mendonça Filho on how he dealt with the politics behind his story. www.thecinemaspot.com/2026/02/19/t...
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‘The Secret Agent’ Non-Spoiler Review: "O QUE ACONTECEU COM O BRASiL"
"[Wagner] Moura’s presence is as endearing and remarkable as any other actor in recent years." Read our full review of ‘The Secret Agent’!
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Here is the official poster for Donna Davies and @horrornonna.com’s Women’s History Month documentary, #1000WomenInHorror, featuring interviews with @akelacooper.bsky.social, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Natasha Kermani, Kate Siegel, and more, streaming via @shudder.com on March 20th!
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
"[T]he characters' relentlessness is a consistent element in [this film]'s profound pacing." Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review of Sam Raimi, Damian Shannon, and Mark Swift's #SendHelp! bit.ly/3MdNLAX
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
You can't claim to be a Christian and be anti-vax/ anti-mask because otherwise, what do you truly believe in?? Also, you can't be an atheist and be anti-vax/ anti-mask. Do you trust the sciences or not; what do you actually believe in??
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
It's officially 7:00 pm on New Year's Eve, which means it'll be January 1st, 2026 in T-minus five hours... My ★★★★★ review of #Avatar: #FireAndAsh on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/clbg5X
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Someone paid for my meal at a bar once, and their identity still remains a mystery to me. My penis has known confusion ever since. I figured I could say that here since, allegedly, nobody ever comes to BlueSky, as per what people on (formerly) Twitter.
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Yay!!!!
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Fudge, I almost forgot about this release date.....
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
In a world where Brian Kilmeade suggested that the homeless should be executed, @stephenking.bsky.social wasn't too far off with writing about those dangers. @edgarwright.bsky.social and Michael Bacall follow suit. Read more in my SPOILER REVIEW down below:
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
“Nobody deserves to have their lives put at risk. Actions do not always speak louder than words.” Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full spoiler review of @edgarwright.bsky.social and Michael Bacall's #TheRunningMan! bit.ly/4ieHkct
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Ben Leonberg and Alex Cannon’s supernatural horror comedy thriller film, #GoodBoy, is now streaming via @shudder.com! Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/4mOMI75
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Poor doggie
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leon @leyawn.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
an image of bill clinton with the text "donald trump sucked me off??"
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
September to mid-November has kicked my ass, so I apologize for shutting myself off from everyone... Anyways, I *JUST* finished @stephenking.bsky.social's 'THE RUNNING MAN' in time for the second film adaptation by @edgarwright.bsky.social, and it was great. www.goodreads.com/review/show/8049396950
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John Daniel's review of The Running Man
5/5: A five-out-of-five novel for Stephen King, writing in disguise as Richard Bachman. Following the publication of this, in 'On Writing', King mentions having written 'The Running Man' within a week...
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Had a mental breakdown earlier today before this spoiler breakdown of Scott Derrickson and @crobertcargill.bsky.social's 'BLACK PHONE 2', which I mention at the beginning of the review. Such a thrilling film, and I cannot wait to see it again!!
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
#ShelbyOaks marks producer Chris Stuckmann’s filmmaking debut with an eerie journey of sisterhood and the lengths one would go for family. Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review here: bit.ly/4njEpAj
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Boots Riley’s sophomore feature film, #ILoveBoosters, a sci-fi comedy adventure starring Keke Palmer, LaKeith Stanfield, Demi Moore, Naomi Ackie, and more, is set to release in spring 2026 from Neon! (via @BootsRiley on Twitter)
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Cosmic Circus @thecosmiccircus.com · 19/10/2025
‘V/H/S/Halloween’: A Cruel Addition To The Shudder Film Franchise - by @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social #moviesky #filmsky #horrormovies @shudder.com thecosmiccircus.com/v-h-s-hallow...
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‘V/H/S/Halloween’: A Cruel Addition To The Shudder Film Franchise
Find out about more about the Shudder film franchise V/H/S and it's latest scary installment, just in time for Halloween.
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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
This poster has been my laptop wallpaper for a month now. Fucking love it.
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Park Chan-wook et al’s #NoOtherChoice premiered at #BeyondFest, and the film is “a crowd-pleaser that asks its audience to push back against capitalism before it consumes their humanity”. Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full review for more: bit.ly/4nNCx3f
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
“The theater is always about the collective experience, but a movie that draws on collectivism is a perfect cinematic match.” Read @mauceri.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review of #OneBattleAfterAnother!
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
The overall narrative is “a clear anti-fascist piece instead of a character study.” Read @res-99.bsky.social's full spoiler review of #TheLongWalk! bit.ly/4mGG4zD
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Sarah Sherman’s first full-length stand-up comedy special, #SarahSquirm: LIVE + IN THE FLESH, executive produced by Lorne Michaels, Josh Safdie, and more, comes to @hbo.bsky.social and HBO Max this December!
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
#GoodLuckHaveFunDontDie marks what will hopefully be a new beginning in Gore Verbinski’s career with an anti-AI odyssey. Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review here: bit.ly/46Gb4Lv
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Benny Safdie’s #TheSmashingMachine starring Dawyne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt is now playing in theaters! Read @mauceri.bsky.social’s full review here: bit.ly/4nN66lB
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
#Demring (or #Dawning) made its premiere at #FantasticFest, and “[filmmaker Patrik] Syversen effectively exposes the truth in his narrative but tips the scale, creatively throwing the audience off balance.” Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full non-spoiler review here: bit.ly/477tPaB
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Rose Byrne’s gut-wrenching depiction of motherhood elevates #IfIHadLegsIdKickYou when it gets lost in its dense execution. Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review for more: bit.ly/4nzVIhj
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Luca Guadagnino’s #AfterTheHunt presents fascinating questions concerning cancel culture without saying anything worthwhile. Read @edgorteg.bsky.social's full #BeyondFest review for more: bit.ly/3Wqw6Yk
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Here is the new official poster for Tina Romero and Erin Judge’s horror comedy film, #QueensOfTheDead, coming to theaters on October 24th! Read @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social's full #Tribeca review here: bit.ly/3TlfgbK
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Pick up a copy of the three-part #Batman: #Knightfall comics via our Amazon Affiliates links: • Volume 1: Knightfall: amzn.to/4nEsLko • Volume 2: Knightquest: amzn.to/46KS7Hp • Volume 3: KnightsEnd: amzn.to/47iHZFX
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
AAAAHHHHHH!!!!
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The Cinema Spot @thecinemaspot.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
A multi-part animated film adaptation of #BatmanKnightfall has been announced to be currently in production at Warner Bros. Animation, as per @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social. #Batman: #Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall is set to release in 2026!
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
I love this film and cannot wait for more people to see it!!
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John Daniel (he/him/his) @fromdusktilljuan.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
One of my favorite films of the year thus far!! Shout out to #FantasticFest for screening good films!!
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