iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Mike Mendez

American Cinematheque @amcinematheque.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Bruce Dern’s closing words at yesterday’s DERNSIE: THE AMAZING LIFE OF BRUCE DERN U.S. Premiere ⭐️🙌⭐️ A marathon followed by a Q&A with the man himself, what could be better? Thank you to everyone who spent their Sunday w/ us at Beyond Fest + to DERNSIE filmmaker Mike Mendez.

0249

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Ed Wang @edataoldotcom.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The day started with an introduction to THE ‘BURBS by director Joe Dante (GREMLINS, INNERSPACE, PIRANHA, THE HOWLING, MATINEE, SMALL SOLDIERS).

131

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Ed Wang @edataoldotcom.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

At the close of the Q&A, Bruce Dern had some parting words.

001

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Steven Santos @stevensantos.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

BEYOND FEST 2026 Films 7-10 THE BRUCE DERN MARATHON THE ‘BURBS SILENT RUNNING THE DRIVER DERNSIE: THE AMAZING LIFE OF BRUCE DERN After an intro from Joe Dante to kick it off, it ends with a documentary about his life and a Q&A with Director Mike Mendez and Dern. @amcinematheque.bsky.social

031

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Ed Wang @edataoldotcom.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

An introduction to DERNSIE: THE AMAZING LIFE OF BRUCE DERN by director Mike Mendez.

121

Reposted by Mike Mendez

American Cinematheque @amcinematheque.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Spend your Sunday with Bruce Dern! 🔥 Tickets are still available for DERNSIE: The Marathon + Q&A with filmmaker Mike Mendez & actor Bruce Dern / intro by filmmaker Joe Dante. @beyondfest.bsky.social 2026. Begins at 10 am at the MUBI Theatre at the Aero. www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...

092

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Josh Miller @joshmillerlite.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Bruce Dern MARATHON is tomorrow (10/4)! 3 movies plus the new documentary DERNSIE. Dern and Joe Dante in person! @amcinematheque.bsky.social TIX & INFO --https://www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/dernsie-the-marathon-10-04-2026/

1143

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Chris Murrin @chrismurrin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mark Evanier appears on this month’s Dana Gould Hour and tells some incredible stories about both comics and TV. Director Mike Mendez also appears and tells stories about his career and new documentary on actor Bruce Dern.

danagould.com

Podcast Episodes Archives - Dana Gould

012

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Mar Hicks @histoftech.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Reminder that Widow’s Bay creator Katie Dippold is behind one of the greatest Halloween tweets of all time:

Katie Dippold • @katiedippold
Following
Tbt to Halloween when I dressed as the babadook but my friend's house had more of a grown ups drinking wine vibe

Image of people at a cocktail party without costumes except for one person who is dressed up as the Babadook

322804524

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Josh Miller @joshmillerlite.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Hey LA! Come see the DERNSIE documentary the best way possible - as part of a Bruce Dern marathon, capped by the man himself in attendance! Plus an intro by @thejoedante.bsky.social to boot!

americancinematheque.com

DERNSIE: The Marathon - American Cinematheque

2184

Mike Mendez @madmanmendez.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Heads up Los Angeles! We are headed to Beyondfest on October 4th for the U.S. premiere of “Dernsie!”. We’ll have special guests, a string of Dern classic films plus a Q&A with myself & Bruce! Join us! www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/...

americancinematheque.com

DERNSIE: The Marathon - American Cinematheque

1174

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Old Man Brad @oldmanbrad.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Kicking off #TubiTuesday with @madmanmendez.bsky.social 2016 film Don't Kill It starring Dolph Lundgren. Always a fun time with his films! #tubi #horror

061

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Beware Boiúnato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

It's been a while since we recorded a proper guest episode of @certifiedforgotten.com, but @madmanmendez.bsky.social got us back on track. He champions REFLECTIONS OF EVIL (2002), a movie I feel psychotic for appreciating. Great chat about Damon Packard's LA-set mental breakdown put to screen!

272

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Sleepover Trading Co. @sleepovertrading.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy 90th birthday to the iconic Bruce Dern, an Oscar nominee that worked with Hitchcock, Tarantino, Pollack, Corman, Hill, and many others. We can't wait to see Dernsie, the new doc about his life and we might just be showing one of his films for our Sleepover Saturday pick in July... #brucedern

021

Reposted by Mike Mendez

New York Magazine @nymag.com · 21/05/2026

Three generations of Derns — Bruce, Laura, Ellery, and Jaya — walked the Cannes red carpet together to celebrate the premiere of ‘Dernsie,’ a documentary about Bruce.

thecut.com

The Derns Turned Cannes Into a Family Hang

Three generations of Derns — Bruce, Laura, Ellery, and Jaya — walked the Cannes red carpet together to celebrate the premiere of ‘Dernsie,’ a documentary about Bruce.

031

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Eye For Film @eyeforfilm.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Dernsie: The Amazing Life Of Bruce Dern is a documentary that does what it says on the tin www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/derns... #Cannes #filmsky 🎬

eyeforfilm.co.uk

Dernsie: The Amazing Life Of Bruce Dern - Film Review - Eye For Film

A documentary examining the life and cinematic achievements of the celebrated actor.

023

Reposted by Mike Mendez

The Heart Broke @theheartbroke.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

“ What a gorgeous gift to be alongside Dad, three generations together, for this retrospective on his life and career in the documentary, Dernsie. Thank you to all who helped take care of our whole family so beautifully….” 📸: Laura Dern’s IG

011

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Trailers From Hell @trailersfromhell.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

TFH Guru Mike Mendez heads to Cannes with DERNSIE: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern. With collaborators including Quentin Tarantino, Laura Dern, Joe Dante, Alexander Payne, and more. Screening in the presence of Mike Mendez, Bruce Dern, and Laura Dern. @madmanmendez.bsky.social

0297

Mike Mendez @madmanmendez.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I’m so excited to announce that my latest film, “Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern” will be having its world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in the Cannes Classics section!!!!! I can’t wait to share the film with you all! www.thewrap.com/creative-con...

thewrap.com

Cannes Classics to Show Bruce Dern Doc, Plus Restored Prints of 'Pan's Labyrinth' and More

The section dedicated to film history will also celebrate work from Roger Corman, Akira Kurosawa and Kaige Chen

1132

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Synapse Films @synapsefilms.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Time is running out on the Synapse Films flash sale over at mvdshop.com!

0146

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Trailers From Hell @trailersfromhell.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Buckle up for trailer commentaries from @thejoedante.bsky.social, David DeCoteau, @madmanmendez.bsky.social, Mark Goldblatt, @mickgarris.bsky.social, Roger Corman, Karyn Kusama, & Eli Roth!

053

Mike Mendez @madmanmendez.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

What better way to wrap up this year’s @beyondfest.bsky.social but with a visit from Mia goth, Jacob Elordi and @realgdt.bsky.social for a surprise screening of their amazing new film “Frankenstein”! See it on the biggest screen you can, it’s wonderful!

170

Mike Mendez @madmanmendez.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Scott was a sweet, sweet guy. I’m very saddened to read this. 😞

070

Reposted by Mike Mendez

ARROW @arrowplayer.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Happy 65th, Takashi Miike! 🎂💉 Japan's master of menace has made nearly double the amount of movies for the years he's been alive, and many of the best of them are now screening in THE MIIKE COLLECTION on ARROW - with more to come!

bit.ly

The Miike Collection - ARROW

Takashi Miike is counted as a rarity in the crazy world of movies. With a broad range of genres and an extensive list of titles that make most director's body of work seem small, Miike has created som...

0167

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

This week’s @djmakeamovie.bsky.social features the war stories of @madmanmendez.bsky.social! Tales of interference! Butchery in the final cut! Now I know why Mike’s social handle is “madman”… I’d have lost my mind, too😵‍💫 Fascinating episode⭐️ youtu.be/j12RuIVUDAo?...

youtu.be

The ‘SATANIC HISPANIC’ Mike Mendez Spills the Gory Details About Making Cult Films

YouTube video by Darren & Josh Make A Movie

131

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Trailers From Hell @trailersfromhell.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Beware the moon, lads! Wolfing It Down Week kicks off with one of the all-time lupine adventures, TFH Guru John Landis’ classic horror comedy An American Werewolf In London. TFH Guru @madmanmendez.bsky.social supplies today’s fresh trailer commentary: trailersfromhell.com/an-american-...

trailersfromhell.com

An American Werewolf In London | Trailers From Hell

State of the art monsters and cheeky humor made John Landis's comic horror film a must-see in the summer of 1981. David Naughton plays the star-crossed grad student attacked by a werewolf but it's Gri...

0275

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Trailers From Hell @trailersfromhell.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Celebrate TFH Guru @madmanmendez.bsky.social’s birthday with these trailer commentaries! The Hidden www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOaq... Darkman www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy8e... Frankenhooker: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXpB...

0155

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Mick Garris @mickgarris.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Fun at Monsterpalooza, with Mike Mendez, Cynthia Garris, Axelle Carolyn, and Bryson Taylor.

1474

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Trailers From Hell @trailersfromhell.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

We had a blast this weekend filming a new batch of Trailers From Hell commentaries, with Gurus old and new! We can’t wait to share their insightful TFH commentaries with you posthaste!

0226

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Trailers From Hell @trailersfromhell.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Welcome to Scared Of The Dark Week on TFH! First up, check out @madmanmendez.bsky.social’s brand-new trailer commentary for Darkman, the Sam Raimi-helmed superhero cult classic starring Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand. trailersfromhell.com/darkman/

trailersfromhell.com

Darkman | Trailers From Hell

Sam Raimi's big-league breakthrough maintains the high-energy kick of his Evil Dead franchise while boasting a notably higher gloss—fortunately it doesn't kill the fun. A mob hit leaves scientist Liam...

1287

Mike Mendez @madmanmendez.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

It’s a new “Trailers From Hell”! Today we are doing one of my all time favorite super hero movies, “Darkman”!

040

Mike Mendez @madmanmendez.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

A great evening with the nicest psychos you’ll ever meet. I feel very blessed to be included. Thanks again Mick 🙏

020

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Don’t buy today. Give the greedheads a taste of their own medicine.

1443600726613

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Rex Chapman @rexchapman.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

RIP Gene Hackman…

1956787939

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Synapse Films @synapsefilms.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

If you're in L.A./Burbank in the next month and can stop by @darkdel.bsky.social one last time before it closes shop on April 5, by all means do so. We've been lucky to do several signings there over the years and it was always a must place to visit and shop at whenever team Synapse was in town.

sfgate.com

After 30 years, California's prince of horror hangs up his jacket

Dark Delicacies, the LA-area horror store, is closing after 30 years of business and many celebrity encounters.

09215

Mike Mendez @madmanmendez.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Congrats Elric! I enjoyed the movie a lot. It’s a huge accomplishment just getting across the finish line! You did great!

020

Reposted by Mike Mendez

Dave Itzkoff @ditzkoff.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

not Lynch's movie, I know, but god, what a sendoff

148125193096

Mike Mendez @madmanmendez.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Absolutely gutted 😭 R.I.P. to one of the absolute greats. There will never be an equal. #davidlynch

050

Mike Mendez @madmanmendez.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I tell people this all the time, Steve Guttenberg is a really good dude 👍

050

Mike Mendez @madmanmendez.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Woo hoo! Let’s end the year off right with a new Trailers from Hell! This time we’re digging into the craptastic futuristic sci-Fi/horror film “Rats: Night of Terror” 🧀 🐀

130