I’m a writer/director who loves drive-ins and movie palaces, genre, retro and true stories from an underdog or underrepresented point of view.

Joined February 2010
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48 years ago, ‘GREASE’ was released in theaters.
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The historic Egyptian Theater in Delta, Colorado (over 100 years old) is seeking donations after its projector broke beyond repair. Here is the link! RT! deltaegyptian.org/support
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In 1987, there were many ways to spend a Friday; this was the best way.
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Who’s joining us in Westwood tomorrow?! 🤩🎉 Tickets still available for our JACKASS @jackassworld Marathon at the Directors Village — @realjknoxville @GORILLAFLICKS Wee Man Dave England Preston Lacy IN-PERSON 💥 Special event co-presented by @beyondfest. americancinematheque.com/now…
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Raiders of the Lost Ark was released 45 years ago today!
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45 years ago today, ‘RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK’ released in theaters.
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The Shangri-La Theater on State Street. (1970s). #ChicagoHistory ☑️
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Alamo Drafthouse is renaming its San Francisco theater to honor Christopher Nolan. The venue will be officially called the Christopher Nolan Cinema. (Source: variety.com/2026/film/news/c…)
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Nothing makes for a great school lunch like a PB&J, a thermos of Kool-Aid, and solemn contemplation of the often razor-thin margin between life and death.
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A pair of horrific hits produced by Carolco Pictures! Alan Parker's ANGEL HEART (1987) screens at 7:00pm followed by Adrian Lyne's JACOB'S LADDER (1990) at 9:20pm TONIGHT, Tuesday June 9th. Both in 35mm! One night only!
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Two twist endings - a perfect double bill!
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Drive-in theater, San Fernando Valley, 1973 • Steve Fitch •
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The @GardenaCinema is the best!!
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Long before reclining seats filled sprawling megaplexes, going to the movies was often a more personal experience - and certainly a more affordable one. That era lives on at the last family-run, single-screen theater in L.A. ktla.com/news/local-news/gar…
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Keith David gets emotional and says he’s “living his dream” while accepting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “I started out as a singer, then I wanted to be a preacher, and I wanted to be a lawyer and a bank president. Then I discovered I could be an actor and be all those things.” variety.com/2026/tv/focus/ke…
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I consider Mysterious Skin to be Gregg Araki’s masterpiece. It’s a highly disturbing, visually & emotionally effective drama with great performances & filmmaking throughout. It definitely belongs programmed into Bleak Week @am_cinematheque & I’m psyched to see his Q&A tonight!
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“The Thing” director John Carpenter praises Keith David as an “astonishing actor” while honoring him at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. variety.com/2026/tv/focus/ke…
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BREAKING: The historic Alex Theater in Glendale will be showing The Odyssey in 70MM. This is EXTREMELY rare!!!! 😱
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BREAKING: The Odyssey will play in 70MM for 3 weeks at the HISTORIC Fox Village Theater in Westwood. Yes!!! 🙌 @am_cinematheque
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This will be a very cool honor for indoor theaters, and I would love to see at least one Drive-In get recognized as well. “Historic significance and preservation” is on the criteria. @TheAcademy
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For generations, movie theaters have brought audiences together, shaped communities, and created unforgettable memories. Today, we're excited to unveil the Academy Marquee Theater List, a new global award recognizing the theaters that set the standard for exceptional moviegoing experiences and keep the magic of the big screen thriving for future generations. The inaugural list will be announced in spring 2027 as part of the Academy's 100th anniversary celebration. Interested in participating? Find eligibility requirements and key dates here: bit.ly/4uOA50s
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