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Jesse Jackson never stopped fighting for America, in times of darkness he turned to hope and embodied the light.

06.03.2026 22:34 πŸ‘ 1300 πŸ” 392 πŸ’¬ 41 πŸ“Œ 24

An odd mix for my #LastFourWatched on this #LetterboxdFriday. Three very different titles from @criterionchannl.bsky.social and THE BRIDE!

06.03.2026 21:26 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘€Now that ICE/DHS are planning to buy β€˜mega’ warehouse detention centers across the US to house human beings you might want to listen to this gentleman’s history lesson that he delivered at a city council meeting in AZ. Congress needs to have hearings on this like yesterday.

05.02.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 2002 πŸ” 1222 πŸ’¬ 79 πŸ“Œ 134
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A thing of beauty from @umbrellaent.bsky.social.

#PhysicalMedia #4K #Bluray

05.03.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

David Cronenberg's Ubik

05.03.2026 01:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dolly (2026) | Movie Review | Deep Focus Review Read a review and critical analysis of Dolly by film critic Brian Eggert on Deep Focus Review.

I wrote about the new flick DOLLY, which arrives in theaters from #Shudder this Friday.

Read: www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/dolly/

#Horror #MovieSky #FilmSky

04.03.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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She's the embodiment of my attitude toward coworkers and colleagues.

04.03.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Definitives: Magnolia (1999) | Deep Focus Review Get more from Deep Focus Review on Patreon

Thanks to Steve for commissioning the latest entry in my essay series, The Definitives, about P.T. Anderson's MAGNOLIA!

It was a pleasure to write about this highlight from the most formative film year in my life - 1999.

Join and read: www.patreon.com/posts/151401...

#FilmSky #MovieSky

04.03.2026 14:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hoppers (2025) | Movie Review | Deep Focus Review Read a review and critical analysis of Hoppers by film critic Brian Eggert on Deep Focus Review.

Pixar's HOPPERS takes an intricate yet effortless plot, imbues the material with a full spectrum of emotion, and leaves the viewer feeling as if they’re witnessing something both elementary and enlightened.

It opens Friday.

www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/hopp...

#FilmSky #MovieSky

02.03.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Incredibly moving.

02.03.2026 15:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: Scream 7 (2026) | Deep Focus Review Get more from Deep Focus Review on Patreon

My review of SCREAM 7 is exclusive to my Patreon. But I can tell you this: it's the only installment so far that I actively dislike.

www.patreon.com/posts/151841...

Help an independent critic out and purchase access to the review, either individually or by joining as a member.

#FilmSky #MovieSky

28.02.2026 01:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Here are my #LastFourWatched for #LetterboxdFriday.

27.02.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The CineFiles - Ep. 20 On The CineFiles, Chris and Brian review "Wuthering Heights", How to Make a Killing, and Ghost Elephants.

Check out the latest episode of The CineFiles. I review "WUTHERING HEIGHTS", then we debate HOW TO MAKE A KILLING, and praise GHOST ELEPHANTS.

Plus, we talk about my CineGift: GRAND ILLUSION (1937)

www.deepfocusreview.com/the-cinefile...

#FilmSky #MovieSky #Minnesota #TwinCities

27.02.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a great movie. Don't wait for Hulu/Nat Geo. See it in theaters!

27.02.2026 16:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! Let's connect: letterboxd.com/deepfocusrev...

27.02.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure the exact reasons. Some other markets got screenings, like NY/LA.

MN is somewhat regularly deprioritized by certain studios, especially when it comes to horror or anything fringe (which is wild because a lot of MN critics enjoy those flavors). We’re just a lesser market to them, I guess.

26.02.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, but they didn't screen it for critics in MN. I'm seeing it tonight too. The review will be a Patreon exclusive, which is my policy when I pay for a ticket. My take should be up by Saturday afternoon or Sunday.

26.02.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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In the Blink of an Eye (2026) | Movie Review | Deep Focus Review Read a review and critical analysis of In the Blink of an Eye by film critic Brian Eggert on Deep Focus Review.

Andrew Stanton's three-tiered, time-spanning epic IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE arrives on Hulu tomorrow.

My take: www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/in-t...

#FilmSky #MovieSky

26.02.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hard Eight (1996) | Movie Review | Deep Focus Review Paul Thomas Anderson's debut is a confident character study and showcase for its excellent cast.

Last year, one of my Patrons, Steve, commissioned me to review Paul Thomas Anderson's HARD EIGHT (1996). Well, that review is now available for the first time from behind the paywall. Enjoy!

www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/hard...

#FilmSky #MovieSky

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Ashley Clark talks the World of Black Film on a new episode of Writers on Film
@culturalstudies.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/w...

25.02.2026 05:52 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Crazy Old Lady (2026) | Movie Review | Deep Focus Review Read a review and critical analysis of Crazy Old Lady by film critic Brian Eggert on Deep Focus Review.

The great Carmen Maura stars in CRAZY OLD LADY, a Hitchcockian Hagsploitation movie hitting #Shudder on Friday.

My take: www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/craz...

#FilmSky #MovieSky #Horror

24.02.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not a great read for someone who's still grieving for his dog. Otherwise, good book.

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#NowReading

24.02.2026 00:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Minneapolis:

23.02.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ghost Elephants (2026) | Movie Review | Deep Focus Review Read a review and critical analysis of Ghost Elephants by film critic Brian Eggert on Deep Focus Review.

GHOST ELEPHANTS is Werner Herzog's latest sublime documentary about a dreamer on a dangerous, obsessive mission.

It opens in theaters on 2/27, airs on National Geographic on 3/7, and hits Disney+ and Hulu on 3/8.

My review: www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/ghos...

#FilmSky #MovieSky #Documentary

23.02.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That and Sleeping Dogs were great Donaldson discoveries recently.

20.02.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes - all the stars for that one. Working on an essay about it.

20.02.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fun! I’ll have to look up where she appears

20.02.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s #LetterboxdFriday - so here’s my #LastFourWatched

20.02.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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This Is Not a Test (2026) | Movie Review | Deep Focus Review Read a review and critical analysis of This Is Not a Test by film critic Brian Eggert on Deep Focus Review.

Olivia Holt is solid in THIS IS NOT A TEST, a decent but forgettable teen zombie apocalypse yarn.

It's now in theaters from IFC and Shudder.

www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/this...

#Horror #FilmSky #MovieSky

20.02.2026 17:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0