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@kenhazlett
Writer, Musician, SciGuy, Cosplayer, Geeky Nerd. Sporadic smarts by fits and starts. He/Him. OC/LA, CA, USA
As a lifelong X-MEN comics n’ films fan & definite Samara Weaving appreciator, her casting as Emma Frost aka the White Queen is pitch perfect. Proof? See her in the bonkers kickass @thejoelynch.bsky.social joint MAYHEM…original and savory director commentary flavor on @shudder.com…and BORDERLINE.
Can we talk about how great Chiwetel Ejiofor is in BACKROOMS? ‘Cause Chiwetel Ejiofor is incredible in BACKROOMS. Passionate yet nuanced performance, his final scene tunnels right through to my core. Thrilled to once again see him in a smart trippy mindbendy film everybody is talking about.
Worth noting just how not okay some men are. This is not just needing to touch grass, this is needing to Google “what is grass” to know what to touch. If it can be found. Someone mark the exit to The Backrooms, please.
Screenwriter @jeffreyhoward33.bsky.social (OCULUS, upcoming @ssnyder1835.bsky.social WYTCHES) brings the summer heat with a *free* screenwriting Zoom We7/29@6:30pm focusing on scene work. Contact Jeff by DM to join in, learn to cook up scenes that sizzle.
Hard won congratulations to ABSOLUTE BATMAN creators @ssnyder1835.bsky.social @nickdragotta.bsky.social #FrankMartin #SabrinaFutch @katiekubert.bsky.social @conroyforreal.bsky.social @jimlee.bsky.social @mariejavins.bsky.social and all involved at @dcoffical.bsky.social. A fave book and Batman AF.
Comics writer @gailsimone.bsky.social (UNCANNY X-MEN, WONDER WOMAN) once again with the GailStorytime®️ and creative encouragement, which I like her for nearly as much as for her writing. And it’s really good writing. Hope I see her at @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social. She’s the best.
Best possible birthday to comics writer @kellysue.bsky.social (CAPTAIN MARVEL, WONDER WOMAN HISTORIA: THE AMAZONS). Kelly is actively rocking my world with FML, both as a parent and former rock-band teen. Wishing her a speedy recovery from her (potentially rocket-related) present medical challenges.
My onager is lease with option to buy…that explains why the dealer is always pressuring for the purchase option, but I want a bargain for my Barley.
Heard you make this point eloquently (natch) on a podcast somewhere, @crobertcargill.bsky.social, think it’s keenly salient. Like you, I’m GenX…have I seen OBSESSION? *And* BACKROOMS? Bet your sweet One Wish Willow peg leg I have.
Happy birthday to supercool comics writer @kellythompson.bsky.social (ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN, ITS JEFF, THE CULL)! With all the storyjoy she’s given in her past year (plus naming her adorable septapus character “Ken”) it’s like she’s the one giving the gifts! Best of luck to her on the Eisner noms!
Just backed! Lived through these wild times, psyched to see the madness (and Madness) refracted through this kaleidoscope of graphic tales. This is bound to be a book only you (& @pjbond.offregister.press) could wrest and wrangle into being.
Superpsyched for @ssnyder1835.bsky.social comics adaptation animated projects incoming…WYTCHES w/ Scott @jockbsky.bsky.social #MarionDayre @jeffreyhoward33.bsky.social &Co from #AmazonMGMStudio (+Go for s2) & now ABSOLUTE BATMAN w/ Scott @nickdragotta.bsky.social &Co from #WB_Animation. Hell yeah.
Writer/Techguy @doctorow.pluralistic.net (ENSHITTIFICATION) did an illuminating well-attended talk+signing at #SkylightBooks for his new book THE REVERSE CENTAUR’S GUIDE TO LIFE AFTER AI… us.macmillan.com/books/978037... …w/ fellow author @bcmerchant.bsky.social (BLOOD IN THE MACHINE). Tour ongoing!
Posted by comics writer-artist @jimmypalmiotti.bsky.social (his work rocks) at The Other Place. Really into this, as he called it, “SPACE 1999 design” aesthetic, which Production Designer Kasra Farahani leaned into for the Marvel/Disney+ LOKI series. www.core77.com/posts/126276...
Finally we know the handle of the @crobertcargill.bsky.social burner account.
Marc, I think about the only thing that could make me like Saw Gerrera more is you writing him. Perfect pairing. Gots to gets. Hope to see you there.
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» @skirball.bsky.social Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos: Punk Culture 1976–86 On view through September 6, 2026 www.skirball.org/museum/outsi... Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution On view through February 28, 2027 www.skirball.org/museum/inven...
Now watching THE MUPPET MOVIE (1979), and a happy Pride Month to all. Also, gratitude-filled joyous congratulations to #FrankOz … film director and Muppeteer/voice of Miss Piggy, Grover, Yoda, and many others…on his pending Disney Legend honors. 🌈
Anyone that misbehaves at the @terrymooreart.bsky.social AMA has to answer to Zoe.
In the interest of completeness, @crobertcargill.bsky.social is also a podcaster (@junkfoodcinema.bsky.social, WRITE ALONG), Marvel comics character, and Lieutenant of MegaForce. junkfoodcinema.com writealongpodcast.com
Weighing in on AI hype we have screenwriter (DOCTOR STRANGE, BLACK PHONE films) + novelist @crobertcargill.bsky.social, whose SEA OF RUST books present a chilling image of a plausible pending robopocalypse. He was also a key effective AI issue communicator during the 2023 WGA & SAG strikes.