Edgar Award winning author of LOVE ME FIERCE IN DANGER: THE LIFE OF JAMES ELLROY, published by Bloomsbury: https://xitter.cf/t.co/1YauuQTgnM
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Ellroy Reads is back with a look at Tim Willocks' heart-pounding thriller Green River Rising, described by James Ellroy as the greatest prison novel ever: youtu.be/jY3rJEeLSAk?is=-XgG…
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The fictional Joan, from my novel NAMASTE MART CONFIDENTIAL, published by @RunAmokCrime, was inspired Jenette Goldstein. I used to work with her son, who told me he saw a YouTube mashup when he was really young of all the times his mom got killed in movies and thought this one was her best death scene
Jenette Goldstein’s gymnastics background played a major role in making this unforgettable stunt look effortless. Her natural athleticism brought fluidity and precision to the scene, but pulling it off required careful preparation, flawless timing, and coordination from the stunt crew.
During the explosive diving-board sequence, the crew reportedly used a pressure-sensitive pad to trigger the blast the instant her feet left the board. This perfectly timed practical effect created the illusion of a seamless explosion, making the moment even more thrilling on screen.
The scene highlights how Hollywood combines real athletic ability with clever filmmaking techniques. What appears to be a simple stunt often requires extensive planning and teamwork behind the scenes. Sometimes, the most impressive movie moments aren’t just about massive explosions, but the incredible precision and skill that make them look effortless.
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Britton's Hang Out Hour is back! Today @EamonnHBradley is on the show to talk about his books, horror, and the Kingdom Horror Collective, among other things! Check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=3Po8sfCy…
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One day early I am posting the latest episode of Ellroy Reads. Today I look at F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Crack-Up', a masterpiece of the confessional essay, and discuss its influences on James Ellroy's writing: youtu.be/p62WAsS29II?is=7sMA…
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One day early I am posting the latest episode of Ellroy Reads. Today I look at F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Crack-Up', a masterpiece of the confessional essay, and discuss its influences on James Ellroy's writing: youtu.be/p62WAsS29II?is=7sMA…
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You listened to @waynekelso10 as co-host of this show for 100+ episodes, now check out his writings on substack at substack.com/@waynekelso.
Wayne has been busy writing scripts, short stories and pretty much anything one can achieve by putting the proverbial pen to paper!
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Berberine's Antiviral Metabolite Assault youtu.be/DSPrgb59eE8?si=OGOo…
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Five films. Fifteen years of Swedish Noir...
A WOMAN'S FACE (1938)
JUNE NIGHT (1940)
WHILE THE DOOR WAS LOCKED (1946)
WHILE THE CITY SLEEPS (1950)
HIDDEN IN THE FOG (1953)
Together on Blu-ray for the first time.
Pre-order STOCKHOLM AFTER DARK now buff.ly/gSkmrHE
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Delighted with the interest Peter Greenaway's work still generates. In an age of cultural monotony we need artists who take risks more than ever, and it is a crime that we have been denied the chance to see the last two films directed by Greenaway.
Peter Greenaway's latest film is stuck in post-production hell. This article is a good overview of the film's seemingly intractable problems. It fails to mention though that Greenaway's previous film Walking to Paris is stuck in exactly the same quagmire: theguardian.com/film/2026/oc…
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Calling all stargazers to our next special—BABYLON CONFIDENTIAL.
Open in all categories: art, essays, fiction, poetry.
Deadline November 14.
Check the guidelines and SUBMIT
ANNOUNCING: BABYLON CONFIDENTIAL 🎥🎬🎞️🩸
"...the toxic runoff of the dream factory..."
w/ guest editor Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece
artwork by Robert Voyvodic
Deadline: November 14
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Peter Greenaway's latest film is stuck in post-production hell. This article is a good overview of the film's seemingly intractable problems. It fails to mention though that Greenaway's previous film Walking to Paris is stuck in exactly the same quagmire: theguardian.com/film/2026/oc…
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Great novel. Worth picking up.
Ellroy Reads is back with a look at Fools' Gold, the classic heist novel by Dolores Hitchens and the iconic French New Wave film Band of Outsiders which it inspired: youtu.be/gzoZzn7yD2o?is=Btzp…
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Former NYPD Detective (and fellow Bronxite) @jasonallison76 discusses his inspiration for his acclaimed thriller THE KILLING YARDS. Available wherever you download podcasts. conta.cc/4B1QvWD
Steven Powell retweeted
Ellroy Reads is back with a look at Fools' Gold, the classic heist novel by Dolores Hitchens and the iconic French New Wave film Band of Outsiders which it inspired: youtu.be/gzoZzn7yD2o?is=Btzp…
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Anchor.fm/ifwtpod !!! NEW EP !!!
We're kicking off Spooky Season 2026 here at IFWT in style, as @flixology101, @ScottMWest and @bonkersasscin once again join the show for a fun-filled romp thru Jorge Grau's 1974 zombie-eco masterpiece THE LIVING DEAD AT MANCHESTER MORGUE!
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Ellroy Reads is back with a look at Fools' Gold, the classic heist novel by Dolores Hitchens and the iconic French New Wave film Band of Outsiders which it inspired: youtu.be/gzoZzn7yD2o?is=Btzp…
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The lineup for next month’s NOIR IN THE BONEYARD at the 29 Palms Book Festival:
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Go out and get yourself a copy of Steven’s James Ellroy bio, LOVE ME FIERCE IN DANGER. It won the Edgar and will rattle your cage, too. One of the best biographies of a writer I’ve ever read.
I read The Killing Yards when it was in proofs, and it is just so good that I needed to add a print copy to my library. Congratulations Jason Allison @jasonallison76 on a terrific debut novel.
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My official @PulpFest video saluting Editor John Nanovic, the genius who helped shape and drive the characters of The Shadow, Doc Savage, The Avenger, and many others to success. youtu.be/W4Ie3fxvNQQ?si=mKyf…
