Have I ever mentioned how much I love ANGEL?

Dahsa 🤢

incredible

It was a privilege to record an episode about the brilliant, provocative Angel for HOW WOULD LUBITSCH DO IT? with Devan Scott. It's my favorite Lubitsch, one of my favorite films. I hope I was able to contribute something useful to its underrated reputation. Yay Lubitsch!!

HIND’S HALL. Once it’s up on streaming all proceeds to UNRWA.

Three episodes into season 5 of HOW WOULD LUBITSCH DO IT, which means it's finally time to talk about a Lubitsch movie! Chris Cassingham joins us to discuss ANGEL (1937), once again featuring Marlene Dietrich, old favourite Herbert Marshall, and future favourite Melvyn Douglas.

Wooooow. H*m*s released the text for the ceasefire deal that they accepted. It includes the release of ALL Israel hostages & war prisoners and all bodies of deceased Israeli hostages & war prisoners. ALL OF THEM.
Israel said no.

aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/6/…

I have finished draft 4 of my little screenplay, everybody clap!

Find god

When I drag a big cozy blanket around the house with me

Hot Docs Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary winner Yintah co-director Michael Toledano calls out #HotDocs24 festival sponsor Scotiabank for investments in pipeline corp TC Energy and Israeli weapons-maker Elbit. Calls for end to arms-affiliated funding of the arts.

I know that’s right

what a gift to be getting a new Tyler Taormina film soon. lovely person.

grim

And indeed it is so

Loved it! I want to live inside Josh’s linen suits!

In Review Online I reviewed Sarah Freidland & Rami Youniss' LYD, a speculative-futurist sci/fi doc on Palestine before & after the Nakba. It's not perfect, but cautiously understands the importance & utility of imagination in progressive movements. In theaters now! inreviewonline.com/2024/05/03/lyd/

I’m the only one in this theater. I’m going on a date with Josh O’Connor.