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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-04

So, how fast can we get the Cleveland Show cancelled? #
@ssg1913 yeah, don't hang onto ex stuff, you'll feel better about it. in reply to ssg1913 #
Family Guy, I like the multiverse idea, but it was way more fun in Futurama! #
Tonight's Animation Domination has been a pretty poor night for cartoons. #
@MrBabyMan that Carl Sagan video rules, I can't wait for a Cosmos high def release. I have a Cosmos inspired tattoo. in reply to MrBabyMan #
@devincf how were the finished visual effects? The footage at comic con felt a little rough. in reply to devincf #
Watching tonight's Mad Men, who messed Don's pretty face? #
So, is "Where the Wild Things Are" going to be a #fantasticfest secret screening? #
Watching Batman/Superman; Public Enemies in bed. #
RT: @theauteurs: Watch Roman Polanski's 'Knife in the Water' for free online (US and Ca only): http://www.theauteurs.com/films/219 #polanski #
RT @engadget: http://bit.ly/K6045 #
Awesome! Netflix is going to stream Dexter Season 4: http://bit.ly/3VWTfg #
RT @CriterionCast: Episode 007 – Pickpocket (CC #314) http://tinyurl.com/y87ptfb [Check out our new episode! Lots of fun discussions] #
Finally sitting down to rewatch Point Break. This is a great movie to watch with a few IPA's digesting in your belly. #
I'm at Voodoo Doughnut Too (1501 NE Davis St, at NE 15th Ave, Portland). http://bit.ly/q08D6 #
I'm so freaking excited that the next #GWC arc will be on Cosmos (my namesake)! It's on Hulu and Netflix, so everyone should watch it. #
Hey! Kai Winn (Louise Fletcher) is in last nights episode of Heroes. #
@gwcaudra @GWCChuck @RevGWCSean have you all seen my Cosmos-inspired, Drake Equation Tattoo? http://twitpic.com/jo700 #
I am always amazed at the selection in the $3 bin at Big Lots. Tonight I found Tekkonkinkreet for $3! #
@CousinEerie Have you visited a Big Lots lately, to see the whole $3 DVD section? in reply to CousinEerie #
@GWCChuck @gwcaudra @RevGWCSean In preparation for the Cosmos episode(s), check out the Radiolab (WNYC) episode entitled "Space". Its lovely #
Since my copy of Cosmos is currently held captive by @beeblebrox, I have it streaming over Netflix via Boxee on my TV right now. Joyous. #
RT @flickchart: The new episode of Flick Fights, the official Flickchart podcast is out! http://bit.ly/weL23 #
Holy crap, @ms_charmaine just made the most incredibly delicious chocolate pudding pie (vegan). I just inhaled more than I should have. #
Has anyone bought the Where the Wild Things Are soundtrack on iTunes yet? How is it? #
@Brotodeau excellent! I think I might just buy it right now. in reply to Brotodeau #
@Devindra Have you read the Osamu Tezuka "Adolf" manga? in reply to Devindra #
Have you listened to the latest @CriterionCast? It's out! Hear us discuss Pickpocket (@Criterion 314), http://bit.ly/4pPbY5 #
According to Guillermo Del Toro, Cronos is getting the @Criterion treatment: http://bit.ly/2JVflG #
After watching a few Cosmos episodes, I'm watching Green Lantern: First Flight. #
The character designs and animation for this Green Lantern First Flight movie are so much nicer than the Batman Superman Public Enemies one. #
I can't wait to see some preproduction art for the live action Green Lantern movie, fingers crossed! #
@cjjc did you score an invite? in reply to cjjc #
Currently watching The Man Who Fell To Earth, finishing up the last two paintings for the @blackwagon show (next Thursday!!!) #
RT @blackwagon: Come to "Ryan Gallagher art opening" Thursday, October 8 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. http://bit.ly/M9liU #
Watching the second episode of Bored to Death, let's hope it's not so boring. #
Hey all you Wire fans, Brother Mouzone (Michael Potts) has a hilarious cameo in episode 2 of Bored to Death. #
Moving onto another episode 2: It's Always Sunny in Phladelphia "The Gang Hits The Road". A cyclists nightmare. #
@thepretension Do you think you guys could offer your Top 100 Best Movies List as a printable document? To check them off? #
@davechensky I don't think I've ever heard you in such a good mood, as you sound in that Audioboo. in reply to davechensky #
Criterion Streaming: Wong Kar Wai's In the Mood for Love is now available free on Netflix Watch Instantly! Check it out: http://bit.ly/YRO2p #
Dude, the Big Lebowski is also now available on Netflix Watch Instantly: http://bit.ly/MTpQK #
@GWCChuck Awesome! I'm totally down for a 2010 Cosmos / GWC meetup. in reply to GWCChuck #
Heading down to Whiffies for some pie action, while Charmaine and Delilah decorate the cake with animals and pirates. #
@GWCChuck it's so weird to think 2010 is just around the corner. Will it be "the year we make contact"? in reply to GWCChuck #
I'm at Whiffies Fried Pies (1200 SE Hawthorne Blvd, at SE 12th Ave, Portland). http://bit.ly/BsApt #
I'm at Cartopia (1202 SE Hawthorne Blvd, at SE 12th Ave, Portland). http://bit.ly/C3lC9 #
I just unlocked the "Ziggy's Wagon" badge on @foursquare! http://bit.ly/vwHeI #
Here is Miss Delilah and her amazing vegan cake from Charmaine: http://twitpic.com/jx4cp #
@getsconed you and @ms_charmaine should be cooking friends, she makes plates like these all the time. in reply to getsconed #
Rewatching Children of Men on HD-DVD, just finally realizing that Danny Huston is the Ark of the Arts guy. #
@sweetpeabaking we were having server problems yesterday too for a bit, probably power outages. in reply to sweetpeabaking #
RT @janusfilms: RASHOMON opens today at the Landmark Nuart in Los Angeles! http://bit.ly/13tHYB #
RT @flickchart: [REEL RUMBLES] The original STAR WARS sequels, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI face-off: http://bit.ly/17oOI8 #
RT @slashfilm: The making of Where The Wild Things Are book is better than the art of Pixar books, a must buy #
Enjoying the Stephen Sommers commentary on GI Joe, it's great when they point out their own continuity errors. I love this movie. #
At Hungry Tiger Too, ready for some vegan Philly Cheesesteak! Bring on the soy curlz. #
I'm at Hungry Tiger Too (207 SE 12th Ave, at SE Ash St, Portland). http://bit.ly/uu7p7 #
Here's the special of the day: http://twitpic.com/k14w6 #
Oh yes! The Roseway is showing the Toy Story 1+2 double feature in 3D! 3hours,10min. Next week at the Roseway: Where the Wild Things Are!!! #
Is anyone going to the Bagdad tonight for Beetlejuice? $3! #
@Whiffies Tweetdeck for the mac will autocomplete your @ replies. in reply to Whiffies #
RT @FatboyRoberts: Last warning: If you're not at the Bagdad by 10p tonight, you'll probably miss out on BEETLEJUICE in 35mm for 3$. 21+ #
Finally watching Land of the Lost, enjoying it with my Stone 13th Anniversary Ale! #
@screenrant is it like the sex scenes in BSG? Is that what they're going for? in reply to screenrant #
This Land of the Lost is campy as all hell, and I'm loving it. Especially the pissed off T-Rex. #
@DefaultProphet Yeah, I'll send you a copy. in reply to DefaultProphet #
@DefaultProphet http://bit.ly/owqbA OK, heres the link anyway in reply to DefaultProphet #
@MichaelKaiser Children of Hurin is great, Christopher Lee reads it! in reply to MichaelKaiser #
@MichaelKaiser maybe you can use one of the many audible codes amongst podcasters, and sign up for a new account, and get the book free? in reply to MichaelKaiser #
@middleearthmins Peter Kreeft is great! He has some great lectures on The Modern Scholar series. in reply to middleearthmins #
@MichaelKaiser you're local library might also have these audio books available to you. in reply to MichaelKaiser #
@MichaelKaiser Another great audio lecture is Michael Drouts: Rings Swords and Monsters lecture series. http://bit.ly/1n6b1o in reply to MichaelKaiser #
@MichaelKaiser Have you been to SFFAudio? http://bit.ly/13G7mL in reply to MichaelKaiser #
@MichaelKaiser Or Librivox? http://bit.ly/V3Yj2 in reply to MichaelKaiser #
Have any of your twitter friends watched any of these Bionicle movies? Are any worth watching? #
All done with Land of the Lost, moving onto Coraline. #
Awesome! Star Wars: The Clone Wars returns tonight on Cartoon Network with an episode written by the amazing Paul Dini! #
@ssg1913 What is your tattoo going to be? in reply to ssg1913 #
Does anyone know when the new David Milch (Deadwood) series: Last of the Ninth, is going to air? I'm itching for more of his writing. #
Oh, according to IMDB, HBO passed on Last of the Ninth. LAME. #
@ajhan Oh, I forgot to send you this, my tattoo of Goodbye Chunky RIce: http://twitpic.com/k1y4i in reply to ajhan #
@slashfilm Quite the epic last month, thanks for all the wonderful tweets and blog posts. You truly have a dream job. in reply to slashfilm #
Ok, I think I'm quickly learning to love the Atahualpa WordPress theme. #
@bkittysd are you at the Sports Arena Swap Meet? in reply to bkittysd #
RT @CriterionCast Nicolas Roeg

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-27

Just finished recording a fun discussion with the @Inputoutcast Podcast on the new fall line-up. Thanks to @rachelmercer and @alxjrvs. #
RT @CriterionCast: Episode 006.5 – Disc 2 http://tinyurl.com/nbozsn [Check out our new episode!] #
Apparently we're having technical difficulties with the stream on the blog. You can listen to the latest episode in iTunes no problem though #
@GWCChuck I could use some new Cookies and Beer myself! in reply to GWCChuck #
@slashfilm just start an anonymous Twitter account for secret screening rumours. I won't snitch. in reply to slashfilm #
RT: @HobbitCast: Today is the anniversary of the first publishing of The Hobbit, in 1937! Happy Anniversary! #
@russfischer Are you heading to Fantastic Fest? in reply to russfischer #
RT: @Lifehacker: Get Rich Slowly Guide to Roth IRAs Available for Download as a Free Ebook http://lifehacker.com/5364260 #investing #
@Devindra Tweetdeck has been really buggy lately, sometimes when I open it, none of the columns load. in reply to Devindra #
@russfischer jesus, take care of yourself in that mess, is your house flooding? in reply to russfischer #
@russfischer good to hear. Do you have insurance on your film/game/gadget collection? in reply to russfischer #
@devincf Do you keep a storage unit also for movies and toys & whatnot? or keep stuff back home with your family? Or crammed into your apt? in reply to devincf #
@Devindra They've already reached their 100 invite limit! Slashfilm readers are fast. in reply to Devindra #
Booklovers, McSweeney's has unveiled it's iPhone app! Unfortunately it's not free, but looks great. http://tinyurl.com/m678wk #
@davechensky I agree, it's important to differentiate between a columnist and a reporter. in reply to davechensky #
@colliderfrosty @firstshowing @drewathitfix Does this Ultimate Cut only have two versions of the film instead of three? Will we get another? #
@badgerspoon I was just riding behind a car with this bumper sticker, and thought of you. http://bit.ly/xuNtL #
I love finding new private trackers with amazing content. God bless you, schmit schmorrents. #
@scottEweinberg I do. in reply to scottEweinberg #
Watching Serenity again on HD-DVD, working on some more paintings for the show. Thinking about Reaver continuity. #
@davechensky I don't understand why they still stuff them with those cards, even when you're already subscribing. in reply to davechensky #
To continue with this night of painting and watching HD-DVD's, I'm putting on Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Bring on the robots! #
@aaroneiche I keep putting it off, I've had the disc since the launch, but I'm scared. in reply to aaroneiche #
@Devindra yeah, sometimes it just seems excessive. in reply to Devindra #
Alright wootoff, bring me some amazing movie deals. #
Is there some sort of desktop app that will show me up to the minute Woot information? #
It would be pretty sweet if someone made a live action Batman film in the style of Sky Captain… ala The Animated Series. #
RT @ToplessRobot: Kristin Wiig at the Emmys in a DarthVader-inspired dress http://bit.ly/432c8h (via @GreatWhiteSnark) [holy hell, Wiig wins #
@Matt_Grigsby seriously, where are all the movies? in reply to Matt_Grigsby #
@devincf if you use Tweetdeck, you can have it expand the tiny url's before you launch them in your browser in reply to devincf #
@devincf you can also install the powertwitter firefox plug-in, that helps out with the web interface in reply to devincf #
Custom Crank 2 Audio Commentary, courtesy of an AV Club commenter: http://bit.ly/4ge6DP #
@badgerspoon I just did a google search for that phrase, lots of options. in reply to badgerspoon #
Check this video out — Robert Burden's Battle Cat http://bit.ly/sYcDr #
T-minus 2 weeks to my art opening at @blackwagon on N Mississippi! Oct 8th. Come and see my new works, lots of robots and octopuses. #
Hey all you film sites: are any of you going to have a Star Wars Clone Wars dvd/blu-ray giveaway for the upcoming season 1 release? #
Here's a sneak peak, exclusive look at my @blackwagon paintings in the process. Such a procrastinator! http://twitpic.com/j0nc3 #
RT @ms_charmaine: To-Fu Yung. http://twitpic.com/j0nt6 #
If you can't get enough people talking about Inglourious Basterds, check out the FilmTalk Podcast: http://bit.ly/2zQ1Cw Great stuff. #
@CousinEerie I'll sell them if people will buy them. in reply to CousinEerie #
@mrbeaks haha, we saw it at comic con. quote: "you mean universal health care?" I have a feeling this show is going to crash and burn. in reply to mrbeaks #
@emilynine If you listen to @CriterionCast and enter our trivia contests, you can win $10 @Criterion gift certificates! in reply to emilynine #
Holy beets, tonights episode of The Office had me laughing harder than I'd laughed at it in ages. Great stuff. #
RT @EricDSnider: But more to the point, here's a picture of a bearsharktopus. http://bit.ly/Y2157 #
For anyone with any power in these matters, I really want Cosmos on Blu-Ray. Give me Carl in high-def. #
Check this video out — Carl Sagan – 'A Glorious Dawn' ft Stephen Hawking (Cosmos Remixed) http://bit.ly/15Istu #
Hey all you sour candy lovers, I just tried the Jolly Rancher: Screaming Sours. Verdict=skip them. #
RT @amazondeals: Deal of the Day: $29.99 – Choose from one of three James Bond Blu-ray Three-Packs http://tinyurl.com/7lnpkg #
@devincf what about the Straw Dogs remake? in reply to devincf #
The latest episode of the @inputoutcast with @rachelmercer and @AlxJrvs contains a special appearance by yours truly. http://bit.ly/15tMFL #
@mrsbaby_cakes Hey Lauren! It's been so long! in reply to mrsbaby_cakes #
Heading down to Tinys for coffee and reading, prepping for today's recording of @CriterionCast, we're discussing @Criterion #314: Pickpocket #
I subscribed to davechensipod's channel on YouTube http://bit.ly/X84Vz #
RT @wootoff $17.99 : Framed Star Wars Film Cells http://www.woot.com #
After a long @CriterionCast recording session, I'm eating pizza rolls and watching the series premier of Bored to Death. Dollhouse is next! #
So is Craigslist a sponsor for this show?I think it gives an overly optimistic portrayal of Craigslist response time. #
@gwcaudra Tonights Dollhouse premier features poofy-haired Lee! (Jamie Bamber). #
Just created a Crackle account. Mostly to watch Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot. #
Finally watching the season premier of Heroes. Fingers crossed. #
Video: PICKPOCKET trailer (via theauteurscinema) We are going to be reviewing Pickpocket on The CriterionCast… http://tumblr.com/x0a39ewqs #
This Guitar Hero ad in the middle of the Heroes premier is not very subtle. #
Our @CriterionCast episode on Picketpocket (@Criterion #314) is in the can, and ready to be edited. Look for it in a few days! #
Audio: Cue the Film – District 9 – Splice In this episode of Cue the Film, Emily invited Rudie Obias and I to… http://tumblr.com/x0a39g4ri #
Audio: In this episode of Cue the Film, Emily invited Carl and I to discuss Stephen Sommer

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-20

Alright, time to end this season of True Blood! Let’s do this. Bring on the blood and southern accents. #
Ah Jason Stackhouse, yes, if a tree falls in the forest, it is still indeed a tree. #
@moviegeeks Did you guys build your wordpress theme yourselves? #
Are you looking for interesting people to follow on Twitter? Check out Tweetdecks new directory: http://bit.ly/c93d3 #
If Bruce Campbell gets to be a villain in the next Spiderman movie(s), I want to see him as Kraven the Hunter! #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-13

Hey audiophile friends, do any of you have some time/interest to skype chat with me about soundflower/line in for the mac? #
@slashfilm Did you end up reading the book? in reply to slashfilm #
@troyweets Thanks for the feedback, we aim to please. in reply to troyweets #
RT @mashable Back to School: 10 Terrific Web Apps for Teachers http://bit.ly/fl2YC #
@Massawyrm Does the BluRay contain all the special features that were on the 4disc DVD? in reply to Massawyrm #
@Massawyrm Good to know, right now, the BluRay is $10cheaper than the DVD on amazon. in reply to Massawyrm #
Why is it so hard to find a nice screenshot of Frank Marshall's Congo? I need it! #
RT @CriterionCast: The CriterionCast Episode 005.5 – Disc 2 http://tinyurl.com/nek4rf #
@scottEweinberg or gold pressed latinum if you were a Ferengi. in reply to scottEweinberg #
@EricVespe the trailer looks beautiful, but do we need another 19th century period film? in reply to EricVespe #
@kevincarr what if you hit your head and have amnesia, you need to be reminded of who you were. in reply to kevincarr #
@kevincarr Find him and kill him. in reply to kevincarr #
@kevincarr Hi I'm Leonard, I have this condition… in reply to kevincarr #
@colliderfrosty I'll have my fingers crossed, I have two versions on VHS and two on DVD. Kanedaaaaaa!! in reply to colliderfrosty #
@FatboyRoberts I agree that season 5 of The Sopranos was the best. Hands down. in reply to FatboyRoberts #
@FatboyRoberts Great list by the way, I heartedly agree. Can't wait for Season 6 of Lost at the Bagdad, I'll be first in line. in reply to FatboyRoberts #
@FatboyRoberts What about a post-honorable mention of Carnivale? in reply to FatboyRoberts #
@FatboyRoberts and Six Feet Under? in reply to FatboyRoberts #
@FatboyRoberts Totally understandable, its a great list, and hilariously written. in reply to FatboyRoberts #
@ThatKevinSmith I second @MrBabyMan's question, I'm not a dad yet, but I'd love to know the secret to the dad/work ratio. #
Tuesday 9/8/09 @Criterion Release: Kobayashi's The Human Condition (4 Disc). http://www.criterion.com/films/2106 #
Tuesday 9/8/09 @Criterion Release: David Mamet's Homicide. http://www.criterion.com/films/3558 #
Tuesday 9/8/09 @Criterion Release: Alexander Korda's That Hamilton Woman. http://www.criterion.com/films/3559 #
RT: @MadLid: Beatles are finally coming to iTunes after all – Yoko Ono told Sky News – guess that's pretty authoritative: http://tr.im/ybYa #
@MrBabyMan Paprika! in reply to MrBabyMan #
RT @threadless: Happy 9/9/09! ALL TEES ARE $9! No joke! (Pls RT for the chance to win a $99 gift code) http://thrdl.es #
@DefaultProphet thanks man! It was a lot of fun talking about District 9. in reply to DefaultProphet #
@leolaporte Are you live streaming the Rock & Roll event? What time are you starting? in reply to leolaporte #
RT @slashfilm New Images From Sylvain Chomet and Jacque Tati

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-06

Finally working some more on HobbitCast.com, enjoying The Two Towers Extended with the Directors/Writers Commentary. Great Sunday work. #
@slashfilm I need my ipod for listening to podcasts all day, so that my phone still has a charge for my internet browsing. in reply to slashfilm #
Enjoying some coffee, fries, and a vegan greek salad at Hungry Tiger Too. @CriterionCast Episode 5 is up on iTunes, blog to follow soon. #
If you haven’t listened to it already, the latest episode of the IFC Podcast has a great discussion on movie spoilers, check it out. #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-30

Great success! The Seven Corners New Seasons has @StoneBrewingCo’s 13th Anniversary Brew: http://twitpic.com/f2whc #
@kdeezy Thanks! in reply to kdeezy #
@DefaultProphet Is he in Portland? Stone is an all-time favorite of mine, it was my first real beer an ex turned me onto years ago. in reply to DefaultProphet #
@colliderfrosty Peter Jackson wasn’t a big name proven director to get Lord of the Rings, although, that feels like a million years ago now. in reply to colliderfrosty #

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Ryan’s Tweets for 2009-08-26

About to talk District 9 with @Emilyfromohio for the Cue the Film Podcast. #
@GWCChuck Whenever I think of John Lithgow, I think of Harry and the Hendersons.@bkittysd #
Criterion Deal! Carol Reed

Ryan’s Tweets for 2009-08-25

RT @rejects: Want to Write for Film School Rejects? Here

Ryan’s Tweets for 2009-08-24

@15charactermax Theres a sweet comic book museum in Brussels. As well as delicious belgian waffle carts everywhere. in reply to 15charactermax #
There is a great discussion of Coffee/Caffeine and it’s effects on the body/brain on this week’s Skeptics Guide to the Universe. Go listen! #

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CriterionCast Episode 1 – Chungking Express

I recently teamed up with Rudie Obias and Travis George, creating the latest and greatest podcast on the internet: CriterionCast.

Our first episode discussing Wong Kar-Wai’s 1994 film Chungking Express is now posted on iTunes (click here). Feel free to subscribe and add any feedback you have for us.

You can check out The CriterionCast blog here.