Sam Bessant

Dad + design director + film fan // Celebrating all things Donald Pleasence @pleasencebook

[art tavana @arttavana]

Steven Spielberg finally talked about Hook (1991) without dismissing it or calling it his least favorite film, which is such a relief for fans of this masterpiece who've waited decades for him to change his mind or at least acknowledge that we exist!

[Tom Cruise @TomCruise]

Nothing better than a summer Spielberg movie night in a packed theater with friends!

Steven thank you for all of the hours of joy that you have given us in the cinema!! It has been a great honor and pleasure to have worked with you and to call you my friend.

Congratulations to my dear friend Emily and the entire group of artists that created this movie. You were superb.

We all loved Disclosure Day!!

[Alien Theory @Alien_Theory]

Ridley Scott’s storyboarding process (Alien: Covenant Master Class featurette)

[All Things Movies @ThatMoviePage]

Genuinely perfect end to a movie. I'll forever love Raiders the most but completely see why people think this is the best one.

[Cinema Tweets @CinemaTweets1]

Brian Cox turned 80 a few days ago, the timing of which nearly collides with the 8 year anniversary of the day Succession premiered. This is a show of a lifetime. Cox…he gives the performance of his career in this show, and he’s had an amazing fucking career. Long Live the Roys

[Saturday Mornings @SatMornings]

Here's a clean version of the Live & Kicking theme (no sound effects!) overlayed on the best version of the titles we have (with the original Television Centre logo).
The credits version was a little longer, and that will follow later...
#saturdaymornings

[Film Updates @FilmUpdates]

Hugh Jackman will star in Ridley Scott’s adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel ‘TREASURE ISLAND.’

Follows a young boy who embarks on a perilous sea voyage to claim a hidden fortune, only to find himself locked in a deadly battle of wits with the charismatic and treacherous pirate.

https://t.co/njF8VyQjCk

[Imran Sheikh @indieimmy]

For fans of the cult BBC series Moviedrome, a new documentary about it! Moviedrome: Welcome to the Cult | A BFI Player film https://t.co/rAWvQ5hx42 via @YouTube

[All Things Movies @ThatMoviePage]

When she pushes the button and all the switches light up is one of the best pieces of that John Williams score too. Man I need to rewatch Jurassic Park soon.

[Chris Evangelista @cevangelista413]

Big fan of all the buttons and switches in the original JURASSIC PARK. They all look satisfying to use.

[The Sting @TheStingisBack]

The “Marcus Brody cut” in Indiana Jones is a masterclass in comedic editing. It works flawlessly because Spielberg isn’t just subverting the scene, he's weaponising our own knowledge of his filmmaking style against us.
Happy heavenly birthday, Denholm Elliott

[The Independent @Independent]

Simon Calder, The Independent’s resident travel correspondent, is leaving after 32 years at the publication.
First joining the paper in 1994, he has gone on to become one of the UK’s most trusted and recognised travel journalists.
We take a look at some of his best moments.

[ScreenRant @screenrant]

Nearly 30 years after its theatrical debut, The Jackal (1997) is officially releasing on #PrimeVideo on June 1. 🍿

Read More: https://t.co/4A3BROqbZP

[Russell Crowe @russellcrowe]

Clickbait. Everybody got their autograph and selfie, the passage to the hotel was kept free for guests, and I still got to the airport on time. One man, no security. Handled. What’s your problem ?

[Todd Spence @Todd_Spence]

New Zealand has introduced 4DX theaters and their JURASSIC PARK screenings are giving people friggin heart attacks 😂😂 terrifying and amazing

[John Watches Horror @Y2John84]

Willow released 38 years ago today.

20 May 1988 ⚔️

[Bloody Disgusting @BDisgusting]

The biggest story that's flying under the radar this week? Chris Carter's brand new Director's Cut of THE X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE, representing the scarier version of the 2008 movie he had originally wanted to make, is coming to Disney+: https://t.co/8vz22CenGy

[Alien Theory @Alien_Theory]

Superintendent Andrews is a boss-level doubter. The suits in the WY boardroom have absolutely nothing on him. Not only does he disbelieve Ripley but he’s an unapologetic prick about it. This scene makes you want to wring your fists in frustration.

[James Bond @007]

The master of the tie adjustment. We’re raising a martini to Pierce Brosnan on his birthday today.

[cinesthetic. @TheCinesthetic]

The 35MM scan of Jurassic Park (1993) looks absolutely glorious. The grain, lighting, and practical effects texture make the whole film feel even more alive.