Volume 1, Issue 5 June 2026 Filmphernalia Your New Entertainment Bud From the Editor’s Desk Lines Immortal “Go ahead, make my day.” Sudden Impact (1983) Welcome to the new issue of Filmphernalia, the 5th one since starting the newsletter in January this year. Sounds like flying with time at the speed of light! May was busy beyond any words but early June brought a sudden challenge: I lost my regular writing position. In other words, I am jobless and looking for new places for writing/ editing/proofreading work. This issue has an article on AI and its increasing role in indie filmmaking. It’s so amazing and concerning at the same time. Inside this issue: Screenopticals: The Killer — Homoerotic Chemistry? FilmBuzz — Usual, Unusual, and Unheard Scripter’s Haven — Choose Our Future AI in Independent Filmmaking — Cheers and Concerns Retro Fandom — Jennifer vs Marry Anne in Perfect Strangers Film Quiz Been There, Seen It! 2 2 2 The Fabulous 3 3 3 4 May was busier than April and I had time for just a few movies— again. So counting in those I got to see in late May, but yes each one was special in its genre. So here are the golden five flicks of my past thirty days. 1. Airplane! (1980) 2. The Killer (1989) 3. 13 Tzameti (2005) 4. Island in the Sky (1953) 5. Blood on the Moon (1948) Comedy Action Thriller Adventure Western The Retro Network published another article of mine in May. This one is about the popular 80s sitcom Perfect Strangers, a show I grew up with. I can see that I’m becoming a regular contributor to that site. It’s just fun to write about my old time shows. I posted one new screenoptical since the previous issue came out. It addresses the claims of homoerotic chemistry between the two lead characters in John Woo’s classic action movie The Killer (1989). I explain why I disagree with the interpretation. For screenwriters, there is an interesting contest based in the UK that lets creators envision the future of our world in four different scenarios. This month, we also celebrate Father’s Day in honor of all the dads around us as well as those in our memories. So Happy Father’s Day everyone! Ernest Dempsey June 12, 2026 Thank you for your time and feel free to reach out via the Contact Form on https:// www.filmospheric.com.
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