I guess AICN is dead.
AICN died a decade ago. They're only now finally getting around to burying it's stinking, rotting corpse.
I guess AICN is dead.
I guess AICN is dead.
Nah traveler has a point. He's been dropping these nebulous "hints" for several days. If you can't say anything, then don't say anything.
I was trying to write that post as non-backseat mod-y as possible and just give a heads up, but understood. Count's reason's for not sharing seem perfectly legit to me; I just wasn't sure if the hinting would get him banned. I'll refrain from that sort of post in the future.
In this case he's said a few times there is another story brewing; that shouldn't be surprising in situations like this. I respect that it's not his story to tell, though I'm curious if he thinks the story will be told.
Hot take, Im a little uncomfortable with these people getting praise for quitting, meanwhile we are suppose to believe they worked for harry for years and had no idea what he was like...
Christ, just looked up the Blade 2 review. What the fuck.
Steve Prokopy always seemed like a good guy. Nice to see him taking action against this.
DIDnt care for Aintitcool much these days but I did enjoy certain articles like Ambush Bugs 31 Days of Horror. Maybe Bug will publish those somewhere else.
The entourage ep at comic-con kinda hinted that Knowles was really creepy. At least thats who I thought they were going after with that character.
shit, maybe I should read that Blade 2 review. Someone summarize it in one line for me. I'll read it later after I'm done with my assignment.
shit, maybe I should read that Blade 2 review. Someone summarize it in one line for me. I'll read it later after I'm done with my assignment.
Cry more.
I did say something. Two things actually. That there are more stories and that you have not heard the worst one.
I've been on the fence and sick to my stomach about speaking up about the sexual scandals involving Fantastic Fest/Alamo Drafthouse, as Tim and Karrie had always been really good to me throughout my time there, 2001-2011. Although I no longer work under the Alamo umbrella, I still felt this sense of family and protection when it comes to that group and didn't want to make things worse than what they were already facing. I realize though, that by remaining silent, and internalizing, it just helps perpetuate that culture of "let it slide", and I am triggered as each new allegation/comment come out .
Fast forward to Harry Knowles, whom one night during FF at the old Highball, grabbed my arm, asked me to come closer, and then told me he was on mushrooms, and that he and his wife had been talking about wanting to see me naked, and asked me to do just that with them that night. I had never had any personal conversations with this man outside of FF/Alamo business, and honestly, I had kept my distance to brief pleasantries due to the common knowledge that he was a creepy man. I was completely disgusted, politely declined, and left.
I've had a filmmaker tell me that he wanted to "make me squeal like a stuck pig", with many other festival goers in presence, to which there was a uncomfortable silence then slight giggles. I said "no", and tried to carry on as if nothing had happened, as did everyone else.
We can't move forward to a safe, inclusive environment for everyone, unless words spoken are backed with honest actions.
I loved being in a creative environment, surrounded by interesting and intelligent people, getting the chance to see really wonderful works of art and attend ingenious events, and will greatly miss that part of the Alamo Drafthouse and Fantastic Fest. I wish them the best, and hope they will honestly address the issues, and move forward as bigger, better, and safer institutions.
Im on mobile so sorry for no link, but a former AICN writer (Billy the Kidd) is making this exact point on Twitter at the moment.
Christ.Organizer of SXSW is defending Knowles (on FB I think) This should go well...
https://twitter.com/scotteweinberg/status/912782872720928768