Can I See Your Ticket, Please?

Greetings Movie Creeps!

If you are new to these parts… I bid you welcome.

MovieJawn was established in 2015 by our founder, Francis X. Friel and since that time has solely been fueled by our love of the cinema. The only form of payment to our staff writers that we have been able to offer is a contributor’s copy of our print zine. We are looking to change this.

Print media and meaningful journalism has climbed into the casket and the lid is about ready to shut. It is important now more than ever to support the outlets you love. Earlier this week we kicked off a monthly column: Can I See Your Ticket Please?

For $3 you are given the opportunity to read the type of writing you have come to expect from MovieJawn… an exemplary article that you will not be able find anywhere else. On top of this, two-thirds of your payment will go directly to our staff writer, while one-third will be used to cover overhead costs. We strive to pay each and every staff writer for their work, but we can’t do this without your help. 

You can find a preview of William Bibbiani’s article about the failed but fabulous Elvira sitcom and details on how to purchase it here on MovieJawn. Please show your support for William by purchasing this article today.

Our friendly MovieJawn staff is pleased as punch to help you find your next favorite motion picture playing now at a movie palace near you!

• Billie Anderson says Anora captivates from start to finish

• Shah says Memoir of A Snail is a cinematic gift

• Chelsea Alexandra says La Cocina is a dynamic, character-driven drama

• Ryan Silberstein says Conclave’s visual storytelling is a highlight

Looking to listen to something spooky? Catch up on new episodes from the MovieJawn Podcast Network.

• Cinematic Crypt: Third Annual Spooky Radio Special

• Hate Watch Great Watch: episode 0144, Nosferatu The Vampyre

• Someday We Will Be Syndicated: season 2, episode 017, Emily vs. The Evil Dead

All these shows are available wherever you snag pods or download directly from MovieJawn.com, under MJ Pods using the links above.

MovieJawn staff writer, Jill Vranken has an essay in the upcoming second issue of the Monstrous Flesh journal.

Issue two features a collection of thirteen essays, poems and artwork exploring the theme of folklore, meta-folklore and cryptids in horror. Jill’s essay explores the meta-folklore of A Nightmare on Elm Street. The journal is now available for pre-order here.

Follow Jill Vranken on instagram here and find her work on MovieJawn here.

Want to be a shut-in this weekend? Your friendly MovieJawn staff is happy to help you find your next favorite motion picture to watch from the comfort of your sofa.

Our fourth annual installment of Spookyjawn is underway! Each October our love of horror fully rises from its slumber and takes over the MovieJawn website for all things spooky… this week we celebrate Goths. Find all the articles here.

• Tessa Swehla highlights the most famous goth, Dracula, on the small screen here

  • Salem’s Lot (1979) is now streaming on Max

• Kate Beach shares a televised journey of Sleepy Hollow here 

  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1980) is now streaming on YouTube here

• Shayna Davis shares thoughts on the “first wife” trope in gothic tales here

  • Roger Corman’s Tomb of Ligeia (1964) is now streaming on Hoopla

The MovieJawn staff has been hitting the town… check out our latest film fest dispatches, where you can find us slinging zines and local movie events we will be attending. Check out the MJ events calendar to find out where we will be next.

• Find our Philadelphia Film Festival coverage here

• Find our Brooklyn Horror Film Fest coverage here

• Find staff writer, Gary M. Kramer at Bryn Mawr Institute, October 29 for his Short Attention Span program. Details here.

• Find us slinging zines in the lobby of the Colonial Theatre this weekend and on October 30 for Matt McGinnis’s Movie Riffing Melee featuring The Devil Bat. Find more info about the event including an interview with Matt conducted by Old Sport here.

Support your favorite Movie Pals on Patreon… by the end of the month to be entered in the big giveaway! Support here.

Each month we select one patron to win four random Criterion discs. Join the $5 tier or higher by the end of the month to be entered in our raffle. The $5 tier also offers other cinematic treats such as:

• Weekly Streaming Pick

• Access to our Monthly game show podcast, Intermission

• Our Quarterly Print Zine after 3 Months of Support

• Vote Quarterly on MovieJawn Zine Cover

• Entry in Monthly Raffle For 4 Physical Media Discs

We always write back! and will even send cinematic treats… Drop us a line via e-mail or send us postal mail to: PO BOX 20172 Philadelphia, PA 19145

Tell a movie pal about us.