100 Great Twitter Feeds about Movies
1. Being There
2. The Tenant
3. Godfather 2
4. Chinatown
5. Raging Bull
6. Goodfellas
7. Enter the Dragon— Brett Ratner (@BrettRatner) August 16, 2016
51. Brett Ratner – @BrettRatner
Twitter Bio: Film Director, Raconteur, and Peck’s Bad Boy Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/brettrat A Distinctive Blend of Straight American Whiskeys: http://www.thehilhavenlodge.com
Followers: 231K
What’s in it for you?: This director often tweets with behind-the-scenes photos.
I’ll be throwing the javelin today at 4. Nothing to do with the Olympics I just really dislike the neighbor.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) August 6, 2016
52. Albert Brooks – @AlbertBrooks
Twitter Bio: Filmmaker, actor, author Albert Brooks. Originally joined Twitter to promote my book. Now trapped. Can’t get out. Help. http://amzn.to/gUl6Fb
Followers: 753K
What’s in it for you?: Frequent tweeter with humorous content. He also isn’t afraid to RT the internet trolls.
Honored to make a film for @NMAAHC. We chronicle today. 8/28. A key date in black history. Debuts at grand opening! pic.twitter.com/6yzUYJDrHw
— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) August 28, 2016
53. Ava Duvernay – @AVAETC
Twitter Bio: Mother of 9: This is the Life, My Mic Sounds Nice, Venus Vs, I Will Follow, Middle of Nowhere, Selma, Queen Sugar, The 13th, A Wrinkle in Time.
Followers: 206K
What’s in it for you?: This Twitter account is a celebration of women and minorities both behind and in front of the camera, and we love it.
#STARTREK Not a Drill: SETI Is Investigating a Possible Extraterrestrial Signal From Deep Space https://t.co/XWCrpsSRJQ
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) August 30, 2016
54. Bryan Fuller – @BryanFuller
Twitter Bio: sartorialist/gadabout/taxidermy-friendly-animal-lover #StarTrek #AmericanGods #Hannibal #MockingbirdLane #PushingDaisies #Wonderfalls #DeadLikeMe
Followers: 135K
What’s in it for you?: Devoted Trekkie and to all things “nerdy.” Sold.
#ManyPeopleAreSayingpic.twitter.com/6ncSTXAqHq
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) August 9, 2016
55. Rian Johnson – @rianjohnson
Twitter Bio: È l’era del terzo mondo
Followers: 163K
What’s in it for you?: Because he’s bringing us the next Star Wars movie, posts teaser #TBT and even he got sucked into Pokemon Go.
What’s happening to @Lesdoggg is an absolute outrage. Alt right, haters, trolls, “comedians,” whoever the fuck you all are, you’re just sad.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) August 24, 2016
56. Paul Feig – @paulfeig
Twitter Bio: Paul is a guy who wears suits and tries not to screw things up. He also created Freaks & Geeks, directed Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy & Ghostbusters.
Followers: 1.93M
What’s in it for you?: Throughout all the hate and backlash from Ghostbusters, Paul battled the Twitter trolls and quite frankly, we think he won.
Thank you thank you thank you! To the folks making @SuicideSquadWB a success this weekend. It’s just a fun Summer movie with a good heart.
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) August 7, 2016
57. David Ayer – @DavidAyerMovies
Twitter Bio: Every day is a blessing
Followers: 316K
What’s in it for you?: Relevant and recent posts for Suicide Squad, including several praising the fans. You can’t please them all, ask Paul Feig.
Will somebody please give Norm Macdonald another TV show? – Washington Post @geoffedgers@normmacdonaldhttps://t.co/yOEgMtLCHb
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) August 18, 2016
58. Judd Apatow – @JuddApatow
Twitter Bio: None.
Followers: 1.6M
What’s in it for you?: This account isn’t as active with movie tweets at the moment—it’s political out there, y’all—but we still love Apatow and he retweets some fun things from Knocked Up and his important social causes.
I wish so badly it said “will” instead of “can.” pic.twitter.com/It0dbpU3Mt
— Adam McKay (@GhostPanther) August 24, 2016
59. Adam McKay – @GhostPanther
Twitter Bio: Writer, director, Gary Sanchez Prods, Funny or Die. Can hit 88 on the JUGS gun.
Followers: 409K
What’s in it for you?: This Anchorman director (#odeon) has an active Twitter account heavy on the politics with sprinkles of these beautiful rainbows.
stirring a coffee with my house keys
— Sad Paul Giamatti (@SadPaulGiamatti) February 3, 2016
60. Sad Paul Giamatti – @SadPaulGiamatti
Twitter Bio: Getting through life one day at a time.
Followers: 7,927K
What’s in it for you?: This account is a string of absolutely ridiculous stream of consciousness that is funnier when you think about Paul Giamatti.
If anyone ever tells you your dreams are silly, remember there’s some millionaire walking around who invented the Pool Noodle.
— Bill Murray (@BiIIMurray) August 13, 2016
61. Bill Murray – @BiIIMurray
Twitter Bio: I AM NOT BILL MURRAY. This is a parody account. This account is not in any way affiliated with the actor Bill Murray. Contact: [email protected]
Followers: 532K
What’s in it for you?: Even though this is a parody account, we still feel like Bill could/would say some of these things.
THEY CALL IT GORILLA GLUE BECAUSE HARAMBE WAS METAPHORICALLY THE GLUE THAT HELD OUR NATION TOGETHER pic.twitter.com/4i61PWGbvD
— Fill Werrell (@FillWerrell) August 30, 2016
62. Will Ferrell – @FillWerrell
Twitter Bio: (I am NOT Will Ferrell This is a parody account Not in any way affiliated with the actor Will Ferrell)
Followers: 2.75M
What’s in it for you?: With over two million followers, this oft-updated account is your one-stop shop for hilarious memes, photos and all things Harambe #RIP
When Chuck Norris does division, there are no remainders.
— Chuck Norris Facts (@chuck_facts) August 20, 2016
63. Chuck Norris Facts – @chuck_facts
Twitter Bio: Chuck Norris can kill two stones with one bird. These facts may not be facts, it’s probably safer to believe them though.
Followers: 274K
What’s in it for you?: Because every Chuck Norris zing you can think of is housed here.
still one of the best scene ever ???? pic.twitter.com/97Cdq389MP
— TED (@HilariousTed) August 17, 2016
64. TED – @HilariousTed
Twitter Bio: I am a crazy son of a bitch. Follow me bitches. parody/fan account
Followers: 356K
What’s in it for you?: Follow parody TED for memes, funny pictures and generally amusing banter
ON LAST EPISODE OF MASTER OF NONE, HEARD LOTS OF GREAT THINGS ABOUT IT, BUT THIS SHOW IS 100X BETTER THAN EVEN PEOPLE SAID. HULK ADORES IT.
— FILM CRIT HULK (@FilmCritHULK) August 27, 2016
65. Film Crit Hulk – @FilmCritHULK
Twitter Bio: HULK HAVE DEEP AND ABIDING LOVE OF CINEMA. HULK RECOGNIZE INHERENT VALUES OF POP, NARRATIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL STYLES. BIRTH.MOVIES.SMASH
Followers: 55K
What’s in it for you?: Hulk like movies and TV—and all caps.
From the looks of it, Draco is having quite the time at Coachella. Nobody tell his father about this! pic.twitter.com/H0jKawr76B
— The Dark Lord (@Lord_Voldemort7) April 17, 2016
66. Lord Voldemort – @Lord_Voldemort7
Twitter Bio: Running around leaving scars, collecting my jar of hearts and tearing love apart…
Followers: 2.04M
What’s in it for you?: Just amazing Harry Potter-centric tweets.
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I’m dead now,
Han Solo is too.— Darth Vader (@DepressedDarth) September 1, 2016
67. Depressed Darth Vader – @DepressedDarth
Twitter Bio: I am your father. Not associated with Disney. Contact: [email protected]
Followers: 769K
What’s in it for you?: Not sure if we’re seeing depressing tweets, but funny Star Wars memes and gifs abound.
The Doc abides. pic.twitter.com/OnvlTiR1Rl
— Betty F*ckin’ White (@BettyFckinWhite) August 27, 2016
68. Betty F*ckin White – @BettyFckinWhite
Twitter Bio: I’m Betty F*ckin’ White, Yo! Not really, seriously I’m not Betty. [email protected]
Followers: 120K
What’s in it for you?: These Tweets are on par with some of the Tweets on Betty’s real Twitter account.
I want to know the truth. pic.twitter.com/bJe3kmMlei
— Condescending Wonka (@OhWonka) August 4, 2016
69. Condescending Wonka – @OhWonka
Twitter Bio: Oh, you have swag? I bet that looks great on a resume.
Followers: 507K
What’s in it for you?: Memes on Memes—now curious why did we learn the recorder in school…
‘The Fly’ Was Released 30 Years Ago Today https://t.co/45iWTrJeIqpic.twitter.com/zQ3fq1W01R
— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) August 15, 2016
70. Bloody Disgusting – @BDisgusting
Twitter Bio: Your #1 source for all things #horror! We cover movies, music, video games, comics, and more.
Followers: 101K
What’s in it for you?: Account dedicated to all things gory and well, bloody.
1950s B-Movie Women Scientists: Smart, Strong, but Still Marriageable https://t.co/E1YsXA17btpic.twitter.com/r6VUgtWSXg
— Bitch Flicks (@BitchFlicks) August 14, 2016
71. Bitch Flicks – @BitchFlicks
Twitter Bio: A feminist film and media website founded in 2008 by @veace and @rockleabster. Editors: @veace, @leighkolb, @rodriguez545. Social Media: @OpinionessWorld
Followers: 12.5K
What’s in it for you?: Twitter account dedicated to looking at film and television through a feminist lens. Badass account dedicated to supporting women in the industry.
EDGE OF TOMORROW (2014) DoP: Dion Beebe | Dir: Doug Liman | https://t.co/QQKaCDOVGEpic.twitter.com/V8no8nkxnT
— One. Perfect. Shot. (@OnePerfectShot) August 14, 2016
72. One Perfect Shot – @OnePerfectShot
Twitter Bio: For the love of film | Creator/Editor-in-chief: @TheGeoffTodd | Managing Editor: @Hperryhorton | Email [email protected] for inquiries
Followers: 184K
What’s in it for you?: This Twitter account is dedicated to remembering cinema’s past, Frame by Frame. Expect really awesome cinematic screen grabs.
Today in film history, Aug. 15, 1997, @Shaq‘s “Steel” (based on the DC Comics character) opened in the USA. Reboot? pic.twitter.com/p5V3qQoCfO
— Shadow And Act (@shadowandact) August 15, 2016
73. Shadow and Act – @shadowandact
Twitter Bio: Cinema of the Global African Diaspora – News & Views, and More, All Day! http://shadowandact.com
Followers: 29.2K
What’s in it for you?: This Twitter feed features cinema, television and web content of Africa and its global Diaspora. Inspiring and relevant.
Last time I waited by a phone for a dude named Frank I cried for six straight days and ate two Chalupas. Please don’t let this be me again.
— Wesley Morris (@Wesley_Morris) August 5, 2016
74. Wesley Morris – @Wesley_Morris
Twitter Bio: bit.ly/1V5k6nq and http://bit.ly/1QXa6eW
Followers: 50.3K
What’s in it for you?: As Paste noted—“Our Greatest Living Critic”. If that isn’t enough, he’s also extremely witty, too.
This week’s female-led film releases! The Shallows, Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words, My Best Friend’s Wedding… pic.twitter.com/sCdCWgOlks
— BechdelTestFest (@BechdelTestFest) August 12, 2016
75. The Bechdel Test – @BechdelTestFest
Twitter Bio: An ongoing celebration of films that pass The Bechdel Test! Check site for event details & follow us for female-led film news & events.
Followers: 5,580K
What’s in it for you?: Fighting Androcentrism through epic celebrations of films that pass The Bechdel Test, hear them roar.