Cole Smithey - Film Blog

WEBSITE EMERGENCY: COLESMITHEY.COM TO VANISH WITH TYPEPAD — DONATIONS NEEDED.

Cole Smithey — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:50:10 -0400

WEBSITE EMERGENCY!

TYPEPAD SHUTTERING AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER. COLESMITHEY.COM TO VANISH WITHOUT YOUR HELP!

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Dear readers, it troubles me to share with you the fact that Typepad, the trusted blogging platform for my website since the beginning, way back in 2005, suddenly announced this past week that it will shut down at the end of September, 2025. All Typepad blogs will see their content vanish without a trace.

I've dedicated my life to expressing truths of Cinema, however, come October 1st, I may not have a site for you to read from anymore. My vast archive of over 4500 film reviews, articles, video essays, photos, interviews, and features could be gone forever.

Since 1997 I've done my best to deliver honest critical insights about Cinema, I hope that you value ColeSmithey.com as a reliable resource for information, entertainment, inspiration, and insight.

SHOCKTOBER!, my favorite time of year, is approaching; we may not get to celebrate it together ever again.

I'm working with my web developer to figure out a way to migrate the entire site to another platform, but it will be costly. Your donations, whatever you can spare, are greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your help. It's the only way to keep ColeSmithey.com alive.

Thank you so much for being a part of an enduring adventure in World Cinema.

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PROTEST SINGER JESSE WELLES — SIDDHARTHA

Cole Smithey — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 23:04:08 -0400

Welcome!

Groupthink doesn't live here, critical thought does.

Punk heart still beating.

This ad-free website is dedicated to Agnès Varda and to Luis Buñuel.

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GRACE JONES — LOVE IS THE DRUG

Cole Smithey — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:10:44 -0400

Welcome!

Groupthink doesn't live here, critical thought does.

Punk heart still beating.

This ad-free website is dedicated to Agnès Varda and to Luis Buñuel.

Get cool rewards when you click on the button to pledge your support through Patreon.

Thanks a lot acorns!

Your kind generosity keeps the reviews coming!

Cheers!