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I have been interviewed by the most august Dr Rachel Knightley for THE WRITER'S GYM. I talk about 'The Judge's House', being homeless for twelve years, addiction, my writing and finding lost stories. All that crammed into under an hour! www.writersgym.com/podcast

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Podcast — The Writers' Gym

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Joel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 1h

The easy way to stop there being new art for you to steal is to make it financially impossible for anybody to earn a living making art. Every branch we all sit on sawn through. Nobody asked for the branches to be sawn through. But they came and sawed through them for us all the same. Twats.

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 1h

Healthcare experts have signed an open letter to Health Secretary Yvette Cooper escalating concerns over the rationale behind NHS England’s evidence reviews of gender-affirming care for under-18s. Read the full statement here: transactual.org.uk/blog/2026/10...

Text reads: Experts escalate concerns over NHS England’s evidence reviews of gender-affirming care. Healthcare experts have signed an open letter to Health Secretary Yvette Cooper escalating concerns over the rationale behind NHS England’s evidence reviews of gender-affirming care for under-18s.

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John Grindrod @grindrod.bsky.social · 9h

This week I’m talking Tales of the Suburbs in Birmingham and Sheffield www.johngrindrod.co.uk/events

Holding up a copy of Tales of the Suburbs in front of a suburban house

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Jennifer C. Martin @notreallyjcm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Extremely grateful for these two grocery store ladies recreating Prodigy’s Firestarter

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General Witchfinders - The British Horror Podcast and Zine @generalwitch.bsky.social · 11h

Final push! If you have any local horror fans near Ealing who would love this, please send them the link. If you run a London listings guide, we’d love to be featured. And if your followers need a spooky night out, a repost would mean the world. Help us sell this out!

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Will McKinley @willmckinley.bsky.social · 20h

Farewell to Marjoe Gortner (1944-2026) who used an Oscar-winning documentary about his life as a bogus Pentecostal preacher to launch a long and varied acting career. MARJOE (1972) is on Tubi if you need a reminder that religious conservatives have always fallen for charismatic charlatans. #FilmSky

A poster for MARJOE (1972) produced and directed by Howard Smith
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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 18h

Japanese gay dating show The Boyfriend Season 2. Tonight’s episode was so moving. Two of the younger men in tears when one of them confessed his attempt to come out to his mum sadly went wrong. I had a little something in my eye. Love this compassionate, respectful, romantic and heartfelt show.

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Yep, they fucked it up. It is an incredibly handsome show, really visually superb. There’s a good, solid, charismatic cast of characters. But let’s chuck that away by doing wackadoodle genre pastiche every episode this season. A means to an end - Pike’s arc - in the laziest, most trivial way.

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I’m not really enjoying Strictly this year. I’ve given it a go for three weeks but nope. Jojo is the best of the three presenters. Josh is surplus to requirements and, for me, is hugely annoying. Sad to say, it’s time to part company. 🙋‍♂️

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Remy Dean 🎃 @remydean.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#RemyReviews 'Forbidden Planet' (1956) "...remains one of the finest works of cinematic #art in both aesthetics & themes." my #movie #review of the stunning new 70th anniversary 4K restoration on #UHD + #Bluray from @arrowvideo.bsky.social @framerated.co.uk 🤖 medium.com/framerated/f... #SciFi

the big 'flying saucer' United Planets Starship C-57D in the night of Altair IV in ‘Forbidden Planet’ - we can see a few cremen on nightwatch and two planets or moons hang in the sky

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Popped Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians on. It’s his birthday, it’s a bloody marvellous work and it’s good for the soul. I know where I was when I bought the vinyl. Arnolfini Gallery, Bristol, June 1987. They had a lovely stock of ECM releases.

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Fraser H @hungryforsound.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Way home music, something lush, gorgeous and very relaxing. Loving this, will no doubt feature on the AOTY listings for me hvalfugl.bandcamp.com/album/island

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Island, by Hvalfugl

11 track album

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Yay, I’ve managed to get a first draft of a new piece for The Fantastic Fifties magazine done in between all the bloody faffing trying to sell this house the last seven weeks. Also the upside to a viewer’s feedback today.

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John J. Hoare @dirtyfeed.org · 03/10/2026

I thought I knew a reasonable amount about Dennis Potter, but I’d never even heard of this until it popped up in BBC Four’s schedules.

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Nothing like spending a morning clearing up cat poo and sick at the neighbour’s house. Poor #notourcat had some flea and tapeworm treatments and she’s had an accident overnight. Probably meds working through her. She calmer than she was earlier in the week when she was screaming for food 24/7.

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Alan Burns @alanburns.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Off out for the morning with this, happy 90th birthday to one of the best to ever do it

Steve Reich
Music For 18 Musicians
The original and best: ECM, 1978

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"I’ve rarely seen anything nail more accurately how much filmmaking is an act of masochism. When we love film, we tend to focus on the magical ones. But this film manages to make us think about a failure and then question what exactly failure means."

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John Bleasdale @www.johnbleasdale.com · 03/10/2026

By the way pals Writers on Film breezed past its 300th episode without much fanfare a few weeks ago. I really have no time to promote the show at all! But I am hugely grateful to those who listen and the guests who come on podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/w...

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Writers on Film

TV & Film Podcast · Updated weekly · Writers on Film is the only podcast to focus on film books and to talk to the best authors working in the area of cinema. From Making Of tomes to biographies, stud...

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Adam Farrer @adamjfarrer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This industry's limitless capacity for stomping about on copyright in the name of creating things no one wants or asked for is the only thing that's impressive about it.

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 01/10/2026

Here comes the first part of a new series of articles published on my Patreon: The design and making of ALL the spaceships in the Alien saga, starting with those from the very first movie: the Nostromo, the Narcissus, and the Derelict. This first article is open to everyone. Enjoy!

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All the spaceships in the Alien universe #1: Alien (1979) | The Spaceshipper

Following the modest success of the article on the spaceships in For All Mankind, I spent the week combing through every book in my sci-fi l

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Signifier @signifier.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🥄 ✂️ 📻 'Do You Speak Design? The ‘Ekco’ of Wells Coates' @remydean.bsky.social tunes-in to the fluent design-language of Wells Coates who was a major influence on broadcast #design from household radios to studio #architecture 🔘 medium.com/signifier/do...

three black and white photographs: the distinctive curved facade of BBC Broadcasting House and two studio interiors designed by Wells Coates. A colour 'catalogue' photograph of his Ekco ‘AD65’ Radio in the best-selling brown Bakelite edition on its stool-like floor-stand.

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Here's her Etsy page, where she sells originals of her art. There are, as usual, some lovely bits and bobs on there. And she charges far too little for each of them (IMO). www.etsy.com/uk/shop/foxg...

A selection of prints currently on offer on my mum's Etsy page.

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Buried Treasure @btlabel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

bandcamp Friday catalogue deal incoming tomorrow buriedtreasure.bandcamp.com/music

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Caleb Ranson @calebransonwriter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The new Prime Minister is writing a "10-year plan" for the UK. The arts & culture MUST be part of it. I've signed @campaignforthearts.org's petition urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to revitalise the arts – to revitalise the whole nation 🌱 Join me: www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/10-year-plan/

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Prime Minister – put the arts in your 10-year plan for the UK | Campaign for the Arts

Sign our petition urging the UK Government to build a country where the arts are available from childhood, accessible to all and thriving everywhere.

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thank you for the very generous review of my booklet essay. It’s rare that a booklet is given this kind of coverage. Much appreciated. Lovely, insightful review of the film too and splendid overview of the disc extras. Underlines that this is a must have release.

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David Bowie News @davidbowienews.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes (Live, Later With Jools, 1999) Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) (1980) Video of the Day Ashes To Ashes peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart.

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David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes (Later With Jools, 1999)

Visit the post for more.

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Barnaby Edwards @barnabyedwards.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

'The Shape of Water' (acrylic on oil paper, 2026) by Barnaby Edwards £465 Today's painting (from my current exhibition on fantasy cinema) is inspired by Guillermo del Toro's 2017 reimagining of The Creature from the Black Lagoon.

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Still being paid by the BBC for other programmes and probably makes a packet from books and appearances. Monty, just pay them out of your earnings, love.

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I don't want to oversell this: It's an intriguing hypothesis, not a confirmed fact. But one corollary is that this benefit can be TRANSFERRED. A cat purring in your lap may be providing a tiny amount of vibroacoustic therapy to YOU. There aren't any studies on this effect directly...

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The Health Benefits of Cats Purring | Hartz

Waking up to your cat meowing early in the morning before you're ready to get up? Learn how to change your furbaby's habit to balance both your needs.

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

... but some cat owners do /report/ subjectively better outcomes when in the presence of a happy cat. Or it /could be/ that it's just such a happy sound that we have a positive emotional experience to it. The purr of a cat can be healing, either way. ❤️🐱 (📷: Floppa TV via YT)

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John Hodson @mgcroadster.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

"...as it stands, Newman & Redford, with a little added Robert Shaw for seasoning, will do just fine. It's film-making by an expert technician; park your brain, break out the popcorn and have a great time..." My brief Letterboxd notes on THE STING... #FilmSky boxd.it/guM83L

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A ★★★½ review of The Sting (1973)

Doyle Lonnegan: "Your boss is quite a card player, Mr. Kelly; how does he do it?" Johnny Hooker: "He cheats..." So, George Roy Hill's deliberately anachronistic THE STING in 4k UHD. With a whole slew ...

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John Angus Spencer-Barnes 🏳️‍🌈 @johnbarnes.org · 26/09/2026

It was wonderful to lead the Preston Pride parade today as the Town Crier and Bellman of the city and to make the opening proclamation. Love is love my friends.

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Jonny Morris @jonnymorris.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The mental cartwheels we have to perform to support the BBC while its news department continues to serve up steaming shit pie.

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Mark Grimshaw @markgrimshawtism.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Bible literally says that a woman can be created from a man’s rib, Janet.

Telegraph and Mail journalist Janet Murray on Facebook: Apparently the Church of England has ordained its first 'transgender woman' - following a 'gender transition'.
Now, I'm no biblical scholar. But I did go to a faith school, study compulsory RE until I was 16, and get an 'A' in Religious Studies (back when that was the top grade). So I'm scratching my head here.
Genesis says God created humankind "male and female". Where does the Bible say that men can become women? Sarah Jones is a man, not a woman.

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My right hip is very sore today and it’s making me a bit 😞. Painkillers and rest are about all I can muster. Zero enthusiasm for anything else.

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waltydunlop @waltydunlop.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Watch closely As the man with the cake Says that he'll let you take A big slice of this bake And then blow away the candles Happy birthday, John Foxx www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjvj...

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I Can’t Stay Long

YouTube video by Ultravox! - Topic

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Barnaby Edwards @barnabyedwards.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

'Legend' (acrylic on oil paper, 2026) by Barnaby Edwards £525 Today's painting (from my current exhibition on fantasy cinema) is the late great Tim Curry as Darkness in Ridley Scott's achingly pretty fairytale, Legend. Please share with interested parties. Thank you!

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you could take a minute to read this and, if it takes your fancy, then re-post it… I’d be so grateful. 🙏🏻 I’m doing my utmost to #SaveSquareChapelArts for the good people of Halifax & far beyond, and I need all the help you lovely lot can give me. Thank you! x www.canncomms.co.uk/post/actor-a...

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Actor and long-standing Patron, Reece Dinsdale fronts new campaign to save Halifax’s Square Chapel Arts Centre

Photo credit: Reece Dinsdale in the cinema/studio space at Square Chapel (photo by Ant Robling)Reece Dinsdale leads Square Chapel rescue mission: “It’s time to bring it home”Award-Winning Actor, Write...

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Neil Snowdon @neilsnowdon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New work alert! Features new commentary by @jasondashbailey.com & @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social, new Schifrin appreciation by @neilkbrand.bsky.social, essays by @horrornonna.com & @priscillapage.bsky.social, new art by @bturnerinfo.bsky.social, a host of archival extras, + new 4K restoration looks 😍

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Drivelsieve @drivelsieve.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tales of the Unexpected

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𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 @framerated.co.uk · 18/09/2026

🛸 A sci-fi masterpiece! THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951) remains unmatched. Timeless tension, brilliant score, and a message that hits harder today than ever. Pure perfection. Read @remydean.bsky.social’s review: www.framerated.co.uk/day-earth-st...

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THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951) • Frame Rated

A retrospective review of Robert Wise's 1951 sci-fi drama The Day The Earth Stood Still, starring Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal & Sam Jaffe.

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Spent the day lying on the sofa reading and listening to music. Not fit to tackle anything else.

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