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Evel

@evel71.bsky.social
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Will yap on (with only the slightest encouragement) about film, cats, comedy, music, manners, vanity, ego, and estate agents. I don't know if 25th Hour or The Shining is the best film ever made.

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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Without saying your age, what is your favourite movie that came out when you were 20 years old?
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Supposedly an argument for keeping jury trials, I can't help but think I'd prefer my chances just in front of the beak after seeing those serving on this jury. Seen 'The Jury: Murder Trial'? Watch it here on Channel 4: www.channel4.com/programmes/t...
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The Jury: Murder Trial
BAFTA-winning series. A real-life trial is restaged. Will the jury reach the same verdict?
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
In short, this doc shows the complicit nature between corporations and Governments. People employed to flag safety issues, ignored by bosses, ignored by HR internally, ignored by the executives,ignored by the governing body and ignored by the DoJ. And the press? Insufficient. #Boeing #Netflix
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Watch Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing | Netflix Official Site
Alarming whistleblower testimony alleges that Boeing's culture of cost-cutting and coverups led to fatal aviation safety failures in this documentary.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I like that the puce ragey types will be moaning about the national alert just now. The more they talk about it, the better the job is being done.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Your favorite Disney princess (wrong answers only)
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I have a movie quiz question for you. Name the one actor (one film) that links Fred Astaire with Weird Al. #MovieQuiz #BlueSkyMovies
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Simultaneously, @mrrickygervais.bsky.social Gervais has made a delicate, poignant and emotional cat-lovers dream, while also turning his humour to 11 on the Derek & Clive scale. Only one episode in and loving it. #AlleyCats #Netflix #RickyGervais
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Who else could have *bought* you and Coldplay, Chris Martin? Pol Pot? Idi Amin? Margaret Thatcher? #WorldCup #WorldCupFinal ##WorldCup2026
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I've just finished the series. It's funny of course, but deeply touching and with a sharp, respectful eye on what it is to age. Diane Morgan has never put a foot wrong. #AnnDroid #BBCiPlayer #DianeMorgan Ann Droid, Series 1: Episode 1: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002xhy6 via @bbciplayer
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Ann Droid - Series 1: Episode 1
Sue’s husband Dave has died, and her son is moving out to fix his marriage, so he decides to buy his mum a surprise – a care provider with a difference to help her live independently.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
It seems Alan Shearer thinks the country is called the Democratic Republic of Conga... #EngDRC #WC26 #WorldCup2026
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Now ask Danny Murphy if he still *really* thinks Portugal will win this.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Just heard a commentator propose that the clock is stopped for the hydration breaks. What does he think it would gain? The time is added on anyway?!
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Pixar-style image of Tuppence, using AI. Very pleased.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
I recently heard @aiannucci.bsky.social talking on the radio, about how he was told that AI can't show a glass about to overflow. I've been considering the issue since, on and off. I think I'e done it, with just three consecutive instructions.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
A second reasonable use of AI in the whole world. Wattu Clarre, Jedi Knight. #Caturday #catsofbluesky
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Sage advice.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
If AI is going to: *Take all jobs *Lead to Slynet *Kill us all Then, we might as well make the best of it. My Tuppence in Midsommar mode. #Caturday #catsofbluesky
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Maternal Instinct on Netflix. I'd say it's unbelievable but frankly, there are a half a dozen people I've known in my life who I'd not be surprised to find they did this too. Two, I'd actively expect would do it.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Opening goal of the World Cup is a thumped nutmeg? This might just be a good tournament after all.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Jeez. Just felt very old. This is 23rd World Cup. I've actively watched more than half of them.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Is it possible that the USA is simply trying to make the World Cup as internationally inclusive and open as the World Series?
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
More than anything, my big take away from Obsession is the lack of responsibility in being in a relationship. At the start, he's aghast that his cat is dead, having consumed medication, that was in a childproof tub, asking how the cat had accessed it. NO OPPOSABLE THUMBS. Plant, pet, person.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Brexit: A Very British Civil War, has a telling last piece of dialogue from Johnson, but earlier, Farage actually boldly says that the murder of Jo Cox was "completely unrelated to Brexit". I had to pause the stream and leave the room for a few minutes. Here's hoping you face something unrelated.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
No humility from Alan Shearer. If VAR had been in place tonight, they would have been given a penalty. But no, he can't help but turn that into a bizarro further criticism of VAR, desperate not to let grip of his argument. All for ego. Their first goal wouldn't have stood either.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Oh, its very good to see this hero back. #Cross #AlexCross #PrimeVideo
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Christmas alone means the pick of what to watch and eat. First up this morning, The Shop Around The Corner, with Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullivan. #ChristmasFilm #JoinIn #BlueskyMovies
Original movie poster for The Shop Around The Corner,  with animated portraits of the two main actors.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Photo I took about 15 years ago, of Ben. Used the image for our Christmas card photo a year later. #catsofbluesky #Catmas
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Ah, the traditional Christmas Eve stare-at-nothing-on-the-ceiling-to-freak-your-human-out moment. Three minutes so far. #catmas #catsofbluesky
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
I am giddy with excitement to see Tuppy's obvious disdain/indifference to the presents I've bought her. Really ties the day together and makes it all worthwhile. #catsofbluesky #catmas
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Started my Christmas films for the year. 23 of them; a number of which I've never seen. Including this one What an interesting film. It keeps a lot of the gravity and grit of the original story, in a family film. No wink-wink, just raw detail. Funny, catchy songs and charming. And Beaker.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Mark Selby, winning hearts with sportsmanship. #Snooker #SnookerUKChampionship
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
If you want evidence the world is getting dumber, just look at the high use of the word "deserve" in adverts. Years ago, grifting salesmen using that were laughed at and pitied. Now we lap it up. 'Yes. They're right. My Christmas *does* deserve music and my music *does* deserve Bose'. Fuc's sake.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
If TV execs really knew what they were doing, they'd pay Harry Hill ANYTHING he wants to make a TV Burp for New Year's Day every year, reviewing the slush from the previous fortnight.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Might as well put the insurance claim in now. #Caturday #catsofbluesky
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Interpreting IMDB ratings. *Big star, -1.5 *Oscar chat, -1 *Any comedy, +1 *ANY horror, +1.5
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
All viewers shouting "That's it, Todd. Go!" #CoronationStreet
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Currently annoyed at the latest popular degradation of a saying. It's not "It's better to ask forgiveness than permission". That's presumptuous, entitled and rude. It needs to recognise/imply the poor behaviour. The correct saying is "It's *easier* to ask forgiveness than permission".
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
I've never been put off a World Cup (since 1982) as much as I have tonight. Utter toilet. A corruption celebration. #FIFA #WorldCupDraw #WorldCup #WorldCup2026
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Sure, Trump know his football. Ask him his opinion of Johnny Metgod... #FIFA #WorldCupDraw #WorldCup2026
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
"..wars we managed to end. Some before they even started!" Fuck me. Is this written, or just drooled? Send him back to the are facility. #FIFA #Trump #WorldCupDraw #WorldCup2026
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
It is a parody, right? Awful politicians, dreadful music, poor jokes, a suspect official, a totalitarian president with eyes darting about in worry, a made up award for peace (ego) and a room full of suits. Get to fuck. #FIFA #WorldCup #WorldCupDraw #WorldCup2026
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
New tattoo. #Caturday #catsofbluesky
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Assembling flat pack in your middle age is no fun. "2+ people required ". Tuppence has been somewhat of a '-0.5'. #Caturday #catsofbluesky
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
These people must be going through a bottle of perfume/aftershave a week. #LessIsMore #YouStink #MakingMigraines
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
#ShortsAndChairs
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
The eyeball alien needs a name. I propose OPTAPUS. #AlienEarth
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
@radiohead.wastehq.social I did the preregistration just after 10am yesterday but still not heard anything. I don't want to jeopardise my chances by doing it twice. Can you tell me what's happening please?
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Radio6Music rescues me once again, with a very timely playing Sam Cooke A Change Gonna Come at the end of a spectacularly piss poor week. Heroes.
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Evel @evel71.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Well, that's a 3 day bank holiday weekend gone. Went out once, to the vets. Spoke to 2 people. Texted 2 more (replies I couldn't avoid). At 53, I do think my physical health can't be good, but going out is just much too much to ask of my mental health.
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