Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 19/01/2026No contest: Brattisani's on Newington Road in Edinburgh. The stuff of local legend. Swimming lessons at the "Commie" (Commonwealth) Pool followed by a plate of chips in a red American-style diner booth. Core memory for many a South Edinburgh child. 030
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Finished the fourth series of The Bear tonight and now I'm left with the unfulfillable wish to be part of that crew, to be their mate. Speaks volumes for how well the characters are written that I find myself rooting for every one of them, without feeling like it's been forced on me. Perfection. 010
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Last One Laughing could well be the new Taskmaster. Outstanding. 010
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Adolescence is a TV masterpiece. Unsettling, gut-wrenching but equally thought-provoking. One that will stay with me for a while. 010
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 01/02/2025Watched The Substance. Overall an enjoyable film with a Black Mirror-like satirical quality to it. Final act felt a bit silly and I laughed more than I recoiled, but I suspect it was meant to draw that sort of reaction. Also good to see the Boosh's Tony Harrison make a comeback in the final scene. 000
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Went back to it this evening. Without a hangover, the story was enough to keep me interested until the end and would merit a passable three stars on its own. Half-star penalty for the singing though and I'd say that's being lenient. 000
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 26/01/2025It may be the fact that I'm massively hungover but I got 25 minutes into Emilia Perez and had to turn it off. Just found myself laughing and/or cringing during the first few musical numbers. All a bit bizarre. Might return to it at a later date with a clearer head. 000
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 24/01/2025The "no-reveal final" was a good idea that they pretty much nullified with that daft Seer power. Such an unnecessary feature which took away any real tension from the last episode. 000
Reposted by Iain LobbanCalum @clobster7.bsky.social · 22/01/2025When your work mate who is not into football tries to join the conversation #TraitorsUK #TheTraitorsUK 1164
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 01/01/2025I don't disagree with the theory if we'd had the same results. On the other hand, with fans in the ground (especially our away support) I don't think we would've hobbled along as much as we did, so results like the home QotS one may not have happened at all. 120
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 01/01/2025A textbook case of over-egging it. Her biggest mistake will be not pushing to have her sister bumped off at the first opportunity: seems to be the one most suspicious of her (after ep 1 anyway). 010
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 01/01/2025The last series of the AU version had such a satisfying ending from an audience perspective though (even if the behind-the-scenes aftermath sounded pretty hostile). 020
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 25/12/2024Managed to suspend my intense dislike for everything else about James Corden just long enough to enjoy the Gavin and Stacey finale. Still an all-time top ten sitcom in my book. 020
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Feels symptomatic of the very Americanised direction football fandom seems to be heading in these days i.e. individual players > clubs, individual accolades > club silverware. 010
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 10/12/2024It would be mental if the irony wasn't completely lost on those involved. In reality, they just aren't particularly bright. 240
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 03/12/2024A sound that immediately takes me back to (what some would call misspent) childhood. Love it. 100
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 01/12/2024The fact that Mrs Brown's Boys continually gets re-commissioned and wins awards tells you all you need to know. 020
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Frees it up for sledging at least. Not an entirely lost cause. 021
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 20/11/2024The thought of the man who captained *them* on *that* day becoming our manager is quite an amusing one. Imagine he led us to a Scottish Cup win. The irony would cause a sinkhole under Easter Road. 110
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Oh my. We've definitely signed up to the "Bronze Package", haven't we? Is there a 28-day cancellation period? 😅 110
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 20/11/2024What's the story here? Must've missed this at the time. 000
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 19/11/2024A word so overused it's lost all possible meaning. Whenever someone rolls that one out as a response, you've already won. 100
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 19/11/2024By all accounts it's upset the people I'd expect it to, which can only mean they won't be making the move across any time soon. No tears will be shed here. 150
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Wife in the other room watching Christmas B movies on Channel 5. We're only halfway through November. I'm a prisoner in my own home! 000
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Showed the girls a couple of old John Lewis Xmas ads the other day, not thinking much of it. They're now hooked. CBeebies? No thanks. Disney? Nope. Netflix? Bolt. A continuous YouTube loop of John Lewis (and other retailers') Xmas ads from over the years please. This is my life for the next month. 100
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Cameron from Big Brother's (half?) brother and the female presenter who, if I remember correctly, just went by a single-lettered surname like she was emulating Gina G or something. And the full-kit fans in the makeshift terrace. 100
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Cameron from Big Brother's (half?) brother and the female presenter who, if I remember correctly, just went by a single-lettered surname like she was emulating Gina G or something. And the full-kit fans in the makeshift terrace. 100
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 13/11/2024I appreciate it's early days but moving over here currently feels like climbing into a freshly-made bed where the sheets have had the bigotry washed out of them. 081
Iain Lobban @ilobb.bsky.social · 13/11/2024I appreciate it's early days but moving over here currently feels like climbing into a freshly-made bed where the sheets have had the bigotry washed out of them. 081
