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Jane (not Victoria)

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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
When you just wanted to have a cheeky pre-tea snack but, instead, end up smashing your favourite espresso cup and cutting your finger in the process. This one's for you @nyniamhsedai.bsky.social
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Line of Duty series 7! This is not a drill!!!
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
I watched A House of Dynamite. Now, I'm going to hit up the internet for some cute puppy videos or something.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
When the official emergency warning system alerts on your phone, and it's not a test 😬
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
I want to recommend Nat Geo's Hurricane Katrina: Racers Against Time (on Disney+ in Europe). It's an appropriately hard-hitting but important watch, and it shows - as one of the interviewees put it so well - how Katrina went from a disaster to a tragedy. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time review – a gripping, epic look at the New Orleans tragedy 20 years on
Traci A Curry’s documentary explores how political impotence, media distortion and America’s racial polarisation turned a disaster into something much worse
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Yo @wheeltakespod.bsky.social!
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
I saw the new Avatar trailer in the cinema last week, and it got me thinking, so here's my hot take: James Cameron hasn't made a truly great film since 1991. Maybe 1994 if I want to include True Lies...
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Our beloved women!! #engspa
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 22/07/2025
I’m witnessing the deliberate starvation of Gaza’s children – why is the world letting it happen? | Nick Maynard
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I’m witnessing the deliberate starvation of Gaza’s children – why is the world letting it happen? | Nick Maynard
A permanent ceasefire, the free and safe flow of aid, and the lifting of the blockade are needed now – all could be achieved with political will, says UK surgeon Nick Maynard
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Babble On Podcast @babbleonpod.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Our Mind War podcast is up! We dig into Bester’s epic debut, Ironheart’s cosmic glow-up, and G’Kar saving the day. Catherine ventures into cosmic horror territory, and Ali is smug about being right. 🎙️ youtu.be/XTRzYm8aLgA @wheeltakespod.bsky.social @joz21.bsky.social #BabbleOnPodcast #Babylon5
Thumbnail for the Babble On podcast discussion of Babylon 5 episode “Mind War.” Two large background images: on the left, Jason Ironheart glowing and holding his hand to his chest, and on the right, Bester (Walter Koenig) looking serious. Smaller background images, left to right: Talia Winters looking concerned, Sinclair gesturing with one hand, G’Kar looking intense, Catherine looking worried, Ivanova glancing sideways, Garibaldi looking serious, and a female Psi-Cop in uniform. In the foreground are podcast hosts reacting: Jenn speaking into a microphone, Jenny depicted as her Lezbi Nerdy avatar gesturing dramatically, Ali smiling with a hand raised, and Gus laughing into a microphone. Text reads “Babble On Talks: Mind War” over an orange gradient background.
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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 15/07/2025
Two governments took The News Agents to secret court for two years via a constitutionally unprecedented superinjunction to stop you from hearing this story. The MoD is responsible for a data leak that put up to 100,000 Afghans at risk of death. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdc6...
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The secret court that silenced the News Agents...until now
YouTube video by The News Agents
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 10/07/2025
‘The voices of our dead have not faded away’: the fight for the memory of genocide in Srebrenica
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‘The voices of our dead have not faded away’: the fight for the memory of genocide in Srebrenica
Three decades on, as leaders deny what happened, remains of the thousands killed continue to be identified and buried
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
After the disappointment of The Old Guard 2 earlier in the week, I'm happy to report that Heads of State, while deeply silly, is also a bunch of fun. Perfect viewing for a Friday night.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
My beloved laptop is almost 12 years old and, as it is not fond of 30+ degree heat, I have selflessly given up my tiny desk fan so it can have the fresh breeze. I'm basically a saint. 😇
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Babble On Podcast @babbleonpod.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
🎧 Babble On Ep.2: "The Gathering" DISCUSSION! You saw our live reactions, now hear the full discussion! Deep dives, behind-the-scenes insights & fresh takes from @joz21.bsky.social , me and Ali & Gus @wheeltakespod.bsky.social (newbies). Listen now! 🔗 youtu.be/zCANkbgNlKQ #Babylon5 #BabbleOn
A promotional thumbnail for the "BabbleOn Talks" podcast. The background is an image of the character Takashima from Babylon 5 playing a flute. In the foreground are the four hosts, from left to right: Jenn, a woman in a yellow beanie and scarf with a surprised expression; Jenny, shown as a digital avatar wearing a "LezBiNerdy" t-shirt; Ali, a woman with blonde hair and headphones, looking intently at the camera; and Gus, a man wearing headphones and making a comically stressed face.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Everyone needs to watch / listen to these wonderful people - some for the first time, others not - going through Babylon 5. It's a guaranteed good time, and you can hold me to that.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
M:I 8 was pretty good. Not my favourite of the McQuarrie collection, but the action is, as ever, brilliantly shot. The plot is absolute bobbins, mind you, but maybe that's par for the course.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
I'd given up on this getting a fourth season; what a nice surprise. tvline.com/news/lupin-r...
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Lupin Renewed for Part 4 at Netflix
It's official: French mystery thriller 'Lupin' is returning to Netflix for Part 4, which will consist of eight episodes.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Finally went to the cinema to see Sinners yesterday; it was fantastic. I could wax lyrical about it for hours, but I think that sums up my feelings pretty well.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
My hype cannot be contained.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Listening to @helenlohara.bsky.social on this week's Empire podcast highlights some of my concerns about Warfare. I recently read A Stranger in Your Own City by Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, which reflects on conflicts in Iraq over recent years from an Iraqi perspective, and I would thoroughly recommend it.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
It's 'Outdoor Café Seating Built into Parking Bays' season in Munich. Good times.
A white cup (filled with coffee) and saucer sit on a table. Next to it is a small glass of water, and behind them both is a small green plant with red flowers. On the opposite side of the table are two empty chairs.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Rory McIlroy is going to pay for all the therapy I'm going to need after that. In all seriousness, I'm also very happy for him; maybe everyone will give him a break now?
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Finally.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
I've just finished re-reading the Green Bones Saga, and it loses none of its potency second time around. There was a lot of crying, but it was the *best* kind of crying.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
It's Lindt bunny season.
Two stands of Lindt chocolate bunnies. They are wrapped in gold foil and have red collars. There are seven rows of bunnies, approximately fifteen bunnies wide.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
I've watched half of Adolescence now (that's only two eps), and I need to take a little break. Good Lord, it's absolutely outstanding tv, but I need to sit with it for a bit. Powerful stuff; believe the hype.
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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
"It's hard to imagine a better version of Robert Jordan's epic book saga." Prime Video's sprawling fantasy series #TheWheelOfTime is back with a blockbuster third season — streaming now. Read our review: www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/t...
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
The way back from Wheel of Time references comes but once, and @chrishewitt.bsky.social missed it on this week's @empiremagazine.bsky.social pod. 🎉 @helenlohara.bsky.social @jamescdyer.bsky.social
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Put it in my eyeballs, please. youtu.be/feJSTZRRaFQ?...
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Andor Season 2 | Special Look | Streaming April 22 on Disney+
YouTube video by Star Wars
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
What a career. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...
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Gene Hackman and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa found dead at home with their dog
The Oscar-winning star of The French Connection, The Conversation, Superman and The Poseidon Adventure has died, along with his classical musician wife, according to a Santa Fe sheriff
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Trying to manage my expectations...and failing.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
#WoTSkies An 11-minute preview of the first episode of s3 is up on Prime now. Go watch it this minute. 😳
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Coming in at the last minute, here is my trailer bingo card. #WoTSkies #WoTBookSpoilers #WoTShowSpoilers
A Wheel of Time season 3 trailer bingo card, made up of five rows.
Top row, left to right: Fighting Trollocs; Is that Asmo?; Gawyn and Galad looking douchey; Llandrin is sus; Lanfear likes to choke Moiraine.
Second row: The boy with the dragon tattoos; Mat is wearing a deep V; Glass columns; Is that a coup?; Elaida is the worst.
Third row: Is that a twisted doorframe?; Sword practice; Free space; Clearly T'A'R; Wolves being wolfy.
Fourth row: Alanna is sad; Tam 'Daddy' al'Thor; Moggy in the shadows; Mandarb (struckthrough) Faile; Dain Bornhald's stupid face.
Fifth row: Elayne wearing kohl; Hey, Rhuarc; Egwene and the Wise Ones; Nynaeve looks uncomfy; Accepted Test antics.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Fire alarm at 3:20 this morning, which meant a 20-minute wait outside in the sub-zero. I hope whoever set it off spends the rest of their year stepping on lego, and are only allowed to consume hot drinks that have 'gone cold'.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
I have a cold, and my brain capacity today has limited me to back-to-back episodes of something called Airport Security on Disney+. The current episode is called Cocaine Pyjamas. 😂
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
It's a day ending in Y, so Duolingo is out here, once again, shit-stirring for the fun of it.
A screenshot of a mobile notification from Duolingo. Timed at 11:21, it says "Anna passed you in total XP! Are you going to do something about it?" Duolingo can, as far as I'm concerned, get fucked. 👍
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Sitting in my local café, and they're playing an acoustic coffee shop version of Mr. Brightside, replete with arty background strings. I'm all for artistic freedom, but I don't think I approve. 🤔
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
The PCC is, and should forever be, a bastion of independent cinema in central London. Indeed, my very best cinematic experience was a double bill there - back in 2010ish - of Face/Off and Con Air. The audience was spectacular; I've never laughed so hard. Please support it by signing the below.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I just watched The Pope's Exorcist, and am hereby declaring it a camp masterpiece.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Heading back home next week, so thought I'd better put my collection of UK cash in my wallet. Not sure how far £1.99 is going to get me these days - maybe a Mars bar? 🫠
A collection of coins - some silver, some copper - sits on a blue surface. There is one pound coin, a 50p piece, two 20p pieces, one 5p, and two 2p pieces.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Out in the woods this morning.
A portrait photo of a pathway through a wooded area, with evergreen trees on either side. One tree on the left still has some golden brown leaves attached. The ground has a covering of well-trampled snow, and the sun is shining down through onto the path in the distance.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Yo #WoTSkies! Firstly, if you want to watch season 2 of SAS Rogue Heroes without any foreknowledge, please look away now. Super-light spoilers incoming. If you like to track the WoT cast in other projects, and have access to BBC iPlayer, you can catch a cameo from Dónal Finn in the final episode.
A white man, with brown hair and a small beard / moustache, sits in a wooden boat. He is looking up at someone off camera, with a furrowed brow.A white man with brown hair, parted and gelled at the side, sits in front of a blurry landscape. He is wearing desert soldier khakis, and has a wistful look on his face.A white man with brown hair and a slight beard / moustache, in close-up. His head is turned to his left, and we can only see the right side of his face. There is a low golden light, lighting up his face.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
What do I do now? Everything is going to be a disappointment from this point on. Put me out to pasture; I have peaked. Wordle 1,290 1/6 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 (Yes, I still do Wordle every day.)
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
My phone is absolutely savage. I just got an alert for my 'Best Moments of 2024', and it led with this picture of a cat ignoring me at the local cat café. If that's one of my 'Best Moments', what is it trying to tell me??
A very stripey tabby cat, lays on a grey and black chair. The cat is very purposefully facing away from the person taking the picture, and you can only see the back of its head.
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
I was struggling to find something to watch that was appropriate for my mood / brain power today, but I've got it: two old episodes of The A-Team that I bought from iTunes about 15 years ago. Merry 'Whatever-You're-Celebrating-Or-*Not*-Celebrating'. ❤️
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MalkieriCon @malkiericon.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
It is the season of giving & we thought we would give you an early present - the announcement of MalkieriCon 2025! Get ready to nab your ticket when they go on release, Jan 1st at 9am CET (that's 3am ET for you yanks!). Will we see you there? We hope so! #WotSkies #MalkieriCon #TheWheelOfTime
The words 'malkiericon 2025, Aug 29-31, Prague. Tickets on sale Jan 1st 9am CET' sit on a stripey white & blue background. on the bottom left is the Mcon logo - a golden crane flying around an M, on the bottom right is a QR code. This code links to the web address at the bottom which is www.malkiertalks.com/malkiericon
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Just been to my local Rewe, and it's positively quiet; barely had to queue to pay. Meanwhile, my TikTok feed is full of horror show videos of people in the UK battling through crowds at M&S. Either I have the world's quietest supermarket nearby, or Germans are just more chill at Christmas...
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Jane (not Victoria) @janenotvictoria.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Sitting in my local coffee shop, and the music has just switched from the usual soft acoustic covers, to Craig David's 7 Days. Is it the year 2000 again? Or is Craig David concerned retro and cool now?
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