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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

My 2026 #LFF is off to a fantastic start with the gala premiere of Martin McDonagh’s #WildHorseNine. A melancholic look at legacy and if our actions - no matter how bad - make the world a better place. Malkovich & Rockwell are on top form but I wish McDonagh could write better female characters.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Back out on the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social today, a gorgeous ramble from Hayes & Harlington to Uxbridge mostly along the Grand Union Canal. I was expecting to be enjoying some autumnal walks by now, not sweating through summer walks! #LondonLoop

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Incredibly cathartic evening of comedy courtesy of @nishkumar.bsky.social at the Hackney Empire this evening. If like me, you’re a lefty liberal who often finds themselves screaming into the void at the state of this country then I’m sure you’ll have a grand old time. #NishKumar

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Fantastic evening at @roughtraderecords.bsky.social seeing a DJ set from #Bonobo for his sublime new album ‘Distance in Static’. I’ve wanted to see him live for years and he did not disappoint.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I love seeing people being really good at their jobs so seeing Jay Z last night was a real treat. No fuss, no bloat, just 2hrs of back to back, perfectly curated bangers with a surprise appearance by The Fugees being the absolute cherry on top. #JayZ30 #London

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Finally ticking Tampopo off of my list of shame at a packed @princecharlescinema.com was an absolute highlight. Tony & Spider-Man: Brand New day were up there too. letterboxd.com/nikmortimer

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

My #FlashInvaders white whale has been LDN_14, which has been hidden under scaffolding in Piccadilly Circus for nearly a year. The scaffolding has finally started to come down, creating an opportunity to scan it and ‘complete’ my London #invaderwashere set. At least until the next wave arrives.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Chose a rainy day to tackle Section 10 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social. Not much too this section really, mostly escaping the clutches of Heathrow Airport via the Grand Union Canal. Did enjoy getting to see the Speedbird logo at Hatton Cross though, made my inner aviation nerd happy. #LondonLoop

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Thanks to the wonderful @princecharlescinema.com I finally ticked Tampopo off of my list of shame with packed late-night Saturday crowd. How a Japanese film celebrating the joys of ramen has eluded me for so long I'll never know. More musing over on @letterboxd.social - letterboxd.com/nikmortimer/

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

A 10 mile hike in 30c heat wasn’t my best idea but that’s Section 9 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social completed. A gloriously sweaty ramble from Kingston to Hatton. As an aviation nerd getting to walk under the Heathrow flight path was an absolute treat. @gojauntly.bsky.social #LondonLoop.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

After getting rained off last week, I took advantage of the gorgeous weather to tick off Sections 7 & 8 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social. A gorgeous 13m walk along the Hogsmill River. Happy to see the Thames again having not seen it since Erith. Now a 1/3 way through the Loop, only 100m to go!

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Woefully underprepared for how wet and windy it was going to be today but I’m behind my schedule on the the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social so wanted to get out regardless and tick off Section 6. Not as exciting as previous sections but some beautiful countryside to ramble through.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

I got to spend a day in #Ghent too, such a gorgeous gothic town. Much smaller than Brussels making it easy to amble around in a day, absolutely worth it for the architecture alone.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Had a thoroughly lovely long weekend ambling around #Brussels thanks to a cheap Eurostar ticket. I’d never put much thought into going but the architecture, art, food and of course, beer make it an easy recommend.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Managed to collect all 35 invaders that are scannable in Brussels, amazing how well maintained and clean they all were, especially because most of them have been in place since 2012.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

It's worth noting that Farthing Downs is where the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social began. 30 years ago this week, on May 3rd 1996 a small ceremony was held there to mark the first complete section of the Loop opening which would later become Section 6, Coulsdon South to Banstead.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Finally back out on the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social after what feels like a lengthy break. Feels like I picked the perfect Saturday to tackle Section 5, a gloriously sunny ramble through Happy Valley & Farthing Downs. Rolling green hills and clear blue skies for miles.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Popped back to the Triple Trouble exhibition at Newport Street Gallery before it ends tomorrow. It’s a collaboration between Invader, Damian Hirst & Shepard Fairey (Obey), I can take or leave Fairey & Hirst but I didn’t want to miss the chance to support an Invader exhibit in London. #FlashInvaders

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Finished strong with a few more days in Tokyo. Less touristy stuff this time, more enjoying the city, meandering and seeing where the day took me. I fall in love with this city the more I visit, it’s up there with London & Paris as where I feel the most comfortable. It won’t be long until I’m back.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

One the reasons for my visit (not that I need a reason to return to Japan!) was to hike the Nakasendo Trail. A gorgeous 8m hike through the Kiso Valley along the 400 year old Samurai Path, winding through forests, bamboo groves and postal towns leaving you feeling like you’ve stepped back in time.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

36 hours in Kyoto is seemingly enough and never enough. I love the laid back parts of the town away from the tourist areas but Gion just feels a bit overrun at this point. Having visited the major tourist attractions on previous visits to the city, I didn’t feel bad skipping over them this time.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I finally got around to visiting Hiroshima after 6 trips to Japan. The Peace Memorial park is a beautifully somber affair that was quieter than I thought. Turns out all the tourists were on Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima, the floating Torii gate, a beautiful island I need to revisit.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Whilst I was in Kyoto I got to check out TeamLab: Biovortex. Photography doesn’t do TeamLab justice, a mindboggingly staggering interactive art gallery that leaves you wondering how they do it. It’s clearly designed for social media but when it’s this impressive you tend to forget about that.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Made a beeline for Kyoto for the express purpose of visiting the Nintendo Museum which I was lucky enough to get tickets for. A glorious celebration of all things Nintendo, half a museum (sadly no photography) and half interactive playground with some very impressive technology.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Overjoyed to be back in my beloved Tokyo after 18 months away, it’s a city I’ll never fully understand but I’ll always adore. Looking forward to a busy 10 days exploring Japan.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

The constant redevelopment of Tokyo means that of the 138 #Invaders, only 14 remain and many of those aren’t in great condition. The ones that I’ve found so far are pretty great though. #flashinvaders

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

In Tokyo for a few days and got to check out the Invaders ‘Hyperspace’ exhibit that’s just opened. Loved getting to see a dedicated exhibit to for his work, it’s a great mix of some of his actual pieces, prints & sketches of the work before they’re made. #invaders #flashinvaders

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Even though it's feeling less and less likely, I'm still holding out hope for Ethan Hawke to win Best Actor.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Ticked off a few more Invaders today, it really is a great way to see the city (and get your step count up!). I’ve only got a handful more and I’ll have ‘completed’ London. #flashinvaders #invader

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

The video doesn’t do it justice but the view was incredible. Wembley Stadium, Canary Wharf, the Shard and so much more were on display. Gorgeous stuff, reminds me why I love this city so much.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

So happy that I took advantage of the break in the weather to tick off Section 4 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social, a delightfully muddy ramble from West Wickham Common to Hamsey Green. So much to love about the route but the view from Addington Hills were the standout, all of London was visible!

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Over the last twelve months or so I’ve really gotten into collecting Invaders via the #flashinvaders app. It’s such a fun way to explore more of the London (or Paris or plenty of other cities) and get off the beaten path. Anyone else collecting #Invaders where they live?

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Took a nostalgic trip back to Twin Peaks the #BFI last night, such a treat getting to see the pilot on the big screen in 35mm. I’d forgotten just how good a job of world building that 1st episode does, guess I’m doing a rewatch of the whole thing now.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

A lovely wintry ramble around Section 3 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social today and not nearly as muddy as I’d feared. The route is a mix of gorgeous villages I’ll never afford to live in and some stunning woodlands made this an afternoon well spent.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

2025 was a sensational year for movies. I managed to watch 46 2025 releases this year and it’s amazing how many of the films in my Top 10 have sat there all year only to be toppled by One Battle After Another which I’m still thinking about weeks after seeing it. @letterboxd.social

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

After a longer than intended break, I ticked off Section 2 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social this afternoon. A gorgeous but very muddy Autumnal ramble from Old Bexley to Petts Wood. Some absolutely stunning scenery, Five Points Bridge & the William Willet memorial sundial were the standouts.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Wes Anderson: The Archives is absolutely worth a visit if you’re a fan of his films. It’s incredible just how much detail goes into his movies, it’s fantastic seeing how well preserved everything is.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

@noclipvideo.bsky.social it’s only small but the London Film Festival is hosting an Indie Games Lounge at the BFI IMAX in London. It’s not been massively advertised but thought your London audience might want to check it out.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

If you’re not into street art, it’s unlikely to sway you but I had fun strolling round it for 90 minutes or so.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

I’m more an Invader fan than I am of Hirst or Fairey but I quite enjoyed their collab, Triple Trouble which is on display at Hirsts Newport Street Gallery. Invaders work is better seen in the street but this is a great way to see a bunch of it in one place.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

So happy that my favourite cinema, the Odyssey in St. Albans is showing Harakiri, the top rated narrative feature film on @letterboxd.social. Never seen the movie before so I’m overjoyed that I get to tick it off the list and support an independent cinema at the same time.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Finally kicked off the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social this morning, a very windy 9 mile walk from Erith to Bexley with @gojauntly.bsky.social as my trusty guide. Hard to believe some of this scenery is still technically in London, gorgeous stuff. Looking forward to getting stuck in now.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

And managed to squeeze in a hike to the summit of Uetliberg, Zurich’s own (mini) mountain. Only 870m of elevation but the views it offers of Zurich and the Swiss Alps are nothing short of jaw dropping. #zurich #travel #hiking #uetliberg

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Took a day trip to see the absolutely awe inspiring Rhine Falls, Europes largest and most powerful waterfall. It’s honestly amazing how close they let you get to it. #zurich #rhinefalls #travel

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Had a great few days exploring Zurich, my first time in Switzerland but not my last. Such a fantastic city that’s easy to amble around with just enough to see and some excellent food and drink options. #zurich #travel

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow absolutely blew my mind, how they achieved some of things they put on stage is astounding. If you’re not a fan of Stranger Things, it’s not going to convert you but if you are then it’s a thrilling addition to the series cannon.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Really enjoyed the Daily Planet pop in Kings Cross promoting #Superman. Even if it did mean revealing my secret identity…..

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

The Cinema Museum is an absolute must visit if you’re a fan of film, London & the history of film in London. It’s an absolute treasure trove celebrating the rich history of picture houses that used to cover the capital, at one stage Elephant & Castle alone had over 40 cinemas in it.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Experienced ‘Danish Summer’ summer today which is heavy rain! Still didn’t stop me falling in love with a cinnamon bun at Hart, checking out the Noma gardens, ambling round Christiania and devouring the chicken burger from Poulette. Basically today has been recreating The Bear’s Copenhagen episode.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Gorgeous day in Copenhagen today, mostly spent meandering the city streets (and plenty of craft beer stops). It’s such a great city for just ambling round and seeing what you stumble upon.

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