Some people are better than others. Jamie Blanks was better than most. What the world needs now is Jamie 💔

Traffic has been spiking on my website. The culprit: THE DEVILS. Here’s a shortcut to a piece i wrote about the censorship of one of the greatest films ever to pass before my eyeballs: emmawestwood.net/2016/01/23/t...

It's finally happening - the director's cut of Ken Russell's THE DEVILS is officially coming to theaters in all its blasphemous glory. Find out more right here.

The most important film news of the year. A restoration if Ken Russell's THE DEVILS from the original negative will be playing at Cannes!

Congrats to Melbourne local Josh ‘Sinbad’ Collins for the premiere of his feature, WOLF CAT FEVER, at Fantastic Film Fest tomorrow night (2nd May, Lido Cinemas) where they’ve also been nominated for an award 🔥 I heard a rumour - the fabulous Cameron Doncaster’s butt makes an appearance!

Did you go to Ringwood Secondary College in Melbourne and appear in TISM's 'Thunderbirds Are Coming Out' music video from 1998? Send me a message or email [email protected] 🐁 Here's a refresher if the ol' memory reserves are a little fuzzy... youtu.be/QYwQ9wOOLxA?...

Successful, smart and talented people can fall on tough times. Our darling Alex is slogging it at the moment. Spare a thought for her and some cash to help her get on her feet again ❤️

Two different horror icons dead today at 54. RIP you glorious scare kings. Too fucking young.

Absolutely loving seeing so many of my faves in 1000 Women in Horror, and forever honored that I am one of the 1000 women featured in @horrornonna.com’s book on which the documentary is based. WOMEN! I LOVE YOU! Check it out now on @shudder.com

Thank you for this, BJ 🙏 Jamie would be extremely touched and honoured to read this ❤️

Darling, darling Jamie. My heart is bleeding… Jamie Blanks, 29/11/1971 – 16/03/2026 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT

Why I love a lot more than 1000 Women in Horror, including authors, critics and filmmakers @horrornonna.com and @emmawestwood.bsky.social (catch the awesome doco on @shudder.com) bit.ly/4sQTPz6

In another episide of @jman75.bsky.social 'Collector Creations', I ramble about physical media artefacts—laserdiscs—running through a ragtag collection of ex-partner custody keepsakes & early '90s obsessions. You may find it amusing (yes, I do have gay porn) youtu.be/sjidbV-YlbM?...

This week, I achieved a life goal: saying the words ‘Cinderella’s areshole’ on live radio: emmawestwood.net/2026/03/10/i...

BREAKING NEWS: An otter is a bit sleepy.

Watching Robert Duvall dance was as wonderful as watching him act. The tango was not the only Latin dance he perfected. Did anyone see him in Andy Garcia’s CACHAO! documentary? Trying to find a clip of Duvall and his rubber legs from that film (I only have it on VHS) #RIPRobertDuvall

Young Gun Silver Fox are likely the best band you’ve never heard. I’m clinging to this new live album release, hoping the world changes in light of its magnificence open.spotify.com/album/4kpt73...

Reading the Epstein files…

The Furphy Literary Award 2026 has just opened for submissions, so Damian 'Dips' O'Donnell and I ventured into the 3CR Community Radio studio to talk to Jan and David from 'Published... Or Not' about our Furphy successes from last year. Listen here: omny.fm/.../publ.../...

Heading into the @3crmelbourne.bsky.social studio tomorrow (Thurs 5th Feb) to appear on the 'Published... Or Not' program with fellow Furphy shortlisted author Damian 'Dips' O'Donnell. We'll be talking about The Furphy Literary Award and Anthology book. Tune in at 11.30am...

Ep162! @veronicastrachan.bsky.social & @writerlauriebell.bsky.social have industry news, events, book spotlights. We chat with Robyn J Black about the history of The Furphy Literary Awards 2026 competition, short story writing tips & more. 1st prize=$15K! #ShortStories #ReadMoreAussieBooks #Booksky

Always a nail-biting experience to see reviews rolling in, but—by all accounts—the 2025 Furphy Anthology could be heralded as 'a critical success'. My own short story gets a wee mention in this one 📚 www.queenslandreviewerscollective.com/2026/01/20/t...

On this Invasion Day 2026, I choose to 'celebrate' with a proud moment in Australian history: CHOPPER (2000, dir: Andrew Dominik) "Keithy's done himself a mischief"👂

The kinds of random messages that keep writers writing…

Move heaven and earth to see 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. Nia DaCosta kicks this one out of the park 🦴

Tonight’s viewing…

Hello 2026 - time to wave goodbye to 2025 earworms: ‘Should I Do It?’ by The Pointer Sisters and ‘If My Friends Could See Me Now’ from Sweet Charity. Looking forward to new musical fixations embedded in my brain… 👂🏻🪱🤯

Happy Poseidon Adventure! Here’s to 2026 🥂🎊

"I just don't know how you go around, asking everyone if they consent to sex before you start having sex. I just don't see how that would work."

MY TOP 15 FILMS OF 2025 Watch the clip reel and/or read a few words: emmawestwood.net/2025/12/30/t...

Live Or Let Bex and a Liedown

My entrepreneurial, tech-savvy, artistic pal has soft-launched his film noir streaming platform, Tru Velvet. Films have been digitally restored using his own process – no AI. Free-plan viewing gives you unlimited access to 6 films per month. Current batch below ♠️ truvelvet.com.au/welcome/

I’m a hero #fact

I cried when I watched this in 2021, and now it's time to cry again. RIP Udo Kier 🖤

Nothing says 'good tidings' like a couple of collector boxsets focusing on the career of Michael 'Sunnyboy' Haneke & some bloodier-than-bloodiest films from extreme French filmmakers. Here's to the start of a great holiday season, folks 🎁📀🎄 emmawestwood.net/2025/11/18/u...

Hot tip from my hot tipster 🙉🙈🙊 BUNNY is an excellent new Australian indie horror. See it here: 🎥 Screening Venues Sun Theatre, Yarraville – Thurs, 13 Nov, 7pm Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn – Fri 14 Nov, 9pm Thornbury Picture House - Sat, 15 Nov, 4pm Eclipse Theatre, Elsternwick – Sun, 16 Nov, 7pm

Second viewing of FRANKENSTEIN, and this dedication from @realgdt.bsky.social has ruined me 😭

I watched @realgdt.bsky.social poignant and painterly FRANKENSTEIN (2025) in the cinema with @jamieblanks.bsky.social. We were spellbound. If you can get to a cinema, this is where this beautiful creature should live – emotionally overwhelming, visually immersive, utterly masterful #frankenstein

Why We Love Horror Stories – great perspective in @nautil.us, and one that pinpoints THE THING as a perfect horror film, so yeah, the author knows what they're talking about (can I get a witness, @jezconolly.bsky.social?): nautil.us/why-we-love-...

123 years old and discovered again – long live Elsa 😍 www.bbc.com/news/article...

"It's a home invasion film from Leatherface's point of view" Film Critic @horrornonna.com on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre in CHAIN REACTIONS. What CHAIN REACTIONS at home now: buff.ly/9aSdCtG

I’ve built nothing but narratives recently, so why not try the TERRIFIER clown brick set ? (cheers for that, Umbrella Entertainment 🤡)

PODCAST ALERT Mike Muncer of The Evolution of Horror podcast kindly allowed me to bang on about one of my favourite subjects, the film known as SECONDS (1966). Listen. Learn (maybe). Love (Mike, definitely - he's a mensch). emmawestwood.net/2025/10/18/e...