Dropkick Murphys are releasing a new song called "Citizen I.C.E." The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop." consequence.net/2026/01/drop...

So, the US is installing concentration camps and sending out jackboots to do the bidding of a dementia-riddled sociopath and his fascist entourage. But… nothing to see here, just a normal day in capitalist “democracy”.

I met Aroha at MIFF 2025 Accellerator Lab. He was so funny and full of life and just so damn funny. Fuck cancer. Will miss you mate.

What do the Black & Tans, the Black Shirts, and the Brown Shirts all have in common? They were all paramilitary thugs appointed by the ruling party of a fascist government to keep the public fearful for their lives through sanctioned violence. Same as ICE.

Had a pretty wonderful New Years down in Esperance climbing mountains, seeing a full sized replica of Stonehenge, and handing with friends. Would do again 10/10

Wow — New YouGov / Economist poll: 46% support abolishing ICE 43% oppose abolishing ICE This is the first time that abolishing ICE has received net positive support

Imagine if China or Russia talked about a NATO nation the way the USA just did about. The world would be up in arms. But “no”, this is 2026, and fascism is in vogue.

Only 8 days into 2026 and really hoping this isn’t as awful or as soul shattering as 2025… but there’s still time left. :( ugh…

Welcome to 2026, where the bully of the globe can illegally enter a sovereign nation, kidnap its leader, and then say that it “runs” that nation. Then, the same bully send “warnings” to neighboring nations that “the same” could happen to them. Fascism really is making an unwelcome comeback.

There are 242 working days in 2026. If you write just one page a day - just 250-300wds, roughly 5 Bsky posts - you will have two full scripts or a novel by New Years Eve. If you write just two pages a day - just 500-600 words - you will have five scripts or one epic novel. Just. Keep. Writing.

My 25 favourite films of 2025. I enjoyed the hell out of these. @letterboxd.social #moviesky #2025movielist

Epic adventures down south.

Don’t forget to vote in this year’s polls and make sure to list The Salute of the Jugger from @umbrellaent.bsky.social ;) www.dvdbeaver.com/2025_ballot....

I mean yeah it’s an authoritarian takeover but can we take some comfort in the fact that the people doing it are INSANELY stupid?

Merry Christmas Y’all!

All wrapped on the film I 1st AD’d. “Twice Over”. Lovely cast and crew here in Western Australia.

Got an early Xmas present in the form of a phone call that means I’ll be back behind the camera next year. Pretty chuffed.

Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."

Rob Reiner was a legend. The films he directed, produced and shepherded into existence are too many to sum up in a simple post. They shaped our future and he will be remembered fondly. RIP.

I can honestly just wait a few years to revisit the US. In no rush at all, too many other countries to see and visit before attempting to enter a militarized zone again.

Last 4 watched on @letterboxd.social been awhile between viewings since I’ve been working on a film for the last 2 months.

Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani’s wonderfully weird and referential movie, "Reflection in a Dead Diamond," follows an elegant retiree in the south of France who is compelled to return to his former life of espionage.

Pete Hegseth dishing out orders to the Department of War.

20% OFF SALE on the epic collectors edition of The Salute of the Jugger over at @umbrellaent.bsky.social !!! Get this for Xmas before they are all gone. 100 Stones 3 times! #SaluteOfTheJugger #physicalmedia

118 drops tomorrow, but in our turkey-day haze we forgot to post about 117! Rich co-hosts with @whateverokay.bsky.social and talks THE SNOW WOMAN and SALUTE OF THE JUGGER. youtu.be/5olY58FwobQ?...

40min in, Japanese fans speak about the @umbrellaent.bsky.social release of Salute of the Jugger.

1st AD’ing this little film, ‘Twice Over’ with a lovely crew and cast on my birthday :) #filmlife

In my opinion, one of the greatest mockumentaries is one that has not been by many people. Top Knot Detective is hilarious, and it will also make you wish this fake cult TV series is real. Available on digital platforms and Blu-ray via @thirdwindowfilms.com

Fake ad in the very entertaining film Top Knot Detective: youtu.be/2oBHeoF2nOc?...

Something to celebrate, me thinks :)

Finally. Can’t wait to see this as it was originally intended.

And this is what they call “the ole Chappaquiddick Farewell” in the Kennedy family, dude couldn’t help it, it’s in his blood.

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion. The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion. Read that back. When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

RIP Peter Watkins. His film Punishment Park is (sadly) more relevant today than ever before. A great filmmaker with an incredible filmography.

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

Affinity just buried Adobe for good. Free forever. If you needed another reason to ditch all Adobe apps, here you go.

i cannot believe that “mamdani calls a close adult relative an ‘aunt’ even if they are not literally their parent’s sister” is what counts as a “scandal” these days

Every day, Alex Garland’s “Civil War” edges closer to becoming a documentary. That’s not a good sign.

Proof that the U.S. government social media accounts are in fact white nationalist propaganda accounts, funded by our tax dollars. You’ve got to see this…

Food insecurity is ALWAYS a political choice. Famine is ALWAYS manmade. People go hungry because of other people’s decisions. We have more than enough food for everyone, and enormous amounts of it are wasted—literally thrown in the garbage—on purpose.

Taking away peoples benefits before the holidays, spending billions arming proud boys & giving them badges, rounding up minorities & political enemies, demolishing monuments & building bunkers… etc… We’ve all read a history book before, right? I’m sure stern finger-wagging will *solve* all this.

Well... this looks great!

Downloaded @fadeinpro.com 5.0 — love it! Fastest update to install process & loving interface. Keen to test Fade In Access when I have a collab project. Would love to make a revision mode request. Would it be possible to list a summary of sc# changes to title page to assist prod script distro?

So no AI slip is generating “viral” arrest videos… yeah, I’m sure this won’t at all be used for nefarious purposes. Ugh. What a time to be alive.

Yesterday my orders of Manchán Magan‘s books finally arrived. I honestly thought he’d still be around. That I could reach out & thank him for his insights, wit, & kindness. But alas… we only have his words left. His wonderful words that shall be shared with many far & wide. #booksky ☘️

We absolutely, positively DO NOT need to learn to live with anyone who wants some of us FUCKING ERASED. Rowling & her money is doing real harm to trans men & women across the world and she needs to fuck off into the sun at her earliest opportunity. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Into the sun.

RIP to the greatest poster artist there ever was. May his inspiration live on forever. RIP Drew Struzen.

Very sad. RIP.

Betty Gilpin’s open letter to “Tilly”. It’s incredible what humans can write, how we perform and make each other feel emotions. AI is just soulless.

Remembering that time I helped remake an S Club 7 clip for a comedy theatre show with Dave Callen. Fun times.