Over the holidays, I’ve finally been getting to know this production. I’ve attempted a few Ring DVDs in the past, but this Met version from 1990 seems to get it right. The staging is one Wagner would have recognised, and the performances are all very strong; especially James Morris’ Wotan.

The Winter book sale at Bloomsbury Academic is over, but a more affordable paperback of "Culture, Capital and Carnival: Modern Media and the Representation of Work" will be available in 2026. Stay tuned 📚

excited to receive my contributor copy of ReFocus: The Films of Lindsay Anderson, edited by @willkitchen.bsky.social. Pleased to have finally had a chance to write about The White Bus. Nice thing at the end of the year.

#18 for my @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social channel’s festive list is the wonderful @willkitchen.bsky.social chatting about Culture, Capital and Carnival: Modern Media and the Representation of Work newbooksnetwork.com/culture-capi...

The Winter book sale at Bloomsbury Academic is over, but a more affordable paperback of "Culture, Capital and Carnival: Modern Media and the Representation of Work" will be available in 2026. Stay tuned 📚

"Of the 991 history exam questions set in 2023, 357 featured a named individual, but only 31 were women – and nine of those were references to Elizabeth I or her reign." Dr Natasha R. Hodgson of Nottingham Trent University writes this week in The Conversation bit.ly/49ZqTiq

Here is the cover design for The Films of Lindsay Anderson, available next month from EUP @edinburghup.bsky.social. For 30% off use code: NEW30

Here is the cover design for The Films of Lindsay Anderson, available next month from EUP @edinburghup.bsky.social. For 30% off use code: NEW30

👀 psst!  Our #StAndrewsDaySale is coming soon! ✍️ Sign-up to our mailing lists for details... https://edin.ac/33x7KRT

CRITICAL THINKING: THE LAURA MULVEY INTERVIEW Over half a century and around the globe, Laura Mulvey’s influence on thinking about film has been unparalleled. As she receives a BFI Fellowship, she talks to Sight and Sound about her career and her influences. By Isabel Stevens.

Lecturer in Media & Film, York St John University, applications close 7th November 2025 jobs.yorksj.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

Author’s copies 📚 This may be my last one for a while

CCC is available today in Ebook format 📚 Still prohibitively expensive, unfortunately. But the paperback is on the way… www.bloomsbury.com/uk/culture-c...

Opportunity for early career postdoctoral researchers to conduct research in Japan for 12-24 months. You'll receive a monthly maintenence stipend, a settling in allowance, a research grant and round trip air fare. Apply by 10 Dec www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...

Competition law exemption ‘needed to prevent courses dying out’ Some comments here in @timeshighered.bsky.social from me on the challenges and impacts of CMA involvement in higher education at the moment. #Regulation #ShakespeareMartineau #CMA www.timeshighereducation.com/news/competi...

Listen! @willkitchen.bsky.social talks to @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social about the fascinating "Culture, Capital and Carnival: Modern Media and the Representation of Work" newbooksnetwork.com/culture-capi...

My New Books Network interview with Prof Dave O’Brien is now available: newbooksnetwork.com/culture-capi... @drdaveobrien.bsky.social @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social

In advance of my author’s copies, one early hardback has arrived. Another very nice production from Bloomsbury @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

In advance of my author’s copies, one early hardback has arrived. Another very nice production from Bloomsbury @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

I'm so excited to finally announce that ReFocus: The Films of John Waters is now available for pre-order on EUP's website: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-refocus... Use the 30% discount code, NEW30. #johnwaters @edinburghup.bsky.social

This is interesting isn’t it? Is there a tipping point where trust in institutions recovers because those attacking them are finally recognised mostly as dim, corrupt, charlatans or grifters (or their mouthpieces).

Published 23rd September! The culmination of lots and lots of hard work, and a lifetime of reading and writing Fantasy. It is good to see it finally in the light of day. Free Open Lecture on 21st October at Arts University Bournemouth about the themes of the book. Register here: lnkd.in/e8WmyBZs

New book coming soon: The Films of Lindsay Anderson: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-refocus...

Research Seminars at AHCP @manchester.ac.uk this semester! All welcome, more details in the QR code

New book coming soon: The Films of Lindsay Anderson: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-refocus...

- Why are rich people often unhappy on TV shows? - How do films subvert the values of leadership? - Which novels help us understand money? If you find these kind of questions interesting, take a look at “Culture, Capital and Carnival: Modern Media and the Representation of Work” (Bloomsbury)

If you are interested in the issue of sexual harassment at work, take a look at the Workers Policy Project campaign “End Not Defend”: workerspolicyproject.org

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📢 We're looking for a Lecturer in Cinematography at @royalholloway.bsky.social (0.5 FTE, Fixed Term for 12 months) Please apply by 23:59 on 11 September 2025. jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

I'm looking forward to presenting my paper 'Working with industry to develop new practices to support sustainable freelance careers in TV' at the @britsoci.bsky.social BSA Work, Employment and Society Conference 2025, next week.

Published today in hardback! 📚

Now listed on the EUP website! edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-refocus...

Now listed on the EUP website! edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-refocus...

It's encouraging to see the Observer taking this seriously. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Academics are very concerned that the BBC is changing access to its archival material by releasing material in an orchestrated way rather than allowing researchers to ask their own queries. Very worrying development and a good overview by @vanessathorpe.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

The UK’s first trans judge has launched a case against the UK Government in the European Court of Human Rights over the Supreme Court's gender ruling

CCC is available today in Ebook format 📚 Still prohibitively expensive, unfortunately. But the paperback is on the way… www.bloomsbury.com/uk/culture-c...

Financial Pressures Push Workers to Seek Second Jobs theemploymentlawsolicitors.co.uk/news/blog/se... #ukemplaw #employmentlaw #ukemploymentlaw #hr #hrnews #HumanResources #ukeconomy #secondjobs #costoflivingcrisis #sidehustle #sidehustles

Very few people seem to understand university finances and, distressingly, this includes many academics and most policymakers. This is an attempt to condense the key points you need to know. open.substack.com/pub/profseri...

One month until publication! 📚 Academic hardbacks are expensive, so let your local university library know if you’re interested. www.bloomsbury.com/uk/culture-c...

My latest article for Culture Matters on media and work: www.culturematters.org.uk/culture-capi...

Index completed and ready for submission 📖

We're delighted to announce that the CfP for our 2026 conference @stir.ac.uk, 'Sex in the Long C19', is now LIVE! We are grateful to have received generous funding from @bavs-uk.bsky.social, allowing us to award travel bursaries to some delegates. Abstracts due 22 September 2025. Share widely!

Delighted to have finally published a new journal article: ‘They’re knocking our life and times away!’ – ‘slum clearances’ & working-class spatiality in 1960s British cinema Should be Open Access here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Book cover reveal! The Films of Lindsay Anderson, EUP, 2025. @baftss.bsky.social

Book cover reveal! The Films of Lindsay Anderson, EUP, 2025. @baftss.bsky.social

This looks great! Fantastic to see funding for travel bursaries for PGR & ECRs. Please share the CFP with your network.

RRR Journal is now accepting abstracts for our 2026 Conference! I’m thrilled to be hosting at my home institution as the journal's incoming Editor in Chief. With generous BAVS funding, we’re also offering travel bursaries up to £100 for eligible PGR & ECR delegates. 📅 Abstract Deadline: 22 Sept