The La Scala and the Classic were different guises of the same cinema. A remarkable survivor, a recent planning application for this long-vacant building… https://threadinburgh.scot/2026/07/06/the-sally-army-the-scabby-lala-and-x-rated-in-the-city-the-thread-about-the-la-scala-electric-theatre/

Happy Highlander 4K Day! The new box set is out, stuffed with goodies including a new 100-page booklet of essays and my 84-page deep dive into an early draft of the screenplay. There’s also a mini version of my Art & Making Of book (out in September) and an audio commentary on the disc itself. ⚔️

Great to see the compliments surrounding the 11th anniversary of Dennis Dunaway's truly excellent memoir. Here it is with two more recent books on his band that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. (Yes, I wrote one of them, but I still enjoyed reading it. Otherwise, why bother putting it together? 😁)

Privileged to get to be part of @nicolameighan.bsky.social’s last edition of Afternoons on BBC Radio Scotland later from around 3.30pm. Ostensibly there to talk about this week’s films but mostly happy just to be basking in her glow. You should all be tuning in to the whole show!

These limited sketch cards were lovingly inked for Saturday's signing The Book of Murmurs signing @goshcomics.bsky.social 1 - 2pm!

Delighted to have a story in the next edition of the delicious @uncertainstories.com volume, which is packed with great writers as well as gorgeous illustrations from Lucy Scott. Out June! www.uncertainstories.com/books/anthol...

I'm about to head to BBC Radio Scotland for another happy movie chat with the legendary @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show. Plenty to talk about, including a new one featuring Ian McKellen at his cantankerous best. The film stuff should begin sometime around 3.20pm.

Tara Togs is Live on Kickstarter! An adventure comic for children of all ages, from Stref, James Charkow and myself! www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...?

On Friday, I’m heading up to Plockton to celebrate 30 years of Hamish Macbeth with screenwriter Stuart Hepburn - we’ll also show two episodes and talk filming in the village in the 90s. Come along if you can, tickets are £10.

I'll be chatting movies on @nicolameighan.bsky.social's Afternoon Show on BBC Radio Scotland again today from sometime around 3.20pm. In another eclectic mix, we'll be pulling back the veil on a romcom's 25th anniversary re-release, a fantastic rural drama and a gory new horror.

Anyone coming along next week? I’ll also be signing copies of my first book on Highlander (the new one is out in September).

I’ll be interviewing Beatie before the screening, get your Highlander: Endgame questions ready!

Highlander is getting a new 4K release for its 40th and I’m pleased to be part of the celebrations. Alongside my 84-page analysis of an early script - a Coney Island finale?! - and script excerpts, there’s a sneak peek at my Art & Making of Highlander book (out in September) and a commentary.

Heading out into the sun and the breeze now on my way to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social once again on her BBC Radio Scotland Afternoon Show. We'll be discussing two new releases and another classic anniversary rerelease. The movie mania should begin around 3.20pm.

Heading down to BBC Radio Scotland now to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social again, should be on from around 3.30pm. I'll give it to you straight.

Heading off to join @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her BBC Radio Scotland Afternoon Show to talk movies and music. Possibly more music chat than usual thanks to the release of a special new film.

There can be only… two?! I’ve written a new official book on Highlander for the 40th anniversary - plenty I couldn’t get for the first book inc new interviews, unseen photos, deleted scene coverage… even lifelong fans haven’t heard a lot of this. Published by Titan Books on 1st September!

A fantastical tale crafted as supple and strong as spider silk, The Book of Murmurs by Candice Purwin weaves together powerful themes of grief, friendship and identity--out 5/19! https://ow.ly/sP4Y50YfCSG

RIP Bud Cort. How else would you even pay tribute to him.

Taking a wander to BBC Radio Scotland right now to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show again. Quite a varied selection to discuss today, including the new one from Sam Raimi. Conversation should start not long after 3.20pm.

With The Muppet Show back on Disney+, it’s the perfect time to read my book of interviews with creatives who either worked alongside Jim Henson or on his productions - it’s now available in paperback and ebook: Paperback: amzn.eu/d/b99EAB4 Ebook: amzn.eu/d/huZMlM7

Not long until I’m chatting movies with the irrepressible @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show today again. Any minute now.

Heading to BBC Radio Scotland now for another movie chat with @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show. Should be on air from around 3.20pm. We'll be covering a brand new film, a new combined version of two previously released films, and the 75th anniversary release of an all-time classic.

I’ve stocked up on copies of my Jim Henson and Hamish Macbeth books, plus I have some Tremors books in the house… if anyone wants signed copies for Christmas presents, just give me a shout.

Dream jobs do come along… I’ve spent the last few months immersed in BBC Scotland’s City Lights as Assistant Producer on a new 60min doc telling the story of the show. With vintage clips + new interviews, it’s pure dead brilliant! On telly/iPlayer 30th November. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

I'm about to run on down to BBC Radio Scotland to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social again today. The fun should commence just before 3.30pm.

King Rocker will be screening at Margate Film Festival with a Q&A from Stewart Lee & director Michael Cumming on Sunday Nov 30th Screening ARK Cliftonville at 5.35PM & THEN later than night Michael Cumming will be screening the brilliant Oxide Ghosts at 8.20 Tickets here dice.fm/event/7deox7...

A belated thanks to Tough Pigs for this fantastic review of my recent Jim Henson book!

The ideal Halloween gift for your friends and family 🎃

I’m currently on the train to Glasgow to go-host All Day Horror Madness at the glorious GFT. Very healthy ticket sales mean that Screen One is going to be packed with people for five horror movies in a row. ‘Tis the season!

Thanks to Christopher Owens for taking the time to write this review of my book. 👍

I'll be on the @nicolameighan.bsky.social Afternoon Show on BBC Radio Scotland again this afternoon. Probably from an earlier time of around 3.15. I should hopefully get to mention some retro movies for Halloween. We'll also be discussing 'The Mastermind' and 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere'.

Hamish Macbeth is heading back to the Highlands! I’ll be introducing two episodes at Eden Court and signing copies of my new book on the series on Sunday 9th November! eden-court.co.uk/event/hamish...

"There's a man out there!" First heard on October 11, 1963. Celebrating 62 years of one of the most iconic Twilight Zone episodes ever aired: "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet." A toast to Richard Matheson and William Shatner for this piece of TV history!

There are only two more Writers’ HQ Edinburgh Retreats left in 2025! There are a few tickets left for this Sunday or get your place for November (or come to both!). @writershq.bsky.social writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ed...

Speaking as someone who spent several school years loving the idea of becoming a werewolf, I was thoroughly entertained by Stewart Lee Vs The Man-Wulf at the Edinburgh Playhouse tonight. But I think the show is tremendous even for those without a former lycanthropy obsession.

The hardback of my #Highlander book is only £1 in the Waterstones clearance sale! Perfect Christmas present…

RIP, Robert Redford. Love your films, but Twilight Zone fans will always toast your sweet turn as Mr. Death. May you be welcomed just as warmly. "I don't prefer to look back at my earliest efforts, but I have to admit I'm proud of that one." — Redford on "Nothing in the Dark"

Reviews of the Hamish Macbeth book continue to trickle in… if you’re a fan of the show or want to know more about how TV was made in the 1990s, I think you’ll enjoy this one.

I’ve been lucky enough to host plenty of Q&As over the years, but one of the real highlights has been my conversation with Terence Stamp at the Cameo Cinema in 2013. Despite his slightly fearsome reputation, he was a delight to spend time with. Very sad to hear the news of his passing.

The Edinburgh @writershq.bsky.social Retreat is in full swing! As always, an amazing bunch of writers. Just had lunch in the lovely garden at Tribe Porty. If fancy a day of writing, along with caffeine, snacks and lunch, you can get your ticket for next month here: writershq.co.uk/edinburgh-wr...

If you want to escape the Fringe for a day to focus on your own creative musings and write, there are still a few spaces left at this Sunday’s Writers’ HQ retreat at Tribe Porty. Book your ticket here: writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ed...

It’s a good time to stock up on copies of my Highlander book on Amazon, it’s only £3! Dozens of interviews with cast and crew, including the barman in the NYC pub and the bloke who does the backflips near the start (and Lambert, Brown, Mulcahy and two members of Queen)!

Covering The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, Dark Crystal, The Storyteller and many more, my new book of interviews with creatives who either worked alongside Jim Henson or on his productions is now available in paperback and ebook: Paperback: amzn.eu/d/b99EAB4 Ebook: amzn.eu/d/huZMlM7

Thanks @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social for inviting me to introduce a sold out 35mm screening of Local Hero tonight - in the audience was Caroline “Pauline the punk” Guthrie who told us it was the most enjoyable job she’s ever had.

Always a favourite for Glasgow's film fans, LOCAL HERO from Gregory's Girl director Bill Forsyth returns to our screens from Fri! Don't miss our special screening on 29 July from a gorgeous 35mm print, ft an extended introduction by Jonathan Melville. 🎫http://bit.ly/GFTLocalHero

I'll soon be following a map to BBC Radio Scotland to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show, from around 3.30pm. Up for discussion are the new Fantastic Four, Adam Sandler revisiting one of his hits of yesteryear and the 40th anniversary rerelease of a kids classic.

What was it really like working with Jim Henson? I spent years tracking down the puppeteers, writers, directors and other creatives who helped bring the magic to life. Their stories became Rainbow Connections: Volume One, out 31st July 🌈 Find out more: jonathanmelville.substack.com/p/rainbow-co...

Local Hero fans! Come along to a special one-off screening of the BRAND NEW 35mm print at @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social on Tuesday 29th July at 8pm. I'll be introducing this one, discussing deleted scenes, mermaids and more... www.glasgowfilm.org/movie/local-...