Hey look it’s me. I’m going to be silly in Sheffield.

Always a blast to have @rachelrobbins.bsky.social on the #CobraQuiz Cannot wait to see how she handles our bizarrities this time...

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT Our final - and not feudal - guest for our Thursday summer special can finally be revealed. It's the uncondemnable Rachel Robbins (@rachelrobbins.bsky.social)! But will Rachel return to #CobraQuiz glory? Or a wrath of the snakes? Find out THURSDAY NIGHT from 7:30pm!

You might not know me, but I didn’t like this movie: vocal.media/geeks/wuther...

A tribute to Sondra Locke, born this day in 1944. vocal.media/geeks/sondra...

Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday will be on 1st June - here are some of my thoughts on the blonde icon: vocal.media/geeks/some-2...

Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday will be on 1st June - here are some of my thoughts on the blonde icon: vocal.media/geeks/some-2...

My thoughts on The Christophers. vocal.media/geeks/the-ch...

Back when Phil Collins was Marilyn’s security

As a resident of Greater Manchester, my biggest fear is now what happens in the mayoral elections. Whatever you think about Burnham he is a popular mayor irrespective of the fortunes of Labour and he’s done some good stuff for the area. And now what?

I made a zine for my local launderette! Did anyone ask for this? No. Do I think any launderette customers will read it? Also no. Will they draw offensive graffiti on it? Almost certainly. But I LOVE IT and making it made me laugh so objective achieved

My latest Top Story on Vocal Media

A little rant from me. I wish I could be body-neutral, let alone body positive. But the algorithm is driving body anxiety. vocal.media/viva/anxiety...

A little rant from me. I wish I could be body-neutral, let alone body positive. But the algorithm is driving body anxiety. vocal.media/viva/anxiety...

What are you doing today? Avoiding the news? Why? Because at no point will I hear anyone say, Labour have learned their lesson. And now they will use their massive majority to make people’s lives better, richer and show compassion works better than hate.

My latest film review - about the other Anne Hathaway movie that's out at the moment. vocal.media/geeks/mother...

The latest riff for the cult Canadian supernatural soap opera Strange Paradise is on Patreon now! For over 190 riffs, plus video comics, and chapters of my Doctor Who guide, Detours in Time and Space, become a subscriber! www.patreon.com/posts/drawin...

My latest film review - about the other Anne Hathaway movie that's out at the moment. vocal.media/geeks/mother...

Me in Liverpool last night. Back to proofreading a methodology chapter today.

Look, I wrote a play and it’s been recorded. You can listen to it here.

Look, I wrote a play and it’s been recorded. You can listen to it here.

The new episode of Hilary Caine, written by @rachelrobbins.bsky.social, is up on the Imagination Theatre Audio Drama's YouTube page. It's always a joy to me to discover how other authors tackle my characters. Enjoy! youtu.be/RSCO2ulQ4IM?...

Me, last night.

Reposting because we all need more sweetness and cute.

It's Stephen Lawrence Day. Everyone should familiarise themselves with the way he, Duwayne Brooks and his family were failed by the state. Crooked police, lawyers, press and politician. It's more corrupt than you remember, I promise you that stephenlawrenceday.org

Review of a cinema visit as much as of the film. vocal.media/geeks/father...

A rather unflattering, eyeless photograph of me trying out some bilingual comedy.

A review of my Saturday night’s viewing. No spoilers, I promise. vocal.media/geeks/twinle...

A review of my Saturday night’s viewing. No spoilers, I promise. vocal.media/geeks/twinle...

My latest top story on Vocal.

Some thoughts on The Drama - went to see this yesterday: vocal.media/geeks/the-dr...

www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-for... Want to see me be funny and help out the Meningitis Research Foundation please just click on the link. (It would help if you can be in Sheffield on 24 April).

beyondwriting.co/ai-writing-i.... I didn't write this, but I wish I had. Beautifully articulate frustration about the idea that AI can make writing 'more efficient' when efficiency has never been the point...

Lovely venue. Great Acts. Amazing cause. Would be fabulous to see you there.

Lovely venue. Great Acts. Amazing cause. Would be fabulous to see you there.

A walking tour of my hometown. I know this is a weird thing to do, but so glad I did. Learned about Manchester and myself: vocal.media/wander/a-wal...

A walking tour of my hometown. I know this is a weird thing to do, but so glad I did. Learned about Manchester and myself: vocal.media/wander/a-wal...

Yesterday I felt quite foolish. Today I’m feeling all Maundy.

Want to support a film reviewer and essayist? I write quirky reviews about quirky films and film history. I’m looking to increase the number of paid subscribers so that I can start offering bespoke, exclusive reviews to them. You can subscribe here: vocal.media/authors/rach...

Stop scrolling & post two characters who bring you happiness

Want to support a film reviewer and essayist? I write quirky reviews about quirky films and film history. I’m looking to increase the number of paid subscribers so that I can start offering bespoke, exclusive reviews to them. You can subscribe here: vocal.media/authors/rach...

Boycotting AI like I boycotted South African fruit in the 1980s.

Okay, fellow struggling authors. Since a couple of you did this for me and it totally made my day, I'm going to pay it forward and buy five books from other small authors. Drop me a description or a link and I'll check it out, then in a week or so I'll buy five that interest me. #Booksky 🩷🧙‍♂️⚔️

This person thinks this is some “hot take”, but parents of special needs children know this is a pretty mainstream way of thinking about us. And they have no idea of the sheer hard work involved in getting a diagnosis, an EHCP or any services at all.

Boycotting AI like I boycotted South African fruit in the 1980s.

Any school that removes books that promote empathy, cultural understanding, history and critical thought needs to be investigated for neglect. I don't think this is up for debate. If you're not teaching children this, what the fuck are you teaching them??

www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-for... Want to see me be funny and help out the Meningitis Research Foundation please just click on the link. (It would help if you can be in Sheffield on 24 April).

My latest Top Story on Vocal

It's been a while since I've posted any film reviews. I've been stuck in a vicious cycle of pretentious self-doubt. So, I've watched three foreign language films and written about them. Pretentious, moi? vocal.media/geeks/watchi...