In the words of the philosopher L. Kravitz, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” #NeilGaiman open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

Finally updated and ‘remixed’ (whatever that means). Read all about the first true horror film to be made in Australia since 1924. And no, it’s not Wake In Fright. Sorry, that’s not a genuine horror. #HorrorFilms #AustralianCinema danielbest1967.substack.com/p/the-new-wa...

I'm slowly learning what it means to quit a social media platform without anybody noticing or caring. It's a bit odd, but I'm going to be winding back my presence mainly because I'm tired of the abuse and, frankly, nobody needs to hear my opinion on anything really.

The first in a detailed series examining the long history that Australia has with Frankenstein and his monster. Part one looks at the stage and the silent film era. #Horror #Frankenstein #Stage #SilentCinema open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

Tasmanians!! Cracked and Spineless in Hobart now have copies of my Louise Lovely book. Get in there and grab your copy. And they're all signed - by me.

Read about the first Australian who headlined the first talkie serial Universal filmed in the United Kingdom, and his tragic end. #Australia #History #Stage #Cinema open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

This Friday, it's going to be vile weather in #Adelaide. So why not pop out to the Palace Nova and watch a classic Universal Horror - Creature From The Black Lagoon! I'll be doing a Q&A and have a couple of my books for giveaways. Get your tickets here. www.palacenova.com.au/films/creatu...

My own thoughts on Ozzy. They didn't break the mould when he was born because they never had one. #OzzyOsbourne substack.com/profile/3453...

I knew this day would come. I can write government briefings, policy, procedure, appeals and pretty much anything you care to ask for. It means nothing now. I'm not alone, I know that, but I do have to eat and savings are pretty much gone. I'm living off small royalties.

The first in a new series, examining the long, tortured, history of Buck Rogers, and finding out, once and for all, who owns the property. #BuckRogers open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

If this trend continues, then the Liberal Party will be wiped out in South Australia. More proof that what the Liberals are offering is not what the public want. They need a complete change, but they won't get it with Antic in charge. #SAParli #auspol au.yougov.com/politics/art...

At last the ABC’s 7.30 report is holding powerful lobbies to account. UNICEF is utterly outraged by Israel’s crimes against humanity killing innocent children in Gaza. Enough is already too much. How long can Australia and the world community tolerate this egregious cruelty?

Chika ain’t no kitten anymore.

I can hear the circus music as the ponies circle the inside of her skull.

"Peace doesn’t mean quiet. It means truth. And that truth has just been insulted — in full public view — with a medal. "Let’s not pretend otherwise." johnmenadue.com/post/2025/06...

Corn Wallace isn’t the smartest bulb in the pack. This is why the Liberals want Trumpism - so they can just shoot anyone who doesn’t agree with them.

This was no accident. He knew she was a journalist. He deliberately took aim and shot her. This needs to be condemned from the highest level.

Norm Breyfogle (Auto)Biography. The Majors, Part One. Alan Grant and Norm talk Batman - uncensored. #Batman #NormBreyfogle open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

Norm Breyfogle (Auto)Biography. Norm talks about his early days and breaking in. Plus I answer the burning question everyone is asking. open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

Barney has the face of someone who’s just been caught lighting a fart. Plibsy has the face of the person who caught him.

Some Louise Lovely for you to read, courtesy of Theatre Heritage Australia. theatreheritage.org.au/on-stage-mag...

Finally, you can start to read the previously unpublished (Auto)Biography of Norm Breyfogle. The series starts today. Spread the word. #NormBreyfogle #Batman open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

What a pig of a man. David Littleproud got in a car and drove to Albury where Sussan Ley was attending to her dying mother? He did this so he could harass Ley - while👏🏽her👏🏽mother👏🏽was👏🏽dying - purely and solely about the National's business? I can't believe I know this. How vile.

I'll be talking horror films and Australia with Jo Laverty on ABC Radio Adelaide today just after 1:30, so do tune in. You will learn some stuff you might not have known before...and spooky stuff!! Woooooooo

A new project, and a partial cover reveal….The Rise of Image Comics is coming! open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

Tim Wilson might be suffering from premature celebration. His lead is narrowing by the day, and there's more than enough votes left for Zoe to win. #auspol

Who knew Susssan had a sense of humour? That's the funniest thing she's ever said. #Delusional #Auspol

Congratulations to the new Pope, Pope Leo XIV! #PopeLeoXIV

The new leader of the Liberal Party has been chosen!!! #Auspol #StayPuft4PM

The Marvel v Kirbys case. It was never about who created what, it was the same as any other such case - who owned the copyrights. open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

Please, please, let Tim Wilson run for leader of the Liberal Party. That’ll be three years of utter hilarity. #auspol

The Liberal leadership situation is reminding me of the scene in the film Major League where they phone a potential coach who says he’s not sure and he’ll get back to them because he’s got a set of whitewall tyres to sell. It’s a job nobody wants. #auspol

Writing fiction, it’s not for everyone. Bah! open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

The judgement is in for the latest Superman case. Case closed, case either won or lost, depending on where you sit. Hint: it's the usual result. #DCComics #Superman open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

This should be the end of Dutton. It would be the end of any Labor MP #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

That time when Stan Lee sued Marvel Comics for more money than you can imagine. And then filed a list of characters that he claimed to have created/co-created…and there were a few he didn’t. open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

A good time to remind you all that copies of my latest book, Louise Lovely: Australia's First Hollywood Movie Star, is available at Dymocks Adelaide, Cracked and Spineless New and Used Books, online through Amazon and other such on-line book stores. www.amazon.com.au/Louise-Lovel...

A new series for you to sink your teeth into. Creators who have litigated against Marvel Comics over the years, what they’ve claimed and what they got (hint, very little). open.substack.com/pub/danielbe...

For those who might have missed it, here's yesterday's little radio segment with Jo Laverty talking to moi about the magnificent Louise Lovely. Fast forward to the one hour mark and we start talking immediately after the fine Joe Cocker song. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

The 4 minute mark onwards. The man was not human. And this is 1981! He was doing things that people have yet to figure out, let alone create. #VanHalen youtu.be/Crd-efK3HYY?...

The debate was an utter binfire for Donald Dutton. So many errors, so much bullshit. Albanese did the right thing by leaning back and letting Dutton argue with Speers - the more Dutton spoke, the worse he got. It's going to be hard for him to recover. #Auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

In case I forget, have a great Easter those who celebrate such things. And have a great break everyone else. #Easter

I’ll be speaking about my Louise Lovely book with Jo Laverty this Friday at 4pm (Adelaide time) on ABC Radio. It’s a national broadcast, so everyone will get it, no matter where you are. Tune in and hear me rave about this amazing woman and why you need to know her life.

Wait till you hear about Australian actor Louise Lovely as told by @danielbest.bsky.social !! When the Australian industry was one of the most prolific, original producers of film and supplied actors and technical crew for Hollywood.

For those amongst us who prefer audiobooks over word on page books, I have a treat for you. My latest book is now available as an audiobook, both on Amazon and Audible! And I'm not the one reading it. www.amazon.com/dp/B0F46ZG1Q4

When I think of Clem Burke, I always think of this masterclass in drums and cymbals. Try playing it in one pass without making any mistakes. Clem played it perfectly, time after time. Godspeed Clem, you were one of the best of your era. #Clem_Burke youtu.be/O_WLw_0DFQQ?...

People in #Adelaide. Do share your encounters with Donald Dutton as he visits the city today. I'm sure he's going for a walk down the streets so he can meet ordinary Australians and not just doing closed door meetings with the party faithful and radio spots where the responses are scripted. #Auspol

Donald Dutton backflips on WFH. Or does he? I'm sure this policy isn't off the table, after all Donald Dutton is the one who's got a real problem with telling the truth. You cannot trust this Temu Trump. He will lie, just like his predecessors, to get into power. #Auspol

Niki Savva nails Donald Dutton perfectly. This is how he operates. He slags everyone off, insults and resorts to personal attacks, but the minute anyone responds, he starts crying foul. He's as weak as old piss. More spine in a Jellyfish. Would that the rest of the media were this honest. #Auspol

Anyone not a member of the Liberal Party seen Donald Dutton in Melbourne today? Remember, don't get too close to him, because security will knock you away. He doesn't want to hear what you think. #Auspol