My release of the 1917 adaptation of KIDNAPPED will be screened at Hippfest on March 19, its first big screen showing in over a century with music by the wonderful @silentsweeney.bsky.social See New Jersey double for Scotland in Scotland www.hippodromecinema.co.uk/hippfest/

Just had an idea for an Instagram account where I film myself walking to a cafe, get a toasted cheese sandwich for free and unnaturally break it open to show you what melted cheese looks like and declare it's the best thing I have ever experienced even though I have children... Any market for that?

Gosh. 20 years since we all of a sudden lost the brilliant Linda Smith.

R.I.P Rob Grant

The NHS is fine. That lad who was on Newsnight last night who borrowed £75,000 to go to Uni and now owes £110,000 is paying to bring NHS waiting lists down... Rachel Reeves actually said so when asked about it.

“Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.

Anyone think that Reform, GB News and of the like are being noticeably ramped up on Facebook today? Tons of it on my feed.

Fine if it's a comic relief thing but leave it alone otherwise. It's perfect.

What's a line of delivery you'll never forget?

Fantastic interview. Everyone should read it:

If you've never heard Alan Alda's brilliant 'Clear + Vivid' podcast then this is a fun and interesting one to jump in on. www.patreon.com/posts/clear-...

Just sitting down to wish you all an unsettlingly Happy Twin Peaks Day! #twinpeaksday ☕🍒🥧🌲🌲

One of mine from a recent @bigissue.com the new issue is out today. Politely grab one from your local vendor when you see them.

One of mine from a recent @bigissue.com the new issue is out today. Politely grab one from your local vendor when you see them.

Brainwashing, 2026 edition. This paper shows how X's algorithmic feed shifts people's views rightwards. It's a sophisticated, highly effective form of reorientation. And it is utterly chilling. If you're still on that platform, unhook yourself now. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Dick Tracy 16 Variant Cover Concept was to homage a famous crime / noir movie poster. So I picked one of the best ever - Scarface.

New video, about why caricaturing Jeremy Clarkson has a lot to do with Tic Tacs: www.youtube.com/shorts/iDhKg... #caricature #art

Chums. Does anyone have a copy of this week's Big Issue? Been looking for my local vendor all week but no joy.

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Morning Cerys. Glad to hear Neil Brand is on the show. I'm looking forward to his Laurel & Hardy tour reaching Edinburgh in May. Highly recommend anyone who has never seen a silent film with live music to seek it out and get along as there's really nothing quite like it.

Great film and great timing for it.

Considering Andrew will never be in a Royal Family photo ever again... Anyone who thinks removing him from the line of succession is a waste of time... has clearly never seen 'King Ralph'.

I think when this Paul McGann 'Doctor Who - The Movie' 4k disc comes out HMV should open at midnight.

I can safely say I've kept this year's resolution longer than most. Which was to read an issue of the Avengers every day. (Hey who said resolutions have to be miserable?). Day 50. Roy Thomas and John Buscema have raised it.

Myself and @gavcross.bsky.social have been blown away by the response to our first Haunted Book Club episode on The Signalman. Thanks so much to everyone who joined us live and who has watched or listened since. Please check it out on whatever podcast app you use, and please help spread the word.

It's a bit curious that there's new extras material with all the cast but nothing McGann. He hasn't even done the voiceover for the trailer which seems bizarre considering. What I'm saying is I want 'Paul McGann in conversation with Matthew Sweet' ta very much. www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-fea...

Just sat through 'Making Tax Digital' webinar. Apparently it'll make it easier for us! It certainly won't.

It's his birthday today as well. Probably thought it was a strippergram when they turned up. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...

Dealing with a parent with dementia is incredibly stressful and sad but not without it’s moments of humour. I’ve been using comics to process things and have been collecting notes and sketches in the hope that I can turn it into a book someday. I thought I’d start sharing the odd comic here.

Feels like Amazon has jumped the gun before the other retailers and an official announcement. Because they need that edge don't they. Hold your horses and buy it somewhere that doesn't fund Trump.

Ooh a new Dalek 63 88 episode. And it's about missing episodes! If you haven't watched these and you're a Doctor Who fan then you're missing out youtu.be/d7CjlSEicE4?...

Happy Ash Wednesday

Cor imagine how Buttery Rog is going to glisten in 4K!

24 hours (and a little bit) until myself and @gavcross.bsky.social go live discussing The Signalman by Charles Dickens. We want you to join us! Come and tell us what you think of the story. Ask us questions. Join in. It's a book club where we do the reading for you. It's the Haunted Book Club.

Absolute stone cold classic.

Happy flippin' #PancakeDay

Happy President’s Day

The new Lucky Luke series looks promising. Maybe it's a similar tone to the Matthieu Bonhomme books. www.facebook.com/watch/?v=883...

Tom Toro

BBC's Arabic radio service in Lebanon closed after 85 years as part of a £28.5m savings drive. 'Just months later, in October 2023, the Russian state-owned Sputnik news agency took over the frequency. Its news bulletin opened with “This is Moscow”, replacing the previous “This is London” intro.' 🙄

Really enjoyed this film last year. Get it watched or taped. BBC Four - The Taste of Things share.google/k4NHkGRAmT6T...

One from this time two years ago when post Brexit border checks came into force.

New AllAbouttheMusic starting tomorrow!

You got to give it to the Greens, they don't muck about. "What disgusting and racist comments. No wonder Reform leader Nigel Farage has backed him."

One of mine in the current @privateeyenews.bsky.social pick up a copy for your loved one.

Matt is finding it really hard to get any work. AI has had a devastating impact on his writing jobs. He’s had five clients let him down this year. If you need the services of a great writer, have a look at his website www.mathew-owen.co.uk

A good day for podcasts. Lovely little chat this. One for the folklore, M. R. James, Albion, 2000AD fans.

There's a very good point made in this about Ghislaine Maxwell living off stashed Maxwell funds whilst the British Government used taxpayers money to compensate the ripped off Mirror Pension workers.

17 years ago. 👀