I strongly recommend buying a copy of this book. You will not regret it- I guarantee it.

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Time to become an instant armchair Curling expert again.

Well, look at what’s arrived. It’s only @www.johnbleasdale.com ‘s new novel, Connery. A razor sharp, hilarious and unblinking look through the eyes of a killer. Beautiful art work by @jameschristopher.bsky.social . Order yours at @plumeriapics.bsky.social Here endeth the leshon. Yesh.

Very proud to have written The Magic Hours The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick It was an adventure and this year will see an audio edition and a French translation and hopefully a new film from the Texan maestro www.amazon.com/Magic-Hours-...

Ian Nathan is my latest guest on Writers on Film. To celebrate his new book on Martin Scorsese we each choose two underrated films by The Eyebrows to talk about. podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/w...

New Writers on Film With Sir Christopher Frayling talking on The Hollywood History of Art podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/w...

Five jobs I’ve had: Trolley Boy Tree Feller Runner Actor Insurance Project Subject Matter Expert (I have no idea what that is either, and it’s my current job)

Oh no. From After Hours to all her Christopher Guest ensemble appearances, through to Schitts Creek and The Studio, she was never less than brilliant. Awful news.

using a GIF or vid, give everybody a sneak peek at your flirting technique! 😜

*BARGAIN KLAXON*

... as is the equally imperious sequel - Smiley's People, Episode 1: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0074tpb via @bbciplayer

... the whole series is available to watch now on iPlayer - Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Series 1: 1. Return to the Circus: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0074tdz ...

Have you considered commissioning a portrait? Or do you need a painting for another project- advertising material, a book or album cover? I work in Oil, Acrylic, Graphite and Mixed Media. My rates are very reasonable and I ship internationally. DMs are open. #painter #commission

I enjoyed this…I think you will too…

Having a rewatch of one of the very best.

The littlest grandchildren had a sleepover last night. So it’s been K Pop Demon Hunters, crayons, cardboard monsters and of course lots of star wars lego. The death star did not make it. We blow up fascism in this house. Then we have crisps and cake.

It’s been a good film week. I thought One Battle After Another was simply stunning. #LetterboxFriday #LastFourWatched

Friday is preorder Connery at @plumeriapics.bsky.social day plumeriapics.co.uk/shop/ols/pro...

Never mind that shit, Prue’s leaving Bake Off.

Order Connery now sho he doeshn’t posht it to the Marxsh Brothersh.

Quite an actor in the wrong film: “Mewannawanga”

On a 2 day 9-5 online meeting where I’ll probably say 20 words in total.

Writers on Film Latest episode. We talk William Friedkin with biographers Nat Segaloff. open.spotify.com/episode/7elI...

Having a relisten to The James Bond Book Club’s The Spy Who Loved Me episode hosted by @www.johnbleasdale.com and I must compliment this episode’s guest @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social on his ‘Back on the Bondwagon’ quip. Sir Rog would be proud.

Thoughts on Bond. In the 70s and beyond, Bond villainy was all Billionaire industrialist psychopaths who want to take over the world with their private armies. Not sure Steven Knight is going to struggle to keep Bond relevant in terms of villainy.

Your terrible wages - billionaires Unaffordable housing - billionaires No Healthcare - billionaires Unaffordable Energy - billionaires People who will save your life or look after you in a care home - immigrants

Darkness Visible The Cinema of Jonathan Glazer By John Bleasdale Is Fucking brilliant Everyone is saying stickingplacebooks.com/books/darkne...

Can’t wait to listen to this one.

Chippy tea tonight

Think of the most random TV shows you can possibly think of. Got one? Now find and post a GIF from it.

Today, January 13th, we remember Patrick McGoohan (1928–2009). Actor, writer, director, producer, and the visionary force behind The Prisoner, a show that is still asking the questions that matter. #patrickmcgoohan #theprisoner

A splendid conversation about falling in love with a film and the joy of inhabiting it by visiting the filming locations. The book looks as excellent as Mr Doherty’s jazz club sounds. Good luck with it.

Drop some coats

No new pictures - where are you mentally.

Found elsewhere.

Monday.

You and me both, Callahan

Slightly diminish a band: Charcoal Sabbath

Great news. @plumeriapics.bsky.social will now ship copies of my novel CONNERY to the USA. Smash the links below. plumeriapics.co.uk/shop/ols/pro...

Be like the Mayor of Minneapolis and not like the Mayor in Jaws.

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Top 10 drummers eh? John Bonham Danny Carey Matt Cameron Buddy Rich Gene Krupa Ian Paice Keith Moon Charlie Watts Ringo Starr Brian Downey

New WRITERS ON FILM Justin John Doherty on his new book Don’t Look Now and Then podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/w...

As part of our prep for series 6, we need your help. What myths and falsehoods surround The Prisoner? Which stories, heresay and trivia have become fact? Comment below and be part of the conversation for an upcoming episode. #theprisoner #portmeirion #patrickmcgoohan #freeforall

Morning all. Back to proper work today.