My latest review for @crimefictionlover.bsky.social is the debut spy feature from Paul Warner, introducing us to the compelling new character Mark Wolfe. It's twisty, turny and a fun ride. crimefictionlover.com/2026/01/a-sp...

Somehow on book 5 of the year. Very good so far. Got a few bits coming on the show too.

First time since the cinema.

It's a milestone birthday this year so I'm determined to make it a good one and take more risks.

Bringing Up Baby as my first film of 2026 then a rewatch of Sentimental Value at the Cinema tomorrow. Start as we mean to go on.

Some of my favourite reads this year. Also got a nice selection to kick start 2026's reads.

Marty Supreme hits UK Cinemas on Friday. Instantly became one of my faves of the year. A blast. Full review for @theupcoming.bsky.social. www.theupcoming.co.uk/2025/12/22/m...

Fallout is back today diving into the world of New Vegas. Another terrific season for what is quite possibly my favourite game adaptation. Full review for @techadvisor.com. www.techadvisor.com/article/3012...

First of a double screening day. Marty Supreme later.

I'm not one for manifesting but I'd absolutely love to interview Jessie Buckley one day. Who knows.

Ok hive mind had Kate Bush's wonderful Fifty Words for Snow on yesterday. What are some other good wintery albums (Xmas albums acceptable).

A busy week for new film releases in the UK, particularly for festival circuit films. One of the highlights from LFF was the return of Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man which now makes its way to UK cinemas. You can find my full thoughts in @techadvisor.com. www.techadvisor.com/article/2935...

Next part of my chat with Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson for Down Cemetery Road is now live in @radiotimes.bsky.social. Thoroughly recommend checking the show out now on Apple TV. www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/emm...

Next part of my chat with Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson for Down Cemetery Road is now live in @radiotimes.bsky.social. Thoroughly recommend checking the show out now on Apple TV. www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/emm...

For @soundspheremag.bsky.social I took a look at how the festival and awards season films have the connective tissue of grief and unpack it in their own unique ways. www.soundspheremag.com/news/tacklin...

Big week of interviews so apologies for the spam. Spoke with Ballad Of a Small Player screenwriter Rowan Joffe about bringing Lawrence Osborne's work to life. The film is on Netflix now. www.flickeringmyth.com/exclusive-in...

Big week of interviews so apologies for the spam. Spoke with Ballad Of a Small Player screenwriter Rowan Joffe about bringing Lawrence Osborne's work to life. The film is on Netflix now. www.flickeringmyth.com/exclusive-in...

Slow Horses fans won’t want to miss this... Via @chrisco96.bsky.social

Catching up on a Mike Leigh blindspot (on Netflix) and boy oh boy what a film, instantly near the top of the one's I've seen.

Had a brilliant chat with the brilliant trio, Say She She a couple of weeks ago. The full write up is now live in @clashmusic.com. Urge people to check out their back catalogue and especially Cut & Rewind. www.clashmusic.com/features/shi...

Deliver Me From Nowhere isn't the only Bruce Springsteen release coming out. There's a comprehensive reissue of Nebraska with the fabled electric sessions. Took a look at it for @clashmusic.com. www.clashmusic.com/reviews/bruc...

Ok revisiting an autumnal favourite. What are folk's favourites?

The fact the weakest era Tame Impala (by some distance), is now his most commercially successful is really depressing. Lonerism still his peak.

Ok now LFF is over im going to start work on the novel I've been thinking about the past few weeks.

One of my favourite films from LFF this year was The Secret Agent. A towering performance from Wagner Moura, who I hope gets plenty of awards season love. Full review for @spybrary.bsky.social. spybrary.com/the-secret-a...

One of my favourite films from LFF this year was The Secret Agent. A towering performance from Wagner Moura, who I hope gets plenty of awards season love. Full review for @spybrary.bsky.social. spybrary.com/the-secret-a...

Another #LFF review for @flickeringmyth.bsky.social. This time it's for Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On? Loosely inspired by John Bishop's life. It's his most intimate film with one of Will Arnett's best performances and great work from Laura Dern. www.flickeringmyth.com/2025-bfi-lon...

Another LFF review. For @moviemarker.bsky.social one of my most anticipated of the whole fest - Sentimental Value which for the most part more than lived up to it. This will be a huge awards player. Can't wait to revisit at Xmas. A great role for Stellan. www.moviemarker.co.uk/london-film-...

Another LFF review. For @moviemarker.bsky.social one of my most anticipated of the whole fest - Sentimental Value which for the most part more than lived up to it. This will be a huge awards player. Can't wait to revisit at Xmas. A great role for Stellan. www.moviemarker.co.uk/london-film-...

Playing today at LFF is Kelly Reichardt's art heist subversion The Mastermind featuring another wonderful turn from Josh O'Connor. Here's my full review for @flickeringmyth.bsky.social, also chatted to Rob Mazurek about its sublime jazz-infused score. www.flickeringmyth.com/2025-london-...

Playing today at LFF is Kelly Reichardt's art heist subversion The Mastermind featuring another wonderful turn from Josh O'Connor. Here's my full review for @flickeringmyth.bsky.social, also chatted to Rob Mazurek about its sublime jazz-infused score. www.flickeringmyth.com/2025-london-...

Ok looking for some good gothic/light horror movies for October post LFF. Preferably not too many jump scares and more mood atmosphere. Got The Wicker Man lined up and currently watching The Shining.

String of LFF reviews inbound. First up is Wake Up Dead Man, the latest Knives Out entry. For @techadvisor.com. www.techadvisor.com/article/2935...

String of LFF reviews inbound. First up is Wake Up Dead Man, the latest Knives Out entry. For @techadvisor.com. www.techadvisor.com/article/2935...

First LFF interview from this year now live. Had the pleasure of chatting to Rob Mazurek about his debut film score, Kelly Reichardt's The Mastermind. Review to follow. www.flickeringmyth.com/exclusive-in...

Out today so resharing my OBAA review. Can't wait to go again ASAP.

Out next Friday, I had an absolute ball with One Battle After Another. Pulls off some insane genre mashups and things PTA hasn't done to date with ease. Full thoughts for @theupcoming.bsky.social. www.theupcoming.co.uk/2025/09/18/o...

Out next Friday, I had an absolute ball with One Battle After Another. Pulls off some insane genre mashups and things PTA hasn't done to date with ease. Full thoughts for @theupcoming.bsky.social. www.theupcoming.co.uk/2025/09/18/o...

Slow Horses is back for another cracking season next week. Spoiler free review for @techadvisor.com www.techadvisor.com/article/2904...

Slow Horses is back for another cracking season next week. Spoiler free review for @techadvisor.com www.techadvisor.com/article/2904...

So many of this year's awards films are about grief. Can we have a year without constant weepies?

Massive irony in having one of the best casts for any Star Wars movie but with the worst director. I mean maybe the cast can make it good who knows.

Saw a post about Big Fish and it reminded me how many great directors Ewan McGregor was working with in the 90s up to the mid 00s. Tim Burton, Baz Luhrmann, Ridley Scott, Danny Boyle, Todd Haynes, Bill Forsyth. Outside of his work with GDT and Flanagan in the past decade he hasn't come close.

I don't think it's necessarily bad, but that IndieWire 70s list is pretty wild. Feels like they tried to cram in a few too many obscure choices to be different to the usual lists. Anyway, more to go on the to watch list.

I'm fully here for McConaissance 2.0. Both his next two films sound great.

I will once again be covering #LFF this year for a few outlets. Look forward to seeing many familiar faces and some new ones.

Adam Driver's next two films with Jim Jarmusch and James Gray.

With Superman still flying high in cinemas for @radiotimes.bsky.social I took a look at why the franchise is ripe for a great video game adaptation. With the success of Spider Man and the Arkham games pretty insane we haven't had one sooner. www.radiotimes.com/technology/g...

With Superman still flying high in cinemas for @radiotimes.bsky.social I took a look at why the franchise is ripe for a great video game adaptation. With the success of Spider Man and the Arkham games pretty insane we haven't had one sooner. www.radiotimes.com/technology/g...

An interesting toss up for music heads. Van Morrison or Neil Young? I've personally always been more drawn to Van but appreciating Neil more of late. Those early Morrison records probably eclipse anything Neil's released imo.