The Columbine massacre was on this date in 1999. Instead of energizing our country to get gun violence under control, it kicked off a new normal. One of the best explanations ever of journalism's destructive impact on mass shootings came from Roger Ebert in his review of Gus Van Sant’s “Elephant.”

Folks online are criticizing Boots Riley because his new film was produced by Megan Ellison, the daughter of Larry Ellison, and they see this as an ethical lapse. It made me think of Roger Ebert's review of Reds, a reminder that the movie business - all art, really - requires patronage.

An absolute joy to write about one of my all-time favourite films, & one of the absolute best of all coming-of-age movies. My rewind review for the incomparable Stand By Me is now live on Cinerama Film - the film is playing in select cinemas too. Review below 👇

Renewable Energy is 8x cheaper than Fossil Fuel. This is why In its lifespan a single 5 MW Wind Turbine will produce the same electricity as burning 300,000 tons of coal 15,000 trucks worth that have to be transported and burned, with all the oil needed to do that as well

My controversial opinion is that someone mentioned over 38,000 times in the Epstein files should be removed from office immediately.

All of Us Should Be Able To Agree With This…..

Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez: “The Government of Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they show up with a bucket.” 🍿

The UK can afford State Pensions. Properly funded Universal Healthcare. No University fees. Government run Energy, Water and Housing. What it can't afford is the billionaires blocking all of these things. YOU choose which you want. I'm picking NO billionaires.

This is an actual post. This is not funny. This is beyond desperate. This is a deeply unwell man who doesn’t belong anywhere near the levers of power. Every member of his cabinet and Congress is complicit in not demanding his removal now.

Fuze (review) – impressively crafted, but unable to find the necessary balance between its plotlines. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social Read More: cineramafilm.com/2026/04/03/f...

Hated the first Super Mario film when it released. Super Mario Galaxy is once again more concerned with catering to the worst kinds of fanboys then it is actually doing anything creative or sincere. Awful movie - play the terrific video game instead. My ⭐️ review via Cinerama Film is now live 👇

Until 1979 when Margaret Thatcher took over, Water, Energy, Rail and Mail were some of the cheapest and best run services in the entire world. Then suddenly she said we can't afford them because she wanted to privatise them and they began to fail. What a strange coincidence.

Hell Yes! 👍🏽. What say you America? 🇺🇸

Orwell: 2+2=5 (review) - Peck’s highlighting of the parallels between prose and reality is brutally effective. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social Read More: cineramafilm.com/2026/03/24/o...

Probably just a coincidence

There wasn’t a single Democratic elected official who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s death. Not one. Donald Trump is openly celebrating Robert Mueller’s death and no Republicans are condemning him. Both sides are not the same.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (review) – Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett’s sequel should leave most fans with their appetites quenched. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social Read More: cineramafilm.com/2026/03/20/r...

My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review for Project Hail Mary can be found below, courtesy of Cinerama Film. Really, really liked this movie. Is it a bit derivative? Yes. But it’s also deeply sincere & so spectacular in craft that it’s hard not to get lost in its imagery & characterisation 😊

How to Make a Killing (review) - Patton Ford's movie is too meek to be a dark drama and too self-conscious to lean into full bleak comedy. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social Read More 👇

Rebuilding (Glasgow Film Festival) review - Walker-Silverman's film says little verbally but achieves so much visually and emotionally. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social Read More 👇

Hoppers (review) - an earnest and heartfelt Pixar movie boasting a plethora of colourful characters. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social Read More 👇

No surprises, surely? Candidate is arrogant charmless TV presenter & hates everything: lose. Campaign is entitled technocracy + smearing left-liberalism: lose. Candidate is local & can make OK speech about how a good job should lead to a good life: win. Normal politics is trying to be born.

Sound of Falling (Glasgow Film Festival) review – a hypnotic work of art brimming with compassion and insight. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social Read More 👇

The Secret Agent was one of my top 10 favourite films from 2025 & it’s now finally hitting UK cinemas this Friday. My review of this layered, idiosyncratic juggernaut of a film, courtesy of Cinerama Film, is linked below 👇

I’m not surprised by the divisive reactions to Wuthering Heights, especially since my own thoughts were really mixed overall. It’s visually stunning & thematically rich but it’s also gratuitous & theatrical to a fault. Full review courtesy of Cinerama Film. Link in post below 👇

Send Help (review) – a movie that basks in the playful macabreness that makes Raimi such a hypnotic director. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social Read More 👇

thinking once again about how many Washington Post jobs the $75 million Bezos spent on Melania could have saved

So the “elected” President with his elected majority House and Senate says they have to takeover elections because Dems cheat. Make that argument make sense.

Donald Trump didn't break the political system on his own. Our broken political system is why we have Trump.

Some questioned my choice to write about this vile pseudo-documentary, & maybe there’s a case there. But when I see such shameless propaganda, especially in the context of what’s happening in America, trite like this needs to be called out. My zero star review, via Cinerama Film, linked below👇

Is This Thing On? (review) - earnest sentiments and heartfelt filmmaking sit at the heart of this warm and tender gem ★★★★. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social #IsThisThingOn is now showing in cinemas nationwide. cineramafilm.com/2026/01/30/i...

Shelter (review) - Ric Roman Waugh's movie doesn’t inspire many thrills or offer much in the way of thematic food for thought ★★. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social #ShelterMovie is now showing in cinemas nationwide. cineramafilm.com/2026/01/30/s...

Primate (review) - for those who want a short, simple horror, Roberts' movie will likely deliver. ★★. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social #PrimateMovie is now showing in cinemas nationwide. cineramafilm.com/2026/01/30/p...

My first film review of 2026 may well be for the year’s worst film so far. Courtesy of Cinerama Film, my words on the absurd, unimaginative and morally dubious Mercy is linked in the post below 👇

rightwingers see people caring about others in their community and instead of finding that inspiring they think it’s some sort of grand conspiracy because they don’t understand what it means to care for others you don’t personally know

Since Congress passed a law requiring Trump to release the Epstein Files, Trump has: - Tried to start a war with NATO over Greenland - Threatened to use the military to suppress free speech in Minnesota - Illegally withheld 99% of the files and heavily redacted the ones that were released

Good morning. A regular reminder: a tiny few hoard staggering wealth and own much of the media, while millions struggle to survive. That’s not an accident. It’s a choice made by those in power. Tax wealth. Fund public services. Build an economy for everyone - not the 1%.

Donald Trump has huge problems at home. Huge problems abroad. Huge problems economically. Huge problems if he stops being the President. The USA isn't unstoppable, it is teetering on edge, it can't afford to escalate in Greenland or Venezuela. And if it does, it's over.

100% this!👇

Stephen Colbert on the ICE murder of Renee Nicole Good: “The message from this administration is clear. Only they determine the truth. And when their forces come to your city: obey or die. And if you die, you clearly didn’t obey. This should be an alarm bell for the entire country.”

Happy 85th birthday to Hayao Miyazaki ♡

My top 10 favourite films of 2025, plus some honourable mentions 🙂 #2025infilm #HappyNewYear

Marty Supreme (review) - Chalamet is in his prime, leading this edge-of-your-seat, exhilarating sports thriller ★★★★. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social #MartySupreme arrives in UK cinemas on December 26. cineramafilm.com/2025/12/16/m...

Devastated by the passing of Rob Reiner & his wife Michelle, especially if the alleged circumstances are true. A master of the crowdpleaser, Reiner’s work was often understated but many were trailblazers in their own right- Stand by Me is an all-time favourite. Rest in Peace.

I wrote about 10 Christmas films (& a few honourable mentions) that I find myself constantly going back to over the season to be jolly. Had a great time writing this & thanks to @cineramafilm.com for platforming it. Link in post below 👇

Train Dreams (Netflix) - Stream It or Skip It. Spellbinding imagery, engrossingly empathetic direction and a career-best from Edgerton, #TrainDreams is streaming now on #Netflix Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social cineramafilm.com/2025/11/30/t...

Wicked: For Good (review) - a colourfully crafted and enchanting finale with stellar performances from Erivo and Grande-Butera ★★★★. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social #wickedforgood #wicked #thewizardofoz #musical cineramafilm.com/2025/11/18/w...

The Running Man (review) - Wright's remake powers through with suspense and excitement galore ★★★★. Get ready to run into your local cinema on Nov 12. Review by @calumcooperfilm.bsky.social #TheRunningManMovie #stephenking cineramafilm.com/2025/11/11/t...

Had a lot of fun recording this episode with Sarah & MJ. Last Temptation of Christ is one of my favourite Scorsese films so it was a blast talking about its intricacies, history & relation to its source material. Thanks to @letspartymarty.bsky.social! Link in post below 👇😊

🚨New Website blog 🚨 🧵 Did you watch Shark Whisperer on Netflix? I did & it was pseudoscientific rubbish. In this blog, I do a deep dive into the documentary; its subject, Ocean Ramsey; & the harmful effects of “shark influencers” on shark conservation (1/9) www.drjackacooper.com/writing/shar...