Another great BBC ‘news’ headline. The lack of SEND funding has in the past brought many Councils to its knees. The previous administration did nothing apart from some formula tweaking. For 14 years. There is no ‘backlash’ in this story except for the editor’s catastrophising comments. Pathetic.

Amused that Maccy D’s aren’t able to use the theme from Friends in their big, er Friends TV/cinema promotion.

Call me an old git, but the Fiona and Rachel gloves off moment gave me a glimpse of @thetraitors.bsky.social going a bit Big Brother, which is slightly disappointing. I hope this doesn’t set a trend in the Castle.

Amanda raising the profile of the Met once again @thetraitors.bsky.social

I think you definitely needed to be a fan of Pavement to get something out of PAVEMENTS, but even then I’m scratching my head as to how it made a number of critics’ best of ‘25 lists. Didn’t get on with it at all.

Wondering how much someone got paid for providing the ambient sounds at the start of every @odeonftm.bsky.social programme. If it was per showing well done as it’s been going for over 10 years.

Project one term coming along nicely Laura.

Overheard at the theatre while waiting for THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST to start: Punter 1: “Was Oscar Wilde actually a woman who, because of the times, had to write using a woman’s name?” Punter 2: “No, you’re thinking of George Orwell.” No further questions.

'I'm holding back tears' - say Lionesses, faced with Heather Small encore...

BBC doing its usual thing of putting journalist think pieces in place of the news.

My review of the not quite 'Poohniverse' movie PIGLET is now up on the Dark Eyes of London site.

Roses are redde Noble are the manatees Yf we wante a bettir future Teach artes & humanityes

The second of my four part series on maverick US film director Jerry Warren is now live on Spotify - it's only 20 minutes - perfectly lunch break material! @podcasts @psychotronicfilms @thenickelcinema.bsky.social

So here's the first episode of the first podcast from Dark Eyes of London covering the career of one of the most detested psychotronic directors of all time. Let's hope it encourages more people to check out his films, which are pretty much all in the public domain #podcasts #psychotronic #horror

My review of this new (ish) Australian movie, out in the UK tomorrow, is up on the DEoL site:

My latest roundup of British Fantastic Films, from the year 2024, is here:

My review of Chad Archibald's latest movie IT FEEDS is now up on the Dark Eyes of London site:

The latest Larry & David's Film Salon podcast episode revisits Billy Wilder's SUNSET BOULEVARD. Have a listen!

My review of THE UGLY SISTER is up now on the DEoL site:

My review of DEATH OF A UNICORN is up on DEoL. Some mild spoilers (unless you've seen the trailer). Beware; it's not kind.

Out of interest, how does this happen in terms of blog traffic?

I had to send some Postal Orders yesterday. Yes such things still exist but not only have they not changed the royal face on the front, the photo of the one they do have was taken in about 1960. Is there some arcane reason for this?

A rather quick and dirty review of THE WOMAN IN THE YARD, which seems to be disappearing from cinema screens as quickly as the titular lady.

My review of the rather good SCREAMBOAT is now up on the DEoL site #screamboat

Well done to my old employers @londoncouncils.bsky.social for providing the back up information to starkly illustrate the current financial crisis in London.

If there’s one thing extinct that you could resurrect etc etc.

Isn’t it time that action film trailers stopped using slowed down, slightly gothy covers of songs? That’s rhetorical by the way.

My cat spends an inordinate amount of time on her back.

Here's six more British Fantastic Films from 2021, with the emphasis on sci fi. With only 18 films left to close off the year, the end is in sight!

My review of HEMMET aka THE HOME which screened at the SXSW film festival is up on the Bloody Flicks site.

My review of REDUX REDUX. which played at SXSW 2025, is now up on the Bloody Flicks site.

My review of the excellent new British Sci fi time travel comedy movie TIME TRAVEL IS DANGEROUS! is now up on the DEoL site #ScienceFiction #britishfilm

My latest DEoL post rounds up six films recently released by High Fliers Films.

My review of James Ashcroft's latest movie THE RULE OF JENNY PEN is up now on the Dark Eyes of London site: darkeyesoflondon.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-...

Very excited about this. What better voice to provide a guide through Greek myth, legend and history!

The latest podcast from Larry and David's Film Salon covers Jean-Luc Godard's 1963 film Le mépris aka Contempt. You can listen via Apple or Spotify. spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/HymMNzFysRb

Shout out to Cafe Oto at #oscars

Adverts for people using AI on phones etc never include them using the words ‘please’ and/or ‘thank you’. We’re doomed.

With the news that Amazon have taken over the Bond franchise, is there any truth in the rumour that the first release is provisionally entitled DIAMONDS TAKE FOREVER?

These old farts trying to remain young…

The msn newsfeed in MS Edge is a horrendous non stop drip of anti government (opinion) pieces from well known right of centre outlets. This commenced from day one of the 2024 Labour administration and continues apace, all serving the project 'one term' objective. Luckily you can turn it off.

The day every new cat owner dreads (ours - Susie - is on the inside).

I’d go with The Basher, Nonsecular Nigel or Mikey Mitre. For openers.

At Waterloo this morning and only found out about today’s ‘Free Tommy Robinson’ protest because M&S had closed their alcohol section in preparation and two pissed up blokes were selling crappy plastic Union Jack flags for waving. Made me so proud.

“We are committed to curating a portfolio that balances community benefit with sustainable commercial arrangements, and mischaracterising our position through public campaigns hinders resolution. We will continue to act responsibly, legally, and in good faith.” Veiled threat, much?

I am amused that my local MP used to be in a new wave band. @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social take a bow:

Seriously they can fuck off. Please sign this now...

Wallow in the glory of the whole beautiful thing here. They don't make 'em like this anymore, and we're all the poorer for it. We used to be a society, etc etc youtu.be/5vCmc0DFnhs?si=0TX_G60vXhb5VjgD

WHO DID THIS!

Two things: in the trailer, despite Dockery sharing equal screen time with her co star Wahlberg, only he gets credited. Also Mel fucking Gibson. Just no.