Very much enjoying @stephenking.bsky.social writing a story which exists in a world in which a film adaptation of a ... Stephen King novel ... exists.

Three years ago. In: I was glad (C. H. H. Parry) Set me as a seal (William Walton) Thou God, whose high eternal word (Jonathan Millican, written for the wedding) My beloved spake (Patrick Hadley) Out: Antiphon (RVW) Hymns: Here is love, Kingsfold (with descant written for the wedding), Blaenwern. ❤

BRB, adding "bestselling author" to my LinkedIn bio.

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New headshot. 📷 instagram.com/ethan_griffin_mccleary

I thought Demi Moore had it nailed on. Incredible for Mikey! #oscars

Adrien Brody looking to add an intermission to his acceptance speech here. #oscars

Something ironic about the Sound Oscar Winner getting his mic turned off... #oscars

There has been refreshingly little playing off of speeches this year. #oscars

The slightly dishevelled, very British, crew getting Oscars will always be brilliant. #oscars

What a speech from Zoe Saldana. I'm crying. #oscars

I LOVE that Isabella Rossellini is wearing Blue Velvet. What a touching tribute to David Lynch. #oscars

If The Brutalist wins for editing that's...mildly hilarious. #oscars

Why Bond...? #oscars

Really reassuring to see horror getting acknowledged at the #oscars with The Substance makeup win.

"I'm here with my daughter. This is for you. ... That's not the same as saying it belongs to you. It's not like that jumper you keep stealing. This is mine." Lovely little speech from Peter Straughan, Conclave screenplay writer. #oscars

Getting actors who wore the costumes to present the costume designer oscar is a really lovely, personal touch. #oscars

Wait. Is that RON SWANSON announcing all the presenters?! #oscars

My predictions are not going well so far this year. 1 for 3. #oscars

First Latvian nomination and win with Flow. The Wild Robot would have been a worthy winner but I need to check out Flow now. #oscars

Brilliant speech from a worthy winner in Culkin. Can't believe this kid has an Oscar.

Chaplin's "Smile" to welcome on Downey Jr was a lovely touch.

O S C A R S For the next few hours this is an Academy Awards viewing account.

Ahead of Sunday, herein my predictions. I didn't watch last year, for only the second time since 1999. Back in the game for 2025, and ready to watch the madness unfold.

As a child for the longest time I couldn't stand him because I hated him so much because he was Lex Luthor and Lex Luthor was the bad guy and you were supposed to hate him. That's how unbelievably good he was. Such an incredible body of work he leaves behind. Requiescat in Pace.

London, I am in you. Off to the Theatre Royal to see Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell in Much Ado About Nothing. Opening night was last night, and the reviews are INSANE.

🌟 Exciting News! The Choral Evensong Trust is helping churches bring back choral evensong with our Patronal Festival Grants! 🎶 87 churches applied—way more than we expected—and we’ve already funded most of them! But we still need £14,000 to support them all.

Might rewatch Dave.

Absolutely gutted to read this. What an absolute legend. Requiescat in pace.

Love dry January.

Watching Elementary and a young upcoming Superman just rocked up. I love a pre-fame spot.

An excellent Thursday out in that there London watching A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Barbican, followed by dinner at Polpo.

Off to the Barbican today to see Matthew Baynton in A Midsummer Night's Dream. New Year off to a great start.

For those who play still, I just lost my 85 day streak. Wordle 1,300 X/6 🟨⬜⬜🟩⬜ ⬜⬜⬜🟨⬜ ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩 ⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩 ⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩

The Big Thread of Films I Watch Each Year returns!

The lovely Bristolian lady who does the announcements on the First Bus really comes into her own on the U2 unibus, where she sounds like she's gathering up unruly children. "You two to Langford Campus."

TOP FILMS OF 2024 This year has been incredibly full and, consequently, my cinema-going has suffered. As such, my year-end list is small, with just five films making the cut. (I saw more, but I'd be adding them in for the sake of making up a top ten.)

Possibly the coolest classical music gig I'll ever go to. @shekukm.bsky.social

*NEW BURGER KLAXON* PARIS, TEXAS Double beef patty, Monterey Jack cheese, Café de Paris aioli, smoked BBQ sauce, confit shallots. This is Burger No.40 for Squeezed. 🍔❤️ #burger #bristol

If you're at a loose end tomorrow (Saturday), come along to Trinity URC in Henleaze. Beethoven 7, Mendelssohn Hebrides, and Hummel Trumpet Concerto with the Bristol Chamber Orchestra. Tickets are £12 in advance (or £15 on the door). #music bristolchamberorchestra.org.uk/event/winter...

Exceptional thread. 🖖

Post you from a different era. Just me and the best pillow in the whole world. Nothing felt as comfortable as reading a book while resting on the dog. I can still feel that warmth on the back of my neck. Pure unadulterated happiness.

As I get to grips with Bluesky, I've set up a Starter Pack and Feed for Bristol Food & Drink. The starter pack is a selection of people who sell, serve, or savour food and drink in Bristol. A good starting point for following. If you know of anyone who needs to be added, let me know.

So, what's the language over here? Do we resky stuff?

Saw The Wild Robot this morning and, honestly, it might be the film of the year. Incredible filmmaking.

Blue skies smiling at me, nothing but blue skies do I see. Bluebirds singing a song, nothing but bluebirds all day long Never saw the sun shining so bright, never saw things going so right, noticing the days hurrying by, when you're in love, my how they fly. Hello, Blue Sky. 🖖