Jon Walmsley
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UK. Mostly here for film chat. Because trashy movies are always fun.
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Jon Walmsley
@arghzombies.com
· Dec 9
So, I've basically watched all the mainline Japanese #Godzilla movies - all 30 of them. So here's my overall ranking of them all. (Alt text for all the names and scores).
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Starting the year as I mean to go on, by staying up too late watching movies.
So I'm going to finally get around to watching JOHNNY MNEMONIC.
So I'm going to finally get around to watching JOHNNY MNEMONIC.
a man wearing a virtual reality headset stands in front of a computer with the number seven on the screen
Alt: a man wearing a virtual reality headset stands in front of a computer with the number seven on the screen
media.tenor.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Starting the year as I mean to go on, by staying up too late watching movies.
So I'm going to finally get around to watching JOHNNY MNEMONIC.
So I'm going to finally get around to watching JOHNNY MNEMONIC.
Checking out this 2023 Guy Ritchie film that I think passed me by. Not that I make a point of following his career, I just don't think I noticed this existed.
Anyway let's check out if I missed anything good.
Anyway let's check out if I missed anything good.
January 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Checking out this 2023 Guy Ritchie film that I think passed me by. Not that I make a point of following his career, I just don't think I noticed this existed.
Anyway let's check out if I missed anything good.
Anyway let's check out if I missed anything good.
This is one of the best 'Do they know their lines' that I've seen in a while, because I think until recently it's quite rare to hear Jodie just chatting and telling stories about her career. And she just comes across as a wonderful person.
Does Jodie Foster Know Her Lines?
YouTube video by Variety
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 1:56 PM
This is one of the best 'Do they know their lines' that I've seen in a while, because I think until recently it's quite rare to hear Jodie just chatting and telling stories about her career. And she just comes across as a wonderful person.
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Checking out QUEENS OF THE DEAD.
January 10, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Checking out QUEENS OF THE DEAD.
Enjoying RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER more than the first, even though the first was a decent game. This one just flows a lot neater. Less stopping for cutscenes or 'hit X at the right moment' events.
January 9, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Enjoying RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER more than the first, even though the first was a decent game. This one just flows a lot neater. Less stopping for cutscenes or 'hit X at the right moment' events.
If I sit on the sofa during the day, this is the view I get.
My helpful "I'm here why aren't you giving me constant attention if I'm right here" assistant.
My helpful "I'm here why aren't you giving me constant attention if I'm right here" assistant.
January 9, 2026 at 11:49 AM
If I sit on the sofa during the day, this is the view I get.
My helpful "I'm here why aren't you giving me constant attention if I'm right here" assistant.
My helpful "I'm here why aren't you giving me constant attention if I'm right here" assistant.
I think this is just how the current music trend is going, but I don't think it's a permanent thing. People like to play instruments, and kids especially enjoy learning to play physical music, whether it's piano, drums or just a recorder. Musical instruments will survive and thrive again.
Where did all the bands go? Ask anyone on the street to name the biggest bands in the world and they'd give you the same list they'd have given 20-30 years ago.
January 8, 2026 at 2:40 PM
I think this is just how the current music trend is going, but I don't think it's a permanent thing. People like to play instruments, and kids especially enjoy learning to play physical music, whether it's piano, drums or just a recorder. Musical instruments will survive and thrive again.
Why yes, I do like to eat popcorn and watch men in their 50s getting bitten on the dick by spiders and throwing themselves off buildings while covered in jam, so I'm always up for more Jackass.
New ‘Jackass’ Movie Coming to Theaters in June
A new 'Jackass' movie is coming to theaters in June, Johnny Knoxville announced.
variety.com
January 8, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Why yes, I do like to eat popcorn and watch men in their 50s getting bitten on the dick by spiders and throwing themselves off buildings while covered in jam, so I'm always up for more Jackass.
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Scully let's split up. I'll interview this beautiful botanist and you go check out the sewer system full of human bones
January 7, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Scully let's split up. I'll interview this beautiful botanist and you go check out the sewer system full of human bones
OK, so here's my Top 10 movies of 2025. For totally unnecessary reasons I don't update it again after Dec 31st, so if I missed any then I'll have to live with that.
It was a good year really. Although I wish I watched more international movies. This is a bit of a Basic list. But hey, shoot me.
It was a good year really. Although I wish I watched more international movies. This is a bit of a Basic list. But hey, shoot me.
January 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM
OK, so here's my Top 10 movies of 2025. For totally unnecessary reasons I don't update it again after Dec 31st, so if I missed any then I'll have to live with that.
It was a good year really. Although I wish I watched more international movies. This is a bit of a Basic list. But hey, shoot me.
It was a good year really. Although I wish I watched more international movies. This is a bit of a Basic list. But hey, shoot me.
A legend past his prime is just trying to fade away in peace, haunted by the mistakes of his glory days. But when a young girl shows up needing protection, Logan - sorry I mean Robin Hood - has to pick up his weapons one last time...
First trailer for ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ starring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, and Bill Skarsgård
Releasing in theaters in 2026
Releasing in theaters in 2026
January 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
A legend past his prime is just trying to fade away in peace, haunted by the mistakes of his glory days. But when a young girl shows up needing protection, Logan - sorry I mean Robin Hood - has to pick up his weapons one last time...
Still digging into records I missed from 2025. Really enjoying this one from Paralyzed: Rumble&Roar.
Just straight-up bluesy stoner-rock, with quite a bit of The Doors influence (almost bordering on cover band on a few tracks). But a bit more laid-back.
I bet this sounds ace on vinyl.
Just straight-up bluesy stoner-rock, with quite a bit of The Doors influence (almost bordering on cover band on a few tracks). But a bit more laid-back.
I bet this sounds ace on vinyl.
January 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Still digging into records I missed from 2025. Really enjoying this one from Paralyzed: Rumble&Roar.
Just straight-up bluesy stoner-rock, with quite a bit of The Doors influence (almost bordering on cover band on a few tracks). But a bit more laid-back.
I bet this sounds ace on vinyl.
Just straight-up bluesy stoner-rock, with quite a bit of The Doors influence (almost bordering on cover band on a few tracks). But a bit more laid-back.
I bet this sounds ace on vinyl.
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Looking forward to 86-year-old Ian McKellan, digitally de-aged, shot on a Volume in London, really recapturing the magic of the original trilogy.
Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood will reunite as Gandalf and Frodo in ‘THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM’
Production will begin in May.
(via: Gollumgram)
Production will begin in May.
(via: Gollumgram)
January 6, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Looking forward to 86-year-old Ian McKellan, digitally de-aged, shot on a Volume in London, really recapturing the magic of the original trilogy.
It might not be a vintage series, and the time difference means I can't get fully engrossed, but I'm still very much enjoying Test Match Special. Possibly the only sport that's better on the radio than to watch. The whole team are just superb. Could listen to them chat forever.
January 5, 2026 at 11:46 PM
It might not be a vintage series, and the time difference means I can't get fully engrossed, but I'm still very much enjoying Test Match Special. Possibly the only sport that's better on the radio than to watch. The whole team are just superb. Could listen to them chat forever.
I loved THREE AMIGOS as a kid. Used to quote it with friends at school, like it was a meme movie or something.
But I've not seen it since I was a kid, so I'm curious if it's still good fun, or best left to nostalgia.
Hopefully the former, because I'm watching it now which will ruin the nostalgia.
But I've not seen it since I was a kid, so I'm curious if it's still good fun, or best left to nostalgia.
Hopefully the former, because I'm watching it now which will ruin the nostalgia.
three men dressed as mariachis stand in a dirt field
Alt: three men dressed as mariachis stand in a dirt field
media.tenor.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I loved THREE AMIGOS as a kid. Used to quote it with friends at school, like it was a meme movie or something.
But I've not seen it since I was a kid, so I'm curious if it's still good fun, or best left to nostalgia.
Hopefully the former, because I'm watching it now which will ruin the nostalgia.
But I've not seen it since I was a kid, so I'm curious if it's still good fun, or best left to nostalgia.
Hopefully the former, because I'm watching it now which will ruin the nostalgia.
Narco-terrorism just sounds like a made-up term.
What about bio-piracy or eco-manslaughter?
What about bio-piracy or eco-manslaughter?
January 3, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Narco-terrorism just sounds like a made-up term.
What about bio-piracy or eco-manslaughter?
What about bio-piracy or eco-manslaughter?
I had no idea Time Team was flourishing again. This is awesome, I loved that show. I'll 100% be subscribing and checking out some of their new digs.
Loved speaking to some of the original Time Team about its Youtube renaissance
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
From iron age tunnels to YouTube: Time Team’s ‘extraordinary’ digital renaissance
Three decades after its modest beginnings on Channel 4, the TV juggernaut now has its own channel and global subscribers
www.theguardian.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:15 AM
I had no idea Time Team was flourishing again. This is awesome, I loved that show. I'll 100% be subscribing and checking out some of their new digs.
Well this is all somewhat sullying the distinguished reputation of the FIFA Peace Prize...
January 3, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Well this is all somewhat sullying the distinguished reputation of the FIFA Peace Prize...
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The real reason we have January
![Ancient Rome. KING POMPILIUS, the second king of Rome, is reclining dramatically on his chaise longue, fingers on temples, near to an amphora of WINE. His slave, SPIRO, is nearby.
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POMPILIUS:
Hey, Spiro...
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POMPILIUS:
Hey, *Spiro*…
SPIRO:
Yes, King Pompilius?
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POMPILIUS:
I was just thinking like…
I hope you’re not planning on giving me any of that *wine*…
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SPIRO:
Would you like some wine, sir?
POMPILIUS:
NO!
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POMPILIUS:
Haven’t I told you Spiro, I’m *doing dry January*?
SPIRO:
Quite a few times, sir.
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POMPILIUS:
I mean it’s doing my head in but I feel sooo healthy for it y'know?
SPIRO:
Yes sir you’ve mentioned that too
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SPIRO:
Sir - may I ask… what is dry January?
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POMPILIUS:
It’s a thing where you don’t drink all January.
SPIRO:
and what is… January?
POMPILIUS:
It’s a new month I made up.
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SPIRO:
You made up a new month
POMPILIUS:
Yeah, two actually.
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[Pompilus produces a scroll with the Roman two-faced god JANUS drawn on it]
POMPILIUS:
This one’s January, I named it after Janus who has two faces
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POMPILIUS:
so he can tell as many people as possible that he’s-
SPIRO:
…doing dry January, yes
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January 3, 2026 at 9:15 AM
The real reason we have January
First movie of the year is a Ghibli I've not seen before. POM POKO.
January 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM
First movie of the year is a Ghibli I've not seen before. POM POKO.
Given in to peer pressure on day 1 of the new year - I put the bins out because half the street have done so too, even though I know they won't get picked up until tomorrow.
But what if the neighbours know something I don't? I'm not ready for the level of danger so early in the year.
But what if the neighbours know something I don't? I'm not ready for the level of danger so early in the year.
January 1, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Given in to peer pressure on day 1 of the new year - I put the bins out because half the street have done so too, even though I know they won't get picked up until tomorrow.
But what if the neighbours know something I don't? I'm not ready for the level of danger so early in the year.
But what if the neighbours know something I don't? I'm not ready for the level of danger so early in the year.
Hosting NYE again for the lads* this year. Thought I'd dress Smart-Casual.
(*Wife, Daughter, Mum and my Sisters)
(*Wife, Daughter, Mum and my Sisters)
December 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Hosting NYE again for the lads* this year. Thought I'd dress Smart-Casual.
(*Wife, Daughter, Mum and my Sisters)
(*Wife, Daughter, Mum and my Sisters)
Possibly my last movie of 2025 now. Hoping I'm one of the folks who digs this one.
December 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Possibly my last movie of 2025 now. Hoping I'm one of the folks who digs this one.