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Glenn Meads
@glennwrites.bsky.social
Writer @ilovemcr, love theatre, film & gigs. Also teach.

https://muckrack.com/glenn-meads
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Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair trailer is here – with the Crazy 88 fight in full colour.

The full uncut version is confirmed for UK cinemas on 5 December.

Watch the trailer here: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
November 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Sigourney Weaver and Meryl Streep are teaming up for the first time on NYC set thriller Useful Idiots, directed by Joseph Cedar (Constellation).

And, as Weaver tells Empire exclusively, the movie is set to see the pair playing best friends.

Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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DC Studios is giving Superman's roving reporter Jimmy Olsen his own spin-off series from the creators of American Vandal.

The HBO show, titled DC Crime, is set to take a true-crime mockumentary approach to the inner workings of the Daily Planet.

Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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2025 Week 37 Update:

After a quieter week last week, a very full week of nominations with much variety.

Here are your 8 gifts....
September 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A love letter to 53two in Manchester. This beautiful place supports the community. Can you now help to support them? 🙏

ilovemanchester.com/53two-needs-...
This small theatre has a huge community impact – but now it needs your support
53two is the small Manchester venue with a giant heart – supporting new voices, community causes, and offering a warm welcome to all beneath its iconic arches.
ilovemanchester.com
July 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Love everything about this video 😍
And here is the video, as promised. This explains where the money goes at 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social

Thanks for every single donation. It is really appreciated. 👏

www.53two/glenn if you want to get involved and missed the walks earlier this month. Thank you 💕
June 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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"A beautifully shot, deranged escape from reality..."

Meghann Fahy is an under pressure waitress who clashes with Julianne Moore's mega-rich socialite over Milly Alcock in #Sirens — streaming now on Netflix.

Read our review: www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/s...
May 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A few weeks ago, I set out to raise £300 for 53two & @500actsofkindness.bsky.social by walking over 7 days, in memory of a local man. Fast forward to now and £1,055 has been raised. 👏Video to follow via 53two with exciting news of where the money will go. Thanks to everyone who supported me. 💙
May 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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"The Ballad Of Wallis Island is a big-hearted, consoling hug of a movie."

Two folk musicians (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden) find themselves reunited by a superfan (Tim Key) in James Griffiths' comedy drama — out in UK cinemas on 30 May.

Read our review: www.empireonline.com/movies/revie...
May 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
What a week! 7 days = 1106 brisk minutes walked. £925 raised for a mental health grant at 53two & to support people via @500actsofkindness.bsky.social The generosity from friends, family, & strangers proves that the huge majority of people are ace. 👏 Thanks for the shares, ❤️ & 💰. Feet up now. 👣
Scores are the doors for day 6/7 are:

🚶‍♂️ 1002 brisk minutes

💰 £925 raised for 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood

One more day of walking to go.

Thanks for your support and kindness. ❤️

Links below if you are new to these posts. 🙏
Day 3/7 and stepping it up on hump day. 🚶‍♂️

Raised £855 for 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social

Walked for 172 mins today.

4 days left and still time to support these charities, with their mental health grant and supporting people with the cost of living 🙏
May 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Scores are the doors for day 6/7 are:

🚶‍♂️ 1002 brisk minutes

💰 £925 raised for 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood

One more day of walking to go.

Thanks for your support and kindness. ❤️

Links below if you are new to these posts. 🙏
Day 3/7 and stepping it up on hump day. 🚶‍♂️

Raised £855 for 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social

Walked for 172 mins today.

4 days left and still time to support these charities, with their mental health grant and supporting people with the cost of living 🙏
Day 2/7 walking to support 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social and I am getting into my stride now. 🚶‍♂️

Thanks for the support, shares and contributions. 👋

189 brisk mins walked today. 😴
May 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Day 3/7 and stepping it up on hump day. 🚶‍♂️

Raised £855 for 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social

Walked for 172 mins today.

4 days left and still time to support these charities, with their mental health grant and supporting people with the cost of living 🙏
Day 2/7 walking to support 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social and I am getting into my stride now. 🚶‍♂️

Thanks for the support, shares and contributions. 👋

189 brisk mins walked today. 😴
May 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Day 2/7 walking to support 53two and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social and I am getting into my stride now. 🚶‍♂️

Thanks for the support, shares and contributions. 👋

189 brisk mins walked today. 😴
May 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I am walking in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood for a grant in his name @53two to support people in the arts with their mental health & @500actsofkindness.bsky.social
£345 has been raised so far. Thanks 💕 👏 Can you help by sponsoring me or sharing? Thanks 🥰 www.justgiving.com/page/glennwa...
Glenn's walks for 53two and 500 Acts of Kindness in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood
Help Glenn Meads raise money to support 53two
www.justgiving.com
April 18, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I am walking across Mcr for 53two
and @500actsofkindness.bsky.social in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood. Check out the JustGiving page, and please donate/and or share if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving

www.justgiving.com/page/glennwa...
Glenn's walks for 53two and 500 Acts of Kindness in memory of Phil Michael Aizlewood
Help Glenn Meads raise money to support 53two
www.justgiving.com
April 10, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Girl from the North Country is headed back to London. If you are a Bob Dylan fan, this is a must-see.

www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/girl-f...
Girl from the North Country - Old Vic Theatre
www.oldvictheatre.com
April 9, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Hoping this will be as special as I want it be. 🎥
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has a new trailer that teases Ethan Hunt teaming up with The Entity, and references several previous missions.

Watch it here: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
April 9, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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EXCLUSIVE 🥋

Karate Kid: Legends aims to capture the feel of early Jackie Chan films.

"We used a lot of classic Hong Kong wire-work,” says director Jonathan Entwistle. "There’s a humour to the way the choreography unfolds."

READ MORE: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
April 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Londoners, I’ll be appearing at the Barnet Libraries Literary Festival on Sunday 4 May at 11am. I’ll be in conversation with the fab Claire Gardner and will also answer questions from the audience and sign your books! Come and join us if you can!

barnet-libraries.played.co/venues/63aff...
March 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Thanks to everyone who donated to get Colin @bigissuenorth.bsky.social a trip to Blackpool and support Big Issue North. He has been to the coast and had a break. He loved it & Big Issue North have received a donation.

Read Colin's heartfelt thanks below 👇 👇👇
www.bigissuenorth.com/our-work/ven...
A weekend to remember - Big Issue North
Thanks to the generosity of his customers, long-standing vendor Colin enjoyed a weekend away in Blackpool!
www.bigissuenorth.com
April 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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2025 Week 12 Update:

Thank you for another week of your kindness- you are all beacons of hope in these challenging times.

Here are your 4 gifts....
March 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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A piece from me on Sean Baker's long and winding road to Oscars glory, taking in my various encounters with him over the years. When I first met him he seemed to be on the edge of defeat, borrowing money from his parents to get by. But he never lost his way, or his integrity. I wrote about that.
Anora’s Best Picture Win Is A Victory For Truly Independent Cinema
Sean Baker drama triumphed at the Oscars – a filmmaker who has never compromised his art for Hollywood appeal. Read more at Empire.
www.empireonline.com
March 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
£15 left to raise and then Colin can have a well deserved break. ⛱️

Any shares or small donations from Manchester people who know him will get us over the finishing line. 🙏
Do you know Manchester's beloved @HOME_mcr and @OxRdMcr Big Issue vendor Colin?

Can you help me get him a well-deserved weekend away for the 4th time? 🙏

Please share the link and donate a small amount, if you can. Thanks www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £175 to get a beloved Manchester Big Issue vendor to Blackpool for a break
Iʼm raising money to get a beloved Manchester Big Issue vendor to Blackpool for a break. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
February 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Do you know Manchester's beloved @HOME_mcr and @OxRdMcr Big Issue vendor Colin?

Can you help me get him a well-deserved weekend away for the 4th time? 🙏

Please share the link and donate a small amount, if you can. Thanks www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £175 to get a beloved Manchester Big Issue vendor to Blackpool for a break
Iʼm raising money to get a beloved Manchester Big Issue vendor to Blackpool for a break. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
www.justgiving.com
February 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM