greig
@greigforbes.bsky.social
Books. Movies. Books about movies. Movies about anything. He/him. Seem to be drawn mostly to crime (film noir, Krimi, all kinds of capers) and classic comedy. Developing a bit of a James Mason fixation.
Lynn, who would be having a birthday today. x
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Lynn, who would be having a birthday today. x
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Still going to the US World Cup?
ICE detained Katie, a British woman in the final stages of her green card process, while she was holding her 6 month old son.
She’s married to an American and was following the process, yet at her last immigration meeting they grabbed her.
She’s been detained ever since:
She’s married to an American and was following the process, yet at her last immigration meeting they grabbed her.
She’s been detained ever since:
British woman arrested by ICE agents in California while holding newborn son
Katie was in the final stages of securing her green card when she was detained.
metro.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Still going to the US World Cup?
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Such a shame that funding cuts are affecting many of Edinburgh's small scale wellbeing projects. I know that these activities are of great help to participants.
Due to a lack of continued funding, we completed our final walk with our Redhall group. We thank each and every walker for turning up in all kinds of weather, making everyone feel welcome and for their adventurous spirit.
November 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Such a shame that funding cuts are affecting many of Edinburgh's small scale wellbeing projects. I know that these activities are of great help to participants.
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Yay! My Very Hungry Great White Shark is in the lulu.com/shop best of 2025 Christmas Gift Guide, alongside @scarredforlife.bsky.social no less!
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Yay! My Very Hungry Great White Shark is in the lulu.com/shop best of 2025 Christmas Gift Guide, alongside @scarredforlife.bsky.social no less!
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narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
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Missing Movies Monday! Where is John O'Brien's 1992 indie comedy, Vermont is for Lovers? Screened at New Directors/New Films '94, this quirky feature/doc hybrid is now lost! Help us find a print or negative.
#MissingMoviesMonday #VermontIsForLovers #LostFilm
#MissingMoviesMonday #VermontIsForLovers #LostFilm
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Missing Movies Monday! Where is John O'Brien's 1992 indie comedy, Vermont is for Lovers? Screened at New Directors/New Films '94, this quirky feature/doc hybrid is now lost! Help us find a print or negative.
#MissingMoviesMonday #VermontIsForLovers #LostFilm
#MissingMoviesMonday #VermontIsForLovers #LostFilm
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Last ask, I swear. Local film makers shooting a story written by my excellent, clever and funny school writers group. Ignore the figures here. We're £350 short with three days to go. If you've bunged us some money THANK YOU. If you'd like to, THANK YOU. ❤️
www.spacehive.com/angeline#/la...
www.spacehive.com/angeline#/la...
Angeline - A film by Dallas Road Primary
'Angeline', a film by Dallas Road Primary School, created with Lancaster Film Initiative and Ian Martin.
www.spacehive.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Last ask, I swear. Local film makers shooting a story written by my excellent, clever and funny school writers group. Ignore the figures here. We're £350 short with three days to go. If you've bunged us some money THANK YOU. If you'd like to, THANK YOU. ❤️
www.spacehive.com/angeline#/la...
www.spacehive.com/angeline#/la...
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In honor of the great Robert Towne, who was born on this day, read his brilliant screenplay for Chinatown and listen to Towne and director David Fincher engage in an enlightening discussion about every facet of this compelling film.
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cinephiliabeyond.org/roman-polans...
#Filmsky
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cinephiliabeyond.org/roman-polans...
#Filmsky
November 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In honor of the great Robert Towne, who was born on this day, read his brilliant screenplay for Chinatown and listen to Towne and director David Fincher engage in an enlightening discussion about every facet of this compelling film.
⬇️⬇️⬇️
cinephiliabeyond.org/roman-polans...
#Filmsky
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cinephiliabeyond.org/roman-polans...
#Filmsky
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I mean what eventually happens with a bully going round using the same strategy again and again on all the different kids is that the kids get together and realise "oh he's stronger than any of us, but he's not stronger than all of us"
incredibly interesting to be in Canada right now and discover that Trump is saying he's very upset with Canada about an ad of Ronald Reagan saying he's not in favour of tariffs & Canada needs to make it up to him.
it's the same as the BBC playbook.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
it's the same as the BBC playbook.
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Fact-checking claims that a Canadian ad was misleading about Reagan's tariff warning
The one-minute ad included some of Reagan’s remarks out of chronological order and omitted that Reagan recorded the address after imposing duties on some Japanese products. However, the ad’s overall m...
www.pbs.org
November 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I mean what eventually happens with a bully going round using the same strategy again and again on all the different kids is that the kids get together and realise "oh he's stronger than any of us, but he's not stronger than all of us"
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Can I interest anyone in a spare seated ticket for My Bloody Valentine in Glasgow on Thursday? Open to offers, happy to take less than face value.
November 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Can I interest anyone in a spare seated ticket for My Bloody Valentine in Glasgow on Thursday? Open to offers, happy to take less than face value.
Not even sure if I woke up and thought of this or it came to me in a dream.
November 23, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Not even sure if I woke up and thought of this or it came to me in a dream.
Got a new fridge freezer coming Wednesday and seriously contemplating if just eating everything before then is the simplest way to handle the changeover.
November 23, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Got a new fridge freezer coming Wednesday and seriously contemplating if just eating everything before then is the simplest way to handle the changeover.
“Leave the building.”
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“Leave the building.”
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Elvis Presley-freak judge wore an Elvis wig in the courtroom, played Elvis music, and recited lyrics to witnesses. Cruel and unusual punishment all around.
November 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Elvis Presley-freak judge wore an Elvis wig in the courtroom, played Elvis music, and recited lyrics to witnesses. Cruel and unusual punishment all around.
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Obscure YT of the day CITIZEN STEVE, a B&W CITIZEN KANE parody Amy Irving produced for Steven Spielberg's 40th birthday party in 1987! Dan Ackroyd, John Candy, Michael Jackson, Irving, Robin Williams, Drew Barrymore, Michael J. Fox and more show up!
youtu.be/BC6suzi-y60?...
youtu.be/BC6suzi-y60?...
November 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Obscure YT of the day CITIZEN STEVE, a B&W CITIZEN KANE parody Amy Irving produced for Steven Spielberg's 40th birthday party in 1987! Dan Ackroyd, John Candy, Michael Jackson, Irving, Robin Williams, Drew Barrymore, Michael J. Fox and more show up!
youtu.be/BC6suzi-y60?...
youtu.be/BC6suzi-y60?...
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A squirrel urging me not to obey a Do Not Feed The Squirrels sign on Kelvingrove Park in the West End of Glasgow, although given the warning below it, I resisted! The sign isn't an official one, but was created by A Sign of Humour.
#glasgow #kelvingrovepark #sign #glasgowhumour #squirrel #squirrels
#glasgow #kelvingrovepark #sign #glasgowhumour #squirrel #squirrels
November 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A squirrel urging me not to obey a Do Not Feed The Squirrels sign on Kelvingrove Park in the West End of Glasgow, although given the warning below it, I resisted! The sign isn't an official one, but was created by A Sign of Humour.
#glasgow #kelvingrovepark #sign #glasgowhumour #squirrel #squirrels
#glasgow #kelvingrovepark #sign #glasgowhumour #squirrel #squirrels
Received my small order a couple of days ago. All even better than it looks on the website. Support our small businesses - they do great work and we’re lucky to have them.
November 22, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Received my small order a couple of days ago. All even better than it looks on the website. Support our small businesses - they do great work and we’re lucky to have them.
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Xenophobia is not good economic policy.
But watch LabouReformOries double down on it.
But watch LabouReformOries double down on it.
⬇️ Brexit has cost the country between 6% and 8% of GDP per person over the last decade, a hit of £180 billion ($235 billion) to £240 billion.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-21/brexit-hit-to-uk-economy-double-official-estimate-study-finds
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-21/brexit-hit-to-uk-economy-double-official-estimate-study-finds
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
www.bloomberg.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Xenophobia is not good economic policy.
But watch LabouReformOries double down on it.
But watch LabouReformOries double down on it.
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First exhibition in 5 years - the boards are back!! Updated with loads of recent contributions. A selection of the crowd-sourced archive pics - including this cracker of Govanhill Baths from @druidic.org - getting shown at a Southside venue for the 1st time 😁🐦🌳🔔🐟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgow-co...
Glasgow Coat of Arms Exhibition Launch
Join us in Glasgow for the Coat of Arms Exhibition Launch and dive into the city's rich heritage!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
First exhibition in 5 years - the boards are back!! Updated with loads of recent contributions. A selection of the crowd-sourced archive pics - including this cracker of Govanhill Baths from @druidic.org - getting shown at a Southside venue for the 1st time 😁🐦🌳🔔🐟 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgow-co...
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Here's a🧵about the San Francisco Egg Wars of the 1800s. It has bloody gunfights, marauding pirates, a bunch of (literally) batshit deaths & some nasty looking eggs...
November 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Here's a🧵about the San Francisco Egg Wars of the 1800s. It has bloody gunfights, marauding pirates, a bunch of (literally) batshit deaths & some nasty looking eggs...
Fortify your defences. This time next week, that Lizza guy will be climbing over your wall throwing cash at you to keep reading.
November 22, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Fortify your defences. This time next week, that Lizza guy will be climbing over your wall throwing cash at you to keep reading.