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Amanda Reyes @madefortvmayhem.bsky.social · 16h

For day 286 of my year long retrospective on made for TV movies that need a DVD/Blu Ray release, I chose the eerie shot on video DAYTIME telefilm The Last Bride of Salem, which aired as part of a short lived series called the ABC Afternoon Playbreak. (1/3)

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Rob Gotobed @robgotobed.bsky.social · 1d

People always want to know how come I am such a good skier when I’ve never actually taken any skiing lessons!?!? Well, my success is all down to this vinyl record my grandad gave me.

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bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 22h

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

Did people really memorize phone numbers before cell phones, or is that just a movie thing?
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I was watching some old shows from the 90s and noticed people would just dial numbers from memory - like they'd call their friends or family without looking anything up.
Made me wonder if that was actually normal back then? Did people genuinely have all their important numbers memorized, or did most folks keep a little address book or written list nearby?

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Tanita Tikaram @tanitatikaram.bsky.social · 1d

This is the man the BBC elevated & is refusing to investigate despite @carolecadwalla.bsky.social l & @bylinetimes.bsky.social
having done all the work for them .
Do we have a precedent for a this ? A national broadcaster ignoring possible treason , isn’t that in itself sort of treasonous 🥴 ?

Reform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 3d

Seems @Nigel_Farage is trying damage limitation on the Reform Russian Bribes scandal.

He’s known Nathan Gill for 20 years, and claims he knew nothing.

No one believes you, Nigel.

Keep the story moving. Questions must be answered.

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BBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 6d

“You described Reform and other parties across Europe today as among the 'right wing equivalents of the fascists in the 1930s'. Why?”

“Because that’s what they are”

@vicderbyshire.bsky.social asks Lord Heseltine about remarks he made at Conservative Party Conference.

#Newsnight

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J (he/him) @jaycookie.bsky.social · 1d

Please don't click on any links from the Daily Mail 😡

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Rue Morgue Magazine @ruemorguemag.bsky.social · 1d

Exclusive Interview: Alexandra Heller-Nicholas talks “1000 WOMEN IN HORROR” and “CHAIN REACTIONS” https://ow.ly/mUuP50XafLW

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J (he/him) @jaycookie.bsky.social · 1d

Weirdo

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Emily Schnall @emilyschnall.bsky.social · 3d

Anyone want a scritchy little werewolf

Black and white drawing of a werewolf howling in front of some trees and a full moon

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samuel @quilombo.bsky.social · 5d

This from @realgdt.bsky.social talking about 'Frankenstein' is so good.

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J (he/him) @jaycookie.bsky.social · 6d

Here we go! #hammertime #hammerhorror

Becky Darke @bunnydarke.bsky.social · 6d

The new episode of HAMMER TIME is out now! Kev and I discuss our first Hammer Horror film in depth: THE QUATERMASS XPERIMENT (1955) 🚀

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Mike Muncer @mikemuncer.bsky.social · 7d

It’s becoming increasingly, scarily acceptable to be openly racist in UK politics with zero consequences. It’s also seemingly increasingly taboo to call someone out for being racist, but lets all keep calling this out:
complaining about the “lack of white faces” in a city is really fucking racist.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 7d

Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham

Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in. After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

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Natalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · 8d

Sail with the Argo on an epic quest (and a love story steeped in vengeance) in No Friend to This House, out now:
www.panmacmillan.com/authors/nata...

No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes

Find out more about No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes

www.panmacmillan.com

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FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · 9d

FYI: First-of-its-kind documentary MONSTER GIRLS will explore and celebrate the history of women’s contributions to character and creature design in horror - watch the new trailer within.

MONSTER GIRLS Documentary Trailer Celebrates The Work Of Women In Horror SFX

First-of-its-kind documentary MONSTER GIRLS will explore and celebrate the history of women’s contributions to character and creature design in horror - watch the new trailer within.

dlvr.it

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Anne Billson @annebillson.bsky.social · 9d

BILLSON FILM DATABASE (kindle or ppbk)
"the best film guide ever"
"The wittiest & funniest film reviews I've ever read"
"Has very quickly become my go-to film guide, supplanting Time-Out, Halliwell, Maltin"
"A really great resource"
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1546443118

Billson Film Database: reviews of over 4000 films

Billson Film Database: reviews of over 4000 films : Billson, Anne: Amazon.co.uk: Books

www.amazon.co.uk

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J (he/him) @jaycookie.bsky.social · 11d

Wonderful stuff, really captures the 2005 vibe & perfick for Spooktober. Brainy Betty spin-off please #doctorwho

Big Finish Insider @bigfinish.bsky.social · 12d

OUT NOW! ❤️❤️➕🟦➕🌹 Click https://bgfn.sh/estate to listen to the brand-new Doctor Who audio drama starring Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper.

Soundsmyth Productions' cover artwork for Doctor Who: The Last Days of the Powell Estate, featuring Rose Tyler in the centre, wearing a cerise hoodie. To her left is Jackie Tyler looking panicked on a mobile phone. The Doctor is on the right. In the background, the Powell Estate is collapsing.

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J (he/him) @jaycookie.bsky.social · 11d

Envious. Sadly this clashed with another event I was going to.

J (he/him) @jaycookie.bsky.social · 11d

Nice review. Although it's a shame Bradshaw has to start his review with a negative comment about another Frankenstein movie.

J (he/him) @jaycookie.bsky.social · 12d

Get this in your ears. Fills me with excitement about what's to come on this new podcast #hammerhorror

Becky Darke @bunnydarke.bsky.social · 13d

Episode 1 of our new podcast HAMMER TIME is out now! My co-host Kevin (@eofftv.bsky.social) and I kick things off by looking at what makes a Hammer Horror film 🩸🍿 Tune in wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

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John Rain🥇 @johnrain.co.uk · 13d

"I tell you what, that Mohammed bin Salman, eh? Blimey, what a fine example of a Crown Prince and Prime Minister"

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J (he/him) @jaycookie.bsky.social · 14d

Always loved this one #DoctorWho

Luke Sims-Jenkins @grumpy2eb.bsky.social · 18d

Helllo Everyone! This week on the Maran Chess Club @lucymccaul.bsky.social returns to revisit the Visitation. Join us as we talk about the Tereleptil's love of art & war, but no names.

#DoctorWho

Spotify – Web Player

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 15d

www.currentaffairs.org/news/comedys...

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 15d

As Jimmy Carr takes money from the Saudi Government for working with a man who likes to masturbate in front of young women , I presume he is planning his next Jordan Peterson style podcast appearance explaining how Saudi women & families of murdered journalists don’t know how lucky they are

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J (he/him) @jaycookie.bsky.social · 17d

Lovejoy buys a gavel haunted by the ghost of Kavanagh. It posseses Tinker. Oh, he's dead also..☹️

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J (he/him) @jaycookie.bsky.social · 17d

Kavanagh x Lovejoy movie when?

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