Jonathan Wroot
@jlwroot.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Greenwich. Researcher of Zatoichi movies and other Japanese films. Part-time film critic (open to offers). All views and opinions shared are my own.
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💥ANNOUNCEMENT!💥 We're launching a series of bonus episodes called 'Tastemakers' where Tim sits down with guests from print and physical media and beyond who have helped shape global film culture. First episode drops this Friday...
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
💥ANNOUNCEMENT!💥 We're launching a series of bonus episodes called 'Tastemakers' where Tim sits down with guests from print and physical media and beyond who have helped shape global film culture. First episode drops this Friday...
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The Third Window Films BLACK FRIDAY #Sale is running til Dec 1 over @terracottadist.bsky.social!
Save up to 50% off the majority of our titles!
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November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Third Window Films BLACK FRIDAY #Sale is running til Dec 1 over @terracottadist.bsky.social!
Save up to 50% off the majority of our titles!
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does doing the time warp dance really cause time travel
November 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
does doing the time warp dance really cause time travel
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Incredibly great news:
BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Incredibly great news:
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Nigel Farage didn't racially abuse anyone in a hurtful way and Graham Linehan doesn't harass trans people.
The UK today.
The UK today.
November 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Nigel Farage didn't racially abuse anyone in a hurtful way and Graham Linehan doesn't harass trans people.
The UK today.
The UK today.
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🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 47,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 50,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 47,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 50,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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what the fuck
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
what the fuck
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Four decades on, Juzo Itami's "Tampopo" remains unsurpassed as a wicked and delicious social commentary on Japanese society told through the lens of food. 👉 ebx.sh/pC51Lw
November 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Four decades on, Juzo Itami's "Tampopo" remains unsurpassed as a wicked and delicious social commentary on Japanese society told through the lens of food. 👉 ebx.sh/pC51Lw
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Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said a "return" to China is not an option for the island's 23 million people, after Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed his country's sovereignty claims with U.S. President Donald Trump.
'Return' to China not an option for Taiwan's people, premier says
Beijing has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control and has stepped up its military pressure against the island.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said a "return" to China is not an option for the island's 23 million people, after Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed his country's sovereignty claims with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Up to 50% off bluray, dvd, 4kuhd must watch East Asian cinema on the #terracottastore
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Gift shopping, shelf stocking or first-time trying, do it whilst the sale is on until Monday 1st Dec.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Up to 50% off bluray, dvd, 4kuhd must watch East Asian cinema on the #terracottastore
Shop.terracottadistribution.com
Gift shopping, shelf stocking or first-time trying, do it whilst the sale is on until Monday 1st Dec.
#bluray #4kuhd #moviecollection #movierecommendation #hongkong #japan #korea
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Gift shopping, shelf stocking or first-time trying, do it whilst the sale is on until Monday 1st Dec.
#bluray #4kuhd #moviecollection #movierecommendation #hongkong #japan #korea
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Mate that's not a good argument. They also used controlled movement and slave labour, by any other title, to do that during the economic reforms - and after The Great Leap Forward and The Cultural Revolution there's hardly room to go down is there?
China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice.
The UK is following the US model. Wealth concentrated in fewer hands. 24m can't attain minimum standard of living, real average wage unchanged since 2008, public services eroded, profiteering is rife.
The UK is following the US model. Wealth concentrated in fewer hands. 24m can't attain minimum standard of living, real average wage unchanged since 2008, public services eroded, profiteering is rife.
China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice
Despite the US’s economic success, income inequality remains breathtaking. But this is no glitch – it’s the system
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Mate that's not a good argument. They also used controlled movement and slave labour, by any other title, to do that during the economic reforms - and after The Great Leap Forward and The Cultural Revolution there's hardly room to go down is there?
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Surprise hit “Kokuho” grossed more than $111 million, becoming the first movie in 22 years to break Japan’s box office record for a domestic live-action film.
Oscar entry ‘Kokuho’ breaks 22-year-old Japan box office record
“Kokuho,” or “national treasure,” has won over critics with its lush cinematography and portrayal of the little-known world of kabuki.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Surprise hit “Kokuho” grossed more than $111 million, becoming the first movie in 22 years to break Japan’s box office record for a domestic live-action film.
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Just 3 days to go until our massive Film Stories 500 live event at @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social with special guest Romesh Ranganathan!
Get your tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Get your tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Film Stories: The 500th Episode Celebration • Words • Kings Place
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the 500th episode of the Film Stories with Simon Brew, and very special guest Romesh Ranganathan.
www.kingsplace.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Just 3 days to go until our massive Film Stories 500 live event at @kingsplacelondon.bsky.social with special guest Romesh Ranganathan!
Get your tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Get your tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
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One of the coolest movies you will ever see is 15 bucks. Mermaid Legend is one of the best films I've seen in a few years. Incredible score, unforgettable climax.
November 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
One of the coolest movies you will ever see is 15 bucks. Mermaid Legend is one of the best films I've seen in a few years. Incredible score, unforgettable climax.
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It's such a miserable state of the industry that Warner Brothers is going to end up being consolidated with a rival. Be it Ellison's Magamount, Netflix or Comcast which owns Universal, it's all bad options. Well done, Zaslav.
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It's such a miserable state of the industry that Warner Brothers is going to end up being consolidated with a rival. Be it Ellison's Magamount, Netflix or Comcast which owns Universal, it's all bad options. Well done, Zaslav.
This is one of the best deals I have seen, for many great Japanese films. Get buying, cinephiles!
The Third Window Films BLACK FRIDAY #Sale is running til Dec 1 over @terracottadist.bsky.social!
Save up to 50% off the majority of our titles!
rebrand.ly/dc2a2b
Save up to 50% off the majority of our titles!
rebrand.ly/dc2a2b
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This is one of the best deals I have seen, for many great Japanese films. Get buying, cinephiles!
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The Third Window Films BLACK FRIDAY #Sale is running til Dec 1 over @terracottadist.bsky.social!
Save up to 50% off the majority of our titles!
rebrand.ly/dc2a2b
Save up to 50% off the majority of our titles!
rebrand.ly/dc2a2b
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Third Window Films BLACK FRIDAY #Sale is running til Dec 1 over @terracottadist.bsky.social!
Save up to 50% off the majority of our titles!
rebrand.ly/dc2a2b
Save up to 50% off the majority of our titles!
rebrand.ly/dc2a2b
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 26,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Jimmy Cliff, reggae music pioneer, dies at 81 reut.rs/4oyn2fT
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music pioneer, dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican singer who along with Bob Marley popularized reggae, ska and rocksteady music over a six decade career, has died, his wife Latifa Chambers announced on Facebook on Monday.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music pioneer, dies at 81 reut.rs/4oyn2fT
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I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1715
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1715
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Thursday, 27th November. King's Place, London. Romesh Ranganathan and Simon Brew, together at last!
You won't want to miss this!
Tickets for Film Stories 500 live event available here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
You won't want to miss this!
Tickets for Film Stories 500 live event available here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
November 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Thursday, 27th November. King's Place, London. Romesh Ranganathan and Simon Brew, together at last!
You won't want to miss this!
Tickets for Film Stories 500 live event available here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
You won't want to miss this!
Tickets for Film Stories 500 live event available here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
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The latest movie from the makers of Captain Marvel recently appeared on Prime Video - not that the company has done much to promote it.
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Streaming services are absolutely terrible at promoting new releases
The latest movie from the makers of Captain Marvel recently appeared on Prime Video - not that the company has done much to promote it.
filmstories.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The latest movie from the makers of Captain Marvel recently appeared on Prime Video - not that the company has done much to promote it.
filmstories.co.uk/features/str...
filmstories.co.uk/features/str...
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Udo Kier (1944–2025)
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Udo Kier (1944–2025)
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R.I.P. Udo Kier (1944—2025)
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM
R.I.P. Udo Kier (1944—2025)
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why am i always so tired
November 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
why am i always so tired