Ben Williams
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Something is very wrong with the spiders of Sheffield. The Doctor and friends investigate.
Guys... guys I think Terminus might be quite good. I think I like Terminus.
I know it's sorta cheating cause the Alien sets were borrowed but the set direction and atmosphere feel unique in Doctor Who. Might just be a banging opening episode.
I know it's sorta cheating cause the Alien sets were borrowed but the set direction and atmosphere feel unique in Doctor Who. Might just be a banging opening episode.
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Guys... guys I think Terminus might be quite good. I think I like Terminus.
I know it's sorta cheating cause the Alien sets were borrowed but the set direction and atmosphere feel unique in Doctor Who. Might just be a banging opening episode.
I know it's sorta cheating cause the Alien sets were borrowed but the set direction and atmosphere feel unique in Doctor Who. Might just be a banging opening episode.
Now I’m working and need to have a Budget Opinion my opinion is that this is the Awakening of Budgets - not a classic, could be better, also not the worst thing ever.
November 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Now I’m working and need to have a Budget Opinion my opinion is that this is the Awakening of Budgets - not a classic, could be better, also not the worst thing ever.
The Knives Out DVD commentary has Rian Johnson, the cinematographer and some random supporting actor. Massive 2Entertain energy, I like it.
November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Knives Out DVD commentary has Rian Johnson, the cinematographer and some random supporting actor. Massive 2Entertain energy, I like it.
This raises an interesting point that fish and chips is one of those British things that still haven’t really crossed over, like pantomime or markets on Sunday.
new favourite New York Times term for a British thing just dropped
November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This raises an interesting point that fish and chips is one of those British things that still haven’t really crossed over, like pantomime or markets on Sunday.
I can’t remember where I saw it but the best description of 80s Doctor Who I ever read was that the frequent greyness and glumness serves as a better time capsule of the decade than the nostalgia filter does.
Anyway, for unrelated reasons, I am starting Terminus tonight.
Anyway, for unrelated reasons, I am starting Terminus tonight.
November 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I can’t remember where I saw it but the best description of 80s Doctor Who I ever read was that the frequent greyness and glumness serves as a better time capsule of the decade than the nostalgia filter does.
Anyway, for unrelated reasons, I am starting Terminus tonight.
Anyway, for unrelated reasons, I am starting Terminus tonight.
If you think that next year’s special is going to be the final Doctor Who episode I have a very nice bridge to sell you.
For the last time, the BBC *want* Doctor Who to keep going. It earns them too much money to stop.
For the last time, the BBC *want* Doctor Who to keep going. It earns them too much money to stop.
November 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
If you think that next year’s special is going to be the final Doctor Who episode I have a very nice bridge to sell you.
For the last time, the BBC *want* Doctor Who to keep going. It earns them too much money to stop.
For the last time, the BBC *want* Doctor Who to keep going. It earns them too much money to stop.
Very nice.
Now give him a top billed, non supporting front and centre lead role.
My easy to prove theory that Hollywood won’t cast openly LGBT people to lead tentpoles continues to be true.
Now give him a top billed, non supporting front and centre lead role.
My easy to prove theory that Hollywood won’t cast openly LGBT people to lead tentpoles continues to be true.
#Wicked’s Jonathan Bailey is the highest-grossing box office star of 2025
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Wicked's Jonathan Bailey is the highest-grossing box office star of 2025
Wicked’s Jonathan Bailey is the highest-grossing box office star of 2025.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Very nice.
Now give him a top billed, non supporting front and centre lead role.
My easy to prove theory that Hollywood won’t cast openly LGBT people to lead tentpoles continues to be true.
Now give him a top billed, non supporting front and centre lead role.
My easy to prove theory that Hollywood won’t cast openly LGBT people to lead tentpoles continues to be true.
This festive period will likely break box office records, so in January the studios will forget this and start the audience blaming spin when the beginning of year downturn arrives. Not a news story, not a “concern”
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
This festive period will likely break box office records, so in January the studios will forget this and start the audience blaming spin when the beginning of year downturn arrives. Not a news story, not a “concern”
I love Daisy Ridley for following the time honoured tradition of “screw you I have franchise money” and just makes weird things. Just like Mark Hamill, Elijah Wood and Daniel Radcliffe.
First poster for ‘WE BURY THE DEAD’, starring Daisy Ridley.
The zombie thriller follows a woman who joins a body retrieval unit, hoping to find her husband alive, but not everyone turns out to be dead.
In theaters on January 2.
The zombie thriller follows a woman who joins a body retrieval unit, hoping to find her husband alive, but not everyone turns out to be dead.
In theaters on January 2.
November 26, 2025 at 7:44 AM
I love Daisy Ridley for following the time honoured tradition of “screw you I have franchise money” and just makes weird things. Just like Mark Hamill, Elijah Wood and Daniel Radcliffe.
Rian Johnson will make a different Knives Out movie a year, each with Nicolas Cage starring alongside Daniel Craig as a different character every time, and the final one reveals Blanc is a shapeshifting penguin.
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 26, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Rian Johnson will make a different Knives Out movie a year, each with Nicolas Cage starring alongside Daniel Craig as a different character every time, and the final one reveals Blanc is a shapeshifting penguin.
Wait, another one I didn't realise I've almost done - Kubrick, all I need is his first one which is very obscure and barely anyone's seen and... *checks notes*, um, Lolita.
I mean I technically didn't finish 2001 but who's keeping track *dodges film bro rage*
Also almost done with PTA. Huh.
I mean I technically didn't finish 2001 but who's keeping track *dodges film bro rage*
Also almost done with PTA. Huh.
Going through a list of directors where I've seen every film (only doing ones who've made four or more) and I've realised I'm almost done with Scorsese - I just need to do Colour of Money, Kundun and Silence. I have more Spielberg blind spots, which I thought I'd have the other way round.
November 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Wait, another one I didn't realise I've almost done - Kubrick, all I need is his first one which is very obscure and barely anyone's seen and... *checks notes*, um, Lolita.
I mean I technically didn't finish 2001 but who's keeping track *dodges film bro rage*
Also almost done with PTA. Huh.
I mean I technically didn't finish 2001 but who's keeping track *dodges film bro rage*
Also almost done with PTA. Huh.
Going through a list of directors where I've seen every film (only doing ones who've made four or more) and I've realised I'm almost done with Scorsese - I just need to do Colour of Money, Kundun and Silence. I have more Spielberg blind spots, which I thought I'd have the other way round.
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Going through a list of directors where I've seen every film (only doing ones who've made four or more) and I've realised I'm almost done with Scorsese - I just need to do Colour of Money, Kundun and Silence. I have more Spielberg blind spots, which I thought I'd have the other way round.
There have been eight season breaks in Doctor Who, ranging from months to a week -
Season 6 - 1968 Olympics
Season 12-15, 18 - Christmas
Series 3 and 4 - Eurovision
Series 6 and 7 - Moffat's decision
I find the Series 3 and 4 ones the weirdest, feels like everyone forgets that happened.
Season 6 - 1968 Olympics
Season 12-15, 18 - Christmas
Series 3 and 4 - Eurovision
Series 6 and 7 - Moffat's decision
I find the Series 3 and 4 ones the weirdest, feels like everyone forgets that happened.
November 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
There have been eight season breaks in Doctor Who, ranging from months to a week -
Season 6 - 1968 Olympics
Season 12-15, 18 - Christmas
Series 3 and 4 - Eurovision
Series 6 and 7 - Moffat's decision
I find the Series 3 and 4 ones the weirdest, feels like everyone forgets that happened.
Season 6 - 1968 Olympics
Season 12-15, 18 - Christmas
Series 3 and 4 - Eurovision
Series 6 and 7 - Moffat's decision
I find the Series 3 and 4 ones the weirdest, feels like everyone forgets that happened.
I really want to see more quick Doctor Who trilogies like E-Space, Black Guardian etc. The Monks were sorta this but shared one main narrative. I like the Torchwood Season 2 Owen death and resurrection one as well, in lieu of season spanning arcs I'd go for more of those.
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I really want to see more quick Doctor Who trilogies like E-Space, Black Guardian etc. The Monks were sorta this but shared one main narrative. I like the Torchwood Season 2 Owen death and resurrection one as well, in lieu of season spanning arcs I'd go for more of those.
Half a year later and I'm still blocking alleged Doctor Who fans whose ideology seems to be "terrorism is based as long as I agree with the perpetrators".
Bye Doctor Who GIF
ALT: Bye Doctor Who GIF
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November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Half a year later and I'm still blocking alleged Doctor Who fans whose ideology seems to be "terrorism is based as long as I agree with the perpetrators".
If you think the main cast will refuse I have some very bad news to break to you about Jackie Chan.
Who amazingly gets lots of pushback but not Paramount's golden child (not Trump). Gee, I wonder if there's anyone in Hollywood with the clout to do something?
Who amazingly gets lots of pushback but not Paramount's golden child (not Trump). Gee, I wonder if there's anyone in Hollywood with the clout to do something?
‘RUSH HOUR 4’ has been greenlit at Paramount, after push from Donald Trump.
• Paramount is teaming up with Warner Bros. to distribute
• Brett Ratner, who coincidentally just made a documentary about Melania Trump, will return to direct.
(Source: Deadline)
• Paramount is teaming up with Warner Bros. to distribute
• Brett Ratner, who coincidentally just made a documentary about Melania Trump, will return to direct.
(Source: Deadline)
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you think the main cast will refuse I have some very bad news to break to you about Jackie Chan.
Who amazingly gets lots of pushback but not Paramount's golden child (not Trump). Gee, I wonder if there's anyone in Hollywood with the clout to do something?
Who amazingly gets lots of pushback but not Paramount's golden child (not Trump). Gee, I wonder if there's anyone in Hollywood with the clout to do something?
A movie that takes place where you're from (not technically where I'm from nor does any Titanic film fully take place there but whatever, the most cursed option it is)
a cartoon character is running through a warehouse full of ny crates
Alt: You know there's something you should know, so I'm gonna tell you so
Don't sweat it, forget it, enjoy the show
Workin' all day now it's time to unwind, kick back, relax, take a load off yo' mind (ha, ha)
I'll be bustin' the moves and I'll be bustin' the rhymes
Will be bustin' up laughin' cause it's party time
Everybody's feelin' fine cause it's party time
Party time, it's party time
Everybody's feelin' fine cause it's party time
Party time, it's party time
Everybody's feelin' fine cause it's party time
Party time, it's party time
Everybody's feelin' fine cause it's party time
Party time, it's party time
Everybody's feelin' fine cause it's party time
Just leave your troubles at the door, leave your worries behind
Leave the rest up to me, you're gonna like what you find!
I'll be bustin' the moves and I'll be bustin' the rhymes!
We'll be bustin' up laughing, 'cause it's PARTY TIME!
Party time, it's party time
Everybody's feelin' fine cause it's party time
Party time, it's party time
Everybody's feelin' fine cause it's party time
Party time, it's party time
Everybody's feelin' fine cause it's party time
Party time, it's party time
Everybody's feelin' fine cause it's party time
Party time, it's party time
Everybody's feelin' fine cause it's party time
Party time, it's party time
Everybody's feelin' fine cause it's party time
Party time, it's party time!
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November 25, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A movie that takes place where you're from (not technically where I'm from nor does any Titanic film fully take place there but whatever, the most cursed option it is)
Actual Star Wars ranking -
Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars (fuck you that's the name)
Last Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Rogue One
Force Awakens
Revenge of the Sith
Solo
Attack of the Clones
Phantom Menace
Rise of Glupp Shitto
Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars (fuck you that's the name)
Last Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Rogue One
Force Awakens
Revenge of the Sith
Solo
Attack of the Clones
Phantom Menace
Rise of Glupp Shitto
November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Actual Star Wars ranking -
Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars (fuck you that's the name)
Last Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Rogue One
Force Awakens
Revenge of the Sith
Solo
Attack of the Clones
Phantom Menace
Rise of Glupp Shitto
Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars (fuck you that's the name)
Last Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Rogue One
Force Awakens
Revenge of the Sith
Solo
Attack of the Clones
Phantom Menace
Rise of Glupp Shitto
Yeah baby, it’s time for a refresh of WIZARD OF OZ COPYRIGHT LAWS, IT HAS ITS OWN WIKIPEDIA PAGE THAT’S HOW CONVOLUTED THEY ARE HELL YEAH!!!!!!
Plans are underway on future movies in the ‘WICKED’ universe.
(Source: www.vulture.com/article/univ...)
(Source: www.vulture.com/article/univ...)
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Yeah baby, it’s time for a refresh of WIZARD OF OZ COPYRIGHT LAWS, IT HAS ITS OWN WIKIPEDIA PAGE THAT’S HOW CONVOLUTED THEY ARE HELL YEAH!!!!!!
I mean if it was ITV fair enough they got it wrong but the BBC don’t know their own show 😭😭we are so cooked
Nice to see Roger Limb on BBC Breakfast just now, but a bizarre mistake by the reporter - Limb didn’t compose the Doctor Who theme.
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I mean if it was ITV fair enough they got it wrong but the BBC don’t know their own show 😭😭we are so cooked
Jon Pertwee was allegedly one of the inspirations behind the character so I think that’s the answer right there.
Other way round, DALTON DOCTOR!
Other way round, DALTON DOCTOR!
Which Doctor Who actor would have made the best James Bond?
November 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Jon Pertwee was allegedly one of the inspirations behind the character so I think that’s the answer right there.
Other way round, DALTON DOCTOR!
Other way round, DALTON DOCTOR!
Star Wars Rankings (Wrong answers only) -
1. Russell T Davies
2. Jane Tranter
3. Phil Collinson
4. Julie Gardener
1. Russell T Davies
2. Jane Tranter
3. Phil Collinson
4. Julie Gardener
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Star Wars Rankings (Wrong answers only) -
1. Russell T Davies
2. Jane Tranter
3. Phil Collinson
4. Julie Gardener
1. Russell T Davies
2. Jane Tranter
3. Phil Collinson
4. Julie Gardener
There are several issues here, chiefly that The Big Lebowski is the least funny movie ever made, and no one knows what a comedy is. It is NOT ”a movie that sometimes has jokes or has absurd situations”.
Deadpool is a comedy, far more so than lots on this list.
Deadpool is a comedy, far more so than lots on this list.
The movie listed at #1 is so incredibly misplaced that it calls into question the veracity of the entire list. It belongs on the list, yes, but SO MUCH further down. An absolute, credibility-wrecking flub. Boo, @variety.com! Boo!
variety.com/lists/best-c...
variety.com/lists/best-c...
The 100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time
Variety's list of the 100 best comedy movies of all time includes 'Annie Hall,' 'Pretty Woman,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'Young Frankenstein.'
variety.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 AM
There are several issues here, chiefly that The Big Lebowski is the least funny movie ever made, and no one knows what a comedy is. It is NOT ”a movie that sometimes has jokes or has absurd situations”.
Deadpool is a comedy, far more so than lots on this list.
Deadpool is a comedy, far more so than lots on this list.
I'm thinking someone a bit like Adam, they just keep screwing up but crucially are *trying* but realise the life just isn't for them. Sorta like if Harry's run was planned out and not spontaneous. Or they're short term before BOOM death as a big plot twist, you think they're long term.
I'd quite like the idea of some short term companions like Dan or Sara Kingdom who are story arc focused. It'll be a way to get a big name actor who wants to be on the show and can commit for a year as a regular. Develop them well and they can excel in 5-6 stories/episodes.
November 24, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I'm thinking someone a bit like Adam, they just keep screwing up but crucially are *trying* but realise the life just isn't for them. Sorta like if Harry's run was planned out and not spontaneous. Or they're short term before BOOM death as a big plot twist, you think they're long term.
I'd quite like the idea of some short term companions like Dan or Sara Kingdom who are story arc focused. It'll be a way to get a big name actor who wants to be on the show and can commit for a year as a regular. Develop them well and they can excel in 5-6 stories/episodes.
November 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I'd quite like the idea of some short term companions like Dan or Sara Kingdom who are story arc focused. It'll be a way to get a big name actor who wants to be on the show and can commit for a year as a regular. Develop them well and they can excel in 5-6 stories/episodes.