Callum B 94
@calb1994.bsky.social
Find me at @filmhounds.co.uk
31 years old, F1 fan, movie lover
‘Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times’
‘All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us’
31 years old, F1 fan, movie lover
‘Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times’
‘All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us’
It’s always a pleasure to revisit The Fellowship of the Ring. 25 years have passed and it’s still a breathtaking experience, one that defies description. This was the moment I fell in love with the movies, that I realised how special they could be:
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A ★★★★★ review of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Middle-earth Extended Edition Marathon Everyone has a movie that changed them, that defined them, that set the entire course of how they watch a film, even how they may live their lives. For me, that ...
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January 10, 2026 at 11:50 PM
It’s always a pleasure to revisit The Fellowship of the Ring. 25 years have passed and it’s still a breathtaking experience, one that defies description. This was the moment I fell in love with the movies, that I realised how special they could be:
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Tonight’s film, in all its extended glory:
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January 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Tonight’s film, in all its extended glory:
My Letterboxd stats for 2025. Not life changing for anyone but I pleased with the final score. Target for 2026- more non-English films, more cinema trips and more female led movies.
January 3, 2026 at 9:38 AM
My Letterboxd stats for 2025. Not life changing for anyone but I pleased with the final score. Target for 2026- more non-English films, more cinema trips and more female led movies.
The team @filmhounds.co.uk have chosen their favourite scenes from 2025. My own contribution is from Thunderbolts. Check them out here:
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FILMHOUNDS Best Scenes Of 2025 - FILMHOUNDS Magazine
The talented writers of FILMHOUNDS choose their favourite scenes from 2025 films and dive into why they are so darned good. Spoilers ahead.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:54 AM
The team @filmhounds.co.uk have chosen their favourite scenes from 2025. My own contribution is from Thunderbolts. Check them out here:
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/12/the-...
filmhounds.co.uk/2025/12/the-...
My first film of 2025 was The Lion King. For 2026, I’ve chosen another Disney classic to kick off the year.
And I’ll say this about Beauty and the Beast. I, as a 31-year-old single man, found even my stony heart melted, thinking of a future where I show it to my eventual daughter:
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And I’ll say this about Beauty and the Beast. I, as a 31-year-old single man, found even my stony heart melted, thinking of a future where I show it to my eventual daughter:
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A ★★★★★ review of Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Happy New Year! How is it that I, a 31-year-old single man chose Beauty and the Beast as my first movie of 2026? Is it that I started 2025 with The Lion King and wanted to continue a tradition? Is it...
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January 1, 2026 at 11:39 PM
My first film of 2025 was The Lion King. For 2026, I’ve chosen another Disney classic to kick off the year.
And I’ll say this about Beauty and the Beast. I, as a 31-year-old single man, found even my stony heart melted, thinking of a future where I show it to my eventual daughter:
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And I’ll say this about Beauty and the Beast. I, as a 31-year-old single man, found even my stony heart melted, thinking of a future where I show it to my eventual daughter:
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Happy New Year everybody! 2026 is an opportunity for a fresh start, so let’s all grab it with both hands! Wishing my BlueSky family all the best for the year ahead.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Happy New Year everybody! 2026 is an opportunity for a fresh start, so let’s all grab it with both hands! Wishing my BlueSky family all the best for the year ahead.
Callum Barrington’s 2025 in review
Callum Barrington’s 2025 in review
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December 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Can’t say I’ll fondly remember 2025. A year full of unease, anxiety and chaos, both personally and in the world at large. My only resolution for 2026 is to find the small positives when things start to get tough.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Can’t say I’ll fondly remember 2025. A year full of unease, anxiety and chaos, both personally and in the world at large. My only resolution for 2026 is to find the small positives when things start to get tough.
The extended edition of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies changes the rating to a ‘15’. It isn’t able to avoid the competition of biggest bellend between Thorin, Thranduil and Alfrid. At least it’s The Fellowship of the Ring next:
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A ★★½ review of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
Middle-earth Extended Edition Marathon ‘The defining chapter of the Middle-earth saga’. Taglines like that suggest The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is an epic of game changing proportions. Th...
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December 31, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The extended edition of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies changes the rating to a ‘15’. It isn’t able to avoid the competition of biggest bellend between Thorin, Thranduil and Alfrid. At least it’s The Fellowship of the Ring next:
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Remember when Pixar were something truly special and the films it made were transcendent for all? In its 30th year, it’s a shame the movie they made to celebrate it is Elio, one of their least impressive efforts. Doesn’t fill me with confidence for Toy Story 5!
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A ★★★ review of Elio (2025)
In the year Pixar celebrated thirty years, it’s a shame they couldn’t come up with a better film to celebrate the occasion. Far from recapturing its glory days, Elio serves as a harsh reminder of the ...
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December 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Remember when Pixar were something truly special and the films it made were transcendent for all? In its 30th year, it’s a shame the movie they made to celebrate it is Elio, one of their least impressive efforts. Doesn’t fill me with confidence for Toy Story 5!
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I love F1 and I love movies, so F1 the Movie could have been tailor made for me.
There are times this film is absolutely edge of the seat thrilling, but the central concept of a 60 year old F1 driver and crippling inaccuracies derail its desire for authenticity:
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There are times this film is absolutely edge of the seat thrilling, but the central concept of a 60 year old F1 driver and crippling inaccuracies derail its desire for authenticity:
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A ★★★½ review of F1 (2025)
I love movies. I love F1. F1 the Movie, then, should be right up my street. It combines my two greatest passions and the result is suitably spectacular, if riddled with ‘Hollywoodisms’ that take away ...
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December 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I love F1 and I love movies, so F1 the Movie could have been tailor made for me.
There are times this film is absolutely edge of the seat thrilling, but the central concept of a 60 year old F1 driver and crippling inaccuracies derail its desire for authenticity:
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There are times this film is absolutely edge of the seat thrilling, but the central concept of a 60 year old F1 driver and crippling inaccuracies derail its desire for authenticity:
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And here, just in case you are interested, is my ranking of all the Star Wars movies. I’m sure it won’t be controversial at all (!)
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A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away
A ranking of all 12 films in the Star Wars saga.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
And here, just in case you are interested, is my ranking of all the Star Wars movies. I’m sure it won’t be controversial at all (!)
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I’ve finally finished my rewatch of the Star Wars saga. 12 films done and dusted.
The Rise of Skywalker is arguably the worst of the bunch, so badly written it makes Attack of the Clones look like Shakespeare. I remember nearly walking out when I first saw this in 2019:
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The Rise of Skywalker is arguably the worst of the bunch, so badly written it makes Attack of the Clones look like Shakespeare. I remember nearly walking out when I first saw this in 2019:
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A ★½ review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Star Wars Saga Rewatch And here we are. The end of the Star Wars rewatch. Twelve films and it all finishes with The Rise of Skywalker, the third and final instalment in the sequel trilogy cobbled tog...
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December 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I’ve finally finished my rewatch of the Star Wars saga. 12 films done and dusted.
The Rise of Skywalker is arguably the worst of the bunch, so badly written it makes Attack of the Clones look like Shakespeare. I remember nearly walking out when I first saw this in 2019:
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The Rise of Skywalker is arguably the worst of the bunch, so badly written it makes Attack of the Clones look like Shakespeare. I remember nearly walking out when I first saw this in 2019:
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The 2025 version of Superman is not a perfect film, but it was everything I needed it to be and was also exactly the right film for Christmas night. I for one am delighted to see the Man of Steel back:
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A ★★★★ review of Superman (2025)
Merry Christmas to you all! I’ve rounded off the day by finally watching what was my most anticipated film of 2025- and it’s a pleasure to report that it was as good as I was hoping it would be. Sinc...
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December 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The 2025 version of Superman is not a perfect film, but it was everything I needed it to be and was also exactly the right film for Christmas night. I for one am delighted to see the Man of Steel back:
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My Christmas Day viewing is sorted then. Can’t wait for this tonight!
a movie poster for superman shows a man in a red cape
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December 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
My Christmas Day viewing is sorted then. Can’t wait for this tonight!
Can’t quite believe it’s here again but I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Seems to come round quicker every year but I hope your day is filled with joy, laughter and love. And, as I got the new Superman movie, it’s only natural to post this:
December 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Can’t quite believe it’s here again but I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Seems to come round quicker every year but I hope your day is filled with joy, laughter and love. And, as I got the new Superman movie, it’s only natural to post this:
For Christmas Eve, I decided to spend the evening on the Timor Sea, watching a bunch of Australian soldiers battle a great white shark against the backdrop of WWII. Beast of War is brutal and gnarly, proper B-movie fun:
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A ★★★½ review of Beast of War (2025)
It’s Christmas Eve, and instead of settling down to watch a festive classic, I’ve spent the evening in the company of a ragtag band of survivors facing off against a great white shark in the middle of...
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December 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
For Christmas Eve, I decided to spend the evening on the Timor Sea, watching a bunch of Australian soldiers battle a great white shark against the backdrop of WWII. Beast of War is brutal and gnarly, proper B-movie fun:
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boxd.it/cdnEnDa
It’s Christmas Eve and I’ve actually managed to avoid hearing ‘Fairytale of New York’ this year. I genuinely can’t stand that song so I consider that a win!
December 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
It’s Christmas Eve and I’ve actually managed to avoid hearing ‘Fairytale of New York’ this year. I genuinely can’t stand that song so I consider that a win!
Christmas is almost upon us and if you find yourself wishing for a guardian angel, maybe it’ll turn out to be Cary Grant. In The Bishop’s Wife, he gives maybe his most irresistible performance in a Christmas fable well worth a look:
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A ★★★½ review of The Bishop's Wife (1947)
Christmas Film Festival 2025 Sometimes we all wish for a guardian angel to help us through hard times. In The Bishop’s Wife, that wish comes true in a Christmas fable that succeeds on the strength of ...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Christmas is almost upon us and if you find yourself wishing for a guardian angel, maybe it’ll turn out to be Cary Grant. In The Bishop’s Wife, he gives maybe his most irresistible performance in a Christmas fable well worth a look:
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Middle-earth time again and it’s the extended edition of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug this time.
And let’s just say the twenty five minutes added in haven’t addressed the glaring flaw that this movie rarely makes any sense and is one of the ugliest ever made:
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And let’s just say the twenty five minutes added in haven’t addressed the glaring flaw that this movie rarely makes any sense and is one of the ugliest ever made:
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A ★★½ review of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
Middle-earth Extended Edition Marathon The second instalment of Peter Jackson’s elongated Hobbit trilogy is as far removed in quality from The Lord of the Rings it’s scarcely believable. Even with an ...
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December 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Middle-earth time again and it’s the extended edition of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug this time.
And let’s just say the twenty five minutes added in haven’t addressed the glaring flaw that this movie rarely makes any sense and is one of the ugliest ever made:
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And let’s just say the twenty five minutes added in haven’t addressed the glaring flaw that this movie rarely makes any sense and is one of the ugliest ever made:
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Still devastated at Alan Rickman breaking Emma Thompson’s heart? Fed up of The Holiday? Then check out Bell, Book and Candle, a rather sweet Christmas set romance with an endearingly bamboozled James Stewart and Kim Novak at her most enchanting:
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A ★★★½ review of Bell, Book and Candle (1958)
Christmas Film Festival In spite of my built in cynicism, I’ve always had a soft spot for old-fashioned romcoms- they’re formulaic and often predictable, but they have a purity and integrity sadly mi...
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December 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Still devastated at Alan Rickman breaking Emma Thompson’s heart? Fed up of The Holiday? Then check out Bell, Book and Candle, a rather sweet Christmas set romance with an endearingly bamboozled James Stewart and Kim Novak at her most enchanting:
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Samuel L Jackson is almost 77, but I’ve never thought of him as old- until now. With a hoarse whisper and a distinctly slower demeanour, his performance in Afterburn is pretty much the main talking point of one of 2025’s most forgettable movies:
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A ★★½ review of Afterburn (2025)
There have been many great films released in 2025. There have been some terrible films released in 2025. Afterburn is neither. Instead it’s an empty vessel, a film that plays out harmlessly without li...
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December 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Samuel L Jackson is almost 77, but I’ve never thought of him as old- until now. With a hoarse whisper and a distinctly slower demeanour, his performance in Afterburn is pretty much the main talking point of one of 2025’s most forgettable movies:
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And… breathe!
The Christmas holidays have officially started now I’ve finished work.
Time to catch up on this year’s releases and (hopefully) have an empty mind for the next two weeks.
I haven’t enjoyed 2025, but I’m gonna make sure it ends on a good note.
The Christmas holidays have officially started now I’ve finished work.
Time to catch up on this year’s releases and (hopefully) have an empty mind for the next two weeks.
I haven’t enjoyed 2025, but I’m gonna make sure it ends on a good note.
December 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
And… breathe!
The Christmas holidays have officially started now I’ve finished work.
Time to catch up on this year’s releases and (hopefully) have an empty mind for the next two weeks.
I haven’t enjoyed 2025, but I’m gonna make sure it ends on a good note.
The Christmas holidays have officially started now I’ve finished work.
Time to catch up on this year’s releases and (hopefully) have an empty mind for the next two weeks.
I haven’t enjoyed 2025, but I’m gonna make sure it ends on a good note.
Grinch Instinct
Dude, Where’s my Grinch?
Grinch and Commander: The Far Side of the World
December 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Grinch Instinct