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Edgar Wright

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Spaced / Shaun Of The Dead / Hot Fuzz / Scott Pilgrim Vs The World / The World’s End / Baby Driver / The Sparks Brothers / Last Night In Soho / The Running Man

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Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · Jul 1

Millions Hunt. One Runs. Everyone Watches. Watch the Official Trailer for my new film The #RunningManMovie – Only in theatres November 7!

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The Running Man Movie @runningmanmovie.com · Jul 1

Millions Hunt. One Runs. Everyone Watches. Watch the Official Trailer for The #RunningManMovie – Only in theatres November 7

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · Jun 30

Don’t walk. Run. 🏃 The #RunningManMovie Official Trailer drops tomorrow.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · Feb 5

I thought I would sneak in before the imminent apocalypse.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · Feb 5

Hello. How is everyone on here?

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · Dec 21

Hello there! Click the link above for my TOP 50 SONGS OF 2024. It's still an utter pleasure to share with you my end of year playlist, with fifty(one!) tracks I've been loving in the last twelve months. Please, play loud, in order and ENJOY! linktr.ee/edgarwright

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 31

Second sold out show for Sparks at the Royal Albert Hall and another triumph. Very proud to take the traditional end-of-show photo, this time with their amazing band: Evan Weiss, Eli Pearl, Max Whipple and Stevie Nistor. If you were there, let us know!

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 30

Ron & Russell moved to London to record ‘Kimono My House’ in 1973 and lived in a basement flat in Thurloe Square. That place was a 10 minute walk from the Albert Hall and - taking the long way round - here they are 50 years later.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 30

What an incredible night seeing Sparks play the Royal Albert Hall for the first time. Was so proud to take this photo at the end of this amazing concert. Such a great show. Just electric. Let us know if you were there x

Viva Sparks! ⚡️ ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 26

Whatever order you like! The documentary will give you a great introduction to the band, but this new album stands on its own too.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 26

I've raved enough. 'The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte' is available everywhere as we speak. Take a listen, buy the exquisite vinyl edition if you wish, but most importantly, I hope you enjoy it on repeat, as I have. Do let me know if you love it too.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 26

I joked with Ron and Russell that they've been crafting the perfect epitaph songs for themselves since 1974’s 'Bon Voyage'. And 'Gee That Was Fun' is no exception.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 26

The album closes with the rousing 'It Doesn't Have To Be That Way' and heartbreaking chaser 'Gee That Was Fun.' The latter, just stops me dead. It's another melancholic, dryly funny example of Sparks' mastery of bittersweet bangers.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 26

There's the brutal 'When You Leave', about how much better a social event becomes once YOU’VE departed. And 'Love Story' introduces the alarmingly specific tale of someone to trying to save his spot in line while scoring drugs for their girlfriend. I believe this is a first.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 26

Other standouts include the infectious melody of 'You Were Meant For Me', the anthemic 'Not That Well Defined', and the boisterous middle 8 of 'Take Me For A Ride' which chants, "LET'S GO, LET'S GO LAURA!".

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 26

The opening trio of singles, 'Latte', 'Veronica Lake' and 'Nothing Is As Good As They Say It Is', followed by the minimalist gem of missed connections 'Escalator' exemplifies everything that is Sparks; simultaneously funny, profound, inventive, and irresistibly catchy.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 26

So, it pleases me to no end to call 'The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte' another triumphant classic. Packed with brilliant melodies, keen observations and witty lyrics, this album could be a greatest hits collection on its own or it could be your FIRST introduction to Sparks.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 26

It's also their first LP on Island Records since their mid-70s breakthrough. But don't call it a comeback! Sparks are staggering in their irrepressible invention and alarming consistency. Name another band where an album in their sixth decade ranks among their finest. You can't.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 26

I come to rave. Today, SPARKS release their 26th album, 'The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte' and I highly recommend listening from start to finish. It's the first to be written after my doc on the legendary Ron & Russell Mael and it made me swell with pride once more.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 24

Huge props to the cast of ‘The Borrowers’.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 24

That too. Italian hunks with hunks of bread and cheese. I’m in.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 24

Disappeared into #theeightmountains and didn’t want to come back. A gorgeous epic about friendship, adventure and some cheese making from Felix van Groeningen & Charlotte Vandermeersch, starring Luca Marinelli & my amico Alessandro Borghi. Made me want to jack it all in and venture into the wild…

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 20

Having read the book too, I would say: do go and see it.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 20

There's much, much more to talk about. But the headline is: see it. I was lucky enough to see it a few weeks ago and I cannot wait to see it again. It's quite the feat of cinema.

Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social · May 20

The cast, led by DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone & Robert De Niro, are exceptional, the latter in one of his wiliest performances, right down to his final seconds. To see this epidemic of insidious gaslighting brought to graphic life, is urgent & sobering. You won’t stop thinking about it.