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Rhianna Pratchett @rhi.bsky.social · 1d

Dad’s books are full of empathy, common sense, and a healthy suspicion of the powerful. But at its heart his work is also about how systems keep people poor while pretending it’s their own fault. So I hope Kemi’s taking notes as well as reading the jokes.

Paul Haine @paulhaine.bsky.social · 1d

Kemi Badenoch claiming Terry Pratchett as her favourite author is wild

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

People need to be aware how serious any head injury can be. I hope your posts help raise awareness amongst friends and followers.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

Their experience was pretty bad. Three month coma and very intrusive surgery to the left side of the head. Changed their personality and life. Years later they did a charity run and the look on her face crossing the line still warms. Huge steps! She then put on her skates and it was very emotional.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

When I hung around the roller derby scene for @rollergrrrls.bsky.social there were a LOT of concussions and even with their helmets it could be very serious indeed. One friend lost years to agoraphobia and other health issues due to TBI. Pleased to see you recover. Wishing you well.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

I read that twice and still laughed. Enjoy the show!

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

Philip's role in Magnolia is certainly more restrained than the others but his line "This is the scene in the movie where you help me out." wins every time. Genuinely emotional stuff.

An actor sorely missed.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k0-...

Magnolia | Philip Seymour Hoffman | Phil Parma Tracks Down Frank T.J. Mackie Scene [HD]

YouTube video by Mighty Chroma

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

Pleased you didn't miss out. Looks like my film choice for tonight is sorted. We can alert each other when there's a 4K announcement for Magnolia.

Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

Moore, Cruise, and Hoffman were working on a next level. Agree.. it is the raw honesty of their performances that really impresses.

Side note... did you notice the TJ Mackey wardrobe nod in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery when you see Edward Norton at the bar? www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_2U...

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Glass Onion Bar Scene | Starman David Bowie

YouTube video by beatraymanz

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

The dvd has a documentary that is worth picking up on the 2 disc edition. Mine is in storage.

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Magnolia (film) - Wikipedia

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

Stellar performances from everyone. Julianne Moore's scene in the chemist always wins as does Tom Cruise's with his father at the end. That said, it is Philip Seymour Hoffman's cry when dressing the bed with new sheets that gets me every time. So many moments. Some LOUD! [TJ Mackey]... others quiet.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

An hour this morning spent/wasted trying to access my online banking with no success to the point that panic sets in and I'm ready to call customer services to cancel my card.

A breath. I write down the password and login and card details carefully with numbers above each letter/digit and I'm in.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

Magnolia is a Top Ten film for me. Damn near perfect.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

“WHERE’S HIS HELMET?”

But, seriously… this is an iconic image seared into my childhood. James Bond does Star Wars!

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

Genius level post.

Kommander Karl @kommanderkarl.bsky.social · 1d

AI still can’t do this

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Charlie Brigden @filmsonwax.bsky.social · 1d

With TRON ARES about to hit, here’s a bit I wrote for @crooked-marquee.bsky.social on the original TRON and it’s fabulous composer, the amazing Wendy Carlos

Pixel Perfect: How Wendy Carlos Gave an Extra Dimension to Tron

How synthesizer innovator Wendy Carlos created a combination orchestral/synth score for Disney’s big-budget adventure ‘Tron.’

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 1d

Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde. 1971.

Classic Hammer horror featuring Ralph Bates and Martine Beswick as the titular characters. An interesting twist on a familiar tale with nods to Jack the Ripper and Burke & Hare and also proving inspiring for my current book HYDE.

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Matt Garvey @mattgarvey1981.bsky.social · 1d

If you’ve been thinking about it…
Now’s the time.
48 hours left, and then this hardcover becomes the one that got away...FOREVER
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mat...
a RT would be greatly appreciated too, pls

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 2d

Your Daily Mog.

Includes bonus pic.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 2d

Your Daily Meg.

Also, bonus pic.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 2d

“Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers”

There. You really only need four words. Thank me later.

CNBC @cnbc.com · 2d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 2d

I still have my original OTOMO paperbacks including the KODANSHA editions of AKIRA to hand printed on cheap newsprint paper and they still look amazing. The art impresses beyond the low production values.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 2d

Read the novella years ago and there is a hint in the trailer that they go with that ending. Could still prove a misdirect but hopeful. The Schwarzenegger film was entertaining but hokey.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 3d

ah, fudge. Missed book eight. This year has been... challenging. I genuinely thought I had backed book eight. I'll see how best to collect with next Kickstarter, hopefully.

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Gary Erskine @garyerskine.bsky.social · 3d

This is what I have got here. Am I missing anything else?

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Etherington Brothers @etheringtonbros.bsky.social · 3d

Come see us at @ThoughtBubbleuk.bsky.social on 15th - 16th NOVEMBER! We’ll have the FINAL COPIES of the original print run of our TUTORIALS BOOKS, plus COMICS GALORE!

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