James Quin
@jimquin.bsky.social
Welcome to the New Era.
A committed subscriber to the #ForteanTimes, lover of genre fiction in general. Horror, sci-fi, superheroes and anything pulpy.
A committed subscriber to the #ForteanTimes, lover of genre fiction in general. Horror, sci-fi, superheroes and anything pulpy.
Right old proper hauntology here, at the bottom of the dingy old Fright Bag in the dark corner of the Forbidden Basement of Mystery.
Now available for all, every skunk ape and boggart's favourite tradition. Spritz yourself with holy water, it's your fourth annual Fright Bag.
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Millard's Halloween Fright Bag IV
YouTube video by Stuart Millard
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November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Right old proper hauntology here, at the bottom of the dingy old Fright Bag in the dark corner of the Forbidden Basement of Mystery.
Wow, these little crunchy snack things! They're like the crispy wrappers you get on really good fried wontons, flavoured with spicy chili peppers, bit of roast pork and fried chicken in there as well. A welcome addition to the head table at my personal #SnackPalace
November 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Wow, these little crunchy snack things! They're like the crispy wrappers you get on really good fried wontons, flavoured with spicy chili peppers, bit of roast pork and fried chicken in there as well. A welcome addition to the head table at my personal #SnackPalace
@cheapshow.bsky.social @e-loud.bsky.social My latest selection of fanciful snacks and goodies from that very nice online pan-Asian supermarket Starry Mart. Very interested to try the Samyang Tangle, a wider and flatter noodle with the creamy BBQ-style bulgogi sauce.
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
@cheapshow.bsky.social @e-loud.bsky.social My latest selection of fanciful snacks and goodies from that very nice online pan-Asian supermarket Starry Mart. Very interested to try the Samyang Tangle, a wider and flatter noodle with the creamy BBQ-style bulgogi sauce.
Having a wonderful time drinking some pretty nice Dolce Gusto machine coffee, a special flavoured pod from this company called Aroma Gold. Apparently they also do a pretty good tiramisu flavour, which I might look into next time.
November 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Having a wonderful time drinking some pretty nice Dolce Gusto machine coffee, a special flavoured pod from this company called Aroma Gold. Apparently they also do a pretty good tiramisu flavour, which I might look into next time.
Past the Leviathan storyline and the Parallel Time arc, there's one great final storyline running through #DarkShadows. I'm gonna enjoy the shit out of the 1840s arc, ending with episodes 1196-1198. The true ending of Dark Shadows, the end of Barnabas and of Angelique...
November 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Past the Leviathan storyline and the Parallel Time arc, there's one great final storyline running through #DarkShadows. I'm gonna enjoy the shit out of the 1840s arc, ending with episodes 1196-1198. The true ending of Dark Shadows, the end of Barnabas and of Angelique...
Massive amounts of fun and gubbins to be enjoyed in my own personal #SnackPalace with some old faves and Orange Cream Coke. Also, things I've wanted to try for the longest time in the BBQ cheese puffs and Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies. Dedicating this one to @cheapshow.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Massive amounts of fun and gubbins to be enjoyed in my own personal #SnackPalace with some old faves and Orange Cream Coke. Also, things I've wanted to try for the longest time in the BBQ cheese puffs and Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies. Dedicating this one to @cheapshow.bsky.social
The fucking space hippies...
I guess eventually I had to talk about Star Trek's stupid space hippie episode. My video all about it is now public, please share!
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November 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The fucking space hippies...
@cheapshow.bsky.social @e-loud.bsky.social DOOT DOOT DO DO DO DOOT DO DOO Here is a #SauceReport for the Blackpool and Fylde Coast region. Wendy's "signature" blend is primarily Dijon mustard, mixed with Worcester and soy sauces and a bit of pickle relish. And now, over to Rod for the weather.
November 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
@cheapshow.bsky.social @e-loud.bsky.social DOOT DOOT DO DO DO DOOT DO DOO Here is a #SauceReport for the Blackpool and Fylde Coast region. Wendy's "signature" blend is primarily Dijon mustard, mixed with Worcester and soy sauces and a bit of pickle relish. And now, over to Rod for the weather.
Bought this purely to satisfy my curiosity, it's violently strong. I mean like paint-stripper strength. I honestly don't think we'll buy it again, a generic alco-pop without the illicit thrill of hyper-caffeinated energy drink joining in.
November 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Bought this purely to satisfy my curiosity, it's violently strong. I mean like paint-stripper strength. I honestly don't think we'll buy it again, a generic alco-pop without the illicit thrill of hyper-caffeinated energy drink joining in.
Oh hey, this is in the same building complex as the Taco Bell I've been to twice! It's a full-featured food court on a similar level as the Abingdon Street Market in Blackpool, and they've also apparently got a cinema. #differentgravy
Northern cuisine makes its apotheosis into its ultimate form
October 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Oh hey, this is in the same building complex as the Taco Bell I've been to twice! It's a full-featured food court on a similar level as the Abingdon Street Market in Blackpool, and they've also apparently got a cinema. #differentgravy
I'd be interested to see Allison and Phelan casting their critical eyes on Disney's spooky nascent-internet "X" Files but also the Partridge Family? So Weird...
In the final Halloweentown movie, they recast Marnie and added a whole bunch of other things no one asked for. Yay! Our vid all about it is now public, please share!
youtu.be/zrdZ1QXupj8
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October 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I'd be interested to see Allison and Phelan casting their critical eyes on Disney's spooky nascent-internet "X" Files but also the Partridge Family? So Weird...
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@e-loud.bsky.social @cheapshow.bsky.social DOOT DOOT DOOT DA-DOOT! Had this garlic soy dip with the Japanese nuggets yesterday, off the new Mcdonald's world heist menu, it was delicious! Very important sauce update!
October 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
@e-loud.bsky.social @cheapshow.bsky.social DOOT DOOT DOOT DA-DOOT! Had this garlic soy dip with the Japanese nuggets yesterday, off the new Mcdonald's world heist menu, it was delicious! Very important sauce update!
Fascinating new side offered at my local coffee shop here in "Posh Blackpool", the #NoFilter presents a tray of jalapeno poppers for six quid. WARNING: filling v. hot and runny, but tastes great mixed in with the mayo. #SnackPalace🌶️🌶️🌶️
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Fascinating new side offered at my local coffee shop here in "Posh Blackpool", the #NoFilter presents a tray of jalapeno poppers for six quid. WARNING: filling v. hot and runny, but tastes great mixed in with the mayo. #SnackPalace🌶️🌶️🌶️
Got me a 4k Ultra-Hi-Def disc of the greatest work in John Carpenter's thematic Apocalypse Trilogy, so let's make like WWE Network's presentation of ECW One Night Stands and fire up something a bit like Enter Sandman but legally distinct... Because it's time to dive In The Mouth Of Madness!
October 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Got me a 4k Ultra-Hi-Def disc of the greatest work in John Carpenter's thematic Apocalypse Trilogy, so let's make like WWE Network's presentation of ECW One Night Stands and fire up something a bit like Enter Sandman but legally distinct... Because it's time to dive In The Mouth Of Madness!
"Oh, well, never did want to live forever..." Ahead, hovering in the distance like some vast, predatory bird, it's:
TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on SIMON FURMAN is now live! Sponsored by supporter CD Freedom, it's my first episode about a real person! From Marvel to Dreamwave to IDW, from G1 to Beast Wars to the movies, learn The Basics on the most prolific TF comic book writer of all time!
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TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on SIMON FURMAN
YouTube video by Chris McFeely
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October 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
"Oh, well, never did want to live forever..." Ahead, hovering in the distance like some vast, predatory bird, it's:
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True "Salem's Lot" story - back in 1981, when BBC1 did "a special two-part presentation", one of my friends and I (being big strong and tough boys) decided to convene in my bedroom to watch it. IN THE DARK. Now : the layout in my bedroom - two single beds, in the middle of the room <more>
October 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
True "Salem's Lot" story - back in 1981, when BBC1 did "a special two-part presentation", one of my friends and I (being big strong and tough boys) decided to convene in my bedroom to watch it. IN THE DARK. Now : the layout in my bedroom - two single beds, in the middle of the room <more>
@maxdood.bsky.social @mattmcmuscles.bsky.social I believe that Capcom's SF6 fighting pass events should give you moves in the "Other" category to add to your custom avatar. Like Allen's Triple Break and Justice Fist from EX and Fighting Layer, sort of thing.
October 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
@maxdood.bsky.social @mattmcmuscles.bsky.social I believe that Capcom's SF6 fighting pass events should give you moves in the "Other" category to add to your custom avatar. Like Allen's Triple Break and Justice Fist from EX and Fighting Layer, sort of thing.
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RIP Drew Struzan - a man whose talent and imagination etched onto so many minds throughout the last 40+ years.
His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.
A massive loss 💔
His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.
A massive loss 💔
October 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
RIP Drew Struzan - a man whose talent and imagination etched onto so many minds throughout the last 40+ years.
His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.
A massive loss 💔
His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.
A massive loss 💔
Hell yeah, that's a sandwich I'd have for lunch. Along with a serving of perfectly golden crispy fries artfully drizzled with the same curry ketchup and sprinkled with crunchy fried onions.
October 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Hell yeah, that's a sandwich I'd have for lunch. Along with a serving of perfectly golden crispy fries artfully drizzled with the same curry ketchup and sprinkled with crunchy fried onions.
Drop BBC3 back to iPlayer-exclusive channel, have BBC4 maybe start broadcasting from 1pm every day. Bit more "Wisconsin Death Trip" than "Kirstie and Phil step one picometre outside London to laugh at the regional accents", if you don't mind.
I say it all the time but how is there no regular weekly TV programme about cinema or art or music (apart from Later, sometimes) or media, or books - and yet there seem to be about 45 programmes a week on the Royal Family or true crime.
October 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Drop BBC3 back to iPlayer-exclusive channel, have BBC4 maybe start broadcasting from 1pm every day. Bit more "Wisconsin Death Trip" than "Kirstie and Phil step one picometre outside London to laugh at the regional accents", if you don't mind.
Ever since my previous American import candy supplier of choice started being arsey about taking non-PayPal payments, I'd been reticent to try another. Until today, when I discovered the rather reasonably-priced WorldSnacks, selling much the same sort of items and possibly more!
October 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Ever since my previous American import candy supplier of choice started being arsey about taking non-PayPal payments, I'd been reticent to try another. Until today, when I discovered the rather reasonably-priced WorldSnacks, selling much the same sort of items and possibly more!
@britishcrisps.bsky.social @cheapshow.bsky.social These are a welcome surprise! Part of the latest Indian-inspired product rollout at Aldi. Give off a pleasing aromatic huff of spices that soon go full SWAT team battering-ram on your tongue, you'll be wanting a cool drink handy. #TheSnackPalace
October 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
@britishcrisps.bsky.social @cheapshow.bsky.social These are a welcome surprise! Part of the latest Indian-inspired product rollout at Aldi. Give off a pleasing aromatic huff of spices that soon go full SWAT team battering-ram on your tongue, you'll be wanting a cool drink handy. #TheSnackPalace
Idea for the opening shot of a murder-mystery film:
Man (late 50s) found with "internal decapitation" and his penis up to the hilt in a cup of McDonald's strawberry milkshake. No marks on the body, no obvious signs of a struggle anywhere. Initial X-ray reveals missing disc in spinal column...
Man (late 50s) found with "internal decapitation" and his penis up to the hilt in a cup of McDonald's strawberry milkshake. No marks on the body, no obvious signs of a struggle anywhere. Initial X-ray reveals missing disc in spinal column...
October 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Idea for the opening shot of a murder-mystery film:
Man (late 50s) found with "internal decapitation" and his penis up to the hilt in a cup of McDonald's strawberry milkshake. No marks on the body, no obvious signs of a struggle anywhere. Initial X-ray reveals missing disc in spinal column...
Man (late 50s) found with "internal decapitation" and his penis up to the hilt in a cup of McDonald's strawberry milkshake. No marks on the body, no obvious signs of a struggle anywhere. Initial X-ray reveals missing disc in spinal column...
In case anybody's interested, the things I mentioned in a previous post are real items that they will give you from the counter of their respective fast-food chains as long as you ask for them, and they've got any to spare.
October 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In case anybody's interested, the things I mentioned in a previous post are real items that they will give you from the counter of their respective fast-food chains as long as you ask for them, and they've got any to spare.
Ooh hey, look what's on the corner of Cannon Street, down Fishergate in Preston's town centre now. @cheapshow.bsky.social they don't do the red beans n' rice like in America though (it's the best fucking side at Popeyes!)
October 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Ooh hey, look what's on the corner of Cannon Street, down Fishergate in Preston's town centre now. @cheapshow.bsky.social they don't do the red beans n' rice like in America though (it's the best fucking side at Popeyes!)