John Daly
@johdal.bsky.social
Books, film, art history, improvised music.
“Pretentious” falls into the same category.
January 29, 2026 at 4:16 AM
“Pretentious” falls into the same category.
Oh and this must surely be a candidate for worst suit in cinema history.
January 20, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Oh and this must surely be a candidate for worst suit in cinema history.
Spot on. It’s like applying the same level of analysis to Chauncey Gardner.
January 15, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Spot on. It’s like applying the same level of analysis to Chauncey Gardner.
I sat (with a drink) and watched him play in NYC, 1990 (a trio with Georg Mraz and Roy Haynes)
January 15, 2026 at 3:11 AM
I sat (with a drink) and watched him play in NYC, 1990 (a trio with Georg Mraz and Roy Haynes)
Maigret #3. A hotel guest is shot through the open window of his room. As in books 1 & 2, not everyone is always what they appear to be. Maigret solves the case but leaves it officially unsolved to protect the living.
January 15, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Maigret #3. A hotel guest is shot through the open window of his room. As in books 1 & 2, not everyone is always what they appear to be. Maigret solves the case but leaves it officially unsolved to protect the living.
and ‘psychic surgery’.
January 14, 2026 at 11:46 PM
and ‘psychic surgery’.
After reading and enjoying many of his books, that does not surprise me in the least.
January 9, 2026 at 9:56 PM
After reading and enjoying many of his books, that does not surprise me in the least.
Still with “our dominant position means the EU needs us more than we need them.” Who would be bothered to engage with that same old shite.
January 9, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Still with “our dominant position means the EU needs us more than we need them.” Who would be bothered to engage with that same old shite.
Yes, it’s a nice release - only surpassed by the recent 4k special edition.
January 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Yes, it’s a nice release - only surpassed by the recent 4k special edition.
Not until Tuesday. Happily packing right now.
January 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Not until Tuesday. Happily packing right now.
Maigret #2. Given the title character’s entirely peripheral presence for most of the book, this is akin to using ‘The Butler Did It.’ Nonetheless, a thoroughly compelling read, the most engaging quality being Simenon’s obvious empathy with the working man.
January 6, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Maigret #2. Given the title character’s entirely peripheral presence for most of the book, this is akin to using ‘The Butler Did It.’ Nonetheless, a thoroughly compelling read, the most engaging quality being Simenon’s obvious empathy with the working man.
You had my favourite seat in the corner!
January 1, 2026 at 9:11 PM
You had my favourite seat in the corner!
There was a lot of it going on in suburban cinemas.
January 1, 2026 at 8:57 PM
There was a lot of it going on in suburban cinemas.
Why it was still showing in the local cinema for a Saturday matinee ten years after its initial release is quite another mystery.
January 1, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Why it was still showing in the local cinema for a Saturday matinee ten years after its initial release is quite another mystery.
Oh, It certainly isn’t even in the conversation a decent piece of film making. But It has a kind of silly charm that I’ve always enjoyed more than the remake. Then again I saw it in the cinema when I was 10 so it was bound to leave an imprint.
January 1, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Oh, It certainly isn’t even in the conversation a decent piece of film making. But It has a kind of silly charm that I’ve always enjoyed more than the remake. Then again I saw it in the cinema when I was 10 so it was bound to leave an imprint.
My order is in! I can’t wait to see this in 4K.
January 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM
My order is in! I can’t wait to see this in 4K.
Am I a wierdo for preferring the Sinatra outing?
January 1, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Am I a wierdo for preferring the Sinatra outing?