Martyn
@martynpedler.com
Writer, academic, brain in a jar. Creative Writing PhD in superhero stories. You can see my stuff at http://martynpedler.com
When I was young, I was *obsessed* with the Pet Shop Boys movie IT COULDN'T HAPPEN HERE – dare I watch it again now that it's on the Criterion Channel?
January 12, 2026 at 5:50 AM
When I was young, I was *obsessed* with the Pet Shop Boys movie IT COULDN'T HAPPEN HERE – dare I watch it again now that it's on the Criterion Channel?
Speaking of which: if you like someone's story, please write to them and tell them! Believe me, most writers need the boost.
January 12, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Speaking of which: if you like someone's story, please write to them and tell them! Believe me, most writers need the boost.
Is that SEVERANCE's Adam Scott on the red carpet sporting a Philosopher's Stone on his tie-pin?
January 12, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Is that SEVERANCE's Adam Scott on the red carpet sporting a Philosopher's Stone on his tie-pin?
I want you all to know that I posted this at 4:30AM.
January 11, 2026 at 7:35 PM
I want you all to know that I posted this at 4:30AM.
Australia mostly hates artists, especially the idea that they might make any money from their art. It's deeply depressing.
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Australia mostly hates artists, especially the idea that they might make any money from their art. It's deeply depressing.
It's like THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA crossed with a Lifetime movie.
January 11, 2026 at 9:50 AM
It's like THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA crossed with a Lifetime movie.
It fumbles a lot of its big moments but it's still veeeeeery interesting to watch right now.
January 11, 2026 at 9:17 AM
It fumbles a lot of its big moments but it's still veeeeeery interesting to watch right now.