Rob Atkinson
@robatk.bsky.social
Mainly here to chat nonsense about films, TV, music, books and running.
December 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Considering how I was unable to read for a few days this month, I'm very happy with how much I was able to read.
A couple of books were leftover from previous month(s), but what a banger of a month! I think the Tainted Cup just edges it as the book of the month.
#BookSky📚💙
A couple of books were leftover from previous month(s), but what a banger of a month! I think the Tainted Cup just edges it as the book of the month.
#BookSky📚💙
December 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Considering how I was unable to read for a few days this month, I'm very happy with how much I was able to read.
A couple of books were leftover from previous month(s), but what a banger of a month! I think the Tainted Cup just edges it as the book of the month.
#BookSky📚💙
A couple of books were leftover from previous month(s), but what a banger of a month! I think the Tainted Cup just edges it as the book of the month.
#BookSky📚💙
Need a reason for why a protagonist is so detestable or something to connect with and in Hemming's Thomas, I struggled. I get what it was for, showing ennui of the self-absorpstion of your own life, but I struggled to engage with it. The shots are great and the central part is interesting.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
November 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Need a reason for why a protagonist is so detestable or something to connect with and in Hemming's Thomas, I struggled. I get what it was for, showing ennui of the self-absorpstion of your own life, but I struggled to engage with it. The shots are great and the central part is interesting.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
Book 53 - The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless
An excellent blend of historical fiction and fantasy. It's not until now that I realised how much I craved a properly political story. I loved our two main protagonists in their own ways. Excited to continue!
#BookSky📚💙
An excellent blend of historical fiction and fantasy. It's not until now that I realised how much I craved a properly political story. I loved our two main protagonists in their own ways. Excited to continue!
#BookSky📚💙
November 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Book 53 - The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless
An excellent blend of historical fiction and fantasy. It's not until now that I realised how much I craved a properly political story. I loved our two main protagonists in their own ways. Excited to continue!
#BookSky📚💙
An excellent blend of historical fiction and fantasy. It's not until now that I realised how much I craved a properly political story. I loved our two main protagonists in their own ways. Excited to continue!
#BookSky📚💙
Accidentally joined a race mid run.
Either way, really happy with the run today.
🎶 Mogwai - The Bad Fire 🎶 #RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
Either way, really happy with the run today.
🎶 Mogwai - The Bad Fire 🎶 #RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
November 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Accidentally joined a race mid run.
Either way, really happy with the run today.
🎶 Mogwai - The Bad Fire 🎶 #RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
Either way, really happy with the run today.
🎶 Mogwai - The Bad Fire 🎶 #RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
The strength of the performances in this, is what elevates the film. The strength of More's convictions and the impact of them are plain to see and works well in the final courtroom scene. I wanted more of a sense of More's inner turmoil and the dialogue at times felt a little dry.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
November 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The strength of the performances in this, is what elevates the film. The strength of More's convictions and the impact of them are plain to see and works well in the final courtroom scene. I wanted more of a sense of More's inner turmoil and the dialogue at times felt a little dry.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
November 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday!
My attention span has been awful recently, so only got two films watched, both I enjoyed a lot.
My attention span has been awful recently, so only got two films watched, both I enjoyed a lot.
November 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday!
My attention span has been awful recently, so only got two films watched, both I enjoyed a lot.
My attention span has been awful recently, so only got two films watched, both I enjoyed a lot.
Chilly, but good 5k
🎶 Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - High Visceral, Pt. 1 🎶 #RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
🎶 Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - High Visceral, Pt. 1 🎶 #RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
November 26, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Chilly, but good 5k
🎶 Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - High Visceral, Pt. 1 🎶 #RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
🎶 Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - High Visceral, Pt. 1 🎶 #RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
The final half hour of this film is excellent, from the set piece battle to the final showdown. The staging of this is excellent throughout and I mean, the score! The film is elevated with the sprinkling of humour throughout. I did flag a bit in the middle, maybe that's just a me thing.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
November 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The final half hour of this film is excellent, from the set piece battle to the final showdown. The staging of this is excellent throughout and I mean, the score! The film is elevated with the sprinkling of humour throughout. I did flag a bit in the middle, maybe that's just a me thing.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
Book 52 - The Queue by Basma Abdel Aziz
Published in 2013, it's hard not to compare what she's writing with what was happening in Egypt during the Arab Spring. A man is shot, seeking approval for an operation and has to queue for it. Orwellian elements and deadpan humour and community.
#BookSky📚💙
Published in 2013, it's hard not to compare what she's writing with what was happening in Egypt during the Arab Spring. A man is shot, seeking approval for an operation and has to queue for it. Orwellian elements and deadpan humour and community.
#BookSky📚💙
November 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Book 52 - The Queue by Basma Abdel Aziz
Published in 2013, it's hard not to compare what she's writing with what was happening in Egypt during the Arab Spring. A man is shot, seeking approval for an operation and has to queue for it. Orwellian elements and deadpan humour and community.
#BookSky📚💙
Published in 2013, it's hard not to compare what she's writing with what was happening in Egypt during the Arab Spring. A man is shot, seeking approval for an operation and has to queue for it. Orwellian elements and deadpan humour and community.
#BookSky📚💙
November 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
This is a film that doesn't shy away from the brutality warfare & the civilian casualties involved. It's clearly an anti-colonial film, but at the same time, it doesn't glorify what the resistance is doing. Through the oppression and violence of colonial rule, it only breeds more violence.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
November 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This is a film that doesn't shy away from the brutality warfare & the civilian casualties involved. It's clearly an anti-colonial film, but at the same time, it doesn't glorify what the resistance is doing. Through the oppression and violence of colonial rule, it only breeds more violence.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
Happy #LetterboxdFriday
Just the two this week.
Au Hasard Balthazar - A tough one to sit through. Both Balthazar and Marie's lives intertwine as they suffer abuses they have no control over.
Bugonia - Lanthimos towards his satirical, cynical and hilarious best.
Just the two this week.
Au Hasard Balthazar - A tough one to sit through. Both Balthazar and Marie's lives intertwine as they suffer abuses they have no control over.
Bugonia - Lanthimos towards his satirical, cynical and hilarious best.
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday
Just the two this week.
Au Hasard Balthazar - A tough one to sit through. Both Balthazar and Marie's lives intertwine as they suffer abuses they have no control over.
Bugonia - Lanthimos towards his satirical, cynical and hilarious best.
Just the two this week.
Au Hasard Balthazar - A tough one to sit through. Both Balthazar and Marie's lives intertwine as they suffer abuses they have no control over.
Bugonia - Lanthimos towards his satirical, cynical and hilarious best.
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Ooft! This was a tough one to sit through. The film is predominantly told from the perspective of a donkey and its first owner Marie, as both are helpless at defending themselves against the abuse thrown in their direction. It's honestly painful to watch at times and perhaps too much so.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
November 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Ooft! This was a tough one to sit through. The film is predominantly told from the perspective of a donkey and its first owner Marie, as both are helpless at defending themselves against the abuse thrown in their direction. It's honestly painful to watch at times and perhaps too much so.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
Back to plodding around the park.
🎶 chokecherry - Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls 🎶
#RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
🎶 chokecherry - Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls 🎶
#RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
November 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Back to plodding around the park.
🎶 chokecherry - Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls 🎶
#RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
🎶 chokecherry - Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls 🎶
#RunningPunks #Running #UKRunChat
Book 51 - The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
An excellent biography of each of the five victims of Jack the Ripper. Whilst there is a lot of conjecture, it's followed to its logical conclusion for the most part. Immersive and informative. A must read if you're interested in this era.
#BookSky📚💙
An excellent biography of each of the five victims of Jack the Ripper. Whilst there is a lot of conjecture, it's followed to its logical conclusion for the most part. Immersive and informative. A must read if you're interested in this era.
#BookSky📚💙
November 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Book 51 - The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
An excellent biography of each of the five victims of Jack the Ripper. Whilst there is a lot of conjecture, it's followed to its logical conclusion for the most part. Immersive and informative. A must read if you're interested in this era.
#BookSky📚💙
An excellent biography of each of the five victims of Jack the Ripper. Whilst there is a lot of conjecture, it's followed to its logical conclusion for the most part. Immersive and informative. A must read if you're interested in this era.
#BookSky📚💙
Book 50 - Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
First time I've read out of publication order, but you can tell just how much Christie changed as a writer. A good 40% is given to setting up the backstories, which I really appreciated and the sense of place, which is often missed from her.
#BookSky📚💙
First time I've read out of publication order, but you can tell just how much Christie changed as a writer. A good 40% is given to setting up the backstories, which I really appreciated and the sense of place, which is often missed from her.
#BookSky📚💙
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Book 50 - Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
First time I've read out of publication order, but you can tell just how much Christie changed as a writer. A good 40% is given to setting up the backstories, which I really appreciated and the sense of place, which is often missed from her.
#BookSky📚💙
First time I've read out of publication order, but you can tell just how much Christie changed as a writer. A good 40% is given to setting up the backstories, which I really appreciated and the sense of place, which is often missed from her.
#BookSky📚💙
Book 49 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
An excellent genre-blender of fantasy and murder mystery. The stakes are high, the world building is weird, unique and immersive and the two main characters are a wonderful duo. The dialogue is almost akin to the show Sherlock.
#BookSky📚💙
An excellent genre-blender of fantasy and murder mystery. The stakes are high, the world building is weird, unique and immersive and the two main characters are a wonderful duo. The dialogue is almost akin to the show Sherlock.
#BookSky📚💙
November 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Book 49 - The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett
An excellent genre-blender of fantasy and murder mystery. The stakes are high, the world building is weird, unique and immersive and the two main characters are a wonderful duo. The dialogue is almost akin to the show Sherlock.
#BookSky📚💙
An excellent genre-blender of fantasy and murder mystery. The stakes are high, the world building is weird, unique and immersive and the two main characters are a wonderful duo. The dialogue is almost akin to the show Sherlock.
#BookSky📚💙
Happy #LetterboxdFriday!
Just the two this week, but what films!
I'm already wanting to rewatch Persona to understand it a bit more...
Just the two this week, but what films!
I'm already wanting to rewatch Persona to understand it a bit more...
November 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Happy #LetterboxdFriday!
Just the two this week, but what films!
I'm already wanting to rewatch Persona to understand it a bit more...
Just the two this week, but what films!
I'm already wanting to rewatch Persona to understand it a bit more...
I'll not pretend, I probably understood half of that, but my main takeaway is that is that it's one woman talking to her subconscious about the deeds of her life? Either way, this is some of the best cinematography I have ever seen and the performances are phenomenal. A rewatch is a must.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I'll not pretend, I probably understood half of that, but my main takeaway is that is that it's one woman talking to her subconscious about the deeds of her life? Either way, this is some of the best cinematography I have ever seen and the performances are phenomenal. A rewatch is a must.
#FilmSky🎥
#FilmSky🎥
Starting off with an absolute bang!
Every so often we dream of escaping our lives - new place, no connections, a fresh start. But what if it's not as perfect as it would seem and you can't escape it? Melancholic, dripping in dread. Cinematography and editing top notch. A perfect horror.
#FilmSky🎥
Every so often we dream of escaping our lives - new place, no connections, a fresh start. But what if it's not as perfect as it would seem and you can't escape it? Melancholic, dripping in dread. Cinematography and editing top notch. A perfect horror.
#FilmSky🎥
November 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Starting off with an absolute bang!
Every so often we dream of escaping our lives - new place, no connections, a fresh start. But what if it's not as perfect as it would seem and you can't escape it? Melancholic, dripping in dread. Cinematography and editing top notch. A perfect horror.
#FilmSky🎥
Every so often we dream of escaping our lives - new place, no connections, a fresh start. But what if it's not as perfect as it would seem and you can't escape it? Melancholic, dripping in dread. Cinematography and editing top notch. A perfect horror.
#FilmSky🎥
Book 48 - Moving Pictures by Terry Pratchett
This time Pratchett takes aim at Hollywood and the greed, commercialisation and veracity of stories told. A fun cast of old and new characters. A highly entertaining read, but not top tier Discworld.
#BookSky📚💙
This time Pratchett takes aim at Hollywood and the greed, commercialisation and veracity of stories told. A fun cast of old and new characters. A highly entertaining read, but not top tier Discworld.
#BookSky📚💙
November 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Book 48 - Moving Pictures by Terry Pratchett
This time Pratchett takes aim at Hollywood and the greed, commercialisation and veracity of stories told. A fun cast of old and new characters. A highly entertaining read, but not top tier Discworld.
#BookSky📚💙
This time Pratchett takes aim at Hollywood and the greed, commercialisation and veracity of stories told. A fun cast of old and new characters. A highly entertaining read, but not top tier Discworld.
#BookSky📚💙
November 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM