Rob Bryher
@robbryher.bsky.social
📍Bristol, England / 🌿 Green councillor for St George West on Bristol City Council // 🏢 Chair of Development Control Committee A // 🚋 Chair of Kerbside and Parking Strategy Task and Finish Group and Member of Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee
4. Nouvelle Vague - 9/10
Perfectly balances pushback against Godard's pretension with explaining his revolutionary methodologies, this skipped by, was funny and made me want to become a film director, if this is what the work is actually like. Linklater's best since Boyhood? I've not seen them all.
Perfectly balances pushback against Godard's pretension with explaining his revolutionary methodologies, this skipped by, was funny and made me want to become a film director, if this is what the work is actually like. Linklater's best since Boyhood? I've not seen them all.
February 2, 2026 at 8:51 PM
4. Nouvelle Vague - 9/10
Perfectly balances pushback against Godard's pretension with explaining his revolutionary methodologies, this skipped by, was funny and made me want to become a film director, if this is what the work is actually like. Linklater's best since Boyhood? I've not seen them all.
Perfectly balances pushback against Godard's pretension with explaining his revolutionary methodologies, this skipped by, was funny and made me want to become a film director, if this is what the work is actually like. Linklater's best since Boyhood? I've not seen them all.
3. No Other Choice - 7/10
I thought there were more interesting places the plot could have gone, but this is still stylishly put together and a decent impression of the superior Parasite. The "glare in the eyes" in the interview scene is a fitting metaphor for stubbornly persistent late capitalism.
I thought there were more interesting places the plot could have gone, but this is still stylishly put together and a decent impression of the superior Parasite. The "glare in the eyes" in the interview scene is a fitting metaphor for stubbornly persistent late capitalism.
February 2, 2026 at 8:51 PM
3. No Other Choice - 7/10
I thought there were more interesting places the plot could have gone, but this is still stylishly put together and a decent impression of the superior Parasite. The "glare in the eyes" in the interview scene is a fitting metaphor for stubbornly persistent late capitalism.
I thought there were more interesting places the plot could have gone, but this is still stylishly put together and a decent impression of the superior Parasite. The "glare in the eyes" in the interview scene is a fitting metaphor for stubbornly persistent late capitalism.
2. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - 8/10
I think Ralph Fiennes' character in this is more "the English spirit" than the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. This film is tremendous at demonstrating the abuse at the centre of personality cults. Lots of loose ends still to tie up in part 3.
I think Ralph Fiennes' character in this is more "the English spirit" than the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. This film is tremendous at demonstrating the abuse at the centre of personality cults. Lots of loose ends still to tie up in part 3.
February 2, 2026 at 8:51 PM
2. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - 8/10
I think Ralph Fiennes' character in this is more "the English spirit" than the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. This film is tremendous at demonstrating the abuse at the centre of personality cults. Lots of loose ends still to tie up in part 3.
I think Ralph Fiennes' character in this is more "the English spirit" than the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. This film is tremendous at demonstrating the abuse at the centre of personality cults. Lots of loose ends still to tie up in part 3.
Last European Cup that was purely knockout (1990-91). Look at the beauty of all that!
January 28, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Last European Cup that was purely knockout (1990-91). Look at the beauty of all that!
I love whoever this journalist is.
January 28, 2026 at 8:16 PM
I love whoever this journalist is.
He's the "ugly scene". The brass neck of criticising anyone else for anything at all after what he has done.
January 19, 2026 at 6:47 PM
He's the "ugly scene". The brass neck of criticising anyone else for anything at all after what he has done.
Yes, that's definitely why they are doing that. There can be no other reason.
January 16, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Yes, that's definitely why they are doing that. There can be no other reason.
A great public statement from @patdbmcallister.bsky.social ahead of today's Full Council meeting in Bristol.
I'm sure I/we are preaching to the choir by putting this up on Bluesky.
I'm sure I/we are preaching to the choir by putting this up on Bluesky.
January 13, 2026 at 12:34 PM
A great public statement from @patdbmcallister.bsky.social ahead of today's Full Council meeting in Bristol.
I'm sure I/we are preaching to the choir by putting this up on Bluesky.
I'm sure I/we are preaching to the choir by putting this up on Bluesky.
1. Hamnet- 8/10
"Bloody London." A perturbing lack of umbilical cords. Very moving last 30 mins. Chloe Zhao's new language of grief from a 500 year old language of grief. Cried 2-3 times, a big blub at the end. Jessie Buckley must get the big gong, she's tremendous in this. Less into Mescal.
"Bloody London." A perturbing lack of umbilical cords. Very moving last 30 mins. Chloe Zhao's new language of grief from a 500 year old language of grief. Cried 2-3 times, a big blub at the end. Jessie Buckley must get the big gong, she's tremendous in this. Less into Mescal.
January 12, 2026 at 8:52 PM
1. Hamnet- 8/10
"Bloody London." A perturbing lack of umbilical cords. Very moving last 30 mins. Chloe Zhao's new language of grief from a 500 year old language of grief. Cried 2-3 times, a big blub at the end. Jessie Buckley must get the big gong, she's tremendous in this. Less into Mescal.
"Bloody London." A perturbing lack of umbilical cords. Very moving last 30 mins. Chloe Zhao's new language of grief from a 500 year old language of grief. Cried 2-3 times, a big blub at the end. Jessie Buckley must get the big gong, she's tremendous in this. Less into Mescal.
Afterwards, he'll be speaking to the King to "find out whether the Monarchy is a good thing".
January 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Afterwards, he'll be speaking to the King to "find out whether the Monarchy is a good thing".
WEEK 51
Marty Supreme - 9/10
If you get along with the Sadfies' incredibly frenetic style (I can see why you wouldn't), this is pure entertainment. Timothee Chalamet is annoyingly great.
Marty Supreme - 9/10
If you get along with the Sadfies' incredibly frenetic style (I can see why you wouldn't), this is pure entertainment. Timothee Chalamet is annoyingly great.
January 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
WEEK 51
Marty Supreme - 9/10
If you get along with the Sadfies' incredibly frenetic style (I can see why you wouldn't), this is pure entertainment. Timothee Chalamet is annoyingly great.
Marty Supreme - 9/10
If you get along with the Sadfies' incredibly frenetic style (I can see why you wouldn't), this is pure entertainment. Timothee Chalamet is annoyingly great.
WEEK 50
The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants - 5/10
Sadly, it's just not very good.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants - 5/10
Sadly, it's just not very good.
January 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
WEEK 50
The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants - 5/10
Sadly, it's just not very good.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants - 5/10
Sadly, it's just not very good.
WEEK 49
Lurker - 7/10
This was a little predictable but a pretty well put together psychological thriller.
Lurker - 7/10
This was a little predictable but a pretty well put together psychological thriller.
January 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
WEEK 49
Lurker - 7/10
This was a little predictable but a pretty well put together psychological thriller.
Lurker - 7/10
This was a little predictable but a pretty well put together psychological thriller.
WEEK 48
Wake Up Dead Man - 8/10
Great entertainment. Probably better than Glass Onion and worse than Knives Out, but that's still very good.
Wake Up Dead Man - 8/10
Great entertainment. Probably better than Glass Onion and worse than Knives Out, but that's still very good.
December 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
WEEK 48
Wake Up Dead Man - 8/10
Great entertainment. Probably better than Glass Onion and worse than Knives Out, but that's still very good.
Wake Up Dead Man - 8/10
Great entertainment. Probably better than Glass Onion and worse than Knives Out, but that's still very good.
WEEK 41 (Catch-Up)
Zootropolis - 7/10
Surprisingly strong sequel. More action than the first one. Good baddies. More visual gags.
Zootropolis - 7/10
Surprisingly strong sequel. More action than the first one. Good baddies. More visual gags.
December 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
WEEK 41 (Catch-Up)
Zootropolis - 7/10
Surprisingly strong sequel. More action than the first one. Good baddies. More visual gags.
Zootropolis - 7/10
Surprisingly strong sequel. More action than the first one. Good baddies. More visual gags.
Looks like everything is a-ok with the UK's police and criminal justice system eh?
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Looks like everything is a-ok with the UK's police and criminal justice system eh?
This lad though. Legend.
December 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This lad though. Legend.
WEEK 47
Pillion - 8/10
There's a lot of online discourse about consent/abuse and where the line is drawn. Regardless, this is a genuinely moving and funny film about grief and identity.
Pillion - 8/10
There's a lot of online discourse about consent/abuse and where the line is drawn. Regardless, this is a genuinely moving and funny film about grief and identity.
December 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
WEEK 47
Pillion - 8/10
There's a lot of online discourse about consent/abuse and where the line is drawn. Regardless, this is a genuinely moving and funny film about grief and identity.
Pillion - 8/10
There's a lot of online discourse about consent/abuse and where the line is drawn. Regardless, this is a genuinely moving and funny film about grief and identity.
Eight years ago, I was working as a temp at Royal Mail's Severn Beach distribution centre. This was a day...!
November 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Eight years ago, I was working as a temp at Royal Mail's Severn Beach distribution centre. This was a day...!
WEEK 46
Predator: Badlands - 7/10
Better than the critics say it is. Interesting at the philosophical level of: if a creature is created to be emotionally/psychologically sensitive, does that inevitably lead to proper empathy?
Predator: Badlands - 7/10
Better than the critics say it is. Interesting at the philosophical level of: if a creature is created to be emotionally/psychologically sensitive, does that inevitably lead to proper empathy?
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
WEEK 46
Predator: Badlands - 7/10
Better than the critics say it is. Interesting at the philosophical level of: if a creature is created to be emotionally/psychologically sensitive, does that inevitably lead to proper empathy?
Predator: Badlands - 7/10
Better than the critics say it is. Interesting at the philosophical level of: if a creature is created to be emotionally/psychologically sensitive, does that inevitably lead to proper empathy?
WEEK 45
Bugonia - 9/10
Terrific at showing both the incel/conspiracy and the corporate mindsets, but also thematically suggests that humanity's best hope for survival is, in the immortal words of Seal, "getting a little crazy".
Bugonia - 9/10
Terrific at showing both the incel/conspiracy and the corporate mindsets, but also thematically suggests that humanity's best hope for survival is, in the immortal words of Seal, "getting a little crazy".
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
WEEK 45
Bugonia - 9/10
Terrific at showing both the incel/conspiracy and the corporate mindsets, but also thematically suggests that humanity's best hope for survival is, in the immortal words of Seal, "getting a little crazy".
Bugonia - 9/10
Terrific at showing both the incel/conspiracy and the corporate mindsets, but also thematically suggests that humanity's best hope for survival is, in the immortal words of Seal, "getting a little crazy".
WEEK 44
Train Dreams - 8/10
Emotionally resonant parable about nature, modernity and working class decisions.
Train Dreams - 8/10
Emotionally resonant parable about nature, modernity and working class decisions.
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
WEEK 44
Train Dreams - 8/10
Emotionally resonant parable about nature, modernity and working class decisions.
Train Dreams - 8/10
Emotionally resonant parable about nature, modernity and working class decisions.
WEEK 43
The Mastermind - 7/10
I loved the recreation of 1970 and I enjoyed it as long as it lasted but I wanted more from the story, really. Alana Haim is criminally underused.
The Mastermind - 7/10
I loved the recreation of 1970 and I enjoyed it as long as it lasted but I wanted more from the story, really. Alana Haim is criminally underused.
November 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
WEEK 43
The Mastermind - 7/10
I loved the recreation of 1970 and I enjoyed it as long as it lasted but I wanted more from the story, really. Alana Haim is criminally underused.
The Mastermind - 7/10
I loved the recreation of 1970 and I enjoyed it as long as it lasted but I wanted more from the story, really. Alana Haim is criminally underused.
WEEK 42
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie - 5/10
Not as terrible as you might imagine because Kristen Wiig is in it.
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie - 5/10
Not as terrible as you might imagine because Kristen Wiig is in it.
November 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
WEEK 42
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie - 5/10
Not as terrible as you might imagine because Kristen Wiig is in it.
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie - 5/10
Not as terrible as you might imagine because Kristen Wiig is in it.
An Extraordinary Full Council has been called in Bristol due to the defection of Cllr Al Al-Maghrabi from Labour to Green.
It means for 6 of the 8 of the policy committees, Greens (if all voting the same way) will be able to pass any policy without the support of any other party.
Good, bad or meh?
It means for 6 of the 8 of the policy committees, Greens (if all voting the same way) will be able to pass any policy without the support of any other party.
Good, bad or meh?
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
An Extraordinary Full Council has been called in Bristol due to the defection of Cllr Al Al-Maghrabi from Labour to Green.
It means for 6 of the 8 of the policy committees, Greens (if all voting the same way) will be able to pass any policy without the support of any other party.
Good, bad or meh?
It means for 6 of the 8 of the policy committees, Greens (if all voting the same way) will be able to pass any policy without the support of any other party.
Good, bad or meh?