Richard
@vicdon.bsky.social
Not Vic (but I lived there), not Don (but I am one). Will write for money, or just for the hell of it. https://richardwatt.ca https://bairnsotherevolution.substack.com
Featuring Pete Gill, later of Saxon and Motorhead?
February 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Featuring Pete Gill, later of Saxon and Motorhead?
Yes! I loved it, found it moving and believable (given that anything like this is mostly guesswork); my wife, however, was less enthused. Been meaning to re-watch since I read Dame Judi's magnificent Shakespeare book.
February 4, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Yes! I loved it, found it moving and believable (given that anything like this is mostly guesswork); my wife, however, was less enthused. Been meaning to re-watch since I read Dame Judi's magnificent Shakespeare book.
For some reason, this popped into my head on seeing that cover youtu.be/Zitd-9DeDUo?...
Police Milice - Trust
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January 28, 2026 at 9:23 PM
For some reason, this popped into my head on seeing that cover youtu.be/Zitd-9DeDUo?...
As per usual, a link to the challenge for those who'd like to join in: letterboxd.com/benvsthemovi...
The Criterion Challenge 2026
Welcome to the sixth annual Criterion Challenge where we celebrate The Criterion Collection! Hundreds of you have participated in these challenges year after year, so thanks to all of you for making t...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:10 AM
As per usual, a link to the challenge for those who'd like to join in: letterboxd.com/benvsthemovi...
Personally, I think you should play the summer festival which I can see from my front window, and if that makes me a bot, so be it: saltspringarts.com/socs/
Summer Outdoor Concert Series - Salt Spring Arts Council
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Summer Outdoor Concert Series
Salt Spring Arts is proud to present the annual Summer Outdoor Concert Series (SOCS) — a collection of weekly concerts...
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January 26, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Personally, I think you should play the summer festival which I can see from my front window, and if that makes me a bot, so be it: saltspringarts.com/socs/
Not for nothing, but if I'd recommended whatever my new favourite band was to my dad when I was mid-twenties, he'd have laughed and hung up the phone, whereas I regularly ask my kids what I should be listening to, although they're obsessed with Peach Pit at the moment.
January 26, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Not for nothing, but if I'd recommended whatever my new favourite band was to my dad when I was mid-twenties, he'd have laughed and hung up the phone, whereas I regularly ask my kids what I should be listening to, although they're obsessed with Peach Pit at the moment.
Is Alf Dubs still around in the Lords? That was a proper Labour name...
January 22, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Is Alf Dubs still around in the Lords? That was a proper Labour name...
A link to the challenge, if you fancy joining in (still plenty of time): letterboxd.com/benvsthemovi...
The Criterion Challenge 2026
Welcome to the sixth annual Criterion Challenge where we celebrate The Criterion Collection! Hundreds of you have participated in these challenges year after year, so thanks to all of you for making t...
letterboxd.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:35 AM
A link to the challenge, if you fancy joining in (still plenty of time): letterboxd.com/benvsthemovi...
... and if you live in Lissingdown, you should take an umbreaal
January 21, 2026 at 4:49 PM
... and if you live in Lissingdown, you should take an umbreaal