Liam

Liam

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Liam
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I think this podcast arrived at the exact right moment in recent history. A decade of nonsense. We're not out of the woods with all the rubbish in the world, but this helped us through a decade of it.

Athletico Mince@athleticomince.bsky.social

See ya...

Liam
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‘He lived here a long time, so it feels poignant’: Nick Cave thrills Brighton passersby with secret rooftop gig

theguardian.com‘He lived here a long time, so it feels poignant’: Nick Cave thrills Brighton passersby with secret rooftop gigPrior to playing huge outdoor show in city’s Preston Park, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds set up on a record shop balcony – and play to fans visiting from across the world Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ only advertised UK live performance of 2026, a show in Brighton’s Preston Park, arrives with other events across the city attached. The Duke of York’s Picturehouse cinema is hosting a weekend-long Nick Cave takeover, featuring films curated and introduced by the singer-songwriter. There is a pop-up shop replete with exclusive merchandise, and a postbox where physical letters can be sent to The Red Hand Files, the website Cave started in 2018 where he answers fans’ questions on topics ranging from faith and grief to his favourite brand of hair dye (L’Oreal, apparently). Even the announcements at the train station have been changed: arrivals are temporarily greeted by the sound of Nick Cave welcoming them to Brighton. All these have been well-publicised, but judging by the crowd gathering in Kensington Gardens, a narrow pedestrian road in North Laine – not far from Jubilee Street, the subject of a Cave song – word also seems to have leaked out about a theoretically secret event: a live performance on the roof of Resident Records, which is hosting the two-day Nick Cave pop-up shop. Continue reading...
Liam
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Italo Disco is the best genre of music. Every song is seven minutes long and on a playlist you will hear the best song you've ever heard immediately followed by the worst.

Liam
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I think I was holding my breath during this because I felt exhausted by the end. Incredible.

Michael M 👽@michaelmisrubbish.bsky.social

The blockbusters hand jive but every time it loops it gets faster and gradually more terrifyingy

Liam
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"I told you, dawg" -Neil Postman, presumably.

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Broadcasters must react to threat from ‘creator journalism’, says ex-head of BBC News

theguardian.comBroadcasters must react to threat from ‘creator journalism’, says ex-head of BBC NewsDeborah Turness, who resigned from BBC last year, said traditional news is in danger of replacement from personality-led journalism Broadcasters must urgently adapt to an existential threat from “creator journalism” that is causing audiences to shun traditional television news, the former boss of BBC News has said. Deborah Turness, who resigned from the BBC alongside the former director general Tim Davie last year, said “news consumption is collapsing” for traditional television news, which is facing “a profound moment of disruption”. Continue reading...
Liam
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Robert Duvall's performance as Tom Hagen is one of those great understated performances. He was a huge star in a film full of them, but through subtlety he manages to command presence. Tom Hagen is much the same. Knows his place and never lets his importance take over, only doing what's required.

Liam
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I remember the first time I saw Sátántangó and the opening shot was nine minutes of cows I wondered what I'd let myself in for. One of the greatest films of all time is what. Truly one of the greats. Upset by this more than I ever imagined I would be.

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Béla Tarr, Hungarian director of Sátántangó and Werckmeister Harmonies, dies aged 70

theguardian.comBéla Tarr, Hungarian director of Sátántangó and Werckmeister Harmonies, dies aged 70The internationally acclaimed film-maker was renowned for beautifully shot cinematic epics
Liam
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Only just found out that Tatsuya Nakadai has died. His performance in The Human Condition may be the greatest ever committed to film. A great sadness, but he left us with so much to celebrate.

Liam
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Thoroughly deserved. Maybe the greatest living writer. Maybe one day I'll understand one of his books.

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László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel prize in literature 2025

theguardian.comLászló Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel prize in literature 2025The author was announced as winner at a ceremony in Stockholm • Nobel prize in literature 2025 live: László Krasznahorkai wins ‘for his compelling and visionary oeuvre’ The Nobel prize in literature for 2025 has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai, the Swedish Academy has announced. The Academy cited the 71-year-old’s “compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”. Continue reading...
Liam
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"Thank you, it's just brown and water".

Willow@rockshrimp.bsky.social

what's the stupidest/randomest Simpsons quote that lives in your head rent free? Mine is the urge to say "you said go to bread" every time I am about to head to bed.

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Liam
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Finally, somebody has made a TV show about two men going on holiday together. I wonder if this format will catch on.

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Rob and Rylan’s Passage to India: the funniest TV tour of the country ever created

theguardian.comRob and Rylan’s Passage to India: the funniest TV tour of the country ever createdThe odd-couple presenters’ wits are perfectly matched in this treat of a travelogue. It’s a good-natured, sweet show that walks comfortably in contentious territory
Liam
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Losing David Lynch is one of the biggest losses to the world of film and art imaginable. He's had such a huge impact on my love of film and my attitude towards art that I can only ever have endless eternal gratitude.

Liam
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Just watched a video about Richard E. Grant's house and it made me want to have candles all over my house. Thirty seconds after watching I discover that there is both a "Candles" and "Luxury Candles" subreddit, because of course there is. I will become the dril tweet.