Ken Lauder
@kenlauder.bsky.social
Film lover, photographer, co-host of The Ken and Stu Show
Cos this is Thriller Thriller night When you've run out of poo bags and yer dug's about tae shite
Eli Roth is a talentless, worthless chud so none of this surprises me at all.
🩸💀 The Horror Guru 💀🩸@thehorrorguru.bsky.social · yesterdaySignal boosting this if any gorehound out there was as excited about this project as I was. I will be actively avoiding the film now. No thank you.
Rod Liddle died and I hadn't heard of him till now. Having done some digging, just wanna offer my customary...
Video game industry is basically over until everyone advocating for AI has been torn apart in the streets by rabid dogs
VGC@videogameschronicle.com · 4d agoThe extent of Xbox's price increases are now known in Europe and the UK, following their implementation this weekend. Xbox had previously only given US prices, but it's now known that 1TB consoles have gone up €200 / £170. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-co...
Happy 6th anniversary to Merry Hell, written and drawn by @stuartgipp.bsky.social ! #🎨sketch #webcomic #webseries
It's Lughnasadh! 🌞🌾 And to celebrate, my shop has reopened with a sale! 20% off select products. The sale lasts until midnight 4th August Irish time. Get in there! hayleymulch.com #BSNM #Sale #SpéirGorm #SmallBusiness #ArtSky #Merch #Prints #Stickers #Badges #Keychains
I wrote about the Nolan Odyssey for the LRB. I'll summarize some of my main points below, in case you don't feel like reading all that. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Emily Wilson · An Uncomplicated Man
As they say at the awards shows, I was humbled to learn that Christopher Nolan has read at least the first line of my...
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There’s a public consultation on the regulation of fireworks open until October. A chance, if you think fireworks should face tougher regulation, particularly if you believe there are harmful effects on pets, wild animals and the public, to get your views registered. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Fireworks and pyrotechnics in the UK
We are seeking views on the regulation of pyrotechnics and fireworks in the UK.
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They keep telling me media literacy is dead but then I see videos like this and I know it jot to be true
I don't even know what to say, I just kinda love the guy, especially when he gives interviews like this one.
‘Everything I know about evil I learned in that small town’: John Carpenter on terrifying the world with Halloween, The Thing and The Fog
At 78, the king of horror and sci-fi movies is as much of a rebel as ever. He talks about creativity, compromise (he’s not a fan) and how he became addicted to moviemaking
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Available for £9.99 if you fancy an ebook! Offer ends Friday! I loved every minute of writing it, working with people's fascinating memories of films they maybe shouldn't have been watching back in the 1980s when they were kids!
Microsoft is planning to build 3 massive AI data centres in Leeds. It’ll drain thousands of litres of water from the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop the council's final sign-off, but we need more voices. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Stop the Microsoft AI megasite in Leeds!
Microsoft wants to build three huge AI data centres at Skelton Grange. It would drain the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop it - add your name to the petition.
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i first met sam neill in the late 80's on the set of jeremy brett's sherlock holmes. i think it was manchester studios. he and jeremy were pals. i was moving a light wi'out gloves cause i'm a tosser. i burned my hand. yelled "FUCK!" jeremy came right over, sam (who was visiting) in tow. (1/4)
With the talk of a new Nightmare on Elm Street movie in development, seems like a good time to throw this out there again. My take on why this particular slasher icon should stay in his grave. youtu.be/uXS9W8Q4_jU
From Burnt To Burnt Out: Why Has Freddy Stayed Dead?
YouTube video by Checking The Gate
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📣 Join us as we launch the newest issue of the serious and eclectic discussion of cinema alongside a special screening of the new 4K restoration of Abel Ferrara's mid-nineties vampire film, The Addiction. 📍ACMI 🗓️ Friday 31st July 🕖 7.00pm www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/sen...
Senses of Cinema: The Addiction (1995)
See "The Addiction," Abel Ferrara's eerie 1995 vampire film starring Lili Taylor, in a new 4K restoration. A haunting allegory for disease and desire.
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Rest in peace to one of cinema’s most outstanding artists; the legendary actor Sam Neill (1947–2026)
Horrible shock and so sad after his recent good news. R.I.P to a fine actor and by all accounts, a fine man <3
priscilla page@priscillapage.bsky.social · 3w agogoddammit
A gorgeous movie; if you haven't seen it I highly recommend digging it out.
Roy Lonergan@roylonergan.bsky.social · 3w agoRIP Sam Neill. My favourite role of his is The Dish. Probably the greatest radio telescope movie. And some of the best pipe and cardigan combo acting ever captured on film.
My first #tarot stream VOD is now up on YouTube! #TarotSky youtu.be/IXTZI6j1_Ek
Mystic Mulch Fun Tarot Readings - 11th July 2026
YouTube video by HayleyMulch
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ko-fi.com/shoogles_/shop I have all of these pieces for sale at A3 size on my Ko-Fi shop! There's also an A4 comic! (If you're buying multiple prints knock off £3 for each one! So if you're buying 2, pay £34 at checkout and let me know which you'd like!)
Had a blast recording an episode of @ilovethatfilm.bsky.social new podcast The Limit of Horror tonight. You can hear the first few episodes here, but lots more to come! linktr.ee/limitsofhorr...
The Limits of Horror podcast Official: Instagram | Linktree
A conversational podcast with host Pete Turner. Each episode features a guest who brings a film or media text they believe sits on the edge of the horror genre.
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The Ken & Stu Show is down because the provider wants $150 for the domain. I’m getting some money in soon so I can make up any difference but in the meantime I’m putting the word out if anyone can chip in and help get these back online. Every penny will be spent on the show. ko-fi.com/stuartgipp
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This Saturday will be my last (proper) livestream before I go away to Spain next week. (I'm hoping to try some no mic/no cam small streams before then too) And the one thing I haven't streamed yet is tarot readings. I really wanna do some! But here's the thing... (1/5) 🧵 #TarotSky