Patrick James Stephens

well I went to watch Kind Hearts And Coronets for the first time tonight and 75 years' worth of critics and cinemagoers absolutely had it right, it *is* just fantastic

Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) ⭐ 8.0 | Comedy, Crime 1h 46m | Approved

“I shot an arrow in the air; she fell to earth in Berkeley Square” #D’Ascoynes 🙏🏻❤️ 🎞️ www.imdb.com/title/tt0041...

Five pre-show talking points ahead of the 98th Academy Awards Frontrunners, politics, Gen Z, cast reunions, and surprises.

It’s the 98th Oscars at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on Sunday March 15, capping another awards season, and Screen casts an eye over five talking points heading into the ceremony.
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Why Sinners should win the best picture Oscar Ryan Coogler’s artful action-horror offers superb performances, rich storytelling, historical detail – and a jook joint scene that tears the roof off

Why Sinners should win the best picture Oscar: Ryan Coogler’s artful action-horror offers superb performances, rich storytelling, historical detail – and a jook joint scene that tears the roof off www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ma...

#lastfourwatched #letterboxdfriday a little research for work in the mix. ‘Sirāt’ has to be seen on a big screen with a decent sound system. ‘The Bride’ deserved more love 🙏🏻❤️🎥

#BillyGoatisinthewind

'Carrie's Mike Flanagan Signs Multi-Year TV Pact With Amazon MGM Studios Amazon MGM Studios has signed Mike Flanagan to an exclusive multiyear overall deal, under which he will develop and produce original series for the studio.

Amazon MGM Studios has signed filmmaker and showrunner Mike Flanagan to an exclusive multi-year overall deal, under which he will develop and produce original series for the studio. deadline.com/2026/03/carr...

Original Ghostbusters actress Jennifer Runyon has passed away at the age of 65.

Runyon made her film debut in the 1980 slasher To All a Goodnight. Her other genre credits include Carnosaur and Silent Night, Bloody Night 2: Revival.

‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘The Studio’ Top Society of Camera Operators Awards "One Battle After Another" takes the top prize at the Society of Camera Operators Awards for 2026.

“One Battle After Another’s” Colin Anderson, SOC took home top honors at the The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) awards. “The Studio’s” Mark Goellnicht, SOC, ACO took home the television award for “The Oner” episode. #Billygoatisinthewind variety.com/2026/artisan...

‘Mainly, you fast fooded’: Monzo under fire over ‘shaming’ year-end reviews Bank criticised for tone of spending summaries, with one user complaining to ombudsman over ‘humiliating’ use of data

‘Mainly, you fast fooded’: Monzo under fire over ‘shaming’ year-end reviews
Bank criticised for tone of spending summaries, with one user complaining to ombudsman over ‘humiliating’ use of data www.theguardian.com/money/2026/m...

Wow. Awesome performances and great fun. ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ meets ‘The Substance’ with a nice nod to ‘Young Frankenstein’ too. #TheBride

Happy #LetterboxdFriday! Well, another week like no other - nice Q&A for #Hoppers too & #Sirāt at last. Wow🙏🏻🔮🎥❤️ #LastFourWatched

A ★★★ review of Sirāt (2025) ‘Performance’ meets ‘Walkabout’ via ‘Sorcerer’. That’s it. That’s the review 🙏🏻❤️🎥 “thinner than a hair and sharper than a sword.”

“thinner than a hair and sharper than a sword.” #Sirāt boxd.it/doq0Lt

Taking full advantage of the power of Bluesky to promote the fact that I am a freelance journalist and suggest someone might like to commission me!

I do lots of writing, talking head stuff, I present a radio show and I do commercial work. So lots to choose from. Get in touch

www.zoegrunewald.com

Oscar Nominees Clint Bentley and Adolpho Veloso Narrate a ‘Train Dreams’ Visual Journey 'Train Dreams' director Clint Bentley and cinematographer give IndieWire an exclusive tour of the exhibit for their Oscar-nominated work.

“The way we kind of envisioned the movie and what we wanted the movie to feel like when you’re watching it [is] almost like you found that box full of pictures and you’re figuring out who that person was through those pictures” #TrainDreams www.indiewire.com/news/events/...

Sirat - DMovies European whims are shattered into pieces, in Oliver Laxe's hauntingly beautiful and disturbing allegory of life on the edge - showing at various film festivals

European whims are shattered into pieces, in Oliver Laxe's hauntingly beautiful and disturbing allegory of life on the edge

In cinemas accross the nation:

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Actor Awards: ‘Sinners’ Beats ‘One Battle After Another’ for Best Cast It's the biggest win for the Ryan Coogler movie to date this awards season.

Sinners is officially on the board. The most-nominated movie at this year’s Oscars — and, for that matter, in the history of the Oscars — has won at the 2026 Actor Awards for best ensemble, a crucial precursor in the Oscars’ best-picture race. #Sinners www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Incredibly classy tribute to Warner Bros chiefs Pam Abdy and Michael DeLuca whose future is unclear after Paramount won WBD from Paul Thomas Anderson giving them thanks on behalf of One Battle, Sinners, Weapons filmmakers #PGAAwards

Labour is stubborn in defeat because it knows this: we face the belated end of the political 20th century | John Harris In Gorton and Denton, I heard again and again that people wanted seismic political change – Labour and the Tories are no longer part of that conversation, says Guardian columnist John Harris

Latest from me: By dint of its relationship with the trade unions alone, Labour still plays a vital role in our democracy – but it also looks dangerously like an archaic legacy party. Its old majoritarian dreams are over
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Nice little intro too #PondRules

Post your favorite first-watches of February 🍿

‘Hoppers’. Screening Introduced by Daniel Chong, Piper Curda, Dave Franco, Bobby Moynihan, Nicole Paradis Grindle
#Vue #LeicesterSquare #Hoppers ❤️ 🦫

Jason Blum Rallies Producers to Keep Believing In The “Impossible” As He Accepts PGA Milestone Award Jason Blum's PGA Milestone Award acceptance speech saw him look back at his father's work as a gallerist and how it reflected the producer's duty.

Jason Blum Rallies Producers to Keep Believing In The “Impossible” As He Accepts PGA Milestone Award #PGA #Blumhouse #AtomicMonster deadline.com/2026/02/jaso...

Happy #LetterboxdFriday! Well, a week like no other - it’s not the winning it’s the taking part - as they say 🙏🏻🔮🎥❤️ #LastFourWatched

A view of the 'nearly there' trees off the A30 on the Devon / Cornwall border. The copse of trees is on the hill with the A30 curving below it.

Linocut of the 'nearly there' trees off the A30 on the Devon / Cornwall border, with the trees on the hill and road curving below.

'Nearly There'

The view, and the linocut it inspired.

#NearlyThereTrees #Cornwall #CookworthyKnapp #NearlyHomeTrees

‘Magic beneath the surface’: pioneering geothermal plant launched in Cornwall A mini power station and lithium extraction plant near Redruth set to bolster energy and jobs

‘Magic beneath the surface’: pioneering geothermal plant launched in Cornwall
A new mini power station and lithium extraction facility near Redruth are set to bolster green energy and create jobs #Cornwall www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Ah, good times. Used to plug in my Quickshot I into the awesome ZX Interface. Good times #TransAm #KnightLore 🙏🏻❤️🕹️🌈

AKIRA returns in 4K to UK cinemas 17th April YouTube video by All the Anime

Omg

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The QuickShot II joystick review – 80s clicks and waggles lovingly recreated The updated QuickShot II brings 1980s gameplay into the modern era along with all the no-frills button smashing and endearing flaws fans loved

The updated QuickShot II brings retro gameplay into the modern era while preserving the no-frills button smashing and endearing flaws that fans loved #Spectrum #TransAm #KnightLore www.theguardian.com/games/2026/f...

I think I remembered that film & as I recall that I kinda liked it?