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Barnaby Edwards @barnabyedwards.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today's painting from my Brave New Worlds exhibition:

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951)

(acrylic on canvas paper)

To take a closer look (or to buy the original painting) follow this link: barnabyedwards.co.uk/brave-new-wo...

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Joseph Lidster @josephlidster.bsky.social · 2d

Just seen The Exorcist and as ever am reminded of the War of the Worlds album artwork

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Matt Owen @mjowen174.bsky.social · 2d

THEY’RE HERE PETE!

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 3d

Yes indeed, it's very much like Lost but on a smaller budget. Having said that, the location work is pretty spectacular. The weirdly off kilter performances and clunky dialogue make it unintentionally funny.

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 3d

Nine Bodies In A Mexican Morgue is incredibly silly but wonderfully addictive. The Casualty Jumanji mash up you never imagined you needed.

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 3d

Fantastic piece from Stewart Lee. Please read and share.

THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 3d

🔗 Read the full piece

www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...

Stewart Lee: The thugs have taken my flag. So I’ve taken theirs

What do you do with a lot of cheap banners hanging from motorway bridges once you’ve torn them down?

www.thenerve.news

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 6d

God I love this man. This. 💯.

Aieee-Iain Clark @iainjclarkart.com · 8d

Part of Russell T Davies' speech on being awarded Outstanding Contribution to Television at the Bafta Cymru awards. (via www.instagram.com/baftacymru)

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 7d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Barnaby Edwards @barnabyedwards.bsky.social · 9d

Today’s painting from my Brave New Worlds exhibition:

NOPE (2022)

(acrylic on oil paper)

To take a closer look (or to buy the original painting) follow this link:

barnabyedwards.co.uk/brave-new-wo...

#Nope #JordanPeele #DanielKaluuya

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 10d

Great little film about the BBC's The #Tripods at 40.

Tripodscast @tripodscast.bsky.social · 14d

@charliefrancis.bsky.social has made a brilliant short film covering the #Tripods TV series, the @tripods40.bsky.social event, and talks with fans about their love of the show, and Chris Jones' wonderful book, 'All For Nothing?'
youtu.be/ALSIxu-YqSc?...

When The Tripods Came Back

YouTube video by SciFiAssassin

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Barnaby Edwards @barnabyedwards.bsky.social · 10d

Today’s painting from my Brave New Worlds exhibition:

TRON (1982)

(acrylic on canvas paper)

To take a closer look (or to buy the original painting) follow this link:

barnabyedwards.co.uk/brave-new-wo...

#Tron #DavidWarner #Disney

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David L Barratt @davidlbarratt.bsky.social · 14d

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 14d

Shocking red: behind the scenes on classic horror Don’t Look Now – in pictures

Released in 1973, Nicolas Roeg’s Don’t Look Now is regularly acclaimed as a high point of British cinema, and a new book collects hundreds of images from the film’s production, many of them previously unseen

www.theguardian.com

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 11d

It's great, isn't it? You can tell it was made at about the same time as The Horror of Fang Rock. The pov vfx shot of the Vodyanoi is almost identical to the Rutan one, just a different color filter. 😊

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 11d

But perhaps the most Whoy of BBC dramas that we're actual Who spinoffs has to be The Nightmare Man (1981). Feels completely like a 70s Who in every way except Doctor Who himself. Not surprising as it's written by Bob Holmes and directed by Dougie Camfield. Perfect for an Autumn evening.

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 11d

And if you like this, do seek out the 1977 BBC Dracula. Louis Jordan is great. Lovely gothic atmosphere, well directed by Phillip Saville and produced by another great Who name, Morris Barry.

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 11d

It's great, Paul! Barry Letts producing and Terrence Dicks on script, it's a great 70s Who companion piece. Peter Duguid's a great director. Rollicking theme tune from Carl Davis too!

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 13d

A horrifying day for all our Jewish friends and, indeed, for us all. My heart goes out to everyone affected by this awful deed. While we shouldn't jump to any conclusions as to any twisted motive, one thing is clear: the victims are ordinary people, not the Israeli government.

Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 13d

Was a bit of a whopper, weren't it?! :)

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 14d

A little reminder that there's still time to catch @barnabyedwards.bsky.social amazing exhibition of science fiction movie art at the Exeter Picturehouse. Don't miss it! You can also view and bag some of these beautiful pieces online at barnabyedwards.co.uk/brave-new-wo...

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 14d

We're 4 episodes in and really enjoying it. It's technically sophisticated stuff for 1965 with some important messages for our time. Great performance from Trevor Bannister.

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 15d

Object Z is a lot of fun. Not perhaps as well scripted as a Nigel Kneal or Davis/Peddler, but interesting and pretty sophisticated for its time. Well worth adding to the collection!

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STUDIOCANAL @studiocanal.com · 16d

Stand clear! THE NEW AVENGERS are back like you've never seen them before. From November, the original hit tv series starring Patrick Macnee, Gareth Hunt and Joanna Lumley returns in 4K UHD & Blu-ray for the first time in 🇬🇧, 🇩🇪 and 🇫🇷.

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 17d

Wonderful evening in the company of Miriam Margoyles at Exeter University Great Hall bring interviewed by the lovely @barnabyedwards.bsky.social. Fascinating, funny, stirring stuff.

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 18d

Yep. His best.

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Barnaby Edwards @barnabyedwards.bsky.social · 18d

I am so thrilled to be interviewing Miriam Margolyes live on stage at the Hall for Cornwall today. What a gorgeous venue! #TheLittleBookOfMiriam

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