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John Hodson

@mgcroadster.bsky.social

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Journalist since '73, now retired, film geek for longer. Rejoiner, lefty, love films of all eras. Recovering Man Utd. fan of six decades. Uses admiration of John Ford as a Rorschach test. No followers without a profile - sorry!

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John Hodson @mgcroadster.bsky.social · Sep 8

Great to see @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social is here! Please follow and support!

John Hodson @mgcroadster.bsky.social · Dec 21

"...Just £30 covers the cost of a good night’s sleep, a hot meal and the vital wrap around support that can help people move onto more stable accommodation. It’s a lifeline that changes lives..." #homelessness
www.gmmayorscharity.org.uk

Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity

Homelessness has no place in Greater Manchester. Together, we can end homelessness. We need your help. Donate now.

www.gmmayorscharity.org.uk

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Tobias Keßler @tobiaskessler.bsky.social · 16m

The Quatermass Xperiment - 4K - Trailers From Hell

Wonder of wonders — Hammer’s massive boxed sets seem unreasonable until one sees the depth and breadth of the extras. Nigel Kneale’s original ‘organic invasion’ scare show hasn’t lost its power, thank...

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 2h

JW: Night Moves (1975). Arthur Penn’s California neo-noir with a superb lead performance from Gene Hackman. He plays an ex-footballer turned private detective. Hired by faded Hollywood actress to find her runaway daughter, he finds more than he bargained for, including smuggling and murder. #Filmsky

Poster for Arthur Penn’s Night Moves (1975). A black background with the film’s title in red. The byline is ‘maybe he would find the girl…maybe he would find himself’. An illustration shows Harry Moseby (Gene Hackman) against an underwater scene, with a diver searching the depths, as Harry’s investigator license sinks into the water. A Yellow Sea plane flies above.

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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 20h

Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief, Wael al-Dahdouh, was told live on air that his wife, son, daughter and grandson had been killed in an Israeli-designated safe zone. He speaks to @imaanirfan.bsky.social.

Wael al-Dahdouh: ‘Gazan reporters are paying a heavy price’

Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief on losing his family, and why Israel is targeting journalists

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Dukenfield @dukenfield.bsky.social · 3h

Freeview (UK) #film of the day :

Classy #western Western Hombre (1967 106 mins.)
starring Paul Newman.

Skilfully directed by Martin Ritt and with terrific photography of the impressive landscape by James Wong Howe.

[ @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social 16.40]

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Hombre (1967)

Western starring Paul Newman as John Russell, a white man raised by Apaches. Travelling to claim an inheritance, Russell is initially shunned by his f

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Marie Phillips @mariephillips.bsky.social · 3h

I knew nothing about Diane Keaton’s photography career. This is fascinating. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

‘A photographer with a cool and deadly eye’: Diane Keaton’s creativity behind the lens

The Oscar-winning actor and style icon was also a prolific photographer, collector and curator whose lifelong fascination with images revealed a sharp, singular way of seeing the world

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 4h

A thoughtful exploration of the work of this unique comedian and writer, pre-order 'Caroline Aherne' by @arghkid.bsky.social with 25% OFF on the Waterstones website and app until Friday 17th October.
Enter discount code OCTOBER25 at checkout: www.waterstones.com/book/carolin... #booksky

Caroline Aherne by David Scott | Waterstones

Buy Caroline Aherne by David Scott from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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John Hodson @mgcroadster.bsky.social · 3h

As an accompaniment to this fascinating thread, this link to an audio interview with Manchester born Rée is equally so...

Interview with Harry Alfred Rée | Imperial War Museums share.google/Aur2340P7lsw...

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InTheirOwnLeague.com @intheirownleague.bsky.social · 5h

Retrospective: Paulette Goddard and “The Great Dictator”

By Joan Amenn This week marks the 85th anniversary of the New York premiere of “The Great Dictator.” While Chaplin is rightfully celebrated for writing, directing and acting in this masterpiece, his leading lady and at that time, real life…

Retrospective: Paulette Goddard and “The Great Dictator”

By Joan Amenn This week marks the 85th anniversary of the New York premiere of “The Great Dictator.” While Chaplin is rightfully celebrated for writing, directing and acting in this masterpiece, his leading lady and at that time, real life partner Paulette Goddard deserves recognition as well. She is the heart of the film and although her relationship with Chaplin did not survive past end of production, the tenderness of their scenes brings a poignancy that balances the ample humor. While Chaplin has rightfully been lauded for “Dictator” Goddard brings a sensitivity and sass to her portrayal of Hannah, a young girl who has lost her family and now survives precariously as a housecleaner and laundress.

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John Bleasdale @www.johnbleasdale.com · 7h

I’m happy to announce that I am beginning a new biographical project on Sean Connery.
I am in early stages but if anyone has any contacts, avenues, stories, anecdotes etc then I would love to hear them. Please DM me.

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 6h

Kinnock is one of the finest proponents of progressive thought in this country and the best prime minister we never had.

Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 6h

In 2010, an interviewer told Neil Kinnock that the Labour Party "never used to understand aspiration".

Kinnock gave an absolutely brilliant answer that should be learned by heart by every Labour MP. (0.42 to 1.22)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGhP...

Neil Kinnock goes berserk

YouTube video by Vadrigar

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Coates is Odd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 6h

It’s the 111th anniversary today of the birth of Harry Rée, who was a teacher and conscientious objector when the Second World War broke out, and by the time it ended, when he was 31, had invented ‘blackmail sabotage’ and got a DSO, an OBE, a Croix de Guerre, and a Medaille de la Resistance

b/w photo of a man in socks and sandals, jacket, short and jumper, in front of a wall with a bike leaning on it, and with a pipe in his mouth. If you wanted one image to sum up the word ‘nonchalant’, this would be it

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Press Gazette @pressgazette.co.uk · 6h

Mill Media has named Moya Lothian-McLean as its first managing editor. Lothian-McLean joins Cameron Barr, who recently joined as investigations editor, in helping to build "an incredibly strong team of senior editors" www.linkedin.com/posts/joshi-...

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John Hodson @mgcroadster.bsky.social · 16h

'Night all...
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King's Lead Hat (2004 Digital Remaster)

YouTube video by Brian Eno - Topic

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Tracy G @tgcharton.bsky.social · 1d

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge

1979

Number 7. Tubeway Army - Are Friends Electric?

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Tubeway Army 'Are Friends Electric' TOTP (1979) HD

YouTube video by Beggars Banquet Records

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Cinephilia & Beyond @cinephiliabeyond.org · 17h

A new behind-the-scenes documentary about Martin Scorsese covers everything from his near death from drugs to the religious vision that shapes his work. It's essential viewing.

www.bbc.com/culture/arti...

Mr Scorsese review: This series about the great US film-maker is a must-watch

A new behind-the-scenes documentary about Martin Scorsese covers everything from his near death from drugs to the religious vision that shapes his work. It's essential viewing.

www.bbc.com

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Matinee Mode @matineemode.bsky.social · 19h

Take a few minutes to appreciate Drew Struzan creating the original artwork for THE PHANTOM MENACE. Truly a master at work.

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Film Noir UK @filmnoiruk.bsky.social · 19h

#FilmNoir fans! Our #FilmNoirFest 2025 schedule is now up and running! Plus, individual ticket sales are now available as well. More info: www.southwestsilents.com/copy-of-fest...

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Marie Phillips @mariephillips.bsky.social · 19h

Snuggled up in a trullo in Puglia, watching History Is Made at Night. Ridiculously gripping Franco-American screwball-melodrama. Sacré bleu! boxd.it/bn3Ezh

A ★★★★½ review of History Is Made at Night (1937)

Oh wow! This screwball-melodrama is so gripping and romantic and dramatic and goofy and surprising and so very, very dark: Jean Arthur’s lovely former model Irene is on the run from her violent, contr...

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Bill Hunt @billhuntbits.bsky.social · 21h

Thanks for all the great memories, Drew. Godspeed. @drewstruzanart.bsky.social @thedigitalbits.bsky.social
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Drew Struzan, Iconic Movie Poster Artist and Favorite of Spielberg and Lucas, Dies at 78

He created some of the most memorable movie posters of all-time in his own signature style.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Westerns & the Old West @davidlambertart.bsky.social · 20h

R.I.P. Drew Struzan

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Chris Yogerst @chrisyogerst.com · 21h

"I don't hate it. I just think it's slick shit." This is how Casablanca co-writer Julius Epstein described the classic film in conversation with my friend Pat McGilligan.

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World of Telly @world-of-telly.bsky.social · 20h

A very quick plug for our latest episode. Our next episode about A Very Peculiar Practice is out this Thursday. youtu.be/nmEqFSk2qzU?...

World of Telly Episode 12: The Strange World of Gurney Slade

YouTube video by World of Telly

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The Digital Bits @thedigitalbits.bsky.social · 21h

Bits #4K Review – @timsalmons.bsky.social dives deep into the new release of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: 7-FILM COLLECTION, featuring all seven of the original NIGHTMARE films on #4K #UltraHD from Warner Bros. #horror #FreddyKrueger @billhuntbits.bsky.social thedigitalbits.com/reviews/item...

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MidCenturyCinema @midcenturycinema.bsky.social · 23h

10/14/53: Fritz Lang's #filmnoir gem The Big Heat, w/Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame, Mr. Lee Marvin
Caution: The coffee you are about to enjoy is hot
More:
@zeroforconduct.bsky.social: mubi.com/en/notebook/...
Lindsay Anderson: www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so...

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Jonas Vils @vils.bsky.social · 1d

@moviessilently.bsky.social One of Sweden’s oldest and biggest filmstudio have begun releasing classics for free on YouTube. SF studios classics

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