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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 5d

I've watched #MrScorsese, all five episodes, and have some thoughts...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfX_...

Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 3h

@frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social I'm in the midst of researching something and I've got a question I'd like to get to you if possible please! Thank you.

Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 3h

In other news, one month away from starting The Box Of Delights.

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 3h

Mike is doing great work here.

Midlands Movies @midlandsmovies.bsky.social · 3h

MIDLANDS ON THE MOVE is an upcoming collection of features where we check out films created beyond the region in the UK & abroad by Midlands crews

If you're from the Midlands & have a story to share then we'd love to hear from you too! Get in touch here or other socials

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 4h

Absolute solidarity.

Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 4h

Also: the impact AI is having on entertainment publishing too.

filmstories.co.uk/news/okay-th...

Okay then, Google: tell us what to do | The future of entertainment websites

Google's search results are, sadly, damaging lots of websites. What does Google actually want? And is it what a human being would want?

filmstories.co.uk

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 5h

That said, I've got form for career suicide, so I get it.

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 5h

I've had a few quiet notes of support from people at other publishing companies about this. But there's also a fear of calling Google out, for fear of the power it has. I get it, but it's pretty lonely out here.

Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 3d

Google's search results are, sadly, damaging lots of websites. What does #Google actually want? And is it what a human being would want?
filmstories.co.uk/features/oka...

Okay then, Google: tell us what to do | The future of entertainment websites

Google's search results are, sadly, damaging lots of websites. What does Google actually want? And is it what a human being would want?

filmstories.co.uk

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 5h

This morning's work music: Alan Menken's score to The Hunchback Of Notre Dame.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 18h

As a tribute to the late Drew Struzan, a piece from the archives: how the artist created an iconic poster for The Thing in a matter of hours. RIP, Mr Struzan.
filmstories.co.uk/features/the...

The Thing | The story behind Drew Struzan's iconic poster

Artist Drew Struzan created an iconic poster for John Carpenter’s The Thing. Incredibly, it was conceived and painted in a matter of hours…

filmstories.co.uk

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 21h

If you could wait there 36 hours or so? Think of it as a remake of The Terminal, but with more branches of Pret?

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 1d

It's still only Tuesday, Luke.

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you. Trying.

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 1d

(And bring a copy of your book - I want to buy one please!)

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Simon Brew @simonbrew.bsky.social · 1d

To the AI tool that's just tried to automatically correct my damaged, wonky eye: screw you. I own my (many) imperfections thank you.

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Rachel Charlton-Dailey @rachelcdailey.bsky.social · 1d

TOMORROW! I'll be at @conwayhall.bsky.social with the legendary Stephen Unwin talking disability history and what we're still fighting for now. Tickets still available in person and online. ALSO with last-minute special guest Rusty! www.conwayhall.org.uk/whats-on/eve...