A. J. Black
@ajblack.bsky.social
Author • Write about Film/TV & podcast @filmstories.bsky.social • Physical media collector • All the details: linktr.ee/ajblackwriter
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Author of books • Film/TV writer • Podcaster • Physical media collector
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Followers! If you’re interested in my podcasting or writing, please keep an eye on this handy link where everything will be regularly updated.
Also with Christmas approaching, do consider one of my books for your Dad (they’re very Dad books, let’s face it). Links within!
linktr.ee/ajblackwriter
Also with Christmas approaching, do consider one of my books for your Dad (they’re very Dad books, let’s face it). Links within!
linktr.ee/ajblackwriter
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Followers! If you’re interested in my podcasting or writing, please keep an eye on this handy link where everything will be regularly updated.
Also with Christmas approaching, do consider one of my books for your Dad (they’re very Dad books, let’s face it). Links within!
linktr.ee/ajblackwriter
Also with Christmas approaching, do consider one of my books for your Dad (they’re very Dad books, let’s face it). Links within!
linktr.ee/ajblackwriter
A. J. Black | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
Author of books • Film/TV writer • Podcaster • Physical media collector
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November 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Followers! If you’re interested in my podcasting or writing, please keep an eye on this handy link where everything will be regularly updated.
Also with Christmas approaching, do consider one of my books for your Dad (they’re very Dad books, let’s face it). Links within!
linktr.ee/ajblackwriter
Also with Christmas approaching, do consider one of my books for your Dad (they’re very Dad books, let’s face it). Links within!
linktr.ee/ajblackwriter
Great fun as always popping up to talk #Lost on The Magic Box.
Here we pontificate on Mr Eko, the Smoke Monster’s abilities, and whether it all looks like Nigeria or Hawaii…
Hope you enjoy. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Here we pontificate on Mr Eko, the Smoke Monster’s abilities, and whether it all looks like Nigeria or Hawaii…
Hope you enjoy. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
The 23rd Psalm
Podcast Episode · The Magic Box: A Lost Podcast · 30/11/2025 · 1h
podcasts.apple.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Great fun as always popping up to talk #Lost on The Magic Box.
Here we pontificate on Mr Eko, the Smoke Monster’s abilities, and whether it all looks like Nigeria or Hawaii…
Hope you enjoy. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Here we pontificate on Mr Eko, the Smoke Monster’s abilities, and whether it all looks like Nigeria or Hawaii…
Hope you enjoy. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
What a brilliant guest this is!
Very excited to listen.
Very excited to listen.
We're back with a brand new episode on Wednesday. @guy-e-walker.bsky.social & @robertcheath.bsky.social joined by British comedy legend @neilmullarkey.com to discuss the Peter Sellers classic Two Way Stretch
Get on our Patreon or Ko-Fi to get the episode early!
Patreon.com/Britcomgoes
Get on our Patreon or Ko-Fi to get the episode early!
Patreon.com/Britcomgoes
November 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
What a brilliant guest this is!
Very excited to listen.
Very excited to listen.
Terrifying stuff here in this thread.
It’s fair to say that even on a secondary school level, the work you have to do to get students over the line is enormous now, so can’t imagine how hard it must be at the higher level.
It’s fair to say that even on a secondary school level, the work you have to do to get students over the line is enormous now, so can’t imagine how hard it must be at the higher level.
An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
November 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Terrifying stuff here in this thread.
It’s fair to say that even on a secondary school level, the work you have to do to get students over the line is enormous now, so can’t imagine how hard it must be at the higher level.
It’s fair to say that even on a secondary school level, the work you have to do to get students over the line is enormous now, so can’t imagine how hard it must be at the higher level.
Tell us you don’t like James Bond by writing a whole article without saying it.
They may not be wrong here but I’m quite sad if we live in a world where boys and men don’t want to be Bond now.
They may not be wrong here but I’m quite sad if we live in a world where boys and men don’t want to be Bond now.
November 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Tell us you don’t like James Bond by writing a whole article without saying it.
They may not be wrong here but I’m quite sad if we live in a world where boys and men don’t want to be Bond now.
They may not be wrong here but I’m quite sad if we live in a world where boys and men don’t want to be Bond now.
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I was interviewed by The #DoctorWho companion about my upcoming new book, Doctor Who Christmas Specials - which is going to print now!
Check it out in the link below 👇
thedoctorwhocompanion.com/2025/11/25/e...
Check it out in the link below 👇
thedoctorwhocompanion.com/2025/11/25/e...
Exclusive Interview: Baz Greenland Talks About His New Doctor Who Christmas Specials Book
As the book goes to press, we talk to one of its editors and find out his favourite Christmas special!
thedoctorwhocompanion.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:13 AM
I was interviewed by The #DoctorWho companion about my upcoming new book, Doctor Who Christmas Specials - which is going to print now!
Check it out in the link below 👇
thedoctorwhocompanion.com/2025/11/25/e...
Check it out in the link below 👇
thedoctorwhocompanion.com/2025/11/25/e...
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Though Weapons has dominated the conversation this year, Zach Cregger’s Barbarian contains powerful ideas around cycles of trauma. AJ Black unpacks its deeper meaning…
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
Barbarian | The dark meaning behind Zach Cregger's 2022 movie
Director Zach Cregger's Barbarian contains dark, powerful ideas around cycles of trauma. We unpack its deeper meaning...
filmstories.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Though Weapons has dominated the conversation this year, Zach Cregger’s Barbarian contains powerful ideas around cycles of trauma. AJ Black unpacks its deeper meaning…
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
Followers! If you’re interested in my podcasting or writing, please keep an eye on this handy link where everything will be regularly updated.
Also with Christmas approaching, do consider one of my books for your Dad (they’re very Dad books, let’s face it). Links within!
linktr.ee/ajblackwriter
Also with Christmas approaching, do consider one of my books for your Dad (they’re very Dad books, let’s face it). Links within!
linktr.ee/ajblackwriter
A. J. Black | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
Author of books • Film/TV writer • Podcaster • Physical media collector
linktr.ee
November 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Followers! If you’re interested in my podcasting or writing, please keep an eye on this handy link where everything will be regularly updated.
Also with Christmas approaching, do consider one of my books for your Dad (they’re very Dad books, let’s face it). Links within!
linktr.ee/ajblackwriter
Also with Christmas approaching, do consider one of my books for your Dad (they’re very Dad books, let’s face it). Links within!
linktr.ee/ajblackwriter
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Writing today on @filmstories.bsky.social about Zach Cregger’s BARBARIAN, which contains some dark truths about familial abuse under the horror theatrics.
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Writing today on @filmstories.bsky.social about Zach Cregger’s BARBARIAN, which contains some dark truths about familial abuse under the horror theatrics.
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
It’s not one I can bust episodes out of regularly, but I love doing this with @samwellpv.bsky.social.
We had a great chat about Charlie Chaplin. Genius artist, awful man are the cliff notes.
Hope you enjoy!
We had a great chat about Charlie Chaplin. Genius artist, awful man are the cliff notes.
Hope you enjoy!
NEW EPISODE!
@ajblack.bsky.social & Sam Stokes chat the career of #CharlieChaplin and his final film, A Countess from Hong Kong.
🎧 everywhere you get your podcasts. open.spotify.com/episode/6wrT...
@ajblack.bsky.social & Sam Stokes chat the career of #CharlieChaplin and his final film, A Countess from Hong Kong.
🎧 everywhere you get your podcasts. open.spotify.com/episode/6wrT...
Charlie Chaplin's A Countess from Hong Kong
open.spotify.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
It’s not one I can bust episodes out of regularly, but I love doing this with @samwellpv.bsky.social.
We had a great chat about Charlie Chaplin. Genius artist, awful man are the cliff notes.
Hope you enjoy!
We had a great chat about Charlie Chaplin. Genius artist, awful man are the cliff notes.
Hope you enjoy!
Writing today on @filmstories.bsky.social about Zach Cregger’s BARBARIAN, which contains some dark truths about familial abuse under the horror theatrics.
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Writing today on @filmstories.bsky.social about Zach Cregger’s BARBARIAN, which contains some dark truths about familial abuse under the horror theatrics.
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
filmstories.co.uk/features/bar...
Share a ‘90s movie that you think deserves more love.
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Share a ‘90s movie that you think deserves more love.
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The whole of this looks great, but the first two minutes especially is an absolutely sublime piece of comedy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMTM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMTM...
Bob Monkhouse Hilarious One-Liners! | Des O' Connor Show
YouTube video by Des O'Connor Tonight
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The whole of this looks great, but the first two minutes especially is an absolutely sublime piece of comedy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMTM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMTM...
You know, I’d love to read this, but like EVERY SINGLE WEBSITE now, you can’t read it unless you pay this or take out that membership.
Bugger off. Find other ways to supplement yourself that doesn’t charge your readers every time we click on your stuff.
Bugger off. Find other ways to supplement yourself that doesn’t charge your readers every time we click on your stuff.
It’s no secret that the way we consume media these days is different than it was 10 years ago. Who doesn’t like to be on their phone while they’re watching TV? Well, Hollywood has noticed your attention is split.
Enter: the vertical micro-drama.
Enter: the vertical micro-drama.
How TikTok, micro-dramas, and distracted viewers are reshaping TV
Is TV getting worse, or are we just not paying attention?
voxdotcom.visitlink.me
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
You know, I’d love to read this, but like EVERY SINGLE WEBSITE now, you can’t read it unless you pay this or take out that membership.
Bugger off. Find other ways to supplement yourself that doesn’t charge your readers every time we click on your stuff.
Bugger off. Find other ways to supplement yourself that doesn’t charge your readers every time we click on your stuff.
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Thursday, 27th November. King's Place, London. Romesh Ranganathan and Simon Brew, together at last!
You won't want to miss this!
Tickets for Film Stories 500 live event available here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
You won't want to miss this!
Tickets for Film Stories 500 live event available here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
November 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Thursday, 27th November. King's Place, London. Romesh Ranganathan and Simon Brew, together at last!
You won't want to miss this!
Tickets for Film Stories 500 live event available here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
You won't want to miss this!
Tickets for Film Stories 500 live event available here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Great, offbeat character actor. Felt like he was in everything.
Recently enjoyed watching him as a sinister cult priest guy in Arnie’s mad End of Days. He probably played a role like that 100 times.
Recently enjoyed watching him as a sinister cult priest guy in Arnie’s mad End of Days. He probably played a role like that 100 times.
Udo Kier, German actor who starred in 200 films spanning Lars von Trier to Ace Ventura, dies aged 81
Udo Kier, German actor who starred in 200 films spanning Lars von Trier to Ace Ventura, dies aged 81
Actor who appeared in My Own Private Idaho, Blade, Armageddon and Dogville, as well as Madonna music videos and video games, died on Sunday
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Great, offbeat character actor. Felt like he was in everything.
Recently enjoyed watching him as a sinister cult priest guy in Arnie’s mad End of Days. He probably played a role like that 100 times.
Recently enjoyed watching him as a sinister cult priest guy in Arnie’s mad End of Days. He probably played a role like that 100 times.
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Happy 62nd birthday #DoctorWho! A big part of my life and I suspect, if you're seeing this, of yours too.
A couple of years ago, I was asked to write a piece for the BBC's 'History of the BBC' site for the show's 60th anniversary. Here's what I came up with... #DoctorWhoDay #DoctorWho62
A couple of years ago, I was asked to write a piece for the BBC's 'History of the BBC' site for the show's 60th anniversary. Here's what I came up with... #DoctorWhoDay #DoctorWho62
60 years of our Doctor Who
Part of popular culture in the UK and beyond for 60 years, Doctor Who is a BBC programme through and through, says Paul Hayes.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Happy 62nd birthday #DoctorWho! A big part of my life and I suspect, if you're seeing this, of yours too.
A couple of years ago, I was asked to write a piece for the BBC's 'History of the BBC' site for the show's 60th anniversary. Here's what I came up with... #DoctorWhoDay #DoctorWho62
A couple of years ago, I was asked to write a piece for the BBC's 'History of the BBC' site for the show's 60th anniversary. Here's what I came up with... #DoctorWhoDay #DoctorWho62
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You'll miss the BBC when it's gone...
November 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
You'll miss the BBC when it's gone...
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Genuinely GIDDY on the @atthe90smovies.bsky.social #podcast tonight.
Recording the #Christmas special was nothing but JOY 🎅🏻
Can't wait to share it with you all 💜
#FilmSky @ajblack.bsky.social
Recording the #Christmas special was nothing but JOY 🎅🏻
Can't wait to share it with you all 💜
#FilmSky @ajblack.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Genuinely GIDDY on the @atthe90smovies.bsky.social #podcast tonight.
Recording the #Christmas special was nothing but JOY 🎅🏻
Can't wait to share it with you all 💜
#FilmSky @ajblack.bsky.social
Recording the #Christmas special was nothing but JOY 🎅🏻
Can't wait to share it with you all 💜
#FilmSky @ajblack.bsky.social
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27th November 2025. Kings Place, London. 7.30pm.
Film Stories 500 celebration: a live recording.
And I've got a very special guest.
Tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Film Stories 500 celebration: a live recording.
And I've got a very special guest.
Tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
27th November 2025. Kings Place, London. 7.30pm.
Film Stories 500 celebration: a live recording.
And I've got a very special guest.
Tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Film Stories 500 celebration: a live recording.
And I've got a very special guest.
Tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
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If you've seen Vince Gilligan's #Pluribus, why not have a look at some of these choice cuts from his writing back catalogue?
Vince Gilligan’s finest hours (before Pluribus)
If you've seen Vince Gilligan's #Pluribus, why not have a look at some of these choice cuts from his writing back catalogue?
ajblackwriter.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
If you've seen Vince Gilligan's #Pluribus, why not have a look at some of these choice cuts from his writing back catalogue?
If you've seen Vince Gilligan's #Pluribus, why not have a look at some of these choice cuts from his writing back catalogue?
Vince Gilligan’s finest hours (before Pluribus)
If you've seen Vince Gilligan's #Pluribus, why not have a look at some of these choice cuts from his writing back catalogue?
ajblackwriter.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
If you've seen Vince Gilligan's #Pluribus, why not have a look at some of these choice cuts from his writing back catalogue?
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#CineHistorians co-host @ckjsweeney.bsky.social discusses the universality of The Spirit of the Beehive (1973). #filmsky #victorerice
November 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
#CineHistorians co-host @ckjsweeney.bsky.social discusses the universality of The Spirit of the Beehive (1973). #filmsky #victorerice
Why isn’t Pennywise in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society? It’s more complicated than you might think…
Why Isn’t Pennywise in The Running Man? It's more complicated than you might think... bit.ly/4a04Vvk
November 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Why isn’t Pennywise in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society? It’s more complicated than you might think…