Alan Maxwell
@anthemsprinter.bsky.social
I'm a Fifer. I love the following:
FILMS! (Scottish, Irish, documentary, short films, horror, cult movies)
MUSIC! (Everything from traditional folk to electronic weirdness)
THEATRE! (Especially Scottish and Irish)
BOOKS!
HAGGIS!
Letterboxd: GhostOfTheRegal
FILMS! (Scottish, Irish, documentary, short films, horror, cult movies)
MUSIC! (Everything from traditional folk to electronic weirdness)
THEATRE! (Especially Scottish and Irish)
BOOKS!
HAGGIS!
Letterboxd: GhostOfTheRegal
My Letterboxs stats don't lie. RIP Frederick Wiseman, one of the greatest.
February 16, 2026 at 11:50 PM
My Letterboxs stats don't lie. RIP Frederick Wiseman, one of the greatest.
Ah, not Frederick Wiseman too. What a shiter of a day.
February 16, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Ah, not Frederick Wiseman too. What a shiter of a day.
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The most Scottish weather forecast possible.
February 16, 2026 at 10:44 PM
The most Scottish weather forecast possible.
I usually do it on Scottish Cup Final Day but my annual viewing of A Shot at Glory might need to be brought forward now.
February 16, 2026 at 6:29 PM
I usually do it on Scottish Cup Final Day but my annual viewing of A Shot at Glory might need to be brought forward now.
I'm already on 99 Scottish-related films this year, so what masterpiece can I use to celebrate film #100? I've decided on Kids vs Wizards (2016), an animated Russian propaganda film aimed at kids, inspired by Harry Potter, set in Scotland. Of course.
letterboxd.com/ghostofthere...
letterboxd.com/ghostofthere...
My "Scotland on Screen" viewing 2026
Following last year's 333-film bonanza, here's this year's list. All films I've watched in 2026 that are either about, or made in, Scotland. I may include the occasional non-Scottish themed film made ...
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February 15, 2026 at 1:08 AM
I'm already on 99 Scottish-related films this year, so what masterpiece can I use to celebrate film #100? I've decided on Kids vs Wizards (2016), an animated Russian propaganda film aimed at kids, inspired by Harry Potter, set in Scotland. Of course.
letterboxd.com/ghostofthere...
letterboxd.com/ghostofthere...
It's Friday night, and trawling the internet I've discovered a Scottish-set low budget horror film called Demon Baby, HWFG
February 13, 2026 at 10:36 PM
It's Friday night, and trawling the internet I've discovered a Scottish-set low budget horror film called Demon Baby, HWFG
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Decent set-up for tonight's gig
February 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Decent set-up for tonight's gig
First lot of shows for the 2026 Fringe on sale today, which means I can already begin the process of scoring out all the shows that have used AI to generate their poster art.
February 11, 2026 at 11:17 PM
First lot of shows for the 2026 Fringe on sale today, which means I can already begin the process of scoring out all the shows that have used AI to generate their poster art.
At which point I will issue another reminder that the BBC's adaptations of the entire Scots Quair trilogy are once again on the iPlayer.
John Wyver on the absolutely perplexing disconnect between restored archive treasures on iplayer and the total lack of supporting publicity, or even explanation.
Dear BBC Archives...
A letter to thank you for Mañana, the Ibsen collection and more,
to express my disappointment at how in certain ways you fail to treat these precious fragments with proper respect,
and to suggest how you could do things better.
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/dear-bbc-arc...
A letter to thank you for Mañana, the Ibsen collection and more,
to express my disappointment at how in certain ways you fail to treat these precious fragments with proper respect,
and to suggest how you could do things better.
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/dear-bbc-arc...
February 9, 2026 at 1:49 PM
At which point I will issue another reminder that the BBC's adaptations of the entire Scots Quair trilogy are once again on the iPlayer.
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Just saw a post with George Clinton citing the Beatles as his favorite band, which reminded me of this quote he once gave me
February 6, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Just saw a post with George Clinton citing the Beatles as his favorite band, which reminded me of this quote he once gave me
I just can't believe a British MP has turned out to be a really shady person. This has shaken my faith in democracy to its very core.
February 8, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I just can't believe a British MP has turned out to be a really shady person. This has shaken my faith in democracy to its very core.
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#Planetoftheapes premiered on February 8, 1968, at the Capitol Theatre in New York City.
Fuck's sake...
@barneyfarmer.bsky.social
Fuck's sake...
@barneyfarmer.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 12:24 AM
#Planetoftheapes premiered on February 8, 1968, at the Capitol Theatre in New York City.
Fuck's sake...
@barneyfarmer.bsky.social
Fuck's sake...
@barneyfarmer.bsky.social
Is it just me or has Letterboxd's performance been getting a lot flakier recently?
February 8, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Is it just me or has Letterboxd's performance been getting a lot flakier recently?
Help me out here guys - what's the name of this actress pictured with Peter Mullen?
February 7, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Help me out here guys - what's the name of this actress pictured with Peter Mullen?
The joys of seeking out and watching really obscure films on Youtube.
February 6, 2026 at 11:50 PM
The joys of seeking out and watching really obscure films on Youtube.
Been enjoying BBC Scotland's 1979 supernatural series The Omega Factor getting an outing on Talking Pictures TV recently. Latest episode was an Edinburgh location bonanza!
February 4, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Been enjoying BBC Scotland's 1979 supernatural series The Omega Factor getting an outing on Talking Pictures TV recently. Latest episode was an Edinburgh location bonanza!
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The deer photo is metal AF
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wildlife photographer of the year – people’s choice 2026
A shortlist of 24 images has been selected for the wildlife photographer of the year people’s choice award. You can vote for your favourite image online. The winner will be announced on 25 March and s...
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February 4, 2026 at 1:31 PM
The deer photo is metal AF
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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'Where are they now' bit at the end of a New Labour dramatised movie that shows us Tony Blair on the 'Board of Peace' with Erdoğan and Netanyahu; Peter Mandelson under police investigation for his links to a billionaire paedophile network; Gordon Brown in the VIP box at Stark's Park
February 4, 2026 at 1:38 PM
'Where are they now' bit at the end of a New Labour dramatised movie that shows us Tony Blair on the 'Board of Peace' with Erdoğan and Netanyahu; Peter Mandelson under police investigation for his links to a billionaire paedophile network; Gordon Brown in the VIP box at Stark's Park
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Hippodrome Silent Film Festival is back and silenter than ever! dcairns.wordpress.com/2026/02/04/a... #HippFest
A Stately Hippodrome
Hippodrome Silent Film Festival in Bo’ness just announced their exciting programme (18th – 22nd March). You can attend some of it virtually if you can’t be there physically. Aside…
dcairns.wordpress.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Hippodrome Silent Film Festival is back and silenter than ever! dcairns.wordpress.com/2026/02/04/a... #HippFest
Only piece of Odyssey casting I'm interested in is who is going to be playing the robot, Nono.
February 4, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Only piece of Odyssey casting I'm interested in is who is going to be playing the robot, Nono.
The "Books I've Read in 2026" thread starts here!
February 2, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The "Books I've Read in 2026" thread starts here!
Until about five minutes ago I'd never heard of Badger by Owl-Light but HOLY SHIT it genuinely looks like it was written and directed by Garth Marenghi and I really want to see it now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWjf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWjf...
"Badger by Owl-light" titles + resume (1982 BBC Scotland drama series)
YouTube video by Scotland On-Air
www.youtube.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Until about five minutes ago I'd never heard of Badger by Owl-Light but HOLY SHIT it genuinely looks like it was written and directed by Garth Marenghi and I really want to see it now.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWjf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWjf...
The CCA. WTF has gone on with that place?
January 30, 2026 at 7:17 PM
The CCA. WTF has gone on with that place?