Ben Mortimer
@montimer.bsky.social
I used to write about film, then I produced movies no one watched. Now I draw things for a living.
Formerly @montimer and @paintingtinymen on Twitter.
Ben Mortimer II, III & IV on IMDb
https://www.benmortimer.com
Formerly @montimer and @paintingtinymen on Twitter.
Ben Mortimer II, III & IV on IMDb
https://www.benmortimer.com
I bet it was the 12th one. He always seemed a wrong'un
Doctor who supplied ketamine to late Friends star Matthew Perry jailed
Doctor who supplied ketamine to late Friends star Matthew Perry jailed
A doctor who pleaded guilty to supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the star's death has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.
news.sky.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I bet it was the 12th one. He always seemed a wrong'un
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Both the WI and Girl Guiding had been steadfast in their support for trans members and in making sure every child was included. This is forced suppression. Presumably the Alliance Defending Freedom is the coffers behind this, too?
December 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Both the WI and Girl Guiding had been steadfast in their support for trans members and in making sure every child was included. This is forced suppression. Presumably the Alliance Defending Freedom is the coffers behind this, too?
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A Labour government passed the Equality Act. A Labour government was in power when the Supreme Court interpreted it to not mean what ministers at the time were clear it was intended to mean. The Labour government response should have been to legislate to fix it. Not doing so was a cowardly betrayal.
December 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
A Labour government passed the Equality Act. A Labour government was in power when the Supreme Court interpreted it to not mean what ministers at the time were clear it was intended to mean. The Labour government response should have been to legislate to fix it. Not doing so was a cowardly betrayal.
I'm not opposed to another new studio on principal, but I genuinely can't fathom why anyone would build one here now.
Ten years ago we were desperately low on studio space in the UK, but now we have so many, I can't imagine many of them are even half-full.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Ten years ago we were desperately low on studio space in the UK, but now we have so many, I can't imagine many of them are even half-full.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Ministers approve £750m Marlow Film Studios development after review
Planning permission granted for Buckinghamshire project seen as test of Labour’s drive for economic growth
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I'm not opposed to another new studio on principal, but I genuinely can't fathom why anyone would build one here now.
Ten years ago we were desperately low on studio space in the UK, but now we have so many, I can't imagine many of them are even half-full.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Ten years ago we were desperately low on studio space in the UK, but now we have so many, I can't imagine many of them are even half-full.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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In case any of you fancied ordering something from my shop, last order dates to recieve in time for Christmas (for UK customers) are in the images #art #illustration benmortimer.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In case any of you fancied ordering something from my shop, last order dates to recieve in time for Christmas (for UK customers) are in the images #art #illustration benmortimer.com
In case any of you fancied ordering something from my shop, last order dates to recieve in time for Christmas (for UK customers) are in the images #art #illustration benmortimer.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In case any of you fancied ordering something from my shop, last order dates to recieve in time for Christmas (for UK customers) are in the images #art #illustration benmortimer.com
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the bbc changed their article from saying 'trans woman' to saying 'biological male who identifies as a woman'.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
the bbc changed their article from saying 'trans woman' to saying 'biological male who identifies as a woman'.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
even if you don't care about trans ppl it should alarm you just how captured the bbc has become.
they will no longer even say 'trans woman'. that's not normal and shows massive bias.
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Truly grotesque that the BBC chose to describe the *victim* of Graham Linehan's *crime* for which he was *convicted* in these terms. I can only conclude that this is now standard BBC editorial practice for referring to trans people, regardless of context. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Truly grotesque that the BBC chose to describe the *victim* of Graham Linehan's *crime* for which he was *convicted* in these terms. I can only conclude that this is now standard BBC editorial practice for referring to trans people, regardless of context. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fucking weird way of framing the news that lineman was found guilty of criminal damage.
Graham Linehan cleared of harassment but guilty of criminal damage to trans activist's phone
Graham Linehan cleared of harassment but guilty of criminal damage to trans activist's phone
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been found guilty of criminal damage to the phone of a trans activist but not guilty of harassment.
news.sky.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Fucking weird way of framing the news that lineman was found guilty of criminal damage.
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Except Trump DID call for the riot. We watched it in real time! Wtf is wrong within media (globally, it seems) that they can't stand up to such a lying, extortionous, bully?
The BBC's director general and its chief executive of news have resigned over a documentary about Donald Trump. www.bbc.com/news/live/cd9kqz1...
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign - live updates
Davie says "there have been some mistakes made and as director general I have to take ultimate responsibility".
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Except Trump DID call for the riot. We watched it in real time! Wtf is wrong within media (globally, it seems) that they can't stand up to such a lying, extortionous, bully?
In addition to clothing, I do traditional art. You can get prints on my website, and if you act quickly, there's time to get a handful of bespoke pieces completed in time for Christmas. Get in touch for pricing.
#art #illustration
#art #illustration
November 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
In addition to clothing, I do traditional art. You can get prints on my website, and if you act quickly, there's time to get a handful of bespoke pieces completed in time for Christmas. Get in touch for pricing.
#art #illustration
#art #illustration
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Yeah, this was set to "Hide" in my settings. Fuck right off with that.
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Yeah, this was set to "Hide" in my settings. Fuck right off with that.
If you're a space nerd, I've got a range clothing on my website aimed at you. Including ludicrous 'race to the moon' shoes and trousers, and t-shirts that let you show your allegiance to either NASA or the Soviet Space Program.
Check it out here:
benmortimer.com/shop?prodfil...
Check it out here:
benmortimer.com/shop?prodfil...
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
If you're a space nerd, I've got a range clothing on my website aimed at you. Including ludicrous 'race to the moon' shoes and trousers, and t-shirts that let you show your allegiance to either NASA or the Soviet Space Program.
Check it out here:
benmortimer.com/shop?prodfil...
Check it out here:
benmortimer.com/shop?prodfil...
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The findings won't be a surprise to anyone who's watched the collapse of Twitter into right-wing extremism, but hopefully this superbly researched and presented piece finally wakes the British government up to how dangerous the situation is.
This is really excellent data journalism... Elon Musk has declared war on the British government, it just doesn't realise it.
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The findings won't be a surprise to anyone who's watched the collapse of Twitter into right-wing extremism, but hopefully this superbly researched and presented piece finally wakes the British government up to how dangerous the situation is.
Andrew Cuomo is now driving his OJ Simpson truck slowly down the i95, with no one in pursuit and no cameras following him, because literally no one cares about him.
Cuomo is driving around NYC in the OJ white Ford Bronco calling it his "good luck truck."
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Andrew Cuomo is now driving his OJ Simpson truck slowly down the i95, with no one in pursuit and no cameras following him, because literally no one cares about him.
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You do not hate the trad right nearly enough
November 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
You do not hate the trad right nearly enough
Need stocking fillers for Christmas?
Check out the sticker section of my website
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Check out the sticker section of my website
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November 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Need stocking fillers for Christmas?
Check out the sticker section of my website
benmortimer.com/stickers-pat...
Check out the sticker section of my website
benmortimer.com/stickers-pat...
The Andrew Formerly Known as Prince
October 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The Andrew Formerly Known as Prince
Have some art. A piece inspired by the amazing Skating Polly gig i went to at the 100 Club the other day.
Went for a 1980s, 2000AD art style with this. Really pleased with how its come out
#art #illustration #inktober
Went for a 1980s, 2000AD art style with this. Really pleased with how its come out
#art #illustration #inktober
October 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Have some art. A piece inspired by the amazing Skating Polly gig i went to at the 100 Club the other day.
Went for a 1980s, 2000AD art style with this. Really pleased with how its come out
#art #illustration #inktober
Went for a 1980s, 2000AD art style with this. Really pleased with how its come out
#art #illustration #inktober
I have nerd-sniped myself with the question "would diving headfirst into a pit of gold coins break the neck of a human-sized anthropomorphic duck?"
I really don't have time for this today.
I really don't have time for this today.
October 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I have nerd-sniped myself with the question "would diving headfirst into a pit of gold coins break the neck of a human-sized anthropomorphic duck?"
I really don't have time for this today.
I really don't have time for this today.
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I’m so angry and upset. These women do not speak for me.
In dark moments I’m relieved that Alice isn’t here to witness it, for how could I protect her? All a mother wants is to keep their child safe.
Then I feel broken that I even thought that.
Cis women please sign to help
counter this hatred ⬇️
In dark moments I’m relieved that Alice isn’t here to witness it, for how could I protect her? All a mother wants is to keep their child safe.
Then I feel broken that I even thought that.
Cis women please sign to help
counter this hatred ⬇️
October 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I’m so angry and upset. These women do not speak for me.
In dark moments I’m relieved that Alice isn’t here to witness it, for how could I protect her? All a mother wants is to keep their child safe.
Then I feel broken that I even thought that.
Cis women please sign to help
counter this hatred ⬇️
In dark moments I’m relieved that Alice isn’t here to witness it, for how could I protect her? All a mother wants is to keep their child safe.
Then I feel broken that I even thought that.
Cis women please sign to help
counter this hatred ⬇️
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Almost 60,000 women have signed this petition by @nionwomen.bsky.social women to say that the transphobes do not speak for them. Meanwhile the Daily Express front-pages seven transphobes, falsely claiming that they “represent women”. If they do not represent you. Please sign.
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Almost 60,000 women have signed this petition by @nionwomen.bsky.social women to say that the transphobes do not speak for them. Meanwhile the Daily Express front-pages seven transphobes, falsely claiming that they “represent women”. If they do not represent you. Please sign.
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
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Maybe there's something in this Nigel Farage and Nathan Gill Russian bribes story....
October 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Maybe there's something in this Nigel Farage and Nathan Gill Russian bribes story....
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This is happening right now, across the UK – affecting thousands of young Trans+ people who are simply trying to be themselves and thrive
Young Trans+ people being inflicted with unspeakable mental and physical suffering
And all the while, anti-trans medical professionals, media figures,..
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Young Trans+ people being inflicted with unspeakable mental and physical suffering
And all the while, anti-trans medical professionals, media figures,..
1.
"Laura found an NHS Dr in Brighton who helped support her daughter for 6 months.
Laura described it as ‘six months of support bliss’ before NHS ICB Sussex (Integrated Care Board) began investigating them."
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
Laura described it as ‘six months of support bliss’ before NHS ICB Sussex (Integrated Care Board) began investigating them."
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
MP fails to support suicidal constituent
A mother pleaded with her MP to help her suicidal15-year-old daughter who said she ‘wanted to take her own life’
northwestbylines.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This is happening right now, across the UK – affecting thousands of young Trans+ people who are simply trying to be themselves and thrive
Young Trans+ people being inflicted with unspeakable mental and physical suffering
And all the while, anti-trans medical professionals, media figures,..
1.
Young Trans+ people being inflicted with unspeakable mental and physical suffering
And all the while, anti-trans medical professionals, media figures,..
1.
Not to get conspiratorial, but actually a lot of these degrees lead to pretty good, highly paid careers.
The thing is, they also teach students to analyse media, and be critical of information sources.
Maybe that's why media barons and bullshitting politicians have spent decades denigrating them.
The thing is, they also teach students to analyse media, and be critical of information sources.
Maybe that's why media barons and bullshitting politicians have spent decades denigrating them.
Badenoch and Co see education only as a means to a massive income in some soul destroying career.
Devoid of imagination and the power of knowledge they view life entirely through the prism of the CV.
My advice always is to study what interests you and the rest will follow
Devoid of imagination and the power of knowledge they view life entirely through the prism of the CV.
My advice always is to study what interests you and the rest will follow
October 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Not to get conspiratorial, but actually a lot of these degrees lead to pretty good, highly paid careers.
The thing is, they also teach students to analyse media, and be critical of information sources.
Maybe that's why media barons and bullshitting politicians have spent decades denigrating them.
The thing is, they also teach students to analyse media, and be critical of information sources.
Maybe that's why media barons and bullshitting politicians have spent decades denigrating them.