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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · 1d

I used to stare at his art on the covers of videotapes in the library, imagining the adventures inside and debating how to spend my precious pound. Drew Struzan captured the magic of cinema like no one else. His posters didn’t just sell films, they embodied them. A giant of movie art has left us.

Charlie Ashby @charlie-ashby.co.uk · 1d

RIP Drew Struzan - a man whose talent and imagination etched onto so many minds throughout the last 40+ years.

His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.

A massive loss 💔

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · 8d

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Kevin Lehane @kevinlehane.com · 9d

I do a film and TV podcast with my pal @willcollins.bsky.social where we take something topical and do a top three procrastinating on mic. It's hard to promote it since the death of social media. But it's worth a shot signal boosting here again. Have a listen. linktr.ee/screenplaypod

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Screen, Play Podcast @willandkev.bsky.social · 23d

📣 Our second episode is out now. All about Robert Redford movies we love. That's the post. Short and sweet. Give us a listen, why don't you? Ah, do. linktr.ee/screenplaypod

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Kevin Lehane @kevinlehane.com · 25d

In more positive posts, myself and my podcast wife @willcollins.bsky.social had a good time talking about our favourite Robert Redford films for the next episode of Screen, Play out on Monday. Podcasting with him keeps me sane. I hope you'll give it a listen. linktr.ee/screenplaypod

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Sep 9

We have a new podcast! If you liked The Best Bits, you’ll love SCREEN, PLAY. It’s still Kevin and me, still talking movies, still trying to make each other laugh.
And if you enjoy it, a rating or review would mean the world (and help other lovely film nerds like you find us).

Screen, Play Podcast @willandkev.bsky.social · Sep 9

So, we’re back! Starting fresh means no ratings, no reviews, and not many listeners yet. A quick star rating, short review, or share makes a huge difference. If you’ve got a minute, we’d love your help getting the show off the ground! This is the only social media we have. linktr.ee/screenplaypod

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Screen, Play Podcast @willandkev.bsky.social · May 7

We are gently easing back into podcasting and uploading video episodes to our Patreon. A brand new show from us should be arriving in June, but for now, we’re testing the waters with bonus shows where you can marvel at our big Irish heads. www.patreon.com/c/screenplay...

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Mar 7

Chef's kiss satire www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7ew...

Dutch Public Broadcaster Sketch

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Mar 5

The final episode of The Best Bits is a big hug to the podcast that deepened my love for cinema and made me cherish it even more. What a journey it has been... However, all good things...

Kevin Lehane @kevinlehane.com · Mar 5

Our final episode of The Best Bits is out now. It’s been one of the most fulfilling projects I’ve ever participated in and I’ve loved every second of it. We consistently did things podcasts don’t do and had a ball doing it. I hope you like our last ep. End of an era. 💔 www.bestbitspodcast.com

The Best Bits Podcast

The Best Bits is a lighthearted film and TV podcast by screenwriters Will Collins (Wolfwakers, Star Wars - Screecher's Reach) and Kevin Lehane (Grabbers, Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories)...

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Screen, Play Podcast @willandkev.bsky.social · Feb 12

Brand new episode out now! With some big news about the podcast for our upcoming 75th ep near the end. Have a listen and if you can, we’d love a share!

#74 - BEST ACTION SCENE — The Best Bits Podcast

Will and Kevin came to kick ass and chew bubble gum and were all out of bubble gum. Pulling out all the stops for their penultimate episode.

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Jan 23

I've abandoned all other social media but still keep my accounts for rare professional announcements. Like AI, you can sense the AI slop at a glance. So, it's reassuring that my Bluesky feed evokes a happier time, when all we had to worry about was a few wars and total financial catastrophe.

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James Topham @jamestopham.bsky.social · Jan 22

That lasted all of five minutes. #TheTraitors

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Jan 16

David Lynch was a dream master. I cannot recommend his books, ROOM TO DREAM and CATCHING THE BIG FISH, highly enough. His films speak for themselves. It's about time I restarted my Twin Peaks marathon.

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Jamie Hannigan @jamiedotdotdot.bsky.social · Jan 13

UPDATED: It’s out NOW!

A lovely chat with @kevinlehane.com about #TheDamnedMovie that goes deep on craft and the writing process in general.

Screen, Play Podcast @willandkev.bsky.social · Dec 27

Free bonus episode of the podcast out now. @jamiedotdotdot.bsky.social joins Kevin to chat about writing writing his upcoming film 'The Damned' which goes on release next week in the US and comes out in the UK and Ireland on Jan 10th. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/posts/damned...

The Damned Spec Bits (with Jamie Hannigan) | The Best Bits Podcast

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Jamie Hannigan @jamiedotdotdot.bsky.social · Jan 6

ON THE PLUS SIDE 💪🏼 …

Text from Screen Daily: “Period horror The Damned from Vertical was the highest grossing new film in the marketplace opening to $801k at 732 locations led by LA, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Phoenix, Houston, Seattle, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Sacramento, San Diego, St. Louis and Charlotte (NC).”

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Nov 30

This is my local community hall, Leghowney Hall, in full flow for its Xmas market. When the world feels like it's going to hell on a handbasket, sharing breakfast while listening to Bing Crosby croon White Christmas makes everything feel alright.

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Nov 25

50% off our patreon until the end of the month!

Screen, Play Podcast @willandkev.bsky.social · Nov 24

For those who fancy joining our Patreon and getting every single bonus show we do, we have a 50% discount until the end of the month. Click the link: www.patreon.com/bestbitspodc...

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Nov 18

The Day the Earth Blew Up is delightful, zany fun. It's Looney Toones meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers via Roger Rabbit. My 10-year-old declared it one of the best films he’s ever seen. More of these plead WB. Maybe Coyote v. Acme, eh? Anyways, Bravo to all the creators!

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Screen, Play Podcast @willandkev.bsky.social · Nov 17

Our podcast cousins! Give them a follow.

the cinemile @thecinemile.bsky.social · Nov 17

Hello! We’re Cathy & Dave, we host a movie podcast where we record our walk home from the cinema. The podcast is 8.5 years old- older than our kids.

Just 2 former Twitter addicts standing in front of a crowd of other former Twitter addicts, asking them to love us.

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Screen, Play Podcast @willandkev.bsky.social · Nov 16

Hello, new followers! We're Will & Kev, two working screenwriters from Ireland. One of us won a BAFTA; the other lost out on a Razzie. We do a bi-monthly podcast on random film themes. Our last ep was Kill Scenes, and our next one out Wednesday is on Road Movies! You can find us in all podcast apps!

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Nov 16

The passing of Jon Kenny is very sad news. I was lucky enough to work with him on Song of the Sea and Wolfwalkers. Everyone knew he was a fantastic comedian, musican and actor (he was execptional as the Bull McCabe on stage); he was also a gentleman, a sweet man and will be greatly missed. RIP Jon

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Nov 15

Since Conan is hosting the Oscars, could Saoirse and Cillian win to make it the greenest Oscars in a long time? I hope so.

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Nov 14

What he said

Kevin Lehane @kevinlehane.com · Nov 14

👇 For those who listen to us.

Screen, Play Podcast @willandkev.bsky.social · Nov 14

Might as well.

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Jamie Hannigan @jamiedotdotdot.bsky.social · Nov 8

THE DAMNED is getting its Irish premiere at the Cork International Film Festival this Monday! Tickets available below, please come support Irish/Icelandic film!

corkfilmfest.org/events/the-d...

Cork Film Festival page for THE DAMNED with a still of Odessa Young and Siobhan Finneran in character, standing in an icy fjord

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Oct 30

Amazing!

Jamie Hannigan @jamiedotdotdot.bsky.social · Oct 30

Just in time for Hallowe’en, a trailer for a wintry chiller I wrote! Starring Odessa Young, Joe Cole and others, THE DAMNED was shot on location in the Icelandic Westfjords and will be screening in US cinemas early next year! Other territories TBA!

youtu.be/1itnHQHgxUI?...

The Damned | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertical

YouTube video by Vertical

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Will Collins @willcollins.bsky.social · Dec 1

Remember Twitter? Ha, what an insane idea.

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