greig
@greigforbes.bsky.social
Books. Movies. Books about movies. Movies about anything. He/him. Seem to be drawn mostly to crime (film noir, Krimi, all kinds of capers) and classic comedy. Developing a bit of a James Mason fixation.
The cats discussing me amongst themselves…
November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The cats discussing me amongst themselves…
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Why is it important to include references to slavery on blue plaques, National Trust properties, etc? Because otherwise people are convinced that somehow those lovely houses were gifted to certain British families by the fairies, and don't think about where the money came from.
holy shit: “Among the 2,000 UK adults surveyed, 85% were unaware that Britain forcibly transported more than 3 million Africans to the Caribbean, 89% did not know that Britain enslaved people in the Caribbean for more than 300 years” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Caribbean reparations leaders in ‘historic’ first UK visit to press for justice
CRC mission will seek to deepen public understanding of Britain’s colonial legacy and its lasting impact
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Why is it important to include references to slavery on blue plaques, National Trust properties, etc? Because otherwise people are convinced that somehow those lovely houses were gifted to certain British families by the fairies, and don't think about where the money came from.
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The corollary of confiscating jewellery from asylum seekers is, of course, that any type of benefits claimants are now potentially liable to similar thinking.
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The corollary of confiscating jewellery from asylum seekers is, of course, that any type of benefits claimants are now potentially liable to similar thinking.
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Ok, let's 'have the debate':
Me: This Labour govt is a shower of disgusting, depraved, fashy freaks.
Everyone else except fascists: Yes, yes they are.
(The fascists themselves don't get a platform)
Me: This Labour govt is a shower of disgusting, depraved, fashy freaks.
Everyone else except fascists: Yes, yes they are.
(The fascists themselves don't get a platform)
Govt minister Alex Norris is asked if the govt will take jewellery from people [fleeing war and persecution]. Norris says the govt won't be taking peoples wedding rings but they will seize assets.
November 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Ok, let's 'have the debate':
Me: This Labour govt is a shower of disgusting, depraved, fashy freaks.
Everyone else except fascists: Yes, yes they are.
(The fascists themselves don't get a platform)
Me: This Labour govt is a shower of disgusting, depraved, fashy freaks.
Everyone else except fascists: Yes, yes they are.
(The fascists themselves don't get a platform)
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This is how I would die but at least I'd die laughing.
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 AM
This is how I would die but at least I'd die laughing.
10 years ago today I flew to New York to see Al Pacino in China Doll, David Mamet’s new play. It was nobody’s finest hour, but fulfilled my ambition to see Al in his element in the live theatre. Delighted to see he’s still plugging away at his craft.
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
10 years ago today I flew to New York to see Al Pacino in China Doll, David Mamet’s new play. It was nobody’s finest hour, but fulfilled my ambition to see Al in his element in the live theatre. Delighted to see he’s still plugging away at his craft.
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"I know what you did last fall"
November 16, 2025 at 3:30 AM
"I know what you did last fall"
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The Hydro in Glasgow a few nights ago, lit up beautifully and with its lights reflected in the waters of the nearby Clyde.
#glasgow #nightphotography #glasgowatnight #reflections #glasgowhydro #thehydro #colours
#glasgow #nightphotography #glasgowatnight #reflections #glasgowhydro #thehydro #colours
November 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Hydro in Glasgow a few nights ago, lit up beautifully and with its lights reflected in the waters of the nearby Clyde.
#glasgow #nightphotography #glasgowatnight #reflections #glasgowhydro #thehydro #colours
#glasgow #nightphotography #glasgowatnight #reflections #glasgowhydro #thehydro #colours
Ooh. That one’s rather nice.
I Know Where I'm Going - Premiered in London this day in 1945 - Danish release poster - Art by Karl Wenzel
November 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Ooh. That one’s rather nice.
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I could've sworn that this lot now in charge said they were going to address the main concerns about corrupt privatised utilities, the cost of living crisis and the dearth of affordable housing. I don't remember this sickening demonisation of immigrants and refugees being a thing. Fuck all of them.
November 16, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I could've sworn that this lot now in charge said they were going to address the main concerns about corrupt privatised utilities, the cost of living crisis and the dearth of affordable housing. I don't remember this sickening demonisation of immigrants and refugees being a thing. Fuck all of them.
Very much how I would stroll around Shawlands if I could play the moothie.
November 16, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Very much how I would stroll around Shawlands if I could play the moothie.
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Texas A&M police says it has removed this trooper from his game day assignment following this:
November 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Texas A&M police says it has removed this trooper from his game day assignment following this:
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Absolutely. But we have to go baws oot.
November 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Absolutely. But we have to go baws oot.
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Result of the season.
November 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Result of the season.
Enough football. I’m away to watch a film. You can trust a film. And before I even got to the end of typing this, they pull me back in. Bugger.
November 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Enough football. I’m away to watch a film. You can trust a film. And before I even got to the end of typing this, they pull me back in. Bugger.
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Drop something BLACK & WHITE 🖤🤍
November 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Drop something BLACK & WHITE 🖤🤍
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[Publicity for THE FLY (1958), supposedly found by David J. Schow in the Motion Picture Herald. Can this be real?]
November 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
[Publicity for THE FLY (1958), supposedly found by David J. Schow in the Motion Picture Herald. Can this be real?]
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At the risk of seeming self-serving, it’s the first two words spoken in this clip by Sam Elliott.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
At the risk of seeming self-serving, it’s the first two words spoken in this clip by Sam Elliott.
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Everything was fine until they entered the cave and this “dance” unleashed some terrible Bavarian curse that ate our souls.
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John McGinn reacts to viral Scotland dance with 'done me a kipper' as he blames 'big Bruce Forsyth'
YouTube video by Daily Record
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November 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Everything was fine until they entered the cave and this “dance” unleashed some terrible Bavarian curse that ate our souls.
youtu.be/HZkdm7mWnZQ?...
youtu.be/HZkdm7mWnZQ?...
“Boing! Whoo, look at that - right over my head! Uh-oh!”
Scotland defending.
Scotland defending.
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“Boing! Whoo, look at that - right over my head! Uh-oh!”
Scotland defending.
Scotland defending.
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normal things happening
November 15, 2025 at 6:40 PM
normal things happening
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I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I came to this country as a child refugee. No English, no certainty, no idea what my life could become. Britain gave me refuge.
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not on a timer, not with conditions attached, but with a chance to grow roots.
A thread 🧵 1/8
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This is true.
The husband just found me having a little cry in my studio.
He’s making me a hot Vimto and I’m having a word with myself.
Have a look at my website and please repost.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.
The husband just found me having a little cry in my studio.
He’s making me a hot Vimto and I’m having a word with myself.
Have a look at my website and please repost.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.
November 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This is true.
The husband just found me having a little cry in my studio.
He’s making me a hot Vimto and I’m having a word with myself.
Have a look at my website and please repost.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.
The husband just found me having a little cry in my studio.
He’s making me a hot Vimto and I’m having a word with myself.
Have a look at my website and please repost.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.
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Saturday in hospitality
November 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Saturday in hospitality