Jonathan Wakeham
@jonathanwakeham.bsky.social
Screenwriter at Independent Talent (UK) & Lit Entertainment (US). Mentor at Arts Emergency. Coming soon: Hollywood noir, polar science and spies. WGGB.
Yes, exactly that! Every sense is so heightened, every surface so seductive, every scene leading you deeper into the dark. I found it really upsetting.
November 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Yes, exactly that! Every sense is so heightened, every surface so seductive, every scene leading you deeper into the dark. I found it really upsetting.
THE SWIMMER (Eleanor Perry and Frank Perry, 1968) The American dream becomes a nightmare in the Perrys' suburban satire turned psychological horror as Burt Lancaster swims across his county towards the truths he fears to face. Gorgeously shot, courageously acted, stunningly scored. A masterpiece.
November 9, 2025 at 10:47 AM
THE SWIMMER (Eleanor Perry and Frank Perry, 1968) The American dream becomes a nightmare in the Perrys' suburban satire turned psychological horror as Burt Lancaster swims across his county towards the truths he fears to face. Gorgeously shot, courageously acted, stunningly scored. A masterpiece.
I suspect my memories are too hazy to be useful, but I loved watching them as a kid: a combination of the lecturers' expertise & enthusiasm + the excitement of experiments brought to life on stage. Willy Wonka energy without the sinister edge!
October 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I suspect my memories are too hazy to be useful, but I loved watching them as a kid: a combination of the lecturers' expertise & enthusiasm + the excitement of experiments brought to life on stage. Willy Wonka energy without the sinister edge!
That’s brilliant news! Congratulations: what an amazing legacy to dive into & future to help shape.
October 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
That’s brilliant news! Congratulations: what an amazing legacy to dive into & future to help shape.
This is brilliant! Thank you so much.
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This is brilliant! Thank you so much.
Congratulations! Very excited for both of these 🎟️🎟️
October 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Congratulations! Very excited for both of these 🎟️🎟️
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'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
