Ted Trotsky
@tedtrotsky.bsky.social
Retired structural engineer. Likes books, films, sports and music. Politically soft left. Loathe the likes of Nigel Garbage and Elon Muck.
Just watched a film titled Lola. It was an example of the found footage genre. Like most of the genre it felt fake, contrived and unsatisfying. These films underline Hitchcock's sentiments after he had made Rope i.e. films NEED editing because long continuous takes are BORING.
November 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Just watched a film titled Lola. It was an example of the found footage genre. Like most of the genre it felt fake, contrived and unsatisfying. These films underline Hitchcock's sentiments after he had made Rope i.e. films NEED editing because long continuous takes are BORING.
Just watched a film titled Snow beast. It was a TV film made in the 70's. As you can imagine it was cheap and shoddy. But it did star Clint Walker and Yvette Mimieux, who were both going through the motions.
November 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Just watched a film titled Snow beast. It was a TV film made in the 70's. As you can imagine it was cheap and shoddy. But it did star Clint Walker and Yvette Mimieux, who were both going through the motions.
Has Donald Trump ever read a book? No? Aha, that explains a lot.
November 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Has Donald Trump ever read a book? No? Aha, that explains a lot.
The Labour party has been persuaded by the House of Lords to postpone the granting of employment rights from day 1 to six months. Their acting like they had a wafer thin majority. Oh dear.
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Labour party has been persuaded by the House of Lords to postpone the granting of employment rights from day 1 to six months. Their acting like they had a wafer thin majority. Oh dear.
2065pp of light reading.
November 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
2065pp of light reading.
I've a confession to make: I've never played a video game or listened to a podcast. Why would you?
November 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I've a confession to make: I've never played a video game or listened to a podcast. Why would you?
Rachel Reeves is twiddling the knobs trying to raise income from here there and everywhere when in fact there's plenty of money sloshing around the system. It just requires boldness and imagination to get at it.
November 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Rachel Reeves is twiddling the knobs trying to raise income from here there and everywhere when in fact there's plenty of money sloshing around the system. It just requires boldness and imagination to get at it.
There's no doubt that Pete Hegseth and JD Vance actively hate Europe while Donald Trump is merely ambivalent.
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
There's no doubt that Pete Hegseth and JD Vance actively hate Europe while Donald Trump is merely ambivalent.
Big hint from FIFA that Ronaldo must start the first world cup match. Take note Roberto Martinez!
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Big hint from FIFA that Ronaldo must start the first world cup match. Take note Roberto Martinez!
Trump et al getting all excited about "peace plan" for Ukraine but then Putin will come along wearing Monty Python style boots and stamp all over it.
November 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Trump et al getting all excited about "peace plan" for Ukraine but then Putin will come along wearing Monty Python style boots and stamp all over it.
Just watched a film titled Brides of Blood. It was made in the Philippines - it should have stayed there!
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Just watched a film titled Brides of Blood. It was made in the Philippines - it should have stayed there!
Putin doesn't want peace - he wants the whole of Ukraine!
November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Putin doesn't want peace - he wants the whole of Ukraine!
All that most people want is a roof over their heads, food on the table and clothes on their backs. Is that too much to ask? Apparently it is!
November 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
All that most people want is a roof over their heads, food on the table and clothes on their backs. Is that too much to ask? Apparently it is!
Safer Gambling is an oxymoron. Gambling is inherently life changing - that's why people do it!
November 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Safer Gambling is an oxymoron. Gambling is inherently life changing - that's why people do it!
Reposted by Ted Trotsky
Never thought I would see the day when the US President would take orders from a murderous dictator but hey, these are the times we now live in.
November 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Never thought I would see the day when the US President would take orders from a murderous dictator but hey, these are the times we now live in.
Laura K interviewed Jeremy Hunt this morning. Why?
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Laura K interviewed Jeremy Hunt this morning. Why?
There was a triumvirate of Michaels who graced American cinema. I speak of Messrs Ironside, Moriarty and Parks.
November 23, 2025 at 12:53 AM
There was a triumvirate of Michaels who graced American cinema. I speak of Messrs Ironside, Moriarty and Parks.
"Hell is coming to breakfast". So says Chief Dan George and presages one of the great shoot outs of western movies.
November 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
"Hell is coming to breakfast". So says Chief Dan George and presages one of the great shoot outs of western movies.
Just what is the attraction of murderers and rapists for Donald Trump?
November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Just what is the attraction of murderers and rapists for Donald Trump?
Read an article today about the ubiquity and necessity of foodbanks and the people who desperately rely on them just to exist. In 2025! In the UK!
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Read an article today about the ubiquity and necessity of foodbanks and the people who desperately rely on them just to exist. In 2025! In the UK!
Just watched a film titled Indecent Desires directed by Doris Wishman in 1968. Contender for most boring film I've ever watched!
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Just watched a film titled Indecent Desires directed by Doris Wishman in 1968. Contender for most boring film I've ever watched!
Watched a film titled The Holiday starring Cameron Diaz. Oh dear. Somebody must have spilt a bottle of corn syrup over the script.
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Watched a film titled The Holiday starring Cameron Diaz. Oh dear. Somebody must have spilt a bottle of corn syrup over the script.
At the end of the day the government will be judged by the health of the economy. Currently it's flatlining.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
At the end of the day the government will be judged by the health of the economy. Currently it's flatlining.
Who knew that a large majority would be so inconvenient? Because of it, people can rebel in safety and scupper large chunks of the Governmental programme.
November 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Who knew that a large majority would be so inconvenient? Because of it, people can rebel in safety and scupper large chunks of the Governmental programme.