Barbara Loots
@bloots.bsky.social
📚 Bookworm |🍷Wine lover | 🎬 Movie lover | ⚖ Lawyer (Human Rights) | 🎭 Theatre: @theatrescenecpt.bsky.social | 😺 Fur-mom to the #CatsOfDeadwood | 💛 She/Her | 📷 IG: bloots |📍Cape Town, South Africa | 💕 My person: @uncleloo.bsky.social | 🚫 crypto/finance/DMs
Weekend reading with Calamity Jane. Bliss.
January 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Weekend reading with Calamity Jane. Bliss.
I am so excited for the next #FThisMovieFest, I decided to run through its full history in anticipation. So, for this #FlashBackFriday:
Fest 2 (2013) celebrating 1991:
🍿The Last Boy Scout
🍿The Rocketeer
🍿Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
🍿New Jack City
🍿Terminator 2
www.fthismovie.net/2013/01/here...
Fest 2 (2013) celebrating 1991:
🍿The Last Boy Scout
🍿The Rocketeer
🍿Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
🍿New Jack City
🍿Terminator 2
www.fthismovie.net/2013/01/here...
January 16, 2026 at 8:32 AM
I am so excited for the next #FThisMovieFest, I decided to run through its full history in anticipation. So, for this #FlashBackFriday:
Fest 2 (2013) celebrating 1991:
🍿The Last Boy Scout
🍿The Rocketeer
🍿Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
🍿New Jack City
🍿Terminator 2
www.fthismovie.net/2013/01/here...
Fest 2 (2013) celebrating 1991:
🍿The Last Boy Scout
🍿The Rocketeer
🍿Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
🍿New Jack City
🍿Terminator 2
www.fthismovie.net/2013/01/here...
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Wild Bill’s reactions to today not being Friday…
#CatsOfDeadwood
#CatSky
#CatsOfBlueSky
#MustLoveCats
@uncleloo.bsky.social
@bloots.bsky.social
#CatsOfDeadwood
#CatSky
#CatsOfBlueSky
#MustLoveCats
@uncleloo.bsky.social
@bloots.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Wild Bill’s reactions to today not being Friday…
#CatsOfDeadwood
#CatSky
#CatsOfBlueSky
#MustLoveCats
@uncleloo.bsky.social
@bloots.bsky.social
#CatsOfDeadwood
#CatSky
#CatsOfBlueSky
#MustLoveCats
@uncleloo.bsky.social
@bloots.bsky.social
2000 was my first year at Varsity! So many movies that jump out at me from my first year of "freedom" memory bank.
#FThisMovieFest
#FThisMovieFest
January 12, 2026 at 8:26 AM
2000 was my first year at Varsity! So many movies that jump out at me from my first year of "freedom" memory bank.
#FThisMovieFest
#FThisMovieFest
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January 12, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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Yay for happy news! Monday just became less blue!
January 12, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Yay for happy news! Monday just became less blue!
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"To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like administering medicine to the dead.” — Thomas Paine
January 10, 2026 at 1:45 AM
"To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like administering medicine to the dead.” — Thomas Paine
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New column today:
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January 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
New column today:
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Stay in the driver's seat. It is YOUR life :)
January 9, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Stay in the driver's seat. It is YOUR life :)
For the fun of it, and for #FlashBackFriday I'm going down the first #FThisMovieFest (2012) rabbit hole.
It was all about 1982 with this @patrickbromley.bsky.social curated line-up:
🎬 Fast Times
🎬 Blade Runner
🎬 The Dark Crystal
🎬 Star Trek II
🎬 The Road Warrior
www.fthismovie.net/2012/01/here...
It was all about 1982 with this @patrickbromley.bsky.social curated line-up:
🎬 Fast Times
🎬 Blade Runner
🎬 The Dark Crystal
🎬 Star Trek II
🎬 The Road Warrior
www.fthismovie.net/2012/01/here...
Here's the F This Movie Fest Lineup!
Earlier this week, we announced the first ever F This Movie Fest taking place February 4 all over the WORLD (but mostly on Twitter) . Tod...
www.fthismovie.net
January 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
For the fun of it, and for #FlashBackFriday I'm going down the first #FThisMovieFest (2012) rabbit hole.
It was all about 1982 with this @patrickbromley.bsky.social curated line-up:
🎬 Fast Times
🎬 Blade Runner
🎬 The Dark Crystal
🎬 Star Trek II
🎬 The Road Warrior
www.fthismovie.net/2012/01/here...
It was all about 1982 with this @patrickbromley.bsky.social curated line-up:
🎬 Fast Times
🎬 Blade Runner
🎬 The Dark Crystal
🎬 Star Trek II
🎬 The Road Warrior
www.fthismovie.net/2012/01/here...
Oh goodness! Hopefully only humour comes through as true! Hope you are feeling better. 🤗
January 9, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Oh goodness! Hopefully only humour comes through as true! Hope you are feeling better. 🤗
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New Year’s Eve as done by the Calamity Jane and Wild Bill.
May 2026 be meowellous, and your kibble bowl runneth over.
#HappyNewYear
#CatSky
#CatsOfDeadwood
#CatsOfBlueSky
@uncleloo.bsky.social
@bloots.bsky.social
May 2026 be meowellous, and your kibble bowl runneth over.
#HappyNewYear
#CatSky
#CatsOfDeadwood
#CatsOfBlueSky
@uncleloo.bsky.social
@bloots.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
New Year’s Eve as done by the Calamity Jane and Wild Bill.
May 2026 be meowellous, and your kibble bowl runneth over.
#HappyNewYear
#CatSky
#CatsOfDeadwood
#CatsOfBlueSky
@uncleloo.bsky.social
@bloots.bsky.social
May 2026 be meowellous, and your kibble bowl runneth over.
#HappyNewYear
#CatSky
#CatsOfDeadwood
#CatsOfBlueSky
@uncleloo.bsky.social
@bloots.bsky.social
Also that means, this year will be the 15th #FThisMovieFest!
I am clinging to this as a flick-inspired light of happiness and hope in an otherwise dark world of despair. Celebrating movies with awesome people is always something to look forward to!
I am clinging to this as a flick-inspired light of happiness and hope in an otherwise dark world of despair. Celebrating movies with awesome people is always something to look forward to!
January 9, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Also that means, this year will be the 15th #FThisMovieFest!
I am clinging to this as a flick-inspired light of happiness and hope in an otherwise dark world of despair. Celebrating movies with awesome people is always something to look forward to!
I am clinging to this as a flick-inspired light of happiness and hope in an otherwise dark world of despair. Celebrating movies with awesome people is always something to look forward to!
@uncleloo.bsky.social & I started chatting about movie years covered by @fthismovie.bsky.social Fests:
1980
1981
1982 (2012)
1983 (2023)
1984 (2016)
1985 (2014)
1986 (2019)
1987 (2017)
1988 (2021)
1989 (2018)
1990 (2020)
1991 (2013)
1992
1993 (2015)
1994 (2024)
1995
1996 (2022)
1997
1998 (2025)
1999
1980
1981
1982 (2012)
1983 (2023)
1984 (2016)
1985 (2014)
1986 (2019)
1987 (2017)
1988 (2021)
1989 (2018)
1990 (2020)
1991 (2013)
1992
1993 (2015)
1994 (2024)
1995
1996 (2022)
1997
1998 (2025)
1999
a group of purple cartoon characters with the words thats a lot of years tony
ALT: a group of purple cartoon characters with the words thats a lot of years tony
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January 9, 2026 at 7:59 AM
@uncleloo.bsky.social & I started chatting about movie years covered by @fthismovie.bsky.social Fests:
1980
1981
1982 (2012)
1983 (2023)
1984 (2016)
1985 (2014)
1986 (2019)
1987 (2017)
1988 (2021)
1989 (2018)
1990 (2020)
1991 (2013)
1992
1993 (2015)
1994 (2024)
1995
1996 (2022)
1997
1998 (2025)
1999
1980
1981
1982 (2012)
1983 (2023)
1984 (2016)
1985 (2014)
1986 (2019)
1987 (2017)
1988 (2021)
1989 (2018)
1990 (2020)
1991 (2013)
1992
1993 (2015)
1994 (2024)
1995
1996 (2022)
1997
1998 (2025)
1999
The world is so utterly depressing at the moment, and the news kind of kicks one in the feels, so I thought I would share a #lamejoke of the day:
"Did you hear about the wig thief who escaped from prison? Police are combing the area to find him."
Have courage; be kind. #HoldFast.
"Did you hear about the wig thief who escaped from prison? Police are combing the area to find him."
Have courage; be kind. #HoldFast.
January 9, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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Me watching episode 1 of Stranger Things, S5...
I remember it being better. It feels as if the whole ep could be 15min max. Also all the lights flicker for some time before anyone actually turns to check on the POI in that scene. No man, if they start this stupid it's going to be a hard watch.
I remember it being better. It feels as if the whole ep could be 15min max. Also all the lights flicker for some time before anyone actually turns to check on the POI in that scene. No man, if they start this stupid it's going to be a hard watch.
a cartoon character with the words " it 's terribly boring " on the bottom
ALT: a cartoon character with the words " it 's terribly boring " on the bottom
media.tenor.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Me watching episode 1 of Stranger Things, S5...
I remember it being better. It feels as if the whole ep could be 15min max. Also all the lights flicker for some time before anyone actually turns to check on the POI in that scene. No man, if they start this stupid it's going to be a hard watch.
I remember it being better. It feels as if the whole ep could be 15min max. Also all the lights flicker for some time before anyone actually turns to check on the POI in that scene. No man, if they start this stupid it's going to be a hard watch.
Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026. May it be a kind and gentle year, with joy in abundance.
a black background with yellow numbers and the words here 's to new beginnings
ALT: a black background with yellow numbers and the words here 's to new beginnings
media.tenor.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026. May it be a kind and gentle year, with joy in abundance.
This does not bode well seeing as mine is 'Kindergarten Cop'.
Suppose I should be happy it's not the movie on date of birth, because that was 'Friday the 13th Part 2'... 🤣
Suppose I should be happy it's not the movie on date of birth, because that was 'Friday the 13th Part 2'... 🤣
December 31, 2025 at 11:35 AM
This does not bode well seeing as mine is 'Kindergarten Cop'.
Suppose I should be happy it's not the movie on date of birth, because that was 'Friday the 13th Part 2'... 🤣
Suppose I should be happy it's not the movie on date of birth, because that was 'Friday the 13th Part 2'... 🤣
Also happy to say, saw most of these in the cinema!
Can highly recommend the Ster-Kinekor SK Club membership:
4 movie tickets a month for R289!
Can highly recommend the Ster-Kinekor SK Club membership:
4 movie tickets a month for R289!
My Top 10 Favourite* 2025 Movies:
1. Sinners
2. Black Bag
3. Blue Moon
4. The Monkey
5. Bugonia
6. The Phoenician Scheme
7. Weapons
8. Wake Up Dead Man
9. Mickey17
10. One Battle After Another
* Favourites because these stuck with me for various reasons.
5 Honourable mentions...
1. Sinners
2. Black Bag
3. Blue Moon
4. The Monkey
5. Bugonia
6. The Phoenician Scheme
7. Weapons
8. Wake Up Dead Man
9. Mickey17
10. One Battle After Another
* Favourites because these stuck with me for various reasons.
5 Honourable mentions...
December 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Also happy to say, saw most of these in the cinema!
Can highly recommend the Ster-Kinekor SK Club membership:
4 movie tickets a month for R289!
Can highly recommend the Ster-Kinekor SK Club membership:
4 movie tickets a month for R289!
11. Paddington in Peru
12. Highest 2 Lowest
13. 28 Years Later
14. Death of a Unicorn
15. Fight or Flight
12. Highest 2 Lowest
13. 28 Years Later
14. Death of a Unicorn
15. Fight or Flight
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
11. Paddington in Peru
12. Highest 2 Lowest
13. 28 Years Later
14. Death of a Unicorn
15. Fight or Flight
12. Highest 2 Lowest
13. 28 Years Later
14. Death of a Unicorn
15. Fight or Flight
My Top 10 Favourite* 2025 Movies:
1. Sinners
2. Black Bag
3. Blue Moon
4. The Monkey
5. Bugonia
6. The Phoenician Scheme
7. Weapons
8. Wake Up Dead Man
9. Mickey17
10. One Battle After Another
* Favourites because these stuck with me for various reasons.
5 Honourable mentions...
1. Sinners
2. Black Bag
3. Blue Moon
4. The Monkey
5. Bugonia
6. The Phoenician Scheme
7. Weapons
8. Wake Up Dead Man
9. Mickey17
10. One Battle After Another
* Favourites because these stuck with me for various reasons.
5 Honourable mentions...
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
My Top 10 Favourite* 2025 Movies:
1. Sinners
2. Black Bag
3. Blue Moon
4. The Monkey
5. Bugonia
6. The Phoenician Scheme
7. Weapons
8. Wake Up Dead Man
9. Mickey17
10. One Battle After Another
* Favourites because these stuck with me for various reasons.
5 Honourable mentions...
1. Sinners
2. Black Bag
3. Blue Moon
4. The Monkey
5. Bugonia
6. The Phoenician Scheme
7. Weapons
8. Wake Up Dead Man
9. Mickey17
10. One Battle After Another
* Favourites because these stuck with me for various reasons.
5 Honourable mentions...
The only way to do it. 🤗 Hope you and our favourite pope, @jbfthismovie.bsky.social, are doing well and having a wonderful start to a blessed new year!
December 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The only way to do it. 🤗 Hope you and our favourite pope, @jbfthismovie.bsky.social, are doing well and having a wonderful start to a blessed new year!
Day 3 of staying in bed and just reading, napping, and then reading some more ... absolute bliss.
December 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Day 3 of staying in bed and just reading, napping, and then reading some more ... absolute bliss.
Boxing Day plans: Staying in bed for as long as possible while eating leftovers, drinking mimosas, and reading.
December 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Boxing Day plans: Staying in bed for as long as possible while eating leftovers, drinking mimosas, and reading.