Thomas Caldwell
@cinemaautopsy.bsky.social
writer | broadcaster | film critic | artistic director of Children’s International Film Festival | day job at @stmartinsyac.bsky.social | Twin Peaks & Doctor Who fan | loves physical media | posts about things I like | https://linktr.ee/cinemaautopsy
Rewatched IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT admiring how Jafar Panahi uses the restrictions placed on him to develop his own distinct film style. This is one of his best. Moral ambiguity is further complicated by the characters plagued with almost paralysing doubt. It’s tense, dramatic and cynically humorous.
February 10, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Rewatched IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT admiring how Jafar Panahi uses the restrictions placed on him to develop his own distinct film style. This is one of his best. Moral ambiguity is further complicated by the characters plagued with almost paralysing doubt. It’s tense, dramatic and cynically humorous.
Playlist (continued):
‘Bastian's Happy Flight’
Klaus Doldinger
‘Map And Willie’
Dave Grusin
‘Ghostbusters Theme’
Elmer Bernstein
FIN
‘Bastian's Happy Flight’
Klaus Doldinger
‘Map And Willie’
Dave Grusin
‘Ghostbusters Theme’
Elmer Bernstein
FIN
February 10, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Playlist (continued):
‘Bastian's Happy Flight’
Klaus Doldinger
‘Map And Willie’
Dave Grusin
‘Ghostbusters Theme’
Elmer Bernstein
FIN
‘Bastian's Happy Flight’
Klaus Doldinger
‘Map And Willie’
Dave Grusin
‘Ghostbusters Theme’
Elmer Bernstein
FIN
Playlist (continued):
‘My Funny Valentine’
Michelle Pfeiffer
‘New York, New York 'Theme''
Carey Mulligan
‘Brand New Angel’
Jeff Bridges
‘I Only Have Eyes for You’
The Flamingos
‘Be My Baby’
The Ronettes
‘Just Like Honey’
The Jesus And Mary Chain
‘My Funny Valentine’
Michelle Pfeiffer
‘New York, New York 'Theme''
Carey Mulligan
‘Brand New Angel’
Jeff Bridges
‘I Only Have Eyes for You’
The Flamingos
‘Be My Baby’
The Ronettes
‘Just Like Honey’
The Jesus And Mary Chain
February 10, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Playlist (continued):
‘My Funny Valentine’
Michelle Pfeiffer
‘New York, New York 'Theme''
Carey Mulligan
‘Brand New Angel’
Jeff Bridges
‘I Only Have Eyes for You’
The Flamingos
‘Be My Baby’
The Ronettes
‘Just Like Honey’
The Jesus And Mary Chain
‘My Funny Valentine’
Michelle Pfeiffer
‘New York, New York 'Theme''
Carey Mulligan
‘Brand New Angel’
Jeff Bridges
‘I Only Have Eyes for You’
The Flamingos
‘Be My Baby’
The Ronettes
‘Just Like Honey’
The Jesus And Mary Chain
I did one final summer fill (for now!) on @3rrrfm.bsky.social last night, once again playing film music. Listen back if that sounds appealing!
Playlist:
‘The Order Of Death’
Public Image Ltd
‘Prologue (Birth)’
Alexandre Desplat
‘Willow’s Song’
Magnet
‘Love Song For A Vampire’
Annie Lennox
Playlist:
‘The Order Of Death’
Public Image Ltd
‘Prologue (Birth)’
Alexandre Desplat
‘Willow’s Song’
Magnet
‘Love Song For A Vampire’
Annie Lennox
Programs: Primal Screen – 9 February 2026, Primal Screen — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
An episode of Primal Screen on 9 February 2026
www.rrr.org.au
February 10, 2026 at 1:38 AM
I did one final summer fill (for now!) on @3rrrfm.bsky.social last night, once again playing film music. Listen back if that sounds appealing!
Playlist:
‘The Order Of Death’
Public Image Ltd
‘Prologue (Birth)’
Alexandre Desplat
‘Willow’s Song’
Magnet
‘Love Song For A Vampire’
Annie Lennox
Playlist:
‘The Order Of Death’
Public Image Ltd
‘Prologue (Birth)’
Alexandre Desplat
‘Willow’s Song’
Magnet
‘Love Song For A Vampire’
Annie Lennox
THE SECRET AGENT is a smart and evocative film about living in an authoritarian state. It is a bittersweet reflection on how facts get distorted, memories fade and questions remain unanswered, but life goes on and there are always people who keep asking those questions.
February 5, 2026 at 11:48 PM
THE SECRET AGENT is a smart and evocative film about living in an authoritarian state. It is a bittersweet reflection on how facts get distorted, memories fade and questions remain unanswered, but life goes on and there are always people who keep asking those questions.
I really fell for IS THIS THING ON? and not just because it’s a film about middle-age and separation that offers hope for a second act, but that helps. Will Arnett in full dramatic mode is a revelation and somehow Laura Dern does the impossible by making me love her even more than ever.
February 4, 2026 at 9:22 PM
I really fell for IS THIS THING ON? and not just because it’s a film about middle-age and separation that offers hope for a second act, but that helps. Will Arnett in full dramatic mode is a revelation and somehow Laura Dern does the impossible by making me love her even more than ever.
Playlist (cont):
‘Heroes’
Lorne Balfe & Alison Goldfrapp
‘A Kiss At the End of the Rainbow’
Mitch & Mickey
(aka Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara)
‘Staring at a Mountain’
Sharon Van Etten
‘Running with the Wolves (Wolfwalkers Version)’
Aurora
‘Shadow (Last Dance Of The Night Club Edit)’
Chromatics
‘Heroes’
Lorne Balfe & Alison Goldfrapp
‘A Kiss At the End of the Rainbow’
Mitch & Mickey
(aka Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara)
‘Staring at a Mountain’
Sharon Van Etten
‘Running with the Wolves (Wolfwalkers Version)’
Aurora
‘Shadow (Last Dance Of The Night Club Edit)’
Chromatics
February 3, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Playlist (cont):
‘Heroes’
Lorne Balfe & Alison Goldfrapp
‘A Kiss At the End of the Rainbow’
Mitch & Mickey
(aka Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara)
‘Staring at a Mountain’
Sharon Van Etten
‘Running with the Wolves (Wolfwalkers Version)’
Aurora
‘Shadow (Last Dance Of The Night Club Edit)’
Chromatics
‘Heroes’
Lorne Balfe & Alison Goldfrapp
‘A Kiss At the End of the Rainbow’
Mitch & Mickey
(aka Eugene Levy & Catherine O'Hara)
‘Staring at a Mountain’
Sharon Van Etten
‘Running with the Wolves (Wolfwalkers Version)’
Aurora
‘Shadow (Last Dance Of The Night Club Edit)’
Chromatics
Listen back to last night's show at www.rrr.org.au/explore/prog...
Playlist:
‘Nobody Knows’
Pastor T.L. Barrett & the Youth For Christ Choir
‘Season Song’
Blue States
‘Cry Little Sister’
Gerard McMann
‘Same Old Scene’
Roxy Music
‘Of These, Hope’
Peter Gabriel
‘We Used to Dance’
James Murphy
Playlist:
‘Nobody Knows’
Pastor T.L. Barrett & the Youth For Christ Choir
‘Season Song’
Blue States
‘Cry Little Sister’
Gerard McMann
‘Same Old Scene’
Roxy Music
‘Of These, Hope’
Peter Gabriel
‘We Used to Dance’
James Murphy
Programs: Primal Screen – 2 February 2026, Primal Screen — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
An episode of Primal Screen on 2 February 2026
www.rrr.org.au
February 3, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Listen back to last night's show at www.rrr.org.au/explore/prog...
Playlist:
‘Nobody Knows’
Pastor T.L. Barrett & the Youth For Christ Choir
‘Season Song’
Blue States
‘Cry Little Sister’
Gerard McMann
‘Same Old Scene’
Roxy Music
‘Of These, Hope’
Peter Gabriel
‘We Used to Dance’
James Murphy
Playlist:
‘Nobody Knows’
Pastor T.L. Barrett & the Youth For Christ Choir
‘Season Song’
Blue States
‘Cry Little Sister’
Gerard McMann
‘Same Old Scene’
Roxy Music
‘Of These, Hope’
Peter Gabriel
‘We Used to Dance’
James Murphy
I'm back on @3rrrfm.bsky.social tonight at 7pm, filling in on Primal Screen. There's no theme this week, just me playing as much film music as I can within the hour. Tune in www.rrr.org.au
Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
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February 2, 2026 at 6:38 AM
I'm back on @3rrrfm.bsky.social tonight at 7pm, filling in on Primal Screen. There's no theme this week, just me playing as much film music as I can within the hour. Tune in www.rrr.org.au
MARTY SUPREME is in the spirit of GOOD TIME and UNCUT GEMS where the likeable but infuriating lead character is an agent of chaos, and the energetic film style conveys how much events are spiralling out of control. Chalamet really stands out as somebody you want to see triumph and also brought down.
January 31, 2026 at 2:27 AM
MARTY SUPREME is in the spirit of GOOD TIME and UNCUT GEMS where the likeable but infuriating lead character is an agent of chaos, and the energetic film style conveys how much events are spiralling out of control. Chalamet really stands out as somebody you want to see triumph and also brought down.
Catherine O'Hara was so incredibly funny. Her expressions alone were comedic masterpieces. She was such a warm and generous performer that she never came across as wanting to standout or steal the scene, but of course, she often always did. Everything she was in was made better by her being in it.
January 31, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Catherine O'Hara was so incredibly funny. Her expressions alone were comedic masterpieces. She was such a warm and generous performer that she never came across as wanting to standout or steal the scene, but of course, she often always did. Everything she was in was made better by her being in it.
This essay by @mrdtjames.bsky.social, highlighting the blatant selective outrage over acts of violence, is precise and to the point, and very much worth your time.
Daniel James on the Perth pipe bomb
At Forrest Place in Boorloo (Perth), on what this country officially calls Australia Day, around 2,500 people gathered to mark Invasion Day. They listened to speakers, held banners and, for a few…
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January 30, 2026 at 10:46 PM
This essay by @mrdtjames.bsky.social, highlighting the blatant selective outrage over acts of violence, is precise and to the point, and very much worth your time.
Lest we forget.
January 25, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Lest we forget.
I finally managed to take a good photo of Misty! (And don't worry, I will calm down on the new cat pics soon. Maybe.)
January 23, 2026 at 12:34 AM
I finally managed to take a good photo of Misty! (And don't worry, I will calm down on the new cat pics soon. Maybe.)
HAMNET is spell-bounding and so very sad, this is a deeply felt film about love, grief and the power of art. I’ve always really liked Jessie Buckley, but she is transcendent in this. Likewise Paul Mescal, and the child actors are some of the best I’ve seen. Watching this was a beautiful experience.
January 20, 2026 at 10:38 PM
HAMNET is spell-bounding and so very sad, this is a deeply felt film about love, grief and the power of art. I’ve always really liked Jessie Buckley, but she is transcendent in this. Likewise Paul Mescal, and the child actors are some of the best I’ve seen. Watching this was a beautiful experience.
That’s very kind of you to let me know, thank you!
January 20, 2026 at 10:47 AM
That’s very kind of you to let me know, thank you!
I’d advise against it as there are some significant details that the new film assumes you will already know from the previous film.
January 20, 2026 at 6:43 AM
I’d advise against it as there are some significant details that the new film assumes you will already know from the previous film.
My new cat might actually be a Muppet.
January 20, 2026 at 6:39 AM
My new cat might actually be a Muppet.
Playlist (continued):
‘Real Love’
Chrystabell & David Lynch
‘Et Ideo”
Jocelyn Montgomery
‘Up in Flames’
Julee Cruise
I’ll see you in my dreams
‘Real Love’
Chrystabell & David Lynch
‘Et Ideo”
Jocelyn Montgomery
‘Up in Flames’
Julee Cruise
I’ll see you in my dreams
January 20, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Playlist (continued):
‘Real Love’
Chrystabell & David Lynch
‘Et Ideo”
Jocelyn Montgomery
‘Up in Flames’
Julee Cruise
I’ll see you in my dreams
‘Real Love’
Chrystabell & David Lynch
‘Et Ideo”
Jocelyn Montgomery
‘Up in Flames’
Julee Cruise
I’ll see you in my dreams
Playlist (continued):
‘Dark Night of the Soul’
Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse featuring David Lynch
‘A Foggy Day (In London Town)’
David Bowie and Angelo Badalamenti
‘I'm Waiting Here’
David Lynch featuring Lykke Li
‘Pinky’s Dream’
David Lynch featuring Karen O
‘Dark Night of the Soul’
Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse featuring David Lynch
‘A Foggy Day (In London Town)’
David Bowie and Angelo Badalamenti
‘I'm Waiting Here’
David Lynch featuring Lykke Li
‘Pinky’s Dream’
David Lynch featuring Karen O
January 20, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Playlist (continued):
‘Dark Night of the Soul’
Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse featuring David Lynch
‘A Foggy Day (In London Town)’
David Bowie and Angelo Badalamenti
‘I'm Waiting Here’
David Lynch featuring Lykke Li
‘Pinky’s Dream’
David Lynch featuring Karen O
‘Dark Night of the Soul’
Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse featuring David Lynch
‘A Foggy Day (In London Town)’
David Bowie and Angelo Badalamenti
‘I'm Waiting Here’
David Lynch featuring Lykke Li
‘Pinky’s Dream’
David Lynch featuring Karen O
You can listen back to last night's David Lynch musical deep cuts show via the previous link.
Playlist:
‘The Nightingale’
Diamond Field featuring Rat Rios
‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’
Fantômas
‘Mysteries of Love’
Anohni and the Johnsons
‘In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song) (Live)’
Pixies
Playlist:
‘The Nightingale’
Diamond Field featuring Rat Rios
‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’
Fantômas
‘Mysteries of Love’
Anohni and the Johnsons
‘In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song) (Live)’
Pixies
January 20, 2026 at 2:08 AM
You can listen back to last night's David Lynch musical deep cuts show via the previous link.
Playlist:
‘The Nightingale’
Diamond Field featuring Rat Rios
‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’
Fantômas
‘Mysteries of Love’
Anohni and the Johnsons
‘In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song) (Live)’
Pixies
Playlist:
‘The Nightingale’
Diamond Field featuring Rat Rios
‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’
Fantômas
‘Mysteries of Love’
Anohni and the Johnsons
‘In Heaven (Lady in the Radiator Song) (Live)’
Pixies
I'll be the guest host for Primal Screen tonight on @3rrrfm.bsky.social to present a David Lynch musical deep cuts show, to mark the first anniversary of his passing. Tune in at 7pm!
Programs: Primal Screen – 19 January 2026, Primal Screen — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio
An episode of Primal Screen on 19 January 2026
www.rrr.org.au
January 19, 2026 at 5:28 AM
I'll be the guest host for Primal Screen tonight on @3rrrfm.bsky.social to present a David Lynch musical deep cuts show, to mark the first anniversary of his passing. Tune in at 7pm!
I've seen some claim this film to be the best in the series, which I can't agree with, although it is incredibly good. This is how I currently rank them:
1. 28 DAYS LATER (2002)
2. 28 YEARS LATER (2025)
3. 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE (2026)
Then...
4. 28 WEEKS LATER (2007) - it's okay.
1. 28 DAYS LATER (2002)
2. 28 YEARS LATER (2025)
3. 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE (2026)
Then...
4. 28 WEEKS LATER (2007) - it's okay.
January 19, 2026 at 2:25 AM
I've seen some claim this film to be the best in the series, which I can't agree with, although it is incredibly good. This is how I currently rank them:
1. 28 DAYS LATER (2002)
2. 28 YEARS LATER (2025)
3. 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE (2026)
Then...
4. 28 WEEKS LATER (2007) - it's okay.
1. 28 DAYS LATER (2002)
2. 28 YEARS LATER (2025)
3. 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE (2026)
Then...
4. 28 WEEKS LATER (2007) - it's okay.
28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE continues the profane folk horror vibes to be a wonderfully vicious film about religious belief at its most perverse and violently self justifying. The gang of sadistic fanatics dress like Jimmy Savile is a nice and nasty touch that should ensure nobody cosplays them.
January 16, 2026 at 11:53 PM
28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE continues the profane folk horror vibes to be a wonderfully vicious film about religious belief at its most perverse and violently self justifying. The gang of sadistic fanatics dress like Jimmy Savile is a nice and nasty touch that should ensure nobody cosplays them.