Daniel Ryden
@dannyryden.bsky.social
Primary School Vice-Principal. P7 Teacher and Numeracy Co-ordinator. Husband and father of 3. Blackburn Rovers fan, parkrunner and general culture vulture.
I would never think that 😅 I just thought there had been discourse about Adele's output generally (RITD was definitely her peak for me).
January 17, 2026 at 11:17 AM
I would never think that 😅 I just thought there had been discourse about Adele's output generally (RITD was definitely her peak for me).
I absolutely loved it at the time but this has slightly cooled over the years I have to admit. That said, it may still make my list. Are you talking about the song or the artist?
January 17, 2026 at 10:28 AM
I absolutely loved it at the time but this has slightly cooled over the years I have to admit. That said, it may still make my list. Are you talking about the song or the artist?
I think we might have chatted about this before Colin. What did you think of the gig? I think the tensions in band were there to see with hindsight.
January 11, 2026 at 3:05 PM
I think we might have chatted about this before Colin. What did you think of the gig? I think the tensions in band were there to see with hindsight.
Only went to my one gig in the King's Hall a year earlier. Blur November 1995. My first gig in a larger venue and it sort of put me off them to this day.
January 11, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Only went to my one gig in the King's Hall a year earlier. Blur November 1995. My first gig in a larger venue and it sort of put me off them to this day.
Really brave writing Nathan. The incredible power of music crystallised.
January 11, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Really brave writing Nathan. The incredible power of music crystallised.
I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on Marty Supreme. I loved it. A career-defining performance from Timothée Chalamet in my opinion. That said, my dad wasn't a fan 🤷
January 9, 2026 at 10:44 PM
I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on Marty Supreme. I loved it. A career-defining performance from Timothée Chalamet in my opinion. That said, my dad wasn't a fan 🤷
We couldn't find screenings that suited everyone last week at the QFT and there isn't a later show tonight so reluctantly going to the Omniplex instead.
January 4, 2026 at 12:25 PM
We couldn't find screenings that suited everyone last week at the QFT and there isn't a later show tonight so reluctantly going to the Omniplex instead.
We're watching Marty Supreme as a family tonight. One of those rare films that I'm hoping all five of us will enjoy.
January 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
We're watching Marty Supreme as a family tonight. One of those rare films that I'm hoping all five of us will enjoy.
Amazingly we had around 300 despite it only being announced that it was going ahead at the very last minute.
January 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Amazingly we had around 300 despite it only being announced that it was going ahead at the very last minute.
The core team at Stormont managed to keep it on with a few slight adjustments to the usual course. Have you done Orangefield before Martin? It's tough enough in normal conditions.
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The core team at Stormont managed to keep it on with a few slight adjustments to the usual course. Have you done Orangefield before Martin? It's tough enough in normal conditions.
Seeing it tomorrow. Can't wait.
January 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Seeing it tomorrow. Can't wait.
Cheers Chris. I still need to catch up on a lot of this year's releases but Nickel Boys is my favourite so far.
January 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Cheers Chris. I still need to catch up on a lot of this year's releases but Nickel Boys is my favourite so far.
Halfway through the decade! What are your favourite films each year so far (based on UK release dates)?
2020: Parasite
2021: Petite Maman
2022: Aftersun
2023: Past Lives
2024: The Zone of Interest
2025: Nickel Boys
2020: Parasite
2021: Petite Maman
2022: Aftersun
2023: Past Lives
2024: The Zone of Interest
2025: Nickel Boys
January 1, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Halfway through the decade! What are your favourite films each year so far (based on UK release dates)?
2020: Parasite
2021: Petite Maman
2022: Aftersun
2023: Past Lives
2024: The Zone of Interest
2025: Nickel Boys
2020: Parasite
2021: Petite Maman
2022: Aftersun
2023: Past Lives
2024: The Zone of Interest
2025: Nickel Boys
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I've written 800 words on the failure of Blackburn Rovers' transfer strategy - planning and contracts. Retweets appreciated: open.substack.com/pub/fmrover/...
Blackburn Rovers: A Year of Transfer Window Mismanagement
When Blackburn Rovers fans look back on the past year, the conversation around recruitment often centres on the quality of incoming players.
open.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I've written 800 words on the failure of Blackburn Rovers' transfer strategy - planning and contracts. Retweets appreciated: open.substack.com/pub/fmrover/...
I read about that the other day. It was in the Guardian's best 2025 films in the US (it was number 10). What did you think of it?
December 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I read about that the other day. It was in the Guardian's best 2025 films in the US (it was number 10). What did you think of it?
What was the mystery film you saw at the QFT Colin?
December 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
What was the mystery film you saw at the QFT Colin?
We're going on the second. Wasn't quick enough to get tickets for the Monday. Something to look forward to going back to school 😅
December 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We're going on the second. Wasn't quick enough to get tickets for the Monday. Something to look forward to going back to school 😅
Are you going to see her at Custom House Square Chris?
December 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Are you going to see her at Custom House Square Chris?
I feel like I saw The Subway more than the others but I would be happy with any of the three.
December 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I feel like I saw The Subway more than the others but I would be happy with any of the three.
I love seeing these community cinema screenings pop up on my FB feed (yes, I still have FB!)
December 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I love seeing these community cinema screenings pop up on my FB feed (yes, I still have FB!)
Cheers Arron. Very much enjoying the parade and accompanying playlist. Lots of discoveries on my part.
December 24, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Cheers Arron. Very much enjoying the parade and accompanying playlist. Lots of discoveries on my part.
How close was The Narcissist to making it out of interest?
December 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
How close was The Narcissist to making it out of interest?
You can't leave us hanging like this Colin!
December 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
You can't leave us hanging like this Colin!
Yes, they do both as well. I miss the days when you could do two different parkruns on NYD 😂
December 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Yes, they do both as well. I miss the days when you could do two different parkruns on NYD 😂