David Longford
@davidlongford.bsky.social
"Is it rolling Bob?"
Arts & heritage professional, B-movie enthusiast, cyclist and Finnish Spitz handler.
https://who-is-frank.squarespace.com/
Arts & heritage professional, B-movie enthusiast, cyclist and Finnish Spitz handler.
https://who-is-frank.squarespace.com/
Off work with sickness and generally feeling pathetic. Watching The Golden Voyage of Sinbad. It's as if I'm 8 years old again. youtu.be/UMIqWzTCQxE?...
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
YouTube video by HD Retro Trailers
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Off work with sickness and generally feeling pathetic. Watching The Golden Voyage of Sinbad. It's as if I'm 8 years old again. youtu.be/UMIqWzTCQxE?...
Fascinating discussion about Return to Waterloo on @squarewindowpod.bsky.social with @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social & @gkw.bsky.social and to hear some love for Ken Colley, a great actor, who let's not forget was Jesus in Life of Brian ... Blessed are the cheesmakers.
November 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Fascinating discussion about Return to Waterloo on @squarewindowpod.bsky.social with @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social & @gkw.bsky.social and to hear some love for Ken Colley, a great actor, who let's not forget was Jesus in Life of Brian ... Blessed are the cheesmakers.
Not a fan of West End musicals, but I love the film and so just booked for this. Hope I haven't made a huge mistake. Some cheaper seats available in Sept. as for the rest of the time, ticket prices are just ridiculous www.princeedwardtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/bee...
Beetlejuice at Prince Edward Theatre
Book London theatre tickets direct with the box office for Beetlejuice at the Prince Edward Theatre. Best ticket prices for all performances.
www.princeedwardtheatre.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Not a fan of West End musicals, but I love the film and so just booked for this. Hope I haven't made a huge mistake. Some cheaper seats available in Sept. as for the rest of the time, ticket prices are just ridiculous www.princeedwardtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/bee...
Reposted by David Longford
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
November 8, 2025 at 2:36 AM
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
Sad to hear about Diane Ladd. I spoke about her during an intro I did for Wild at Heart earlier this year for @broadwaycinema.bsky.social I do like Peter Bradshaw's phrase "effortlessly Lynchian" www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
Sharp, subtle and effortlessly Lynchian: Diane Ladd had a potent star power
In a hugely successful TV and film career, her waitresses, neighbours, moms and daughters ranged from comedy to drama to David Lynch films, always with compelling authenticity
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Sad to hear about Diane Ladd. I spoke about her during an intro I did for Wild at Heart earlier this year for @broadwaycinema.bsky.social I do like Peter Bradshaw's phrase "effortlessly Lynchian" www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
Sleeper were my favourite 90s Britpop band. 30 yrs later, finally got to see them live at The Level in Nottingham. Didn't disappoint. Blistering version of Atomic.
October 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Sleeper were my favourite 90s Britpop band. 30 yrs later, finally got to see them live at The Level in Nottingham. Didn't disappoint. Blistering version of Atomic.
Thoroughly recommend Moon Unit Zappa's brilliant memoir Earth to Moon. Darkly comic and beautifully written. After the Dylan & Springsteen movie biogs, a film adaptation must be on the way, but Moon must remain central. store.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk/products/ear...
Earth to Moon
For Moon Unit Zappa, daughter of musician Frank Zappa and his 'manager', Gail, life has always been utterly extraordinary.
store.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Thoroughly recommend Moon Unit Zappa's brilliant memoir Earth to Moon. Darkly comic and beautifully written. After the Dylan & Springsteen movie biogs, a film adaptation must be on the way, but Moon must remain central. store.whiterabbitbooks.co.uk/products/ear...
Forgotten? This was our seminal 6th form film. www.express.co.uk/entertainmen...
WW2 film starring David Bowie that Christopher Nolan named in his top 10
One fan said the "depth and feeling of the movie" moved them "enormously, especially the final scenes".
www.express.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Forgotten? This was our seminal 6th form film. www.express.co.uk/entertainmen...
Through the Square Window - good new podcast on TV heritage. Great to finally hear an in-depth discussion on Animal Kwackers and @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social talking all things Space 1999 is always a pleasure open.spotify.com/show/78mOJVX...
EPISODE 1: September 1975
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September 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Through the Square Window - good new podcast on TV heritage. Great to finally hear an in-depth discussion on Animal Kwackers and @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social talking all things Space 1999 is always a pleasure open.spotify.com/show/78mOJVX...
My favourite Redford film.
September 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
My favourite Redford film.
Discovered the brilliant 1958 film Fiend Without A Face via @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social A British indie sci-fi, with great stop-motion of flying brains with attached spinal columns. I know I can't be the 1st person to recognise that the 'Fiend' must be part inspiration for the Alien face hugger.
September 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Discovered the brilliant 1958 film Fiend Without A Face via @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social A British indie sci-fi, with great stop-motion of flying brains with attached spinal columns. I know I can't be the 1st person to recognise that the 'Fiend' must be part inspiration for the Alien face hugger.
Reposted by David Longford
it’s time, if you haven’t already done so, to shut down your twitter account, and tell the institutions you are part of to leave too.
there’s no way any UK museum, university, politician or any of us should still be on that far-right platform
there’s no way any UK museum, university, politician or any of us should still be on that far-right platform
I couldn't find a full transcript of the Musk conversation with Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (aka Tommy Robinson) at yesterday’s London demonstration so I made one myself
many shocking bits to this but perhaps especially the rhetoric of English villages under attack from “marauding"
many shocking bits to this but perhaps especially the rhetoric of English villages under attack from “marauding"
September 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
it’s time, if you haven’t already done so, to shut down your twitter account, and tell the institutions you are part of to leave too.
there’s no way any UK museum, university, politician or any of us should still be on that far-right platform
there’s no way any UK museum, university, politician or any of us should still be on that far-right platform
Pleased to finally see Maxine Peake on stage in The Last Stand of Mary Whitehouse at @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social A great lead performance in an episodic piece. Worth a look. nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-l...
The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse - Nottingham Playhouse
Maxine Peake stars in the world premiere of a wickedly funny new play that explores the enigma of Mary Whitehouse: pearl-clutching prude or ‘the most dangerous woman in Britain’?'
nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Pleased to finally see Maxine Peake on stage in The Last Stand of Mary Whitehouse at @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social A great lead performance in an episodic piece. Worth a look. nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-l...
I can recommend the Handel Hendrix House in Brook St. Mayfair, where Handel lived from 1723 and Hendrix rented the flat next door in 1968. Good recreations of their working lives and their similarities, i.e. two musical migrants who used their homes as artistic salons.
September 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I can recommend the Handel Hendrix House in Brook St. Mayfair, where Handel lived from 1723 and Hendrix rented the flat next door in 1968. Good recreations of their working lives and their similarities, i.e. two musical migrants who used their homes as artistic salons.
Rolling Stone review perfectly sums up stunning St Vincent BBC Proms concert from last night. www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/st-vin...
St. Vincent live in London: a glorious re-imagination for the Proms
St. Vincent's BBC Proms show at London's Royal Albert Hall sees her eclectic discography being turned inside out.
www.rollingstone.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Rolling Stone review perfectly sums up stunning St Vincent BBC Proms concert from last night. www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/st-vin...
In @royalalberthall.bsky.social Rausing Circle seats for BBC Proms St Vincent concert. Very excited for this.
September 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In @royalalberthall.bsky.social Rausing Circle seats for BBC Proms St Vincent concert. Very excited for this.
My lovely view on East Midlands Train to London, whilst standing in corridor for whole journey, due to my previous train being cancelled. Train travel is an absolute lottery these days.
September 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
My lovely view on East Midlands Train to London, whilst standing in corridor for whole journey, due to my previous train being cancelled. Train travel is an absolute lottery these days.
Been listening to The Count Five and come to the conclusion that Psychotic Reaction is the perfect 3 minute song. Discuss. youtu.be/GTroJlLPRHM?...
The Count Five - Psychotic Reaction
YouTube video by John Doe
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August 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Been listening to The Count Five and come to the conclusion that Psychotic Reaction is the perfect 3 minute song. Discuss. youtu.be/GTroJlLPRHM?...
Home from @greenmanfest.bsky.social Highlights are not the scale & volume of Wetleg, Underworld, Kneecap et al across the big stages but smaller stuff. Esp. screening of The Extraordinary Miss Flower with live set from Emiliana Torini. Feel honoured to have seen this. youtu.be/LawqiEQLSp8?...
The Extraordinary Miss Flower - Official Trailer
YouTube video by Madman Films
youtu.be
August 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Home from @greenmanfest.bsky.social Highlights are not the scale & volume of Wetleg, Underworld, Kneecap et al across the big stages but smaller stuff. Esp. screening of The Extraordinary Miss Flower with live set from Emiliana Torini. Feel honoured to have seen this. youtu.be/LawqiEQLSp8?...
All ready to head off for Green Man Festival tomorrow. Second time for me & really looking forward to it. Here's my blog review from last year @greenmanfest.bsky.social who-is-frank.squarespace.com/blog/review-...
Review: Green Man Festival 2024 — Who is Frank?
A review of Green Man Festival 2024, featuring ritualistic burning and poor footwear choices.
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August 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
All ready to head off for Green Man Festival tomorrow. Second time for me & really looking forward to it. Here's my blog review from last year @greenmanfest.bsky.social who-is-frank.squarespace.com/blog/review-...
Watching The People That Time Forgot via @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social Odd film. Stars Dana Gillespie of Bowie fame. Doug McClure doesn't even enter until an hour in, but arrives straightaway sans shirt-sleeves. youtu.be/QBvK53QySok?...
The People That Time Forgot (1977) - Trailer HD 1080p
YouTube video by Grindhouse Movie Trailers
youtu.be
August 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Watching The People That Time Forgot via @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social Odd film. Stars Dana Gillespie of Bowie fame. Doug McClure doesn't even enter until an hour in, but arrives straightaway sans shirt-sleeves. youtu.be/QBvK53QySok?...
Seeing lots of love for the new Naked Gun, but it's really laboured. It has none of the deftness and quality of the ZAZ originals. @kermodemovie.bsky.social got this spot on youtu.be/SYHFSntdgIg?...
Mark Kermode reviews The Naked Gun
YouTube video by Kermode and Mayo's Take
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August 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Seeing lots of love for the new Naked Gun, but it's really laboured. It has none of the deftness and quality of the ZAZ originals. @kermodemovie.bsky.social got this spot on youtu.be/SYHFSntdgIg?...
Enjoyed Fantastic Four. Very cool retro design & it's a Marvel film where you don't have to consult a character arc spreadsheet. Also pleased to hear Esquivel in the MCU. marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Juan_Ga...
Juan García Esquivel
Juan García Esquivel (January 20, 1918 – January 3, 2002) was a Mexican band leader, pianist and composer. His song "Guanacoa" is featured in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Juan García Esquivel on W...
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July 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Enjoyed Fantastic Four. Very cool retro design & it's a Marvel film where you don't have to consult a character arc spreadsheet. Also pleased to hear Esquivel in the MCU. marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Juan_Ga...
Lovely evening in the grounds of Southwell Minster for a performance of Much Ado, by my favourite outdoor company, the all-cycling Handlebards.
July 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Lovely evening in the grounds of Southwell Minster for a performance of Much Ado, by my favourite outdoor company, the all-cycling Handlebards.