David Ritchie
@dritchie.bsky.social
Chameleon, comedian, Corinthian and caricature.
"James Bond expert and web developer" - @thespinoff.bsky.social
"Fan" - New Zealand Listener
"Creator/Contributor" - National Library of New Zealand
"James Bond expert and web developer" - @thespinoff.bsky.social
"Fan" - New Zealand Listener
"Creator/Contributor" - National Library of New Zealand
If Amazon are concerned about maintaining 007 continuity, there's only one answer.
a man in a suit and tie says " i know these teeth " in front of a police box
ALT: a man in a suit and tie says " i know these teeth " in front of a police box
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
If Amazon are concerned about maintaining 007 continuity, there's only one answer.
Reposted by David Ritchie
Every element of this is comedic perfection.
Russia presented its human-like AI robot. It fell down as it walked onto the stage.
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Every element of this is comedic perfection.
Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman, Batman and Robin
Pope Leo has shared his four favorite movies of all time, as the Vatican prepares to host dozens of actors and directors in a “World of Cinema” gathering on Saturday at his official residence. See which films made the pope's list. nyti.ms/4p3exK9
Pope Leo Shares His Favorite Movies Ahead of Vatican Event
The list leans heavily on uplifting classics.
nyti.ms
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman, Batman and Robin
The only police commissioner I trust is Jim Gordon.
November 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
The only police commissioner I trust is Jim Gordon.
"Better to trim and burn the infected branch, or even the whole tree."
As ever worth revisiting this piece about how apples *actually* go bad.
How Apples Go Bad
From 2020: The closer the fruit is to rot, the more rot it spreads.
www.newyorker.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"Better to trim and burn the infected branch, or even the whole tree."
As usual 90% of cops give the rest a bad name
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
As usual 90% of cops give the rest a bad name
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Look guys I’ve spent the last day playing this over and over again. Don’t read the comments first and stick it through to the second verse. It is in fact one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard.
second verse on this is one of the funniest things i've ever heard
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Look guys I’ve spent the last day playing this over and over again. Don’t read the comments first and stick it through to the second verse. It is in fact one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard.
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
PSA: "Back to the Future" starting on Duke
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
PSA: "Back to the Future" starting on Duke
Why would the NZ Herald not name Tim Jago as this "well-known" NZer in this case. Very peculiar indeed.
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Why would the NZ Herald not name Tim Jago as this "well-known" NZer in this case. Very peculiar indeed.
Am I doing this right?
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Am I doing this right?
Mamdani is going to implement Shania law, but that don't impress me much.
Mamdani is gonna implement shakshuka law. Everyone gets distributed a delicious pan of simmering tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices, and gently poached eggs, which they get as state-sponsored breakfast.
Mamdani is gonna implement sharpei law. The state will now issue every family their very own wrinkle dog.
November 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Mamdani is going to implement Shania law, but that don't impress me much.
Dear RNZ Mediawatch,
If I wanted to listen to Mike Hosking I'd listen to Mike Hosking.
If I wanted to listen to Mike Hosking I'd listen to Mike Hosking.
November 9, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Dear RNZ Mediawatch,
If I wanted to listen to Mike Hosking I'd listen to Mike Hosking.
If I wanted to listen to Mike Hosking I'd listen to Mike Hosking.
Reposted by David Ritchie
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[at my second rodeo] listen up you ignorant sack of shit
September 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
[at my second rodeo] listen up you ignorant sack of shit
Try to tell people that pre-Disney the Holiday Special was basically the red-headed stepchild of Star Wars which for years Lucas disowned, and they'll just stare at you (much like Leia in the aforementioned Star Wars Holiday Special)
November 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Try to tell people that pre-Disney the Holiday Special was basically the red-headed stepchild of Star Wars which for years Lucas disowned, and they'll just stare at you (much like Leia in the aforementioned Star Wars Holiday Special)
Super cool we're having February weather in November. Not concerning at all.
November 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Super cool we're having February weather in November. Not concerning at all.
"Gremlins 3" coming in 2027 (if Zaslav doesn't can it for a tax break I suppose)
‘Gremlins 3’: ‘Final Destination’ Duo Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein Join Chris Columbus to Write Script (Exclusive)
Columbus is on board to also direct the new sequel to the Warner Bros. 1984 classic, which the studio dated on Thursday for a 2027 release.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"Gremlins 3" coming in 2027 (if Zaslav doesn't can it for a tax break I suppose)
"That “Classic Plan” option only appeared if a customer went to cancel their subscription.
Consumer NZ called that a “flagrant breach of goodwill and trust” and lodged a complaint with the Commerce Commission, which decided against a formal investigation but did send [MS] a warning letter."
Consumer NZ called that a “flagrant breach of goodwill and trust” and lodged a complaint with the Commerce Commission, which decided against a formal investigation but did send [MS] a warning letter."
November 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
"That “Classic Plan” option only appeared if a customer went to cancel their subscription.
Consumer NZ called that a “flagrant breach of goodwill and trust” and lodged a complaint with the Commerce Commission, which decided against a formal investigation but did send [MS] a warning letter."
Consumer NZ called that a “flagrant breach of goodwill and trust” and lodged a complaint with the Commerce Commission, which decided against a formal investigation but did send [MS] a warning letter."
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NZ First MPs keep proposing laws they have no intention of passing, and the media falls for it every time.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-...
The brilliant performative politics of NZ First’s fake members’ bills
NZ First MPs keep proposing laws they have no intention of passing, and the media falls for it every time.
thespinoff.co.nz
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
NZ First MPs keep proposing laws they have no intention of passing, and the media falls for it every time.
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/06-...
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A little example, I think, of how our political media generally struggles to zoom out and look at systemic issues, not just react to the news of the day.
There is a story here; it's not about fireworks. It's about NZ First's abuse of the members' Bill ballot to generate headlines.
There is a story here; it's not about fireworks. It's about NZ First's abuse of the members' Bill ballot to generate headlines.
Peters says ‘enough is enough’ as fireworks ban gets new parliamentary push
The latest effort to ban sales comes as MPs prepare to consider three petitions on the issue, including one backed by 90,000 signatures – and thousands of pawprints.<br />
thespinoff.co.nz
November 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A little example, I think, of how our political media generally struggles to zoom out and look at systemic issues, not just react to the news of the day.
There is a story here; it's not about fireworks. It's about NZ First's abuse of the members' Bill ballot to generate headlines.
There is a story here; it's not about fireworks. It's about NZ First's abuse of the members' Bill ballot to generate headlines.
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🚨 STOP EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING MUM AND DAD ARE BACK 🚨 variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz Reuniting for Fourth ‘Mummy’ Movie
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are reuniting for a fourth "Mummy" movie.
variety.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
🚨 STOP EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING MUM AND DAD ARE BACK 🚨 variety.com/2025/film/ne...
November 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM