Stephen Hunt
@heyitsstevehunt.bsky.social
Gentleman, Scholar, Acrobat.
I am proud to say that I was one of the ten writers representing London for BBC Writers Room Voices this year.
It was a great experience, shared with these beautiful human beings!
www.bbc.co.uk/writers/blog...
Onwards and upwards!
It was a great experience, shared with these beautiful human beings!
www.bbc.co.uk/writers/blog...
Onwards and upwards!
Voices 2025 - London
All this week we're announcing the names of the writers who took part in this year's Voices group. Today meet the 10 writers from the London hub.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I am proud to say that I was one of the ten writers representing London for BBC Writers Room Voices this year.
It was a great experience, shared with these beautiful human beings!
www.bbc.co.uk/writers/blog...
Onwards and upwards!
It was a great experience, shared with these beautiful human beings!
www.bbc.co.uk/writers/blog...
Onwards and upwards!
F1 (Movie) is exactly what it needs to be.
Brad Pitt does what Brad Pitt does - and he does it perfectly.
Damson Idris is magnetic but I would have preferred more of him.
Action is plentiful (and pretty faithful to F1 the sport). Script is fine.
4 FUN Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
Brad Pitt does what Brad Pitt does - and he does it perfectly.
Damson Idris is magnetic but I would have preferred more of him.
Action is plentiful (and pretty faithful to F1 the sport). Script is fine.
4 FUN Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
June 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
F1 (Movie) is exactly what it needs to be.
Brad Pitt does what Brad Pitt does - and he does it perfectly.
Damson Idris is magnetic but I would have preferred more of him.
Action is plentiful (and pretty faithful to F1 the sport). Script is fine.
4 FUN Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
Brad Pitt does what Brad Pitt does - and he does it perfectly.
Damson Idris is magnetic but I would have preferred more of him.
Action is plentiful (and pretty faithful to F1 the sport). Script is fine.
4 FUN Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
The most glowing review for certain cinema folk.
Just one of the many glowing reviews we receive here. 🤷♂️
May 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The most glowing review for certain cinema folk.
Genius Game (ITV) and Devil's Plan (Netflix) - that was inspired by/developed from the original Korean Genius Game - dropping on the same Wednesday?
The puzzle gameshow Gods are spoiling us!
The puzzle gameshow Gods are spoiling us!
April 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Genius Game (ITV) and Devil's Plan (Netflix) - that was inspired by/developed from the original Korean Genius Game - dropping on the same Wednesday?
The puzzle gameshow Gods are spoiling us!
The puzzle gameshow Gods are spoiling us!
High & Low - John Galliano (Netflix) is an astonishingly well-crafted documentary on an incredibly fascinating man.
www.netflix.com/gb/title/817...
www.netflix.com/gb/title/817...
Netflix
Sorry, we can't find that page. You'll find loads to explore on the home page.
www.netflix.com
April 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
High & Low - John Galliano (Netflix) is an astonishingly well-crafted documentary on an incredibly fascinating man.
www.netflix.com/gb/title/817...
www.netflix.com/gb/title/817...
Sinners (Ryan Coogler, WarnerBros) is fantastic, great fun, and brave in places. It does get extremely busy but is clearly made with fun and purpose.
4 Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jou....
4 Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jou....
Sinners | Official Trailer 2
YouTube video by Warner Bros.
www.youtube.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Sinners (Ryan Coogler, WarnerBros) is fantastic, great fun, and brave in places. It does get extremely busy but is clearly made with fun and purpose.
4 Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jou....
4 Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jou....
So, Severance thoughts anyone?
Mine...?
- Still don't understand why Devon called Cobel?
- Why did they stand in a field ALL DAY?
- And not ask about Cold Harbor, or Gemma or JUST ANYTHING?!
Also, the pacing for this season is frustrating. Episodes 1-4 were frantic and BRISK, and now...
Mine...?
- Still don't understand why Devon called Cobel?
- Why did they stand in a field ALL DAY?
- And not ask about Cold Harbor, or Gemma or JUST ANYTHING?!
Also, the pacing for this season is frustrating. Episodes 1-4 were frantic and BRISK, and now...
March 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
So, Severance thoughts anyone?
Mine...?
- Still don't understand why Devon called Cobel?
- Why did they stand in a field ALL DAY?
- And not ask about Cold Harbor, or Gemma or JUST ANYTHING?!
Also, the pacing for this season is frustrating. Episodes 1-4 were frantic and BRISK, and now...
Mine...?
- Still don't understand why Devon called Cobel?
- Why did they stand in a field ALL DAY?
- And not ask about Cold Harbor, or Gemma or JUST ANYTHING?!
Also, the pacing for this season is frustrating. Episodes 1-4 were frantic and BRISK, and now...
I did not know this...
That's quite a ploy - I like it!
That's quite a ploy - I like it!
March 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I did not know this...
That's quite a ploy - I like it!
That's quite a ploy - I like it!
I read an early draft of the Severance pilot today and it's utterly fascinating. Most of the tone and characters are there, but there's been some interesting shifts in structure and plot.
Definitely worth a read to see how things have shifted.
Definitely worth a read to see how things have shifted.
March 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I read an early draft of the Severance pilot today and it's utterly fascinating. Most of the tone and characters are there, but there's been some interesting shifts in structure and plot.
Definitely worth a read to see how things have shifted.
Definitely worth a read to see how things have shifted.
Getting a little annoyed with the polarised Severance commentary... Mr Sepinwall - in my view the most consistent and fair TV reviewer around today - hits the nail on the head here with regards to the latest episode.
*Paywall (but also, Google ways around it if you're so inclined)
*Paywall (but also, Google ways around it if you're so inclined)
For the second week in a row, Severance went with an off-format episode to catch up with what Harmony's been doing since she left Lumon. This one was a less thrilling diversion from the ongoing stories. My review: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
'Severance' Episode 8: Look Homeward, Cobel
Once again, everything's put on hold to focus on a side character — in this case, Patricia Arquette's ex-Lumon zealot. The question is: Why?
www.rollingstone.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Getting a little annoyed with the polarised Severance commentary... Mr Sepinwall - in my view the most consistent and fair TV reviewer around today - hits the nail on the head here with regards to the latest episode.
*Paywall (but also, Google ways around it if you're so inclined)
*Paywall (but also, Google ways around it if you're so inclined)
"Unfortunately, on this occasion your entry has not been longlisted."
Standard Friday email. Such Joy.
Standard Friday email. Such Joy.
March 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
"Unfortunately, on this occasion your entry has not been longlisted."
Standard Friday email. Such Joy.
Standard Friday email. Such Joy.
I won a free copy of Final Draft a couple of years ago for winning a screenwriting competition and have felt obliged to use it ever since, but... I'm thinking of moving to Fade In.
Anyone have any thoughts either way?
#screenwriting
Anyone have any thoughts either way?
#screenwriting
March 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I won a free copy of Final Draft a couple of years ago for winning a screenwriting competition and have felt obliged to use it ever since, but... I'm thinking of moving to Fade In.
Anyone have any thoughts either way?
#screenwriting
Anyone have any thoughts either way?
#screenwriting
Okay, writer folks...
What new TV shows are we looking forward to this year?
What should I be keeping an eye out for?
👀
What new TV shows are we looking forward to this year?
What should I be keeping an eye out for?
👀
March 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Okay, writer folks...
What new TV shows are we looking forward to this year?
What should I be keeping an eye out for?
👀
What new TV shows are we looking forward to this year?
What should I be keeping an eye out for?
👀
The Paradise finale (Disney+) couldn't live up to the series opener or that tense episode 7. The opening 5 minutes were problematic and the dialogue clumsy.
And that's before we discuss the anticlimactic reveal of the 'mystery'.
Is 2 great episodes from 8 enough?
2 1/2 Stephens out of 5.
And that's before we discuss the anticlimactic reveal of the 'mystery'.
Is 2 great episodes from 8 enough?
2 1/2 Stephens out of 5.
March 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Paradise finale (Disney+) couldn't live up to the series opener or that tense episode 7. The opening 5 minutes were problematic and the dialogue clumsy.
And that's before we discuss the anticlimactic reveal of the 'mystery'.
Is 2 great episodes from 8 enough?
2 1/2 Stephens out of 5.
And that's before we discuss the anticlimactic reveal of the 'mystery'.
Is 2 great episodes from 8 enough?
2 1/2 Stephens out of 5.
Current status...
March 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Current status...
I spent an incredible evening in the company of Angie Stone, Guru (Gangstarr) and Bilal back in the early 00's.
She was just like her voice - arresting, smooth, gentle and magnificent.
This is heartbreaking 💔
(Hard to believe that 2 of those 3 are now no longer with us).
She was just like her voice - arresting, smooth, gentle and magnificent.
This is heartbreaking 💔
(Hard to believe that 2 of those 3 are now no longer with us).
Angie Stone, singer and member of the iconic hip hop trio The Sequence, has died at 63
Singer-Songwriter Angie Stone Dead at 63
Angie Stone -- a singer and member of the iconic hip hop trio The Sequence -- has died ... TMZ has confirmed.
www.tmz.com
March 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I spent an incredible evening in the company of Angie Stone, Guru (Gangstarr) and Bilal back in the early 00's.
She was just like her voice - arresting, smooth, gentle and magnificent.
This is heartbreaking 💔
(Hard to believe that 2 of those 3 are now no longer with us).
She was just like her voice - arresting, smooth, gentle and magnificent.
This is heartbreaking 💔
(Hard to believe that 2 of those 3 are now no longer with us).
Ramadan Mubarak my friends ❤️
February 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Ramadan Mubarak my friends ❤️
Sent my latest spec (of which I'm really proud) to a prospective agent today and I'm ABSOLUTELY, DEFINITELY NOT FEELING LIKE IT'S AWFUL, I'M A TERRIBLE WRITER AND OH MY GOD WHAT DID I DO?!?
💀🫠
💀🫠
February 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Sent my latest spec (of which I'm really proud) to a prospective agent today and I'm ABSOLUTELY, DEFINITELY NOT FEELING LIKE IT'S AWFUL, I'M A TERRIBLE WRITER AND OH MY GOD WHAT DID I DO?!?
💀🫠
💀🫠
So... The latest episode of Paradise is very good.
It's NOT 'the greatest episode of television ever' - chill out internet - but it is tight, controlled, tense drama with the highest of stakes.
I was starting to drop off, but it's bought itself back some grace. For now.
It's NOT 'the greatest episode of television ever' - chill out internet - but it is tight, controlled, tense drama with the highest of stakes.
I was starting to drop off, but it's bought itself back some grace. For now.
February 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
So... The latest episode of Paradise is very good.
It's NOT 'the greatest episode of television ever' - chill out internet - but it is tight, controlled, tense drama with the highest of stakes.
I was starting to drop off, but it's bought itself back some grace. For now.
It's NOT 'the greatest episode of television ever' - chill out internet - but it is tight, controlled, tense drama with the highest of stakes.
I was starting to drop off, but it's bought itself back some grace. For now.
I remember diving back from my father's funeral, there was the brightest, most clear double rainbow across my road for almost the entire 200 mile journey.
Everything just felt easier in that moment.
Everything just felt easier in that moment.
the beauty of a rainbow can really instill a bit of hope back into life, eh? 🥰🌈
February 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I remember diving back from my father's funeral, there was the brightest, most clear double rainbow across my road for almost the entire 200 mile journey.
Everything just felt easier in that moment.
Everything just felt easier in that moment.
Watched the first episode of A Thousand Blows (Disney+) and it's fantastic TV. The production is sumptuous, great central performances from Malachi Kirby & Erin Doherty and a really zippy script. Excited to see where it goes.
4 Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
4 Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
February 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Watched the first episode of A Thousand Blows (Disney+) and it's fantastic TV. The production is sumptuous, great central performances from Malachi Kirby & Erin Doherty and a really zippy script. Excited to see where it goes.
4 Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
4 Stephens out of 5 Stephens.
This season is more like Love Is BLAND amirite?!
February 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This season is more like Love Is BLAND amirite?!
BLOWN.
Mind, Blown.
(I hope they respect the IP for what it is. And for what it should never become).
Mind, Blown.
(I hope they respect the IP for what it is. And for what it should never become).
Amazon now owns the rights to the James Bond franchise:
Amazon MGM Studios announces new joint venture with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for James Bond franchise rights
Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli today announced that they have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights, and those parties will remai...
www.aboutamazon.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
BLOWN.
Mind, Blown.
(I hope they respect the IP for what it is. And for what it should never become).
Mind, Blown.
(I hope they respect the IP for what it is. And for what it should never become).
Thames Water have just mailed to tell me that our £40 bill is going up by £16 pm to £56!
The same service, the same water, no difference in supply or delivery. Justified by 'maintenance'.
But maintenance of what? Thames Water paid out £158.3 million in dividends to shareholders in March 2024.
The same service, the same water, no difference in supply or delivery. Justified by 'maintenance'.
But maintenance of what? Thames Water paid out £158.3 million in dividends to shareholders in March 2024.
February 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Thames Water have just mailed to tell me that our £40 bill is going up by £16 pm to £56!
The same service, the same water, no difference in supply or delivery. Justified by 'maintenance'.
But maintenance of what? Thames Water paid out £158.3 million in dividends to shareholders in March 2024.
The same service, the same water, no difference in supply or delivery. Justified by 'maintenance'.
But maintenance of what? Thames Water paid out £158.3 million in dividends to shareholders in March 2024.