Patrick J. Hurst
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Channel 4 staffer by day, film writer by night (sometimes during the day too). This is my primary space for reviews, opinions & ramblings on anything & everything film & tv related.
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Top 10 Films of 2025 | Insert Montage
It’s been a rough year, no doubt, but there’s been plenty movie-wise to celebrate. And celebrate I have…with the Insert Montage Top 10 Films of 2025!
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Right then. With xmas now out of the way the new year fast approaching, it’s about time I took some time to look back, reflect and celebrate the best of what 2025 had to offer.
And where better to start the celebrations than with my…
TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR!!! #filmsky 🎥 🎞️ 🎬 🎉
And where better to start the celebrations than with my…
TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR!!! #filmsky 🎥 🎞️ 🎬 🎉
The fact that this is a short 4-parter rather than a dragged series gives me hope that it’ll be better than most sitcom reunions. Does look promising though #MalcomInTheMiddle #LifesStillUnfair
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December 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The fact that this is a short 4-parter rather than a dragged series gives me hope that it’ll be better than most sitcom reunions. Does look promising though #MalcomInTheMiddle #LifesStillUnfair
MY TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2025
The countdown party continues with entries 30 - 21 on my favourite albums of the year list…
The countdown party continues with entries 30 - 21 on my favourite albums of the year list…
December 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
MY TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2025
The countdown party continues with entries 30 - 21 on my favourite albums of the year list…
The countdown party continues with entries 30 - 21 on my favourite albums of the year list…
MY TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
Continuing with…
9. SEVERANCE S2 (Apple TV)
A captivating, stylish, weird & emotionally resonant continuation of the idiosyncratic story that builds on season 1’s success while delving deeper into Lumon’s cultish depths & the severed characters’ fight for freedom (1/2)
Continuing with…
9. SEVERANCE S2 (Apple TV)
A captivating, stylish, weird & emotionally resonant continuation of the idiosyncratic story that builds on season 1’s success while delving deeper into Lumon’s cultish depths & the severed characters’ fight for freedom (1/2)
December 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
MY TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
Continuing with…
9. SEVERANCE S2 (Apple TV)
A captivating, stylish, weird & emotionally resonant continuation of the idiosyncratic story that builds on season 1’s success while delving deeper into Lumon’s cultish depths & the severed characters’ fight for freedom (1/2)
Continuing with…
9. SEVERANCE S2 (Apple TV)
A captivating, stylish, weird & emotionally resonant continuation of the idiosyncratic story that builds on season 1’s success while delving deeper into Lumon’s cultish depths & the severed characters’ fight for freedom (1/2)
Continuing my countdown of the TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025 with…
10. THE BEAR S4 (Hulu/Disney+)
After the significant dip of s3, The Bear needed to deliver in season 4 and deliver it did (1/3)
10. THE BEAR S4 (Hulu/Disney+)
After the significant dip of s3, The Bear needed to deliver in season 4 and deliver it did (1/3)
December 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Continuing my countdown of the TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025 with…
10. THE BEAR S4 (Hulu/Disney+)
After the significant dip of s3, The Bear needed to deliver in season 4 and deliver it did (1/3)
10. THE BEAR S4 (Hulu/Disney+)
After the significant dip of s3, The Bear needed to deliver in season 4 and deliver it did (1/3)
MY TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
The countdown continues…
11. INVINCIBLE S3 (Amazon Prime)
As powerful and thought provoking as it’s ever been, the third season of the ultra-violent superhero animation adds new levels to its exploration of heroism, morality, and trauma (1/2)
The countdown continues…
11. INVINCIBLE S3 (Amazon Prime)
As powerful and thought provoking as it’s ever been, the third season of the ultra-violent superhero animation adds new levels to its exploration of heroism, morality, and trauma (1/2)
December 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
MY TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
The countdown continues…
11. INVINCIBLE S3 (Amazon Prime)
As powerful and thought provoking as it’s ever been, the third season of the ultra-violent superhero animation adds new levels to its exploration of heroism, morality, and trauma (1/2)
The countdown continues…
11. INVINCIBLE S3 (Amazon Prime)
As powerful and thought provoking as it’s ever been, the third season of the ultra-violent superhero animation adds new levels to its exploration of heroism, morality, and trauma (1/2)
We’re mere days away from the new year now so let’s crack on with my TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025. Next up…
12. HOW ARE YOU? IT’S ALAN (PARTRIDGE) (BBC)
Alan Partridge is back to save both his career and our mental health after a corporate gig meltdown that sees him once again at rock bottom (1/2)
12. HOW ARE YOU? IT’S ALAN (PARTRIDGE) (BBC)
Alan Partridge is back to save both his career and our mental health after a corporate gig meltdown that sees him once again at rock bottom (1/2)
December 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
We’re mere days away from the new year now so let’s crack on with my TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025. Next up…
12. HOW ARE YOU? IT’S ALAN (PARTRIDGE) (BBC)
Alan Partridge is back to save both his career and our mental health after a corporate gig meltdown that sees him once again at rock bottom (1/2)
12. HOW ARE YOU? IT’S ALAN (PARTRIDGE) (BBC)
Alan Partridge is back to save both his career and our mental health after a corporate gig meltdown that sees him once again at rock bottom (1/2)
MY TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2025
Right then, time to get back on the count down of my top albums of the year with entries 40 - 31:
Right then, time to get back on the count down of my top albums of the year with entries 40 - 31:
December 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
MY TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2025
Right then, time to get back on the count down of my top albums of the year with entries 40 - 31:
Right then, time to get back on the count down of my top albums of the year with entries 40 - 31:
MY TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
13. IT: WELCOME TO DERRY (HBO/Sky Atlantic)
Like Alien: Earth and Andor, #WelcomeToDerry is a prequel show that not only stands on its own two feet but does so while enriching its source material (1/2)
13. IT: WELCOME TO DERRY (HBO/Sky Atlantic)
Like Alien: Earth and Andor, #WelcomeToDerry is a prequel show that not only stands on its own two feet but does so while enriching its source material (1/2)
December 28, 2025 at 9:35 AM
MY TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
13. IT: WELCOME TO DERRY (HBO/Sky Atlantic)
Like Alien: Earth and Andor, #WelcomeToDerry is a prequel show that not only stands on its own two feet but does so while enriching its source material (1/2)
13. IT: WELCOME TO DERRY (HBO/Sky Atlantic)
Like Alien: Earth and Andor, #WelcomeToDerry is a prequel show that not only stands on its own two feet but does so while enriching its source material (1/2)
MY TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
The countdown continues with…
14. ALIEN: EARTH (Disney+)
An #Alien prequel series set on Earth probably wasn’t on many people’s tv wish lists at the start of the year, yet #AlienEarth proved itself a worthy entry in the franchise (1/3)
The countdown continues with…
14. ALIEN: EARTH (Disney+)
An #Alien prequel series set on Earth probably wasn’t on many people’s tv wish lists at the start of the year, yet #AlienEarth proved itself a worthy entry in the franchise (1/3)
December 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
MY TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
The countdown continues with…
14. ALIEN: EARTH (Disney+)
An #Alien prequel series set on Earth probably wasn’t on many people’s tv wish lists at the start of the year, yet #AlienEarth proved itself a worthy entry in the franchise (1/3)
The countdown continues with…
14. ALIEN: EARTH (Disney+)
An #Alien prequel series set on Earth probably wasn’t on many people’s tv wish lists at the start of the year, yet #AlienEarth proved itself a worthy entry in the franchise (1/3)
THE TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
Continuing my countdown with…
15. THE LAST OF US S2 (HBO/Sky Atlantic)
There’s an argument that #TheLastOfUs s2 feels incomplete but while that’s true to a point, it still manages to deliver the kind of impeccably written post-apocalyptic drama few can match (1/2)
Continuing my countdown with…
15. THE LAST OF US S2 (HBO/Sky Atlantic)
There’s an argument that #TheLastOfUs s2 feels incomplete but while that’s true to a point, it still manages to deliver the kind of impeccably written post-apocalyptic drama few can match (1/2)
December 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
THE TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
Continuing my countdown with…
15. THE LAST OF US S2 (HBO/Sky Atlantic)
There’s an argument that #TheLastOfUs s2 feels incomplete but while that’s true to a point, it still manages to deliver the kind of impeccably written post-apocalyptic drama few can match (1/2)
Continuing my countdown with…
15. THE LAST OF US S2 (HBO/Sky Atlantic)
There’s an argument that #TheLastOfUs s2 feels incomplete but while that’s true to a point, it still manages to deliver the kind of impeccably written post-apocalyptic drama few can match (1/2)
THE TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
My countdown continues with…
16. FOUNDATION S3 (Apple TV)
Finally finding its groove, Apple’s routinely under appreciated hard sci-fi show managed to deliver some of its best work yet in its third season (1/2)
My countdown continues with…
16. FOUNDATION S3 (Apple TV)
Finally finding its groove, Apple’s routinely under appreciated hard sci-fi show managed to deliver some of its best work yet in its third season (1/2)
December 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
THE TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025
My countdown continues with…
16. FOUNDATION S3 (Apple TV)
Finally finding its groove, Apple’s routinely under appreciated hard sci-fi show managed to deliver some of its best work yet in its third season (1/2)
My countdown continues with…
16. FOUNDATION S3 (Apple TV)
Finally finding its groove, Apple’s routinely under appreciated hard sci-fi show managed to deliver some of its best work yet in its third season (1/2)
Sick as a dog with some serious post-xmas lergy nonsense but absolutely determined to watch at least a bit of #AEWWorldsEnd live tonight. Here’s to the healing power of #AEW graps! 🤼
December 28, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Sick as a dog with some serious post-xmas lergy nonsense but absolutely determined to watch at least a bit of #AEWWorldsEnd live tonight. Here’s to the healing power of #AEW graps! 🤼
As a grumpy old man, I’ve found myself drifting from new music more with every passing year but at the start of this one I made an effort to reconnect & listen to as many new albums as possible.
To mark the end of my year-long journey of discovery I’ve put together my TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2025 (50-41):
To mark the end of my year-long journey of discovery I’ve put together my TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2025 (50-41):
December 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
As a grumpy old man, I’ve found myself drifting from new music more with every passing year but at the start of this one I made an effort to reconnect & listen to as many new albums as possible.
To mark the end of my year-long journey of discovery I’ve put together my TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2025 (50-41):
To mark the end of my year-long journey of discovery I’ve put together my TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2025 (50-41):
My TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025 countdown continues with…
17. DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN (Disney+)
While the show’s plotting was a little erratic at times, just the fact that Matt Murdoch and co are back on our screens is enough of a reason to celebrate on its own (1/2)
17. DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN (Disney+)
While the show’s plotting was a little erratic at times, just the fact that Matt Murdoch and co are back on our screens is enough of a reason to celebrate on its own (1/2)
December 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
My TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025 countdown continues with…
17. DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN (Disney+)
While the show’s plotting was a little erratic at times, just the fact that Matt Murdoch and co are back on our screens is enough of a reason to celebrate on its own (1/2)
17. DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN (Disney+)
While the show’s plotting was a little erratic at times, just the fact that Matt Murdoch and co are back on our screens is enough of a reason to celebrate on its own (1/2)
My TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025 countdown continues with…
18. LAST ONE LAUGHING UK (Amazon Prime)
The UK finally gets its own version of the hit comedy show and it was such a delight you wonder why it took this long (1/2)
18. LAST ONE LAUGHING UK (Amazon Prime)
The UK finally gets its own version of the hit comedy show and it was such a delight you wonder why it took this long (1/2)
December 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
My TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025 countdown continues with…
18. LAST ONE LAUGHING UK (Amazon Prime)
The UK finally gets its own version of the hit comedy show and it was such a delight you wonder why it took this long (1/2)
18. LAST ONE LAUGHING UK (Amazon Prime)
The UK finally gets its own version of the hit comedy show and it was such a delight you wonder why it took this long (1/2)
My look back at the best of the past year continues with my TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025…
19. LAST SAMURAI STANDING (Netflix)
Squid Game meets Shōgun in Netflix’s kinetic new action series. While it draws from a bunch of sources, #LastSamuraiStanding has a character & personality all of its own (1/2)
19. LAST SAMURAI STANDING (Netflix)
Squid Game meets Shōgun in Netflix’s kinetic new action series. While it draws from a bunch of sources, #LastSamuraiStanding has a character & personality all of its own (1/2)
December 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
My look back at the best of the past year continues with my TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025…
19. LAST SAMURAI STANDING (Netflix)
Squid Game meets Shōgun in Netflix’s kinetic new action series. While it draws from a bunch of sources, #LastSamuraiStanding has a character & personality all of its own (1/2)
19. LAST SAMURAI STANDING (Netflix)
Squid Game meets Shōgun in Netflix’s kinetic new action series. While it draws from a bunch of sources, #LastSamuraiStanding has a character & personality all of its own (1/2)
With the new year almost upon us, I’m continuing to look back at the best bits from the past year. Next up is my…
TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025!
20. A MAN ON THE INSIDE S2 (Netflix)
While it doesn’t pack the punch of the first season, this continues to be one of the most delightful shows going (1/2)
TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025!
20. A MAN ON THE INSIDE S2 (Netflix)
While it doesn’t pack the punch of the first season, this continues to be one of the most delightful shows going (1/2)
December 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
With the new year almost upon us, I’m continuing to look back at the best bits from the past year. Next up is my…
TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025!
20. A MAN ON THE INSIDE S2 (Netflix)
While it doesn’t pack the punch of the first season, this continues to be one of the most delightful shows going (1/2)
TOP 20 TV SHOWS OF 2025!
20. A MAN ON THE INSIDE S2 (Netflix)
While it doesn’t pack the punch of the first season, this continues to be one of the most delightful shows going (1/2)
Right then. With xmas now out of the way the new year fast approaching, it’s about time I took some time to look back, reflect and celebrate the best of what 2025 had to offer.
And where better to start the celebrations than with my…
TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR!!! #filmsky 🎥 🎞️ 🎬 🎉
And where better to start the celebrations than with my…
TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR!!! #filmsky 🎥 🎞️ 🎬 🎉
Top 10 Films of 2025 | Insert Montage
It’s been a rough year, no doubt, but there’s been plenty movie-wise to celebrate. And celebrate I have…with the Insert Montage Top 10 Films of 2025!
insertmontage.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Right then. With xmas now out of the way the new year fast approaching, it’s about time I took some time to look back, reflect and celebrate the best of what 2025 had to offer.
And where better to start the celebrations than with my…
TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR!!! #filmsky 🎥 🎞️ 🎬 🎉
And where better to start the celebrations than with my…
TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR!!! #filmsky 🎥 🎞️ 🎬 🎉
Wishing a very happy Boxing Day to a couple of boxing losers 💥🥊
December 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Wishing a very happy Boxing Day to a couple of boxing losers 💥🥊
It’s pretty amazing. I have watched more films than most of my family members could ever wish to watch but tell them I only saw Love Actually for the first time last year and they look at me like I’ve committed some kind of horrendous crime punishable by death
December 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
It’s pretty amazing. I have watched more films than most of my family members could ever wish to watch but tell them I only saw Love Actually for the first time last year and they look at me like I’ve committed some kind of horrendous crime punishable by death
My 25 first watches of Christmas rankings for what it’s worth. Let’s just say it’s been quite the month!
December 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
My 25 first watches of Christmas rankings for what it’s worth. Let’s just say it’s been quite the month!
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25. DUCK THE HALLS (dir. Dave Wasson & Alonso Ramirez Ramos)
I actually love how absolutely unhinged this is. I’m a big fan of the weird rubber-hose animation style so combine that with a festive fun Disney tale where Donald Duck almost dies because he doesn’t fly south for the winter & I’m all in
I actually love how absolutely unhinged this is. I’m a big fan of the weird rubber-hose animation style so combine that with a festive fun Disney tale where Donald Duck almost dies because he doesn’t fly south for the winter & I’m all in
December 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
25. DUCK THE HALLS (dir. Dave Wasson & Alonso Ramirez Ramos)
I actually love how absolutely unhinged this is. I’m a big fan of the weird rubber-hose animation style so combine that with a festive fun Disney tale where Donald Duck almost dies because he doesn’t fly south for the winter & I’m all in
I actually love how absolutely unhinged this is. I’m a big fan of the weird rubber-hose animation style so combine that with a festive fun Disney tale where Donald Duck almost dies because he doesn’t fly south for the winter & I’m all in
My body is 95% Baileys right now
December 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
My body is 95% Baileys right now
It’s never not a good time to crack out this absolute Christmas tune
December 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
It’s never not a good time to crack out this absolute Christmas tune
Wishing a very merry crimbo to one and all! 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Wishing a very merry crimbo to one and all! 🎄