Jonathan Wroot
@jlwroot.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Greenwich. Researcher of Zatoichi movies, Japanese films and horror cinema. Part-time film critic (open to writing offers). All views and opinions shared are my own.
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I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1767
January 15, 2026 at 6:47 AM
I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1767
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It looked like, last summer, that there was little interest in a #TheNakedGun 2. But! The filmmakers are painting a slightly different picture, even if the movie remains unlikely. More here...
filmstories.co.uk/news/the-nak...
filmstories.co.uk/news/the-nak...
January 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
It looked like, last summer, that there was little interest in a #TheNakedGun 2. But! The filmmakers are painting a slightly different picture, even if the movie remains unlikely. More here...
filmstories.co.uk/news/the-nak...
filmstories.co.uk/news/the-nak...
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why do musketeers use swords not muskets
January 14, 2026 at 7:04 PM
why do musketeers use swords not muskets
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New podcast!
A big chat with artist and filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu about Arco and all sorts: Dragon Ball Z, Marguerite Duras, the power of "the idea", the importance of routine, and the danger of living 'Instagram Lives'.
Strap in!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/u...
A big chat with artist and filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu about Arco and all sorts: Dragon Ball Z, Marguerite Duras, the power of "the idea", the importance of routine, and the danger of living 'Instagram Lives'.
Strap in!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/u...
January 14, 2026 at 10:26 AM
New podcast!
A big chat with artist and filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu about Arco and all sorts: Dragon Ball Z, Marguerite Duras, the power of "the idea", the importance of routine, and the danger of living 'Instagram Lives'.
Strap in!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/u...
A big chat with artist and filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu about Arco and all sorts: Dragon Ball Z, Marguerite Duras, the power of "the idea", the importance of routine, and the danger of living 'Instagram Lives'.
Strap in!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/u...
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“If we push back, he’ll use it as an excuse to introduce Martial Law”
If you push back, he’s going to introduce Martial Law.
If you DON’T push back, HE’S GOING TO INTRODUCE MARTIAL LAW.
If you push back, he’s going to introduce Martial Law.
If you DON’T push back, HE’S GOING TO INTRODUCE MARTIAL LAW.
January 14, 2026 at 1:52 AM
“If we push back, he’ll use it as an excuse to introduce Martial Law”
If you push back, he’s going to introduce Martial Law.
If you DON’T push back, HE’S GOING TO INTRODUCE MARTIAL LAW.
If you push back, he’s going to introduce Martial Law.
If you DON’T push back, HE’S GOING TO INTRODUCE MARTIAL LAW.
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What do the Black & Tans, the Black Shirts, and the Brown Shirts all have in common? They were all paramilitary thugs appointed by the ruling party of a fascist government to keep the public fearful for their lives through sanctioned violence. Same as ICE.
January 14, 2026 at 2:46 AM
What do the Black & Tans, the Black Shirts, and the Brown Shirts all have in common? They were all paramilitary thugs appointed by the ruling party of a fascist government to keep the public fearful for their lives through sanctioned violence. Same as ICE.
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Why are they inviting Dracula into their home
Comic-con deciding to allow GenAi imagery in the art show —giving valuable space to GenAi users to show slop right NEXT to actual artists who worked their asses off to be there— is a disgrace!
A tone deaf decision that rewards and normalizes exploitative GenAi against artists in their own spaces!
A tone deaf decision that rewards and normalizes exploitative GenAi against artists in their own spaces!
Art Show - Comic-Con
2026 Comic-Con Art Show JULY 23 through JULY 26 The Comic-Con Art Show is open to the public—you do not need a badge to come in and enjoy or purchase artwork. However, everyone entering the Art Show i...
www.comic-con.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Why are they inviting Dracula into their home
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Please show this thread to anyone you know who supports UKIP. They have to know that where our parents and grandparents joined up to fight the Nazis, they are signing up to become the Nazis.
Ukip have submitted a new logo and slogan to the Electoral Commission, swapping the £ pound sterling symbol for a cross, that looks very much like it is modelled on the Iron Cross used by Prussia & Germany 1871-1918 and Hitler's Nazi regime from 1933-45
January 13, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Please show this thread to anyone you know who supports UKIP. They have to know that where our parents and grandparents joined up to fight the Nazis, they are signing up to become the Nazis.
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This #Japanuary the #JapanFoundationLondon Touring Film Programme brings Japanese film and Japanese directors to 34 venues across the UK. Check out the list of venues at
www.jpf-film.org.uk and book soon!
www.jpf-film.org.uk and book soon!
January 13, 2026 at 11:34 AM
This #Japanuary the #JapanFoundationLondon Touring Film Programme brings Japanese film and Japanese directors to 34 venues across the UK. Check out the list of venues at
www.jpf-film.org.uk and book soon!
www.jpf-film.org.uk and book soon!
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A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
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This can’t go on. UK news shows have got to start calling Nigel Farage out on this ridiculous bull****. Please start doing your job - for all our sakes
If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it.
We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history.
youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...
We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history.
youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...
When are UK News Shows going to start calling out Nigel Farage and his completely rubbished claims?
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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January 13, 2026 at 7:19 AM
This can’t go on. UK news shows have got to start calling Nigel Farage out on this ridiculous bull****. Please start doing your job - for all our sakes
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This is the kind of shit people would do as a parody of Ukip in the old days, now utterly real
January 13, 2026 at 8:47 AM
This is the kind of shit people would do as a parody of Ukip in the old days, now utterly real
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Jesus FUCKING CHRIST
Ukip have submitted a new logo and slogan to the Electoral Commission, swapping the £ pound sterling symbol for a cross, that looks very much like it is modelled on the Iron Cross used by Prussia & Germany 1871-1918 and Hitler's Nazi regime from 1933-45
January 13, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Jesus FUCKING CHRIST
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I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1765
January 13, 2026 at 6:26 AM
I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1765
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Brand new episode out where we discuss our favourite shows of 2025 (and Heated Rivalry), our top three films, and highlight our most anticipated releases for 2026. www.bestbitspodcast.com/screen-play
Screen, Play | Discover Popular Screen & Play Content — The Best Bits Podcast
Explore engaging episodes of The Best Bits Podcast on screenwriting, commentary, and entertainment insights. Subscribe for updates.
www.bestbitspodcast.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Brand new episode out where we discuss our favourite shows of 2025 (and Heated Rivalry), our top three films, and highlight our most anticipated releases for 2026. www.bestbitspodcast.com/screen-play
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Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous, and Chris Evans running around with a Cellular phone? The Film Stories podcast is back!
filmstories.co.uk/podcast/podc...
filmstories.co.uk/podcast/podc...
Podcast | Almost Famous (2000) and Collateral (2004)
Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous, and Chris Evans running around with a Cellular phone? The Film Stories podcast is back!
filmstories.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous, and Chris Evans running around with a Cellular phone? The Film Stories podcast is back!
filmstories.co.uk/podcast/podc...
filmstories.co.uk/podcast/podc...
@uniofgreenwich.bsky.social has been a historical backdrop for many films. Cinema and Space asks: What does it mean when history is represented in this way? Come and find out in BA Film Studies. Admissions criteria and Open Days:
www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduat...
www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduat...
January 12, 2026 at 9:28 AM
@uniofgreenwich.bsky.social has been a historical backdrop for many films. Cinema and Space asks: What does it mean when history is represented in this way? Come and find out in BA Film Studies. Admissions criteria and Open Days:
www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduat...
www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduat...
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There’s a GoFundMe for Jonathan Ross’s legal expenses for murdering Renee Good.
This violates GoFundMe’s Terms of Service. Everyone must report it.
A thread on how to do that 🧵
This violates GoFundMe’s Terms of Service. Everyone must report it.
A thread on how to do that 🧵
January 11, 2026 at 7:53 AM
There’s a GoFundMe for Jonathan Ross’s legal expenses for murdering Renee Good.
This violates GoFundMe’s Terms of Service. Everyone must report it.
A thread on how to do that 🧵
This violates GoFundMe’s Terms of Service. Everyone must report it.
A thread on how to do that 🧵
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He’s not even indicted yet right? These people are pretty much coming together to pay this guy a bounty for murdering a woman
There’s a GoFundMe for Jonathan Ross’s legal expenses for murdering Renee Good.
This violates GoFundMe’s Terms of Service. Everyone must report it.
A thread on how to do that 🧵
This violates GoFundMe’s Terms of Service. Everyone must report it.
A thread on how to do that 🧵
January 11, 2026 at 10:35 PM
He’s not even indicted yet right? These people are pretty much coming together to pay this guy a bounty for murdering a woman
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For the Portuguese awards ceremony with the same name to become the only Golden Globes
#GoldenGlobes tonight 👀 Who are you rooting for?
January 12, 2026 at 1:10 AM
For the Portuguese awards ceremony with the same name to become the only Golden Globes
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historically accurate☑️
January 12, 2026 at 5:32 AM
historically accurate☑️
This is how you do it. You go in. You grab as many films as possible. You fill as many bags as possible.
One day...
#criterion #lavdiaz
youtu.be/wuWY9CPr2hI?...
One day...
#criterion #lavdiaz
youtu.be/wuWY9CPr2hI?...
Lav Diaz’s Closet Picks
YouTube video by CRITERION
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January 10, 2026 at 10:10 PM
This is how you do it. You go in. You grab as many films as possible. You fill as many bags as possible.
One day...
#criterion #lavdiaz
youtu.be/wuWY9CPr2hI?...
One day...
#criterion #lavdiaz
youtu.be/wuWY9CPr2hI?...
