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Chad Dixon
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I currently take all my photos with a Samsung Galaxy S25fe smartphone.

If you're interested in "Smartphone Photography" and use Discord then why not join my same named server there where we post and critique shots and share hints and tips. 🙂👍
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Rebooting 1980's science fiction action films seem to be a lucrative well that keeps on giving. What a few have in common is that they featured Arnold Schwarzenegger in his heyday.

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Here's my thoughts on the latest.

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The Running Man (2025) - A Guest Review by Chad Dixon
As a big Arnie fan, of course I've seen the 1987 film adaptation of the novel by Stephen King which amazingly is set in 2025. As a result, I...
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November 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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First with 'Prey' in 2022 and now with his latest cinema release, Predator: Badlands,
Director, Dan Trachtenberg has definitely re-energised this popular Science Fiction action franchise!

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Here's my full review. 🎬

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Predator: Badlands (2025) - A Guest Review by Chad Dixon
After being at the helm of the superb Prey in 2022 and the well-received Predator: Killer of Killers earlier this year (an animated antholog...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Inspired by the 1990 novel 'Vineland' by Thomas Pynchon, Director, Paul Thomas Anderson brings us his latest cinema released action thriller. A rip roaring ride with a stellar cast!

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Here is my full review. 🎬

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One Battle After Another (2025) - A Guest Review by Chad Dixon
Inspired by the 1990 novel 'Vineland' by Thomas Pynchon, Director Paul Thomas Anderson brings us his latest cinema released action thriller,...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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You can't really call this a biopic but it does cover an actual period in the younger Springsteen's life when he was going through a period of self reflection and channelling it into a body of work. 🎬

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Springsteen: Deliver me from Nowhere (2025) - A Guest Review by Chad Dixon
Adapted from the book, Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska by Warren Zanes, this feature film is not technic...
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October 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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I thought I was aware of most Brian May's Musical exploits but honestly, I've never seen this video before today. 🚀😯

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Brian May - Star Fleet (Official Video Remastered)
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October 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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This eight part series is available on the BBC iPlayer.

Sometimes even when a historical drama is full of inaccuracies, it can still be well produced and very watchable.

Hosted by @tedsalmon.bsky.social here what I thought of this Early Medieval saga. 📺

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King & Conqueror (2025) - A Guest Review by Chad Dixon
This is an 8-part TV historical drama, co-produced by many companies including RVK Studios, Iceland and the BBC - and is currently on the BB...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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STAR TREK: Strange New Worlds coming to free TV in the UK. Mark your diaries for Sunday 19th October 2025 when Season One, Ep 1&2 will be broadcast. 📺 🖖🤨
October 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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This new STAR TREK series looks pretty eye-catching. Let's hope the story is as good as the visuals look. 🖖🤨

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Official Trailer | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | NYCC 2025
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October 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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We just finished watching this. My Wife worked out the main plot premise in the first fifteen minutes. Still, all the cast did a sterling job and it was was well filmed. I wonder who's boat they borrowed? 🎬
October 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has been in countless action rolls that've been box office for over a decade now but now he takes on a part that's closer to the world he first found fame in.

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Here are my thoughts. 🎬

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The Smashing Machine (2025) - A Guest Review by Chad Dixon
This is the first solo directorial film by Benny Safdie. It follows the true story of American professional wrestler, Mark Kerr, played by D...
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October 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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If you have an afternoon indoors with not much on as Autumn 🍂approaches, then why not have a binge at this brilliantly twisty little mystery series?

Hosted again by @tedsalmon.bsky.social here's what I thought about this 'Lost' like drama. 📺

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Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue (2025) - A Guest Review by Chad Dixon
This is a  six part mystery drama currently on the BBC iPlayer and is how 'Lost' should have been. Thrown together on a small-time budget ai...
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October 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Do not accept Gestapo Britain.
September 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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With an eclectic mix of genres and eras, join @tedsalmon.bsky.social @garethmyles.bsky.social & Allan Gildea for the latest episode of their curated Cinema & TV discussions and reviews:

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Projector Room Episode 194 Woken in Yuma County (17/09/2025)
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September 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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This athlete isn't human! 😮 Mondo Duplantis breaks his third pole vault world record this year.🥇#worldathleticchampionships25
September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Finished part 2 of Season Two of Wednesday this afternoon. The action is ramped up to 11 in these final four episodes as every major character plays a crucial role.

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Wednesday, Season 2 (2025) - A Guest Review by Chad Dixon
Wednesday is back for season 2 on Netflix. She's been spending the long Summer recess writing a novel that she's keeping close to her chest....
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September 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Projector Room Podcast. Hosted by @tedsalmon.bsky.social @garethmyles.bsky.social & Allan Gildea. Checkout this fortnightly lighthearted discussion of films 🎬 old & new on #Spotify (Also available on your favourite podcast platforms) 🎧

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Projector Room Episode 193 The Smokin' Ballerina (03/09/2025)
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September 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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After his well received 2022 horror film Barbarian, Writer and director, Zach Cregger now brings us and big screen offering in the same genre.

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@tedsalmon.bsky.social Though normally I'm not a big watcher of this genre, here's my review

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Weapons (2025) - A Guest Review by Chad Dixon
Trailed since early Spring this year and much anticipated from the same director and writer of the highly plaudited horror film Barbarian (2...
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September 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Narrated by Maggie Aderin-Pocock, this audio series has ten episodes of around 45 minutes. Even though most of the history talked about here has been previously well covered, there was definitely a few key nuggets of new information that I wasn't personally aware of. 🎧

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BBC Sounds - 13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of 13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle on BBC Sounds.
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August 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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🎵 Very Catchy! 🎶
August 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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From a short story by Stephen King, this unsettling tale is a bit like The Wonder Years meets The Twilight Zone. Told in reverse, I think it's one of those films you may need to see more than once.

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The Life of Chuck (2025) - A Guest review by Chad Dixon
Based on a short story by prolific author Stephen King, The Life of Chuck (2025) is told in Three Acts but in reverse. Set some time in the ...
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August 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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He began his acting career in 1960 and had become a master of both stage and screen. I remember him mainly as a film actor, however there was too many good performances to choose a favourite. He was just brilliant! R.I.P. to a truly unique British icon. 😔
August 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Inspired very much by the Shakespearean version of the young life of Henry V, this faux historical film drama released on #Netflix paints a picture of an initially reluctant heir to the throne of England.
Hosted by @tedsalmon.bsky.social My review is here

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The King (2019) - A Guest Review by Chad Dixon
This film is a faux historical drama film currently on Netflix. Set in the early 15th Century, England is at a low ebb near the end of the r...
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August 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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I'm all for tax rises for the super rich but you just know that many of those wealthy B***ARDS will find one way or another to avoid the UK Gov getting their hand on that money. 🫴🚫💷
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New tax rates: only for the wealthy. 60% on multi-millionaires, and 75% on billionaires. Would you vote in favour of that? Any complaints are met with threats of even higher percentages, up to 95% for billionaires. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Rachel Reeves needs to put up taxes to cover £40bn deficit, thinktank says
NIESR suggests a rise of 5p in the pound on basic and higher rate of income tax would fill the budget gap
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August 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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There's been a quartet of Fantastic 4️⃣ films released since 2005, including this one. Now that these iconic Marvel characters have finally brought under the MCU umbrella, hopefully no more reboots.

Thanks to @tedsalmon.bsky.social here are my thoughts.
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Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) - A Guest Review by Chad Dixon
This is the fourth film that's been released since 2005 containing the iconic Marvel superhero team and the second reboot. This time it's to...
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July 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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I've not reviewed this MCU film before. Avengers: Infinity War from 2018 is available for a limited time free to watch as long as you have access to BBC iPlayer.

Only my second ever time watching it so thanks to @tedsalmon.bsky.social here's what I think.
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July 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM