Nik Mortimer
@nikmortimer.bsky.social
Commercial, Customer & Digital Strategy in the travel industry. Often found in London, Paris or Tokyo. Talks mostly about film, photography, video games, craft beer & coffee. Amateur hiker.
A lovely wintry ramble around Section 3 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social today and not nearly as muddy as I’d feared. The route is a mix of gorgeous villages I’ll never afford to live in and some stunning woodlands made this an afternoon well spent.
January 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM
A lovely wintry ramble around Section 3 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social today and not nearly as muddy as I’d feared. The route is a mix of gorgeous villages I’ll never afford to live in and some stunning woodlands made this an afternoon well spent.
2025 was a sensational year for movies. I managed to watch 46 2025 releases this year and it’s amazing how many of the films in my Top 10 have sat there all year only to be toppled by One Battle After Another which I’m still thinking about weeks after seeing it. @letterboxd.social
December 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
2025 was a sensational year for movies. I managed to watch 46 2025 releases this year and it’s amazing how many of the films in my Top 10 have sat there all year only to be toppled by One Battle After Another which I’m still thinking about weeks after seeing it. @letterboxd.social
I loved Hong Kong when I went in March. Hoping to get back sooner rather than later. Such a fun city for shenanigans.
December 31, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I loved Hong Kong when I went in March. Hoping to get back sooner rather than later. Such a fun city for shenanigans.
It's taken me far too long but I've finally got around to writing up my thoughts on Section 2 of the Loop: open.substack.com/pub/nikmorti.... The more I've thought about it, the more I enjoyed this section. Section 3 has a lot to live up to!
London Loop Diaries #3
Section 2: Old Bexley to Petts Wood (walked 6th December 2025)
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December 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It's taken me far too long but I've finally got around to writing up my thoughts on Section 2 of the Loop: open.substack.com/pub/nikmorti.... The more I've thought about it, the more I enjoyed this section. Section 3 has a lot to live up to!
After a longer than intended break, I ticked off Section 2 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social this afternoon. A gorgeous but very muddy Autumnal ramble from Old Bexley to Petts Wood. Some absolutely stunning scenery, Five Points Bridge & the William Willet memorial sundial were the standouts.
December 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
After a longer than intended break, I ticked off Section 2 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social this afternoon. A gorgeous but very muddy Autumnal ramble from Old Bexley to Petts Wood. Some absolutely stunning scenery, Five Points Bridge & the William Willet memorial sundial were the standouts.
Wes Anderson: The Archives is absolutely worth a visit if you’re a fan of his films. It’s incredible just how much detail goes into his movies, it’s fantastic seeing how well preserved everything is.
November 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Wes Anderson: The Archives is absolutely worth a visit if you’re a fan of his films. It’s incredible just how much detail goes into his movies, it’s fantastic seeing how well preserved everything is.
#RentalFamily is cute, sentimental and you can spot the ending coming a mile off but damn if this movie doesn’t have a lot of heart. It explores some of the knottier aspects of Japanese culture in a way that doesn’t pass judgement, using them as plot mechanism instead. Brendan Fraser is superb. #LFF
October 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
#RentalFamily is cute, sentimental and you can spot the ending coming a mile off but damn if this movie doesn’t have a lot of heart. It explores some of the knottier aspects of Japanese culture in a way that doesn’t pass judgement, using them as plot mechanism instead. Brendan Fraser is superb. #LFF
#Wakeupdeadman might be Benoit Blanc’s finest outing yet. Darker and more layered that its predecessors @rianjohnson.bsky.social turns his attention to the online weaponisation of faith in a way I found enthralling, all whilst wrapping the plot in the trapping a of a gorgeous gothic mystery. #LFF
October 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
#Wakeupdeadman might be Benoit Blanc’s finest outing yet. Darker and more layered that its predecessors @rianjohnson.bsky.social turns his attention to the online weaponisation of faith in a way I found enthralling, all whilst wrapping the plot in the trapping a of a gorgeous gothic mystery. #LFF
Richard Linklater’s #NouvelleVague is a celebration of the messiness of the creative process, it’s one of those movies only he could direct. The cast is fantastic, all charm personified.
I just want to sit in the dark, watch movies in my sunglasses and smoke, all whilst fabulously dressed. #LFF.
I just want to sit in the dark, watch movies in my sunglasses and smoke, all whilst fabulously dressed. #LFF.
October 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Richard Linklater’s #NouvelleVague is a celebration of the messiness of the creative process, it’s one of those movies only he could direct. The cast is fantastic, all charm personified.
I just want to sit in the dark, watch movies in my sunglasses and smoke, all whilst fabulously dressed. #LFF.
I just want to sit in the dark, watch movies in my sunglasses and smoke, all whilst fabulously dressed. #LFF.
#Frankenstein is a big beautiful gothic horror delivered in a way that only @realgdt.bsky.social can, he makes the world feel alive. Issac makes for a wonderfully unhinged Victor Frankenstein but the movie belongs to Elordi who tackles one of the most iconic characters ever and makes it his own #LFF
October 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
#Frankenstein is a big beautiful gothic horror delivered in a way that only @realgdt.bsky.social can, he makes the world feel alive. Issac makes for a wonderfully unhinged Victor Frankenstein but the movie belongs to Elordi who tackles one of the most iconic characters ever and makes it his own #LFF
@noclipvideo.bsky.social it’s only small but the London Film Festival is hosting an Indie Games Lounge at the BFI IMAX in London. It’s not been massively advertised but thought your London audience might want to check it out.
October 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
@noclipvideo.bsky.social it’s only small but the London Film Festival is hosting an Indie Games Lounge at the BFI IMAX in London. It’s not been massively advertised but thought your London audience might want to check it out.
I thought it'd be fun to document my thoughts on the London Loop as I'm walking it, something I wish I'd done when I walked the Capital Ring last year. It's been a while since I flexed my creative muscles, really enjoyed writing this. nikmortimer.substack.com/p/london-loo...
London Loop Diaries #2
Section 1: Erith to Old Bexley (walked 4th October 2025)
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October 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I thought it'd be fun to document my thoughts on the London Loop as I'm walking it, something I wish I'd done when I walked the Capital Ring last year. It's been a while since I flexed my creative muscles, really enjoyed writing this. nikmortimer.substack.com/p/london-loo...
If you’re not into street art, it’s unlikely to sway you but I had fun strolling round it for 90 minutes or so.
October 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
If you’re not into street art, it’s unlikely to sway you but I had fun strolling round it for 90 minutes or so.
I’m more an Invader fan than I am of Hirst or Fairey but I quite enjoyed their collab, Triple Trouble which is on display at Hirsts Newport Street Gallery. Invaders work is better seen in the street but this is a great way to see a bunch of it in one place.
October 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I’m more an Invader fan than I am of Hirst or Fairey but I quite enjoyed their collab, Triple Trouble which is on display at Hirsts Newport Street Gallery. Invaders work is better seen in the street but this is a great way to see a bunch of it in one place.
So happy that my favourite cinema, the Odyssey in St. Albans is showing Harakiri, the top rated narrative feature film on @letterboxd.social. Never seen the movie before so I’m overjoyed that I get to tick it off the list and support an independent cinema at the same time.
October 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
So happy that my favourite cinema, the Odyssey in St. Albans is showing Harakiri, the top rated narrative feature film on @letterboxd.social. Never seen the movie before so I’m overjoyed that I get to tick it off the list and support an independent cinema at the same time.
Finally kicked off the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social this morning, a very windy 9 mile walk from Erith to Bexley with @gojauntly.bsky.social as my trusty guide. Hard to believe some of this scenery is still technically in London, gorgeous stuff. Looking forward to getting stuck in now.
October 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Finally kicked off the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social this morning, a very windy 9 mile walk from Erith to Bexley with @gojauntly.bsky.social as my trusty guide. Hard to believe some of this scenery is still technically in London, gorgeous stuff. Looking forward to getting stuck in now.
And managed to squeeze in a hike to the summit of Uetliberg, Zurich’s own (mini) mountain. Only 870m of elevation but the views it offers of Zurich and the Swiss Alps are nothing short of jaw dropping. #zurich #travel #hiking #uetliberg
September 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
And managed to squeeze in a hike to the summit of Uetliberg, Zurich’s own (mini) mountain. Only 870m of elevation but the views it offers of Zurich and the Swiss Alps are nothing short of jaw dropping. #zurich #travel #hiking #uetliberg
Took a day trip to see the absolutely awe inspiring Rhine Falls, Europes largest and most powerful waterfall. It’s honestly amazing how close they let you get to it. #zurich #rhinefalls #travel
September 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Took a day trip to see the absolutely awe inspiring Rhine Falls, Europes largest and most powerful waterfall. It’s honestly amazing how close they let you get to it. #zurich #rhinefalls #travel
Stranger Things: The First Shadow absolutely blew my mind, how they achieved some of things they put on stage is astounding. If you’re not a fan of Stranger Things, it’s not going to convert you but if you are then it’s a thrilling addition to the series cannon.
August 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Stranger Things: The First Shadow absolutely blew my mind, how they achieved some of things they put on stage is astounding. If you’re not a fan of Stranger Things, it’s not going to convert you but if you are then it’s a thrilling addition to the series cannon.
I can't recommend the Mail Rail in London enough (www.postalmuseum.org/visit-us/wha...), it's an old underground rail line that used to be used specifically for mail delivery and is now an attraction. The Young V&A (www.vam.ac.uk/young) is an entire museum built for children, and it's free!
Mail Rail - The Postal Museum
Journey back in time on a specially-made train through the original tunnels and station platforms under Mount Pleasant.
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July 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I can't recommend the Mail Rail in London enough (www.postalmuseum.org/visit-us/wha...), it's an old underground rail line that used to be used specifically for mail delivery and is now an attraction. The Young V&A (www.vam.ac.uk/young) is an entire museum built for children, and it's free!
Fantasic 4 is my favourite Marvel flick in a while. Perfect casting, great world building and some gorgeous production design that's let down by some ropey CGI that’s sub-par even for Marvel. The focus on kindness and hopefulness is a welcome addition to the MCU. Herbie deserves all the scritches.
July 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Fantasic 4 is my favourite Marvel flick in a while. Perfect casting, great world building and some gorgeous production design that's let down by some ropey CGI that’s sub-par even for Marvel. The focus on kindness and hopefulness is a welcome addition to the MCU. Herbie deserves all the scritches.
The Cinema Museum is an absolute must visit if you’re a fan of film, London & the history of film in London. It’s an absolute treasure trove celebrating the rich history of picture houses that used to cover the capital, at one stage Elephant & Castle alone had over 40 cinemas in it.
June 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Cinema Museum is an absolute must visit if you’re a fan of film, London & the history of film in London. It’s an absolute treasure trove celebrating the rich history of picture houses that used to cover the capital, at one stage Elephant & Castle alone had over 40 cinemas in it.
Experienced ‘Danish Summer’ summer today which is heavy rain! Still didn’t stop me falling in love with a cinnamon bun at Hart, checking out the Noma gardens, ambling round Christiania and devouring the chicken burger from Poulette. Basically today has been recreating The Bear’s Copenhagen episode.
June 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Experienced ‘Danish Summer’ summer today which is heavy rain! Still didn’t stop me falling in love with a cinnamon bun at Hart, checking out the Noma gardens, ambling round Christiania and devouring the chicken burger from Poulette. Basically today has been recreating The Bear’s Copenhagen episode.