Steve
welshbluesman.bsky.social
Steve
@welshbluesman.bsky.social
Inventor of the Tin Foil Hat.
Summoner of Cthulhu.
Available for children's parties.
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Feature - @welshbluesman.bsky.social delves into the scandal and subsequent trials in court that ruined the career of silent film star, Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, arguably Hollywood’s first great scandal and an early example of trial by media.

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The Fatty Arbuckle Trials: Hollywood’s First Great Scandal.
Every so often there is a scandal, an event featuring the rich and famous that challenges what we think we know of a particular celebrity and plunges a career and a fan base into the sludge-filled …
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October 4, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Feature - @welshbluesman.bsky.social’s third and final part of his in-depth series looking at the history and evolution of Hong Kong martial arts cinema concludes with a look at how the Chinese film industry evolved following the reintegration of Hong Kong in 1997.

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Hong Kong and China – 21st Century Martial Arts.
On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong, a British colony since 1842, once again became part of China. Although it had been agreed that Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories would ret…
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September 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Part 3 of my essays on the perhaps the greatest concentration of action talent in the world.

The evolution of Hong Kong Martial Arts cinema sees the birth of a new era, with the handing over of Hong Kong to Chinese control.
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Hong Kong and China – 21st Century Martial Arts.
On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong, a British colony since 1842, once again became part of China. Although it had been agreed that Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories would ret…
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September 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Join @welshbluesman.bsky.social, Neil, @skyemovies.bsky.social and a cavalcade of @film89.bsky.social contributors and friends to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of JAWS! Let us celebrate the greatness of Spielberg's 1975 adventure/horror masterpiece!
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 137 – The 50th Anniversary of Jaws (1975).
Episode 137 of The Film ‘89 Podcast marks the first time that the guys revisit a film that’s already been covered on a previous episode. 5 years ago on Episode 52, Neil and Skye recorded an audio c…
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August 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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My very good friends, @welshbluesman.bsky.social, @billscurry.bsky.social, @quasarsniffer.bsky.social, @moviekessler.bsky.social & I give our in-depth & spoiler-filled review of James Gunn’s #Superman  (2025) on Episode 136 of The #Film89Podcast.
On Episode 136 of The #Film89Podcast, Steve & Skye along with Bill Scurry, John Arminio & Martin Kessler, give their in-depth & spoiler-filled review of James Gunn’s #Superman (2025).

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Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podomatic, GooglePlay, & Amazon Music.
July 17, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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Get your ass to @film89.bsky.social as @welshbluesman.bsky.social, Neil, and @skyemovies.bsky.social discuss one of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Paul Verhoeven's greatest achievements, 1990's action sci-fi epic, TOTAL RECALL!
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The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 135 – Total Recall (1990).
On Episode 135 of The Film ’89 Podcast, Neil, Skye and Steve get their asses to Mars as they celebrate the 35th anniversary of yet another Arnold Schwarzenegger film, this time it’s the 1990 action…
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June 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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So proud of this 25 minute discussion with @awest505.bsky.social
to celebrate Alex Garland’s A24 films!! It’s a new episode for @cinejourneys.bsky.social’s
A24 New Wave YouTube series! cinejourneys.com/the-a24-new-...
February 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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#Film89PosterOfTheDay
No.2648
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
(Artist: Karl Fitzgerald)
Director: Steven Spielberg
February 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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#Film89ShotOfTheDay
No.2649
La Dolce Vita (1960)
Director: Federico Fellini
Cinematographer: Otello Martelli
February 9, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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My tribute poster to the brilliant "Cidade de Deus" (in English, "City of God". #movieposter #filmsky #posterdesign
December 27, 2024 at 9:48 AM
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Aww! And thank you @jeratthemovies.bsky.social for this awesome Eric Rohmer box set for Christmas!!
December 15, 2024 at 10:20 PM
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Diane Keaton is, Annie Hall (1977) Directed by Woody Allen
December 16, 2024 at 12:08 AM
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Three Godfathers (1936) directed by Richard Boleslawski
December 3, 2024 at 2:54 PM
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#NowWatching / rewatching
December 16, 2024 at 4:38 AM
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December 11, 2024 at 8:15 AM
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December 11, 2024 at 8:15 AM
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) Directed by Joseph Sargent. With Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam and Hector Elizondo.
December 11, 2024 at 5:33 AM
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#Film89PosterOfTheDay
No.2588
Lifeforce (1985)
(Artist: Dan Mumford)
Director: Tobe Hooper
December 10, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Just started reading The Shadow Of The Gods by #JohnGwynne.

It's impossible to overstate how wonderful it is to be back in the cold, war-torn, wastes of fantastical viking, Norway!
December 1, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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Exclusive Interview with John Gwynne: Secrets Behind Epic Fantasy Success | Writing Tips & Insights
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Exclusive Interview with John Gwynne: Secrets Behind Epic Fantasy Success | Writing Tips & Insights
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November 24, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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⚠️ Pontypridd has been hit by devastating floods and our wonderful independent bookshop, Storyville Books, has seen much of its stock destroyed.

If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.

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Storyville Books Bookshop UK
Nestled in the rolling hills of the South Wales valleys, we are the only independent bookshop in Pontypridd, selling new books and more.
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November 24, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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GHOST IN THE SHELL (1995)
November 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
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Angel Heart (1987) Directed by Alan Parker stars Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling and Mickey Rourke.
November 21, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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One of the all-time greats. I adore the visual aesthetic and sound design on this masterpiece.
November 22, 2024 at 12:46 PM