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Paul

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“Neither love nor terror makes one blind: indifference makes one blind.”

James Baldwin

Music, books and film. May dip into politics now and again. Oh, and Dogs, all of them. Cripplingly polite, so please no DM’s.

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Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

What was the last movie or TV show you watched in 2025?

January 1, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

#Top30FirstAlbumFirstTrack
#MusicChallenge

30. Don’t Go // Yazoo

Upstairs at Eric’s

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January 1, 2026 at 9:42 AM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

#RadioheadTop30
#MusicChallenge

Kicking off (my very loosely ranked) #RadioheadTop30 with;

Bullet Proof… I Wish I Was / The Bends

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January 1, 2026 at 8:57 AM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge

1. A song that instantly puts you in a good mood.

Superstition / Stevie Wonder

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January 1, 2026 at 1:36 AM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

#70sTop30
#MusicChallenge

In no particular order but starting with;

The Passenger / Iggy Pop

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Iggy Pop - The Passenger (Official Video)

YouTube video by Iggy Pop Official

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January 1, 2026 at 12:36 AM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

Rupert Lowe is right, Sadiq Khan has turned London into a warzone. 😉

Happy New Year everyone 🍾🍾

January 1, 2026 at 12:17 AM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

Greetings from my posting lair

December 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

#SimpleMindsTop30
#MusicChallenge

1. Theme For Great Cities - Sister Feelings Call

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December 31, 2025 at 9:15 AM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

#MusicThroughYears
#MusicChallenge

31. 2024-2025

Ambition Is Your Friend - Shapes Like People

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December 31, 2025 at 9:10 AM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

My TV highlights of 2025, not in order (apart from Adolescence)

Adolescence (Netflix)
Pluribus (Apple TV)
Landman (Paramount+)
Andor (Disney+)
Alien Earth (Disney+)
The Studio (Apple TV)
Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV)
Dope Thief (Apple TV)
Dept. Q (Netflix)
Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix)

December 31, 2025 at 8:49 AM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

#LookAndSee 290 #MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

Deuces Are Wild

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December 31, 2025 at 3:04 AM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

Politicise a song or a band

Back In the U.S.S.R.

a man wearing glasses and a suit is standing in front of a door

ALT: a man wearing glasses and a suit is standing in front of a door

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December 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

#MusicThroughYears
#MusicChallenge

30. 2022-2023

We Fall Apart : bdrmm

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We Fall Apart

YouTube video by bdrmm - Topic

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December 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM

Paul

@winch72.bsky.social

#MakeAFilmCheaper

There May Be Blood

Richard Drew #MDANT @ourmanincairo.bsky.social · 2d

#MakeAFilmCheaper

Some Of The Presidents Men
Lamplight
Jurassic Park n Ride
Bottom Gun
Game Of Dining Chairs
Marty Ok
The Men In Their Flying Machine
Fast and A Bit Angry

December 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM