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Ben L Maden
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Screenwriter, Playwright, Author, Spiritualist, Geek and Brother.🏳️‍🌈 #writer #film #spirituality | All views my own | 👨🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻 @michaelfm92.bsky.social
Had the pleasure of seeing the iconic @kathyburke.bsky.social in conversation with @roisinconaty.bsky.social yesterday and also had the pleasure of meeting the legend herself!

#KathyBurke
October 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
If you’re at #EdinburghFringe you MUST go and see #MotorhomeMarilyn. It has comedy, it has mystery, it has a song or two and most importantly it has an enchanting performance from the iconic Michelle Collins. As I told Michelle and her producer afterwards, I hope this show tours!
August 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Whilst Chris Chibnall’s Doctor Who era isn’t my fave he IS a brilliant crime writer and Broadchurch is the best crime drama ever written. Tonight I had the pleasure of meeting Chris and hearing him talk about his writing process as he launched his debut novel Death at the White Hart.
April 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
#DeathOfAUnicorn could’ve been so good but sadly it’s pacing is all over the place, it lacks any real humour and the majority of the kills (bar 2) are at night and so badly lit you can barely see anything. So much wasted potential. Paul Rudd and Will Poulter carry the film.

4/10
April 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
💛 💁🏼‍♂️The blonde is back 💁🏼‍♂️💛
April 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I thought #TheWomanInTheYard would be a simple horror film instead it was an emotional rollercoaster with expert sound & light design, building continuous dread the likes of which I’ve not seen since Paranomal Activity. It also deals with an important topic. Great cast too!

5/5
March 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Finally watched Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. A beautiful tribute to a truly remarkable man who embodied the values of Superman and was a hero his whole life.
A great father, husband, actor and advocate gone too soon (along with wife Dana and friend Robin Williams).
March 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
#TheLastShowgirl is a sad but beautiful commentary on the double standards women face as they age as well as on delusion. No one else could’ve played the lead role as well as Pamela Anderson - a career best! Jamie Lee Curtis and Billie Lourd also gave spectacular performances.
March 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Literally cried with laughter at throughout Greg Davies’ show, absolutely brilliant.
Was lovely to meet him after the show and to get @michaelm238.bsky.social’s books signed.
February 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Tonight’s entertainment courtesy of @gregdaviescomedian.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I remember seeing the trailer for #TheMonkey for the first time and being very intrigued but also worried because I didn’t like Osgood Perkins’ last film (Longlegs) but holy shit, this film was incredible! It had jumps, it had laughs and plenty of gore! Horror comedy at its best!
February 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
#HeartEyes has to be one of the worst movies I’ve seen in a long time. Utter drivel. Save yourself some money and don’t pay to see this in cinemas. Poor acting, terrible ending, abysmal script and really bad pacing. Found myself looking at the time a lot. Beyond poor.

Score: 2/10
February 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The #Polari era is finally here! 🤩
@ollyalexander.bsky.social
February 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I think #Companion is one of the most original movies I’ve seen in ages and it explores some very timely themes.
I really don’t wanna say too much though as I’d advise seeing this film the way I did - watching no trailers, reading no spoilers and going in blind. So much fun!
January 31, 2025 at 10:44 PM
No spoilers from me but if you love #InsideNo9 then you will love #StageFright! A perfect denouement to the series that blends horror and comedy with faces old and new for a truly unique theatre experience. Bravo @reece-shearsmith.bsky.social & @sjpemberton.bsky.social 👏🏻
January 21, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The stars aligned and the horror Gods finally allowed @reece-shearsmith.bsky.social and I to cross paths at long last! Pleasure to meet you in person Reece, thanks to you and @sjpemberton.bsky.social for a highly entertaining evening! No spoilers for #InsideNo9 #StageFright from me though 🤫
January 20, 2025 at 11:13 PM
January 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I saw the movie 3 times and today I’ll defy gravity at the theatre for the 4th time. It just never gets old.
#Wicked 💚🩷
January 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Heartbroken about David Lynch dying and not fully processed it yet. I connect with his work on such a spiritual level and have made amazing friends thanks to his work. He is one of my all time favourite filmmakers and a true visionary the likes of which we will never see again.
January 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
My hair is now like a gold and rose gold/copper fusion. 💁🏼‍♂️
January 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I thought #Nosferatu was a gothic masterpiece. Robert Eggers did a great job creating a creepy, unsettling movie. The cast were excellent with no weak link amongst them. the cinematography was gorgeous. The pacing was a little off though (20 mins too long perhaps).

9/10
January 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Oh, it’s New Year’s Eve…
December 31, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Absolutely loved #CunkOnLife. Soooo funny! 🤣
December 30, 2024 at 10:18 PM
When I first saw the trailer for #BetterMan I was like “Wtf !” but honestly, take a chance on this movie as it’s beautiful and exceeded expectations! An emotive story that isn’t afraid to highlight the highs AND the lows of Robbie Williams’ life. @sjpemberton.bsky.social was amazing too!
December 29, 2024 at 6:04 PM
And my 2025 lineup is looking good so far already too!

Cyndi Lauper
Loreen
@ollyalexander.bsky.social
Kylie Minogue
Sabrina Carpenter
Maya Hawke
Oasis
Katy Perry
Hans Zimmer
December 26, 2024 at 2:40 PM