Carolina Saludes
@carolinasaludes.bsky.social
What, like it’s hard?
Tech stuff, politics stuff, in the UK and beyond. Films for fun.
Podcast -> @ministryoffilmpod
Tech stuff, politics stuff, in the UK and beyond. Films for fun.
Podcast -> @ministryoffilmpod
Is it the best film we’ve ever covered? Unlikely. Is it the most quotable? You bet
November 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Is it the best film we’ve ever covered? Unlikely. Is it the most quotable? You bet
So stoked to have @so3brocktree.bsky.social join us this week for what was THE most Ministry of Film chats we’ve ever had
History, politics, campy outfits and quotable characters. What’s not to love? 😌
History, politics, campy outfits and quotable characters. What’s not to love? 😌
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
So stoked to have @so3brocktree.bsky.social join us this week for what was THE most Ministry of Film chats we’ve ever had
History, politics, campy outfits and quotable characters. What’s not to love? 😌
History, politics, campy outfits and quotable characters. What’s not to love? 😌
Subtle… Fascinating stuff!
January 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Subtle… Fascinating stuff!
I’d add, and I’d be willing to be convinced otherwise, it’s only really other images and stories, other art, that can properly advance our understanding of the world (in this case tech).
But without Metropolis, there’s no A.I., no Ex Machina, no Star Wars or C3PO
But without Metropolis, there’s no A.I., no Ex Machina, no Star Wars or C3PO
January 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I’d add, and I’d be willing to be convinced otherwise, it’s only really other images and stories, other art, that can properly advance our understanding of the world (in this case tech).
But without Metropolis, there’s no A.I., no Ex Machina, no Star Wars or C3PO
But without Metropolis, there’s no A.I., no Ex Machina, no Star Wars or C3PO
It doesn’t get said enough just how powerful art imagery becomes in helping us understand, or inadvertently misunderstand, real life.
I bet there’s polling out there that shows that when asked about AI, people think of the robot in this film (or its homage, C3PO).
Art anchors and solidifies ideas
I bet there’s polling out there that shows that when asked about AI, people think of the robot in this film (or its homage, C3PO).
Art anchors and solidifies ideas
January 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
It doesn’t get said enough just how powerful art imagery becomes in helping us understand, or inadvertently misunderstand, real life.
I bet there’s polling out there that shows that when asked about AI, people think of the robot in this film (or its homage, C3PO).
Art anchors and solidifies ideas
I bet there’s polling out there that shows that when asked about AI, people think of the robot in this film (or its homage, C3PO).
Art anchors and solidifies ideas
We have a new podcast out, and I cannot insist enough that all of you who focus on AI watch Metropolis asap
In 1927, it looks at:
- The nature of work
- How said work can be dehumanising
- How AI can be weaponised against humans
- How tech + humans aren’t bad, but they need to connect, empathise
In 1927, it looks at:
- The nature of work
- How said work can be dehumanising
- How AI can be weaponised against humans
- How tech + humans aren’t bad, but they need to connect, empathise
January 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We have a new podcast out, and I cannot insist enough that all of you who focus on AI watch Metropolis asap
In 1927, it looks at:
- The nature of work
- How said work can be dehumanising
- How AI can be weaponised against humans
- How tech + humans aren’t bad, but they need to connect, empathise
In 1927, it looks at:
- The nature of work
- How said work can be dehumanising
- How AI can be weaponised against humans
- How tech + humans aren’t bad, but they need to connect, empathise
Weak weak weak
January 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Weak weak weak
Ladies and gentlemen, a sh*t sandwich
January 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, a sh*t sandwich
Then, as Dunt says, you realise your influence is small, but also that just doing the activism is really unsustainable (so much respect to every volunteer out there, you guys are the bedrock of democratic politics).
Robin and I have had similar journeys, and we realised we wanted smtg different…
Robin and I have had similar journeys, and we realised we wanted smtg different…
January 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Then, as Dunt says, you realise your influence is small, but also that just doing the activism is really unsustainable (so much respect to every volunteer out there, you guys are the bedrock of democratic politics).
Robin and I have had similar journeys, and we realised we wanted smtg different…
Robin and I have had similar journeys, and we realised we wanted smtg different…
Really excellent column from @iandunt.bsky.social this week on his Substack (like, subscribe, comment, etc).
If I may, his piece explains very well why I started the @ministryoffilmpod.bsky.social project with my friend Robin - let me explain 🧵
If I may, his piece explains very well why I started the @ministryoffilmpod.bsky.social project with my friend Robin - let me explain 🧵
January 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Really excellent column from @iandunt.bsky.social this week on his Substack (like, subscribe, comment, etc).
If I may, his piece explains very well why I started the @ministryoffilmpod.bsky.social project with my friend Robin - let me explain 🧵
If I may, his piece explains very well why I started the @ministryoffilmpod.bsky.social project with my friend Robin - let me explain 🧵
‘Who cares what climate scientists say?’
1928 edition
1928 edition
January 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
‘Who cares what climate scientists say?’
1928 edition
1928 edition
Barry Lyndon, Kubrik’s arguably most beautiful, least commercially successful film about the class rise and fall of Edmund Barry in 18th century Europe.
If you ask me, *a banger*
If you ask me, *a banger*
January 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Barry Lyndon, Kubrik’s arguably most beautiful, least commercially successful film about the class rise and fall of Edmund Barry in 18th century Europe.
If you ask me, *a banger*
If you ask me, *a banger*
“You know what capitalism is? Getting f**ked!””
January 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
“You know what capitalism is? Getting f**ked!””
But srsly, if Henry II had received better treatment through a medieval NHS, then maybe he wouldn’t have to quarrel with his children about succession at the literal age of 48.
Henry would have rejoiced at the new efforts to bring back league tables to reduce waiting lists, is all I’m saying
Henry would have rejoiced at the new efforts to bring back league tables to reduce waiting lists, is all I’m saying
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
But srsly, if Henry II had received better treatment through a medieval NHS, then maybe he wouldn’t have to quarrel with his children about succession at the literal age of 48.
Henry would have rejoiced at the new efforts to bring back league tables to reduce waiting lists, is all I’m saying
Henry would have rejoiced at the new efforts to bring back league tables to reduce waiting lists, is all I’m saying
Finally, but most importantly, The Lion in Winter! A film about political elites being all of the hideous and out of control, corrupt and terrible to each other and those they rule that it makes you wish they had ACOBA to keep them under control. Oh wait
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Finally, but most importantly, The Lion in Winter! A film about political elites being all of the hideous and out of control, corrupt and terrible to each other and those they rule that it makes you wish they had ACOBA to keep them under control. Oh wait
To be honest the film also works *great* as a pro-CS reform metaphor. Too much paperwork; the angel shouldn’t be handling all those death cases on his own; the heavenly IT systems need some improvement, and I’m sure the Heavenly Worker Union (HWU) would have something to say about overtime pay
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
To be honest the film also works *great* as a pro-CS reform metaphor. Too much paperwork; the angel shouldn’t be handling all those death cases on his own; the heavenly IT systems need some improvement, and I’m sure the Heavenly Worker Union (HWU) would have something to say about overtime pay
If Peter (aka David Niven) had been given the appropriate kit (ideally a working parachute) then maybe he wouldn’t have to argue with a celestial court that he does in fact deserve to live.
I appreciate this is a stretch, and that it was WWII, but as I say, too much cheese.
I appreciate this is a stretch, and that it was WWII, but as I say, too much cheese.
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
If Peter (aka David Niven) had been given the appropriate kit (ideally a working parachute) then maybe he wouldn’t have to argue with a celestial court that he does in fact deserve to live.
I appreciate this is a stretch, and that it was WWII, but as I say, too much cheese.
I appreciate this is a stretch, and that it was WWII, but as I say, too much cheese.
Fourth, the gorgeous A Matter of Life and Death. Our protagonist drops from the sky in the first 5 minutes of the film after his fighter jet has been struck by the enemy.
Leading us neatly into - Defence spending!
Leading us neatly into - Defence spending!
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Fourth, the gorgeous A Matter of Life and Death. Our protagonist drops from the sky in the first 5 minutes of the film after his fighter jet has been struck by the enemy.
Leading us neatly into - Defence spending!
Leading us neatly into - Defence spending!
Watch as Truman realises everything he has ever done is actually copyrighted by a gigantic evil corporation that has no intention of paying him royalties for 30+ years of being onscreen.
Bet he’ll be happy the Labour government is standing for his right not to have his work scraped, I mean stolen!
Bet he’ll be happy the Labour government is standing for his right not to have his work scraped, I mean stolen!
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Watch as Truman realises everything he has ever done is actually copyrighted by a gigantic evil corporation that has no intention of paying him royalties for 30+ years of being onscreen.
Bet he’ll be happy the Labour government is standing for his right not to have his work scraped, I mean stolen!
Bet he’ll be happy the Labour government is standing for his right not to have his work scraped, I mean stolen!
Third, The Truman Show! Inadvertently observed and monetised for entertainment to millions of viewers, our hero breaks free from the tyrannical evil of producer Ed Harris and his beret by stepping away from the cameras and taking control of his life and work
Enter - the AI bill!
Enter - the AI bill!
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Third, The Truman Show! Inadvertently observed and monetised for entertainment to millions of viewers, our hero breaks free from the tyrannical evil of producer Ed Harris and his beret by stepping away from the cameras and taking control of his life and work
Enter - the AI bill!
Enter - the AI bill!
The honourable chef’s ghost tells Remi that ‘Anyone can cook!’, forgetting that being a rat (undocumented migrant) in a kitchen in Paris will get you the restaurant shut.
There’s even a scene of Remi arriving in Paris through the sewer system on a teeny tiny boat. Enough said.
There’s even a scene of Remi arriving in Paris through the sewer system on a teeny tiny boat. Enough said.
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
The honourable chef’s ghost tells Remi that ‘Anyone can cook!’, forgetting that being a rat (undocumented migrant) in a kitchen in Paris will get you the restaurant shut.
There’s even a scene of Remi arriving in Paris through the sewer system on a teeny tiny boat. Enough said.
There’s even a scene of Remi arriving in Paris through the sewer system on a teeny tiny boat. Enough said.
Second! Ratatouille - yes, Ratatouille. The adorable Pixar animation about a rat who learns to cook in a top Parisian restaurant is in fact a hard-hitting analysis of what it means to be an immigrant (some might say a parasite, but those people mostly vote for Reform) in a large city.
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Second! Ratatouille - yes, Ratatouille. The adorable Pixar animation about a rat who learns to cook in a top Parisian restaurant is in fact a hard-hitting analysis of what it means to be an immigrant (some might say a parasite, but those people mostly vote for Reform) in a large city.
We won’t talk about the real estate agent, Count Orlok’s lackey, conspiring to bring about evil and destruction to the village because he’s been completely brainwashed. That’s for a different thread 🇺🇸🇺🇸
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
We won’t talk about the real estate agent, Count Orlok’s lackey, conspiring to bring about evil and destruction to the village because he’s been completely brainwashed. That’s for a different thread 🇺🇸🇺🇸
All this debacle about Count Orlok coming to Hutter’s gorgeous village and trying to kill his wife could’ve been easily avoided if they hadn’t gone to Transilvania to sell German real estate to a literal foreign vampire.
German homes for German vampires, goddammit!
German homes for German vampires, goddammit!
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
All this debacle about Count Orlok coming to Hutter’s gorgeous village and trying to kill his wife could’ve been easily avoided if they hadn’t gone to Transilvania to sell German real estate to a literal foreign vampire.
German homes for German vampires, goddammit!
German homes for German vampires, goddammit!
First, of course, Nosferatu. It’s not because the government feels like a sombre cloud bringing about chaos and destruction (I’m not the Telegraph, thank you) but what else,
HOUSING!
HOUSING!
December 31, 2024 at 6:19 PM
First, of course, Nosferatu. It’s not because the government feels like a sombre cloud bringing about chaos and destruction (I’m not the Telegraph, thank you) but what else,
HOUSING!
HOUSING!