James Aithie 🏴
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"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards"- Soren Kierkagaard
Dumfries and Galloway / Isle of Lewis 🏴
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For me this is Pacino's best performance, in one of the greatest films from cinema's greatest decade. 📽️
DOG DAY AFTERNOON returns from a 35mm print next Tuesday 18th Nov at 3pm. Starring Al Pacino, Sidney Lumet turns the chaos of the moment into a chamber piece for the post-Vietnam, post-Watergate soul.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
For me this is Pacino's best performance, in one of the greatest films from cinema's greatest decade. 📽️
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
If Trump is seriously suing the BBC for a billion dollars for defamation of character, based on one piece of editing, then the people of Scotland should be suing them for £50 trillion, for decades of deceit, manipulation, propaganda, dumbing down, & outright lies about Scotland's wealth & resources.
During the Indyref1 campaign bbc anti-independence lies and propaganda caused a diplomatic incident 🇱🇺
November 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
If Trump is seriously suing the BBC for a billion dollars for defamation of character, based on one piece of editing, then the people of Scotland should be suing them for £50 trillion, for decades of deceit, manipulation, propaganda, dumbing down, & outright lies about Scotland's wealth & resources.
See yer Dad's been on the Blu Wkds again...
Russia presented its human-like AI robot. It fell down as it walked onto the stage.
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
See yer Dad's been on the Blu Wkds again...
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Italian journalist Gabriele Nunziati was fired after asking the European Commission whether Israel should pay to rebuild Gaza, just as the EU says Russia must rebuild Ukraine. His outlet, Agenzia Nova, dismissed him weeks later, calling the question “out of place.”
Today, Euronews’ Vincenzo...
Today, Euronews’ Vincenzo...
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Italian journalist Gabriele Nunziati was fired after asking the European Commission whether Israel should pay to rebuild Gaza, just as the EU says Russia must rebuild Ukraine. His outlet, Agenzia Nova, dismissed him weeks later, calling the question “out of place.”
Today, Euronews’ Vincenzo...
Today, Euronews’ Vincenzo...
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Recommend the Kenny Dalglish documentary streaming via Prime... some player, but even better person... ⚽️
Kenny Dalglish review: Asif Kapadia documentary is a fitting tribute to a Liverpool FC legend
Asif Kapadia traces the history of the Liverpool FC great legend in a documentary. Read the Empire review.
www.empireonline.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Recommend the Kenny Dalglish documentary streaming via Prime... some player, but even better person... ⚽️
Just stumbled upon Leonard and Hungry Paul, and absolutely loving it! 📺 🇮🇪
"Leonard and Hungry Paul - BBC iPlayer" www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
"Leonard and Hungry Paul - BBC iPlayer" www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Leonard and Hungry Paul
Quiet lives, big hearts. A gentle, meandering tale of friendship, board games and finding your way in the world. Starring Alex Lawther, Laurie Kynaston and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Just stumbled upon Leonard and Hungry Paul, and absolutely loving it! 📺 🇮🇪
"Leonard and Hungry Paul - BBC iPlayer" www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
"Leonard and Hungry Paul - BBC iPlayer" www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
November 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I can't help but notice that Donald Trump isn't suing anyone calling him a paedophile and rapist. Bit odd, you think he'd be all over that.
November 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I can't help but notice that Donald Trump isn't suing anyone calling him a paedophile and rapist. Bit odd, you think he'd be all over that.
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RIP Tatsuya Nakadai
Incredible career.
I guarantee that you will not guess what happens at the end of this epic stare down. Preposterously brilliant.
youtu.be/UkkF6Zz67TE?...
Incredible career.
I guarantee that you will not guess what happens at the end of this epic stare down. Preposterously brilliant.
youtu.be/UkkF6Zz67TE?...
Sanjuro (1962) — The Final Samurai Showdown
YouTube video by Fix Me A Scene
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
RIP Tatsuya Nakadai
Incredible career.
I guarantee that you will not guess what happens at the end of this epic stare down. Preposterously brilliant.
youtu.be/UkkF6Zz67TE?...
Incredible career.
I guarantee that you will not guess what happens at the end of this epic stare down. Preposterously brilliant.
youtu.be/UkkF6Zz67TE?...
"Sir, does this mean BBC Verify is not coming?"
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"Sir, does this mean BBC Verify is not coming?"
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The BBC lost two high-profile figures after an 'error of judgment' in how a Donald Trump speech was edited, but here are seven terrible decisions the broadcaster made that didn't lead to resignations 👇
7 terrible BBC decisions that didn't lead to resignations
www.thenational.scot
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The BBC lost two high-profile figures after an 'error of judgment' in how a Donald Trump speech was edited, but here are seven terrible decisions the broadcaster made that didn't lead to resignations 👇
Just seen the John Lewis Christmas advert.
This basically 👇👇👇
This basically 👇👇👇
I hope the makers of the John Lewis Christmas ad slipped Charlotte Wells fifty quid after taking a wee bit of inspiration from the climactic scene of Aftersun (and then adding six tonnes of schmaltz, as is their bent)
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Just seen the John Lewis Christmas advert.
This basically 👇👇👇
This basically 👇👇👇
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Good to hear First Minister of Scotland @johnswinney.bsky.social say that the BBC controversy should entail right-wing placeman Robbie Gibb no longer being on the BBC Board of Directors. Gibb commissioned the Michael Prescott report & has long played a destabilsing role in the BBC.
November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Good to hear First Minister of Scotland @johnswinney.bsky.social say that the BBC controversy should entail right-wing placeman Robbie Gibb no longer being on the BBC Board of Directors. Gibb commissioned the Michael Prescott report & has long played a destabilsing role in the BBC.
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der Termin rückt näher. 🤣
November 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
der Termin rückt näher. 🤣
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Trouble is, the BBC has been infiltrated by the former, inc foreign governments and weaponised religions, taking up positions that should be filled by the latter.
Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
November 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Trouble is, the BBC has been infiltrated by the former, inc foreign governments and weaponised religions, taking up positions that should be filled by the latter.
They really went to town with the set.
Maggie Philbin takes a look at early electric bicycles from 1985. On BBC’s tomorrow’s world show.
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
They really went to town with the set.
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Darwinian Christmas
November 23, 2023 at 12:46 PM
Darwinian Christmas
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What will stop Trump's wrong headed fossil fuel enthusiasm in its tracks is not COP30 but the fact that the big oil firms are voting with their feet for renewables.
November 10, 2025 at 8:11 AM
What will stop Trump's wrong headed fossil fuel enthusiasm in its tracks is not COP30 but the fact that the big oil firms are voting with their feet for renewables.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM