Martyn Hackett
@rivernorthexile.com
Random thoughts thrown at the wall of the internet. Brought to you in association with Coffee and Autism.
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Youtube: www.youtube.com/@rivernorthexile
Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/zanv
November 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Two time-capsule soundtracks this week. One a classic of my teen years, the other is "The One".
Can confirm we don't need to bring nu-metal back, guys.
#lastfourwatched #filmsky #Letterboxdfriday
Can confirm we don't need to bring nu-metal back, guys.
#lastfourwatched #filmsky #Letterboxdfriday
November 28, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Two time-capsule soundtracks this week. One a classic of my teen years, the other is "The One".
Can confirm we don't need to bring nu-metal back, guys.
#lastfourwatched #filmsky #Letterboxdfriday
Can confirm we don't need to bring nu-metal back, guys.
#lastfourwatched #filmsky #Letterboxdfriday
This episode was the excuse I needed to finally get the Arrow Blu-ray. Both are excellent!
November 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
This episode was the excuse I needed to finally get the Arrow Blu-ray. Both are excellent!
A few first-watches, with an old favorite to lift the mood.
"Sarcastically, I'm in charge!".
#lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday #filmsky
"Sarcastically, I'm in charge!".
#lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday #filmsky
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A few first-watches, with an old favorite to lift the mood.
"Sarcastically, I'm in charge!".
#lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday #filmsky
"Sarcastically, I'm in charge!".
#lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday #filmsky
Bought a used PS4 Pro and a stack of console exclusive games. Right now is the "last-gen" sweet spot before it becomes "retro" and prices start going back up. A second-hand 3DS goes for the same price as the console.
Replacement cases were cheap, too.
Replacement cases were cheap, too.
November 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Bought a used PS4 Pro and a stack of console exclusive games. Right now is the "last-gen" sweet spot before it becomes "retro" and prices start going back up. A second-hand 3DS goes for the same price as the console.
Replacement cases were cheap, too.
Replacement cases were cheap, too.
Give me movies that actually look like movies. Lens flare and bokeh. Shadows and contrast. Lurid colours. Leading lines.
("Ghosts of Mars" is still a mess, though)
#Letterboxdfriday #filmsky #lastfourwatched
("Ghosts of Mars" is still a mess, though)
#Letterboxdfriday #filmsky #lastfourwatched
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Give me movies that actually look like movies. Lens flare and bokeh. Shadows and contrast. Lurid colours. Leading lines.
("Ghosts of Mars" is still a mess, though)
#Letterboxdfriday #filmsky #lastfourwatched
("Ghosts of Mars" is still a mess, though)
#Letterboxdfriday #filmsky #lastfourwatched
Romance, possession, Yetis; this week had a lot going on. Plus, it rained Yakuza...
#lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday #filmsky
#lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday #filmsky
November 7, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Romance, possession, Yetis; this week had a lot going on. Plus, it rained Yakuza...
#lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday #filmsky
#lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday #filmsky
Picked this up to write a campaign based in the "John Wick" continuity (provisionally called "High Table"). The more I dig back into the movies, the more I realize the hierarchical structure is oddly like "Vampire: The Masquerade".
#ttrpg
#ttrpg
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Picked this up to write a campaign based in the "John Wick" continuity (provisionally called "High Table"). The more I dig back into the movies, the more I realize the hierarchical structure is oddly like "Vampire: The Masquerade".
#ttrpg
#ttrpg
My gaming backlog is ridiculous. This is just what I came name off the top of my head.
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
My gaming backlog is ridiculous. This is just what I came name off the top of my head.
"The Continental" was a massive disappointment. Great soundtrack, but visually it's just brown mush.
Should have stuck to horror movies.
#filmsky #lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday
Should have stuck to horror movies.
#filmsky #lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday
October 31, 2025 at 10:17 AM
"The Continental" was a massive disappointment. Great soundtrack, but visually it's just brown mush.
Should have stuck to horror movies.
#filmsky #lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday
Should have stuck to horror movies.
#filmsky #lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday
I think about the ending of "AC: Revelations" a lot. Having played his part, Ezio leaves the stage. It hits WAY HARDER than Desmond Miles' standard "Chosen One" story.
Trying to turn 200 words of scattered observations about that into a coherent essay.
#assassinscreed #EzioAuditore
Trying to turn 200 words of scattered observations about that into a coherent essay.
#assassinscreed #EzioAuditore
October 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
I think about the ending of "AC: Revelations" a lot. Having played his part, Ezio leaves the stage. It hits WAY HARDER than Desmond Miles' standard "Chosen One" story.
Trying to turn 200 words of scattered observations about that into a coherent essay.
#assassinscreed #EzioAuditore
Trying to turn 200 words of scattered observations about that into a coherent essay.
#assassinscreed #EzioAuditore
October rolls on and we stay spooky, but expect at least one swerve next week...
#filmsky #lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday
#filmsky #lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday
October 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
October rolls on and we stay spooky, but expect at least one swerve next week...
#filmsky #lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday
#filmsky #lastfourwatched #Letterboxdfriday
Finished reading the excellent "Make Us Whole" by @unabridgedgamer.bsky.social
Thorough without ever being dry or dull.
This, however, was the result...
Good job it's spooky month.
Thorough without ever being dry or dull.
This, however, was the result...
Good job it's spooky month.
October 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Finished reading the excellent "Make Us Whole" by @unabridgedgamer.bsky.social
Thorough without ever being dry or dull.
This, however, was the result...
Good job it's spooky month.
Thorough without ever being dry or dull.
This, however, was the result...
Good job it's spooky month.
To beat a dead horse of a joke: The music video for the new Nine Inch Nails album is kinda rubbish.
#Letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched #filmsky
#Letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched #filmsky
October 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
To beat a dead horse of a joke: The music video for the new Nine Inch Nails album is kinda rubbish.
#Letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched #filmsky
#Letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched #filmsky
So glad I got a VPN (I live the UK, try going online without one now). The US version Tubi is *crazy good*.
October 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
So glad I got a VPN (I live the UK, try going online without one now). The US version Tubi is *crazy good*.
October 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
New film podcast has joined the list: "Hammer Time" (Every Hammer Horror movie in order). So expect one to be in the 4 on the regular, starting with "Quatermass".
Good work, @bunnydarke.bsky.social !
#letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched #filmsky
Good work, @bunnydarke.bsky.social !
#letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched #filmsky
October 10, 2025 at 6:22 AM
New film podcast has joined the list: "Hammer Time" (Every Hammer Horror movie in order). So expect one to be in the 4 on the regular, starting with "Quatermass".
Good work, @bunnydarke.bsky.social !
#letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched #filmsky
Good work, @bunnydarke.bsky.social !
#letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched #filmsky
2014 restoration. Just rewatched it! Really nice score, too.
October 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
2014 restoration. Just rewatched it! Really nice score, too.
Podcasts have me watching a lot of horror right now.
Found-footage: @eyeoftheduckpod.com
Man-made monsters: @mikemuncer.bsky.social (Evolution of Horror)
#lastfourwatched #filmsky
#Letterboxdfriday
Found-footage: @eyeoftheduckpod.com
Man-made monsters: @mikemuncer.bsky.social (Evolution of Horror)
#lastfourwatched #filmsky
#Letterboxdfriday
October 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Podcasts have me watching a lot of horror right now.
Found-footage: @eyeoftheduckpod.com
Man-made monsters: @mikemuncer.bsky.social (Evolution of Horror)
#lastfourwatched #filmsky
#Letterboxdfriday
Found-footage: @eyeoftheduckpod.com
Man-made monsters: @mikemuncer.bsky.social (Evolution of Horror)
#lastfourwatched #filmsky
#Letterboxdfriday
Look, I know this is by no means a "good" movie, but I'm a fan of weird 90's comic book movies.
The CGI was never good, but Leguizamo's performance is something else. Soundtrack is an absolute banger, too.
#cultmovies #filmsky
The CGI was never good, but Leguizamo's performance is something else. Soundtrack is an absolute banger, too.
#cultmovies #filmsky
October 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Look, I know this is by no means a "good" movie, but I'm a fan of weird 90's comic book movies.
The CGI was never good, but Leguizamo's performance is something else. Soundtrack is an absolute banger, too.
#cultmovies #filmsky
The CGI was never good, but Leguizamo's performance is something else. Soundtrack is an absolute banger, too.
#cultmovies #filmsky
My copy "Make Us Whole" arrived out of the blue, first thing I found out is there was a Dead Space fiction podcast that came out in 2024! Who knew?
September 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
My copy "Make Us Whole" arrived out of the blue, first thing I found out is there was a Dead Space fiction podcast that came out in 2024! Who knew?
I absolutely love this movie. One of the best things Blumhouse have produced so far (the uncut version of M3GAN also rules).
#cultmovies #scifi
#cultmovies #scifi
September 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I absolutely love this movie. One of the best things Blumhouse have produced so far (the uncut version of M3GAN also rules).
#cultmovies #scifi
#cultmovies #scifi
Sneaky peek at the set list for tonight's Fun Lovin' Criminals show.
September 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Sneaky peek at the set list for tonight's Fun Lovin' Criminals show.