Simon Egleton
@simon-e-e.bsky.social
Film & tv producer. Born in England, raised on a diet of broken biscuits and tea; a New Yorker now, better diet!
"I know this is only our first date, but I'll lay down some covering fire while you escape the baddies. Call me!"
December 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"I know this is only our first date, but I'll lay down some covering fire while you escape the baddies. Call me!"
Simon Egleton
'With his collaborator John Morrison, Harold Burdekin photographed the streets of the city of London in the dark for his book London Night, published in 1934. In a time before stricter air pollution controls, the pair chose foggy nights to make their images..'
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'With his collaborator John Morrison, Harold Burdekin photographed the streets of the city of London in the dark for his book London Night, published in 1934. In a time before stricter air pollution controls, the pair chose foggy nights to make their images..'
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December 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Simon Egleton
'With his collaborator John Morrison, Harold Burdekin photographed the streets of the city of London in the dark for his book London Night, published in 1934. In a time before stricter air pollution controls, the pair chose foggy nights to make their images..'
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'With his collaborator John Morrison, Harold Burdekin photographed the streets of the city of London in the dark for his book London Night, published in 1934. In a time before stricter air pollution controls, the pair chose foggy nights to make their images..'
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This Generation Jones theory makes sense to *this* '61er
www.politico.eu/article/gene...
www.politico.eu/article/gene...
Generation Jones and the new era in global leadership
generation jones and the new era in global leadership our current era of practical idealism was created by witnessing the often unrealistic idealism of the 1960s.
www.politico.eu
December 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This Generation Jones theory makes sense to *this* '61er
www.politico.eu/article/gene...
www.politico.eu/article/gene...
We're inches away from this scenario.
December 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
We're inches away from this scenario.
Does Doll Boy have to have his fingers in everything?
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Does Doll Boy have to have his fingers in everything?
Am taking a pause on social media
(Photo: Phil Penman)
(Photo: Phil Penman)
December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Am taking a pause on social media
(Photo: Phil Penman)
(Photo: Phil Penman)
'The documentary looks at the Pininfarina legacy, exploring how design, entrepreneurship, and identity come together in the story of an Italian family that, generation after generation, created a brand recognized around the world.' Yes please!
December 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
'The documentary looks at the Pininfarina legacy, exploring how design, entrepreneurship, and identity come together in the story of an Italian family that, generation after generation, created a brand recognized around the world.' Yes please!
Bootsy Collins's Jazz Bass, bought for him by James Brown when he needed his first good one, is up for auction.
December 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Bootsy Collins's Jazz Bass, bought for him by James Brown when he needed his first good one, is up for auction.
As is tradition, prior to Thanksgiving I post this Hubert Van Es photograph to illustrate the state of transit misery out of NYC tonight. #lastchopperout
November 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM
As is tradition, prior to Thanksgiving I post this Hubert Van Es photograph to illustrate the state of transit misery out of NYC tonight. #lastchopperout
Pulled seasonal headgear out whilst feeling thankful to this city which opened its arms to an immigrant who came with $200 42 years years ago, and the care and love of my brother, who taught me how it works here, took care of me so I could start to build a new life.
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Pulled seasonal headgear out whilst feeling thankful to this city which opened its arms to an immigrant who came with $200 42 years years ago, and the care and love of my brother, who taught me how it works here, took care of me so I could start to build a new life.
The Lancet estimated that U.S.A.I.D. assistance had saved ninety-two million lives over two decades...As of November 5th, it estimated that U.S.A.I.D.’s dismantling has already caused the deaths of six hundred thousand people, two-thirds of them children.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The Lancet estimated that U.S.A.I.D. assistance had saved ninety-two million lives over two decades...As of November 5th, it estimated that U.S.A.I.D.’s dismantling has already caused the deaths of six hundred thousand people, two-thirds of them children.
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
Reposted by Simon Egleton
“Artificial intelligence, meet artificial accounting.” The guy who first pointed out Enron’s sketchy accounting is now scrutinizing AI accounting and it’s the same nonsense: www.wsj.com/tech/meta-ai...
AI Meets Aggressive Accounting at Meta’s Gigantic New Data Center
Favorable treatment off the balance sheet hinges on some convenient assumptions.
www.wsj.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“Artificial intelligence, meet artificial accounting.” The guy who first pointed out Enron’s sketchy accounting is now scrutinizing AI accounting and it’s the same nonsense: www.wsj.com/tech/meta-ai...
"We need more billions, gouge the punters!"
Enshittification Ahoy: Streaming Video Price Hikes Show No Sign Of Slowing Down
Now that streaming subscriber growth has slowed, we’ve noted repeatedly how the streaming TV sector is falling into all of the bad habits that ultimately doomed traditional cable TV. That has involved chasing pointless…
Now that streaming subscriber growth has slowed, we’ve noted repeatedly how the streaming TV sector is falling into all of the bad habits that ultimately doomed traditional cable TV. That has involved chasing pointless…
Enshittification Ahoy: Streaming Video Price Hikes Show No Sign Of Slowing Down
Now that streaming subscriber growth has slowed, we’ve noted repeatedly how the streaming TV sector is falling into all of the bad habits that ultimately doomed traditional cable TV. That has involved chasing pointless “growth for growth’s sake” megamergers, imposing bottomless price hikes and new annoying restrictions on customers, undermining labor, and cutting corners on product quality in a bid to give Wall Street that sweet, impossible, unlimited, quarterly growth it demands.
www.techdirt.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"We need more billions, gouge the punters!"
Was just about to go sleepy night night, as Butters would say, but then *this* gem was posted by a friend.
Producer George Martin arranged and added orchestral accompaniment that included violins, cellos, horns, and clarinet. Just lovely to hear!
youtu.be/5z4icZxWaf8?...
Producer George Martin arranged and added orchestral accompaniment that included violins, cellos, horns, and clarinet. Just lovely to hear!
youtu.be/5z4icZxWaf8?...
I Am The Walrus (Take 19 - Strings, Brass, Clarinet Overdub)
YouTube video by The Beatles - Topic
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Was just about to go sleepy night night, as Butters would say, but then *this* gem was posted by a friend.
Producer George Martin arranged and added orchestral accompaniment that included violins, cellos, horns, and clarinet. Just lovely to hear!
youtu.be/5z4icZxWaf8?...
Producer George Martin arranged and added orchestral accompaniment that included violins, cellos, horns, and clarinet. Just lovely to hear!
youtu.be/5z4icZxWaf8?...
I have just had an almost instant dislike/annoyance/anger with both Pluribus (the laughable zombie film-like people) and One Battle After Another (wooden dialogue, atrocious acting, clunky plot) that I better dig this out before you pile on me...
November 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I have just had an almost instant dislike/annoyance/anger with both Pluribus (the laughable zombie film-like people) and One Battle After Another (wooden dialogue, atrocious acting, clunky plot) that I better dig this out before you pile on me...
Living life to the fullest, read his caption.
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Living life to the fullest, read his caption.
'Long before their reign as one of the most erudite bands in rock, Squeeze founding members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook wrote a bunch of early songs as '70s teenagers that have never seen the light of day. That will change Mar 6 when BMG releases Trixies, the group’s first new album in 8 years'
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
'Long before their reign as one of the most erudite bands in rock, Squeeze founding members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook wrote a bunch of early songs as '70s teenagers that have never seen the light of day. That will change Mar 6 when BMG releases Trixies, the group’s first new album in 8 years'
A baby’s first five minutes, Port Jefferson, Long Island, 1959. Eve Arnold
'Subjects throughout her six-decade career were diverse, from a same-sex couple’s wedding to migrant potato pickers on Long Island, and the first minutes of a baby’s life.'
'Subjects throughout her six-decade career were diverse, from a same-sex couple’s wedding to migrant potato pickers on Long Island, and the first minutes of a baby’s life.'
November 8, 2025 at 10:27 AM
A baby’s first five minutes, Port Jefferson, Long Island, 1959. Eve Arnold
'Subjects throughout her six-decade career were diverse, from a same-sex couple’s wedding to migrant potato pickers on Long Island, and the first minutes of a baby’s life.'
'Subjects throughout her six-decade career were diverse, from a same-sex couple’s wedding to migrant potato pickers on Long Island, and the first minutes of a baby’s life.'
Alan Sepinwall's tastes have meshed mostly with mine, for years, so this is a very good sign. I'm not going to read any more about the show, ang go into it cold.
Vince Gilligan’s new Apple sci fi show Pluribus, reuniting him with Rhea Seehorn, left me giddy. My review: www.whatsalanwatching.com/review-vince...
Review: Vince Gilligan's at the top of his game with 'Pluribus'
The 'Breaking Bad' creator reteams with 'Better Call Saul' star Rhea Seehorn for a wildly entertaining sci-fi saga
www.whatsalanwatching.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Alan Sepinwall's tastes have meshed mostly with mine, for years, so this is a very good sign. I'm not going to read any more about the show, ang go into it cold.
Okay, time for some of you to get in training for Thanksgiving...
November 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Okay, time for some of you to get in training for Thanksgiving...