John 🎬 A Film Nerd 🍿
@ukfilmnerd.mastodon.me.uk.ap.brid.gy
Hello, I'm a self-confessed #film nerd who likes to watch, read about and review movies.
These reviews can be found at my blog, of which the address can be found […]
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These reviews can be found at my blog, of which the address can be found […]
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OK, I absolutely wasn't going to do this until it was officially released, but I need some feedback right now because I'm not in a good place. Any feedback.
So, here's Unnamed Track #1 by #AarDHD.
It's a Binaural Beats track, so it works best in headphones.
It's intended to help with relaxed […]
So, here's Unnamed Track #1 by #AarDHD.
It's a Binaural Beats track, so it works best in headphones.
It's intended to help with relaxed […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM
OK, I absolutely wasn't going to do this until it was officially released, but I need some feedback right now because I'm not in a good place. Any feedback.
So, here's Unnamed Track #1 by #AarDHD.
It's a Binaural Beats track, so it works best in headphones.
It's intended to help with relaxed […]
So, here's Unnamed Track #1 by #AarDHD.
It's a Binaural Beats track, so it works best in headphones.
It's intended to help with relaxed […]
I've spent the evening trying to dig up dirt on the Stallone film, Judge Dredd.
The director, Danny Cannon, once gave an interview saying he'd like to re-edit the film onto a director's cut. Can't find it.
Also, I repeatedly found the quote from Stallone several years later on why he felt the […]
The director, Danny Cannon, once gave an interview saying he'd like to re-edit the film onto a director's cut. Can't find it.
Also, I repeatedly found the quote from Stallone several years later on why he felt the […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I've spent the evening trying to dig up dirt on the Stallone film, Judge Dredd.
The director, Danny Cannon, once gave an interview saying he'd like to re-edit the film onto a director's cut. Can't find it.
Also, I repeatedly found the quote from Stallone several years later on why he felt the […]
The director, Danny Cannon, once gave an interview saying he'd like to re-edit the film onto a director's cut. Can't find it.
Also, I repeatedly found the quote from Stallone several years later on why he felt the […]
Reposted by John 🎬 A Film Nerd 🍿
I'm happy to say my "I write for Film Stories" badge has been renewed. Please enjoy.
Total Recall | How a 1990 videogame tie-in was made in just one week | Film Stories
https://filmstories.co.uk/news/total-recall-how-a-1990-videogame-tie-in-was-made-in-just-one-week/
Total Recall | How a 1990 videogame tie-in was made in just one week | Film Stories
https://filmstories.co.uk/news/total-recall-how-a-1990-videogame-tie-in-was-made-in-just-one-week/
Total Recall | How a 1990 videogame tie-in was made in just one week
There was a rush to make a Total Recall videogame in time for Christmas 1990 - but chaos behind the scenes saw one version scrapped…
filmstories.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I'm happy to say my "I write for Film Stories" badge has been renewed. Please enjoy.
Total Recall | How a 1990 videogame tie-in was made in just one week | Film Stories
https://filmstories.co.uk/news/total-recall-how-a-1990-videogame-tie-in-was-made-in-just-one-week/
Total Recall | How a 1990 videogame tie-in was made in just one week | Film Stories
https://filmstories.co.uk/news/total-recall-how-a-1990-videogame-tie-in-was-made-in-just-one-week/
#nowwatching The Big Lebowski (1998)
Another cheat, it's just finished. We did start watching Heads of State but the opening action scene didn't exactly inspire us to keep watching.
Scrolling through the services, we came across TBL and Mrs Wife said she always wanted to see it.
The race was […]
Another cheat, it's just finished. We did start watching Heads of State but the opening action scene didn't exactly inspire us to keep watching.
Scrolling through the services, we came across TBL and Mrs Wife said she always wanted to see it.
The race was […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
December 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
#nowwatching The Big Lebowski (1998)
Another cheat, it's just finished. We did start watching Heads of State but the opening action scene didn't exactly inspire us to keep watching.
Scrolling through the services, we came across TBL and Mrs Wife said she always wanted to see it.
The race was […]
Another cheat, it's just finished. We did start watching Heads of State but the opening action scene didn't exactly inspire us to keep watching.
Scrolling through the services, we came across TBL and Mrs Wife said she always wanted to see it.
The race was […]
Fellow UK film nerds, get down to your local Asda, now!
This glorious "making of" book about Del Toro's Frankenstein, judging by the Amazon reviews, I haven't opened mine yet 😄, can be grabbed for an utter steal.
The RRP is £55, Amazon and Forbidden Planet […]
[Original post on mastodon.me.uk]
This glorious "making of" book about Del Toro's Frankenstein, judging by the Amazon reviews, I haven't opened mine yet 😄, can be grabbed for an utter steal.
The RRP is £55, Amazon and Forbidden Planet […]
[Original post on mastodon.me.uk]
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Fellow UK film nerds, get down to your local Asda, now!
This glorious "making of" book about Del Toro's Frankenstein, judging by the Amazon reviews, I haven't opened mine yet 😄, can be grabbed for an utter steal.
The RRP is £55, Amazon and Forbidden Planet […]
[Original post on mastodon.me.uk]
This glorious "making of" book about Del Toro's Frankenstein, judging by the Amazon reviews, I haven't opened mine yet 😄, can be grabbed for an utter steal.
The RRP is £55, Amazon and Forbidden Planet […]
[Original post on mastodon.me.uk]
I'm happy to say my "I write for Film Stories" badge has been renewed. Please enjoy.
Total Recall | How a 1990 videogame tie-in was made in just one week | Film Stories
https://filmstories.co.uk/news/total-recall-how-a-1990-videogame-tie-in-was-made-in-just-one-week/
Total Recall | How a 1990 videogame tie-in was made in just one week | Film Stories
https://filmstories.co.uk/news/total-recall-how-a-1990-videogame-tie-in-was-made-in-just-one-week/
Total Recall | How a 1990 videogame tie-in was made in just one week
There was a rush to make a Total Recall videogame in time for Christmas 1990 - but chaos behind the scenes saw one version scrapped…
filmstories.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I'm happy to say my "I write for Film Stories" badge has been renewed. Please enjoy.
Total Recall | How a 1990 videogame tie-in was made in just one week | Film Stories
https://filmstories.co.uk/news/total-recall-how-a-1990-videogame-tie-in-was-made-in-just-one-week/
Total Recall | How a 1990 videogame tie-in was made in just one week | Film Stories
https://filmstories.co.uk/news/total-recall-how-a-1990-videogame-tie-in-was-made-in-just-one-week/
A "so short it's not worth posting here" video clip on my Instagram feed confirms that we will see the first trailer for Supergirl this week.
Also, I read that after initial worries with Netflix buying Warner Bros, if the deal is approved, the people in charge are very happy to let James Gunn […]
Also, I read that after initial worries with Netflix buying Warner Bros, if the deal is approved, the people in charge are very happy to let James Gunn […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
December 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM
A "so short it's not worth posting here" video clip on my Instagram feed confirms that we will see the first trailer for Supergirl this week.
Also, I read that after initial worries with Netflix buying Warner Bros, if the deal is approved, the people in charge are very happy to let James Gunn […]
Also, I read that after initial worries with Netflix buying Warner Bros, if the deal is approved, the people in charge are very happy to let James Gunn […]
I've rewritten a blog post from 2022 about Back to the Future, the game, primarily on the ZX Spectrum and submitted it to Film Stories.
There's no guarantee it will be published (still waiting on a previous submission), but I believe that my writing has improved over the last three years, in my […]
There's no guarantee it will be published (still waiting on a previous submission), but I believe that my writing has improved over the last three years, in my […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
December 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I've rewritten a blog post from 2022 about Back to the Future, the game, primarily on the ZX Spectrum and submitted it to Film Stories.
There's no guarantee it will be published (still waiting on a previous submission), but I believe that my writing has improved over the last three years, in my […]
There's no guarantee it will be published (still waiting on a previous submission), but I believe that my writing has improved over the last three years, in my […]
Reposted by John 🎬 A Film Nerd 🍿
December 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
It looks like the developer of Calibre has taken the best path for including AI (apart from not introducing it in the first place). He posted on the Calibre forums, where there is an anti-AI thread. He states,
"There are no AI features in calibre unless you explicitly enable them. You don't […]
"There are no AI features in calibre unless you explicitly enable them. You don't […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
December 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
It looks like the developer of Calibre has taken the best path for including AI (apart from not introducing it in the first place). He posted on the Calibre forums, where there is an anti-AI thread. He states,
"There are no AI features in calibre unless you explicitly enable them. You don't […]
"There are no AI features in calibre unless you explicitly enable them. You don't […]
Reposted by John 🎬 A Film Nerd 🍿
Uh, I didn’t see this coming:
Someone uses AI to create an image of a damaged bridge, and posts it on social media.
Rail operators have to stop their trains until someone can go out and check on bridge, confirming that it’s perfectly fine.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygqqll9k2o
(via […]
Someone uses AI to create an image of a damaged bridge, and posts it on social media.
Rail operators have to stop their trains until someone can go out and check on bridge, confirming that it’s perfectly fine.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygqqll9k2o
(via […]
Original post on chaos.social
chaos.social
December 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Uh, I didn’t see this coming:
Someone uses AI to create an image of a damaged bridge, and posts it on social media.
Rail operators have to stop their trains until someone can go out and check on bridge, confirming that it’s perfectly fine.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygqqll9k2o
(via […]
Someone uses AI to create an image of a damaged bridge, and posts it on social media.
Rail operators have to stop their trains until someone can go out and check on bridge, confirming that it’s perfectly fine.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygqqll9k2o
(via […]
This looks like one last very bloody and entertaining ride. I hope the ending is satisfactory. Will they kill Homelander? He's such a fantastic villain I don't think they will but who knows?
THE BOYS | Season 5 Official Teaser Trailer (2026)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQU7PE5H-l0
THE BOYS | Season 5 Official Teaser Trailer (2026)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQU7PE5H-l0
December 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
This looks like one last very bloody and entertaining ride. I hope the ending is satisfactory. Will they kill Homelander? He's such a fantastic villain I don't think they will but who knows?
THE BOYS | Season 5 Official Teaser Trailer (2026)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQU7PE5H-l0
THE BOYS | Season 5 Official Teaser Trailer (2026)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQU7PE5H-l0
@moshidon Quickly tried the new nightly build.
Wow! That's snappy and fast! The media loading is amazing.
I hope however, the app will have options or be made to look like the original version?
I love the full screen width text of Moshidon, that's why I jumped from Tusky.
Wow! That's snappy and fast! The media loading is amazing.
I hope however, the app will have options or be made to look like the original version?
I love the full screen width text of Moshidon, that's why I jumped from Tusky.
December 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
@moshidon Quickly tried the new nightly build.
Wow! That's snappy and fast! The media loading is amazing.
I hope however, the app will have options or be made to look like the original version?
I love the full screen width text of Moshidon, that's why I jumped from Tusky.
Wow! That's snappy and fast! The media loading is amazing.
I hope however, the app will have options or be made to look like the original version?
I love the full screen width text of Moshidon, that's why I jumped from Tusky.
Reposted by John 🎬 A Film Nerd 🍿
It has come to my attention that Calibre has started adding AI shit into its functionality.
GOD FUCKING DAMMIT CAN I MAYBE HAVE JUST ONE PROGRAM THAT DOESN"T TRY TO DO AI BULLSHIT?
Just one? Maybe?
Anyway, if you want to have an AI-free calibre, you'll need to not upgrade past version 8.10. 😡
GOD FUCKING DAMMIT CAN I MAYBE HAVE JUST ONE PROGRAM THAT DOESN"T TRY TO DO AI BULLSHIT?
Just one? Maybe?
Anyway, if you want to have an AI-free calibre, you'll need to not upgrade past version 8.10. 😡
December 6, 2025 at 4:04 AM
It has come to my attention that Calibre has started adding AI shit into its functionality.
GOD FUCKING DAMMIT CAN I MAYBE HAVE JUST ONE PROGRAM THAT DOESN"T TRY TO DO AI BULLSHIT?
Just one? Maybe?
Anyway, if you want to have an AI-free calibre, you'll need to not upgrade past version 8.10. 😡
GOD FUCKING DAMMIT CAN I MAYBE HAVE JUST ONE PROGRAM THAT DOESN"T TRY TO DO AI BULLSHIT?
Just one? Maybe?
Anyway, if you want to have an AI-free calibre, you'll need to not upgrade past version 8.10. 😡
Stolen from Reddit. Me right now -> 😂😂😂
December 7, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Stolen from Reddit. Me right now -> 😂😂😂
Reposted by John 🎬 A Film Nerd 🍿
#startrek scarf #knitting update:
Today I finished the side profile view of the Deep Space Nine station!
There’s only 62 rows left, and they’ll make up the top view of the same station.
I do like how, by pure chance, the station sits within the complete […]
[Original post on mstdn.games]
Today I finished the side profile view of the Deep Space Nine station!
There’s only 62 rows left, and they’ll make up the top view of the same station.
I do like how, by pure chance, the station sits within the complete […]
[Original post on mstdn.games]
December 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
#startrek scarf #knitting update:
Today I finished the side profile view of the Deep Space Nine station!
There’s only 62 rows left, and they’ll make up the top view of the same station.
I do like how, by pure chance, the station sits within the complete […]
[Original post on mstdn.games]
Today I finished the side profile view of the Deep Space Nine station!
There’s only 62 rows left, and they’ll make up the top view of the same station.
I do like how, by pure chance, the station sits within the complete […]
[Original post on mstdn.games]
It's been a lazy, doing nothing kind of day. I went to the recycling centre and the shop but after that not much really.
Played a bit more Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer but I'm a noob in a sea of experts. Plus the 2010 game is showing its age a little with glitches even with details on […]
Played a bit more Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer but I'm a noob in a sea of experts. Plus the 2010 game is showing its age a little with glitches even with details on […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
December 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
It's been a lazy, doing nothing kind of day. I went to the recycling centre and the shop but after that not much really.
Played a bit more Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer but I'm a noob in a sea of experts. Plus the 2010 game is showing its age a little with glitches even with details on […]
Played a bit more Battlefield: Bad Company 2 multiplayer but I'm a noob in a sea of experts. Plus the 2010 game is showing its age a little with glitches even with details on […]
[Photo of a little blood on my arm.]
My cat loves having his worming tablet and flea treatment. 🥰
My cat loves having his worming tablet and flea treatment. 🥰
December 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
[Photo of a little blood on my arm.]
My cat loves having his worming tablet and flea treatment. 🥰
My cat loves having his worming tablet and flea treatment. 🥰
Look! Look at them! Bloody foreigners coming here in their small (space) ships stealing our jobs!
That's it! I'm supporting Reform! 😂
That's it! I'm supporting Reform! 😂
December 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Look! Look at them! Bloody foreigners coming here in their small (space) ships stealing our jobs!
That's it! I'm supporting Reform! 😂
That's it! I'm supporting Reform! 😂
Reposted by John 🎬 A Film Nerd 🍿
Just finished squeegeeing my floors 😅 I’m finally done cleaning and preparing for tomorrow. As I walked back inside from taking out the trash, I noticed how beautiful the late afternoon light is, shining on the pots I have out on my work table for display. I […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Just finished squeegeeing my floors 😅 I’m finally done cleaning and preparing for tomorrow. As I walked back inside from taking out the trash, I noticed how beautiful the late afternoon light is, shining on the pots I have out on my work table for display. I […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Blimey! Releasing old films is the next new thing!
Jeez! Lord of the Rings is 25 years old. I remember downloading the very first teaser (on my 56.6k modem I think) which featured behind the scenes footage (of various things, some of which was abandoned and never made it to screen) including […]
Jeez! Lord of the Rings is 25 years old. I remember downloading the very first teaser (on my 56.6k modem I think) which featured behind the scenes footage (of various things, some of which was abandoned and never made it to screen) including […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
December 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Blimey! Releasing old films is the next new thing!
Jeez! Lord of the Rings is 25 years old. I remember downloading the very first teaser (on my 56.6k modem I think) which featured behind the scenes footage (of various things, some of which was abandoned and never made it to screen) including […]
Jeez! Lord of the Rings is 25 years old. I remember downloading the very first teaser (on my 56.6k modem I think) which featured behind the scenes footage (of various things, some of which was abandoned and never made it to screen) including […]
Omg! It's on the way! Now I paid Aus $40 for shipping. If I've read the Australian postal service right, that could be up to 7 working days? Will the Christmas post interrupt that? Am I too excited? Should I post a cheesy unboxing video when I receive it? (With my autism, you'd be lucky! 😂)
December 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Omg! It's on the way! Now I paid Aus $40 for shipping. If I've read the Australian postal service right, that could be up to 7 working days? Will the Christmas post interrupt that? Am I too excited? Should I post a cheesy unboxing video when I receive it? (With my autism, you'd be lucky! 😂)
Seeing the news of the the original remastered Star Wars coming in Feb 2017, check out this video of the comparison between the 4K disc and the new footage. (Because the restoration company, for some reason, has been uploading clips onto a quiet YouTube account)
Star Wars Official Restoration […]
Star Wars Official Restoration […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
December 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Seeing the news of the the original remastered Star Wars coming in Feb 2017, check out this video of the comparison between the 4K disc and the new footage. (Because the restoration company, for some reason, has been uploading clips onto a quiet YouTube account)
Star Wars Official Restoration […]
Star Wars Official Restoration […]
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"It's Official: The Original Theatrical Cut of 'Star Wars' Is Coming Back to Theaters"
Holy backflipping fuck. It's about time.
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-original-version-rerelease-2000696337
Holy backflipping fuck. It's about time.
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-original-version-rerelease-2000696337
A day _Star Wars_ fans never thought would happen is finally happening. Lucasfilm and Disney are rereleasing the original version of _Star Wars_ in theaters for its 50th anniversary. It’ll happen on February 17, 2027, and io9 has confirmed with Lucasfilm that it is, in fact, the original theatrical cut of the movie.
_This story is developing…._
> Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
gizmodo.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"It's Official: The Original Theatrical Cut of 'Star Wars' Is Coming Back to Theaters"
Holy backflipping fuck. It's about time.
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-original-version-rerelease-2000696337
Holy backflipping fuck. It's about time.
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-original-version-rerelease-2000696337
YouTube suggested a very recent video about HD-DVD.
I learnt that Macs can natively read HD-DVDs but not play them, nor can VLC, as they can't handle the encryption. (The only interesting point in the video) The YouTuber also used MakeMKV to rip the discs but never showed the results.
just a […]
I learnt that Macs can natively read HD-DVDs but not play them, nor can VLC, as they can't handle the encryption. (The only interesting point in the video) The YouTuber also used MakeMKV to rip the discs but never showed the results.
just a […]
Original post on mastodon.me.uk
mastodon.me.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
YouTube suggested a very recent video about HD-DVD.
I learnt that Macs can natively read HD-DVDs but not play them, nor can VLC, as they can't handle the encryption. (The only interesting point in the video) The YouTuber also used MakeMKV to rip the discs but never showed the results.
just a […]
I learnt that Macs can natively read HD-DVDs but not play them, nor can VLC, as they can't handle the encryption. (The only interesting point in the video) The YouTuber also used MakeMKV to rip the discs but never showed the results.
just a […]