Heartbreak Welkin
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Artist, writer, game designer, doctor of horror. www.umabreakdown.com
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For new follower: I'm an artist/researcher/writer/game designer based in north east England. My interests are mostly between ludology, horror studies, and ecriture feminine. Long term foci are trans readings of Cixous, + TTRPG manuals as experimental literature and model for audience agency in art.
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The Greens don’t believe providing safe refuge for endangered asylum seekers is an “out-of-control” policy.
Nor do we believe making life more difficult for those in need is the way to unify British society.
Refugees are welcome.
Nor do we believe making life more difficult for those in need is the way to unify British society.
Refugees are welcome.
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Greens don’t believe providing safe refuge for endangered asylum seekers is an “out-of-control” policy.
Nor do we believe making life more difficult for those in need is the way to unify British society.
Refugees are welcome.
Nor do we believe making life more difficult for those in need is the way to unify British society.
Refugees are welcome.
Outraged in a theatre screening of Taxi Driver shouting "that's the same guy from the last one, he's just wearing a hat now" until someone explains to me that it's Harvey Keitel, and not Van Morrison from The Last Waltz.
Martin Scorsese is 83.
This guy had a point.
I remember watching The Irishman & thinking ‘This is just Kundun again. What a hack.’
This guy had a point.
I remember watching The Irishman & thinking ‘This is just Kundun again. What a hack.’
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Outraged in a theatre screening of Taxi Driver shouting "that's the same guy from the last one, he's just wearing a hat now" until someone explains to me that it's Harvey Keitel, and not Van Morrison from The Last Waltz.
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to say a bit more on this: Denmark seizing refugees' belongings was already a grotesque fascist policy and the UK government wanting to do the same is inexcusable
Refugees’ jewellery could be seized to pay for asylum costs, says Home Office minister
Refugees’ jewellery could be seized to pay for asylum costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of refugees coming to UK
Refugees could have jewellery or other valuables taken to pay for the costs of processing their cases, a Home Office minister has said, in another detail of changes to migration policy likely to cause worries among Labour MPs.
Speaking to broadcasters before the formal announcement of sweeping changes to asylum policy on Monday, the Home Office minister Alex Norris said while this would not involve seizing wedding rings, jewellery without sentimental value could be taken. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
to say a bit more on this: Denmark seizing refugees' belongings was already a grotesque fascist policy and the UK government wanting to do the same is inexcusable
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David Lynch being a total fucking coffee freak is so funny, he's characterizing people with it in such effective shorthand. The Northwestern Hotel has bootleg La Pavoni machines, Colonel Briggs has an electric percolator while Pete has a stovetop model, and Harry has the most insane carafe ever
August 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
David Lynch being a total fucking coffee freak is so funny, he's characterizing people with it in such effective shorthand. The Northwestern Hotel has bootleg La Pavoni machines, Colonel Briggs has an electric percolator while Pete has a stovetop model, and Harry has the most insane carafe ever
Stella is one of the least sincere politicians in the UK. She's probably been livid that Sultana had managed to go solo as a name, even before leaving labour, and is really banking on doing the same.
Looks like it’s finally dawned on the world’s slowest politicians that their bosses are absolutely intent on either getting everything their way or crashing the bus off a cliff out of spite at not being respected and obeyed, taking everyone with them.
November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Stella is one of the least sincere politicians in the UK. She's probably been livid that Sultana had managed to go solo as a name, even before leaving labour, and is really banking on doing the same.
I find this really interesting as overlapping with but still quite distinct from Deleuze's cinema of Affect (which does not need the human/space to project into).
This is a really remarkable video essay on contemporary film and the theories of Laura Marks. It's making me think about movies in a new way.
Why Movies Just Don't Feel "Real" Anymore
YouTube video by Like Stories of Old
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I find this really interesting as overlapping with but still quite distinct from Deleuze's cinema of Affect (which does not need the human/space to project into).
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It really lives up to the hype.
A Chinese Ghost Story is full of action, comedy, romance, horror, and drama and it dances between all of these modes masterfully without ever dropping the ball.
It's rare to find a movie that does everything well and still pushes the envelope, but this one does.
A Chinese Ghost Story is full of action, comedy, romance, horror, and drama and it dances between all of these modes masterfully without ever dropping the ball.
It's rare to find a movie that does everything well and still pushes the envelope, but this one does.
November 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
It really lives up to the hype.
A Chinese Ghost Story is full of action, comedy, romance, horror, and drama and it dances between all of these modes masterfully without ever dropping the ball.
It's rare to find a movie that does everything well and still pushes the envelope, but this one does.
A Chinese Ghost Story is full of action, comedy, romance, horror, and drama and it dances between all of these modes masterfully without ever dropping the ball.
It's rare to find a movie that does everything well and still pushes the envelope, but this one does.
We're watching A Chinese Ghost Story for @allisfullofgore.bsky.social Sunday social and id forgotten how hard this film commits. It's maximalist in every way
November 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We're watching A Chinese Ghost Story for @allisfullofgore.bsky.social Sunday social and id forgotten how hard this film commits. It's maximalist in every way
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don't give labour a single vote under any circumstances
November 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
don't give labour a single vote under any circumstances
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When I first saw and heard this when I was around 17 or 18 it hit me like a ton of bricks. The old man's tears. It hits even harder nearly 20 years on.
November 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
When I first saw and heard this when I was around 17 or 18 it hit me like a ton of bricks. The old man's tears. It hits even harder nearly 20 years on.
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Hoping this helps our colleagues across the industry
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Hoping this helps our colleagues across the industry
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Best literary analysis ever
November 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Best literary analysis ever
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Looks like child sexual abuser, Jeffrey Epstein may have been using his financial connections to help Bannon opaquely fund far-right operations in Europe.
We already know that “gender-critical” groups were funded opaquely from the US. We need an inquiry to find out which were funded via Epstein.
We already know that “gender-critical” groups were funded opaquely from the US. We need an inquiry to find out which were funded via Epstein.
Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as Shield for Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein helped shape Trump’s MAGA movement through a secret alliance with its chief architect, Steve Bannon, who told him it could help him “stave off Time’s Up for a decade” in return for str...
bylinetimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Looks like child sexual abuser, Jeffrey Epstein may have been using his financial connections to help Bannon opaquely fund far-right operations in Europe.
We already know that “gender-critical” groups were funded opaquely from the US. We need an inquiry to find out which were funded via Epstein.
We already know that “gender-critical” groups were funded opaquely from the US. We need an inquiry to find out which were funded via Epstein.
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You kids think saying numbers is cool? 67? How 'bout 9/11? Still having fun? Didn't think so.
November 15, 2025 at 1:36 AM
You kids think saying numbers is cool? 67? How 'bout 9/11? Still having fun? Didn't think so.
This and soviet canteens
Nationalise Tesco
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 15, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This and soviet canteens
The first day outside the archive and I can't escape him
“Every rejection -that you should expect- they’re just necessary steps towards ‘yes’” - Claire Daverley on “failed” manuscripts
#aspiringauthor #booklover #creativewriting #perseverance
#aspiringauthor #booklover #creativewriting #perseverance
November 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The first day outside the archive and I can't escape him
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From her account on FB (text in alt tag).
November 15, 2025 at 6:29 AM
For those not on Instagram:
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Happy Nov 14th, everybody!
November 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Happy Nov 14th, everybody!
I follow this surgeon on Instagram mainly because he writes these fruity ethereal captions like "I'm honoured to help X on her journey to harmony, femininity and spiritual balance" and then the photo is just the most cunty doll you ever saw
November 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I follow this surgeon on Instagram mainly because he writes these fruity ethereal captions like "I'm honoured to help X on her journey to harmony, femininity and spiritual balance" and then the photo is just the most cunty doll you ever saw
I love all of DBs work but this is so good for its sparseness, weird progression, and SM's backing vocals at the end
Listening to my favorite Silver Jews song
You should, too
You should, too
New Orleans
YouTube video by Silver Jews - Topic
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November 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I love all of DBs work but this is so good for its sparseness, weird progression, and SM's backing vocals at the end
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I am deliriously laughing at the image of Boebert facing dawning revelation that she's actually found the pedophile elite conspiracy ring and that she's standing right in the middle of it
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I am deliriously laughing at the image of Boebert facing dawning revelation that she's actually found the pedophile elite conspiracy ring and that she's standing right in the middle of it
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The only funny thing about Ricky Gervais now is that he thinks every single thought he has is brave and courageous
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The only funny thing about Ricky Gervais now is that he thinks every single thought he has is brave and courageous
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Unfortunately I don’t believe in using the word “zoomies,” but yes. Your dog is popping off.
October 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Unfortunately I don’t believe in using the word “zoomies,” but yes. Your dog is popping off.
November 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Context is everything. If you wrote this on an Art-Writing MFA the lecturer would be legally obligated to sound the Distinction Klaxon and pick up the red phone to BookWorks
"skin as part of brain?"
This is that great intellect people talk about?
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Context is everything. If you wrote this on an Art-Writing MFA the lecturer would be legally obligated to sound the Distinction Klaxon and pick up the red phone to BookWorks