Stephen Thorndyke
@zipperslf.bsky.social
Introvert,passionate, opinionated, football & arts lover. Pro choice & equal rights
Proud retired grandfather
Norvician & Kanariefugle
Proud retired grandfather
Norvician & Kanariefugle
40 #StevieMartin
A joy to watch an effervescent Martin bring her online humour to the masses at the Norwich Arts Centre 6
A joy to watch an effervescent Martin bring her online humour to the masses at the Norwich Arts Centre 6
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
40 #StevieMartin
A joy to watch an effervescent Martin bring her online humour to the masses at the Norwich Arts Centre 6
A joy to watch an effervescent Martin bring her online humour to the masses at the Norwich Arts Centre 6
39a Sainsbury Centre
The main collection remains an eclectic mix of joy, reminding me why I love Giacometti, Moore & the adorable ancient hippo and deepening my admiration of Bacon yet evolving with new items such the insect sculpture below 8
The main collection remains an eclectic mix of joy, reminding me why I love Giacometti, Moore & the adorable ancient hippo and deepening my admiration of Bacon yet evolving with new items such the insect sculpture below 8
November 12, 2025 at 11:49 PM
39a Sainsbury Centre
The main collection remains an eclectic mix of joy, reminding me why I love Giacometti, Moore & the adorable ancient hippo and deepening my admiration of Bacon yet evolving with new items such the insect sculpture below 8
The main collection remains an eclectic mix of joy, reminding me why I love Giacometti, Moore & the adorable ancient hippo and deepening my admiration of Bacon yet evolving with new items such the insect sculpture below 8
39 #CanWeStopKillingEachOther Sainsbury centre, a history of death stories from Cain & Abel, Indian, British & Japanese puppets, Shakespeare, via a montage film (Pulp Fiction, Good Bad ugly ) to recuperative Monet. Texas. death sentence final meals as Goya photos were stunning 7
November 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
39 #CanWeStopKillingEachOther Sainsbury centre, a history of death stories from Cain & Abel, Indian, British & Japanese puppets, Shakespeare, via a montage film (Pulp Fiction, Good Bad ugly ) to recuperative Monet. Texas. death sentence final meals as Goya photos were stunning 7
38 #CaiGuoQiang
Gorgeous Gunpowder & Abstraction exhibition at White Cube Bermondsey with an ethereal yet imposing feel in his huge electro gunpowder compositions. Abstract, natural, random yet entrancing with depth. An unexpected joy 8
Gorgeous Gunpowder & Abstraction exhibition at White Cube Bermondsey with an ethereal yet imposing feel in his huge electro gunpowder compositions. Abstract, natural, random yet entrancing with depth. An unexpected joy 8
November 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
38 #CaiGuoQiang
Gorgeous Gunpowder & Abstraction exhibition at White Cube Bermondsey with an ethereal yet imposing feel in his huge electro gunpowder compositions. Abstract, natural, random yet entrancing with depth. An unexpected joy 8
Gorgeous Gunpowder & Abstraction exhibition at White Cube Bermondsey with an ethereal yet imposing feel in his huge electro gunpowder compositions. Abstract, natural, random yet entrancing with depth. An unexpected joy 8
116 #TheChoral Ffienes stars as a choir master ousted from Germany &it's music culture during WW1, taking on a amateur choir to fuel his passion. Futility of war, importance of humanity, importance of love kindness & humour are gently told by a good British TV cast in a TV film. 5
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
116 #TheChoral Ffienes stars as a choir master ousted from Germany &it's music culture during WW1, taking on a amateur choir to fuel his passion. Futility of war, importance of humanity, importance of love kindness & humour are gently told by a good British TV cast in a TV film. 5
115 #Anemone
Exploring the issues in jems family which are slowly teased out across the film, focusing on son, wife and brother Ray, who has lived with shame, hiding for 20 years after a war crime. Intense slow film of guilt & loss, good score, well acted but with limited emotional engagement. 6
Exploring the issues in jems family which are slowly teased out across the film, focusing on son, wife and brother Ray, who has lived with shame, hiding for 20 years after a war crime. Intense slow film of guilt & loss, good score, well acted but with limited emotional engagement. 6
November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
115 #Anemone
Exploring the issues in jems family which are slowly teased out across the film, focusing on son, wife and brother Ray, who has lived with shame, hiding for 20 years after a war crime. Intense slow film of guilt & loss, good score, well acted but with limited emotional engagement. 6
Exploring the issues in jems family which are slowly teased out across the film, focusing on son, wife and brother Ray, who has lived with shame, hiding for 20 years after a war crime. Intense slow film of guilt & loss, good score, well acted but with limited emotional engagement. 6
114 #DieMyLove
horny young creative couple return to Montana. post birth, vibrant Grace shrinks & spirals as feckless Jackson's repeated work trips, thoughtless gifts, dalliances & sexual rejection & isolation means depression hit hard. Lawrence excels, pattison broods. Bold intense emotional 7
horny young creative couple return to Montana. post birth, vibrant Grace shrinks & spirals as feckless Jackson's repeated work trips, thoughtless gifts, dalliances & sexual rejection & isolation means depression hit hard. Lawrence excels, pattison broods. Bold intense emotional 7
November 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
114 #DieMyLove
horny young creative couple return to Montana. post birth, vibrant Grace shrinks & spirals as feckless Jackson's repeated work trips, thoughtless gifts, dalliances & sexual rejection & isolation means depression hit hard. Lawrence excels, pattison broods. Bold intense emotional 7
horny young creative couple return to Montana. post birth, vibrant Grace shrinks & spirals as feckless Jackson's repeated work trips, thoughtless gifts, dalliances & sexual rejection & isolation means depression hit hard. Lawrence excels, pattison broods. Bold intense emotional 7
37 #Othello
West End feel to the latest adaptation, looking sumptuous. Plenty of laughs with Toby Jones as Iago, Hardwood bombastic as Othello, Byrne channeling Hugh Laurie Prince Regent as feckless Rodrygo with Vinette Robinson shining as Amelia. 6
West End feel to the latest adaptation, looking sumptuous. Plenty of laughs with Toby Jones as Iago, Hardwood bombastic as Othello, Byrne channeling Hugh Laurie Prince Regent as feckless Rodrygo with Vinette Robinson shining as Amelia. 6
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
37 #Othello
West End feel to the latest adaptation, looking sumptuous. Plenty of laughs with Toby Jones as Iago, Hardwood bombastic as Othello, Byrne channeling Hugh Laurie Prince Regent as feckless Rodrygo with Vinette Robinson shining as Amelia. 6
West End feel to the latest adaptation, looking sumptuous. Plenty of laughs with Toby Jones as Iago, Hardwood bombastic as Othello, Byrne channeling Hugh Laurie Prince Regent as feckless Rodrygo with Vinette Robinson shining as Amelia. 6
36 #ChicagoBlueaBrothers
First visit to Cromer Pier for a fun energetic evening of souls classic by the long touring tribute act 7
First visit to Cromer Pier for a fun energetic evening of souls classic by the long touring tribute act 7
November 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
36 #ChicagoBlueaBrothers
First visit to Cromer Pier for a fun energetic evening of souls classic by the long touring tribute act 7
First visit to Cromer Pier for a fun energetic evening of souls classic by the long touring tribute act 7
35 #MarkWatson
Back to the playhouse for the oft returning comedian, for more generic ramblings, stunning coincidences and acute observations. Always a funny night 7
Back to the playhouse for the oft returning comedian, for more generic ramblings, stunning coincidences and acute observations. Always a funny night 7
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
35 #MarkWatson
Back to the playhouse for the oft returning comedian, for more generic ramblings, stunning coincidences and acute observations. Always a funny night 7
Back to the playhouse for the oft returning comedian, for more generic ramblings, stunning coincidences and acute observations. Always a funny night 7
34 #InterAlia
Follow up to the excellent Prima Facie with Pike as the feminist judge who abandons her beliefs when her son is accused of being a teen rapist. Didn't hit the heights of PF but Pike is strong as the star struggling to be mother judge husband lover. 7
Follow up to the excellent Prima Facie with Pike as the feminist judge who abandons her beliefs when her son is accused of being a teen rapist. Didn't hit the heights of PF but Pike is strong as the star struggling to be mother judge husband lover. 7
November 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
34 #InterAlia
Follow up to the excellent Prima Facie with Pike as the feminist judge who abandons her beliefs when her son is accused of being a teen rapist. Didn't hit the heights of PF but Pike is strong as the star struggling to be mother judge husband lover. 7
Follow up to the excellent Prima Facie with Pike as the feminist judge who abandons her beliefs when her son is accused of being a teen rapist. Didn't hit the heights of PF but Pike is strong as the star struggling to be mother judge husband lover. 7
113 #Sketch a mother's death leaves her young family failing to cope. Ambers art becomes increasingly dark with horrific consequences when bro Jack finds a magical pool. Entertaining funny warm dark, fantasy coming of age comedy on grief reminiscent of Goonies bridge to terebithia etc 6
November 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
113 #Sketch a mother's death leaves her young family failing to cope. Ambers art becomes increasingly dark with horrific consequences when bro Jack finds a magical pool. Entertaining funny warm dark, fantasy coming of age comedy on grief reminiscent of Goonies bridge to terebithia etc 6
112 #Springsteen
Biopic of his early 80s struggles with fame, his upbringing and record company demands. He pours his emotion into a raw acoustic album without addressing his deep rooted issues.
Allen White is good in the title role, strong is himself as the belligerent manager. OK 6
Biopic of his early 80s struggles with fame, his upbringing and record company demands. He pours his emotion into a raw acoustic album without addressing his deep rooted issues.
Allen White is good in the title role, strong is himself as the belligerent manager. OK 6
November 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
112 #Springsteen
Biopic of his early 80s struggles with fame, his upbringing and record company demands. He pours his emotion into a raw acoustic album without addressing his deep rooted issues.
Allen White is good in the title role, strong is himself as the belligerent manager. OK 6
Biopic of his early 80s struggles with fame, his upbringing and record company demands. He pours his emotion into a raw acoustic album without addressing his deep rooted issues.
Allen White is good in the title role, strong is himself as the belligerent manager. OK 6
Exactly. But it's the best dressing room
underhits his back pass, falls on arse blames the keeper waving his arms then lays down.
And look how far he plays them onside for the second... Yet he is the answer. Shocking #ncfc
underhits his back pass, falls on arse blames the keeper waving his arms then lays down.
And look how far he plays them onside for the second... Yet he is the answer. Shocking #ncfc
November 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Exactly. But it's the best dressing room
underhits his back pass, falls on arse blames the keeper waving his arms then lays down.
And look how far he plays them onside for the second... Yet he is the answer. Shocking #ncfc
underhits his back pass, falls on arse blames the keeper waving his arms then lays down.
And look how far he plays them onside for the second... Yet he is the answer. Shocking #ncfc
111 #Balladofasmallplayer Farrell is Lord Doyle, a gambler feeding his addiction in Macau chased by debtors and out of credit before he meets as debt collector and fellow addict at the start of bank holiday. Fever dreams, redemption & tragedy in a stylish if slight psychodrama 5
November 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
111 #Balladofasmallplayer Farrell is Lord Doyle, a gambler feeding his addiction in Macau chased by debtors and out of credit before he meets as debt collector and fellow addict at the start of bank holiday. Fever dreams, redemption & tragedy in a stylish if slight psychodrama 5
110 #HouseofDynamite
The pentagon picks up a nuclear warhead launched from the Pacific and projected to hit Chicago in 18 mins. We see that time from the key players (hawks doves journalists family president etc) as they assess whether it's real or not. Good short that faded 6
The pentagon picks up a nuclear warhead launched from the Pacific and projected to hit Chicago in 18 mins. We see that time from the key players (hawks doves journalists family president etc) as they assess whether it's real or not. Good short that faded 6
November 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
110 #HouseofDynamite
The pentagon picks up a nuclear warhead launched from the Pacific and projected to hit Chicago in 18 mins. We see that time from the key players (hawks doves journalists family president etc) as they assess whether it's real or not. Good short that faded 6
The pentagon picks up a nuclear warhead launched from the Pacific and projected to hit Chicago in 18 mins. We see that time from the key players (hawks doves journalists family president etc) as they assess whether it's real or not. Good short that faded 6
109 #Bugonia Plemmons kidnaps the big pharma CEO of the firm he works for. Strong score & striking visuals support the backstory of why and reveals his tin foil conspiracy obsession. A slow build up with a dramatic finale 7
October 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
109 #Bugonia Plemmons kidnaps the big pharma CEO of the firm he works for. Strong score & striking visuals support the backstory of why and reveals his tin foil conspiracy obsession. A slow build up with a dramatic finale 7
108 #Frankenstein
Del Toros taken on the immortal horror is a beautifully dark tale of the obsessed rich dreams.
Humanity from Goth & Elordis Creature makes this a redemption tale with Isaac & skarsgaard. Cinematography, world building, score and heavyweight cast make this a joy 8
Del Toros taken on the immortal horror is a beautifully dark tale of the obsessed rich dreams.
Humanity from Goth & Elordis Creature makes this a redemption tale with Isaac & skarsgaard. Cinematography, world building, score and heavyweight cast make this a joy 8
October 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
108 #Frankenstein
Del Toros taken on the immortal horror is a beautifully dark tale of the obsessed rich dreams.
Humanity from Goth & Elordis Creature makes this a redemption tale with Isaac & skarsgaard. Cinematography, world building, score and heavyweight cast make this a joy 8
Del Toros taken on the immortal horror is a beautifully dark tale of the obsessed rich dreams.
Humanity from Goth & Elordis Creature makes this a redemption tale with Isaac & skarsgaard. Cinematography, world building, score and heavyweight cast make this a joy 8
107 #Roofman
True tale of an ex military man who fails to adjust to civilian life, turns to crime, arrested after 45 armed robberies. He escape prison & finds himself with a second chance. Which he blows. Tatum & Dunst charm in an otherwise oddly celebratory selfish morality tale. 6
True tale of an ex military man who fails to adjust to civilian life, turns to crime, arrested after 45 armed robberies. He escape prison & finds himself with a second chance. Which he blows. Tatum & Dunst charm in an otherwise oddly celebratory selfish morality tale. 6
October 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
107 #Roofman
True tale of an ex military man who fails to adjust to civilian life, turns to crime, arrested after 45 armed robberies. He escape prison & finds himself with a second chance. Which he blows. Tatum & Dunst charm in an otherwise oddly celebratory selfish morality tale. 6
True tale of an ex military man who fails to adjust to civilian life, turns to crime, arrested after 45 armed robberies. He escape prison & finds himself with a second chance. Which he blows. Tatum & Dunst charm in an otherwise oddly celebratory selfish morality tale. 6
106 #GoodFortune pleasant enough morality tale of the evils of the ultra rich, the struggles of the average Joe & the value of appreciating what you have, as reeves angel Gabriel makes rookie errors. well cast, nicely told if too long. think trading places x it's a wonderful life. 6
October 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
106 #GoodFortune pleasant enough morality tale of the evils of the ultra rich, the struggles of the average Joe & the value of appreciating what you have, as reeves angel Gabriel makes rookie errors. well cast, nicely told if too long. think trading places x it's a wonderful life. 6
105 #ISwear Peake, Williams & Mullen support the excellent Aramayo as john who suddenly develops tourettes at 14 & told to behave. Bullied, he stagnates for 12 years until a chance meeting. Excellent biopic of one mans growth who pays it back once supported. Funny, traunatic, emotional & uplifting 8
October 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
105 #ISwear Peake, Williams & Mullen support the excellent Aramayo as john who suddenly develops tourettes at 14 & told to behave. Bullied, he stagnates for 12 years until a chance meeting. Excellent biopic of one mans growth who pays it back once supported. Funny, traunatic, emotional & uplifting 8
104 #GoodBoy
A horror film from the view of the faithful dog? An interesting premise but even at just 70 mins its repetitive, disjointed, & the visual tricks dont scare, blurred humans, doggie dreams, hallucinations, cancer, creeping death or supernatural. The rather mute dog is superb though. 5
A horror film from the view of the faithful dog? An interesting premise but even at just 70 mins its repetitive, disjointed, & the visual tricks dont scare, blurred humans, doggie dreams, hallucinations, cancer, creeping death or supernatural. The rather mute dog is superb though. 5
October 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
104 #GoodBoy
A horror film from the view of the faithful dog? An interesting premise but even at just 70 mins its repetitive, disjointed, & the visual tricks dont scare, blurred humans, doggie dreams, hallucinations, cancer, creeping death or supernatural. The rather mute dog is superb though. 5
A horror film from the view of the faithful dog? An interesting premise but even at just 70 mins its repetitive, disjointed, & the visual tricks dont scare, blurred humans, doggie dreams, hallucinations, cancer, creeping death or supernatural. The rather mute dog is superb though. 5
103 #TronAres
3rd in the trend series, with a decent cast and stunning visuals. Sadly neither the visuals nor decent NiN score carry a film devoid of drama in the script that the cast cannot resurrect. Achingly dull 3
3rd in the trend series, with a decent cast and stunning visuals. Sadly neither the visuals nor decent NiN score carry a film devoid of drama in the script that the cast cannot resurrect. Achingly dull 3
October 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
103 #TronAres
3rd in the trend series, with a decent cast and stunning visuals. Sadly neither the visuals nor decent NiN score carry a film devoid of drama in the script that the cast cannot resurrect. Achingly dull 3
3rd in the trend series, with a decent cast and stunning visuals. Sadly neither the visuals nor decent NiN score carry a film devoid of drama in the script that the cast cannot resurrect. Achingly dull 3
102 #TheSmashingMachine
Biopic of early MMA fighter, genial but brutal Mark Kerr & his struggle to balance addictions with winning & steroids causing sudden violent outbursts. Ponderous, stiffly acted film, with the only charisma from kerrs end credit cameo. Watch the documentary instead 5
Biopic of early MMA fighter, genial but brutal Mark Kerr & his struggle to balance addictions with winning & steroids causing sudden violent outbursts. Ponderous, stiffly acted film, with the only charisma from kerrs end credit cameo. Watch the documentary instead 5
October 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
102 #TheSmashingMachine
Biopic of early MMA fighter, genial but brutal Mark Kerr & his struggle to balance addictions with winning & steroids causing sudden violent outbursts. Ponderous, stiffly acted film, with the only charisma from kerrs end credit cameo. Watch the documentary instead 5
Biopic of early MMA fighter, genial but brutal Mark Kerr & his struggle to balance addictions with winning & steroids causing sudden violent outbursts. Ponderous, stiffly acted film, with the only charisma from kerrs end credit cameo. Watch the documentary instead 5
101 #OneBattleAfterAnother
Taylor leads a group of terrorist heroes ,incl di caprios Bob, highlighting the morale vacuum of the supremacists at the heart of corp USA. Critical, ludicrous, funny, perfect score & the cast of penn, del toro, king, haim, schweig & infiniti nail PTAs great story. 8
Taylor leads a group of terrorist heroes ,incl di caprios Bob, highlighting the morale vacuum of the supremacists at the heart of corp USA. Critical, ludicrous, funny, perfect score & the cast of penn, del toro, king, haim, schweig & infiniti nail PTAs great story. 8
September 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
101 #OneBattleAfterAnother
Taylor leads a group of terrorist heroes ,incl di caprios Bob, highlighting the morale vacuum of the supremacists at the heart of corp USA. Critical, ludicrous, funny, perfect score & the cast of penn, del toro, king, haim, schweig & infiniti nail PTAs great story. 8
Taylor leads a group of terrorist heroes ,incl di caprios Bob, highlighting the morale vacuum of the supremacists at the heart of corp USA. Critical, ludicrous, funny, perfect score & the cast of penn, del toro, king, haim, schweig & infiniti nail PTAs great story. 8