New Netflix series #TerminatorZero makes a strong case for continuing to tell stories in the James Cameron-created robocalypse, Dominic Corry writes. brnw.ch/21wMbO3

Parochial concerns aside, I like the increased Englishness of the new season of The Rings of Power - craggy authentic British faces, proper accents, mordant vibes and a dearth of Shorty day players all contribute to a fresh feel.

From Ted Chiang's recent New Yorker essay about AI. I totally agree with this:

Documentary maestro Alex Gibney examines the greatest TV show of all time in WISE GUY: DAVID CHASE AND THE SOPRANOS It’s "utterly essential viewing for die hards and new fans alike", says our resident SOPRANOS superfan Dominic Corry brnw.ch/21wMJ7z

Nero also played Ave Maria twice, I think

On the 40th anniversary of The Terminator, legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd (Gale Anne Hurd) speaks to Dominic Corry about the influences and making of her prescient breakout sci-fi, her films that came afterwards (Aliens! Dick!) and her biggest regret. boxd.it/2ge

Hugh Grant expresses fondness for Paddington 2, and explains why its Old Hollywood-style choreography was preferable to the “hell” of freeform dancing in Music and Lyrics 🕺 Watch Grant break down his career from Maurice through Heretic: boxd.it/7By

These film registry guys are clearly narcs and this is a ruse to get Cheech and/or Chong into a government building

I love it, but sweet Thai chilli sauce is insidious. You get sticky just being near it. The stickiness floats through the air.

Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice poster but it’s the grandparents from Willy Wonka

In retrospect is clear that Scandoval was the Montreal Screwjob of the Bravo-verse. Permanent impact on narrative parameters going forward. Still being felt. Historic stuff. Just think, we were all there for it.

Currently v obsessed with Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney so I wrote about why it rules for Flicks. John Mulaney Netflix ANZ Netflix flicks.co.nz/features/netfl…

Lol enth

Deadly stickball gonna be so boss

Chur to this! Rose Matafeo & Felicity Kendal Cast In Sky’s ‘Small Town Scandal’ Series deadline.com/2025/09/small-… via @Deadline

They should've saved the title "The Smashing Machine" for the inevitable Gallagher biopic which I presume will be written by Scott Alexander and Larry Larry Karaszewski, and which will approach the story from the perspective of the brother, Gallagher Too