I rated Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) 7/10 #IMDb Enjoyable sequel. Probably a bit too long, but who doesn’t like the minions? imdb.com/title/tt5113044

Introducing the TLMaths A-Level Maths Textbook! Dani Hosford #ALevelMaths youtu.be/-FOTMVyzESo?si…

Met a bloke in the Chinese takeaway. He's annoyed about winter fuel payments, but was actually more annoyed about the lack of funding in the post 16 sector. He was taken aback by the pay disparity between FE and schools #SaveOurColleges

I rated The Years Between (1946) 6/10 #IMDb Valerie Hobson believes her MP husband Michael Redgrave died in the war, so takes up his place in parliament and re-marries. Well-acted but isn’t brave enough to fully push its message. imdb.com/title/tt0039112

I rated You Can't Take It with You (1938) 7/10 #IMDb Jean Arthur & James Stewart star in this happy Capra movie. The real stars are Lionel Barrymore and Edward Arnold as duelling patriarchs. Half an hour too long. imdb.com/title/tt0030993

We were pleased to hear minister Jacqui Smith confirm today that she supports extending the fully-funded 5.5% pay rise to all teachers in sixth form colleges. The Government must now make this right. Read more👇 yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/national/…

I rated Stargate (1994) 8/10 #IMDb Very enjoyable sci-fi from Roland Emmerich that paved the way for Independence Day. Mid-90s use of practical effects are so refreshing. Kurt Russell is bad-ass imdb.com/title/tt0111282

Showmasters oversold Ncuti Gatwa photoshoot by a mile. Very poor organisation. #LCCWinter

I rated Somewhere in Time (1980) 8/10 #IMDb There’s no wonder why this Richard Matheson-penned romantic time travel movie feels like an extended Twilight Zone episode. Christopher Reeve is extremely charming. imdb.com/title/tt0081534

I rated The End We Start From (2023) 5/10 #IMDb Jodie Comer must look after her newborn child after London is submerged and England descends into chaos. In the style of so many of these movies, there’s too little money to give it any sense of scale. imdb.com/title/tt218106…

I rated Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) 6/10 #IMDb Re-assessment. It looks excellent but there’s just too much fan service - The plot jumbles together lots of best bits from the original trilogy. Daisy Ridley is naff imdb.com/title/tt2488496

Jack Brown Dani Hosford This book is truly something special and has been designed by a team who clearly know what they are doing! Not only are the questions and sequencing beautiful so is the formatting! I have however spotted a small typo on page 176 question 2. But who cares?! It’s epic!

I rated Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017) 8/10 #IMDb Re-assessment. I really enjoyed this the 2nd time round - it tries something different and new unlike the previous entry. Visually stunning and I enjoyed the comedic elements. imdb.com/title/tt2527336

The TLMaths A-Level Maths Textbook is now BACK IN STOCK! sites.google.com/view/tlmaths/h… Dani Hosford

I rated Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) 5/10 #IMDb Re-assessment. Abrams retcons The Last Jedi with more fan service and lots of half-baked ideas. The gang have to get the dagger that finds the thing that finds the thing… Poor. imdb.com/title/tt2527338

I rated Blitz (2024) 6/10 #IMDb Maybe there’s a reason why so few films focus solely on the Blitz. Steve McQueen’s effort looks good but has little story or feeling. It goes a bit Oliver Twist when Stephen Graham and Kathy Burke turn up imdb.com/title/tt159391…

I rated Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (2023) 8/10 #IMDb ‘The most controversial film ever made’ is shocking, disgusting and depraved and I don’t recommend it to anyone. This new version is great though. McDowell and O’Toole are both excellent and revolting imdb.com/title/tt297035…

I rated Gladiator (2000) 9/10 #IMDb “Father to a murdered son. Husband to a murdered wife.” Epic and looks great in 4K. The star of the show is Hans Zimmer’s score. imdb.com/title/tt0172495

Hi to all my followers 👋 - I’m clocking off X. The account will remain open but I won’t be posting anything here. Find me on Blue Sky instead!

In amongst the strike action, the NEU is holding national elections. I have announced my intention to stand as Post-16 national executive member. I will be a voice for members in all colleges. Please attend your district meetings and ask them to back my nomination.