David Ratcliffe
@davidratcliffe
Deranged Leftist. Deformed in some way.
Okay well I wasn't expecting to see this. Actual proper original lineup reunion? Hope so. They were bloody good.
I guess at least this news headline is *trying* to be reassuring. We're fine. We're all fine here now, thank you.
So this something. Not all to my taste, but could be one hell of a party.
Garbage were superb in Southampton tonight. It was a battle against the heat, but we made it. Just.
Getting a bit giddy in advance of the Garbage gig next week. Been a fan since day one and I love the new album as much as their first. Co-headlining with Skunk Anansie too, who I've not seen live since '95.
For a bit there I hoped I could make it out to California for Star Wars Celebration 2027. 50th birthday treat and all that. What with everything costing more than ever I guess I'll hold out for some UK based events instead. Good luck to everyone in that queue!
Incoming! Cheeky teaser on the Pop Will Eat Itself socials. PWEI.40 x Stephen Mallinder. Put me down for some of that.
Annoyingly I've got other things going on but I'm proper gutted to be missing the legendary Therapy? returning to Portsmouth this weekend - this time for Takedown Festival at the Guildhall. Next time, Therapy? Next time.
Feeling extremely old and tired this week for various reasons but if I was in any fit state I'd be tearing up to Shoreditch for Synthicide UK tonight. Andi's sets rule.
I've previously refused to accept anyone other than David Suchet as Poirot but after trying Audible's Mysterious Affair At Styles I'm sold on Peter Dinklage in the role. Respect due. Top support from, amongst others, Himesh Patel as Hastings. Directed by Alice Lowe too!
Needing comfort telly so opted for Hellboy (2004). This is how I want a comic book adaptation to go. Dark silly fun with pleasingly blended CG and practical effects.
Sure, every day, but especially on a day when they're arresting noncey royals.
Enjoying @alltherightmovies.com covering Dr. Strangelove (1964). Must confess I'm not a big Kubrick fan, but can't deny the briliance of this one.
Couldn't quite believe that Popcornmeter result, but turns out it's true. I hate this world. Here's the Audience Review summary:
Petition to get the Louvre heist detective lad to interview Musk.
Because we're on a big 28 Years Later thing we rewatched 28 Days Later and went on to realise a key filming location was actually not very far away. Seemed daft not to visit!
This is Chichester Canal now - picture taken probably ten minutes walk away from where Turner stood to get that view.
Differing but equally valid perspectives relating to Venezuela. What a ludicrous mess, seriously.
Watching Die Hard. Alan Rickman is amazing and is missed. Bruce Willis is fantastic and I hope he's doing as well as can be. While we're celebrating great artists, Run-DMC and Keith Haring were incredible too.
Excited to see what Buck 65 has cooking for Bandcamp Friday. I'm a big fan of the Bike For Three! stuff and have been hoping for more for a long time.
Nice! New KMFDM LP art from Aidan (Brute) Hughes rocks hard. Enemy due in Feb '26.
Might be a gloomy grey Sunday but things are looking good 'cause it's Betty Boo in Brighton tonight. Last caught her at the Boomerang release party which seems a long time ago now.