Jonathan Wroot
Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at the University of Greenwich. Researcher of Zatoichi movies, Japanese films and horror cinema. Part-time film critic (open to writing offers). All views and opinions shared are my own.
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- Reposted by Jonathan Wroot“The combined tuition fees of the entire Question Time panel would not cover my cost for 1 year of uni. Is that fair?” Oli Dugmore It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end
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- Reposted by Jonathan WrootGUIDANCE ON WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE A FIRE AT YOUR INSTITUTION 1) Form a fire committee 2) establish terms of reference and appoint a chair 3) invite fire to join as a stakeholder 4) discuss next steps with internal comms
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- Reposted by Jonathan WrootIncandescent. One of the best pieces I've read about what university means to people and their communities - and what will happen to a city and people after one closes. The *Labour* government and Jaqui Smith in particular should be ashamed of themselves and shamed into doing something. Deplorable.
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- Reposted by Jonathan WrootA UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried – a pattern we’ve seen many times before. More > tcnv.link/q09MFqr
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- Reposted by Jonathan WrootAn episode in which I spend more time than I should pitching Sam Raimi a futuristic prison movie... filmstories.co.uk/podcast/podc...
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- Reposted by Jonathan WrootThis Saturday evening I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be joined by a personal hero 😊 @robinince.bsky.social at the fantastic @slapstickfest.bsky.social for #OneCutoftheDead join us for all things ‘Zombie’ 🧟🧟♂️💜📽️ @brisblakhorrorclub.bsky.social Ticket link/info🔻 slapstick.org.uk/events/slaps...
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- Reposted by Jonathan Wrootthey should make a movie series about how it’s irresponsible to use technology to mess with the natural order of things for profit
- Xfinity has just released its Jurassic Park-themed Super Bowl ad that features a digitally de-aged Sam Neil, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. bit.ly/4rmRhrK
- Reposted by Jonathan WrootYour regular reminder that just because a billionaire says it, doesn't mean it's true.
- Reposted by Jonathan WrootVery sad news about the passing of Kazuhiko Hasegawa, especially as he never got to make another Film after his masterpiece The Man who Stole the Sun. cinemadailyus.com/news/the-you...
- Reposted by Jonathan WrootSad to hear about the death of one of Japan's most influential filmmakers, Kazuhiko Hasegawa. Despite only directing 2 films, he also founded the Directors Company, which gave birth to some of the greatest directors and films in Japanese history!
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- Reposted by Jonathan WrootEveryone wave your severed limbs! The Refocus series has a new volume on the Godfather of Gore himself, Herschell Gordon Lewis. Ed @brassupnorth.bsky.social w/ @serialmummy.bsky.social @mleeder.bsky.social @drdantils.bsky.social @edinburghup.bsky.social edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-refocus...
- Seen the Cruella movie? Can you spot the @uniofgreenwich.bsky.social campus? It appears more than once! Film Studies students get made aware of such productions, and study the use of these locations and others. Admissions criteria and Open Days: www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduat...
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- Reposted by Jonathan WrootThe legendary Japanese filmmaker Hasegawa Kazuhiko died on Jan. 31 at age 80. He only directed 2 films—The Youth Killer and The Man Who Stole the Sun—but both are celebrated masterpieces that influenced a generation. He was also a member of Director's Company. hochi.news/articles/202...
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- Reposted by Jonathan WrootOne of the most disgusting, brutal and unpunished child‑abuse networks in the world… And the usual voices who claim to care about ‘women and girls’ have nothing to say. We see you.
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- Reposted by Jonathan WrootThis is what’s known as dodgy as fuck… Farage is in hock to murky foreign billionaires, taking their money to prioritise their interests if they buy him power. He’s exploiting people’s racism and anger to pretend he’s on their side. But he’s already sold them out. www.thetimes.com/article/660a...
- Reposted by Jonathan WrootGirl Gangs vs Lolita fashion KAMIKAZE GIRLS 下妻物語 The film that started it all! Out on bluray from Third Window Films thirdwindowfilms.com/films/kamika...
- Reposted by Jonathan Wroot💥NEW EPISODE!💥 For this special bonus episode on the Master of Suspense Tim is joined by the host of @talkinghitchpod.bsky.social podcast, Rebecca McCallum. Listen wherever you get your podcasts from.