Ian Hoey

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I'm about to run on down to BBC Radio Scotland to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social again today. The fun should commence just before 3.30pm.

King Rocker will be screening at Margate Film Festival with a Q&A from Stewart Lee & director Michael Cumming on Sunday Nov 30th

Screening ARK Cliftonville at 5.35PM & THEN later than night Michael Cumming will be screening the brilliant Oxide Ghosts at 8.20

Tickets here dice.fm/event/7deox7...

A belated thanks to Tough Pigs for this fantastic review of my recent Jim Henson book!

The ideal Halloween gift for your friends and family 🎃

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I’m currently on the train to Glasgow to go-host All Day Horror Madness at the glorious GFT. Very healthy ticket sales mean that Screen One is going to be packed with people for five horror movies in a row. ‘Tis the season!

Thanks to Christopher Owens for taking the time to write this review of my book. 👍

Looks good. Where are you?

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I'll be on the @nicolameighan.bsky.social Afternoon Show on BBC Radio Scotland again this afternoon. Probably from an earlier time of around 3.15. I should hopefully get to mention some retro movies for Halloween. We'll also be discussing 'The Mastermind' and 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere'.

Never in doubt

Hamish Macbeth is heading back to the Highlands! I’ll be introducing two episodes at Eden Court and signing copies of my new book on the series on Sunday 9th November! eden-court.co.uk/event/hamish...

"There's a man out there!"

First heard on October 11, 1963.

Celebrating 62 years of one of the most iconic Twilight Zone episodes ever aired: "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet."

A toast to Richard Matheson and William Shatner for this piece of TV history!

Edinburgh Writers’ Retreat - Writers' HQ No distractions. No excuses. Just writing.

There are only two more Writers’ HQ Edinburgh Retreats left in 2025! There are a few tickets left for this Sunday or get your place for November (or come to both!). @writershq.bsky.social

writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ed...

Thanks Jon. Very good of you to take a break from writing your colossal number of books for a bit of socialising. 👍

Speaking as someone who spent several school years loving the idea of becoming a werewolf, I was thoroughly entertained by Stewart Lee Vs The Man-Wulf at the Edinburgh Playhouse tonight. But I think the show is tremendous even for those without a former lycanthropy obsession.

The hardback of my #Highlander book is only £1 in the Waterstones clearance sale! Perfect Christmas present…

RIP, Robert Redford. Love your films, but Twilight Zone fans will always toast your sweet turn as Mr. Death. May you be welcomed just as warmly.

"I don't prefer to look back at my earliest efforts, but I have to admit I'm proud of that one."
— Redford on "Nothing in the Dark"

Reviews of the Hamish Macbeth book continue to trickle in… if you’re a fan of the show or want to know more about how TV was made in the 1990s, I think you’ll enjoy this one.

Yes indeed. 😁

I’ve been lucky enough to host plenty of Q&As over the years, but one of the real highlights has been my conversation with Terence Stamp at the Cameo Cinema in 2013. Despite his slightly fearsome reputation, he was a delight to spend time with. Very sad to hear the news of his passing.

The Edinburgh @writershq.bsky.social Retreat is in full swing! As always, an amazing bunch of writers. Just had lunch in the lovely garden at Tribe Porty. If fancy a day of writing, along with caffeine, snacks and lunch, you can get your ticket for next month here: writershq.co.uk/edinburgh-wr...

If you want to escape the Fringe for a day to focus on your own creative musings and write, there are still a few spaces left at this Sunday’s Writers’ HQ retreat at Tribe Porty. Book your ticket here: writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ed...

It’s a good time to stock up on copies of my Highlander book on Amazon, it’s only £3! Dozens of interviews with cast and crew, including the barman in the NYC pub and the bloke who does the backflips near the start (and Lambert, Brown, Mulcahy and two members of Queen)!

I knew nothing would stop you. The Grand Master of ticket purchasing.

Covering The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, Dark Crystal, The Storyteller and many more, my new book of interviews with creatives who either worked alongside Jim Henson or on his productions is now available in paperback and ebook:

Paperback: amzn.eu/d/b99EAB4
Ebook: amzn.eu/d/huZMlM7

Sold out screening at GFT

Thanks @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social for inviting me to introduce a sold out 35mm screening of Local Hero tonight - in the audience was Caroline “Pauline the punk” Guthrie who told us it was the most enjoyable job she’s ever had.

Always a favourite for Glasgow's film fans, LOCAL HERO from Gregory's Girl director Bill Forsyth returns to our screens from Fri!

Don't miss our special screening on 29 July from a gorgeous 35mm print, ft an extended introduction by Jonathan Melville.

🎫http://bit.ly/GFTLocalHero