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Sam Stokes

@samwellpv.bsky.social

Music/film lover, podcaster, guitarist, teacher, cat lover Host of the @denoftenpod.bsky.social, @reeltalkfilmpod.bsky.social, and @onerulesthemall.bsky.social podcasts on the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social. https://boxd.it/5w92P

182 Followers  |  143 Following  |  178 Posts  |  Joined: 17.08.2023
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It’s fascinating to hear your perspective! Being from Recife, do you think the film authentically shows that area at that time? You’ve articulated something I couldn’t about the ending, thanks!

21.02.2026 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… review of The Secret Agent (2025) Kleber MendonΓ§a Filho clearly wanted to tell a story that was quintessentially Brazilian, embracing its vibrant beauty while acknowledging its troubles. He does this with skill, producing a film which...

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#TheSecretAgent #letterboxd #filmsky #WagnerMoura

20.02.2026 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#letterboxd

20.02.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a mix!
#letterboxd #letterboxdfriday #filmsky #lastfourwatched

20.02.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you checked out our latest episode?

Hosts @bazgreenland.bsky.social and @samwellpv.bsky.social wrap up their season on #TheHobbit by discussing two obscure adaptations from 1967 and 1985.

Only on @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/episode/4z1Y...

20.02.2026 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fun movie and fun chat!

19.02.2026 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… review of Send Help (2026) Rachel McAdams and Sam Raimi is a combination which delivers an absolute ton of fun. Raimi’s characteristic comedy and horror works perfectly for the story with some great jump scares and laughs throu...

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#sendhelp #letterboxd #filmsky

16.02.2026 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β˜…β˜…β˜… review of Wuthering Heights (2026) The craft in this version of Wuthering Heights is excellent. However, and I must say I’ve never read the book, but from what I gather, many of the most interesting elements, pertaining to race, class,...

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#wutheringheights #letterboxd #filmsky

16.02.2026 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β˜…β˜…β˜… review of Whistle (2025) This is another solid entry into the β€˜group of teenagers find a spooky object’ sub-genre, with a sprinkle of Final Destination’s escaping the inevitability of death dynamic, but it also has its own un...

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#Whistle #letterboxd #filmsky

16.02.2026 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 90 is out now! @markadamshc.bsky.social makes his full debut to help @samwellpv.bsky.social select the best weird cover songs. Available on all major platforms.
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#gwar #theprodigy #nightwish #cake #dollyparton #music #coversongs

12.02.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

What winners are you ready to call?

12.02.2026 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some wacky stuff discussed on this one!

06.02.2026 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to look back before looking ahead in the next episodes!

05.02.2026 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β˜…β˜…Β½ review of Primate (2025) Slashers aren’t generally my favourite sub-genre of horror, but there are plenty I love, often because they do something novel or creative. Sadly, what Primate does with a chimpanzee either. Furthermo...

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#primate #letterboxd #filmsky

04.02.2026 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β˜…β˜…Β½ review of Iron Lung (2025) There are some very good sci-fi and visual ideas in Iron Lung. (How much of this comes from the game I do not know.) The execution of the creature and blood visuals is often impressive, and there’s no...

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#ironlung #letterboxd #filmsky

04.02.2026 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So jealous!

02.02.2026 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So excited to be coming back!

02.02.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Friday @bazgreenland.bsky.social and @samwellpv.bsky.social wrap up their #TheHobbit season on One Rules Them All by exploring two lesser-known adaptations of the book

The 1967 12-minute Hobbit
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And the 1985 Russian Hobbit
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Why not watch ahead?

01.02.2026 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Episode 89 is out now! @samwellpv.bsky.social welcomes back @bazgreenland.bsky.social to discuss and decide the best movie monologues in cinema history. Available on all major platforms.
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#movies #film #filmsky #tokillamockingbird #bladerunner #network #afewgoodmen

30.01.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In episode 88, @samwellpv.bsky.social was joined by @mattjlatham.bsky.social to select the best pop songs of the 1970s! Available on all major platforms.
@filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social
#thebeegees #abba #michaeljackson #eltonjohn

30.01.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm back on @denoftenpod.bsky.social this week to talk the top 10 movie Speeches with @samwellpv.bsky.social.

This was a fun discussion, with a huge variety of picks between us!

#Film #Podcast

open.spotify.com/episode/1Gxv...

30.01.2026 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… review of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) This is a great continuation of 28 Years Later, whose ending might have taken many people aback, but now Alex Garland’s overarching vision becomes much clearer. I’ve loved Garland’s writing for many y...

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#28yearslaterthebonetemple #alexgarland #niadacosta #letterboxd #filmsky

26.01.2026 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… review of Marty Supreme (2025) Josh Safdie is very good at keeping a film on the edge of a knife. For the whole movie, you feel like the protagonist could squeeze out of trouble and achieve their goal, or they could reap the worst ...

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#martysupreme #letterboxd #filmsky #timotheechalamet

26.01.2026 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah it’s ridiculous

24.01.2026 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… review of Mulholland Drive (2001) There’s no film like Mulholland Drive. It’s a spellbinding experience. Naomi Watts is incredible. First time seeing it at the cinema!

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#mulhollanddrive #davidlynch #naomiwatts #letterboxd #filmsky

24.01.2026 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… review of Eyes Wide Shut (1999) In the words of Arcade Fire: β€œIs it a dream? Is it a lie? I think I’ll let you decide.” How much of Alice’s desires are limited to her dreams? How much of Bill’s episodic adventures, with every woman ...

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#eyeswideshut #stanleykubrick #letterboxd #filmsky

24.01.2026 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sinners (Episode 120) Podcast Episode Β· Reel Talk: The Movie Show Β· 01/05/2025 Β· 1h 37m

It feels like a good day to signpost people towards this great chat with @thefilmnick.bsky.social

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22.01.2026 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you checked out our latest episode?

Hosts @samwellpv.bsky.social and @bazgreenland.bsky.social are joined by @pjmontgomery.bsky.social to talk the final film in Peter Jackson's #TheHobbit trilogy, The Battle of the Five Armies

open.spotify.com/episode/1Xjv...

21.01.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can totally see why some people won’t like it as much as me. The visuals and humour in particular just really landed for me. I haven’t seen The Handmaiden!

21.01.2026 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… review of Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) I get the β€˜men in rooms talking’ criticism, and not every film can be like this, but the screenplay is just so perfect. It also, in 2026, feels as relevant as ever, when dangerous leaders have put unh...

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#drstrangelove #stanleykubrick #letterboxd #filmsky

21.01.2026 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0