Month: February 2019

Hookland 2/10/19 2:36:55

Along the county’s bruised coastal lip, Hooklanders know that no wall will ever truly stop the King-Under-the-Sea when he rages. against the land. They know no prayer against him nor supplication to him will buy but a little time of safety. – #CLNolan https://t.co/XWUSeOxquB

Hookland 2/10/19 4:51:14

Behold the return of the Hollow Young! Behold the return of those the claimed by Faery. Bitter is their parents weeping for the come back changed. – Lines from a traditional Hookland mummers play concerning changelings.

Hookland 2/10/19 5:28:18

@Skionar I was worried about culture going into a suicide spiral of superstition. I still worry about that. – Nigel Kneale in conversation about Quatermass IV.

Hookland 2/10/19 5:35:14

@lazcorp @Skionar The conversation I had with him about his idea for Quatermass V or really -I as it was a prequel still blow my mind. Truly prophetic. If you’ve not heard the Radio 3 show, do. Truly amazing.

Hookland 2/10/19 5:38:44

@lazcorp @Skionar It is both a fascinating documentary on the politics behind Quatermass, a prelude to Quatermass IV (“Don’t go to London. It’s changed … “) and a retelling of the first three serials all-in-one.