Andrew Nette

It’s been a while since l’ve had crime writing news. I’ve signed a two book contract with Penguin Random House for an historical noir fiction series set in Melbourne. The first book, which takes place in the late 1960s, is out September 2027. You can bet you’ll be hearing more about it soon.

Brazil really showing the US and other countries how you deal with rightwing grifters.

Brazil really showing the US and other countries how you deal with rightwing grifters.

The greatest case of blue balls in cinematic history. Not thrilled by any of these choices but also waaaaaay beyond caring about the 007 franchise going forward.

This was epic

Really big news. Major props to Serbia’s student movement. aje.news/dupivr

Back in Melbourne and seriously jet lagged but managed to open nearly a year and a half’s mail. Maybe l am still out of it, but is one of you David B and, if so, did you send me these books?

Back in Melbourne and seriously jet lagged but managed to open nearly a year and a half’s mail. Maybe l am still out of it, but is one of you David B and, if so, did you send me these books?

My last four on @letterboxd.social - all watched on a long haul flight from Berlin to Melbourne. Black’s PLAY DIRTY is particularly disappointing, arguably the least Intetesting entry in the entire cycle of adaptations of Donald Westlake’s Parker character. CRIME 101 the only highlight.

My last four on @letterboxd.social - all watched on a long haul flight from Berlin to Melbourne. Black’s PLAY DIRTY is particularly disappointing, arguably the least Intetesting entry in the entire cycle of adaptations of Donald Westlake’s Parker character. CRIME 101 the only highlight.

Wow, Instagram is pretty feral right now, almost matching BlueSky for doomsaying. The end of Europe & the EU. The end of Melbourne CBD, Victoria & Australia generally. The end of Bali as a destination for foreigners, especially influences. And, of course, the end of the US as the ‘land of freedom’

Shout out to German Democratic Republic children’s book over design.

Shout out to German Democratic Republic children’s book over design.

I tried to do my top 9 film and realised that the list would change depending on my mood and what l have been watching lately. I find doing a set in stone for all time list impossible.

I tried to do my top 9 film and realised that the list would change depending on my mood and what l have been watching lately. I find doing a set in stone for all time list impossible.

Australia has a very narrow cultural gauge. Always has and still does. Here is more proof.

For your Sunday evening reading pleasure - it’s the 55th anniversary of THE FRENCH CONNECTION. But rather than another post about Friedkin's effort, my latest Substack post is on another aspect of the film - the story of the real French Connection. andrewnette.substack.com/p/the-real-f...

Australia has a very narrow cultural gauge. Always has and still does. Here is more proof.

For your Sunday evening reading pleasure - it’s the 55th anniversary of THE FRENCH CONNECTION. But rather than another post about Friedkin's effort, my latest Substack post is on another aspect of the film - the story of the real French Connection. andrewnette.substack.com/p/the-real-f...

My favourite genre of travel stories on social media is American tourists having their holidays inconvenienced and/or disrupted by political protests.

My favourite genre of travel stories on social media is American tourists having their holidays inconvenienced and/or disrupted by political protests.

RIP Spanish artist Manuel Pérez Clemente aka Sanjulián, who has left us at the age of 85. Here’s some more of his amazing work.

RIP Spanish artist Manuel Pérez Clemente aka Sanjulián, who has left us at the age of 85. Here’s some more of his amazing work.

RIP Spanish artist Manuel Pérez Clemente aka Sanjuliá, who has left us at the age of 85. You took us to another place.

RIP Spanish artist Manuel Pérez Clemente aka Sanjuliá, who has left us at the age of 85. You took us to another place.

Two days later l am still thinking about this film.

Spotted in my recent travels in Istanbul, Turkey.

Spotted in my recent travels in Istanbul, Turkey.

Two days later l am still thinking about this film.

#WyrdWednesday Occult film maker Kenneth Anger declared that Brian Jones was a witch. Unfortunately he was to lose the battle against the forces that assailed him. There are some that consider addiction a form of possession. (Photo of the Beggar's Banquet session, Michael Joseph, June 1968)

My latest intervention in the culture.

My latest intervention in the culture.

Posters for Grigori Kromanov's 1979 sci fi film, DEAD MOUNTAINEER'S HOTEL. Made in Estonia, one of the most advanced members of the Soviet bloc, & with a script by the Strugutsky brothers, no surprise it's a a groundbreaking sci fi film. Terrific cinematography & a simply extraordinary synth score.

Worth a read

Posters for Grigori Kromanov's 1979 sci fi film, DEAD MOUNTAINEER'S HOTEL. Made in Estonia, one of the most advanced members of the Soviet bloc, & with a script by the Strugutsky brothers, no surprise it's a a groundbreaking sci fi film. Terrific cinematography & a simply extraordinary synth score.

If you can, catch this. It is an amazing piece of Soviet science fiction and has the most stunning synth score.

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For your Saturday evening reading pleasure. It’s the 55th anniversary of THE FRENCH CONNECTION. But rather than another post about Friedkin's effort, my latest Substack post is on another aspect of the film - the story of the real French Connection andrewnette.substack.com/p/the-real-f...

Welcome to a select club, America. The last five countries on earth where the state still puts citizens to death at public executions in 2026 are: • Afghanistan • Iran • North Korea • Somalia • United States of America

Will there be a Mara Lago watch party?

For your Saturday evening reading pleasure. It’s the 55th anniversary of THE FRENCH CONNECTION. But rather than another post about Friedkin's effort, my latest Substack post is on another aspect of the film - the story of the real French Connection andrewnette.substack.com/p/the-real-f...

Welcome to a select club, America. The last five countries on earth where the state still puts citizens to death at public executions in 2026 are: • Afghanistan • Iran • North Korea • Somalia • United States of America

👇🔥

My latest Substack newsletter is live. andrewnette.substack.com/p/the-real-f...

It is the 55th anniversary of THE FRENCH CONNECTION. But rather than another post about Friedkin's effort, my latest Substack newsletter talks about another aspect of the film. The story of the real French Connection. andrewnette.substack.com/p/the-real-f...

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It is the 55th anniversary of THE FRENCH CONNECTION. But rather than another post about Friedkin's effort, my latest Substack newsletter talks about another aspect of the film. The story of the real French Connection. andrewnette.substack.com/p/the-real-f...

If you enjoy my newsletter why not give it a share?

It’s the 55th anniversary of THE FRENCH CONNECTION. But rather than another post about how undeniably groundbreaking Friedkin's effort was, my latest Substack newsletter talks about another aspect of the film. The story of the real French Connection. andrewnette.substack.com/p/the-real-f...