Robert J.E. Simpson
Robert JE Simpson is a film and cultural historian, artist and broadcaster based in Northern Ireland. He is host and director of CinePunked, and owner of Avalard Productions.
The channel includes a mix of vlogs, travelogue, art and documentary. A virtual sandbox of fragments, ideas and completed projects. Enjoy.
You can support my work by donating via: http://www.ko-fi.com/avalard
Retinal Surgery Recovery
Belfast's CS Lewis Festival (2025) is an embarrassment !!
Post-retinal detachment surgery
Guess who tore their retina?
Care Bears X Universal Monsters
Where are the new videos?
The truth about Northern Ireland's "Witches Hex Circle"
Guess who got a visit from the bomb squad?
Unboxing Hammer Films' Blood Orange 4k
Want to get your own affordable Irish Ghost?
Peter Capaldi - Not Going Anywhere. (live at Stereo, Glasgow)
Secret Northern Ireland : The Desecration of the Shankill Graveyard, Belfast
Mid & East Antrim Pride - Ballymena, 28 June 2025
Brand new Doctor Who tv show confirmed!!!
What's the Story? The FAB Ice Lolly
The Ghost of Julia McQuillan - The Black Nun of Bonamargy. Ballycastle, N. Ireland
Secret Northern Ireland: The Princess's Grave Part 2
St Patrick's Grave - Downpatrick, N. Ireland
Into the mind of Dr John Bodkin Adams, suspected serial killer. An origin story?
Film thoughts: Robert Eggers to direct Labyrinth sequel?
Musk's Fascist Salute
Elvis Presley at 90 - cultural icon
Return of the Phantom Flyer - teaser - Avalard Productions / Downpatrick and County Down Railway
Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis - a review
Neon: Illuminating the Pictures at Strand Arts Centre
New book: Don't Dare See It Alone! Essays on Hammer Films - PRE-ORDER NOW!
The lie about sexual assault
Ghostbusters Frozen Empire exclusive Odeon Cinemas merch
Secret Paris: Oscar Wilde's Tomb and the 'Great Beast'
Secret Paris: The Spiritist's Tomb, Père Lachaise Cemetery