After doing the The Myton Hospices 50k cycle challenge last year my brother and I are doubling up and attempting the 100k this year! Enjoy this photo of us from last year and, if you have a few quid to spare, please consider sponsoring to help this great cause justgiving.com/page/172079338…

All the students involved in this zine did such a fantastic job!

My book, The Superhero Blockbuster: Adaptation, Style, and Meaning, is now available to pre-order from Univ Press of MS ! It boasts spectacular cover art by the amazing Bruno Porto, so please feel free to judge this book by its cover! Find out more and order here: upress.state.ms.us/Books/T/The-Su…

Very happy to have had my paper accepted for this - means I get to explore Freddy Krueger's interactions with different media through analysis of some of the classiest Elm Street sequels!

Now you can own your very own piece of Jacob memorabilia - that adorable little celebrity is the cover star of this Cats Protection diary! Available here: catsprotectionshop.co.uk/acatalog/Calen…

Huge thanks to The Superhero Project for indulging me by providing a platform to talk about aspect ratios and superhero films! Has been a great few days of rich and varied papers, friendly discussion and a seaside view!

Jacob features in Cats Protection's 2025 calendar - he's Mr August! Now you can enjoy his fluffy face looking down from your wall! Available here: catsprotectionshop.co.uk/acatalog/Cats-…

We love this! Jacob certainly is a handsome addition. You can buy your 2025 Cats Protection calendar here: catsprotectionshop.co.uk/acatalog/Cats-…

This was a really fun discussion! Apologies for the poor quality of my audio feed but do give a listen for Christina and Tom's wisdom, and to get you excited about the forthcoming collection on Adaptation and Authenticity, edited by Dr Christina Wilkins!

Excited is an understatement how I feel to be hosting a q&a with Coventry's own Alice Lowe about her new film Timestalker on Friday 18th October at Warwick Arts Centre. The feminist time travel anti(?) rom-com you didn't know you needed! Tickets for the film and q&a is at the link below

With the BAFTSS CFP now live, here is the CFP for the Adaptation panel:

The theme is Global Aesthetics - we look forward to receiving your abstracts!

James Taylor’s monograph, ‘The Superhero Blockbuster: Adaptation, Style, and Meaning’ is available to pre-order now!  upress.state.ms.us/Books/T/The-Su…

Anyone interested in joining my panel proposal for BAFTSS on 'Global Aesthetics of Sex on Screen'? DM or email me [email protected] BAFTSS Postgraduate Screening Sex

Moving day! Jacob enjoying one last peaceful moment before his world is turned upside down.

My mortgage broker (also called James) runs a company called Jigsaw. He was super helpful throughout the whole process but now he's sent me a moving in card signed Jigsaw James and I'm wondering when I'll fall through a trap door in my new house into an elaborate torture chamber.

Jacob and the cat in the mirror

Before Halloween is over, we are thrilled to share the CFP for the Youth & Horror conference, to take place on 1-2 July 2025 at the University of Birmingham! 👻

Have finally started using the blue sky account I got a while ago. I'm jamesctaylor.bsky.social - will probably primarily use it to post pics of Jacob!

Realised my book is currently half price to preorder ($15 paperback!) as part of Univ Press of MS's sitewide sale. The sale ends 20 November so act quick if you want to snap up a bargain! upress.state.ms.us/Books/T/The-Su…