@pop-smash.bsky.social
Cult film & Pop-Culture. If you like giant monsters, sci-fi, or obscure cinematic gems - then check out my Youtube channel for intelligent(ish) insights! https://www.youtube.com/@PopSmashCult/videos
K-Pop Demon Hunters isn't what I'd usually go for.
I was expecting derivative crap...
But that’s not what Kpop Demon Hunters is - it’s a well written, well crafted film. And it's original - it's not a sequel, or wringing out the dregs of an already bled-dry cinematic universe
youtu.be/A1dtv5of-go
He ain't the prettiest Godzilla, but he's perhaps not the worse one in the film!
My retrospective of "Son Of Godzilla (1967)": www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsBU...
#Godzilla #Kaiju
"It really isn't that bad - and has some moments worth celebrating"
It also has one of the *BEST* creature creations in all of Godzilla.
A retrospective on Son of Godzilla (1967):
youtu.be/FsBU30Jeglo
Ooooof!
Godzilla takes one to the face in 'Invasion of Astromonster'!
A look at this classic Godzilla film: youtu.be/0dRh9mR0TVk
28 Days Later - the film which breathed new life into Zombies in modern culture...
It's an example of excellent film making. Boyle's choice to use a digital camera back around 2001 has resulted in a lo-res film, but that unique look enhances the film.
My retrospective: youtu.be/ixFb-Svesm4
You are very kind, thank you.
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Thank you too all who have subscribed to my Youtube channel dedicated to reviewing pop-culture gems - usually Kaiju films, B-movies, & genre titles.
I know 300 isn't a lot for a Youtube channel, but I'm honestly humbled that some people take the time to watch them.
www.youtube.com/@PopSmashCul...
In my retrospective of "28 Days Later" I look at the camera choice (1990s digital camera) and my concerns over a 4K release. It may be lo-res and and dirty - but it's beautiful BECAUSE of that!
In Boyle we trust!
My retrospective here: youtu.be/ixFb-Svesm4
A directing masterclass, the more I watch this the more I appreciate Danny Boyle's creative choices. The film is beautifully shot and Boyle demonstrates that artistry counts for more than big budgets and the best tech.
youtu.be/ixFb-Svesm4
I surprise myself at how many of my thoughts and conversations start with "in the event of a zombie apocalypse I'd...".
I'm almost wishing it to happen now!
This is on my ever expanding watchlist!
05.06.2025 17:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0This is a great piece of art, love the colours!
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Godzilla gets involved in an espionage romp in Ebirah, Horror of the Deep.
In this retrospective I look at how Godzilla was a replacement for King Kong who was meant to feature in this film. Is Ebiraha decent foe? or just a massive prawn/lobster thing?
youtu.be/aBLuP79b8-M
Yeah, the main problem is that it follows a piece of landmark cinema which works brilliantly as a standalone movie. It was never going to compare favourably, but it still deserves some love!
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The destruction of Osaka castle, mass evacuations, and one of the BEST visual effects sequence of *any* of the Godzilla movies.
Godzilla Raids Again (1955) seems to be the ignored sequel - but it has so much to offer.
My retrospective: youtu.be/c19cihKz-aI
Milky Norks!!! Ha ha ha!!
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Carrie Fisher features "The Time Guardian" - in my retrospective I point out some of the obvious Star Wars-esque things I noticed, but I bet there's more!
My video here: youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs
A shot of Kong's "milky eyes" in King Kong vs Godzilla...
My review/retrospective here: youtu.be/M39CL13seiM
Yes - same. There was additional footage too shot which wasn't used in the film showing chunks of Godzilla flesh which was growing teeth. Though I love Minus 1, I feel cheated out of a really amazing Shin sequel!
22.05.2025 08:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Absolutely fantastic film.
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Some stills of the models used for the stop motion scene in King Kong vs Godzilla.
My review/retrospective: youtu.be/M39CL13seiM
#Godzilla #KingKong #Kaiju
For any Godzilla fans with a bit of time to kill, using the notes I made for Godzilla Movie Marathon I did a decade ago I'm rewatching them and doing a retrospective on the original Toho movies.
Currently only 7 films in, but I'll be working through them all...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdj1...
King Kong vs. Godzilla is the first film to feature either King Kong or Godzilla in colour. It was a huge financial success for Toho and influenced the direction that subsequent Godzilla movies would take.
youtu.be/M39CL13seiM
"Spin dammit, Spin! - whatever that means..."
Spinning is the initial part of the process for moving an entire city through time, in order to escape killer cyborgs.
youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs?...
Imagine the 'Pacific Rim' mecha, but with a low budget, and no CGI.
youtu.be/I-VwhrVaE2g
If the idea of watching '80s rom-com 'Mannequin' doesn't appeal, please fight it and embrace how satisfyingly bonkers it is.
My retrospective and IMPROVED ending: youtu.be/e5Obmj1cxqA?...
Some screenshots of the time travelling robot menaces from 'The Time Guardian' - an entire city that travels through time is plagued by these cyborg baddies.
For more info, check out my retrospective/review: youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs
May the 4th, blah blah blah...
Here's a Sci-Fi film with Carrie Fisher which isn't Star Wars, though it is clearly influenced by it...
youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs?...
It's a film where an ENTIRE CITY is moved through time to escape death robots.
It's a film which takes some inspiration from The Terminator, and was definitely influenced by Star Wars! (it's got Carrie Fisher in it)
youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs
"... a significant portion of what she is wearing seems tucked up into her arse..."
I watched Star Slammer - video retrospective/review here: youtu.be/PMZf1mUCH1g
