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The Running Man (2025)
More intelligent than the 87 version. Decent action, more heart. Haven't read the book so I don't know how it compares to that.
I enjoyed it

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Know1ng (2009)
Sci-fi apocalypse story with Nicolas Cage.
I was expecting it to be cheesy, but it works, despite Cage's one facial expression, & one dramatic pose, and the religious overtones. The end of the world is nigh, predicted by numbers in a time capsule
Had a proper cry at the end

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Amélie (2001)
I'm late to the party, as usual.
Gorgeous cinematography. Very French.
Quirky young woman tries to improve people's messy lives, but struggles to manage her own.

I read a book. It was eye opening

How the World Eats. Julian Baggini, 2024.
Philosopher, Baggini, explores the current (terrible) state of global food production; from hunter gathering to eco-pragmatism, and comes up with a holistic 5-point system for improvement

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Much Ado About Nothing (1993)

Haven't seen this since it came out. All star cast of the best of British TV, plus Denzil Washington and Keanu Reeves, which feels a little strange.
I think you probably have to already like Shakespeare to enjoy it

Poster for Mothra (1961), given a 4/5 rating

#Zillathon2025 Gaiden: Mothra (1961)
This more offbeat kaiju film has a few pacing issues and the effects suddenly take a downturn at the climax, but a refreshing tone, plenty of charm, and an entertaining villain ensure it doesn't lose your attention.

Oh and Mothra's in it so that's also a plus

What fictional creature/villain traumatised you as a child?

I’ve only just stumbled across the fantastic fact that Margaret Thatcher’s 1970s voice coach, who taught her to lower her voice and speak more resonantly, was none other than Catherine Fleming, who voiced the evil Animus in bonkers 1965 Doctor Who serial The Web Planet. The Zarbi’s not for turning!

Post your favourite Star Trek character. Wrong answers only

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Pitch Black (2000)
Fairly standard sci-fi premise of survivors of a crashed spaceship being picked off by ravenous beasties.
Vin Diesel as the anti-hero who can see in the dark.
I liked it well enough

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Film Club: the Great Godzilla Rewatch - Godzilla adjacent
Mothra (1961)
Evil artifact hunter kidnaps the "fairy" priestesses of Infant Island. Mothra just wants to get them back.
Lots of camp fun

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The Rescuers (1977)

Cute, charming. Enjoyed the old school animation.
Two mice from the International Aid Organisation go to the aid of an orphan being held captive by comedy villains in the bayou

I read a book. It was very good

The Third Love. Hiromi Kawakami, 2024
A book about love, desire, society's expectations and more.
Riko, dissatisfied with married life & her husband's infidelity, retreats into a dream world. First as a courtesan, then a handmaid. But these are no ordinary dreams

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A quadrupedal snake with paws. In the dream, I saw her reaping her civil rights reward by sitting in a mixed-race cafe while a white snake mopped the floor. Again, not kidding

I'm not kidding, I dreamed of a world of adorable snake critters and snake Rosa Parks was there and she looked like this
#LinzerArt #snake

Poster for Varan (1958), given a 1/5 rating

#Zillathon2025 Gaiden: Varan (1958)
This listless, dull-witted production was intended for TV, and it shows. The effects aren't up to par, our favourite actors are barely in it, and the plot is a mind-numbing connect-the-dots slog. The only one bringing their A-game is composer Akira Ifukube!

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Creature With the Atom Brain (1955)

A surprisingly benign ex-nazi scientist is forced to create atomic powered zombies by a mobster set on revenging himself on the people who had him arrested and deported.
Kind of fun.

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Film Club: The Great Godzilla Rewatch, Godzilla adjacent

Varran the Unbelievable (1958)

Varran the Unbelievably Boring
Varran the Unbearable
Varran: I can't believe it's not Godzilla!
Varran the Unwatchable
You get the idea...

Still better than Godzilla raids again.

I read a book. It was good

On Looking. Alexandra Horowitz, 2013
Cognitive scientist, Horowitz, takes a walk round the block. Then takes 11 more with a series of "experts" to get an idea of what each one of us is missing when we look around a familiar landscape

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I read a book. It's my favourite

Cold Comfort Farm. Stella Gibbons, 1932
The author skillfully satirises popular culture of the early 30s, especially the popular rural bodice rippers of the time.
I saw something nasty in the woodshed...

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The Watcher in the Woods (1981)

Thirty years ago, a teenage girl vanishes during an initiation ceremony. Now, someone or something is haunting the woods.

Disney film panned by the critics when it came out. I still got the chills, though, even if it's not the best film ever.

Stay safe

🚨🚨 BREAKING !!! 🚨🚨

SHOCK REVEAL for Billie Piper’s 2026 TARDIS as the effect of losing the Disney money starts to be felt…!!

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Falling Down (1993)

Awful man goes on a violent rampage after experiencing sensory overload.
"Am I the bad guy?"
Yes. Yes you are. Sheesh

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Donnie Darko (2001)

Always assumed I'd like this but my ex wouldn't let me watch it. Guess what? I did. 10/10, no notes.

Troubled teen, Donnie, starts seeing visions of a giant rabbit called Frank. Frank tells him that the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds..

I like the one where Mel Smith buys something in a gift shop just to smash it.
Reminds me of browsing in T K Maxx

I read a book. It was mostly good

Tit's Up. Sarah Thornton, 2024
The first 3 sections were bold & informative. The 4th didn't seem to say much, & the 5th was disappointing.
Also found the book too USA centric, the US having its own brand of weird misogyny & hang-ups

Poster for The Mysterians (1957), given a 3/5 rating

#Zillathon2025 Gaiden: The Mysterians (1957)
Toho blend corny 50s sci-fi charm with their signature tokusatsu craft. The result is an action-packed spectacle, but the story (and monster) leave something to be desired. It's a bit silly, but not an unenjoyable watch if you're in the mood for it.