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Kaiju guy and Austin Powers appreciator. BFI Film Classics: Godzilla coming from Bloomsbury in 2027 πŸ“–

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Gorgo (1961) - Introduction by Steven Sloss
YouTube video by Archaeo-Heritage Film Gorgo (1961) - Introduction by Steven Sloss

The video intro to GORGO I filmed for Archeo-Heritage Film is available to watch now on YouTube! I'm proud of this one, and very satisfied with the parallels I draw between the film and a particularly dark period in Ireland's history. Enjoy! πŸ€

youtu.be/eH9XyJMnvrU?...

02.03.2026 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

28.02.2026 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Man, I wish I could be there!

28.02.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sooo wish I could have been there!

28.02.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
David Lynch saying β€˜One day, the sadness will end. But I don’t think today’s the day.’

David Lynch saying β€˜One day, the sadness will end. But I don’t think today’s the day.’

28.02.2026 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6881    πŸ” 1886    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 21
Ise-Shima (Ishiro Honda, 1949) w/ English subs
YouTube video by Tsundoku Diving Ise-Shima (Ishiro Honda, 1949) w/ English subs

New translation!

This week I’ve translated the short documentary Ise-Shima, the 1949 directorial debut from the man behind Godzilla, Ishiro Honda!

Enjoy the start of one of the most famous names in movies, the first instance of underwater filming in Japan, and lots of post-war anxieties!

27.02.2026 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 216    πŸ” 87    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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The programme notes I wrote for tomorrow's Gamera screenings at BFI Southbank (4K restorations of GAMERA, GAMERA VS. BARUGON, and GAMERA VS. GYAOS!) are available to read, download, and print now: tinyurl.com/BFIgameranotes

27.02.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am once again asking for a boutique Blu-ray label to license Tomoo Haraguchi’s terrific sword-and-spooks actioner SAKUYA: THE SLAYER OF DEMONS. So much to love - not least cameos from the creature cast of the β€˜60s YOKAI MONSTERS movies and special effects by Shinji Higuchi!

25.02.2026 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I cannot listen to podcasts while travelling, walking, etc. I have to be doing something a physical task at the same time - perfect time to do the dishes or hang the washing up

25.02.2026 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy! 🌈

24.02.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A pencil sketch of Gamera angrily slamming his hand down to block an ICE terrorist from kidnapping a child (whom Gamera holds in his other hand, well away from the thug).

A pencil sketch of Gamera angrily slamming his hand down to block an ICE terrorist from kidnapping a child (whom Gamera holds in his other hand, well away from the thug).

ICE is no friend of children.

#fuckICE

24.01.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 139    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Fucking BBC!

24.02.2026 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 14
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24.02.2026 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Restored Special: Gamera Trilogy – International Premiere of 4K Restorations | BFI Southbank

🎟️: whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/defau...

24.02.2026 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GAMERA, GAMERA VS. BARUGON, and GAMERA VS. GYAOS screen at BFI Southbank this Saturday (28 Feb) in brand-new 4K restorations! This marks the first time these editions will be shown theatrically outside Japan. The films are accompanied by specially written programme notes fresh from my desk πŸš€πŸŒˆπŸ©Έ

24.02.2026 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

The appeal of Eva to me has always been the voice of its creator and that gorgeous 90s 2d animation so if it doesn't have those two things, I struggle a little. I prefer it as a work of art rather than a brand. I will watch this new thing but I can't really get excited for it.

23.02.2026 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

So much to love

19.02.2026 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolutely bloody loved BRUSH OF THE GOD, the first and final film by master monster maker KeizΓ΄ Murase. Astonishing that such an intricate work of whimsical, practical high fantasy came from a first time (!) feature director in his late 80s. There’ll never be another.

19.02.2026 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s hope he’s not just the one high profile arrest designed to placate us.

19.02.2026 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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the snake girl and the silver-haired witch (θ›‡ε¨˜γ¨η™½ι«ͺι­”) (1968).

19.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Plus, it has the ever dependable ShirΓ΄ Sano giving a terrifically detached lead performance, perfectly balancing his character’s condescending indifference, dangerous naΓ―vetΓ©, and inner darkness. Watch it here: youtu.be/38fTinumkk0?...

17.02.2026 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Recently watched TBS’ TV movie adaptation of THE SHADOW OVER INNSMOUTH from 1992. Its lo-fi, shot-on-video visuals compliment the liminality of Lovecraft’s story perfectly, while doing away with much of his shallow exoticism and (IMO) over-mythologising. Highly recommended!

17.02.2026 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

😍

11.02.2026 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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08.02.2026 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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(I introduced it in Bristol last year 😜 πŸ‹)

08.02.2026 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you get a chance, check out THE WHALE GOD, also by Tanaka. Incredibly atmospheric story of hysteria among an isolated community, rabid from fear of a whale in their coastal waters

08.02.2026 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Taxing billionaires out of existence may be the most critical domestic policy fight of our lifetimes.

08.02.2026 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1598    πŸ” 492    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 18
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Let’s GORGO-GO-GO! πŸ¦– βš“οΈ

Gorgo and his mammy are coming to Bath for a 65th anniversary screening in February, with a video introduction from me! Tickets here: bathboxoffice.org.uk/whats-on/gor...

19.12.2025 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨BREAKING: Parliament is going to debate the petition – BY-ELECTIONS TO BE CALLED AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MP’S DEFECT TO ANOTHER PARTY on 16 March 2026!

Contact/Tag your MP now and ask them to attend the debate and speak out in support

07.02.2026 09:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1403    πŸ” 411    πŸ’¬ 72    πŸ“Œ 44

Today!

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