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Paul Martinovic

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Head of Content at Radiance Films/Transmission. Old Movies! Formerly BFI, Picador, Penguin Books. Bylines in Den of Geek, Little White Lies, Digital Spy. Movies are Dead screenings @ Prince Charles Cinema. Lots of stuff really. Picaresque account

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Radiance Films @filmsradiance.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
💿December Announcements 💿 Our final titles of 2026 include Visconti’s seminal erotic thriller, Elio Petri’s bittersweet comedy and a UHD upgrade of Petri’s eerie ghost story. Plus, a remarkable UHD blaxploitation heist-thriller courtesy of Transmission!
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Radiance Films @filmsradiance.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Am I getting THROUGH TO YOU?!?!? Watch the trailer for our glorious new 4K UHD Limited Edition of Vampire’s Kiss, featuring one of Nicolas Cage’s most infamous and unhinged performances, and one of his personal favourites. Out now at UK retailers + shipping from our site.
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Elena Lazic @elazic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Emily Wilson's piece on Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY for the LRB went viral and was received very positively by many — but not by virtually every film critic I know. For @animusmagazine.bsky.social I wrote about why: animus-magazine.ghost.io/a-tale-as-ol...
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A Tale as Old as Time
Emily Wilson’s piece on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey evinces an archaic perspective on cinema’s value as art
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
That is 100% on Tuchel. Genuinely worse tactical game management than anything Southgate ever did
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Radiance Films @filmsradiance.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Michael Almereyda's moody, deadpan reimagining of Dracula's Daughter, NADJA, will have its new 4K restoration UK premiere at this year's @cineredis.bsky.social ahead of a Transmission physical media release.
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I quietly usher my six year old son into the living room, and close the door gently behind him. Solemnly, and with no small amount of gravitas, I ask him to sit down and to listen very carefully, before hitting play on ‘World in Motion’
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Radiance Films @filmsradiance.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
[TX] UK: An English couple’s idyllic getaway is disrupted when they find themselves on a deserted Spanish island, facing the unthinkable question of WHO CAN KILL A CHILD? A UHD World-premiere, our edition includes alternate dubs/cuts plus new visual essay by horror expert Álex Mendibil.
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Radiance Films @filmsradiance.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
💿October Announcements💿 This coming Halloween, expect a shocking visit from Takashi Miike, a satirical giallo, erotic despair, a UHD upgrade of a Mario Bava sci-fi horror and a box set exploring the world of the Fantastique. Plus, an unthinkable question courtesy of TX!
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Dylan Cheung @dylancheung.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
RIP Tony Rayns, one of the few English-language critics who genuinely knew what they were talking about (most of the time) when it came to East Asian cinema, especially Hong Kong's.
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Woke up to the horrible news that Tony Rayns has passed away. Tony is genuinely irreplaceable. A true gentleman who lived the most remarkable life. I feel so privileged to have worked with him. I hope he is somewhere smoking cigs with Ed Yang right now.
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Never mind The Odyssey. You Odyssey your GP more, you’re not getting any younger
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Old Movies @oldmoviespodcast.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Episode 2 of Old Movies is available now - it’s Paul Vickery of @ThePCCLondon on Mike Leigh’s CAREER GIRLS! YouTube: youtu.be/bOF9Eix33Ek?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1PbV... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o...
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Old Movies Episode 2: Paul Vickery on CAREER GIRLS
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Episode 1 is up now - please like, rate, subscribe, follow on all your relevant platforms! This is the supremely awkward early stage and I need your help ahaha
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
I have a new project - please follow, like, share and subscribe at this painfully vulnerable stage and I’ll love you forever x First ep coming next week! So many amazing guests lined up! Excitement!
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Radiance Films @filmsradiance.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Delighted that our friends at @ThePCCLondon will be screening our two recent July TX titles. The 4K restoration of Vampire's Kiss will include an intro/Q&A by director Robert Bierman The La cabina + El televisor double-bill will be introduced by Reece Shearsmith
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
And what can you say about VAMPIRE’S KISS? One of the all time great 80s cult classics. Endlessly rewatchable. Hugely influential (looking at you, Patrick Bateman). Am I getting THROUGH TO YOU, Bluesky?
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Working on this set has been one of the great passion projects of my life. I could not be happier or more excited to bring these films to Blu-ray for Transmission. Absolutely stunning artwork, great extras, two mind blowing films
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Radiance Films @filmsradiance.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Coming this July, a double-dose of Transmission with Nicolas Cage’s VAMPIRE’S KISS on UHD and two iconic short horror films in TWO BOXES: TELEVISED TERROR IN FRANCO’S SPAIN.
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pauline kael bot @paulinekaelbot.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
We will never know the extent of the damage movies are doing to us, but movie art, it appears, thrives on moral chaos. When the country is paralyzed, the popular culture may tell us why. (1973)
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Big day for Transmission today! Keep your eyes on the @filmsradiance.bsky.social account at 11am
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On This Day - Scala Cinema @otdscalacinema.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
The Stunt Man was always a favourite film of my Dad’s and I thought I remembered it but watching the Radiance 4K UHD tonight was pretty much all new to me. Fabulous film. Hell of a start for their Transmission releases after Night of the Juggler.
Film poster for The Stunt Man with a Letterboxd rating of4.5 stars.
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warija @itsamemarija.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
transmission, the sublabel to radiance films, is putting out fantastic releases
physical media releases for NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER, THE STUNT MAN, SPECIAL EFFECTS and HIGHWAY TO HELL
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Rich WH MK2! @richwhmk2.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Good lord, @filmsradiance.bsky.social Transmission imprint is assembling wall-to-wall bangers right now!
Radiance Films Transmission imprint slate: Night Of The Juggler, The Stunt Man, Special Effects, and Highway To Hell.
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Through an odd set of circumstances I watched the original Scary Movie on opening night in a packed cinema in Harlem with my dad at the age of 14. Bear in mind I was used to politely disengaged, whispery British cinema audiences. Needless to say, it was fucking *pandemonium* in there
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
I did a fun interview with the Chasing Labels podcast about my work at Transmission, The Stunt Man, and Radiance stuff. You can check it out via the podcast app of your choice or on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/IWYe4sj...
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Insider Interview | Paul Martinovic from Transmission/Radiance Films
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
London friends: the WORLD PREMIERE of the stunning 4K restoration of THE STUNT MAN takes place @ThePCCLondon on Weds 4th Feb, ahead of a limited UK release (date TBC) and the Transmission 4K UHD on 23rd. Get your tickets right now, it is NOT TO BE MISSED princecharlescinema.com/prince-charl...
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
Please read this beautiful piece
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
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Radiance Films @filmsradiance.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
TX: 07/08/25, 11:00 BST
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Radiance Films @filmsradiance.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
💿September Announcements💿 September sees a foundation of New French Extremity on UHD/BD, an essential Samurai film, a classic of Spanish cinema and a brand new boxset of international noirs. Plus, a beloved early LE with extra copies found at our factory.
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Also just watched THE SMASHING MACHINE, the John Hyams HBO doc that inspired the upcoming Safdie/The Rock UFC film. 1) absolutely phenomenal doc 2) no one is ready for the upcoming discourse around Emily Blunt’s character
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
THE FINAL RECKONING is THE DARK KNIGHT RISES of the franchise: messy, ludicrous, often outright intelligence-insulting, and fatally high on its own farty mythos, but the action film-making is ecstatic and few blockbusters can match the combination of blunt political sincerity and dizzying scale
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Tired: Final Destination kill compilations Wired: Roy Andersson commercials for Swedish insurance companies www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzbQ...
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Roy Andersson Commercials Part 1
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
incredible things are happening on r/boutiquebluray
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
RIP Joe Don Baker, key supporting player in the only two films that mattered to me as an 11 year old - MARS ATTACKS and GOLDENEYE
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
It’s taken this latest wheeze about how everyone would be speaking German if it weren’t for the US for me to realise that Trump and Otto from A Fish Called Wanda are basically the same guy
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
One of the greatest tv shows ever made
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Now Watching: Trash Humpers (2009)
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Jon Bois @jonbois.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
when it comes to golf, golf is the name of the game
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Best masters ever
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waltydunlop @waltydunlop.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Ted Kotcheff was there when the worst possible thing that could happen in a live production happened. On 30th Nov 1958 during transmission of Armchair Theatre - Underground - actor Gareth Jones died. This superb Oliver Wake piece recounts what happened. www.britishtelevisiondrama.org.uk/?p=4313
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
RIP Ted Kotcheff. I think if you directed WAKE IN FRIGHT, FIRST BLOOD, NORTH DALLAS FORTY *and* WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S, you have an objectively strong case for being the greatest to ever do it. I don’t make the rules!
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Cinema Rediscovered @cineredis.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
We're so excited to be collaborating with @filmsradiance.bsky.social with their upcoming releases at this year's festival 🎉 Catch these titles alongside ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS & MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE from Wed 23 to Sun 27 July in and Bristol! Discounted Early Bird Passes on sale via link in bio 🎟️
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Switch 2 presentation was a lot of old games and ‘huh!’…but the £379 price point is perfect, new Mario Kart looks great and there is so much promise on the horizon. I’m mildly disappointed but still think they basically nailed it. And the wheelchair basketball game looks legitimately incredible.
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
New Beatles Movie cast revealed!
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Paul Martinovic @paulmartinovic.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
This is why you can’t win when recommending horror films to non-sickos: recommend something entry level and you get hit with the frankly emasculating ‘oh, it wasn’t even that scary’; recommend something that actually freaks them out and you’re a deplorable sadist 🤷‍♂️
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Cinema Rediscovered @cineredis.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Early Bird passes are on sale for the 9th edition of Cinema Rediscovered, the UK’s leading festival of newly restored & re-found cinematic gems in & around Bristol UNESCO City of Film 23 - 27 July 2025. Get access the 50+ event line-up of events, exclusive deals + priority booking via the in bio 🎟️
Artist David Bowie wearing a suit, raised arms pointing upwards, tinged pink by lighting, stood in an office setting with a blender on his left and a couple of bins to his right. Behind him is a plain wall with various sized holes, a lighting fixture on the ceiling, and Eddie O’Connell in a blue-and-white striped blazer stood in the doorway. On a pink border above the image is the Cinema Rediscovered logo, in-between Bowie’s raised arms is neon pink text ‘ Wed 23 – Sun 27 July’ and on Bowie’s midriff is neon pink text ‘Early Bird Passes on Sale!’ (both in all caps).
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Stephen C. Horne @stephen-c-horne.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Top-notch month of releases upcoming from @filmsradiance.bsky.social in June - including Todd Solondz's incredible PALINDROMES, a superb choice for Radiance's first 4K UHD Blu-ray! 💿 I can vouch for its beautiful quality, Todd fans won't be disappointed.
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