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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My #letterboxdfriday makes me look very current. I thought Digger was great but I can see why it’s divisive. I also loved Beau is Afraid, if adds context.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Around 15 years ago I spent an hour at Esther Rantzen’s house shooting a video for a charity she was involved with. I can confirm that she was lovely in real life as well as on telly.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Just spent some time being interviewed on camera for an upcoming Hammer documentary. I was so nervous, but I think I got away with it. Forgot to take any photos, so you'll just have to take my word for it until it finally ends up on some massive boxset or other.

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Film Stories @filmstories.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Film Stories Issue 61 is finally here! We've got the exclusive story of how Ghosts are making their way to the big screen. Grab yours here: store.filmstories.co.uk/collections/...

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

So pleased that the OSS 117 trilogy is finally available on Blu Ray with English subtitles!

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Old British Telly @oldbritishtelly.co.uk · 25/09/2026

[1979] The Old Grey Whistle Test - The Damned perform "I Just Can't Be Happy Today" alongside "Smash It Up" where they infamously trashed the stage towards the end of the song.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The new Shaun the Sheep film is terrific fun, but one again thanks to the vaguaries of film distribution, the perfect Halloween film has been released a month early.

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Ok Si: Shaun the Sheep Waves

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Talking Pictures TV @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A disgraced ex-RAF pilot is enlisted into a smuggling scheme... EDGAR WALLACE: THE MAIN CHANCE (1964) 1:05pm #GregoireAslan #TracyReed #EdwardDeSouza mystery thriller #TPTVsubtitles

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Calling all Sherlock Holmes, Christopher Lee, Terence Fisher and German krimi fans! Check out Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace by Classic Heroes Publishing on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/299...

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Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace

The book to the movie with Christopher Lee starring as Sherlock Holmes

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

My name goes through this new @imprintfilms.bsky.social release like a stick of rock. Very proud to be involved in bringing British seventies cinema to the good people of Australia! How can you resist?

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Sarah Appleton @sarahappleton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Absolutely ecstatic to announce we finally got our passion project THE ORIGINS OF J-HORROR out into the world thanks to the amazing people at @imprintfilms.bsky.social - and to have our documentary THE J HORROR VIRUS on blu-ray as well is the icing on the cake!

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I've just poured petrol all over my carpet, and there's a chance that if I drop this lit match my house could burn down. But I'm still standing here, lighting matches. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over

AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Saw Jon Ronson’s live show The Castle last night in Brighton. He’s such a fantastic storyteller, and this one is amazing. Highly recommended. Quote of the night goes to my son when we met Jon afterwards: “I’ve never read one of your books but I do love Okja.”

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The latest episode of Wild, Wild Podcast sees us go back into the jungle with Donald Pleasence for action and adventure! Available on all platforms through the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/40EP...

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Last Platoon (Angel Hill: l'ultima missione, Ignazio Dolce, 1988)

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Having been researching Taiwanese cinema lately, I just watched tarzan and the Treasure on @cultpix.bsky.social and it's really fun. The Taiwan Film Institute are doing an amazing job restoring some real nuggets from their vaults. www.cultpix.com/movie/tai-sh...

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Tarzan and the Treasure | Cultpix

Two Taiwanese soldiers stationed by the Japanese in Malaysia map out where the Japanese hid a treasure. 15 years later, the niece of one of the soldiers tries to find it, while avoiding some gangsters...

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Goon Pod @goonpod.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

GP Film Club: JABBERWOCKY (1977) ** FREE TO ALL, NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED ** www.patreon.com/GoonPod/post... This week Chris Diamond on Terry Gilliam's solo directorial debut starring Michael Palin, Max Wall & Harry H Corbett, in a film packed with dust, dirt, dismemberment, death and Dennis.

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Jabberwocky (1977) | Goon Pod Film Club

“It seems to me that my subjects are a pain in the arse!” - King Bruno the Questionable You’re all cordially invited to a Bring Your Own Mou

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

And just like that, after two days of editing, another commentary track is off to the label.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Another commentary in the can this evening.

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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

#RecipeOfTheDay is particularly helpful if you have a staling loaf about the place: it’s that wonderful Italian bread and tomato salad, Panzanella. You do need good tomatoes, but it’s an excellent use of old ones getting wrinkly and splitting in a warm kitchen. www.nigella.com/recipes/panz...

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Panzanella

Panzanella, which sounds as though it should be the name of the beautiful heroine in a ballet or a fairy tale, is the word for a damp and tomatoey bread salad from Italy. Not only is it a good way of ...

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Submitted a video essay yesterday about British horror films, and now moving on to preparing a commentary track. My side hustle is keeping me too busy, but what's a guy to do?

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Do I want to record a commentary track for an incredibly rare tokusatsu film? That I've never even heard of and don't know anything about? And can i deliver it in three weeks? Yeah, why not?

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Kamen Rider Blade Kazuma Kenzaki Poses

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Never a day goes by when this is not true.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

New episode of Wild, Wild Podcast out now, where we talk about Phantom of Death, and also have some exclusive interviews with two Italian cinema legends! Available through the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social on all platforms. open.spotify.com/episode/5q3w...

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Phantom of Death (Off Balance, Ruggero Deodato, 1988) featuring Luigi Cozzi and Ottaviano Dell'Acqua

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Minions and Monsters is a great way to introduce kids to Hollywood history. And it’s also really really funny.

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Toot Toot James

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I may have got a bit carried away buying fumetti whilst in Milan last weekend.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

My wife and I are amongst the handful of people who did actually see The Frighteners in the cinema in 1996. I still love it. Can’t wait for the 4K!

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Skip Bolden 💙🎬🎞️ @skipbolden.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Sugarland Express (1974) Directed by Steven Spielberg, in his theatrical film directing debut, stars Goldie Hawn, William Atherton and Ben Johnson.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Frighteners in 4K from @arrowvideo.bsky.social! Does this mean we’re getting closer to the rest of Peter Jackson’s horror back catalogue upgraded and released now? I hope so! hmv.com/store/film-t...

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The Frighteners | HMV Store

The Frighteners Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Free shipping over £25

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

There’s a cafe on Lake Como that has Fumetti-themed sandwiches. I had the Eva Kant.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I continue to despair at the mistakes that seem to get through proofreading (and live in constant fear about the mistakes that get missed in my own work). I’m pretty sure that Elvis didn’t make his second film in 1947.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Which is why I’m now teaching in Beijing.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

In the cinema to see Obsession again. I can’t believe it’s still out after two months. Horror rules.

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obesssion

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Another commentary track in the can, this time for an Italian nunsploitation classic. I’m nothing if not versatile.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

It’s a real shame Indian cinema isn’t promoted or reviewed in the U.K. press, because if you’re not keeping up with the YRF Spy Universe you’re really missing out. Alia Bahtt is always terrific onscreen, but she’s especially great as an action star: boxd.it/f6b4iT

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A ★★★★ diary entry for Alpha (2026)

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

One of my favourite things to see at the cinema.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

House of Psychotic Women is one of the best film books I’ve ever read.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The next episode in our Donald Pleasence season is available now wherever you find podcasts! We're back in the jungle, this time with Miles O'Keefe. It's Double Target! Available as part of the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/7oeB...

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Double Target ( Bruno Mattei, 1987)

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Fantasy of the Deer Warrior is a fascinating children's film from Taiwan which is getting a Blu-ray release from @cultpix.bsky.social! I made a mini-documentary about Taiwanese cinema which is included on here. Very proud: klubbsuper8.com/en/article.p...

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Vernon Sewell films are so moreish.

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The commentary track jobs are starting to stack up - got a solo one to record tomorrow, another cult Italian one to co-host next week, and I've just been offered a Nunsploitation film. I'm wondering when I can quit my day job and go full time with this.

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The Sound of Music Julie Andrews

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

@chopperfireball.bsky.social Hi, did you guys ever cover Bruno Mattei's Double Target?

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Yet another amazing publication from Creepy*Images!

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

A fun Hercules double-bill from @imprintfilms.bsky.social announced for next month!

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

More Hong Kong cinema goodness from @imprintfilms.bsky.social! My review of the A Chinese Ghost Story trilogy boxset is now live on Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...

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Dr Retro @retroramblings.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

And with that final seminar, I’m done for another year. No classes until September and it’s such a relief.

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Spongebob's Excited Fortnite Dance

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