George A. Romero's DAWN OF THE DEAD premiered in Pittsburgh on this day in 1978.

It's the 40th anniversary of CRITTERS

It's the 45th anniversary of quite possibly my favourite George Romero film, KNIGHTRIDERS

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MORE LIVE PERFORMANCES OF PINO DONAGGIO MUSIC PLEASE

It's 30th anniversary of TREMORS 2: AFTERSHOCKS

April in my Fine Art Simpsons calendar: "The Dud" by René Magritte

Monsters & Wives Week starts here. The Bride — brand-new trailer commentary from Joe Dante. trailersfromhell.com/the-bride/

Celebrating the great Roger Corman: L to R Yours truly, Jon Davison, Joe Dante, King Roger, Allan Arkush, Amy Holden Jones, Ron Howard.

Hoppy Easter! Celebrate with the @mickgarris.bsky.social trailer commentary for everyone's favorite Easter movie, Mick's flick Critters 2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EzP...

Richard Ayoade's THE DOUBLE was released on this day in 2013.

I used to frequent a dark, smoky basement bar that had this painted as a mural on its wall. Good times.

It's Alice Lowe's birthday. LET HER DIRECT MORE FILMS YOU COWARDS

PLANET OF THE APES was released on this day in 1968.

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Time for a little positivity. I actually wrote something new. Check out my piece on Romero's KNIGHTRIDERS for @neonsplatter.bsky.social. I always appreciate it when @neuroticmonkey.bsky.social invites me to contribute something to his cool site.

HOT TAKE: Give the ROBOCOP remake another chance. Its satirical edge hits a lot harder in 2026 than 2014.

The original TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES was released on this day in 1990.

One of life's all time disappointments is when CHEERS uses the shortened title sequence.

Absolutely incredible boxset from Arrow in June of Jackie Chan's breakout 90s films. Not a fan of their recent trend of 4K only releases, though. I'm sure it's probably a licensing thing but it still fucks me off no end.

#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched Look closely and you may spot a pattern emerging.

PHYSICAL MEDIA, MOTHERFUCKERS

This time last year I'd watched 100 films. This year I'm only up to a pitiful 75. Could do with another three week stint in hospital to juice up those numbers.

FUCK YEAH

SHORT CIRCUIT 2 (1988)

I am pleased to announce I have finally been able to participate in a Criterion flash sale.

I'm shocked it's taken this long to produce a Kolchak action figure.

"Wait, don't be fooled! He still embodies all the awful financial decisions and terrible hygiene he did before!" "But he got a new hat(s)!"

PHYSICAL MEDIA, MOTHERFUCKERS

#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched Was pleasantly surprised that SPECIES III wasn't absolute dogshit, which unfortunately raised my expectations for SPECIES IV

Took advantage of @madebymutant.bsky.social's sale over the weekend to plug a few gaps in my @bearmccreary.bsky.social collection, although it will never be truly complete until THE 4:30 MOVIE is on CD.

The inevitable aftermath of watching THE COMMITMENTS for the first time:

Please buy some crap from me to fund the purchase of the MEET THE FEEBLES soundtrack. eBay: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/untamed_... Bandcamp: untamedaggression.bandcamp.com

Richard Ayoade's SUBMARINE was released on this day in 2010.

Please buy some crap from me to fund the purchase of the MEET THE FEEBLES soundtrack. eBay: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/untamed_... Bandcamp: untamedaggression.bandcamp.com

#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched Wrapped up Larry Cohen-thon... or have I?

OH, IT'S MOTHER'S DAY? WELL, WHY ISN'T THERE A FATHER'S DAY?

Oh shit, Hyde Park Picture House is playing all six episodes of GARTH MARENGHI'S DARKPLACE on my birthday. Dare I be arsed to leave the house?

Woah, I missed the 35th anniversary of THE HARD WAY!

It's David Newman's birthday. I discovered his score for THE RUNESTONE last year which fast became one of my favourites. Ludicrously bombastic horror music.

I haven't seen a film this intense since GREEN ROOM.

"I looked up, and up, and up, and up, until I saw Tom Noonan's face, looking down at me with a curious expression. 'What did you say your name was?' he asked." A remembrance of my friend Tom, lost too soon. www.rogerebert.com/mzs/a-beauti...

A selection of films and scores directed/composed by women for this year's International Women's Day.

I love that Steve Martin's severed head in a cut scene from LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS still has a smile on his face.

Phone crapped its pants so I was forced to acquire a new one. This means a new phone case, so I've gone for The Mostly-Bearded White Guys collection.

#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched Been a shit week in the real world so it's all rewatches.

How I arrived on Bluesky

A fun piece from the great @filmintuition.bsky.social on Chicago legend Joan Cusack! www.rogerebert.com/women-writer...

Phone has been stuck in a reboot loop for 13 hours now. Not a fan of it, personally.