Based on Jang Joon-hwan’s 2003 film Save the Green Planet!, Bugonia follows two men who kidnap a CEO they believe is an alien out to destroy Earth. It’s political and unhinged with a hint of anxiety driven chaos, while looking down on society. Oh and what a final sequence!

Nick and David are absolute wet wipes...how the hell do you not clock Alan was a traitor all along and how do you switch on Joe. Nick is an actual dickhead and David just was useless...and Alan with his crocodile tears had then once again 😂 #CelebrityTraitors

On Falling: A slow burn look at loneliness and invisibility within modern warehouse life. A powerful critique of systematised labour and emotional breakdown. Subtle yet devastating, it captues how routine and isolation can quietly crush human spirit. Bleak but important viewing

Happy Halloween folks 🤩🙌🏾

Kenny Dalglish by Asif Kapadia is majestic storytelling of one of the most talented footballers there's ever been, though more than just a story about a footballer, it's about a humble and honourable man, through triumph and tragedy. A wonderful ode to King Kenny. @asifkapadia.bsky.social

Wasteman at LFF was a tense thriller, set around prison life and the dynamics between two inmates, played immensly by David Jonnson and Tom Blythe. It's raw, brutal and unrelenting. Had me sat on the edge of my seat throughout! Superb by director Cal McCau

Rental Family at LFF was a poignant and sweet film looking at loneliness and doing the right thing by those that need empathy. Brendan Fraser is a delight as is Akira Emoto and Mari Yamamoto. Heartwarming and thoroughly enjoyable

My final two films for @BFI London Film Festival today....it's Rental Family followed by Wasteman

No Other Choice at LFF was a darkly funny, twisted triumph from Park Chan-wook, exploring South Korea’s ruthless job market through one man’s desperate fight to rebuild his life. With stunning visuals and sharp storytelling, it's a mesmerising story of capitalism and self worth

A Useful Ghost at LFF was a surreal, biting satire where a man’s dead wife returns as a vacuum cleaner, and that’s just the start. Blending absurd comedy with sharp commentary on workers’ rights and forgotten history, it builds to a bold, stunningly emotional crescendo!

Ok two more films tonight at London Film Festival....firstly it's A Useful Ghost then (and thanks to Stevie for helping me source a ticket) it's Park Chan-Wook's latest....No Other Choice! #LFF @BFI

Loved Blue Heron. A family migrates from Hungary to Canada, struggling with their son’s erratic behavior. Told through the daughter’s eyes, it’s a story of family conflict, helplessness and lost childhood. Devastatingly affecting and evocative, gave strong Aftersun vibes #LFF

Is Thing On? is an intimate, funny, and poignant take on separation. After splitting up, a man turns to stand-up as both partners rediscover themselves. Beautifully written, raw, real, and unexpectedly moving while making you laugh. Loosely based on John Bishop’s life #LFF

Two more films this evening at London Film Festival and it's Is This Thing On? and Blue Heron 🙌🏾

Two very different films today in what they say but both soaked in art, colour, hedonism and throwback to film making and shooting styles that we don't see as much. Great double bill of films this evening at #LFF

Reflection In A Dead Diamond is a surreal twist on ’70s Euro spy capers, visually hypnotic but don't try to follow the plot! Outrageous gore, and some of the best shots you'll see make it a delirious, hallucinogenic watch, while being trapped in a giallo tinged Bond movie! #LFF

Annapurna Sriram shines as writer, director and lead in the wild and raunchy comedy Fucktoys, set in surreal Trashtown. Bold, original and unapologetic campy B movie/grindhouse vibes, with a sweet love story and sharp take on sex work. Brilliant Q&A and a joy to speak to! #LFF

@lffstubs.bsky.social Hi there would anyone have a spare ticket for No Other Choice on Wednesday 15 October at RFH please?

Saying audiences "don't care" is a such a sick burn on your entire filmography.

So London Film Festival starts for me today (last week was a blur!) kicking off with two this evening, its Fucktoys and Reflection in a Dead Diamond. Hyped for both!

Honey Don't! The neo-noir follow-up to Drive Away Dolls continues the lesbian B-movie trilogy. A PI probes a girl’s murder and a sinister church led by a twisted Reverend. An intriguing watch but the plot is all over the place. Not as great as it could've been, despite some electric performances

Good Boy: A horror film shot from the perspective of a dog who sees his owner haunted by an evil spirit. Both mesmeric and heartbreaking, showcasing the powerless feeling of loss. Despite the lack of scares and generic tale, it's bold and atmospheric. The dog deserves an oscar!

One Battle After Another: A gripping tale of a father searching for his missing daughter evolves into something far deeper. With ‘70s flair, sharp humour, and bold themes of resistance. It’s original, stylish, and brilliantly acted, while politically scathing. Cinema at its most electric, superb!

The Smashing Machine lets Dwayne Johnson flex his dramatic acting and he shines, but the film itself falls flat. A biopic about ambition, addiction, and obsession, largely built around marital drama. Strong performances, weak impact, stylish at times with brutal fight sequences

Something terrible happened to Agnes, but life moves on for those around her. Eva Victor’s stunning debut blends humour and heartbreak with remarkable control of tone where one minute it's funny and another, it's tragic. Ordinary yet profound, it’s a moving film that will stick with you for a while

So #LFF tickets secured…what i could. Many of my picks were sold out: Surprise Film Fucktoys Reflection in a Dead Diamond Is This Thing On A Useful Ghost The Vile Rental Family Wasteman Will wait for Twinless and Hamlet Smooth ticketing process by BFI once I got in!

Some thoughts....

Dead Talents Society: Ghosts compete to haunt, but one needs help to shine. A bloody, heartfelt peak into the chaotic life of a dead spirit, mixing scares with an empathetic story of being seen as who we are. A fun, Taiwanese horror comedy that reminded me of Monsters Inc!

Together was a wild ride, and I really liked the body horror elements, and the intensity it promised. Sadly for me the script was weak, context for much was missing, the film dragged at times and the execution suffered. This had potential to go places, but I felt I needed more ✌🏾

Hey FrightFesters...Tickets for our karaoke event will be available here, from 6pm today: frightfest25.eventive.org/schedule/689... Tickets are limited to 6 person 🎤

Was feeling very melancholic today, was becoming one of those days, gym turned it around. Hit a couple of 'old man' (what I can do now almnost 50 Vs what I could do back in the day) PB's which was huge. Felt great, sorted my head out and I walked out buzzing, Much needed🙌🏾

Life of Chuck: a poignant amd moving film with a powerful message. The first act shows the value of love and friendship and togetherness in tough times, while the rest of the film reminds us to embrace each day and cherish those around us, as we never know when they’ll be gone ✌🏾

The FrightFest Guide is out...good reading as always in prep for the main event 🙌🏾

Imagine a twisted kids bedtime story made to scare yet intrigue, in a film that keeps you on the hook with genuine terror juxtaposed with humour, that's Weapons. It lands punches by doing lots with very little. If you enjoyed Barbarian you'll like this. An ambivalent 4/5 stars ✌🏾

Melanie Laurent’s Wingwomen is a heartfelt action comedy, exploring identity and friendship, centred around a pro thief doing one last job. With strong female leads, solid action, the balance between adventure and emotion is perfect. Stumbles at the end, but the ride is worth it

Friendship was an awkward , cringey exploration of subtle toxicity through Craig a "nice guy" who's selfishness hides behind charm, while ruining lives, mostly his own. Would be a great double bill with Banshees of Inisherin. Enjoyed this but not as much as Banshees ✌🏾

Newest Run It Back Review is up at @dreadcentral.bsky.social! I wanted to get ahead of Wes Craven’s birthday and also point out the obvious. www.dreadcentral.com/reviews/5324...

Wow what a mad test match, how tense towards the end. For those that don't get test cricket ...this was the one to focus on! Great cricket, some cracking bowling....cheesy as it sound test cricket is still the best format of the game #ENGvIND

Ah @frightfest.bsky.social clashes! Got loads of them 🤦🏾‍♂️ - APPOFENIACS / DOG OF GOD - WHAT SHE DOESN’T KNOW / HUMAN - MARSHMALLOW / NOSEEUMS - BLOCKHEAD / THE HAUNTED FOREST - WHAT SHE DOESN'T KNOW / HUMAN - SUPER HAPPY FUN CLOWN / SALT ALONG THE TONGUE - BAMBOO REVENGE / SICK PUPPY

I started with a day pass and a couple of single films and now @frightfest.bsky.social is the high point of my year. Can’t recommend this wonderful festival highly enough… 🖤

To those that see my posts about @frightfest.bsky.social each year and haven't been yet but thought "maybe I'll check it out one day" day passes and single tickets are on sale today at noon. It's how I started back in 2010, picked a single ticket and never looked back 🙌🏾

Ohh today was good at the gym.... shoulders ache but in the good way. I need to find a gym, or start one that sells records and serves good food and screens movies! I'd never leave....Business idea....who's with me 🤣🙌🏾

Hey everyone! So as some of you may know I do a @frightfest.bsky.social spreadsheet for myself to help plan my schedule for August. Tried other methods but this is just simpler. So here it is for those that may find it useful. Create a copy for yourself and enjoy: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

The @frightfest.bsky.social pass purchase is sorted....Seat E24. FrightFest is always a highlight of the year, horror Christmas is upon us....as usual I can't wait to see all my lovely fellow FrightFesters 🙌🏾

Man...been looking at the line up for @frightfest.bsky.social ...some cracking titles....just doing my spreadsheet but before even completing it, I can already see clashes 🤦🏾‍♂️ 🤣

Gym was needed again, shoulders ache, head still a bit all over the place but it was a solid workout. Gotta fix ourselves, can't rely on others to do so. Be single minded, with a focus on your responsibilities, passions and what makes you happy. That's what moves us forward ✌🏾

Needed the gym today, head's in a funny place. Decent workout but no hype, just irritation and annoyance. We all deserve better than to feel that way, deserve to be understood and heard, hey, but life could be worse still. Keep those around you happy. It’s the least we can do ✌🏾

Bring Her Back, wow! There’s a deep, emotional feeling that hit hard. It felt good to feel this way about a horror film again. Sally Hawkins is phenomenal, her character made my blood boil. It’s dark, grim, extremely violent in parts, yet sad. One of the best horrors of the year.

Tonight's move post gym is Reservoir Dogs.....of course. An all time favourite and one of the best, Michael Madsen... iconic 😎✌🏾

I spent parts of the day watching Diogo Jota goals, It looks like I'll spend the night watching a Michael Madsen movie or two ✌🏾