Strong as I am... Tom Noonan was one of a kind, man. Such a unique performer, sad to hear he's died. Lots of performances I've yet to see, the work lives on.

Some writing on PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE:

Closed out 2025 with a film I've been dying to see for a while now, Tsui Hark's GREEN SNAKE. The best version available (Novamedia blu-ray) has possibly the worst English subs I've ever seen, but the visual lyricisim of this film is truly astounding. A visual masterpiece.

It's funny how I managed to get to Episode VII and VIII completely spoiler free, but knew pretty much everything about IX beforehand 😆

THE LAST JEDI (2017)🤝STAR WARS (1977)

Hong Kong films fucking rock #2

I think the first film is stronger overall but the beauty and scope of TWOW is pretty magnificent. I wonder why I'm not that excited for FIRE AND ASH, though.

Hong Kong films fucking rock #1

Tatsuya Nakadai, a blazing titan of cinema, quite simply one of the greatest on screen performers ever. Such range and emotion, he was just born to do it. His work with Kurosawa and especially Kobayashi was solid gold. Shine on.

A quick look at Eureka! Entertainment's varied selection of horror blu-rays for October of 2025, from American thriller to Spanish gothic, Hong Kong survival and French new extremity... fun for the whole family! Happy Halloween... what's everyone watching? youtu.be/QX0Ahpq-Wh4

About to experience (in various states of consciousness no doubt) the entirety of TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN over the next 19 hours.... It is happening... again. #TwinPeaksMarathon #TwinPeaksTheReturn

My nervous first experience with the brutal 2008 film MARTYRS, on the new 4K UHD release from Eureka! Entertainment. Join me and my running commentary/sighs and winces as I attempt to power through a tough watch that I was really dreading... youtu.be/qFN6xrVvd3g #PhysicalMedia #Martyrs

Man, engagement over on the "other" app is just dead in the water these days. Who follows me on here and why? Can we get *some* kind of conversation going on over here? What are people enjoying/working on this week?

Manning that Nezuko moment in the Entertainment District Arc of DEMON SLAYER... amazing.

After revisiting the first season of DEMON SLAYER and experiencing MUGEN TRAIN in the series version, which was quite interesting, I'm now into fresh territory with the Entertainment District Arc and man... it's wild 😆

An in-depth blu-ray review of the East German fairytale classic: HEART OF STONE. This recent release from Eureka! Entertainment is absolutely stacked and features a really unique piece of European cinema (and is already sold out! eek) in a gorgeous edition. #PhysicalMedia youtu.be/CphFQDPrAYw

This shot from the new AI version of Free as a Bird from Peter Jackson's new slate of Beatles reinterpretations (they're not restorations) perfectly sums up how I feel about all of this slop & post-GET BACK, this shit is being used EVERYWHERE. At least the text is legibile....

The journey toward Conquering My Collection rolls on, as I check in with my thoughts on Wim Wenders recent film PERFECT DAYS, from the gorgeous 4K edition by MUBI. #PhysicalMedia youtu.be/kk_huELmpqQ

Another little blu-ray update of some recent titles from Eureka Entertainment, specifically seven new limited edition sets featuring my favourite: Hong Kong cinema! From Ringo Lam to Chang Cheh, Lo Wei to Andy Lau and beyond... #PhysicalMedia youtu.be/RwernGQSZiQ

Had an absolutely barn storming evening with a couple of friends and the new NAKED GUN. Sometimes the phrase "keep it simple, stupid" really does apply to comedy and I mostly had a great time with it. The "cold case" gag was brilliant but the snowman bit was just... what??? 😂

My last wrestling match. Ten years ago now. Days gone by...

Seeing James Gunn doing press and going "lol the Infinity Stones were just this random thing I wrote in two minutes, I don't even know what a 'Marvel Phase' is because I'm too cool lolololol" reminds me why I don't like him and why his films almost always have a huge misstep.

After almost a year's hiatus (what???) The Douglas Fir Association returns! Myself and Matt have now completed our journey through the entire filmography of David Lynch and here is the next discussion, centered on his 1984 version of DUNE. youtu.be/AAHFVjy-X7U

"Have Tim Henman killed"

Loved grabbing some stills for the first video in my #LukeVsHongKongCinema series, as the transfer on Eureka Entertainment's new blu-ray of HONG KONG 1941 is superb. Though I'd share some here in a little mini thread:

The first ever installment of LUKE VS. HONG KONG CINEMA is here! I review the new Eureka! release of HONG KONG 1941, made in 1984 and starring the one and only Chow Yun-fat in an early breakout role. I absolutely loved this film and the new blu-ray looks incredible Video here: youtu.be/zPcbOYLxhak

One of the coolest villain introductions ever... The one and only Wu Ma in HONG KONG 1941 (1984) from Eureka Entertainment's great new blu-ray release. The cinematography in this film is gorgeous and the new 4K restoration looks so good.

More noir chat from Ryan!

Gonna celebrate another year closer to death (or "birthday" as some people call it) by filming the first couple of videos in a series I've been dying to kick off for years now... LUKE VS. HONG KONG CINEMA... Watch this space...

Super not into referring to the Florida concentration camp like it's a fucking Donkey Kong Country level

Announcing this weeks episode! #filmnoir #noircentralstation

War Pig.

A deep dive into the first film in @Eurekavideo's STRANGE NEW WORLDS sci-fi box set. I review THE SILENT STAR, a 1960 "utopian adventure" to the planet Venus. Almost an hour long I discuss the film, all its extras and more! #PhysicalMedia #BlurayReview #Bluray youtu.be/KZCMQJQGly8

Happy 50th anniversary to the movie Jaws. This is probably the greatest line in cinema history:

STRANGE NEW WORLDS: I had a blast with this new blu-ray box set from Eureka! that showcases four classic sci-fi films from Germany. Today - an unboxing and review of all the films in the collection, tomorrow - an hour long review of THE SILENT STAR! youtu.be/6fQB21qcAUs

Happy birthday to Studio Ghibli. In these confusing times, it's needed more than ever to provide a place where dreams and nightmares can find their balance. Long may its works endure.

You'd better think about what you're trying to do to me

Either Craig Mazin thinks he needed to make Ellie extra unlikeable to pull off the Abby season (he doesn't), or he just fundamentally misunderstands who Ellie as a character is (he probably does). I like the show a lot but the holes are starting to show now with some distance.

Using #AI to make any kind of art is like paying a writer and an artist to make a comic, then putting your name on it and calling yourself a graphic novelist. Except that at least you paid the creatives there; AI "artists" and "writers" just rip off real creators without agreement or payment.

One of the greatest lines in film history 🤌

So very, very tired... chipping away the next review for my channel..

Hey everyone! Haven’t done a post like this in years. I’m back! Im trying to get the word out in the film community that I have returned and have fun things ahead. Please share and spread the word! Ryan Chattaway (Film Talk & Vlogs) youtube.com/@ryanchattaw...

A writer for my local newspaper/site is listed as an "AI Assisted Reporter." Truly grim shit.

The owls... are what they seem (in 4K)

My daughter Rose has never seen Twin Peaks! Having recently picked up the Z to A set, it was a golden oportunity to introduce her to this amazing series & hear some of her first time thoughts & reactions. We just finished Season 1, so grab a slice of pie & let's dive in! youtu.be/lSpdGuYHnUU

Bumper video today, Part III of #TheMastersOfCinemaUltimatum series. My continuing quest to watch every film in the collection. 16 more films discussed, from wuxia to rom-com, Taiwan, France, Germany, Japan and more, including a new all timer favourite! youtu.be/TiOS1tbCyNU

New Blu-ray Update vid! This itme around, I picked up some classics of 80s comedy. Also: a Mini-tribute/remembrance of Val Kilmer, who sadly passed away the day I filmed this. youtu.be/BAbU108t3m8 #80sFilms #PhysicalMedia

Ever since I was a teen, I've always loved the end credits of FULL CONTACT-- it's such a shame that the existing DVDs do not do the colors and music any justice. Hopefully, now that Shout! Factory has acquired the Golden Princess catalogue, maybe FULL CONTACT will finally get a proper HD release.

Alright, back at it, episode #287 of #TheEpicFilmChallengeII as I continue through the hallowed #1001MoviesYouMustSeeBeforeYouDie challenge... last time we looked at the original SCARFACE, and now... well, say hello to the bad guy. youtu.be/niq1RYWYu8o