I’m not sure if Ozu ever made a film about criminals, but if he did it would have looked a lot like Nagisa Oshima’s “Boy”. Really beautiful film with a fantastic lead performance by child actor, Tetsuo Abe. Watched as part of the Radical Japan set from @filmsradiance.bsky.social

Robert Hossein’s The Taste of Violence features some stunning cinematography brought back to life by a magnificent restoration, but with surprisingly little violence. This Wicked Games boxset from @filmsradiance.bsky.social has been a treat.

After what has been a hectic 2025 for me personally, I am aiming to bring the Radiance Podcast back in 2026. In January I will do a 2025 recap episode before heading back to the usual monthly upload schedule discussing the latest announcements and releases.

After what has been a hectic 2025 for me personally, I am aiming to bring the Radiance Podcast back in 2026. In January I will do a 2025 recap episode before heading back to the usual monthly upload schedule discussing the latest announcements and releases.

They Live By Film have launched a Substack! It’s completely free and we will be using it as a platform to post reviews, podcast updates and more. If you use Substack give us a follow below: theylivebyfilm.substack.com

Sad to announce that I am going to be ending The Radiance Films Podcast, at least for the foreseeable future. It was a great time, and I met some amazing people, but I have some things in my personal life that will need my focus. Thanks to all that listened, maybe I can bring it back some day.

Because why the fuck would he?

Me when I was 17: fucking hell Twin Peaks is so good. Me now: fucking hell Twin Peaks is so good.

#JustWatched Weak Spot, one of @filmsradiance.bsky.social January titles, a fun thriller that’s heavy on the character work and dialogue. Exceptionally French in execution (despite being made by a German). Looking forward to rewatching with @aheartofgould.bsky.social commentary.

Hello friends. Thanks to those who have supported this campaign! We couldn't have launched this in a weirder time. If you haven't supported, please check it out. Exciting things coming. cinejourneys.com/a24-new-wave...

Can anyone suggest a good double feature for The Conformist? I’ve never seen it but I am looking to pair it with something thematically similar for a future podcast episode. #filmsky

I’ve done a lot of work that I feel I can be proud of in a decade of writing on film. I love it dearly. But for various personal & bleak state-of-the-biz reasons, things remain precarious. If you like my work & are interested in signing up below, I’d be much obliged! ko-fi.com/christinanew...

Lost Highway is so good. It was a favourite of mine for many, many years, and I’m happy that more people are starting to appreciate it. Such a powerful examination of male toxicity, jealousy and obsession. It’s the Vertigo of the 90s. #filmsky #DavidLynch

Jim Harbaugh's family coaching tree is crazy, he's head coach of the Chargers, his brother is head coach of the Ravens, his son is a coordinator with the Seahawks and now his dad is the head coach of the Raiders

Watched Eggers’ Nosferatu with my wife earlier. Her first time watching it so naturally I spent most of the time just watching her reactions to various scenes. Great experience for all involved. #filmsky

#JustWatched Fast Company, a film by David Cronenberg, not that you would have ever guessed that. A pretty fun film even for someone who has zero knowledge or interest in drag racing culture. Will be discussing in more detail on the next episode of They Live By Film. #filmsky

This is a pretty exciting development. This has been a market niche that #boutiquebluray fans have been asking to be filled for many years. I look forward to seeing more about The Cloud Door when they launch. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

The sky was nice this evening. #photography

Nothing beats a @filmsradiance.bsky.social mail day. #filmsky #boutiquebluray #physicalmedia

I’m genuinely so fucking sad. A “celebrity” death has never really affected me like this before. Lynch was a titan, one of the first filmmakers I fell in love with as a teenager. An incredible human. The world was a better place for having him, and a darker place now without him. His art is eternal.

This is the absolute worst fucking day. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

So how long until this exact scenario is set up by Trump? 9/10 basically no notes.

#NowWatching #filmsky

#NowWatching Pit Stop, directed by Jack Hill. This films has a dune buggy scene that is completely irrelevant to the plot, but it’s fucking awesome.

My first time guesting on the Radiance Films podcast with @adamlundy.bsky.social. Great to talk about Luis Buñuel’s Heresies trilogy, Bo Widerberg, Seijun Suzuki, and more. Here is that Apple Podcasts link, but it can be heard wherever you get podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 On the latest episode of The Radiance Films Podcast, I sit down with @awest505.bsky.social to discuss the December releases and this week's announcements. Available to stream in the usual places: linktr.ee/TheRadianceP... #filmsky #boutiquebluray #moviepodcast

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 On the latest episode of The Radiance Films Podcast, I sit down with @awest505.bsky.social to discuss the December releases and this week's announcements. Available to stream in the usual places: linktr.ee/TheRadianceP... #filmsky #boutiquebluray #moviepodcast

I noticed in today’s Radiance newsletter that the Bunuel set is 80% sold out. If you are on the fence about buying this then don’t let the opportunity slip. Having just finished the set I can attest to its quality. The rigid case and artwork is stunning and the restorations are beautiful. #filmsky

The Duality of Man #filmsky #letterboxdwrapped

Delighted with this month’s titles, something for everyone I hope!

Kelly Reichardt is one of the worlds best working directors, Radiance releasing her debut picture, a really assured crime drama, is something to really celebrate.

The first one is obviously 2006 Disney Channel original movie, Read It and Weep, starring Kay & Danielle Panabaker.

Hey #filmsky, who is your favourite director? And what is your favourite film by them that you think doesn’t get enough love? I’ll go first, Shadow of a Doubt by Hitchcock.

Say what you see 📖😢➕😭 🧍‍♀️🧳 🏞️🌾 🤷‍♂️ 🗡️👮 Check-in tomorrow morning for answers

We're now set up back at Lime Wood and found some Out-of-Print stock! Titles (temporarily) back in stock on our website include: VISIBLE SECRET OC & STIGGS BY A MAN'S FACE SHALL YOU KNOW HIM BLACK TIGHT KILLERS SUZHOU RIVER TONY ARZENTA L'AMOUR FOU THE SHAPE OF NIGHT SHINOBI

The first of my new recurring segment on Radiance Films debuts in this month’s issue. Available to buy physically and on Kindle from the link in the post!

The first of my new recurring segment on Radiance Films debuts in this month’s issue. Available to buy physically and on Kindle from the link in the post!

Here’s a great @trailersfromhell.bsky.social review of the harrowing/thrilling WEAK SPOT blu-ray, a @filmsradiance.bsky.social release I was happy to provide a commentary for. Drops on January 28th. trailersfromhell.com/weak-spot/

Diane Morgan is so fucking funny #CunkOnLife

It’s utterly baffling that my nearest @omniplexcinemas.bsky.social isn’t showing Nosferatu. Have to drive 40 minutes to the next closest tomorrow to go see one of the most anticipated films of 24/25, and a likely Oscar contender!

🚨 Attention to any critics, scholars, podcasters or creatives! I am looking for guests for The Radiance Films Podcast! If you are at all interested or know someone who might then please send me a DM! A share of this post would also be helpful!

🚨NEW EPISODE!🚨 Our first commentary: ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING with writer (and former New World exec) David Simkins! Please, please like & share! David is great and you will love his stories about this classic film! Enjoy! newworldpicturespodcast.com/bonus-episod...

🚨 Attention to any critics, scholars, podcasters or creatives! I am looking for guests for The Radiance Films Podcast! If you are at all interested or know someone who might then please send me a DM! A share of this post would also be helpful!

My eight month old knows me so well

Everyone is praising Brady Corbet for The Brutalist but forgetting that he already achieved true kino in 2004’s Thunderbirds. #filmsky

Here is a thread 🧵 of some of my favourite @filmsradiance.bsky.social films that they released this year. Starting off with the brilliant Tai Kato film, By a Man’s Face Shall You Know Him, a time-hopping crime drama starring the excellent Noboru Ando. Kato’s films have been a revelation #filmsky

Anyone want to discuss the audio commentary for #ThePeoplesJoker with me on a podcast?