Just delivered another fresh commentary track, this time for an Italian sexy thriller. If you need an expert commentary delivered on time with the minimum of fuss, I'm your man.

After 25 years of highs and lows I am done witrh working in education. The trouble is, I am not qualified to do anything else. Who is desperately looking to hire people with PhDs in European film distribution during the 1960s?

Bait bites back when power lines pump volts into rain soaked ground. Excellent eco-shock classic boasts splendid Rick Baker FX and a cast of millions. 1976. #horrorcommunity #horrorfamily #film #horrormovie #horrorfilm #horrorfan #classichorror #horroraddict #filmsky #horrorsky #mutantfam #horrorfam

I couldn't resist backing TRETTITRE: Retro Back to the Future on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/846...

Very pleased to be involved in this new collection of Eurocrime Rarities from @vinsyn.bsky.social. In the accompanying booklet you will find an essay I wrote to go with Day of the Cobra on the career of that queen of the B-movie screen, Sybil Danning! vinegarsyndrome.com/products/eur...

Spotted two mistakes yesterday in the subtitles in a (what I would consider to be) major 4K restoration that I was screening to students. I know these things happen, but still. The students loved the film regardless.

Sylvester Stallone as Judge Dredd? The story of how 2000AD's law enforcer made it to the big screen is told in this week's Film Stories podcast... filmstories.co.uk/podcast/podc...

It's been a long time coming, but finally here is another episode in our ongoing exploration of Donald Pleasence's 1980s career in Italian cinema. This time we're going back to 'Nam in Cobra Mission! A Proud part of the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/0h4j...

I'm very excited to have worked for @hammerfilms.bsky.social again. This great Brit noir, featuring a young Supergran, is coming soon on 4K and Blu Ray, featuring a well-researched (if I do say so myself) booklet essay by me on the producer Robert Lippert: hammerfilms.com/products/36-...

It's been a long time coming, but finally here is another episode in our ongoing exploration of Donald Pleasence's 1980s career in Italian cinema. This time we're going back to 'Nam in Cobra Mission! A Proud part of the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/0h4j...

Three titles from the Golden Princess Film Library join Imprint Asia in 4K UHD this May: PRISON ON FIRE I & II (1987/1981), BULLET IN THE HEAD (1990), and ONCE A THIEF (1991)! ⭐️ 📀 Pre-orders open 15 April.

I don’t care what Bond fans call me, Moonraker will always be my favourite one.

Getting a Rondo Award nomination and receiving my first ever author royalty cheque makes this a pretty good week I think. You will be relieved to know copies of the book are stil available! www.fabpress.com/norman-warre...

Don’t miss it!

Also available on a fabulous Blu Ray from the late lamanted Network, featuring a booklet essay from me.

Cinema Italia returns with 💥 Spasmo 💥 podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/c...

Just found out that we have been nominated for "Best Commentator of 2025" for our commentary on the @vinsyn.bsky.social release of Curse of the Voodoo! Plus my work can be found in other nominated releases - The Man Who Could Cheat Death and Danza Macabra Vol. 4! rondoaward.com/rondoaward.c...

He’s not dead.

I can neither confirm nor deny that I may or may not be involved in a future blu ray release of this film.

This is a joy, and what a cast! Including, for horror fans, Michael Ripper and Peter Vaughan. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

Amazing Doctor Who news thanks to Film is Fabulous, but could they not have found better photos of Justin Smith and Toby Hadoke? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The fact that the BBC will produce a six hour special devoted to Kenneth Williams is why I will always happily pay the licence fee: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

The U.K. is submitting a song which points out just how boring it is in the U.K. A bold move. Love it.

My review of the latest eccentric offering from @headpress.com is now available on Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php?/a...

Japanese exploitation films are just so damn cool. boxd.it/doYD9h

Probably the first time I’ve watched this in over ten years. Still amazing, and looks great in 4K. boxd.it/dowUWf

Where’s our Blu Ray?

I love The Goodies so much. Possibly more than I love Monty Python. I wish they had also made some movies.

The FIFA Peace Prize isn't what it used to be.

My review of the fab Tales of Adventure Collection 9 from @imprintfilms.bsky.social is now on Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...

When I saw the trailer I could have sworn that was Damon Albarn.

And Buddhists always seem so chill: boxd.it/dkZL67

Speaking of @hammerfilms.bsky.social, it looks like all their recent restorations have quietly made their way to Amazon Prime: watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=a...

I love this film. All those Hammer fans over the years who have tirelessly complained about it really missed the point. How exciting would it be to discover there was a Shaw Brothers film with Peter Cushing in?! Oh wait, there’s two of them!

New episode of Wild, Wild Podcast out now, and it's a big one! Join us as we take a look at Donald Pleasence in Phenomena. Available on Spotify or wherever as part of the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/5I2X...

Officially announced today by Treasured Films, A Man Called Blade is out later this year featuring a booklet essay I wrote about Maurizio Merli: www.filmtreasures.co.uk/mannaja-a-ma...

Beloved BBC comedy Ghosts is set to return with Ghosts: The Possession Of Button House, a new movie that starts shooting next month. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...

Cold Storage is my kind of film. letterboxd.com/retroramblin...

Just submitted the first book chapter I've written for an academic collection in what feels like years. This was also the first time I haven't mainly culled from my PhD thesis either. It was nice to write something new!

Adrian Hoven wanted to direct but the producers refused and contacted Tigon to see if they could get that nice young man who directed Witchfinder General.

Can we just admit now that we don't need this family any more?

Well I think we already know what the physical media release of 2026 is going to be, courtesy of @umbrellaent.bsky.social: shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/bmx...

Coming this May... HAMMER VOLUME SEVEN: SHIPS & GIGGLES Take a look at the lighter side of the legendary film studio’s diverse output, with a quartet of comic classics starring a roll-call of British comedy greats.

It's been several years in the making, but finally @indicator.bsky.social are bringing us Hammer vol. 7, including the long impossible to see (until @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social rescued it a few years ago) The Ugly Duckling! www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/collections/...

Wild, Wild Podcast is back with a new season! Join us as we revisit the 1980s films Donald Pleasence made in Italy, starting out with what was surely his career highlight, Pumaman! Available wherever you get your podcasts. Part of the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/5sx1...

Both of these are exciting additions to my collection.

Speaking of Raro, those lovely people at parent company @kinolorber.com just sent me two comp copies both featuring new commentary tracks by my Wild, Wild Podcast co-host and I. I also did some new subtitle translation on Body Puzzle which was fun!

Yet another new commentary track coming soon via our friends at Raro USA! I only just finished editing this one three days ago and it's announced already! I like their speed. kinolorber.com/product/so-y...

That's two audio commentaries edited and submitted in less than a week, a new record for me I think. This latest one is for a strange little low budget Itallian film starring an actress who doesn't get enough attention in cult film circles. We hope to change that with this release!

It looks like this is coming out in November, almost exactly a year after we recorded our new commentary. What a strange and entertaining film this is: kinolorber.com/product/plot...