It’s a real shame Indian cinema isn’t promoted or reviewed in the U.K. press, because if you’re not keeping up with the YRF Spy Universe you’re really missing out. Alia Bahtt is always terrific onscreen, but she’s especially great as an action star: boxd.it/f6b4iT

One of my favourite things to see at the cinema.

House of Psychotic Women is one of the best film books I’ve ever read.

The next episode in our Donald Pleasence season is available now wherever you find podcasts! We're back in the jungle, this time with Miles O'Keefe. It's Double Target! Available as part of the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social: open.spotify.com/episode/7oeB...

The Fantasy of the Deer Warrior is a fascinating children's film from Taiwan which is getting a Blu-ray release from @cultpix.bsky.social! I made a mini-documentary about Taiwanese cinema which is included on here. Very proud: klubbsuper8.com/en/article.p...

Vernon Sewell films are so moreish.

The commentary track jobs are starting to stack up - got a solo one to record tomorrow, another cult Italian one to co-host next week, and I've just been offered a Nunsploitation film. I'm wondering when I can quit my day job and go full time with this.

@chopperfireball.bsky.social Hi, did you guys ever cover Bruno Mattei's Double Target?

Yet another amazing publication from Creepy*Images!

A fun Hercules double-bill from @imprintfilms.bsky.social announced for next month!

More Hong Kong cinema goodness from @imprintfilms.bsky.social! My review of the A Chinese Ghost Story trilogy boxset is now live on Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php/ar...

And with that final seminar, I’m done for another year. No classes until September and it’s such a relief.

Just recorded my 20th audio commentary, this time for an erotic drama with gothic overtones.

Another pricey day to be a collector of old stuff, what with this from @hammerfilms.bsky.social and @arrowvideo.bsky.social's Once a Thief. I need to live until I'm about 150 to make sure I'll be able to watch everything. hammerfilms.com/products/bre...

What is it with Hammer fans? Why are they constantly so snippy, critical of Hammer/ each other, trying to be more right than anyone else? Someone has made a nice video and tried to promote it, and the first comment is just typical of this kind of thing. Guys, let's all just watch films.

If only I could go back in time and provide a commentary for the first volume - then I would be present across this whole massive collection! As it is, four out of five is pretty great.

I'm very proud to have recorded a solo commentary for Strange Voyage, a black comedy based on a true life case, directed by one of Spain's most beloved actor/ directors Fernando Fernán Gómez, and starring none other than Jess Franco in his biggest acting role outside of his own directing career!

Another Carry On Blu-ray collection from @imprintfilms.bsky.social has just been announced! There are some great films in this set too. The team were firing on all cylinders. When we get to the set with Carry On England in it I might be less enthusiastic.

DANZA MACABRA VOLUME FIVE: THE SPANISH GOTHIC COLLECTION Coming Soon!

I'm very proud to have contributed a solo commentary for this set, and when people see what the film is they will lose their minds.

This is what Amazon Music is offering me this morning. How can I say no that lineup?

I've reviewed the fab new 4K release of Alligator from @imprintfilms.bsky.social for Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php?/a...

A new episode of Wild, Wild Podcast is now available as part of the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social. Join us for analysis of the undeservedly maligned, only official sequel, Django Strikes Again, starring Franco Nero! open.spotify.com/episode/0F9d...

My review of the @imprintfilms.bsky.social blu ray release of Ang Lee's classic Lust, Caution is now live on Cinema Retro: cinemaretro.com/index.php?/a...

I have been putting on regular film screenings where I'm teaching here in China, which always have to be approved in advance. I've had Saturday Night and Sunday Morning turned down by the powers that be, but Who Killed Captain Alex? has been given the thumbs up. Make of that what you will.

My review of the @imprintfilms.bsky.social boxset release of the A Better Tomorrow trilogy is now available over on Cinema Retro: www.cinemaretro.com/index.php?/a...

The people of Swansea in 1987 didn't know how good they had it.

This is a sad and fascinating story. I hope @vinsyn.bsky.social find this film one day.

The latest episode of Wild, Wild Podcast is available now wherever your podcasts show up. This time we're heading deep under Rome with Donald Pleasence, where some evil has been invoked, and won't take no for an answer! Part of the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/4shE...

Invasion of the Saucer Men is fantastic. It deserves a DVD, a Blu Ray, a 4K, anything!

A new episode of El Diabolik’s World of Psychotronic Soundtracks is always a cause for celebration! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

An excellent example of what you can do with a low budget and lots of imagination! And of course, you can read all about the production in our book Norman J. Warren: Gentleman of Terror...

Calling Hammer fans! X the Unknown, aka Quatermass 2 and a half, is now up for pre-order at @hammerfilms.bsky.social: hammerfilms.com/products/x-t...

Exciting June release news from @imprintfilms.bsky.social, including SHAW-SHOCK: SHAW BROTHERS HORROR COLLECTION - VOLUME THREE (1980 - 1982) featuring the magical Hex trilogy!

Hammer's great lost funked-out Martial Arts meets down-at-heel gangsters soundtrack - available at last! Includes sleevenotes by me on the surprisingly complicated history of David Lindup's Shatter score. Find out more here... timworthington.org/2026/04/29/s...

Found this book on the making of Hero at the Beijing Book Fair today, which features behind-the-scenes pics and the full set of storyboards. Not bad for £1.50.

An absolutely fabulous and essential new boxset just announed by @imprintfilms.bsky.social - the first volume of a King Hu collection, featuring Come Drink With Me, Dragon Inn and A Touch of Zen in 4K!

Wild, Wild Podcast is back with another episode, this time starring Sybil Danning as the Warrior Queen! Is it a hit, or are we willing the volcano to erupt just to bring the film to a close? Part of the @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social Podcast Network. open.spotify.com/episode/33xp...

I’ve been visiting Wuhan for a couple of days to talk to students. The scale is hard to process. There are 82 different universities here, and around 2 million students. Puts Brighton into perspective.

If, like me, you have any interest in cinema history, this is a marvellous watch. Great work from @sarahappleton.bsky.social! youtu.be/JRJO7pAF6J4?...

More marvellous Miss Marple magic from June Whitfield: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

I'm in the middle of making a new bonus feature in the form of a short video essay and documentary about Taiwanese cinema, which gave me the excuse to shoot footage in the National Film Museum of China here in Beijing. Naturally, geopolotics being what they are, Taiwan gets its own exhibit.

New @severinfilms.bsky.social video series of genre celebs taking you through the cinemas of their lives: youtu.be/JRJO7pAF6J4?...

According to Podchaser you can listen to podcasts I am in for one week and seven hours without stopping. Sounds like an excellent excuse to take some annual leave. www.podchaser.com/creators/dr-...

A decade ago I finally completed my Monty Python vinyl collection, which began 25 years earlier. I thought. Today I read about an album I had never heard of, perhaps because it was a US-only release and I had been collecting them only when I found them in record shops. Ordered it on eBay.

This has to be the podcast appearance I’m the most proud of.

New! CLIMB UP THE WALL (1960) pod.link/1569929507 An early Michael Winner film featuring the Goons? Well, sort of. Radio personality Jack Jackson and his son Malcolm have some very low-budget adventures and meet music stars including Craig Douglas & Cherry Wainer. With @retroramblings.bsky.social

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