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Daniel Martin

@drdsm.bsky.social

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Associate Professor of Film Studies at KAIST. Author of "Extreme Asia" (EUP, 2015). Coming soon: a BFI Film Classics book on Kiki's Delivery Service.

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · 2d

@michaeljleader.bsky.social On proud display in the Ghibli section at Kyobo Books in Seoul (the biggest bookshop in the country)!

The books “Ghiblioteque” and “The World of Studio Ghibli” on display in a bookstore.

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · 15d

I love this! Really want to support the publication in every way, but have to chime in on the international shipping costs, they're too prohibitive. £14.00 for the issue is absolutely worth it - but an additional £24.00 for shipping is wild. I hope you'll work out a better system in the long term.

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · 19d

What movie do you consider perfect?

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · 21d

The book is *superb* and Molly Wryn emerges as the star of the entire oral history, I think. She obviously put her entire heart into the production, and you capture her endearing anecdotes with such warmth. I'm so glad she's getting more recognition now, and your efforts are a huge part of that.

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Sep 9

Nowhere Fast is the banger of all bangers!

Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Aug 26

@extspace.bsky.social thought you’d love this…

Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Aug 19

Fascination!! Absolutely my go-to comfort episode. Love it.

Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Aug 2

It’ll get a bajillion new readers, the Compact line has been revolutionary!

Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Aug 2

@andydiggle.bsky.social Green Arrow Year One is joining the compact line! Congratulations dude!

Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Jul 25

This is horribly relatable.

Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Jul 14

We basically see the lightbulb go off above Lonni’s head when he’s told Gorst is being moved to the military’s supervision. He passes off responsibility to his colleague and knows that Gorst can now be targeted without exposing him as a mole. That’s why Bix can finally get her therapy-by-revenge.

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Jul 14

Just add another nerdy observation/correction on this point about Dr. Gorst: “If anything, it feels contradictory, because on the bureaucracy side we learned that the highly efficient torturer was getting a major promotion, presumably making him more important and thus more difficult to get at.”

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Jul 9

#SUPERMAN is super fun! It doesn’t need to be a perfect film to perfectly set the tone for the new DC movieverse, and I’m enthusiastically optimistic about what will come next.

Three “Megabox Original Ticket” tickets to James Gunn’s Superman.

Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Jul 4

Yes! The first arc of this series was sensational! Complex but satisfying plotting and some of the most charming and well-written versions of DC’s icons ever. I’m totally invested in what’s next.

Andy Diggle @andydiggle.bsky.social · Jul 3

GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT: A LEAGUE FOR JUSTICE begins with a recap of THE KRYPTONIAN AGE — so if you haven't read that yet, consider this a spoiler warning!

AIPT @aiptcomics.com · Jul 3

DC Preview: Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice #1 - THE GROUNDBREAKING ELSEWORLDS EPIC CONTINUES!
@andydiggle.bsky.social #comicbooks #Batman #comicsky
Read the preview here:

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Jun 13

Never doubted Mr Big!

Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Jun 13

Keep the Mr Bears!

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Jun 10

One of my favourite Trek things ever! I *loved* those cards for *years* back when they were in regular production. I learned a ton of minutiae, too.

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Jun 9

I saw it in a mostly-full screening on Sunday. It’s tremendous!

Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Jun 6

FINALLY seeing Sinners.

South Korean theatrical poster for SINNERS

Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · May 30

That’s lovely! You really ARE so cool, too!

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · May 22

Obvious pick is BUNSHINSABA, Ahn Byung-ki at the top of his game; obscure pick is a HK delight called GHOST EYES about a woman possessed by a demon via haunted contact lenses.

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · May 10

Monty’s ready and waiting! x

Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Apr 6

Deeply impressed with the work of Project A34K on ALIEN 3: THE LEGACY CUT. It's probably the most I've ever enjoyed the film; it's still disquietingly bleak, but I do admire its adamant refusal to be the sequel anyone wanted or expected.

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Mar 7

I’m so excited for Scotty as a season regular. Stupidly hyped, I absolutely cannot wait!

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Daniel Martin @drdsm.bsky.social · Feb 25

That’s an excellent name for a cat.