Josh Slater-Williams
@jslaterwilliams.bsky.social
UK-based critic and culture journalist. Bylines: BFI, Sight and Sound, Total Film, Little White Lies, IndieWire and others. Member of the London Critics' Circle.
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My contributor copy of the Maiku Hama Trilogy from @thirdwindowfilms.com! For this limited edition boxset, I wrote the accompanying booklet, discussing these cool as hell private-detective films in the context of Kaizo Hayashi‘s other postmodern works (e.g. TO SLEEP SO AS TO DREAM, CIRCUS BOYS).
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Pretending this is not the name of a band
Billy Corgan discovers Geese, says they should fight Goose
Billy Corgan Discovers Geese, Says They Should Fight Goose
In recent months, lots of rockers from past generations have discovered Geese, the young band of the moment. Lots of people who are not rockers from past generations have also discovered Geese, but th...
stereogum.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Pretending this is not the name of a band
Sophie Ellis-Bextor? The film Q&A moderator?
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Sophie Ellis-Bextor? The film Q&A moderator?
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"Do you ever worry about Japan's long standing xenophobia, toxic patriarchal masculinity, and fascism problems when supporting their ethnic cuisines? I do. A lot.”
"The Anjin has opinions about potstickers."
"The Anjin has opinions about potstickers."
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 AM
"Do you ever worry about Japan's long standing xenophobia, toxic patriarchal masculinity, and fascism problems when supporting their ethnic cuisines? I do. A lot.”
"The Anjin has opinions about potstickers."
"The Anjin has opinions about potstickers."
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oughta rename the fucking band Nick Cave & the Bad Takes at this point, jesus christ
just two cool guys looking normal and alive, like humans
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
oughta rename the fucking band Nick Cave & the Bad Takes at this point, jesus christ
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And there we have it. After 22 years, the record for the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time is beaten!
Kokuho has had unprecedented success, growing weekly for over a month, earning incredible word of mouth, for what is ostensibly a 3-hour dense drama about an outdated art form
Kokuho has had unprecedented success, growing weekly for over a month, earning incredible word of mouth, for what is ostensibly a 3-hour dense drama about an outdated art form
映画「国宝」実写日本映画の興行収入で歴代1位に、22年ぶり新記録 「踊る2」超え
https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/649441?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#国宝
https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/649441?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#国宝
November 25, 2025 at 4:50 AM
And there we have it. After 22 years, the record for the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time is beaten!
Kokuho has had unprecedented success, growing weekly for over a month, earning incredible word of mouth, for what is ostensibly a 3-hour dense drama about an outdated art form
Kokuho has had unprecedented success, growing weekly for over a month, earning incredible word of mouth, for what is ostensibly a 3-hour dense drama about an outdated art form
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It’s weird that numerous filmmakers lately are touting their films as being “X-rated” when the rating hasn’t been used in over thirty years. Where is this coming from and why can’t anyone just accept and commit to the NC-17?
Brady Corbet Says His Next Film Is Shot Entirely On 70mm, Confirms X-Rating & Offers New Details
Brady Corbet says his next film is shot entirely on 70mm, confirms it’s X-rated, , and reveals new details about the decades-spanning project
theplaylist.net
November 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM
It’s weird that numerous filmmakers lately are touting their films as being “X-rated” when the rating hasn’t been used in over thirty years. Where is this coming from and why can’t anyone just accept and commit to the NC-17?
What are we doing here?
Fresh off of #JurassicWorldRebirth, Scarlett Johansson has lined up her next franchise: She'll star in a new #Exorcist movie for writer/director Mike Flanagan.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4il17qW
📸 Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for Newport Beach Film Festival/Warner Bros.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4il17qW
📸 Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for Newport Beach Film Festival/Warner Bros.
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
What are we doing here?
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This is one of the best deals I have seen, for many great Japanese films. Get buying, cinephiles!
The Third Window Films BLACK FRIDAY #Sale is running til Dec 1 over @terracottadist.bsky.social!
Save up to 50% off the majority of our titles!
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Save up to 50% off the majority of our titles!
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November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This is one of the best deals I have seen, for many great Japanese films. Get buying, cinephiles!
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"Two wrongs don't make a right, Bart."
"Yes, they do."
"No, they don't. Dad!"
"Two wrongs make a right, Lisa."
"Yes, they do."
"No, they don't. Dad!"
"Two wrongs make a right, Lisa."
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"Two wrongs don't make a right, Bart."
"Yes, they do."
"No, they don't. Dad!"
"Two wrongs make a right, Lisa."
"Yes, they do."
"No, they don't. Dad!"
"Two wrongs make a right, Lisa."
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After careful consideration, I still think "Is Butterbean okay?" is the funniest thing I've ever heard.
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
After careful consideration, I still think "Is Butterbean okay?" is the funniest thing I've ever heard.
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So great to see Bill Ackerman back in action. The podcast initially ended in 2022, but I see that he started up again this month with Erica Schultz, followed by Willow. I recommend every single episode; a really great lineup of film writers, programmers, podcasters, and others.
I was thrilled to be invited onto the SUPPORTING CHARACTERS podcast to talk about numerous topics including Trans film images, Corpses, Fools and Monsters and our appearance on TCM. Tune in tonight for @cadenmgardner.bsky.social 's program!
www.nowplayingnetwork.net/supportingch...
www.nowplayingnetwork.net/supportingch...
Episode 70: Willow Catelyn Maclay
Bill talks to author and podcaster Erica Shultz about her endeavors in film culture, from creating shows like Unsung Horrors to writing and publishing her book THE SWEETEST TABOO and contributing spec...
www.nowplayingnetwork.net
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
So great to see Bill Ackerman back in action. The podcast initially ended in 2022, but I see that he started up again this month with Erica Schultz, followed by Willow. I recommend every single episode; a really great lineup of film writers, programmers, podcasters, and others.
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After an economic crash you always see headlines like What Was Everyone Thinking? What do you mean everyone, most of us are waving our arms and screaming every day, it's a handful of insanely rich assholes who aren't listening
November 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
After an economic crash you always see headlines like What Was Everyone Thinking? What do you mean everyone, most of us are waving our arms and screaming every day, it's a handful of insanely rich assholes who aren't listening
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Reminder! 🐢👇
A reminder that the excellent GAMERA THE BRAVE will have its UK theatrical debut (!) at the Barbican Centre, London, on 10 December 2025. It will be introduced by Japanese cinema expert Yuriko Hamaguchi. Spread the word! 🐢
Get your tickets: www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/202...
Get your tickets: www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/202...
a close up of a turtle with smoke coming out of it 's mouth
ALT: a close up of a turtle with smoke coming out of it 's mouth
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Reminder! 🐢👇
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"I simply ask, what if this was you? Let that be your guidepost." Politer than I'd have been, but hopefully that sinks in for a few of these ghouls. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
‘Extra challenging during a difficult time’: Robert Redford’s daughter criticises AI tributes to the late actor
Amy Redford thanks fans for ‘love and support’ but takes issue with ‘AI versions of funerals, tributes and quotes from members of my family that are fabrications’
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"I simply ask, what if this was you? Let that be your guidepost." Politer than I'd have been, but hopefully that sinks in for a few of these ghouls. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/no...
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Forgot how many incredible lines are in Udo Kier’s Random Roles www.avclub.com/udo-kier-179...
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Forgot how many incredible lines are in Udo Kier’s Random Roles www.avclub.com/udo-kier-179...
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Live the sort of life that has everyone saying "that guy was weird and awesome" when you pass away.
November 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Live the sort of life that has everyone saying "that guy was weird and awesome" when you pass away.
That Seaquest fit tho
RIP Udo Kier (1944-2025), a German character actor with a prolific and eclectic career (My Own Private Idaho, Blade, Ace Ventura, Dancer in the Dark, Grindhouse, Suspiria, Dogville...)
In sci-fi: Johnny Mnemonic, Melancholia, Armageddon, Dracula 3000, Metropia, Iron Sky, Downsizing, Seaquest DSV...
In sci-fi: Johnny Mnemonic, Melancholia, Armageddon, Dracula 3000, Metropia, Iron Sky, Downsizing, Seaquest DSV...
November 24, 2025 at 1:20 AM
That Seaquest fit tho
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RIP Udo Kier. Had an incredible evening circa 2009 seeing him interviewed by Bruce LaBruce onstage in Toronto. “So you were roommates with Fassbinder?” asked LaBruce. “AH YES!” replied Udo. “Vee vere… ‘room mates’!”
November 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
RIP Udo Kier. Had an incredible evening circa 2009 seeing him interviewed by Bruce LaBruce onstage in Toronto. “So you were roommates with Fassbinder?” asked LaBruce. “AH YES!” replied Udo. “Vee vere… ‘room mates’!”
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Everything became cooler if Udo Kier showed up and by God, he might show up anywhere. His journey ends but he'll still be surprising me years from now. RIP.
November 24, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Everything became cooler if Udo Kier showed up and by God, he might show up anywhere. His journey ends but he'll still be surprising me years from now. RIP.
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[context for anyone who wasn't haunting the AV Club comments section 15 years ago: Kier gave this in answer to an in print interview question and they posted this one audio clip either in the comments or in a post that's been lost to time] www.avclub.com/udo-kier-179...
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
[context for anyone who wasn't haunting the AV Club comments section 15 years ago: Kier gave this in answer to an in print interview question and they posted this one audio clip either in the comments or in a post that's been lost to time] www.avclub.com/udo-kier-179...
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PLEASE im begging you make it so we can turn retweets off by person
November 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
PLEASE im begging you make it so we can turn retweets off by person
Why would The Criterion Collection do this?
what a surprise, majority of fash "Ireland is full" posts on shitter are from outside Ireland
November 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Why would The Criterion Collection do this?