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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · 1d

#MrPhilsFilms 762
THE VICTIM (2006)
Dir: Monthon Arayangkoon
Format: UK DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Bin it
Notes: Lead actress Pitchanart Sakakorn previously starred in the first BUPPAH RAHTREE sequel.
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Ting (Pitchanart Sakakorn) being instructed in traditional Thai dance in a scene from the film The Victim

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · 3d

#MrPhilsFilms 761
ANVIL: THE STORY OF ANVIL (2008)
Dir: Sacha Gervasi
Format: UK DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Keep it
Notes: I have seen Anvil play live once, at the Hammer Golden Gods show in London in June 2009.
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Steve 'Lips' Kudlow and Robb Reiner sat in a cafe discussing their rock band Anvil in a scene from the film Anvil: The Story Of Anvil

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · 10d

Billy Nomates live on stage at Chalk, Brighton, yesterday evening.

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · 21d

#MrPhilsFilms 760
RED SONJA (2025)
Dir: M. J. Bassett
Format: UK Blu-ray
Keep it/Bin it: Bin it
Notes: Bassett previously directed SOLOMON KANE - another character created by writer Robert E. Howard.
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Red Sonja (Matilda Lutz) brandishing a sword in a scene from the film Red Sonja

Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · 23d

#MrPhilsFilms 759
SAY ANYTHING (1989)
Dir: Cameron Crowe
Format: US DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Upgrade it
Notes: Inspired use of 'In Your Eyes' by Peter Gabriel in the iconic boombox scene.
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Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) stands in front of his car holding a boombox above his head in a scene from the film Say Anything

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · 25d

#MrPhilsFilms 758
SHINJUKU INCIDENT (2009)
Dir: Derek Yee
Format: UK DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Bin it, when I need the space
Notes: Daniel Wu who plays Jie has also starred in many of the director's other films including ONE NIGHT IN MONGKOK, PROTÉGÉ and TRIPLE TAP.
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Steelhead (Jackie Chan) leads a mob against a crowd of yakuza in a scene from the film Shinjuku Incident

Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · 26d

#MrPhilsFilms 757
THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001)
Dir: Wes Anderson
Format: UK DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Keep it
Notes: The script was co-written with Owen Wilson who plays Eli Cash in the film.
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Chas Tenenbaum (Ben Stiller) faces Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman) in a games closet in a scene from the film The Royal Tenenbaums

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · 27d

#MrPhilsFilms 756
IN THE EARTH (2021)
Dir: Ben Wheatley
Format: UK DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Keep it
Notes: I have a Wheatley designed IN THE EARTH t-shirt from one of the Q&A screenings.
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Zach (Reece Shearsmith) in silhouette holding an axe in a scene from the film In The Earth

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · 27d

#MrPhilsFilms 755
BLUE RUIN (2013)
Dir: Jeremy Saulnier
Format: UK DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Keep it
Notes: The director once called me out online after I wrote a bad review of his debut feature MURDER PARTY.
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A bloodied Dwight Evans (Macon Blair) stands in front of his car in a scene from the film Blue Ruin

Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · 27d

Blondshell live on stage at Chalk, Brighton yesterday evening.

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Sep 6

Such a fan of SUNSHINE too, I own Benny's Icarus II uniform from the film, my most prized bit of movie memorabilia ☀️

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Sep 5

Oh yes, if you've ever wanted to see Adrien Brody with a blond mohawk mimicking an English accent then this is the film for you!

Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Sep 5

#MrPhilsFilms 754
SUMMER OF SAM (1999)
Dir: Spike Lee
Format: UK DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Keep it
Notes: The screenplay was co-written with Michael Imperioli, aka Christopher from The Sopranos.
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Richie (Adrien Brody), Ruby (Jennifer Esposito), Vinny (John Leguizamo) and Dionna (Mira Sorvino) sitting around a dinner table in a scene from the film Summer Of Sam

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Sep 3

The amazing CMAT playing an intimate instore at @resident-music.com this evening, in support of her new album Euro-Country.

CMAT playing guitar at Resident, Brighton

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Sep 1

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ICHI (2008)
Dir: Fumihiko Sori
Format: UK Blu-ray
Keep it/Bin it: Keep it
Notes: Inspired by the story of Zatoichi the blind swordsman, with Ichi believing the character to be her father.
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Ichi (Haruka Ayase) wielding a sword in a scene from the film Ichi

Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Aug 28

Black Honey live on stage at Chalk, Brighton this evening - a fabulous outstore thanks to @resident-music.com in support of their new album, Soak.

Izzy B Phillips from Black Honey holding a telephone on stage at Chalk, Brighton

Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Aug 27

Celebrating another @frightfest.bsky.social in London's Leicester Square this Bank Holiday weekend - always a delight to watch the latest horror films with friends and filmmakers.

Mr Phil with Chris Collier outside the Odeon, Leicester Square.

Mr Phil with Steve Oram and Simon Rumley at the Odeon, Leicester Square

Mr Phil with Kosmas & Saw outside the Odeon, Leicester Square

Mr Phil with Toby Poser, Zelda Adams, Lulu Adams and John Adams outside the Odeon, Leicester Square

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Aug 17

#JISOO #LISA #JENNIE #ROSÉ live on stage at Wembley Stadium #BLACKPINK #DEADLINE_IN_LONDON

Jisoo from Blackpink live on stage at Wembley Stadium, London

Lisa from Blackpink live on stage at Wembley Stadium, London

Jennie from Blackpink live on stage at Wembley Stadium, London

Rosé from Blackpink live on stage at Wembley Stadium, London

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Aug 17

Watching @blackpinkofficial.bsky.social live at Wembley Stadium on my birthday! #BLACKPINK #DEADLINE_IN_LONDON

Blackpink live on stage at Wembley Stadium, London

Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Aug 13

#MrPhilsFilms 752
FUNUKE: SHOW SOME LOVE, YOU LOSERS! (2007)
Dir: Daihachi Yoshida
Format: UK DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Bin it, when I need the space
Notes: Lead actress Eriko Sato played the titular character in the CUTIE HONEY live action movie.
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Sumika Wago (Eriko Sato) wheels a bicycle up a hill in a scene from the film Funuke: Show Some Love, You Losers!

Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Aug 10

#MrPhilsFilms 751
VINYAN (2008)
Dir: Fabrice du Welz
Format: UK DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Keep it
Notes: I met Rufus Sewell at a party in Bangkok, Thailand, just before he went off to shoot this film.
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A bloodied Paul Bellmer (Rufus Sewell) stands with a bunch of feral children with painted faces behind him in a scene from the film Vinyan

Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Aug 10

#MrPhilsFilms 750
MARGARET (2011)
Dir: Kenneth Lonergan
Format: UK DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Bin it, when I need the space
Notes: It took 6 years to reach the screen due to a dispute between the director and studio over the final cut - Lonergan's 3hr cut finally appeared on DVD.
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Lisa Cohen (Anna Paquin) runs alongside a bus in NYC in a scene from the film Margaret

Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Aug 10

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WATCHMEN (2009)
Dir: Zack Snyder
Format: UK Blu-ray
Keep it/Bin it: Bin it
Notes: One of my fondest podcast memories was Chris's 'alternative' soundtrack to this film.
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Ozymandias (Matthew Goode) stands behind The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) who is sat reading a newspaper in a scene from the film Watchmen

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Aug 8

The New Eves instore at @resident-music.com this evening, in support of their debut album The New Eve Is Rising.

The New Eves performing live at Resident, Brighton

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Mr Phil @podcastdoors.bsky.social · Aug 6

#MrPhilsFilms 748
SEXY KILLER (2008)
Dir: Miguel Marti
Format: UK DVD
Keep it/Bin it: Keep it
Notes: I met the director and lead actress Macarena Gómez at a party in Toronto.
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Bárbara (Macarena Gómez) holding two guns in a scene from the film Sexy Killer

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