Josh Nelson
@joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social
Doctor of Film. Writer in hiding. Recovering critic. Commentariat for hire.
Contributor for Arrow; Second Sight; Indicator; Imprint; Umbrella; Kino Lorber; Vinegar Syndrome, BFI and others…
http://linktr.ee/joshnelsonfilm
Contributor for Arrow; Second Sight; Indicator; Imprint; Umbrella; Kino Lorber; Vinegar Syndrome, BFI and others…
http://linktr.ee/joshnelsonfilm
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Josh Nelson
@joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social
· May 30
New Work! Fans of the Enter the Video Store box set should love this under appreciated Empire Pictures gem. First time on Blu, the new remaster is a revelation. Available for pre-order from @arrowvideo.bsky.social
Contributing to this release was a genuine ‘pinch me’ thrill. Can’t thank Neil enough for bringing me on board. The remaster is mind-blowingly good. I had to cram two commentaries worth of material onto one track but I reckon I did this life-long fave and long-underappreciated gem justice. 🌆🩸
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Behold, the Sword of Power! Excalibur! For anyone waiting for things from me, this is why: my brain has been consumed by John Boorman and Excalibur, both of them dear to my heart. The restoration is stunning, and finally presents the film in the right aspect ratio on home video... 🧵1/8
November 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Behold, the Sword of Power! Excalibur! For anyone waiting for things from me, this is why: my brain has been consumed by John Boorman and Excalibur, both of them dear to my heart. The restoration is stunning, and finally presents the film in the right aspect ratio on home video... 🧵1/8
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Damn @arrowvideo.bsky.social did you have to go so hard with THE HOUSE WITH LAUGHING WINDOWS? Look at this!
Last time I saw this movie was a mostly pink, faded and battered 35mm print. Excited to see it in 4K (and with a commentary by @horrornonna.com and @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social 🤌🏼)!
Last time I saw this movie was a mostly pink, faded and battered 35mm print. Excited to see it in 4K (and with a commentary by @horrornonna.com and @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social 🤌🏼)!
November 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Damn @arrowvideo.bsky.social did you have to go so hard with THE HOUSE WITH LAUGHING WINDOWS? Look at this!
Last time I saw this movie was a mostly pink, faded and battered 35mm print. Excited to see it in 4K (and with a commentary by @horrornonna.com and @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social 🤌🏼)!
Last time I saw this movie was a mostly pink, faded and battered 35mm print. Excited to see it in 4K (and with a commentary by @horrornonna.com and @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social 🤌🏼)!
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All you need to make a movie is:
- a gun and a girl
- a boy and his dog
- a ghost and their house
- a doomed documentary crew and their project
- Charles Bronson
- a gun and a girl
- a boy and his dog
- a ghost and their house
- a doomed documentary crew and their project
- Charles Bronson
November 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
All you need to make a movie is:
- a gun and a girl
- a boy and his dog
- a ghost and their house
- a doomed documentary crew and their project
- Charles Bronson
- a gun and a girl
- a boy and his dog
- a ghost and their house
- a doomed documentary crew and their project
- Charles Bronson
“But you didn’t have to cut me up,
make out like a God but leave me without a companion…”
make out like a God but leave me without a companion…”
November 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“But you didn’t have to cut me up,
make out like a God but leave me without a companion…”
make out like a God but leave me without a companion…”
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BRAZIL! The commentary I recorded for Kindergarten Cop with my film-brother @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social has been translated for this new blu-ray release from the team at Colecione Classicos, now on pre-order! Big thanks to @joaomennabarreto.bsky.social ❤️
www.colecioneclassicos.com.br/dyvwodopj
www.colecioneclassicos.com.br/dyvwodopj
November 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
BRAZIL! The commentary I recorded for Kindergarten Cop with my film-brother @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social has been translated for this new blu-ray release from the team at Colecione Classicos, now on pre-order! Big thanks to @joaomennabarreto.bsky.social ❤️
www.colecioneclassicos.com.br/dyvwodopj
www.colecioneclassicos.com.br/dyvwodopj
Such sad news. Struzan WAS film art for me growing up. A few years back I splashed out on a GOONIES poster signed by Drew that now hangs in pride of place in my office. Feels even more precious today. He was truly iconic. Vale sir.
Movie poster legend Drew Struzan has passed away at 78. RIP.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Such sad news. Struzan WAS film art for me growing up. A few years back I splashed out on a GOONIES poster signed by Drew that now hangs in pride of place in my office. Feels even more precious today. He was truly iconic. Vale sir.
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Absolute legend.
But really, *those* are the movies we're naming? She won an Oscar for ANNIE HALL and more than held her own with an all-star cast in the GODFATHER films.
But really, *those* are the movies we're naming? She won an Oscar for ANNIE HALL and more than held her own with an all-star cast in the GODFATHER films.
Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...
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Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)
Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'
people.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Absolute legend.
But really, *those* are the movies we're naming? She won an Oscar for ANNIE HALL and more than held her own with an all-star cast in the GODFATHER films.
But really, *those* are the movies we're naming? She won an Oscar for ANNIE HALL and more than held her own with an all-star cast in the GODFATHER films.
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Now on pre-order! The UK blu-ray of Alexandre Philippe's Venice award-winning doc CHAIN REACTIONS is live. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Chain Saw Massacre, it features Stephen King, Takashi Miike, Patton Oswalt, Karyn Kusama + your girl right here!
www.amazon.co.uk/Chain-Reacti...
www.amazon.co.uk/Chain-Reacti...
October 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Now on pre-order! The UK blu-ray of Alexandre Philippe's Venice award-winning doc CHAIN REACTIONS is live. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Chain Saw Massacre, it features Stephen King, Takashi Miike, Patton Oswalt, Karyn Kusama + your girl right here!
www.amazon.co.uk/Chain-Reacti...
www.amazon.co.uk/Chain-Reacti...
My (younger) sister just watched DELIVERANCE for the first time and wasn’t impressed. In other news, I now have no sister.
October 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
My (younger) sister just watched DELIVERANCE for the first time and wasn’t impressed. In other news, I now have no sister.
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I've been sitting on this one for a while, but I am SO PROUD to have helped co-produce the critical extras and provide a brand new audio commentary (with @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social) for Arrow's spectacular brand new 4k release of Pupi Avati's iconic 1976 giallo THE HOUSE WITH LAUGHING WINDOWS 🏠🤣🔪🎨
The House with Laughing Windows Limited Edition 4K UHD | Arrow Video
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September 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I've been sitting on this one for a while, but I am SO PROUD to have helped co-produce the critical extras and provide a brand new audio commentary (with @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social) for Arrow's spectacular brand new 4k release of Pupi Avati's iconic 1976 giallo THE HOUSE WITH LAUGHING WINDOWS 🏠🤣🔪🎨
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Just read a review of my commentary track on COBRA (with @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social) that described it as "prepared, but with off-the-cuff wisecracks". This is what I want on my tombstone.
Cobra Limited Edition 4K UHD | Arrow Films
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September 21, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Just read a review of my commentary track on COBRA (with @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social) that described it as "prepared, but with off-the-cuff wisecracks". This is what I want on my tombstone.
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“It’s ridiculous. You can’t go around firing somebody because you’re fearful or trying to suck up to an authoritarian criminal administration in the Oval Office, that’s just not how this works.”
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deadline.com/2025/09/davi...
September 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
“It’s ridiculous. You can’t go around firing somebody because you’re fearful or trying to suck up to an authoritarian criminal administration in the Oval Office, that’s just not how this works.”
deadline.com/2025/09/davi...
deadline.com/2025/09/davi...
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DC Comics is happy to make money off various abusive writers and artists... but not a trans woman who was mean about someone who hated her and everyone like her.
You can't buy Red Hood, but you can buy plenty of other DC comics by others accused of worse - COMICSXF
The problem with writing about the cancellation of DC’s Red Hood is it’s impossible to write about in a vacuum.
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September 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
DC Comics is happy to make money off various abusive writers and artists... but not a trans woman who was mean about someone who hated her and everyone like her.
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Get in losers, we MODERN GIRLS fans are gonna unionize - CC @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social and @bobfreelander.bsky.social
I have many of these, but the one I wish I could listen to on the regular is the fake new wave song from MODERN GIRLS, "Safare" by BRUNO X. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6iC...
September 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Get in losers, we MODERN GIRLS fans are gonna unionize - CC @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social and @bobfreelander.bsky.social
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A joy to co-produce this with Neil, includes critical extras from the dream team of @priscillapage.bsky.social @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social @brndnstrssng.bsky.social and Chris Alexander, with art by @pye.bsky.social 💜
www.arrowfilms.com/p/17374698 new work alert from me and @horrornonna.com and the fine folks at Arrow! OUTLAND new 4K restoration.
Outland Limited Edition 4K UHD | Arrow Films
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August 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
A joy to co-produce this with Neil, includes critical extras from the dream team of @priscillapage.bsky.social @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social @brndnstrssng.bsky.social and Chris Alexander, with art by @pye.bsky.social 💜
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"You've been fired. We're just using AI for this matte painting now."
August 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
"You've been fired. We're just using AI for this matte painting now."
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I bet Cameron wouldn't have said this back in the days when he *was* a visual effects artist on other people's films.
“I’d like to see the cost of VFX artists come down.” — ‘Avatar’ director and Stability AI board member James Cameron claims effects workers are too expensive, putting blockbusters and the VFX industry at risk.
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James Cameron Says VFX Costs Threaten Future Of Blockbusters
In a recent interview, Stability AI board member James Cameron warned high budgets threaten theaters, urging cheaper VFX and new tech to cut costs.
www.cartoonbrew.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I bet Cameron wouldn't have said this back in the days when he *was* a visual effects artist on other people's films.
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Full views of that awesome art by @pye.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Full views of that awesome art by @pye.bsky.social
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New interviews with dir. Peter Hyams, DP Stephen Goldblatt and Vis FX supervisor William Mesa plus new extras from @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social and @hsberger.bsky.social. Written essays by @priscillapage.bsky.social and @brndnstrssng.bsky.social. Gorgeous new art by @pye.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
New interviews with dir. Peter Hyams, DP Stephen Goldblatt and Vis FX supervisor William Mesa plus new extras from @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social and @hsberger.bsky.social. Written essays by @priscillapage.bsky.social and @brndnstrssng.bsky.social. Gorgeous new art by @pye.bsky.social
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www.arrowfilms.com/p/17374698 new work alert from me and @horrornonna.com and the fine folks at Arrow! OUTLAND new 4K restoration.
Outland Limited Edition 4K UHD | Arrow Films
Shop Outland Limited Edition 4K UHD at Arrow Films. Free UK Delivery
www.arrowfilms.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
www.arrowfilms.com/p/17374698 new work alert from me and @horrornonna.com and the fine folks at Arrow! OUTLAND new 4K restoration.
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[DON'T LOOK NOW] The [sex scene] is consistent with the whole premonitory scheme of the film, and it also relates to the way eroticism is displaced throughout; dressing is splintered and sensualized, like fear and death—death most of all, with splashes of red. (1973)
August 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
[DON'T LOOK NOW] The [sex scene] is consistent with the whole premonitory scheme of the film, and it also relates to the way eroticism is displaced throughout; dressing is splintered and sensualized, like fear and death—death most of all, with splashes of red. (1973)
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I have an essay on the @arrowvideo.bsky.social release from ENEMY TERRITORY.
August 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I have an essay on the @arrowvideo.bsky.social release from ENEMY TERRITORY.
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...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL won't make you feel better about the state of the 🌏 or the problems it was already pointing out in '79 but it's a great film & @indicator.bsky.social's Blu-ray is A+ (especially @horrornonna.com & @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social's commentary). REVIEW: comicon.com/2025/08/22/y...
August 23, 2025 at 5:13 AM
...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL won't make you feel better about the state of the 🌏 or the problems it was already pointing out in '79 but it's a great film & @indicator.bsky.social's Blu-ray is A+ (especially @horrornonna.com & @joshnelsonfilm.bsky.social's commentary). REVIEW: comicon.com/2025/08/22/y...
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Award winning British thriller ‘Derelict’ from director Jonathon Zaurin now available to order on Blu-Ray from @101filmsuk.bsky.social
bit.ly/3HL2X6v
#Derelict #101Films
bit.ly/3HL2X6v
#Derelict #101Films
August 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Award winning British thriller ‘Derelict’ from director Jonathon Zaurin now available to order on Blu-Ray from @101filmsuk.bsky.social
bit.ly/3HL2X6v
#Derelict #101Films
bit.ly/3HL2X6v
#Derelict #101Films