Greg Fantomas F
@fantomascinema.bsky.social
Film historian, movie writer (various, including TCM, MSN Movies, Cinema Retro, Bulwark), director and actor (Sustained Reaction, Cetilusine), and host of YouTube Channel Unexplained Cinema Presents. https://www.youtube.com/@UnexplainedCinemaPresents/video
Let's scroll through Roku's horror section and see what they have. Ah, yes, West Side Story, with its famous Jets vs the Sharks vs Jason and Freddy story.
November 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Let's scroll through Roku's horror section and see what they have. Ah, yes, West Side Story, with its famous Jets vs the Sharks vs Jason and Freddy story.
But... wait... it was 1974, it wasn't made in black and white because they couldn't afford color stock, it was made to resemble the original movies that... [trails off in disbelief]
[stares, mouth hangs open]
WHAT??!!??!?!?!!!!
[stares, mouth hangs open]
WHAT??!!??!?!?!!!!
November 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
But... wait... it was 1974, it wasn't made in black and white because they couldn't afford color stock, it was made to resemble the original movies that... [trails off in disbelief]
[stares, mouth hangs open]
WHAT??!!??!?!?!!!!
[stares, mouth hangs open]
WHAT??!!??!?!?!!!!
I just want to get serious here for a minute and say how important it is for all of to appreciate how lucky we are that we live in a world where limited edition holiday shapes of Reese's and Snickers exist.
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I just want to get serious here for a minute and say how important it is for all of to appreciate how lucky we are that we live in a world where limited edition holiday shapes of Reese's and Snickers exist.
This guy was pretty special, too.
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
This guy was pretty special, too.
One of my favorite village cats in Switzerland this summer. Such a sweetie.
November 20, 2025 at 1:59 AM
One of my favorite village cats in Switzerland this summer. Such a sweetie.
If you say Poppy three times, she appears.
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
If you say Poppy three times, she appears.
Recycling old boxes and I can't find Poppy now. If anyone has any ideas where she might be, please let me know.
November 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Recycling old boxes and I can't find Poppy now. If anyone has any ideas where she might be, please let me know.
What movie villain is a horrible person, but an absolute joy to watch on screen?
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
What movie villain is a horrible person, but an absolute joy to watch on screen?
What movie villain is a horrible person, but an absolute joy to watch on screen?
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
What movie villain is a horrible person, but an absolute joy to watch on screen?
That'll show 'em, Venezuela! Bet those Norwegians are quaking in their boots.
October 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
That'll show 'em, Venezuela! Bet those Norwegians are quaking in their boots.
I love her so much in this movie! She was flawless in it.
October 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I love her so much in this movie! She was flawless in it.
It has now been over 8 years since my seminal TCM article on The Hound that Thought He was a Raccoon. When is the Nobel Literature committee going to recognize me?
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
It has now been over 8 years since my seminal TCM article on The Hound that Thought He was a Raccoon. When is the Nobel Literature committee going to recognize me?
And all this from a children's show where Ultraman fights this guy.
October 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
And all this from a children's show where Ultraman fights this guy.
Preparing for the mission, shot from below, emphasizing their hero status
October 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Preparing for the mission, shot from below, emphasizing their hero status
This entire scene is shot from the pov of the mail slots in the room. When Akiko joins him, the camera slowly zooms in to bring them closer together in frame.
October 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This entire scene is shot from the pov of the mail slots in the room. When Akiko joins him, the camera slowly zooms in to bring them closer together in frame.
I decided to have a nostalgia hit this morning and watch an episode of Ultraman (episode 23, My Home is Earth) and quickly realized it had more interesting shot setups and lighting than almost any studio movie of today.
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I decided to have a nostalgia hit this morning and watch an episode of Ultraman (episode 23, My Home is Earth) and quickly realized it had more interesting shot setups and lighting than almost any studio movie of today.
When you're building a channel, it's definitely reassuring to have new viewers watch the older stuff as well. Also, sharing the videos they watch. That's always encouraging too.
October 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
When you're building a channel, it's definitely reassuring to have new viewers watch the older stuff as well. Also, sharing the videos they watch. That's always encouraging too.
Meanwhile, two of the greatest composers of the 21st century sit at 11k and 53k.
October 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Meanwhile, two of the greatest composers of the 21st century sit at 11k and 53k.
Hey, anybody know when U.S.A. for Africa is going to release its next album? It's been 40 years. What's taking them so long?!
October 3, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Hey, anybody know when U.S.A. for Africa is going to release its next album? It's been 40 years. What's taking them so long?!
The Many (artificial) Faces of Horror
October 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
The Many (artificial) Faces of Horror
After all these years, these possible responses from The Terminator still work for just about any question.
September 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
After all these years, these possible responses from The Terminator still work for just about any question.
The backseat of the 1967 Oldsmobile Barris 70-X Toronado, concept car designed by George Barris, just blows my mind. I have never seen one of these in person but I would so love to.
September 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The backseat of the 1967 Oldsmobile Barris 70-X Toronado, concept car designed by George Barris, just blows my mind. I have never seen one of these in person but I would so love to.
I'm happy to report the 25 to 34 year old men of America and India did their part. When called upon, they answered.
September 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I'm happy to report the 25 to 34 year old men of America and India did their part. When called upon, they answered.