PopSmash!
Cult film & Pop-Culture. If you like giant monsters, sci-fi, or obscure cinematic gems - then check out my Youtube channel for intelligent(ish) insights!
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- Howard The Duck was meant to be a big sci-fi adventure - but it was a massive flop. This video retrospective looks at why it failed, why it's not all George Lucas' fault ...and why it's worth a watch. youtu.be/PnzkSfhxg3I
- MONSTERS ASSEMBLE! In 'Destroy All Monsters' various Kaiju from across the Toho cinematic universe get together in this cross-over film which was meant to be Godzilla's last movie. For a full video retrospective/review, click the bio link or below: youtu.be/_4dt67HsIIc
- "Ker-ching!" The Star Wars figures were a huge hit for Kenner. Sadly that wasn't good for Mattel who turned down the offer to make them. Mattel's answer? ....The Masters Of The Universe! For a video retrospective on the 1987 FLOP movie, check out: youtu.be/KiLH5rASJA0
- Settling down with Clementine to stick a film on. My cat *loves* a 4K Blu-Ray classic! ...She's got taste.
- Spend 35 seconds of your time watching this - if it floats ya boat then you should seriously consider subscribing to the PopSmash Youtube channel! www.youtube.com/@PopSmashCul...
- Karg didn't get his own action figure when the 1987 'Masters Of The Universe' movie came out. With that magnificent hair, Mattel missed a trick there.... youtube.com/shorts/02fRl... #Heman #Barbie #Mattel #MastersOfTheUniverse
- Well holy shitballs! It's great to know that there are plenty of pop-culture and film geeks out there. 1000 subscribers to my Youtube channel dedicated to such things is amazing, I love you all lots. And thank again for any comments, etc - it's all appreciated. www.youtube.com/@PopSmashCul...
- Masters of the Universe (1987) was a flop, this retrospective asks why - & also contains: - Courtney Cox in terrible nightwear - A suggested addition to Mattel's Barbie range - And fixing some scenes using unimpressive, ultra-low tech visual effects youtu.be/KiLH5rASJA0
- MASSIVE thanks to everyone who has watched any of my pop-culture retrospective videos. 400 subscribers might be tiny compared to most, but I'm humbled that people take time to watch them So thanks again, you beautiful bastards. www.youtube.com/@PopSmashCul...
- STOP calling it the "Live action Lion King"!!!! youtube.com/shorts/c8aDW...
- Godzilla isn't a natural parent... www.youtube.com/shorts/a0AiZ...
- The 1967 film 'Son of Godzilla' is best known for having some of the least popular Godzilla suits of the entire franchise. Check out my retrospective/review here: youtu.be/FsBU30Jeglo
- K-Pop Demon Hunters isn't what I'd usually go for. I was expecting derivative crap... But that’s not what Kpop Demon Hunters is - it’s a well written, well crafted film. And it's original - it's not a sequel, or wringing out the dregs of an already bled-dry cinematic universe youtu.be/A1dtv5of-go
- He ain't the prettiest Godzilla, but he's perhaps not the worse one in the film! My retrospective of "Son Of Godzilla (1967)": www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsBU... #Godzilla #Kaiju
- "It really isn't that bad - and has some moments worth celebrating" It also has one of the *BEST* creature creations in all of Godzilla. A retrospective on Son of Godzilla (1967): youtu.be/FsBU30Jeglo
- Ooooof! Godzilla takes one to the face in 'Invasion of Astromonster'! A look at this classic Godzilla film: youtu.be/0dRh9mR0TVk
- 28 Days Later - the film which breathed new life into Zombies in modern culture... It's an example of excellent film making. Boyle's choice to use a digital camera back around 2001 has resulted in a lo-res film, but that unique look enhances the film. My retrospective: youtu.be/ixFb-Svesm4
- Thank you too all who have subscribed to my Youtube channel dedicated to reviewing pop-culture gems - usually Kaiju films, B-movies, & genre titles. I know 300 isn't a lot for a Youtube channel, but I'm honestly humbled that some people take the time to watch them. www.youtube.com/@PopSmashCul...
- In my retrospective of "28 Days Later" I look at the camera choice (1990s digital camera) and my concerns over a 4K release. It may be lo-res and and dirty - but it's beautiful BECAUSE of that! In Boyle we trust! My retrospective here: youtu.be/ixFb-Svesm4
- A directing masterclass, the more I watch this the more I appreciate Danny Boyle's creative choices. The film is beautifully shot and Boyle demonstrates that artistry counts for more than big budgets and the best tech. youtu.be/ixFb-Svesm4
- Godzilla gets involved in an espionage romp in Ebirah, Horror of the Deep. In this retrospective I look at how Godzilla was a replacement for King Kong who was meant to feature in this film. Is Ebiraha decent foe? or just a massive prawn/lobster thing? youtu.be/aBLuP79b8-M
- The destruction of Osaka castle, mass evacuations, and one of the BEST visual effects sequence of *any* of the Godzilla movies. Godzilla Raids Again (1955) seems to be the ignored sequel - but it has so much to offer. My retrospective: youtu.be/c19cihKz-aI
- Carrie Fisher features "The Time Guardian" - in my retrospective I point out some of the obvious Star Wars-esque things I noticed, but I bet there's more! My video here: youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs
- A shot of Kong's "milky eyes" in King Kong vs Godzilla... My review/retrospective here: youtu.be/M39CL13seiM
- Some stills of the models used for the stop motion scene in King Kong vs Godzilla. My review/retrospective: youtu.be/M39CL13seiM #Godzilla #KingKong #Kaiju
- For any Godzilla fans with a bit of time to kill, using the notes I made for Godzilla Movie Marathon I did a decade ago I'm rewatching them and doing a retrospective on the original Toho movies. Currently only 7 films in, but I'll be working through them all... www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdj1...
- King Kong vs. Godzilla is the first film to feature either King Kong or Godzilla in colour. It was a huge financial success for Toho and influenced the direction that subsequent Godzilla movies would take. youtu.be/M39CL13seiM
- "Spin dammit, Spin! - whatever that means..." Spinning is the initial part of the process for moving an entire city through time, in order to escape killer cyborgs. youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs?...
- Imagine the 'Pacific Rim' mecha, but with a low budget, and no CGI. youtu.be/I-VwhrVaE2g
- If the idea of watching '80s rom-com 'Mannequin' doesn't appeal, please fight it and embrace how satisfyingly bonkers it is. My retrospective and IMPROVED ending: youtu.be/e5Obmj1cxqA?...
- Some screenshots of the time travelling robot menaces from 'The Time Guardian' - an entire city that travels through time is plagued by these cyborg baddies. For more info, check out my retrospective/review: youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs
- May the 4th, blah blah blah... Here's a Sci-Fi film with Carrie Fisher which isn't Star Wars, though it is clearly influenced by it... youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs?...
- It's a film where an ENTIRE CITY is moved through time to escape death robots. It's a film which takes some inspiration from The Terminator, and was definitely influenced by Star Wars! (it's got Carrie Fisher in it) youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs
- "... a significant portion of what she is wearing seems tucked up into her arse..." I watched Star Slammer - video retrospective/review here: youtu.be/PMZf1mUCH1g
- It's light on plot, it's light on characters, but it borrows costumes/props/scenes from so many other titles that it becomes a game of "spot the film"! My retrospective/review of Star Slammer: youtu.be/PMZf1mUCH1g
- Remember the cheesy '80s rom-com 'Mannequin'? It's maybe more bonkers than you recall - but my ending works *much* better (in my humble opinion)... youtu.be/e5Obmj1cxqA
- I hope I look half as good at nearly 100 years old, in fact - I hope I make it to 98 like this film! youtu.be/HcMKjd6_Vc0
- Here's a video retrospective on "Robot Jox", a film which manages some surprisingly great visual effects youtu.be/I-VwhrVaE2g
- A few scenes from "Robot Jox" - a film where international disputes are not dealt with via diplomacy, instead the superpowers rely on one-on-one giant robot battles! My video on Robot Jox here: youtu.be/I-VwhrVaE2g?...
- If you browsed video rental stores in the early '90s, then there's a very good chance you picked up this gem.... ROBOT JOX! youtu.be/I-VwhrVaE2g
