PopSmash!
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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!
https://www.youtube.com/@PopSmashCult/videos
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Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965): Dancing Godzilla, UFOs and a sneaky plan. Review
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Film and Pop-Culture
youtu.be
This bonkers #Godzilla film has some great special effects but will always be known for being the one where Godzilla does a victory dance.
In this video I look at both the awesome & insane aspects of the 1965 movie "Invasion of Astro-Monster"...
youtu.be/0dRh9mR0TVk?...
In this video I look at both the awesome & insane aspects of the 1965 movie "Invasion of Astro-Monster"...
youtu.be/0dRh9mR0TVk?...
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
- 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
Why did Masters Of The Universe flop? It wasn't really He-Man.
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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
- 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...
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...
PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
If you like giant monsters, sci-fi, obscure cinematic gems or pop culture icons - join me!
Cult film & Pop-Culture.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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...
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...
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
Check out my retrospective/review here: youtu.be/FsBU30Jeglo
October 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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
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
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
It's manic, it's bonkers, it's high-energy. K-Pop Demon Hunters is anything but boring
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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
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
My retrospective of "Son Of Godzilla (1967)": www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsBU...
#Godzilla #Kaiju
October 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
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
It also has one of the *BEST* creature creations in all of Godzilla.
A retrospective on Son of Godzilla (1967):
youtu.be/FsBU30Jeglo
Do you want to punch Baby G in the face? Or is this a worthy Godzilla title?
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
youtu.be
October 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"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
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
Godzilla takes one to the face in 'Invasion of Astromonster'!
A look at this classic Godzilla film: youtu.be/0dRh9mR0TVk
September 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Ooooof!
Godzilla takes one to the face in 'Invasion of Astromonster'!
A look at this classic Godzilla film: youtu.be/0dRh9mR0TVk
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
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
28 Days Later: Spattered with as much heart & humour, as it is blood
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
youtu.be
June 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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
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...
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...
June 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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...
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
In Boyle we trust!
My retrospective here: youtu.be/ixFb-Svesm4
June 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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
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
youtu.be/ixFb-Svesm4
28 Days Later: Spattered as much with heart & humour, as it is blood
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
youtu.be
June 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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
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
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
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (aka: Godzilla Vs the Sea Monster)
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
youtu.be
May 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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
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
Godzilla Raids Again (1955) seems to be the ignored sequel - but it has so much to offer.
My retrospective: youtu.be/c19cihKz-aI
Godzilla Raids Again (1955): More than just a monster mash ...a surprisingly decent sequel.
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
youtu.be
May 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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
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
My video here: youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs
May 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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
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
My review/retrospective here: youtu.be/M39CL13seiM
May 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A shot of Kong's "milky eyes" in King Kong vs Godzilla...
My review/retrospective here: youtu.be/M39CL13seiM
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
My review/retrospective: youtu.be/M39CL13seiM
#Godzilla #KingKong #Kaiju
May 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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
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...
Currently only 7 films in, but I'll be working through them all...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdj1...
Godzilla Movie Marathon: Including montage of Godzilla's atomic breath!
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
www.youtube.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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...
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
youtu.be/M39CL13seiM
King Kong vs Godzilla (1962): Two icons in colour for the first time! And a game changer for Toho.
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
youtu.be
May 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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
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?...
Spinning is the initial part of the process for moving an entire city through time, in order to escape killer cyborgs.
youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs?...
The Time Guardian (1987): Aussie Star Wars? It's got Carrie Fisher in it, & time travelling robots
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
youtu.be
May 19, 2025 at 7:29 AM
"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?...
Spinning is the initial part of the process for moving an entire city through time, in order to escape killer cyborgs.
youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs?...
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?...
My retrospective and IMPROVED ending: youtu.be/e5Obmj1cxqA?...
Mannequin (1987): Cheesy but genius? An alternative ending. Hollywood Montrose; action-hero-gay-icon
YouTube video by PopSmash! Cult Movies & Pop Culture
youtu.be
May 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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?...
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
For more info, check out my retrospective/review: youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs
May 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
For more info, check out my retrospective/review: youtu.be/MSbnDPMICUs