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Pads Thompson (She/They) is a library assistant, podcaster, dj and recovering goth. They host the 8th Dimension podcast - a podcast about odd and obscure films that has covered movies like Party Monster, Fatal Deviation and Mandy. You can find it at @8thDimensionPod on twitter and on iTunes, soundcloud and all podcasting apps. Go on listen, all the cool kids are doing it!

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We’re All Going To The World’s Fair Film Review | the internet and trans identity

Pads Thompson May 18, 2022 0

“Its like I can feel myself leaving my body...like its making me someone else” - Casey (Anna Cobb) A teenager's attic bedroom. We are viewing it from the position of the computer. The room is bathed in moody coloured lightning. UV…

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The Matrix Resurrections Revisited | interrogating and Indulging in Nostalgia: a second Opinion

Pads Thompson Feb 12, 2022 0

This piece will contain spoilers for The Matrix Resurrections "It's all about fiction. The only world that matters is the one In here (gesturing at Neo’s head)" - The Analyst (Neil Patrick Harris) This will not be a review of The…

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Irreversible – The Straight Cut Offers a New Perspective on a Controversial Classic

Pads Thompson Jan 7, 2022 0

This review contains references to depictions of sexual assault, spoilers for Irreversible and pretentious use of French cinematic terms. Reader discretion is advised. "Le Temps Détruit Tout" Irreversible, released in 2002, was the…

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Broadcast Signal Intrusion Film Review | Tune In to be Terrified

Pads Thompson Oct 30, 2021 0

Whilst it will probably appeal to anyone who enjoys a good, engrossing mystery thriller, Jacob Gentry's Broadcast Signal Intrusion will have a particular impact on those of us who have gone down late night YouTube rabbit holes, combing…

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Halloween Kills Film Review | Forgettable Franchise Filler

Pads Thompson Oct 27, 2021 0

Author, dreamweaver and visionary (plus actor) Garth Marenghi once said, “I know writers who use subtext and they’re all cowards.” Garth was certainly not speaking about the writers of Halloween Kills, because no film has shown me so…

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Mood & Gore in Taiwan Pandemic Horror The Sadness | Film Review

Pads Thompson Sep 4, 2021 0

In 2020 as Covid lockdowns ramped up around the world, Canadian animator Rob Jabbaz was presented with an opportunity. With SARs in recent memory, his adopted country of Taiwan locked down hard and early. This meant life continued more…

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Prisoners Of The Ghostland review | an acid trip of highs and lows

Pads Thompson Aug 31, 2021 0

Prisoners of the Ghostland represents a perfect artistic marriage: the gonzo Japanese auteur Sion Sono (Suicide Club, Love Exposure, Tag) and “the California Klaus Kinski", Nicolas Cage. While Sono's English language debut may not fulfill…

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Mad God film Review | A Deranged Delight

Pads Thompson Aug 26, 2021 0

In pre-CGI Hollywood, if you wanted fantastical creatures or robots, Phil Tippett was the man you'd go to. He created the AT-AT Walker for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and, my personal favourite, ED-209 in Robocop. And if that…

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Film Review | Genre Fans Should Enjoy Wacky Action-Comedy Guns Akimbo

Pads Thompson Jul 25, 2021 0

Much has been said already about the cultural influence of Pulp Fiction. Tarantino's sophomore film changed indie cinema and cinema in general in the 90s. But today we will talk about the influence of one scene. In one moment, John…

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Interview | A Conversation with Cody Calahan, Director of Vicious Fun

Pads Thompson Jun 29, 2021 0

Director Cody Calahan is making a name for himself in horror circles following a string of well-reviewed low-budget flicks. His latest is Shudder exclusive Vicious Fun, a horror-comedy that follows an ordinary guy (Evan Marsh, Shazam) who…

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