Fran Simeoni
@frangipane13.bsky.social
Director @filmsradiance.bsky.social former Director of Content 2010-2022 @arrowvideo.bsky.social
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💿October Announcements💿
This Halloween, prepare to feast on our next set of titles, including two special rigid box releases from Harry Kümel, a new volume of Japanese Ghost Stories, as well as a French master’s poignant depiction of childhood.
This Halloween, prepare to feast on our next set of titles, including two special rigid box releases from Harry Kümel, a new volume of Japanese Ghost Stories, as well as a French master’s poignant depiction of childhood.
July 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
💿October Announcements💿
This Halloween, prepare to feast on our next set of titles, including two special rigid box releases from Harry Kümel, a new volume of Japanese Ghost Stories, as well as a French master’s poignant depiction of childhood.
This Halloween, prepare to feast on our next set of titles, including two special rigid box releases from Harry Kümel, a new volume of Japanese Ghost Stories, as well as a French master’s poignant depiction of childhood.
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💿August Announcements💿
August brings us another collection of Ninja action, a moody and unnerving Polish drama, our second Visconti release (this time in colour) and two twisty police-noirs from Claude Miller.
August brings us another collection of Ninja action, a moody and unnerving Polish drama, our second Visconti release (this time in colour) and two twisty police-noirs from Claude Miller.
May 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
💿August Announcements💿
August brings us another collection of Ninja action, a moody and unnerving Polish drama, our second Visconti release (this time in colour) and two twisty police-noirs from Claude Miller.
August brings us another collection of Ninja action, a moody and unnerving Polish drama, our second Visconti release (this time in colour) and two twisty police-noirs from Claude Miller.
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We are delighted to be part of the @barnesandnoble.com Foreign Films Sale, providing 40% off a range of Radiance titles - including our new March releases.
Available in select Barnes & Noble stores until 13th April
Available in select Barnes & Noble stores until 13th April
March 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We are delighted to be part of the @barnesandnoble.com Foreign Films Sale, providing 40% off a range of Radiance titles - including our new March releases.
Available in select Barnes & Noble stores until 13th April
Available in select Barnes & Noble stores until 13th April
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💿June Announcements 💿
Prepare for some blockbuster releases, as Summer starts with our first UHD, a new noir boxset, classic Visconti and a ghost returning from the grave.
Prepare for some blockbuster releases, as Summer starts with our first UHD, a new noir boxset, classic Visconti and a ghost returning from the grave.
March 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
💿June Announcements 💿
Prepare for some blockbuster releases, as Summer starts with our first UHD, a new noir boxset, classic Visconti and a ghost returning from the grave.
Prepare for some blockbuster releases, as Summer starts with our first UHD, a new noir boxset, classic Visconti and a ghost returning from the grave.
Goodnight Popeye, Harry, Royal… RIP Gene Hackman one of the greatest.
February 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Goodnight Popeye, Harry, Royal… RIP Gene Hackman one of the greatest.
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Fresh stock of our February titles - including Patrick Tam's double-disc set of NOMAD + MY HEART IS THAT ETERNAL ROSE - have arrived in. Grab your copy of these physical releases from our site now!
February 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Fresh stock of our February titles - including Patrick Tam's double-disc set of NOMAD + MY HEART IS THAT ETERNAL ROSE - have arrived in. Grab your copy of these physical releases from our site now!
When I was a teenager I definitely fetishised certain objects, Lamy, Victorinox, Leatherman, Maglite, artist pencils I can’t recall the brand of. Other than phones do kids today still do the same? I have a feeling pens and tools might be a bit ‘old man’ behaviour now?
February 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
When I was a teenager I definitely fetishised certain objects, Lamy, Victorinox, Leatherman, Maglite, artist pencils I can’t recall the brand of. Other than phones do kids today still do the same? I have a feeling pens and tools might be a bit ‘old man’ behaviour now?
Just had my final Berlin Film Festival meeting and ended on a bang. A clutch of exciting deals confirmed, an even bigger batch of titles lined up for the future (pending approvals, master checks etc) which is VERY exciting. Flags won’t do it justice but it’s very exciting!
February 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Just had my final Berlin Film Festival meeting and ended on a bang. A clutch of exciting deals confirmed, an even bigger batch of titles lined up for the future (pending approvals, master checks etc) which is VERY exciting. Flags won’t do it justice but it’s very exciting!
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#SaveThePCC
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
#SaveThePCC
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
So sad to hear of the passing of David Lynch, perhaps the greatest artist of his generation. What a hole he will leave behind, there wasn’t anyone like him. I knew deep down we wouldn’t be getting new work from him with his illness but to have that confirmed by his passing is truly devastating. RIP
January 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
So sad to hear of the passing of David Lynch, perhaps the greatest artist of his generation. What a hole he will leave behind, there wasn’t anyone like him. I knew deep down we wouldn’t be getting new work from him with his illness but to have that confirmed by his passing is truly devastating. RIP
In the whirlwind that was Christmas and the return to work I realise I haven’t thanked all who voted in the DVDBeaver poll in which Radiance was ranked top label and also placed the top two (and more) blurays. An incredible honour and privilege that honestly floored me.
January 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In the whirlwind that was Christmas and the return to work I realise I haven’t thanked all who voted in the DVDBeaver poll in which Radiance was ranked top label and also placed the top two (and more) blurays. An incredible honour and privilege that honestly floored me.
Horrible news about the fires in LA, hope people are safe and managing ok at this difficult time.
January 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Horrible news about the fires in LA, hope people are safe and managing ok at this difficult time.
Delighted with this month’s titles, something for everyone I hope!
💿 April Announcements 💿
It’s safe to say we’re kicking off the New Year in style. A couple of Radiance favourites return + an Italian gem, a slice of 90s Americana & a new Raro title 🧵
It’s safe to say we’re kicking off the New Year in style. A couple of Radiance favourites return + an Italian gem, a slice of 90s Americana & a new Raro title 🧵
January 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Delighted with this month’s titles, something for everyone I hope!
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It's time for the Top 30 Disc Releases of 2024! From surprising obscurities to holy grail titles we never thought would see the light of day, it was quite a year. How many have you seen? facebook.com/mondodig
December 31, 2024 at 7:27 AM
It's time for the Top 30 Disc Releases of 2024! From surprising obscurities to holy grail titles we never thought would see the light of day, it was quite a year. How many have you seen? facebook.com/mondodig
I’m signing off for 2024, for me a pretty good year for which I am very thankful. Very happy with the Radiance 2025 slate, very happy with the 2024 slate too but I’m always looking forwards. Didn’t see enough films in the cinema, didn’t see enough films period. Something to correct for next year.
December 20, 2024 at 6:43 PM
I’m signing off for 2024, for me a pretty good year for which I am very thankful. Very happy with the Radiance 2025 slate, very happy with the 2024 slate too but I’m always looking forwards. Didn’t see enough films in the cinema, didn’t see enough films period. Something to correct for next year.
Fave first watches 2024 (chronological):
In nome della legge
Il cammino della speranza
Diamonds of the Night
Targets
We’re All Going to the Worlds Fair
Hit Man
Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Excludes future Radiance (aka the real best I saw)
In nome della legge
Il cammino della speranza
Diamonds of the Night
Targets
We’re All Going to the Worlds Fair
Hit Man
Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Excludes future Radiance (aka the real best I saw)
December 20, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Fave first watches 2024 (chronological):
In nome della legge
Il cammino della speranza
Diamonds of the Night
Targets
We’re All Going to the Worlds Fair
Hit Man
Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Excludes future Radiance (aka the real best I saw)
In nome della legge
Il cammino della speranza
Diamonds of the Night
Targets
We’re All Going to the Worlds Fair
Hit Man
Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World
Poor Things
The Zone of Interest
Excludes future Radiance (aka the real best I saw)
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War of the Worlds: Next Century/Wojna światów – następne stulecie
(Piotr Szulkin, Poland, 1981)
The double dedication to H.G. and Orson Well(e)s niftily establishes both content and tone of Szulkin's second feature; it deals not only with a Martian invasion but the media's manipulated reaction.
(Piotr Szulkin, Poland, 1981)
The double dedication to H.G. and Orson Well(e)s niftily establishes both content and tone of Szulkin's second feature; it deals not only with a Martian invasion but the media's manipulated reaction.
December 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM
War of the Worlds: Next Century/Wojna światów – następne stulecie
(Piotr Szulkin, Poland, 1981)
The double dedication to H.G. and Orson Well(e)s niftily establishes both content and tone of Szulkin's second feature; it deals not only with a Martian invasion but the media's manipulated reaction.
(Piotr Szulkin, Poland, 1981)
The double dedication to H.G. and Orson Well(e)s niftily establishes both content and tone of Szulkin's second feature; it deals not only with a Martian invasion but the media's manipulated reaction.
Once again happy to share my failures of the year: letterboxd.com/radiancefilm...
Failed Licensing 2024
Despite our best efforts, there are always titles that can't make it to release. Here we look at ten titles that refused to come to fruition. See notes on each film for further comments.
letterboxd.com
December 18, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Once again happy to share my failures of the year: letterboxd.com/radiancefilm...
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Bo Widerberg’s THE MAN FROM MAJORCA (1984) is a neo noir combining FRENCH CONNECTION style aesthetic & thrills with a critique of Sweden’s Cold War security state. I wrote an essay for the upcoming @filmsradiance.bsky.social release about film & its influences, including Leif Persson’s source novel
December 13, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Bo Widerberg’s THE MAN FROM MAJORCA (1984) is a neo noir combining FRENCH CONNECTION style aesthetic & thrills with a critique of Sweden’s Cold War security state. I wrote an essay for the upcoming @filmsradiance.bsky.social release about film & its influences, including Leif Persson’s source novel
Happy Man from Majorca day to all who celebrate!
Today is officially Man from Majorca day! Here's a sneak peak inside our Limited Edition booklet, with new writing by @pulpcurry.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Happy Man from Majorca day to all who celebrate!
Wow incredibly bowled over to hear Tracy Letts single out Radiance as the label to collect everything! Thank you Tracy and @seanfennessey.bsky.social for your kind words! Excellent episode too, jealous of Tracy’s excellent parenting “yay it’s in black and white”!
It's the most wonderful time of the year with the most wonderful guest of The Big Picture.
Tracy Letts, The King of Physical Media, has come to tell tales of his life, work, movies, and our shared love of plastic.
open.spotify.com/episode/3ffw...
Tracy Letts, The King of Physical Media, has come to tell tales of his life, work, movies, and our shared love of plastic.
open.spotify.com/episode/3ffw...
The King of Physical Media. Plus: The 10 Best Blu-rays of 2024.
The Big Picture · Episode
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December 12, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Wow incredibly bowled over to hear Tracy Letts single out Radiance as the label to collect everything! Thank you Tracy and @seanfennessey.bsky.social for your kind words! Excellent episode too, jealous of Tracy’s excellent parenting “yay it’s in black and white”!
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Super pumped to watch this tonight. @filmsradiance.bsky.social knocked it out of the park with this cover design. It will be nice to see a proper transfer of this film.
Big shout-out to including a translated review from when it came out. One of my favorite things Radiance has been doing recently.
Big shout-out to including a translated review from when it came out. One of my favorite things Radiance has been doing recently.
December 9, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Super pumped to watch this tonight. @filmsradiance.bsky.social knocked it out of the park with this cover design. It will be nice to see a proper transfer of this film.
Big shout-out to including a translated review from when it came out. One of my favorite things Radiance has been doing recently.
Big shout-out to including a translated review from when it came out. One of my favorite things Radiance has been doing recently.
Best box sets I’ve ever been involved with
December 9, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Best box sets I’ve ever been involved with
US/Canada residents can now subscribe for 6 months or a year of our North American releases right here: www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/rad...
Radiance 2025 US/CA Bundle
PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASE This is a special pre-order package to include all limited edition US/CA Radiance releases for 2025. It is for our US/CA titles only and these titles are only available to ...
www.radiancefilms.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 4:46 PM
US/Canada residents can now subscribe for 6 months or a year of our North American releases right here: www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/rad...
Milestone hit, contract #100
December 9, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Milestone hit, contract #100