I don’t really know what counts as lesser known these days, but I’m going with Local Hero.

198. You Only Live Twice. Yes, it’s the one where they try to disguise Sean Connery as a Japanese man, which… yeah. But what it has going for it is a superb Nancy Sinatra theme, Ken Adam’s most iconic Bond villain lair design, and Donald Pleasance’s never bettered Blofeld. #365films

197. Gidorah, the Three Headed Monster. After battling Anguiras, King Kong and Mothra over three sequels, the fifth Godzilla film represented a change. With this film, Godzilla became Earth’s defender, battling a powerful menace from the stars alongside Rodan and Mothra. And it rules. #365films

The ghost, as described in this story (without giving too much away to those who haven’t read it), is resolutely traditional, and Keithdontpanic has still somehow managed to make it scary and unique. I’m excited for you to read this one.

You can also see some of his art through this thread, including his initial designs for Parkin, an almost complete page 1, and rough pencils for page 5. I’ve been incredibly impressed by Keithdontpanic’s art on this story, and working with him as a collaborator has been a fantastic experience.

Originally published in M.R. James’ short story collection, Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, in 1904, it tells the story of a professor, Parkin, a devoutly rational man whose world view is challenged on a visit to the English coast. It has previously, and quite famously, been adapted on TV by the BBC.

196. Superman. The 2025 Superman was a breath of fresh air after too many years of DC’s previous attempt at a shared universe. It may have been far from perfect, but for the first time in a long time, it got Superman himself right. And for me, that was enough. #365films

Nothing like an emergency afternoon trip to the vets, because your idiot, elderly cat fell out of a window that your idiot self left open. The vet thinks he’s okay. Just a bit of shock, and some possible stiffness and bruising. But he’s had lots of treats, and is now having a well deserved lie down.

195. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The best of the Hobbit films. Not without its flaws, but when it does the book, it does it superbly. Especially Riddles in the Dark, which is realised almost perfectly. For that scene alone, I love this film. #365films

Got a new shirt! It might be the nerdiest shirt I own. Which is saying something.

194. Dogma. I think this is one of Kevin Smith’s best. I feel like it’s aged better than Chasing Amy, and it remains funny, with a bit of satire that still feels relevant. It’s also wild to me that it exists in the same universe as Clerks. #365films

193. All Monsters Attack. Largely seen as one of the worst Godzilla films, in part due it being something of clip show, I actually think there’s something endearing about this film. The way it tells the story of a bullied boy taking strength from his dreams of Godzilla appeals to me. #365films

192. Thor: Ragnarok. My favourite of the Thor films. It brought some humour and levity, arguably missing from the first film, but balanced it with genuine emotion and pathos much more successfully than the fourth. And it’s one of the Hulk’s best MCU outings too. #365films

191. The Dark Crystal. One of the few times I can still vividly remember the first time I saw a film. It was so unlike anything else I’d seen, and I was captivated. I still am. It’s a superb story, wonderfully told. And the prequel series is even better. Still angry we only got one season. #365films

190. Hulk. And Lee’s 2003 take on Hulk shoots for dark psychodrama, and while it takes some big swings, which I admire, it misses as much as it hits. The CGI isn’t quite there on the Hulk, and the finale is a mess. But it tries something different, and I like a lot of it. #365films

And Maria's art, it honestly took my breath away when it came in. She's using a beautiful, painted style for this story which is absolutely stunning, and I can't wait for you all to see it. Here's a little preview, the first page of the story.

189. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The first Turtles movie is probably still the best (for me. I haven’t seen Mutant Mayhem yet). It nicely captures the original comics, with some elements of the cartoon thrown in as well. And Turtle Power by Partners in Kryme is a banger. #365films

188. John Wick Chapter 2. I think this is my favourite Wick. Maybe. It’s the one where the series really launched into fantasy territory, furthering the mythology, with some wild visuals and, of course, superb action scenes. It’s great. #365films

187. Galaxy Quest. Many say this is the best Star Trek movie of the 90s. In a decade that includes The Undiscovered Country and First Contact, that’s a bold claim. But as a Trek spoof, this is sublime. It’s very funny, with a superb, game cast. And, like the best Trek, it has real heart. #365films

The new edition of Batman / Judge Dredd: Judgment on Gotham is quoted lovely. And much larger than I expected. One of those comics I’ve read before, but this is my first time owning. I’m happy with my purchase choices.

186. Ratatouille. This is one of my favourite Pixar films. Yes, it’s a silly, whimsical film about a rat piloting a young man in the kitchen and making delicious food. But it’s also about the joy our passions can bring us, and chasing critical acclaim is a hollow pursuit. #365films

185. The Shawshank Redemption. One of the greatest movies of all time, often topping lists of best films. And that’s because it’s just that good. I can’t count how many times I’ve watched it, and I never get bored of it. It’s simply wonderful. #365films

184. King Kong Vs. Godzilla. Two of my faves meet for the first time. This is neither monster’s best film, and Kong not only gets upscaled to Godzilla size, but gains some funky electric powers too. But it is still a lot fun, and would set the template for Godzilla movies going forwards. #365films

183. Amadeus. This film is sublime. Even though it’s based on real life, the whole thing feels heightened and melodramatic in the best way. F. Murray Abraham and Tom Hulce are fantastic as Salieri and Mozart, and Milos Foreman’s direction is superb. It’s a classic. #365films

182. Hercules. One of my favourite Disney animated movies. I’m a sucker for Greek myths anyway, and this is a really fun version of the Hercules story, with some fantastic songs. Also, the Hydra and the Titans look stunning. #365films

181. Mothra. The original. It might be my favourite kaiju movie. And Mothra is definitely my favourite of the Toho original kaiju. It’s definitely a film about the destruction of nature. I just wish a giant moth would come and show us the error of our ways in real life. #365films

180. Brazil. A film in which a man working a dead end job that gives very little back, while living in a dystopia and escaping into his own imagination. No, I can’t think why this film might resonate these days. #365films

179. Star Trek: Insurrection. You know, the Trek film which is just sort of fine. It doesn’t feel ambitious enough to be a movie, but also does feel a lot like watching a longer episode with a much bigger budget. Not a classic episode. But not a bad one either. #365films

178. The Thing. Another of my perfect movies. There is nothing about this film I don’t like. It’s iconic, with a wonderful cast and some amazing effects. It’s a remake that’s better than the original. The only thing the original has over it is there are women in the cast. #365films

177. Frost/Nixon. This is one of my favourite dramatisation of real events films. Frank Langella and Michael Sheen are both superb, and make it worth watching. I also love that my DVD has the actual interview on it, so you can compare the real one with the fictional one. It’s interesting. #365films