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We continue to ask the question WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VIC DIAZ? as we look at the gonzo action/exploitation film WONDER WOMEN from 1973, featuring a very sweaty Ross Hagen, a very camp Sid Haig, a very mysterious Nancy Kwan and VIC DIAZ! Featuring cockfighting, buggy chases, mutants, KUNG FU and so much more! Read More
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We're back with another episode of HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS?: THE CINEMA OF STEVE BUSCEMI, and this time we're talking about the ultraviolent Abel Ferrara crime film KING OF NEW YORK featuring Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne, David Caruso and Steve Buscemi as (the briefly seen) Test Tube. What did we think? LISTEN AND FIND OUT! Read More
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It's a brand new episode of YOU DON'T KNOW DICK, where we look at the lengthy career of beloved actor Dick Miller! On this episode we're joined by writer/producer Heather Wixson (IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures) to talk about the FX-heavy horror-comedy TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT from 1995! Check it out! Read More
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Our look at the filmography of John Singleton continues, starting with the 1993 romantic drama POETIC JUSTICE (with Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur), followed by the gritty action film FOUR BROTHERS from 2005. Before that, we also chat about the Singleton-directed music video for Michael Jackson's "Remember The Time"! Check it out! Read More
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On the latest episode of PRAISING KANE we look at Carol Kane's performance in Hal Ashby's incredible 1973 movie THE LAST DETAIL starring Jack Nicholson, Otis Young, and Randy Quaid, Written by Robert Towne (and adapted from Darryl Ponicsan's 1969 novel), the film details two Navy lifers (Nicholson and Young) bringing an 18-year-old Seaman to a naval prison after he's caught committing a petty crime. We chat about the film, its legacy and Carol Kane brief, but essential, role. Check it out! Read More
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Jackie Chan finally gets his shot at being the new Bruce Lee in Lo Wei's direct sequel to his original martial arts masterpiece FIST OF FURY. But is the oft-quoted story about Chan's failure at becoming a Chinese superman true, or is reality a bit more complex? On this episode of WE DO OUR OWN STUNTS we examine how the plot and purpose of NEW FIST OF FURY has been a bit misrepresented, a fact compounded by a 1980 re-edit that puts Jackie Chan front and center. Let's check it out! Read More
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On this episode of Cinema Smorgasbord presents Cinema Fantastica we travel back to the 2008 Philadelphia Film Festival and two Korean films that played at their DANGER AFTER DARK program. We start with the brutally violent revenge drama SOO, featuring Ji Jin-hee as a mob enforcer who has to pose as his own cop twin brother to track down his brother's killer. Then we chat about EPITAPH, a Gothic anthology horror film from the Jung Brothers. WHICH FILM IS BETTER? Let us know! Read More
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A triumphant return for Cinema Smorgasbord after a week hiatus, and we bring with us both tales of Liam moving his family to a new state, as well as Barry Jenkins' first feature film: the 2008 romantic-drama Medicine For Melancholy. Starring Wyatt Cenac and Tracey Heggins, the movie traces the aftermath of a one-night-stand as two characters wander San Francisco and discuss relationships, race and gentrification. But is it a forgotten gem? Listen and find out! Read More
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Liam is currently moving his family to a new state (with, presumably, the cops hot on his tail), and we planned ineffectively so didn't have an episode ready this week. Instead, we've decided to throw up one of the fine, FINE podcasts available on the Cinepunx Network: Horror Business - also featuring Liam O'Donnell as well as Justin Lore. Read More
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On this week's Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz? we look at Vic's final film: the somewhat controversial Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure from 2001! Enjoy the exciting(?) exploits of Jobert and his grandfather as they track down trillions in gold hidden by the Japanese during WWII, while an aged Japanese general (played by Vic Diaz) is hot on their trail. Except it's much worse than that sounds! Let's check it out. Read More
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It's PRAISING KANE, and after three episodes we are ready for a film that features more than two minutes of Carol Kane on-screen. Thankfully, William Fruet's WEDDING IN WHITE delivers a strong lead performance from Kane, who is surrounded by some heavy-hitters (including Donald Pleasance)! While this Canadian drama is somewhat obscure, despite having won Best Feature Film at the 1972 Canadian Film Awards, it's really well made, affecting and often depressing as hell. LISTEN TO US TALK ABOUT IT! Read More
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Put the bunny down and listen to the latest episode of How Do You Do, Fellow Kids?: The Films of Steve Buscemi! This time we're looking at one of Buscemi's most high profile roles, the action blockbuster CON AIR from 1997 starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich! We chat about summer movies, look at Steve Buscemi's ten favorite films and go off on many more trademark tangents. Check it out! Read More
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Recognizing that despite the varied lineup of podcasts on the Cinema Smorgasbord network we didn't have one devoted to a black filmmaker we've decided to launch The Films of John Singleton, a short-term podcast project covering the entire filmography of the late director. On our first episode we examine Singleton's first and last films, starting with the incredible Boyz n The Hood (for which he became the first black director to be nominated for Best Director at the Oscars, as well as being the youngest ever nominee) followed by the Taylor Lautner action vehicle Abduction from 2011. Read More
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On this episode of YOU DON'T KNOW DICK we're joined by Elijah Drenner, the director of the 2014 documentary THAT GUY DICK MILLER to talk about Dick Miller's life and work, and how a special feature grew into a feature length celebration of the man we all love. Then we delve into one of Dick Miller's most iconic roles: Murray Futterman in 1984's GREMLINS. It's a packed show, so TIME TO LISTEN! Read More
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A Belarusian government-funded propaganda action film featuring Sally Kirkland and ERIC ROBERTS? That sort of thing is par for the course on Eric Roberts is the Man REDUX. On this episode we're joined by writer/podcaster Robert Skvarla to talk about male enhancement, smoking pot, JOKER, and 2016's THE CODE OF CAIN. All that and the latest Eric Roberts news, so why not listen? Read More
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Our chronological exploration of the films of Carol Kane continues on PRAISING KANE! On this episode we're looking at Mike Nichols' controversial comedy-drama CARNAL KNOWLEDGE starring Jack Nicholson, Art Garfunkle, Candice Bergen, and Ann-Margret (and also, briefly, Carol Kane. The sexual politics of the early 70s is laid bare, but is it revealing? Or simply misogynistic? Let's talk about it! Read More
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While Scene of the Crime was nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes it's fallen into relative obscurity in the decades since, despite starring Catherine Deneuve and being directed by the legendary André Téchiné (and co-written by Olivier Assayas!). On this episode of FORGOTTEN GEMS our hosts try to work out why films are sometimes forgotten, and whether SCENE OF THE CRIME is worthy of rediscovery. Let's check it out Read More
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Jackie Chan having SEX! Wait, come back! Yes, it's Jackie Chan's notorious "porno" film, except it's really just a silly comedy that throws a little nudity and light thrusting into the final half hour. ALL IN THE FAMILY has nothing to do with Archie Bunker, but it has a LOT to do with squabbling families, gambling, rickshaw drivers and virginity tests. There's no martial arts, but there IS a bit where Jackie Chan gets a broken sternum due to SEX! Let's check it out! Read More
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CINEMA FANTASTICA returns with a look at the 2001 Slamdance Film Festival! In this episode we pit Bong Joon-ho's debut feature BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE against the German Beatles-adoring coming of age film PAUL IS DEAD! Two very worthwhile films, but WHICH REIGNS SUPREME? Listen and let us know! Read More
