Episode 48 – Cinema Fantastica Holiday Special – A Christmas Horror Story (2015) & Good Tidings (2016)

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On this special HOLIDAY edition of Cinema Fantastica we go all the way to Berlin, Germany and the 2016 Weihnachtsfilmfestival, which features a program of Christmas (and Christmas adjacent) films! Our two hosts put the Canadian anthology horror film A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY against the British killer Santa gorefest GOOD TIDINGS! CHECK IT OUT!

 

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Episode 47 – Praising Kane – Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

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On the latest episode of PRAISING KANE we’re looking at Sidney Lumet’s 1975 masterpiece DOG DAY AFTERNOON, and along with it the 2014 documentary THE DOG which focuses on the real-life inspiration for the film. We take a look at some of the differences between adaptation and reality, Al Pacino (of course), the effect the film had on the real-life “Dog” and much more. Check it out!

THE DOG is currently available to watch free (with ads) on Tubi in the U.S.

Also check our the recent Carol Kane interview on The Huffington Post.

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Episode 46 – You Don’t Know Dick – After Hours (1985) (/w Julia Marchese)

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On this episode of YOU DON’T KNOW DICK we’re joined by actress/podcaster/writer/director Julia Marchese to discuss Martin Scorsese’s 1985 dark comedy AFTER HOURS! We also talk Stephen King adaptations, Scorsese’s filmography, and – of course – all things Dick Miller. Check it out!

Remember to follow Julia Marchese on Twitter @juliacmarchese!

Check out her podcast The Horror Movie Survival Guide, as well!

If you want to read more about the unusual origins of the script for After Hours, check out this fascinating article on the subject:

https://andrewhearst.com/blog/2008/05/the-scandalous-origins-of-martin-scorseses-after-hours

 

 

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Episode 45 – Eric Roberts Is The Man Redux – 90 Feet From Home (2019) (/w Andrew Stoeten)

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DEAR GOD it’s a brand new episode of ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN REDUX! WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE!

On this episode we’re joined by baseball journalist and podcaster Andrew Stoeten to discuss the 2019 faith-based (kinda) baseball movie 90 FEET FROM HOME, starring WWE hall of famer Shawn Michaels, former Superman Dean Cain and ERIC ROBERTS! We also talk about POLITICS, live music, DOCTOR WHO and so, so much more.

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You can watch 90 FEET FROM HOME on Tubi for free right here:

https://tubitv.com/movies/547100/90-feet-from-home?start=true

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Episode 44 – The Films of John Singleton – Higher Learning (1995) & 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)

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On this episode of The Films of John Singleton we’re doubling up one of his most interesting – and prescient – features with a film from one of the biggest franchises of all time! We start by taking a look at 1995’s HIGHER LEARNING, a sometimes stodgy but ultimately worthwhile look at the various troubles and conflicts that occur among a group of college freshmen. Then we move onto the eye-blistering neon of the big-budget 2003 sequel 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS!

Try to avoid whiplash on this one. Check it out!

Check out John Singleton being interviewed on Charlie Rose in 1995.

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Episode 43 – We Do Our Own Stunts – Shaolin Wooden Men (1976)

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Following the failure of NEW FIST OF FURY to launch the career of Jackie Chan, producer Lo Wei took another swing with the Chen Chi-Hwa-directed SHAOLIN WOODEN MEN from 1976. Featuring a story of revenge and intrigue, as well as the titular hallway of chain-operated wooden men, the film – thankfully – strays away from trying to recreate Bruce Lee’s persona and we get something closer to the Jackie Chan roles that would launch him to stardom. Closer… but not quite there. Check it out!

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Episode 42 – Forgotten Gems? – Heat and Sunlight (1987)

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On this episode of FORGOTTEN GEMS? we’re looking at 1988 Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner HEAT AND SUNLIGHT from director/actor Rob Nilsson! It’s a completely improvised drama about a former war photographer who now finds himself tangling with complicated feelings about his current relationship and BOY does it swing widely between visually and formally inventive and absolutely tedious. Also, there’s FRUITICIDE. Let’s check it out!

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Episode 41 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – Kiss Daddy Goodnight (1987)

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On HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS? we look at the life and career of beloved oddball character actor Steve Buscemi, and on this episode we go all the way back to 1987 and Peter Ily Huemer’s neon-soaked noirish “thriller” KISS DADDY GOODNIGHT! Featuring Uma Thurman making her feature film debut, as well as forgotten Dillon sibling Paul Dillon, the movie is meandering, ugly and tedious, but manages to capture a uniquely grimy aesthetic at times. Also, STEVE BUSCEMI is in it! CHECK IT OUT!

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Episode 40 – Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz? – Vampire Hookers (1978)

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We’re still wondering WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VIC DIAZ? and on this episode we’re staying spooky.. kinda with 1978’s VAMPIRE HOOKERS! Starring John Carradine as a vampire hanging out in the Philippines with a bevy of bodacious lady vampires, it’s an extremely silly horror-comedy featuring an incredible theme song and Vic Diaz as a flatulent familiar. But is it any good? Let’s find out!

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Episode 39 – Halloween Horror Special – The Beach House (2019) & Swallow (2019)

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It’s the Cinema Smorgasbord Halloween Horror SPECIAL, with discussions about Halloween traditions, Glen Danzig, Devil’s/mischief night, razor blades in candy and SO MUCH MORE! Followed by a look at two recent horror releases: the 2019 low-budget sci-fi horror film THE BEACH HOUSE and the psychological horror of 2019’s SWALLOW. CHECK IT OUT!

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