Episode 51 – We Do Our Own Stunts – The Hand of Death (1976)

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On this episode of WE DO OUR OWN STUNTS we’re taking a step back from Lo Wei’s attempts to launch Jackie Chan into superstardom and instead looking at the film that caught his attention in the first place: John Woo’s THE HAND OF DEATH! Not only does the film bring Jackie Chan together with the legendary director of THE KILLER and HARD BOILED, but it also features fellow Seven Little Fortunes alumni Sammo Hung (who was also the stunt co-ordinator), Yuen Baio and Yuen Wah! Check it out!

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Episode 50 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – The Cobbler (2014)

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On this episode of HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS? we’re discussing the 2014 abomination THE COBBLER, where Adam Sandler uses a magical sewing machine to literally allow him to walk a mile in someone’s shoes. It doesn’t go well. Featuring one of the most out there endings we’ve ever encountered, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Come check it out!

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Episode 49 – Forgotten Gems? – Head-On (2004)

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! On our first episode of 2021 we’re heading to the 54th Berlin International Film Festival to look at the Golden Bear-winning Turkish-German drama HEAD-ON from 2004. An intense, disturbing, film about two self-destructive Turkish immigrants in Germany who enter a marriage of convenience but end of falling in love makes for often challenging viewing, but is it a FORGOTTEN GEM? Let’s find out!

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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 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 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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Episode 38 – Cinema Fantastica – The Borrower (1991) & Children of the Night (1991)

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On this special SUPER SPOOKY episode of Cinema Fantastica we’re going all the way back to the 1991 Toronto International Film Festival’s MIDNIGHT MADNESS program! This time we’re looking at two somewhat forgotten horror films from the time: John McNaughton’s head-swapping satire THE BORROWER takes on Tony Randel’s Fangoria-produced vampire film CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT!

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Episode 37 – Praising Kane – Hester Street (1975)

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On the latest episode of PRAISING KANE we’re looking at the Joan Micklin Silver’s 1975 film HESTER STREET, a breakout film for Carol Kane for which she was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. It’s a tale of Jewish immigrants at the turn of the 20th century attempting to adapt to life in New York City, and you can hear Liam and Doug struggle with material well outside their regular wheelhouse! We also chat about Dick Cavett, The Princess’ Bride, the Oscar curse and SO MUCH MORE! Check it out!

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