Joel and Spencer’s 4th season (Previous seasons on Akira Kurosawa, Spike Lee, and the French New Wave) is dedicated to the Spanish Cinematic Icon Pedro Almodovar! They will cover his work and things that complement, inspired, or in any way loosely connected to the work Almodovar.
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The Great Silence - 1968 - Episode 33
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Heather Drain and Jessica are back with the boyz as they discuss the classic depressing spaghetti western, THE GREAT SILENCE! Heather Drain - https://linktr.ee/mondoheather Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell Joel's Letterboxd - JDTmovies…
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Cribbs from the Pink Smoke (https://x.com/TheLastMachine) is back. We're talking about the 1979 dreamy nightmare, ARREBATO (or RAPTURE in English). This movie is much easier than see now than ever before so go seek it out. Joel - JDTmovies on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme - Ja…
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Precode Special - Babyface (1933) and Red-Headed Woman (1932)
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We're back with more Precode Madness, we discuss some determined dames, Barbara Stanwyck and Jean Harlow! Red-Headed Woman and Babyface are essentially the same story and both are pretty darn entertaining. Joel's Letterbox - JDTmovies Spencer's Links - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme music - Jame…
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Desperate Living - 1977 - Episode 31
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It took awhile but we're here. Finally, we tackle some John Waters Cinema. This time it is Desperate Living! Heather Drain (@mondoheather on socials) and Brad (from the Movies From Hell podcast https://x.com/26mfhpod) joined Spencer on this wonderful endeavor. Heather Drain - https://linktr.ee/mondoheather Spencer's Linktree - https://linktr.ee/vad…
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The Grumpire Crew (https://twitter.com/grumpireonline) is back to discuss Nida Manzoor's debut feature, Polite Society! https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Elbee - https://twitter.com/_smellbee Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Opening theme - James FellBy DarkHabitsAlmodovarPod
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Pepi, Luci, Bom - 1980 - Episode 29
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Brad (https://twitter.com/MFHPOD) is back and we are talking about the first, sorta, Almodovar film - PEPI, LUCI, BOM, AND OTHER GIRLS LIKE MOM! Spencer's writings and podcast - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Andrew Bargeron - Logo - https://linktr.ee/gimetzcoBy DarkHabitsAlmodovarPod
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Justin Harrison (https://authory.com/JustinHarrison)and John Arminio (https://twitter.com/QuasarSniffer) return to the show for a Stray Cat Rock/Meiko Kaji double feature. Spencer's blogs and stuff -https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Music - James FellBy DarkHabitsAlmodovarPod
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It was inevitable, it was destiny. We're finally covering the 1995 classic, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Erin Gambril (egambril on IG and @ladieswho on Twitter) and Mark O. Estes (@theanticritic on Twitter and markoestes on IG). Joel is here too. Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - https://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Blac…
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How To Marry A Millionaire - 1953 - Episode 27
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The Marilyn crew is back - Beau North (beaunorthwrites on Instagram) and Alexandria Daniels (filmnvinyls ons socials)! Joel is here too. We talk about the lesser but still good Marilyn Monroe 1953 film, HOW TO MARRY A MILLIOAIRE! Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme - James Fell Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - https://jailh…
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The Last Circus (Balada Triste de Trompeta) - 2010 - Episode 26
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Martin Kessler (Twitter or X) returns for another Alex de la Iglesia film, BALADA TRISTE DE TROMPETA aka THE LAST CIRCUS! Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme music - James Fell Featured Music - Ultra Instinct theme by Tsuko G Balada Triste de Trompeta - Raphael Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - https://jailhouse701.blogspo…
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Conrado Falco stops by again, this time for the Banderas, Poncela, and Maura joint...LAW OF DESIRE! Spencer's Blogs - https://rbgafricanhistory.blogspot.com/ https://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Andrew Bargeron - Logo - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Grumpire - https://www.grumpire.com/ Theme Music - James Fell…
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It's Time! It's Gena Rowlands Time! Lexi (https://twitter.com/stunninggun) and Mike White (https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/). The song Joel referenced was a Le Tigre song. Theme Music - James Fell Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - https://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, and Green…
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Jessica (@BadPostsLLC on X) joins the boyz for a Hitchcock double - The Trouble with Harry and The Lady Vanishes! Lifelines Numbers International List - https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme music - James Fell Red, Black, and Green: A Celebration of African History - https://rbgafr…
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Jake (X or whatever)returns to discuss some classic silent films and the truly iconic Lon Chaney! We discuss He Who Gets Slapped and The Unknown. Theme Music - James Fell Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema https://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, and Green: A Celebration of African History - …
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We get artsy and esoteric with Bertrand Mandico's The Wild Boys (2017). J-Diesel and Spencer are joined by the Amanda (https://twitter.com/WMassLiberty) and Patrick (https://twitter.com/uptownsongclub). Watch The Wild Boys on Shudder and other places. Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - https://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, and Green: A …
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J Dawg is on assignment, so Mike White (https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/) from the Projection Booth Podcast and John Arminio (https://twitter.com/QuasarSniffer). The boys discuss the 1986 classic, MATADOR! Baby Banderas, Surprise Carmen Maura, Toxic Masculinity, and more. Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - https://jailhouse701.blogspot.co…
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Le Cercle Rouge - 1970 - Episode 21
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Jean-Pierre Melville made some cool cinema and Le Cercle Rouge is pretty darn cool. Justin S Harrison (https://twitter.com/JSeanHarrison) and Erin Gambril ( @egambril on IG) joined the boyz to talk about cigarettes and French stuff. Grumpire Piece referenced in episode - https://www.grumpire.com/may-27-1970-godfrey-cambridge-drops-a-new-black-holly…
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Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, A Special Episode
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It took too long to finally get to some classy Dolly-wood cinema. Elbee (Elbee) returns to discuss the final Colin Higgins/Dolly Parton collaboration, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Grumpire - https://www.grumpire.com/ Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - https://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ …
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Meet Me In St. Louis - Christmas Episode
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Happy Holidays! We decided to meet in St. Louis for the World's Fair with Jake (https://twitter.com/spadearcherjake) and Nolan (https://twitter.com/ChuckMaddenJrJr) (https://twitter.com/cinemaparlor). We talk about a lot of stuff from Nightmare on Elm Street 2 to Halloween to the American Midwest to Spencer Williams. J Dawg - https://twitter.com/jd…
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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown - 1988 - Episode 20
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Lexi (X or Twitter) returns for the Almodovar classic that pushed him into the international spotlight, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown! Is it as good what followed it or preceded it? Listen and find out. Schooled By Cinema - https://twitter.com/schooledbcinema Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Grumpire - https://www.gru…
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Bette Davis Double Feature, a Special Episode
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Katharine Coldiron returns to celebrate the iconic Bette Davis (cue the song). We cover Whatever Happened to Baby Jane (1962) and Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte (1964). Katharine's Twitter or X - https://twitter.com/ferrifrigida http://kcoldiron.com/ Get her newest book here - http://kcoldiron.com/books-chapbooks/ Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes Logo by …
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Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010) by Apichatpong Weerasethakul is an extraordinary film. No Joel this episode so Marcus Pinn (X or Twitter) and Conrado (X or Twitter) join Spencer to discuss this. Pinnland Empire - http://www.pinnlandempire.com/ Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - https://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, an…
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Footlight Parade - 1933 - Episode 18
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Patrick from Uptown Song Club (X or Twitter) and Alexandria (X or Twitter) join the boyz for the Precode Musical, FOOTLIGHT PARADE! Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - Click Here Red, Black, and Green: A Celebration of African History - Click Here Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme - James Fell…
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Blind Woman’s Curse - 1970 - Episode 17
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The boyz are back and they talk about the legendary Meiko Kaji! She might be Spencer's favorite action star. They talk the goofy yakuza actioner, BLIND WOMAN'S CURSE! Suicide Lifelines International List - Click Here Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - https://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black…
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Happy Halloween! John Cribbs (Twitter or X) joins the boyz for the Zelda Rubinstein/Micheal Lerner should-be classic, Anguish! Spoilers Ahead; we spoil everything. The Pink Smoke - https://thepinksmoke.com/ Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell https://rbgafricanhistory.blogspot.com/ https://jailhouse701.blogspo…
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We're back another classic Hollywood western, RIO BRAVO! It rules! Go watch it, if you haven't and if you have. John Arminio (X or Twitter) and Mike White (X or Twitter) joined J Dawg and Spencer for this episode. Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Andrew's Twitter X or Twitter Theme Music - James Fell The Projection Booth - https://…
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Mtume Gant and Amanda (Twitter) join Spencer for a spectacular chat about Lina Wertmuller's WW2 masterwork, SEVEN BEAUTIES! Mtume Gant Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Tumes Grumpire - https://www.grumpire.com/ Jailhouse 701 - http://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, and Green: A Celebration of African History - https://rbgafricanhistory.blog…
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Adrianna Gober (Twitter) returns! We talk about the lesser-known Fassbinder film, Whity. It's the spaghetti western about class, race, and Gunther Kaufmann as a leading man. If you can, seek it out. Andrew Bargeron - Logo artist - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco James Fell - Music Grumpire - https://www.grumpire.com/ Red, Black, and Green: A Celebration…
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The Children’s Hour - 1961 - Episode 14
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Welcome to the show, Katharine Coldiron (http://kcoldiron.com/)! She discusses the aged Hepburn/MacLaine drama, THE CHILDREN'S HOUR! We mostly stay on topic this time. Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Katharine - https://twitter.com/ferrifrigida Music by James Fell Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - http://jailhouse701.blogspot.…
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It's Here! Our first of 2 Richard Gere Episodes! The Grumpire crew are back to talk more Gere and nonsense. Grumpire - https://twitter.com/grumpireonline https://www.grumpire.com/ Elbee - https://twitter.com/_smellbee Andrew - Logo by him as well, https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Jailhouse 701 - http://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, and Green: A …
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Perdita Durango - 1997 - Episode 13
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J Dawg and Spencer are together again and with 2 special guests, Martin Kessler (Twitter or X) and Jared Gilman (Twitter or X). We get into SAG AFTRA strike talk. On this show, we're pro-strike and pro-union. That shouldn't be a surprise. They also talk about Perdita Durango too. Watch that movie, it's a blast. Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr…
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Funeral Parade of Roses - 1969 - Episode 12
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No J Diesel, but 2 previous guests return. Amanda (@Wmassliberty) and Jessica Crets (@BadPostsLLC) are back to discuss the Japanese Artsy classic, FUNERAL PARADE OF ROSES! Seek this movie out, it's fantastic and worth it. Spencer was trying to remember Sarah Cleary (https://twitter.com/SarahAJCleary)'s appearance on Zebras in America. Red, Black, a…
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The boyz are joined by the wonderful Lexy (Lexy's Podcast) and Amanda (Twitter aka X). They discuss the underwatched and underloved Almodovar picture, HIGH HEELS! Grumpire - https://www.grumpire.com/ Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - http://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, and Green: A Celebration of African Cinema - https://rbgafricanhis…
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J Dawg wasn't invited to the Zeppelin party but Spencer, Bobby (Socials - @Bobby_Batson), and Alexandria (Socials - @filmnvinyl) got to go. On this episode, the gang discusses the early pre-code musical, Madam Satan! It's a DeMille joint and trying to figure out what a movie musical can be. Are you going to Hell with Madam Satan? https://twitter.co…
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Meant to release this one earlier but it's here. The boyz are back and talking about the wonderful and iconic Bette Davis! Jake Lenburg brought a Bette Davis movie he adores to the show, The Letter. Is this another case of Spencer not doing into classic Hollywood? Yes, but it's a great episode regardless. Jake Lenburg - https://twitter.com/spadearc…
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Well, it was bound to happen. We're talking about Friedkin's Cruising. The boyz are joined by Mark O. Estes (Twitter) and Zack Curl (Twitter). This was one of the longest recordings we've ever had and it's kept mostly intact. Mark's piece on Black Queer Horror History - Click Here Mark's work for Dread Central - Click Here Video Game thing that Zac…
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This was the second recording of the season. Spencer and Joel talk about the George Cukor screwball comedy, The Women! Spencer lays out his issues with classic Hollywood too. Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Jailhouse 701 - http://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, and Green - https://rbgafricanhistory.blogspot.com/ Grumpire - …
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No Joel this episode. However, John Arminio (John Arminio) and John Cribbs (John Cribbs ) join Spencer for the 1983 Spanish should-be classic, EL SUR. J.P. Behrens newest book - Portrait of a Nuclear Family https://dandtpublishing20.wixsite.com/dtpublishing/blank-page-9 https://mybook.to/Portraitnuclear The Pink Smoke - http://www.thepinksmoke.com/…
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We're back in Almodovar land with the nun melodramatic comedy, DARK HABITS! John Arminio makes his debut for the season. Spencer's new (as of now) article for Grumpire - https://www.grumpire.com/may-27-1970-godfrey-cambridge-drops-a-new-black-hollywood-legacy/ John Arminio - https://twitter.com/QuasarSniffer Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - ht…
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Rainer Werner Fassbinder was prolific. For some reason, J-Dawg and Spencer have never discussed any of his work. Adrianna Gober (https://twitter.com/EADxBB) from BARTEL ME SOMETHING GOOD (https://twitter.com/CinemaSmorg) and RWF superfan stops by to chat about 1975's Fox and His Friends! Adrianna's piece referenced at the end - https://www.splittoo…
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes - 1953 - Episode 4
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No J-Dawg this time but Alexandria (https://twitter.com/filmnvinyl) and Beau North (https://twitter.com/BeauNorth) joined Spencer. They talk about the classic, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. It's a blast and a half. IG https://www.instagram.com/beaunorthwrites/ Beau North - http://beaunorthwrites.com/ The Spool - https://thespool.net/ Let's Get Weirding…
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The El Pico Series, A Special Episode
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CROSSOVER! Brad and Dan from Movies From Hell stop by to chat about the El Pico films. These are gritty movies about 1980s Spain, addiction, and youth culture. They're a lot and we highly recommend them and the El Pico films too. https://moviesfromhell.com/ http://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ https://rbgafricanhistory.blogspot.com/ Twitters - https:/…
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We get to our first Western for the season, Johnny Guitar! The boyz are joined by Jessica Crets (@BadPostsLLC twitter) and Heather Drain (@mondoheather twitter). This fun chat covers Spanish perverts, Joan Crawford, and Martin! Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - http://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, and Green: A Celebration of African Hi…
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Arsenic and Old Lace - Episode 2 - 1944
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The Boyz and Jake Lenburg (https://twitter.com/spadearcherjake) are joined by Cora and Fred from the band RAT BATH! They talk about the Cary Grant classic Arsenic and Old Lace, booty shorts, and musicals. BUY RAT BATH MUSIC AND MERCH HERE! ALSO, this helps them with recording their next album too. https://ratbathmke.bandcamp.com/album/rat-from-hell…
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Patrick Ripoll joins the boyz for a chat about the legendary Kenneth Anger. We talk about Scorpio Rising (1963) and Fireworks (1947). Patrick explains to the boyz how Anger is secretly one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century. Both of the short films discussed are on Youtube. Patrick Ripoll - https://twitter.com/uptownsongclub htt…
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FINALLY IT'S HERE! The Almodovar season has begun. We start with the more recent comedy, I'm So Excited. It's fluff but it's fun fluff. Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Jailhouse 701 - http://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, and Green: A Celebration of African History - https://rbgafricanhistory.blogspot.com/ Joel is @JDTgames on …
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Au Revoir, J-Dawg and Spencer close out the season with an overview of the past year plus-ish time. We will return for Dark Habits: An Almodovar Podcast. Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - http://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, and Green: A Celebration of African History - https://rbgafricanhistory.blogspot.com/ J-Dawg Twitter - https://t…
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Shoot The Piano Player - 1960 - Episode 41
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It's here...the final regular episode. We close on the titular film for the season Shoot The Piano Player! Amanda returns and we stay on topic, mostly. Amanda - @WMassLiberty on Twitter Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - http://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/ Red, Black, and Green: A Celebration of African History - https://rbgafricanhistory.blogspot…
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The Grumps are back! We talk about the Truffaut classic, Jules and Jim. J Dawg and Spencer are here too. Andrew - https://twitter.com/gimetzco Elbee - https://twitter.com/_smellbee Grumpire - https://www.grumpire.com/ Logo - Sarah Kathleen Roberts http://sarahkathleenroberts.com/ Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - http://jailhouse701.blogspot.co…
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Cleo From 5 to 7 - 1962 - Episode 39
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The final Varda of the season, Cleo From 5 to 7. It was worth the wait to get to this all-timer film from an all-timer director. This episode goes off and on the rails from Ethan Suplee to Cheerleadering to the iconic Agnes Varda. Amanda joins the boyz for this epicly long episode. Amanda - Twitter https://twitter.com/WMassLiberty Joel - Twitter ht…
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