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A podcast from renowned silent film accompanist/historian Ben Model covering the techniques of creating and performing live scores to silent films, as well as a discussion of the language of silent cinema. Find what goes on in the mind of a silent film accompanist before, during and after playing for a show. Learn about the aesthetics of silent filmmaking and storytelling language.
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Watching Silent Films

Watching Silent Films

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Film podcast discussing the Silent era (1894 to 1929) and the importance these moving pictures still have in todays age. Every week, we watch silent films, then talk about it! Hosted by YiFeng, Lily, Bob, Diane, and Adam. For more details, visit us here: https://watchingsilentfilms.wordpress.com/
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Academy Vs Audience

Claire Bolton, Dan Gibbins, and Erin Weir

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Ever since 1928, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has handed out trophies to what it considered the best in film. Sometimes they were absolutely right, sometimes they were entirely wrong, sometimes they were so, so basic. But in all that time, audiences have had their own opinions, sometimes better, sometimes much worse. And sometimes, when the stars align or the fates allow, they even agree. Academy Vs Audience is a deep dive into Oscar history, revisiting film history from t ...
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A Very Good Year

Jason Bailey & Michael Hull

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“Fun City Cinema” hosts Jason Bailey and Mike Hull proudly present “A Very Good Year,” a podcast with a simple premise: each week we invite a guest (filmmakers and actors, critics and historians, comedians and musicians) who loves movies, and ask them to select their favorite year of movies. Some pick a year from their movie-going past; some go deep into film history. Whichever the case, we spend (about) an hour talking about that year: we ask them to share their top five films of the year, ...
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The Haunted Screen is a narrative podcast about film, history, and the places they intersect. Incorporating extensive research and archival interviews, Professor Travis Mushett explores key movements in global cinema through engaging audio storytelling that appeals to both hardcore cinephiles and casual moviegoers. The first season—"From Caligari to Hitler"—investigates the chaotic, creative world of Weimar Germany. Thanks to our official sponsor, FUJIFILM North America!
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The Forgotten Filmcast covers the movies that time forgot. On each episode, host Todd Liebenow is joined by another film blogger or podcaster to discuss a film that has fallen off the radar. We've covered films from the silent era all the way up to the early 90's.
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Recluse Horror reviews all types of horror films from the silent film era on, occasionally sharing some insights into cinema history and film-making techniques, often expositing about the base fears evoked by great horror films, proper storytelling techniques, symbolism in films, and any number of other related topics. The hosts also go off on unrelated tangents and make bad jokes. While once a daily podcast, it currently releases approximately every two weeks.
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Every week your hosts Shawn Watson and Jordan Stewart will pick a movie that scored between 25 and 75% on Rotten Tomatoes. After watching the movie, we’ll spend some time talking about it and why it landed such mediocre reviews. Join us as we try to figure what went wrong and how it might have gone better.
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Film Swap

Film Swap Media

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Film Swap is the podcast for the adventurous film lover. Join David and Jonathan as they and their special guests recommend great films to one another and explore the best cinema available on streaming and physical media. They will unearth those hidden gems and forgotten classics that you’ve been dying to see and just didn’t know it! Watch cool films and join the conversation!
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The Gates Of Cimino

Hosted by Vito Trabucco

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The dive bar of cinema podcasts! Unscripted. All things movies. Each show is dedicated to an interesting backstory in the history of film. We'll be talking about films, actors, books on films, moments in film history, etc. So pull up a seat and join us! Warning: We spoil everything!
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Here’s a little story about a trio of janitors. Might have heard they worked at a well-known film school. They picked up a few things other than trash. They might hate your movie, or if drunk think it’s cool. Every now and then they get together for a lunch break. Trash talk some movie, or TV, or streaming. Rodney and Jason and Sean – they all clean halls. If you listen close you can hear kids screaming: Film School Janitors! 2024 Music "Aries Beats - Escape" is is under a Creative Commons ( ...
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Season 4: Stephen King the 70s & 80s This season we move away from directors and look at the movies based on the works of Stephen King. Season 3: Shyamalan Starting August 2nd 2023. This time Jeff and Eric are taking a deep dive into the films of the master of the twist, M. Night Shyamalan. Of course, all done in chronological order. Season 2: Spielberg Just when you thought it was safe to unsubscribe, a chronological podcast returns with season two. Jeff returns with Eric from The Gaming Ne ...
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Join legendary character actor James Cromwell and acclaimed actor Penelope Ann Miller as they discuss their Oscar-nominated film “The Artist”. Directed by Michel Hazanavicius and set in Hollywood 1927, the film portrays the end of the silent film era. Cromwell plays Clifton, the steady right-hand confidante and chauffer to the film’s lead actor, the silent film star George Valentin, portrayed by Oscar-nominated Jean Duajardin in the film.
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Join the intrepid trio of Josh, Michael and John as we explore the history of film from the silent era through today’s releases, and from Hollywood to the far reaches of world cinema. Through lively discussion and occasional argument, these three old friends will take the listener on a highly opinionated tour of some of the more obscure recesses of film studies. If, as Alfred Hitchcock was fond of saying, film is life with the boring bits left out, then Vintage Sand will be film study with t ...
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ABE GURKO - WON’T BE SILENT Abe is a Writer, Producer, and Opinionator committed to finding truth and humor in a world obsessed with celebrity and politics. Abe's book & audiobook, "Won't Be Silent - Don't Stop 'til It Matters," is now available on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3S8rJiS Won’t Be Silent emerged from filming a documentary that explores the healing power of music and its dynamic ability to motivate people to take action. When the film was sidelined due to COVID-19, its message became ...
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The stories behind the lights, cameras, and action are now at your fingertips. The Tinsel Factory gives you, the listener, an introductory look at some of the greatest stories from the world of film. Each month your host, a filmmaker who daylights for a major Hollywood studio, picks a theme and choses four topics from within to broaden your film knowledge. Not a film snob? Put off by film bros? This podcast is for you - everything is broken down for the causal film goer or someone looking to ...
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How have writers, illustrators, film makers, and musicians shaped the American experience? In this podcast series historian Dr. Darren R. Reid explores American history through the lens of the artist. From classic comics books to music and film, this podcast examines how art and artistry has reflected and informed the American experience. Featured iTunes podcast (January and February 2014), #1 episodes in Education and Higher Education. Current series, "Comic Book Studies" explores the histo ...
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Welcome to On Cue Chris Costello. My Dad, Lou Costello, of the popular comedy team Abbott and Costello, was not only a comic, but a humanitarian who loved helping people. He was a sincere advocate when it came to helping others, and to be there for people who wanted to make a positive difference in our world. I guess you might say, his passion has been passed on to me. I invite you to come and listen, as I talk with people who are making an imprint in our world. People such as Elizabeth Beis ...
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Total Movie Recall

Steve Albertson & Ryan Mixson

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Total Movie Recall is a free-wheeling film nostalgia podcast in which hosts Steve Albertson & Ryan Mixson each have painstakingly assembled a list of movies that have touched them in some way at a specific moment in their lives. The hosts alternate rolling dice at the end of each show to determine which film will be explored in the following episode. TRM is produced independently in Los Angeles and Denver.
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Between Metropolis and Star Wars lies a 50 year wasteland of terrible movie robots. FIFTY YEARS OF S**T ROBOTS is a podcast that celebrates them all. Hosted by writer and broadcaster, Matt Brown and Stephen Murray, senior lecturer in TV, Film & Journalism at Teesside University. WARNING! The S**t-bomb is sometimes uttered but nothing more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GlassPryamidFilms

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Glass Pyramid Films is a Film Company that specializes in bringing emotions to life. Silent Films is one of our strong points and Film Noir is what we strive for. Emotional Discrepancies is what we preach & listen to...
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Pod Mortem: A Horror Podcast

Reneé Hunter Vasquez, John Paul Vasquez, Travis Hunter

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Salutations! Pod Mortem is a horror podcast dedicated to bringing you scene-by-scene horror film reviews with healthy doses of trivia, commentary and yuks. Join Reneé, John Paul and Travis as they bring you varying points of view on contemporary, classic and cult horror films every Monday!
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Discover the Horror

Aaron AuBuchon, Damien Glonek, & Jon Kitley

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Welcome to Discover the Horror, a podcast whose sole mission is to dig a little deeper, stab a little harder, and slice right down to the bone concerning our favorite genre.
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Dark Natter

Jon Richter and Liam Martin

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Dark Natter is the podcast where your favourite works of horror and other dark fiction are sliced, diced and dissected for forensic analysis! Enter the Hall Of Pain, where creepy custodians Jon Richter (dark fiction writer and video game developer) and Liam Martin (dark fiction connoisseur and professional video game writer) will guide you through a fun and usually downright daft examination of your favourite sinister creations.
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I'll Watch Anything

Henry Giardina, W.M. Akers

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A movie podcast with a sense of optimism! Mystery novelist W.M. Akers and ace film critic Henry Giardina take a rambling tour through film history, using dice to pick random movies from the silent era to today. They try to love everything they watch. It doesn't always work out.
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HorrorScope

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A weekly podcast about all things horror. Hosted by writer and critic Gary Lunt & magician and comedian David Alnwick. Produced by Charlotte Alnwick @HorrorScopeCast facebook.com/HorrorScopePodcast
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Sometimes, the most notable trailblazers are the ones we've never even heard of. There's a forgotten history in the film industry; one full of women who pioneered their way through an industry that was determined to keep them out. Film student Rami Fritz narrates the stories of these forgotten women whose contributions to the film industry aren't widely recognized, in an effort to give them the credit they deserve.
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Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Sony Music Entertainment

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The new home of Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. They’re back, and it’s bigger, and better and larger-er and more-er. Film reviews, TV reviews, and all your conversation around movie and non-movie related stuff. Plus a whole bunch of recommendations to watch in cinemas, on all streaming services and on physical media. As well as the film and TV reviews, Mark and Simon will be talking about anything and everything. Punctuation, Thunderbirds, obscure German pop music, fax machines, subtitles, MRI ...
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Each week our hero’s Drew and Pete explore and breakdown all the pop culture news that catches their fanboy attentions. Then once they have climbed out of the entertainment rabbit hole they dig deep into their own personal fandom and discuss their top 5 favorite something: from movies and television to comic books to video games and beyond. Along with them in the adventure is their silent yet occasionally talkative producer Ryan. This is the Top Five Report Follow @Drew3927 and @NinjaPierre ...
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For fans of classic movies, talking with authors, archivists, filmmakers, musicians and others doing work with our film heritage. From NitrateVille.com, the classic film discussion site.
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A weekly podcast covering the latest in Hip Hop, TV, Gaming, Film & Pop Culture. We also tend to go on random tangents so no topic is off limits. FT Dub BT Dub (What that mean?) FOR THE WASHED BY THE WASHED
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This week on The Tinsel Factory, the life and career of Lon Chaney Movie Reviews: Alien: Romulus Support This Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinselfactorypod Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/the-tinsel-factory/all Venmo: @tinselfactorypod Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/tinselpod Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/tinselfactory/ Sources: https://w…
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What did going to the movies sound like back in the “silent film” era? The answer takes us on a strange journey through Vaudeville, roaming Chautauqua lectures, penny arcades, nickelodeons, and grand movie palaces. As our guest In today’s episode, pioneering scholar of film sound, Rick Altman, tells us, the silent era has a lot to teach us about wh…
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In this episode: Ben talks about accompanying Laurel & Hardy’s pie fight in “The Battle of the Century”, for a decisive moment for Keaton’s character in “Steamboat Bill, Jr.”, for Ozu’s “A Story of Floating Weeds”, and for Raymond Griffith and Max Fleischer silents at the 15th TCM Classic Film Festival. Performance clips include recordings from sho…
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Howard Hawks’s To Have and Have Not (1944) is more Hollywood than Hemingway–something for which we should all be grateful. The film is a wonderful example–perhaps the best–of onscreen chemistry and remains wildly entertaining even aside from the onscreen courtship of Bogart and Bacall. Join us as we talk about banter as a tool of seduction, the way…
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Mother is God in the eyes of a child. Join Reneé, John Paul, and Travis as they discuss Christophe Gans' 2006 supernatural horror film "Silent Hill." Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodmortem Buy some Pod Mortem and Stairhole Productions merch! https://www.successprintshop.com/pod-mortem-stairhole-merch-st…
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Film historian, podcaster, and Cine Journeys co-founder Jill Blake joins us to walk through the post-war euphoria and darkness of 1945, including “I Know Where I’m Going,” “Brief Encounter,” and “Leave Her to Heaven.” For show notes - including where to stream this week's movies, links to referenced media, and more - subscribe on Buttondown at http…
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Liam and Jon are joined by their pal Aaron to talk about a book and movie series that's dear to their withered, black hearts: Lord Of The Rings! The usual wide-ranging chat encompasses everything from forgotten characters like Tom Bombadil to debating which regional accent best suits an orc... but will one of the greatest works of fiction ever writ…
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Send us a message! Join writer/producer Armando Chapman and me as we journey back to Rust! Hear our thoughts as we go through the case and its conclusion which sent one person to jail and another free. Join us! Support the Show. Find me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/support This e…
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This week Mark is joined by another Take fave Ben Bailey Smith to talk all things cinema. Mark also gives his take on a swathe of new releases, including ‘Kneecap’, a comedy-drama based on true events that sees fate bring together a Belfast teacher and two self-confessed down-and-outs – the real musicians playing themselves – to form a hip-hop trio…
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It's 1985 and the tonal gap between Academy winners and Audience favourite isn't getting smaller. The Oscar goes to Meryl Streep and Robert Redford's languidly paced, ill-fated romance in Out of Africa. Returning guest Gina Stewart joins Erin, Claire, and Dan to explain how the actual Karen Blixen's memoir of life in colonial Africa was mutated int…
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This week’s pod begins with an angry voicenote rant on Andre 3000’s All Point’s East Flute set from the very demure friend of the show @Christhecapo (00:03:41), followed by pre-carnival talks (00:16:13) & a breakdown of the first week of Premier League Football (00:22:44).The topics section covers Michael Rubin’s comments on Black culture (01:14:32…
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Mother's Day (1980), Madman (1981), Pieces (1982), and Evil Dead Trap (1988) When you’re talking about horror films with most non-horror fans, they usually are thinking about the slashers which they seem to encapsule all of that genre. But when us fans start to dig into that sub-genre, that’s when the questions arise, parameters seemed like they ha…
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Ben and Nemone put Moira Rose on the couch and take a deep dive into her narcissistic tendencies, and what effect that has on the rest of the Schitts. Nemone explains how narcissism is not as easy to spot as its widespread use would have you believe. We also discuss the collection of wigs that Moira keeps in her closet and why they are transitional…
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Fede Alvarez’s "Alien: Romulus" hit cinemas on August 16th. It’s set between the events of Alien and Aliens, two science fiction classics. We review the movie and ask whether it continues the thematic work done in its lauded predecessors, touching on capitalism, AI, body horror, subversion of sexual and reproductive systems, colonialism, class, and…
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Everyone loves a good heist movie that depends on the combination of cold, logical planning and some element going sideways–and Thief is one of the best. Its 1981 release date is seen in every frame and the soundtrack by Tangerine Dream makes for great nostalgic viewing. But the film has real power as a character study of a highly skilled man tryin…
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She wants something to love, I think...something that isn't her. Or maybe...she'd just love something to eat! Join Reneé, John Paul, and Travis as they discuss Henry Selick's 2009 stop-motion dark fantasy film "Coraline." Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodmortem Buy some Pod Mortem and Stairhole Productio…
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Independent filmmaker Zach Clark joins us in advance of the release of his new film “The Becomers” for a look at some of the most delightfully insane movies of 1972, including the stylized mayhem of “Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion,” the melodrama of “The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant,” and the total decadence of “Pink Flamingos.” For show notes - …
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In Normporn: Queer Viewers and the TV That Soothes Us (NYU Press, 2023), Karen Tongson presents an irreverent look at the love-hate relationship between queer viewers and mainstream family TV shows like Gilmore Girls and This Is Us. After personal loss, political upheaval, and the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us craved a return to …
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This week on The Tinsel Factory, the life of Sessue Hayakawa. Movie Reviews: Trap Support This Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinselfactorypod Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/the-tinsel-factory/all Venmo: @tinselfactorypod Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/tinselpod Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/tinselfactory/ Sources: http://goldsea.com/Perso…
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Often assumed to be a self-evident good, Open Access has been subject to growing criticism for perpetuating global inequities and epistemic injustices. it has been seen as imposing exploitative business and publishing models and as exacerbating exclusionary research evaluation culture and practices. Achieving Global Open Access: The Need for Scient…
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We're conscious we've got some new listeners in this third season who might be unfamiliar with our show, and also might be interested to find out some of the illustrious dark fiction names, franchises and experiences that have been trapped errrr we mean inducted into the Hall of Pain over the years - so here's a little bonus episode where we go bac…
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This week we have an extra special treat, as Take fave Sanjeev Bhaskar joins Mark in the host’s seat to deliver a funny and insightful episode. Mark reviews various new releases, including ‘Only the River Flows’, a Chinese neo-noir crime thriller, which sees an ambitious police detective attempt to solve a series of murders from a disused cinema; ‘…
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This week’s pod is Football heavy, beginning with the boys previewing the season for their respective clubs (00:16:11), followed by Voice Notes (00:36:53) from friends of the show on how they think their clubs (Aston Villa, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd & Tottenham) will perform this season. The boys then deliver their Predictions (00:48:07) for the …
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Welcome back to the Uprawr podcast! Today's guest is Julie Weir who is currently running Music for nations a subsidiary of Sony. Julie has had an incredible career in music over the past 25 years and started her own record label Visible Noise which had some of the biggest British bands of the 2000s like bring me the horizon, bullet for my valentine…
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Film critic Alonso Duralde and I talk his new book, Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film (Running Press, 2024), including some fascinating anecdotes, case studies, and watershed moments in queer cinematic history, not to mention its creators, its stars, its detractors, and its various ebbs and flows -- fr…
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THE SEQUEL!!! Check out part 1 here Ryan Simón, the creator of American Vulgaria magazine, and Matt Gomes, a photographer and musician join me for a SECOND trip thru pics, Infinite Jest tattoos, Tanner Masseth's Surveillance film, and so much more... SHARE THE SHOW WITH ALL YOUR PHOTO-READY FRIENDS & RATE 5 STARS ~ 8pl8s IG: https://www.instagram.c…
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Movies under the Influence (University of Minnesota Press, 2024) by Dr. Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece charts the entangled histories of moviegoing and mind-altering substances from early cinema through the psychedelic 1970s. Dr. Szczepaniak-Gillece examines how the parallel trajectories of these two enduring aspects of American culture, linked by the…
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Across the world, algorithms are changing the nature of work. Nowhere is this clearer than in the logistics and distribution sectors, where workers are instructed, tracked and monitored by increasingly dystopian management technologies. In Cyberboss: The Rise of Algorithmic Management and the New Struggle for Control at Work (Verso, 2024), Craig Ge…
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In this episode we dive into two of the most bizarre and unforgettable films in cinema history: Noel Marshall's "Roar" (1981) and Nobuhiko Obayashi's legendary "House" (1977). Join us as we explore the chaotic and surreal worlds of these cult classics. From the real-life dangers behind the making of the manic Roar, featuring untrained wild animals,…
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If characters in ‘trapped’ dramas escape, is that the end of the show? Ben and Nemone explore The Handmaid’s Tale and Severance as examples. Plus, Ben reacts to a listener’s ‘constructive’ feedback and Nemone explores Polyvagal Theory to explain why we might react in the way we do from childhood trauma. We want to hear about any theories we might h…
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Twenty-five years ago, The West Wing premiered to great acclaim. This book is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The authors help us step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet’s Oval Office as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew, including…
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Do you need to be a wolf to protect the sheep? That’s the question at the heart of Training Day (2001), in which Ethan Hawke plays the lead and Denzel Washington plays himself–at least for the first hour. What happens in the film once the sun goes down gets Mike and Dan arguing as they haven’t in a while: does the movie become yet another one where…
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There'll be food and drink and ghosts...and perhaps even a few murders! Join Reneé, John Paul, and Travis as they discuss William Castle's 1959 classic horror film "House on Haunted Hill." Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepodmortem Buy some Pod Mortem and Stairhole Productions merch! https://www.successprin…
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Recorded 8-7-2024: This week Drew is joined once again by friend of the show Audrey, while Pete is still out on vacation. Drew and Audrey discuss the House of the Dragon Season Finale, the little bit of news that dropped and the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons Players Handbook. They they talk about their favorite Book adaptations from TV and Film.Top…
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Film critic and podcaster Josh Lewis explores the “sleaze canon” on his “Sleazoids” podcast, and he joins us to discuss the very sleazy year of 1981, from the gore of “The Beyond” to the paranoia of “Blow Out” to the surprising depth of “MS. 45.” For show notes - including where to stream this week's movies, links to referenced media, and more - su…
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