A Podcast About Comic Books, that some would say, rates VF (Very Fine)
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Join April Etmanski, Justin Decloux and Colin Cunningham as they celebrate their love of weird, bad movies!
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A podcast on high film art, entertaining film trash, and everything film in between. Subscribe to the Patreon for new premium episode every week. https://www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub
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The Laser Blast Film Society presents THE STAR WARS PUNCAST - a show in which Star Wars superfan Peter Kuplowsky (TIFF Midnight Madness Programmer) forces his two friends, Mathew Kumar and Justin Decloux, to watch the STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS television series. Will they fall in love? Hate the entire experience? You can only find out by subscribing and listening to every episode!
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Variety show-style movie podcast! Every week join filmmaker and resident weirdo Michael Keene as he talks through a randomized assortment of cinema topics, such as the latest horror flicks on Shudder, the career of Jess Franco, and more!
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A podcast about obscure, micro-budget, under-appreciated, or simply inappropriate films. Whether it's horror, sci-fi, dark comedy, or just an all-around genre-bending film, it's fair game. Join me for the latest news and updates in the underground film community, along with great conversations with filmmakers, writers, and fellow podcasters where anything goes!
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An improv podcast by Emily Milling and Luke O'Grady featuring improvisers from Toronto! (Definitely not a kid's podcast.)Remember what it was like being a little kid? Carefree, adventurous, excited for any small adventure? Lucy and Emmett do! Because they are little kids! And they want to share it with the world! They’ve gotten hold of their dad’s audio recording equipment and they’re not looking back. Join Lucy and her little brother Emmett and hear, through the voice of children, all of th ...
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#67 - Spy Island: A Bermuda Triangle Mystery
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In this episode we take a cruise to SPY ISLAND by way of writer Chelsea Cain, designer Lia Miternique, artist Elise McCall, and colorist Rachelle Rosenberg! This 1970s-y tiki-tinged colorsplosion of assassins, cryptids, and cocktails feels to us like a thematic followup to Cain's awesome MOCKINGBIRD series for Marvel, also discussed here! --- Join …
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#395 - Why Did History Leave Harry Langdon Behind?
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We discuss a silent comedian who, at one time, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Chaplin and Keaton.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on App…
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#394 - Soi Cheang Wants You To Feel (Through Pain)
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We discuss the work of Hong Kong film director Soi Cheang and focus on his films LIMBO, SPL 2 and TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub…
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It's Adam Sandler vs Arcade games. What's not to like? It's Pixels (2015)!Support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at nosuchthingasabadmovie@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJBy April Etmanski, Justin Decloux and Colin Cunningham
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From 1929 to 1942, Fleischer Studios was Walt Disney's greatest rival, bringing Superman, Popeye, and Betty Boop to the screen and pioneering a range of technical innovations. But for decades, many of the cartoons by Max and Dave Fleischer have suffered neglect. In this special report, Will talks to the team behind the grassroots Fabulous Fleischer…
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We discuss the work of thespian Pierce Brosnan and his films GOLDENEYE, GREY OWL and THE TAILOR OF PANAMA.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate U…
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The Rocketeer blasted onto the scene in 1982, created by writer/artist Dave Stevens as an homage to pulp-serial heroes of the 1930s! Despite producing only a handful of issues of The Rocketeer's adventures, the character and Stevens' work were an inspiration to readers and peers alike, and led to the cult-classic 1991 film by director Joe Johnston.…
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We discuss Bob Hope and his films THE CAT & THE CANARY, ROAD TO MOROCCO and THE PRIVATE NAVY OF SGT. O’FARRELL.Check out the zine VIZUÁLIS KÖLTESZET (VISUAL POETRY): AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORK OF ANDRÁS RAJNAI, here: https://theatomicelbow.bigcartel.com/product/vizualis-kolteszet-visual-poetry-an-introduction-to-the-work-of-andras-rajnaiJoin the P…
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There's very few jokes in this comedy. It's The Ridiculous 6 (2015)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at nosuchthingasabadmovie@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJBy April Etmanski, Justin Decloux and Colin Cunningham
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Long after the demise of humankind, birds roam freely around the moon complete with fruitful trees, sophisticated fungal networks, and an enviable socialist order. Take flight to this post-apocalyptic bird utopia by Toronto's Michael DeForge, published by Drawn & Quarterly in 2022! https://www.michael-deforge.com/ https://drawnandquarterly.com/book…
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#391 - The Signifyin' Works of Marlon Riggs
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We discuss the work of black gay filmmaker, educator, poet, and activist Marlon Riggs and his films with a focus on ETHNIC NOTIONS, TONGUES UNTIED and BLACK IS... BLACK AIN'T.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord…
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We spent the weekend at the wonderful The Mahoning Drive-In for VHS-FEST 8. We discuss our experience watching films like NIGHTMARE SISTERS, SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE and CONRAD BROOKS VS. THE WEREWOLF on the big screen!Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on …
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Episode #158 - Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star
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This is supposed to be the worst Happy Madison of them all. It's Bucky Larson (2011)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at nosuchthingasabadmovie@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJBy April Etmanski, Justin Decloux and Colin Cunningham
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HOW have we not yet discussed Batman in the year and half of this podcast?!?? This era-defining story THE COURT OF OWLS from 2011 by writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo was a phenomenal benchmark for the character, creators, readers, and lore as a whole, delving into the history of Gotham itself and setting the stage for an incredible years…
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Originally published in 2014, the incredibly acclaimed THIS ONE SUMMER by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki is a coming of age story about two teenage friends, Rose and Windy, during a summer in a small beach town they both frequent with their families annually. Have a safe and happy summer, everyone! ARTICLE: "Using Graphic Novels in Education: Thi…
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We discuss films about filmmaking by focusing on Bertrand Tavernier's SAFE CONDUCT (2002), Abel Ferrera's DANGEROUS GAME, and Lo Chi-leung's VIVA EROTICA.Check out the reader's list of-Chinese movies that are inexplicably popular in China: https://letterboxd.com/jenyhuis/list/non-chinese-movies-that-are-inexplicably/Join the Patreon now for an excl…
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In this episode, a spell is cast on us by WITCH HAT ATELIER [ とんがり帽子のアトリエ ], the magical manga series by Kamome Shirahama [ 白浜 鴎 ] published by Kodansha and currently up to 13 volumes as of this recording! In 2020, the series won the Harvey Award for the Best Manga category as well as the Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material…
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This week we're just hangin out with the boys. It's Grown Ups (2010)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at nosuchthingasabadmovie@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJBy April Etmanski, Justin Decloux and Colin Cunningham
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#388 - The Real Canada of Bruce McDonald
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We discuss the films of Writer/Director Bruce McDonald and focus on ROADKILL, HARD CORE LOGO and PICTURE CLAIRE.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and …
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We discuss the career of Noir and Western master Anthony Mann and focus on his films THE NAKED SPUR, REIGN OF TERROR and DEVIL'S DOORWAY. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinema…
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This action movie is high octane stupidity. It's Stealth (2005)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at nosuchthingasabadmovie@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJBy April Etmanski, Justin Decloux and Colin Cunningham
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#61 - The Giant Pile Of Manga Justin Bought In Japan!
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Justin's back from his trip to Japan with a massive pile of manga, many of which have never been translated/localized! --- Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/ Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.c…
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#386 - Winnie The Pooh Will Never Die
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We explore Winnie the Pooh's legacy in cinema by discussing THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH, THE TIGGER MOVIE, and CHRISTOPHER ROBIN.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcine…
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#385 - The Films That Fundamentally Changed Our Understanding Of Cinema
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In this episode, we go back to discuss the movies that made... I mean.... The Films That Fundamentally Changed Our Understanding of Cinema (TM).Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportant…
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It's a huge summer blockbuster bomb. With pirates! It's Cutthroat Island (1995)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at nosuchthingasabadmovie@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJBy April Etmanski, Justin Decloux and Colin Cunningham
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In this very special episode, Will welcomes Mark Hanson (co-host of The Bay Street Video Podcast) to discuss the film careers of the cast of Bravo's infamous reality show VANDERPUMP RULES. It's a sordid journey through the dark back-alleys and byways of Hollywood that takes them to David DeCoteau's THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (2009), Charles Band's TH…
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#383 - Suffer To Understand: The Cinema of Vibeke Løkkeberg
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We discuss the work of Norwegian Writer/Director Vibeke Løkkeberg and her films THE REVELATION, CAMILLA and HUD. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and…
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#60 - TCAF 2024: the Toronto Comic Arts Festival
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It's our annual oversized episode on TCAF, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival held every Spring at the Toronto Reference Library! https://www.torontocomics.com/ Remembering Joe Matt! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Matt https://www.tcj.com/remembering-joe-matt/ BLIND ALLEY and THE GULF by Adam DeSouza https://kumerish.com/ https://www.instagram.com/…
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We're back in obscure movie town with a very funny supernatural thriller starring one member of Duran Duran. It's Vegas: City Of Dreams (2001)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at nosuchthingasabadmovie@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJ…
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#382 - David Fincher Is In Complete Control
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David Fincher. You know him. You love him. We talk about him.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podc…
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It's another one of April's favourites this week as we look at this vanity project from Kenneth Branagh. It's Dead Again (1991)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at nosuchthingasabadmovie@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJ…
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One of the very first DC Comics characters of the Golden Age, THE SANDMAN - aka Wesley Dodds - fought crime and injustice in 1930s New York City armed with nothing but his wits, a gasmask, and a gun that fired nonlethal sleeping gas. Decades later, the first issue of Neil Gaiman's legendary "Sandman" series would reintroduce the world to Wesley Dod…
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We focus on the handful of times Elvis worked with great directors: Michael Curtiz, Don Siegel, and Phil Karlson.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and R…
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#58 - Grant Morrison and The Mystery Play
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They may be the most-mentioned yet never-spotlighted writer on The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast to date: Grant Morrison! Their graphic novel THE MYSTERY PLAY -- featuring painted art by Jon J Muth -- was published by Vertigo Comics in 1994, and featured a chilling theological twist on the classic UK smalltown murder-mystery trope. --- Join our Patr…
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#380 - Bruce Le: The Most Bruce Lee
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We discuss the work of pioneer Brucesploitation actor/director Bruce Le - and focus on his films Challenge of the Tiger, Ninja Over the Great Wall, and Comfort Women.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patr…
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On today's listener requested episode we're talkin' bout Jackie Chan on the streets of Vancouver. It's Rumble In The Bronx (1995)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at nosuchthingasabadmovie@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJ…
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#379 - SPECIAL REPORT: Cinemaniacs Lost in New York
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Justin and Will visited New York. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ub/id1067435576Fol…
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#378 - The Toronto Film Legends That Made Us
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We get very self-indulgent and discuss the film-related people, events, and places that made us who we are today.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and R…
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We're looking at another embarrassing adaptation of a beloved cartoon. It's Inspector Gadget (1999)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at nosuchthingasabadmovie@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJ…
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#57 - written by Alan Moore, drawn by Rob Liefeld
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Two comic creator legends of their respective eras collide in 1997's JUDGMENT DAY, written by Alan Moore, drawn by Rob Liefeld! Seemingly inspired by the then-recent trial of O. J. Simpson, "Judgment Day" tells the tale of a superhero-run investigation and trial for one of their own who's been accused of murdering a teammate -- featuring characters…
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