Best The Important Cinema Club Podcasts (2024)

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INTERVIEW: Restoring Max Fleischer 39:23

1h ago39:23

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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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Alien Romulus + Fede Alvarez | Only The River Flow | Zodiac (2007) 56:31

39m ago56:31

56:31

On Truth & Movies this week Fede Alvarez takes the reigns of the latest entry in the Alien Franchise and we spoke to the director about the Alien Romulus. There’s also a killer on the loose in Chinese film noir Only The River Flows and on Film club we return to one of the modern film noirs from the man behind one of the more controversial entries o…

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Breaking Bread with Restaurant Fiction 15:50

4h ago15:50

15:50

Another get-to-know Restaurant Fiction episode where we spill the beans on some episodes never before heard as we sit down with our music supervisor and editor Christopher J. Hudson. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out…

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#393 - Pierce Brosnan: We Love Him 56:11

2h ago56:11

56:11

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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Trap | Babes + Pamela Adlon | Bridesmaids (2011) 1:16:10

3d ago1:16:10

1:16:10

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss the latest M Night Shyamalan Trap. We also get in to the delightful comedy Babes Joining host Leila Latif are Hannah Strong and Rafa Sales Ross. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleagues and friends, they discuss the latest movie releases. T…

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#392 - The World Loved Bob Hope 1:06:08

7d ago1:06:08

1:06:08

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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Rep Cinema Special | Werkmeister Harmonies | My Neighbour Totoro 54:29

13d ago54:29

54:29

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss all things rep cinema and dive deep into Werkmeister Harmonies and My Neighbour Totoro. Joining host Leila Latif are Little White Lies’ David Jenkins and critic, programmer and filmmaker Juan Barquin. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleague…

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#56 - Native Cousin Chronicles: "She's my Mom's, Dad's, Sister-in-Law's, Daughter's Grandson" 1:37:42

13d ago1:37:42

1:37:42

Send us a Text Message. 0:00 Dream Guests on My Podcast 7:33 Musical Reflections on Seven Generations 26:05 Complexities of Kinship Rules 33:51 Crow Kinship Structure Clarified 42:03 Crow Kinship Structure and Roles 52:33 Navigating Crow Kinship and Social Rules 1:07:25 Preserving Salish Kinship and Language 1:11:38 Salish Social Organization and K…

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#391 - The Signifyin' Works of Marlon Riggs 49:40

14d ago49:40

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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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Deadpool & Wolverine | About Dry Grasses | I Saw The TV Glow 52:50

20d ago52:50

52:50

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss the latest MCU movie Deadpool & Wolverine, the return of Nuri Bilge Ceylan with About Dry Grasses and the mind bending horror of youth and nostalgia in I Saw The TV Glow. Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins and Kambole Campbell. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, …

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The Lakeside Supper Club with Author J. Ryan Stradal 27:20

24d ago27:20

27:20

Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic fictional eateries. Don't let the journey end here: 🍽️ **Subscribe**: Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and join us as …

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#390 - At The Drive-In: On Video 1:13:54

22d ago1:13:54

1:13:54

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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Thelma + June Squibb & Josh Margolis | Crossing + Levan Akin | Nebraska (2013) 1:12:29

25d ago1:12:29

1:12:29

On Truth & Movies this week, June Squibb takes on her first starring role in Thelma and we spoke to the legend herself and the film’s director Josh Margolin. Istanbul becomes a battleground for trans rights in Crossing. And on Film club its more June Squibb in Alexander Payne’s road movie Nebraska. Joining host Leila Latif are critic and programmer…

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Longlegs + Oz Perkins | In A Violent Nature | Man Bites Dog (1992) 1:03:25

1M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

On Truth & Movies it's not a week for the fainthearted as we discuss the 90’s set horror Longlegs and spoke to its director Oz Perkins. We also review impressively gnarly slasher In A Violent Nature and on film club return to the nihilistic violence of Man Bites Dog Joining host Leila Latif are Billie Walker and Alison Rumfitt. Truth & Movies is th…

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#389 - Films About Filmmaking 1:02:11

1M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

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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The Most Important Part of a TV show and Film 11:30

1M ago11:30

11:30

I, the host, me...Monis Rose...cook up and talk about why the fictional restaurant, bar, and club in TV & Film is THE most important part of the story and the world. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behi…

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Maxxine + Ti West | | Orlando, My Political Biography | Summer of Sam (1999) 58:12

1M ago58:12

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On Truth & Movies this week, we review Mia Goth return to screen as she tries to make it as a star in Maxxine and we spoke to the 80s set slasher’s director Ti Wes. We also discuss Orlando, My political biography, a far reaching portrait of the trans experience and on Film club we return to Spike Lee’s Summer of Sam Joining host Leila Latif are Mar…

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#388 - The Real Canada of Bruce McDonald 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

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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Kinds of Kindness | A Quiet Place: Day One | Short Cuts (1993) 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

This week on LWLies’ own David Jenkins and Hannah Strong return to discuss the subject of their latest issue,Yorgos Lanthimos’ Kinds of Kindness. We also dive into the pleasant surprise that is A Quiet Place Day One and for film club revisit Robert Altman’s Short Cuts. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where …

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#387 - Anthony Mann's Beautiful Darkness 52:08

2M ago52:08

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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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The Shining's The Gold Room with Toy Story 4 Screenwriter 25:04

2M ago25:04

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In this episode of Restaurant Fiction, we sit down with the brilliant Stephany Folsom, screenwriter of Toy Story 4, to dive deep into the eerie allure of The Gold Room from Stanley Kubrick's iconic film, The Shining. Join us as we explore the chilling ambiance, unforgettable scenes, and creative intricacies that make this fictional bar a cinematic …

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The Bikeriders | Green Border + Agnieszka Holland | The Wild One (1953) 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

This week we take a look at Jeff Nichol’s biker gang saga The Bikeriders and review the harrowing refugee drama Green Border. We also spoke to Green Border director Agnieszka Holland about her film and for film club we revisited The Wild One. Joining host Leila Latif are film critics Christina Newland and Marshall Shaffer. Truth & Movies is the pod…

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The Finale about Finales, Sharks, TikTok, and True Crime! 1:07:41

2M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

On today’s episode, we are finally back to wrap up season 3! We begin with a Bravo roundup and discuss the finale episodes of The Valley, Vanderpump, and Summer House. And man, the vibes are dark. Next, we discuss our favorite movie of the year - the Netflix gem “Under Paris.” We cannot recommend this one enough, but we are more terrified of sharks…

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#386 - Winnie The Pooh Will Never Die 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

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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Inside Out 2 | Sasquatch Sunset + The Zellner Brothers | Harry And The Hendersons (1987) 1:11:17

2M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

On Truth & Movies this week Pixar gets emotional in Inside Out 2, we review absurdist comedy Sasquatch Sunset and we spoke to its directors. Finally, for film club we revisit 1987’s Harry and The Hendersons. Joining host Leila Latif are Emma Fraser and A.A. Dowd makes his Truth & Movies debut. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at …

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#385 - The Films That Fundamentally Changed Our Understanding Of Cinema 1:07:39

2M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

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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Adding Depth to Culinary Storytelling 3:16

2M ago3:16

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A short About Me video of how my cooking experience in numerous restaurants adds to the depth and richness of the fictional restaurants I review. Hungry for more culinary adventures through the lens of your favorite TV shows and movies? You've just savored another episode of Restaurant Fiction, where we dish out the stories behind the most iconic f…

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Rosalie | Ishana Shyamalan | Riddle Of Fire | Stand By Me (1986) 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss the French bearded lady drama Rosalie and the coming-of-age tale Riddle Of Fire. Hannah Strong also spoke to Ishana Shyamalan about her directorial debut and for film club we revisited Stand By Me and Rob Reiner’s wonderful Stand By Me. Joining host Leila Latif are Rafa Sales Ross and Natasha Jagger. Truth & …

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#384 - Vanderpump Rules the Movies 58:38

3M ago58:38

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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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The Beast | Gasoline Rainbow | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) 50:39

3M ago50:39

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss the wondrous sci-fi romantic thriller The Beast before delving into coming-of-age road trip movie Gasoline Rainbow and revisiting David Lynch’s Fire Walk With Me. Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins and Charles Bramesco. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where al…

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#55 - O.G. Powwow Boy Band: Evolution of a Contemporary Powwow Singing Group - Guest James "Bud" Day 2:13:41

3M ago2:13:41

2:13:41

Send us a Text Message. Powwow Music Evolution and Stories - 00:12:03 Discussion on Traditional Singing Fundamentals - 00:21:48 Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing Styles - 00:27:51 More on the Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing - 00:36:09 TBZ Evolution - 00:52:04 Powwow Singing Critique and Memories - 01:02:43 Music & Culture - 01:09:19…

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#383 - Suffer To Understand: The Cinema of Vibeke Løkkeberg 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

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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Cannes Special | The Shrouds + Megalopolis 47:44

3M ago47:44

47:44

On Truth & Movies this week, the team are coming at you live from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival with a round-up of all the great and the good movies they’ve caught, including Andrea Arnold’s Bird, David Cronenberg’s The Shrouds and Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. Joining host David Jenkins are Hannah Strong and Sophie Monks Kaufman. Hosted on A…

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Big Kahuna Burger from Pulp Fiction 20:42

3M ago20:42

20:42

In this exciting episode, we dive into Quentin Tarantino's iconic film, Pulp Fiction! Join us as we explore the film's intricate narrative, unforgettable characters, and legendary scenes. 🍔 Special Feature: We have an exclusive interview with Antonio Ylanan, the founder of the prestigious Silver Screen Club in Los Angeles. Antonio shares his expert…

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Cannes Special | Furiosa + George Miller 58:38

3M ago58:38

58:38

On Truth & Movies this week we discuss all the goings on from the Cannes Film Festival including Furiosa and talk to George Miller about the latest Mad Max Saga Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins and Hannah Strong. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleagues and friends, the…

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#382 - David Fincher Is In Complete Control 55:49

3M ago55:49

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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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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | La Chimera | Orpheus (1950) 46:33

3M ago46:33

46:33

On Truth & Movies this week we delve into the 10th instalment of the Planet Of the Apes saga, gaze upon the masterpiece that is Alice Rohrwacher’s La Chimera and revisit Jean Cocteau’s retelling of the Greek myth Orpheus. Joining host Leila Latif are LWLies editor-at-large Adam Woodward and film critic Guy Lodge. Truth & Movies is the podcast from …

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GroupMe Etiquette, Kim K Complaints, and Ocean Currents 50:07

3M ago50:07

50:07

On today’s episode, we are worn out and the conversation matches our vibe! We begin with neighborhood GroupMe dynamics and move on to our Met Gala commentary, which mostly centers around Kim Kardashian and her toxic impact on body image. We get so mad at Kim that we go down the path of exploring her many lawsuits and public missteps. Next, a foray …

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#381 - Elvis Presley Vs. Great Directors 53:46

3M ago53:46

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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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Beyond Maximal: Culinary Stories with Simon Majumdar 25:44

3M ago25:44

25:44

Join us on Restaurant Fiction as we dive into an enriching conversation with Simon Majumdar, renowned Food Network personality and host of the "Eat My Globe" podcast. In this captivating Part 2 of our series, Simon takes us through a delectable journey into the origins and cultural significance of fish and chips, sharing anecdotes and historical in…

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Love Lies Bleeding + Rose Glass | Fall Guy | A History of Violence (2005) 1:16:07

3M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss the dark, erotic thrills of Love Lies Bleeding and spoke to its writer and director Rose Glass. We also review the Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt led action-comedy Fall Guy and for film club revisit Cronenberg’s A History of Violence. Joining host Leila Latif are film critics Christina Newland and Lillian Crawf…

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#380 - Bruce Le: The Most Bruce Lee 1:02:54

4M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

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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Productive But Sad - a TTPD Deep Dive 1:03:44

4M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

On today’s episode, we talk about Taylor Swift. And that’s about it. We give our review of “The Tortured Poet’s Department.” Spoiler, we love it. We discuss the critical reviews, our favorite and least favorite songs, and have a general conversation about Taylor Swift and her place in the zeitgeist. Thanks for listening! We'd love it if you'd rate,…

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