Best The Important Cinema Club Podcasts (2025)

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#446 - The Horrors of 3D Films 1:06:18

3d ago1:06:18

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We discuss 3D Films and watch HOUSE OF WAX, Charles Band's PARASITE and PIRANHA 3DD.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/theimportantcinemaclubSend us stuff like zines, movie-related books, phy…

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Train Dreams + Joel Edgerton | Die My Love | A Woman Under The Influence (1974) 1:12:51

2h ago1:12:51

1:12:51

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton, who joined us to talk about the role. We also review Die My Love, directed by Lynne Ramsay. Finally, for Film Club, we revisit John Cassavetes’ A Woman Under The Influence. Joining host Leila Latif are Laura Venning and Fatima Sherriff. Email…

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Wicked (2024) 2:00:27

6h ago2:00:27

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Grab your training wands and meet us at the Oz Dust Ballroom as the Lady Killers kick off Musical Month with Jon Chu’s Wicked. The best way to bring folks together is to give them a real good episode. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Con…

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Bugonia + Yorgos Lanthimos & Will Tracy | Relay + David McKenzie | Save The Green Planet (2003) 1:19:51

6d ago1:19:51

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Bugonia and spoke to Yorgos Lanthimos and Will Tracy about their film. We then take a look at whistleblower thriller Relay and spoke to it’s director David McKenzie, and finally, for film club, we revisit the film Bugonia is based on, Save The Green Planet. Joining host Leila Latif are film critics and Little…

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The VVitch (2015) with Ashley Casseday 2:17:53

7d ago2:17:53

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Wouldst thou like to live podliciously? The Lady Killers celebrate 100 episodes with Robert Eggers’ feminist folk tale, The VVitch. We be the witch of the woods. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Connect with your co-hosts: Jenn: @jennfer…

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AEWCH 306: WHAT IS HORROR? with PHIL FORD & J.F. MARTEL of WEIRD STUDIES 1:49:31

13d ago1:49:31

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Friends, When I was on my book tour for Hawk Mountain, I did an event with Andrea Lawlor where we spoke, at length, about horror. In the Q&A, someone raised a hand and asked: WHAT IS HORROR? Andrea and I both laughed. We found ourselves at a loss. Horror : Once you consider it, it’s not clear. There’s the assumption that horror is scary. Sometimes …

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#445 - Mario Bava Perfected The Style 1:12:38

10d ago1:12:38

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We discuss the work of master Mario Bava and focus on his films BLACK SUNDAY, A BAY OF BLOOD and SHOCK. 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/theimportantcinemaclubSend us stuff like zines, movi…

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The Mastermind | Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere | Two Lane Blacktop (1971) 1:05:31

13d ago1:05:31

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, and finally, for film club, Two Lane Blacktop Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins and Lillian Crawford. 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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Suspiria (1977) 1:43:44

14d ago1:43:44

1:43:44

Lace up your ballet slippers and meet us behind the blue iris for a malefic episode on covens, colors, and skylight monsters in Dario Argento’s Suspiria. Bad luck isn't brought by broken mirrors, but by broken pods. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram …

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AEWCH 305: JUSTIN DECLOUX & WILL SLOAN (IMPORTANT CINEMA CLUB) on GHOSTS IN MOVIES 1:38:37

19d ago1:38:37

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Friends, Is there any ghost lore in your town or where you grew up? Have you ever seen a ghost? What are ghosts, anyway? Three questions, three different ways to approach (or be approached by ghosts). Ghosts are at the heart of our folktales, our fears, and our fiction. And belief in them is almost universal. Unlike aliens, UFOs, cryptids, and othe…

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#444- Jerry Warren: The Most Boring Horror Director To Ever Do It 1:16:10

20d ago1:16:10

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We discuss the filmography of Writer/Director/Producer/Editor Jerry Warren, the man behind such films as MAN BEAST, TEENAGE ZOMBIES and THE WILD WORLD OF BATWOMAN. 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: patr…

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Frankenstein | After The Hunt + Luca Guadagino and Michael Stuhlbarg | Blade II (2002) 1:27:38

20d ago1:27:38

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss the subject of the latest issue, Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein. We also review After The Hunt and spoke to its director Luca Guadagino and star Michael Stuhlbarg. Finally, for film club, we revisit Blade II. Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins and Hannah Strong. Truth & Movies is the podcast from t…

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Practical Magic (1998) 2:15:41

21d ago2:15:41

2:15:41

Throw spilt salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for luck, and whenever you can, make sure to listen to our episode on dust buster brooms, margarita spells, and powerful phone trees in Griffin Dunne’s Practical Magic. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on…

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AEWCH 304: WHY AM I A CHRISTIAN? with LAURA SCAPPATICCI 1:45:54

25d ago1:45:54

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On the second of two back to back episodes on christianity in the world today, I talk with my sister, LAURA SCAPPATICCI, host of the podcast THAT GOOD MAY BECOME. We ask each other three questions about how christianity came into our lives, even though we were raised with no religion... and how that christianity is sometimes at odds with our commun…

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IT'S HAPPENING TODAY: The 24-Hour Horror Movie Mind Melter 1:05

26d ago1:05

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Check it out at secretcinematheque.comBy Justin Decloux and Will Sloan

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House of Dynamite + Tracy Letts & Rebecca Ferguson | Plainclothes | Cruising (1980) 1:38:36

27d ago1:38:36

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On Truth & Movies this week, the United States has 18 minutes to face a nuclear attack in Karthryn Bigelow’s A House Of Dynamite. Leila speaks to its wonderful stars Tracy Letts and Rebecca Ferguson. An undercover officer finds himself entangled in the world that his institution seeks to vilify in Plainclothes, plus on Film club we revisit Cruising…

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The Witches of Eastwick (1987) 2:12:42

28d ago2:12:42

2:12:42

It’s Thursday night and the girls have gathered to manifest an episode on women, witches, and horny little devils in George Miller’s The Witches of Eastwick. Have another cherry. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Connect with your co-host…

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AEWCH 303: LAMORNA ASH on REVIVING CHRISTIANITY IN A TIME OF BROKEN REVIVAL 1:41:04

1M ago1:41:04

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#443 - The Final Destination Series Is Here To Remind Us We Can Die At Anytime 1:15:21

1M ago1:15:21

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We watch and discuss the FINAL DESTINATION series.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/theimportantcinemaclubSend us stuff like zines, movie-related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Jus…

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The Smashing Machine + Benny Safdie | Urchin | Him + Marlon Wayans & Tyriq Withers 1:57:44

1M ago1:57:44

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On Truth & Movies this week Benny Safdie returns with The Rock in the Smashing Machine and Hannah spoke to the director about the film. Harris Dickinson makes his directorial debut with Urchin and we take a look at horror movie Him and spoke to its stars Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers. Joining host Leila Latif are Hannah Strong and Kambole Campbel…

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The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) with Shelby Novak 2:09:20

1M ago2:09:20

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Meet us in the morgue for an extensive internal examination of André Øvredal’s The Autopsy of Jane Doe. Let the sunshine in. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Connect with your co-hosts: Jenn: @jennferatu on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, a…

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Special Episode: Tilda Swinton - Ongoing at the Eye Filmmuseum, Amsterdam 1:50:23

1M ago1:50:23

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On this very special episode of Truth & Movies, the LWLies team head over to Amsterdam to experience the opening of a new exhibition at the Eye Filmmuseum. Tilda Swinton - Ongoing is a celebration of all things Tilda, from her memories, her collaborators and her distinctive vision of creativity. We spoke to Tilda about how this multi-tendrilled exh…

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#442 - The Left-Wing Fury of Costa-Gavras 1:02:53

1M ago1:02:53

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We discuss the work of filmmaker Costa-Gravas, with a focus on Z, Missing and Mad City.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/theimportantcinemaclubSend us stuff like zines, movie-related books, …

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One Battle After Another + Paul Thomas Anderson | Magnolia (1999) | Licorice Pizza (2021) 1:22:01

1M ago1:22:01

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On Truth & Movies this week its a Paul Thomas Anderson special and we spoke to the great man himself about his latest film One Battle After Another. We then revisited two of his modern classics, Magnolia and Licorice Pizza. Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins and Charles Bramesco. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little…

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Bride of Chucky (1998) 1:52:15

1M ago1:52:15

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Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the unholy love of two living dead dolls. Let’s raise a glass to Chucky and Tiffany in Ronny Yu’s Bride of Chucky. We give them six months. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Connect …

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AEWCH 302: FEDERICO CAMPAGNA on THE MAGICAL STRENGTH HIDDEN IN DEFEAT 1:34:28

2M ago1:34:28

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I'm so excited to welcome philosopher and author Federico Campagna back to the show! Together, we find the magic in defeat and the strength that it offers, using his new book, Otherworlds: Mediterranean Lessons on Escaping History as a springboard for our wide-ranging and empowering discussion. Federico gives many potent examples of the hidden stre…

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey | Nadia Latif + The Man In My Basement | HappyEnd | If…. (1968) 1:18:12

2M ago1:18:12

1:18:12

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Kogonada’s whimsical road trip movie starring Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie. We then follow it up with the timely dark coming-of-age tale HappyEnd and revisit a similarly bleak look at the cusp of adulthood in 1968’s If…. Plus we spoke to Nadia Latif about The Man In My Basemen…

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Corpse Bride (2005) with Shelby Novak 2:01:14

2M ago2:01:14

2:01:14

With this pod we will lift your sorrows. Your feed will never empty, for we will be your wine. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today for an episode on brides, grooms, and meddling parents in Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Ins…

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#441 - Anne Charlotte Robertson Lived Through Her Films 52:28

2M ago52:28

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We discuss the emotionally raw films of Anne Charlotte Robertson.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/theimportantcinemaclubSend us stuff like zines, movie-related books, physical media or memo…

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AEWCH 301: UNA MULLALLY on HOW TO SAVE YOUR CITY 2:43:58

2M ago2:43:58

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Friends: We need ideas which are not just radical or "revolutionary." We need ideas, feelings, and actions that work on many levels; that are systemic; that have multiple potentials for realization, and have enough points of articulation that they can touch on their own fabric and maneuver to witness themselves. And what better place to start then …

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Bride of Frankenstein (1935) 2:18:09

2M ago2:18:09

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Throw on your white dress and meet us in the lab as we dissect the complex themes brought to life in James Whale’s deceptively feminist Bride of Frankenstein. We belong pod. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Connect with your co-hosts: Je…

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#440 - The Toronto International Film Festival 2025, Ft. A Serious Rock 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

We discuss the films we saw at TIFF '25, which include the new Charlie Roxburgh/Matt Farley film, one of the most famous Bollywood productions ever, and a dull as dirtwater Q&A with Dwayne Johnson. 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, a…

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Spinal Tap II:The End Continues | The Long Walk | Carrie (1976) 1:01:19

2M ago1:01:19

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Spinal Tap II:The End Continues and dystopian teen tale The Long Walk. Finally, for film club, we revisit Brian De Palma’s Carrie. Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins and Leigh Singer. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleagues and fri…

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PATREON EPISODE UNLOCKED: The Paintings of Sylvester Stallone 23:03

2M ago23:03

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We visit the local gallery and do some art criticism. If you want other great episodes like this, subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/89343468By Justin Decloux and Will Sloan

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Venice Film Festival Special 2025 1:13:12

2M ago1:13:12

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On Truth & Movies this week, we come to you live from the city that gave us Don’t Look Now and The Souvenir, Venice, where we’re here to report on the hits and misses from this year’s Venice Film Festival, including new films by Benny Safdie, Yorgos Lanthimos, Mark Jenkin and Park Chan-wook. Joining guest host Hannah Strong are Rafa Sales Ross and …

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The Bride: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) with Rachel Reeves 1:56:53

2M ago1:56:53

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Looked dead, didn't we? The Lady Killers conclude their series on the Deadly Viper Assasination Squad while kicking off a month of killer brides with an episode dedicated to the formidable Beatrix Kiddo. The lioness has rejoined her pod, and all is right in the jungle. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @thela…

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AEWCH 300: GRANT MORRISON or WHO ARE YOU IN THE MAGICAL APOCALYPSE?! 1:48:05

2M ago1:48:05

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Friends, When I started Against Everyone With Conner Habib, there were a few guests I wanted to have on more than just about anyone. Happy to say, now, on episode 300, one of those central figures to my imagination has arrived for the conversation. GRANT MORRISON doesn't need much introduction. He's* a rebel artist, spiritual visionary, comic book …

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The Roses | Caught Stealing | Venice Film Festival 46:43

2M ago46:43

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss dark comedy The Roses, Darren Aronofsky return Caught Stealing and “Box Office Poison” with critic Tim Robey. Plus we catch up on the start of the Venice Film Festival. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleagues and friends, they discuss the …

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#439 - Nothing Will Ever Be The Same: Our Top Five Moviegoing Experiences 54:15

2M ago54:15

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We discuss our Top Five Moviegoing Experiences and get very personal. Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, CanadaJoin the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out…

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Elle Driver: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) with Rachel Reeves 1:41:54

2M ago1:41:54

1:41:54

Grab your Hattori Hanzo sword and meet us inside the mobile home to chat about the queen of relief and regret - Elle Driver in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 2. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Connect with your co-hosts: Jenn: @jen…

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Eddington | Sorry, Baby + Eva Victor | Blazing Saddles (1974) 1:25:31

3M ago1:25:31

1:25:31

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Ari Aster’s return with neo-western Eddington as well Eva Victor’s astonishing debut Sorry, Baby and she joins us to discuss her film. Finally, for Film Club, we revisited Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles. Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins and Rõgan Graham. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film expe…

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O-Ren Ishii: Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003) with Rachel Reeves 1:49:45

3M ago1:49:45

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As we said before, we’ve allowed you to keep your wicked pod for two reasons. And the second reason is so you can listen to this episode on O-Ren Ishii, Gogo Yubari, and Sofie Fatale in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1. Silly rabbit. Trix are for kids. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Tw…

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#438 - The Alchemy of Adam Sandler 1:00:38

3M ago1:00:38

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We discuss the films of Adam Sandler, with a focus on his Pre-2000s work, which includes BILLY MADISON, HAPPY GILMORE, THE WATERBOY and BIG DADDY. Join Justin's newsletter at http://justindecloux.ghost.io Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, …

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Together | Materialists | Blue Valentine (2010) 54:28

3M ago54:28

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss all things co-dependency cinema with Alison Brie horror flick Together, Celine Song’s romantic drama Materialists. Finally for film club we revisit the exquisite doomed romance of Blue Valentine. Joining host Leila Latif are film critics Ellen E. Jones and Guy Lodge. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the fil…

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Vernita Green: Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003) with Rachel Reeves 1:44:07

3M ago1:44:07

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Hope into the Pussy Wagon and meet us in the living room for an episode on Vernita Green and the Deadly Vipers Assasination Squad in Kill Bill Vol. 1 You want some coffee? If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Connect with your co-hosts: Jenn…

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#437 - Hulk Hogan Got Body Slammed By The Movies 1:10:36

3M ago1:10:36

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We discuss the career of thespian, Hulk Hogan.Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, CanadaJoin 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, an…

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Weapons | Freakier Friday | Freaky Friday (2003) 52:29

3M ago52:29

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss new releases Weapons and Freakier Friday and revisit Freaky Friday for Film Club. Joining host Leila Latif are Hannah Strong and Billie Walker. 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. Tr…

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#436 - Why Has History Left Edmund Goulding Behind? 46:53

3M ago46:53

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We discuss the work of Writer/Director Edmund Goulding, a renowned figure from the early sound era of Hollywood, whose major accomplishments are often attributed to the famous stars or producers he worked with. We discuss his films NIGHTMARE ALLEY, THE RAZOR'S EDGE and DARK VICTORY. Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or m…

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Ex Machina (2014) with Ashley Casseday 2:14:53

3M ago2:14:53

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It's not the history of man. That's the history of pods. Follow the river and open the doors as we tear up the dance floor with Alex Garland’s Ex Machina. We’re interested to see what you’ll choose. If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Conne…

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Bring Her Back + Directors Danny and Michael Phillipou | The Naked Gun | Naked Gun (1988) 58:36

3M ago58:36

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On the show this week we discuss Bring Her Back and speak to its delightful directors Danny and Michael Phillipou. The spoof returns in The Naked Gun, and for Film club we revisit the original Naked Gun. Joining host Leila Latif are Charles Bramesco and Katherine McLaughlin. Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, …

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