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The Shame List Picture Show S8E12 – CHINATOWN (1974) feat. Steve Cuff

On this week’s episode of The Shame List Picture Show, Michael Viers is joined by Steve Cuff of the podcast Optimism Vaccine for a deep dive into the classic film CHINATOWN. They unravel the twists and turns of Roman Polanski’s neo-noir masterpiece, exploring its intricate plot, memorable performances, and the film’s lasting impact on the genre.

Cinema Smorgasbord – Praising Kane – The Secret Diary of Sigmund Freud (1984) & Tales From The Darkside Season 1, Episode 14 ‘Snip Snip’

Who loves Bud Cort? We (being the hosts of Praising Kane, the world’s most beloved Carol Kane-themed podcast) do! On this episode we’re doing a FULL CORT PRESS with not one but TWO Kane/Cort pairings (and some bonus Bud in the news section). We start with a spooky episode of 80s anthology favorite Tales From the Darkside putting Cort against Kane in a light-hearted magic battle. Then we move onto the startlingly unfunny 1984 comedy THE SECRET DIARY OF SIGMUND FREUD featuring Cort as Freud, Kane as his (eventual) wife and some of the most disturbing IMDB trivia involving Klaus Kinski you’re likely to ever hear! Can you resist listening after all that? NOPE!

The Carnage Report Episode 60: Starve Acre

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick dig into writer/director Daniel Kokotajlo’s adaptation of the Andrew Michael Hurley novel, Starve Acre. Plus, the pair look at the upcoming HBO adaptation of Grady Hendrix’s The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires, have a small Junji Ito corner, and discuss trailers galore for Terrifier 3, Subservience, The Well, and more. Finally, Julie and Nick discuss what kind of horror movie they’d live in and why.

Cinema Smorgasbord – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – The Listener (2022)

An episode of HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS? without Steve Buscemi?! Well, not quite! Though Buscemi doesn’t appear in 2022’s THE LISTENER, which concerns a help line worker (played by Tessa Thompson) dealing with the trials and tribulations of (unseen) callers in the time immediately following Covid lockdown, it’s directed by the man himself! It’s a unique film, and we go through its strengths and weaknesses and if it feels tied to a very specific period in history. We also discuss all the latest Buscemi news, including TRANSFORMERS ONE! Check it out!

Cinema Smorgasbord – We Do Our Own Stunts – Fearless Hyena 2 (1983)

One stage of Jackie Chan’s career comes to an awkward conclusion in FEARLESS HYENA 2, with producer Lo Wei taking old footage (from the first Fearless Hyena, along with some bits from Spiritual Kung Fu) along with some a few new scenes filmed before Jackie’s controversial move to Golden Harvest to create something predictably incoherent. Filled with actors doubling Jackie (in disguise), pieces that don’t quite fit together, and the introduction of Austin Wai as Tung, a mechanical genius with an automatic house, it makes for a bizarre and often baffling viewing experience without ever becoming entirely unwatchable. Have a listen and see if you agree!

The Carnage Report Episode 59: Longlegs

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick try to puzzle out their feelings on the serial killer horror of Longlegs, from director Osgood Perkins. Plus, the pair look at the upcoming Rosemary’s Baby prequel, Apartment 7A, and discuss trailers galore for The Deliverance, Agatha All Along, Dark Match, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their favorite genre performers under 30.