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Cinema Smorgasbord – Cinema Smorgasbord Sells Out – The Shadow Strays (2024)

On this bloodthirsty episode of CINEMA SMORGASBORD SELLS OUT we’re sitting down with Timo Tjahjanto’s epic, gore-filled action film THE SHADOW STRAYS, currently streaming on Netflix! Starring actress/model Aurora Ribero as “13”, a 17-year-old assassin who gets suspended after a botched mission and befriends 11-year-old Monji. But when Monji gets kidnapped 13 gets some very, very, very blood revenge on his kidnappers while getting on the wrong side of her assassin group. UH OH! We also chat about Indonesian action as a whole because WHY NOT? Check it out!

Cinema Smorgasbord – Wild in the Streets – Rulers of the City (aka Mister Scarface) (1976)

A trio consisting of fun-loving Tony (Harry Baer), the more serious minded Ric (Al Cliver) and the bombastic Napoli (Vittorio Caprioli) take on the vicious Mazari (Jack Palance) in the 1976 Italian action film RULERS OF THE CITY (aka MISTER SCARFACE), another poliziottescho classic from genre master Fernando Di Leo which includes a surprising amount of comedy amongst the usual array of car (and foot!) chases, motorcycle stunts and gunfights. Tony years for a relaxing life in Brazil but gets on the bad side of the mob, while Ric wants revenge for the murder of his father, which means they have to stay one step ahead of baddies as they play pool, have group sex and get themselves in deeper and deeper trouble. It’s fun! All of this and a little introductory summary of our experience with Italian crime films over these last few years. Check it out!

Shame List Picture Show S8E18 – TANK GIRL (1995) feat. Susan Kerns

This week on The Shame List Picture Show, host Michael Viers is joined by Dr. Susan Kerns to explore the anarchic world of Tank Girl. With her essay featured in the upcoming special edition of the film from Eureka Films, Dr. Kerns offers a deep dive into the film’s bold visuals, feminist themes, and subversive approach to the post-apocalyptic genre. Together, they unpack what makes Tank Girl a cult classic and discuss its lasting impact on both cinema and pop culture. Tune in for a lively conversation on the film’s legacy and its relevance today!

The Carnage Report Episode 67: Black Cab

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at director Bruce Goodison’s moody and spooky two-hander, Black Cab, now streaming on Shudder, and suggest a few other movies about hauntings. Plus, the pair honor the recent passing of genre icon Tony Todd, discuss trailers galore for The End, You Are Not Me, The Invisible Raptor, and more. Also, Julie and Nick share how they respond to surprising last-minute plans and interview director Justin Harding about his killer pumpkin movie, Carved, which was covered on the last episode, for an installment of The Gate.

Cinema Smorgasbord – Whatever Happened to Vic Diaz? – The Deathhead Virgin (1974)

On this episode of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VIC DIAZ? we’re with two American lunkheads (played by Jock Gaynor and Larry Ward) exploring shipwrecks in the Philippines when one of them happens upon the skeleton of an ancient Moro princess.. UH OH! Soon we’ve got possession, murder, cock fighting, nude underwater photography and a whole lot more (including Vic Diaz)! It even has a fun twist thrown in for good measure. All that and a conversation about sexploitation films and how they make us feel (the answer may surprised you). ENJOY!

Cinema Smorgasbord – JodoWOWsky Part 16 – Madwoman of the Sacred Heart (1992), Bouncer (1997-2003), The Shadow’s Treasure (1999)

COMICS! WE LOVE ‘EM! And so does Alejandro Jodorowsky, and on this episode of the world’s finest Jodorowsky-themed podcast JodoWOWsky we’re going deep on three of Jodo’s most impressive comic works of the 90s and 2000s. We start by checking out his post-Incal collaboration with the legendary Jean “Moebius” Giraud: the mind-bending satire MADWOMAN OF THE SACRED HEART! Next up are two collaborations with the ALSO legendary François Boucq, starting with his epic violent western BOUNCER, and finishing with the playful collection of fables THE SHADOW’S TREASURE. All that and all of the latest Jodorowsky news. Who could ask for anything more? Enjoy!

The Carnage Report Episode 66: Carved

Happy Halloween, everybody! On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at director Justin Harding’s killer pumpkin movie, Carved, now streaming on Hulu, and suggest a few other killer creature and mutation movies. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for He Sees You When You’re Sleeping, The Man in the White Van, The Monkey, and more. Also, Julie and Nick share their Halloween plans.

Cinema Smorgasbord – Halloween Horror Special – Strange Darling (2023) & Daddy’s Head (2024)

We were working in the lab, late one night.. recording a brand new HALLOWEEN HORROR PODCAST SPECIAL featuring two recent horror(ish) features to put HEAD TO HEAD! We start with a conversation about some of our recent favorite (and least favorite) horror films before moving onto a discussion on the twisty crime horror STRANGE DARLING from 2023 and ending with the moody British horror DADDY’S HEAD from 2024! CHECK IT OUT!

Shame List Picture Show S8E17 – Interview with Sav Rodgers (Director of CHASING CHASING AMY)

Join Michael Viers on The Shame List Picture Show as he sits down with filmmaker Sav Rodgers to discuss his documentary Chasing Chasing Amy. They explore themes of identity and representation, reflecting on the personal narratives behind the film. Expect an insightful conversation about storytelling’s power and the importance of authenticity in cinema!