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The Shame List Picture Show S7E8 – CRUISING (1980) feat. Niko Aldrich

On today’s episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is joined by Niko Aldrich. Niko Aldrich is not only a friend of Michael’s but a former guest, and also a skilled editor and filmmaker. Niko joins Michael to discuss William Friedkin’s controversial yet transgressive film CRUISING. A film that was wildly misunderstood back in 1980, CRUISING is being re-evaluated in the last couple of years as one of Friedkin’s most interesting pieces of filmmaking.

The Shame List Picture Show S7E7 – RAGING BULL (1980) feat. Austin Proctor

On today’s episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is being joined by Austin Proctor of the Frightmares Podcast to discuss Martin Scorsese’s RAGING BULL. RAGING BULL is the story of real-life boxer Jake LaMotta and his rise and decline in fame. RAGING BULL is considered by many to be one of Scorsese’s greatest cinematic achievements and one of the greatest boxing movies ever made.

The Shame List Picture Show S7E6 – UP IN SMOKE (1978)

Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show, on today’s episode Michael and Nick tackle a classic in the genre of stoner comedies — Cheech and Chong’s UP IN SMOKE from 1978. In this episode they talk about whether or not weed is necessary for stoner movies, slice-of-life movies, learning to become your own true self, and how a movie can ride the line between “brilliant” and “bad”. Also, Nick has some big news for all of you loyal shame listeners.

The Shame List Picture Show – Patreon Bonus – Cage is the Rage #2

Hello ShameListeners, we’re back with another bonus episode for you! Originally planned to be a Patreon exclusive, we’ve decided to give a couple away for FREE! Our new bonus show is called “Cage is the Rage” and on this Michael and Amanda will attempt to watch every single Nic Cage movie in chronological order.

On this episode we will be discussing Francis Ford Coppola’s RUMBLE FISH (1983) and Richard Benjamin’s RACING WITH THE MOON (1984)