Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This week, Michael is joined by special guest Susan Kerns to discuss Fabrice-Ange Zaphirato’s Blood Beat, along with their shared love for arthouse horror, bonkers cinema, and Wisconsin-made indie films. Some of our Shame Listeners may remember Susan for her Ph.D. in Media, Cinema, and Digital Studies from UWM, and as an accomplished filmmaker and scholar, she is now the new Executive Director of Milwaukee Film.
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!
On today’s episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is being joined by Susan Kerns to discuss Seidelman’s first film SMITHEREENS.
