58481774cef1014c0b5e4992

All Posts

HomeAll Posts

Cinema Smorgasbord – Whatever Happened to Vic Diaz? – Black Mama, White Mama (1973) (THE FINALE!)

Cinema Smorgasbord, Podcasts on February 11, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

We knew this day was coming, but it’s the FINAL EPISODE of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VIC DIAZ?, our glorious deep-dive into the film career of “the Filipino Peter Lorre” Vic Diaz which was one of our first ever podcasts under the Cinema Smorgasbord banner. It’s been a fine few years, and what better way to round things out than with an all-timer exploitation classic starring Pam Grier and Margaret Markov as two women chained together and making their way through a peril-filled “South American” jungle. Add in a truly demented Sid Haig performance and you’ve got a recipe for (filthy) fun. And of course we have a tremendous Vic Diaz performance as the sleazy drug dealer Victor “Vic” Cheng! Let’s end this thing with a bang!

The Carnage Report Episode 73: Dark Match

Podcasts, The Carnage Report on February 6, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at the wrestling horror film, Dark Match, directed by Lowell Dean, now streaming on Shudder. They also suggest a few other movies with wrestlers and cults. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Mickey 17, Hell of a Summer, The Dead Thing, and more (all of which you can check out below), while once again covering some amazing casting news in the Scream 7 corner. Also, Julie and Nick discuss the strangest things they’ve ever seen at a wrestling event.

All this, and in the latest installment of The Gate, we spoke with creator/co-writer Bitter Karella and co-writer/producer/actor/musician Robin Johnson about their podcast, Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals, where famous horror authors, living and dead, gather around a campfire to tell their strange and scary stories, and ask them the question, “What was the horror that first hooked you?”

Cinema Smorgasbord – Cinema Smorgasbord Sells Out – Conclave (2024)

Cinema Smorgasbord, Podcasts on February 4, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

The Pope is DEAD and someone needs to replace him in Edward Berger’s unique political thriller/mystery CONCLAVE from 2024, featuring Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence, who is leading the replacement process, as well as Stanley Tucci, Lucian Msamati, John Lithgow, and Sergio Castellitto as potential new popes (if they can get the votes). It’s fascinating stuff, with a controversial element that we’ll get into during our spoiler section (don’t worry, we’ll warn you!). We also chat about the recent passing of David Lynch in the opening segment, so get ready and LISTEN!

Shame List Picture Show S9E1 – ROCKY II (1979) feat. Austin Proctor

Podcasts, The Shame List Picture Show on February 3, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

Welcome to Season 9 of the Shame List Picture Show! In this episode, we’re diving into Sylvester Stallone’s electrifying sequel Rocky II. Joining me is Austin Proctor. Many of you know him from Frightmares and his past guest appearances on our show, but now you’ll be hearing his name a lot more as he’s officially our new Executive Producer and Editor. We’re beyond excited to have Austin on board and to help him cross Rocky II off his shame list!

Cinema Smorgasbord – Further Reeding – The Brood (1979)

Cinema Smorgasbord, Podcasts on January 27, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

CANADA! DIVORCE! Are there any two sweeter words in the English language? I can think of one: CRONENBERG! On this episode of FURTHER REEDING we’re getting personal with the 1979 David Cronenberg-directed horror classic THE BROOD starring Art Hindle, Samantha Eggar and – of course – OLIVER REED! It’s a film full of complexity, autobiographical elements, (possible) misogyny and killer mutant kids so you know it’s right up our alley. Listen and hear some THOUGHTS!

The Carnage Report Episode 72: Wolf Man

Podcasts, The Carnage Report on January 23, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at the latest Dark Universe installment, Wolf Man, directed by Leigh Whannell, in theaters now. They also suggest a few other movies which play with werewolves and classic monsters. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Dark Match, Companion, Heart Eyes, and more (all of which you can check out in the show notes at Cinepunx), while speculating wildly regarding what Re-Animator’s 40th anniversary might entail. Also, Julie and Nick discuss how they respond to a full moon.

Cinema Smorgasbord – Wild in the Streets – The Cynic, The Rat and The Fist (1977)

Cinema Smorgasbord, Podcasts on January 20, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

On this episode of WILD IN THE STREETS, Maurizio Merli is (former) Inspector Leonardo Tanzi, a retired cop constantly disciplined for his unusual (brutal) methods, which in this case involves faking his own death so he can take down the psychopathic Luigi ‘The Chinaman’ Maietto (Tomas Milian) and master criminal Frank Di Maggio (John Saxon) in Umberto Lenzi’s THE CYNIC, THE RAT AND THE FIST. Full of two-fisted action, and a “laser” wall you have to see to believe, there’s plenty to like – and be confused by – here, but is it any good? We talk about the good, the bad and the ugly (and try to decide exactly which character is meant to be the cynic/rat/fist) and will let you know. Enjoy!

Cinema Smorgasbord – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – Hotel Transylvania (2012)

Cinema Smorgasbord, Podcasts on January 13, 2025 0Comments 0Likes

What better time to watch a computer animated feature about monsters than.. uh.. January? Well, we’re doing it anyway! On this episode of HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS? we’re watching the Sandlerverse-adjacent animated comedy HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA and it’s.. actually not too bad. Featuring the vocal talents of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, and – of course – Steve Buscemi, it’s about a bunch of monsters in a hotel or something. I don’t know. Just listen to the thing. Thanks!