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A podcast committed to rediscovering forgotten classics of cinema from the distant past and re-contextualizing enduring systemic issues of race, sexuality, gender, and economic inequality in film and filmmaking within the framework of contemporary politics and social perspectives of the 21st century. The aim is to ”reinvigorate the movie-going experience by nurturing a sense of community and a spirit of discovery. Hosted by a diverse and eclectic group of quirky individuals.
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Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
S3E2 Midsommar (2019)
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
In this long-awaited episode, we dive deep into Ari Aster's sun-drenched Swedish folk horror gem, 'Midsommar' (2019) from A24. This film explores themes of loss, grief, and perhaps qualifies as the most violent breakup film of all time. And often considered as the millennial answer to the 1970s classic 'The Wicker Man.' Enjoy!
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
S3E1 X (2022)
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
We're back with our first episode in over two years! Join us as we embark on a deep dive into Ti West's "X," a neo-grindhouse spectacular paying homage to classic slashers, courtesy of A24.
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
S2E19 Kill Bill Vol1 (2003)
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Our long over-due episode, the first in the whole bloody affair, a bride wronged by her ex-lover, on a mission of revenge to hunt down those that took her life and that of her child. 2003 classic, Kill Bill Vol1 recorded semi-live at the New Beverly Cinema in the heart of Hollywood.
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
S2E18 Superman II (1980)
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Our long-overdue episode is in honor of the late, great Richard Donner - the all-American classic, the man of steel, the man of tomorrow, and the last son of Krypton Superman. Specifically Superman II from 1980, one of the best tellings of the man of steel as he faces off against his most iconic nemesis, Zod.
One of our favorite summer films, with a legendary contentious behind the scenes production that is not part of Hollywood history.
Friday Jul 09, 2021
S2E17 Bound (1996)
Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
The erotic, lesbian neo noir film debut of the iconic and amazing Wachowski sisters. A sexy thriller of love, greed and hiding in the closet. A highly underrated self-contained thriller that gave rise to the following Matrix film trilogy.
Friday Jun 25, 2021
S2E16 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Join our crew as we take a trek across classic cinema and talk about the wrath of KHANNNN. Not only of the best Trek films of all time, but a great sci-fi classic.
Friday Jun 11, 2021
S2E15 Star Wars (1977)
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
We take a look back at one of the most impactful films in cinema history, and the film that made us chase a career in entertainment, the original Star War, in honor of its 44th anniversary, the fairytale of heroes, villains, and aliens from a thousand world. A story of rebellion and romance, from the mind behind THX-1138, directed by the amazing George Lucas.
And one of the key films our later father showed us, and the ones we enjoyed so very often with our late father
Friday May 21, 2021
S2E14 The Last Of Us Pt I & II (2013/2020)
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
The third episode in our virus in cinema series, this time a retrospective look at the incredible video game series from NaughtyDog and created by Neil Druckmann. We review the first two games, set in a post-pandemic America and the effects of survivors guilt on those that struggle everyday to make a new life. And the comparisons between the still on-going COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of nearly 900k Americans.
This episode is dedicated to our later father, Peter Escobar, Jr, our friend Ricardo Sandoval and the countless other who have been lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday May 07, 2021
S2E13 Dawn Of The Dead (1978/2004)
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Our long delayed episode on the classic late stage capitalist zombie flick, dawn of the dead. When there is no more room in hell the dead will walk the earth. The second film in our virus in cinema series, looking back after one year of COVID-19, and the new world we find ourselves living in.
This episode is dedicated to our late father, Peter Escobar Jr (1957-2021) Thank you for everything dad, and for embracing our love for cinema and all things nerdy. You will always be with us, and in our hearts. Love you dad.
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
S2E12 28 Days/Weeks Later (2002-2007)
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
The first in our "Virus In Cinema" series, we take a look back at one of the most horrifying and realistic outbreak films to come out of the UK, that singlehandedly revitalized the zombie film genre, and gave us one of the best films in modern pop culture. And try to answer the question if we will ever see the long-awaited 28 Months Later, and what that would be like in a post-COVID-19 pandemic world.