Author: Brian Elkins

We’re kicking off the Halloween month by continuing our “Based on a Novel” series with Clive Barker’s, Hellraiser. We’re comparing the 1987 film to Barker’s novella, The Hellbound Heart.

Articles referenced in the show: Roger Ebert’s Hellraiser review

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This week Brian and Lindsay discuss Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 musical, Moulin Rouge. It’s a movie about singing, a movie about dancing, but most importantly, a movie about love. Grab your sweetheart, turn the lights down, and enjoy this insanely energetic movie!

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Brian, Jeremy, and Jared are reviewing Suspiria on it’s 40th anniversary. An original 35mm uncut print is currently touring the U.S. (and a 4K digital restoration) and the guys got to see it! We review the 35mm print and discuss this classic Italian giallo film.

Articles referenced in the show: Suspiria 35mm Uncut screening schedule, 40th Anniversary blu-ray and DCP screening info

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Stephen King’s It has already set a box office record – highest grossing opening weekend for a horror film! Jared Callan joins us to discuss the new film in theaters, the 1990 mini-series, and the novel. Spoiler Warning! We talk about everything. So, go see the film first, then listen to the show.

Follow and view Jared Callan’s work at Inherent Media, and listen to his podcast at shutupandlistenpodcast.com or on iTunes.

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In this episode, Brian and Paul take a look back at the 1987 kid’s horror/comedy, The Monster Squad. Join us to find out if the Wolf Man has nards, why Rudy is the coolest teen monster slayer, and where that third vampire bride ran off to. Rock until you drop!

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With the passing of Haruo Nakajima (the man in the Godzilla suit) Brian and Paul discuss the 1965 Toho Kaiju film, Godzilla vs. Monster Zero.

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Brian and Waheed take a road trip to see Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk in a 70mm IMAX. This is the recording directly after our first viewing. And sorry for the subpar recording quality.

Articles referenced in the show: American Cinematographer IMAX film post workflow

Follow and view producer/director Waheed AlQawasmi’s work at wafilms.com.

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Brian and Waheed are going Ape this week, as they discuss the first three Apes films in the reboot/prequel series. Get out your snacks (bananas) and listen in as they talk about Rise, Dawn, and the newest installment – War for the Planet of the Apes.

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We’re back with a new episode on Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo, and Sergio Leone’s A Fistful of Dollars. Two international superstars, two talented filmmakers, and one lawsuit. Join us as we look back at Akira Kurosawa’s samurai film, Yojimbo; and it’s spaghetti western remake, A Fistful of Dollars.

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