Cinema Smorgasbord
255 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -From the creators of Eric Roberts is the Man, Cinema Smorgasbord is an umbrella brand for a collection of all new themed podcasts including the Jackie Chan-themed We Do Our Own Stunts, the genre film festival celebration Cinema Fantastica, How Do You Do Fellow Kids: The Work of Steve Buscemi, Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz, and more! All hosted by your beloved ERITFM hosts Doug Tilley and Liam O’Donnell
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Episode 45 – Eric Roberts Is The Man Redux – 90 Feet From Home (2019) (/w Andrew Stoeten)
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBDEAR GOD it's a brand new episode of ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN REDUX! WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE! On this episode we're joined by baseball journalist and podcaster Andrew Stoeten to discuss the 2019 faith-based (kinda) baseball movie 90 FEET FROM HOME, starring WWE hall of famer Shawn Michaels, former Superman Dean Cain and ERIC ROBERTS! We also talk about POLITICS, live music, DR. WHO and so, so much more. The post Episode 45 – Eric Roberts Is The Man Redux – 90 Feet From Home (2019) (/w Andrew...
Episode 44 – The Films of John Singleton – Higher Learning (1995) & 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBOn this episode of The Films of John Singleton we're doubling up one of his most interesting - and prescient - features with a film from one of the biggest franchises of all time! We start by taking a look at 1995's HIGHER LEARNING, a sometimes stodgy but ultimately worthwhile look at the various troubles and conflicts that occur among a group of college freshmen. Then we move onto the eye-blistering neon of the big-budget 2003 sequel 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS! The post Episode 44 – The Films of Joh...
Episode 43 – We Do Our Own Stunts – Shaolin Wooden Men (1976)
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBFollowing the failure of NEW FIST OF FURY to launch the career of Jackie Chan, producer Lo Wei took another swing with the Chen Chi-Hwa-directed SHAOLIN WOODEN MEN from 1976. Featuring a story of revenge and intrigue, as well as the titular hallway of chain-operated wooden men, the film - thankfully - strays away from trying to recreate Bruce Lee's persona and we get something closer to the Jackie Chan roles that would launch him to stardom. Closer... but not quite there. Check it out! The ...
Episode 42 – Forgotten Gems? – Heat and Sunlight (1987)
November 09, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this episode of FORGOTTEN GEMS? we're looking at 1988 Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner HEAT AND SUNLIGHT from director/actor Rob Nilsson! It's a completely improvised drama about a former war photographer who now finds himself tangling with complicated feelings about his current relationship and BOY does it swing widely between visually and formally inventive and absolutely tedious. Also, there's FRUITICIDE. Let's check it out! The post Episode 42 – Forgotten Gems? – Heat and Sunlight (1...
Episode 41 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – Kiss Daddy Goodnight (1987)
November 02, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBOn HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS? we look at the life and career of beloved oddball character actor Steve Buscemi, and on this episode we go all the way back to 1987 and Peter Ily Huemer's neon-soaked noirish "thriller" KISS DADDY GOODNIGHT! Featuring Uma Thurman making her feature film debut, as well as forgotten Dillon sibling Paul Dillon, the movie is meandering, ugly and tedious, but manages to capture a uniquely grimy aesthetic at times. Also, STEVE BUSCEMI is in it! CHECK IT OUT! The pos...
Episode 40 – Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz? – Vampire Hookers (1978)
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBWe're still wondering WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VIC DIAZ? and on this episode we're staying spooky.. kinda with 1978's VAMPIRE HOOKERS! Starring John Carradine as a vampire hanging out in the Philippines with a bevy of bodacious lady vampires, it's an extremely silly horror-comedy featuring an incredible theme song and Vic Diaz as a flatulent familiar. But is it any good? Let's find out! The post Episode 40 – Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz? – Vampire Hookers (1978) first appeared on Cinema Smorga...
Episode 39 – Halloween Horror Special – The Beach House (2019) & Swallow (2019)
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBIt's the Cinema Smorgasbord Halloween Horror SPECIAL, with discussions about Halloween traditions, Glen Danzig, Devil's/mischief night, razor blades in candy and SO MUCH MORE! Followed by a look at two recent horror releases: the 2019 low-budget sci-fi horror film THE BEACH HOUSE and the psychological horror of 2019's SWALLOW. CHECK IT OUT! The post Episode 39 – Halloween Horror Special – The Beach House (2019) & Swallow (2019) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 38 – Cinema Fantastica – The Borrower (1991) & Children of the Night (1991)
October 12, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBOn this special SUPER SPOOKY episode of Cinema Fantastica we're going all the way back to the 1991 Toronto International Film Festival's MIDNIGHT MADNESS program! This time we're looking at two somewhat forgotten horror films from the time: John McNaughton's head-swapping satire THE BORROWER takes on Tony Randel's Fangoria-produced vampire film CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT! The post Episode 38 – Cinema Fantastica – The Borrower (1991) & Children of the Night (1991) first appeared on Cinema Smorgas...
Episode 37 – Praising Kane – Hester Street (1975)
October 05, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOn the latest episode of PRAISING KANE we're looking at the Joan Micklin Silver's 1975 film HESTER STREET, a breakout film for Carol Kane for which she was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. It's a tale of Jewish immigrants at the turn of the 20th century attempting to adapt to life in New York City, and you can hear Liam and Doug struggle with material well outside their regular wheelhouse! We also chat about Dick Cavett, The Princess' Bride, the Oscar curse and SO MUCH MORE! Check it out!...
Episode 36 – Eric Roberts is the Man – Restraining Order (1999)
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBIt's the return of ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN REDUX and on this episode we're joined by returning guest film critic Matthew Monagle to talk about the 1999 Eric Roberts thriller RESTRAINING ORDER, featuring Hannes Jaenicke, Tatjana Patitz, and Dean Stockwell! We also chat about our favorite TV theme songs, erectile dysfunction, mockbusters and SO MUCH MORE! CHECK IT OUT! The post Episode 36 – Eric Roberts is the Man – Restraining Order (1999) appeared first on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 36 – Eric Roberts is the Man Redux – Restraining Order (1999) (/w Matthew Monagle)
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBIt's the return of ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN REDUX and on this episode we're joined by returning guest film critic Matthew Monagle to talk about the 1999 Eric Roberts thriller RESTRAINING ORDER, featuring Hannes Jaenicke, Tatjana Patitz, and Dean Stockwell! We also chat about our favorite TV theme songs, erectile dysfunction, mockbusters and SO MUCH MORE! CHECK IT OUT! The post Episode 36 – Eric Roberts is the Man Redux – Restraining Order (1999) (/w Matthew Monagle) first appeared on Cinema ...
Episode 36 – Eric Roberts is the Man Redux – Restraining Order (1999)
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBIt's the return of ERIC ROBERTS IS THE MAN REDUX and on this episode we're joined by returning guest film critic Matthew Monagle to talk about the 1999 Eric Roberts thriller RESTRAINING ORDER, featuring Hannes Jaenicke, Tatjana Patitz, and Dean Stockwell! We also chat about our favorite TV theme songs, erectile dysfunction, mockbusters and SO MUCH MORE! CHECK IT OUT!
Episode 35 – Whatever Happened to Vic Diaz? – Wonder Women (1973)
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBWe continue to ask the question WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VIC DIAZ? as we look at the gonzo action/exploitation film WONDER WOMEN from 1973, featuring a very sweaty Ross Hagen, a very camp Sid Haig, a very mysterious Nancy Kwan and VIC DIAZ! Featuring cockfighting, buggy chases, mutants, KUNG FU and so much more! The post Episode 35 – Whatever Happened to Vic Diaz? – Wonder Women (1973) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 34 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – King of New York (1990)
September 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWe're back with another episode of HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS?: THE CINEMA OF STEVE BUSCEMI, and this time we're talking about the ultraviolent Abel Ferrara crime film KING OF NEW YORK featuring Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne, David Caruso and Steve Buscemi as (the briefly seen) Test Tube. What did we think? LISTEN AND FIND OUT! The post Episode 34 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – King of New York (1990) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 33 – You Don’t Know Dick – Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) (/w Heather Wixson)
September 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBIt's a brand new episode of YOU DON'T KNOW DICK, where we look at the lengthy career of beloved actor Dick Miller! On this episode we're joined by writer/producer Heather Wixson (IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures) to talk about the FX-heavy horror-comedy TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT from 1995! Check it out! The post Episode 33 – You Don’t Know Dick – Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) (/w Heather Wixson) firs...
Episode 33 – You Don’t Know Dick – Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)
September 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBIt's a brand new episode of YOU DON'T KNOW DICK, where we look at the lengthy career of beloved actor Dick Miller! On this episode we're joined by writer/producer Heather Wixson (IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures) to talk about the FX-heavy horror-comedy TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT from 1995! Check it out!
Episode 32 – The Films of John Singleton – Poetic Justice (1993) & Four Brothers (2005)
August 31, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBOur look at the filmography of John Singleton continues, starting with the 1993 romantic drama POETIC JUSTICE (with Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur), followed by the gritty action film FOUR BROTHERS from 2005. Before that, we also chat about the Singleton-directed music video for Michael Jackson's "Remember The Time"! Check it out! The post Episode 32 – The Films of John Singleton – Poetic Justice (1993) & Four Brothers (2005) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 31 – Praising Kane – The Last Detail (1973)
August 24, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOn the latest episode of PRAISING KANE we look at Carol Kane's performance in Hal Ashby's incredible 1973 movie THE LAST DETAIL starring Jack Nicholson, Otis Young, and Randy Quaid, Written by Robert Towne (and adapted from Darryl Ponicsan's 1969 novel), the film details two Navy lifers (Nicholson and Young) bringing an 18-year-old Seaman to a naval prison after he's caught committing a petty crime. We chat about the film, its legacy and Carol Kane brief, but essential, role. Check it out! ...
Episode 30 – We Do Our Own Stunts – New Fist of Fury (1976)
August 17, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBJackie Chan finally gets his shot at being the new Bruce Lee in Lo Wei's direct sequel to his original martial arts masterpiece FIST OF FURY. But is the oft-quoted story about Chan's failure at becoming a Chinese superman true, or is reality a bit more complex? On this episode of WE DO OUR OWN STUNTS we examine how the plot and purpose of NEW FIST OF FURY has been a bit misrepresented, a fact compounded by a 1980 re-edit that puts Jackie Chan front and center. Let's check it out! The post E...
Episode 29 – Cinema Fantastica – Soo (2007) & Epitaph (2007)
August 14, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBOn this episode of Cinema Smorgasbord presents Cinema Fantastica we travel back to the 2008 Philadelphia Film Festival and two Korean films that played at their DANGER AFTER DARK program. We start with the brutally violent revenge drama SOO, featuring Ji Jin-hee as a mob enforcer who has to pose as his own cop twin brother to track down his brother's killer. Then we chat about EPITAPH, a Gothic anthology horror film from the Jung Brothers. WHICH FILM IS BETTER? Let us know! The post Episode...
Episode 28 – Forgotten Gems? – Medicine For Melancholy (2008)
August 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBA triumphant return for Cinema Smorgasbord after a week hiatus, and we bring with us both tales of Liam moving his family to a new state, as well as Barry Jenkins' first feature film: the 2008 romantic-drama Medicine For Melancholy. Starring Wyatt Cenac and Tracey Heggins, the movie traces the aftermath of a one-night-stand as two characters wander San Francisco and discuss relationships, race and gentrification. But is it a forgotten gem? Listen and find out! The post Episode 28 – Forgotte...
BONUS EPISODE: Horror Business – DARK AGE & ROGUE
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBLiam is currently moving his family to a new state (with, presumably, the cops hot on his tail), and we planned ineffectively so didn't have an episode ready this week. Instead, we've decided to throw up one of the fine, FINE podcasts available on the Cinepunx Network: Horror Business - also featuring Liam O'Donnell as well as Justin Lore. The post BONUS EPISODE: Horror Business – DARK AGE & ROGUE first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 27 – Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz? – Yamashita: The Tiger’s Treasure (2001)
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOn this week's Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz? we look at Vic's final film: the somewhat controversial Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure from 2001! Enjoy the exciting(?) exploits of Jobert and his grandfather as they track down trillions in gold hidden by the Japanese during WWII, while an aged Japanese general (played by Vic Diaz) is hot on their trail. Except it's much worse than that sounds! Let's check it out. The post Episode 27 – Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz? – Yamashita: The Tiger’s Tr...
Episode 26 – Praising Kane – Wedding in White (1972)
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIt's PRAISING KANE, and after three episodes we are ready for a film that features more than two minutes of Carol Kane on-screen. Thankfully, William Fruet's WEDDING IN WHITE delivers a strong lead performance from Kane, who is surrounded by some heavy-hitters (including Donald Pleasance)! While this Canadian drama is somewhat obscure, despite having won Best Feature Film at the 1972 Canadian Film Awards, it's really well made, affecting and often depressing as hell. LISTEN TO US TALK ABOUT ...
Episode 25 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – Con Air (1997)
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBPut the bunny down and listen to the latest episode of How Do You Do, Fellow Kids?: The Films of Steve Buscemi! This time we're looking at one of Buscemi's most high profile roles, the action blockbuster CON AIR from 1997 starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich! We chat about summer movies, look at Steve Buscemi's ten favorite films and go off on many more trademark tangents. Check it out! The post Episode 25 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – Con Air (1997) first appeared on Cin...
Episode 24 – The Films of John Singleton – Boyz N The Hood (1991) & Abduction (2011)
June 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBRecognizing that despite the varied lineup of podcasts on the Cinema Smorgasbord network we didn't have one devoted to a black filmmaker we've decided to launch The Films of John Singleton, a short-term podcast project covering the entire filmography of the late director. On our first episode we examine Singleton's first and last films, starting with the incredible Boyz n The Hood (for which he became the first black director to be nominated for Best Director at the Oscars, as well as being ...
Episode 23 – You Don’t Know Dick – Gremlins (1984)
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBOn this episode of YOU DON'T KNOW DICK we're joined by Elijah Drenner, the director of the 2014 documentary THAT GUY DICK MILLER to talk about Dick Miller's life and work, and how a special feature grew into a feature length celebration of the man we all love. Then we delve into one of Dick Miller's most iconic roles: Murray Futterman in 1984's GREMLINS. It's a packed show, so TIME TO LISTEN!
Episode 23 – You Don’t Know Dick – Gremlins (1984) (/w Elijah Drenner)
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBOn this episode of YOU DON'T KNOW DICK we're joined by Elijah Drenner, the director of the 2014 documentary THAT GUY DICK MILLER to talk about Dick Miller's life and work, and how a special feature grew into a feature length celebration of the man we all love. Then we delve into one of Dick Miller's most iconic roles: Murray Futterman in 1984's GREMLINS. It's a packed show, so TIME TO LISTEN! The post Episode 23 – You Don’t Know Dick – Gremlins (1984) (/w Elijah Drenner) first appeared on ...
Episode 22 – Eric Roberts is the Man – The Code of Cain (2016)
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBA Belarusian government-funded propaganda action film featuring Sally Kirkland and ERIC ROBERTS? That sort of thing is par for the course on Eric Roberts is the Man REDUX. On this episode we're joined by writer/podcaster Robert Skvarla to talk about male enhancement, smoking pot, JOKER, and 2016's THE CODE OF CAIN. All that and the latest Eric Roberts news, so why not listen? The post Episode 22 – Eric Roberts is the Man – The Code of Cain (2016) appeared first on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 22 – Eric Roberts is the Man Redux – The Code of Cain (2016) (/w Robert Skvarla)
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBA Belarusian government-funded propaganda action film featuring Sally Kirkland and ERIC ROBERTS? That sort of thing is par for the course on Eric Roberts is the Man REDUX. On this episode we're joined by writer/podcaster Robert Skvarla to talk about male enhancement, smoking pot, JOKER, and 2016's THE CODE OF CAIN. All that and the latest Eric Roberts news, so why not listen? The post Episode 22 – Eric Roberts is the Man Redux – The Code of Cain (2016) (/w Robert Skvarla) first appeared on ...
Episode 22 – Eric Roberts is the Man Redux – The Code of Cain (2016)
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBA Belarusian government-funded propaganda action film featuring Sally Kirkland and ERIC ROBERTS? That sort of thing is par for the course on Eric Roberts is the Man REDUX. On this episode we're joined by writer/podcaster Robert Skvarla to talk about male enhancement, smoking pot, JOKER, and 2016's THE CODE OF CAIN. All that and the latest Eric Roberts news, so why not listen?
Episode 21 – Praising Kane – Carnal Knowledge (1971)
June 08, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOur chronological exploration of the films of Carol Kane continues on PRAISING KANE! On this episode we're looking at Mike Nichols' controversial comedy-drama CARNAL KNOWLEDGE starring Jack Nicholson, Art Garfunkle, Candice Bergen, and Ann-Margret (and also, briefly, Carol Kane. The sexual politics of the early 70s is laid bare, but is it revealing? Or simply misogynistic? Let's talk about it! The post Episode 21 – Praising Kane – Carnal Knowledge (1971) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 20 – Forgotten Gems? – Scene of the Crime (1986)
June 01, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWhile Scene of the Crime was nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes it's fallen into relative obscurity in the decades since, despite starring Catherine Deneuve and being directed by the legendary André Téchiné (and co-written by Olivier Assayas!). On this episode of FORGOTTEN GEMS our hosts try to work out why films are sometimes forgotten, and whether SCENE OF THE CRIME is worthy of rediscovery. Let's check it out The post Episode 20 – Forgotten Gems? – Scene of the Crime (1986) first app...
Episode 19 – We Do Our Own Stunts – All In The Family (1975)
May 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBJackie Chan having SEX! Wait, come back! Yes, it's Jackie Chan's notorious "porno" film, except it's really just a silly comedy that throws a little nudity and light thrusting into the final half hour. ALL IN THE FAMILY has nothing to do with Archie Bunker, but it has a LOT to do with squabbling families, gambling, rickshaw drivers and virginity tests. There's no martial arts, but there IS a bit where Jackie Chan gets a broken sternum due to SEX! Let's check it out! The post Episode 19 – W...
Episode 18 – Cinema Fantastica – Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000) vs. Paul Is Dead (2000)
May 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBCINEMA FANTASTICA returns with a look at the 2001 Slamdance Film Festival! In this episode we pit Bong Joon-ho's debut feature BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE against the German Beatles-adoring coming of age film PAUL IS DEAD! Two very worthwhile films, but WHICH REIGNS SUPREME? Listen and let us know! The post Episode 18 – Cinema Fantastica – Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000) vs. Paul Is Dead (2000) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 17 – Whatever Happened to Vic Diaz? – Operation C.I.A. (1965)
May 11, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBWe're once again wondering WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VIC DIAZ? in 1965's OPERATION C.I.A., which features Burt Reynolds as Mark Andrews, an agent sent to Saigon (here played by Thailand) as the Vietnam war is heating up in order to stop an assassination. While this Bond-inspired spy film from director Christian Nyby is pretty uneventful, it features a great supporting villainous turn from Vic Diaz, and some two-fisted fun from a mustache-less Reynolds. LET'S WATCH! The post Episode 17 – Whatever...
Episode 16 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – Ed and His Dead Mother (1993)
May 04, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBAfter the death of his mother, a young, thin, slightly gawky man in mourning suddenly finds her back from the grave with a hunger for human flesh and must keep her out-of-sight while simultaneously trying to woo his new girlfriend in a series of comedic sequences. No, it's NOT Peter Jackson's DEAD/ALIVE (aka BRAINDEAD), it's the sometimes startlingly similar ED AND HIS DEAD MOTHER from 1993, which leans a lot heavier on goofy humor and much, much, MUCH lighter on graphic violence. This one h...
Episode 15 – Praising Kane – Desperate Characters (1971)
April 27, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOn PRAISING KANE we take a chronological look through the film work of beloved actress Carol Kane! On the premiere episode we're going back to 1971 to check out Frank D. Gilroy's DESPERATE CHARACTERS starring Shirley MacLaine, Kenneth Mars and featuring an 18-year-old Carol Kane in her film debut! Co-starring New York City, which is like a whole OTHER CHARACTER IN THE MOVIE! Oh, we have fun. Join us. The post Episode 15 – Praising Kane – Desperate Characters (1971) first appeared on Cinema...
Episode 14 – Eric Roberts is the Man Redux – A Karate Christmas Miracle (2019) (/w Sarah Kurchak)
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWhat better way to celebrate the life and work of actor Eric Roberts than watching a film where his performance was pasted in from a different movie entirely? That's the case with A KARATE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE, which is already pretty darn confusing, and then they add in scenes from a horror movie, and then forget to have any karate in it. OOPS! Anyway, this is real bad, but thankfully we have martial arts expert (and author of the memoir OVERCAME MY AUTISM AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY ANXIETY ...
Episode 14 – Eric Roberts is the Man Redux – A Karate Christmas Miracle (2019)
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWhat better way to celebrate the life and work of actor Eric Roberts than watching a film where his performance was pasted in from a different movie entirely? That's the case with A KARATE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE, which is already pretty darn confusing, and then they add in scenes from a horror movie, and then forget to have any karate in it. OOPS! Anyway, this is real bad, but thankfully we have martial arts expert (and author of the memoir OVERCAME MY AUTISM AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY ANXIETY D...
Episode 13 – You Don’t Know Dick – A Bucket of Blood (1959)
April 13, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBIf you're going to cover one of Dick Miller's most famous roles you need to have a dynamite guest on board, which is why on this episode of You Don't Know Dick we're joined by Caelum Vatnsdal - the man who literally wrote the book on Dick Miller - to talk to us about 1959's A Bucket of Blood! Along the way we discuss Winnipeg, Caelum's experience with filmmaker Guy Maddin, the eternal-ness of Walter Paisley and so much more. Come check it out.. if you dare!
Episode 13 – You Don’t Know Dick – A Bucket of Blood (1959) (/w Caelum Vatnsdal)
April 13, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBIf you're going to cover one of Dick Miller's most famous roles you need to have a dynamite guest on board, which is why on this episode of You Don't Know Dick we're joined by Caelum Vatnsdal - the man who literally wrote the book on Dick Miller - to talk to us about 1959's A Bucket of Blood! Along the way we discuss Winnipeg, Caelum's experience with filmmaker Guy Maddin, the eternal-ness of Walter Paisley and so much more. Come check it out.. if you dare! The post Episode 13 – You Don’t ...
Episode 12 – Forgotten Gems? – August 32nd on Earth (1998)
April 06, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBBefore Denis Villeneuve made big Hollywood movies like ARRIVAL, BLADE RUNNER 2049 or DUNE, he cut his teeth with this odd, Quebecois film about two people looking to bang in the desert. Well, it's about a lot more than that. There's capsule hotels, and a burnt corpse and an ending you're never going to forget. But is it any good? LET'S FIND OUT! The post Episode 12 – Forgotten Gems? – August 32nd on Earth (1998) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 11 – Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz? – Whiteforce (1988)
March 30, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBFLASH! AHH-AHHH! On this episode of Whatever Happened to Vic Diaz we jump ahead to 1988 and this Eddie Romero-directed action movie (with quite a bit of broad comedy) starring Flash Gordon himself, Sam J. Jones. It also features some absolutely horrible audio, some unique computer hacking, and lots and lots of explosions. Also, Vic Diaz shows up! Check it out. The post Episode 11 – Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz? – Whiteforce (1988) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 10 – Cinema Fantastica – The Hills Have Eyes (1977) vs Alucarda (1977)
March 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBOn this episode of Cinema Smorgasbord presents Cinema Fantastica we travel back to the 1977 Sitges Film Festival and two extreme, and extremely memorable, horror films that played to a jury that included Dario Argento! First up is the grimy Wes Craven family-takes-on-irradiated-cannibals film THE HILLS HAVE EYES, before we pivot to the surreal Satan-loving Nunsploitation masterpiece ALUCARDA. Best of all, you get to decide which film wins! Check out our social media and VOTE VOTE VOTE! The ...
Episode 9 – We Do Our Own Stunts – The Golden Lotus (1974)
March 16, 2020 04:22 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBOn this episode of Cinema Smorgasbord we return to WE DO OUR OWN STUNTS: THE WORK OF JACKIE CHAN, and this time we're looking at a true oddity. Based on a legendary erotic novel from the early 1600s, this film features no martial arts, but still includes plenty of action. It's THE GOLDEN LOTUS, a Shaw Brothers production featuring lots of (uncomfortable) sex, murder, intrigue and a very young Jackie Chan in his kinda sorta first role. The post Episode 9 – We Do Our Own Stunts – The Golden L...
Episode 8 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – Film House Fever (1986)
March 09, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBRSS: https://www.cinemasmorgasbord.com/feed/podcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cinema-smorgasbord/id1495606055 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36GyQpY4P9HS87wmCKkGKY?si=wfj0g2auRlagZW2Aqx8ZJQ Come follow us on Twitter or Facebook! On the second episode of HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS?: THE CINEMA OF STEVE BUSCEMI we take a look at the... The post Episode 8 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – Film House Fever (1986) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
Episode 7 – Eric Roberts Is The Man Redux – Entourage (Season 5, Episode 5) (/w Justin Harlan)
March 02, 2020 05:50 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIt's the long awaited return of the world's only Eric Roberts-related podcast, only this time things are a little different. In that we've slapped REDUX at the end of the title and it's no longer bi-weekly. The rest is as you know and love, and this time we're tackling a long-requested ERITFM project: Season 5, Episode 5 of the terminally bro-y TV series Entourage featuring Eric Roberts playing.. himself! The post Episode 7 – Eric Roberts Is The Man Redux – Entourage (Season 5, Episode 5) ...
Episode 7 – Eric Roberts Is The Man Redux – Entourage (Season 5, Episode 5)
March 02, 2020 05:50 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIt's the long awaited return of the world's only Eric Roberts-related podcast, only this time things are a little different. In that we've slapped REDUX at the end of the title and it's no longer bi-weekly. The rest is as you know and love, and this time we're tackling a long-requested ERITFM project: Season 5, Episode 5 of the terminally bro-y TV series Entourage featuring Eric Roberts playing.. himself!
Episode 6 – Forgotten Gems? – Thumbsucker (2005)
February 24, 2020 05:50 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBOn Cinema Smorgasbord presents Forgotten Gems? we take a look at past festival favorites that have fallen out of favor and re-litigate them. On this episode we go back to 2005's Thumbsucker, which won a Special Jury Prize at that year's Sundance and stars Lou Taylor Pucci, Tilda Swinton, Vincent D'Onofrio and Keanu Reeves. Is it worth a revisit? Have a listen and decide for yourself! The post Episode 6 – Forgotten Gems? – Thumbsucker (2005) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.