Uncut Gems Podcast
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA weekly show about bringing attention to forgotten and orphaned movies where a bunch of like-minded individuals dive head first into the septic tank of cinema in search for disregarded masterpieces.
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Episode 119 - Solaris
May 05, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 99 MBIn this episode of the show, we are continuing our journey through the cinema of Steven Soderbergh as we talk his 2002 re-adaptation of Solaris. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about the allure of making a sci-fi spectacle and rubbing shoulders with Tarkovsky, using a genre template as a vehicle for a psychological drama, the idea of Solaris as a fully functional allegory the viewers did not appreciate at the time, the place of spirituality in a scientist's life, George Clo...
Episode 118 - The Rocketeer
April 28, 2023 05:00 - 3 hours - 161 MBIn this episode of the show, we are blasting into the stratosphere together with Joe Johnston's The Rocketeer! Listen as we put a bow on our April trek through 90s superheroes, marvel at this film's Spielbergian energy, talk about Nazi blimps in America and the technical accuracy of flying with a rocket strapped to your back, Howard Hughes, The Rocketeer as a family-friendly piece of Americana, the woes of making a Disney movie a bit more edgy and much more! Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burro...
John Cassavetes Marathon 04 - Faces (teaser)
April 26, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 12.8 MBHere's a short teaser of the second episode of the 2023 edition of Uncut Gems Marathons where we will - one by one - re-trace the directorial career of John Cassavetes. In this episode of our 2023 John Cassavetes marathon, we talk about Faces, John Cassavetes' return to indie filmmaking. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us marvel at the believability of the character work, the nuanced portrayal of a disintegrating marriage, the vagaries of a midlife crisis, the subtle art of...
Episode 117 - The Shadow and The Phantom
April 21, 2023 05:00 - 3 hours - 147 MBIn this episode of the show, we are talking about The Shadow and The Phantom, two 90s adaptations of comic strips from the 1930s. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how Tim Burton's Batman incentivized Hollywood to look for other superheroes from the past, Alec Baldwin as a Bruce Wayne-esque leading man, the tonal shifts in The Shadow, the idea of wearing a purple onesie in the jungle, Billy Zane's short stint at the top of the world, the idea of 90s oddities ins...
Episode 116 - Darkman
April 14, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 96 MBIn this episode of the show, we are embarking on our April journey through 90s superheroes as we talk about Sam Raimi's Darkman. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Raimi as a studio filmmaker, Liam Neeson as a leading man, Darkman as a synthesis of Universal Monsters and Tim Burton's Batman, the difficulty of manufacturing an icon and much more! Enjoy! Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows Intro: Infraction - Cassette Outro: Infraction - Daydream Head over to u...
BONUS Tie-in 20 - Batman (teaser)
April 12, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBHere's a short teaser of our brand new Patreon-exclusive episode of Uncut Gems Tie-ins, a monthly series where we take a classic movie and connect it to a film discussed on our main show. This month, in connection to our theme of 90s superheroes explored on the main show, we decided to tie into it with a conversation about Tim Burton's 1989 Batman, the movie without which the 90s superhero craze wouldn't have taken off the ground at all. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us t...
Episode 115 - Full Frontal, Eros and Bubble
April 07, 2023 05:00 - 3 hours - 154 MBIt's the first Friday of the month so we are checking in at the Soderbergh Hotel to talk about some of his less well known films. In this episode we are taking a look at Full Frontal, Bubble and Eros, in which Soderbergh contributed a vignette to accompany one from Wong Kar Wai and one from Michelangelo Antonioni. Over the course of our rich and meandering conversation you will hear us talk about Soderbergh revisiting his absurdist ideas in Full Frontal, consolidating his directorial voice a...
BONUS Cutting into Soderbergh 04 - Traffic (teaser)
April 05, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBHere's a short teaser of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series where we will be examining the cinema of Steven Soderbergh. On our main show we are going through his more underrated works, while on our Patreon we are talking about Soderbergh's most prominent movies. This month, we are trying to stay on top of the tightly woven labyrinth of stories that make up Traffic, Soderbergh's most acclaimed movie to date. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about colour-coding a movie, Sode...
Episode 114 - The Crow
March 31, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBIn this episode of the show, we are marking the 30th anniversary of Brandon Lee's untimely passing by talking about his final film, The Crow. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the movie as a mixture of a cathartic revenge fantasy and a gothic love story, Brandon Lee's iconic portrayal of Eric Draven as compared to Heath Ledger's take on Joker in The Dark Knight, Alex Proyas' knack for visual storytelling, The Crow as related to Tim Burton's Batman, The Matrix an...
John Cassavetes Marathon 03 - A Child Is Waiting (teaser)
March 29, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBHere's a short teaser of the second episode of the 2023 edition of Uncut Gems Marathons where we will - one by one - re-trace the directorial career of John Cassavetes. In this episode of our 2023 John Cassavetes marathon, we take a look at the other of Cassavetes' early studio efforts, A Child Is Waiting starring Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland and Gena Rowlands. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the naturalism of the kids hired to be in the film, the parental woe...
Episode 113 - Rapid Fire
March 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIn this episode of the show, we are taking our Brandon Lee journey to the next level as we talk his 1992 Rapid Fire. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Brandon Lee channeling Jackie Chan, his maturation to become a bona fide action star, the film's meta connection with real life, Powers Boothe playing a good guy for a change, the oddity of navel kissing to the tune of 80s rock, the sheer talent needed to sketch a full-on dragon to complement a nude live subject i...
Episode 112 - Showdown in Little Tokyo
March 17, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 103 MBIn this episode of the show, we are continuing our trek through the cinema of Brandon Lee as we talk about Showdown in Little Tokyo. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the buddy cop energy of this movie, Brandon channeling Mel Gibson, Dolph Lundgren as an underrated action man, the latent homoerotic energy of the movie, the idea of Showdown in Little Tokyo being a parody of itself and much more! Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows Featuring: Jackson Boren (@Jac...
BONUS Tie-in 19 - Game of Death (teaser)
March 15, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBHere's a short teaser of our brand new Patreon-exclusive episode of Uncut Gems Tie-ins, a monthly series where we take a classic movie and connect it to a film discussed on our main show. This month, in connection to our series on Brandon Lee's cinema, we are tying in with a conversation about the last movie starring Bruce Lee - Game of Death. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Bruce Lee's legacy, propriety and impropriety of using the footage of his funeral, the...
Episode 111 - Legacy of Rage and Laser Mission
March 10, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIn this episode of the show, we are beginning our March journey through the cinema of Brandon Lee, the 30th anniversary of whose death we will be marking at the end of the month. Therefore, we start by talking about his first two feature films, Legacy of Rage and Laser Mission. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about Brandon desiring not to live in his father's shadow, how Bolo Yeung anointed him for greatness, Hong Kong cinema as an outlet for passionate amateurs wishing the...
BONUS Cutting into Soderbergh 03 - Erin Brockovich (teaser)
March 08, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 13.5 MBHere's a short teaser of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series where we will be examining the cinema of Steven Soderbergh. On our main show we are going through his more underrated works, while on our Patreon we are talking about Soderbergh's most prominent movies. This month, we are blowing the whistle on Erin Brockovich, a prestige drama married to an investigative thriller that earned Julia Roberts a Best Actress Oscar. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about Soderbergh's t...
Episode 110 - The Limey
March 03, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBIn this episode of the show, we are making our monthly stop over at the Soderbergh station to talk about The Limey, a visually audacious take on an archetypal revenge thriller starring Terence Stamp and Peter Fonda. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Soderbergh settling into a groove, the notion of experimenting with a revenge narrative, Terence Stamp's magnificent hair and if the movie as a whole is a touching (or maybe dark) commentary on paternal abandonment. ...
Episode 109 - The Evening Star
February 24, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBIn this episode of the show, we are putting a lid on our February theme of sequels to Best Picture winners by talking about The Evening Star, the sequel to the 1983 Terms of Endearment. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about what makes a movie an Oscar Bait, whether Terms of Endearment required a sequel in the first place, who the character of Aurora can appeal to, the importance of authenticity in trying to tell stories about human drama and much more! Hosts: Jakub...
John Cassavetes Marathon 02 - Too Late Blues (teaser)
February 22, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 12 MBHere's a short teaser of the second episode of the 2023 edition of Uncut Gems Marathons where we will - one by one - re-trace the directorial career of John Cassavetes. In this episode of our 2023 John Cassavetes marathon, we continue our odyssey through the work of this maverick director by talking about his sophomore feature Too Late Blues. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Cassavetes going to Hollywood, the idea of trying to bring freshness into the stale stu...
Episode 108 - French Connection II
February 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBIn this episode of the show, joined by a special guest Ian Schultz to talk about French Connection II, the sequel to one of the best movies of all time. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about, following up true greatness, John Frankenheimer's directorial style, his relationship with William Friedkin, the idea of making movies by going places and doing stuff, and if you hang out for long enough you may also hear a think or two about Captain Ahab and Brian Wilson, too....
Episode 107 - They Call Me MISTER Tibbs!
February 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIn this episode of the show, we are starting our February series on sequels to Best Picture winners by talking about They Call Me MISTER Tibbs!, a sequel to the 1967 In the Heat of the Night. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us wonder why and how this movie came together in the first place, whether Virgil Tibbs is enough of a Columbo to sustain a franchise, if the people who made this movie knew what made the original great in the first place and more. We also opine over Tib...
BONUS Tie-in 18 - In the Heat of the Night (teaser)
February 08, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBHere's a short teaser of our brand new Patreon-exclusive episode of Uncut Gems Tie-ins, a monthly series where we take a classic movie and connect it to a film discussed on our main show. In this episode of our monthly Tie-in series, we are heading to the Deep South to explore the racial tensions of the late 1960s in the Best Picture-winning In the Heat of the Night in connection to our February series on sequels to Oscar-winning movies. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us t...
Episode 106 - The Underneath and Schizopolis
February 03, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn this episode of the show, we are again cutting deep into Soderbergh's filmography as we talk about his two mid-90s movies The Underneath and Schizopolis. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about deconstructing noir, following the post-QT trends, the importance of characters in a template-based story, New Wave deconstructionism, Richard Lester as a comedy genius, Soderbergh's high-IQ self-awareness and much more! Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows Intro: Infraction...
BONUS Cutting into Soderbergh 02 - King of the Hill (teaser)
February 01, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 13.1 MBHere's a short teaser of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series where we will be examining the cinema of Steven Soderbergh. On our main show we are going through his more underrated works, while on our Patreon we are talking about Soderbergh's most prominent movies. This month, we are continuing our journey through Steven Soderbergh's filmography by stopping over at Prestige Station and talking about King of the Hill. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the allure o...
Episode 105 - Space Rage
January 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn this episode of the show, we are talking about Space Rage, a microbudget space western from 1985 starring Richard Farnsworth. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about what makes cheap trashy movies likeable and equally what makes some of them unappealing, the power of passion behind the camera making up for budgetary shortcomings, the long tradition of low-fi knock-offs of big blockbusters and how - if at all - Space Rage fits within the legacy of Mad Max. Hosts: J...
John Cassavetes Marathon 01 - Shadows (teaser)
January 25, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 12.4 MBHere's a short teaser of the first episode of the 2023 edition of Uncut Gems Marathons where we will - one by one - re-trace the directorial career of John Cassavetes. In this show, we are officially starting with his 1959 debut feature, Shadows. Over the course of our conversation, you will hear us talk about Cassavetes as a cultural icon, the movie as an early example of indie filmmaking, the guerilla style of how it was made, the pros and cons of improvising a script and why - at least to...
Episode 104 - Spacehunter
January 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBIn this episode of the show, we are talking about Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone as part of our 80s space western January expedition. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how this movie fits into the legacy of Star Wars, how it borrows a thing or two from The Road Warrior, and how it sets up a few things for Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome to draw from. We also talk about Ernie Hudson's muscles, Peter Strauss as Harrison Ford you can afford and the probl...
Episode 103 - Outland
January 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn this episode of the show, we are opening our short January series on 80s space westerns by talking about Outland. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Sean Connery transitioning from the leading man to a stately old man, Peter Hyams as an underrated voice in the genre space, the idea of staging a western in space, the film's characteristically organic approach to world-building, the allure of space racquetball and more! Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows Intro...
BONUS Tie-in 17 - High Noon (Teaser)
January 11, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBHere's a short teaser of our brand new Patreon-exclusive episode of Uncut Gems Tie-ins, a monthly series where we take a classic movie and connect it to a film discussed on our main show. In this episode of our Bonus Tie-in series we are connecting our conversation to the upcoming show about Outland by talking about its predecessor, the 1952 High Noon. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the art of building suspense and the science of successfully releasing it, th...
Episode 102 - Kafka
January 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIn this episode of the show, we are cutting deep into Soderbergh's filmography and examining one of his more underrated movies, the sophomore feature Kafka. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us wonder if this movie can function as a biopic, how its structure relates to Franz Kafka's real life, the inspirations drawn from Orson Welles and Terry Gilliam and how, if at all, Kafka can be enjoyed by anyone. Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows Intro: Infraction - Cassette Outro: ...
BONUS Cutting into Soderbergh 01 - Sex, Lies and Videotape (teaser)
January 04, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MBHere's a short teaser of our Patreon-exclusive podcast series where we will be examining the cinema of Steven Soderbergh. On our main show we are going through his more underrated works, while on our Patreon we are talking about Soderbergh's most prominent movies. And where else should we start if not at the beginning? Therefore, we are talking about his ground-breaking debut Sex, Lies and Videotape! Over the course of our chat you will hear us wonder about the importance of this movie comin...
Episode 101 - Ghostbusters 2
December 30, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 98.6 MBWe are closing the year by talking about Ghostbusters 2! Join us and hear us discuss whether this movie can hold the candle to the 1984 original, if Vigo is a better villain than Gozer, whether the chemistry between the boys is still there and if the comedy lands the way it did. We also discuss the thematic relevance of the brand, the logistics of having the Statue of Liberty become a Godzilla for one hour, argue over Peter MacNicol's vibe and openly disagree about one particular joke! Also...
BONUS Tie-in 16 - Ghostbusters (teaser)
December 28, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 13 MBHere's a short teaser of our brand new Patreon-exclusive episode of Uncut Gems Tie-ins, a monthly series where we take a classic movie and connect it to a film discussed on our main show. In this episode of our Bonus Tie-in series - the last one in 2022 - we are charging our proton packs and balming up on our Tobin's Spirit Guide as we are talking about the 1984 Ghostbusters! Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the lightning in a bottle that was the early 80s SNL ...
David Lynch Marathon 13 - Twin Peaks: The Return (teaser)
December 25, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 12.1 MBHere's a short teaser of the twelfth episode of our Patreon-exclusive show Uncut Gems Marathons where each year we will pick one director and, one by one, discuss their entire filmography. For 2022 we have chosen to dive deep into the cinema of David Lynch. With this episode, our year-long adventure is coming to a close! To cap off the twelve months of comprehensively discussing David Lynch's filmography we are driving back to the misty forests of Twin Peaks to talk about the 2017 addition t...
Episode 100 - Gremlins 2
December 23, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBIn this landmark 100th episode of the show we are talking about Joe Dante's Gremlins 2! Joined by a special guest we wonder what makes Joe Dante tick, marvel at the insanity of this movie, ask if Gremlins 2 is the last 80s comedy or the first 90s comedy and wonder where in the film the line lies, the crossing of which will leave the viewer desensitized to the mayhem on the screen! Hosts: Jakub Flasz, Nicolò Grasso & Randy Burrows Featuring: Campbell Burrows Intro: Infraction - Cassette O...
BONUS Tie-in 15 - Gremlins (teaser)
December 21, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 11.9 MBHere's a short teaser of our brand new Patreon-exclusive episode of Uncut Gems Tie-ins, a monthly series where we take a classic movie and connect it to a film discussed on our main show. In this episode of our Bonus Tie-in series we are getting into a Christmas spirit by talking about Joe Dante's Gremlins! Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about the difficult balancing act of making a horror comedy, the ridiculousness of the Gremlin rules, the movie as a satire on consumeri...
Episode 99 - Leviathan
December 16, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBIn this episode of the show we are discussing the 1989 Leviathan, a George P. Cosmatos-directed addition to the short run of horrors set under water. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us compare this movie to Deepstar Six and The Abyss, discuss Peter Weller's allure, debate which of these Alien knock-offs works better, wonder if the score isn't a bit too Christmasy for its own good and much more! Tune in and enjoy! Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows Intro: Infraction - Cas...
BONUS Tie-in 14 - The Abyss (teaser)
December 14, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBHere's a short teaser of our brand new Patreon-exclusive episode of Uncut Gems Tie-ins, a monthly series where we take a classic movie and connect it to a film discussed on our main show. In this episode of our Bonus Tie-in series we are talking about The Abyss in connection to our short series of podcasts about thrills under the sea. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us opine over the infamously difficult production of this movie, James Cameron's ego, the many problems of th...
Episode 98 - The Deep
December 09, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBIn this episode of the show we are snorkelling in Bermuda together with Nick Nolte, Jacqueline Bisset and Robert Shaw as we talk about The Deep. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us wonder about what could potentially have made this story a bit more compelling, if it is a result of Peter Benchley's post-Jaws ego, if it is in fact a fantasy prequel to Jaws about Quint's stay in the Bermuda, and if there is a possibility a Bond film is taking place wherever the camera isn't poi...
Episode 97 - Deepstar Six
December 02, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIn this episode of the show we are diving into the depths of underwater cinema as we are launching a miniseries on thrillers set against the backdrop of oceanic expanses. And we are starting off with Deepstar Six. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the film's obvious connection to Alien and Aliens, how its lived-in sets aid in audience immersion, the importance of designing a memorable creature, Miguel Ferrer as the MVP of the film and much more! Tune in and enj...
David Lynch Marathon 12 - Inland Empire (teaser)
November 30, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 11.6 MBHere's a short teaser of the twelfth episode of our Patreon-exclusive show Uncut Gems Marathons where each year we will pick one director and, one by one, discuss their entire filmography. For 2022 we have chosen to dive deep into the cinema of David Lynch. In this episode of our 2022 David Lynch Marathon we are diving head first down the rabbit hole of David Lynch's nightmarish thoughtscape as we talk about Inland Empire. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about Lynch...
Episode 96 - Toy Soldiers
November 25, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBIn this episode of the show we are joined once again by our good buddy Jackson Boren to talk about Toy Soldiers!!! Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about why we think this movie has disappeared from the popular consciousness despite being engineered to resonate with young adults, the short-lived directorial career of Daniel Petrie Jr., the romantic allure of the 80s and 90s villains, practical effects, squibs and military hardware, Sean Astin's Samwise Gamgee energy,...
BONUS Tie-in 13 - Dead Poets Society (teaser)
November 23, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 11.4 MBHere's a short teaser of our brand new Patreon-exclusive episode of Uncut Gems Tie-ins, a monthly series where we take a classic movie and connect it to a film discussed on our main show. In this episode of our Bonus Tie-in series we are talking about Dead Poets Society in connection to our upcoming show on Toy Soldiers. Join us as together with a very special guest we decode the poetry between the lines of this movie, marvel at Robin Williams' singular acting chops, attempt to re-evaluate M...
Episode 95 - Man of Tai Chi
November 18, 2022 06:00 - 3 hours - 126 MBIn this episode of the show we are continuing our double bill of actors-turned-directors doing a martial arts film with Keanu Reeves' Man of Tai Chi. Joined by our good buddy Jak we wonder what pushed Keanu Reeves to step behind the camera and why he never returned to do another movie. You will also hear us talk about the influences behind the movie, the Wachowski factor, whether the movie is too complex for its own good or if it is perfect the way it is, if it functions as a martial arts Tr...
Episode 94 - The Quest
November 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBIn this episode of the show we are talking about the JCVD-directed The Quest! Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about JCVD as a filmmaker, his feud with Steven Seagal, splits or lack thereof, the movie as a best-of reel of JCVD's career and a summation of his favourite movies, James Remar explaining what's happening on the screen, Roger Moore as a pirate and much more! Tune in and enjoy! Hosts: Jakub Flasz, Nicolò Grasso & Randy Burrows Intro: Infraction - Cassette...
BONUS Tie-in 12 - Enter The Dragon (Teaser)
November 09, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 11.6 MBHere's a short teaser of our brand new Patreon-exclusive episode of Uncut Gems Tie-ins, a monthly series where we take a classic movie and connect it to a film discussed on our main show. This month we are tying our bonus discussion to the upcoming duet of episodes on martial arts movies and one cannot talk about karate chops and weird tournaments in secluded locations without mentioning Enter The Dragon. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about our history with Bruce ...
Episode 93 - Suspiria 2018
November 04, 2022 06:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBIn this episode of the show together with our special guest Rafael Felix we are exploring the thematic landscape hiding beneath Luca Guadagnino's Suspiria. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us wonder whether the political context of the film is needed at all, if it is easy to spot Tilda Swinton in an old man make-up, and how this movie relates to Dario Argento's original. We also talk about motherhood, slow-cooked horror, what it means to be a witch, biblical allegories, the ...
Episode 92 - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
October 28, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 99.4 MBIn this episode of the show we are joined by our good buddy Jak to talk about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the movie's wildly singular energy, how it detaches itself from the iconic predecessor with its tone and approach to violence, the various connotations suggesting it attempts to be a comedy and how Rob Zombie must be in love with this movie! We also wonder how it must have been for Dennis Hopper to star in this movie, if ...
David Lynch Marathon 11 - Mulholland Drive (Teaser)
October 26, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 11.6 MBHere's a short teaser of the eleventh episode of our Patreon-exclusive show Uncut Gems Marathons where each year we will pick one director and, one by one, discuss their entire filmography. For 2022 we have chosen to dive deep into the cinema of David Lynch. In this episode of our 2022 David Lynch Marathon we are wallowing in our nightmares as we attempt to unpack the horror of Mulholland Drive. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the film's status as one of the m...
Episode 91 - Nothing But Trouble
October 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn this episode of the show we are joined by our good buddy Kyle to talk about the infamous Nothing But Trouble, a movie that quite literally broke Dan Aykroyd's career. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us try to decide if it is more a comedy or a horror, how it connects to the popculture at large, and how it was perhaps ahead of its time in terms of its comedic sensibilities. We also wonder how little oversight there was on set, how Demi Moore must have felt a bit out of he...
BONUS Tie-in 11 - Suspiria (Teaser)
October 19, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBHere's a short teaser of our brand new Patreon-exclusive episode of Uncut Gems Tie-ins, a monthly series where we take a classic movie and connect it to a film discussed on our main show. The second bonus tie-in of this month is dedicated to Dario Argento's Suspiria in connection to our upcoming episode on Luca Guadagnino's notorious remake over on the main show. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about the disconnect between the film's popularity abroad and in Italy, ...