Episode 151 – JodoWOWsky Part 10 – The Metabarons Saga (1992 – 2003)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

RSS/iTunes/Spotify

You can listen to the entire JodoWOWsky archive right here: https://www.cinemasmorgasbord.com/the-podcasts/jodowowsky/ 

JodoWOWsky returns in 2023 with an episode devoted to the decade long comic book collaboration between Alejandro Jodorowsky and Juan Giménez tracing the family history of one of The Incal’s most notorious (and mysterious) characters: The Metabaron Saga. On this episode we discuss the ENTIRE saga, featuring nearly 500 pages of galactic myths and some of the wildest characters, battles and plot twists you’ll ever see. Along the way we discuss Jodrowsky’s NEWLY ANNOUNCED FILM, all the recent Jodorowsky-adjacent comic work, and SO MUCH MORE. Check it out, paleo-jerks!

On this episode we discuss this recent article from World of Reel discussing the announcement of Jodorowsky’s new film:

https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2022/12/3sxsvswlmepowv1ikpsb2uz4toxkpp 

We also discuss these AI-generated images attempting to visualize what an Alejandro Jodrowsky-directed version of TRON might look like:

https://kottke.org/22/12/jodorowskys-tron

And also his version of Frasier:

https://boingboing.net/2022/12/04/jodorowskys-frasier-as-imagined-by-midjourney-ai.html

We also relied heavily on information from The Metabarons section of the Jodoverse wiki, which you can access right here:

https://jodoverse.fandom.com/wiki/The_Saga_of_the_Metabarons

Julia Marchese is a filmmaker, actor, writer, film programmer and podcaster. Julia’s first film was Out of Print, a documentary about the importance of revival cinema and 35mm to culture. The film has played all over the world in film archives, art house cinemas and universities. The 35mm print of the film is now housed at The Academy Film Archives. Her next project is a short film adaptation of Stephen King’s short story “I Know What You Need”. She is the co-host of Horror Movie Survival Guide, a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a different horror film each week, focusing on how to become the final girl. You can follow her on her social media platforms

Check out the George A Romero Foundation’s recently announced HORROR X @GARFHorrorX on Twitter

@juliacmarchese

juliamarchese.com

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Episode 150 – The Cinema Smorgasbord Holiday Special – Feast of the Seven Fishes (2019) & Scream For Christmas (2000)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

RSS/iTunes/Spotify

It’s the 150th episode(!) of Cinema Smorgasbord, and we’re celebrating the end of 2022 with a HOLIDAY SPECIAL! And what better way to say goodbye to another banner year than with two relatively-seasonal, shockingly different movie picks? We start with the coming-of-age comic strip adaptation FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES  (aka A HOLIDAY FEAST) (starring Skyler Gisondo, Joe Pantoliano, Addison Timlin and Madison Iseman) and move right into the microbudget horror comedy(?) SCREAM FOR CHRISTMAS (starring nobody you’ve heard of). We also discuss some of our favorite holiday-themed films, discuss our hopes for 2023 and SO MUCH MORE. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Rent a copy of SCREAM FOR CHRISTMAS right here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/384967?fbclid=IwAR19Dy_D0adbT2iX1CzPTyAGxxBMaCKpCjDBlZxKiM1Mfjftls8-dRSaFfY 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Episode 149 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – Ghost World (2001)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

RSS/iTunes/Spotify

Check out the full HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS? archive right here

The world’s most beloved Steve Buscemi-themed podcast returns with an episode all about Terry Zwigoff’s adaptation of Daniel Clowes’ GHOST WORLD, starring Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson and – of course – Steve Buscemi! We talk about the difficulties of adapting (non-superhero) comics, how the film compares to the source, how our opinions on the film have changed since we first saw it and SO MUCH MORE. All that and the latest Steve Buscemi news. CHECK IT OUT.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Episode 148 – Whatever Happened to Vic Diaz? – The Boys in Company C (1978)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

RSS/iTunes/Spotify

Check out the full WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VIC DIAZ? archive right here

On this episode of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VIC DIAZ? we’re heading into the jungle with Filipino thespian Vic Diaz in the 1978 Vietnam war drama THE BOYS IN COMPANY C, starring Stan Shaw, Andrew Stevens, and Craig Wasson. Similar in structure to Full Metal Jacker (and featuring R. Lee Ermey in a very similar role), it’s a sometimes odd, sometimes hard-hitting look at a controversial war that also includes a whole lot of soccer for some reason. It’s pretty good, and very different than the usual fair we cover on this podcast. CHECK IT OUT!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Episode 147 – We Do Our Own Stunts – The Fearless Hyena (1979)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

RSS/iTunes/Spotify

Check out the full We Do Our Own Stunts archive right here

On this episode of WE DO OUR OWN STUNTS Jackie Chan’s relationship with Lo Wei comes to an end.. sort of.. with Jackie’s directorial debut THE FEARLESS HYENA! Filled with fights (choreographed by Jackie), and featuring perhaps his best performance of the era, it’s a film that owes a lot to his recent successes (with SNAKE IN THE EAGLE’S SHADOW and DRUNKEN MASTER) but also shows his growing confidence and range as a martial artist and creative force. We trace the film’s history, how it affected Jackie’s relationship with Lo Wei, and go through what we’ll be covering in the first few months of 2023. CHECK IT OUT!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Episode 146 – Wild in the Streets – Madness (1980)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

RSS/iTunes/Spotify

Check out the full Wild in the Streets archive right here

On a brand new episode of WILD IN THE STREETS, we’re going One Step Beyond with Warhol superstar Joe Dallesandro in the sleaze-filled home invasion thriller MADNESS from director Fernando Di Leo. Featuring plenty of uncomfortable nudity and most of the soundtrack to Caliber 9, MADNESS has hunky Joe terrorizing a married couple (along with the wife’s seductress sister) while trying to uncover some stolen riches stashed in their fireplace. All that, a giant poster of John Travolta that looms menacingly over the proceedings. Is it any good? Listen and find out!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Episode 145 – You Don’t Know Dick – Miami Vice (Season 2, Episode 19) The Fix (1986)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

RSS/iTunes/Spotify

Check out the full You Don’t Know Dick archive right here

In 1986, Dick Miller directed an episode of the second season of the massively popular TV series MIAMI VICE called “The Fix” and on this episode of YOU DON’T KNOW DICK, we’re going to watch it! Thankfully we have author and Miami Vice aficionado Sarah Kurchak joining us to walk us through the world of Crockett & Tubbs, the corrupt universe in which they live, and this episode, which features guest stars Harvey Fierstein, Michael Richards, and NBA hall-of-famer Bill Russell! CHECK IT OUT!

Pre-order Sarah’s upcoming book WORK IT OUT: A MOOD-BOOSTING EXERCISE GUIDE FOR PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT TO LIE DOWN right here: https://www.quirkbooks.com/book/work-it-out/

And be sure to purchase it when it’s released on April 18, 2023.

And purchase a copy of Sarah’s previous book OVERCAME MY AUTISM AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY ANXIETY DISORDER: A MEMOIR https://douglas-mcintyre.com/products/9781771622462

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Episode 144 – Bartel Me Something Good – Cannonball (1976)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

RSS/iTunes/Spotify

Check out the full Bartel Me Something Good archive right here

David Carradine POPS THE CLUTCH again in Paul Bartel’s follow-up to Death Race 2000, which features a cross-country race full of oddballs competing for a huge cash prize. Featuring an awesome cast of recognizable faces (Mary Woronov! Gerrit Graham! Robert Carradine! DICK MILLER! Joe Dante!) and even more awesome cameos (Martin Scorsese eating KFC with Bartel and Sylvester Stallone), it’s a sometimes shaky, but always entertaining, collection of comedy, musical numbers (?) and car stunts. Find out how it all came together on this brand new episode of BARTEL ME SOMETHING GOOD.

Watch CANNONBALL for free (with ads) on Tubi right here: https://tubitv.com/movies/656712/cannonball?start=true

Adrianna mentioned an upcoming screening of Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant taking place on November 27th at the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas in Bethlehem, PA. Details of the event can be found right here: https://www.steelstacks.org/event/13289/the-bitter-tears-of-petra-von-kant-50th-anniversary/?fbclid=IwAR1uxwJbKW52iG2ucjF-nZg0_Twb9gwB_zx-JENLIn6Wxu35izVwdjQfTd0

 

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Episode 143 – Praising Kane – Taxi (Season 2, Episode 17) & The Greatest Man in the World (1981)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

RSS/iTunes/Spotify

Check out the Praising Kane archive right here.

We’re DOUBLING UP on this episode of Praising Kane, which features a discussion on Carol Kane’s first episode of Taxi (and some very controversial statements from Liam on 80s sitcoms), but also Ralph Rosenblum’s 1981 TV adaptation of James Thurber’s satirical short story THE GREATEST MAN IN THE WORLD, featuring an introduction by Henry Fonda! Not only that, but we also fit in a discussion on the recent announcement of Carol Kane joining the cast of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS! It’s almost TOO MUCH, yet here it is. Enjoy.

Watch THE GREATEST MAN IN THE WORLD for free right here:

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

Episode 142 – Halloween Horror Special – Glorious (2022) & Speak No Evil (2022)

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More

RSS/iTunes/Spotify

Check out our Halloween Horror Special archive right here.

We’re BREAKING FORMAT with another super SPOOOoooOKY Cinema Smorgasbord Halloween Special! This time around we’re discussing our favorite Halloween costumes and giving some brief thoughts on some recent buzzy horror films, before jumping into spoiler-free discussions of Rebekah McKendry’s GLORIOUS and Christian Tafdrup’s SPEAK NO EVIL. It gets HEATED! Who cares about parties and trick-or-treating? It’s time to LISTEN!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS | More