Episode 35 – Whatever Happened to Vic Diaz? – Wonder Women (1973)

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We 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!

Here’s the comic mentioned near the end of today’s episode:

 

 

 

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Episode 34 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – King of New York (1990)

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We’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!

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Episode 33 – You Don’t Know Dick – Tales From the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) (/w Heather Wixson)

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It’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!

To check out Heather’s two-part retrospective on DEMON KNIGHT, head over to:

Part 1: https://dailydead.com/retrospective-celebrating-20th-anniversary-tales-crypt-demon-knight-part-one/

Part 2: https://dailydead.com/retrospective-celebrating-20th-anniversary-tales-crypt-demon-knight-part-two/

And be sure to check out her interview with FX legend Todd Masters on DEMON KNIGHT https://dailydead.com/interview-fx-legend-todd-masters-on-25-years-of-demon-knight-and-the-evolution-of-the-visual-effects-society/

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Episode 32 – The Films of John Singleton – Poetic Justice (1993) & Four Brothers (2005)

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Our 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!

Here’s the video for Michael Jackson’s “Remember The Time”, directed by John Singleton!

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Episode 31 – Praising Kane – The Last Detail (1973)

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On 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!

As discussed in the episode, here’s the episode of The American Parade from 1974 that features Carol Kane in a brief role.

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Episode 30 – We Do Our Own Stunts – New Fist of Fury (1976)

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Jackie 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!

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Episode 29 – Cinema Fantastica – Soo (2007) & Epitaph (2007)

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On 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!

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Episode 28 – Forgotten Gems? – Medicine For Melancholy (2008)

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A 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!

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Episode 27 – Whatever Happened To Vic Diaz? – Yamashita: The Tiger’s Treasure (2001)

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On 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.

Watch Yamashita: The Tiger’s Treasure on Amazon Prime!

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Episode 26 – Praising Kane – Wedding in White (1972)

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It’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 Pleasence)! 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 IT!

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