Is there an artist lurking inside the quintessential Hollywood journeyman? Will welcomes special guest Ethan Vestby (of Bleeding Edge) to discuss Richard Fleischer, including such films as CHILD OF DIVORCE (1946), THE NARROW MARGIN (1952), DOCTOR DOLITTLE (1967), THE BOSTON STRANGLER (1968), and MANDINGO (1975).Check out Ethan's screening series Bl…

German-born director Uwe Boll has been called one of the worst filmmakers of all time, but is there ANYTHING good about him? Will welcomes special guest Mark Hanson (co-host of The Bay Street Video Podcast) to sift through Boll's unruly filmography, with an emphasis on HEART OF AMERICA (2002), POSTAL (2007), ATTACK ON DARFUR (2009), and the documen…

We make case that William Shatner is a great actor by discussing his films INCUBUS, KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS and INCUBUS.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Revi…

We discuss the Universal Frankenstein sequels, with a focus on SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, GHSOT OF FRANKENSTEIN and THE HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemacl…

We discuss the work of Writer/Director/Special Effects Maestro Brian Paulin and his gory filmography that includes BONE SICKNESS, AT DAWN WE SLEEP and CRYPTIC PLASM.بقلم Justin Decloux and Will Sloan

We discuss ArgeJoin the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ub/id1067435576Follow the Podcast: …

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We discuss Martin Scorsese's filmography for our mega-sized 400th episode!Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.ap…

We discuss the Taiwanese artist behind Jackie Chan's FANTASY MISSION FORCE, KUNG FU DUNK and GOLDEN QUEENS COMMANDO.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review …

We discuss the work of Writer/Director Edgar Wright and focus on SHAUN OF THE DEAD, THE WORLD'S END and BABY DRIVER.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review …

We discuss all the films we saw at our nation's most prestigious presentation of moving images!Check out Justin's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@filmtrap.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patr…

It's going to be a few more days before the regularly scheduled episode, so please enjoy this discussion that followed the Canadian Premiere of BETTER MAN, where Justin, Pierce Derks (Cinematographer), and Liane Cunje (Film Programmer) sat in front of Roy Thomspon Hall and discussed the bonkers Robbie Williams biopic, in which he's played by a CGI …

We discuss the work of Paul W.S Anderson.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ub/id1067…

We discuss a silent comedian who, at one time, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Chaplin and Keaton.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on App…

We discuss the work of Hong Kong film director Soi Cheang and focus on his films LIMBO, SPL 2 and TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub…

From 1929 to 1942, Fleischer Studios was Walt Disney's greatest rival, bringing Superman, Popeye, and Betty Boop to the screen and pioneering a range of technical innovations. But for decades, many of the cartoons by Max and Dave Fleischer have suffered neglect. In this special report, Will talks to the team behind the grassroots Fabulous Fleischer…

We discuss the work of thespian Pierce Brosnan and his films GOLDENEYE, GREY OWL and THE TAILOR OF PANAMA.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate U…

We discuss Bob Hope and his films THE CAT & THE CANARY, ROAD TO MOROCCO and THE PRIVATE NAVY OF SGT. O’FARRELL.Check out the zine VIZUÁLIS KÖLTESZET (VISUAL POETRY): AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORK OF ANDRÁS RAJNAI, here: https://theatomicelbow.bigcartel.com/product/vizualis-kolteszet-visual-poetry-an-introduction-to-the-work-of-andras-rajnaiJoin the P…

We discuss the work of black gay filmmaker, educator, poet, and activist Marlon Riggs and his films with a focus on ETHNIC NOTIONS, TONGUES UNTIED and BLACK IS... BLACK AIN'T.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord…

We spent the weekend at the wonderful The Mahoning Drive-In for VHS-FEST 8. We discuss our experience watching films like NIGHTMARE SISTERS, SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE and CONRAD BROOKS VS. THE WEREWOLF on the big screen!Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on …

We discuss films about filmmaking by focusing on Bertrand Tavernier's SAFE CONDUCT (2002), Abel Ferrera's DANGEROUS GAME, and Lo Chi-leung's VIVA EROTICA.Check out the reader's list of-Chinese movies that are inexplicably popular in China: https://letterboxd.com/jenyhuis/list/non-chinese-movies-that-are-inexplicably/Join the Patreon now for an excl…

We discuss the films of Writer/Director Bruce McDonald and focus on ROADKILL, HARD CORE LOGO and PICTURE CLAIRE.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and …

We discuss the career of Noir and Western master Anthony Mann and focus on his films THE NAKED SPUR, REIGN OF TERROR and DEVIL'S DOORWAY. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinema…

We explore Winnie the Pooh's legacy in cinema by discussing THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH, THE TIGGER MOVIE, and CHRISTOPHER ROBIN.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcine…

In this episode, we go back to discuss the movies that made... I mean.... The Films That Fundamentally Changed Our Understanding of Cinema (TM).Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportant…

In this very special episode, Will welcomes Mark Hanson (co-host of The Bay Street Video Podcast) to discuss the film careers of the cast of Bravo's infamous reality show VANDERPUMP RULES. It's a sordid journey through the dark back-alleys and byways of Hollywood that takes them to David DeCoteau's THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (2009), Charles Band's TH…

We discuss the work of Norwegian Writer/Director Vibeke Løkkeberg and her films THE REVELATION, CAMILLA and HUD. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and…

David Fincher. You know him. You love him. We talk about him.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podc…

We focus on the handful of times Elvis worked with great directors: Michael Curtiz, Don Siegel, and Phil Karlson.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and R…

We discuss the work of pioneer Brucesploitation actor/director Bruce Le - and focus on his films Challenge of the Tiger, Ninja Over the Great Wall, and Comfort Women.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patr…

Justin and Will visited New York. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ub/id1067435576Fol…

We get very self-indulgent and discuss the film-related people, events, and places that made us who we are today.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and R…

We discuss the films of Japan's second most famous giant monster that starts with a G: Gamera! Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Po…

We discuss the work of Palestinian Writer/Director/Actor Elia Suleiman.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.c…

We discuss the work of late-period Italian horror director Michele Soavi and his films STAGEFRIGHT, THE CHURCH, CEMETERY MAN and ARRIVEDERCI AMORE, CIAO.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theim…

We are jumping on the bandwagon by using The Criterion Channel's recent program, AND THE RAZZIE GOES TO, as a starting point to discuss what it means to be perceived as a 'bad' movie and why COCKTAIL, UNDER THE CHERRY MOON and QUERELLE we're given those honours.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon E…

We discuss the directorial work of Kevin Costner: DANCES WITH WOLVES, THE POSTMAN and WATERWORLD.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple …

We discuss our favourite film critic, Jonathan Rosenbaum, and focus on his work about Ace Ventura, Luc Moullet, Small Soldiers, Spielberg's A.I. and more.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/thei…

We discuss the work of Writer/Director/Producer Greydon Clark and examine his films BLACK SHAMPOO, JOYSTICKS and THE UNINVITED.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe…

Become a Patron now at https://www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubبقلم Justin Decloux and Will Sloan

We discuss the Writer/Director Jerzy Skolimowski and focus on his films DEEP END, MOONLIGHTING and THE SHOUT.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate …

We discuss the work of conceptual artist/filmmaker VALIE EXPORT and her films INVISIBLE ADVERSARIES, MENSCHENFRAUEN and THE PRACTICE OF LOVE.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinem…

We discuss the work of Jim Jarmusch with a focus on STRANGER THAN PARADISE, DEADMAn and THE DEAD DON'T DIE.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us…

We discuss the career of Danny DeVito as a director, which includes THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN, WAR OF THE ROSES and DUPLEX.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, R…

We discuss the power of Shot on Video films and focus on BLONDE DEATH, SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN and BOARDING HOUSE.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and R…

We discuss the best films of 2023.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ub/id1067435576Fol…

We discuss Peter Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS, and one of us has never actually watched them all until now!Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us …

We discuss what we've been watching.Want more of this? Subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub and get more than you can handle!بقلم Justin Decloux and Will Sloan

We dive into three adaptations of A Christmas Carol.We discuss the work of Writer/Director Nancy Meyers with a focus on THE INTERN, IT'S COMPLICATED and THE HOLIDAY.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patre…

We discuss the work of Writer/Director Nancy Meyers with a focus on THE INTERN, IT'S COMPLICATED and THE HOLIDAY. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and …