The Important Cinema Club

We dive into Stephen Thrower's masterpiece on regional horror cinema by discussing DEATH BED (The Bed that Eats!), FROZEN SCREAM, THE DEADLY SPAWN and DON'T GO IN THE HOUSE. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com Listen to exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET...

We discuss Canada's own, David Cronenberg, and tackle his body horror filmography (mostly) by diving into SHIVERS, THE BROOD and EASTERN PROMISES. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com Listen to exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (https://soun...

Happy Shocktober! We discuss the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub

In this episode, we discuss the essential work of Jonas Mekas, author of the Cinema Journal column in the Village Voice, founder of the Anthology Film Archives, and torchbearer for experimental cinema. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub

We discuss the work of Nick Park, the Writer/Director behind Wallace and Gromit, and dive into THE WRONG TROUSERS, CHICKEN RUN, and CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's Patreon episode, we discuss Daneil Craig's tenure as James Bond. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an e...

We explore the career of Writer/Director Charlie Kaufman and discuss his films BEING JOHN MALKOVICH, SYNECDOCHE NEW YORK and I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's Patreon episode, we talk about Larry Cohen's PERFECT STRANGERS. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an excl...

Check out Part 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/the-important-cinema-club/151-the-impossible-filmography-of-jess-franco-part-1 We discuss the last-half of Jess Franco's prolific career with a focus on films like THE SEX IS CRAZY, BLOODY MOON, and THE REVENGE OF THE HOUSE OF USHER. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week'...

We discuss the No Wave Film Movement and focus in on Nick Zedd's THEY EAT SCUM and Richard Kern's FINGERED. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com In this week's Patreon episode, we discuss Roman Polanski's THE TENANT. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantc...

We discuss the life and work of manic funnyman Robin Williams and focus on MRS. DOUBTFIRE and WORLD'S GREATEST DAD. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com In this week's Patreon episode, we discuss Godfrey Ho: The Revenge! Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimport...

We discuss the work of Vsevolod Pudovkin, one of the bright lights of the Russian avant-garde, and focus in on his films MOTHER (1926) and STORM OVER ASIA (1928). Are his films dusty relics or exciting vital art? We find out! Grab Gold Ninja Video's NINJA VORTEX now at www.goldninjavideo.com In this week's Patreon episode, we tackle Paul Schrader's PATTY HEARST. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5...

Did you know that there was a hardcore feature that was a crossover hit a year before DEEP THROAT came out? Isn't it weird most people haven't heard of it? It's because it was a gay porno. We discuss the work of Writer/Director Wakefield Poole and focus on his seminal film BOYS IN THE SAND, BIJOU, THE BIBLE, and TAKE ONE. In this week's Patreon episode, we discuss NOSFERATU IN VENICE. Become a Pat...

We discuss the work of Actor/Martial Artist Cynthia Rothrock and focus on RIGHTING WRONGS, CHINA O'BRIEN, and MANHATTAN CHASE. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com In this week's Patreon episode, we discuss Jackie Chan's BATTLECREEK BRAWL and THE PROTECTOR. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode...

We discuss the work of Wes Anderson by talking about some of the films that ripped him off. We focus on NACHO LIBRE, A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE MIND OF CHARLES SWAN III, and a real Wes Anderson film, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com In this week's Patreon episode, we discuss Spike Lee's OLDBOY. Become a Patre...

We discuss the work of Actor/Filmmaker Spencer Williams one of the most prolific and monumental African American directors from the early era of cinema. We focus in on BLOOD OF JESUS and DIRTIE GERTIE FROM HARLEM U.S.A. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com In this week's Patreon episode, we discuss David Lynch's RABBITS. Become...

We discuss the career of Phil Tucker, the director of ROBOT MONSTER and brother in arms/frenemy of Ed Wood. What else did Phil Tucker's career entail? Is he a forgotten genius? What's so special about ROBOT MONSTER anyway? We cannot truly know, but we must! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's Patreon, we discuss...

We discuss the films of Writer/Director John Milius and focus on RED DAWN and CONAN: THE BARBARIAN. WARNING; We are not the biggest of fans. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's Patreon, we discuss HOT SHOTS: PART DEUX. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon...

We discuss the work of slow cinema auteur Tsai Min-liang's and focus in on GOODBYE DRAGON INN, STRAY DOGS and THE WAYWARD CLOUD. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's patreon, we discuss A GOOFY MOVIE. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantci...

We discuss the career of prolific thespian Nic Cage and focus in on VAMPIRE'S KISS (1988) and LEAVING LAS VEGAS (1995). If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's patreon, we discuss TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportant...

We dive into the cinema of Brazil and focus on THE GIVEN WORD (1962), BLACK GOD WHITE DEVIL (1964), and CITY OF GOD (2002) Buy MANGOSHAKE on Blu-ray now at www.goldninjavideo.com If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's patreon, we discuss So, I Married an Axe Murderer. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and g...

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Can a man who makes three to four films a year in every possible genre be considered an auteur? We discuss the worker of Hong Kong movie director Herman Yau and his infamous shocker EBOLA SYNDROME, his sex worker unionization film WHISPERS AND MOANS and his IP MAN films. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's patreo...

We discuss the career of renegade documentary maker Nick Broomfield and his films Chicken Ranch, Heidi Fleiss: Hollywood Madam, Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer, and Tales of the Grim Sleeper. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's patreon, we discuss The Princess Diaries. Become a Patreon subscriber f...

We discuss the two-fisted cinema of Writer/Director Samuel Fuller and focus on PARK ROW and SHOCK CORRIDOR. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's patreon, we discuss Peter Bogdanovich's SAINT JACK. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinema...

We discuss the career of writer/director Agnes Varda and focus on her films Cleo from 5 to 7, One Sings the Other Doesn't and The Beaches of Agnes. On this week's patreon, we discuss Ed Wood's drinking buddy Conrad Brooks and his directorial masterwork Jan-Gel: The Beast from the East. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantc...

We tackle the career of Robert Pattinson and discuss TWILIGHT, GOOD TIMES and COSMOPOLIS as we dissect the career who was believed by snobs to be a one-note joke but has turned into a performer who takes fascinating chances. On this week's patreon, we discuss George Romero's DAY OF THE DEAD. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimpo...