The K Cut

This Episode, our hosts discuss some of their favorite and most disliked holiday films.   Disliked Holiday Flicks: 1. The GReat Rupert (1950) - Directed by Irving Pichel; Written by László Vadnay 2. A Christmas Story (1983) - Co-Written & Directed by Bob Clark 3. Saving Christmas (2014) - Co-Written & Directed by Darren Doane   Favorite Holiday Flicks: 1. Scrooge (released as A Christmas Carol in...

This episode our hosts discuss films that take place during winter and reflect on favorite moments of The K Cut's first year of existence   Winter Flicks: 1. Arctic (2018) - Directed by Joe Penna; Starring Mads Mikkelsen 2. Fargo (1996) - Written & Directed by The Coen Brothers 3. The Revenant (2015) - Co-Written & Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu   The K Cut is hosted by Andrea B., James B., & R...

The K Cut is back with the December 2021 edition of the Cinematic Smorgasbord.   Individual: 1. The Double Life of Veronique - Co-Written & Directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski 2. Some Like It Hot (1959) - Directed by Billy Wilder; Starring Marilyn Monroe 3. Coherence (2013) - Written & Directed by James Ward Byrkit   Collective: 1. Disco Dancer (1982) - Directed by Babbar Subhash; Written by Dr. Rahi...

This episode, our hosts discuss remakes in comparison to their originals and remakes they would love to see happen.   Remake comparisons -  Rachael: 1a. Little Women (1933) - Directed by George Cukor; Starring Katharine Hepburn 1b. Little Women (1949) - Directed by Mervyn LeRoy; Starring June Allyson 1c. Little Women (1994) - Directed by Gillian Armstrong; Starring Winona Ryder 1d. Little Women (2...

This episode, our hosts discuss films that that are dreams and nightmares personified.   Nightmares: 1. Children of Men (2006) - Co-Written & Directed by Alfonso Cuarón 2. Videodrome  (1983) - Written & Directed by David Cronenberg 3. Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) - Written & Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder   Dreams: 1. My Man Godfrey (1936) - Directed by Gregory La Cava; Written by Morrie Rys...

This episode, our hosts discuss some of their favorite acting and directing debuts   Acting Debuts: 1. The Evil Dead (1981) - Directed by Sam Raimi; Starring BRuce Campbell 2. To Have and Have Not (1944) - Directed by Howard Hawks; Starring Lauren Bacall 3. Short Term 12 (2013) - Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton; Starring Lakeith Stanfield   Directing Debut: 1. Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989) - W...

This episode, our hosts discuss films that found success in unexpected ways and places outside of its initial release and intended audience.   Sleeper Hits 1. A Christmas Story (1983) - Co-written & Directed by Bob Clark 2. Reefer Madness (1938 or 39) - Directed by Louis J Gasnier; Produced by Dwain Epser 3. Hockey Night (1984) - Co-Written & Directed by Paul Shapiro   Weekly Recommendations: 1. T...

The K Cut is back with the November 2021 edition of the Cinematic Smorgasbord.   Individual: 1.The Caine Mutiny (1954) - Directed by Edward Dmytryk: Written by Stanley Robert & Michael Blankfort 2. El Topo (1970) - Written & Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky 3. Roadracers (1994) - Co-Written & Directed by Robert Rodriguez   Collective: 1. Flowers of Shanghai (1998) - Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien; St...

This episode, our host discuss films they would show to to introduce a child to cinema and a final film they would watch on their death bed   Firsts: 1. Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) - Written & Directed by Hayao Miyazaki 2. Sherlock Jr. (1924) - Directed by Buster Keaton: Written by Clyde Bruckman, Jean Havez, & Joseph A. Mitchell 3. Bambi (1942) - Directed by David Hand   Lasts: 1. Harold and M...

This episode, our hosts discuss their favorite live action and animated family films.   Live Action: 1. Spy Kids (2001) - Written & Directed by Robert Rodriguez 2. Captains Courageous (1937) - Directed by Victor Fleming; Written by John Lee Mahin, Marc Connelly, & Dale Van Every 3. Babe (1995) - Co-Written & Directed by Chris Noonan   Animated: 1. Wolfwalkers (2020) - Directed by Tomm Moore & Ross...

This episode, our hosts discuss tv series' created as follow ups to feature films and films created to follow up tv series'.   Film turned TV: 1. Casablanca (1955) & Casablanca (1986) - based on Casablanca (1942) 2. M*A*S*H (1972-1983) - based on M*A*S*H (1970) 3. Shaft (1973-1974) - based on Shaft (1971)   TV turned Film: 1. The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) - follow up to The Brady Bunch (1969-1974)...

The K Cut is back with the October 2021 edition of the Cinematic Smorgasbord.   Individual: 1. George Washington (2000) - Written & Directed by David Gordon Green 2. When the Wind Blows (1986) - Directed by Jimmy T. Murakami; Written by Raymond Briggs 3. Phantom of the Paradise (1974) - Written & Directed by Brian De Palma Collective: 1. Dracula (1931) (English Version) - Directed by Tod Browning;...

This episode, our hosts discuss a variety of cinema related memorabilia they own.   Weekly Recommendations: 1. To Have and Have Not (1944) - Directed by Howard Hawkes: Starring Lauren Bacall & Humphrey BOgart 2. Céline and Julie Go Boating (1974) - Co-Written & Directed Jacques Rivette  3. Roadracers (1994) - Co-Written & Directed by Robert Rodriguez   The K Cut is hosted by Andrea B., James B., &...

This Episode, our hosts discuss double features. Ones they recommend & ones they've experienced.   Double Feature Recommendations: 1a. Psycho (1960) - Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; Written by Joseph Stefano 1b. Peeping Tom (1960) - Directed by Michael Powell; Written by Leo Marks 2a. Daisies (1966) - Co-Written & Directed by Věra Chytilová 2b. Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) - Directed by F....

This episode, our hosts discuss films that either accurately or inaccurately portrayed moments in history. In the second half, they discuss films that inspired further research into a particular subject or event.   Accuracy Critique: 1. Straight Outta Compton (2015) - Directed by F. Gary Gray; Based on the history of seminal Gangsta Rap Group N.W.A. 2. Anastasia (1997) - Directed by Don Bluth & Ga...

The K Cut is back with the September 2021 edition of the Cinematic Smorgasbord.   Individual: 1. Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) - Written & Directed by Werner Herzog 2. Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009) - Written & Directed by Damien Chazelle 3. Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) - Written & Directed by John Cameron Mitchell Collective: 1. Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. (1990) - Co-Written & Co-Dir...

The episode, ours hosts play truth or dare.   Weekly Recommendations: 1. To Wong Foo! Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) - Starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, & John Leguizamo 2. Girl, Interrupted (1999) - Directed by James Mangold; Starring Winona Ryder & Angelina Jolie 3. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) - Directed by Amy Heckerling; Starring Sean Penn   The K Cut is hosted by And...

This episode, our hosts discuss the Criterion Collection. Specifically, films that are not in the collection but should be and out of print titles that should return.   Not in the Collection but Should Be: 1. Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Directed by Quentin Tarantino 2. Norte, The End of History (2013) - Directed by Lav DIaz 3. Possession (1981) - Directed by Andrzej Zulawski   Out of Print Titles That...

B-roll is a sub-plot of The K Cut. Each take will be a roundtable-style discussion, where our hosts share there opinions on a variety of film related topics. While the main episodes primarily deal with film recommendations and exploration, b-roll topics will include, award season, industry news, film history, etc. Take Three, is a conversation about how the pandemic changed the film viewing experi...

This episode, a look at a variety of select performances from the filmography of Tom Hanks.   Favorites: 1. Saving Private Ryan (1998) - Directed by Steven Spielberg 2. A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood (2019) - Directed by Marielle Heller 3. Cast Away (2000) - Directed by Robert Zemeckis   Viewed for the first time: 1. Philadelphia (1993) - Directed by Jonathan Demme 2. The Terminal (2004) - Di...

This episode, our hosts discuss a variety of films, as they relate to different moods.   Depression: 1. The Good Will (2006) - Directed by Matthias Glasner 2. Beginners (2010) - Directed by Mike Mills 3. Au Hasard Balthazar - (1966) Directed by Robert Bresson Love: 1. Before Sunrise (1995) - Directed by Richard Linklater 2. Away We Go (2009) - bDirected by Sam Mendes 3. Portrait of a Lady on Fire...

The K Cut is back with the August 2021 edition of the Cinematic Smorgasbord.   Individual Assignments 1. Häxan (1922) - Written & Directed by Benjamin Christensen 2. The Last Emporer (1987) - Co-Written & Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci 3. The Poor & Hungry (2000) - Written & Directed by Craig Brewer   Collective Assignment 1. Seconds (1966) - Directed by John Frankenheimer; Starring Rock Hudson  ...

This episode, our hosts discuss favorite trilogies and single features they would expand into trilogies   Favorite Trilogies:   Red Curtain Trilogy - Co-Written & Directed by Baz Luhrmann 1. Strictly Ballroom (1992) - Starring Paul Mercurio & Tara Morice 2. Romeo + Juliet (1996) - Starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Claire Danes 3. Moulin Rouge! (2001) - Starring Ewen McGregor & Nicole Kidman   Golden He...

This episode, our hosts watch some of the worst films ever made and discuss "bad" films that deserve retrospective praise.   Three of the worst films ever: 1. The Hottie and the Nottie (2008) - Starring Paris Hilton 2. Mac and Me (1988) - Directed by Stewart Raffill 3. Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966) - Directed by Harold P Warren   "Bad" films that aren't so bad: 1. Johnny Guitar (1954) - Directed...

This episode, our hosts discuss films that relate to various stages of life.   Childhood: 1. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) - Directed by Mel Stuart; Written by Roald Dahl 2. Boyhood (2014) - Written & Directed by Richard Linklater 3. The 400 Blows (1959) - Co-Written & Directed by François Truffaut   Teens: 1. Jackass: The Movie (2002) - Co-Written & Directed by Jeff Tremaine 2. The...