The K Cut

The K Cut is back with the July 2021 edition of the Cinematic s=Smorgasbord   Individual Assignments: 1. Beau Travail (1999) - Co-Written & Directed by Claire Denis 2. Upstream Color (2013) - Written by, Directed by, & Starring Shane Carruth 3. On The Beach (1959) - Directed by Stanley Kramer; Written by John Paxton   Collective Assignment: 1. Supernova (2020) - Written & Directed by Harry Macquee...

In honor of Pride month, our hosts discuss influential LGBTQ+ films and filmmakers   Influential LGBTQ+ films: 1. Mala Noche (1986): Written & Directed by Gus Van Sant 2. Trevor (1994) - Directed by Peggy Rajski; Written by Celeste Lecense  3. The Watermelon Woman (1996) - Written & Directed by Cheryl Dunye   Influential LGBTQ+ Filmmakers: 1. Gregg Araki (b. 1959) 2. Ismail Merchant (b.1936, d. 20...

This episode, our hosts discuss films they thought they would despise, but ended up enjoying in the end.   The films they ended up loving: 1. Unforgiven (1992) - Directed by Clint Eastwood; Written by David Webb Peoples 2. Let the Right One In (2008) - Directed by Tomas Alfredson; Written by John Ajvide Lindqvist 3. Magic Mike (2012) - Directed by Steven Soderbergh: Written by Reid Carolin   Weekl...

This episode, our hosts discuss modern director they would send back to a former era & classic directors they would bring into the modern age.   Directors We Would Send Back: 1. Alfonso Cuarón (b. 1961) 2. Zack Snyder (b. 1966) 3. Tom Hooper (b. 1972)   Directors We Would Bring Forward: 1. Billy Wilder (b. 1906, d. 2002) 2. Alfred Hitchcock (b. 1899, d.1980) 3. Frank Capra (b. 1897, d. 19910   Wee...

This episode, our hosts discuss good and bad films with near flawless production value.   Good Production, Good Film: 1. They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) - Directed & Produced by Peter Jackson 2. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) - Written & Directed by Wes Anderson 3. The Red Shoes (1948) - Co-Written & Directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger   Good Production, Bad Film: 1. Red State (2011) -...

The K Cut is back with the June edition of the cinematic smorgasbord   Individual Assignments: 1. Good Bye, Lenin! (2003) - Co-written & Directed by Wolfgang Becker 2. Ran (1985) - Co-Written & Directed by Akira Kurosawa 3. Four Eyed Monsters - Written by, Directed by, & Starring Susan Buice & Arin Crumley   Collective Assignment: 1. Under The Cherry Moon (1986) - Directed by & Starring Prince   T...

This episode, our hosts discuss two types of endings. The first, endings that either enhance an already good film or breathe new life into an otherwise dull film. The second, endings that ruin a good film or make a bad one worse.   Alive Endings: 1. The Game (1997) - Directed by David Fincher; Written by James Brancato & Michael Ferris 2. (500) Days of Summer (2009) - Directed by Marc Webb; Writte...

This episode, our hosts discuss a multitude of dichotomies within the cinephile community. As Andeas would say, "The are two types of cinephiles: those who like Crash and those who like Crash".   Segment 1 subjects: 1. Crash (1996) - Written & Directed by David Cronenberg 2. Crash (2005) - Co-Written & Directed by Paul Haggis   Segment 2 subjects: 1. Harrison Ford (b. 1884, d.1957) - Actor known f...

This episode, our hosts discuss some of their favorite documentaries, then pitch their own dream docs.   The Docs: 1. Tupac: Resurrection (2003) - Directed by Lauren Lazin 2. Rebel (Bihttoš) (2014) - Directed by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers 3. The Act of Killing (2012) - Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer   Doc Pitches: James - The Complete History of Definitive Jux Records Rachael - The Story of American...

The K Cut is back with the May edition of the Cinematic Smorgasbord   Individual Assignments: 1. Cannibal! The Musical (1993) - Directed by Trey Parker; Written by Trey Parker & Matt Stone 2. The Cuckoo (2002) - Written & Directed by Aleksandr Rogozhkin 3. World On A Wire (1973) - Co-Written & Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder   Collective Assignment: 1 Carnival of Souls (1962) - Directed by He...

This episode, our hosts eat meals unique to specific films. They also discuss film characters they would have dinner with.   The Meals: 1. Twinkie Weiner Sandwich from UHF (1989) - Co-Written by & Starring Weird Al Yankovic 2. Ally Sheedy's Sandwich from The Breakfast Club (1985) - Written & Directed by John Hughes 3. Big Kahuna Burger from Pulp Fiction (1994) - Written & Directed by Quentin Taran...

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 Two, is a reaction to the 93rd Academy Awards Ceremony.   The K Cut is hosted b...

The K Cut presents, Part 2 of our 93rd Academy Awards roundtable discussion.   The K Cut is hosted by Andrea B., James B., & Rachael C.   Edited, Mixed, & Mastered by James B. Intro & Outro music by Boutique Paul https://linktr.ee/btqpaul We are available on Spotify & Apple podcasts, among other platforms, & can be found on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter https://linktr.ee/thekcut For more film rel...

The K Cut presents, Part 1 of our 93rd Academy Awards roundtable discussion.   The K Cut is hosted by Andrea B., James B., & Rachael C.   Edited, Mixed, & Mastered by James B. Intro & Outro music by Boutique Paul https://linktr.ee/btqpaul We are available on Spotify & Apple podcasts, among other platforms, & can be found on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter https://linktr.ee/thekcut For more film rel...

This episode, our hosts discuss the first films they found to be challenging. This weeks episode, features guest cinephile, Tom Bevilacqua, Ph. D.   The films that presented a challenge: Rachael: The Piano (1993) - Directed by Jane Campion Tom: Batman Returns (1992) - Directed by Tim Burton James: Cube (1997) - Directed by Vincenzo Natali Andreas: Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) - Director Rainer Wer...

Once again, its time for our monthly smorgasbord.    Individual Assignments: 1. The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) - Directed by Luis Buñuel 2. My Winnipeg (2007) - Directed by Guy Maddin 3. Mysterious Skin (2004) - Directed by Gregg Araki   Collective Assignment: 1. Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) - Written by, Directed by, & Starring Miranda July   Random Recommendations: 1. Jes...

This episode, our hosts discuss films that they could not believe actually exist.   Topical Picks: 1. Escape From Tomorrow (2013) - Written & Directed by Randy Moore 2. Exit Through The Gift Shop (2010) - Directed by Banksy 3. Sylvia Scarlett (1935) - Directed by George Cukor; Starring Katharine Hepburn & Cary Grant   Random Recommendations: 1. Kids (1995) = Directed by Larry Clark & Written by Ha...

This episode, our hosts discuss some of their favorite biographical pictures. Then, they each pitch an idea for a biopic they would like made one day.   Topical Picks: 1. Bound For Glory (1976) - Directed by Hal Ashby; Based on Woody Guthrie's 1943, Partly fictionalized, autobiography of the same name. 2. The Diving Bell and The Butterfly (2007) - Directed by Julian Schnabel; Based on Jean-Dominiq...

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. Our first take, is a reaction to the announcement of this years academy award nomine...

This episode, our hosts attempt to recreate the oddity that is "The Dark Side of Oz", but with different films and albums. After, the gang discuss music, that they felt didn't quite fit in a particular film/scene.   The Mashups (Film/Album): 1. Wild (2014) - Starring Reese Witherspoon/Graceland (1986) by Paul Simon 2. The Godfather (1972) - Directed by Francis Ford Coppola/Only Built For Cuban Lin...

This week, our hosts discuss films inspired by true events. Then, they discuss films they wish happened in real life.   Films based on true events 1. Jaws (1975) - Directed by Steven Spielberg; Written by Peter Benchley & Carl Gottlieb 2. A Brighter Summer Day (1991) - Directed by Edward Yang; Written by Edward Yang, Alex Yang, Hung Hung, & Mingtang Lai 3. Elephant (2003) - Written & Directed by G...

This months smorgasbord, not only sees our host recommending each other films once again, they also choose one they collectively haven't seen.   Individual picks: 1. El Mariachi (1992) - Written, Directed, Shot, & Edited by Robert Rodriguez 2. Chungking Express (1994) - Written & Directed by Wong Kar-wai 3. Pride (2014) - Directed by Matthew Warchus; Written by Stephen Beresford   Collective pick:...

This episode, our hosts discuss films that inspired them in real life pursuits.   Films that inspired: 1. Spotlight (2015) - Directed by Tom McCarthy; Starring Mark Ruffalo 2. 8 Mile (2002) - Directed by Curtis Hanson; Starring Eminem 3. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011) - Directed by David Fincher; Starring Rooney Mara   Question Round Picks: Film's with an unexpected twist -  1. Blue Velvet...

This week, our hosts discuss films from their youth, that they began to view differently, when they started to climb deeper into the rabbit hole that is cinema.   Films thought to be great, but weren't 1. The Boondock Saints (1999) - Written & Directed by Troy Duffy 2. Quest For Camelot (1998) - Directed by Frederik Du Chau 3. Harsh Times (2005) - Written & Directed by David Ayer   Films that were...

This episode, our hosts discuss their own personal cinematic dream teams.   Dream Team Picks: 1. Direction by Nadine Labaki; Starring Amy Adams, Hailee Steinfeld, & Natalie Portman 2. Direction by Kathryn Bigelow; Starring Brie Larson 3. Direction by Steven Soderbergh; Written by Aaron Sorkin Question Round Picks -  Actors we'd watch regardless of how good or bad the film is: 1. Christopher Plumme...