Zebras In America

Film maven and host of Ambassador Radio Trevor Stottlemyer joins Scott and John to discuss one of the greatest martial arts movies of all time, 'The 36th Chamber of Shaolin'! They examine how the film is both a rollicking good time as well as a guide to enlightenment and mental health, not to mention how it encourages forging one's own path and throwing off the yoke of oppression! Ambassador Radio...

Scott and John are joined by Zebras in America co-host, and founder of Pinnland Empire, Marcus Pinn! Together they tackle two films from one of Marcus's favorite filmmakers: Terrence Malick's 'To the Wonder' and 'A Hidden Life.' They discuss how Malick's films comment on both romantic relationships and on one's own relationship to faith, as well as how his perspective as a filmmaker can express th...

On this Popcorn Eschaton, it's a harrowing journey through messianic movements and rebellions against intolerable oppression. First, Scott and John discuss Glauber Rocha's 'Black God, White Devil,' the 1964 "Brazilian scream" that is simultaneously magical and realist in its descent into madness and bloody revolution. Then they shift focus to the 2016 historical drama 'Free State of Jones' and dig...

Scott and John journey to the Old West on Popcorn Eschaton! First, they discover a conspiracy of murder, oil speculation, and land left in Joseph H. Lewis's 'Terror in a Texas Town,' starring a harpoon-wielding Sterling Hayden. Then they stretch the definition of "Western" a bit to discuss William Wyler's 1956 film 'Friendly Persuasion,' a story of deeply held spiritual and pacifist beliefs being...

We have a special guest joining Popcorn Eschaton: Joshua Arminio, brother of co-host John! Joshua is a former Arabic translator and current counselor and he brings his unique perspective to a film he and John have been obsessed with since they were kids: the John McTiernan/Michael Crichton 1999 historical epic 'The 13th Warrior'! Scott, Josh, and John discuss what makes 'The 13th Warrior' so engro...

Workers of the world, past and present, unite! Scott and John delve into the history of organized labor, as well as efforts to suppress it, through the films 'Bisbee '17' (2018) and 'Winstanley' (1975). Each movie, in its own way, merges narrative with documentary, creating a link between the filmmakers, the participants, and the people who lived through the events explored. Logo designed by Jesse...

" Scott and John venture into horror for the first time on Popcorn Eschaton! First, they discuss 'Viy,' the blisteringly imaginative and uncanny 1967 adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's story about the collision of religion and folk tradition in rural Ukraine. Next is the hypnotic and beautiful 'Kuroneko,' Kaneto Shindo's 1968 film centering on the horrors of war, the exploitation of the poor, and the c...

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On this episode of Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John discuss Wojciech Has's 1973 phantasmagoric opus to family legacy, death, and cultural memory, 'The Hourglass Sanatorium.' They then explore the liminal spaces between consciousness and the lives of warriors and lovers from centuries past in Apichatpong Weerasethakul 2015 film 'Cemetery of Splendour.'

Episode 177 by Zebras In America

John and Scott go through Daughters of the Dust and Wanderers of the Desert amongst other things Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/) Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

PINNLAND EMPIRE: A CONVERSATION WITH NINA MENKES by Zebras In America

PINNLAND EMPIRE: A CONVERSATION WITH TONY BUBA by Zebras In America

this week Scott & Marcus chat about The Whale, Glass Onion, Triangle Of Sadness and more. enjoy check out the song by Darko The Super at the end of the episode with Zebra's own Marcus doing scratches: https://uddtba.bandcamp.com/album/the-meeting-place

It's a Paul Schrader triple feature! On this episode, Scott and John tackle 'Blue Collar,' 'Mishima,' and 'First Reformed,' discussing the stylistic and thematic developments the director has made throughout the years. Schrader is a filmmaker who isn't afraid to ask deep spiritual and existential questions, and his work helps us reflect when asking those questions about our own lives and experienc...

Scott & Marcus catch up some and chat about the 2022 movie year. Enjoy...

After a long break the zebras are back! And we have a guest! On episode 174 we chat with the great Nina Menkes about her latest film; Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power. This serves as a continuation of an earlier solo chat I had with Nina a few weeks ago Now that Brainwashed is out (check the links below), we talk about how it has been received by audiences. We also get in to her BFI top 10 selection...

Popcorn Eschaton is a podcast in which two spiritual seekers attempt to enlighten themselves through film. Hosts Scott Thorough and John Arminio discuss movies dealing with spiritual subjects and themes, while also focusing on anti-colonial and leftist political topics. Music, philosophy, friendship, and what gives life meaning are all fair game. WE LOVE ART, BABY! Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (w...

Popcorn Eschaton is a podcast in which two spiritual seekers attempt to enlighten themselves through film. Hosts Scott Thorough and John Arminio discuss movies dealing with spiritual subjects and themes, while also focusing on anti-colonial and leftist political topics. Music, philosophy, friendship, and what gives life meaning are all fair game. WE LOVE ART, BABY! Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (h...

Episode 173 by Zebras In America

Too Old To Die Young . Scott Thorough's new album "tree" featuring Marcus scratching on a few songs here- https://scottthorough.bandcamp.com/album/tree We have limited edition shirts- Because of technical issues we are going to kick it old school to sell this wonderful @PatrickHorvath LIMITED QUANTITY UNLIMITED QUALITY Silk screened by hand at Brooklyn Print House $33 includes shipping & handling....

We are back and we missed you. Scott Thorough's new album "tree" featuring Marcus scratching on a few songs here- https://scottthorough.bandcamp.com/album/tree We have limited edition shirts- Because of technical issues we are going to kick it old school to sell this wonderful @PatrickHorvath LIMITED QUANTITY UNLIMITED QUALITY Silk screened by hand at Brooklyn Print House $33 includes shipping & h...

We are back and we missed you. Scott Thorough's new album "tree" featuring Marcus scratching on a few songs here- https://scottthorough.bandcamp.com/album/tree We have limited edition shirts- Because of technical issues we are going to kick it old school to sell this wonderful @PatrickHorvath LIMITED QUANTITY UNLIMITED QUALITY Silk screened by hand at Brooklyn Print House $33 includes shipping & h...

As Marcus becomes a papa, we talk about parents in movies Scott Thorough's new album "tree" featuring Marcus scratching on a few songs here- https://scottthorough.bandcamp.com/album/tree We have limited edition shirts- Because of technical issues we are going to kick it old school to sell this wonderful @PatrickHorvath LIMITED QUANTITY UNLIMITED QUALITY Silk screened by hand at Brooklyn Print Hous...

U like beans? Scott Thorough's new album "tree" featuring Marcus scratching on a few songs here- https://scottthorough.bandcamp.com/album/tree We have limited edition shirts- Because of technical issues we are going to kick it old school to sell this wonderful @PatrickHorvath LIMITED QUANTITY UNLIMITED QUALITY Silk screened by hand at Brooklyn Print House $33 includes shipping & handling. DM @PINN...