We discuss legendary film critic Robin Wood. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week and access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple...
INTERVIEW: Starstruck by Leonard Maltin
In light of the recent release of Leonard Maltin's autobiography STARSTRUCK: MY UNLIKELY ROAD TO HOLLYWOOD, we had the pleasure of talking with Mr. Maltin about the process of putting the book together, his favourite segments about old Hollywood he snuck on...
The Important Cinema Club #258 – Why Does the Spaghetti Western Matter?
We dive into the Spaghetti Western and discuss where the sub-genre sprung from, it's cultural impact, and dive into a few movies out of the hundreds that exist: THE BIG GUNDOWN, BLINDMAN, AND GOD SAID TO CAIN. For more information on Film Book Recommendations, check...
The Important Cinema Club #257 – Robert Downey Sr. (A Prince)
We discuss the work of Writer/Director Robert Downey Sr. and focus on his films PUTNEY SWOPE, POUND, GREASER'S PALACE and CHAFFED ELBOWS. Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE...
The Important Cinema Club #256 – Why Has History Forgotten The Passions of Edmond Gréville?
Writer/Director Edmond Greville was one of the seventh arts' first cinephiles turned filmmakers. He worked from 1931 to 1963 and his pictures are filled with imagination, energetic style and boundary-pushing experimentation, but his filmography has fallen through the...
The Important Cinema Club #255: Tony Scott Never Phoned It In
We discuss the work of director Tony Scott and focus on THE LAST BOYSCOUT, DOMINO and DEJA VU. Listen to exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast) and NO...
The Important Cinema Club Patreon #203: Akira (Self-Destruct)
New Patreon Episode! TETSUUUUUUUOOOOOOOO! As picked by The Important Cinema Club Super Members, listen to us talk AKIRA before it self-destructs! https://www.patreon.com/posts/50344742
The Important Cinema Club #254: Phil Karlson’s Blood Splattered Knuckles
We discuss the career of noir master Phil Karlson and focus on his films 99 RIVER STREET, THE PHENIX CITY STORY and FRAMED. Listen to exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST...
The Important Cinema Club #253: The Blacklist Was Bad
We discuss the Hollywood Blacklist, the Hollywood Ten, and tackle three films on the political spectrum of the era: The Pro-Society Warner Brother's picture MISSION TO MOSCOW, the anti-communist MY SON JOHN and the brave independent pro-communist production SALT OF...
ICC #245 – JACQUES TOURNEUR’S HORRORS OF AMBIGUITY
We discuss the work of director Jacques Tourneur and talk about his career in the shadow of Val Lewton, his masterpiece noir OUT OF THE PAST, and his films that time forgot - like his colourful western CANYON PASSAGE. Listen to exclusive episodes...