ICC #113 – The Passions of Todd Haynes
We discuss the work of writer/director Todd Haynes and his films POISON, SUPERSTAR, VELVET GODLDMINE, and FAR FROM HEAVEN. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a…
ICC #113 – The Beautiful Suffering of Ruan Lingyu
We discuss the iconic work of Chinese actress Ruan Lingyu and her work in THE GODDESS (1934), along with the adaptation of her life in Stanley Kwan’s bio pic CENTER STAGE (1991)….
ICC #112 – Paul Verhoeven Loves His Sex and Violence
We discuss Hollywood’s favorite wildman auteur and his films Turks Fruit, Starship Troopers, Spetters, Showgirls and Basic Instinct. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line…
ICC# 111 – LIVE: Our Favorite Weirdo Canadian Films
Justin and Will got on stage at the What The Film Festival Bazaar with special guest Doug Tilley (Eric Roberts is the F***ing man, No Budget Nightmares) to discuss nine of our…
ICC #109 – Vincente Minnelli: More Beauty Than Art?
We discuss the master of the visually opulent musical – Vincente Minnelli – and his films CABIN IN THE SKY, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, AN AMERICAN…
ICC #108 – Warning: Joe D’Amato Has No Shame
WARNING: This episode is about films that feature graphic sexual content and stomach-churning violence. We tackle the work of an Italian man that directed 196 feature films in every genre: Horror, western,…
ICC #107 – The Bad Steven Spielberg
We discuss some of The Beard’s least loved works, from obvious candidates like 1941 and Always, to the ones that are frowned upon for different reasons, like Indiana Jones and The Temple…
ICC #103 – Paul Thomas Anderson Wants You To Laugh
We discuss the evolution of Paul Thomas Anderson’s style and talk HARD EIGHT, BOOGIE NIGHTS, MAGNOLIA, and INHERENT VICE. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a…
ICC #102 – Jane Campion is In Control
We discuss the Palme D’or winning director of THE PIANO, HOLY SMOKE and IN THE CUT, Jane Campion. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line…
ICC #101 – The Best Films of 2017
The title says it all: It’s the best films of 2017 We have a PATREON! Join for five dollars a month and get a brand new exclusive episode of ICC every week….
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