ICC #98 – The “Best” Christmas Films In The History of Christmas
The Important Cinema Club welcome special guests Mathew Kumar (Co-Host of The Loose Cannons Podcast) and Emily Miling (Producer and Composer of Impossible Horror) to discuss our favorite (not-so-favorite) Christmas films. We…
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ICC# 97 – Don’t Go Taking Johnnie To For Granted
We tackle the work of Hong Kong auteur Johnnie To and discuss his journeyman roots that evolved into his distinct cinematic style and the future of passionate film artist in the Mainland…
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#96 – Living Large on Poverty Row With Orson Welles, The Bowery Boys and Roy Rogers
We visit the magical time of Poverty Row studios with a discussion of Hitler’s Madman, The Scar, Macbeth, The Golden Stallion and The Ghost Chasers. For more information on the retrospective visit: newsite.theroyal.to/movies…
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ICC #95 – This Filthy John Waters
We talk writer/director John Waters with Richelle Charkot – The Programming Director at The Royal Cinema and the curator of the upcoming This Filthy John Waters Retrospective. For more information on the…
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ICC #94 – Buñuel for Beginners (With a Goat)
We talk about the films of master surrealist, dramatist and cineaste Louis Buñuel. We have a PATREON! Join for five dollars a month and get a brand new exclusive episode of The…
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ICC #93 – Exploding Lights by James Wong Howe and Christopher Doyle
We walk cinematographers. Specifically, the men behind THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (Christopher Doyle) and CHUNKING EXPRESS (James Wong Howe). We have a PATREON! Join for five dollars a month and get…
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ICC #92 – Roberta Findlay Thinks You’re Stupid For Liking Her Films
The Important Cinema Club Episode #92 – Roberta Findlay Thinks You’re Stupid For Liking Her Films Listen to more episodes of The Important Cinema Club >> We discuss the only woman that…
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ICC #91 – Halloween is Michael Myers’ Second Favorite Holiday
The Important Cinema Club Episode #91 – Halloween is Michael Myers’ Second Favourite Holiday Listen to more episodes of The Important Cinema Club>> We talk the Halloween series. What is this Michael…
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ICC #90 – The Rich and Famous Bela Lugosi
Justin and Will talk about the man that defined Dracula, gave birth to the Devil Bat and fought a Brooklyn Gorilla – Bela Lugosi. If you have seen the movie Ed Wood…
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ICC #89 – The Ultimate Dusk-til-Dawn Shocktober Horror Marathon
We throw on our PJ’s on, grab a bunch of junk food, and settle back for a mind melting horror movie marathon! We have a PATREON! Join for five dollars a month…
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ICC #88 – Otto Preminger is a Bad Man
Justin and Will discuss the career of Otto Preminger, the director that psychologically scarred the star of BREATHLESS and directed everyone’s favorite LSD laced cool kids movie SKIDOO. He was nominated for…
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ICC #87 – This is Roger Ebert’s Happening and It Freaks Him Out
We discuss Mr. Thumbs Up himself Roger Ebert. We have a PATREON! Join for five dollars a month and get a brand new exclusive episode of The Important Cinema Club every week. WWW.PATREON.COM/THEIMPORTANTCINEMACLUB Listen…
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ICC #86 – Arnold Schwarzenegger Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
We try to run the gamut of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career with a discussion of PUMPING IRON, COMMANDO and TWINS. We have a PATREON! Join for five dollars a month and get a…
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ICC #85 – Stephen Chow: The God of Comedy
We tackle the work of Hong Kong funnyman Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer, Kung-Fu Hustle, Tricky Brains) and discuss his early prolific output, Chow’s distinct style, and the difficulty of culturally specific comedy….
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ICC #84 – Robert Flaherty Loves to Party Hard at The Real Cancun
We talk documentary legend Robert Flaherty’s NANOOK OF THE NORTH (1922), our favourite documentaries and THE REAL CANCUN (2003). We have a PATREON! Join for five dollars a month and get a…
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ICC #83 – Andy Warhol’s Paul Morrissey: This Season’s Art Sensation!
We discuss the work of filmmaker/fine artist Andy Warhol and director/business manager Paul Morrissey – who helmed the most popular feature films Warhol produced: FLESH, TRASH and HEAT. We also analyze Morrissey’s…
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ICC #82 – What Makes The Best Bad Movies?
The Room. Troll 2. Fateful Findings. Birdemic. Why are they bad movie legends? And what makes the best bad movies so … bad? Justin and Will are on a mission to figure…
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ICC #81 – Ernest Dickerson is a Cinemaniac
We discuss the work of the cinematographer Ernest Dickerson on Spike Lee’s early films (with an emphasis on DO THE RIGHT THING) and the director of JUICE, DEMON KNIGHT, BONES and hundreds…
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ICC #80 – It’s Easy to Hate Christopher Nolan
We talk Christopher Nolan. Is he a good director? Did he redefine the superhero film? Why does Will Sloan hate him so much? Listen to find out! We have a PATREON and…
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ICC #79 – George Romero Made My Favorite Film Of All Time
We talk the zombie films, the rest of his filmography, and his legacy as things get extra personal on a special episode of The Important Cinema Club. We have a PATREON and…
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ICC #78 – Sofia Coppola Knows The Pain of Being Alone (And Rich)
We discuss the career of Sofia Coppola and her films THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, LOST IN TRANSLATION, MARIE ANTOINETTE, SOMEWHERE, THE BLING RING and THE BEGUILED. The Important Cinema Club has a PATREON….
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ICC #77 – The Sex and Violence of Pre-Code Hollywood
We talk Pre-Code Hollywood craziness through the films RED HEADED WOMAN, BABY FACE and THREE ON A MATCH. Join for five dollars a month and get a brand new exclusive episode of…
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ICC #76 – Right Down The Middle: The Cinema of Ron Howard
We traverse the cinema of Ron Howard and ask ourselves “Is he the right man to pick up the piece for Young Han Solo?” In the process, we discuss PARENTHOOD, THE GRINCH…
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ICC #75 – You Don’t Have To Watch Mondo Movies
WARNING: This episode features discussions about really gross stuff. We dive into the morally repugnant MONDO MOVIE genre and watch the work of its two most famous directors: Jacopetti and Prosperi. Plus,…
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ICC #74 – Bow Down Before The Criterion Collection
We discuss the most famous Laser Disc/DVD/Blu-Ray label ever and talk about our experience with their releases, our favorite discs, and their importance in the cultural landscape. We also focus on their…
ICC #73 – Having Fun With Chantal Akerman
We talk Chantal Akerman, her films Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975), News From Home (1977) and The Meetings of Anna (1978) Plus, Will Sloan tells his Lena Dunham…
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ICC #72 – They’ll Shoot It In Three Days: The Films of Fred Olen Ray and Jim Wynorski
We discuss the work of B-Movie Auteurs Fred Olen Ray and Jim Wynorski and watch their films SCALPS, CHOPPING MALL, BEVERLY HILLS VAMP, HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS, POPATOPOLIS and many more. Featuring a…
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ICC #71 – Don’t Call it Bollywood
Get ready to dance! Love! Sing! Weep! Punch! We dive into the world of Indian Cinema (as best we can we can) with a little history, our personal experiences with the country’s…
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ICC #70 – We Need To Talk About Visionary Director Ridley Scott
We talk Ridley Scott and his films THE DUELISTS, BLACK HAWK DOWN, and GLADIATOR. Plus a few stops along everything from BLADE RUNNER to THE COUNSELOR The Important Cinema Club has a…
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ICC #69 – Seijun Suzuki and The Summer Season of 2017
We discuss the career of director Seijun Suzuki, discuss his films TOKYO DRIFTER and BRANDED TO KILL, and run down the films we’re excited to see this summer. SPOILER: Will is not…
