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…
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ICC #68 – The Three Stooges Love Each Other
We discuss the career of the comedy legends THE THREE STOOGES through their shorts, features and big budget Hollywood retelling. Here’s the list Stooges shorts that were watched for the episode, curated…
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ICC #67 – Jonathan Demme: A Real Nice Guy
We discuss the big hits, the minor fumbles and the deep cuts of Jonathan Demme’s career. The Important Cinema Club has a PATREON. You can join for five dollars a month and…
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ICC #65 – The Great and Only Oscar Micheaux
Justin and Will discuss the varied career of pioneer black filmmaker Oscar Micheaux through his films WITHIN OUR GATES (1920) and GOD’S STEP CHILDREN (1938) The Important Cinema Club has a PATREON….
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ICC #64: That David Lynch You Like Is Coming Back In Style
Justin and Will are joined by special guest Alex Ross to discuss the work of Mr. “Oh Golly” – David Lynch. Because they are masochists, the trio decides to focus on DUNE…
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ICC #63: Ingrid Bergman Keeps it Real
We discuss the career of actress Ingrid Bergman with a focus on JOURNEY TO ITALY (1954)and GASLIGHT (1944). Plus, the Euro Action films of Luc Besson, Jackie Chan Vs Jet Li, and…
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ICC #62 – The Best Film Books Ever (According to Us)
Justin and Will talk about the best film books ever. Get your notepad out. There will be a quiz. Plus, The Important Cinema Club has a PATREON. You can join online for…
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ICC #61 – Mike Leigh Won’t Put Up With Your Shit
Justin and Will talk the cinema of British director Mike Leigh with a focus on his films SECRETS AND LIES (1996) and NAKED (1993). The Important Cinema Club has a PATREON and…
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ICC #60 – That’s Brucesploitation! Starring The Real Bruce Lee
BRUCESPLOITATION refers to the practice on the part of filmmakers hiring Bruce Lee look-alike actors (“Lee-alikes”) to star in many imitation martial arts films in order to cash in on Lee’s success…
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The Important Cinema Club launches a Patreon!
Hey there avid listeners of The Important Cinema Club podcast! Have you been asking yourself, “how can I support my favourite film podcast?” and “what can I do to be bathed in…
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ICC #59 – Robert Altman: Mr. Anti-Hollywood
This week, Will and Justin discuss the career of Robert Altman with a focus on M.A.S.H, NASHVILLE and POPEYE. We have a PATREON! Join for five dollars a month and get a…
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ICC #58 – I Prefer British Comedies
Will and Justin are joined by the Alexandra West (co-host of the FACULTY OF HORROR) to discuss British Comedies – specifically, A FISH CALLED WANDA and WITHNAIL & I. Check out Alexandra’s…
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ICC #57 – The Puzzle of Atom Egoyan
Will and Justin discuss the career of the Important Canadian Director – Atom Egoyan. They talk his breakthrough hit Exotica, his last film Remember, PLUS, A CONTEST: Advertise the podcast in the…
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ICC #56 – Big Screen Comedian Failures: Tom Green, Norm Mcdonald, Fred Allen and Chris Kattan
Why weren’t they able to make cinema audiences laugh? Will and Justin discuss the big screen debuts of four funnymen that were never meant to be stars. They sing the praises of…
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ICC # 55 Beat Takeshi Kitano
On this week’s episode, Justin and Will dive into the work of everyone’s favorite violence loving comedian Takeshi Kitano. They talk about the funniest film of all time, the difficult in contextualizing…
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Cradle the Balls, Work the Shaft: The Sylvester Stallone Story – The Important Cinema Club #54
Justin and Will talk RAMBO, ROCKY, THE ITALIAN STALLION and every other film they can think of in this super sized episode of THE IMPORTANT CINEMA CLUB. Plus, a bonus mini-episode…
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ICC #53 – Doris Wishman Directs Films in Hell
Justin and Will discuss the Queen of Sexploitation, her prolific career in a man’s world, and her most shocking film of all. Questions? Comments? Drop us a line at [email protected] If you…
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Fritz Lang Sex Machine – The Important Cinema Club #52
The Important Cinema Club discuss the king of dictatorial director’s Fritz Lang – from his super productions in Germany to his studio assignments in America.
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