A bi-weekly podcast plumbing the depths of genre films. Join us as we explore the wide world of cinema broadening our horizons one movie at a time.
In this episode, we kick off a special block of episodes exploring the much-discussed and often maligned, but perhaps misunderstood, subgenre of “Elevated” Horror which we’ve had some fun discussing in the past. To do this, we’re presenting something of an A24 sandwich made from two A24 releases and in the middle an earlier film…
In this episode, Dustin drags the other hosts kicking and screaming into the deep end of the pool to talk about Japanese Animation with Studio Trigger’s 2019 hyper-kinetic masterpiece Promare. Matching the zaniness of the film, we get a little goofy in this episode. Jason finds himself unable to answer even basic questions such as…
In this episode, we tackle the world of Found Footage with John Erick Dowdle’s pseudo-documentary The Poughkeepsie Tapes. This is an interesting and notable film if for nothing else than its strange release history and the urban legend spawning notoriety that it gained; which we eagerly dive into. Jason charts the film’s reputation of being…
In this episode, we get metaphysical while diving into Liam Gavin’s 2016 feature: A Dark Song. Michael drills in on the film’s nuanced portrayal of grief and the power of film to impart feelings. Jason celebrates the subtlety of the story avoiding a more conventional resolution. Dustin chases down a side path charting the occult…
In this episode, we dive into the world of Japanese pink films with Atsushi Yamatoya’s Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands. Dustin goes insane with research and delivers a lecture on the history of pinku. Jason opens up about his distaste for freeform jazz. Michael gets lost in the surrealist labyrinth of the film’s plot….
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Today we have a very special episode kicking off a new format for Genre Exposure. Quick Cuts will release irregularly on the off weeks between normal episodes whenever we have content and will be where we can cover any number of topics outside of our usual format. From answering listener questions, covering broader discussion topics…
In this episode, we dive into classic ’80s horror with Gary Sherman’s Dead & Buried. Dustin questions whether the film counts as a zombie movie and what being a “zombie” movie even means. Michael digs in with the very Lovecraftian tones found in the plot. Jason breaks down the UK’s Video Nasties list and the…
In this episode, we explore the genre-blending comedy Psycho Goreman and the general film output of Astron-6. Jason gives the film his highest praise of warranting a re-watch the very next day to share it with others. Dustin rants about the Tokusatsu genre. Michael celebrates the passion of artists creating the art they want to…
In this episode, we explore the Giallo subgenre as we check out Luigi Bazzoni’s The Fifth Cord. Dustin gives a short lecture about the Giallo subgenre. Michael gushes over Franco Nero’s performance as the lead: Andrea Bild. Jason questions The Fifth Cord’s placement in the pantheon of great Giallo films. Then the hosts collectively get…
In this episode, we delve into William Friedkin’s curious follow-up to The Exorcist and adaptation of the Georges Arnaud novel The Wages of Fear: Sorcerer. Hint: It’s not about magic. Michael and Dustin bond over getting their shared preconceived notions, about how interesting a movie that’s “just about driving trucks” could be, completely shattered. Jason…