Cinema Oblivia podcast

26:28

Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…

Cinema Oblivia explicit

Поширити

Головна серій•Feed

Your home for discussions on disregarded, tossed aside, thrown away, outdated, out-of-fashion or otherwise unremembered films.

98 епізодів

#Cinema #cinemaoblivia

Cinema Oblivia explicit

updated рік тому

Поширити

Головна серій•Feed

Your home for discussions on disregarded, tossed aside, thrown away, outdated, out-of-fashion or otherwise unremembered films.

98 епізодів

#Cinema #cinemaoblivia

Усі епізоди

1
Episode 98: Heavenly Bodies (and its amazing soundtrack) 2:23:05

5 weeks тому2:23:05

2:23:05

Heavenly Bodies is blatant low-budget Canadian rip-off of Flashdance that completely bombed when it came out. It's gone on to have a dedicated cult following because it is, quite frankly, one of the lightest, happiest, most energetic and delightful films ever made. And it has a banger of a soundtrack that almost never stops. Anthony Abatte and I talk about this charming as hell movie, and do a deep dive on every single song and musical artist that appear in the film. (That's why this episode is over two hours long.)…

1
Episode 97: American Gothic (1987) 1:33:57

10 weeks тому1:33:57

1:33:57

Madeleine Koestner returns to Cinema Oblivia to talk about American Gothic, a supremely gnarly late-80s hidden gem of a slasher about a seriously dysfunctional family and the idiots yuppies they decide to slay. Content Warning: We discuss fictional depictions of graphic sexual assault, and considering the tone of this film, our tone is certainly not serious when doing so.…

1
Episoded 96: The Challenge (1982) 2:09:33

13 weeks тому2:09:33

2:09:33

The Challenge, directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Scott Glenn, is not the greatest film in the world. It was certainly not the greatest film to come out in 1982, but it's about a giant white dipshit living in Japan and making an ass of himself. And as a giant white dipshit who lives in Japan who routinely makes an ass of himself, I felt seen. Although I've killed far less people than Scott Glenn does in this movie (at least, so far). Fellow American in Japan Diamond Feit joins me to talk about this very silly film.…

1
Episode 95: The Bees (1978) 1:29:47

18 weeks тому1:29:47

1:29:47

Last month it was Ant with Anthony Abatte. This month it's Bees...with Anthony Abatte...because I don't know anyone whose name is Bee. You've never seen a killer bees movie like The Bees. Believe you me. In a time of great strife and war, the themes of unity and togetherness that are touched upon in The Bees should inspire us all to make the world a better place. And John Saxon. John Saxon is great (and oddly attractive).…

1
Episode 94: Ants (It Happened At Lakewood Manor) 1:42:33

23 weeks тому1:42:33

1:42:33

ANThony Abatte joins me once more to discuss this ANTagonistic film about killer ants. It's real great bad movie, even if the ending is really ANTiclmatic. Sorry. (No I'm not).

1
Episode 93: The Quiet Earth 1:30:26

26 weeks тому1:30:26

1:30:26

Ever wish that every other person on the planet would vanish in a puff of smoke? Feeling that way more than usual lately? So have I! And so has Scott Sharkey, who wanders in from the wastelands to talk about The Quiet Earth, the hugely influential New Zealand classic about what it would be like to be the literal last man on Earth (and then suddenly not be).…

1
Episode 92: Obscure Movie Recommendations 1:38:58

30 weeks тому1:38:58

1:38:58

We're closing out this year at Cinema Oblivia by offering a virtual smorgasbord of lesser-known film recommendations. Diamond Feit joins me once ore as we browse the absolute depths of Letterboxd to find the weirdest, most out-there, and criminally under-seen films we've watched, as well as our picks for the best movies we've seen this year!…

1
Episode 91: Rolling Vengeance 1:44:49

34 weeks тому1:44:49

1:44:49

Depressed over the current state of the world? Have you considered using a monster truck to solve your problems? Diamond Feit and Anthony Abatte join me to talk about Rolling Vengeance, the world's only monster truck revenge movie. Yes, it is Canadian. And it rules.

1
Episode 90: Halloween Horror Recommendations 1:20:13

40 weeks тому1:20:13

1:20:13

It's nearly Halloween so I thought I'd meet with Joe & Rob from Caliber 9 From Outer Space to share some recommendations for spookytime movie watching. Whether you're into actually scary movies, gory movies, or just silly goofy movies with a horror bent, we got something for you in this episode. And stay tuned at the end to hear which presidential candidate earns the coveted official Cinema Oblivia endorsement!…

1
Episode 89: I'm Gonna Git You Sucka! 2:07:51

42 weeks тому2:07:51

2:07:51

DON'T YOU SAY THAT. Emmett Watkins Jr. returns to the podcast to talk about this wacky Blaxploitation spoof that helped to launch the Wayans family empire. We had a lot to say about this one, it may be my longest episode yet! We also talk about its lesser-known sequel/spin-off (yes, really!) and another attempt at Blaxsploitation homage that did not work nearly as well, Original Gangstas.…

1
Episode 88: Vampire Circus 1:37:39

45 weeks тому1:37:39

1:37:39

What's more terrifying than a circus full of clowns? A circus full of vampires! Joe Odber from the Caliber 9 From Outer Space podcast returns to Cinema Oblivia to talk about Vampire Circus, a 1970s Hammer horror flick that's oddly disturbing when compared to their other flicks featured fanged villain. Slight content warning on this one, there is some icky stuff in this one!…

1
Episode 87: Catch The Heat 1:28:56

50 weeks тому1:28:56

1:28:56

Anthony Abatte joins me once again to talk about Catch The Heat, an utterly forgotten late-80s B-grade action flick written by Sterling Silliphant and starring his wife Tiana Alexandra. It's a mess! But it's a charming mess. When it's not throwing out really bad racial slurs in its attempt to criticize racism. Yeah, um, content warning on this one.…

1
Episode 86: Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door 1:40:07

1 year тому1:40:07

1:40:07

Rob Hill of the Bad Movie Bible returns with possibly the most British thing I have ever seen in my entire life. If you've never seen Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door, for God's sake go on YouTube right now and watch Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door, it's only 53 minutes long! Then come back and listen to us laugh about Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door for over 90 minutes.…

1
Episode 85: Tea For Two 1:31:29

1 year тому1:31:29

1:31:29

Doris Day makes her long-awaited debut on Cinema Oblivia! I put together this episode with Anthony Abatte and Diamond Feit because I wanted to introduce them to the wonderful world of Doris Day. And while we did that, I think we spent even more time talking about the amazing wit of Eve Arden and the inhuman dancing of Gene Nelson!…

1
Episode 84: A Brief Guide to Lesser Known Charles Bronson Movies 38:37

1 year тому38:37

38:37

I've been unable to record lately due to my ever-so-fun health issues, so I thought I'd throw together this quick episode going over the multitude of Charles Bronson films I've seen recently. There are a lot, and most of them aren't the first flicks people think of when they think of Bronson. Lots of fun movies here, I hope you come away from this with some movies you want to check out!…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 83: Species II 1:52:39

1 year тому1:52:39

1:52:39

It's the goopiest episode of Cinema Oblivia yet! Is Species II an unfairly maligned sequel? Madeleine Koestner thinks so, and she makes her case that this movie has a bad rep that is, well, at least partially unjustified. I mean, let's not get crazy here.

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 82: Batman & Robin 1:13:13

1 year тому1:13:13

1:13:13

Last week I watched Batman & Robin for the first time and I unironically loved it so much. Seriously, I think it's an amazing movie and maybe the best Batman movie ever made. I needed to talk to someone about it! Thankfully, superhero movie aficionado and Batman superfan Anthony Abatte was able to join me to offer a more sane opinion on the film. We also talk about other films where our opinions deviate from the norm, sometimes we all have really out-there opinions!…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 81: Murder on Flight 502 and SST: Death Flight 1:47:55

1 year тому1:47:55

1:47:55

Diamond Feit and I cannot stop talking about 1970s plane disaster TV movies! We're back with two more, the ludicrous Murder on Flight 502 and the absolutely bonkers SST: Death Flight! We, as a culture, lost something when we stopped making star-studded TV movies, I tell ya.

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 80: The Horror at 37,000 Feet & Mayday at 40,000 Feet 1:45:31

1 year тому1:45:31

1:45:31

The 70s were rife with TV movies about bad things happening on planes, and we're talking about two of them today! Diamond Feit joins me to talk about William Shatner, ghost druids, Marjoe Gortner, drunk doctors, Christopher George, and more!

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 79: The Last Stand 1:36:31

1 year тому1:36:31

1:36:31

I'm back! And I brought Anthony Abatte with me so we could talk about The Last Stand, a movie starring one of the biggest movie stars of all time (Arnold Schwarzenegger) that only came out 11 years ago, but has somehow managed to be completely forgotten. Which is a shame because while it ain't high art by any stretch of the imagination, it's damn good.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 78: I watched 34 movies in 14 days and all I got was this lousy virus 29:41

2 years тому29:41

29:41

Hey everyone! I'm still here! Covid sucks, don't get it. It (and other things) are keeping me from recording a proper episode this month, so I thought I'd record this mini non-episode to let you all know what's going on, and rattle off the 30+ movies I've watched in 14 or so days. I had a lot of down time.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 77: The Italian Connection 1:21:55

2 years тому1:21:55

1:21:55

Italian cinema fanatic Joe Odber is back to talk about The Italian Connection, a classic Italian crime flick about a pimp who is having a very bad day. It was also a major influence on Pulp Fiction, features a dope as hell score, and 70s lapels galore. It's fantastic.

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 76: Devil Story 1:26:00

2 years тому1:26:00

1:26:00

Okay so there's a pig zombie monster wearing a Nazi jacket. And some kind of zombie lady? There's definitely a ghost horse and a shotgun with infinite ammo. But where does the mummy fit into all of this? Madeleine Koestner returns to try and help me digest one of the most inscrutably bad(?) movies ever made, Devil Story. We also delve into what we think makes an honest-to-goodness worst movie ever made, and why many people's picks for the worst movie of all-time are bullshit.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 75: Body Double 1:38:33

2 years тому1:38:33

1:38:33

In what might the be sleaziest episode of Cinema Oblivia yet, Diamond Feit returns to talk about De Palma's Hitchcockian thriller Body Double , one of the most ludicrously horny films ever made. It puts the 'cock' in 'Hitchcockian.' It's also the greatest film ever made that incorporates a Frankie Goes to Hollywood video in its narrative. And before you ask, yes there is another. No, I won't tell you what it is. Content warning: Lots of ribald sex talk in this one.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 74: Comfort Movies 1:12:59

2 years тому1:12:59

1:12:59

Since the last episode of Cinema Oblivia, my boyfriend got Covid, I flew to America, landed myself in the ER and [redacted personal drama]. Basically, it's been a hell of a month, so I felt like talking about movies that cheer me up. Anthony Abatte joins me to discuss his comfort films, what we feel makes a good comfort film, and our go-to emergency "cheer someone up" flicks.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 73: Troll (1986) 1:48:51

2 years тому1:48:51

1:48:51

Drew Mackie from The Gayest Episode Ever returns to Cinema Oblivia to talk about the 1986 fantasy classic Troll, aka the one true Harry Potter film (seriously). We talk about the movie's fantastic cast, great special effects, and what we want from a REAL Troll sequel.

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 72: Monster Club 1:27:29

2 years тому1:27:29

1:27:29

I found Scott Sharkey wondering in the desert, put a microphone in front of him, and had him talk about the lesser-known Vincent Price/John Carradine horror anthology The Monster Club. This swan song of British horror anthologies is goofy as hell. Find out what a humgoo is and why Shaddocks should NEVER WHISTLE. And hear some great (and horrible) monster-themed rock and/or roll!…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 71: What A Carve Up! 1:42:39

2 years тому1:42:39

1:42:39

Rob Hill from the Bad Movie Bible returns to the podcast to discuss one of his favorite films of all-time, the obscure 1961 British murder mystery, What A Carve Up! (The exclamation point is in the title) You definitely haven't heard of that movie but I hope you give the episode a listen regardless.

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 70: Bay Of Blood 1:31:38

2 years тому1:31:38

1:31:38

Dr. Sparkle makes his return to the podcast to talk about Mario Bava's Bay Of Blood, a strange proto-slasher with gore-o-plenty and a plot-o-nonsense, but it's a hell of a lot of fun, if you got the stomach for it.

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 69: Them! 1:43:44

2 years тому1:43:44

1:43:44

When pronouns attack! Them! is a giant monster movie classic. The definitive killer bug flick that holds up better than any of the multitudes that came in its wake. Anthony Abatte and I talk about the flick, how it launched the careers of two boomer TV icons, and briefly go over other giant bug movies that might be worth a watch (there aren't many). This one's for you, dad.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 68: Death Cheaters and Stunt Rock 1:30:18

2 years тому1:30:18

1:30:18

Certified Australian Rhys (aka FlemishDog) is back to discuss two of the most Australian films ever made, Death Cheaters and Stunt Rock, both written and directed by the most Australian filmmaker, Brian Trenchard-Smith, and starring the most Australian stuntman/actor ever, Grant Page. Don't worry about spoilers in this episode because these films barely have plots, but who needs plots when you have WICKED STUNTS AND HEAVY METAL.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 67: Blood Beat 1:46:22

2 years тому1:46:22

1:46:22

*MYSTICAL BOINGING* Blood Beat is, without question, one of the most inscrutable and hard-to-describe "horror" films that I have ever seen. There's a family of psychics? And a ghost samurai? And I think orgasms power it? Or something? Thankfully I have Madeleine Koestner here to help me figure it out. I don't know if we succeed though. *MYSTICAL BOINGING CONTINUES*…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 66:Switchblade Sisters 1:46:37

2 years тому1:46:37

1:46:37

Drew Mackie from The Gayest Episode Ever podcast is here to discuss Switchblade Sisters, a grindhouse classic by legendary B-movie director Jack Hill (Jackie Brown, Coffy). We talk about the gender and political subtext of this underrated girl gang classic, and all the amazing 70s hair.

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 65: TerrorVision 1:25:00

2 years тому1:25:00

1:25:00

Norm from A Question of Character returns to discuss TerrorVision! The crazy colors! The amazing cast! The spectacular special effects! The incredible theme song that WILL NEVER LEAVE MY HEAD. Turn off your TV before it eats you and give us a listen!

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 64: Q -The Winged Serpent 1:25:15

2 years тому1:25:15

1:25:15

Diamond Feit returns to talk about Q: The Winged Serpent. One of my all-time favorite movies and, without question, the greatest movie ever made about a giant dragon that lives on top of the Chrysler Building and eats people. Larry Cohen was a mad genius.

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 63:Firestarter(s) 1:40:25

2 years тому1:40:25

1:40:25

Shane Bettenhausen and Alex Navarro both return to discuss the underrated Stephen King adaptation Firestarter, from 1984. They then begrudgingly stick around to discuss the massive piece of dog crap that is the absolutely horrendous 2022 remake. It's a bad movie. Bad movie. Bad.

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 62: Run Lola Run 1:18:03

3 years тому1:18:03

1:18:03

I'm back! And so is Emmett Watkins Jr to talk about Run Lola Run! This movie rules! Emmett and I talk about just how much it rules, why it rules, and how it doesn't rule that there aren't more movies like it!

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 61: A Year in Old Movies Review 1:25:32

3 years тому1:25:32

1:25:32

Anthony Abatte and I watched a lot of older flicks this year and we decided to look back on those instead of rattling off a Top Ten of 2022 this year - largely because I only saw 10 movies that came out this year. Hope you enjoy this more casual episode! Cinema Oblivia will be taking a slight break to start 2023 but I'll be back before the end of next month!…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 60: Cash On Demand 1:09:42

3 years тому1:09:42

1:09:42

It's the very first Christmas-themed episode of Cinema Oblivia, as Joe Odber returns to discuss 1961's Cash On Demand . Yes, more Hammer and more Peter Cushing, but in a decidedly different film; a tale of a bank robber that's...surprisingly an affirmation of the Christmas spirit? And maybe an influence on Die Hard?…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 59: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker 1:31:31

3 years тому1:31:31

1:31:31

Oh boy. One of the absolute strangest movies of the early-80s, featuring a bravado performance by the wonderful Susan Tyrrell as THE WORST PRIMARY CAREGIVER EVER and shockingly progressive, LGBT+ themes, Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker is a one-of-a-kind fever dream of a film, exactly the kind of thing that Madeline Koestner likes to subject me to, and I'm better for it. Content Warning: Generally uncomfortable sexual themes/assault discussion.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 58: Horror Express 1:24:27

3 years тому1:24:27

1:24:27

More Peter Cushing! Diamond Feit is back to talk about Horror Express, one of the funnest, silliest, wackiest, goofiest horror movies of the early-70s. And not only does it star my all-time favorite actor of all-time, Peter Cushing, but it also features my second-favorite actor of all-time; Christopher Lee. And someone who would probably make the top 10 or so; Telly Savalas! This movie kicks ass.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 57: Twins of Evil 1:29:18

3 years тому1:29:18

1:29:18

This Halloween I decided to spread the gospel of the Hammer House of Horror by subjecting Hammer virgin Anthony Abatte to one of my favorite films from the studio, 1971's Twins Of Evil! Not only does it have a standout performance by the legendary Peter Cushing, but the, ahem, titular characters are really something else too. We also have a quick spoiler-free discussion about the new Halloween Ends , and rattle off some other horror movies you might want to check out this Halloween weekend.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 56: The Taking of Beverly Hills 1:31:14

3 years тому1:31:14

1:31:14

"Die Hard but in Beverly Hills" is elevator pitch for T he Taking of Beverly Hills . And while the film looked like a sure-fire hit on paper thanks to its star, the then white-hot Ken Wahl, and it's director, Sidney J. Furie, the didn't even get the chance to fade into obscurity - it debuted there. Rob Hill from The Bad Movie Bible joins me to try and find out why. Content warning; When discussing Wahl's past, I quote some homophobic things other people said.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 55: Million Dollar Mermaid 1:36:23

3 years тому1:36:23

1:36:23

The original idea of this podcast was to focus on the types of films they don't make anymore and "Technicolor underwater musicals" certainly fit that bill. Diana Goodman of 30-20-10 joins me today to talk about Million Dollar Mermaid . If you thought movies like The Avengers were spectacle, you ain't seen nothing yet.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 54: Foul Play 1:34:29

3 years тому1:34:29

1:34:29

We're 70s AF today on Cinema Oblivia. How 70s? We got a movie by the writer of Harold & Maude , starring Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn, and featuring a hit single by Barry Manilow. That's how 70s. Foul Play is a wacky little comedy that is very much of its era, and I'm happy that Diamond Feit called me up to talk about it! Check it out!…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 53: Shakedown 1:53:20

3 years тому1:53:20

1:53:20

Shakedown is a 1988 action film about corrupt cops starring Peter Weller and Sam Elliott. It's one of the most bonkers movies of the 80s, thanks no doubt to its writer/director, the madman James Glickenhaus. Madeline Koestner joins me once again to discuss this utterly bizarre flick, and she brought her attorney with her! Because this movie is full of so many crazy courtroom shenanigans that I just had to find out from an expert just how inaccurate this movie is. The answer will (not) surprise you!…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 52: Too Much 1:26:32

3 years тому1:26:32

1:26:32

In 1987, Cannon Films teamed up with Toho Pictures in Japan to make a children's film about a friendly robot and his stupid American girl friend. It stars no one you've ever heard of and it was directed by a softcore porn producer. It's called Too Much , and it's really [insert movie title here]. Rhys (aka FlemishDog) joins me to talk about this family-friendly monstrosity.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 51: American Ninja 2 1:28:04

3 years тому1:28:04

1:28:04

We got an all-star line-up today! T.L. Foster is back! Anthony Abatte is back! Norm from A Question of Character is back! And they're all here to talk about American Ninja 2! Is it a good film? Probably not, but it's a great excuse to talk about Steve James, the man who should've been the biggest action star of the 1980s/90s/2000s/2010s and today.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 50: Car Wash 1:29:11

3 years тому1:29:11

1:29:11

A brilliant slice of life comedy from the director of The Last Dragon(!!) and Joel Schumacher(!?!?!?), Car Wash is a perfect time capsule of a bygone era, but still manages to hold up today as a fantastic comedy, all while offering insightful commentary on race, gender, sexuality, and religion. And it has George Carlin and Richard Pryor! Anthony Abatte joins me to talk about this great piece of 70s pop culture, and its legendary soundtrack.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 49: Big Shots 1:13:06

3 years тому1:13:06

1:13:06

I'm dumb white boy (sometimes) and Norm from A Question of Character is a black dude from Chicago, so we felt we absolutely had to cover Big Shots - a film about a dumb white boy (sometimes) and a black kid from Chicago. This is not a great film, but it's definitely the best film about a white kid from suburban Chicago that was made without John Hughes' involvement. I absolutely love it. It also has what might be the worst rap song of all-time.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 48: Thrashin’ 1:35:24

3 years тому1:35:24

1:35:24

Thrashin' was an attempt by out-of-touch middle-aged men to make a hip and cool skateboarding film. They failed miserably. But I still love it! And so does Nextlander's Alex Navarro! We talk about this fascinating failure, and why we can't hate it despite it's mediocre acting, idiotic story, and absolutely atrocious original music.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 47: Class of 1984 1:30:54

3 years тому1:30:54

1:30:54

Class of 1984 is a fantastic exploitation flick about a high school from hell, its evil bullies, and the poor teachers who just try to teach their damn students. Diamond Feit joins me to talk about this classic late-era grindhouse flick. Disclaimer: Although this is an over-the-top exploitation film, we do discuss real world school violence at times. Additionally, this was recorded BEFORE the horrific events in Texas.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 46: Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key 1:13:20

3 years тому1:13:20

1:13:20

Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key isn't the best giallo ever made, but it certainly is one of the best-named. Joe Odber takes a break from chronicling the Mandela Effect weirdos of Reddit to stop by and discuss this lesser-known gem of Italian sleaze, which features just about every depraved act you can possibly imagine, and then some. So yeah, content warning for this one. Seriously.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 45: Fangs 1:22:18

3 years тому1:22:18

1:22:18

Once upon a time there was a man named Snakey. He liked snakes more than he liked people. One day, a lot of the people he didn't like made him angry and he decided to get his revenge. You can probably guess where this is going but I swear to you that Fangs (aka Snakes aka Holy Wednesday aka Snakelust) will leave you guessing to the end, thanks to its fantastic script, hilarious dialogue, and a breathtaking performance by former radio star Les Tremayne as Snakey! Madeline Koestner returns once again to talk about Snakey, snakes, and incredibly convenient ways to dispose of bodies and cars.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 44: Pyscho II and Psycho III 1:31:56

3 years тому1:31:56

1:31:56

Shane Bettenhausen previously graced this podcast to subject me to the awfulness that is The Apple. But he redeems himself today to talk about not one, but two, very good movies - the much belated sequels to Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho! Are they as good as the original? Of course not, but they're both damn fine films that you need to see. We discuss how these fascinating films got made, and go over them in gory detail, so spoilers abound! Make sure you see the movies before you listen to this one!…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 43: Deadlier Than The Male 1:30:43

3 years тому1:30:43

1:30:43

Very happy to have Rob Hill from the Bad Movie Bible joining me today to discuss a forgotten piece of Bondsploitation, 1967's Deadlier Than The Male! This 60s update of the Bulldog Drummond books (which themselves inspired the Bond films), turns the character into a suave, understated ladies' man (of mystery) which makes his surrounding world of buxom female assassins, maniacal super-villains, and robotic chess pieces from hell all the more ridiculous. It sure as hell ain't a classy film, but Rob and I agree that it's a hell of a lot of fun!…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 42: Alligator 1:36:06

3 years тому1:36:06

1:36:06

An amazing film with a great cast, fantastic crew, and stellar script: Alligator isn't just one of the best Jaws rip-offs ever made, it's one of the best horror comedies ever made. Period. Madeline Koestner agrees with me, and she took time out of her busy schedule planning the Unnamed Footage Festival to sit down and talk with me about this film that's a downright masterpiece.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 41: Ninja III The Domination 1:31:38

3 years тому1:31:38

1:31:38

Flashdance + The Exorcist + Poltergeist x Ninjas = Ninja III The Domination. Cannon made a lot of crazy films in their time, but this just might be their craziest! Norm from A Question of Character and Anthony Abatte return once more to discuss this legendary train-wreck. And we also use AI to hypothesize a potential Ninja IV!…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 40: Revenge of the Ninja 1:39:27

3 years тому1:39:27

1:39:27

The ninja cannot be stopped! Anthony Abatte returns to discuss the FAR superior sequel to Enter The Ninja. But he's not alone, Norm from A Question of Character is with him! There was simply too much awesome in this movie for one guest to discuss!

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 39: Enter The Ninja 1:21:17

3 years тому1:21:17

1:21:17

Ninjas were just as much a part of 80s pop culture as big hair, neon, and growing economic disparity, but why? Enter The Ninja , that's why! While not solely responsible for the ninja craze of the 80s, this flick had a lot to do with it! I'm joined by Anthony Abatte to talk about this utterly mediocre flick, and its bizarre influence on pop culture.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 38: Never Too Young To Die 1:38:40

3 years тому1:38:40

1:38:40

Gene Simmons is a genderfluid drag performer/terrorist who wants to poison Los Angeles with radioactive waste. Only George Lazenby's son, John Stamos, and his partner Vanity can stop him. It's a hell of a cast for a hell of a movie, 1987's Never Too Young To Die. Matt Kucick returns to discuss this amazing gem of 80s cheese, and we also discuss our dream cast for a sequel/remake that damn well should happen! Content Notice: This film uses some very outdated terminology to discuss intersex people, and we bring it up quite a bit.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 37:Dead or Alive (1999) 1:20:53

4 years тому1:20:53

1:20:53

Takashi Miike broke through big in 1999 with Audition , but for me, his best movie of that year (he made, like, six) is Dead or Alive , a gonzo bonkers crime drama with one of the craziest beginnings in film history, which is then completely trampled by one of the most apeshit endings of all time. Diamon Feit agrees with me, and he joins me to talk about this underrated work in Miike's insane and impressive oeuvre. Content Warning: Like, literally everything you can think of and some stuff that you probably can't even imagine.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 36: The Principal 1:29:31

4 years тому1:29:31

1:29:31

Jim Belushi beats up inner city youths with a baseball bat because he wants them to study algebra in this problematic classic. Norm from A Question of Character returns to discuss Belushi's unlikely run as an action star, the film's questionable racial politics, and the movie's dope as hell rap song, "Set It Off."…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 35: Coonskin 1:11:20

4 years тому1:11:20

1:11:20

Coonskin was animator Ralph Bakshi's first real bomb, attracting far more controversy for its racially charged content than box office. Emmett Watkins Jr. bravely joins me today to talk about this controversial cult classic that's problematic with a capital P, but absolutely fascinating. Content warning: Lots of discussion on racial issues and homophobia, with descriptions and clips of scenes that some might find disturbing.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 34: Race With The Devil 1:16:21

4 years тому1:16:21

1:16:21

Warren Oates and Peter Fonda just wanted to hop in their RV and take their wives on a ski trip. But a group of murderous Texan satanists had other ideas in Race With The Devil, the nearly forgotten horror/car chase hybrid flick! Certified Texan Anthony Abatte joins me to talk about this (literal) cult classic, and if Texas really has bands of roving satanists who hunt down tourists in RVs. He said no, but I'm still not sure.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 33: The Visitor 1:15:20

4 years тому1:15:20

1:15:20

*cue Visitor theme music* Joe Odber returns to Cinema Oblivia to delve once again into ancient aliens, albeit in a slightly roundabout way. The Visitor is a film made by madmen that makes no sense. It's kind of brilliant. It's kind of stupid. It's all kinds of indescribable. John Huston is in it though! And Shelley Winters! What the hell! We try to parse it out as much as possible. I think we failed though. *cue Visitor theme music again and again and again*…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 32: Manhunter 1:18:00

4 years тому1:18:00

1:18:00

Making a return appearance on Cinema Oblivia, Brian Ashcraft joins me to talk about Michael Mann's masterpiece (a Mannterpiece, if you will), Manhunter. It's the least known Hannibal Lector film, but it's probably the best, thanks to amazing performances, stunning direction and cinematography, amazing music, and truly, a showstopping career-making performance by Chris Elliot. Okay, he has one line in one scene, but still.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 31: Trick or Treat (1986) 1:25:07

4 years тому1:25:07

1:25:07

Nothing says Halloween like...a Satanic Panic movie starring Skippy from Family Ties and featuring cameos by Gene Simmons and Ozzy?!? Trick or Treat is an odd little slasher that's more charming than scary, and a great time capsule of the early 80s. Matt Kucick dug this one out of obscurity and he's here to talk about it and this film's shocking connection to Flogging Molly?!?!…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 30: Action Jackson 1:18:34

4 years тому1:18:34

1:18:34

HELLO, I'M MR. EDD. Goddamn I love Action Jackson. And Rich Nelson from the podcast Don't You Want Me also loves Action Jackson, so we spend a lot of time talking about how great this movie is. We also go into it's rapid production, muted reception, and the damn shame that a sequel never got made.

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 29: Urgh! A Music War, and Copyright Woes 1:53:16

4 years тому1:53:16

1:53:16

Urgh! A Music War is a 1982 concert film featuring performances by some of the biggest and most influential bands of the era, including The Police, The Go Gos, Oingo Boingo, Joan Jett, and Gary Numan. It also nearly got me banned for life from YouTube. Nextlander's Alex Navarro joins me to talk about both of these things!…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 28: Chariots Of The Gods (with The Juptier Effect) 1:16:01

4 years тому1:16:01

1:16:01

In 1970, a German documentary called Chariots of the Gods came out. It proposed the entirely unscientific idea that ancient aliens helped create humankind's greatest achievements. It was nominated for an Oscar, made millions of dollars, and completely ruined The History Channel. Mandela Effect chronicler Joe Odber and I talk about this train-wreck a flick, its shocking racist origins, and the damaging effect it continues to have on society. We also talk about The Jupiter Effect, a film in which George Kennedy tries to warn us about Jupiter. Or something.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 27: Runaway 1:27:33

4 years тому1:27:33

1:27:33

It's the other Michael Crichton movie about robots running amok. Yes, after Westworld (but before Jurassic Park) Crichton wrote and directed this tale for the big screen, where Tom Selleck fights an evil Gene Simmons (is there any other kind?) and his legion of killer acid-spitting spiderbots. Diamond Feit joins me to discuss this lesser, but still wildly entertaining, Crichton effort, a charming look at a possible future world we sadly never got.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 26: Running Scared (2006) 1:24:53

4 years тому1:24:53

1:24:53

No, NOT the Billy Crystal/Gregory Hines buddy cop comedy (although that's also a good movie)! Instead, Madeleine Koestner from the Unnamed Film Festival and I are talking about the forgotten Paul Walker vehicle by Wayne Kramer (not the one in the MC5). A huge bomb when it came out, this movie has gone on to be a cult classic, and rightfully so, it's an absolutely bonkers flick. Listen and find out how bonkers it is! Content Warning: Running Scared is a film that references child abuse, and we talk about those scenes in detail.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 25: Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon 1:25:06

4 years тому1:25:06

1:25:06

SHO NUFF! That's all that needs to be said about this stone cold CLASSIC starring the one and only Taimak and the late great Vanity, but somehow T.L. Foster and I manage to talk for nearly 90 minutes about how great this movie is. Because it's really great. Yeah, it's not that obscure or forgotten but I've had a shitty few months, humor me.…

Cinema Oblivia

1
Episode 24: Viva Knievel! 1:20:16

4 years тому1:20:16