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We recently sang the praises of Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance”, and serendipitously we recorded a conversation prior to our discussion about a film that helped inspire – we are of course talking about David Cronenberg’s Sci-Fi/Horror flick “The Fly”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the iconic performances of Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, the incredible practical makeup effects, and the overly satirical nature of Cronenberg films. Joey and Britt recommend “The Substance” this week (available on PVOD) and Adam keeps it Cronenberg with “A History of Violence” (available on most VOD platforms).

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The Holy Trinity (Adam, Britt, & Joey) all share a fondness for a thriller with a good twist – in particular, we all loved the recent horror/thriller “Strange Darling”. We praise the performances, discuss Giovanni Ribisi as DP, and give love to all of the vibes. Afterwards, each one give 3 recommends for favorite “bait & switch” films.

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We all thought violence was just on our TV screens, but what happens when evil emerges from within it? Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the J-Horror standard “Ring” and everything that goes with it: amazing jackets, bad parents, and comparisons to the 2002 US remake. Also, this week Britt recommends “Pulse” (free on Hoopla), Joey recommends “Battle Royale” (free on Hoopla, Tubi, and/or Kanopy), and Adam recommends “Rebel Ridge” (available on Netflix).

Chapters (AI Generated)

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Film Discussion

02:01 Recommendations Before Diving into Ring

08:05 Exploring the Cast and Crew of Ring

11:01 Critical Reception and Awards of Ring

20:10 Plot Synopsis of Ring

23:03 Differences Between the Book and the Film

29:00 Personal Experiences with Ring

36:52 Cinematography and Visual Style of Ring

43:58 Cultural Context and Folklore in Ring

46:13 Exploring the Storytelling in 'The Ring'

47:41 The Significance of Folklore in Horror

49:22 Character Analysis: Ryuji and Reiko

51:15 The Impact of Performance on Storytelling

54:30 Iconic Scenes: The TV Moment

57:11 Comparing the Original and Remake

01:00:20 Cultural Context and Historical Influences

01:05:53 Parenting in Horror: A Critical Look

01:10:08 The Legacy of 'The Ring' and Its Influence

01:15:30 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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Our love for sinners continues this week as we delve into the world of demons and religion as all share in the wonder that is “Constantine”. We dig the worldbuilding, campy nature, and Peter Stormare’s iconic turn as Satan. Plus, we each give recommendations for films depicting or including Hell – so tune in for all the good vibes!

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Chapters (AI Generated)

00:00 Exploring the Depths of Constantine

14:50 Character Analysis and Performances

30:02 Themes of Good vs Evil and World-Building

44:50 Cinematic Impact and Legacy

27:44 Top Depictions of Hell in Film

28:43 Found Footage and Enclosed Spaces: As Above So Below

30:30 Animated Hell: South Park's Unique Take

32:09 Event Horizon: Hell in Space

33:30 Berserk: A Dark Fantasy Exploration of Hell

37:19 Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey: Comedy Meets Hell

39:35 The Ninth Gate: A Journey into the Occult

41:53 Hellraiser 2: A Deeper Dive into Hell's Labyrinth

44:50 Anthology Horror: Southbound's Interpretations of Hell

48:50 Recap of Favorite Hell Depictions and Future Discussions

Saints and sinners, black and white, love and hate: this week the 1001 by 1 crew dives into the directorial debut (and stand alone film) from Charles Laughton – “The Night of the Hunter”. Join Britt, Joey, and Adam as they discuss the beautiful cinematography, the haunting performance from Robert Mitchum, and how religion plays out in film. Also, this week Adam & Britt recommend “Strange Darling” (available on PVOD), and Joey recommends the 1991 version of “Cape Fear” (available on most VOD platforms).

Chapters (AI generated)

00:00 Introduction and Recommendations

06:06 Exploring 'The Night of the Hunter'

22:04 Character Analysis: The Preacher

30:03 Themes of Religion and Morality

35:59 Comparative Analysis: Book vs. Film

42:06 Cinematography and Visual Storytelling

43:58 Cinematic Beauty and Symbolism

50:31 Character Analysis and Performance

57:56 Themes of Isolation and Survival

01:05:11 Exploring the True Crime Influence

01:12:22 The Role of the Producer and Vision

01:19:33 Genre Blending and Classification

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We all watch the beautiful stars in our favorite films, but do we ever think about just how f***ed up Hollywood is? Join the 1001 by 1 crew for another short: this week we discuss “The Substance” and recommend 3 “Hollywood is Hell” movies. We sing the praises of the new Coralie Fargeat film before discussing our favorites films that show just how depraved and messed up the film business is.

Chapters (AI generate)

00:00 The Concept of Self-Improvement and Transformation

03:00 Exploring the Film: The Substance

05:53 Demi Moore's Performance: A Deep Dive

12:13 Body Dysmorphia and Hollywood's Standards

17:49 The Role of Food in the Narrative

21:07 The Climax: Misuse of the Substance and Its Consequences

24:57 Exploring Genre Films of 2024

32:29 Hollywood's Dark Side: Movies That Expose the Industry

49:25 Recap and Future Discussions

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This week we’re going to California wine country and we are NOT GOING TO DRINK ANY F**KING MERLOT! That’s right friends – we’re discussing Alexander Payne’s “Sideways”. Joey couldn’t make the trip to the vineyards this week, but Melissa St. John tagged in to help discuss the pathetic nature of the characters, Paul Giamatti’s incredible performance, and Britt’s literary corner and just how petty the author of the book was. Also, this week Adam recommends “About Schmidt” (available to rent on Amazon), Britt recommends “Il Sorpasso” (currently on The Criterion Channel), Melissa recommends “Twisters” (available on most VOD platforms), and Joey recommends “Drinking Buddies” (free on Prime, Hoopla, Tubi).

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Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.

Chapters (AI generated)

00:00 Wine Tasting Techniques

02:46 Introduction to the Podcast and Sideways

11:55 Overview of Sideways and Its Characters

20:14 Awards and Accolades of Sideways

30:07 Character Analysis: Miles and Jack

40:50 Thematic Elements of Sideways

51:39 Ending Discussion and Character Outcomes

It’s been an interesting year for film thus far – particularly for genre films. One that has captured our attention that we want to shed some light on is Rose Glass’ noirish-vibe film “Love Lies Bleeding”. The 1001 by 1 crew sings the praises of this film and go on to share their 3 recommends for pulpy, sexy crime movies. It’s about to get hot, sweaty, and very violent in this episode.

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Chapters (AI generated)

00:00 Introduction to the Conversation

02:22 Exploring 'Love Lies Bleeding'

20:44 Recommendations for Sexy, Pulpy Crime Films

This week we travel back to the 1930s: a time when people solved all their troubles withs singing a dancing, a time when iconic songs were created, and a time when blackface was used with no thought about the repercussions. We are talking about the Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers led “Swing Time”. Join the 1001 by 1 crew as they discuss the technical aspects of dance, the catchy tunes, and just how pathetic the “Pop” character is. Also, this week Adam recommends “Drop Dead Gorgeous”, Britt recommends “The Happiness of the Katakuris” (currently on Midnight Pulp), and Joey recommends “Dirty Dancing” (available for rent on most major platforms).

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Chapters (AI generated)

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Film Recommendations

09:31 Discussion of Swing Time: Overview and Context

24:11 Exploring the Characters and Their Dynamics

40:35 The Dance Numbers: A Closer Look

53:54 The Controversial Bojangles Scene

01:10:20 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

With the recent box office run of “Alien: Romulus”, we decided to dig deep into scenes and movies that make us squirm. Whether it is because of body horror, tense moments, or characters not knowing when to give up – these moments stand out as the most deliciously uncomfortable.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Alien Romulus

03:09 Diverse Opinions on Alien Romulus

06:09 Character Connections and Disconnections

09:07 The Impact of Nostalgia and Legacy

11:58 Exploring Themes of Reproductive Rights

14:50 Top Movies That Make Us Squirm

18:09 Deep Dives into Uncomfortable Films

24:06 Final Thoughts and Recommendations