A Quality Interruption

EPISODE #226-- Today we talk about the cross-over wuxia hit from Ang Lee: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. It's a good one. WE also talk about Robin and Marian, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Blade Runner (RIP Rutger Hauer), and A Matter of Life and Death. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit or on gildedterror.blogspot.com. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). Next week: The Company of Wolves (1984). #MartialArts #KungFu #GongFu #ChowYunFat #MichelleYeoh #AngLee #AcademyAward #2000s

EPISODE #225-- Animal friend and game designer Megan Captaine (Animals Track and "Blood on the Clocktower" respectively) joins to discuss one of Disney's lesser-known science fiction films, 1979's The Black Hole. We also discuss Stranger Things 3, The Venture Bros (Season 7), The Lure, and The Philadelphia Story. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit or on gildedterror.blogspot.com. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). Next week: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).

EPISODE #224-- Hey, look who it is! It's Alexis Simpson (@amutepiggy on Twitter) here to talk with us about the Coen Brothers' Blood Simple from 1984! We also talk about Nietzche, Bathtubs Over Broadway, Mulan, Three Outlaw Samurai, and Letter Never Sent. This episode is jam-packed with quality, so give it a listen to! Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit or on gildedterror.blogspot.com. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). Next week: The Black Hole (1979). #FilmNoir #NeoNoir #CoenBros #80sFilm #AcademyAwardWinners #GreatFilms #CriterionCollection #FirstFilms

EPISODE #223-- Sure, he's a jerk, but I'll be goldarned if Terry Gilliam hasn't made some fine pictures. Today Cruz and James chat about the Jeff Bridges/Robin Williams feature The Fisher King from 1991. Plus they chat about End of Evangelion, Pulp Fiction, and 12 Strong, among other films. Join us, won't you? Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit or on gildedterror.blogspot.com. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). Next week: Blood Simple (1984). #Fantasy #UrbanFantasy #FairyTale #Legends #KingArthur #Gilliam #90sFilm #NYC #NewYorkMovies

EPISODE #222-- On today's show we talk about one of the all-time great documentaries, 1990's Paris is Burning. Also, sorry about missing Pride Month, everyone. We also talk about Born Yesterday, Chernobyl, and Kong: Skull Island. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit or on gildedterror.blogspot.com. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). Next week: The Fisher King (1991). #OPPULENCE #LGBTQIA #QUILTBAG #NewYorkMovie #Documentary #90sFilm #Drag #Ball

EPISODE #221-- On today's show we are joined by the effulgent Aimee McGuire (@AimeeMcGuire on Instagram), star of stage and screen, to talk about the class live action/animated-hybrid Who Framed Roger Rabbit from 1988. We also talk about Neon Genesis Evangelion, The Red Turtle, and Thief. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit or on gildedterror.blogspot.com. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). Next week: Paris is Burning (1990). #AnimatedFilm #ClassicCartoon #Animation #RogerRabbit #FilmNoir #BobHoskins #Zemekis #Anime?

BONUS EPISODE: Rafael Hernan Gamboa (he of "The Long Take" on Youtube and "Violet" on Amazon Prime) returns to the studios to talk about the latest entry in the venerable kaiju series: Godzilla: King of the Monsters. We wrap about Godzillas new and old, about disaster movies, about what we would have done if Hollywood was dumb enough to give us $200 million, and that dang seed-grinding bird, Rodan. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit or on gildedterror.blogspot.com. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com).

EPISODE #220-- We return to Japan to discuss Kon Ishikawa's Princess from the Moon. It's another hot Toho joint, folks! Plus we talk about The Venture Brothers Season 7. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit or on gildedterror.blogspot.com. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). Next week: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988). #TohoFilms #JapaneseFilms #FantasyMovie #FairyTale #FolkTale #UFOs #Japan #ToshiroMifune

EPISODE #219-- Today we talk about Ishiro Honda's spooky monster moive Matango (AKA "Attack of the Mushroom People"). We also rap about weird stories, horror, as well as The Long Watch, Tokyo Drifter, and a certain other big Toho star! Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit or on gildedterror.blogspot.com. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). Next week: Princess of the Moon (1987)! #MonsterMovie #TohoFilms #JapaneseMovies #1960sMovies #60sFilm #IslandStories #HorrorFilm

EPISODE #218-- Today we talk about Brian Trenchard-Smith's "magnum opus": Dead-End Drive In. It's actually quite bad! Hear us talk about it so you don't have to see it. We also talk about Not Quite Hollywood, The Magnificent Ambersons, and The Sisters Brothers. Follow James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit or on gildedterror.blogspot.com. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Next week: Matango! #AustralianFilm #80sFilm #BadMovies #TerribleMovies