Arthouse Legends Podcast

In 1960, famous filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock took a daring gamble with his career when he decided to adapt Robert Bloch's novel Psycho into one of the first auteur-helmed horror films. This gamble changed not only how the genre was perceived to be, but how movies were to be marketed forever. But does the story of a troubled young woman, an envelope full of cash, and an introverted motel owner worthy of the iconic status it has earned or should stay home with Mother? Eric, Kent & Lobster check in to find out.

Music: "Long Note Four" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In 2014, Australian actress-turned-filmmaker Jennifer Kent unleashed her feature film debut at Sundance and immediately created a stir. Her film, The Babadook, looked at a widowed mother and her son facing a terrible force unleashed from a children's book. But does this film deserve to be recognized as a possible new horror classic or should it be long forgotten? Eric, Kent & Lobster crack it open to see for themselves

Music: "Long Note Four" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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After the failure of his most commercial film yet, horror master Wes Craven returned to the genre he knew best and made one of the most iconic monsters of all time; undead child murder Freddy Kruger. But does the film earn the status as one of the last inventive horror films or should it be slaughtered in its sleep? Eric, Kent, Lobster and special guest DX Ferris set our alarm clocks to find out.

Music: "Long Note Four" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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In 1975, the newly minted international comedy troupe Monty Python had made their first film lampooning the Authurian legend through various sketches that bounced from high-brow political commentary to toilet humor. But does this film deserve the classic status it has now garnered or should it be sent to the bottom of the bottomless pit? MovieDude Eric, Kent & Lobster clap our coconuts together and sally forth to investigate.

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After the massive success of Fargo, Ethan and Joel Coen quickly came out with a film that was initially considered by all to be a minor film in their repertoire. What no one expected was that this film about a slacker stoner being drawn into a kidnapping caper would be their most widely beloved film. But does it roll the perfect game or nothing but Gutterballs. MovieDude Eric, Kent & Lobster hit the lanes to find out.

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In 1965, Indonesia was the stage for a violent coup that would give power to gangsters and paramilitary groups with the goal to find and slaughter communists and their sympathizers. In 2003, director Joshua Oppenheimer found several of these individuals and offered them a chance to reinact their brutality on film in any way they want. The result would be The Act of Killing, a documentary that blurs the line between fact and fiction. But does the film earn the acclaim? MovieDude Eric, Kent & Lobster investigate.

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Football season is here and Arthouse Legends is as much a fan of the pigskin as any other show. In celebration of the return to the gridiron, MovieDude Eric, Kent & Lobster head to South Bend, Indiana with a young man looking to play football with the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame in 1993's Rudy. But does this film deserve to run out onto the field or stay on the prep team?

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In 1915, film director D.W. Griffith made a 3 hour epic tale of the Civil War and it's aftermath that would become the first massive blockbuster in US History. It would also become the most controversial film ever made not only because of its depictions of African Americans but also from its idolization of the Ku Klux Klan. 100 years after the release of this film, MovieDude Eric, Kent & Jonolobster are heading down to Dixie to make what we can of this difficult film.

WARNING: This episode discusses the very touchy subject of racism, hate groups and political movements heavily involved in the matter.

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In 1969, the wildly popular rock band The Rolling Stones was finishing up their American tour with a free charity concert at the Altemont Springs Raceway in California, a concert that was touted to be on par with Woodstock. Documentary filmmakers Albert and David Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin were on hand to document the entire affair that quickly got out of hand. Considered one of the most unique rockumentaries ever made, does the film give Satisfaction or does it get no sympathy from the Devil? Eric, Kent & Lobster find out.

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In 1979, street gangs had been a feared norm in inner city life. Director Walter Hill decided the best way to deal with the issue was to make a film about one such gang called The Warriors who must get through treacherous turf from the Bronx all the way home at Coney Island with hundreds of gangs (and cops) hot on their heels. But does this cult classic deserve its street cred or does it deserve to get jacked? MovieDude Eric, Kent & Lobster take to the streets to find out.

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