Arthouse Legends Podcast

At the height of the silent film era, German visionary Fritz Lang put together the most expensive and epic film product of that time. Set in a dystopian future city where the the prosperous and privilege live on the surface while the poor and desperate live underground and using every technical trick available, the film was harolded internationally, though mercilessly cut to the point of near destruction. But with a newly found print, film historians have preserved the intended vision. But is that vision worth the look or should it have slipped into the wastes of time? Eric, Kent & Lobster dig in to find out.

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The 1992 Sundance Class was a springboard for a few talented filmmakers, one being a New Jersey film nerd named Kevin Smith. Shooting a film while clerking at a local convenience store, his brand of off-kilter humor with stirring dialog made him an overnight sensation with the critics. But does his film about two minimum wage slackers worth the admiration or does is it more off-putting than an Eggman? Eric, Kent & Lobster find out.

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In 1972, young film school wunderkind Francis Ford Coppola assembled one of the finest casts ever to create an epic about a crime family as it transitions from one generation to another. This film's status has been cemented by both it's powerful moments and quotable dialogue and places high nearly every list of great films. But does it deserve the gun or the cannoli? Eric, Kent & Lobster are proud to present this as the season finale of Arthouse Legends.

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After a horrific stint in Hollywood, French filmmaker Jean Pierre Jeunet returned to Paris to get back to what he did best. For his next project, he tapped up-and-coming international actress Audrey Tautou to play his most fascinating character yet, an innocent young woman with a deep imagination and a newfound love of meddling in the lives of her friends and neighbors. What transpired was an international hit that cemented the status of both the actress and the filmmaker. But does Amelie still hold up as a dream or should it burst into a puddle of obscurity? Eric, Kent & Lobster head to Paris and find out for themselves.

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In 1976, New Hollywood directors have firmly taken over American screens with their evelope-pushing themes and unique characters. One of it's brightest stars, Martin Scorsese, along with screenwriter Paul Schrader and star Robert DeNiro created it's most controversial antihero yet; a Vietnam Vet turned taxi driver who may or may not be losing his sanity. This film made many careers, but does it earn it's fare? Eric, Kent & Lobster hop in to find out.

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During the 70s, the biggest name in comedy was Python, a troupe out of England whose slapstick insanity mixed with crude brilliance became an influence worldwide. After the breakout success of their first feature, they prepared for their most ambitious project ever; a comedy set in the Holy Land in the time of Jesus starring the child who was born one manger down from, now grown into the put-upon sad sack named Brian. With jokes that tackle religous zealotry, blind faith and the proper way to write "Romans Go Home", this film made enemies very quickly. But does Eric, Kent and Lobster join that crowd or do they look on the bright side of life?

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