Cinema Shock

This week on the show, we're finally getting around to talking about a film from one of cult cinema's most notorious and prolific directors.

Takashi Miike's AUDITION was the film that introduced most western audiences to the auteur's work, and remains his most well-known film. But for fans of the filmmaker, it remains an outlier in his filmography, showing uncharacteristic restraint (until it doesn't).

Does its place in the pantheon of cult cinema warrant its entry into the Psychotronic Hall of Fame? We'll make our arguments on the show, then the voting is up to you!

VOTE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J5W57MY

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Contact us at any of the social media accounts listed below, or be a part of the show by calling us at (864) 371-9931 and leaving us a voicemail of 3 minutes or less and we'll use it on our next episode!

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In this new minisode, check out our thoughts on the latest entry into the CONJURING Universe, the newly-released THE NUN!

What did you think of THE NUN? Let us know by hitting us up on Facebook or Twitter or give us a call at (864) 371-9931!

What movies would you like to see us review on our next minisode?!

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This week, we're discussing one of the most influential films ever discussed on this podcast — and one of the most influential ever made! — with special guest Justin Vance: Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

On this week's show, we're taking a deep dive into the making of a film that would forever change not only the science fiction genre, but the whole of filmmaking itself. It's a film who's technical achievements and influences can not be understated, but also one that for the last half century has spawned discussions and debates about the film's themes and philosophies.

And what better way to celebrate 50 years of 2001 than to nominate it for the Psychotronic Hall of Fame? So what say you? Is this one of the most important cult genre films of all time?

VOTE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHPZD37

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Contact us at any of the social media accounts listed below, or be a part of the show by calling us at (864) 371-9931 and leaving us a voicemail of 3 minutes or less and we'll use it on our next episode!

Visit our new website at www.psychotronicfilmsociety.com. There you'll find all of our past episodes and our full list of Psychotronic Hall of Famers!

Theme song: “Foreign Body” by the Slasher Film Festival Strategy from their album PSYCHIC SHIELD. More info: http://slasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com

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This week on the show, we're headed back to 1978 to discuss a film that's often cited as one of the best remakes of all-time, Philip Kaufman's INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS!

Don Siegel's original version of the story (itself based on a novel) was widely considered to be a metaphor about 1950s McCarthyism. How does Kaufman's change in setting (from a small California town to the bigger city of San Francisco) reflect the social commentary that he's trying to convey in his version?

As always, we deep dive into these themes and others, and discuss the creation of the film. 

And of course, we're nominating it for the Psychotronic Hall of Fame, leaving its fate in your hands!

VOTE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FKBZQ5S

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Contact us at any of the social media accounts listed below, or be a part of the show by calling us at (864) 371-9931 and leaving us a voicemail of 3 minutes or less and we'll use it on our next episode!

Visit our new website at www.psychotronicfilmsociety.com. There you'll find all of our past episodes and our full list of Psychotronic Hall of Famers!

Theme song: “Foreign Body” by the Slasher Film Festival Strategy from their album PSYCHIC SHIELD. More info: http://slasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com

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Our Psychotronic Summer series is coming to a close this week. End cap things off, we're taking a look at a film that was released 30 years ago, 1988's MANIAC COP, starring cult icons Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell and Richard Roundtree!

Does MANIAC COP hold up after three decades? How do its themes resonate today, and how do events in New York City in the 70s and 80s that inspired the film compare to our current relationship with law enforcement? And just how magical is that chin on Robert Z'Dar?

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Contact us at any of the social media accounts listed below, or be a part of the show by calling us at (864) 371-9931 and leaving us a voicemail of 3 minutes or less and we'll use it on our next episode!

Visit our new website at www.psychotronicfilmsociety.com. There you'll find all of our past episodes and our full list of Psychotronic Hall of Famers!

Theme song: “Foreign Body” by the Slasher Film Festival Strategy from their album PSYCHIC SHIELD. More info: http://slasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com

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On this week's entry into our Psychotronic Summer series, we're looking back at a film that's celebrating its 20th anniversary this week, BLADE!

From its character's origins as a B-level comic book sidekick to its legacy as a film that helped to kickstart the current comic book movie boom, we get into every aspect of the film, its development, reception and influence and discuss that all important question: Does it belong in the Psychotronic Hall of Fame?

Join us as we discuss BLADE this week with special guest Todd Davis, then vote to let us know!

VOTE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5GD3MQN

Come back next week for the results and the next entry into our Psychotronic Summer series!

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Contact us at any of the social media accounts listed below, or be a part of the show by calling us at (864) 371-9931 and leaving us a voicemail of 3 minutes or less and we'll use it on our next episode!

Visit our new website at www.psychotronicfilmsociety.com. There you'll find all of our past episodes and our full list of Psychotronic Hall of Famers!

Theme song: “Foreign Body” by the Slasher Film Festival Strategy from their album PSYCHIC SHIELD. More info: http://slasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com

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This week, our Psychotronic Summer series sees us taking a look at one of the biggest summer blockbusters of all time, Michael Bay's ARMAGEDDON!

While it was a major succes with audiences at the time, becoming the highest grossing film of 1998, ARMAGEDDON's stock has fallen over the last two decades and it's mostly seen in a poor light these days, although it does have its defenders.

One of those defenders happens to be a co-host of this show! Listen to hear his argument (and the counter argument), as ARMAGEDDON gets nominated for a Movie Redemption!

It's been a while since we did a Movie Redemption episode, so here's a refresher: these are films that have a reputation for being pretty bad, but one or both of our hosts feels like it's getting a bad rap. So while it may be crazy to argue that it's Psychotronic Hall of Fame worthy, it is at least worthy of a Movie Redemption.

As always, the final decision is in your hands. Let us know if you think ARMAGEDDON is better than its reputation would have you believe!

VOTE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WBF5TGD

Come back next week for the results and the next entry into our Psychotronic Summer series!

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Contact us at any of the social media accounts listed below, or be a part of the show by calling us at (864) 371-9931 and leaving us a voicemail of 3 minutes or less and we'll use it on our next episode!

Visit our new website at www.psychotronicfilmsociety.com. There you'll find all of our past episodes and our full list of Psychotronic Hall of Famers!

Theme song: “Foreign Body” by the Slasher Film Festival Strategy from their album PSYCHIC SHIELD. More info: http://slasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com

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This week marks a first for the Psychotronic Film Society podcast! For this week's entry into our Psychotronic Summer series, we're taking a look at not just one, but two films, both of which are celebrating big anniversary's this year: 1958's THE BLOB, starring Steve McQueen, and its 1988 remake, directed by Chuck Russell of NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST. 3 fame!

The original was a modest hit upon release and we'll discuss how it came to be (did you know it was directed by a minister who got into film to creat religious shorts?!). The remake, however, didn't fare too well at the box office, but over the past three decades has garnered quite a reputation as an unsung classic of 80s horror and practical effects.

In another first for the show, we're nominating both of these films for the Psychotronic Hall of Fame, and letting you decide if either (or neither, or both!) make it in!

VOTE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7SDLVTV

Come back next week for the results and the next entry into our Psychotronic Summer series!

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Contact us at any of the social media accounts listed below, or be a part of the show by calling us at (864) 371-9931 and leaving us a voicemail of 3 minutes or less and we'll use it on our next episode!

Visit our new website at www.psychotronicfilmsociety.com. There you'll find all of our past episodes and our full list of Psychotronic Hall of Famers!

Theme song: “Foreign Body” by the Slasher Film Festival Strategy from their album PSYCHIC SHIELD. More info: http://slasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com

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This week our Psychotronic Summer series takes us back to a movie that's... well, not exactly a classic, but still loved by people of a certain age who grew up with it. It's the only feature film featuring SOUTH PARK creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone that they were not credited on as writers and producers, 1998's David Zucker-directed comedy, BASEketball!

How does it hold up? Is this a movie that could get made today? That's a topic we broach as we continue our conversation that began during last week's ANIMAL HOUSE episode: Should we hold comedies and comedians accountable for jokes they made in the past that, when seen with 2018 eyes, come across as in poor taste?

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Contact us at any of the social media accounts listed below, or be a part of the show by calling us at (864) 371-9931 and leaving us a voicemail of 3 minutes or less and we'll use it on our next episode!

Visit our new website at www.psychotronicfilmsociety.com. There you'll find all of our past episodes and our full list of Psychotronic Hall of Famers!

Theme song: “Foreign Body” by the Slasher Film Festival Strategy from their album PSYCHIC SHIELD. More info: http://slasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com

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On this week's show, our Psychotronic Summer series takes us back to 1978 to revisit a film that many consider one of the greatest comedies of all time, National Lampoon's ANIMAL HOUSE!

How does the film hold up on its 40th anniversary? Is it truly one of the all-time great cult comedies? Do some of its less enlightened points of view make it a difficult watch when viewed in 2018 eyes? We discuss all of this, plus go into detail on how the film came to evolve from its original concept (which was -- no joke -- a Charlie Manson in high school script), plus we'll ask the ultimate question: Does ANIMAL HOUSE belong in the Psychotronic Hall of Fame?

VOTE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/THQBHKR

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Contact us at any of the social media accounts listed below, or be a part of the show by calling us at (864) 371-9931 and leaving us a voicemail of 3 minutes or less and we'll use it on our next episode!

Visit our new website at www.psychotronicfilmsociety.com. There you'll find all of our past episodes and our full list of Psychotronic Hall of Famers!

Theme song: “Foreign Body” by the Slasher Film Festival Strategy from their album PSYCHIC SHIELD. More info: http://slasherfilmfestivalstrategy.bandcamp.com

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