Cult Connections

Ian continues his journey through the Shawscope boxet from Arrow Video.

The Boxer from Shantung (1972). Directed by Cheh Chang and Hsueh-Li Pao. Starring Kung Tai Chen and David Chiang

Ian and Maria discuss next seasons fashions, helicoptering, barbecue and er Star Wars

Ian is joined by The British Flm Institute's Joshephine Botting to discuss director and producer Adrian Brunel.

The Man Without Desire (1924). Directed by Adrian Brunel. Starring Ivor Novello

The Invader aka An Old Spanish Custom (1936). Directed by Adrian brunel. starring Buster Keaton

The Gentle Sex (1943). Directed by Leslie Howard. Starring Joan Greenwood, Jean Gillie and Joyce Howard.

Ian and Maria answer the big question from chapter 22. Have you ever kissed a fish?!

Ahoy me hearties. Ian and Maria go a swashbuckling and review episode 21 of The Mandalorian: The Pirate

In this bonus episode Ian finally cracks open the Shawscope boxset and flies solo to review King Boxer aka Five Fingers of Death

Ian is joined by Rob Simpson of Directors Uncut to discuss Japanese actor Meiko Kaji. Kaji rose to fame in Japan in the late 60s/early 70s playing strong outlaw roles. We cover three of her most popular films.

Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss (1970). Directed by Yasuharu Hasebe. Starring Akiko Wada, Koji Wada

Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion (1972). Directed by Shun'ya Ito. Starring Rie Yokoyama, Yayoi Watanabe and Yoko Mihara

Lady Snowblood (1973). Directed by Toshiya Fujita. Starring Toshio Kurosawa, Masaaki Daimon and Miyoko Akaza

Rob Simpson is an independent filmaker and podcaster and hosts Directors Uncut. You can find Robs work here https://t.co/977duwKHQZ

Ian returns to seranade Maria and discuss Muscle Beach, Q the Winged Serpant and Bantha adoption.

Ian is joined by Mark Plant as we remember the late Chaim Topol and his three best known films.

For Your Eyes Only (1981) Directed by John Glen. Starring Roger Moore, Carole Bouguet and Julian Glover

Fiddler On The Roof (1970). Directed by Norman Jewison. Starring Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey and Paul Michael Glaser

Flash Gordon (1980). Directed by Mike Hodges. Starring Sam J Jones, Melody Anderson and Max Von Sydow

Mark Plant is the host of 100 Things We Learned From Film and Everything Simpsons podcasts

Ian is away this week so Maria is joined by Mark Plant of 100 Things We Learned From Film podcast to discuss chapter 19 of The Mandalorian. So expect taxi drivers, touching works of art and Bantha fluids!