Filmed Obscura

Happy last day of November friends.  Cutting it close this month but the holiday caused a bit of a back up for Filmed Obscura.  It was Justin mostly; Chris is innocent because he showed up ready to slay it...and he was on fire!  With that fire came a hot Spaghetti Western for the turkey season.  The boys watched Lee Van Cleef own the screen in Death Rides a Horse.  As you will hear, it's one of the better efforts in the post Sergio Leone western craze.  There may not be The Man with No Name but it's a solid western with one of the best opening sequences out there.  So don't delay!  Grab that whiskey and get the show on the road.  Full disclosure:  there may be tangents as well.  Enjoy!

We are on social media!  Our horse does not :(

Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on Twitter

Justin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IG

Chris:  @OldTerrifier on Twitter

Theme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org.  :)

Happy Halloween friends!  Here is the second episode in October and don't be mad...but it's a comedy.  Right?  Weird...but it's worth it.  Chris brought a great film to the table with David Wain and Michael Showalter's They Came Together starring Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler.  While comedic in nature, there are some Halloween/horror based scenes.  We promise.  Also, you'll get a little Halloween Ends talk, and Justin and Chris' top 5 comedy films as a fun edition.  So go on and grab the Halloween candy, crack open the fall beverage, and enjoy the discussion about one of the funniest films in recent years.  

We are on social media!  Hey fans...thanks!

Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on Twitter

Justin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IG

Chris:  @OldTerrifier on Twitter

Theme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org.  :)

Happy October friends!  Apologies for missing an episode in September but certain conflicts got in the way including filming the first Filmed Obscura film.  So in true F.O. fashion, you will get two episodes in October.  First up:  a film that Justin thought was a traditional Giallo...but he was wrong.  It's a classic Italian horror film though!  The boys watched Pupi Avati's The House with Laughing Windows.  With this, they also did a fun Top 5 Giallo list for your listening pleasure.  Listen...there are some very real debates about what constitutes a Giallo and a Slasher, and what might be adjacent.  Chris and Justin dive into it.  Are they still stuck in the bottom of the pool of the debate?  Maybe...but there will be some good films discussed and the audience should check out!!!  Grab your October beverages and cuddle up, this podcast is the first part of a double treat.  Next Episode will drop before Halloween!

We are on social media!  Justin wears black gloves everywhere!

Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on Twitter

Justin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IG

Chris:  @OldTerrifier on Twitter

Theme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org.  :)

Welcome back to Episode 33 friends.  It's been said a lot on this podcast but...this episode is gold.  Unfortunately, Chris was unable to attend but Justin brought on an old fave to help co-host and a good friend to navigate the awesomeness of the film.  What film you ask?  Why it's Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett's The Guest.  You know...the film where Matthew from Downton Abbey plays a charming Michael Myers/Rambo hybrid.  Yep...that one.  Grab those spiked Iced Teas, high octane IPAs and get your ears ready.  It's on!!!

We are on social media!  We ran here to tell you...from the bus station!

Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on Twitter

Justin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IG

Chris:  @OldTerrifier on Twitter

Theme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org.  :)

You saw that right friends!  Chris and Justin are back to De Palma.  For the second episode of July, the boys are discussing Brian De Palma's return to form with Passion.  It's sexy, it's thrilling, it's uber De Palma...in a great way.  So put on your American Giallo hats, grab your beverages, and get ready for a fun, stylish, mind-bending film that's worth every minute.  You won't be disappointed.  

We are on social media!  I'll figure out how to split screen our posts!

Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on Twitter

Justin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IG

Chris:  @OldTerrifier on Twitter

Theme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org.  :)

Justin and Chris are back...finally!  Welcome to Episode 31.  Many apologies for the delay in releasing a new episode.  Good ole COVID, and other things, caused some delays but now the boys are back with a fun new episode.  Do you like Brad Pitt?  Do you like Donovan?  Maybe his son?  Then you're in for a treat!  Chris' pick for this month was none other than the wonderful 80s slasher film Cutting Class.  The film marks Brad Pitt's first feature film and stars the son of musician Donovan.  Need there be more?  Grab those beverages, friends.  This one is fun!

We are on social media!  Brad Pitt doesn't follow us :(

Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on Twitter

Justin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IG

Chris:  @OldTerrifier on Twitter

Theme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org.  :)

It's the 30th episode (not including our three commentaries) of Filmed Obscura.  Woohoo!  Justin and Chris are super excited and wanted to do something different this time around.  So they added an extended Spotlight segment of their top 5 obscure films with some honorable mentions.  It's fun.  Not to be overshadowed is their movie of the month: Ryuhei Kitamura's Aragami: The Raging God of Battle.  It's punk, it's samurai, it's awesome.  Watch it.  Cheers to the 30th episode and here's to many more...enjoy!

We are on social media!  I will post more about punk rock samurai films!

Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on Twitter

Justin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IG

Chris:  @OldTerrifier on Twitter

Theme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org.  :)

It's time for Season 5 folks.  It's time for regular cinema again.  It's time...for whatever they want to bring.  That's right.  The boys can watch and discuss any film, from any genre, this time around.  While Chris could definitely bring the rough content to your ears and eyeballs, he changed things up and offered a winner of an easygoing film for the season premiere.  Its about classic cars, drag racing, and youth counterculture in the early 70s.  And what a cool film it is.  The boys are discussing Monte Hellman's Two-Lane Blacktop.  Apologies all around for the tardiness in releasing the episode.  Next month, it's back to the normal releasing schedule.  No apologies for the awesome tangents...those are a gift.  So please sit back, relax and enjoy James Taylor in his only acting role.  Grab those beverages.

We are on social media and so happy to watch a normal film again!

Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on Twitter

Justin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IG

Chris:  @OldTerrifier on Twitter

Theme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org.  :)

It's the Season 4 finale and the second film of March!  Justin and Chris made it through the tougher content cycle of films...virtually unscathed.  Chris did anyway.  Now to the final film of the season, and to help celebrate the completion of this blazing garbage pail of content, the boys invited back the one and only Evan Przebowski.  Do you think he liked the film?  What film you ask...why it's Sweet Movie; a little gem of a "comedy" directed by Dusan Makavejev.  Comedy it is not from a Filmed Obscura standpoint as it's content is boundary pushing, gag-inducing, and just plain shocking.  You'll hear why.  Just remember, it's a legitimate release.  You've been warned yet again lol.  So grab those beers, beverages and snacks.  This is a good one.  

We are on social media!  We got a little LESS porn with this one...yay :)

Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on Twitter

Justin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IG

Chris:  @OldTerrifier on Twitter

Theme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org.  :)

Welcome to March friends!  Oh boy, do Chris and Justin have a backslap of a film this month.  Apologies for the gap in episodes (February didn't work out due to illness) but you'll get two episodes this month to make up for it.  First up is the horrifying film Melancholie der Engel.  Directed by Marian Dora, this trash fire of content is crazy.  It really can't be described because so much happens, whether good or bad, but it's bonkers tough cinema that is ABSOLUTELY NOT for the average viewer.  This is your warning if you are going to watch it.  Justin will never watch it again.  Chris may.  So get out there and grab many beverages because you're going to need them.  Cheers...and if you watch, don't shoot the messenger.

We are on social media!  We got WAY MORE porn with this one...sigh!

Filmed Obscura: @FilmedObscura on Twitter

Justin: @rustyman_51 on Twitter and IG

Chris:  @OldTerrifier on Twitter

Theme song composed by artist Zagi2 courtesy of Freesound.org.  :)