Episode 39 - This is part 4 of our 10 week coverage of Japanese New Wave Cinema of the 1960's. This week we cover another Teshigahara film: The Face of Another (1966), and continue the discussion of identity. There was also a guest appearance from a new host, 3D Pete, and there are even talks of making him a permanent host replacing regular Pete. Tune in next week to find out what happens as we watch The Insect Woman (1963) before taking a hiatus from the Japanese New Wave, as 3D Pete reveals next month's theme.

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Episode 38 - We are plugging away at our deep dive into Japanese New Wave cinema. This week we enter into the theme of Identity and watch Teshigahara's Woman in the Dunes (1964). We also explore more of Imamura with the supplemental The Pornographers (1966). As of late we have been trying to cover way too much in too little time, and this week is no exception. We hope you are keeping up. At the end of this series each of us will be revealing our top 10 Japanese New wave films, and even Pete will have seen 10.

Tune in next week as we continue this theme and watch The Face of Another (1966).

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Episode 37 - Welcome to week 2 of our deep dive into Japanese New Wave cinema of the 1960's. This week we continue to explore the themes of youth and ideology, the Japanese film industry and American occupation in post war Japan. Yeah, it is a lot to cover so we went over 2 hours this week. The main film in discussion is Pigs and Battleships (1961) by director Imamura Shohei, and some supplemental discussion of Tokyo Drifter (1966). Pigs, Yakuza and QQ, Oh my!

Next week we move onto the theme of identity with Woman in the Dunes (1964).

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Episode 36 - Welcome to the start our 10 week coverage of the Japanese New Wave cinema. Marco and Ragucci are teaming up to host the next two months, where we will be diving into Japan in the 1960's through a series of themes. The theme of the first two weeks is Youth and Ideology. We kick things off by discussing Night and Fog in Japan (1960) and the supplemental viewing, Cruel Story of Youth (1960), both directed by Oshima Nagisa. There is a lot to take in, so sit back, pour some Japanese whiskey and enjoy.

Next week we will continue with this theme by watching and discussing Pigs and Battleships (1966)

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Episode 35 - Pack your bags, pack lightly and be prepared to never be allowed to come back again because we are heading to North Korea. This week we tap into the not so frequently discussed films of North Korea as Brian introduces us to Pulgasari (1985), as well as the supplemental My Home Village (1949). Tune in to hear us discuss the films along with the incredible real life story of an abducted film director and actress. We couldn't make this up if we tried. We also find out next month's theme, as Marco and Ragucci reveal they are teaming up for a two month long deep dive into the Japanese New Wave of the 1960's. Get ready!

Next week: Night and Fog in Japan (1960)

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Pack your bags, and make sure you pack some warm clothing because contrary to the name of the country, it is cold up there. This is week 3 of our journey to someplace new, and we are headed to Greenland to discuss the film Inuk (2010). We also discuss Eksperimentet aka The Experiment, also from 2010. While technically a Danish film, it takes place in Greenland and covers a particular occurrence in the Greenland - Denmark history and relationship. Join us as we peek through a window into this world.

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It was a split decision on Sleeping Dogs (1977), the film that kickstarted both the New Zealand New Wave and Sam Neil's career. We get into this, get sidetracked as usual, and also discuss What We Do in the Shadows (2014) as the New Zealand supplemental. And we didn't stop there. We also backtracked a bit to discuss last week's supplemental from Georgia: The Wishing Tree (1976). Tune in to get our thoughts, and don't forget to take the poll to chime in on the fight debate.

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We are shaking things up this month, as we do every June. Each of us submitted a theme and one was chosen out of the hat via lottery. Once again Pete defied the odds and had his theme picked for the second time in a row. As a result, we are taking turns picking a film from a country we have not yet covered. Pete is up first and dug deep to find this hidden gem from the former Czechoslovakia: Tomorrow I'll Wake up and Scold Myself With Tea (1977). What is this one all about? Watch it via the link below, or just listen to us break it down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVBPNfKfgNo

And pack your bags in a hurry for next week as we head to New Zealand to watch Sleeping Digs (1977)

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This week we wrap up our month of 1950s Atomic and/or Space Monster movies with a couple of "classics:" Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958) and The Giant Claw (1957). We had a lot of fun with these two so join us we discuss questionable 50's science and questionable 50's special effects. We also choose our surprise theme for next month via lottery. Tune in to see what we are covering next month as well as details of the ongoing MRAC giveaway.

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The fun continues this week as we cover The Blob (1958). This one falls into the space monster sub-genre, but we also spend time discussing the supplemental: Tarantula (1955), yet another giant bug movie. How do these hold up against other films we've watched this month? Will Marco be a buzzkill once again and overanalyze the science in Tarantula? And what about the MRAC giveaway? Tune in to find out. And tune in next week as we wrap up the month with Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958).

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