We are joined by James, host of the Hermitix podcast. Hermitix is a "podcast focusing on one-on-one interviews relating to fringe philosophy, obscure theory, weird lit, underappreciated thinkers and movements, and that which historically finds itself 'outside' the academic canon." Reel Rap listeners will enjoy the depth of discussion James hosts on his podcast.

Today we discuss the cult classic, "Harold and Maude" and discuss the novelization by Colin Higgins. We also talk about horror, beauty, occultism, subversion, and reading.

Rest in Peace to the great Bud Cort.

Thank you!

Today we are joined by Jimmy 'The Greek', video editor and producer of the great podcast, Tales From The Mall. I love podcasting because we get to meet new people like James. On this episode we discuss He Got Game, Summer of Sam, and 25th Hour. Three of Lee's greatest!

We discuss Gerald Murnane's short story, Emerald Blue, from the Stream Systems collection. We also talk about "Words And Silk: The Imaginary and Real Worlds of Gerald Murnane" the 1989 experimental film about Gerald Murnane.

Check out Bryan's podcast, Author's Die Twice, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-die-twice/id1802931188

This is a new format where Bennett and I check in with each other about what we are currently reading and watching. Topics include: Black Hole by Charles Burns, Paul Tremblay, Kathe Koja, Oliver sacks, drinking alcohol, graphic novel artists, Daniel Clowes, David Mazzuchelli, irony, The Testament of Ann Lee, No Other Choice, Need For Speed, and Patricia Lockwood's latest.

Christmas Special! you know it you love it it's Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut. Tom Cruise plays a genius doctor and Nicole Kidman plays a stoner.

Merry Christmas and auld lang syne everyone. Peace

Discussing Joanna Hogg's great film, Archipelago (2010). Jordan Lisi is a filmmaker from New York. His movie, 12 and More Omissions, premieres on www.splittoothmedia.com on Monday, 12/22/25.

Watch the teaser for Jordan's film here!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7DuKbBtBcFk?time_continue=4&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY

Merry Christmas everyone.

Today, Bennett and I discuss Eden (2024) as well as give a brief retrospective on the illustrious career of Ron Howard and his #2, Brian Grazer

Today we cover the movie Blood Sisters (1987) and the career of Roberta Findlay with filmmaker, cinematographer, musician, and artist, Jim Hickcox.

Today we are joined by Bella to discuss the novel The Vanishing by Tim Krabbé and the 1988 Dutch film, Sporloos. This was hosted at the Cherry Street Tavern, so thank you very much to the staff who were kind enough to host us.

Find Bella @milkglut & @bellahell

Next we'll talk about The Mist by Stephen King.

We are joined by author and critic Bryan Counter to discuss Thomas Bernhard's 1984 German novel, Woodcutters (Holzfällen). You will remember Bryan from our 4th episode when we discussed Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, Remains of the Day. Bryan also hosts a brilliant podcast with friend of the show Nathan Wainstein called Author's Die Twice.

Listen to Author's Die Twice here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-die-twice/id1802931188

Buy Bryan's new book: https://anthempress.com/books/four-moments-of-aesthetic-experience-hb