What If I Don’t Like It? with Kt Baldassaro

Tampopo with Jacob Davison - Episode 15

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This episode we discussed the 1985 Japanese Comedy/Western with writer/director Jacob Davison. You may know him from his short film work - I have spoken about his film, Ei8ht on my TikTok short film reviews - or from his two podcasts: Eye on Horror with iHorror.com and The Hallow-Rewind Podcast. While he never specifically avoided the film, Tampopo, he was never really drawn into seeing it. I’m so glad that he didn't because this allowed me to have a wonderful conversation with him about the role that food plays in this slice of life film that is full of whimsy, absurdity, sex, food, gangsters, truckers, fights, and so much more!

TRIGGER WARNING SCENE: Skip 59:50 to 1:00:30 if you don't want to see a graphic depiction of a turtle having its throat slit. 

Jacob’s “Letterboxd Top Four”

  1. Jaws (1975)

  2. Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

  3. Repo Man (1984)

  4. Phenomena (1985)

    5. LINKS:

    Check our Jacob’s Podcasts:

    1. Eye on Horror with iHorror.com 

      2. Eye on Horror features iHorror.com writers James Jay Edwards, Jonathan Correia, and Jacob Davison talking about all things horror.

      1. The Hallow-Rewind Podcast [Apple] [Spotify]

        2. What's your favorite Halloween special? That certain program that fills your heart with October nostalgia? Well pop in your vhs tape and press play, because The Hallo-Rewind Podcast is here to take deep dives into your favorite autumn episodes and spooky tv specials. Each week, we are joined by a guest to break down their personal selection. So come along for year round tricks and treats, because for some of us, every day is Halloween.

        Find all his short films and more on his YouTube Channel: Matinee 5 Productions

        Specific shorts by Jacob we spoke about in the episode:

        1. Living Wake 

        2. Ei8ht

        3. The Blue Swatting Of The Mahogany Fly

          4. Follow Jacob on Social Media:

          • Instagram

          • Twitter/X

          • Letterboxd

            • The Just Scare Me Film Collective

            The American Cinematheque

            Wasteland Weekend- Post Apocalyptic Cosplay Event

            Kt’s Socials:

            Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime

            Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature

            YouTube: @MovieRuntime

            Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime

            SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins)

            Kt will be on Movie Night Extravaganza on 7/5 to discuss the currently released in theatres Yorgos Lanthimos film Kinds of Kindness, starring Emma Stone. This is a special Friday edition of MNE as it will include guest Renee Ruin of The Night Shift. 

            https://www.youtube.com/@MovieNightExtravaganza

            Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement


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