The Important Cinema Club

By Justin Decloux and Will Sloan

TV & Film

What's The Important Cinema Club about?

A podcast on high film art, entertaining film trash, and everything film in between.

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The Important Cinema Club episodes:

05.13.2024
#382 - David Fincher Is In Complete Control
David Fincher. You know him. You love him. We talk about him. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly...
05.07.2024
#381 - Elvis Presley Vs. Great Directors
We focus on the handful of times Elvis worked with great directors: Michael Curtiz, Don Siegel, and Phil Karlson. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out...
05.03.2024
ANNOUNCEMENT: The 24-Hour Musical Movie Mind Melter is happening TOMORROW! (May 4th!)
Tune in this Saturday, May 4th starting @ 11:00 AM (eastern time) at twitch.tv/importantcinemaclub
04.29.2024
#380 - Bruce Le: The Most Bruce Lee
We discuss the work of pioneer Brucesploitation actor/director Bruce Le - and focus on his films Challenge of the Tiger, Ninja Over the Great Wall, and Comfort Women. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our...
04.23.2024
#379 - SPECIAL REPORT: Cinemaniacs Lost in New York
Justin and Will visited New York. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review and...
04.15.2024
#378 - The Toronto Film Legends That Made Us
We get very self-indulgent and discuss the film-related people, events, and places that made us who we are today. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out...
04.11.2024
#377 - Gamera: Friend To All Children
We discuss the films of Japan's second most famous giant monster that starts with a G: Gamera! Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on...
04.08.2024
#376 - Elia Suleiman's Powerful Palestinian Cinema (That Is Very Funny)
We discuss the work of Palestinian Writer/Director/Actor Elia Suleiman. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe,...
03.25.2024
#375 - Michele Soavi's Phantasmagorias
We discuss the work of late-period Italian horror director Michele Soavi and his films STAGEFRIGHT, THE CHURCH, CEMETERY MAN and ARRIVEDERCI AMORE, CIAO. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog,...
03.20.2024
#374 - Why Are These Considered Bad Movies?
We are jumping on the bandwagon by using The Criterion Channel's recent program, AND THE RAZZIE GOES TO, as a starting point to discuss what it means to be perceived as a 'bad' movie and why COCKTAIL, UNDER THE CHERRY...
03.12.2024
#373 - Kevin Costner's For The Dads
We discuss the directorial work of Kevin Costner: DANCES WITH WOLVES, THE POSTMAN and WATERWORLD. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode,...
03.04.2024
#372 - Jonathan Rosenbaum Wants Everyone to Love Movies
We discuss our favourite film critic, Jonathan Rosenbaum, and focus on his work about Ace Ventura, Luc Moullet, Small Soldiers, Spielberg's A.I. and more. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back...
02.27.2024
#371 - Greydon Clark Put It All On The Line
We discuss the work of Writer/Director/Producer Greydon Clark and examine his films BLACK SHAMPOO, JOYSTICKS and THE UNINVITED. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on...
02.26.2024
PATREON PREVIEW: Public Domain Mickey Mouse, The Best Physical Media of 2023 and A Film Maudit
Become a Patron now at https://www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub
02.21.2024
#370 - Jerzy Skolimowski in the Deep End
We discuss the Writer/Director Jerzy Skolimowski and focus on his films DEEP END, MOONLIGHTING and THE SHOUT. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the...
02.12.2024
#369 - VALIE EXPORT (For Your Health)
We discuss the work of conceptual artist/filmmaker VALIE EXPORT and her films INVISIBLE ADVERSARIES, MENSCHENFRAUEN and THE PRACTICE OF LOVE. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read...
02.06.2024
#368 - Jim Jarmusch Cool
We discuss the work of Jim Jarmusch with a focus on STRANGER THAN PARADISE, DEADMAn and THE DEAD DON'T DIE. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read...
01.29.2024
#367 - Danny DeVito: The Director
We discuss the career of Danny DeVito as a director, which includes THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN, WAR OF THE ROSES and DUPLEX. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog,...
01.23.2024
#366 - Shot on Video
We discuss the power of Shot on Video films and focus on BLONDE DEATH, SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN and BOARDING HOUSE. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read...
01.19.2024
#365 - The Best Films of 2023
We discuss the best films of 2023. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review and...
01.10.2024
#364 - Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings For Beginners
We discuss Peter Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS, and one of us has never actually watched them all until now! Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read...
12.30.2023
UNLOCKED PATREON: What We've Been Watching - Take Back The Planet
We discuss what we've been watching. Want more of this? Subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub and get more than you can handle!
12.24.2023
#363 - So Many Christmas Carols
We dive into three adaptations of A Christmas Carol. We discuss the work of Writer/Director Nancy Meyers with a focus on THE INTERN, IT'S COMPLICATED and THE HOLIDAY. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire...
12.16.2023
TODAY: Join Us Online For The Holiday Movie Mind Melter
The Holiday Movie Mind Melter is happening today at Twitch.tv/importantcinemaclub, starting at @ 11:00 EST. For more info and a schedule, check out twitter.com/declouxj. Titles are not announced until after each movie begins!
12.14.2023
#362 - The World Wants Nancy Meyers Movies
We discuss the work of Writer/Director Nancy Meyers with a focus on THE INTERN, IT'S COMPLICATED and THE HOLIDAY. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read...
12.07.2023
#361 - The Star Wars
Justin and Will sell out. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review and Rate Us...
12.01.2023
#360 - Never Not Original: The Art of Bruno Mattei
We discuss the work of trashmaker/rip-off artist extraordinaire Bruno Mattei and his films SHOCKING DARK (AKA TERMINATOR 2), ROBOWAR, RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR and ZOMBIE: THE BEGINNING. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire...
11.25.2023
#359 - Sergei Bondarchuk: On The Grandest Scale
We discuss the career of Russian filmmaker Sergei Bondarchuk, and the absolute massive WAR & PEACE, on this week's episode. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read...
11.15.2023
#358 - Lars Von Trier: The Demon Director
We discuss the enfant terrible writer/director and focus on BREAKING THE WAVES, DOGVILLE and MELANCHOLIA. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode,...
11.05.2023
#357 - King Hu: The Filmmaker Who Changed Action Cinema
We discuss the work of filmmaker King Hu and focus on COME DRINK WITH ME, DRAGON INN and A TOUCH OF ZEN. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your...
10.31.2023
#356 - The Forgotten Horrors of Michael J. Murphy
We discuss the work of filmmaker Michael J. Murphy and his micro-budget wonders that include INVITATION TO HELL, TORMENT, and DEATH RUN. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your...
10.24.2023
#355 - Santo vs. The Monsters
We discuss the films of the greatest masked wrestler to ever live! Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly...
10.20.2023
#354 - Written by Stephen King
We discuss some films written by Stephen King! These include CREEPSHOW, PET SEMATARY, and CREEPSHOW. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode,...
10.13.2023
#353 - We Love Mr. Vampire
We discuss Golden Harvest's Mr. Vampire series. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review and...
10.09.2023
#352 - You Must Be This Tall To Ride The Dardenne Brothers Roller Coaster
We discuss the multi-award-winning Dardenne Brothers and their films. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe,...
09.23.2023
#351 - Watch The Art of Patrick Wang
We discuss the work of Writer/Director/Actor Patrick Wang. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review...
09.14.2023
#350 - The Best Films of The Toronto International Film Festival '23* (*That We Have Watched))
We discuss the films we've been able to catch at TIFF 2023, which include Jean-Luc Godard's final project, Harmony Korine's AGGRO DR1FT, Hayao Miyazaki's THE BOY AND THE HERON and much more. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every...
09.06.2023
#349 - Have I Seen That Hong Sang-soo Film?
We discuss the career of Writer/Director Hong Sang-soo, the extremely prolific South Korean auteur. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and...
08.28.2023
#348 - Big Screen Comedian Failures 4: The Talk Show Hosts
We discuss the comedians that couldn't crack the big screen, with a focus this time on talk show hosts: Jay Leno, Ellen Degeneres and Jimmy Fallon. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon...
08.23.2023
#347 - The Digital Michael Mann
We discuss Michael Mann's digital filmography, which includes COLLATERAL, PUBLIC ENEMIES, MIAMI VICE and BLACK HAT. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next...
08.21.2023
#346 - Hong Kong's Milkyway Image (Featuring Johnnie To)
We discuss the filmography of Hong Kong's Milkyway Image, a company founded by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai that bounced between personal crime films and broad populist romantic comedies. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to...
08.08.2023
#345 - Richard Pryor Ripped It Up
We discuss the career of Comedian/Actor Richard Pryor and focus on his movies STIR CRAZY, BREWSTER'S MILLIONS and RICHARD PRYOR: LIVE IN CONCERT. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue,...
08.01.2023
#344 - Dede Allen Cut From The Gut
We discuss the work of Dede Allen, one of the greatest film editors to ever live, and the creative behind the shaping of BONNIE AND CLYDE, DOG DAY AFTERNOON and SLAP SHOT. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every...
07.25.2023
#343 - That Todd Solondz is Pretty Effed Up, Right?
We dicsuss the work of Writer/Director Todd Solondz. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review...
07.24.2023
BONUS: On the Bleeding Edge with Dogleg
In this special dispatch for Toronto moviegoers, Will talks to his good friend Ethan Vestby about his screening series Bleeding Edge, emerging channels of indie film distribution, and his upcoming Toronto screening of Al Warren's DOGLEG. Get tickets to DOGLEG on...
07.19.2023
#342 - Do You Fear The Dark Universe?
We discuss Universal's inability to continue making movies featuring the most popular monsters ever, and talk VAN HELSING, DRACULA: UNTOLD and Tom Cruise's THE MUMMY. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode...
07.16.2023
#341 - At The Drive-In With Godzilla
We visited The Mahoning Drive-In to watch 7 Godzilla movies on 35mm. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly...
07.15.2023
#340 - Norman Taurog: Elvis' Favourite Director
We discuss the career of legendary Hollywood journeyman Norman Taurog and focus on BLUE HAWAII, BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940 and SKIPPY. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name...
07.07.2023
#339 - Roland Emmerich: Master of Disaster
We discuss Director Roland Emmerich and focus on INDEPENDENCE DAY, UNIVERSAL SOLDIER and GHOST CHASE. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode,...
06.19.2023
#338 - The Complete Truth About Kenneth Anger
We discuss the legendary experimental filmmaker and author of Hollywood Babylon. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord...

What's The Important Cinema Club about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Important Cinema Club episodes:

#382 - David Fincher Is In Complete Control

#381 - Elvis Presley Vs. Great Directors

ANNOUNCEMENT: The 24-Hour Musical Movie Mind Melter is happening TOMORROW! (May 4th!)

#380 - Bruce Le: The Most Bruce Lee

#379 - SPECIAL REPORT: Cinemaniacs Lost in New York

#378 - The Toronto Film Legends That Made Us

#377 - Gamera: Friend To All Children

#376 - Elia Suleiman's Powerful Palestinian Cinema (That Is Very Funny)

#375 - Michele Soavi's Phantasmagorias

#374 - Why Are These Considered Bad Movies?

#373 - Kevin Costner's For The Dads

#372 - Jonathan Rosenbaum Wants Everyone to Love Movies

#371 - Greydon Clark Put It All On The Line

PATREON PREVIEW: Public Domain Mickey Mouse, The Best Physical Media of 2023 and A Film Maudit

#370 - Jerzy Skolimowski in the Deep End

#369 - VALIE EXPORT (For Your Health)

#368 - Jim Jarmusch Cool

#367 - Danny DeVito: The Director

#366 - Shot on Video

#365 - The Best Films of 2023

#364 - Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings For Beginners

UNLOCKED PATREON: What We've Been Watching - Take Back The Planet

#363 - So Many Christmas Carols

TODAY: Join Us Online For The Holiday Movie Mind Melter

#362 - The World Wants Nancy Meyers Movies

#361 - The Star Wars

#360 - Never Not Original: The Art of Bruno Mattei

#359 - Sergei Bondarchuk: On The Grandest Scale

#358 - Lars Von Trier: The Demon Director

#357 - King Hu: The Filmmaker Who Changed Action Cinema

#356 - The Forgotten Horrors of Michael J. Murphy

#355 - Santo vs. The Monsters

#354 - Written by Stephen King

#353 - We Love Mr. Vampire

#352 - You Must Be This Tall To Ride The Dardenne Brothers Roller Coaster

#351 - Watch The Art of Patrick Wang

#350 - The Best Films of The Toronto International Film Festival '23* (*That We Have Watched))

#349 - Have I Seen That Hong Sang-soo Film?

#348 - Big Screen Comedian Failures 4: The Talk Show Hosts

#347 - The Digital Michael Mann

#346 - Hong Kong's Milkyway Image (Featuring Johnnie To)

#345 - Richard Pryor Ripped It Up

#344 - Dede Allen Cut From The Gut

#343 - That Todd Solondz is Pretty Effed Up, Right?

BONUS: On the Bleeding Edge with Dogleg

#342 - Do You Fear The Dark Universe?

#341 - At The Drive-In With Godzilla

#340 - Norman Taurog: Elvis' Favourite Director

#339 - Roland Emmerich: Master of Disaster

#338 - The Complete Truth About Kenneth Anger