The New World Pictures Podcast

We end #SEXtember Part Deux, our 2nd annual look at the sexy films of New World Pictures, with PARTY INCORPORATED aka PARTY GIRLS, a 1989 comedy directed by adult film director Chuck Vincent and starring adult film star Marilyn Chambers, who also starred in New World's RABID from David Cronenberg.  The film centers around Marilyn Saunders, who is famous somehow and has a TV show about her life that is being filmed that is very popular with the bar/sleepover crowds. We discuss this movie's wild history, which drawer is the best for hiding your illicit material, when exactly party planning industry became a thing, and we offer a sneak peek at one of the other varied podcasts we are working on!  Plus, Human Resources drops by and much more!

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We continue #SEXtember Part Deux by checking in on 1972's NIGHT CALL NURSES. Directed by Jonathan Kaplan, in his debut, and produced by Julie Corman, this is the third in Roger Corman's "NURSES" movie. Quentin Tarantino called it "a sexy version of Three Coins in the Fountain." IYKYK.

We talk about the many, many, MANY plots this movie has to offer, the subtle product placement, and learn about Erica's favorite after work activity - no spoilers - but it's not what you would think! What is a night call nurse you ask? You'll have to listen in to find out!

Our latest interview is with someone we have hoped to talk with for some time, director, writer, and actor Katt Shea! We go through her early career where Shea appeared as an actor in a few Corman-produced films before stalking Roger to get an opportunity to direct her debut feature, 1987's STRIPPED TO KILL! Shea describes  the key to landing an audition,  how acting in PSYCHO III ending up helping her sell STRIPPED TO KILL to Roger,  her difficulties after directing the 1991 hit POISON IVY,  and what it was like to work for Roger, both good and bad. Don't miss out on this great conversation with Katt Shea!

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We can think of no better way to kick off #SEXtember Part Deux than with Katt Shea's 1987 thriller, STRIPPED TO KILL.  This isn't one of those movies the skimps (wink) on the stripping.  There's a lot of it in STRIPPED TO KILL.  So much, in fact, that it broke our titty count machine.  

We talk about strange rules for strip clubs, the challenge of keeping the patrons excited during the 15-20 minutes it takes the DJ to tear down and build a new set for the next stripper and, of course, which time of year muscles are poisonous.  Which muscles?  You have to listen to find out.  

And while STRIPPED TO KILL has a whole lot of stripping, that is not the sum of it's parts.  There are meat sculptures, police department employees that work at] brothels, telekinetic fire starting, and a little double identity (we're not talking about the boobies).  

Finally, Ryan and Erica teach Marc how to properly tell a joke and we discover a unique new business opportunity that you need to hear about.  We are all going to get rich.

We continue the laughs this week in our #HAHAugust episode. Polish your jokes and put on your suspenders as you take the mic at 1983's THE FUNNY FARM! Written and directed by Ron Clark in his debut after working with Mel Brooks on the scripts for HIGH ANXIETY and THE SILENT MOVIE, this stars Peter Aykroyd,  Howie Mandel, and even more Canadian comics. The film follows a budding comedian (Miles Chapin) and a group of ambitious young comics as they strive to make it in the LA comedy scene, but only one can find a steady girlfriend and a club to work in after only one night in town (also Chapin).

In this episode we are joined by special return guest Ali Davis, who you may remember from our previous episodes COVER GIRL MODELS, and GODZILLA 1985. Laugh with us as we learn about improv for dogs, debate if strip clubs have bathrooms, and reminisce about each of our cross-country drives.

We continue #HAHAugust, our celebration of the comedies of New World Pictures, with an interview about one of classic comedies to emerge from Roger Corman's New World Pictures, 1979's ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGH SCHOOL! Joining us to talk about the film is author Stephen B. Armstrong, who just wrote a book on the subject called I Want You Around: The Ramones and the Making of Rock 'n' Roll High School, editor Mark Helfrich, who got his start on the movie as a production assistant and assistant editor, and the movie's director, Allan Arkush, who also spent years working at New World editing trailers for the company.  If you are a fan of this movie, you don't want to miss this episode! We discuss the many iterations of the script, Arkush's journey with the Ramones, how New World fought the movie internally, and much more! 

For more about Stephen, visit his website, https://stephen-b-armstrong.com/, and buy his book wherever books are sold! 

For the video about The Wiltern mentioned by Mark and Allan, head here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti49ckZZNFI

And for the GET CRAZY video Allan mentions on the episode, go here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMlpF76gRz0

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We are kicking off #HAHAugust, which could be the most hilarious month of the year! Put your feet on the coffee table and don't use a coaster while you hop onto YouTube and feast your eyes on 1984’s BAD MANNERS (aka GROWING PAINS), co-written and directed by Robert "Bobby" Houston, and starring the late, great Martin Mull and Karen Black as foster parents who find that their new addition can't separate himself from his previous family of orphans, one of which is played by a young Pamela Adlon (King of the Hill, Better Things, Facts of Life).

In this episode we are joined by special guest Peter Fluet, who you may remember from previous episodes Power Pack, Generation X, and STAR CRYSTAL. With Peter's help we put manners aside to attempt to make sense of this rude, and truly ridiculous film that somehow has a theme song from Sparks? Ryan shares a truly shocking bit of research, Marc crunches cars and, of course, Erica keeps the titty count.

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We talk with former New World Pictures editors, Kevin Sewelson and Dave Parker.  Both Kevin and Dave started out as trailer editors during the last few years of New World Picture's existence.  Kevin also edited 1988's IN THE AFTERMATH for New World and we discuss the challenge of creating a story blending live action with Mamoru Ishii's 1985 anime ANGEL'S EGG.  Kevin and Dave describe the challenges of creating a story and dialogue to weave the two different stories into a cohesive unit. We learn about the set in Fontana and the rock bottom pricing New World Pictures paid to shoot there after THE RUNNING MAN had completed filming at the same location. 

This episode is chock full of interesting behind-the-scenes stories.  We learn about Kevin and Dave's early days at New World Pictures pulling all-nighters in the editing room in the former Lion's Gate studio, and how New World went from being flush with money to the slow demise of the studio and all the new ventures that sprung from the talent that left.  We also get to discuss a couple NWPP favorites including GODZILLA 1985, 18 AGAIN!, HEATHERS, FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC, and one of Marc's favorites, ANGEL OF DEATH. Dave also tells an incredible story about a never-seen trailer he cut for HELLRAISER 2.  

It's a fascinating and fun interview and we're incredibly grateful to Dave and Kevin for taking time to chat with us.  Enjoy the interview!

We continue #SciFiJuly presents #DystopianSummer with 1988's IN THE AFTERMATH! Never heard of it? You're not alone! A mixture of Mamoru Oshii's 1985 anime ANGEL'S EGG and live-action, dystopian footage directed by New World's then Head of post-production, Carl Colpaert, the film is a wild mix that skipped theatrical release and went straight to video near the end of the 2nd era of New World Pictures.

Joining us for this episode is returning guest Dirk Marshall, who we had to have on after he covered ANGEL'S EGG on the VH US podcast (https://www.vh-us.com/). What did Dirk think of the blend of the two films? Listen to find out! Did Erica realize it was two films?  Listen and find out! What is Marc's pet peeve about July 4th parties? You'll have to listen to find out! 

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Our #SciFiJuly Presents #DystopianSummer continues with an interview with DEAD END DRIVE-IN director Brian Trenchard-Smith! From the beginnings with the script to the purchase of the movie by New World Pictures at the Cannes Film Festival, Brian tells us all about the journey of his film, while also telling tales about a few of his other films, including DAY OF THE PANTHER and THE MAN FROM HONG KONG! Perhaps fittingly, Brian spoke to us while sitting outside during a heat wave, but that didn't damper his spirits as he told us about the importance of having a good mechanic, gave a sweet eulogy to the late, great Grant Page, broke down the MAD MAX franchise, and described how they shot two stunt sequences for DEAD END DRIVE-IN on the same day.  Don't miss this interview with an exploitation legend!