Zach and Rashmi get invited to a spinster aunt's abode where terrifying and darkly hilarious things lurk as they take a deep and crazy dive into Nobuhiko Obayashi's 1977 horror hit, HOUSE.

Tune in to learn how a surreal story from the imagination of Nobuhiko's daughter became an adored and legendary tale of terror whose impact is still being felt to this day!

Zach welcomes author and historian Lara Gabrielle (Captain of her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies) onto the Revue to review an actual revue as they dive into the creation and legacy of MGM's star fueled extravaganza, THE HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929!

Settle in and listen as the two delve into the trajectories of actors moving from silent film two sound, journey with them on the trajectory of Marion Davies and Jack Benny and how they ended up in the film, marvel with them at the revelation of a grand exhibition format long forgotten, triumph with them as they dispel John Gilbert myths,and finally ponder with them over the many ways the film has created an impact in the years to come for the stars of the film.

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Be sure to pick up your copy of Lara's amazing book CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL

Website: https://mariondaviesbook.com/

Amazon Link:https://www.amazon.com/Captain-Her-Soul-Marion-Davies/dp/0520384202

or look for the book at your local bookstore!

And be sure to follow Lara on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads by searching the handle @backlotsfilm

Zach and Rashmi are on the highway to hell by way of Shintoho as they unravel the many layers and devilish sights of Nobuo Nakagawa's 1960 outing, JIGOKU

Tune in to hear about the many ways this startling and stunning piece of horror cinema has captivated the worlds attention and how its impact is felt in cinema at large to this day.

Zach welcomes back podcaster Rashmi Menon (YBR Presents KOWAI) onto the show to revisit the wide world of Welles with a look at his 1948 attempt at the Bard Avon, MACBETH.

Something fun this way comes as the duo get to the hurly-burly that was an expedited and tension-fueled production, discuss the reputation of Republic Studios and how this film was a deviation from their usual output, unpack the play's re-telling and how the performances square up to expectation, debate the merits of pre-recorded sound for film, and finally settle upon the ways Welles' take on the Scottish play has permeated into the very films and Shakespeare adaptations we see today.

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Be sure to listen to Rashmi and her amazing work on curating and co-hosting YBR Presents KOWAI

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QoRdbnAWobbDcFM0jYkxp?si=4c618f1383454b29

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ybr-presents/id1580678508

The companion episode to this Macbeth discussion covering Throne of Blood can be found at

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kowai-chapter-11-throne-of-blood-1957/id1580678508?i=1000658509336

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HQuHZiWj4YMUqASIZEyi4?si=Qq3DAyrjRj6hKB1cL4GYgQ

Zach & Rashmi get Shakesperean on Kowai as they tackle a fog laden land of Madness and Mifune with Akira Kurosawa's 1957 masterclass, THRONE OF BLOOD.

Tune in as the two extrapolate how Kurosawa lends a horror layer onto the familiar story of MacBeth and how it manages to prove itself a worthy entry into the canon of Japanese Horror.

PLUS: Zach demands a portrait of Toshiro Mifune gloriously riding an elephant.

Zach welcomes filmmaker and film lover Jace Perrodin onto the show to tackle one of the great titans of cinema in one of his most thought-provoking pieces with a deep dive into Charlie Chaplin's 1936 opus, MODERN TIMES.

Get lost in the cogs of conversation as the two unravel the origin of the production, examine Chaplins meticulous and lengthy filmmaking process, learn more about his trepidation towards sound, breakdown the layered and eternally relevant story, marvel at the ever amazing special effects wizardry used for comedy gold, and finally wrestle with the many ways this film and Chaplin have shaped the world of cinema today.

PLUS: One of Chaplin's jokes solves the question of how to resurrect the Halloween franchise.

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To get a glimpse at Jace's own filmmaking skills, check out his YouTube Page

https://www.youtube.com/@jaceperrodin4514

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If you or someone you know are needing assistance, please visit the following outlets as announced in the beginning of the show

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

https://afsp.org/

https://988lifeline.org/

Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcaster Brad Haag (Reel Nerds Podcast) as the duo hitch a ride on a wagon train to the stars as they debut Television on the podcast with a deep dive into the 1966 series, STAR TREK.

After engaging in a dynamic back to back episode fest, settle in as the two recall the arduous journey Trek took to get to the small screen, revel in the rich character-driven stories, become enamored with the practical craftsmanship in make up and creature effects, have a good laugh or two over plot holes and odd happenings, and finally settle upon the many ways the Original Series has managed to impact the Pop Culture landscape to this very day.

Episodes Discussed:

"Space Seed"

Airdate: February 16, 1967

"The Trouble with Tribbles"

Airdate: December 29, 1967

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Be sure to listen to Brad each week on REEL NERDS PODCAST

https://reelnerdspodcast.com

and watch his plethora of amazing short films at his website:

https://www.nebulusvisions.com

and be sure to visit THE BUG THEATER, host of today's recording and the site of fabulous shows all nestled in a cozy historic landmark of the arts community in Denver

go to https://www.bugtheatre.org/ to find shows and events to delight your days!

On this special mini-episode, Zach and return guest Annette Bochenek (Hometowns to Hollywood) sit down to recap their experiences at the 15th Turner Classic Movies Film Festival!

Tune in to hear about their watch lists for the festival, the amazing surprises they encountered, and summarize the importance of supporting the festival and the channel!

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Be sure to check out Annette's amazing work on HOMETOWNS TO HOLLYWOOD

Website: https://hometownstohollywood.com/

Books For Sale:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Annette-Bochenek/author/B01LYYOXB8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

and follow her on social media:

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/home2hollywood/

Twitter- https://twitter.com/Home2Hollywood

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/home2hollywood/

Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/home2hollywood

and check out Annette on NO SOAP RADIO: https://www.youtube.com/@nosoapradiorecreations5320

Zach and Rashmi get entranced to an upper class home only to find the fantasy is the trance of a long gone soul as they take a closer look at Kenji Mizoguchi's ghostly 1953 tale, UGETSU.

Join them as they unpack the meticulous methodology of Mizoguchi and how his subtle hand at terrifying moments blend beautifully into this tragic tale.

Zach welcomes back actress and filmmaker Erin Mullane ('The Other Lemming') to attend a good ol horror fiend frenzy courtesy of AIP as they uncover the shocking and silly sights abound as Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, and Basil Rathbone assemble in Jacques Tourneur's 1964 outing, THE COMEDY OF TERRORS!

Settle in for a gruesome giggle fest as the two take a closer look at the emergence of American International Pictures, evaluate the state of horror titans in their latter years, howl in delight over the fast paced macabre dialogue of Richard Matheson, soak in the atmosphere of fog and shadow, and finally analyze the many ways in which the film and it's stars have impacted the cinema we see today.

PLUS: Amos Hinchley becomes Zach's manifested goals and aspirations

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Be sure to follow Erin and her journey through acting and filmmaking on social

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinmullaneofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinmullaneofficial/

To support her in person as she pitches 'The Other Lemming' at Series Fest on May2nd, go to http://seriesfest.com/event/pitch-a-thon/ for tickets and information

Check out Erin's performance in Zach's most recent short film, 'Heavy Hangs The Sky' : https://vimeo.com/907596212

and be sure to follow Erin's fabric art work by visiting her at BOHEMIAN CRAFTS

https://www.instagram.com/bohemiancraftsdenver/