This week on the podcast, Dan and Carlo get their toques on and don some flannel… it’s time for HOSER HORROR!
Art vs Trash: Why "Elevated Horror" Doesn't Work As Well as Junk Horror
Horror films are like yoga for the primordial parts of our brains, and when something is so directly tied to our lower instincts, it can be hard to ‘pretty it up.’
Episode 16 - A Heroic Trio of Female Prisoner Scorpions
After being subjected to Jerry Lewis movies, Carlo challenges Jenna to watch some of his favorite action films–including The Heroic Trio, and the first two Female Prisoner Scorpion films.
Alex Ross Perry's "Her Smell" Reeks of Toxic Brilliance
Alex Ross Perry’s Her Smell perfectly depicts the push-and-pull ecosystem of the public’s relationship to a celebrity whose toxicity overshadows her talent.
Hearts of Darkness: Movies that Pit Humans Against Nature
Stories that pit man against nature are classic and universal. They remind us how far we’ve come and yet how easily it can all be taken away. The films Arctic, Sorcerer and Embrace of the Serpent each touch upon different existential horrors one can encounter when exposed to the elements.
Episode 15 - We Watched Climax So You Don't Have To
Jenna and Veronica bring I Watched It So You Don’t Have To segment to the podcast to discuss Gaspar Noe’s hyper violent dance-torture film Climax. They suspect this is actually the superior remake of Suspiria.
Double Feature: Scenes from the Class Struggle in Florida (Magic Mike & Wild Things)
It’s The Man vs Florida Man in this double feature focusing on Magic Mike and Wild Things. Both films focus on the unhappiness of those who have money all of the money in the world and those who are desperately trying to claw their way to the top.
Episode 14 - Carmine Capobianco: Psychos in Conversation
Carlo interviewed writer, actor, composer, and jack-of-all-trades Carmine Capobianco! Best known for his work on Psychos In Love, Galactic Gigolo, Cemetery High, and a whole lot of other stuff.
Episode 13 - Women In Film
This week on Notes From The Back Row, we dive into women filmmakers and the movies they created - from the overlooked to the downright classic.
I Watched It So You Don't Have To: Ishtar
Ishtar’s reputation stinks. But do you know what stinks even more? The men that undermined director Elaine May at every opportunity throughout the production, shooting, editing and promotion of the film.
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