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.
Back Row Book Club: Taraji P. Henson's Around the Way Girl
Resourceful, talented, intelligent, strong and super cute, Taraji P Henson makes you believe the American Dream is actually achievable. Around the Way Girl: A Memoir: Taraji P. Henson is full of interesting anecdotes about working in and breaking through a system that’s working against you.
Episode 12 - The CHUD Buddies Challenge
Dan & Carlo recap their participation in the CHUD Buddies Challenge, discussing films such as American Anthem (1986), Parole Violators (1994), Lady Terminator (1989), as well as some questionable breakfast practices.
The LEGO Movies and Wreck-It Ralph Dismantle Toxic Masculinity Brick by Brick
Guest contributor Russell discusses the recent animated film trend of directly addressing toxic masculinity. Between how The LEGO Movie 2, LEGO Batman and Ralph Breaks The Internet tackles the topic, he wishes more movies like these had been around when he was a kid.
Episode 11 - The Tomfoolery of Jerry Lewis Movies
Jenna and Carlo go on a chronological foray into Jerry Lewis’ cartoon-like films, starting with Frank Tashlin’s Artists & Models and The Geisha Boy, to Lewis’ own The Nutty Professor. They like it, they like it!
Back Row's Second Year in Movie Reviews, Podcasts & Lists
We’re two years old and we’re learning how to run, talk and be more social. We’re also throwing tantrums, so click the damn link already!!
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