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See It Or Don't: Zach Cregger's Barbarian
Jenna and Veronica both enjoyed Barbarian, which is why they recorded a podcast ripping it apart. It’s one part film critique, one part conversation, and a whole lot of lusting after Lil’ Billy Skarsgård.
Cream of the Crud in Breaking Training
Carlo and Dan are back with more of the Crud they’ve been watching - including The Kid Brother, more tokusatsu shows, and the original Batman series.
Decade vs Decade: 60s v 80s - Fantasy
From the minds of Dan and Jenna comes a new podcast segment : Decade vs Decade! First up is a clash of fantasy films: The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (1962) versus Conquest (1983)
Elvis Never Left the Building: A Review of Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'
Elvis ended up being the best of what it could have been: a glittering frenzy of feverish reverence, replete with pink suits and matching Cadillac cars, hysterical hip-shaking highs and slurred, sweat-dripping lows.
A Good Day to Cream of the Crud
Carlo and Dan are back talking about a double-feature of overlooked 90s comedies: Strike! aka All I Wanna Do aka The Hairy Bird, and Dick.
Tales from Skull: A Night of Terror (1987) feat. Allan Levine
In this sequel of sorts to last year's interview with Allan Levine about their SOV Emmeritus Pictures, Allan returns to discuss stories from behind the scenes of the 1987 low-budget exploitation picture Skull: A Night of Terror.
Friends and Other Monsters: 'Ezrulie' Review
Erzulie, a female-forward creature feature about a mythical mermaid, is a fun and unexpected indie flick that follows then subverts horror tropes in a clever, entertaining way.
Cream of the Crud: When Nature Calls
Carlo discusses the movies they saw at Nippon Connection, Dan watched some Gold Ninja Video releases, and so much more. Listen now!
Double Feature: Home is Where The Music Is (Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche & Box of Rain)
For someone looking for a community of their own, music scenes become a home where the lack of one is being felt. Documentaries Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliche and Box of Rain dive into the worlds of punk and deadheads with a focus on finding a sense of belonging.
The Right to a Goddamned Choice: Movies About Unwanted Pregnancies
Abortion is healthcare, and it is our right to demand a choice. Happening, Lingui The Sacred Bonds and Citizen Ruth are three films – all depicting different times, places and eras – that show the importance of a woman’s right to choose.
Cream of the Crud Takes Manhattan
Carlo and Dan discuss Wong Jing movies, CAT III horror from Hong Kong, an underseen Eric Roberts movie, and much more!
Cream of the Crud: City of Masks
Dan and Carlo are back to their cruddy ways! Carlo watched Dragons Forever, The Delinquents and more, while Dan checked out Magic Crystal before being disappointed by a North American blockbuster.
'Delta Space Mission' Review: The Joy of Evil Computers & Abstract Shapes
Delta Space Mission truly leans into your imagination, rewarding any viewer who can get out of their heads long enough to just roll with it. It’s a relief to watch after decades of balloon-faced 3D animated tyranny.
The Card Counter, Guilt, and Brokenness
In The Card Counter, the schism between processing trauma and self-forgiveness comes to a head. To Bill, this living prison he has set up for himself is akin to a religion. But salvation cannot be achieved without true consciousness – simply having suffered great punishment is not enough.
Enter the Comfort Zone: A Roundtable Discussion
Carlo, Dan, Jenna & Veronica dive deep into The Comfort Zone... or specifically, a discussion on what makes for a cinematic comfort zone – how to find it, how to define it, and how best to break free from it and expand your horizons.
Cream of the Crud: The Secret of the Ooze
Dan and Carlo are back, talking about movie releases and what they've been watching lately - from Canadian hidden gems to CATIII flicks, there's something for everyone in this episode!
Choose Your Own Nightmare Alley
Jenna and Veronica discuss both versions of Nightmare Alley – Edmund Goulding's noir take from 1947 and Guillermo Del Toro's recent release. They also address the necessity for explicit violence in film and why certain auteur directors don’t always click with them.
Do Good Intentions Even Matter? A Study in the Licorice Pizza Controversy
Ironically, as Licorice Pizza’s reception started to spin out, what seemed to get lost in the crossfire was its own thematic focus on well-intentioned characters losing control of their narratives.
An Interview with The New World Pictures Podcast
This week on the podcast, Dan chats with Ryan, Erica and Marc of The New World Pictures Podcast about their show and the movies they love to discuss.
Back Row's Fifth Year in Movie Reviews, Podcasts & Lists
Back Row is five years old and ready to star in its own version of Kindergarten Cop! Check out our best lists, podcasts and articles from the past year you may have missed.

