In this episode, we discuss John Cassavetes' Shadows including how the film grew from Cassavetes’ personal experiences, Cassavetes’ use of improvisation, and techniques used to communicate information about characters and their relationship with one another.

See where Shadows is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray

Cassavetes on Cassavetes (Book)

Shadows: Eternal Times Square by Gary Giddins

Additional Audio Sources:

Shadows Trailer

The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray

Lelia Goldoni Interview on The Criterion Collection's John Cassavetes: Five Films Blu-ray

Cinéastes de notre temps (Cinema of Our Time) : John Cassavetes on The Criterion Collection's Faces Blu-ray

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Trash Cinema Month is Back!

In this episode, we discuss Stephen Chiodo's Killer Klowns from Outer Space, including the killing of dogs in movies, how it compares to 1950s creature features, and the lack of understandable klown motivation.

See where Killer Klowns from Outer Space is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game

Scream Factory's Killer Klowns from Outer Space 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

Chiodo Brothers' Other Work

Land of Terror (1967) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

Africa Danny (1970) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

Sludge Grubs (1972) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

Free Inside (1974) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

Cousin Kevin (1986) (Dir. Chiodo Brothers)

The Untold Story of 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space,' the Creepiest Film in Central California History by Amanda Bartlett

The Chiodos Walk Among Us: Adventures in Super 8 Filmmaking (Killer Klowns Arrow Video documentary)

The Creators and Cast of Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Additional Audio Sources:

Killer Klowns from Outer Space Trailer

Scream Factory's Killer Klowns from Outer Space 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

Audio Commentary on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

“The Making of Killer Klowns” on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

“Kreating Klowns” on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

“Komposing Klowns” on Scream Factory's 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

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Trash Cinema Month is Back!

In this episode, we discuss David DeCoteau's Nightmare Sisters, including the lack of horror elements, how the film’s short schedule affected the film grammar, and how we found inspiration through the film.

See where Nightmare Sisters is available to watch.

Supplemental Material:

Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

Cinema Conversations: David DeCoteau

Monster Party (Podcast) | That's Exploitation!!! With David DeCoteau & David Del Valle!

Dead for Filth with Michael Varrati (Podcast) | David DeCoteau

David DeCoteau: On Rapid Heart, Fake Names & B-Movies (Interview)

The Life & SLIMES of Dukey Flyswatter and Haunted Garage (Sneak Preview)

Foam Fabrication Tips with Kenneth J. Hall

Additional Audio Sources:

Nightmare Sisters Trailer

Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

David DeCoteau & Linnea Quigley Commentary on Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

Kenneth J. Hall Interview on Vinegar Syndrome's Nightmare Sisters Blu-ray

Cinema Conversations: David DeCoteau

Monster Party (Podcast) | That's Exploitation!!! With David DeCoteau & David Del Valle!

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