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It’s October and it’s New Arrivals time! This month, Brian has decided to go all-in on horror in honor of the month, Rob G has a mix of genres (but if you want to hear him talk horror — he does that every week on ShockWaves). Labels covered include Arrow, Kino, AGFA, Indicator, Olive Films,...

On this month’s episode, Brian talks about announcement news that (mostly) came out in September with regards to labels like AGFA, Arrow, Criterion, Indicator, Kino Lorber, Mill Creek, Scorpion Releasing, Second Sight, Shout Factory, Synapse, Vinegar Syndrome and more! Lots of things to talk about! Listen to the August Announcements here: https://justthediscs.libsyn.com/episode-121-august-announcements Fan of the show?...

Film noir simply doesn’t get darker than Fernando Ayala’s Los Tallos Amargos (1956). And when I say dark, I mean classical tragedy dark. Dostoevsky levels of wretched darkness. I have never seen a noir quite like this. It has all the normal chiaroscuro and double cross, but it goes much deeper into the psychology of...

Dave Eves joins and we have a little fun with the recent release of Polyester and specifically the Odorama card. This is truly a unique film, and subsequently a unique release for Criterion. We discuss the best way to watch the film, answer questions about the experience, and talk about each of the smells. You...

While Jamie fully embraces her love of JCVD as well as this genre of film, Doug can’t wrap his mind around the New York mafia’s plan to buy out the most successful dojos on the west coast. Also, this movie’s amazing! Do yourself a favor and watch it before listening to the episode. We wouldn’t...

Matthew McConaughey appreciation! Brendon Small returns to talk about two films from the man, the myth, the legend — one from the very beginning of his acting career (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION) and one of his latest efforts (THE BEACH BUM) and it is a lively discussion of how much we love him...

Matt Schlee and Tim Leggoe join Aaron for the first episode dedicated to Indicator, which follows the Criterion Now format. We discuss the history of the label, how it compares with other labels, how their business model works, the way they handle supplements, and customer service and shipping. We also talk plenty about the films,...

Alicia goes onto a studio lot to talk to producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas about her film “Hustlers,” why it was a hard sell, the perils of social media, her work with Jennifer Lopez and why its important to never give up.

Matt and Travis are joined by David Blakeslee of the invaluable Criterion Reflections podcast to discuss the second Dekalog episode that was expanded into a feature, episode six, which would be titled A Short Film About Love in its feature version. We discuss the morally sticky nature of both the story and the film itself,...

John Cribbs from The Pink Smoke is back again to join Brian on this episode as they discuss a stack of six Kino Lorber Studio Classics titles! Starting with the outstanding thriller sleeper THE SILENT PARTNER — then, Doris Day is stalked in MIDNIGHT LACE, on to the chimps go crazy movie LINK and Anthony...

Are you still afraid to go into the water? Does the specter of a killer shark still haunt you, 44 years after that monster first broke the water’s surface in Jaws (Spielberg, 1975)? It absolutely haunts me, though I love the water and still take every opportunity to get in it. Just like I still...

Mark Hurne is back! We dig into a number of topics beginning with some of the upcoming Arrow releases that have Criterion crossover, specifically Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and RoboCop. We also talk about the newsletter clue, which is most likely The Story of Temple Drake. We reflect on the July slate now...

All Doug wanted was a futuristic game show where people throw ducks at balloons and nothing is as it seems. Instead, we discuss a film with wall-to-wall accents, and a performance by Arnold that makes his work in Commando appear Oscar-worthy. Jamie’s a bit punchy, sleepy and angry…because she had to watch The Running Man....

Martin Kessler (of Flixwise Canada fame) joins to discuss Aleksei German’s KHRUSTALYOV, MY CAR! Recently released by Arrow here in the US, this movie gives us the opportunity to revisit the absurd-grotesque-comedic world, that feels like a parallel universe to HARD TO BE A GOD… probably because it is. Martin is one heck of a...

This episode, hosts Jill Blake and Wade Sheeler discuss titles that can charm even the grumpiest, reluctant friend or family member to dip their toe into the world of classic films. We all know someone who rolls their eyes at the mention of Black and white, old movies. We also know that once these cynics...

It’s time for the monthly “New Arrivals” episode with Rob G! This time we talk about discs ranging from labels like Arrow Video, Kino Lorber, Scream Factory, Mill Creek, 101 Films and Disney Movie Club! There’s a wide range of movies here and we hope you find something that strikes your fancy! Follow Rob on...

Alicia sits down with location scout Lori Balton, to hear all about her impressive career, what qualities you need to work in the location department on films and what working on ‘Heat’ with Michael Mann taught her.

Another new feature! On this episode, Brian runs down a bunch of announcements that came out in the month of August about various labels putting out all kinds of stuff on Blu-rays. Labels discussed include Eureka, Indicator, Kino Lorber, Olive Films, Shout Factory, Vinegar Syndrome, Warner Archive and Criterion Collection among others! Enjoy! Fan of...

Marcus Pinn takes a quick break before putting out episode 100 of Zebras in America (!) to come on FBF and discuss NIGHTCRAWLER and VELVET BUZZSAW. Pinn and Laubinger collaborate to discuss  theGyllenhaal and Gilroy team up for both movies. We discuss the sad plight of modern film and art criticism in the age of...

Upon my first viewing of it, Lucile Hadžihalilović’s Evolution (2015) leapt to the top of the list of my favorite movies of this decade, perhaps of any decade. It’s a deft intermingling of modern body horror and much more ancient fears. Sometimes you’re not sure if you just saw an elder god out of the...