The Important Cinema Club

Justin Decloux and Will Sloan
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Apr 11, 2020 • 35min

#208 - Agnes Varda's House of Cinema

We discuss the career of writer/director Agnes Varda and focus on her films Cleo from 5 to 7, One Sings the Other Doesn't and The Beaches of Agnes. On this week's patreon, we discuss Ed Wood's drinking buddy Conrad Brooks and his directorial masterwork Jan-Gel: The Beast from the East. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub If you have any questions or comments that are Godzilla related, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com
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Apr 2, 2020 • 45min

#207 - Robert Pattinson: Sexy Vampire or Arthouse Messiah?

We tackle the career of Robert Pattinson and discuss TWILIGHT, GOOD TIMES and COSMOPOLIS as we dissect the career who was believed by snobs to be a one-note joke but has turned into a performer who takes fascinating chances. On this week's patreon, we discuss George Romero's DAY OF THE DEAD. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub If you have any questions or comments that are Godzilla related, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com
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Mar 25, 2020 • 33min

#206 - Tex Avery's Airtight Logic

We discuss the father of hundreds of cartoon tropes: Tex Avery. The master of the eye pop, the leader in animated violence and a legend of the field. We discuss his career, a number of shorts included on the recently released TEX AVERY SCREWBALL CLASSICS VOL. 1 released by Warner Archives and consider his place in cinema history. On this week's patreon, we discuss the Canadian Classic THE PEANUT BUTTER SOLUTION. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub If you have any questions or comments that are Godzilla related, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com
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Mar 16, 2020 • 36min

#205 - Jamaa Fanaka Won't Go Down Without a Fight

We discuss the career of independent Writer/Director Jamaa Fanaka, his lifelong struggle making films, and his role in the L.A Rebellion. His features under discussion include Welcome Home, Brother Charles, Emma Mae, and the Penitentiary trilogy. On this week's patreon, we discuss the James Bond 'Comedy' Casino Royale (1967). Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub If you have any questions or comments that are Godzilla related, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com
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Mar 6, 2020 • 42min

#204 - Abbott and Costello's Gravitational Pull

We discuss the careers of the mega popular (in the 40s) comedians Abbott and Costello and focus on their films Buck Privates, Hold That Ghost, and Dance with me Henry.
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Feb 27, 2020 • 45min

#203 - The Radical Stanley Kramer

We discuss one of the most famous 'message' directors and focus on his films JUDGEMENT AT NUREMBERG, IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD and GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER? On this week's patreon, we re-visit the wild world of Matt Farley. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub If you have any questions or comments that are Godzilla related, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com
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Feb 19, 2020 • 43min

#202 - Serious Comedians: Patton Oswalt, Richard Pryor, and Mary Tyler Moore

We discuss comedians who took on purely dramatic roles: Patton Oswalt in Big Fan, Richard Pryor in Blue Collar, and Mary Tyler Moore in Ordinary People. On this week's patreon, we discuss Canadian treasure Leslie Nielsen and his masterpiece Wrongfully Accused. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub If you have any questions or comments that are Godzilla related, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com
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Feb 13, 2020 • 49min

#201 - The Rage Art of Andy Milligan

We discuss the career and difficult life of the writer, director, cinematographer, dressmaker and angry man about town Andy Milligan with a focus on his sexploitation shocker Seeds (1968), his grimy Sweeny Todd adaptation Bloodthirsty Butchers (1970), and masterwork Fleshpot on 42 Street (1973. On this week's patreon, we talk about all the new movies that came to theatres in January and early February. Lotta stinkers! Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub If you have any questions or comments that are Godzilla related, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com
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Feb 4, 2020 • 1h 24min

#200 - The Godzilla Mega Monster Special

We discuss every Godzilla film. End song by Emily Milling and Justin Decloux. On this week's patreon, we talk about, guess what? Godzilla! Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub If you have any questions or comments that are Godzilla related, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com
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Jan 29, 2020 • 43min

#199 - Ishiro Honda: The Artist Who Directed Godzilla

We discuss the films of Director Ishiro Honda, with a focus on GODZILLA (1954), FAREWELL RABAUL (1954) and his work with Akira Kurosawa. This week on the Patreon episode we discuss GAMERA: THE GIANT MONSTER. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com

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