The Important Cinema Club

When you think of cinephile director’s, the names that usually come to mind are Joe Dante, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino...but what about Fred Olen Ray? Ray is the filmmaker behind such video store classics as EVIL TOONS, HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS, and ARMED RESPONSE, but he’s also a massive film fan. He wrote a book called THE NEW POVERTY ROW about independent distributors, casts forgotten stars, like Bowery Boy actor Huntz Hall, in his projects, and he also runs a DVD distribution company RETRO MEDIA where he’s released films like PLANET OF THE DINOSAURS, THE ALIEN FACTOR and THE BEAST FROM HAUNTED CAVE with brand new special features. Fred was nice enough to take some time to have a chat with me about his film fandom and directorial career, so I hope you enjoy the discussion that jumps right into his answer to my question “How do you cast your pictures?” RETROMEDIA'S FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/The-Official-Fred-Olen-Ray-Page-113544948689048/ THE BET OF FROM THE JACK-O COMMENTARY TRACK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1rirOuQsDg

We discuss the films of the Japanese master with a focus on FLOATING WEEDS, TOKYO STORY and LATE SPRING. You can buy THE DRAGON LIVES AGAIN Blu-ray, the first release from The Important Cinema Club Bargain Bin Collection, at www.goldninjavideo.com This week on the Patreon episode we watched SOUTHLAND TALES. 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

Justin Decloux and Richelle Charkot (Programming Director) break down the movies playing at The Royal Cinema in August, which include WALL STREET (in 35mm!), Edward Yang's A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY, and a double bill of BABE: PIG IN THE CITY and FURY ROAD. We realize that a lot of listeners don't live in Toronto, but we hope that our discussions about the calendar introduces or reminds you of some great movies! For more info on The Royal (and to buy tickets)visit: theroyal.to/events/

On a very special episode of the show, Justin and Will discuss the Writer/Director Albert Pyun and his films DECEIT, CAPTAIN AMERICA, KNIGHTS and CYBORG. He made 44 films, worked primarily as an independent operator, and Justin wrote a book about him! You can buy Justin's book RADIOACTIVE DREAMS: THE CINEMA OF ALBERT PYUN right here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1078206481 This week on the Patreon episode we watched THE WRECKING CREW and discussed ONCE UPON A TIME IN...HOLLYWOOD. 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

We discuss the career of director/cinephile Robert Florey - the man who almost made the original FRANKENSTEIN, directed the Marx Brothers in their first picture, and churned out a whopping fifty-nine films. This week on the Patreon episode we watched PULP FICTION. 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

We watched EXORCIST II, JAWS 2 and RETURN TO OZ and discussed the different types of sequels. This week on the Patreon episode we watched MULHOLLAND DRIVE. 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

Justin Decloux and Richelle Charkot (The programming director of The Royal Cinema in Toronto, Canda) break down the movies playing this July at theatre, which include EL TOPO(on 35mm!), JEANNE DIELMAN (on 35mm!)and THINGS (life-changing in any format) We realize that a lot of listeners don't live in Toronto, but we hope that our discussions about the calendar introduces or reminds you of some great movies! For more info on The Royal (and to buy tickets)visit: http://theroyal.to/events/

We discuss the career of a man whose career as box office draw spanned two whole decades - Mickey Rooney - and focus on LOVE FINDS ANDY HARDY, BABES IN ARMS, REQUIEM FOR A HEAVYWEIGHT and DRIVE A CROOKED ROAD. This week on the Patreon episode we watched HUDSON HAWK. 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

We discuss the films of The Coen Brothers and watch THE LADYKILLERS, BURN AFTER READING and INTOLERABLE CRUELTY. This week on the Patreon episode we watched The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. 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

We discuss the career of actor Klaus Kinski and his films CRAWLSPACE, KINSKI'S PAGANINI, and MY BEST FIEND. This week on the Patreon episode we watched Joe Dante's THE MOVIE ORGY. 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