The Important Cinema Club

We discuss the career of Ron Ormond, the king of Christploitation, and his films IF FOOTMEN TIRE YOU, WHAT WILL HORSES DO?, THE BURNING HELL and KING OF THE BULLWHIP. This week on the Patreon episode we tackle Rob Zombie's THE DEVILS REJECTS. 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 work of writer/director/actor/mogul Tyler Perry and focus on his films DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN, WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO? and BOO! A MADEA HALLOWEEN. Pick up the GOLD NINJA VIDEO release of THE THREE STOOGES IN PUBLIC DO-MANIA now before its too late: goldninjavideo.com This week on the Patreon episode we talk about THE JOKER'S Todd Philips and his early films HATED and FRAT HOUSE. www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com

We discuss two films that defined the year 1999: THE MATRIX and FIGHT CLUB. Do they hold up? Is 1999 the best year of film ever? We find out! Pick up the GOLD NINJA VIDEO release of THE THREE STOOGES IN PUBLIC DO-MANIA: https://goldninjavideo.com/ This week on the Patreon episode we talk about our experience at the Toronto International Film Festival - with lengthy breakdowns of UNCUT GEMS and CRAZY WORLD. 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 directorial oeuvre of funnyman Albert Brooks and his films REAL LIFE, MODERN ROMANCE, and LOOKING FOR COMEDY IN THE MUSLIM WORLD. This week on the Patreon episode we watched Duke Mitchell in GONE WITH THE POPE. 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 portrayal of Toronto, Canada in cinema through the lens of three films: RIP-OFF (1971), LAST NIGHT(1998) and SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD (2010). Why does Toronto rarely appear in Hollywood cinema? Does it have a personality? What does it mean to us? All are discussed! This week on the Patreon episode we watched The Ritz Brothers in THE GORILLA. 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 the writer/director/editor/producer of DEEP THROAT, THE MEMORIES WITHIN MISS ANGIE, and THE DEVIL IN MISS JONES. He was principally known for making the movie that blew open the doors on feature-length pornography, but he was a cinematic auteur at heart that never got the respect he deserved. This week on the Patreon episode we watched THE WATERMELON WOMAN. 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 discussed the career of Director Katheryn Bigelow and her films THE HURT LOCKER, POINT BREAK and STRANGE DAYS. This week on the Patreon episode we watched THE BLUES BROTHERS 2000. 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

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/