The Important Cinema Club

Justin Decloux and Will Sloan
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Jul 30, 2019 • 39min

#177 - The Radioactive Dreams of Albert Pyun

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
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Jul 23, 2019 • 53min

#176 - Robert Florey: The B-Movie Expressionist

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
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Jul 17, 2019 • 37min

#175 - Was The Sequel Better Than The Original?

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
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Jul 12, 2019 • 21min

BONUS: What's Playing At The Royal Cinema in July? (2019)

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/
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Jul 9, 2019 • 43min

#174 - Why Doesn't The World Remember Mickey Rooney Was Great?

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
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Jul 5, 2019 • 43min

#173 - The Unfunny Coen Brothers

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
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Jun 25, 2019 • 46min

#172 - Klaus Kinski: The Charismatic Monster

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
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Jun 20, 2019 • 3min

PREVIEW: Mr. Arkadin, Adam Sandler's That's My Boy, Jean-Luc Godard's King Lear, and Lucio Fulci

Check out this preview of the last four week's Patreon content and become a subscriber at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub for $5 a month to listen to the full episodes. Join for $10 a month and get a printed Important Cinema Club newsletter filled with exclusive essays, review and recommendations.
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Jun 19, 2019 • 38min

#171 - Wakaliwood: Da Best of Da Best Movies!

We discuss Uganda's energetic and groundbreaking Wakaliwood movie scene and their films WHO KILLED CAPTAIN ALEX? and BAD BLACK. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! This week we watched MR. ARKADIN by Orson Welles. 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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Jun 16, 2019 • 48min

#170 - Ann Hui Has Won All The Awards (But Is Still Underseen)

We discuss the career of Writer/Director Ann Hui and her films SONG OF THE EXILE, A SIMPLE LIFE and BOAT PEOPLE. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! This week we discuss Adam Sandler's THAT'S MY BOY. 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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