

The Important Cinema Club
Justin Decloux and Will Sloan
A podcast on high film art, entertaining film trash, and everything film in between.
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Aug 1, 2016 • 40min
#34 - Why Robert De Niro? Why?
Justin and Will discuss the career of Mr. Focker himself Robert De Niro. They talk Raging Bull and its 'sequel' Grudge Mass along with deep insightful questions like 'Why does he do this to himself?'

Jul 25, 2016 • 48min
#33 - Everyone Wants a Friend Like Joe Dante
On this week's episode, Justin and Will discuss Joe Dante's first film Hollywood Boulevard (1976) and his last big theatrical release Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003). Plus, a discussion about the joys of being a cinephile, doodling in the cinematic margins and the personal blockbuster.

Jul 20, 2016 • 41min
#32 - I Was A Teenage Wong Kar-Wai Maniac
On this week's episode, Justin and Will discuss the work of Hong Kong auteur Wong Kar Wai, specifically The Mood for Love (2000), 2046 (2004) and Wong's last picture The Grandmaster (2013). Will admits Wong made him the man he is today, Justin shares a shocking secret, and a mysterious guest appears out of the rain.

Jul 7, 2016 • 59min
#31 - Garbage We Loved As Kids
In a super sized special, Justin and Will welcome Loose Cannons co-host Mathew Kumar to and talk about some boring piles of trash (OR ARE THEY!?). Mathew forces the gang to talk about Whoopi Goldberg's Jumpin Jack Flash (1986), Justin explains how Versus (2000) changed his life, and Will drags everyone through the mud with Super Mario Bros (1993). It's a star studded journey featuring laughs, arguments and enough nostalgia to choke King Koopa.

Jun 28, 2016 • 38min
#30 - Why Don't We Love Nicholas Winding Refn?
Justin and Will tackle provocateur du jour Nicholas Winding Refn and his filmography with a special emphasis on Fear X and Drive. And they talk Neon Demon because they really want to ride the wave of its release, and get your precious listens, that's really the only reason they picked this subject.

Jun 21, 2016 • 36min
#29 - The Guy Who Directed Casablanca
Is the man who directed one of the most beloved classics in cinema history and a hundred other features an auteur? Justin and Will are going to go head to head on it with deep dives into Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938).

Jun 12, 2016 • 44min
#28 - Steven Seagal: Mojo Priest
Justin and Will talk about their 'favorite' action star Steven Seagal. What is his best films? What is his essence of a man? Does Justin actually like any of his films? All the answers, and more, are included inside this environmentally aware podcast.

Jun 1, 2016 • 36min
#27 - One Shot Wonders: Barbara Loden, Leonard Kastle and Charles Laughton
Justin and Will tackle filmmakers who only made a single film. Yes, they talk about Night of the Hunter, but they also discuss Wanda (1970) and The Honeymoon Killers (1969).
Art by Ruth Gwily (http://www.ruthgwily.com/Wanda)

May 25, 2016 • 36min
#26 - The Passion of Steven Soderbergh
Justin obsesses over the writer/director/screenwriter/editor/cinematographer, Will coldly analyzes the man's work , and they both discuss Chan Chan Tam Tam.

May 17, 2016 • 46min
#25 - Don't Knock on Ed Wood
Justin and Will talk in hushed tones about the work of the auteur behind Glen and Glenda and Plan 9 from Outer Space.