We discuss the work of the cinematographer Ernest Dickerson on Spike Lee's early films (with an emphasis on DO THE RIGHT THING) and the director of JUICE, DEMON KNIGHT, BONES and hundreds of prestige TV shows. What do you think of Ernest Dickerson? Do you even know...
ICC #80 – It’s Easy to Hate Christopher Nolan
We talk Christopher Nolan. Is he a good director? Did he redefine the superhero film? Why does Will Sloan hate him so much? Listen to find out! We have a PATREON and we're having a CONTEST this month! Three prizes to be won! But you have to get in on it now! Join for...
ICC #79 – George Romero Made My Favorite Film Of All Time
We talk the zombie films, the rest of his filmography, and his legacy as things get extra personal on a special episode of The Important Cinema Club. We have a PATREON and we're having a CONTEST this month! Three prizes to be won! But you have to get in on it now!...
ICC #78 – Sofia Coppola Knows The Pain of Being Alone (And Rich)
We discuss the career of Sofia Coppola and her films THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, LOST IN TRANSLATION, MARIE ANTOINETTE, SOMEWHERE, THE BLING RING and THE BEGUILED. The Important Cinema Club has a PATREON. You can join for five dollars a month and get a brand new exclusive...
ICC #77 – The Sex and Violence of Pre-Code Hollywood
We talk Pre-Code Hollywood craziness through the films RED HEADED WOMAN, BABY FACE and THREE ON A MATCH. Join for five dollars a month and get a brand new exclusive episode of ICC every week! WWW.PATREON.COM/THEIMPORTANTCINEMACLUB [soundcloud...
ICC #76 – Right Down The Middle: The Cinema of Ron Howard
We traverse the cinema of Ron Howard and ask ourselves "Is he the right man to pick up the piece for Young Han Solo?" In the process, we discuss PARENTHOOD, THE GRINCH THAT STOLE CHRISTMAS, SPLASH and GRAND THEFT AUTO. The Important Cinema Club has a PATREON. You can...
ICC #75 – You Don’t Have To Watch Mondo Movies
WARNING: This episode features discussions about really gross stuff. We dive into the morally repugnant MONDO MOVIE genre and watch the work of its two most famous directors: Jacopetti and Prosperi. Plus, a discussion about the long unavailable American Mondo offshoot...
ICC #74 – Bow Down Before The Criterion Collection
We discuss the most famous Laser Disc/DVD/Blu-Ray label ever and talk about our experience with their releases, our favorite discs, and their importance in the cultural landscape. We also focus on their films TINY FURNITURE, THE HARDER THEY COME, and EQUINOX. We...
ICC #73 – Having Fun With Chantal Akerman
We talk Chantal Akerman, her films Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975), News From Home (1977) and The Meetings of Anna (1978) Plus, Will Sloan tells his Lena Dunham and we talk Adam West (RIP) The Important Cinema Club has a PATREON. You can...
ICC #72 – They’ll Shoot It In Three Days: The Films of Fred Olen Ray and Jim Wynorski
We discuss the work of B-Movie Auteurs Fred Olen Ray and Jim Wynorski and watch their films SCALPS, CHOPPING MALL, BEVERLY HILLS VAMP, HOLLYWOOD CHAINSAW HOOKERS, POPATOPOLIS and many more. Featuring a cameo discussion about A TALKING CAT!?! creator David DeCoteau The...