Pulsing Cinema

Esoterica #11: Videoholics Anonymous

Pulsing Cinema — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:54:31 +0000

This episode feature an in-depth look into obsessive video collecting, particularly of the DVD bend. Amaray, Keep Cases and the whole lot of crazy stuff.

Sci-Fi Showcase #11: Virus (1980)

Pulsing Cinema — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:52:17 +0000

The focus of this episode is Japanese director Kinji Fukasaku’s apocalyptic disaster epic featuring an all-star cast coming to terms with a super-bug which could mean the end for humanity. We also speak with Washington Location Manager Christine Intagliata who shares some personal anecdotes on the film’s production.

Cinema Spotlight #12: Begotten (1990)

Pulsing Cinema — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:19:18 +0000

In this episode we attempt to decode E. Elias Merhige’s experimental creation myth rendered on film in a work that’s uncompromising and absolutely frightening.

Show Links: Elias Merhige Interview, Elias Merhige presentation where he discussing filmmaking and remote viewing.

Eurocult #4: Amer (2009)

Pulsing Cinema — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:11:36 +0000

Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani’s slick psycho-sensual odyssey with a classic giallo edge is the focus of this contentious epsiode of Eurocult. Listen as we attempt to come to grips with this bold experimental work.

Esoterica #10: Gangster Rock

Pulsing Cinema — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:05:19 +0000

John and Mike team up for yet another compendium of interests including Felony’s “Gangster Rock” song for the film Graduation Day, Night Flight memories, Redneck Zombies, Porkys, Mick Jagger’s “Just Another Night” music video, doomsday prophecy and other fun things.

Sci-Fi Showcase #10: Wavelength (1983)

Pulsing Cinema — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:11:08 +0000

In this episode we’re joined by filmmaker Mike Gray for a discussion of his 1983 science fiction sleeper Wavelength, starring Robert Carradine, Cherrie Currie and Keenan Wynn. We also discuss Mr. Gray’s documentary filmmaking backround, his Academy Award-nominated screenplay for The China Syndrome, his television work on Starman and Star Trek: The Next Generation and his proposed biopic of Harrison Storms based on Gray’s own book Angle of Attack.

Cinema Spotlight #11: Safe House (2012)

Pulsing Cinema — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:36:58 +0000

In this episode we cover the Ryan Reynolds / Denzel Washington espionage thriller from director Daniel Espinosa set in a Capetown South Africa overrun by rogue CIA operatives.

Cinema Spotlight #10: Drive (2011)

Pulsing Cinema — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:30:10 +0000

In this episode John and Mike cover Nicholas Winding Refn’s crime thriller set in a neo-noir Los Angeles where a lonely driver played by Ryan Gosling gets involved with Carey Mulligan, Albert Brooks and Ron Perlman.

Sci-Fi Showcase #9: Westworld (1973)

Pulsing Cinema — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:21:03 +0000

In this episode we focus on Michael’s Crichton’s tale of a vacation spot populated by androids gone amuck featuring Yul Brynner as gunslinger, Richard Benjamin as scared guest and James Brolin essentially playing himself. We also cover the AIP sequel with Peter Fonda and Blythe Danner along with the TV series.

DIY Commentary #5: Blade Runner (1982)

Pulsing Cinema — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:49:37 +0000

This is an older show I recorded late into the night many years ago dealing with some of my obsessive ideas surrounding this great Ridley Scott film. I used the original Warner Bros. 1-Disc “Director’s Cut” DVD to record this commentary.