The Generation Splice

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Ep 36 - Old Aug 29, 2021

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Finally, our episode that makes you OLD! Raquel tells personal stories about her vacations. Is this a film a failed scary movie or a campy Twilight Zone-esque story? We talk about the great use of framing and hiding things off screen that are turning old. Shymalan really gives the children full characterization and agency in this movie. Raquel appreciates the portrayal of the aging process, but was the rusty knife scene needed? Is Shymalan’s cameo in this film the best director cameo of all time? What are the bioethical rammifications of the beach that makes you old? All this and more!

The Generation Splice is film podcast where retired psychologist Dr. Raquel Martinez, a Baby Boomer through & through, & her son Raphael Jose Martinez, a cranky millennial punk rocker/film writer, discuss various films through the lens of their generation & personal experiences. Every week one host picks a movie to dissect & see if they can splice together the generation gap via their love of film.

Feel free to write to us! Give us some film suggestions at thegenerationsplice@gmail.com or @gensplicepod on Twitter.

Raphael is on Twitter at @citycelluloid. You can find his film writing at cinefile.info and film-cred.com

Ep 35 - The Green Knight Aug 26, 2021

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This week is we get medieval with THE GREEN KNIGHT. But before we talk about all the reasons why we didn’t like this movie – and there are plenty, trust us – we discuss Scarlett Johanson’s suit against Marvel/Disney. A couple of pro-union film nerds rally around the worker over Boss Mouse. When it comes to GREEN KNIGHT, we agree that it’s a visual beauty. So what happened with the pacing? The disjointed storytelling? The attempts to create a vibe but then jarringly yank you right out of it? What happened here? Why does it feel like a glorified student film even with its gorgeous visuals? This is the 1st movie we both definitely didn’t like, even though we both definitely tried to. Also Raphael tries to explain the A24 hype phenomenon to Raquel and she explains how watching GREEN KNIGHT in the theatre reminded her of going to see HEAVEN’S GATE.

Feel free to write to us! Give us some film suggestions at thegenerationsplice@gmail.com or @gensplicepod on Twitter.

Raphael is on Twitter at @citycelluloid. You can find his film writing at cinefile.info and film-cred.com

Ep 34 - Pig Aug 15, 2021

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Pig! This week we talk trauma, food, pets, and Nic Cage in our talk about the brilliant new movie, PIG. Raquel causes a disruption her 1st time back to the theatre since Covid lockdown. Everyone expected an action revenge movie, but got this subtle and emotional one instead. Raphael saw this in the shadow of MANDY, whereas Raquel didn’t have that hang up. Is PIG actually a revenge story at all? Is it a culinary noir? Is it the intersection of JOHN WICK and RATATOUILLE, or is Raphael being ridiculous? Is Nic Cage’s character trying to emotionally help the people he comes in contact with, or is that just a byproduct of his personal mission to find his pig? Also, isn’t Nic Cage just the best actor?!

Feel free to write to us! Give us some film suggestions at thegenerationsplice@gmail.com or @gensplicepod on Twitter.

Raphael is on Twitter at @citycelluloid. You can find his film writing at cinefile.info and film-cred.com

Ep 33 - Magic w/ April Wolfe Jul 18, 2021

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Since we can’t stop podcasting for 5 minutes we decided to discuss MAGIC with screenwriter April Wolfe. Raquel explains why she did re-watch this for decades. April talks about why she likes films directed by actors, & how this one kept from going full camp. The various MAGICs that could have been are analyzed. How Ann-Margaret rules even in this mediocre role. April dissects why Anthony Hopkins is so good at playing horror. Raphael talks programming the infamous pulled trailer. How good of a writer is William Goldman?! And It’s high time MAGIC gets it’s reappraisal! Don’t be a dummy, & check this one out!

The Generation Splice is film podcast where retired psychologist Dr. Raquel Martinez, a Baby Boomer through & through, & her son Raphael Jose Martinez, a cranky millennial punk rocker/film writer, discuss various films through the lens of their generation & personal experiences. Every week one host picks a film to dissect & see if they can splice together the generation gap via their love of film.

Feel free to write to us! Give us some film suggestions at thegenerationsplice@gmail.com or @gensplicepod on Twitter.

Raphael is on Twitter at @citycelluloid. You can find his film writing at cinefile.info and film-cred.com

Ep 32 - This Is Spinal Tap w/ Breanna Whipple Jul 11, 2021

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While you might not be able to dust for vomit, you can definitely podcast about THIS IS SPINAL TAP. This week we’re joined by the editor of heavyhorror.com, & metalhead encyclopedia, Breanna Whipple. Raquel realizes a teen student of hers was constantly quoting the film, a movie is so quotable that its become part of common pop culture even to people who have never seen it. She also sees a throughline from The Marx Bros to this. There’s an (un)surprising amount of drummer talk. Raquel and Breanna love the over the top sexual lyrics of the songs. Raphael tells some personal anecdotes about Spinal Tap-esque moments from his musical career. Is SPINAL TAP secretly a punk movie? Raquel tries desperately to explain why this film isn’t quite as gross as more modern comedies, despite armadillos being in the bands’ trousers. This is definitely a fun one!

The Generation Splice is film podcast where retired psychologist Dr. Raquel Martinez, a Baby Boomer through & through, & her son Raphael Jose Martinez, a cranky millennial punk rocker/film writer, discuss various films through the lens of their generation & personal experiences. Every week one host picks a film to dissect & see if they can splice together the generation gap via their love of film.

Feel free to write to us! Give us some film suggestions at thegenerationsplice@gmail.com or @gensplicepod on Twitter.

Raphael is on Twitter at @citycelluloid. You can find his film writing at cinefile.info and film-cred.com

The show is produced by The Martinez Family & the show’s theme song was written, performed, & produced by Raphael.

Ep 31 - Greta w/ Anna Jo Beck Jul 04, 2021

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After some unexpected time off, we're back!! And this week we pick up the purse & ride the exploitation train with GRETA, with guest, artist & zinester, Anna Jo Beck. How wild is it that Isabelle Huppert is in this quintessential B-film? How wild is it that Raquel didnt know who Isabelle Huppert was until this episode? How amazing was Huppert that she could carry this entire film on her acting. Is this high camp of the level of late era Bette Davis? And Raquel learns what a zine is from our guest!

The Generation Splice is film podcast where retired psychologist Dr. Raquel Martinez, a Baby Boomer through & through, & her son Raphael Jose Martinez, a cranky millennial punk rocker/film writer, discuss various films through the lens of their generation & personal experiences. Every week one host picks a film to dissect & see if they can splice together the generation gap via their love of film.

Feel free to write to us! Give us some film suggestions at thegenerationsplice@gmail.com or @gensplicepod on Twitter.

Raphael is on Twitter at @citycelluloid. You can find his film writing at cinefile.info and film-cred.com

The show is produced by The Martinez Family & the show’s theme song was written, performed, & produced by Raphael.

Ep 30 - It Happened One Night May 30, 2021

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This time around the Martinez family takes on Frank Capra’s 1934 screwball classic, IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT. Raquel is excited to talk about one of her fav movies by one of her fav directors. Raphael wonders why so many Depression era films focused on class fantasy escapism. Are people today more resigned to their social status so they escape into superhero films? Why are so many classic Hollywood movies just about the ultra-rich being rich? At least the film has a certain maturity when dealing with romance. Also, did everyone smoke back then? This episode might be Raquel at her most, “Back in my day…” How did Capra manage to make so many movies about the struggles of the common man yet be so conservative and against social reform? So many questions and only one episode!

The Generation Splice is film podcast where retired psychologist Dr. Raquel Martinez, a Baby Boomer through and through, & her son Raphael Jose Martinez, a cranky millennial punk rocker/former music journalist, & current film writer, discuss various films through the lens of their generation & personal experiences. Every week one host picks a film to dissect & see if they can splice together the generation gap via their love of film.

Feel free to write to us! Give us some film suggestions at thegenerationsplice@gmail.com or @gensplicepod on Twitter.

Raphael is on Twitter at @citycelluloid. You can find his film writing at cinefile.info and film-cred.com

The show is produced by The Martinez Family & the show’s theme song was written, performed, & produced by Raphael.

Ep 29 - The Decline of the Western Civilization w/ Giorgio Angelini May 16, 2021

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This week Raquel takes Punk Rock 101 with THE DECLINE OF THE WESTERN CIVILIZATION and our guest, film producer, Giorgio Angelini. She sure doesnt like whats going on here – she is genuinely shocked. But is the overt offensiveness just schtick? The forced edginess of these ‘70s/’80s punk seems similar to 4chan trolls. Why did the director choose to present race the way she did? We get into the ethics of impartiality in documentary filmmaking. Raphael tries to explain to Raquel why punks hate hippies. And we cannot overstate how shook this film left Raquel.

Feel free to write to us! Give us some film suggestions at thegenerationsplice@gmail.com or @gensplicepod on Twitter.

Raphael is on Twitter at @citycelluloid. You can find his film writing at cinefile.info and film-cred.com

The show is produced by The Martinez Family & the show’s theme song was written, performed, & produced by Raphael.

Ep 28 - Ladies & Gentlemen... The Fabulous Stains w/ Katie Rife May 09, 2021

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This week we don’t put out! Well actually, were putting out a podcast about LADIES AND GENTLEMEN… THE FABULOUS STAINS with A/V Club writer Katie Rife. Katie talks about STAINS being a once lost movie – its a secret handshake. There’s chatting about how this influenced the Riot Grrrl movement in punk. How popular would this have been if it had a bigger release? Did it need to be a cult film to have its powerful influence? Lots of talk about producer Lou Adler. Is this where The White Stripes got their band name? Everyone has a hard time pinning down which character is the most cynical. And Raquel complains that the punk are too clean cut and that Miley Cyrus is just ripping off The Stains.

Feel free to write to us! Give us some film suggestions at thegenerationsplice@gmail.com or @gensplicepod on Twitter.

Raphael is on Twitter at @citycelluloid. You can find his film writing at cinefile.info and film-cred.com

The show is produced by The Martinez Family & the show’s theme song was written, performed, & produced by Raphael.

Ep 27 - Fight Club w/ Alonso Duralde May 02, 2021

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The first rule about FIGHT CLUB is that you don’t podcast about FIGHT CLUB. Oh well. This week we have critic, author, & podcaster Alonso Duralde to talk about David Fincher’s 1999 confusing/confused cult favorite. Alonso talks about why this is a must-see queer film. Raphael discuss being the target demographic for the film when it came out and loving it then but not so much later. Raquel goes off about why she did not enjoy this one, whoo boy. Do the film’s politics actually stand for anything? Is it just smoke and mirrors? And how does FIGHT CLUB hold up now that we’ve seen actual violent white male revolt in the U.S.? A fun episode that is our first truly generational with Boomers, Gen X, and millennials representing!

Feel free to write to us! Give us some film suggestions at thegenerationsplice@gmail.com or @gensplicepod on Twitter.

Raphael is on Twitter at @citycelluloid. You can find his film writing at cinefile.info and film-cred.com

The show is produced by The Martinez Family & the show’s theme song was written, performed, & produced by Raphael.

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