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#246 - No One Does It Better Than Lau Kar-leung Feb 18, 2021

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We discuss the work of director/action choreographer/stuntman and actor Lau Kar-leung by focusing on his directorial efforts THE 36th CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN, LEGENDARY WEAPONS OF CHINA and TIGER ON THE BEAT. Listen to exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE (@nosuchthingasabadmovie) as well as Will's other podcast MICHAEL AND US (@michael-and-us) Follow the Podcast: twitter.com/ImprtCinemaClub Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSloanESQ Follow Justin: twitter.com/DeclouxJ

#245 - Jacques Tourneur's Horrors of Ambiguity Feb 10, 2021

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We discuss the work of director Jacques Tourneur and talk about his career in the shadow of Val Lewton, his masterpiece noir OUT OF THE PAST, and his films that time forgot - like his colourful western CANYON PASSAGE. Listen to exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE (@nosuchthingasabadmovie) as well as Will's other podcast MICHAEL AND US (@michael-and-us) Follow the Podcast: twitter.com/ImprtCinemaClub Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSloanESQ Follow Justin: twitter.com/DeclouxJ

#244 - The Family Friendly Ralph Bakshi Feb 04, 2021

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We discuss the pioneering animator of 'adult' cartoons Ralph Bakshi and focus on his features FRIZT THE CAT, HEAVY TRAFFIC and COOL WORLD. Listen to exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE (@nosuchthingasabadmovie) as well as Will's other podcast MICHAEL AND US (@michael-and-us) Follow the Podcast: twitter.com/ImprtCinemaClub Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSloanESQ Follow Justin: twitter.com/DeclouxJ

#243 - Béla Tarr Likes It Long Jan 27, 2021

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We discuss the work of Hungarian Writer/Director Bela Tarr and focus on his film AUTUMN ALMANAC and SATANTANGO - his 7+ hour epic. Listen to exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE (@nosuchthingasabadmovie) as well as Will's other podcast MICHAEL AND US (@michael-and-us) Follow the Podcast: twitter.com/ImprtCinemaClub Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSloanESQ Follow Justin: twitter.com/DeclouxJ

#242 - The Wayans Brothers Just Want To Make You Laugh Jan 20, 2021

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We discuss the career of the most famous Wayans Brothers: Damon Wayans Sr, Marlon Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Shawn Wayans with a focus on their films I'M GONNA GET YOU SUCKA, SCARY MOVIE, WHITE CHICKS and LITTLE MAN. Listen to exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE (@nosuchthingasabadmovie) as well as Will's other podcast MICHAEL AND US (@michael-and-us) Follow the Podcast: twitter.com/ImprtCinemaClub Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSloanESQ Follow Justin: twitter.com/DeclouxJ

#241 - Between the Lines of Joan Micklin Silver Jan 14, 2021

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We discuss the career of Writer/Director Joan Micklin Silver and tackle her films HESTER STREET, BETWEEN THE LINES, CHILLY SCENES OF WINTER and CROSSING DELANCEY. Listen to exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE (@nosuchthingasabadmovie) as well as Will's other podcast MICHAEL AND US (@michael-and-us) Follow the Podcast: twitter.com/ImprtCinemaClub Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSloanESQ Follow Justin: twitter.com/DeclouxJ

BONUS COMMENTARY TRACK: Beyond Skyline (with Writer/Director Liam O'Donnell) Jan 10, 2021

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WARNING: Make sure to watch BEYOND SKYLINE before listening to this! As regular listeners may know, we at The Important Cinema Club are huge fans of movie commentary tracks and are always disappointed when a Blu-ray doesn't feature one - especially when a film's Writer/Director is a fan of sharing behind the scenes stories on his Twitter/Instagram. So, we decided to record our own! In celebration of the release of SKYLINES (The third film in the trilogy), The Important Cinema Club is proud to present an exclusive commentary track for BEYOND SKYLINE featuring Writer/Director Liam O'Donnell. Enjoy!

#240 - The Best Films of 2020 Jan 06, 2021

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We pick the best film of 2020! And we share our five favourite discoveries we've made this year! It's been a real rough 365 days! JUSTIN AND WILL'S 2020 PICKS (IN NO ORDER): * Survival Skills * Fight for Fury * Tommaso * Daze * On The Rocks * Spree * The Kid Detective * Red Post on Escher Street WILL AND JUSTIN'S FAVOURITE FILM DISCOVERIES: * Kaithi (2019) * The Deeper you Dig (2019) * La Notte (1961) * Kaun (1999) * The Trip Back with Florrie Fisher (1970) * Park Row (1952) * Screamplay (1985) * Devil Story (1986) * Just Great (1972) * 100 Horseman(1964)

INTERVIEW: Sam Irvin Has Directed A Whole Lot of Christmas Movies Dec 24, 2020

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After doing an episode on Hallmark Christmas Movies I had a lot of questions on my mind, so I was really excited to talk to one of the experts on the Christmas directing scene: Sam Irvin. Sam has worked as Brian De Palma's assistant, made films for Full Moon, and has had a prolific career as director of TV Movies of all sorts - and that includes 8 Christmas movies! He was nice enough to have a chat with me about his experiences with gruelling schedules, shooting a Gay Christmas Movie (that can pass as straight), and the limits of Christmas cheer. Don't forget to check out all of Sam's recent work below! SAM'S TOILET PAPER CAPER!: https://www.amazon.com/Sams-Toilet-Paper-Caper-Parody/dp/B08928J3TZ/ ORBGASM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MSVJCSR BOOBS AND BLOOD N. 3 (DRESSED TO KILL ISSUE):https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1877350 FRANKENSTEIN: THE UNTOLD STORY:https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/frankenstein-the-true-story?product_id=7325

#239 - The Paradox of a Hallmark Christmas Dec 23, 2020

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We discuss the 'genre' of Hallmark Christmas Movies and do our best to crack their code by watching LET IT SNOW, A VERY MERRY MIX-UP, A CROWN FOR CHRISTMAS and A CHRISTMAS HOUSE. SPOILER: We may not succeed. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com Listen to exclusive episodes at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Check out Justin's other podcast THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE (@nosuchthingasabadmovie/ As well as Will's other podcast MICHAEL AND US (@michael-and-us) Follow the Podcast: twitter.com/ImprtCinemaClub Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSloanESQ Follow Justin: twitter.com/DeclouxJ

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