The Important Cinema Club

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#219 - The Skull Crushing Spin Kicks of Cynthia Rothrock Jul 15, 2020

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We discuss the work of Actor/Martial Artist Cynthia Rothrock and focus on RIGHTING WRONGS, CHINA O'BRIEN, and MANHATTAN CHASE. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com In this week's Patreon episode, we discuss Jackie Chan's BATTLECREEK BRAWL and THE PROTECTOR. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub

#218 - Wes Andersonsploitation Jul 06, 2020

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We discuss the work of Wes Anderson by talking about some of the films that ripped him off. We focus on NACHO LIBRE, A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE MIND OF CHARLES SWAN III, and a real Wes Anderson film, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com In this week's Patreon episode, we discuss Spike Lee's OLDBOY. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub

#217 - The Blood and Talent of Spencer Williams Jun 25, 2020

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We discuss the work of Actor/Filmmaker Spencer Williams one of the most prolific and monumental African American directors from the early era of cinema. We focus in on BLOOD OF JESUS and DIRTIE GERTIE FROM HARLEM U.S.A. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com In this week's Patreon episode, we discuss David Lynch's RABBITS. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub

#216 - Phil Tucker: The Father of The Robot Monster Jun 20, 2020

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We discuss the career of Phil Tucker, the director of ROBOT MONSTER and brother in arms/frenemy of Ed Wood. What else did Phil Tucker's career entail? Is he a forgotten genius? What's so special about ROBOT MONSTER anyway? We cannot truly know, but we must! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's Patreon, we discuss THE LATE SHIFT. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub

#215 - John Milius: The Puppy Dog of New Hollywood? Jun 16, 2020

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We discuss the films of Writer/Director John Milius and focus on RED DAWN and CONAN: THE BARBARIAN. WARNING; We are not the biggest of fans. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's Patreon, we discuss HOT SHOTS: PART DEUX. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub

#214 - Tsai Ming-liang's Rocket Powered Roller Coasters May 31, 2020

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We discuss the work of slow cinema auteur Tsai Min-liang's and focus in on GOODBYE DRAGON INN, STRAY DOGS and THE WAYWARD CLOUD. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's patreon, we discuss A GOOFY MOVIE. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub

#213 - Nic Cage To The Max May 23, 2020

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We discuss the career of prolific thespian Nic Cage and focus in on VAMPIRE'S KISS (1988) and LEAVING LAS VEGAS (1995). If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's patreon, we discuss TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub

#212 - A Beginner's Guide to Brazilian Cinema by Beginners May 15, 2020

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We dive into the cinema of Brazil and focus on THE GIVEN WORD (1962), BLACK GOD WHITE DEVIL (1964), and CITY OF GOD (2002) Buy MANGOSHAKE on Blu-ray now at www.goldninjavideo.com If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's patreon, we discuss So, I Married an Axe Murderer. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub

PREVIEW: The Princess Diaries, Chris Farley, Peter Bogdanovich Revisited and Lo Wei May 07, 2020

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Check out this preview of the last four week's Patreon content and become a subscriber at www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub for $5 a month to listen to the full episodes. Join for $10 a month and get a printed Important Cinema Club newsletter filled with exclusive essays, review and recommendations.

#211 - Herman Yau: The Ultimate Hong Kong Filmmaker? May 03, 2020

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Can a man who makes three to four films a year in every possible genre be considered an auteur? We discuss the worker of Hong Kong movie director Herman Yau and his infamous shocker EBOLA SYNDROME, his sex worker unionization film WHISPERS AND MOANS and his IP MAN films. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to drop us a line at importantcinemaclubpodcast@gmail.com On this week's patreon, we discuss Tommy Boy. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub

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