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#411 - State of Grace - WatchThis W/RickRamos Nov 14, 2022

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Blood Brothers: Phil Joanou's State of Grace

On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Mr. Chavez & I sit down to discuss a forgotten gem from 1990 - Phil Joanou's tale of Hell's Kitchen Irish-American Brotherhood, State of Grace. We are thrilled to discuss this neglected classic showcasing Sean Penn, Robin Wright, (a frightening) Ed Harris, and a brilliant early stateside performance from one of the great actors of any generation, Gary Oldman. There's so much to dig into with this one. We hope you take a listen and it drives you into the arms of a film that you may have missed. For those who have seen it, you should have a great time joining in as Ibrahim and I do what we love to do. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks for Your Continued Love & Support.

#410 - William Friedkin's Cruising - WatchThis W/RickRamos Nov 07, 2022

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Undergound Leather: William Friedkin's Cruising

On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I sit down to talk one of the most controversial films of the 1980s - Al Pacino in William Friedkin's Cruising (1980). During its production and early 80s release, few films had suffered comparable controversy. An murder mystery set in the Underground, S & M, Leather Bars of Late 70s/Early 80s New York, Cruising was lambasted almost immediately. Forty-plus years later, the film continues to stir up controversy, however it has also gone on to become embraced as a cult classic for its depiction of the Gay Underworld of that time. It is a strange and disturbing film that fails and offends in a number of ways and still fascinates in others. For this episode (recorded nearly a month earlier), Ibrahim & I are thrilled to finally sit down and tackle this cult classic.

Take a listen and let us know what you think. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks!

#409 - Kwaidan - WatchThis W/RickRamos Oct 31, 2022

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Ghosts of Old Japan: Masaki Kobayashi's Kwaidan

On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I wrap up October with a look at a Japanese Horror Masterpiece - Kwaidan (1964). This Classic of Japanese Cinema is filled with some of the most beautiful images committed to film. A film bringing together four ghost stories of Japanese lore, Kwaidan has overwhelmed viewers with its beauty for nearly sixty years. It's a thrill for Ibrahim and I to finally come to this classic. It's our first viewing and we hope that you make it your next. Thanks for your continued love and support.

Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com.

#408 - The Wailing - WatchThis W/RickRamos Oct 25, 2022

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Death in a Village: Na Hong-jin's The Wailing

One of the great joys of doing this show is discovering the gems in the cinematic world. Sometimes you stumble on them in your search; occasionally a friend turns you onto something great. For this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Mr. Chavez & I send a special thanks to Mr. Cornelius Burroughs for his gift of Na Hong-jin's The Wailing (2016). Mr. Burroughs sent this to me a few years back and only now have I had the chance to sit down and watch it . . . It was well worth the wait. A story of Korean Horror featuring Ghosts, Posession, Murder, and Paranoia, The Wailing is simply one of The Best Horror Films in recent decades. It's a thrill for us to discuss this gem of World Cinema. We hope you enjoy the film and our talk.

Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks.

#407 - Santa Sangre - WatchThis W/RickRamos Oct 17, 2022

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Mother's Arms: Alejandro Jodorowsky's Santa Sangre

On this week's episode of WatchThis w/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our descent into the terror of Horror Cinema as we celebrate moving closer and closer to All Hallow's Eve. For this week's selection we go against the norm and travel to Mexico for Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky's Santa Sangre (1989). A film that needs to be seen in order to be believed, Ibrahim & I are thrilled to discuss this Surreal Masterpiece. The less written the better so take a watch, follow it with a listen, and experience one of the great visionary expressions of Cinema. We think you'll have a good time. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be sent to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks.

#406 - The Wicker Man (2006) and The Cinematic World of Folk Horror - WatchThis W/RickRamos Oct 10, 2022

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Return of the Past: Folk Horror & The Wicker Man (2006)

On this week's second episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim jump to the 2006 American remake of Robin Hardy's Classic, The Wicker Man. Remakes can go a lot of different ways and this one doesn't surprise. What's great is the two films (original and 2006) lead us to a fascinating documentary from 2021, Kier-La Janisse's Woodland Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror, a wonderful examination of the Folk Horror genre from Great Britain through Eastern Europe, Mexico, Central & South America, and Asia. It's a true testament to the beauty of cross-cultural understanding. Take a listen . . . it's a good, fun talk.

Questions, Comments, Complaints, and Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks.

#405 - The Wicker Man (1973) - WatchThis W/RickRamos Oct 10, 2022

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Bad Execution: The Wicker Man (1973)

On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our examination into the World of Cinematic Horror. For this episode we look to the UK and Robin Hardy's The Wicker Man. Recognized as "One of the Greatest Horror Films Ever Made" Ibrahim & I are . . . well, take a listen and you'll hear our perspective. It's a fun discussion. You should have a good time.

Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks.

#404 - David Cronenberg's Dead Ringers - WatchThis W/RickRamos Oct 03, 2022

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Mirror Image: David Cronenberg's Dead Ringers

On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Ibrahim & I continue our descent into the Horror genre with a look at David Cronenberg's Underseen 1988 Masterpiece, Dead Ringers. With one of the great performances of the 1980s (In All of Cinema for that matter), Cronenberg gives audiences one of the most unsettling and disturbing pictures that can fit into the Horror genre. Take a listen as Mr. Chavez & I look back at this overlooked masterpiece.

Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks.

#402 - Defining the 1990s Part I - WatchThis W/RickRamos Sep 26, 2022

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My So-Called Decade: Defining the 90s - Part I

On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Mr. Chavez & I continue our look at the movies that define and represent each decade. This week we look at the 1990s and the names that made up this new independent and ground-breaking cinema. Each of us has a list of ten and a large number of honourable mentions. We're thrilled to sit down and discuss many of the films that made up our young adult lives and shaped much of our cultural and artistic understanding. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks.

#403 - Defining the 1990s Part II - WatchThis W/RickRamos Sep 26, 2022

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My So-Called Decade: Defining the 90s - Part II

On this week's episode of WatchThis W/RickRamos, Mr. Chavez & I continue our look at the movies that define and represent each decade in our second half of this two-part episode. This week we look at the 1990s and the names that made up this new independent and ground-breaking cinema. Each of us has a list of ten and a large number of honourable mentions. We're thrilled to sit down and discuss many of the films that made up our young adult lives and shaped much of our cultural and artistic understanding. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks.

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