Best Justin Decloux Podcasts (2025)

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AEWCH 305: JUSTIN DECLOUX & WILL SLOAN (IMPORTANT CINEMA CLUB) on GHOSTS IN MOVIES 1:38:37

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Friends, Is there any ghost lore in your town or where you grew up? Have you ever seen a ghost? What are ghosts, anyway? Three questions, three different ways to approach (or be approached by ghosts). Ghosts are at the heart of our folktales, our fears, and our fiction. And belief in them is almost universal. Unlike aliens, UFOs, cryptids, and othe…

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AEWCH 306: WHAT IS HORROR? with PHIL FORD & J.F. MARTEL of WEIRD STUDIES 1:49:31

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Friends, When I was on my book tour for Hawk Mountain, I did an event with Andrea Lawlor where we spoke, at length, about horror. In the Q&A, someone raised a hand and asked: WHAT IS HORROR? Andrea and I both laughed. We found ourselves at a loss. Horror : Once you consider it, it’s not clear. There’s the assumption that horror is scary. Sometimes …

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#445 - Mario Bava Perfected The Style 1:12:38

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We discuss the work of master Mario Bava and focus on his films BLACK SUNDAY, A BAY OF BLOOD and SHOCK. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSend us stuff like zines, movi…

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Episode #191 - Mary Shelly's Frankenstein 50:29

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Who needs that new Frankenstein movie when we have this classic? It's Kenneth Branagh's Mary Shelly's Frankenstein (1994)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profil…

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#85 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin 1:21:27

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We discuss the biggest money maker book for the Turtles in decades. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're enjoying The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast, please take the time to Rate it [on Spotify], R…

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#444- Jerry Warren: The Most Boring Horror Director To Ever Do It 1:16:10

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We discuss the filmography of Writer/Director/Producer/Editor Jerry Warren, the man behind such films as MAN BEAST, TEENAGE ZOMBIES and THE WILD WORLD OF BATWOMAN. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patr…

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AEWCH 304: WHY AM I A CHRISTIAN? with LAURA SCAPPATICCI 1:45:54

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On the second of two back to back episodes on christianity in the world today, I talk with my sister, LAURA SCAPPATICCI, host of the podcast THAT GOOD MAY BECOME. We ask each other three questions about how christianity came into our lives, even though we were raised with no religion... and how that christianity is sometimes at odds with our commun…

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IT'S HAPPENING TODAY: The 24-Hour Horror Movie Mind Melter 1:05

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Check it out at secretcinematheque.comBy Justin Decloux and Will Sloan

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Episode #190 - Alone In The Dark 1:07:19

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We finally look at Mr. Uwe Boll. It's Alone In The Dark (2005)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…

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AEWCH 303: LAMORNA ASH on REVIVING CHRISTIANITY IN A TIME OF BROKEN REVIVAL 1:41:04

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#443 - The Final Destination Series Is Here To Remind Us We Can Die At Anytime 1:15:21

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We watch and discuss the FINAL DESTINATION series.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSend us stuff like zines, movie-related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Jus…

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#443: The Final Destination Series Is Here To Remind Us We Can Die At Anytime 1:13:51

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We watch and discuss the FINAL DESTINATION series. oin the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSend us stuff like zines, movie-related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Jus…

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#442 - The Left-Wing Fury of Costa-Gavras 1:02:53

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We discuss the work of filmmaker Costa-Gravas, with a focus on Z, Missing and Mad City.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSend us stuff like zines, movie-related books, …

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Episode #189 - Gooby 59:16

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It's a bizarre children's movie that really should be a horror. It's Gooby (2009)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…

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AEWCH 302: FEDERICO CAMPAGNA on THE MAGICAL STRENGTH HIDDEN IN DEFEAT 1:34:28

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I'm so excited to welcome philosopher and author Federico Campagna back to the show! Together, we find the magic in defeat and the strength that it offers, using his new book, Otherworlds: Mediterranean Lessons on Escaping History as a springboard for our wide-ranging and empowering discussion. Federico gives many potent examples of the hidden stre…

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BONUS EPISODE - April Goes To TIFFty 43:30

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April discusses the movies she saw at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025.Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…

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#441 - Anne Charlotte Robertson Lived Through Her Films 52:28

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We discuss the emotionally raw films of Anne Charlotte Robertson.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSend us stuff like zines, movie-related books, physical media or memo…

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AEWCH 301: UNA MULLALLY on HOW TO SAVE YOUR CITY 2:43:58

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Friends: We need ideas which are not just radical or "revolutionary." We need ideas, feelings, and actions that work on many levels; that are systemic; that have multiple potentials for realization, and have enough points of articulation that they can touch on their own fabric and maneuver to witness themselves. And what better place to start then …

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#440 - The Toronto International Film Festival 2025, Ft. A Serious Rock 1:06:28

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We discuss the films we saw at TIFF '25, which include the new Charlie Roxburgh/Matt Farley film, one of the most famous Bollywood productions ever, and a dull as dirtwater Q&A with Dwayne Johnson. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, a…

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Episode #188 - Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker 1:02:14

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It's a fun slasher with some uncomfortable psycho sexual themes! It's Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsk…

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PATREON EPISODE UNLOCKED: The Paintings of Sylvester Stallone 23:03

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We visit the local gallery and do some art criticism. If you want other great episodes like this, subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/89343468By Justin Decloux and Will Sloan

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AEWCH 300: GRANT MORRISON or WHO ARE YOU IN THE MAGICAL APOCALYPSE?! 1:48:05

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Friends, When I started Against Everyone With Conner Habib, there were a few guests I wanted to have on more than just about anyone. Happy to say, now, on episode 300, one of those central figures to my imagination has arrived for the conversation. GRANT MORRISON doesn't need much introduction. He's* a rebel artist, spiritual visionary, comic book …

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Episode #187 - Strays 1:01:33

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We made it to the last dog movie. And now they swear. Great. It's Strays (2023)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…

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#439 - Nothing Will Ever Be The Same: Our Top Five Moviegoing Experiences 54:15

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We discuss our Top Five Moviegoing Experiences and get very personal. Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, CanadaJoin the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out…

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#84 - Jonathan Hickman's Fantastic Four: Solve Everything 1:04:59

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We discuss Jonathan Hickman's legedary run on the Fantastic Four, talk about the new movie, and wonder if Mike will actually read all of ONE PIECE (No) Join our Patreon for bonus episodes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're enjoyi…

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#438 - The Alchemy of Adam Sandler 1:00:38

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We discuss the films of Adam Sandler, with a focus on his Pre-2000s work, which includes BILLY MADISON, HAPPY GILMORE, THE WATERBOY and BIG DADDY. Join Justin's newsletter at http://justindecloux.ghost.io Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, …

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Episode #186 - Show Dogs 1:03:23

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It's been called "an uninspired comedy"! It's Show Dogs (2018)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…

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#83 - Superman: Up In The Sky Is One Of The Best Superman Comics 1:20:11

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We discuss one of the greatest Superman stories, which is less than 150 pages and was originally published as part of a reprint collections that could only be bought at Walmart. It is SUPERMAN: UP IN THE SKY by Tom King and Andy Kubert Join our Patreon for bonus episodes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thevery…

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#437 - Hulk Hogan Got Body Slammed By The Movies 1:10:36

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We discuss the career of thespian, Hulk Hogan.Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, CanadaJoin the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, an…

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#436 - Why Has History Left Edmund Goulding Behind? 46:53

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We discuss the work of Writer/Director Edmund Goulding, a renowned figure from the early sound era of Hollywood, whose major accomplishments are often attributed to the famous stars or producers he worked with. We discuss his films NIGHTMARE ALLEY, THE RAZOR'S EDGE and DARK VICTORY. Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or m…

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#82 - Marvel Comic's Godzilla 1:06:02

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We discuss the much-maligned run of Godzilla comics from the 1970s (which we like!). Clone Saga Summer? SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! Join our Patreon for bonus episodes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're enjoying The Very Fine Comic Book …

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Episode #185 - Rover Dangerfield 54:18

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It's Rodney as a talking dog! What more do we need? It's Rover Dangerfield (1991)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…

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AEWCH 299: ADAM BECKER on THE STUPIDITY OF TECH & A.I. 1:39:35

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Friends, After writing my previous episode, AEWCH 298, where I laid out my thoughts on how to reflect on A.I. to get to beyond the basic, boring conversation, I read ADAM BECKER's excellent book, More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity . I immediately invited him on the show…

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INTERVIEW - Black Zero Returns with Stephen Broomer 32:26

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On this special interview episode, Will welcomes back filmmaker and historian Stephen Broomer to talk about the latest Blu-Ray releases from Black Zero - the independent label that specializes in underseen classics of Canadian experimental cinema. We discuss Black Zero’s three latest releases: Michael Kardish’s Slow Burn (1968) and collections of f…

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#81 - TCAF 2025 1:28:06

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We discuss our respective hauls of books + art gotten from awesome independent creators at TCAF 2025, the annual Toronto Comic Arts Festival! https://www.torontocomics.com/ --- Join our Patreon for bonus episodes! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#435 - The Invisible Martial Arts of Tong Kai 1:09:43

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We discuss the work of action choreographer and director Tong Kai, who worked side by side with Lau Kar-leung for most of his career.Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, CanadaJoin the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access t…

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Episode #184 - The Shaggy Dog 1:02:11

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An absentee father gets turned into a dog, and it's the best thing that ever happened to him. It's The Shaggy Dog (2006)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile…

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AEWCH 298: A.I. ERROR_ / 11 CONSIDERATIONS ON HOW TO PROCESS A.I. 1:10:15

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Friends, One reason I started this show eight years ago was to have big talk instead of small talk, to get us past surface conversations and into thinking more deeply. I hate small talk is because it’s so algorithmic or pre-programmed. It's limited by its connection to the past and expectations. I don’t want to have conversations that could be prod…

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#434 - The Marx Brothers at MGM 1:01:53

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We discuss the run of films The Marx Bros made at MGM - which include A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, A DAY AT THE RACES, and GO WEST. Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, CanadaJoin the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our en…

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#433 - Edward L. Cahn Will Stop Making Movies When He's Dead 54:30

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We discuss the super prolific director Edward L. Cahn, most famous for his 1950s monster films. But who has a fascinating career that started in the studio era and ended with him making noirs and Westerns out of his home.Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toront…

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Episode #183 - Snow Dogs 1:06:16

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Can Cuba Gooding Jr win over a team of sled dogs? How about a crotchety James Coburn? Find out...in Snow Dogs (2022)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nos…