Au Revoir, J-Dawg and Spencer close out the season with an overview of the past year plus-ish time. We will return for Dark Habits: An Almodovar Podcast.Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - http://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/Red, Black, and

Jules and Jim - 1962 - Episode 40

Dec 25th, 2022 1h 52m

The Grumps are back! We talk about the Truffaut classic, Jules and Jim. J Dawg and Spencer are here too. Andrew - https://twitter.com/gimetzcoElbee - https://twitter.com/_smellbeeGrumpire - https://www.grumpire.com/Logo - Sarah Kathleen Rob

Lina Wertmuller, A Special Episode

Jun 12th, 2022 1h 49m

No J Dawg but Mtume (@https://twitter.com/SirCoreGant ) returns along with Bandamlak Yimenu (briefly) to discuss Seduction of Mimi by the icon, Lina Wertmuller. It's powerful, hilarious, and just a great film in every way.Bandamlak Yimenu - ht

Belle de Jour - 1967 - Episode 23

Apr 1st, 2022 1h 15m

Another J-Dawgless episode but fear not, Chris Funderberg (Twitter -https://twitter.com/CFunderburg) returns to discuss something he's an expert in...Luis Bunuel! We discuss Belle De Jour, Pierre Clementi, bullshit artists, Grandma's Boy, and m

B-B-B-B-Breathless (1983), the Richard Gere Episode

Mar 19th, 2022 2h 3m

It's here. Our mandatory Richard Gere episode this time is Breathless (1983), the remake of the Godard film. The boyz are joined by the Grumpire crew Andrew and Elbee. We go all over the place from porn to Gere's penis to 50s Rock music to dirt

White Material, A Special Episode

1 Nov 6th, 2021 1h 5m

We bend the rules but Claire Denis is French (so French New Wave enough). We talk about one of her more recent joints, White Material. Friend of show and Denis expert, Marcus Pinn (https://twitter.com/PINNLAND_EMPIRE) joins us for everything Hu

Vivre Sa Vie - 1962 - Episode 14

Jul 27th, 2021 2h 29m

This might be the longest episode, we've ever done. The first half is Spencer and Mtume Gant (https://twitter.com/SirCoreGant) discussing Anna Karina, the impact of Godard, Twilight Zone, and more. The second half is Spencer and Joel (https://t

Daughters of Darkness, A Special Episode

1 May 11th, 2021 1h 53m

It's another half-n-half episode. The first part is Spencer with Elbee (Elbee's Twitter) and Megan Sunday (Megan's Twitter ). The second part is with J Dawg and Spencer is noticeably tired. The Spool Law & Order piece by Megan - https://thespo

L'Avventura - 1960 - Episode 4

1 Feb 20th, 2021 1h 16m

The pairing of movies that Spencer doesn't get concludes with the Antonioni's classic, L'Avventura. Joel and Amanda aka WMassLiberty like it considerably more. They cover everything from video games to Uncle Boonmee to Italian sleazy men. Aman

Paul Robeson, A Special Episode

Oct 4th, 2020 1h 17m

In the final special episode, the boys are joined by returning guest Mtume Gant. This time, they discuss the multi-talented and outspoken political icon - Paul Robeson. Robeson was immensely talented but had the career that he deserved. The guy

Secrets and Lies - 1996 - Episode 38

Aug 24th, 2020 1h 33m

The boys close out the 1996 pairing with the Mike Leigh classic, Secrets and Lies. John Cribbs of the Pink Smoke joins them to dissect the potent ensemble drama. If you are new to Mike Leigh, watch his movies. He's one of the best.Pink Smoke -

Wild At Heart - 1990 - Episode 34

Jul 1st, 2020 1h 23m

Sex! Murder! Music! Willem Dafoe! Nic Cage! Jack Nance! Diane Ladd! Laura Dern!All of this and more in the David Lynch Classic, WILD AT HEART! Amanda (@WMassLiberty) returns to chat about this wild ride. If you're into Twin Peaks and/or David L

Braveheart - 1995 - Episode 30

1 May 16th, 2020 1h 8m

Well, it didn't work out with Underground (1995). So, it's Braveheart. It's ultimately fine and blah but Joel and Spencer still have a fun chat about Mel Gibson's "historical" epic. They also talk about Tommy Boy again. Jailhouse 701: Japanese

Clockers - Episode 29 - 1995

Apr 20th, 2020 1h 28m

Drugs are a problem with no simple solutions. Spike's exploration of the complexities between the cops, drug dealers, and people involved never gives you an easy answer to it. Martin Kessler joins the boys to breakdown the overlooked Spike join

Burnt By The Sun - Episode 28 - 1994

Apr 6th, 2020 1h 26m

The boys are joined by Alistair Pitts of Russophiles Unite! to chat about the 1994 Best Foreign Film award, Burnt By The Sun! It's a really good film about family, friends, and Soviet politics of the 1930s.Russophiles Unite! - https://russophi

Silence of the Lambs - Episode 24 - 1991

Feb 8th, 2020 1h 32m

The ladies of Let's Get Weirding: A Dune Podcast stop by for a chat about the delightful horror classic, SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.Let's Get Weirding: A Dune Podcast - https://letsgetweirding.libsyn.com/Jailhouse 701: Japanese Cult Cinema - http:/

Chameleon Street, A Special Episode

Dec 30th, 2019 1h

Happy New Year! We close out 2019 with a chat about one of the best but hard to find independent Black films, Chameleon Street. This is not only a funny film but it's an incisive, edgy, and radical piece of art that should be required viewing b

The Melvin Van Peebles Episode, A Special Episode

Oct 1st, 2019 1h 37m

In the words of MC Paul Barman, "Race is a fake idea with real consequences." The guys with help from Czech filmmaker and podcaster, Martin Kessler, take a look at the first 2 films of Melvin Van Peebles. Watermelon Man (1970) and Story of a Th

Jackie Brown, A Special Episode

Sep 25th, 2019 1h 30m

Since Mr. Tarantino had Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood come out, the boys decided to tackle his 1997 film, Jackie Brown. Spike has a strange and strained relationship to Tarantino and his work to put it lightly. Travis Woods from Bright Wall/D

The Class - 2008 - Episode 14

Sep 23rd, 2019 1h 9m

The boys go back to school with the Laurent Cantet Cannes Palme d'Or winner, Entre les murs aka The Class. It's an interesting concept but does not necessarily make a great film. They forgot to compare it to Miracle at St. Anna but there is not

School Daze - Episode 7 - 1988

Jun 22nd, 2019 1h 27m

School ain't over for Joel and Spencer, they need to get through School Daze first. This is only Spike's second feature but already there is everything you'll learn to love and loathe about Spike. This makes for a great intro Spike Lee's filmog

Daughters of the Dust, A Special Episode

Apr 13th, 2019 1h 4m

Spencer and Joel tackle Julie Dash's first (and so far only) feature, Daughters of the Dust. This is a radical film. This is a landmark film. This is a beautiful art film made by a black woman, with a black female cast. The boys get into the LA

Unforgiven - 1992 - Episode 2

1 Apr 7th, 2019 1h 47m

The boys close out the 1992 pairing with Clint's farewell to the traditional western. It pairs well with Malcolm X, in some very clear and some unexpected ways. Spencer hasn't enough Gene Hackman films and keeps calling Glenn Close or Gene Rodd

Malcolm X - Episode 1 - 1992

Mar 24th, 2019 2h 2m

It Is Finally Here! Season 2, We Cut Heads: A Spike Lee Podcast! They're Back Baby! Joel and Spencer start off strong with the 3 and a half hour epic, Malcolm X. One of them knows more about Black history than the other. If you haven't seen Mal

Tampopo - Episode 50 - 1985

Oct 15th, 2018 1h 32m

Martin Kessler stops by to discuss the finer aspects of what makes ramen so special. No Joel, he is on assignment to make the perfect bowl of Pork Scallion Ramen. The discussion ranges from Imamura to The Last Dragon to Food fetishes. Tampopo