Outside The Cinema is a weekly podcast that focuses on to cult movies of all kinds. We feature films running the gamut from Horror to Exploitation to Noir and Martial Arts and back. You know that random video you got on VHS from some random mom and pop video store when you were 12? Yeah, we covered it. So sit back and enjoy the OTC ride. Tune into our Live shows every Sunday at 6pm EST.
This week, we have a top six list inspired by the forums. Originally the idea was top six main characters that you should have liked, but didn’t. It morphed into something completely different by the time we sat down to record.
Our first movie up for review is the 1987 supernatural “slasher,” “Rest in Pieces.”Directed by José Ramón Larraz from a story by, Santiago Moncada, this had potential to be pretty good. A newlywed couple that inherits a large sum of money and property, but the niece is haunted by visions of her dead Aunt. Will they escape with their lives?
Next, we have 1966’s “Tokyo Drifter.” This avant-garde film tells the story of a yakuza member that tries to give up the life while forces beyond his control keep reeling him back in. A very visual film from a very visionary filmmaker, Tokyo Drifter is the first in a run of films to influence modern day cinematic styles.
Episode #127 Ubalda Three the Hard, Naked and Warm Way
In this week’s show, we have a spectacular, all American top six list: “Top Six American Horror Movies!” The criteria for this list is taken in different direction by each host and again leads to much different lists.
The first film up for review this week is the classic 1974 Gordon Parks Jr. blaxploitation flick, “Three the Hard Way.” Starring Jim Brown, Fred Williamson and Jim Kelly, this is about a neo-Nazi plot to kill off all black people by poisoning the water supply. Sound familiar? It should. Listen to find out why. Watch Mister Keyes get set up and then whoop some ass!
Our second flick stars the ever-beautiful Edwige Fenech. This is the story of a Knight (Pippo Franco) returning from war. Before he left to fight, he put a chastity belt on his wife, hoping that it would prevent her from cheating on him while he was gone. That is of little consequence once he lays eyes on the miller’s wife (Fenech.) Both the knight and the miller want the the other’s wife. Let the hilarity ensue! See why Fenech is the parton Saint of OTC by clicking here!
Episode #126: The First Death of Django, He Who Shoots Grapes
In this action packed episode of Outside the Cinema, Bill and Chris list off their favorite fight scenes, all leading up to the number one most heart pounding ass kickingest fight of all time!
The first movie up for review is “Grapes of Death,” a.k.a. Les Raisins de la mort. This film, from 1978 was directed by Jean Rollin and tells the story of what happens after the pesticides sprayed on the grapes used to make wine poison people. Zombies? Maybe. Nudity? Absolutely.
The second movie we review is the 1966, “let’s cash in on the name,” “He Who Shoots First,” a.k.a. “Django, Shoot First,” a.k.a . about one hundred more titles. This is not an official Django sequel and does not start the original actor in the role. This is a pretty straight forward betrayal/revenge in the old west story.
This week, we talk about our top six favorite actresses. Yes, the conversation goes there. We are after all red-blooded men. By that, we mean, we appreciate their body… of work, and their physical… prowess as well as their tremendous… talent.
Out first movie for review this week is the biker flick Wild Riders, from 1971. Starring Alex Rocco, who Chris is convinced it the Dad from The Wonder Years, this is your typical Biker flick. Two renegade bikers flee the law and take over a house with two women in it. Things go wrong and that’s about it. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067988/
Next, we have the listener suggested Hell Cab, a.k.a. Chicago Cab. This movie, from 1997 is based off the stage play and tells the story of one shift in the life of a Chicago cab driver. During his shift, we see a surprising amount of cameos as well as a very interesting cross section of life and people. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119278/
And, in his own words: “Here is the trailer I did show you way back when for my short Zom-com “Dinner Party at the End of the World”. It looks like shit, but that’s what I get for not having a real DP behind the camera.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isBIqa-L0uQ
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