On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1993 Brian De Palma film Carlito’s Way. Viewed as a late stage masterpiece by De Palma, it’s a first time watch on the podcast for this crime thriller reuniting Pacino with De Palma 10 years after Scarface. Pacino plays a retired criminal attempting to lead a normal life, but can’t quite shake the demons from his past, which includes an all-time great performance by Sean Penn as his sleazy lawyer. We check out where this lands in De Palma’s filmography.

Other topics include John Leguizamo’s roles, Luis Guzman and Boogie Nights, Penelope Ann Miller and The Relic, Viggo Mortenson and his half-hearted accent, other De Palma films we should cover, new physical media pickups by Vinegar Syndrome, new art work, Elvis, and Primate and the role of the monkey movie.

Songs of the Week

Wearin’ That Nightlife Look by Elvis Presley ft. Jamieson Shaw

I Think of Demons by Roky Erickson

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On this episode of Remainders we begin our French New Wave double feature with Richard Linklater’s film Nouvelle Vague. A love letter to the new wave movement, Linklater shows us the importance of the film era while also expressing how it influenced his own art and his unique style of realism and hangout vibes. Featuring both an endless supply of cigarettes and quotes on the importance of art in life, Nouvelle lets you live the French New Wave.

Other topics include a James Bond Marathon, AI and art, visiting Chicago and the Music Box, and remembering Scissors bassist and friend Jason Lollar.

Songs of the Week

Back to School by The Scissors

Denise by Fountains of Wayne

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On this episode of Remainders we finish our Kong Marathon with Peter Jackson’s 2005 King Kong. Released immediately after the Lord of the Rings trilogy, we check out how much of an influence that trilogy had on Peter Jackson’s love for the original movie. We offer our rankings for the marathon and see where this blockbuster holds up in Hollywood history.

Other topics include Peter Jackson’s horror roots, iconic Jack Black roles, Andy Serkis, Lord of the Rings, Christmas time movie watching, the Bears beating the Packers, new 4k releases for Troll 2 and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy, first thoughts on Avatar: Fire and Ash, and James Bond movies with John Barry scores.

Songs of the Week

Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight) by The Ramones

The Living Daylights by a-ha

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On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1976 King Kong. Part 2 of our King Kong marathon, the ’76 Kong is a beautifully oversized slice of disaster film madness, with plenty of spectacle and oily innuendo. With lots of camp and sincerity, we see where this stands in the marathon so far of the Hollywood icon.

Other topics include the 70s film movement, Tarantino hot takes, the shifting culture of physical media and streaming, Simpsons nostalgia, and Loz Feliz and Punk Rock & Paintbrushes.

Songs of the Week

Dance the Night Away by The Mavericks

We Want the Airwaves by The Ramones

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On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1933 classic King Kong. We begin our King Kong Marathon with the horror movie that started it all – everything from Godzilla, Jurassic Park, and every special effect in Hollywood all goes back to the Eighth Wonder of the World. We talk about the innovative stop motion, the role of Beauty and the Beast in cinema, how pre-code Hollywood affected the movies, and the importance of Kong in cinema history.

Other topics include other Kong movies and the upcoming 70s version, the role of practical effects over all of movie history, other favorite monster movies, the upcoming season of Stranger Things, James Cameron and Avatar, disaster films, and Zevon’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Songs of the Week

Over the Rainbow by Smoking Popes

What Makes You Think You’re The One by Fleetwood Mac

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On this episode of Remainders, we watch the 1950 noir classic In A Lonely Place. Starring legends Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame, it secured it’s place in Hollywood history as one of the best noirs of the era. Seemingly a murder mystery, Lonely Place is at heart the existential love story between two broken souls guaranteed to fall. A bleak Hollywood movie ahead of its time.

Other topics include Nicholas Ray’s career and crossing paths with Jim Jarmusch, the tawdry love life of Gloria Grahame, Guillermo Del Toro and Frankenstein, Predator: Badlands and Disney franchises, Stephen Sommers and the art of the fun blockbuster, Brenden Fraser coming back to the Mummy, putting The Scorpion King movies on the watch list, Darren’s November painting mission, and debating the merits of Ska.

Songs of the Week

Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think) by The Specials

Crazy Feeling by Lou Reed

All My Loving by The Beatles

The Night Before by The Beatles

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On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1988 creature feature The Blob. Part Three of our 80s Horror Remakes Marathon, we close with the updated version of the 50s classic. Increased gore, practical effects, and big government paranoia, The Blob is a quintessential remake that maintains it’s B-movie style.

Other topics include how the original 50s version holds up, other horror movies we’re watching in October, When We Were Young festival, John Carpenter in concert, and reappraisal for late-stage John Carpenter movies Vampires and Ghosts of Mars.

Songs of the Week

Killer Klowns From Outer Space by The Dickies

Last Year’s Man by Leonard Cohen

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On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1986 horror classic The Fly. The second installment in our 80s Horror Remake Marathon, The Fly updates the 50s B-movie with far more devastation, tragedy, and Academy Award winning special effects, making it a staple in 80s horror practical effects. Jeff Goldblum plays Seth Brundle, an awkward scientist and inventor of a teleportation device. When he transports himself with a fly, he begins a slow, painful transformation into the Fly that mirrors the descent into sickness of a loved one. A Cronenberg and body horror classic.

Other topics include Cronenberg’s filmography, special effects lead Chris Walas, the Fly II, October horror classics were watching, Carpenter and Escape From L.A. vs. Escape from New York, independent theaters, the House of Wax franchise, the Music Box of Horrors and Jason X, Terrifier and 80s horror icons, Philip Glass and horror scores, and the movie poster art of Drew Struzan.

Songs of the Week

Vampira by The Misfits

Human Fly by The Cramps

It Was Always You, Helen by Philip Glass

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