Title: Deadpool & Wolverine [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Shawn Levy

Producers: Kevin Feige, Lauren Shuler Donner, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy

Writers: Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, Shawn Levy

Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, Matthew Macfadyen

Release date: July 26, 2024

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SHOWNOTES: Our maximum-effort, spoiler-free review of Deadpool & Wolverine is finally here! On the latest episode of Collateral Cinema At the Movies, we are beyond excited to bring to you our thoughts on the highly anticipated team-up of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, with its many gratuitous cameos from the last 24 years of Fox's X-Men films and other Marvel movies. Where does it stand amongst the previous Deadpool films as well as recent releases from Marvel Studios? Has the MCU been saved? Get your special socks out, nerds, and find out now! Also, stay tuned for more post-season content and Season Eight of Collateral Cinema.

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Title: The Bikeriders [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Jeff Nichols

Producers: Sarah Green, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Arnon Milchan

Writers: Jeff Nichols (screenplay), Danny Lyon (original book)

Stars: Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Norman Reedus

Release date: June 21, 2024 (US)

PROMO: Ninety For Chill: The Podcast with CatBusRuss

SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema At the Movies is finally back, as we dive into Jeff Nichols' The Bikeriders, starring the likes of Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, and Normas Reedus! Inspired by the photo-book of the same name by Danny Lyon, this 2024 film tells the (somewhat true) tale of the Vandals Motorcycle Club, a fictionalized version of the Outlaws, and is out now on steaming platforms. Beau, Robert, and Ashley had fun dissecting this biker gang story, and we hope you do, too; stay tuned for our next At the Movies review on Deadpool & Wolverine, as well as our Miikeversary Special on Happiness of the Katakuris!

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Title(s): Raiders of the Lost Ark (theatrical), Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (retroactive) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Steven Spielberg

Producer: Frank Marshall

Writers: Lawrence Kasdan (screenplay), George Lucas, Philip Kaufman (story)

Stars: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott

Release date: June 12, 1981

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SHOWNOTES: Grab your bullwhip and fedora, because Collateral Cinema is covering one of, if not the best action-adventure movie series of all time: the Indiana Jones Trilogy! That's right: the trilogy. That's it. Three films. No others have ever been made and you won't convince us otherwise. Follow us for this special two-part episode; in Part 1, we'll be covering the very first installment: Raiders of the Lost Ark! Considered among the greatest movies ever made, this 1981 flick was directed by Steven Spielberg; co-written by Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas, and Philip Kaufman; and stars Harrison Ford in his debut as the immortal character Indiana Jones—arguably his best role. Raiders isn't just a damn good film that stands the test of time, but a keystone of movie sub-culture, containing many of the most iconic scenes in cinema, and being the start of a celebrated American media franchise. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll be covering Temple of Doom and Last Crusade!

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Title: Hot Tub Time Machine [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Steve Pink

Producers: John Cusack, Grace Loh, John Morris, Matt Moore

Writers: Josh Heald (screenplay/story), Sean Anders (screenplay), John Morris (screenplay)

Stars: John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Crispin Glover, Lizzy Caplan, Chevy Chase

Release date: March 26, 2010 (US)

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: Greetings fellow cinephiles! This episode is focused on a film that was a welcome reprieve from the last episode: the classic 2010 time travel comedy, Hot Tub Time Machine. We discuss the time travel tropes used, the many hilarious jokes and scenes throughout, and we just let loose with a more laid-back analysis of this irreverent comedy from the last decade!

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Featured Random Movie Reviews:

• Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Triloquist [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: Sit back with Beau and Robert for some late night film reviews in the latest Director's Cut! We kick off the discussion with Body Chemistry II, as well as other 90s "Skinemax" softcore movies, and then finish with the 2008 horror flick Triloquist (written and directed by the mind behind Leprechaun). Hey, it's a good night to enjoy a blunt and review a couple pics!

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Title: Old Fashioned [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Dick Swartzwelder

Producers: Nathan Nazario, Dave DeBorde, Nini Hadjis, Rik Swartzwelder, William K. Baker, Stephen R. Campanella

Writer: Rik Swartzwelder

Stars: Elizabeth Ann Roberts, Rik Swartzwelder, LeJon Woods, Tyler Hollinger, Nini Hadjis

Release date: February 6, 2015

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is... making the judgement call to NOT show your significant other Rik Swartzwelder's Old Fashioned! Some may recall 2014 faith-based romance film that opened the same weekend as Fifty Shades of Grey, and others will be glad they don't. It's a classic Collateral Cinema bad movie review pitting Beau, Robert, and Ash versus this cinematic calamity, so pick your poison of inebriation, and listen to us rant and rave about Old Fashioned! Next time: Hot Tub Time Machine!

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PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: Hello once again, horrorphiles! We conclude our deep-dive into one of the most iconic horror franchises out there, as we check out Nightmare on Elm Street 5-7 (The Dream Child, The Final Nightmare, and New Nightmare). While these films may not be of the highest quality, hosts Beau and Robert talk about all the kills and spills these final 3 movies give us. So grab your NoDoz, put on a pot of coffee, and be sure to never sleep again!

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Title: Gozu (極道恐怖大劇場　牛頭　ＧＯＺＵ, Gokudō kyōfu dai-gekijō: Gozu, literally: Yakuza Horror Theatre: Cow's Head) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Takashi Miike

Producers: Kanako Koido, Harumi Sone

Writer: Sakichi Sato

Stars: Hideki Sone, Show Aikawa

Release date: July 16, 2003

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: It's that time again! Celebrating 3 years and 4 seasons of being the only movie podcast that matters(!), and per our annual tradition, we are analyzing another Takashi Miike film: the 2003 horror comedy crime flick Gozu! This obscure yakuza pic inspired by Japanese urban legends is 1 part unsettling and 2 parts just...  weird. There's plenty for hosts Beau, Robert, and Ash to unpack here as we celebrate our podcast anniversary!

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PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

COLLAB: Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (@CGamingPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: Holding off on our #Miikeversary special on Gozu for one more week, Collateral Cinema teams up with Collateral Gaming on this special Director's Cut and crosscast! We've dived into movie adaptations of video games, but what about the inverse? Beau and Ash talk all kinds of movie tie-in games: the good, the bad, and the ugly (i.e. E.T.)!

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SHOWNOTES: Welcome back to another horror franchise deep-dive from your favorite denizens from the Director's Cut! Last time, we watched and reviewed Friday the 13th, and now, we focus on one of the more unique and humorous film franchises from the mind of the one and only Wes Craven. That's right, we're getting into the world of Freddy Krueger and the many Elm Street Kids who have populated this otherworldly slasher series. We get into all the kills, characters, and storylines that made this franchise so memorable, so grab a cup of coffee, down your dose of Hypnocil, and come with us on an exceptionally bloody nightmare!

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Title: Mulholland Drive [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: David Lynch

Producers: Mary Sweeney, Alain Sarde, Neal Edelstein, Michael Polaire, Tony Krantz

Writer: David Lynch

Stars: Justin Theroux, Naomi Watts, Laura Elena Harring, Ann Miller, Robert Forster

Release date: October 12, 2001 (US)

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SPECIAL GUESTS: Lydia Malcom, Naomi McQuade, Jen McQuade; Shocked & Applaud (@ShockedApplaud)

SHOWNOTES: We are throwing ourselves once again into the surrealist world of David Lynch with his 2001 neo-noir mystery film Mulholland Drive! With special guests from the Shocked & Applaud podcast, we explore the movie's non-sequitur narrative, ambiguous themes, and many interpretations of the true plot—which Mr. Lynch himself had never divulged! Mulholland Dr. is certainly one of the filmmaker's most memorable works, and Collateral Cinema (along with Shocked & Applaud) is digging into why. If you enjoy our discussion, let us know with a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or feedback on your platform of choice... and stay tuned for our upcoming #Miikeversary episode featuring Gozu!

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Title: Silent Night, Deadly Night [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Charles E. Sellier Jr.

Producers: Ira Richard Barmak, Scott J. Schneid, Dennis Whitehead

Writer(s): Michael Hickey (screenplay), Paul Caimi (story)

Stars: Lilyan Chauvin, Gilmer McCormick, Toni Nero, Robert Brian Wilson

Release date: November 9, 1984

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COLLAB: Victims and Villains (@VctmsAndVillans)

Happy Holidays from Collateral Cinema and Victims and Villains! Once again collaborating for the season, we have a two-part crosscast for you, starting with our analysis of the 1984 Christmas-themed slasher film Silent Night, Deadly Night, directed by Charles E. Sellier Jr.! Spawning four sequels and a loose remake in 2012, this movie was one of the most controversial titles in the 80s due to its advertising campaign highlighting the feature of a Santa Claus killer. In true Collateral and Victims and Villains fashion, we discuss the merits of this pic as a holiday slasher film and dig deep into the psyche of the killer and protagonist Billy Chapman (Robert Brian Wilson). Is this a holiday classic worth adding to the rotation? Find out now in the holiday special, and have a safe holiday, whatever you're celebrating! Also, stay tuned for the other half of this crosscast, where we guest host on Victims and Villains, discussing the 2020 holiday movie Fatman, starring Mel Gibson!

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Title: Mortal Kombat [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Paul Anderson

Producer: Lawrence Kasanoff

Writer(s): Kevin Droney, Ed Boon (video games), John Tobias (video games)

Stars: Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Robin Shou, Bridgette Wilson, Talisa Soto, Christopher Lambert

Release date: August 18, 1995

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

COLLAB: Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (@CGamingPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema and Collateral Gaming join together this season to bring you our thoughts on the fantasy martial arts action film based on the eponymous fighting game series: MORTAL KOMBAAAAAAT!!! How does it compare against other film adaptations of video games? Does it capture the essence of the classic over-the-top arcade game and its continuing sequels? Find out now in the latest collaboration between your favorite movie and video game podcasts, and... FINISH HIM!! FLAWLESS VICTORY! FATALITY!

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Title: The Wicker Man [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Neil LaBute

Producers: Nicolas Cage, Boaz Davidson, Randall Emmett, Norm Golightly, Avi Lerner, John Thompson

Writer(s): Neil LaBute (screenplay), Anthony Shaffer (original film), David Pinner (original novel)

Stars: Nicolas Cage, Ellen Burstyn, Kate Beahan, Frances Conroy, Molly Parker, Leelee Sobieski, Diane Delano

Release date: September 1, 2006 (US/CA)

PROMO: Anime Talk (@AnimeTalk12)

SHOWNOTES: It's Cagin' time on Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast, as we continue Bad Movie December with a look at Neil LaBute's 2006 remake of The Wicker Man, starring none other than the One True God Himself: Nicolas Fucking Cage. This reimagining of the original 1973 horror film (itself an adaptation of the 1967 horror novel Ritual) manages to be batshit in completely different ways than its source material(s) and also (un)intentionally hysterical, in no small part due to Nic Cage's classic over-the-top performance working harmoniously with a hilariously inept script. Being our very first Cage review on the podcast, how does it rank amongst the legendary 60-year-old actor/producer's filmography as well as "so bad it's good" cinema? Find out now, and stay tuned for our January content, including a two-part analysis of the Indiana Jones Trilogy and more!

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Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Terry Jones

Producer: John Goldstone

Writers: Monty Python

Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin

Release date: August 17, 1979 (US)

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: Blessed are the cheesemakers! Collateral Cinema is back with another cult classic Monty Python film: 1979's Life of Brian! We compare and contrast the British comedy movie with its arguably more well-known counterpart Holy Grail, and appraise the value of the pic's controversial religious and political satire, intellectual humor, and absurdist narrative. So, grab a (not-so-easily offended) friend, sit back, relax, and... always look on the bright side of life!

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PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: Welcome back to the Director's Cut! We're once again bringing you movies from our personal DVD collections and elsewhere that we feel should be viewed by all! Our choices this time takes you through many of our favorite 90s classics, as well as a classic Italian horror flick, as well as a timeless arthouse classic by the director of Funny Games, so gather around, and take note of these interesting movie pics from hosts Robert and Beau!

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Title: Spider-Man 3 [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Sam Raimi

Producers: Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, Grant Curtis

Writers: Sam Raimi (story/screenplay), Ivan Raimi (story/screenplay), Alvin Sargent (screenplay)

Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, James Cromwell, Rosemary Harris, J. K. Simmons

Release date: May 4, 2007 (US)

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SPECIAL GUEST: Robert Stewart, Stew World Order Productions (@SWOProductions)

SHOWNOTES: Now dig on this... Featuring Stew from SWO Productions, Collateral Cinema dives into the superhero genre once more with the infamous third film in Sam Raimi's acclaimed Spider-Man trilogy. Starring the lovable Tobey Maguire, these campy yet fun live action adaptations of our our favorite web-slinger captivated audiences and in many ways defined superhero movies as they are known today. Spider-Man 3 is often seen as the black sheep of an otherwise masterpiece of a trilogy, but is there any value to its overly-goofy-while-dark-at-the-same-time plot? If nothing else, it makes for some delicious memes, amirite? Find out what we think, and if you enjoy this episode, let us know! And stay tuned for next episode on Monty Python's Life of Brian...

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Featured Movie Reviews:

• Leprechaun 4: In Space [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Jason X [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: Happy Halloween from Beau and Robert on the Director's Cut! We celebrate our favorite horror-themed holiday by reviewing two of our favorite "slashers in space" movies: the so-bad-it's-amazing fourth installment of the Leprechaun series set on a space mining expedition, and the greatest fan movie ever made, that catapulted Jason Vorhees into the cold void of space known as Jason X! Are these movies practically the same exact film? Do both movies hold up after all these years? Finish your trick-or-treating and have a listen now to find out!

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Title: Night of the Living Dead [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: George A. Romero

Producers: Russell W. Streiner, Karl Hardman

Writers: John Russo, George A. Romero

Stars: Judith O'Dea. Duane Jones, Marilyn Eastman, Karl Hardman, Judith Ridley, Keith Wayne

Release date: October 1, 1968

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: Happy Halloween, Collateral Cinephiles! This year, we decided to take it back to the classics, and discuss the original zombie film—that is, the 1968 independent horror film from George A. Romero, Night of the Living Dead. Initially panned for its raw depiction of violence and gore, the movie has since become a cult classic and the influencer for all stories about the undead in Hollywood, even making its way for preservation into the National Film Registry! Check it out now, and if you enjoy this spooky special, let us know with a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or feedback on your choice of platform. And please stay safe this holiday, folks!

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Title: Fateful Findings [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Neil Breen

Producer: Neil Breen

Writer: Neil Breen

Stars: Neil Breen, Jennifer Autry, Klara Landrat, Danielle Andrade

Release date: December 8, 2012

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: Welcome to Season Four! To kick off a new era of Collateral Cinema, we dive into another cult classic in the "so-bad-it's-good" genre: Neil Breen's Fateful Findings. If you've never been properly introduced to the true Breenius of this masterful director, producer, writer, and actor, you're in for a ride, as Beau, Robert, and Ash dig deep into the ironic appeal of the movie's vague yet ham-fisted political messages, poor performances, low production value, as well as the hopelessly incoherent and needlessly enigmatic narrative, and why we love it all! Listen and you too, will start praying to the One True God Neil Breen.

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Titles: Best F(r)iends: Volume One, Best F(r)iends: Volume Two [Wikipedia]

Director: Justin MacGregor

Producers: Greg Sestero, Justin MacGregor, Kristopher MacGregor

Writer:  Greg Sestero

Stars: Greg Sestero, Tommy Wiseau, Kristen StephensonPino, Vince Jolivette, Paul Scheer, Rick Edwards (fuck yeah!)

Release dates: March 30, 2018 (Volume One), June 1, 2018 (Volume Two)

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: If you've been listening to us for awhile, then you will be no stranger to our love for The Room and everything Tommy Wiseau- and Greg Sestero-related. Therefore, we believe there was no movie more fitting to end another season of Collateral Cinema on than the dark comedy thriller film marking the 15-year reunion of Tommy and Greg: Best F(r)iends. We dive right into both volumes as we dissect the duo's on-screen chemistry, parallels to their relationship in real life, the many references to the beloved cult classic, Sestero's ability to write a script playing to his friend's strengths and fully utilizing Wiseau as an actor, and Rick fucking Edwards (fuck yeah!)! We are so thankful top our listeners and fellow podcasters for an amazing Season Three, and can't wait to share our upcoming content with you all! Stay tuned for our Season Premiere on Neil Breen's Fateful Findings in October, followed by our Halloween special on Night of the Living Dead. See you in Season Four!

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Featured Random Movie Review: Wayne's World [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

Come with us, on a trip somewhere across the Canadian border up north, as we light one up and chill out with the cult 2000s stoner comedy TV series Trailer Park Boys! We give an overview of the original television series with its origins and characters, and then we go over the first movie featuring the first cinematic appearance of Julian, Ricky, and Bubbles. Afterward, we give you a #RandomDVDReview for the all-time classic SNL-based comedy/satire from the 1990's, Wayne's World. We wax nostalgic on this original movie starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, so sit back, load yourself a bowl, and have a listen to the Director's Cut!

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Title: Super Mario Bros. [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Directors: Rocky Morton, Annabel Jankel

Producers: Jake Eberts, Roland Joffé

Writers: Parker Bennett, Terry Runté, Ed Solomon, Nintendo (original video game)

Stars: Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, Samantha Mathis, Fisher Stevens, Fiona Shaw, Richard Edson

Release date: May 28, 1993

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema teams up with Collateral Gaming once more to discuss a video game film adaptation—this time, the infamous 1993 Super Mario Bros.! While notable for being the first movie directly adapted from a video game—albeit very loosely—it's also been critically panned, primarily for a lack of similarity to its source material. However, as of the age of the Internet, the picture has gained a cult following, and there is even a level of genuine praise for the creative direction and actor performances. Does this movie—starring Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo as the titular Mario Bros., and Dennis Hopper as King Koopa—have more to offer than the public perception (or lack thereof) would indicate? What do Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast and Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast have to think about it, and is it even a genuinely bad movie? Find out on the latest collaboration special from yours truly!

LINK: Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive (@smbmovie)

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Featured Indie Movie Review: Autumn Never Dies [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: Welcome, listeners, to the not-too-distant future somewhere in time and space, where hosts Beau and Robert hang out on the Satellite of Love and list their top 5 all time favorite episodes of one of the greatest television series ever made: Mystery Science Theater 3000! From the ridiculousness that is Pod People, to the undeniable swagger of Joe Don Baker's Mitchell, we tackle 5 amazing episodes of MST3K goodness! After that, we review the brand-new comedy/drama short Autumn Never Dies, sent to us by way of Suited Caribou Media (@SuitedCaribou) as part of our ongoing Indie Movie review series; will we like what we see? Stick around to find out!

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Featured Episode Reviews:

• The Boondocks [Wikipedia] [IMDb]: "A Huey Freeman Christmas" [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
• Rick and Morty [Wikipedia] [IMDb]: "Anatomy Park" [Wikipedia] [IMdb]
• Stroker & Hoop [Wikipedia] [IMDb]: "I Saw Stroker Killing Santa Claus (a.k.a. A Cold, Dead, White Christmas)"

PROMO: Anime Talk (@AnimeTalk12)

SHOWNOTES: We hope all of our listeners had a Happy Holidays and are enjoying the New Year! This episode of Collateral Cinema: Director's Cut! is our post-holiday Adult Swim wrap-up. Following last season's Holiday Edition of the Director's Cut!, where we reviewed a few holiday episodes that aired on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, this time we're diving into three more from The Boondocks, Rick and Morty, and Stroker & Hoop. So, unwrap a few more gifts with us, and stay tuned for more content in 2024!

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Title: Akira (アキラ) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Katsuhiro Otomo

Producers: Ryōhei Suzuki, Shunzō Katō

Writers: Katsuhiro Ōtomo (screenplay, original manga), Izo Hashimoto (screenplay)

Stars: Mitsuo Iwata,  Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Taro Ishida, Mizuho Suzuki, Tetsusho Genda

Release date: July 16, 1988 (JP)

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema returns with another seminal anime film: Akira, the 1988 movie that changed the landscape of Japanese animation, especially as perceived in the Western world! Directed and written by legend Katushiro Ōtomo—creator of the manga from which it is adapted—this post-apocalyptic cyberpunk adventure is remembered for its cult status and the many barriers it broke for both worldwide audiences. Ash, Beau, and Robert explore Neo-Tokyo and delve into the multiple layered themes of this anime epic, as well as the cultural impact of such a film largely cited among the greatest animated and sci-fi movies of all time.

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Welcome back Director's Cut listeners! We return with Part 2 of our franchise deep-dive into Friday the 13th, and we get into the last few Paramount releases, then we tackle the New Line Cinema releases—which, incidentally, are some of host Beau's favorite movies of the entire series! We had a blast talking about all the memorable kills, special effects work, and over-the-top antics this seminal series brought us, so grab a seat at the campfire, and ring in the summer months with our old friend, Jason Vorhees!

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Title: Perfect Blue (パーフェクトブルー, Pāfekuto Burū) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Satoshi Kon

Producers: Hitomi Nakagaki, Yoshihisa Ishihara, Yutaka Tōgō, Masao Maruyama, Hiroaki Inoue

Writers: Sadayuki Murai (screenplay), Yoshikazu Takeuchi (original novel)

Stars: Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shiho Niiyama, Masaaki Okura, Shinpachi Tsuji, Emiko Furukawa

Release date: February 28, 1998 (JP)

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SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema kicks off our Season Three Two-Part Anime Film Special with psychological thriller Perfect Blue, from director Satoshi Kon and based on the novel by Yoshikazu Takeuchi. Join Beau, Robert, and Ash as we dissect this disturbingly surreal animated movie, and the deep themes and allegories explored within. If you enjoy our journey into the world of anime cinema, stay tuned for Part Two of the special: our upcoming episode on Akira!

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Happy summer, everyone! Hosts Beau and Robert are kicking off the warm months with a full-on deep-dive into one of the most influential slasher movie franchises in the Hallowed Halls of Horror, Friday the 13th! These movies are perennial favorites for us, and we give reviews and other such insights for movies 1-5, and will continue on Part 2 of our franchise-long exploration, with movies 5-10, so spark one up, gather around the campfire, and celebrate the exploits of Jason Vorhees and his mother Pamela with Collateral Cinema Director's Cut!

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Title: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Leonard Nimoy

Producer: Harve Bennett

Writers: Steve Meerson (screenplay), Peter Krikes (screenplay), Nicholas Meyer (screenplay), Harve Bennett (screenplay/story), Leonard Nimoy (screenplay/story), Gene Roddenberry (original series)

Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols

Release date: November 26, 1986

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: On this episode of Collateral Cinema, hosts Ash, Beau, and Robert discuss the fourth film installment of the long-running iconic sci-fi series Star Trek A.K.A. The Voyage Home. Join our discussion, and be sure to leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts and Podchaser!

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Greetings, Director's Cut Listeners! Hosts Beau and Robert decided to throw caution in the wind on this episode, and give everyone our recommendations for some of our most liked movies from our personal collections. From crazy scatological Yugoslavian art films, to uplifting hair metal biopics, we share movies from our collections that bring us no small amount of joy and entertainment, and we do hope you check out each and every film we list here, so have a listen, and track these movies down!

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Title: Intruder [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Scott Spiegel

Producers: Lawrence Bender, Sam Raimi

Writers: Scott Spiegel (screenplay/story/original short film), Lawrence Bender (story)

Stars: Dan Hicks, David Byrnes, Elizabeth Cox, Renée Estevez

Release date: January 13, 1989 (US)

PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)

SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema is back with another classic slasher movie for you: the underrated 1989 film Intruder, directed and co-written by Scott Spiegel, and co-produced by Sam Raimi! It also features Sam, his brother Ted, and Bruce Campbell as actors, albeit in smaller roles than originally promoted. Beau, Robert, and Ashley dive deep into the grocery store settings they are all too familiar with, the several memorable gruesome killings, and the unique cinematography of this obscure production. If you enjoy analyses on horror and slasher movies, give this episode a listen, and don't forget to leave us a rating and connect with us on social media!

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Random Movie Review: Blood Sucking Freaks [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

SHOWNOTES: We're back with more Collateral Cinema Director's Cut! On this episode, we're trekking into the world of Stoned Gremlin Productions and its founder Brad Jones, with our top five list of some of our favorite episodes of his classic character The Cinema Snob. Then, we once again give our respects to Troma Entertainment, with our #RandomReview of the classically disturbing 1975 exploitation gorefest Bloodsucking Freaks! So join hosts Beau and Robert as we once again dive into the Director's Cut!

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Title: Up In Smoke [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Directors: Lou Adler, Tommy Chong (uncredited)

Producers: Lou Adler, Lou Lombardo

Writers: Tommy Chong, Cheech Marin

Stars: Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, Strother Martin, Edie Adams, Stacy Keach

Release date: September 15, 1978

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: Happy 4/20, movie fans and podcast enthusiasts! We team up with local fellow podcaster and friend Chazzle Dazzle from the Trial by Error Variety Show to give you our thoughts on a perennial stoner film (if not the ORIGINAL stoner film): Cheech & Chong's Up In Smoke! I would write about what we talked about, but we were so stoned I honestly don't remember. Just check it out. Click play. Go. Why are you still reading this? It's INTERNATIONAL WEED DAY. Puff, puff (but don't pass because we're social distancing right now), and let's get it going!

If you think you got the full story here, think again! Chaz is posting the 'cast from his perspective on the Trial by Error Variety Show. Check it out on Apple Podcasts here!

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Featured Random Movie Review: Burial Ground [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

SHOWNOTES: Happy 4/20 from Collateral Cinema Director's Cut! We hope to help you get through your quarantine during the 4/20 holiday, with our top five list of our favorite all-time movies to smoke lots of weed to! After that, we continue the smoke session with a Random Movie Review of Andrea Biancha's classic Italian zombie horror classic Burial Ground, or Nights of Terror, so load your bowls, twist up your sweets, and chillax with us for #420!

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Title: Eyes Wide Shut [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Stanley Kubrick

Producer: Stanley Kubrick

Writers: Stanley Kubrick, Frederic Raphael (screenplay); Arthur Schnitzler (original novella)

Stars: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sydney Pollack, Marie Richardson

Release date: July 16, 1999 (US)

PROMO: Anime Talk (@AnimeTalk12)

COLLAB: Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast (@VctmsAndVillans)

SHOWNOTES: Happy Holidays, Collateral Cinephiles! As we do every year, we linked up with the Victims and Villains podcast network for our holiday special. This year, Josh "Captain Nostalgia" and Mark from Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast join us for Christmas to talk Stanley Kubrick's 1999 erotic mystery psychological drama Eyes Wide Shut, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. We actually had a varied set of opinions on this film, so as the holiday draws to a close, come hang with us, and also check out the Abyss Gazing side of our seasonal crossover, where we guest hosted on their Rare Exports episode! We'll be back before the end of the year with this year's Holiday Edition of the Director's Cut, as we delve into more Adult Swim Christmas episodes, but we hope all of our listeners had a very Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

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Title: Joker [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Todd Phillips

Producers: Todd Phillips, Bradley Cooper, Emma Tillinger Koskoff

Writers: Todd Phillips, Scott Silver

Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy

Release date: October 4, 2019 (US)

PROMO: Trial by Error Variety Show (@tbevarietyshow)

SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema is here to bring you content while you're quarantining! We finally dive deep into the 2019 film Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role of Batman's classic arch-nemesis! This film has profoundly impacted audiences with its subversive portrayal of the character and true-to-life depiction of mental illness. We don't want to say more here, but you can hear Beau's, Robert's, and Ash's full thoughts on the episode, and with the movie being out of theaters for some time now, we have the opportunity to delve into everything Joker has to offer without concern for spoilers!

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Featured Movie Review: We Are As Gods

SHOWNOTES: On this episode of Collateral Cinema Director's Cut, we dive into the world of Charles Band's legendary horror movie company Full Moon Features, and we also review a movie that was supposed to release at the now-cancelled South by Southwest (SXSW) 2020: the documentary on the life and times of biologist and counterculture icon Stewart Brand titled We Are As Gods. Listen now, and stay tuned for a new episode of Collateral Cinema, as we celebrate the 4/20 holiday season with Harold & Kumar go to White Castle!

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Title: Sonic the Hedgehog [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Jeff Fowler

Producers: Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Toru Nakahara, Takeshi Ito

Writers: Pat Casey, Josh Miller, Sega (original video game)

Stars: James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Jim Carrey

Release date: February 14, 2020 (US)

Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast teams up with Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast for a special At The Movies episode on a movie adaptation of a video game! We review Sonic the Hedgehog, a film currently at the forefront of a video game movie revolution—is it as good as critics and audiences are raving about? Does it embody Sega's beloved franchise in tone? Beau and Ash delve into these questions and give our thoughts on this popular take on the speedy blue hedgehog!

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Title: The Room: The Game [Wikipedia] [IGDb]

Developer: Newgrounds

Publisher: Newgrounds

Designer: Tom Fulp (programmer)

Release date: September 3, 2010

SHOWNOTES: Oh hai, Collateral Gaming (and Collateral Cinema) listeners, and Happy Holidays! This Christmas Day, we collaborate with our co-hosts from Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast to bring you the gift of Tommy Wiseau's The Room—or at least Newgrounds' retro-style flash game adaptation of it! We discuss how this game exists as a love letter to the film and the fandom, the interesting point-and-click adventure gameplay, the use of protagonist Johnny's perspective exclusively, and the various sidequests and Easter eggs that expand the universe of The Room! Have a happy season, whatever you celebrate, and stay tuned for Collateral Gaming's and Collateral Cinema's content in the New Year!

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Featured Random Movie Review: Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

SHOWNOTES: Welcome to the first episode of Collateral Cinema Director's Cut! We're doing things a little different on this special companion show to the main Collateral Cinema episodes, where hosts Beau and Robert take a more topical approach to our standard format, and focus on Top 5/10 lists, deep dives into specific movie eras and franchises, as well as reviews for movies that we might miss on the main show, and also some indie movie reviews here and there! So join us, as we talk about our top five favorite moments from the annals of horror, and we give a Random Movie Review for the outrageously cheesy Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers!

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Title: Spawn [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Mark A.Z. Dippé

Producer: Clint Goldman

Writers: Alan B. McElroy (screenplay/story), Mark A.Z. Dippé (story), Todd McFarlane (original comics)

Stars: John Leguizamo, Michael Jai White, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson, D. B. Sweeney

Release date: August 1, 1997

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SHOWNOTES: Returning guest Chazzle Dazzle from the Trial by Error Variety Show discusses with us the 1997 superhero film based on the comic by Todd McFarlane: Spawn! Starring Michael Jai White as the eponymous protagonist, John Leguizamo in a combination comic relief–villain role, and Nicol Williamson in his final film role, this movie is characterized by its darker plot, retroactively underwhelming visual effects, and distinction of being the first film to feature a black actor in a major comic book superhero role. We reveal our thoughts on these points and more in this fun episode!

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TRIGGER WARNING: Disturbing sexual and violent content

Title: Visitor Q (ビジターＱ, Bijitā Kyū) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Takashi Miike

Producers: Reiko Arakawa, Seiichiro Kobayashi, Susumu Nakajima

Writer: Itaru Era

Stars: Kenichi Endō, Shungicu Uchida, Kazushi Watanabe

Release date: March 17, 2001

PODCAST SHOUTOUT: Sardonicast (@sardonicast)

SHOWNOTES: It's that time of year again! Collateral Cinema is celebrating our anniversary with another Takashi Miike film: Visitor Q! This black comedy features a number of disturbing taboos while showcasing the benefits of digital video, in a realistic documentary-style juxtaposed with surrealist bizarre events. Beau, Ash, and Dakota discuss Miike's approach to social commentary through shock value—comparing and contrasting the direction of this title with other Takashi Miike movies we've featured on the podcast—and ultimately just how fucked up this film is! Just listen. You'll know what we mean.

Collateral Cinema is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Chill Lover Radio, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Patreon; we have exclusive full-length commentaries on our favorite movies and plan more to come!

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Title: Gone in 60 Seconds [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: H. B. Halicki

Producer: H. B. Halicki

Writer: H. B. Halicki

Stars: H. B. Halicki, Eleanor, Marion Busia, Jerry Daugirda, James McIntyre, George Cole, Ronald Halicki, Markos Kotsikos

Release date: July 28, 1974 (US)

PODCAST SHOUTOUT: The Christie Gee Podcast (@misschristiegee)

SHOWNOTES: Welcome back, Collateral Cinema fans! Our resident "car guy" Robert Ortegon has picked out another influential film of the "car chase" genre: the 1974 original Gone in 60 Seconds, directed, produced, and written by H. B. Halicki! Beau, Ash, and Dakota join Robert in discussing this independent action movie well known for the 93 destroyed cars during the filming of its record-holding 40-minute car chase scene, as well as the 2000 remake it inspired (starring Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie). We talk the direction of Halicki—a car lover with no prior experience in filmmaking, the cinematography, the use of actual car wrecks and real bystanders during filming, and of course, the cars (including famous Ford Mustang "Eleanor"). We even compare and contrast this title with its remake and other car movies at length! If you enjoy Collateral Cinema, stay tuned for our "Miikeversary"—that's right, folks; we'll be focusing on Takashi Miike's Visitor Q in time for our third anniversary!

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Title: The Fifth Element (Le Cinquième Élément) [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Luc Besson

Producer: Patrice Ledoux

Writers: Luc Besson (screenplay/story), Robert Mark Kamen (screenplay)

Stars: Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Chris Tucker, Milla Jovovich

Release date: May 7, 1997

PODCAST SHOUTOUT: Mike, Mike, and Oscar (@MMandOscar)

SHOWNOTES: Aziz! Lights! Collateral Cinema delves into another cult classic: the 1997 French sci-fi action film from Luc Besson—The Fifth Element! For the first time on the show, we have both the Maddox bros. and the Chancellor bros. teaming up to deliver our thoughts on a phenomenal favorite, including the deep lore and rich mythology built into this story Besson started writing at 16, the memorable caricature performances, and the elaborate science fiction sets. Grab your multipass and strap in for the ride!

Collateral Cinema is on Apple Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Patreon; we have exclusive full-length commentaries on our favorite movies and plan more to come!

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Title: Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: J. J. Abrams

Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, J. J. Abrams, Michelle Rejwan

Writers: J. J. Abrams (screenplay/story), Chris Terrio (screenplay/story), Derek Connolly (story), Colin Trevorrow (story)

Stars: Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong'o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, Ian McDiarmid, Billy Dee Williams

Release date: December 20, 2019 (US)

Collateral Cinema is kicking the New Year off with another At the Movies episode on the divisive final entry of the Star Wars sequel trilogy and the Skywalker Saga—Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! J. J. Abrams once again takes the helm at the conclusion of Disney's Star Wars films, boldly wrapping up every numbered episode of the saga as a whole. Given the controversy surrounding Rian Johnson's story decisions in The Last Jedi, how does Abrams' direction here make or break the sequel movies as a whole? How does this part of the Star Wars canon fare amongst the pop culture legacy? Beau, Robert, and Ash reveal our answers to these questions and more regarding Episode IX in this special episode of Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast!

Collateral Cinema is on Apple Podcasts, Chill Lover Radio, and wherever else you get your podcasts. Also, find us on Patreon; we have exclusive full-length commentaries on our favorite movies and plan more to come!

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Title: Twisted Pair [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Neil Breen

Producer: Neil Breen

Writer: Neil Breen

Stars: Neil Breen, Sara Meritt, Siohbun Ebrahimi

Release date: October 3, 2018

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SPECIAL GUEST: Frank Lourence, Geek Freaks Podcast (@geekfreakspod)

SHOWNOTES: Programmable virtual reality... the corrupt version. Programmable DNA. Digital tribes. Tonight, on this year's first installment of Bad Movie December, we are being transformed into AI humanoids with Frank from The Geek Freaks Podcast, as we dive headfirst into Neil Breen's Twisted Pair! Those of you that have been following Collateral Cinema the last few years will know we've been featuring the Breenius every season, and this time, we're covering his 2018 indie sci-fi psychological thriller, which saw a sequel—Cade: The Tortured Crossing—in select Alamo Drafthouse theaters earlier this year. And this time, there's double our pleasure with double the Breen, as our divine savior plays a set of "AI humanoid" identical twins ("Damn... twins!")! If you enjoy this episode, let us know, and stay tuned for our Holiday Special on Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut with Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast; the continuation of Bad Movie December with The Wicker Man (2006), starring Nic Cage; and more before the end of the year. Happy Holidays!

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Title: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Ron Howard

Producers: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard

Writers: Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman (screenplay), Dr. Seuss (book)

Stars: Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, Molly Shannon, Taylor Momsen, Anthony Hopkins (narrator)

Release date: November 17, 2000 (US)

SPECIAL GUEST: Captain Nostalgia – Victims and Villains (@VctmsAndVillans)

SHOWNOTES: Happy Holidays, Collateral Cinema listeners! On this Christmas Day, we celebrate the season with a focus on Ron Howard's 2000 live action, feature film adaptation of Dr. Seuss' original children's book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! starring Jim Carrey in a memorable, if over-the-top performance as the titular Grinch! We discuss the value of this version of the story versus other adaptations; additions and modifications which flesh out Seuss' original story, whilst remaining true to the critique on modern commercialism, materialism, and consumerism; Ron Howard's direction in adapting this timeless holiday classic and overall cinematography; and, of course, Mr. Carrey's zany role in this film, which brought new life to the character. Collateral Cinema wishes you a merry/happy Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, or whatever you're celebrating this season! And stay tuned for more content after the New Year!

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Title: Right Before Your Eyes

Director: David Vincent Bobb

Producers: David Vincent Bobb (executive), Jacque Capretti, Dave DeSteno, Anna Gettler, Gary Gettler, Benjamin Grogg, James Hellwarth, Charles McHenry, Dani McHenry, James A. McKiernan, Vicki L. McKiernan, Adam Ratcliffe, George Spanos

Writers: David Vincent Bobb, Roy Koriakin (screenplay), Michael Walsh (screenplay)

Stars: Brian O'Halloran, Tony Devon, Brian Anthony Wilson

Release date: May 11, 2019 (US)

Title: I Used to be Normal: A Boyband Fangirl Story

Director: Jessica Leski (@JessicaLeski)

Producers: Jessica Leski, Rita Walsh

Release date: November 22, 2018 (AU)

Title: Blackbetty

Director: Marco North (@marco_north)

Producer: Gerald Meola

Writer: Marco North

Stars: Ryan Jonze, Irene Muscara, Natalya Dvoretskaya

Release date: December 1, 2018 (US)

The 2019 LA FirstGlance Film Festival may be over, but we're not done talking about it! In Part 2 of our special focusing on the fest, we continue with three feature-length indie entries: David Vincent Bobb's Right Before Your Eyes (2019), Jessica Leski's I Used to be Normal (2018), and Marco North's TV series Blackbetty (2018)! Independent films are a huge passion of ours at Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast, and we love to give a spotlight out to the directors, producers, and writers that reach out to us! We hope you enjoy our take on the FirstGlance Film Festival, and go support your local filmmakers!

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Title: The ButterCream Gang

Director: Bruce Neibaur

Producer: Forrest S. Baker III (executive), Don A. Judd

Writer: Forrest S. Baker III (screenplay)

Stars: Jason Johnson, Michael D. Weatherred, Brandon Blaser, Jason Glenn, Scott Wilkinson, Stephanie Dees, Otto J. Mileti III, Kathryn Little, Miranda Brook Chivers, Leo Ware, Ivan Crosland, Hazel Cox as the Widow Jenkins, Jack Pinette, Ryan Radebaugh, Teri-Lisa Mulligan

Release year: 1992

PODCAST SHOUTOUT: Overthinking It Podcast (@overthinkingit)

SHOWNOTES: Are you ready, ladies and gentlemen? Are you ready to experience the full power of ButterCreaming, of Jesus, MAGA, Trump, carrots, mayonnaise, helping the Widow Jenkins, and rural white privilege? Are you ready to ButterCream HARD? That's right, folks, when Collateral Cinema ButterCreams, we come ALL the way!!! And that's why we're ready to present to you the 1992 video epic that is The ButterCream Gang, produced by Feature Films for Families! Welcome to a small Christian town in the country where minorities don't exist, the local priest acts as the Little League coach, and helping people is a way of life for the titular gang of boys. Featured on Cinema Snob, this film is infinitely quotable and delightfully bad in the best of ways. We hope to indoctrinate you into the ButterCream Gang as you laugh alongside us at the absolute whiteness of this movie! Remember kids, ButterCreaming isn't just about helping people out or whatever... it's about having fun. Also, fuck the Widow Jenkins!!

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