Explore every episode of the podcast Labyrinth of Cinema
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| Ep7 - Iron Monkey w/ Ryan from Vacant World | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:51:22 | |
We discuss Yuen Woo Ping's Iron Monkey. Listen as we theorize on the elasticity of the human body, wonder at the house cleaning possibilities of kung fu magic, and sit in awe of a slap so hard it can poison someone's whole blood.Ā On the pod: Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions. | |||
| Ep6 - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly w/ Dicegame | 17 Jun 2024 | 01:26:44 | |
We discuss Sergio Leone's The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. Listen as we discuss the elemental craft of face acting, woolgather about the nature of anti-heroes, and wonder together if we will ever awake from the misty dream of war. On the pod: Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions. | |||
| Ep5 - Minbo w/ Lou | 11 May 2024 | 00:51:55 | |
We discuss Juzo Itami's Minbo! Listen as we break down the mechanics of japanese extortion, marvel at the utility of playgrounds as an emotional set-piece, and posit theories about the hair aspirations of a 22-year-old Tetsuya Nomura. On the pod: Colin Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions. | |||
| Ep4 - Being There w/ Synth | 07 Apr 2024 | 01:05:38 | |
We discuss 1979's Being There, a dark and somewhat magical comedy with Peter Sellers. Join us as we wonder aloud if any satire is too far flung to become reality, marvel at the islands of wealth that make up society, and wonder aloud about techniques to alpha the President. On the pod: Colin Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions. | |||
| Ep3 - Sparrow (2008) w/ Bryan | 17 Mar 2024 | 00:55:14 | |
Ā Ā On the pod: Colin Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions. | |||
| Ep2 - The Boxer's Omen w/ Dicegame Uchiha | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:54:04 | |
We discuss 1983's Hong Kong magical masterpiece The Boxer's Omen, the seemingly limitless possibilities of goo, alligator's dining preferences, and which specific synths and effects the Shaw Brothers kept around the studio. This one's a bit of a bonus as these may not be strictly weekly. On the pod: Colin Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions. | |||
| Ep1 - The Lion in Winter w/ Ryan from Vacant World | 12 Feb 2024 | 01:06:09 | |
In our first episode we pitch and discuss The Lion in Winter (1968), our larger relationship with the stage, and why succession dramas work. No spoilers first 15 mins! On the pod: Colin
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| Ep9 - Heist w/ Tim Rogers | 01 Mar 2025 | 01:59:16 | |
We discuss David Mamet's Heist. Listen as we laud elevated dialog, theorize on the delicacy of dumping your wife on Sam Rockwell, and wonder aloud if the heist movie is even possible to deconstruct. This one was recorded before Gene Hackman's passing, miss you dude. On the pod: Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions. | |||
| Ep8 - The Buried Forest w/ Jane Synth | 16 Dec 2024 | 01:12:53 | |
We discuss KÅhei Oguri's The Buried Forest. Listen as we discuss a host of microcosms for storytelling itself, theorize on insect audio positions, and lightly tease our friend for not going full sickos on a movie.Ā On the pod: Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions. | |||
| Ep10 - Kids Return w/ Beefo | 07 Apr 2025 | 01:34:44 | |
We discuss Takeshi Kitano's Kids Return. Listen as discuss men's suiting, decry the concept of lore, and get briefly into therapy territory talking about the versions of ourselves that persist in the past.Ā Colin | |||
| Ep11 - Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind w/ BigLou | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:55:45 | |
We watched Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind. Listen as we detail exactly how goopy sci-fi should be, muse about the origins of the Koopa Clown Car, and attempt to detail the countless things we like inspired by this elemental eco fable.Ā On the pod: Colin Email us at labyrinthofcinemapod@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions. | |||