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Clever B movies, cult classics, Criterion-worthy films, underseen imports, and more -- join host Will Turntale as he crashes through his curiously curated watchlist of cinema's past in a light-hearted but deeply felt format.
You'll learn about underrated movies you should see or classics we remember and why.
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Thief is a neo-noir heist action thriller film that, yes, fits into all those categories neatly. The film directorial debut of Michael Mann (Collateral), the movie didn't make a whole lot of money but has some fans in high places. It's landed in the Criterion collection, and still holds an impressive critical and audience score on review sites like Rotten Tomatoes. Thief established Mann's ability to create atmospheric nighttime danger, and it has one tantalizing score from the legendary Tang...
Drive, Baby Driver, or most things with a getaway wheelman -- those films and TV shows likely owe something of their makeup to Walter Hill's The Driver 1978. A sleek, minimalist, neo-noir crime thriller, The Driver never reveals his name and may, in fact, say fewer lines of dialogue than Mad Max (I haven't counted). Still, this all-business operator is perhaps the best in the business behind the wheel. While this movie did little at the box office and isn't all that well remembered, it has so...
"Jane Wick" to some, Atomic Blonde is the vision of John Wick co-creator David Leitch. It's a Cold War tale of spy vs. spy vs. spy vs. more in the days leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Released in 2017, the film made a reported $100 million in the worldwide box office, outpacing its $30 million budget (and whatever was spent on marketing). I missed the film on release and have always been eager to check it out, as Reddit threads still pop up to discuss the movie's frantic, all-out f...
Well now, where was this gem of a movie back in my video store days? With a limited theatrical release and negative reviews, Showdown in Little Tokyo got shuttered to the back of the movie dumpster bin (or that's my theory, at least). But given time, word of mouth, and now, of course, the internet, this buddy cop actioner has caught on as a minor cult film. Released in 1991, it marked the American film debut of Brandon Lee (The Crow). The story of a white cop who grew up in Japan and acts Jap...
George A. Romero is forever known as the "godfather of the zombie movie," but Knightriders is a complete departure from his horror films. A personal film that serves as an allegory for Romero's troubles with the film industry, Knightriders tells the story of a band of outsiders who joust by motorbike, performing for crowds. But the cracks in their leader, King Billy's, utopian dream are widening. With the group splintering, can Billy keep them together? Join me for this discussion of an odd d...
A kid's movie for parents who think chainsaws are a toy -- ok, not really -- Babe: Pig in the City confused audiences. After the feel-good vibes of the original, kids and parents were ready for a sequel. But what they got was shocking. Profoundly darker than the original feel-good 7-time Oscar Nominee, Babe: Pig in the City didn't make back its budget, hitting close to $70 million of that $90 million spent to make it. But with time, it has slowly found a new fanbase: those that can appreciate...
The greatest adventure -- or so the song in the movie claims. This animated adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit was directed by the famous duo of Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr. Released as a TV movie, it was broadcast by NBC in 1977, dividing critics but winning over some within the fanbase. While you would think this adaptation would vanish in time or be overshadowed by the Peter Jackson live action versions of the 2010s, I'll argue with you there's still a place for it in introduci...
Walter Hill directed two cult classics with The Warriors and Streets of Fire, but some argue Southern Comfort is his underseen best and belongs in the same category. An action thriller (that seems like horror), the 1981 movie evaporated from theaters worldwide, yet has found some small corners of appreciation over time. It's the story of a small group of national guardsmen who get lost in the swamp and find themselves hunted by local Cajuns. Some audience's "spiritual cousin" to Predator, it ...
A standout work of 1980s body horror, The Blob 1988 updated the campy 1958 classic with a twist of the hard stuff. Not winning too many fans at release, almost like its titular character, The Blob's fanbase has grown with time, with many now considering it one of the strongest practical effects movies just before the dawn of CGI. Directed by Chuck Russell and written by Russell and his pal, some writer/director named Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile), the film gives mo...
Filmmaker Walter Hill's (The Warriors) directorial debut, Hard Times is an old-school action movie about bareknuckle boxing in the depression era. But with its light-hearted tone and breezy script, there's nothing to be sad about here. When the mysterious drifter Chaney (Charles Bronson) rolls into town, grifter Speed (James Coburn) realizes he has the perfect fighter to take down Chick Gandil (Michael McGuire), the overlord of the New Orleans fight scene. Join me for this discussion of what ...
David Cronenberg's Scanners is infamous for a scene where a psychic's head explodes. But it's not all mindless destruction here. This science-fiction horror, that I would argue is a thriller, holds plenty of conspiracy and a mystery to solve. A film that helped put Canadian moviemakers on the map, the practical effects and eerie vibes keep the film fresh and help it find new audiences -- like me. Join me for this discussion of what makes Michael Ironside and the cast so awesome, how the story...
S. Craig Zahler's (Bone Tomahawk) Dragged Across Concrete is aptly named. This 159-minute neo-noir crime thriller is a slow burner that explodes into violence at a pin drop. Join me for this episode discussing the film's gift for dialogue, its complicated characters, and unflinching attitude toward controversy. Written and directed by S. Craig Zahler. Starring Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn, Tory Kittles, Michael Jai White, Jennifer Carpenter, Laurie Holden, Fred Melamed, Thomas Kretschmann, and Do...
Hi Listeners, This episode is a quick update to let you know the show is taking a break for the holidays but coming back in December, as well as what content will be coming down the line. Thank you for listening, Will Connect with us on Bluesky: @not-ni-theaters.bsky.social And to read more of Will's writing or check out more podcast episodes, you can visit him at: willturntale.com
John Carpenter's Vampires ditches all the goth and drama of the genre for a pulpy, no-nonsense, slay-some-bloodsuckers affair. And while the horror western essentially broke even at the domestic box office, it made money overseas and was a reportedly $40 million hit on video. But critics were mixed, and the film has some uncomfortable baggage. Join me for this discussion of the film's strengths and weaknesses, why it divides the Carpenter fanbase, and its lasting legacy. Directed by Joh...
John Woo's Bullet in the Head didn't do well in Hong Kong theaters and flies under the radar compared to his action films of the same period A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, or Hard Boiled. Yet many consider it his underseen masterpiece. By far his "most personal film," John Woo wrote, directed, produced, edited, and (mostly) financed it himself. But the film's unflinching depiction of Hong Kong riots and war-ravaged Vietnam, navigated by three childhood friends, makes for an emotional watch. J...
Prince of Darkness sounds like the biopic of Ozzy Osbourne that wasn't. It's actually a John Carpenter film, the second of his so-called "apocalypse trilogy," where a liquid version of satan tries to escape from its containment cylinder. And spoiler alert -- like an old-school Starburst commercial, the juice is loose. Or gets loose, you might say. Can a priest and a team of researchers find a way to stop the evil? Join me for this episode discussing many Carpenter fans' pick for his most unde...
John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness didn't win acclaim or box office dollars, but it has gone on to become a horror fan favorite. The film pays tribute to the works of writer H.P. Lovecraft, and while it has some scary visuals, the trick here is about psychological horror. When the most famous horror author, Sutter Cane (Jurgen Prochnow), goes missing, it's up to John Trent (Sam Neill), an insurance investigator, to uncover the truth behind his disappearance. Trent smells a ruse. But wha...
From the novel by Stephen King, Christine is the story of a nerdy teen who decides to fix up a broken-down 1958 Plymouth Fury. But instead of Arnie's flashy new ride, Christine becomes the engine of his revenge on the bullies who have taunted him. With her powers of self-repair, she begins to slay those not kind to her newfound driver, Arnie. The next film in my John Carpenter series, this episode explores this Carpenter fan favorite. But did I agree with the many fans of the film or have to ...
Paul Verhoeven's (RoboCop) first English-language film, Flesh and Blood is an erotic historical adventure that bombed on release but has found some fan appreciation with time. Audiences winced at its unflinching depiction of the Middle Ages, a world ravaged by plague, bands of mercenaries, betrayals, and religious zealots. But the moral ambiguity and lack of heroes that got the movie forgotten in its time is exactly why it's worth your hours and minutes today. Join me for this discussion of w...
John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 was made for $100,000, written in eight days, scored by Carpenter in three, and shot in twenty. Yet its status as a classic endures, and its influence still ripples through filmmakers we celebrate today. A siege movie that combines the elements of Rio Bravo and Night of the Living Dead, the film is gripping as a shaky alliance between police and convicts comes together to survive the night against the ghoulish gangsters forcing their way in. Join me...
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