YBR PRESENTS

Zach and Rashmi get entranced to an upper class home only to find the fantasy is the trance of a long gone soul as they take a closer look at Kenji Mizoguchi's ghostly 1953 tale, UGETSU. Join them as they unpack the meticulous methodology of Mizoguchi and how his subtle hand at terrifying moments blend beautifully into this tragic tale.

Zach and Rashmi sift through an oft told tale under delicate and dread fueled care as they unpack Nobuo Nakagawa's 1959 chiller, TŌKAIDŌ YOTSUYA KAIDAN! Settle in to discover how Nakagawa handles adapting a century plus old kabuki play into a spine tingling tale of cinematic terror whose influence has echoed down the decades to this very day.

Zach and Rashmi hop aboard a ghost ship and set sail for for the terrors found within Hiroshi Matsuno's 1968 pulp shocker, THE LIVING SKELETON. Come aboard and listen to the duo as they unpack the film's high marks amid a low budget, dig deeper into the religious threads intertwined throughout, marvel at the many Western tropes of scares brilliantly achieved, and assess how this B- Picture makes them walk away feeling A+ satisfaction.

Zach and Rashmi wind down a spooky path or revenge as they take a closer look at Kaneto Shindo's 1968 tale, KURONEKO. Tune in for a thrilling discussion that analyzes the haunting detail and the inspired visual flourish that brings this tragedy of trauma into the pantheon of horror film and how Shindo's use of silence creates a chill down your cinematic spine

Zach and Rashmi get caught up in a sweeping epic of the supernatural as they dive deeply into Masaki Kobayashi's 1964 supreme anthology, KWAIDAN! Tune in for a production tale filled with swirling misfortune and perseverance, deep appreciation for the gradeur Kobayashi's technician's bring to the table, and become unabashed fans of Biwa music.

Zach and Rashmi get under the skin and over the langer lines as they take a close look at Hiroshi Teshigahara's 1966 New Wave existenstial terror piece, THE FACE OF ANOTHER (Tanín no Kao). Tune in as we unravel the bandages and sift through the origins of Teshigahara, take a scalpel and dissect the plot and its many themes, and take extensive note of the Ikebana laden set design. PLUS: Yes.... Zach found a way to connect something to the Robert Langdon films.

Zach and Rashmi must face off against a terrifying vampire blob from beyond the stars as they unpack Hajime Sato's 1968 cult horror classic GOKE, BODY SNATCHER FROM HELL! Tune in for a chat that ranges the gamut from adoration of practical effects to how the film comes around in the wake of Japanese New Wave. PLUS: We can't praise Tobe Hooper's LIFEFORCE enough.

Zach and Rashmi encounter the Mightiest Monster In All Creation as they navigate with the delight the world of Ishirō Honda's 1961 kaiju masterstroke, MOSURA aka MOTHRA! Thrill to all the films kaiju splendor as the innovations of Eiji Tsuburaya continue to delight, the ambitions and passions of Honda are praised, and the experience of big screen monsters from Japan provide excitement and education!

Zach and Rashmi continue their journey through Japanese Horror with a closer look at Eiji Tsuburaya and the Tokusatsu genre at large by dissecting 1949's THE INVISIBLE MAN APPEARS and 1957's THE INVISIBLE MAN VS. THE HUMAN FLY (1957). Stay tuned for loving dive into the world of Visual Effects and how the techniques spread through the country and how the films managed to help spark a flame of spectacle filmmaking that would grow even bigger over time.

Rashmi Menon and Zach Eastman are proud to bring you KOWAI- A look at Japanese Horror Tune into Chapter 1 where Rashmi and Zach go all the way back to 1926 for a closer look at the chaotic collage of terror that is Teinosuke Kinugasa's A PAGE OF MADNESS.

The Tour de Tati reaches the finish line as Sterling Cook and Zach Eastman say goodbye and hello to Monsieur Tati as they take a closer look at his final film, PARADE (1974), and then take a look at where he began with an analysis of his early short films. All the while, the duo ponder the legacy of Tati's work, how his final bow wraps it up with a bow at large, and feel immense gratitude for the time spent with this master mime turned master filmmaker. Films Discussed: Parade (1974) On demande une brute (1934) Gai dimanche! (1935) Soigne ton gauche (1936) L’École des facteurs (1946) --------------------- Want to find the works of Jacques Tati? The Criterion Collection has you covered! As of this release, the Complete Collection of Jacques Tati is available 50% Off at Barnes and Noble. Visit them to pick up your copy! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/ or sign up and enjoy the films on The Criterion Channel! https://www.criterionchannel.com/ --------------------- To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/ -------- For More YBR PRESENTS, including Tour de Tati and The Shamley Silhouette, please visit https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!

The Tour de Tati embarks on its Penultimate Pod. This time around, Zach and Sterling get stuck in and enjoy every minute of 1971's TRAFIC. As they honk the horns of analysis and scoot down Plot Lane one inch at a time, they come to embrace and adore the final narrative outing of Tati, while also bidding farewell the magical man that is Monsieur Hulot. PLUS: Tati gets fan-casted in everything from Fast and Furious to Gangs of New York. ------- To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/ -------- For More YBR PRESENTS, including Tour de Tati and The Shamley Silhouette, please visit https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!

The Tour de Tati has hit The Big City, but will Sterling and Zach get as lost as Hulot? Luckily they have enlisted the help of their friend and fellow film lover lover, Henry Jarvis, to help them navigate the immense spectacle and organized madness surrounding Tati's ambitious 1967 outing, PlayTime.  Tune in to hear more about the dream of Tativille, its unfortunate demise, and the lessons that can be learned from such a massive undertaking.  Plus: Cardboard Cutout Cannibals! ------- To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/ -------- For More YBR PRESENTS, including Tour de Tati and The Shamley Silhouette, please visit https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!

The Tour de Tati cycles on as Zach and Sterling get lovingly lost in the sweet, poignant, and hilarious story set amid plastic Suburban complacency as they dive into 1958's Mon Oncle (My Uncle). Tune in to listen to an analysis surrounding the film that brought Hulot closer to reality and brought Tati to the Oscar stage.  ------- To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/

The Saga of Jacques Tati continues as Zach and Sterling indulge in the delight, genius, and comic artistry found at Saint-Marc-sur-Mer with a look at 1953's 'Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot' (Monsieur Hulot's Holiday).

Zach Eastman and Sterling Cook begin their journey through the films of Jacques Tati with a look into the origins of this mime turned master of comedy and a deep dive through the French countryside where the mail man is king as they examine 1949's Jour de fête (The Big Day) Originally Broadcast as YESTERYEAR BALLYHOO REVUE #40. 

The twenty-fifth and final entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 25 see’s Zach joined by Adam Roche (The Secret History Of Hollywood, Attaboy Clarence, The House of Hammer, All the Best Lines) to discuss the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock, adoration of Golden Age Hollywood, and where Hitch’s lessons in filmmaking pop up in today’s works. --------------------- To hear Adam’s amazing work, go to https://www.attaboyclarence.com/ To hear even more great content, go to his Patreon and support his good work at : https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret to get access to further content and access to the weekly Film Club! Listen to Attaboy Clarence: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attaboy-clarence/id804001187 Listen to The Secret History of Hollywood: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-history-of-hollywood/id965023632 Listen to All the Best Lines: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-the-best-lines/id1533468069 Listen to The House of Hammer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-hammer/id1562467810

The twenty-fourth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 24 see’s host Zach joined again by Phil Vecchio (The Mandarian Orange Show, Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend) in this penultimate podcast to discuss ‘The Farmers Wife’, ‘Champagne’, and Hitch’s last film ‘Family Plot’ ----- Listen to Phil regularly on his two podcasts: The Mandarian Orange Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mandarian-orange-show/id1080110607 Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-p-keaton-is-my-friend/id1166024776

The twenty-third entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 23 see's host Zach joined by Filmmaker and Author Olivia Carmel (A HOW TO GUIDE ON  SURVIVING YOUR FIRST BEE STING) to celebrate the legacy of Alma Reville and the discussion of forgotten women in film history. --- To look for Olivi's filmwork, please visit her Vimeo Page: https://vimeo.com/oliviajcarmel For her amazing documentary, 'The Little Dentist' : https://vimeo.com/375534524 And look for her book, A HOW TO GUIDE ON SURVIVING YOUR FIRST BEE STING. 

The twenty second entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 22 see's host Zach joined for the fifth and final time in the series by Marshall Rosales to chat about the fun, frivolity, and interesting discussion points to be found in Hitch’s 1937 film ‘Young  and Innocent’.