Deep Cut: A Film Podcast

Before Paul Verhoeven was Hollywood’s pervert-auteur of choice, he was making massive hits in Dutch cinema like this episode’s focus, Katie Tippel. Ben’s main question for this episode: what is Paul Verhoeven’s worldview? To answer, the Deep Cut trio explores the economic and sexual exploitation of Tippel’s world, the surprisingly modern-feeling period filmmaking, and lots of nudity.Links:Adam Nayman on Katie TippelBen’s review of MahjongJump rope double dutch style in our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ www.deepcutpod.com Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:51 Summary, context, and general reactions00:19:08 Verhoeven's worldview00:33:43 Prostitution and sexuality00:48:47 Historical films and the feeling of modernity01:04:00 Exploitation?

Sex, violence, and metanarrative critiques of the audience! Our series on the films of Dutch auteur Paul Verhoeven begins with several bangs in 1992's Basic Instinct. After getting to know the thrilling perv, Wilson gets grossed out by Michael Douglas, Ben gets enthralled by Sharon Stone, and Eli gets confused about the ending. What big ideas lie beneath this spectacular erotic thriller? Listen on…Interrogate us in our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ www.deepcutpod.com Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:01:50 Introducing Paul Verhoeven00:10:00 Moral complexity 00:17:08 Context on Verhoeven00:27:15 Introducing Basic Instinct00:33:00 Nick as the protagonist; Michael Douglas as an actor00:41:25 The interrogation scene00:52:30 The end of the movie 01:02:29 Car chases and murder01:06:15 Themes and big ideas 01:14:30 Closing thoughts

Following his conversation with Film at Lincoln Center programmer Maddie Whittle, Eli returns from watching the series she programmed, Scary Movies XIV, to tell Ben and Wilson about fright, fear, thrill, chill… you get it. Stay tuned for Eli’s thoughts on new films Buddy (dir. Casper Kelly) and Something Real (dir. Evar Anvelt) and revival screenings of Cam (dir. Daniel Goldhaber), Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (dir. John McNaughton), and Wendigo (dir. Larry Fessenden), plus exclusive insights from directors during their Q&A sessions.Links:The full slate of films at Scary Movies XIVScare us in our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ www.deepcutpod.com Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:42 Festival intro09:30 General horror discussion12:13 Buddy (2026) dir. Casper Kelly17:00 Something Real (2026) dir. Evar Anvelt21:09 Revivals21:34 Cam (2018) dir. Daniel Goldhaber34:31 Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) dir. John McNaughton42:56 Wendigo (2001) dir. Larry Fessenden50:31 Wrap-up

Eli sits down with programmer Madeline Whittle to chat about this year’s edition of SCARY MOVIES, which showcases the latest offerings in horror from all around the world. Maddie talks about her relationship with horror films, the process of selecting films for SCARY MOVIES XIV, and previews some of the offerings at the festival! SCARY MOVIES XIV will run from August 12 - 20 at New York City’s Film at Lincoln Center.Links:Film at Lincoln Center: Scary Movies XIVMaddie’s TwitterSpook us in our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ www.deepcutpod.com Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:45 Maddie’s relationship with horror films and the festival05:54 Programming the Scary Movies festival09:25 Festival highlights 15:27 Why do we watch scary movies?19:12 Maddie’s Deep Cut Pick

The Deep Cut team reaches a major milestone as Ben and Eli interview Deep Cut canon director Kiyoshi Kurosawa! The Japanese auteur generously answers questions about his latest film, The Samurai and the Prisoner: how does Chiyoho in this film link to Akiko in Cloud? Are the comedic moments intentional? And Eli finally gets to ask his most burning Kurosawa question: WHY ALL THE PLASTIC SHEETS?Special thank you to Ryanne Gordon, Benkei Golden, and Amaka Nwokocha from Divergent PR and translator, filmmaker, and artist Monika Uchiyama for making this episode possible.Get trapped in our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ www.deepcutpod.com Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:18 Interview begins04:13 Social structures and Murashige05:47 Chiyoho in a man’s world07:33 Plastic sheet09:41 Long takes and blocking12:47 Cinematic influences15:18 Comedic aspects17:02 Closing thoughts