https://soundcloud.com/the-important-cinema-club/206-the-airtight-logic-of-tex-avery We discuss the father of hundreds of cartoon tropes: Tex Avery. The master of the eye pop, the leader in animated violence and a legend of the field. We discuss his career, a number...
ICC #205 – Jamaa Fanaka Won’t Go Down Without a Fight
We discuss the career of independent Writer/Director Jamaa Fanaka, his lifelong struggle making films, and his role in the L.A Rebellion. His features under discussion include Welcome Home, Brother Charles, Emma Mae, and the Penitentiary trilogy.
#204 – Abbott and Costello’s Gravitational Pull
We discuss the careers of the mega-popular (in the 40s) comedians Abbott and Costello and focus on their films Buck Privates, Hold That Ghost, and Dance with me Henry.
ICC #203 – The Radical Stanley Kramer
We discuss one of the most famous ‘message’ directors and focus on his films JUDGEMENT AT NUREMBERG, IT’S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD and GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER?
ICC #201 – The Rage Art of Andy Milligan
https://soundcloud.com/the-important-cinema-club/201-the-rage-art-of-andy-milligan We discuss the career and difficult life of the writer, director, cinematographer, dressmaker and angry man about town Andy Milligan with a focus on his sexploitation shocker Seeds...
ICC #200 – The Godzilla Mega Monster Special
https://soundcloud.com/the-important-cinema-club/200-the-godzilla-mega-monster-special We discuss every Godzilla film. End song by Emily Milling and Justin Decloux. On this week's patreon, we talk about, guess what? Godzilla! Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month...
ICC #173 – The Unfunny Coen Brothers
We discuss the films of The Coen Brothers and watch THE LADYKILLERS, BURN AFTER READING and INTOLERABLE CRUELTY. This week on the Patreon episode we watched The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode...
ICC #172 – Klaus Kinski: The Charismatic Monster
We discuss the career of actor Klaus Kinski and his films CRAWLSPACE, KINSKI'S PAGANINI, and MY BEST FIEND. This week on the Patreon episode we watched Joe Dante's THE MOVIE ORGY. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week!...
ICC #171 – Wakaliwood: Da Best of Da Best Movies!
We discuss Uganda's energetic and groundbreaking Wakaliwood movie scene and their films WHO KILLED CAPTAIN ALEX? and BAD BLACK. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and get an exclusive episode every week! This week we watched MR. ARKADIN by Orson Welles....
ICC #170 – Ann Hui Has Won All The Awards (But Is Still Underseen)
https://soundcloud.com/the-important-cinema-club/170-ann-hui-has-won-all-the-awards-but-is-still-underseen We discuss the career of Writer/Director Ann Hui and her films SONG OF THE EXILE, A SIMPLE LIFE and BOAT PEOPLE. Become a Patreon subscriber for $5 a month and...