Cinematic Void Podcast

For this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast Jim and Nick recap January Giallo '25, upcoming Void events, and discuss the impact David Lynch had on them and cinema overall.

The Cinematic Void podcast closes out 2024 as Jim and Nick share their favorite films, blu-rays, and albums of the year.

For this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick talk about the upcoming January Giallo 2025 lineups across the country.

Jim and Nick take flight on the latest episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast with another film by director Robert Altman. This time they discuss the hilarious and bizarre BREWSTER MCCLOUD.

For this episode of the Cinematic Void podcast, Jim and Nick discuss the popular cinephile app Letterboxd. They get into the benefits of and the many positives of the app as well as some of the performative aspects of it as well.

For this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick mixes things up and do things a little different. Instead of discussing Nick's all time favorite TEEN WOLF as per usual, they've recorded it as a commentary that you can listen along with while watching the film. However, it can still be listened to as a podcast along with the usual recap and Read/Watch/Listen segments.

Continuing the most consistently inconsistent podcast, Jim and Nick talk about how filmmakers pay homage to other films in their own work. They discuss a crop of recent films and how those films handle homages and if they cross the line into just being derivative photocopies.

With Jim not surviving the last episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Nick is now joined by new host Nicoli. The new team talk about what they've been up to and begin their pivot to more art house centric ... until a ghost from the past makes an appearance.

On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Nick and a very congested and jet lagged Jim recap Salem Horror Fest, Void is Paranoid and talk about the May Los Feliz 3 lineup and the Void's Bleak Week Choice. Plus, Nick comes up with a contingency plan in case Jim happens to die from his sinus issues before the next episode.

On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick recap what has been going on in the Void world including Mom and Son March, the VICE SQUAD screening, Void is Paranoid, and going viral on TikTok. They also discuss upcoming Void events like live Cinematic Void Up All Night at Salem Horror Fest 2024 and the MANIAC COP Trilogy at the Frida Cinema.

Part of our continuing film programmer series. For this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim talks to Kay Lynch of Salem Horror Fest. They discuss how the fest has grown and evolved, the 2024 Salem Horror Fest lineup, and where Kay sees herself and the fest in the future. For more information on Salem Horror Fest: https://www.salemhorror.com/

On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick discuss Robert Altman's NASHVILLE. Plus recaps on THE CHASE and HOLLYWOOD 90028 screenings.

For this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, we continue with our ongoing Film Programmer series. Jim sits down and talks to the Program Director of The Coolidge Corner Theatre, Mark E. Anastasio aka Midnite Mark. Mark discusses how he entered the weird and wild world of film programming along with how he curates the ongoing and long-running Coolidge After Midnite series as well as the other repertory film programming at the venue, the various offsite events he coordinates, and the Coolidge's brand new expansion.

On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick recap January Giallo 2024 including the Sergio Martino events. They also talk about Nick's new record by his band Double Life being released, the upcoming February lineup at the Los Feliz 3, and the Void's return to the Egyptian Theatre in March. Plus Jim reflects on the Void turning 8 this year and what that means for the future.

As we celebrate January Giallo throughout all things Void, Jim and Nick watch and talk about Paolo Cavara's THE BLACK BELLY OF THE TARANTULA.

Closing out the year on the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick share their 2023 favorite blu-rays, albums, new films, and more. Plus, they break down the upcoming edition of January Giallo including legendary filmmaker Sergio Martino in person for a special screening of TORSO and THE STRANGE VICE OR MRS. WARDH at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

After devouring their Thanksgiving dinner, Jim and Nick are back with the first episode recorded in the new Void podcast studio. The duo catch up on things including the re-opening of the Egyptian Theatre, the Halloween season, and discuss the final two Void screenings of 2023.

We continue our ongoing film programmer series on the Cinematic Void Podcast as we are joined by Keith Garcia, the artistic director of the Sie FilmCenter in Denver.

The Cinematic Void podcast closes out its spooky season by discussing the genre-defying and defining masterpiece by Ingmar Bergman, PERSONA. For the first time in this podcast's history, hear Nick out-talk Jim about this monumental film. Plus Jim and Nick talk about most of the upcoming in-theater lineup as well as recap this year's Beyond Fest.

For this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick deep dive into two iconic 60s horror classics, CARNIVAL OF SOULS and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. They discuss the films and compare and contrast the careers of the two directors who helmed the films, Herk Harvey and George A. Romero.

On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick celebrate the world premiere of Michele Soavi's CEMETERY MAN aka DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE at this year's Beyond Fest. They talk about when they both first saw the film and their reaction to revisiting it nearly 20 years later.

In this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick discuss the October 2023 lineup including two brand new 4K restorations of films by Michele Soavi and a few Halloween season comfort watches.

On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, we continue our film programmer series with Bret Berg. Bret has worked on both sides of the repertory cinema coin as a programmer/exhibitor and now as a film distributor through the American Genre Film Archive aka AGFA. We get real insider baseball on the weird and wild world of film programming along with sidebars about the films of Clint Eastwood and not being able to screen the Rob Zombie version of THE MUNSTERS theatrically. Bret also talks about his weekly streaming endeavor the highly entertaining MUSEUM OF HOME VIDEO and of course, looks back at some of his highlights from his early days as a film programmer. You can find AGFA at https://www.americangenrefilm.com/ and Museum of Home Video at https://www.museumofhomevideo.com/

On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim talks with Theresa Mercado of the film series SCREAM SCREEN. Theresa hosts her monthly screenings at the Sie FilmCenter in Denver, Colorado which features live music, special guests, and outlandish cosplay before screenings of under-seen and classic genre films, on 35mm and 16mm film whenever possible. Other topics Jim and Theresa also discuss include her working for Vinegar Syndrome at the Archive, their Colorado brick-and-mortar store, music, collecting physical media, and more.

We kick off our film programmer series on the Cinematic Void Podcast where Jim interviews some of his peers who host screenings at repertory and art house theaters across the country. Joining us on this one is William Morris, co-host of the Oscarbate podcast, and who currently is part of the programming masterminds behind Highs & Lows and The Music Box of Horrors in Chicago. William also talks about how he got into film programming and his enthusiastic love of all things cinema.

Things get hardcore on this episode of Cinematic Void Podcast as we look at the September screening lineup at the Los Feliz 3, THIS IS BOSTON, NOT L.A. guest programmed by Midnite Mark Anastasio from The Coolidge Corner Theatre. We also discuss a couple of individual screenings including THE BLOB at The Frida Cinema and TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago with William Morris and Broken Hope's Jeremy Wagner and Jim's THIS IS, L.A. NOT BOSTON series at The Coolidge. Other sidebars include a vacation at Universal Studios Hollywood, screening recaps, Nick's continued hatred of Dunkin Donuts, but professed love of Radiohead, and screening recaps.

In this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick recap the reactions to the Blu-ray Burnout and Horror Clout episodes. They then look to the future as they discuss Nick's forthcoming music release by his band Double Life, a new video series on the Void YouTube channel, and the Void hitting the road this September to Chicago and Boston. Also there may be some hot takes on Dunkin Donuts, JAWS 2, and butter!

On this episode of the Cinematic Void podcast. Jim and Nick head to JCPenney for some new fall fits as we head back to school for our August in-theater lineup.

Doubling down on the hot takes from the previous episode, Jim and Nick look at the state of the horror genre and its fans. Some of the topics included in the discussion are the commodification of the genre, gatekeeping vs. easy access, and chasing the social media high.

In this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick look at the current landscape of boutique Blu-ray labels, slipcovers, and collector mentality. They also discuss the importance of film restoration, archiving, and streaming vs. physical media.

In this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick go over the July in-theater lineup. Plus, two mystery phone calls interrupt the episode and we also break down THE FRENCH CONNECTION controversy.

Join us on this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast as Jim and Nick discuss William Friedkin's TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. We also unlock the secrets of the Secret Service, the lost art of snappy dialog, and cinematic car chases not being NIck's thing.

On this episode of the Cinematic Void podcast, we talk about our June lineup including Bleak Week and Summer Slaughter part 1.

Cinematic Void brings you sweet dreams and scary nightmares as Jim and Nick discuss two films influenced by A NIGHTMARE ON ELM ST.

In this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim & Nick catch up on life, talk about a new bi-monthly screening series, and break down the May lineup at the Los Feliz 3.

Spring is in the air on the Cinematic Void Podcast as Jim and Nick discuss the April in-theatre lineup of 70s Occult films as well as recap the 7 DEADLY CINS MARATHON that celebrated Cinematic Void's seven-year anniversary.

On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick break down the March in-theater lineup for Cinematic Void including the 7 Deadly Cins marathon. But before that, they discuss film curation and presentation more and get into the sex in film discourse.

In this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick break down the Void's February screening slate, Killer Obsession featuring the films STRIPPED TO KILL, TIGHTROPE, NIGHT GAME & MANHUNTER. But before getting into that, they also discuss audience laughing at inappropriate times during classic films and the overall communal theatrical experience.

It's January Giallo once again on the Cinematic Void Podcast. For this episode, Jim and Nick slash into two quintessential gialli from one of the genre's masters: Dario Argento with DEEP RED and TENEBRAE. Plus a recap of the first couple of weeks of January Giallo '23 and what's coming up in the Void.

Cinematic Void wraps up it's 2022 podcast season sharing some of their favorite Blu-ray and record releases. Plus we recap the last few months where the podcast went an unplanned hiatus.

On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, we talk to KJ from the legendary Night Flight. We talk to her about the origins of Night Flight and it's rebirth into a streaming platform filled with videos and interviews from their vast vaults, a curation of cult cinema, and bringing in new and original content with Night Flight Slumber Party.

On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick discuss the September lineup of in-theater screenings as well as a new death metal music venue they can walk to, the new song by Botch and more.

On this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick reflect on the year since Void returned to in-theatre screenings and how the world has changed for both of them.

You aren't seeing double. Jim and Nick discuss a pair of films featuring twins, Peter Greenaway's A ZED & TWO NOUGHTS and David Cronenberg's DEAD RINGERS along with other pop culture twin references and Nick's real life fetish ... er, fascination with twins.

In this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick break down the August in-theater screening lineup of 60's Shockers including SECONDS, HOUR OF THE WOLF, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD & SPIDER BABY. Plus they also talk about the sneak preview/book signing event for James Greer's MIRROR MOVES.

We go back to camp once again on the Cinematic Void Podcast as we gather around the campfire and discuss two unorthodox sequels, MEATBALLS PART 2 and SLEEPAWAY CAMP II: UNHAPPY CAMPERS. Plus an extended edition of Read, Watch, Listen as Jim and Nick discuss late 90s/early 00s Screamo.

With summer vibes rolling in, Jim and Nick hit the road with a double dose of Recreational Vehicle terror as they discuss RACE WITH THE DEVIL and HITCHER IN THE DARK.

Following up the "So You Want to Be a Film Programmer" episode of the Cinematic Void podcast, we discuss what went into putting together Camp Void 2022. We break down the selections, film formats and how the lineup changed or stayed the same along the way.

On the latest episode of the Cinematic Void podcast, Jim and Nick take a swing at a baseball double header/feature of NIGHT GAME and BLOOD GAMES.

In this episode of the Cinematic Void Podcast, Jim and Nick discuss the ins and outs of film programming and hosting screenings/events.

In this episode of the Cinematic Void podcast, Jim and Nick pick some records that they think could be turned into films. Some choices are quite literal, while others are of a more abstract interpretation. Plus a recap of what has been happening with Cinematic Void for the first quarter of 2022.