Notes From the Back Row

Jenna and Veronica defy the haters and sign up for a weekly dose of The Substance (2024) – a film about the body horrors of being female in society. Or should we say in Society (1989), ‘cause this is a pretty bloody batshit movie with quite a bit of overlap to the Yuzna cult favorite. Listen as they pick apart the strengths and weaknesses of the movie, beauty expectations and themselves – there are some hot skincare tips here!A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

It's that time of the year again! When we cozy up to the podcast mic, sip on some egg nog and discuss the things we watched in 2023. That, and maybe sip on some haterade while we're at it.This year, we're discussing:Best New (or new-ish) MovieBest New to Us MovieWorst New to Us MovieBiggest Surprise (New or Old)Plus, was 2023 a great year for Comedies? Were the horror films of 2023 garbage?? Was the pizza in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles bussin', no cap??? Find out all this and more in our year-end spectacular.Don't forget to:Follow Jenna on Twitter (@agreeablecar) and Letterboxd (@jennaipcar)Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Letterboxd (@psychopike)Follow Veronica on… Back Row dot com!A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too.Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Dan and Jenna are back with another episode of their wheel-spinning, decade spanning movie discussion series! In this episode, they spun the wheel and landed on Oscar Winners and picked one Best Picture winner and one Best Foreign Picture winner to discuss.Jenna picked Sundays and Cybele (1962, Serge Bourguignon), a black-and-white drama about the unlikely and potentially dangerous relationship between an emotionally fragile veteran and a young orphan.Dan picked Ordinary People (1980, Robert Redford), a sensitively portrayed drama about a family dealing with trauma, grief, mental health, decaying relationships, therapy, suicide and more. Fun!Don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Jenna on Twitter (@agreeablecar) and Letterboxd (@jennaipcar)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Carlo and Dan are back with another episode of Cream of the Crud, talking about some BluRay announcements, recent viewings, and much more. We've got martial arts, we've got CGI creepies, we've got ghost sex (I think?), we've got regional sci-fi... this episode has it all!Crud Recommendations / Review Corner:Shaolin Invincibles (1977)Seven to One (1973)Kung Fu Wonder Child (1986)Creepies (2003)Erotic Ghost Story (1990)The Alien Factor (1978)Don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Video version of this podcast available for Patreon members!Dan and Carlo are back from an accidental month or two break with more cruddy podcasting for your ears. They talk about BluRay releases from Imprint, Criterion, Shout! Factory, Arrow Video and more before chatting about new horror movies and maybe even something Tokusatsu related? Shocking, we know. All of this, plus we answer questions from the listeners!Crud Recommendations / Review Corner:Scream 6 (2023)Hellraiser (2022)The Devonsville Terror (1983)Smoking Causes Coughing (2022)Don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

On a brand-new episode of Cream of the Crud, Dan and Carlo settle in to discuss the movies they've been watching much more. This time, they chat about a handful of new BluRay announcements, film festival introductions, Hong Kong horror movies, an 80s re-edit of a classic film and more!Blu Ray Announcements:Death Machine (1994)Stone Cold (1991)Netherworld (1994)Crud Recommendations Corner:The Seventh Curse (1986)Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)Giorgio Moroder's Metropolis (1984)Paper Mask (1990)Faceless (1988)Don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

We have something-something on our mind: doubles. Specifically, unsolicited clones of yourself and all of the feelings that come with – including the clones. In this episode, Jenna and Veronica get into spoilery talk about Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool (2023), Riley Stearns's Dual (2022) and Charlie McDowell's The One I Love (2014), all of which deal with a double dose of existential terror as it relates to clones and relationship drama. A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Today on Cream of the Crud, Dan and Carlo are joined by Matt from the Movie Melt podcast! They talk about the movies they've been watching, play some battle of the bands, answer your questions and much more! Movies Discussed:White Lightning (1973)Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)Solarbabies (1986)Blind Rage (1976)The Inglorious Bastards (1978)Don't forget to:Follow Matt on Letterboxd (@dukeroyal)Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Dan and Carlo are back, talking about the movies they've seen and so much more. This episode, they discuss some Fred Williamson movies, pick movies off each other's Letterboxd diaries to review, and answer questions from the discord. Check it out!Movies discussed on this episode:Upcoming BluRay ReleasesMagic Cop (1990)Taxi Hunter (1993)Fred Williamson CornerOriginal Gangstas (1996)Hell Up In Harlem (1973)Letterboxd Diary "Roulette"Barb Wire (1996)F/X2 (1991)Joysticks (1983)Remember My Name (1978)Don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Today, Carlo and Dan are joined by Joey (of Pachinko Pop Cinema) to discuss the movies they watched during Japanuary, notable upcoming BluRay releases of Japanese films, Hong Kong actioners, plus talk about Tomisaburō Wakayama, Masaaki Yuasa, Ishirō Honda and so much more. Movies discussed:Shogun Assassin (1980)Samurai Reincarnation (1981)INU-OH (2021)Zillion: Burning Night (1988) & Dragon's Heaven (1988)Big Time Gambling Boss (1968)Don't forget to:Follow Joey on Letterboxd (@pachinkopop)Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Carlo and Dan are back to talk about more of the crud they've been watching and so much more. They've got questions from the audience, Valentine's day recommendations and a lot more so strap in!Movies recommended/discussed:Morgan Stewart's Coming Home (1987)HK: Hentai Kamen 2 - Abnormal Crisis (2016)The Cat (1992)Hands of Steel (1986)Shin Ultraman (2022)Don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Back Row's movie recommendation and ramble-a-thon Cream of the Crud is back with our first episode of 2023! Jenna joins Dan and Carlo to discuss a bevvy of topics, including the Evil Dead remake and the upcoming Evil Dead Rise, movies they're looking forward to in 2023 plus recommendations, questions and answers and so much more! Movies recommended/discussed:A Kiss Before Dying (1991)The Pick-up Artist (1987)空白 (Intolerance, 2021) Light Sleeper (1992)Don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)Follow Jenna on Twitter (@AgreeableCar) and Letterboxd (@jennaipcar)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Jenna has a problem with modern teen movies. These glossy, slick, monied fantasies about love and sex seem downright alien to her. Meanwhile, Veronica has no idea what she's talking about but is game to chat anyhow. Listen as the two discuss the evolution of coming of age films from the late 1970s through the 1990s and beyond. Whether or not Jenna succeeds in putting her finger on how and when exactly these films lost their emotional sincerity, the episode is certainly good for some solid movie recommendations – from a world of early Matt Dillon films (like Over the Edge, Little Darlings and My Bodyguard) to classics like Clueless, Stand By Me and Cruel Intentions.

Dan and Jenna are back again with another episode of... DECADE VS. DECADE! In an attempt to branch out of their comfort zones, we're pitting pre-1980s cinema against post-1980s cinema, spinning a wheel on a genre or theme and then daring each other to watch what we've chosen.This episode, we're talking about two Horror movies - one from the 1950s and one from the 1990s. Jenna's choice is Dementia (1955), a dialogue-less combination of experimental noir and German expressionist filmmaking. Dan's choice is Office Killer (1997), a still underrated piece of darkly comedic, sat yet disturbing horror filmmaking from Cindy Sherman.Find out what they think about both movies, plus a whole lot more!Let us know what you think:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Jenna on Twitter (@agreeablecar) and Letterboxd (@jennaipcar)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Jenna and Veronica sit down for an in depth conversation about Barbarian (2022) – the buzzy new horror film from director and writer Zach Cregger. What starts out as an AirBNB stay gone wrong, quickly unravels into something truly terrifying… or maybe not? With excellent performances by its three main leads – Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long – haunting visuals and a whole lot of intriguing threads, it's worth a watch either way.In this episode, Jenna and Veronica unpack this film they both rather enjoyed by discussing its numerous failings. It's one part film critique, one part conversation, and a whole lot of lusting after Lil' Billy. See it or don't, but rest assured knowing that Barbarian is a bonafide Back Row recommendation.

Carlo and Dan are back with more of the Crud they've been watching and so much more.First, they discuss the Crud Buddies discord and the Crud Challenge, which dovetails nicely into a chat about ZËIЯAM (1991) and the work of Keita Amemiya. Then there's talk about newly announced BluRay titles, questions from the audience about sequels and the “Jor-El” character, plus movies like The Kid Brother (1987). And of course, no episode would be complete without some tokusatsu chat.And don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

From the minds of Dan Gorman and Jenna Ipcar comes a new segment on Notes From the Back Row: Decade vs Decade! In an attempt to branch out of their comfort zones, we're pitting pre-1980s cinema against post-1980s cinema, spinning a wheel on a genre or theme and then daring each other to watch what we've chosen.For our first episode, we're covering the fantasy genre with two wildly different and yet surprisingly similar films. Jenna's choice for the 1960s is The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (1962) by Karel Zeman, while Dan went right for Conquest (1983) by Lucio Fulci. Expect a whole lot of spectacular visuals, slightly incoherent storylines and vibes a plenty as these two stylish films duke it out.Let us know what you think:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Jenna on Twitter (@agreeablecar) and Letterboxd (@jennaipcar)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Carlo and Dan are back talking about a double-feature of overlooked 90s comedies: Strike! aka All I Wanna Do aka The Hairy Bird, and Dick. Plus, they take questions from listeners, discuss new BluRay release announcements plus so much more in our latest jam-packed episode! 00:00:43 - Introductions00:13:28 - Screenings of the Crud00:17:48 - Calls from the Public00:18:08 - Rutledal asks: Summer Sweaty Movie Recs (bonus: also a Christmas movie)00:23:38 - Melody asks: If you were to have a crud hall of fame, who would be the first inductee and why?00:26:36 - SKJAM asks: Are movies made deliberately to aim at the snarky comments audience achieving their goal, or more often just badly done?00:32:34 - VierasTalos asks: What's the best film of all the 2000s? And by this I naturally exclusively mean films with titles that end in 2000.00:36:51 - andyjewett asks: In the digital age has the importance/influence of good cover art been lost?00:41:38 - Physical Media Corner00:45:46 - Recommendations CornerStrike! (1998) and Dick (1999)01:05:40 - OutroAnd don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

In this sequel of sorts to last year's interview with Allan Levine about their SOV Emmeritus Pictures, Allan returns to discuss stories from behind the scenes of the 1987 low-budget exploitation picture Skull: A Night of Terror. Allan expands upon the story of how the crew blew up an entire house for the finale, working with fire on set, a uniquely Canadian take on craft services, and how one ends up stealing a truck in the name of getting even the simplest of shots. Special thanks again to Allan and Cyd Levine for helping set up and taking part in this interview.A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Carlo and Dan are back with another grip of crud for you to check out! Carlo's discusses their time at the biggest Japan-centric movie festival in Europe, the Nippon Connection in Frankfurt and has a few recommendations for everyone. Dan watched some Gold Ninja Video releases and a great movie released unceremoniously on Amazon Prime. All of this plus so much more in our latest jam-packed episode! 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:03 CRUD Buddies Screenings (The P.A.C.K., 1997)00:08:44 Calls from the Public00:09:05 VierasTalos asks "What movies would you prefer to watch in a format that isn't a pristine 4K disc? Is the only way to watch The Blair With Project on VHS? Is Laserdisc the only way to go about seeing Tron? And so on..."00:15:24 Rutledal asks "In the aftermath of Netflix new “no more good movies from good directors” policy: what were the good Netflix original movies?"00:20:25 Physical Media CornerThe previously unreleased Korean Kaiju film “SPACE MONSTER WANGMAGWI” (1967)CODE RED announces 2K master of Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) aka "The Boyfriend School." Umbrella Entertainment releases MegaForce (1982) featuring a MegaForce membership kit inspired by 80s comic book ads.00:26:11 Recommendations Corner00:28:08 Popran (2022)00:33:45 The Asadas! (2020)00:35:35 Ninja Girl (2021)00:41:37 Emergency (2022)00:46:38 The Twentieth Century (2019)01:03:47 GoodbyesAnd don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Carlo and Dan are back, talking about all the movies that are fit to pod… about. They jump back into some Wong Jing movies to cap off their discussion from a previous episode, dive into some CAT III horror from Hong Kong, discuss an underseen Eric Roberts movie, and even do another dive into the world of Tokusatsu shows. All of this, plus BluRay talk, questions from listeners and much more!00:00:00 Introduction00:02:29 CRUD Buddies Screenings (Doorman, Playing Dangerous)00:12:01 Calls from the Public00:12:24 Dylan G. on Twitter says "I feel like not enough can be said about ROCKULA."00:19:50 VierasTalos asks "What is the best kind of physical media bonus features?"00:29:07 Rutledal asks "Any disappointing celebrity experiences? Positive ones?"00:34:44 Physical Media Corner88 Films: Tiger Cage I-III, Righting Wrongs (1986), On The Run (1988) and more.Visual Vengeance releases Suburban Sasquatch (2004)00:40:56 Recommendations Corner00:41:22 Wong Jing Re-Cap: High Risk (1995), Future Cops (1993)00:45:43 A Chinese Torture Chamber Story (1994) & The Underground Banker (1994)00:53:08 Nobody's Fool (1986) 00:59:31 Tokusatsu Corner: Ultraman (1966-1967), Ultraseven, Blue Swat and more.01:10:32 GoodbyesAnd don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Dan and Carlo are back to their cruddy ways, talking about the movies they've been watching and news of notable physical media releases. This week, it's a bonafide celebration of all things Hong Kong cinema! Carlo watched Dragons Forever, The Delinquents and more, while Dan checked out Magic Crystal before being disappointed by a North American blockbuster.All this, plus answers to your questions and more. Strap in!00:00:44 Introductions00:06:32 Screenings of the Crud00:10:01 Calls from the Public00:10:23 VierasTalo asks about Naked Old People as Horror Tropes00:15:11 Rutledal asks: Favourite Monkey Movies?00:24:46 Physical Media Corner00:38:05 Recommendations Corner00:38:20 Magic Crystal (1986)00:49:03 Dragons Forever (1988)00:56:42 The Delinquent (1973)01:04:28 6 Underground (2019)01:09:47 GoodbyesAnd don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

It's a full roundtable on the latest episode of Notes From the Back Row. Join Carlo, Dan, Jenna and Veronica as they dive deep into The Comfort Zone... or specifically, open up a discussion on what makes for a cinematic comfort zone – how to find it, how to define it, and how best to break free from it and expand your horizons. (Though don't get us wrong, we'd never knock zoning out with a cozy rewatch or some gleefully mindless action film.) Will our heroes find the balance between binging the latest Spiderman sequels with cinematic heavyweights like Citizen Kane!? Tune in and find out!

It's time for another episode of everybody's favourite (maybe?) Crudtastic podcast! Dan and Carlo are back, talking about movie releases and what they've been watching lately - from Canadian hidden gems to CATIII flicks, there's something for everyone in this episode! 00:00:43 Introduction00:01:19 Movie Hiatus?00:03:12 A Fun Challenge You Can Do00:07:45 Screenings of the CRUD: ‎Sudden Thunder (1990)00:11:57 Calls from the Public00:12:19 In light of the Hulu movie Fresh, what's your favorite film about cannibalism?00:19:21 Physical Media Corner00:19:52 Double Dragon - The Animated Series00:20:29 Culture Shock Releasing announced Games of Survival (1989)00:22:02 Thief of Hearts (1984)00:23:47 Unearthed Films to release R-rated cut of The Guyver (1991)00:26:04 Recommendations Corner00:26:18 Offscreen Film Festival & Ebola Syndrome (1996)00:41:48 Malarek (1988) & Where the Spirit Lives (1989)00:51:56 Space Sheriff Gavan (1982)01:12:22 GoodbyesAnd don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Jenna and Veronica sit down to discuss both versions of Nightmare Alley – Edmund Goulding's noir take from 1947 starring Tyronne Power, Joan Blondell, Coleen Gray, and Helen Walker, and Guillermo Del Toro's recent release starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Toni Collette. Veronica loved the newest version and then felt middling on the '40s movie. Jenna loved the '40s version and felt middling about Del Toro's. But then again, she always feels that way about Del Toro movies and isn't completely sure why. In this episode, Jenna and Veronica hash it out – both their differing opinions on these movies, the necessity of random violence in film, and an attempt to get to the bottom of Jenna's issue with Del Toro films. They also touch upon other directors who dazzle but can leave certain audiences flat.

This week on the podcast, Dan (a self-appointed N.W.P.P.V.I.P.) chats with Ryan, Erica and Marc of The New World Pictures Podcast.They discuss how and why they started this ultra-specific chronicling of New World Pictures movies, some of their favourite movies they've covered, how they feel about misleading video covers, and what they think about movies like Crystal Heart, Star Crystal, Making Contact, and more.Make sure to subscribe to The New World Pictures Podcast, and to follow them on Twitter @thenewworldpod!Plus, don't forget to follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

It's time to get cruddy again! Carlo and Dan are back with another episode of the freewheeling Cream of the Crud podcast, talking about movies they've been screening (like an obscure SOV flick,) take some questions from listeners about vintage technology based horror and video game adaptations, before finally discussing some classic movies, some not-so-classics, and everything in-between. Strap in, and get listening.00:00:40 Introductions00:05:51 Screenings of the CRUD: The Last Season (1987)00:14:00 Calls from the Public00:14:54 VierasTalo asks: With the ever-rising nostalgia for old tech that bleeds into various horror things, what do you think will happen next in the field? A horror movie about a killer RCA CED? A found footage shot entirely on the Game Boy Camera?00:19:44 Amanda asks: What video game franchise would be a good movie, who would direct00:28:17 Amanda asks: What is the worst thing to put inside of a claw machine?00:30:18 Physical Media Corner00:30:27 Wolfpack (1988)00:31:55 Canadian International Pictures (The Devil at Your Heels, The Rainbow Boys, Cat in the Bag)00:32:36 The Appointment (1981)00:33:58 Recommendations Corner00:34:08 Shaker Run (1985) & Queen City Rocker (1987)00:39:04 Gamera: Super Monster (1980)00:46:02 Drying up the Streets (1978)00:49:11 Don't Bother to Knock (1952)00:58:24 GoodbyesAnd don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

When the name Shadoe Stevens comes to mind, a lot of people think about their time as a Radio DJ or as announcer on Hollywood Squares. But the other day I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Shadoe about his incredibly successful string of "Fred Rated for Federated" commercials, a wildly bizarre HBO special called "ShadoeVision," and their 1988 feature-film debut TRAXX. We also discuss their creative process and current project MentalRadio, a "Wide-Screen, Cinematic" 3D podcast.http://www.shadoe.com/ http://www.shadoeart.com/ http://www.mentalradio.net/

It's the first Crud of the new year! On a brand-new episode of Cream of the Crud, Carlo and Dan are back to talk about the movies they've been watching, news of notable BluRay releases and so much more. They talk about new year's movie resolutions, Japanuary, take questions from listeners, and so much more!00:00:33 Introductions00:02:09 OmiCRUD 00:03:51 Tinkering with a GBA SP & Movies in 2022 00:07:25 Screenings of the CRUD 00:08:23 Cocaine: One Man's Seduction (1983) 00:15:34 Calls from the Public 00:16:16 Jamerlich: In the New Year will you get out of your comfort Zones? Plus: Japanuary 2022 00:21:30 Immortal Knight asks: Is Jack Sparrow cinema's greatest pirate? 00:24:11 Ohhhboyyy asks: What is your favourite 'guy on fire' stunt? 00:25:53 Amanda asks: What movie would be better had it been directed by David DeCoteau?00:28:02 VierasTalos asks: If you could commision a Deadly Prey Gallery poster for any movie which would it be?00:31:23 Jamerlich asks: Which box art or poster left you the most disappointed in the final product? 00:34:50 Physical Media Corner 00:35:02 Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy 00:35:15 Transmutations aka Underworld (1985) 00:36:03 The Hitcher (1986) 00:37:14 Recommendations Corner 00:39:00 Carlo's watchin' big Hollywood money movies 00:39:25 The Matrix Movies & The Animatrix 00:42:50 Sam Raimi's Spiderman Trilogy 00:49:22 Eye of God (1997) 00:55:02 A Patch of Blue (1965) 00:59:24 Kaitô Ruby (1988) 01:06:06 GoodbyesAnd don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

It's that time of the year again! Christmas? No! Well, yes, but it's also the time where Carlo and Dan get together to talk about new releases, movies they've seen and so much more!On today's episode, they're taking calls from listeners who asked about Holiday cash-grab slashers, movies that should be set on Christmas, alternative holiday genre picks and more! Plus they dive into new releases from Code Red, Shock Releasing, Kino Lorber and more before discussing the holiday classics and not-so-classics they watched this year!All this and much more, so get listening!00:00:27 Introductions00:04:01 Merchandise of the CRUD00:06:23 Calls from the Public 00:06:56 VierasTalo asks: Do you think the idea of Holiday slashers was purely a cash grab? 00:10:53 What horror movie should be set on Christmas that isn't already? 00:12:53 Rutledal asks: Favourite non-Die Hard action movies or alternative genre picks? 00:18:07 What do the Dutch eat for Christmas? 00:21:35 Joe asks: What makes movies about small evil critters so great? 00:25:19 Physical Media Corner 00:25:53 Code Red releasing C.H.O.M.P.S? Did we talk about that already? 00:26:35 Shock Releasing announces The American Scream (1988) 00:30:23 Shout Factory announces The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) 00:31:28 Kino Lorber's Stunt Rock with 4K master 00:33:59 Recommendations Corner 00:36:08 Christmas in Connecticut (1945) & Remember the Night (1940) 00:50:11 On the Second Day of Christmas (1997) 00:57:18 Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! (1989) 01:01:53 Recap & GoodbyesAnd don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

You know who's underrated as an actor? Martin Short. Not all comedians are able to jump the hurdle into Serious Actor, and arguably Martin Short never truly succeeded financially in that sense, but his amazing comedic sensibilities mixed with his sincerity sure make for an interesting watch. Or at least we think so.In this episode of Notes From the Back Row, Dan and Jenna team up to watch what Martin Short himself called his "leading man years" – a string of movie roles that set him up to become the next big thing in cinema and never really went anywhere big. Come for the nostalgia of Three Amigos, stay for his '80s-tastic romantic sex comedy.The following films are discussed:• Three Amigos (1986)• Innerspace (1987)• Cross My Heart (1987)• Three Fugitives (1989)• Captain Ron (1992)• Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2004)**Bonus** Enjoy these links too:• CineMagique at Disney Paris• SCTV Cast vs Crew softball game• SCTV Lewis Sings Dylan

Cream of the Crud: Back in the HabitCarlo and Dan are back with a post-Halloween episode of Cream of the Crud, talking about movies they've been watching (BoardingHouse! New York Ninja!) and the latest news of physical releases. They also are answering your questions about everything from trash auteurs, slow cinema, and boutique release labels.All of this, plus so much more! Strap in for a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged it's Cream of the Crud!Timestamps:00:01:43 How's it goin' eh?00:10:36 Screenings of the CRUD00:10:51 The House That Would Not Die (1970)00:13:49 Seven Hours to Judgment (1988)00:18:55 Calls from the Public00:19:26 Rutledal - Do you have any favourite trash auteurs?00:27:08 Razetime - What is a Slow Cinema and should I be afraid of it?00:32:21 Jamerlich - Fav boutique distributor and fav off-kilter holiday list/movies?00:44:47 News00:45:13 Dean Stockwell & Human Traffic00:52:25 Recommendations Corner00:52:36 BoardingHouse (1982)00:59:05 Cool World (1992)01:04:42 New York Ninja (2021)01:10:11 Wrap Up & GoodbyeAnd don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Today might be Halloween hangover day, but Dan and Carlo are back in podcast form to talk about what they've been watching this frightful season, news of physical release announcements and much more. This time on the show, we take questions from listeners about insulting movies and Halloween costumes and memories. Then we dive into our physical release corner, and talk about what movies we've bene watching including: Prince of Darkness, Slumber Party Massacres (a sequel and a remake) plus much more. Strap in, and get listening!Timestamps:00:05:18 Screenings of the Crud (The Brain that Wouldn't Die)00:11:46 Calls from the Public00:12:22 VierasTalo: When was the last time you felt that a movie had legitimately insulted you in some way00:22:19 Joey: Favorite (or least favourite) Halloween costumes / memories?00:28:16 Physical Media Corner00:28:30 Curfew (1989)00:30:35 Island of the Fishmen aka Screamers (1979)00:33:00 Warriors Two (1978) & The Prodigal Son (1981)00:37:15 3:15 The Moment of Truth (1986)00:39:36 Recommendations Corner00:44:08 Prince of Darkness (1987)00:48:07 Slumber Party Massacre II 198700:52:39 Slumber Party Massacre 202101:00:15 Edge of the Axe (1988)01:03:49 Nothing Underneath 1985And don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

On the lastest episode of Cream of the Crud, Carlo and Dan are getting spooky with it for their favourite two months of the year: Falloween! They're of course talking about new and upcoming physical releases from labels such as Synapse Films, Vinegar Syndrome and more, plus they dive into questions from listeners and talk about what they've been watching lately, including: Demonwarp, The Legend of Boggy Creek and more!So hang up your fake cobwebs, light some candles and get listening!Show notes:00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - Treehouse of Horror - O - Rama00:07:13 - CRUD Buddies Corner00:07:45 - Demon Island (2002)00:10:20 - Saturday the 14th: Strikes Back (1988)00:14:57 - Calls from the Public00:20:02 - Mark from Chuhai Labs asks: Is Tim Thomerson (Air America, Trancers, Iron Eagle, Cherry 2000) the greatest actor that never "made" it?00:26:55 - VierasTalo asks: I wouldn't mind discussion on your favourite ways in which horror films have explained origins in later films? 00:31:42 - Physical Media00:31:50 - Synapse Films announces The Kindred (1988)00:34:12 - Full Moon: Remote (1993)00:34:35 - Vinegar Syndrome & Partner Labels: TICKS (1993), Boarding House (1982), Shatter Dead (1994), The Laughing Dead (1989)00:38:15 - CRUD Corner!00:38:51 - The Night Flier (1997)00:45:09 - Chucky Corner: Seed, Curse, Cult… oh my!00:51:02 - Demonwarp (1988)00:55:39 - The Legend of Boggy Creek (1972)And don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Jenna and Veronica are back at it – having long conversations that only barely have to do with movies! In this latest episode of Notes From the Back Row, they investigate what it is about cities that truly gives them character and the movies that best reflect that spark. Because this is Jenna and Veronica, they stick to the lakes they're used to and focus mostly on San Francisco and New York City. Oh and literally spend the first 20 minutes just talking about weird commuting stories and the evils of Capitalism. But it comes back to movies! It all comes around! We promise.Movies mentioned in this episode:It Should Happen To You (1954)Sweet Smell of Success (1957)Petulia (1968)Bullitt (1968)Little Murders (1971)The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975)Crossing Delancey (1988)When Harry Met Sally (1989)Fearless (1993)Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015)Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)

Carlo and Dan are back with more Cream of the Crud action, talking about the movies they've been watching recently, new physical media releases and so much more. This week, they answer submitted questions about Albert Pyun, Chales Band and more, plus they talk about movies ranging from the 50s to the 09s and beyond.00:01:59: CRUD Buddies CornerThe Rage (1997) & Kung Fu Zombie (1981)00:06:53: Calls from the PublicDon The Dragon WilsonCharles Band & Albert PyunTheater Experiences00:22:13: Physical Media CornerThe Legend of the Stardust Brothers (1985)Giallo Essentials (Yellow Edition)My Stepmother is an Alien (1988)Sons of Steel (1988)I'm Dangerous Tonight (1990)00:27:17: Recommendations Corner00:28:01: Jeopardy (1953)00:33:01: Cast a Deadly Spell (1991)00:39:46: The Night Walker (1964)00:50:47: Gamera 2: Attack of the Legion (1996)And don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and LetterboxdFollow Carlo on Twitter and LetterboxdA new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Carlo and Dan are back at it again, in the Great White North. They dive back into the horrific world of Canadian genre cinema with a seasonally appropriate double-feature of Scanners (1981) and Scanners II: The New Order (1991). Joining them to discuss these movies is the amazing Patrick Cotnoir of The George Lucas Talk Show, RaaaatScraps and Marvel!

On the latest Cream of the Crud episode, Carlo and Dan discuss more movies and physical media releases for your listening pleasure!On this episode they talk about the Vinegar Syndrome announcement of New York Ninja, the Super Mario Bros. release which will include the workprint which features deleted scenes, and they get into movies they've been watching lately. Press play, and get ready for a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged!Show notes:Intro & Other Discussion:Psychonauts 2The Silencers (1996)Getting Physical (Releases):New York Ninja (2021)Super Mario Bros. (1993)Crud Corner:Siege (1983)Doom Asylum (1988)Dark Passage (1947)The Rift (1990)And don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and LetterboxdFollow Carlo on Twitter and LetterboxdA new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

On this episode of Notes from the Back Row, Dan is joined by the delightful Emalie Soderback and Kevin Clarke of Scarecrow Video and the YouTube show Viva Physical Media!They discuss their origins as movie fans, their history of working for the world's largest video store, what inspired them to start their YouTube show, and then everyone picks some movies that haven't landed on BluRay yet to discuss! The American Astronaut (2001)Anguish (1987)Ricochet (1991)Hollow Point (1996)Pontypool (2008)Loyalties (1987)Glen and Randa (1971)Heavenly Bodies (1984)Don't forget to:Follow Emalie on Letterboxd & TwitterFollow Kevin on Letterboxd & TwitterSubscribe to the Scarecrow Video YouTube channel for episodes of Viva Physical Media!Listen to Kevin on The Suspense is Killing Us Podcast!A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

This week on Cream of the Crud, we're getting into the pre-Falloween pre-gaming mood with some horror-adjacent picks, news of physical releases and more. It's a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged! First up, we discuss the movies we've been screening online through Crud Buddies' movies in the morning. Then, we check in with Severin, Gold Ninja Video, and more to see what they've got in the pipeline. Finally, we discuss the crud we've kept on our screens lately! Dig in y'all!Crud Buddies Screenings Discussed:Roughcut (1994)Ninja: The Final Duel (1986)Memory Run (1995)Physical Media Corner:Severin's All the Haunts Be Ours: A Compendium of Folk Horror, incl. Eyes of Fire & MoreGold Ninja Video's Thrilling Bloody Sword (1981)Kino Lorber's Homebodies (1974) What we've been watching:Double Indemnity (1944)Man-Thing (2005)Robot Wars (1993)Anything For Jackson (2020)Cannibal Apocalypse, aka Cannibals in the Streets (1980)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Carlo and Dan are back yet again with another jam-packed episode of Cream of the Crud - it's a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged! This week on the show, they chat about movies they've screened, what they've been watching, and a few physical release announcements for good measure.Television Corner: Who's The Boss, Women in Prison and Osomatsu-KunItalio-Post-Apoc-Corner: The New Barbarians (1983)Escape from the Bronx (1983) 1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982)Physical Media Corner: No Retreat, No Surrender (1985)Killer Party (1986)What we've been watching:Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)The New Gladiators aka Warriors of the Year 2072 (1984)Heat (1986)Stick (1985)Sharky's Machine (1981)Versus (2000)Plus much more! So strap in, and get listening!A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Dan & Carlo return once again for a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged. They, as always, are diving into recently announced physical releases and whatever they've been watching lately. Topics include:News: Phil Tippett's long-awaited Mad God (2022) trailer, Gold Ninja Video fundraisingPhysical releases: Fred Olen Ray's Cyclone (1987), Sunnyside (1979) starring Joey Travolta, C.H.O.M.P.S. (1979), Raphael Silver's “On the Yard” starring John Heard (1978), Shin'ya Tsukamoto's “Hiruko The Goblin” (1991), Shawscope Vol. 1, and Cinematic Vengeance! an 8-movie set of Joseph Juo classics.Crud Corner:Hollow Point (1996)Loyalties (1987)Cruel Jaws (1995)The Incident (1967)Eyes of a Stranger (1981)Plus much more! So strap in, and get listening!A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Carlo & Dan are back with another potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged – including Vinegar Syndrome's latest release Surf II: The End of the Trilogy to Treasure of the Ninja to The Junkman and more.

Carlo and East Asian literature/film academic Jessica Siu-yin Yeung talk about their mutual love for Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema - including the best five films to get you started

Carlo and Dan are at it again with another episode of Cream of the Crud, their corner of the podcast feed to chat about new physical media releases, movies they've screened recently, and whatever else they have watched and are ready to recommend to y'all!On today's episode they're discussing:Monster HighRecently announced BluRay movies from: Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow, Gold Ninja Video, and more!The Snake Girl and The Silver Haired WitchKarate-Robo ZaborgarUltrasevenSupergirlO.C. & StiggsTroma & The Toxic AvengerSo strap in for a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged.A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Carlo and Dan are back with another hang-out, news-talkin' episode of Cream of the Crud! It's a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged. This time on the podcast they're discussing:• Past and Future CRUD BUDDIES screenings • Physical media corner: Vinegar Syndrome releases, AGFA & Troma, Severin & more• Empress of Darkness• Judy Holiday movies• From Beijing with Love• Dead Sushi• Seven Hours to Judgement• BINGO• Gamera, Gamera and more Gamera!So strap in, and get listening!A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Carlo, Dan and Jenna sit down with Bart D'Alauro of Cinema60 to talk about his previous life as the owner of a particularly fantastic DVD rental store in Brunswick, Maine. Bart & Greg's DVD Explosion was a staple of its cinema-going community for over fifteen years when it finally succumbed to the evil, convenient powers of Netflix. In this latest episode of Notes From the Back Row, the gang talks to Bart about the experience of owning a rental store – from the glory of buying everything you've ever wanted to see to the highs and lows of having to deal with people – as well as the benefits to owning physical media, the shortcomings of this age of streaming, and the future of home viewing options to come.

Today on the podcast, Carlo and Dan are stretchin' their legs out for a chilled chat about whatever the heck they've been watching lately. People like video games right? There's a new adaptation of one of those out and about these days! Dan watched Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, and Carlo watched the brand-new Kombat flick. Then there's talk about the excellent obscurity slash vanity project Iron Thunder before Dan dips into some maple syrup for some Canadian obscurities, both hosts strap on some roller-skates for Skatetown U.S.A., plus a whole lot more! Listen in, and let us know if you dig these freewheelin' episodes because we can always whip some more up for ya!A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Carlo & Jenna go to hell with two 1960s Japanese films that deal with death and torture: Jigoku & Blind Beast

If you're the kind of person who browses Canuxploitation or Bleeding Skull, you may perk up when you hear the name Emmeritus Production.The brainchild of Lionel Shenken, this Hamilton company churned out over 30 shot-on-video productions in the 1980s. For this episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Allan Levine, a Canadian film and television producer who directed two features for Emmeritus Productions (The Chronicle of 1812 aka The King's Regiment in 1984 and The Edge aka Doomsday Plot in 1985) and went on to have a long and fascinating career.We discuss how they got involved with Emmeritus Productions, what it was like to direct a shot-on-video, made-for-TV and the foreign market feature films, some amazing stories straight of the sets of Skull: A Night of Terror and Graveyard Shift, plus so much more. So much actually, that one day you might just see a sequel to this very interview. We'll see!For now, sit back and get ready for some truly untold tales from the world of Canadian low-budget filmmaking. Enjoy!For more information about Emmeritus you can read the Canuxploitation article about the company here, and special thanks to Cyd and Allan Levine for being gracious with their time and allowing me the opportunity to have this wonderful discussion!

Emmy award-winning filmmaker Lynn Novick talks with Jenna about her latest documentary Hemingway, including how to read his work, the prison of his masculinity and Hemingway’s relevancy for modern day audiences. They also touch upon being a female filmmaker and her collaborations with Ken Burns.