Scarecrow Radio

On today's show Darcy and Ben get into the best way to watch a certain show about nothing, various film formats throughout the ages, and their favorite celebrity Marlon Brando impressions.

On today's show, Darcy and I discuss the merits of the many forms of reality TV over the past two decades, and how reality programming can be as culturally significant as art house cinema. Later on, we chat about the five free DVD promotion of the late 90s and some of the first discs we bought back in the day.

On this episode Ben and Darcy talk about the state of midnight releases, J.J. Abrams and friends, and dive deeper (but not in the ocean) into the world of 3D.

On today's podcast we have filmmaker STEPHEN KIJAK here to talk about his most recent film SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD, as well as his career in music documentaries. Plus, Matt is back to tell us all about BLONDE DEATH.

On today's show, Darcy and I discuss the 2014 horror movie As Above So Below, as well as a few of my recent theater-going experiences. Plus, Emalie is back with her take on the recent Criterion release, Smooth Talk.

On this episode of Scarecrow Radio we have TraeAnna Holiday from Converge Media here in Seattle, WA. Trae is here to talk to us about this month's Represent List, curated by Converge Media for Scarecrow for the month of July. Later on, Darcy and I discuss some rather unique films about horses, and Matt from Scarecrow is here to close out the show with his review of the film Positive I.D. Converge Media: https://www.whereweconverge.com/ REPRESENT!: http://blog.scarecrow.com/scarecrow-represent-for-july-august-2021/ The Suspense Ss Killing Us: https://thesuspenseiskillingus.com/

This week on Scarecrow Radio Ben and Darcy discuss an early 90's gem from Australia, CLOWNING AROUND, and differences between the Children's and Family genres. Also, Emalie from Scarecrow and Viva Physical Media provides a staff pick!

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Ben and Darcy talk with Andre Couture of the Hamburger Theatre and Humanoids from the Deep Dive podcasts! He's here to talk about some of his favorite film pairings, double features and movie marathons, both past and planned. Plus, Ben and Darcy talk about going back to the movies! Register to participate in Movie Club here: bit.ly/svmovieclub Check out the Super Secret Twitch Screening on 7/7 at 7pm here: twitch.tv/scvsea As always, thanks to Wil Long for our incredible theme music!

On this episode of Scarecrow Radio we have Virginia Bogert, Kris Keppler, and Susan LaSalle from Women in Film Seattle, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting respect for women on and off set and screen. They're here to tell us all about their work in the Seattle film community, including events like the Post Alley Film Festival. Plus, Ben and Darcy discuss the upcoming release of one of their favorite films.

On this episode of Scarecrow Radio we are very excited to have filmmaker Jeff Krulik talk about his recent film, TALES OF BELAIR AT BOWIE, and the 35th anniversary of the infamous underground cult classic HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT. Darcy and Ben also give recommendations of their favorite Jeff Krulik films and shorts. Check out Jeff's work in the Jeff Krulik section of the Documentary room at Scarecrow, and the New Release section for TALES OF BELAIR AT BOWIE. Jeff's Website: jeffkrulik.com/ Jeff's Youtube: youtube.com/user/jeffkrulik Jeff's Twitter: twitter.com/jeffkrulik To watch this interview with video check out part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xDnkdN3mTg And part 2 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB37cGHrjmE&ab_channel=ScarecrowVideoSEAScarecrowVideoSEA

On this week’s episode of Scarecrow Radio Ben and Darcy talk to music educator and filmmaker Tina Huynh from the Asia Pacific Cultural Center. Tina curated May’s REPRESENT! list, and is currently working on her documentary, Songs of Little Saigon. Darcy and Ben also catch up with each other on their latest watches. For more info and updates on Tina Huynh’s film, Songs of Little Saigon: https://vimeo.com/user84897860 https://www.facebook.com/SongsOfLittleSaigon/ For more info on the Asia Pacific Cultural Center: https://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org/ For this month’s REPRESENT! list and more info about the program: http://blog.scarecrow.com/represent/

Scarecrow's Kate Barr joins the show again to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of anachronisms in film, especially in the adaptations of Little Women. Also, Scarecrow is launching its monthly REPRESENT! program and are partnered with the Asia Pacific Cultural Center for May to bring our community a curated list of films by Asian Pacific filmmakers. Listen to Darcy and Ben's favorite picks from this month's REPRESENT! list. For more information on the Asia Pacific Cultural Center: https://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org/ Instagram/Twitter: @apcc96 facebook.com/AsiaPacificCulturalCenter For this month's list of films in the REPRESENT! program: https://twitter.com/ScarecrowVideo/status/1388206524602847235/photo/1

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Kate Hagen joins the show again to geek out on one of her favorite Stephen King adaptations, THE STAND. Listen to Darcy and Kate compare the 1994 and the 2020 miniseries as well as their thoughts on other Stephen King miniseries and movies. Please continue to check out Kate's great work here: blog.blcklst.com/ medium.com/@thathagengrrl @thathagengrrl As always, thanks to Wil for our theme music!

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: John and Kevin from Scarecrow talk to the Ross brothers about their most recent film BLOODY NOSE EMPTY POCKETS. Plus, an update from Darcy and Ben on some of the previously unavailable films we’ve mentioned on the show over the last year. As always, thanks to Wil for our theme music!

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Joan Amenn from IN THEIR OWN LEAGUE is with us to discuss her recent article "Women Artists Depicted in Film: A Limited Palette", which she wrote for the web site Filmotomy. Plus Darcy and Ben discuss some of the films they’ve been watching recently! Here's a link to Joan's article: https://filmotomy.com/women-artists-depicted-in-film/ And here are a few lists of films directed by women: http://blog.scarecrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SVREX_50DIRECTEDBYWOMEN.pdf http://blog.scarecrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SVREX_FEMALEHORROR.pdf As always, thanks to Wil for our theme music!

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Legendary animator and independent filmmaker BILL PLYMPTON gives us a glimpse into his process, plus stories about his illustrious career and his favorite films in the Animation Room! Plus Ben and Darcy take a look at the films of NOMADLAND director Chloe Zhao! Check it out! Ben and Darcy: 00:00:33 - 00:17: 11 Bill Plympton: 00:17:39 - 00:46:22 As always, thanks to Wil Long for the Scarecrow Radio theme music!

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: We go deep on the documentaries about the life of pop singer Britney Spears with friend of the show and Britney superfan Maddie Bumb! Maddie: 00:00:30 - 00:43:25 As always, thanks to Wil Long for the Scarecrow Radio theme music!

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: We watch Season 1 Disc 1 of the beloved NBC sitcom FRASIER with Seattle filmmaker MARCY STONE-FRANCOIS! Plus we talk shop with the fine folks from Charlotte, NC's very own VISART VIDEO! Check it out! VisArt Video: 0:00:35 - 0:07:10 Marcy: 00:07:19 - 00:50:22 For more info on VisArt Video, check out www.visartvideo.org And be sure to check out Marcy's web site: www.marcystonefrancois.com As always, thanks to Wil Long for the Scarecrow Radio theme music!

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Ben and Darcy chat with Scarecrow's Kate Barr about her current obsession - pre-code cinema! Plus Matt is back to talk exploitation! Matt: 00:00:30 - 00:11:05 Kate: 00:11:12 -00:48:40

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Ben and Darcy are joined by friend of the show Emily as we discuss memories of various cinema formats like VR, 4DX, even Smell-O-Vision!

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Ben and Darcy are joined by a friend of the show, Malakie, for a look back at our favorite watches of 2020! Malakie: 00:00:26 - 00:47:18

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Ben and Darcy talk to cast and crew from movie theaters all over Seattle to see how they’re holding up in 2020 and how best we can support them. Tune in for talks with the folks running SIFF (@siffnews), the Grand Illusion (@gicinema), the Ark Lodge (@arklodgecinemas) and The Beacon (@thebeaconsea). Tommy Swenson, Co-founder, The Beacon Cinema: 00:44:27-00:09:55 Beth Barrett, Artistic Director, SIFF: 00:10:07-00:37:25 Brian Alter, Manager, Grand Illusion: 00:37:37-00:48:36 David McRae, Owner/Operator, Ark Lodge Cinemas & Justin Pritchett, Managing Director, Ark Lodge Cinemas: 00:48:52-01:10:35

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Projectionist JOSH WAKELAND joins us as we share stories about our time working in movie theaters, SAGE is back to talk eggs in cinema, and Darcy and Ben chat about their recent watch history. Ben & Darcy: 00:00:34 - 00:14:49 Josh Wakeland: 00:14:57 - 00:37:36 Sage: 00:37:56 - 00:53:30 Check out Sage’s writing on the Scarecrow Blog! Her most recent work, “Limits of Choice and Movement: Barbara Loden’s WANDA”, can be found here: http://blog.scarecrow.com/limits-of-choice-and-movement-barbara-lodens-wanda-1970/

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Ben and Darcy chat with writer and Director of Community for The Black List Blog, KATE HAGEN about the confusing world of music licensing in movies and its effects on distribution. Plus: Ben and Darcy catch up with each other on what they’ve been watching recently, and talk to Sage about movies rich with textures. Kate Hagen: https://blog.blcklst.com/ https://medium.com/@thathagengrrl @thathagengrrl Check out Sage’s writing on the Scarecrow Blog! Her most recent work, “Limits of Choice and Movement: Barbara Loden’s WANDA”, can be found here: blog.scarecrow.com/limits-of-choic…ens-wanda-1970/ Sage: 00:00:36 - 00:10:46 Kate Hagen: 00:11:03 - 00:49:24 Ben & Darcy: 00:49:43 - 1:02:11

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Ben and Darcy interview filmmaker JIMMY BONTATIBUS about his most recent works and what it’s like making a film during a pandemic. Plus: Sage’s series on Kelly Reichardt continues as we discuss both RIVER OF GRASS and WENDY AND LUCY. Check out Sage’s writing on the Scarecrow Blog! Her most recent work, “Limits of Choice and Movement: Barbara Loden’s WANDA”, can be found here: http://blog.scarecrow.com/limits-of-choice-and-movement-barbara-lodens-wanda-1970/ Jimmy’s newest film A MUSE is streaming for free, starting November 13th. Donations are encouraged to the Black Film Center/Archive in Bloomington, Indiana, in lieu of admission. You can watch it here: https://www.amusethefilm.com/ His previous film, THE LIFE OF FLOWERS, is free to stream here: https://vimeo.com/313970837 Sage on River of Grass: 00:00:36-00:11:21 Jimmy Bontatibus: 00:11:45-00:44:37 Sage on Wendy and Lucy: 00:45:17-00:54:00 Some of the titles referenced in this episode: RIVER OF GRASS, 1994, Kelly Reichardt THE LIFE OF FLOWERS, 2016, Jimmy Bontatibus A MUSE, 2020, Jimmy Bontatibus WENDY AND LUCY, 2008, Kelly Reichardt Extra special thanks for Scarecrow's own Wil Long for the theme music!

THIS WEEK ON SCARECROW RADIO: Ben and Darcy interview the legendary Mark Borchardt (@morethescarier) for VIDEO STORE DAY 2020! Plus: Sage’s series on Kelly Reichardt continues as we discuss her 2013 thriller NIGHT MOVES, and we close the show with our very own segment urging everyone to watch HONEYLAND Check out a recording of our interview with Mark for Scarecrow’s 2020 Video Store Day here (01:01:03): https://youtu.be/1X04jDwXjEQ?t=3663 Sage: 00:00:37 - 00:16:09 Mark Borchardt: 00:16:35 - 00:48:53 Darcy & Ben: 00:49:15 - 01:00:48 Some of the titles referenced in this episode: NIGHT MOVES, 2013, Kelly Reichardt COVEN, 1997, Mark Borchardt THE DUNDEE PROJECT, 2017, Mark Borchardt HONEYLAND, 2019, Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov Extra special thanks for Scarecrow's own Wil Long for the theme music!

Matt: 00:39 - 07:49 Chase and Jasmyne: 08:00 - 34:07 Matt: 34:23 - 40:07 Bonnie’s Kids Street Fighter True Romance The Big Bird Cage Thelma and Louise Set It Off Pulp Fiction Starrbooty Starrbooty short films Bear City 2 Nine Months In Search of Darkness (4 ½ hour documentary on 1980’s horror films) Dodgeball Battlefield Earth Soldier of Orange Nine Months Mask (1985) Claudine Shrek The Muthers Firecracker Dune Warriors Silk Nam Angels The Losers Pulp Fiction Black Mama, White Mama Bamboo House of Dolls School of the Holy Beast Extra special thanks for Scarecrow's own Wil Long for the theme music!

Show Notes Rich: 00:00:38 - 00:13:58 Vivian Hua: 00:14:15 - 00:30:36 Mark Steiner: 00:31:10 - 00:53:10 Titles referenced in this episode: Iron Eagle Iron Eagle 2 Aces: Iron Eagle III Iron Eagle IV The Fast and the Furious 2 Fast 2 Furious The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Fast and Furious Fast Five Fast & Furious 6 Furious 7 The Fate of the Furious The Librarian: Quest for the Spear The Librarian: Return to King Solomon’s Mines The Librarian III: The Curse of the Judas Chalice The Librarians Friday the 13th: The Series Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 3 Ninjas 3 Ninjas Kick Back 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain Jarhead Jarhead 2: Field of Fire Jarhead 3: The Siege Jarhead: Law of Return Jaws Jaws 2 Jaws 3-D Jaws: The Revenge Midnight Run Another Midnight Run Midnight Runaround Midnight Run for Your Life Shrek Shrek 2 Shrek the Third Shrek Forever After Puss in Boots Alvin and the Chipmunks Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip The Substitute The Substitute 2: School’s Out The Substitute 3: Winner Take All The Substitute: Failure is Not an Option Wishmaster Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies Wishmaster 3: Beyond the Gates of Hell Wishmaster 4: The Prophecy Fulfilled Nemesis Nemesis 2: Nebula Nemesis 3: Prey Harder Nemesis 4: Death Angel BeautyBoiz: The Collective The Year of My Japanese Cousin Songs from Mark Steiner's segment: The Smugglers - Make You Mine The Young Fresh Fellows - I Don't Let the Little Things Get Me Down Janis Tanaka, Kurt Bloch, Ken Stringfellow, and Mike Musburger - In America (The Fastbacks cover) Extra special thanks for Scarecrow's own Wil Long for the theme music!

Show Notes Sage: 00:03:53 - 00:15:31 Ken Jennings: 00:15:50 - 00:48:14 Matt Lynch: 00:48:24 - 00:58:08 Corrections: 1. First Cow is now available to rent from Scarecrow. It's even in our NEW Kelly Reichardt section in the Directors aisles! 2. Speaking of the Directors section, in our excitement we forget to mention something. Having directed at least four films is the first step in a particular filmography being considered, but space is the real determining factor. Alexander Payne use to have his own designation in the Directors section, but at some point was swapped out with another director. With no plans for Downsizing in that section, maybe we can hold an Election to get him back? Titles referenced in this episode: First Cow Mystery Men Moment by Moment Matewan The Shawshank Redemption Scrubs Avatar The Freshman Hud Monkeybone No Country for Old Men The Specialist License to Drive Barton Fink The Avengers The Judge Saving Private Ryan Silverado Scarecrow The Wizard of Oz Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark Field of Dreams Magnolia Die Hard with a Vengeance Shrek John Wick Clerks Oliver! Oklahoma! The Age of Innocence Blood Simple Good Night and Good Luck I’m Not There Snatch Adaptation Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind The Pianist A Single Man Nocturnal Animals The Descendants Sideways Nebraska Election Downsizing White Men Can’t Jump Short Cuts Eros The Coneheads (animated pilot) The Matrix Reloaded The Matrix Revolutions Let Me Die a Woman Glen or Glenda Emma Mae Top of the Heap Bucktown Coffey Foxy Brown The Big Dollhouse Truck Turner 2001: A Space Odyssey Shaft Extra special thanks for Scarecrow's own Wil Long for the theme music!