Special Presentations from Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue Focusing on Directors of the past who have shaped the way films are made today.
Rashmi & Zach reach the end of their "One Last Job" unit of Noir with a trip to Australia and unspool the glory of Julius Avery's 2014 outing, SON OF A GUN. Tune in to hear them breakdown how the film draws upon its Noir ancestors & indie filmmaking savvy to create a tight crime caper on a budget with style!
Rashmi & Zach pay a visit to the cinematically oft neglected country of Chad on their international Noir tour as they unpack Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's 2013 tale of dance and danger, GRIGRIS. Tune in as the duo unpack the many ways the film is picking up very familiar tropes and traits of Noir past while able to bring forth an ending that the dawn of Film Noir could never achieve.
Rashmi & Zach's tour through the wide world of noir lands this week in Mexico as our hosts navigate the bleach bypassed world of Alejandro González Iñárritu and his 2000 debut feature, 'Amores perros'.Tune in as the duo unpack this crime anthology that embraces its noir roots and comes across the unique ways that Iñárritu upends traditional noir tropes to create further dimensions for viewers to contemplate.
Rashmi & Zach's trek through the noir alley's of the world continues with a stop in Hong Kong; where with the twist of your hand and a flock of doves, noir and action combine in John Woo's THE KILLER!Tune in to hear more about the making of the film, hear them deconstruct the crime thriller's plot, and analyze how John Woo takes the reliable plot elements & style of noir and intertwines them with the pulse pounding action he would become revered for.
Rashmi & Zach's tour through the wide world of noir lands them in Fance and at the door steps of an old friend, Jean-Pierre Melville, and his 1970 heist spectacular, LE CERCLE ROUGE! Tune in to hear more of how Melville homages and updates the Noir genre of Hollywood that entranced him, thrill alongside our hosts as they unpack this meticulous and patient picture, and... swoon like crazy over the glory that is Alain Delon with a mustache! To learn more about the beginnings of Melville and Delon's collaborations, listen to Rashmi & Zach's previous chat on Le Samouraïhttps://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-87-wonders-of-world-cinema-le-samourai-the-samurai-1967-or-a-matter-of-birds-bullets/
Rashmi & Zach move along the map in their Noir journey and find themselves back in Japan to unravel the amazing heist and aftermath of Takumi Furukawa's 1964 caper, CRUEL GUN STORY (Kenjū zankoku monogatari)! Tune in today to unpack all the glorious ways Furukawa blends together the various strands of noir in such an efficient way and how it stands in the grand gutter of Noir legacy. PLUS: Joe Shishido becomes the greatest meme of all time. To watch CRUEL GUN STORY, go to Criterion for Disc & Streaming Options Criterion Listing: https://www.criterion.com/films/2958-cruel-gun-story Disc (As part of the Eclipse series): https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/655-eclipse-series-17-nikkatsu-noir Streaming: https://www.criterionchannel.com/cruel-gun-story ----------- Our upcoming film, Le cercle rougue (1970) can be purchased here: https://www.criterion.com/films/628-le-cercle-rouge
Rashmi & Zach set upon their first trip abroad in their international noir journey with a stop in France as they deep dive into the gritty world of Jules Dassin's 1955 caper, RIFIFI. Tune in to hear about the films unusual origin story, stories from the production, and how the film's influence has permeated the world of film we experience today. —------------------- Please take a moment to donate to or to share these links in support of the assistance to those affected by the Southern California Wildfire. Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/news-and-events/press-releases/palisades-fire--red-cross-opens-emergency-shelter-.html Direct Relief: https://www.directrelief.org/2025/01/as-southern-california-fires-rage-medical-aid-en-route/ LA Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/
Welcome to the wide world of noir as Rashmi and Zach introduce the newest YBR Presents series: NOIR MONDIAL The duo inaugurate this new series studying film noir here and abroad with their first study unit, 'One Last Job'. As a starter they dig into one of film lands most beloved noir heists, John Huston's 150 classic, THE ASPHALT JUNGLE! Tune in today to hear them break down the film and how it influenced the wider world of both noir and film at large.
Zach and Rashmi conclude their journey through Japanese Horror Cinema with a leap forward in time to that terrifying new metal world as they deep dive Shinya Tsukamoto's 1989 cult classic, TETSUO: THE IRON MAN! Join them as they get lost in Shinya's whirlpool of madness and the many ways this cyber-punk terror piece has shaped the world of horror and cinema at large. PLUS: A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Zach and Rashmi learn how to get ahead (or two) in life as they unravel the 1975 whirlpool of madness that is Masahiro Shinoda's UNDER THE BLOSSOMING CHERRY TREES. Tune in to hear us pontificate about this dreamy-looking but terrifying horror tale!
Zach and Rashmi find themselves amid the haunted susuki grass as they settle in for an unnerving tale courtesy of Kaneto Shindō AS THEY UNPACK HIS 1964 opus, ONIBABA. Tune in to hear how Shindō and his independent filmmaking skills came to bring about a timeless horror classic.
Zach and Rashmi get invited to a spinster aunt's abode where terrifying and darkly hilarious things lurk as they take a deep and crazy dive into Nobuhiko Obayashi's 1977 horror hit, HOUSE. Tune in to learn how a surreal story from the imagination of Nobuhiko's daughter became an adored and legendary tale of terror whose impact is still being felt to this day!
Zach and Rashmi are on the highway to hell by way of Shintoho as they unravel the many layers and devilish sights of Nobuo Nakagawa's 1960 outing, JIGOKU Tune in to hear about the many ways this startling and stunning piece of horror cinema has captivated the worlds attention and how its impact is felt in cinema at large to this day.
Zach & Rashmi get Shakesperean on Kowai as they tackle a fog laden land of Madness and Mifune with Akira Kurosawa's 1957 masterclass, THRONE OF BLOOD. Tune in as the two extrapolate how Kurosawa lends a horror layer onto the familiar story of MacBeth and how it manages to prove itself a worthy entry into the canon of Japanese Horror. PLUS: Zach demands a portrait of Toshiro Mifune gloriously riding an elephant.
Zach and Rashmi get entranced to an upper class home only to find the fantasy is the trance of a long gone soul as they take a closer look at Kenji Mizoguchi's ghostly 1953 tale, UGETSU. Join them as they unpack the meticulous methodology of Mizoguchi and how his subtle hand at terrifying moments blend beautifully into this tragic tale.
Zach and Rashmi sift through an oft told tale under delicate and dread fueled care as they unpack Nobuo Nakagawa's 1959 chiller, TŌKAIDŌ YOTSUYA KAIDAN! Settle in to discover how Nakagawa handles adapting a century plus old kabuki play into a spine tingling tale of cinematic terror whose influence has echoed down the decades to this very day.
Zach and Rashmi hop aboard a ghost ship and set sail for for the terrors found within Hiroshi Matsuno's 1968 pulp shocker, THE LIVING SKELETON. Come aboard and listen to the duo as they unpack the film's high marks amid a low budget, dig deeper into the religious threads intertwined throughout, marvel at the many Western tropes of scares brilliantly achieved, and assess how this B- Picture makes them walk away feeling A+ satisfaction.
Zach and Rashmi wind down a spooky path or revenge as they take a closer look at Kaneto Shindo's 1968 tale, KURONEKO. Tune in for a thrilling discussion that analyzes the haunting detail and the inspired visual flourish that brings this tragedy of trauma into the pantheon of horror film and how Shindo's use of silence creates a chill down your cinematic spine
Zach and Rashmi get caught up in a sweeping epic of the supernatural as they dive deeply into Masaki Kobayashi's 1964 supreme anthology, KWAIDAN! Tune in for a production tale filled with swirling misfortune and perseverance, deep appreciation for the gradeur Kobayashi's technician's bring to the table, and become unabashed fans of Biwa music.
Zach and Rashmi get under the skin and over the langer lines as they take a close look at Hiroshi Teshigahara's 1966 New Wave existenstial terror piece, THE FACE OF ANOTHER (Tanín no Kao). Tune in as we unravel the bandages and sift through the origins of Teshigahara, take a scalpel and dissect the plot and its many themes, and take extensive note of the Ikebana laden set design. PLUS: Yes.... Zach found a way to connect something to the Robert Langdon films.
Zach and Rashmi must face off against a terrifying vampire blob from beyond the stars as they unpack Hajime Sato's 1968 cult horror classic GOKE, BODY SNATCHER FROM HELL! Tune in for a chat that ranges the gamut from adoration of practical effects to how the film comes around in the wake of Japanese New Wave. PLUS: We can't praise Tobe Hooper's LIFEFORCE enough.
Zach and Rashmi encounter the Mightiest Monster In All Creation as they navigate with the delight the world of Ishirō Honda's 1961 kaiju masterstroke, MOSURA aka MOTHRA! Thrill to all the films kaiju splendor as the innovations of Eiji Tsuburaya continue to delight, the ambitions and passions of Honda are praised, and the experience of big screen monsters from Japan provide excitement and education!
Zach and Rashmi continue their journey through Japanese Horror with a closer look at Eiji Tsuburaya and the Tokusatsu genre at large by dissecting 1949's THE INVISIBLE MAN APPEARS and 1957's THE INVISIBLE MAN VS. THE HUMAN FLY (1957). Stay tuned for loving dive into the world of Visual Effects and how the techniques spread through the country and how the films managed to help spark a flame of spectacle filmmaking that would grow even bigger over time.
Rashmi Menon and Zach Eastman are proud to bring you KOWAI- A look at Japanese Horror Tune into Chapter 1 where Rashmi and Zach go all the way back to 1926 for a closer look at the chaotic collage of terror that is Teinosuke Kinugasa's A PAGE OF MADNESS.
The Tour de Tati reaches the finish line as Sterling Cook and Zach Eastman say goodbye and hello to Monsieur Tati as they take a closer look at his final film, PARADE (1974), and then take a look at where he began with an analysis of his early short films. All the while, the duo ponder the legacy of Tati's work, how his final bow wraps it up with a bow at large, and feel immense gratitude for the time spent with this master mime turned master filmmaker. Films Discussed: Parade (1974) On demande une brute (1934) Gai dimanche! (1935) Soigne ton gauche (1936) L'École des facteurs (1946) --------------------- Want to find the works of Jacques Tati? The Criterion Collection has you covered! As of this release, the Complete Collection of Jacques Tati is available 50% Off at Barnes and Noble. Visit them to pick up your copy! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/ or sign up and enjoy the films on The Criterion Channel! https://www.criterionchannel.com/ --------------------- To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/ -------- For More YBR PRESENTS, including Tour de Tati and The Shamley Silhouette, please visit https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!
The Tour de Tati embarks on its Penultimate Pod. This time around, Zach and Sterling get stuck in and enjoy every minute of 1971's TRAFIC. As they honk the horns of analysis and scoot down Plot Lane one inch at a time, they come to embrace and adore the final narrative outing of Tati, while also bidding farewell the magical man that is Monsieur Hulot. PLUS: Tati gets fan-casted in everything from Fast and Furious to Gangs of New York. ------- To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/ -------- For More YBR PRESENTS, including Tour de Tati and The Shamley Silhouette, please visit https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!
The Tour de Tati has hit The Big City, but will Sterling and Zach get as lost as Hulot? Luckily they have enlisted the help of their friend and fellow film lover lover, Henry Jarvis, to help them navigate the immense spectacle and organized madness surrounding Tati's ambitious 1967 outing, PlayTime. Tune in to hear more about the dream of Tativille, its unfortunate demise, and the lessons that can be learned from such a massive undertaking. Plus: Cardboard Cutout Cannibals! ------- To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/ -------- For More YBR PRESENTS, including Tour de Tati and The Shamley Silhouette, please visit https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!
The Tour de Tati cycles on as Zach and Sterling get lovingly lost in the sweet, poignant, and hilarious story set amid plastic Suburban complacency as they dive into 1958's Mon Oncle (My Uncle). Tune in to listen to an analysis surrounding the film that brought Hulot closer to reality and brought Tati to the Oscar stage. ------- To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/
The Saga of Jacques Tati continues as Zach and Sterling indulge in the delight, genius, and comic artistry found at Saint-Marc-sur-Mer with a look at 1953's 'Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot' (Monsieur Hulot's Holiday).
Zach Eastman and Sterling Cook begin their journey through the films of Jacques Tati with a look into the origins of this mime turned master of comedy and a deep dive through the French countryside where the mail man is king as they examine 1949's Jour de fête (The Big Day) Originally Broadcast as YESTERYEAR BALLYHOO REVUE #40.
The twenty-fifth and final entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 25 see's Zach joined by Adam Roche (The Secret History Of Hollywood, Attaboy Clarence, The House of Hammer, All the Best Lines) to discuss the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock, adoration of Golden Age Hollywood, and where Hitch's lessons in filmmaking pop up in today's works. --------------------- To hear Adam's amazing work, go to https://www.attaboyclarence.com/ To hear even more great content, go to his Patreon and support his good work at : https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret to get access to further content and access to the weekly Film Club! Listen to Attaboy Clarence: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attaboy-clarence/id804001187 Listen to The Secret History of Hollywood: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-history-of-hollywood/id965023632 Listen to All the Best Lines: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/all-the-best-lines/id1533468069 Listen to The House of Hammer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-hammer/id1562467810
The twenty-fourth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 24 see's host Zach joined again by Phil Vecchio (The Mandarian Orange Show, Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend) in this penultimate podcast to discuss ‘The Farmers Wife', ‘Champagne', and Hitch's last film ‘Family Plot' ----- Listen to Phil regularly on his two podcasts: The Mandarian Orange Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mandarian-orange-show/id1080110607 Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-p-keaton-is-my-friend/id1166024776
The twenty-third entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 23 see's host Zach joined by Filmmaker and Author Olivia Carmel (A HOW TO GUIDE ON SURVIVING YOUR FIRST BEE STING) to celebrate the legacy of Alma Reville and the discussion of forgotten women in film history. --- To look for Olivi's filmwork, please visit her Vimeo Page: https://vimeo.com/oliviajcarmel For her amazing documentary, 'The Little Dentist' : https://vimeo.com/375534524 And look for her book, A HOW TO GUIDE ON SURVIVING YOUR FIRST BEE STING.
The twenty second entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 22 see's host Zach joined for the fifth and final time in the series by Marshall Rosales to chat about the fun, frivolity, and interesting discussion points to be found in Hitch's 1937 film ‘Young and Innocent'.
The twenty first entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the work of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 21 see's host Zach joined again by Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) to chat about the films and legacy of Hitch's collaborations with Ingrid Bergman. Films Discussed: Spellbound (1945) Notorious (1946) Under Capricorn (1949) ----- Listen to Ryan each week on Reel Nerds Podcast: http://reelnerdspodcast.com
The twentieth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 20 see's host Zach joined again by Jack Hanley (The Superlatives Film Podcast) to examine and come to terms with 1964's Marnie. ---- For More of The Superlatives Film Podcast, visit them on PodBean: https://thesuperlativesfilmpodcast.podbean.com/
The nineteenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 19 see's host Zach joined again by TheUndeadMatt (Punk Rock Horror Podcast) to help solve a mystery in the theater world when they discuss 1950's Stage Fright. ----- For more of TheUndeadMatt, be sure to listen to him on Punk Rock Horror Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/punk-rock-horror-podcast/id1338630845 Official Site for PRHP: https://www.punkrockhorrorpodcast.com/
The eighteenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 18 see's host Zach convincing podcaster and pal Brad Haag (Reel Nerds Podcast) to watch and discuss ‘I, Confess' (1953), ‘The Wrong Man' (1956), and two episodes of ‘Alfred Hitchcock Presents'. ---- To check out Brad's work, visit one of his many creative endeavors Reel Nerds Podcast: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ Nebulus Visions Multimedia, for all of his film work: https://www.nebulusvisions.com/
The seventeenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 17 see's host Zach joined again by Marshall Rosales for an epic length episode discussing 3 early Hitch misfires: Number Seventeen (1932), Waltzes from Vienna (1934), and Secret Agent (1936).
The sixteenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 16 see's host Zach joined again by Aaron Pendergast to board a train to madness as they dissect and find connections between 1943's Shadow of A Doubt and 1951's Strangers On A Train. ----- Be sure to find more on Aarons upcoming film, 'THE BLASTING ROOM', here: https://www.blastingroomfilm.com/
The fifteenth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock Chapter 15 see's hosts Zach welcoming filmmaker and film lover Matt Willocks to follow the path of “The Cat” in 1955's TO CATCH A THIEF. Listen as they dissect what many consider to be the least Hitchcockian film and find out how Hitchcockian it really is. PLUS: James Stewart briefly appears to audition for Watchmen.
The fourteenth entry 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 14 see's host Zach welcoming back Marshall Rosales to have him drop some knowledge on the world of 3D cinema and how it comes into play in Hitch's 1954 classic, DIAL M FOR MURDER. (No Glasses Required for Listening)
The twelfth and thirteenth entries in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock In this Special “Jimmy Stewart” Edition, you will be able to hear Chapters 12 and 13 back to back. First: Chapter 12 see's host Zach joined by Andrew Sanders (Pop Culture Brews Podcast) and Aaron Pendergast to discuss the 1934 and 1956 versions of THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH Then: Chapter 13 see's Zach joined by comedian Will Elder to tackle Hitch's 1958 masterpiece, VERTIGO. ---- Be sure to listen to Andrew Sanders on the wonderful podcast, POP CULTURE BREWS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-brews/id1477714941 Twitter: @popculturebrews
The eleventh entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 11 see's host Zach joined once again by podcaster Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) to take a closer look at Hitchcock during WWII as they examine the dire warnings in 'The 39 Steps', the call to war in 'Foreign Correspondent', the wartime propaganda laden intrigue in 'Saboteur' , the human dilemma afoot in 'Lifeboat', and Hitch's involvement in one of the most important film documentation missions during the war.
The tenth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 10 see's host Zach joined by podcaster TheUndeadMatt (Punk Rock Horror Podcast) to fight off feathered fiends as they dive deep into Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic, 'The Birds'. ----- Listen to TheUndeadMatt regularly on the wonderful PUNK ROCK HORROR PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/punk-rock-horror-podcast/id1338630845
The ninth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 9 see's host Zach visited once again by Filmmaker and Film Raconteur Marshall Rosales to discuss three lesser valued Hitchcock films and manage to find bright spots within the perceived failures . Films Discussed: Jamaica Inn (1939) Torn Curtain (1966) Topaz (1969)
The eighth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the work of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 8 see's host Zach joined by Podcaster and Writer Phil Vecchio (The Mandarian Orange Show, Alex P. Keaton is My Name) to chat about the humorous side of hitch with a dive into 1941's 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', and 1955's 'The Trouble with Harry'. ------ Be sure to listen to Phil on THE MANDARIAN ORANGE SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mandarian-orange-show/id1080110607 and ALEX P. KEATON IS MY FRIEND https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-p-keaton-is-my-friend/id1166024776
The seventh entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 7 see's host Zach joined by Film Critic and Podcaster Jack Hanley (The History of You In Five Films, The Superlatives Film Podcast) to chat about the thematic links throughout four Hitchcock classic's and how they journeyed from the notions of lurid exploitation into genuine art. Films Discussed: The Lodger- A Story of the London Fog, Rope, Psycho, Frenzy. ---- Be sure to listen to Jack on his wonderful show, The Superlatives Film Podcast https://thesuperlativesfilmpodcast.podbean.com/ and look out for his upcoming podcast, A History of You In Five Films.
The sixth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 6 see's host Zach joined by Corinne Westeman (Reel Nerds Podcast, Catching the Classics) to chat about the twists and turns on a train in Hitch's 1938 classic, 'The Lady Vanishes'.
The fifth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 5 see's host Zach joined by podcaster James Hart (Reel Nerds Podcast) pulling up to the iron gates of Manderley for a discussion about Hitch's 1940 masterpiece, 'Rebecca', and the clashes between him and one David O. Selznick.
The fourth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 4 see's host Zach joined by filmmaker and podcaster Henry Jarvis (Reel Nerds Podcast) to untangle the mysteries of Hitch's 1948 experimental wonder, 'Rope', and discuss the impact of Hitch on filmmakers of a younger generation.
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