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Brace yourself for a mind-melting trip into cinematic obscurity as Mike White, Heather Drain, and Ben Buckingham dive headfirst into There Is No 13 (1974), the elusive, long-suppressed anti-war film from director William Sachs. Blending absurdist humor, surreal vignettes, and unflinching commentary on the Vietnam War, the film follows draftee George Thomas through a fractured journey of memory, fantasy, and emotional unraveling.Almost impossible to find and never properly released in the U.S., There Is No 13 has lived more as rumor than repertory staple, with tales of government pressure and controversy haunting its legacy. First screened at the Berlin Film Festival to strong reactions, it's become a ghost of radical cinema—one that challenges, confounds, and sticks in your brain like shrapnel.As part of our “Maudit May” celebration of cursed and forgotten films, this episode comes with a warning: spoilers abound, so track down this rare gem if you can. Then come back for a lively, unfiltered discussion of one of the strangest anti-war films you've never seen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
Dan and Bradley finally get to TOMMY, Ken Russell's classic from 1975. Big thanks to our friend, the one and only Heather Drain. You can find all the splendid things Heather Drain is up to via her Linktree https://linktr.ee/mondoheather
Dive into a neon-drenched dystopia as Mike is joined by Chris Stachiw and Heather Drain to dissect Kamikaze 89! This cult oddity, directed by Wolf Grem, is the fifth adaptation of Per Wahlöö's Murder on the 31st Floor, but this version catapults the narrative into the "futuristic" world of 1989. Together, the team explores the film's avant-garde aesthetic, its sly satire on media and power, and the iconic performance of Rainer Werner Fassbinder in a leopard-print suit. It's a wild ride through West German sci-fi that defies convention and genre.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
Dive into a neon-drenched dystopia as Mike is joined by Chris Stachiw and Heather Drain to dissect Kamikaze 89! This cult oddity, directed by Wolf Grem, is the fifth adaptation of Per Wahlöö's Murder on the 31st Floor, but this version catapults the narrative into the "futuristic" world of 1989. Together, the team explores the film's avant-garde aesthetic, its sly satire on media and power, and the iconic performance of Rainer Werner Fassbinder in a leopard-print suit. It's a wild ride through West German sci-fi that defies convention and genre.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
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When cult cinema maestro Jess Franco turns his lens to noir with Downtown (1975), you know you're in for a sleazy, surreal ride! Join Mike White, Heather Drain, and Jessica Shires as they unravel the tangled web of private eyes, femme fatales, and Franco's unmistakable flair.This Patreon-requested episode, brought to you by the fabulous Pat Radke, dives deep into one of Franco's lesser-seen gems. Is Downtown a gritty noir, an erotic fever dream, or something in between? Tune in to find out as the crew discusses its place in Franco's prolific filmography, its unique style, and why it deserves more love.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
When cult cinema maestro Jess Franco turns his lens to noir with Downtown (1975), you know you're in for a sleazy, surreal ride! Join Mike White, Heather Drain, and Jessica Shires as they unravel the tangled web of private eyes, femme fatales, and Franco's unmistakable flair.This Patreon-requested episode, brought to you by the fabulous Pat Radke, dives deep into one of Franco's lesser-seen gems. Is Downtown a gritty noir, an erotic fever dream, or something in between? Tune in to find out as the crew discusses its place in Franco's prolific filmography, its unique style, and why it deserves more love.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
Mike, Dr. Nicholas Schlegel, and Heather Drain bring the eerie vibe of Shocktober 2024 to new heights with a Patreon request from Kyler Fey: Bell from Hell. This sinister 1973 gem by Claudio Guerín, written by Santiago Moncada, follows John (Renaud Verley), fresh from the asylum after a stay orchestrated by his aunt, Marta (Viveca Lindfors), and her three daughters. Now he's back—and his intentions? Is he a prankster with a wicked sense of humor, or is he dead-set on revenge?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
Mike, Dr. Nicholas Schlegel, and Heather Drain bring the eerie vibe of Shocktober 2024 to new heights with a Patreon request from Kyler Fey: Bell from Hell. This sinister 1973 gem by Claudio Guerín, written by Santiago Moncada, follows John (Renaud Verley), fresh from the asylum after a stay orchestrated by his aunt, Marta (Viveca Lindfors), and her three daughters. Now he's back—and his intentions? Is he a prankster with a wicked sense of humor, or is he dead-set on revenge?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
Our #Shocktober coverage heats up with a Patreon pick from Ellis Kish: Turkey Shoot. This 1982 cult classic from writer-director Brian Trenchard-Smith throws us into a dystopian nightmare set in the “futuristic” year of 1995. Steve Railsback and Olivia Hussey star as prisoners caught in a ruthless government's clutches, where torture is just the beginning—the real terror lies in the deadly “Turkey Shoot.”Heather Drain, Andrew Nette, and Mike dive into this savage satire with insights from Trenchard-Smith and actor Roger Ward, who share the gritty details behind this shocking tale of authoritarianism.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
Our #Shocktober coverage heats up with a Patreon pick from Ellis Kish: Turkey Shoot. This 1982 cult classic from writer-director Brian Trenchard-Smith throws us into a dystopian nightmare set in the “futuristic” year of 1995. Steve Railsback and Olivia Hussey star as prisoners caught in a ruthless government's clutches, where torture is just the beginning—the real terror lies in the deadly “Turkey Shoot.”Heather Drain, Andrew Nette, and Mike dive into this savage satire with insights from Trenchard-Smith and actor Roger Ward, who share the gritty details behind this shocking tale of authoritarianism.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
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Heather Drain and Jedidiah Ayres join Mike to take a gritty plunge into Monte Hellman's Cockfighter (1974), a controversial and fascinating portrait of obsession and redemption. Warren Oates stars as Frank Mansfield, a man so consumed by his quest to win the cockfighting championship that he's taken a vow of silence until he claims victory. Set in the underbelly of the American South, this visceral tale pits man against his demons, much like the roosters he trains. Adapted from Charles Willeford's novel, Cockfighter pulls no punches in its depiction of the brutal, outlawed sport, which was illegal in 47 states at the time. Film scholar Kier-la Janisse discusses the complex themes of masculinity, pride, and obsession, as well as Hellman's signature directorial style in her new book, Cockfight: A Fable of Failure.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
Heather Drain and Jedidiah Ayres join Mike to take a gritty plunge into Monte Hellman's Cockfighter (1974), a controversial and fascinating portrait of obsession and redemption. Warren Oates stars as Frank Mansfield, a man so consumed by his quest to win the cockfighting championship that he's taken a vow of silence until he claims victory. Set in the underbelly of the American South, this visceral tale pits man against his demons, much like the roosters he trains. Adapted from Charles Willeford's novel, Cockfighter pulls no punches in its depiction of the brutal, outlawed sport, which was illegal in 47 states at the time. Film scholar Kier-la Janisse discusses the complex themes of masculinity, pride, and obsession, as well as Hellman's signature directorial style in her new book, Cockfight: A Fable of Failure.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
We're kicking of Czechtember 2024 with a classic of the Czech New Wave, Jan Nemec's Diamonds of the Night. Released in 1964, the film was a groundbreaking piece of cinema. Based on Arnost Lustig's semi-autobiographical novel Darkness Casts No Shadow, the film is about the escape of two boys from a train carrying them to a death camp. Heather Drain and Rob St. Mary join Mike to discuss this harrowing film. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
We're kicking of Czechtember 2024 with a classic of the Czech New Wave, Jan Nemec's Diamonds of the Night. Released in 1964, the film was a groundbreaking piece of cinema. Based on Arnost Lustig's semi-autobiographical novel Darkness Casts No Shadow, the film is about the escape of two boys from a train carrying them to a death camp. Heather Drain and Rob St. Mary join Mike to discuss this harrowing film. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
We're celebrating our 700th episode of The Projection Booth with what may be the first time we've discussed a movie for a third time as we continue to document the troubled history of the 1980 film Caligula.We first spoke about the film almost 10 years ago where we were joined by Maitland McDonagh to discuss the movie while Ranjit Sandhu gave us the sordid history behind the production and talked about his book 200 Degrees of Failure and filmmaker Alexander Tuschinski discussed the career of Tinto Brass and the original intentions Brass had for the finished film.We came back together in 2018 to discuss the re-discovery of the original footage of Caligula and the plans Penthouse and Alexander had to restore the film to Tinto Brass's original vision.Now Rob and Mike are joined by Heather Drain to talk about the version of Caligula that played at Cannes in 2023. Once referred to as Caligula MMXX, it's now called Caligula: The Ultimate Cut and it was produced by a person named Thomas Negovan.We'll be discussing the film as well as what's happened to this project over the last six years along with President of Penthouse Global Licensing, Caroline Kirkendoll, and director of Mission: Caligula, Alexander Tuschinski.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
We're celebrating our 700th episode of The Projection Booth with what may be the first time we've discussed a movie for a third time as we continue to document the troubled history of the 1980 film Caligula.We first spoke about the film almost 10 years ago where we were joined by Maitland McDonagh to discuss the movie while Ranjit Sandhu gave us the sordid history behind the production and talked about his book 200 Degrees of Failure and filmmaker Alexander Tuschinski discussed the career of Tinto Brass and the original intentions Brass had for the finished film.We came back together in 2018 to discuss the re-discovery of the original footage of Caligula and the plans Penthouse and Alexander had to restore the film to Tinto Brass's original vision.Now Rob and Mike are joined by Heather Drain to talk about the version of Caligula that played at Cannes in 2023. Once referred to as Caligula MMXX, it's now called Caligula: The Ultimate Cut and it was produced by a person named Thomas Negovan.We'll be discussing the film as well as what's happened to this project over the last six years along with President of Penthouse Global Licensing, Caroline Kirkendoll, and director of Mission: Caligula, Alexander Tuschinski.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
We're kicking off an August of Art Films with a look at Victor Erice's 1973 film, The Spirit of the Beehive. The film stars Ana Torrent as Ana, a five year old girl who lives with her older sister, Isabel, her mother, and her distant father in a palatial estate. When the film Frankenstein comes to their little Castilian town, Ana becomes fascinated by the creature killing little Maria. This comes at a time when she begins to understand death in the harrowing world around her.Heather Drain and Robert Bellissimo join Mike to discuss this thought-provoking film.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
We're kicking off an August of Art Films with a look at Victor Erice's 1973 film, The Spirit of the Beehive. The film stars Ana Torrent as Ana, a five year old girl who lives with her older sister, Isabel, her mother, and her distant father in a palatial estate. When the film Frankenstein comes to their little Castilian town, Ana becomes fascinated by the creature killing little Maria. This comes at a time when she begins to understand death in the harrowing world around her.Heather Drain and Robert Bellissimo join Mike to discuss this thought-provoking film.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
Listen to Dan and Bradley talk to the great Heather Drain about the work, career and art of the prolific genius Stephen Sayadian. Dr. Caligari, Cafe Flesh, Night Dreams, all discussed as well as the brilliant work Mr. Sayadian did w/Hustler Magazine, the band Wall of Voodo, and much much more. And if you hang in there, at the end of the podcast, you will be treated to a prolonged off-topic discussion of how Carly Simon is actually a Sleep Paralysis Demon... We also gather evidence, live on the podcast, that proves she actually eats babies. links: you can view Heather 's great work here: MONDO HEATHER WEB and you can support her here: MONDO HEATHER PATREON
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In early 2024, I was flipping through the billions of YouTube videos and came across Jason Heath with Squeaky Clean Adult Films and I immediately knew I had to have him on our show. So, on 5/5/2024 my wish came true and so Jason came on the show. I also knew that since he was doing CLASSIC adult films, I better have some Golden Age Adult Film Stars on as well. We talked about how Jason got his start and where he thinks he'll be taking his show down the road. It was great to have him with us and you can find his shows on his Barefoot & Independent channel - https://www.youtube.com/@barefootandindependent Along for the trip down memory lane were Richard Pacheco, Alan Adrian aka Naked John, Sean Elliot and Lorenzo. A special visit from Heather Drain made the show that much better! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jizztalking/support
For the inaugural episode of Windy City Ballyhoo, pop culture writers Rachel McPadden and Heather Drain come on the podcast to talk about the rockin' Roling Stones double of Gimme Shelter (1970) and Sympathy For the Devil (1968), which played at the Wilmette Theatre on September 15, 1972.This episode includes copious amounts of Charlie Watts love, roaming hippie hoards, Marty Balin's risque “Hearts” video, minor Jean-Luc Godard bashing, Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's, respect for Stacy Keach, and more Chicago history than you'll know what to do with.
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We've hit our 100th episode and to celebrate, we've brought on film, culture, and music writer Heather Drain. We're discussing Juan Luis Buñuel's first narrative feature film, his memoir, and haunted mud.Watch this film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7U5gQVtXmQ&t=24sNext episode: https://rarefilmm.com/2021/11/psychopath-1973/The Bunuel Dry MartiniIngredients: a good dry gin, Noilly Prat, Angostura bitters, small pickled onionsIn a cocktail shaker, combine one healthy shot of gin, one small shot of Noilly Prat, and two drops of bittersDrop two small onions into a martini glass taken from the freezerAdd a dozen ice cubes to the cocktail shaker and shake violentlyServe and never have more than two dry martinisFollow Heather on Twitter and IG @mondoheatherhttps://linktr.ee/mondoheather https://www.mondoheather.com/https://www.patreon.com/mondoheather/postsJoin our discord! https://discord.gg/F8WsTzE9qt Follow this podcast on Instagram and Facebook @unsunghorrors. Follow Lance on Instagram and Letterboxd @lschibiLance's shop: https://lanceschibi.bigcartel.com/ Follow Erica on Letterboxd or Instagram @hexmassacre Logo by Cody Schibi
Dan and Bradley discuss Michael Findlay (and a wee bit of Roberta Findlay) and his infamous FLESH TRILOGY with their good friend, The Goddess of film & Film Historion, HEATHER DRAIN aka MONDO HEATHER. It is your typical MFH episode with lots of off-topic discussion and brilliant insights from our guests. Get your pen out, as always because there will be some new stuff (you may not have heard of) and recomendations. also, pleas, please do yourself a favor and order The Vinegar Syndrome/Melusine release of Findlay's FLESH TRILOGY featuring full length commentary, on all three films, from non-other than the Goddess herself, Heather Drain - you can order this beautiful set here: VINEGAR SYNDROME/FLESH TRILOGY you can view Heather 's great work here: MONDO HEATHER WEB and you can support her here: MONDO HEATHER PATREON This was previously early release episode, you can get early release episodes and more by becoming a MOVIES FROM HELL PATREON subscriber
originally aired as a Patreon Only Episode Join Dan and Brad and their good friend Paul G to discuss a 'killer' double feature. Listen to us discuss the extremely brutal and depressing 1987 film COLD LIGHT OF DAY and the 2019 film (and equally depressing) THE GOLDEN GLOVE. Complete with non-stop ramblings, confessions and highly questionable material, everything you have come to expect from The Movies from Hell podcast, but even more of it?!?! we think these movies deserve more attention, especially COLD LIGHT OF DAY, which was also written about by our friend HEATHER DRAIN link to Arrow article and here's a bit more about our ballsy and esteemed guest Paul G: Paul Grammatico Screenwriter, Reviewer, Archivist, Occasional Podcast Guest and Humble Film Head. Killer Shorts Semifinalist, LACHFF, 13Horror and Int. Horror Hotel Winner.
Indian cinema features some of the most charismatic stars, high-concept storytelling, and a genuine passion for filmmaking that is seemingly lacking in modern Western cinema. Bollywood Cinema Club is here to not only help introduce you to your next film obsession with Indian cinema but also to guide you through the whos, whats, whens, and hows of the expansive Bollywood system. Prepare to fall in love with India and one of its finest exports.On this episode, Kulturecast's Chris Stachiw is joined by Mondo Heather's Heather Drain to talk about a remake of one of the most influential horror films of all time, A Nightmare on Elm Street, that may not do the source material justice: Mahakaal.For more episodes of the Bollywood Cinema Club along with many more podcasts that are guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com
We kick off the New Year with a look at a true Australian musical classic that deserves alot more love than most musicals from the early '80s: Starstruck (1982). Noise Junkie's Heather Drain and Kulturecast newbie author Rachel McPadden program the episode and kick off the month with talk about Jo Kennedy, Aussie filmmaking, and the fan theory ending.Directed by Gillian Armstrong, the film follows Jo Kennedy as a young waitress in Sydney, Australia who has dreams of becoming a rockstar. Along with her cousin Angus, she attempts by any means necessary to make a name for herself in the Aussie music scene of the '80s. It's a cult classic that deserves a proper reappraisal by a wider audience.For more Kulturecast episodes and podcasts guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2883470/advertisement
With our quick jaunt into food films over, we end the year with a month programmed by the one and only Heather Drain, starting with an Argentinian horror film that could also be a noir film: Feast of Flesh. Noise Junkie's Heather Drain kicks off the month and joins the episode to talk about the film's masked man, the lighting, and more.Directed by Emilio Vieyra, the film follows the exploits of a small Argentinian town that must contend with a masked killer who is drugging women and turning them into sex slaves. It's the classic murder mystery setup with some unique twists and turns that make it a cult classic worth tracking down.For more Kulturecast episodes and podcasts guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2883470/advertisement
With Horrortober 9 in the rearview, we take a quick jaunt into food films with an amended month of two classic food films, closing with The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover. Noise Junkie's Heather Drain and Dark Destinations' Father Malone join the episode to talk about the production design, Peter Greenaway, and that finale.Directed by Peter Greenaway, it tells the story of the ruthless Albert Spica, played by Michael Gambon, a crime boss who takes over a fine-dining restaurant only to have his wife, played by Helen Mirren, fall in lovely with a regular customer behind his back. What follows must be witnessed to be believed; from the performances to the set design, it's a truly one of a kind film experience.For more Kulturecast episodes and podcasts guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2883470/advertisement
Jessica Shires joins Mike White and Heather Drain to discuss her Patreon request: Jess Franco's 1973 film A Virgin Among the Living Dead. It's the story of Christina ("Christina von Blanc"), a young woman who is summoned to her family's mansion after the suicide of her father. There we meet her odd family. The film plays out somewhere between a dream and a nightmare following its own pace and logic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-projection-booth-podcast_2/support.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement
Jessica Shires joins Mike White and Heather Drain to discuss her Patreon request: Jess Franco's 1973 film A Virgin Among the Living Dead. It's the story of Christina ("Christina von Blanc"), a young woman who is summoned to her family's mansion after the suicide of her father. There we meet her odd family. The film plays out somewhere between a dream and a nightmare following its own pace and logic.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement
Tonight Der Bradley and Der Dan discuss the films and person of German writer and director Mr. Jörg Buttgereit with their good friends Heather Drain and Paul Grammatico. LINKS: MFH TWITTER BRADLEY TWITTER DAN TWITTER HEATHER TWITTER MONDOHEATHER.COM MONDO HEATHER PATREON PAUL G TWITTER PAUL'S LATEST BOOK MFH WEBSITE MFH PATREON
We continue Horrortober 9, this year a mixed bag of new and old horror, with a film that has two versions and only recently was made available legally through Severin: Eyes of Fire. Mondo Heather's Heather Drain programs the episode and gushes about a film that not only deserves your attention but also, isn't as good as its director's cut.Starring Dennis Lipscomb and Guy Boyd, it follows the two men as they attempt to guide and protect their flock after being forced out of civilization into a deeply disturbing valley. This valley may or may not include an ancient evil hell bent on consuming all who make the valley their home. Come for the horror, stay for the high weirdness. For more Kulturecast episodes and podcasts guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2883470/advertisement
Indian cinema features some of the most charismatic stars, high-concept storytelling, and a genuine passion for filmmaking that is seemingly lacking in modern Western cinema. Bollywood Cinema Club is here to not only help introduce you to your next film obsession with Indian cinema but also to guide you through the whos, whats, whens, and hows of the expansive Bollywood system. Prepare to fall in love with India and one of its finest exports.On this episode, Kulturecast's Chris Stachiw is joined by Mondo Heather's Heather Drain to talk about a film that features not only Aamir Khan but Ajay Devgn and Kajol in a action comedy that is worth checking out: Ishq.For more episodes of the Bollywood Cinema Club along with many more podcasts that are guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com
We continue off You've Never September, this year focusing on sketch comedy films, with one yet another early example of what some of the hottest minds in '80s comedy were up to in the '70s: The Kentucky Fried Movie. Noise Junkies' Father Malone and Mondo Heather's Heather Drain stop by to talk about the film's tone, John Landis, and what Zukkums would do after this classic.Starring mostly players from the Kentucky Fried Theater along with some recognizable faces from the '70s, it features a loosely connected series of vignettes sending up classic tv, genre films of the day, and some truly subversive originals.For more Kulturecast episodes and podcasts guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2883470/advertisement
We kick off You've Never September, this year focusing on sketch comedy films, with one of the earliest examples of where sketch comedy would be going in the following decades including with one of the genres big names, The Groove Tube. Noise Junkies' Father Malone, 'Night Mr Walter's HP, and Mondo Heather's Heather Drain stop by to talk about Chevy Chase, the film's lack of laughs, and how it influenced SNL.Starring Chevy Chase, Ken Shapiro, and Richard Belzer, the film ping pongs around eighteen disparate sketchs lampooning television, commercials, politicians, and everything in between. It's a wild jaunt through mid-'70s television that sets the stage for so many things to come. For more Kulturecast episodes and podcasts guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2883470/advertisement
We cannot keep this a secret any longer. Let us punish the guilty. Let us reward the innocent. Heather Drain and Rachel McPadden return to discuss Edward D. Wood Jr.'s Plan 9 From Outer Space. Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon Check out Heather's Linktree Follow Rachel on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
We kick off Patreon August, this year focusing on Mickey Rourke, with one of the few horror films both he and Robert De Niro are in that also happens to be noir, Angel Heart. Noise Junkies' Father Malone and Heather Drain join the episode to talk cinematic Satan, the portrayal of voodoo, and that name.Starring Mickey Rourke as Harry Angel, it follows his journey to discover what happened to Johnny Favorite, a crooner who made a deal with Lou Cypher and then seemingly disappeared. It goes from New York to New Orleans and possible even the deep South as Rourke finds out everything and everyone are not as they seem.For more Kulturecast episodes and podcasts guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2883470/advertisement
Welcome to the Beehive! It's the 100th and final episode ever of the Rock Under Fire podcast. It's all about hot takes as Mike Derrico is joined by Marisa Baldassaro, Heather Drain and Michael Lee Nirenberg in over two hours of too many topics to list. But we'll try...let's see...there's random takes on Chuck Berry, the early days of the Internet, Joy Division, Brian Eno, the Gun Club, Def Leppard, Michael Monroe, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, the Traveling Wilburys, Tom Petty, Billy Joel, Phil Collins, Marisa's Vince Neil imitation, about a dozen different takes on Kiss, including the question..."is Kiss misogynistic," and a whole lot more. It must have been in the stars, but we saved the most insane episode by far...for last. Thanks to all our supporters over the years. We had a small audience but we had a blast. Thanks for listening. Peace. luv, rock and roll... Rock Under Fire host, Mike Derrico is a freelance writer, pop cultural historian, and author of the books, AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING AFTER: The Murder of John Lennon, Evolution of Bruce Springsteen & the Birth of the Reagan Era (2020), THE LOCKER NOTES, a novel (2021), and the forthcoming ...AND THE CATHEDRAL FELL TO THE GROUND: The Lonesome Death of Rock and Roll (November 2023). Michael Lee Nirenberg, in his fourth time on the podcast, is a writer and director whose most celebrated recent works have been his 2014 documentary Back Issues: The Hustler Magazine Story, and his 2020 book Earth A.D. the Poisoning of the American Landscape and the Communities That Fought Back. Heather Drain, in her second Rock Under Fire guest spot, is a writer who veers between the worlds of esoterica film, wild music, heart-born words, and prose that is dark, rich, quirky, and often undefinable. In the nonfiction realm, her work has appeared on the print and digital pages of Dangerous Minds, Diabolique, Video Watchdog, Art Decades, just to name a few. Her prose has appeared in both the Women in Horror Annual, as well as the 2020 anthology, The Blind Dead Ride Out of Hell: A Literary Tribute to the Amando de Ossorio. Marisa Baldassaro is a writer and fellow hater currently putting the finishing touches on her latest project, a Dory Previn zine, discussed earlier this season on Rock Under Fire (Ep. 79). Marisa has also co-hosted several episodes of Rock Under Fire during Season 3. Check out Heather's Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/mondoheather Follow Heather Drain on Twitter... https://twitter.com/mondoheather Follow Marisa Baldassaro on Twitter Marisa Baldassaro (@Nerdspringbreak) / Twitter Follow Mike Nirenberg on Twitter Michael Lee Nirenberg (@MLNirenberg) / Twitter Derrico Untitled https://derricountitled.com/ RUF Archives https://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music
Indian cinema features some of the most charismatic stars, high-concept storytelling, and a genuine passion for filmmaking that is seemingly lacking in modern Western cinema. Bollywood Cinema Club is here to not only help introduce you to your next film obsession with Indian cinema but also to guide you through the whos, whats, whens, and hows of the expansive Bollywood system. Prepare to fall in love with India and one of its finest exports.On this episode, Kulturecast's Chris Stachiw is joined by Mondo Heather's Heather Drain to talk about their shared love of wrestling with an Aamir Khan film that features one of his great contemporary roles, Dangal.For more episodes of the Bollywood Cinema Club along with many more podcasts that are guaranteed to be your new favorite audio obsession, check out Weirding Way Media at weirdingwaymedia.com
Co-directed by Neil Young (as Bernard Shakey) and Dean Stockwell, Human Highway stars Russ Tamblyn as Fred Kelly, a gas jockey and mechanic who gets a new job working for Young Otto (Dean Stockwell).Released in 1982, the film ties into Neil Young's Rust Never Sleeps punk era of his career.Darren Williams and Heather Drain join Mike to discuss the film while actress Charlotte Stewart talks about the unusual way in which Human Highway was made.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-projection-booth-podcast_2/support.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement
Co-directed by Neil Young (as Bernard Shakey) and Dean Stockwell, Human Highway stars Russ Tamblyn as Fred Kelly, a gas jockey and mechanic who gets a new job working for Young Otto (Dean Stockwell).Released in 1982, the film ties into Neil Young's Rust Never Sleeps punk era of his career.Darren Williams and Heather Drain join Mike to discuss the film while actress Charlotte Stewart talks about the unusual way in which Human Highway was made.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement
We're getting filthy with Heather Drain and Rachel McPadden as we head to Baltimore to discuss John Waters' Pink Flamingos (1972). Follow the Cult Movies Podcast on Twitter and Instagram Support the show on Patreon MondoHeather.com Follow Rachel on Twitter and Instagram Follow Anthony on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd
Mike Derrico and Heather Drain talk Blue Oyster Cult, Lester Bangs and Kiss in Episode 94 of the Rock Under Fire podcast. Heather Drain is a writer who veers between the worlds of esoterica film, wild music, heart-born words, and prose that is dark, rich, quirky, and often undefinable. In the nonfiction realm, her work has appeared on the print and digital pages of Dangerous Minds, Diabolique, Video Watchdog, Art Decades, just to name a few. Her prose has appeared in both the Women in Horror Annual, as well as the 2020 anthology, The Blind Dead Ride Out of Hell: A Literary Tribute to the Amando de Ossorio. In addition to writing and researching the weird, lurid, and phantasmagorical, she is also married to writer/painter C.F. Roberts and is the human mom to two beautiful thug cats and their sweet-crazy Brodie Lee dog. The creative world of Heather Drain can be explored at MONDO HEATHER. https://www.mondoheather.com/ Check out Heather's Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/mondoheather Follow Heather Drain on Twitter... https://twitter.com/mondoheather Derrico Untitled... https://derricountitled.com/ RUF Archives... https://rockunderfire.libsyn.com/ Follow Mike on Twitter https://twitter.com/Mike__Derrico ROCK UNDER FIRE...THE FINAL SEASON Copyright free music provided by Lovers Squared by Letter Box 1973 by Bruno E Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music
Dan, Bradley and their special guest host HEATHER DRAIN talk with Christian from the incomparable WESTGATE GALLERY to discuss Cult, Horror, Exploitation and Golden Age collectable movie posters. Links WESTGATE GALLERY WEBSITE WESTGATE GALLERY TWITTER MFH TWITTER BRADLEY TWITTER DAN TWITTER HEATHER TWITTER MONDOHEATHER.COM MFH WEBSITE MFH PATREON
Heather Drain and Leon Chase join Mike to kick-off Black History Month with a look at Bill Gunn's 1973 film Ganja & Hess which stars Duane Jones as Hess Green, a scholar who is stabbed with an ancient dagger by a crazed house guest, the husband of Ganja Meda (Marlene Clark). Hess is resurrected and helps Ganja be reborn as well. The two are now addicted to blood in one of the most unusual vampire films around.Special guests musician Sam Waymon and author Christopher Sieving (Pleading the Blood: Bill Gunn's Ganja & Hess) discuss the behind-the-scenes of Gunn's seminal sophomore film.
Heather Drain and Leon Chase join Mike to kick-off Black History Month with a look at Bill Gunn's 1973 film Ganja & Hess which stars Duane Jones as Hess Green, a scholar who is stabbed with an ancient dagger by a crazed house guest, the husband of Ganja Meda (Marlene Clark). Hess is resurrected and helps Ganja be reborn as well. The two are now addicted to blood in one of the most unusual vampire films around.Special guests musician Sam Waymon and author Christopher Sieving (Pleading the Blood: Bill Gunn's Ganja & Hess) discuss the behind-the-scenes of Gunn's seminal sophomore film.
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