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Two guys. Zero thoughts. Lots of movies. Listen to Cruz Flores and James Kislingbury plow through their catalog of favorite cult, underlooked, or simply insane movies. Join us, won't you?
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#466 Crowley's THE CRAFT (1996, dir. Andrew Fleming)
10/13/2025
#466 Crowley's THE CRAFT (1996, dir. Andrew Fleming)
EPISODE #465 Welcome to the Spooktagon? We still doing this? Alright. THE SPOOKTAGON! BOO! On today's episode we talk the witchy horror flick THE CRAFT (1996). We also talk about the season finale of HBO's PEACEMAKER, Season 2, James Whale's FRANKENSTEIN (1934), and GUNDAM: WAR IN THE POCKET. Cruz, meanwhile, just talks abouts his back problems. Take care of your backs, kids! LINKS Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#465 Steinback's SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1981, dir. Jack Clayton)
10/06/2025
#465 Steinback's SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1981, dir. Jack Clayton)
EPISODE #465 Today we enter into the SPOOKTAGON, the very real and very important series we do every year, in which we pretend that we don't do horror movies all the time. Anyways, today we tackle the long-lost Disney flick SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1981). We also talk about HBO's TASK (2025) and PEACEMAKER, Season 2 (2025), SUPER SONS (2025), the latest season of SLOW HORSES (2025) on Apple TV or Apple+ or whatever they're calling it, as well as the good Paul Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025). ALSO: As I said in the introduction, we had a lot of issues with the audio glitching out. I tried to fix it, but, I think, even if I did, it's not our best. Bummer of an episode. This is why you gotta support the arts, people! LINKS Join the cause at Follow the us on on Bluesky at and , on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in Thanks to our artists and . The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#464 Wolfe's PUNISHMENT PARK (1971, dir. Peter Watkins)
09/22/2025
#464 Wolfe's PUNISHMENT PARK (1971, dir. Peter Watkins)
EPISODE #464 On today's episode we talk about the pseudo-documentary/alternate history thriller/discursive essay/grad-student lecture PUNISHMENT PARK (1971). It's a rough, weird movie that really feels like a prompt to get us to talk about our favorite dirtbag president, Richard Milhouse Nixon. We also talk about James Gunn's SUPERMAN (2025), Akira Kurosawa's SEVEN SAMURAI (1954), THUNDERBOLTS* (2025), the Courtney Barnett documentary (2022), and the Jackie Chan flick (1986). LINKS Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#463 Kojima's THE SNOW WOMAN (1968, dir. Tokuzo Tanaka)
09/15/2025
#463 Kojima's THE SNOW WOMAN (1968, dir. Tokuzo Tanaka)
EPISODE #463 For this, our four-hundreth-third episode, we tackle the 1968 supernatural tale, THE SNOW WOMAN, directed by Tokuzo Tanaka. It's a good one. Quick, short, and to the point-- unlike us! We also talk about LA STRADA (1954), SUMO DO, SUMO DON'T (1991), MATEWAN (19878), Mishima's PATRIOTISM (1968), Spike Lee's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST (2025), Marvel's FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (2025), and THE VELVET UNDERGROUND (2021). LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#462 Charrière's FEMALE PRISONER #701: SCORPION (1972)
09/02/2025
#462 Charrière's FEMALE PRISONER #701: SCORPION (1972)
EPISODE #462-- We are kinda of back, just in time for the holidays. We talk about the (in)famous Japanese "pinky violence" film, FEMALE PRISONER #701: SCORPION, directed by Shunya Ito. This is the first entry in the "Sasori" series, which is fantastic if you're into the idea of 1970's Japanese women-in-prison films. We also talk about CRUMB (1994), BLACK TIGHT KILLERS (1966), YOKOHAMA BJ BLUES (1981), and COOLIE (2025). Great stuff. A great little episode. Come and get it. OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#461 Carver's STAND BY ME (1986)
08/18/2025
#461 Carver's STAND BY ME (1986)
EPISODE #461-- We dive back into the world of Stephen King with the stone-cold summer classic STAND BY ME (1986, dir. Rob Reiner). All the stars are here. You got the Joker's younger brother. You got the slightly less tragic Corey. You got Wesley Crusher, everyone's least favorite Star Trek character. You got the Sliders guy. Nothing but heroes in this pantheon. OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#460 Beckett's HANA-BI (1998)
08/04/2025
#460 Beckett's HANA-BI (1998)
EPISODE #460-- We continue to valiantly plow through our backlog with the indie yakuza/heist/hangout film, HANA-BI (1998), written, directed, and staring Takeshi Kitano (AKA Beat Takeshi). It's a short one. Give it a listen! TIME STAMPS: 3:20-- First mention of TAKESHI'S CASTLE 5:55-- We talk about PRINCESS MONONOKE (1998) and its score. 23:00-- Lem is mentioned. You know Lem. 24:30-- OUTRAGE and OUTRAGE 2 are mentioned. 31:30-- James talks classic JDM. 33:00-- BROTHER (2000) is mentioned. 43:30-- HANNAH is mentioned. 37:05-- Cruz recommends PSYCHONUATS 2. 30:04-- James recommends CLOUD (2025) OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#459 Bradbury's THE RUNNING MAN (1987)
07/14/2025
#459 Bradbury's THE RUNNING MAN (1987)
EPISODE #459-- Overcoming the grad school blues, we finally have a new (old) episode for you. This week we tackle the classic/hoary Schwarzenegger sci-fi thriller, THE RUNNING MAN (1987, dir. Paul Michael Glaser). We also talk about a lot of other stuff. Star Wars and the like. You know how it is. TIME STAMPS: 1:15-- We talk about "clankers" as a concept 4:45-- "Tenet" and the "Tenet Rap" by Travis Scott is mentioned. 9:23-- Richard Bachman mentioned. 11:40-- Rollerball Versus Robocop 17:25-- We literally mention 1984 18:29-- 1970's conspiracy theories 26:30-- More Paul Verhoven chat (this time we talk Starship Troopers) 38:30-- The Truman Show mentioned. 42:30-- We mention our episode on The Miracle Mile. Go listen to that. 43:00-- James complains about Obi-Wan. Cruz indulges him. 51:00-- We start to wrap up the show. James mentions A Dandy in Aspic (1968). Cruz talks about Star Wars. The end. OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#458 Fleming's MR. ARKADIN (1954)
07/07/2025
#458 Fleming's MR. ARKADIN (1954)
EPISODE #458-- Today we talk about the (rightfully) maligned, but still intersting international thriller, MR. ARKADIAN (1954) AKA CONFIDENTIAL REPORT from none other than Orson Wells. TIME STAMPS: 1:10: We mention THE PHOENECIAN SCHEME (2025). 6:05: We talk about Hiroo Onoda. 9:05: James talks about the Jackie Gleason film GIGOT (1963) for some reason, as well as THE GRAND ILLUSION (1937). 15:30: We compare Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill's THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN and Carol Reed's THE THIRD MAN (1949). 17:30: We also talk TOUCH OF EVIL (1958). 24:15: We talk about the intersection of BARBIE (2024), the JOHN WICK series, and what the landscape of job-seeking looks like in those worlds. 42:25: SMOKE (1995) mentioned! 53:35: Cruz talks about SUPERMAN (2025). 1:04:00: James talks about two Sam Peckinpaugh movies from 1973 and 1975 with incredibly long titles. I'm not typing them out. Sorry, Sam. 1:08:00: We talk about music and SINNERS (2025). 1:15:00: A final mention of LOUIE BLUE (1985). OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#457 Welles' MIRACLE MILE (1988)
06/23/2025
#457 Welles' MIRACLE MILE (1988)
EPISODE #457-- After another delay, we are back. This time we're talking about the LA-based pot-boiler/paranoia thriller, MIRACLE MILE (1988), directed by Steve de Jarnatt, staring Anthony Edwards, Mare Winningham, and Brian Thompson (you know, the guy with the face from The Terminator). We also talk about Orson Welles' THE TRIAL (1962), Danny Boyle's 28 YEAR LATER (2025), Doc and Publick's THE VENTURE BROS (2004 -2022), and MICKEY 17 (2025). A nice mix of good little movies. OTHER LINKS-- Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#456 Fujimoto's MECHANICAL VIOLATOR HAKAIDER (1995)
06/16/2025
#456 Fujimoto's MECHANICAL VIOLATOR HAKAIDER (1995)
EPISODE #456-- We're back! Not that we ever left. Today we talk about the Japanese suit move MECHANICAL VIOLATOR HAKAIDER from 1995. We also talk about Adult Swim's THE VENTURE BROS (2004 - 2022), the sequel 28 DAYS LATER (2002), and Apple TV's THE MURDERBOT CHRONICLES (2025). And some other stuff, probably. OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#455 Morrison's TANK GIRL (1995)
06/09/2025
#455 Morrison's TANK GIRL (1995)
EPISODE #455-- Alexis Simpson returns to talk to us about the feminist/kinda-problematic cult classic TANK GIRL (1995) directed by Rachel Talalay. It's a good one. Both the movie and the show. Worth your time. We also talk general nonsense about the 90's, the failures of third-wave feminism, and how racist and weird some of the alt-rock scene used to be. We also talk WATTSTAX (1973), DIE HARD (1985), PEEWEE HERMAN AS HIMSELF (2025), THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME (2025), and MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 8 (2025). Sorry for not time stamping these. It was a long edit. Sorry. I'm trying to go to grad school here, okay? Leave me alone. TIME STAMPS: 15:45: The Battle of Kursk mentioned 18:45: THE NIGHT PORTER (1974) mentioned. It's that kind of an episode. 32:00: We talk KROQ, 311, Shaq, Biohazard, Onyx, and the general look and feel of 1990's al-rock. 35:00: We talk LIVING SINGLE versus FRIENDS. 47:45: We mock Harry Potter and JK Rowling's proximity to white supremacy. 59:35: James names a bunch of apes. OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#454 Grass' DOWNFALL (2004)
06/02/2025
#454 Grass' DOWNFALL (2004)
EPISODE #454-- We do some post-Andor manifesting by taking on the end-of-WWII drama DOWNFALL (2004). It's not just a meme, it's actually a pretty solid movie about Hitler blowing his brains out (and other things). TIME STAMPS: 3:49: We talk about the magic of Bruno Ganz (RIP) 5:05: We lament the current state of streaming 8:35: STAR WARS MENTIONED 27:00: We talk briefly about Wagner 23:00: ANDOR MENTIONED (again) 54:45: Cruz mentions the documentary BLIND SPOT (2002), on which much of this film is based, which is not to be confused with the other documentary BLINDSPOT (2024), which seems to be sour grapes about anti-genocide protests. Big gap there. 1:03:12: Cruz talks about the latest THE COUNTY OF MONTY CRISTO (2024) adaptation. 1:06:00: James talks about THE BOURNE SUPREMACY (2004) or possibly THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM (2007). 1:07:13: We talk briefly about ASHES & DIAMONDS (1958, dir. Andzrej Wjada). It's a good one! OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#453 Steakley's FROM DUSK TILL DAWN (1996)
05/26/2025
#453 Steakley's FROM DUSK TILL DAWN (1996)
EPISODE #453-- We get back into the QT-verse with the Robert Rodriguez-directed gorefest FROM DUSK TILL DAWN (1996). It's not very good and we talk about why. You should probably go see SINNERS (2025) instead or even TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT (1995). Not VAMPIRES (1998), though. TIME STAMPS: 10:00: We talk about the difference betwen THE THREE CABALLEROS and THE THREE AMIGOS. 41:00: Does Narcotics Anonymous accept draculas? 43:15: DEMON KNIGHT (1995) mentioned. 46:00: FROM DUSK TILL DAWN 3 (1999) mentioned. 48:00: VAMPIRE$ (1998) mentioned. 52:00: We talk about ANDOR (2025) and ROUGE ONE (2016) again. Again. 53:30: Shout out to THE CREATOR (2023). 54:00: We get mad about STAR WARS (1977 - ) 56:00: Obligatory TINKER TAILOR SOLIDER SPY (2011) discussion. Then we pitch our Post-Endor ANDOR-like series. 58:30: STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW (2024) mentioned. 1:04:55: James talks about THE ACCOUNTANT 2 (2025). It's dumb, but good! OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#452 Lem's ANDOR, Season 2 (2025)
05/19/2025
#452 Lem's ANDOR, Season 2 (2025)
EPISODE #452-- Lo and behold, we're talking about Star Wars again. Even stranger, though, we're talking about good Star Wars. That's right. We're rapping about season two of ANDOR (2025), from Tony Gilroy, et al. It's a good one. It's a long one. TIME STAMPS (approximately): 4:30: We talk about the production of the show, as well as SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (2018) and ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016). 5:30: The Mon Mothma wedding song is called "Brasso." You're welcome. 32:30: We chat about the Prequel Trilogy 43:00: VENTURE BROS (2003 - )mentioned. 49:00: In defense of Dave Filoni, a man who deserves none. 54:50: Pablo Hidalgo, loremaster, is discussed. 1:20:00: We talk briefly about old school TV and THE PITT (2025). 1:22:00: Bob Dukka and Comedy Bang Bang, as it relates to Joseph Campbell. 1:23:50: Obligitory TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (2011) mention. OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#451 Dick's PROSPECT (2018)
05/12/2025
#451 Dick's PROSPECT (2018)
EPISODE 451-- To commemorate both good Star Wars and Pedro Pascal's rapid ascent to stardom, we decided to take on the 2018 indie sci-fi film, PROSPECT from Zeke Earl and Chris Caldwell. It's not a great movie, but it's a fun one to think about. TIME STAMPS (approximately): 19:30-- We talk briefly about WARFARE (2025). 22:00-- Raymond Chandler mentioned. 42:30-- PAPER MOON (1973) and Ryan O'Neal being a massive, abusive scumbag discussed. 48:30-- We talk about ANATOMY OF A MURDER (1959) and the origins of the "simple southern lawyer." 50:35-- Cruz recommends SOLARIS (1972). Tartovsky supremacy continues! 54:40-- James recommends THE ORDER (2024)-- the film, not the order. 56:00-- Cruz mentions CARVER HER NAME WITH PRIDE (1958) and James talks about the Leo Marks book BETWEEN SILK AND CYANIDE. 60:00-- James talks briefly about Denzel Washington's precious little coffee cups in THE EQUALIZER 3 (2023). OTHER LINKS: Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#450 Heinlein's STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE (1977)
05/05/2025
#450 Heinlein's STAR WARS: EPISODE IV - A NEW HOPE (1977)
EPISODE #450-- Just in time to miss May the 4th, but just in time for George Lucas' birthday (happy birthday, George!), we've got STAR WARS from 1977. It's a good one, this flick. You should check it out. We also chat about WARFARE (2025), STALKER (1979), ANDOR (2025), and THE GREATEST NIGHT OF POP (2024). Also, RIP the Pope, I guess. Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#449 MacDonald's WILLOW (1988)
04/28/2025
#449 MacDonald's WILLOW (1988)
EPISODE #449-- We're almost there! To whet your appetite for the big 4-5-0 and to commemorate the life of leading man and weird-energy-haver, Val Kilmer, we're talking Ron Howard's WILLOW from 1988. It's not a good movie! I think it's a pretty good episode, though. You all know Willow. You know what's up. We also rap quizotically about Sidney Lumet's BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD (2007), Tony Gilroy's ANDOR, Season 1 (2022), Apple TV's THE STUDIO (2025), and Yang Fengliang and Zhang Yimou's JU DOU (1991). A solid spread of cinematic splendor, I say! Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#448 Flaubert's SMOKE (1995)
04/21/2025
#448 Flaubert's SMOKE (1995)
EPISODE #448-- We return to the wild world of 1990's indie cinema with the sit-around-and-chat-based movie SMOKE (1995), staring Harvey Kietel, Forest Whitaker, and, like, ten other 1990's guys. It's a real who's-who of That Guys. We also chat about the documentary SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D'ETAT (2024), David Lean's LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962), DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA (2025), Netflix's THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT (2020), and David Mamet's HOUSE OF GAMES (1987). A solid little episode with some solid little movies. Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#447 L'Amour's DEAD MAN (1995)
04/14/2025
#447 L'Amour's DEAD MAN (1995)
EPISODE #447-- After much hooting and hollering, we are back on the podcastin' trail with Jim Jarmusch's seminal DEAD MAN (1995) starign Gary Farmer, Robert Mitchum, and that guy from Pirates of the Caribbean. You know the one. The one with the texts. Anyways, fun movie. An important movie. We also ramble about the Oscar-winning documentary NO OTHER LAND (2024) (now available to rent and stream), BROOKLYN (2015), Michael Mann's BLACKHAT (2015), and the legacy sequel BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F (2024). A solid bunch of movies. A strange bunch of movies. Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#446 Otomo's CONFLAGRATION (1958)
04/07/2025
#446 Otomo's CONFLAGRATION (1958)
EPISODE #446-- We return from Spring Break and mark the end of Black History Month with a journey back into our BS. That's right, we're talking a Yukio Mishima adaptation from the Golden Age of Japanese Cinema. Today we're rapping about Kon Ichikawa's CONFLAGRATION (1958), a beautiful look into post-War masculinity, obsession, disability, and religion. Good episode of a great movie. We also talk about WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL (2025), RUNAWAY JURY (RIP Gene Hackman), THE TERMINATOR, HBO's THE PITT, Amazon's REACHER, and another Ichikawa banger, FIRES ON THE PLAIN. Good stuff. Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#445 LaValle's GANJA & HESS (1973)
03/23/2025
#445 LaValle's GANJA & HESS (1973)
EPISODE #445-- Once more into the breech for Black History Month. Today Cruz and James attempt to understand the impressionistic, indie cult horror classic, GANJA & HESS from 1973. We also mourn the passing of Gene Hackman, talking about THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971), as well as Kon Ichikawa's THE BURMESE HARP (Cruz has been on an Ichikawa kick-- we can't blame him). This is also our last film fro Black History Month, so we hope we did okay by the films, if nothing else. Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#444 Bolan's THE EQUALIZER (2014)
03/20/2025
#444 Bolan's THE EQUALIZER (2014)
EPISODE #444-- We're talking Black History Month. We're talking Dad Cinema. That means only one thing: We're talking Mr. Denzel Washington, America's dad. Today that also means we're talking Anton Fuqua's THE EQUALIZER from 2014. It's a good one. Solid movie. Fun episode. We also talk the latest season of REACHER on Amazon, the Coen Bros' TRUE GRIT (2010), as well as A THOUSAND BLOWS (2025) on Disney+ and THE PITT (2025) on HBO Max. As always: A solid little spread. Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#443 Butler's THE WATERMELON WOMAN (1996)
03/12/2025
#443 Butler's THE WATERMELON WOMAN (1996)
EPISODE #443-- We continue our celebration of black cinema with the 1996 indie darling, THE WATERMELON WOMAN written, directed, and staring Cheryl Dunye. It's on the Criterion Channel and Collection, so what's your excuse for avoiding this one? Do you hate cinema? We also talk about Oscar nominated pictures WICKED: PART I (2024) and FLOW (2024) (which actually won), as well as the classic medical drama from Cinemax, THE KNICK (2015). ALSO: Sorry if we're a bit out of our element with this one, but why come to us if you want a graduate-level discussion on contemporary black and African American issues. This is a dumb movie podcast! Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#442 Mosely's SET IT OFF (1996)
02/28/2025
#442 Mosely's SET IT OFF (1996)
EPISODE #442-- We finally get around to celebrating Black History Month with the formative SET IT OFF from 1996. Directed by F. Gary Gray and staring Vivica A. Fox, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinket, and the mean doctor from Scrubs, SET IT OFF tells the story about four black women in LA pushed to their limit, who decide to start robbing banks. It's pretty fun, I don't know. We also talk about ANUJA (2024) on Netflix, Michael Mann's THIEF (1981) and MANHUNTER (1986), SAMURAI REBELLION (1967) on the Criterion Channel, PROBLEMISTA (2023), and THE KNICK on HBO Max. Good stuff, all around. Sorry if we're a bit out of our element with this one, but why come to us if you want a graduate-level discussion on contemporary black and African American issues. This is a dumb movie podcast! Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#441 Albert Camus' DHEEPAN (2015)
02/19/2025
#441 Albert Camus' DHEEPAN (2015)
EPISODE #441 Just in time for awards season, we look back at everyone's favorite French director Jacques Audiard and his previous work about Tamil refugees in Paris. We also talk Severance, Johann Sacre Bleu, Treasure Island and Gate of Hell. Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#440 Gorky's RED HEAT (1988)
02/12/2025
#440 Gorky's RED HEAT (1988)
EPISODE #440-- We return to Schwarzenegger Land with this very particular moment in US-USSR relations known as Red Heat (1988). It's also a return to Walter Hill though he doesn't show off nearly as much. We also talk Thief (again), the latest Wallace and Gromit, Sweethearts, The Hidden Fortress, Never Cry Wolf, and Basquiat. Join the cause at . Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#439 Top Ten of 2024
02/05/2025
#439 Top Ten of 2024
EPISODE #439-- Sorry. It's been a weird 2024. It's been a weirder 2025. I won't apologize. Anyways, here's our Top 10 films of 2024. There's some pretty crazy overlap here! Check it out. Get excited. Almost none of our stuff is nominated for Oscars, which is a pretty fun side effect of being completely out of the loop when it comes to cinema! Join the cause at . Follow the us on Ton Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#438 Mallory's FLESH + BLOOD (1986)
01/15/2025
#438 Mallory's FLESH + BLOOD (1986)
EPISODE #438-- After a long holiday hiatus we are back to talk about the romantic dark fantasy FLESH + BLOOD (1986) from Paul Verhoven, staring Rutger Hauer and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Is it a great movie? No. Is it good? Kinda. What's important, though, is that we are very funny and talented and have a good time making a meal of a very messy movie. We also talk about the importance of Pluto TV, the mini-series SAY NOTHING (2024) on Hulu, Disney+'s STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW (2024), the Paul Schrader-penned vetsploitation ROLLING THUNDER (1977), and TOKYO OLYMPIAD (1965). A big week. A big episode. Join the cause at . Follow the us on Ton Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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#437 Basho's REVENGE OF THE NINJA (1983)
12/12/2024
#437 Basho's REVENGE OF THE NINJA (1983)
EPISODE #434-- Cruz and James go back to Canon Films with ground zero for the 80's ninja explosion Revenge of the Ninja (1983). It's a good one. . . the episode, not the movie. . . actually, the movie is pretty good, too. It fits right in there, you know? We also talk about the Kollywood film JAILER (2023), the anime GHOST CAT ANZU (2024), and the classic film noir EXPERIMENT IN TERROR (1962). Lots of different movies. Pretty wide spread of flicks here on the show. Join the cause at . Follow the us on Ton Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram and on Tiktok . You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag () and Sef Joosten (). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on at , and at the Long Beach Playhouse at And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
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