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#479 Leonard's A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE (2005, dir. David Cronenberg)
04/19/2026
#479 Leonard's A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE (2005, dir. David Cronenberg)
EPISODE #479-- We delve back into the world of David Cronenberg with A History of Violence which is also a history of mid 2000's Bush era Liberal anger. We also talk Opening Night (1977), Song Sung Blue (2025), and Tchao Pantin (1983) 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 on Substack, 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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#478 Butler's WATTSTAX (1973, dir. Mel Stuart)
02/23/2026
#478 Butler's WATTSTAX (1973, dir. Mel Stuart)
EPISODE #478-- We celebrate the final installement of our Black History Month series with the epochal concert film, (1973, dir. Mel Stuart). It's an incredible film that is as much an examination of the time as it is a people and also, a hell of a concert. We also chat about THE TENTH MAN (1988), PRIMAL, Season 3 (2026), THE BETRAYAL (1966), John Ford's (1939), and Gore Verbinski's GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE (2026). 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 on Substack, 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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#477 Russell's THE KILLER OF SHEEP (1978, dir. Charles Burnett)
02/16/2026
#477 Russell's THE KILLER OF SHEEP (1978, dir. Charles Burnett)
EPISODE #477-- Now that grad school is behind our editor, we're back to our Black History Month series (and the show, in general). Today we're talking about the Charles Burnett student film classic, (1978). A great, weird, little movie that kind of has to be seen to be believed-- not that this'll keep us from trying. Anyways, it's a fun one. Listen to it. We also chat about Spike Lee's (1992), Paul Schrader's (1979), NBC's (2026 - ), and HBO's (2026 - ). Good stuff, right? 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 on Substack, 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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#476 Gogol's HOUSE PARTY (1990, dir. Reginald Hudlin)
02/09/2026
#476 Gogol's HOUSE PARTY (1990, dir. Reginald Hudlin)
EPISODE #476-- We continue our belated celebration of Black History Month (and in many ways, is not every month Black History Month?) with the classic 1990's teen comedy , directed by Reginald Hudlin (of the Hudlin Bros). We also briefly chat about John Ford's (1939), Jasques Audiard's (2009), Peter Yates' (1967), and FALLOUT, Season 2 (2026). 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 on Substack, 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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#475 Baldwin's THE DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS (1995, dir. Carl Franklin)
02/03/2026
#475 Baldwin's THE DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS (1995, dir. Carl Franklin)
EPISODE #475-- To celebrate Black History Month, we talk about the Easy Rawlins adaptation (1995), staring Denzel Washington. It's a good little picture. You got some LA. You got some Pasadena. You got Denzel. You got a gunfight. What more could you want? We also chat about NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2007, dir. Coen Bros) and (1971, dir. Martin Scorsese). 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 on Substack, 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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#474 Ballard's THE SAILOR WHO FELL FROM GRACE WITH THE SEA (1976, dir. Lewis John Carlano)
01/27/2026
#474 Ballard's THE SAILOR WHO FELL FROM GRACE WITH THE SEA (1976, dir. Lewis John Carlano)
EPISODE #474-- We get back on the Yukio Mishima train with the English film THE SAILOR WHO FELL FROM GRACE WITH THE SEA (1976). We also talk the new Game of Thrones show, PONIES (2026 - ), 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE (2026), and a few other movies. Fun little, weird little episode-- not unlike Mishima himself. 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 on Substack, 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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#473 Tan's A BETTER TOMORROW (1986, dir. John Woo)
01/12/2026
#473 Tan's A BETTER TOMORROW (1986, dir. John Woo)
EPISODE #473-- We dive back into the world of heroic bloodshed with the seminal Hong Kong actioner, (1986) directed by John Woo, staring Chow Yun Fat, Leslie Chung, and Ti Lung, among others. It's an incredible film and there's a brand new restoration that is widely available on most (American) streaming services. So, stop reading this and go watch it. Then come back and listen. It's critical that you listen to us, okay? Also, we've got Black History Month coming, so get excited for that. 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 on Substack, 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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#472 Top Ten of 2025 (2025)
01/06/2026
#472 Top Ten of 2025 (2025)
EPISODE #472-- Today Cruz and James run down their respective top ten films from the previous year. I always say this, but 2025 was a weird year. It was also, thankfully, weird in a unique way. Lots of good movies. Lots of great movies. Maybe even some classics in there. Give it a listen! 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 on Substack, 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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#471 Welles' THE SEVEN PER-CENT SOLUTION (1976, dir. Herbert Ross)
12/02/2025
#471 Welles' THE SEVEN PER-CENT SOLUTION (1976, dir. Herbert Ross)
EPISODE #471-- Look at us! Look at us getting back to our BS with this episode. Today we calk the Herbert Ross film [sic] (1976). It's a Sherlock Holmes movie. It's a Sigmond Freud movie. It's a combination Sigmond Freud-Sherlock Holmes movie. We also talk about Soderberg's THE KNICK (2014 - 2015), CONCLAVE (2025), DEEP COVER (2025), and perenial holiday favorite DIE-HARD (1988), among other things. A nice little holiday episode. 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 on Substack, 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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#470 Miura's HARAKIRI (1962, dir. Masaki Kobayashi)
11/18/2025
#470 Miura's HARAKIRI (1962, dir. Masaki Kobayashi)
EPISODE #470-- We commemorate the glorious dead with the classic film (or "Hara-kiri," depending on how particular you want to be), directed by none other than the firebrand Masaki Kobayashi. This is a classic Japanese film, a classic samurai movie, and one of the all-around important works of all of the 20th century. We also turned out a pretty good episode about it. We also briefly discuss (2015 and 2017, dir. S.S. Rajamouli), (1966, dir. Kihachi Okamoto), PREDATOR: BADLANDS (2025, dir. Dan Trachtenberg), and (2025, dir. Rebecca Miller). 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 on Substack, 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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#469 Maas' THE BRINKS JOB (1978, dir. William Friedkin)
11/10/2025
#469 Maas' THE BRINKS JOB (1978, dir. William Friedkin)
EPISODE #469-- Nice. Today we talk about the best of the worst William Friedkin movies, 1978's . Or is it the worst of the best? That sounds worse, but I'm not sure it is. Anyways, there's a lot of guys in this movie. If you want look at or to see a guy, of some sort, there's worse movies to go with. Anyways, we love Hurricane Billy. We also chat about a bunch of old THE SIMPSONS (1989 - ) episodes, and recommend Peter Yates' (1968), Kenji Misumi's (1964), and Martin Scorsese's (1993). 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 on Substack, 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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#468 Goethe's PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE (1974, dir. Brian Di Palma)
10/28/2025
#468 Goethe's PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE (1974, dir. Brian Di Palma)
EPISODE #468-- We wrap up Spooktagon 2025 with Brian di Palma's weird, minor masterpiece, (1974) (not to be confused with the Kiss made-for-TV-movie, PHANTOM OF THE PARK, which has nothing to do with anything). It's a good movie. It's a good episode. It's got everything: The devil, rock operas, pills, and Looney Toons BS. It's great. Give it a listen. We also rap about (1956), Robert Altman's NASHVILLE (1975), and, of course, THE VENTURE BROS (2003 - 2023). What a run. 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 on Substack, 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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#467 Stoker's NOSFERATU (1979, dir. Werner Herzog)
10/20/2025
#467 Stoker's NOSFERATU (1979, dir. Werner Herzog)
EPISODE #467-- Cruz and James return to Germany (and to vampires) with the 1979 remake/reimagining NOSFERATU! It's a good one! It's a great one, even! And no audio errors this time! It stars Klaus Kinski, Bruno Ganz, and Isabelle Adjani! We also talk about HBO's TASK (2025), the Kazakh films STEPPENWOLF (2024) and (2007), and (2001). 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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#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 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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#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, dir. Shunya Ito)
09/02/2025
#462 Charrière's FEMALE PRISONER #701: SCORPION (1972, dir. Shunya Ito)
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 (1972), 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. 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, dir. Rob Reiner)
08/18/2025
#461 Carver's STAND BY ME (1986, dir. Rob Reiner)
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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