The Swampflix Podcast

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the Old Hollywood classic All About Eve (1950), starring Bette Davis. https://swampflix.com/features/movie-of-the-month/ 00:00 Movie of the Month 04:20 We're All Going to the World's Fair (2022) 11:58 Deerskin (2020) 17:38 Problemista (2024) 28:34 Nimona (2023) 32:26 Family Portrait (2024) 37:15 Aliens (1986) 41:00 The Birds (1963) 47:10 King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) 54:10 Riddle of Fire (2024) 57:17 All About Eve (1950)

Britnee & Brandon return to Nic Cage's heartthrob era by discussing two classic 1980s romcoms: Moonstruck & Valley Girl. https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 04:48 A Handful of Dust (1988) 08:16 Lisa Frankenstein (2024) 10:15 Immaculate (2024) 15:00 The Telephone Book (1971) 19:32 Moonstruck (1987) 40:22 Valley Girl (1983)

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli celebrate Godzilla's 70th birthday (and first Oscar win) by looking back to the monster's 1954 debut https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 SXSW 04:31 How to Build a Truth Engine (2024) 06:42 Last Things (2024) 09:30 Bottoms (2023) 11:11 Dune: Part Two (2024) 14:52 Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) 21:30 Love Lies Bleeding (2024) 29:07 Theodore Rex (1994) 32:42 Brief Encounter (1945) 37:44 Throw Momma from the Train (1987) 40:43 Twins (1988) 43:31 Wise Guys (1986) 45:43 Godzilla (1954)

Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna celebrate March Madness by discussing a handful of basketball documentaries, starting with the Safdie Brothers' 2013 profile of Lenny Cooke https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 07:23 How to Have Sex (2024) 13:52 The Double Life of Véronique (1991) 19:11 The Marsh King's Daughter (2023) 24:11 Out of the Blue (1980) 30:23 Lenny Cooke (2013) 55:30 Hoop Dreams (1994) 1:19:46 AND1 Ball Access - The Mixtape Tour (2002) 1:40:01 Dennis Rodman's Big Bang in Pyongyang (2015)

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the erotic Greek sci-fi thriller Blind Date (1984) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Oscars 04:45 Hundreds of Beavers (2024) 08:10 Eye of the Cat (1969) 11:42 Mamma Roma (1962) 16:16 Raising Arizona (1987) 19:20 Drive-Away Dolls (2024) 24:40 Dick (1999) 27:53 The Ritz (1976) 33:30 Gasoline Rainbow (2024) 39:03 Sleater-Kinney 41:05 Rebel Dykes (2021) 46:25 How to Have Sex (2024) 51:43 Blood of the Virgins (1967) 55:05 Blind Date (1984)

Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss the earlier works of this year’s Best Director Oscar nominees, starting with Christopher Nolan's backwards-explosions sci-fi action thriller Tenet (2020) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 01:33 Harakiri (1962) 06:50 King of the Gypsies (1978) 10:24 Obsessed (2009) 15:35 New Orleans French Film Fest 2024 19:00 Our Body (2024) 24:06 Tenet (2020) 44:47 The Lobster (2015) 1:02:15 Birth (2004) 1:22:49 After Hours (1984) 1:39:47 Sibyl (2019)

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the blasphemous, satirical comedy-musical The Ruling Class (1972), starring Peter O'Toole as a British noble who believes he is Jesus Christ https://swampflix.com/tag/top-films/ 00:00 Top 10 List math 16:42 Subjective star ratings 24:07 Madame Web (2024) 35:09 Showgirls (1995) 40:10 She-Devil (1989) 42:57 Amélie (2001) 46:38 Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023) 47:48 Columbo (1971 – 2003) 52:48 This is Me ... Now (2024) 58:01 Lisa Frankenstein (2024) 1:02:01 Omen (2024) 1:06:15 Stopmotion (2024) 1:09:26 The Ruling Class (1972)

Britnee, James, Brandon, and Hanna discuss four cult classics about monstrously mean but lovingly devoted moms, starting with the Zelda Rubinstein horror vehicle Anguish (1987) https://swampflix.com/2024/02/13/krewe-divine-2024/ 00:00 Welcome 03:20 Cat Person (2023) 12:03 Après Vous (2003) 15:28 Breaking the Waves (1996) 20:07 Husbands (1970) 23:59 Soft & Quiet (2023) 29:48 Heavy Petting (1989) 36:04 Anguish (1987) 53:23 Serial Mom (1994) 1:13:00 Mom (1990) 1:24:09 Hush (1998)

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the New Orleans-set Clint Eastwood thriller Tightrope (1984) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 01:15 Columbo (1971 - 2003) 03:45 The Not-So-New 52 07:22 American Fiction (2023) 13:20 Stalker (1979) 24:45 Party Girl (1958) 29:55 White Heat (1949) 35:45 Tightrope (1984)

Britnee, James, Brandon, and Hanna discuss four cult classics directed by madman provocateur Ken Russell, starting with his Busby Berkeley-style backstage musical The Boy Friend (1971) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 01:16 Krewe Divine 03:13 Coonskin (1975) 11:48 Possum (2018) 14:35 The Parallax View (1974) 19:45 Schultze Gets the Blues (2003) 24:10 Queenpins (2011) 27:14 Lenny Cooke (2013) 33:20 The Butterfly Effect (2004) 40:03 Fish & Cat (2013) 43:40 Joe's Apartment (1996) 47:07 The Boy Friend (1971) 1:05:13 Lisztomania (1975) 1:19:43 Altered States (1980) 1:36:00 Crimes of Passion (1984)

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the Canuxploitation bank heist thriller The Silent Partner (1978), written by Curtis Hanson and starring Elliott Gould. https://swampflix.com/2024/01/21/swampflixs-top-10-films-of-2023/ 00:00 Welcome 01:38 Swampflix's Top 10 Films of 2023 16:16 Total Recall (1990) 19:01 Minority Report (2002) 23:20 The Not-So-New 52 24:07 Earth Girls are Easy (1988) 28:00 The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988) 31:38 Soy Cuba (1964) 34:04 The Cranes are Flying (1957) 37:57 The Book of Clarence (2024) 42:11 Robot Dreams (2024) 45:09 Destroy All Neighbors (2024) 49:00 The Beekeeper (2024) 55:38 The Silent Partner (1978)

Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna continue our discussion of the Top Films of 2023 with some honorable mentions, starting with Christian Petzold's creative-block drama Afire https://swampflix.com/2024/01/21/swampflixs-top-10-films-of-2023/ 00:00 Welcome 07:00 The Curse (2023 - 2024) 12:10 Bogus (1996) 14:14 Big Night (1996) 18:00 Heaven Knows What (2014) 21:00 Lone Star (1996) 27:00 Teorema (1968) 32:13 Down By Law (1986) 36:27 Afire (2023) 54:00 Showing Up (2023) 1:13:14 No Hard Feelings (2023) 1:31:30 Shin Kamen Rider (2023)

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss John Carpenter’s Santanicosmic horror Prince of Darkness (1987) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Plot is Optional 01:56 The Not-So-New 52 11:13 Krampus (2015) 13:39 Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) 17:00 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) 19:33 The Holdovers (2023) 22:32 Dream Scenario (2023) 24:09 Suitable Flesh (2023) 26:10 The Boy and the Heron (2023) 31:40 The Royal Hotel (2023) 34:03 Poor Things (2023) 41:45 Stroszek (1977) 46:23 Citizen Kane (1941) 51:52 There Will Be Blood (2007) 53:51 The Seventh Seal (1957) 01:01:11 Christmas Evil (1980) 01:04:52 Shin Kamen Rider (2023) 01:10:12 Time Bomb Y2K (2023) 01:16:28 Crazy Horse (2011) 01:21:34 Peppermint Soda (1977) 01:28:12 The Lathe of Heaven (1980) 01:35:37 Prince of Darkness (1987)

Brandon, James, Britnee, and Hanna discuss their favorite films of 2023. https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 01:26 Night Swim (2024) 06:27 Skinamarink 13:30 May December 20:17 Anatomy of a Fall 26:09 The Five Devils 30:40 The Iron Claw 38:13 John Wick: Chapter 4 44:47 EO 49:16 Fallen Leaves 55:49 Dream Scenario 1:02:22 Past Lives 1:09:57 Talk to Me 1:15:56 Shin Ultraman 1:19:40 Beau is Afraid 01:28:00 Godzilla Minus One 01:33:03 TMNT: Mutant Mayhem 01:40:52 Smoking Causes Coughing 01:48:08 Priscilla 01:53:41 Infinity Pool 01:59:52 The Royal Hotel 02:08:55 Asteroid City 02:18:47 Enys Men 02:26:06 Barbie 02:34:50 Saltburn 02:46:33 Poor Things

Brandon is joined by Moviegoing with Bill‘s Bill Arceneaux to discuss the Southeastern Film Critic Association’s awarded films of 2023, starting with the only prize-winner we haven't previously covered, Alexander Payne's The Holdovers. www.sefca.net/winners www.moviegoing.rocks/ 00:00 Welcome 05:20 SEFCA's Top 10 Films of 2023 26:06 The Holdovers (2023) 53:03 Other SEFCA Winners

Brandon is joined by Pete Moran of the We Love to Watch podcast to discuss Christmas horror films about miniature killers, starting with the Yuletide Nazisploitation novelty Elves (1989) https://www.wltwpodcast.com/ 00:00 Welcome 06:53 Little Christmas killers 37:24 Elves (1989) 57:05 Gremlins (1984) 1:17:03 Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys (2004) 1:28:18 The Gingerdead Man (2005) 1:38:03 Krampus (2015) 1:53:23 Toys of Terror (2020) 2:00:06 Silent Night Deadly Night 5: The Toymaker (1991) 2:08:30 Feeders 2: Slay Bells (1998)

Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the dreamworld fantasy film Moon Garden (2023) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 01:22 Inu-Oh (2022) 05:11 It's a Wonderful Knife (2023) 08:22 Thanksgiving (2023) 11:35 The Marvels (2023) 22:06 The Killer (2023) 28:00 A Fish Called Wanda (1988) 33:45 E.T. (1982) 39:40 Godzilla Minus One (2023) 42:50 FYC Screeners 1:06:20 Moon Garden (2023) 1:33:13 Best of 2023 Catchup

James and Brandon discuss cinematic representations of Elvis Presley, from his youth-culture acting chops in 1958's New Orleans noir King Creole to his recent post-mortem biopic depictions in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis (2022) & Sofia Coppola's Priscilla (2023). https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 02:40 Master Gardener (2023) 07:00 The Taste of Things (2024) 13:05 King Creole (1958) 27:30 Elvis (2022) vs. Priscilla (2023)

Brandon is joined by Moviegoing with Bill's Bill Arceneaux to review the films they caught at the 34th annual New Orleans Film Festival, culminating with the gross-out Juggalo road trip comedy Off Ramp (winner of the Audience Award for Best Louisiana Narrative Feature). https://swampflix.com/ https://www.moviegoing.rocks/ 00:00 Welcome 04:22 Burnt Roux 06:45 Fck'n Nuts 13:19 Chokehole: Drag Wrestlers Do Deutschland 29:46 The Disappearance of Shere Hite 39:53 Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project 44:45 Off Ramp

To celebrate a podcast milestone, Britnee, James, and Brandon break their own rules by revisiting films previously discussed on the show, starting with the Rudy Ray Moore biopic Dolemite is My Name (2019) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 05:40 Priscilla (2023) 08:47 The Silence of the Lambs (1991) 11:50 Sea of Love (1989) 17:11 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) 23:46 Dolemite is My Name (2019) 40:36 Tampopo (1985) 58:16 Cat People (1982)