Forced Perspective #93 – Engulfed by the Green Inferno, Part 2

“I wonder who the real cannibals are.”

On this episode of YOUR favorite movie podcast, join SportsGuy515 and Adolfo, along with special guest BRANDON DRAVEN, as they discuss a film many consider the most controversial ever made – the mother of all cannibal movies – Ruggero Deodato’s 1980 gore-fest known as Cannibal Holocaust. In Part 2, the trio go through the entire film from start-to-finish and discuss many of the aspects that have made it so controversial, even to this day. PLUS:

-Deodato’s supposed-inspiration for the concept of the film.

-The first “found footage” film.

-Robert Kerman on his “swimming naked” scene…

-Listing the countries where Cannibal Holocaust was banned.

-Why does Deodato seem to hate The Blair Witch Project so much?

-The infamous TURTLE SCENE and the film’s disgusting and indefensible animal cruelty.

-The juxtaposition between “civilized” New York City and the “uncivilized” Amazonian jungle.

-The infamous obscenity/murder trial that saw Deodato defend Cannibal Holocaust in Italian court.

-Robert Kerman and Francesca Ciardi don’t understand WHY PEOPLE LIKE THIS FILM.

-…and MORE!

ALMOST 90 MINUTES OF GREAT DISCUSSION!! PUT DOWN YOUR TURTLE SOUP AND DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

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Forced Perspective #92 - Engulfed by the Green Inferno, Part 1

“I wonder who the real cannibals are.”

On this episode of YOUR favorite movie podcast, join SportsGuy515 and Adolfo, along with special guest BRANDON DRAVEN, as they discuss a film many consider the most controversial ever made – the mother of all cannibal movies – Ruggero Deodato’s 1980 gore-fest known as Cannibal Holocaust. In Part 1, the trio discuss the cultural background that aided the film in attaining its notoriety. PLUS:

-Reminiscing on life during the VHS Era.

-The art of renting a video.

-The creativity of VHS cover art and how that made or broke the choice to rent it.

-A short history on B-movie (2nd run) and grindhouse theaters.

-Ruggero Deodato and the Italian cannibal film.

-Deodato: flip-flopper or carny?

-…and MORE!

ALMOST 90 MINUTES OF GREAT DISCUSSION!! PUT DOWN YOUR TURTLE SOUP AND DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!

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SportGuy’s Twitter: @SportsGuy515
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Forced Perspective #91 - Logan Gets Out of Skull Island

With the Oscars officially behind us, it is now time for YOUR favorite movie podcast to finally set its sights on 2017!

Join SportsGuy515 and Adolfo as they review the latest 2017 releases – Logan, Get Out, and Kong: Skull Island! PLUS:

-Should Hugh Jackman be considered for an Oscar for his performance in LOGAN?

-How LOGAN is a genre-defying film.

-The future of the X-MEN franchise.

-The originality and wit of Jordan Peele’s GET OUT

-The might of KONG vs. some (mostly) useless humans.

-The recent trend of studio giving major franchises to indie directors – is it succeeding?

-…and MORE!

OVER AN HOUR OF GREAT FILM DISCUSSION. DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW BEFORE OUR ADAMANTIUM CLAWS COME OUT!

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The Essential Films Podcast Episode #011: Some Like It Hot (1959)

(NOTE: There are a few audio issues during this episode that unfortunately we could not fix. We apologize.)

Well, nobody’s perfect.

On today’s podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark discuss the 1959 Billy Wilder classic: SOME LIKE IT HOT!

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On today’s discussion:

• AMC Best Picture Showcase
• The Best way to watch a movie is to know nothing about it
• Why Mark can’t drink Red Bull
• Discussing the 2016 Oscar contenders
• How we didn’t take notes for this screening
• How open-minded Some Like It Hot is about “Alternative lifestyles”
• How we first experienced Some Like It Hot
• The funniest movie ever made
• Joe E Brown & Jack Lemmon: The MVPs of the movie
• Billy Wilder’s epic career
• The unlikely origins of SOME LIKE IT HOT
• A remake of a remake of a remake
• Frank Sinatra in drag?
• Marilyn Monroe’s delays to the production schedule
• 47 takes for 3 words
• Why Tony Curtis had to be perfect on every take
• Why Marilyn Monroe was underrated as an actress
• That weird Cary Grant accent
• How the film addressed multiple issues that are prevalent today: homosexuality, transgender issues and the objectification of women
• The film is half a gangster movie
• George Raft: Tango Dancer
• Oh boy, am I a boy.
• Our terrible Cary Grant impressions
• Great gangster casting
• Why the film was shot in black and white
• Adolfo doesn’t get Jerry Lewis’ humor
• More Simpsons references (of course)
• The final line was almost cut
• A discussion on Alamo Draught House and dine-in theaters.
• Coke is better than Pepsi
• Is there a funnier comedy than Some Like It Hot?
• The Funniest movies of all time according to AFI

PLUS REFERENCES TO:

• SAFETY LAST! (1923)
• SCARFACE (1932)
• DUCK SOUP (1933)
• IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934)
• ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES (1938)
• DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944)
• MURDER MY SWEET (1944)
• THE LOST WEEKEND (1945)
• SUNSET BLVD. (1950)
• ALL ABOUT EVE (1950)
• THE ASPHALT JUNGLE (1950)
• ACE IN THE HOLE (1951)
• SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952)
• STALAG 17 (1953)
• GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES (1953)
• HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE (1953)
• FROM HERE TO ETERNITY (1953)
• DUCK AMUCK (1953)
• SABRINA (1954)
• THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH (1955)
• WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION (1957)
• RAINTREE COUNTY (1957)
• SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957)
• BEN-HUR (1959)
• THE APARTMENT (1960)
• THE MISFITS (1961)
• JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG (1961)
• THE NUTTY PROFESSOR (1963)
• DR. STRANGELOVE: OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964)
• MARY POPPINS (1964)
• THE GRADUATE (1967)
• 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)
• M*A*S*H (1970)
• A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971)
• THE GODFATHER (1972)
• BLAZING SADDLES (1974)
• ANNIE HALL (1977)
• CADDYSHACK (1980)
• MANIAC (1980)
• THE SHINING (1980)
• AIRPLANE! (1980)
• GANDHI (1982)
• TOOTSIE (1982)
• FULL METAL JACKET (1987)
• MAJOR LEAGUE (1989)
• MY WEEK WITH MARILYN (2011)
• AMOUR (2012)
• ZERO DARK THIRTY (2012)
• MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (2016)
• LA LA LAND (2016)
• LION (2016)
• MOONLIGHT (2016)
• HACKSAW RIDGE (2016)
• SILENCE (2016)

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FORCED PERSPECTIVE, Ep.90 – The OSCAR-MANIA 2017 Recap Show

On a night chock-full of surprises, YOUR favorite movie podcast is back to recap the “Night of Gold!”

Join SportsGuy515 & Adolfo as they travel back to last Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony and give their thoughts on the night’s winners, as well as recapping the show’s highlights – including the HUGE Best Picture flub that had EVERYONE talking all week! Topics include:

-The awesomeness of JACKIE CHAN.

-Thoughts on JIMMY KIMMEL as host.

–SUICIDE SQUAD is now a Oscar-winning film – and that’s not an alternative fact.

-A theory as to why VIOLA DAVIS was nominated for Best Supporting Actress when her performance was that of a lead actress.

–“GARY FROM CHICAGO” and why the Internet ruins everything.

-The controversy surrounding CASEY AFFLECK’s nomination (and win) for Best Actor.

-Was THE SALESMAN’s Oscar win the Academy’s way of sticking it to Donald Trump?

-The BEST PICTURE FLUB and how it could’ve been prevented.

-What should make a “Best Picture winner?” The guys discuss what criteria should be used in picking a winner, and did MOONLIGHT deserve that honor?

-…and MORE!

Relive Hollywood’s biggest night in wacky fashion!! Walk down the red carpet with us and DOWNLOAD/STREAM NOW!!!