A Podcast About Comic Books, that some would say, rates VF (Very Fine)
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Join April Etmanski, Justin Decloux and Colin Cunningham as they celebrate their love of weird, bad movies!
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A podcast on high film art, entertaining film trash, and everything film in between. Subscribe to the Patreon for new premium episode every week. https://www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub
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The Laser Blast Film Society presents THE STAR WARS PUNCAST - a show in which Star Wars superfan Peter Kuplowsky (TIFF Midnight Madness Programmer) forces his two friends, Mathew Kumar and Justin Decloux, to watch the STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS television series. Will they fall in love? Hate the entire experience? You can only find out by subscribing and listening to every episode!
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Variety show-style movie podcast! Every week join filmmaker and resident weirdo Michael Keene as he talks through a randomized assortment of cinema topics, such as the latest horror flicks on Shudder, the career of Jess Franco, and more!
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An improv podcast by Emily Milling and Luke O'Grady featuring improvisers from Toronto! (Definitely not a kid's podcast.)Remember what it was like being a little kid? Carefree, adventurous, excited for any small adventure? Lucy and Emmett do! Because they are little kids! And they want to share it with the world! They’ve gotten hold of their dad’s audio recording equipment and they’re not looking back. Join Lucy and her little brother Emmett and hear, through the voice of children, all of th ...
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We're fighting dragons in the dreary post apocalypse. It's Reign Of Fire (2002)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…
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It's ADVENTURE TIME! We grab our friends [really just each other] and head to distant lands to enjoy the first few arcs of the Adventure Time comic book series, written by Canada's Own Ryan North! His entire 35-issue run is now available in the "Adventure Time Compendium Vol. 1" from Oni Press! Closing song "Pendleton Ward Is Talented Excellent" by…
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We return to Ingmar Bergman by discussing three of his so-called "Bad Filsm": ALL THESE WOMEN, THE TOUCH, and FACE TO FACE.Check out Matt Farley LIVE in London, England this week by seeing all of the movies Ben Nash is screening all over town:DON'T LET THE RIVERBEAST GET YOU (April 18, 2025): https://www.riocinema.org.uk/movie/dont-let-the-riverbea…
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Our listener requested episode this week is The Dentist (1996)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…
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#423 - Ventriloquists on The Big Screen
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1:08:22It doesn't matter if they can see their lips moving! We discuss real-life ventriloquists on the big screen, which include Edgar Bergen, Paul Winchell and... Uh... Yea, basically those two. Charlie McCarthy, Knucklehead Smiff and Jerry Mahoney are all discussed at length. Did you know Charlie had multiple movies where he's treated like a real person…
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Bollywood Horror @ The Fox Theatre in Toronto on April 8th!
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4:44Get your tickets now: https://www.foxtheatre.ca/movies/important-cinema-club-masterpiece-classics-veerana/By Justin Decloux and Will Sloan
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#422 - Joe Gage's Overwhelming Desire (with Conner Habib)
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1:15:07We discuss the work of Writer/Director Joe Gage (aka Tim Kincaid), a legendary gay hardcore filmmaker, with special guest Conner Habib - who acted in some of Gage's late period oeuvre.We discuss Gage's Working Man Trilogy, what makes his films special, and what it's like to work on a Gage set.Check out Conner Habib's Patreon for updates on his podc…
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#421 - Jia Zhangke Wants To Let You Know Time Crushes Us All
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1:03:27We discuss the work of Writer/Director Jia Zhangke and focus on his films PLATFORM and ASH IS THE PUREST OF WHITE. Send us stuff c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, CanadaJoin the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episo…
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A movie known more for it's deceptive marketing than it's content. It's Kangaroo Jack (2003)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…
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INTERVIEW: Drew Friedman, Vermeer of the Borscht Belt
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38:19From Martin & Lewis to Abbott & Costello... from Joe Besser to Curly-Joe DeRita... from Tor Johnson to Groucho Marx... one legendary artist has chronicled the greats, near-greats, and semi-greats of show business with a mix of love, tenderness, and liver-spotted frankness. We talk to Drew Friedman about his long career, his favourite subjects, and …
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Episode #175 - Playmobil: The Movie
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1:09:27We finally do an episode on an animated movie! It's Playmobil: The Movie (2019)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…
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We discuss the work of Canadian Writer/Director Paul Donovan, and his ecclectic career of films that include SIEGE, LEXX, PAINT CANS and THE SQUASMISH FIVE.Send us stuff c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, CanadaJoin the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalo…
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We dicsuss Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films. Send us stuff c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, CanadaJoin the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubsc…
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#418 - The Persona of Clint Eastwood
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1:03:08We discuss Clint Eastwood, the actor, in three atypical films where he was not in complete control: PAINT YOUR WAGON, EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE, and THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTFOOT.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord…
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We enter the Apatow-verse with this misguided and panned historical epic comedy. It's Year One (2009)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsk…
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Who is Jack Of Hearts?? I'll do you one better: WHY is Jack Of Hearts?!?? Jack's popped in and out of Marvel stories over the past few decades, but has never quite gotten the spotlight he's deserved -- UNTIL NOW. FINALLY, here it is, as teased way back in episode 1 -- a deep-dive into one of Mike's all-time favorite Marvel characters, Jack Hart AKA…
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We discuss the career of thespian Jim Varney, most famous for playing a man named Ernest.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcas…
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#416 - The Complex Simplicity of Idrissa Ouedraogo
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53:13We discuss the work of Writer/Director Idrissa Ouedraogo. Here's the Letterboxd list of Robert Florey Films Ranked: https://letterboxd.com/notoriouscg/list/robert-florey/Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat…
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This week we talk about a lot of Thunderbird related things...but not really this movie. It's Thunderbirds (2004)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuch…
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INTERVIEW - The Golden Turkey Awards with Harry and Michael Medved
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1:00:25With their books The Fifty Worst Films of All Time (1978) and The Golden Turkey Awards (1980), brothers Harry and Michael Medved crystallized the idea of "so bad it's good," made Ed Wood famous, and created "bad movie" fandom as we know it. In this special interview episode, Will Sloan talks to the Medved Brothers about the making of the books, the…
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We discuss musicals that have "erotic" themes. Topics include ALICE IN WONDERLAND: AN X-RATED MUSICAL FANTASY (1976), BLONDE AMBITION (1981) and ROMEO AND JULIAN (1993). Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat…
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𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘒𝘠𝘓𝘌 𝘏𝘐𝘎𝘎𝘐𝘕𝘚 & 𝘑𝘖𝘌 𝘊𝘓𝘈𝘙𝘒 (𝘙𝘈𝘋𝘐𝘈𝘕𝘛 𝘉𝘓𝘈𝘊𝘒) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘓𝘓-𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘙 𝘊𝘈𝘚𝘛 𝘖𝘍 𝘈𝘙𝘛𝘐𝘚𝘛𝘚 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘐𝘟 𝘋𝘖𝘜𝘉𝘓𝘌-𝘓𝘌𝘕𝘎𝘛𝘏 𝘐𝘚𝘚𝘜𝘌𝘚 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦, 𝘫𝘰𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘫𝘢𝘻𝘻! DEEP CUTS was the final trade paperback that both Justin + Mike bought at the end the calendar year. Now available in a collected edition from Image Comics, thi…
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Just a wacky comedy of errors! It's Rice Girl (2014)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…
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#414 - David Cronenberg's Clinical Trials feat. Violet Lucca
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1:08:24We discuss The King of Canadian Cinema once more, Mr. David Cronenberg, but this time we are joined by Violet Lucca, the author of the excellent new book DAVID CRONENBERG: CLINICAL TRIALS. Go buy her book now at your local independent bookseller!Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back cata…
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#413 - We Answer All Your Questions! (The All Mailbag Episode)
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1:08:16We jump into the giant pile of letters you have all graciously sent us. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.appl…
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We got martial arts, boobs and Eric Roberts. It's DOA: Dead or Alive (2006)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuchthingpod.bsky.social…
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We discuss the public domain and focus in on three films that went into it this year: THE COCOANUTS, HALLELUJAH and BLACKMAIL. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscri…
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We share the best films of 2024 and are 100% correct, because we've seen everything, and are never, ever, wrong. Nope. No blind spots. Smooth sailing. Unimpeachable. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: pa…
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We're back for another year as we discuss this forgotten DTV action film "starring" Robert Davi. It's Absolute Aggression (1996)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app…
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Nothing says Christmas like a Shane Black movie! We discuss LETHAL WEAPON, KISS KISS BANG BAND and THE NICE GUYS.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and…
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Please enjoy this Patreon episode where Justin and Will go through the special features of public domain Blu-rays.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review an…
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Ho ho ho! In this year's very merry Christmas episode of The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast, we look at the Santa Claus origin story KLAUS by writer Grant Morrison and artist Dan Mora! Originally published as a 7-issue miniseries through BOOM Studios, Klaus later returned in four oversized one-shots titled "The Witch of Winter", "The Crisis in Xmasvi…
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We discuss the films of Mae West, with a focus on SHE DONE HIM WRONG, MY LITTLE CHICKADEE and SEXTETTE.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us o…
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To celebrate the holiday season, we are reviewing a brand new straight to Netflix classic. It's Hot Frosty (2024)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!bsky.app/profile/nosuch…
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We discuss the master of disaster himself!Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclubSubscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ub/id106…
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#72 - Hobtown Mystery Stories volume 1: The Case of the Missing Men
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55:26Mysteries, murder, and missing men abound in the fictional maritime community of Hobtown, Nova Scotia! Welcome to HOBTOWN MYSTERY STORIES VOLUME 1: THE CASE OF THE MISSING MEN by Kris Bertin & Alexander Forbes, available now from Oni Press in a newly-colored edition by Jason Fischer-Kouhi. Highly recommended for fans of Twin Peaks and Locke & Key, …
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Episode #168 - A Year Without A Santa Claus
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1:04:12We ring in the Christmas season with this questionable made for TV movie with an all star cast. It's A Year Without A Santa Claus (2006)!Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nosuchthingasabadmovieEmail us at [email protected] us on Instagram! @nosuchthingpodTweet at us!@NoSuchThingPod@apriletmanski@Sgtzima@DeclouxJOr Bluesky!…
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The Holiday Movie Mind Melter Is Happening Online December 7th! @ 9:00 AM (Eastern Time)
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1:51The Holiday Movie Mind Melter Is Happening Online December 7th! @ 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) by Justin Decloux and Will SloanBy Justin Decloux and Will Sloan
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#407 - Edward Bernds Directed The Three Stooges
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1:00:03We discuss the bountiful work of Edward Bernds, a man who directed some of the best THREE STOOGES shorts and made the feature films QUEEN FROM OUTER SPACE, HOT NEWS and THE THREE STOOGES IN OUTER SPACE.Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episod…
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