Dec 17, 2022
We Just Watched – The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
SHOW NOTES Ho ho ho, it’s Christmas time! What better way to celebrate than by listening to two adults dissect a children’s movie. We just watched Henry Selick’s stop-motion fantasy The Nightmare Before Christmas , a little animated experiment that became an everlasting cult favourite. document.createElement('audio'); https://celluloidjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/We-Just-Watched-The-Nightmare-Before-Christmas.mp3 The post We Just Watched – The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Nov 27, 2022
We Just Watched – Paris is Burning (1990)
SHOW NOTES We just watched Jennie Livingston’s iconic, controversial documentary Paris is Burning , an underground exploration of a time and a place that became revolutionary. Join us as we discuss queer culture, language, longing and achievement in this very special episode alongside guest stars Cassandra Kane and Launch Build Leave ‘s Angelo de Blasio. https://celluloidjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/We-Just-Watched-Paris-is-Burning.mp3 The post We Just Watched – Paris is Burning (1990) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Nov 23, 2022
We Just Watched – She Said (2022)
SHOW NOTES We just watched Maria Schrader’s true story She Said , based on the book by New York Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey about their part in the downfall of Miramax producer Harvey Weinstein and the rise of #MeToo. For fans of movies and movie history, or for fans of films like All the President’s Men , this is a must-see. https://celluloidjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/We-Just-Watched-She-Said-2022.mp3 The post We Just Watched – She Said (2022) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Nov 15, 2022
We Just Watched – The Good Nurse (2022)
SHOW NOTES We just watched Tobias Lindholm’s new drama The Good Nurse , about serial killer Charles Cullen. If you liked Dr. Death , you’ll enjoy this yarn in the vein of Conviction , Nothing But the Truth and Breach . What’s a yarn? You’ll have to listen to find out. https://celluloidjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/We-Just-Watched-The-Good-Nurse.mp3 The post We Just Watched – The Good Nurse (2022) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Nov 8, 2022
We Just Watched – Soft & Quiet (2022)
SHOW NOTES We just watched Beth de Araujo’s debut feature Soft & Quiet , one of the hits of SXSW earlier this year. This is the first time we’re putting a trigger warning on an episode, thanks to the extreme content of the film. Not one for the faint of heart. https://celluloidjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/We-Just-Watched-Soft-Quiet.mp3 The post We Just Watched – Soft & Quiet (2022) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Nov 4, 2022
We Just Watched – Enough Said (2013)
SHOW NOTES We just watched Nicole Holofcener’s simple but sweet romantic drama Enough Said , starring Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and – in his final role – James Gandolfini. Does this indie film successfully avoid Hollywood’s rom-com cliches? How many bad decisions can one neurotic person make? And just how much do we all miss Gandolfini? https://celluloidjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/We-Just-Watched-Enough-Said-2013.mp3 The post We Just Watched – Enough Said (2013) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Oct 30, 2022
We Just Watched – Clean and Sober (1988)
SHOW NOTES We just watched Glenn Gordon Caron’s forgotten gem Clean and Sober from 1988, starring Michael Keaton and Kathy Baker. Does Keaton transition to drama? Is this his best performance? Does he get ‘clean and sober’? https://celluloidjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/We-Just-Watched-Clean-and-Sober.mp3 The post We Just Watched – Clean and Sober (1988) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jan 27, 2022
We Just Watched – The Lost Daughter (2022)
SHOW NOTES We just watched Maggie Gyllenhaal’s brand new film The Lost Daughter , starring Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson. Who’s the ‘lost daughter’? How perfect is Colman? When is the right time to return a child’s doll you’ve stolen? Contains spoilers galore, so make sure you see the film before you listen to the podcast. It’ll be worth it – we promise. https://celluloidjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/We-Just-Watched-The-Lost-Daughter.mp3 The post We Just Watched – The Lost Daughter (2022) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jan 10, 2022
Episode 39 – Gus van Sant’s To Die For (1995)
SHOW NOTES We’re coming live from the WWEN Weather Centre with a look at Gus van Sant’s 1995 kinda sorta mockumentary To Die For . “ It’s nice to live in a country where life, liberty… and all the rest of it still stand for something. ” This podcast is non-profit and has been broadcast for educational purposes. Excerpts from the following material has been included to enhance the listener experience: FILM To Die For (1995) dir. Gus van Sant, USA MUSIC To Die For [score] (1995) w&p: Danny Elfman https://celluloidjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Episode-39-Gus-van-Sants-To-Die-For-1995.mp3 The post Episode 39 – Gus van Sant’s To Die For (1995) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Nov 18, 2021
Special – Martin Bell’s Streetwise (1984)
SHOW NOTES It’s 1983, and we’re surrounded by one thousand homeless children and teenagers who have turned to drugs and prostitution just so they can afford to eat. Welcome to Seattle, the most liveable city in America. This month we’re taking a long look at a very special film – Martin Bell, Mary Ellen Mark and Cheryl McCall’s stunning documentary Streetwise. “I love to fly. It’s just you’re alone, there’s peace and quiet, nothing around you but clear blue sky. No one to hassle you. No one to tell you where to go or what to do. The only bad part about flying is having to come back down to the fuckin’ world.” This podcast is non-profit and has been broadcast for educational purposes. Excerpts from the following material has been included to enhance the listener experience: FILM Streetwise (1984) dir. Martin Bell, USA MUSIC “If I Have To Go” / “Rat’s Theme” (1984) w&p: Tom Waits https://celluloidjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Special-Martin-Bells-Streetwise-1984.mp3 The post Special – Martin Bell’s Streetwise (1984) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Oct 28, 2021
We Just Watched: Breakdown (1997)
We just watched Jonathan Mostow's 1997 desert thriller Breakdown! Join us for the latest episode of the Celluloid Junkies mini-show. The post We Just Watched: Breakdown (1997) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Sep 15, 2021
We Just Watched: Elizabeth (1998)
The Celluloid Junkies are debuting a new weekly show which is short, sharp and fun. We Just Watched is a series of quick discussions about films that we have, you guessed it, just watched. The post We Just Watched: Elizabeth (1998) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jul 30, 2021
Episode 38 – John Huston’s The Misfits (1961)
We're heading out to Reno, Nevada to go Mustanging with three dear, sweet, dead men in John Huston's The Misfits. The post Episode 38 – John Huston’s The Misfits (1961) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Mar 22, 2021
Episode 37 – David Fincher’s Panic Room (2002)
Lock yourself up as we intrude upon your day with a discussion of David Fincher's popcorn movie (not film) Panic Room. The post Episode 37 – David Fincher’s Panic Room (2002) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Oct 28, 2020
Episode 36 – William Friedkin’s The Exorcist (1973)
Come and join us in the world of darkness this Halloween season as we celebrate William Friedkin's genre-defining 1973 horror film The Exorcist. The post Episode 36 – William Friedkin’s The Exorcist (1973) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Oct 12, 2020
Episode 35 – Brian De Palma’s Carrie (1976)
Check your hair and straighten your corsage because we're heading to senior prom as we discuss Brian De Palma's 1976 art house shocker Carrie. The post Episode 35 – Brian De Palma’s Carrie (1976) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Sep 7, 2020
Episode 34 – Norman Jewison’s Moonstruck (1987)
This month we’re in Little Italy, and we’re going to yell passionately about all things Cher and love and freshly baked bread. The post Episode 34 – Norman Jewison’s Moonstruck (1987) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jul 18, 2020
Episode 33 – Adrian Lyne’s Fatal Attraction (1987)
Reaganism, a fear of AIDS and the backlash against feminism heightened our reactions to what became "the zeitgeist movie of the decade". The post Episode 33 – Adrian Lyne’s Fatal Attraction (1987) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jun 25, 2020
Episode 32 – Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Don't pick up strangers, or you could end up like these five unlucky young souls in Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The post Episode 32 – Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jun 10, 2020
Episode 31 – Hal Ashby’s Harold and Maude (1971)
Bring your protest signs and join us in the revolution as we explore Hal Ashby's 1971 comedy-drama Harold and Maude. The post Episode 31 – Hal Ashby’s Harold and Maude (1971) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
May 27, 2020
Episode 30 – William Wyler’s The Letter (1940)
This month we’re deep in the tropics, about to unload our six shooter into William Wyler’s 1940 film adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham’s play The Letter. The post Episode 30 – William Wyler’s The Letter (1940) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
May 5, 2020
Episode 29 – Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard (1950)
This month we're discussing a classic film that pushes the medium beyond the popular arts, Billy Wilder's cynical, lurid masterpiece Sunset Boulevard. The post Episode 29 – Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard (1950) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Mar 29, 2020
Special – 2019: Our Year In Film
The world outside is scary right now, so sit back, relax and take a ride with us through simpler times with our 2019 year in review. The post Special – 2019: Our Year In Film first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Oct 12, 2019
Episode 28 – Lisa Cholodenko’s The Kids Are All Right (2011)
This month we wanna talk to you, we wanna shampoo you, and we wanna find some sweet romance with Lisa Cholodenko's The Kids Are All Right. The post Episode 28 – Lisa Cholodenko’s The Kids Are All Right (2011) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jul 9, 2019
Episode 27 – Peter Weir’s Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
This month we're embarking on a school excursion to check out a cinematic marvel - Peter Weir's hypnotic 1975 mystery Picnic at Hanging Rock. The post Episode 27 – Peter Weir’s Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
May 23, 2019
Episode 26 – Rob Reiner’s Misery (1990)
Put on your Liberace records and make sure your ceramic penguins face due south as we tackle Rob Reiner’s 1990 dirty bird Misery. The post Episode 26 – Rob Reiner’s Misery (1990) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
May 14, 2019
Special – Paul Schrader’s First Reformed (2018)
Join us as we discuss Paul Schrader's unnerving character study First Reformed with the film's producer, Frank Murray. The post Special – Paul Schrader’s First Reformed (2018) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Apr 15, 2019
Episode 25 – George Stevens’ Giant (1956)
This month we're heading on down to Marfa, Texas, for George Stevens' 1956 classic Giant. The post Episode 25 – George Stevens’ Giant (1956) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Mar 5, 2019
Episode 24 – Stanley Kubrick’s Paths of Glory (1957)
This month we're stuck deep in no man's land, stuck in a combative debate about the merits of Stanley Kubrick's early anti-war film Paths of Glory. The post Episode 24 – Stanley Kubrick’s Paths of Glory (1957) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Feb 22, 2019
Special – 2018: Our Year In Film
It's time for the junkies to sit down and reflect on the year in cinema: our favourite movies, moments and performances. The post Special – 2018: Our Year In Film first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jan 20, 2019
Episode 23 – James Bridges’ The China Syndrome (1979)
This month we've got our hard hats ready and we're profiling James Bridges' 1979 thriller The China Syndrome. The post Episode 23 – James Bridges’ The China Syndrome (1979) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Dec 20, 2018
Episode 22 – Jonathan Glazer’s Sexy Beast (2000)
This month we're trying our best to relax poolside and enjoy the scorching summer sun with Jonathan Glazer's debut, the 2000 British crime film Sexy Beast. The post Episode 22 – Jonathan Glazer’s Sexy Beast (2000) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Nov 15, 2018
Episode 21 – Bob Clark’s Black Christmas (1974)
This month we're celebrating Halloween late but welcoming the festive season early with a profile of Bob Clark's 1974 horror-thriller Black Christmas. The post Episode 21 – Bob Clark’s Black Christmas (1974) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Aug 27, 2018
Episode 20 – Patty Jenkins’ Monster (2003)
We are taking to the highways of Florida with Patty Jenkins' 2003 biographical crime drama Monster. The post Episode 20 – Patty Jenkins’ Monster (2003) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jul 7, 2018
Episode 19 – Terence Young’s Wait Until Dark (1967)
This month we are smashing every lightbulb in the studio as we explore Terence Young's 1967 domestic thriller Wait Until Dark. The post Episode 19 – Terence Young’s Wait Until Dark (1967) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
May 29, 2018
Episode 18 – Barbara Kopple’s Harlan County, USA (1976)
This month we are going deep underground as we profile our first documentary of the series, Barbara Kopple's 1976 film Harlan County, USA. The post Episode 18 – Barbara Kopple’s Harlan County, USA (1976) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Apr 26, 2018
Episode 17 – Fritz Lang’s M (1931)
This month we are on the hunt for a serial killer in Fritz Lang's 1931 German thriller M. The post Episode 17 – Fritz Lang’s M (1931) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Mar 4, 2018
Episode 16 – Lynne Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
This month we are profiling Lynne Ramsay's 2011 mesmeric domestic drama We Need to Talk About Kevin. The post Episode 16 – Lynne Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Feb 14, 2018
Special – 2017: Our Year In Film
We're taking a look back at 2017, discussing each of the Best Picture nominees and listing our five favourite films of 2017! The post Special – 2017: Our Year In Film first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jan 17, 2018
Episode 15 – Frank Pierson’s A Star Is Born (1976)
In the first episode of 2018, returning guest host Cassandra Kane joins us as we look at Frank Pierson's 1976 romantic musical drama A Star Is Born. The post Episode 15 – Frank Pierson’s A Star Is Born (1976) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Dec 7, 2017
Episode 14 – Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971)
This month we are cloistered in an Ursuline convent, profiling Ken Russell's disturbing 1971 political horror film The Devils. The post Episode 14 – Ken Russell’s The Devils (1971) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Nov 20, 2017
Special – Darren Aronofsky’s mother! (2017)
We present a special episode on Darren Aronofsky’s controversial and entirely brilliant new movie, mother!. The post Special – Darren Aronofsky’s mother! (2017) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Oct 25, 2017
Episode 13 – Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist (1982)
Every October we celebrate Halloween by profiling a great horror film, and this year we're taking Tobe Hooper's Poltergeist out for a spin. The post Episode 13 – Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist (1982) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Sep 19, 2017
Episode 12 – George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
What a day, what a lovely day this is as we take you on an auditory tour of George Miller’s vicious 2015 dystopian masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road. The post Episode 12 – George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Aug 12, 2017
Episode 11 – Dario Argento’s Suspiria (1977)
This month we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of the most unusual horror films ever made, Dario Argento's lurid supernatural shocker Suspiria. The post Episode 11 – Dario Argento’s Suspiria (1977) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jun 7, 2017
Episode 10 – John Huston’s Key Largo (1948)
This month we are waiting out the storm with Bogart, Bacall and Robinson as we look back at John Huston's 1948 home invasion thriller Key Largo. The post Episode 10 – John Huston’s Key Largo (1948) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Apr 17, 2017
Special – FX’s Feud & What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962)
What do movies & TV have in common? Let's discuss as we look at Robert Aldrich's What Ever Happened to Baby Jane and Ryan Murphy's FX series Feud: Bette and Joan. The post Special – FX’s Feud & What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Apr 9, 2017
Episode 9 – Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954)
This month we are profiling one of the greatest films ever made by a cinematic giant, Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller Rear Window. The post Episode 9 – Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Mar 7, 2017
Episode 8 – Woody Allen’s Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
This month we’re embroiling ourselves in romantic entanglements in Woody Allen's 1986 romantic comedy Hannah and Her Sisters. The post Episode 8 – Woody Allen’s Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Feb 8, 2017
Episode 7 – Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler (2008)
This month we're taking it to the mat as we pay tribute to Darren Aronofsky's 2008 film The Wrestler. The post Episode 7 – Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler (2008) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jan 5, 2017
Episode 6 – William Friedkin’s The French Connection (1971)
This month we are picking our feet in Poughkeepsie as we tip our hats to William Friedkin's 1971 cops and robbers thriller The French Connection. The post Episode 6 – William Friedkin’s The French Connection (1971) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Nov 29, 2016
Episode 5 – Martin Scorsese’s GoodFellas (1990)
This month we are taking care of business as we look back at Martin Scorsese's 1990 masterpiece GoodFellas. The post Episode 5 – Martin Scorsese’s GoodFellas (1990) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Oct 24, 2016
Episode 4 – John Landis’ An American Werewolf In London (1981)
In honour of Halloween, we take a look at iconic horror-comedy An American Werewolf In London (1981). The post Episode 4 – John Landis’ An American Werewolf In London (1981) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Oct 6, 2016
Episode 3 – Peter Weir’s Fearless (1993)
This month we are taking note of the exits as we look back at Peter Weir's 1993 bleak psychological drama Fearless. The post Episode 3 – Peter Weir’s Fearless (1993) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Aug 21, 2016
Episode 2 – Nicolas Roeg’s Don’t Look Now (1973)
In this episode we board a vaporetto and navigate the murky waters of Nicolas Roeg’s 1973 supernatural classic Don’t Look Now. The post Episode 2 – Nicolas Roeg’s Don’t Look Now (1973) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .
Jul 17, 2016
Episode 1 – John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982)
In our first episode we will be asking the serious questions - like does a thing know that it’s a thing? The post Episode 1 – John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982) first appeared on Celluloid Junkies .