This week, with Curtis away on vacation in Eastern Europe, we decide to keep things casual and discuss a list of our 'hidden gems'—films that we think are little known, but enjoyable and deserving of higher praise. Joining us for this discussion is our 'fifth Beatle' SIMON!
We changed things up significantly this week. Instead of our usual discussion of watchlist additions or 'what we watched this week', we discuss the 'News of the Week' in the world of film and entertainment.
TIME STAMPS
00:00:00 Introduction
NEWS OF THE WEEK
00:01:40 RIPs: Kenneth Anger; Ray Stevenson; Tina Turner (also some chatter on album/tape covers)
00:09:10 Cannes Film Festival recap
00:13:12 Congrats to the new dads—De Niro and Pacino
00:15:11 The End of RARBG, and talking torrent sites
00:20:58 Barry and Succession finales; prestige TV discussion
00:24:04 One Year Anniversary: TOP GUN: MAVERICK
00:27:17 Twentieth Anniversary: FINDING NEMO
00:28:25 Twenty Fifth Anniversary: GODZILLA
00:30:47 Fortieth Anniversary: RETURN OF THE JEDI
HIDDEN GEMS DISCUSSION
00:36:14 This is England (Quinn)
00:39:27 Raw Force (Simon)
00:41:47 The Americanization of Emily (John)
00:45:22 Little Monsters (Quinn)
00:48:44 Raiders of Atlantis (Simon)
00:50:22 Parents (John)
00:54:03 Chopping Mall (Quinn)
00:57:20 The Emerald Forest (Simon)
00:59:00 Zombi Child (John)
01:02:53 Holes (Quinn)
01:05:50 Lockout (Simon)
01:07:37 Godzilla vs. Hedorah (John)
01:13:16 Wrap up
CREDITS AND PLUGS
Intro: "If Only, If Only" by Jenna Kay Holmer (from 'Holes')
Middle: Main Theme - The Emerald Forest OST
Outro: "Kaese! Taiyō (Return! The Sun) by Mari Keiko, Honey Knights, and Moon Drops (from Godzilla vs. Hedorah)
Quinn: @seatstruckreviews
Curtis: https://www.the-back-row.com/ - check out 'Runstedler's DVD Pick of the Month'
https://curtisrunstedler.ca/
John: johnnycakes.substack.com
@johnnycakes on Letterboxd
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