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POD 366, EP. 22: LEDA’S SAMUEL TRESSLER IV HELPS US TEST A LONGER FORMAT

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Leda official site.

Isolated Samuel Tressler IV interview

Drowning by Numbers (1988): Discussion begins. Read Shane Wilson’s review. This 4K UHD (standard Blu-ray included) is the first of several upcoming restorations and re-releases of ‘s somewhat neglected catalog. Buy Drowning by Numbers.

Lynch/Oz (2022): Discussion begin. A documentary exploring the influence of The Wizard of Oz on the work of , with , , and , and among those offering theories. Now in select theaters after its festival run; we assume VOD and North American physical media are coming soon. Lynch/Oz official site.

Night of the Hunter (1955): Discussion begins. Read the Canonically Weird entry! Kino puts the ultimate love/hate movie on 4K UHD. It contains a new commentary and different features than the 2014 Criterion Collection Blu-ray. Buy Night of the Hunter.

Please Baby Please (2022): Discussion begins. Read Gregory J. Smalley’s review. ‘s queer musical comes to DVD this week (it was already on VOD, and will arrive on Blu-ray in a few weeks). Buy Please Baby Please.

Red Cockroaches (2003): Discussion begins. A microbudgeted, experimental dystopian sci-fi feature. Originally released straight to DVD, it’s now reissued on Blu-ray by the DTV preservationists of Saturn’s Core. Buy Red Cockroaches.

Something in the Dirt (2022): Discussion begins. Read Giles Edwards’ review. conspiracy drama/thriller, previously on VOD and DVD, is now out on Blu-ray. Buy Something in the Dirt.

Space Is the Place (1974): Discussion begins. Read Alfred Eaker’s review. Music specialists Modern Harmonic (who have a relationship with Something Weird video and do fool around with movies sometimes) sneak out new release of ‘s spacey classic, disguising a DVD and Blu-ray as bonus features to their soundtrack release (usually, it goes the other way ’round!) Buy Space Is the Place.

Unidentified Objects (2022): Discussion begins. A homosexual dwarf takes a road trip with an alien abduction nut in what at first looks like a quirky comedy, but hints at something potentially weirder. Rex Reed didn’t like this “oddball curio“, which is enough of an endorsement for us to want to check it out. Unidentified Objects official site.

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:

(Damselvis, Daughter of Helvis) is our scheduled guest on Pod 366 next week; we’ll also be joined for the first time by El Rob Hubbard. We’ll continue this week’s longform/divided format for that episode, at least.

In written reviews next week, Shane Wilson looks at A Woman’s Face (1941), Giles Edwards stays in the 40s for the ghost tale Brooklyn 45 (2023), and Gregory J. Smalley takes on the new indie On Our Way (2023).

Also, we will be hosting another Weird Watch Party this week! You can always see the schedule in the sidebar, but we’ll reiterate here:

Tuesday, June 6 at 7:30 PM: Un Chien Andalou (1929) on Tubi via Discord (free for all and extra short!)

Onward and weirdward!

Interviews, Pod 366: A Weird Movies Podcast

POD 366, EP. 21: CHECKING INTO “COUNTRY OF HOTELS” WITH JULIO MARIA MARTINO & DAVID HAUPTSCHEIN

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Country of Hotels on Tubi

“Fecundation” by David Hautschein

The Becomers (est. 2023): Discussion begins. At Cannes, Yellow Veil pictures has acquired the rights to an alien comedy directed by Zach Clark. What catches our attention is two quotes from the press release: “It’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever made” (director Clark) and “The Becomers is funny, weird, and at times gross” (Yellow Veil). The Becomers announcement via Variety.

Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001): Discussion begins. Read Giles Edwards’ review. ‘ genre-bending period mystery joins the 4K UHD club (standard Blu-ray included) courtesy of Shout! Factory. Buy Brotherhood of the Wolf.

Country of Hotels (2019): Discussion begins. Read Giles Edwards’ Apocrypha Candidate review. This triptych of surreal stories set in room 508 debuts on Tubi and other destinations on May 26 (likely the day you’re reading this)! Country of Hotels official Facebook page.

“David Lynch: A Complete Retrospective”: Discussion begins. We’re a little late on this one as it started this past Wednesday, but Music Box Theater has taken its impressive David Lynch retrospective on the road to Dallas, Texas. It lasts until June 4, with every available Lynch short and feature accounted for (along with some non-directed-by-Lynch works like The Wizard of Oz). Interested Metroplexians can check out the link for times and special guests. David Lynch: A Complete Retrospective at the Texas Theater in Dallas.

Warm Water Under a Red Bridge (2001): Discussion begins. A salaryman romances a village woman who has a river inside her. ‘s final movie is a weird romantic comedy focused on female sexuality; on Blu-ray for the first time from Film Movement (also on VOD). Buy or rent Warm Water Under a Red Bridge.

Werckmeister Harmonies (2000): Discussion begins. Read the Canonically Weird entry! Janus films has restored ‘s minimalist totalitarian fable about a Prince and a Whale on 4K, which suggests a Criterion edition will be coming soon. Tarr will be in attendance at the L.A. screening on June 6. U.S. Screening schedule is here.

Will’-o’-the-Wisp (2022): In the year 2069 (!), a prince wants to become a fireman. At least one reviewer described this homoerotic musical comedy-fantasy from as “extremely weird but wonderful.” U.S. distributor site for Will’-o’-the-Wisp.

(trailer mildly NSFW for nudity)

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:

, the director of the experimental 3D feature Leda, will be our guest on Pod 366 next week.

In written reviews, Shane Wilson addresses another one that Came from the Reader-Suggested Queue in the French horror Litan (1982), while Gregory J. Smalley gives you the scoop on Amazon Prime’s gender-swapped miniseries variation on  Dead Ringers.

Also, we will be hosting more Weird Watch Parties this week! You can always see the schedule in the sidebar, but we’ll reiterate here:

Saturday, May 27 at Noon ET: Silent Hill (2006) on Tubi via Discord (free for all)

Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day) at Noon ET: Tokyo Gore Police (2008) on Tubi via Discord (free for all)

Wednesday, May 31 at 7:30 PM ET: The Apple (1980) on Tubi via Discord (free for all)

Onward and weirdward!

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POD 366, EPISODE 20: GILES PREVIEWS “MOON GARDEN” (PLUS 6 MOVIES WE HAVEN’T SEEN)

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Cosmic Disco Detective Rene: The Secret Society for Slow Romance 2 (2023): Discussion begins. Tagline: “are immortal time travelers interfering with the past” (and causing work-for-free actors to walk backwards)? An extremely low-budget film from the absurdist director of Werewolf Ninja Philosopher (and The Secret Society for Slow Romance 1). Debuting in a Glendale, CA, theater, though it may not meet the May 19 debut schedule. (Update: after we had selected it for coverage this week, the film’s debut was moved to July 7.) Cosmic Disco Detective Rene: The Secret Society for Slow Romance 2 official Twitter.

The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future (2022): Discussion begins. A woman encounters her dead mother in this magical realist drama from Chile with an ecological angle. Debuting this week at the Quad in NYC and expanding to major cities throughout the summer. The Cow Who Sang a Song into the Future US distributor site.

“The Cremaster Cycle”: Discussion begins. ‘s seldom-screened Cremaster cycle is more legend than movie(s).  Barney very rarely authorizes screenings, so this appearance of the full series (stretched over a couple weeks) is a major event for New York weirdos. The Cremaster Cycle at Metrograph.

Moon Garden (2023): Discussion begins. A little girl in a coma voyages through a disturbing dream world, trying to find her way back to reality. After a successful festival run and some high praise from critics, this esque fantasy gets a decent release at “finer arthouses,” beginning this week at IFC Center and going on the road through June. Moon Garden official site.

A New Old Play (2021): Discussion begins. A three-hour arthouse epic from China about an opera clown reviewing his life as he prepares to enter the Ghost City. Actually debuting in Vancouver with no U.S. dates to announced, but it’s simultaneously on VOD. A New Old Play US distributor site.

On Our Way (2021): Discussion begins. A first-time director struggles to write his first script, assisted by a mysterious dream-muse. and Franco Nero appear in small roles.  In theaters (somewhere) and simultaneously on VOD (for purchase only; rental options could follow). Buy On Our Way.

Targets (1968): Discussion begins. Read Alfred Eaker’s review. Not especially weird, but noteworthy: ‘s last meaningful feature, which casts him as a fading horror star facing the real-life horror of a mass shooter, joins the this week, on your choice of DVD or Blu-ray. Buy Targets.

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:

(Country of Hotels, about to be released on VOD) will be our guest on next week’s Pod 366.

In written reviews, Giles Edwards gives you a fuller rundown of Moon Garden (discussed in this week’s Pod), Shane Wilson dissects Excision (2021), Pete Trbovich returns to throw us a curve ball with a review of Claude Chabrol’s Alice or the Last Escapade (1977), and Gregory J. Smalley considers The Dreams of Rene Sendam (2022).

Also, we will be hosting more Weird Watch Parties this week! You can always see the schedule in the sidebar, but we’ll reiterate here:

Saturday, May 20 at Noon ET: Wax, or the Discovery of Television Among the Bees (1991) on YouTube via Discord (free for all)

Monday, May 22 at 7:30 PM ET: Robot Monster (1953) on Tubi via Discord (free for all)

Tuesday, May 23 at 7:30 PM ET: The Double (2013) on Hulu (subscription required)

Onward and weirdward!

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POD 366: QUESTIONS 2-10 OF SHANE WILSON’S 10-QUESTION WEIRD MOVIE QUIZ

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First quiz question (from a previous video)

Quiz questions 2-10

Branded to Kill (1967): Discussion begins here. Read the Canonically Weird entry! The #3 ranked killer is #1 in our hearts; the updates another classic to 4K UHD. Buy Branded to Kill (4K UHD).

Poor Things (2023): Discussion begins here. The first teaser trailer for ‘ Poor Things is out. The film will star Emma Stone as a woman whose brain is transplanted with that of her own unborn child’s. In theaters Sept. 8. Poor Things official Twitter.

Unicorn Wars (2022): Discussion begins here. Read Giles Edwards’ Apocrypha Candidate review. The teddy bears are going to war in ‘s scathing animated antiwar fable, now on Blu-ray. Buy Unicorn Wars.

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:

No guest is scheduled for next week’s Pod 366, but we’ll nevertheless be back with all the week’s weird movies news.

In written reviews next week, Shane Wilson has a Deathgasm (2015), Giles Edwards freaks out over Freaks vs. the Reich (2023), and lays down the Linoleum (2023).

Also, we will be hosting more Weird Watch Parties this week, both weekend matinee screenings. You can always see the schedule in the sidebar, but we’ll reiterate here:

Saturday, May 13 at Noon ET: Tromeo & Juliet (1996) on Tubi via Discord (free for all)

Sunday, May 14 at Noon ET: A Page of Madness [Kurutta ippêji] (1926) on YouTube via Discord (free for all)

Onward and weirdward!

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POD 366: EPISODE 18, NICK GATSBY & SKYE ARMENTA RAP ABOUT “ZAPPER!”

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Zapper! on Tubi

The Dreams of Rene Sendam (2022): A poetry student loses himself in a dream world. A scrappy indie that went directly to DVD/Blu-ray/VOD. Buy The Dreams of Rene Sendam. The Dreams of Rene Sendam official site.

Giving Birth to a Butterfly (2021): Read Gregory J. Smalley’s review. A poetic dramedy with a dreamlike conclusion, Butterfly gets a very limited theatrical release before flying off for exclusive Fandor streaming. Giving Birth to a Butterfly official site.

https://youtu.be/Q2g-GGNQFow

Nekrocosm (in development): After a five-year break from feature filmmaking, will return to the big screen with a “phantasmagorical fantasy nightmare” (plot details under wraps, and the script probably isn’t even completed yet). A24 will distribute, which is a big vote of Cosmatos confidence. The Hollywood Reporter has the deets.

Return to Silent Hill (in development): After a disappointing 2012 sequel, wants to take back the reins for another shot at Silent Hill (which has remained a popular video game franchise). IGN article on Return to Silent Hill.

What Happens at Night (in development): Studiocanal has acquired the rights to the dreamlike horror novel “What Happens at Night,” which is frequently compared to The Shining due to its deserted hotel setting. The director hasn’t been named, but will produce.  Deadline broke the news.

Wings of Desire (1987): Read Gregory J. Smalley’s review. ‘ poetic classic about angels longing to be human gets the 4K UHD treatment from the . Special features remain the same as on the previous DVD/Blu-ray releases (and a Blu-ray copy is included). Buy Wings of Desire.

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:

We don’t have a guest scheduled for next week’s Pod 366, but we’ll still be there giving you the rundown on the latest news in weird movies.

In written reviews, Shane Wilson considers another one that Came from the Reader-Suggested Queue in Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam (1985) (which is actually a disguised “Ernest” movie); Giles Edwards covers Belgium’s artsploitation-y Memento Mori (2018); and revisits the surreal high school anime Night Is Short, Walk on Girl (2017) (you know what that means).

Also, we will be hosting more Weird Watch Parties this week! You can always see the schedule in the sidebar, but we’ll reiterate here:

Friday, May 5 (tonight!) at 9:00 PM ET: Maniac (1934) on Tubi via Discord (free for all)

Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 PM ET: A Field in England (2013) on Hulu (subscription required)

Thursday, May 11 at 8:00 PM ET: La Grande Bouffe (1973) on Tubi via Discord (free for all)

Saturday, May 13 at Noon ET: Tromeo & Juliet (1996) on Tubi via Discord (free for all)

Onward and weirdward!