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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. Matthew Barney‘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 Gilliamesque 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. Vanessa Redgrave 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: Boris Karloff‘s last meaningful feature, which casts him as a fading horror star facing the real-life horror of a mass shooter, joins the Criterion collection this week, on your choice of DVD or Blu-ray. Buy Targets.

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:

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

Poor Things (2023): Discussion begins here. The first teaser trailer for Giorgos Lanthimos‘ 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 Alberto Vázquez‘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 Gregory J. Smalley 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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Freaks vs. the Reich [AKA Freaks Out] (2021): Discussion begins here. Read Giles Edwards’ festival mini-review. It’s circus freaks vs. Nazis in an Italian spectacle that can probably be described as “X-Men meets Inglorious Basterds” (and probably has been). Not sure where it’s playing, though we found one date in Glendale, CA; fortunately, you can also catch it on VOD. Freaks Out Cineuropa listing.

Acción Mutante (1993): Discussion begins here. A squad of disfigured men go terrorist and kidnap a beautiful heiress in Alex de la Iglesia‘s provocative and gory debut film. Rrestored via Severin Films on a 4K UHD disc (+ Blu-ray) with a horde of special features including a commentary track from the director and crew, numerous interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and more. Buy Acción Mutante.

The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973): Discussion begins here. Read the Canonically Weird entry! The first official North American Blu-ray of Wojciech Has‘ Surrealist classic from behind the Iron Curtain comes courtesy of Yellow Veil. Currently copies can only be purchased via Vinegar Syndrome, presumably they will be opened to other retailers in the future (as is VS’ usual practice).

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976): Discussion begins here. Read the Canonically Weird entry! This David Bowie-fronted cult sci-fi has hardly been rare on physical media, with Lionsgate releasing it multiple times in between a brief stint with Criterion; this is a 4K UHD Steelbook presentation with a neat (if gimmicky) slipcase cover which allows you to change the color of Bowie’s eyes, and would be a fine starting place if you don’t already own it (and have a UHD player). Seems to currently be a Best Buy exclusive.

Shiver of the Vampires (1971): Discussion begins here. Read Gregory J. Smalley’s review. Amidst renewed interest in the oeuvre of Jean Rollin, Britain’s Powerhouse films releases jam-packed Rollin limited edition Blu-rays, beginning with his third psychedelic vampire outing. (Also available on UHD) Buy Shiver of the Vampires.

Suicide Club (2002): Discussion begins here. Read Eric Young’s review. Surprisingly, Sion Sono‘s breakthrough film about a (you guessed it) Japanese suicide club has never been issued on Blu-ray in the U.S. before. Diskotek corrects the oversight, though unfortunately with a bare-bones release. Buy Suicide Club.

Two Orphan Vampires (1997): Discussion begins here. Read Gregory J. Smalley’s review. Rollin’s final vampire movie is cheaper and less erotically charged (the vampire protagonists are underage) than his 70s and 80s installments. Like Shiver of the Vampires, Powerhouse offers you the choice of Blu-ray or UHD in an elaborate package. Buy Two Orphan Vampires.

WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE:

ZAPPER! director Nick Gatsby and actress/producer/cinematographer Skye Armenta will be the guests on next week’s Pod 366.

For written reviews, Shane Wilson takes a second look at Bertrand Blier‘s Buñuelian murder meditation Buffet Froid; Giles Edwards assays the 2021 experimental art film Leda; and Gregory J. Smalley gives you the scoop on Nicolas Winding Refn‘s Netflix series “Copenhagen Cowboy.”

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

Tuesday, May 2 at 9:00 PM ET: The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) on Plex via Discord (free for all)

Thursday, May 4 at 9:00 PM ET: Death Laid an Egg [La morte ha fatto l’uovo] (1968) on Tubi via Discord (free for all)

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

Onward and weirdward!