Late Cinema Podcast

Let's get rockin! Charlie's back with Season 2 of the Late Cinema Podcast. And he's not wasting any time starting the party with a conversation about the most memorable, hilarious, or poignant uses of classic rock songs in cinema with comedian Jason Flood. Titles discussed include (GOODFELLAS, FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, DAZED & CONFUSED, POINT BREAK and many more!). This episode is brought to you the Campaign To Bring Back The Spicy McChicken. 

Happy Halloween! We've got a creepy episode for you this spookiest of holidays. Charlie welcomes old friend and filmmaker Kyle Kuchta to talk about one the greatest horror sequels of all time: EXORCIST III a.k.a. LEIGON. They also the life and times of the popular author who wrote and directed the film, William Peter Blatty, author of the original EXORCIST novel and his only other directorial effort: THE NINTH CONFIGURATION. This Episode is brought to you by SURVIVAL OF THE FILM FREAKS. 

After a dreadfully long hiatus, Charlie is back to talk cinema and culture into your eager ears. He has friend of the show KJ Relth and new friend Caleb Ward to talk about their Satanic Panic at the Arena Cinelounge, which happens to be Charlie's new venue of employment. Come for all the exciting new life updates and stay for the spine-tingling demonic hysteria. Films discussed include: THE DEVIL RIDES OUT, EVILSPEAK, MAZES & MONSTERS, TRICK OR TREAT (1986), & THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL. Also enlightening discussion about TV specials/industrial films like DEVIL WORSHIP: EXPOSING SATAN'S UNDERGROUND, DECEPTION OF A GENERATION, & THE LAW ENFORCEMENT'S GUIDE TO SATANIC CULTS. This episode is brought to you by the Satanic Panic Series at Arena Cinelounge, co-presented by Friday Night Frights. 

Spike Lee is one of America's most outspoken and prolific filmmakers, tackling raw, controversial subject matter like no one else. On the event of the release of his newest, BLACKKKLANSMAN, Charlie sits down with former New Bev cohort Jeff Smith to discuss all things Spike. (Titles discussed: Pretty much all of them!) This episode is brought to you by Mantan: The New Millenium Minstrel Show.

Charlie's as mad as hell and he's not gonna take it anymore! He's sick of tired of him and fellow comrades being subjected to the whims of big corporate capitalism. So he dispatches a solo episode where he covers a small sampling of anti-capitalist documentaries (THE CORPORATION, MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES, DETROPIA, and more!) Get radicalized! Stay woke! This episode is brought to you by the 4ord Motor Company. 

Further Selections from Episode 6: Under-heard Scores I which has Charlie and writer/filmmaker David Chien discussing the work of Angela Morley, Mica Levi, Jonny Greenwood and others. Bonus content brought to you by Caliber 5"x 8" Yellow Legal Pads. 

What would films be without music? Even silent films are, for the most part, accompanied by a melodic soundtrack. The interactions between scores and images are often difficult to define, but we can feel their power by simply sensing them. Charlie explores a sampling a lesser-known cinematic soundscapes by famous composers, with writer/filmmaker David Chien. (Artists discussed include Ennio Morricone, Jerry Goldsmith, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Shirley Walker, and more.) This episode is brought to you by Charlie’s middle school band teacher.

"Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy..." Allen Ginsberg knew to power of the holy and so does Charlie on this sanctified episode where he talks to writer/photographer/archivist Casey Winkleman about the spiritual aspects of cinema. Religous themes and spirituality form our lives in ways obvious and hidden, especially how we make and recieve art. From the devotional to the profane, there's a world to cover that goes back to the origins of human history. Films discussed include: FIRST REFORMED, THE SACRIFICE, MIRROR, ANDREI RUBLEV, THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, KUNDUN, THE COLOR OF PARADISE, THE FLOWERS OF ST. FRANCIS, SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, WINTER...AND SPRING, UNCLE BOONME WHO CAN RECALL HIS PAST LIVES, and more.  Also, please check out @latecinemapod on Twitter and IG and rate/comment on iTunes. This episode is brought you by the Catholic Church.  

My podcast will go on…and on. Today Charlie chats with history expert and pop culture guru Hayley Pogue about the biggest movie in the world: James Cameron’s 1997 uber-epic TITANIC. They look at issues of representation, analyze the movie’s pivotal context, and contemplate its enduring, if complicated, legacy. There’s also plenty of Billy Zane talk! This episode is brought to you by the White Star Line.

Third time's the charm! Today Charlie welcomes American Cinemateque envoy and all-around cinema savant Will Morris to talk about the overlooked late career of David Cronenberg. These more subdued, cerebral films have not gotten their proper due in relief to his much-loved earlier films. Why is that? What can we do to change it? They use Marshall McLuhan's The Medium is the Message as a critical tool to dissect Cronenberg's cinema, covering NAKED LUNCH, M. BUTTERFLY, CRASH, eXistenZ, SPIDER, A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, EASTERN PROMISES, A DANGEROUS METHOD, COSMPOLIS, & MAPS TO THE STARS. (They also can't help but talk about some of the early ones, including his obscure drag race flick FAST COMPANY.) Join them as they diagnose of contagious case of Late Cinema. This episode is brought to you by Cinematic Void. 

Welcome back! Episode 2! Keepin' this train a-rollin'! Today Charlie speaks with writer Brian Tran about the historical development of musicals in film (and on stage). Titles analyzed include: 42ND STREET, SWING TIME, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, STORMY WEATHER, THE PRODUCERS, CABARET, HAIRSPRAY, and many more! He also gives his initial reactions to Paul Schrader's FIRST REFORMED. Please check out LATE CINEMA on Twitter and Instagram @latecinemapod and you can even e-mail us: latecinemapod@gmail.com. This episode is brought to you by Charlie's Mom and Dad. 

Welcome! It's the first episode of the Late Cinema Podcast! Meet your host Charlie Tarabour. And enjoy his conversation with KJ Relth, Programmer at the UCLA Film & Television Archive, about outspoken (and maybe misunderstood) Italian director Lina Wertmuller. They go deep into five of her key films (THE SEDUCTION OF MIMI, LOVE & ANARCHY, ALL SCREWED UP, SWEPT AWAY, and SEVEN BEAUTIES), an iconic 1970's run that deserves a closer look. This episode is brought to you by Bob Baker's Sideshow Spectaculars.