This week on the podcast, Dan (a self-appointed N.W.P.P.V.I.P.) chats with Ryan, Erica and Marc of The New World Pictures Podcast. They discuss how and why they started this ultra-specific chronicling of New World Pictures movies, some of their favourite movies they've covered, how they feel about misleading video covers, and what they think about movies like Crystal Heart, Star Crystal, Making Contact, and more. Also, they talk about some of the fascinating people from behind the scenes of...

It's time to get cruddy again! Carlo and Dan are back with another episode of the freewheeling Cream of the Crud podcast, talking about movies they've been screening (like an obscure SOV flick,) take some questions from listeners about vintage technology based horror and video game adaptations, before finally discussing some classic movies, some not-so-classics, and everything in-between. Strap in, and get listening. 00:00:40 Introductions 00:05:51 Screenings of the CRUD: The Last Season...

When the name Shadoe Stevens comes to mind, a lot of people think about their time as a Radio DJ or as announcer on Hollywood Squares. But the other day I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Shadoe about his incredibly successful string of "Fred Rated for Federated" commercials, a wildly bizarre HBO special called "ShadoeVision," and their 1988 feature-film debut TRAXX. We also discuss their creative process and current project MentalRadio, a "Wide-Screen, Cinematic" 3D...

It’s the first Crud of the new year! On a brand-new episode of Cream of the Crud, Carlo and Dan are back to talk about the movies they’ve been watching, news of notable BluRay releases and so much more. They talk about new year’s movie resolutions, Japanuary, take questions from listeners, and so much more! 00:00:33 Introductions 00:02:09 OmiCRUD 00:03:51 Tinkering with a GBA SP & Movies in 2022 00:07:25 Screenings of the CRUD 00:08:23 Cocaine: One Man's Seduction (1983) ...

It's that time of the year again! Christmas? No! Well, yes, but it's also the time where Carlo and Dan get together to talk about new releases, movies they've seen and so much more! On today's episode, they're taking calls from listeners who asked about Holiday cash-grab slashers, movies that should be set on Christmas, alternative holiday genre picks and more! Plus they dive into new releases from Code Red, Shock Releasing, Kino Lorber and more before discussing the holiday classics and...

You know who's underrated as an actor? Martin Short. Not all comedians are able to jump the hurdle into Serious Actor, and arguably Martin Short never truly succeeded financially in that sense, but his amazing comedic sensibilities mixed with his sincerity sure make for an interesting watch. Or at least we think so.In this episode of Notes From the Back Row, Dan and Jenna team up to watch what Martin Short himself called his "leading man years" – a string of movie roles that set him up to...

Cream of the Crud: Back in the Habit Carlo and Dan are back with a post-Halloween episode of Cream of the Crud, talking about movies they've been watching (BoardingHouse! New York Ninja!) and the latest news of physical releases. They also are answering your questions about everything from trash auteurs, slow cinema, and boutique release labels. All of this, plus so much more! Strap in for a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged it's Cream of the Crud! Timestamps: 00:01:43...

Today might be Halloween hangover day, but Dan and Carlo are back in podcast form to talk about what they've been watching this frightful season, news of physical release announcements and much more. This time on the show, we take questions from listeners about insulting movies and Halloween costumes and memories. Then we dive into our physical release corner, and talk about what movies we've bene watching including: Prince of Darkness, Slumber Party Massacres (a sequel and a remake) plus...

n the lastest episode of Cream of the Crud, Carlo and Dan are getting spooky with it for their favourite two months of the year: Falloween! They’re of course talking about new and upcoming physical releases from labels such as Synapse Films, Vinegar Syndrome and more, plus they dive into questions from listeners and talk about what they’ve been watching lately, including: Demonwarp, The Legend of Boggy Creek and more! So hang up your fake cobwebs, light some candles and get listening! Show...

Jenna and Veronica are back at it – having long conversations that only barely have to do with movies! In this latest episode of Notes From the Back Row, they investigate what it is about cities that truly gives them character and the movies that best reflect that spark. Because this is Jenna and Veronica, they stick to the lakes they’re used to and focus mostly on San Francisco and New York City. Oh and literally spend the first 20 minutes just talking about weird commuting stories and the...

Carlo and Dan are back with more Cream of the Crud action, talking about the movies they’ve been watching recently, new physical media releases and so much more. This week, they answer submitted questions about Albert Pyun, Chales Band and more, plus they talk about movies ranging from the 50s to the 09s and beyond. 00:01:59: CRUD Buddies Corner The Rage (1997) & Kung Fu Zombie (1981) 00:06:53: Calls from the Public Don The Dragon Wilson Charles Band & Albert Pyun Theater...

Carlo and Dan are back at it again, in the Great White North. They dive back into the horrific world of Canadian genre cinema with a seasonally appropriate double-feature of Scanners (1981) and Scanners II: The New Order (1991). Joining them to discuss these movies is the amazing Patrick Cotnoir of The George Lucas Talk Show, RaaaatScraps and Marvel!

On the latest Cream of the Crud episode, Carlo and Dan discuss more movies and physical media releases for your listening pleasure! On this episode they talk about the Vinegar Syndrome announcement of New York Ninja, the Super Mario Bros. release which will include the workprint which features deleted scenes, and they get into movies they've been watching lately. Press play, and get ready for a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged! Show notes: Intro & Other...

On this episode of Notes from the Back Row, Dan is joined by the delightful Emalie Soderback and Kevin Clarke of Scarecrow Video and the YouTube show Viva Physical Media!

This week on Cream of the Crud, we're getting into the pre-Falloween pre-gaming mood with some horror-adjacent picks, news of physical releases and more. It’s a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged!

Carlo and Dan are back yet again with another jam-packed episode of Cream of the Crud - it’s a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged! This week on the show, they chat about movies they’ve screened, what they’ve been watching, and a few physical release announcements for good measure.

Dan & Carlo return once again for a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged.

Carlo & Dan are back with another potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged – including Vinegar Syndrome's latest release Surf II: The End of the Trilogy to Treasure of the Ninja to The Junkman and more.

Carlo and East Asian literature/film academic Jessica Siu-yin Yeung talk about their mutual love for Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema - including the best five films to get you started

Carlo and Dan are at it again with another episode of Cream of the Crud, their corner of the podcast feed to chat about new physical media releases, movies they’ve screened recently, and whatever else they have watched and are ready to recommend to y’all! On today’s episode they’re discussing: Monster High Recently announced BluRay movies from: Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow, Gold Ninja Video, and more! The Snake Girl and The Silver Haired Witch Karate-Robo Zaborgar Ultraseven Supergirl O.C....

Carlo and Dan are back with another hang-out, news-talkin' episode of Cream of the Crud! It's a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged. This time on the podcast they're discussing: • Past and Future CRUD BUDDIES screenings • Physical media corner: Vinegar Syndrome releases, AGFA & Troma, Severin & more • Empress of Darkness • Judy Holiday movies • From Beijing with Love • Dead Sushi • Seven Hours to Judgement • BINGO • Gamera, Gamera and more Gamera! So...

Carlo, Dan and Jenna sit down with Bart D'Alauro of Cinema60 to talk about his previous life as the owner of the DVD rental store Bart & Greg's DVD Explosion. They talk physical media, the shortcomings of streaming age, and the glory of owning every movie.

Today on the podcast, Carlo and Dan are stretchin' their legs out for a chilled chat about whatever the heck they've been watching lately. Like Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation People like video games right? There's a new adaptation of one of those out and about these days! Dan watched Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, and Carlo watched the brand-new Kombat flick. Then there's talk about the excellent obscurity slash vanity project Iron Thunder before Dan dips into...

Carlo & Jenna go to Hell with two 1960s Japanese films that deal with death and torture: Jigoku & Blind Beast

For this episode, I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Allan Levine, a Canadian film and television producer who directed two features for Emmeritus Productions (The Chronicle of 1812 aka The King's Regiment in 1984 and The Edge aka Doomsday Plot in 1985) and went on to have a long and fascinating career. We discuss how they got involved with Emmeritus Productions, what it was like to direct a shot-on-video, made-for-TV and the foreign market feature films, some amazing stories...