Genre Exposure: A Film Podcast

https://feed.podbean.com/genreexposure/feed.xml

11K

Downloads

120

Episodes

A bi-weekly podcast plumbing the depths of genre films from the old, new, cult, and transgressive. Join us as we explore the wide world of cinema broadening our horizons one movie at a time.

Episodes

Wednesday Sep 13, 2023

Episode 070: Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter (1979)

Wednesday Sep 13, 2023

In this episode, we wrap up our exploration of Nikkatsu's legendary Roman Porno series for the time being. For our last pick, Jason has selected a surprisingly relevant film blending together elements we examined in the prior two episodes. So join us as we check out Norifumi Suzuki's wild Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter from 1979. Dustin tries to weave the connected elements between all three films for this block while marveling at the vague profundity of the film. Jason, however, tries to articulate why the movie just falls a little short of having that special something to it. But before all that, we weigh in on Netflix's One Piece and the current state of live action anime adaptations. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: The Wonder (2022)
-Dustin: Cocaine Bear (2023) & One Piece Live Action (2023)

Show Notes:
-Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter Trailer
-Pickup your own copy of Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter
-Go check out all the other awesome shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network
-Related Topic: Nazisploitation
-Related Film: Zoku: Tenamonya Sandogasa
-Related Film: Osaka Dokonjo Monogatari
-Related Film: Red Peony Gambler
-Related Film: Truck Yaro series
-Related Film: Binbari High School
-Related Director: Koji Wakamatsu
-Related Film: School of the Holy Beast
-Related Topic: Toei's Pinky Violence series
-Related Film: Sex & Fury
-Related Film: Girl Boss Guerilla
-Related Film: Terrifying Girls' High School: Lynch Law Classroom
-Related Actress: Miki Sugimoto
-Related Film: Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs
-Related Writer: Atsushi Yamatoya
-Related Film: Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands
-Related Director: Seijun Suzuki
-Related Film: Branded to Kill
-Related Film: Stray Cat Rock: Sex Hunter
-Related Film: Flower and Snake
-Related Topic: Nature vs. Nurture
-Related Film: Fall of the House of Usher
-Related Topic: Japanese Bondage
-Related Director: Mario Bava
-Related Director: Dario Argento
-Related Topic: Operation Night and Fog
-Related Film: The Poughkeepsie Tapes
-Related Boxset: The Sensual World of Black Emanuelle
-Related Film: Emanuelle in America
-Related Film: Last House on the Left
-Related Literature: Psalm of David
-Related Film: Horror of Dracula
-Related Literature: Psalm 121
-Related Film: Hatchet for the Honeymoon
-Related Film: In The Folds of the Flesh
-Related Film: Fairy in a Cage
-Related Film: Zoom Up: Murder Site
-Related Film: The Night Evelyn Came Out of the Grave
-Related Film: Bloody Pit of Horror
-Related Topic: Unit 731
-Related Film: Men Behind the Sun

Next Time:
Tin & Tina (2023)

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023

Episode 069: Flower and Snake (1974)

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023

In this episode, we continue our exploration of Nikkatsu's legendary Roman Porno series. For our next pick, we checked out one of the most well-known and iconic films from the entire run. It helped spawn their own S&M focused sub-series, numerous sequels, arguably kept the company running financially, and skyrocketed Naomi Tani to eternal stardom among fans of the genre. So join us as we check out Masaru Konuma's Flower and Snake from 1974. Dustin lays down the history of this monumental film and breaks down just what kinbaku and shibari mean. Jason weighs in on the tone of the film, questioning how much of the comedy was intentional and contrasting that against our expectations going in. But before all that, sound all the alarms because the Muckverse has a new entry on the way. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: The History of Metal and Horror (2021) & Ahsoka (2023)
-Dustin: Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (2021) & Talk to Me (2022)

Next Time:
Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter (1979)

Wednesday Aug 16, 2023

Episode 068: Zoom Up: Murder Site (1979)

Wednesday Aug 16, 2023

In this episode, we triumphantly return to the world of pink films and related media by casting some focus on Nikkatsu's legendary Roman Porno series that carried the company to greatness throughout the 70s and 80s. We kick things off with Dustin's pick Zoom Up: Murder Site directed by Koyu Ohara in 1979. Dustin lays down the history of Nikkatsu and the whirlwind rise and fall of their Roman Porno series. Between the swift runtime and many creative decisions, Jason finds a lot to love with this movie. But before all that, we take a moment to reflect on the impact of director William Friedkin. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Oppenheimer (2023) & The Barn Part II (2022)
-Dustin: Emmanuelle in Space 2: A World of Desire (1994) & Justine: In the Heat of Passion (1996)

Show Notes:
-Pickup your own copy of Zoom Up: Murder Site
-Go check out Impulse Pictures' Nikkatsu Collection
-Go check out Severin Films' The Sensual World of Black Emanuelle box set
-Related Topic: Pink Films
-Related Topic: Nikkatsu
-Related Topic: Nikkatsu's Roman Porno series
-Need some context on Pink Films? Go back and check out our episode on Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands
-Related Film: Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands
-Related Book: Behind the Pink Curtain: The Complete History of Japanese Sex Cinema
-Related Topic: Toei's Pinky Violence
-Related Film: Female Prisoner Scorpion
-Related Film: Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs
-Go preorder Neon Eagle's release of Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs
-Related Film: Story of Heresy in Meiji Era
-Related Film: Tokyo Bathhouse
-Related Film: Apartment Wife: Affair in the Afternoon
-Related Topic: Japan's Bubble Economy
-Related Show: The Naked Director
-Related Film: Ichijo's Wet Desire
-Related Film: Woman with Red Hair
-Related Film: A Woman Called Sada Abe
-Related Film: Flower and Snake
-Related Film: Rope Cosmetology
-Related Topic: Eirin
-Related Film: Bed Partner
-Related Film: Antiporno
-Related Film: White Lily
-Related Film: Safe Word
-Related Film: Assault! 13th Hour
-Related Film: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
-Related Film: Fairy in a Cage
-Related Film: Zoom In: Sex Apartments
-Related Film: Love Hunter
-Related Film: Suspiria
-Related Film: Entrails of a Virgin
-Go check out the Synapse Films/Impulse Pictures Podcast

Next Time:
Flower and Snake (1974)

Wednesday Aug 02, 2023

Episode 067: Open Your Eyes (1997)

Wednesday Aug 02, 2023

In this episode, a listener suggestion sends us into overtime on the sci-fi genre as we look at a film that approaches some concepts we've dug in on with past episodes, but using its own unique approach. So join us as we check out Alejandro Amenábar's Open Your Eyes from 1997. Dustin lays down some connections with other beloved mind-bending flicks; some of which we've covered for prior episodes. Jason throws some shade at the film's Tom Cruise helmed American remake Vanilla Sky. But before all that, the trailer for the new Exorcist movie is upon us and the hosts aren't so sure how ready they are for another round of whatever was going on with the most recent Halloween trilogy. And so much more!

Special thanks to @Urban_Groucho for suggesting we check this one out. Got a movie you champion? A hidden gem you think needs more love? Just want to see more discussion on a particular film? We want to check out the movies you suggest to us. Write in at genreexposure@gmail.com or contact us on your favorite form of social media and shoot us a movie recommendation.

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Barbie (2023) & Takeshi's Castle (2023)
-Dustin: Insidious: The Red Door (2023) & Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020)

Show Notes:
-Open Your Eyes Trailer
-Stream Open Your Eyes on Freevee
-Go check out the trailer for The Exorcist: Believer
-Related Film: Deliver Us From Evil
-Related Film: Vanilla Sky
-Related Film: Aeon Flux
-Related Film: Hollow Man
-Related Scene: The Troma Crash
-Related Mythology: Janus
-Related Film: The Matrix
-Related Film: The Terminator
-Related Film: The Beyond
-Related Film: The Devil's Honey
-Related Song: Risingson by Massive Attack
-Related Series: The Sandman
-Related Film: Torente
-Related Film: The Others
-Related Film: The Vanishing
-Related Film: Ringu
-Related Film: The Ring
-Related Story: The Turn of the Screw
-Related Author: Philip K. Dick
-Related Novel: Ubik
-Related Film: Blade Runner
-Related Film: Total Recall
-Related Film: Minority Report
-Related Film: A Scanner Darkly
-Related Film: Radio Free Albemuth
-Related Series: The Man in the High Castle
-Related Story: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
-Related Topic: Whitley Strieber
-Related Topic: Anamnesis
-Related Book: The Exegesis of Phillip K. Dick
-Related Book: VALIS
-Related Film: Avalon
-Related Film: Lost Highway
-Related Film: Mulholland Drive
-Related Film: Inland Empire
-Related Film: Inception
-Related Film: Vertigo
-Related Film: Come True
-Related Film: Jacob's Ladder
-Related Band: X Japan

Next Time:
Zoom Up: Murder Site (1979)

Wednesday Jul 19, 2023

Episode 066: Avalon (2001)

Wednesday Jul 19, 2023

In this episode, we wrap up our series on non-horror Science-Fiction by examining another staple concept of the genre: virtual reality. Join us as we check out Dustin's pick Avalon from 2001, a Japanese-Polish coproduction directed by Mamoru Oshii. Dustin heaps praise upon the film while also giving a detailed account of both Oshii's history and his directorial style. Meanwhile, Jason offers a powerfully contrasting viewpoint after finding himself put off by the film at nearly every level. But before all that, the show almost immediately comes to a grinding halt as the hosts find themselves face to face with stunning news of a revival for the Return of the Living Dead franchise. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Brooklyn 45 (2023)
-Dustin: Army of the Dead (2021) & Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

Show Notes:
-Avalon Trailer
-Rent Avalon on Amazon Prime
-Go check out Reviewed to Death
-Support the WGA/SAG Strike
-Go learn about the pending revival of the Return of the Living Dead franchise
-Related Film: Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer
-Related Film: Angel's Egg
-Related Film: Patlabor The Movie
-Related Film: Patlabor The Movie 2
-Related Film: Ghost in the Shell (1995)
-Related Film: Ghost in the Shell (2017)
-Related OVA: Dallos
-Related Anime: Gatchaman
-Related Film: La Jetée
-Related Film: 12 Monkeys
-Related Film: Night and Fog in Japan
-Related Anime: Time Bokan
-Related Anime: Urusei Yatsura
-Related Artist: Yoshitaka Amano
-Related Film: Vampire Hunter D
-Related Film: Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
-Related Anime: Patlabor
-Related Film: The Red Spectacles
-Related Film: Stray Dog – Kerberos Panzer Cop
-Related Film: Talking Head
-Related Film: Sky Crawlers
-Related Short: Sand Whale and Me
-Related Manga: Seraphim: 266613336 Wings
-Related Film: Blood: The Last Vampire (2000)
-Related Film: Blood: The Last Vampire (2009)
-Related Novel: Blood: The Last Vampire – Night of Beasts
-Related Film: Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
-Related Film: Existenz
-Related Score: Log In (Avalon Main Theme)
-Related Film: Seven Swords
-Related Film: Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon
-Related Film: Ip Man
-Related Anime: Ranma 1/2
-Related Anime: Maison Ikkoku
-Related Film: Ringu
-Related Film: Ringu 2
-Related Film: Dark Water
-Related Anime: Mobile Suit Gundam 00
-Related Anime: Mob Psycho 100
-Related Film: Blade Runner
-Related Topic: Avalon
-Related Game: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
-Related Film: Assault Girls
-Related Game: Monster Hunter
-Related Film: Garm Wars: The Last Druid
-Related Film: Kangaroo Jack
-Related Game: Ragnarok Online
-Related Game: Call of Duty
-Related Film: The Matrix
-Related Film: Tron
-Related Film: Skinamarink
-Related Film: Muck
-Related Film: Future Kick

Next Time:
Open Your Eyes (1997)

Wednesday Jul 05, 2023

Episode 065: Moon (2009)

Wednesday Jul 05, 2023

In this episode, Michael rejoined us so the original trio can dig deep into some more high concept sci-fi. Join us as we check out his pick Moon from 2009 directed by Duncan Jones. Michael details how important Sam Rockwell's performance is to the film. Dustin runs down some info on some follow-up projects that expand, for good or ill, the universe the film takes place in. Jason highlights Moon's place in the pantheon of classic sci-fi flicks. But before all that, we discuss the bombing of The Flash at the box office and muse upon the idea of superhero fatigue at the movie theater. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Michael: Extraction 2 (2023)
-Jason: The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2021)
-Dustin: I Am Lisa (2020) & The Flash (2023)

Show Notes:
-Moon Trailer
-Rent Moon on Amazon Prime
-Go check out Balaji Vital's books on Indian cinema: “Pure Evil: The Bad Men of Bollywood”
-Related Film: 2001: A Space Odyssey
-Related Film: The Quiet Earth
-Related Film: Wayne's World
-Related Show: The Twilight Zone
-Related Film: Dead Ringers
-Related Meme: Pointing Spiderman
-Related Film: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
-Related Song: I Am The One And Only
-Related Film: Pet Sematary
-Related Film: Silent Running
-Related Film: Alien
-Related Film: Outland
-Related Film: High Noon
-Related Film: Zardoz
-Related Film: Warcraft
-Related Show: Red Dwarf
-Related Film: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
-Related Anime: Mobile Suit Gundam
-Related Show: Robotech
-Related Film: Mute
-Related Film: Blade Runner
-Related Graphic Novel: Madi: Once Upon a Time in the Future
-Related Film: Ex Machina
-Related Film: Annihilation
-Related Book: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
-Related Book: Artemis
-Related Film: The Martian
-Related Film: The Usual Suspects
-Related Film: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
-Related Tabletop RPG: Death in Space
-Related Film: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
-Related Show: Altered Carbon
-Related Meme: The Scott Brown Incident

Next Time:
Avalon (2001)

Wednesday Jun 21, 2023

Episode 064: The Quiet Earth (1985)

Wednesday Jun 21, 2023

In this episode, we begin a new block focused on Science-Fiction cinema with a particular exclusion for Sci-Fi Horror just to mix things up. Sci-fi can be pretty broad, so we definitely can't hit it all in one go. It all kicks off with Jason's pick giving us a time honored tradition of musing about what the end of humanity might be like. Join us as we check out Geoff Murphy's The Quiet Earth from 1985. Jason sorts out his feelings between fond memories of the film and its impact on a rewatch. Dustin delves into comparisons with the source novel while questioning the direction for the back half of the movie. But before all that we provide our usual whirlwind overview of the genre to help guide our discussions. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: The Lair (2022) & Savageland (2015)
-Dustin: Cult (2013) & Ura Horror (2008)

Next Time:
Moon (2009)

Wednesday Jun 07, 2023

Episode 063: Monica, O My Darling (2022)

Wednesday Jun 07, 2023

In this episode, another listener suggestion sends us kicking and screaming back into the world of Indian cinema. Join us as we dig into the many twists and turns of Vasan Bala's genre blending escapade Monica, O My Darling from 2022. Jason finds his apprehension in the wake of 13B utterly destroyed against the film's charm. Dustin finds an excuse to rant about Keigo Higashino and then puts in some extra credit by checking out a Japanese tv movie adaptation of the original source material. And so much more!

Special thanks to AyJ for suggesting we check this one out. Got a movie you champion? A hidden gem you think needs more love? Just want to see more discussion on a particular film? We want to check out the movies you suggest to us. Write in at genreexposure@gmail.com or contact us on your favorite form of social media and shoot us a movie recommendation.

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Goku: Midnight Eye OVA 1&2 (1989)
-Dustin: Emmanuelle: First Contact (1994) & Shin Kamen Rider (2023)

Show Notes:
-Monica, O My Darling Trailer
-Stream Monica, O My Darling on Netflix
-Go pick up something cool during Vinegar Syndrome's Partner Label Month
-Go preorder Severin's Black Emanuelle Box Set
-Related Commercial: This is Anime
-Related Author: Keigo Higashino
-Related Film: The Maltese Falcon
-Related Film: Ludo
-Related Film: Tumbbad
-Related Director: Quentin Tarantino
-Related Directors: The Coen Brothers
-Related Film: Brutus no Shinzo (2011)
-Related Film: Caravan
-Related Song: Piya Tu Ab To Aja
-Related Film: Jewel Thief
-Related Film: Psycho
-Related Author: Edogawa Ranpo
-Related Film: Himitsu
-Related Film: The Secret
-Related TV Drama: Detective Galileo
-Related Film: The Devotion of Suspect X
-Related Film: Midsummer's Equation
-Related Film: Silent Parade
-Related Film: Masquerade Hotel
-Related Film: Masquerade Night
-Related Film: Knives Out
-Related Film: Laplace's Witch
-Related Film: Andhadhun
-Related Film: Johnny Gaddar
-Related Film: Pulp Fiction
-Related Song: Yeh Ek Zindagi
-Related Show: Twilight Zone

Next Time:
The Quiet Earth (1985)

Wednesday May 24, 2023

Episode 062: Bloody Birthday (1981)

Wednesday May 24, 2023

In this episode, after spending two films nostalgically looking back to the golden age of slashers Jason has decided to take us back to the heart of that era with his pick. Amid a flood of slasher sequels and imitators, join us as we check out Edward Hunt's Bloody Birthday from 1981. Dustin weighs the effectiveness of the scenes with children committing murder contrasted to the film's lack of gore. Jason champions the film for its unique qualities where it decides to break from the conventional slasher formula. But before all that, it's the nail in the coffin on the Muckverse as Jason weighs in his final thoughts on Kill Her Goats. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Kill Her Goats (2023) & Poison for the Fairies (1984)
-Dustin: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) & In Fabric (2018)

Next Time:
Monica, O My Darling (2022)

Wednesday May 10, 2023

Episode 061: The Final Girls (2015) w/ Chris the 4k Outlaw

Wednesday May 10, 2023

In this episode, we are joined by our first ever special guest: Chris the 4k Outlaw. Together we sit down to gush over our shared love of slasher films and dig in with his selection for this episode: The Final Girls from 2015. Jason weighs the film's PG-13 rating against the surprisingly emotional heart the film has while wondering what could have been. Dustin lays down some research on the enduring trope of the final girl. And while your regular hosts marvel on just how under the radar this film has gone, Chris details his own experience championing the movie when it first debuted. But before all that, we dish on our experience going to see Evil Dead Rise together and recount our history with the franchise. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Renfield (2023) & Evil Dead Rise (2023)
-Dustin: Beau is Afraid (2023) & Kill Her Goats (2023) & Evil Dead Rise (2023)
-Chris: The Pope's Exorcist (2023) & Evil Dead Rise (2023)

Our Favorite Final Girls:
-Dustin: Ginny Field (Amy Steel) in Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
-Chris: Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) in Scream (1996)
-Jason: Alice Johnson (Lisa Wilcox) in A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: Dream Master (1988)

Show Notes:
-The Final Girls Trailer
-Rent The Final Girls on Amazon Prime
-Go check out and follow The 4k Outlaw on TikTok
-Related Book: Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film
-Related Film: Scream
-Related Film: Psycho
-Related Film: Halloween
-Related Film: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
-Related Film: Cherry Falls
-Related Film: Black Christmas
-Related Film: Friday the 13th
-Related Show: America Horror Story
-Related Film: The Nun
-Related Film: The Conjuring
-Related Show: Bates Motel
-Related Film: A Nightmare on Elm Street
-Related Song: Bette Davis Eyes
-Related Song: Like a Prayer
-Related Film: Never Been Kissed
-Related Film: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
-Related Show: Arrested Development
-Related Film: Green Room
-Related Film: Scream 2
-Related Film: Fright Night
-Related Show: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
-Related Film: Phantasm
-Go check out the Kentucky Theater
-Related Film: The Burning
-Related Film: Purple Rose of Cairo
-Related Film: Last Action Hero
-Related Song: Hey Micky
-Related Film: Rob Zombie's Halloween 2
-Related Film: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
-Related Film: Rob Zombie's Halloween
-Related Film: Slumber Party Massacre
-Related Film: Slumber Party Massacre II
-Related Film: Home Alone
-Related Song: Cherry Pie
-Related Film: Silent Night, Deadly Night
-Related Film: Night of the Demons
-Related Film: The Return of the Living Dead
-Related Film: Carrie
-Related Film: Pumpkinhead
-Related Show: Childrens Hospital
-Related Film: Couple's Retreat
-Related Film: Halloween 2
-Related Film: Gremlins
-Related Film: The Exorcist
-Related Film: One Cut of the Dead
-Related Song: Michael Row Your Boat Ashore
-Related Film: The Babadook
-Related Film: It Follows
-Related Film: The Burbs
-Related Film: Muck
-Related Film: Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

Next Time:
Bloody Birthday (1981)