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MRAC Film Club

We are a weekly film discussion group. Each month is a deep dive into a single cinematic theme wherein the playlist is curated by a member of our team. We meet once a week to discuss a single film and the occasional supplemental. Join the club. Watch the film. Pod the cast

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01:21:30

Aussie Horror, Part 4 - Killing Ground (2016)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/09/26

Episode 48 - G'day everyone and greetings from down under. This is our fourth and final week here in Australia watching and discussing Australian Horror, and we end with a bang with Killing Ground (2016). This is a tough watch for some and a must watch for horror fans. Tune in to hear us break it down, and after the discussion Brian reveals our October theme, which will be the Elm St Franchise. So next week we start with the original Nightmare on Elm St (1984). Join us for all the fun, and

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01:15:53

Aussie Horror, Part 3 - Hounds of Love (2016)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/09/22

Episode 47 - It's Love week! Welcome to part 3 of our continuing coverage of Australian horror. This week we are headed to the suburbs, and once again we watch a film that is based on a true story, although it is not explicitly stated. We watch and discuss Hounds of Love (2016) and the supplemental The Loved Ones (2009). What did QQ think of that dog scene? I think we all know, but tune in for that and lots more.And tune in next week as we wrap up Aussie Horror month with Killing Ground (2016)

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01:21:13

Aussie Horror, Part 2 - The Reef (2010)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/09/16

Episode 46 - Crikey! It is week 2 of our trip down under to talk Australian Horror. The theme this week is horror in the water where we watch and discuss The Reef, a 2010 shark film. We also get bit into the supplemental films, Rogue (2009) and Black Water (2007), both of which are crocodile films. Who will come out of this one alive? Tune in to find out. And tune in next week as we head to Aussie Suburbia for Love Week, as we cover Hounds of Love (2016) and The Loved Ones (2009) email us at

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01:17:30

Aussie Horror Part 1 - Wolf Creek (2005)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/09/08

Episode 45 - Pack your bags because we are heading down under this month to cover Australian Horror. The films we look at this month will explore the theme of setting as character and how the land plays a role in each film. This week we are headed to the outback to watch and discuss Wolf Creek (2005). Wolf Creek is an Australian slasher film and introduced the world to the character of Mick Taylor. Join us as we break it down. And join is next week for horror in the water, when we discuss The Reef

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01:35:18

About Face, Part 4 - Face/Off (1997)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/09/01

Episode 44 - Face/Off (1997) starring Nicholas Cage and John Travolta was a huge blockbuster hit at the time of its release. Does it still hold up? What would it have been like with two different lead actors? Give it a watch and tune in to find out. And tune in next week as we go down under and start a new theme: Aussie Horror. The first film up is Wolf Creek (2005) Nick Cage's face on cats: https://nerdbot.com/2019/09/15/welcome-to-cats-with-nicholas-cages-face/ Email us at

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00:53:40

About Face, Part 3 - Scalpel / aka False Face (1977)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/08/22

Episode 43 - We are back at it again with more face action. Pete uncovers a hidden gem with Scalpel (1977), which was originally titled False Face. We discuss the oddity that is this film and get into the weeds as always. Join us for this discussion and tune in next week for the conclusion of About Face month as we watch Face/Off (1997).file all questions comments and complaints to: mracfilmclub@gmail.com

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00:56:01

About Face, Part 2 - Eyes Without a Face (1960)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/08/22

Episode 42 - We had some delays due to scheduling conflicts but Face month continues with our coverage of the French classic Eyes Without a Face (1960)... because no Pete month would be complete without something silent and something French. This film received a negative reaction from film critics in France when it was released but has gone on to become a classic. What do we think about it? More importantly, what does QQ think of it? Tune in to find out. And stay tuned for another episode drop

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01:10:25

About Face, part 1 - The Man Who Laughs (1928)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/08/06

Episode 41 - It is a new month and a new theme. This month we will be exploring films about face, hosted by Pete. And no Pete month would be complete without a dip into the cinematic past with silent film. This week we watch and discuss The Man Who Laughs (1928). After an introduction to the month, we discuss silent film, remakes and have a few laughs along the way. Join us all month long for some face talk. Next week: Eyes Without A Face (1960) Direct all question, comments and complaints to:

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01:35:18

Japanese New Wave, part 5 of 10 - The Insect Woman...

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/08/01

This is the 5th week of our deep dive into the Japanese New Wave films of the 1960's. This week we tackle another film by Imamura Shohei; The Insect Woman (1963). This one shared a lot of the themes of previous weeks and left us with even more questions about this era in Japanese film. Join us as we break it down, and join us next week as we take a break from Japan. Pete unveils next month's theme of films About Face. Next week: The Man Who Laughs (1928).Email all inquires and complaints

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01:14:46

Japanese New Wave, part 4 of 10 - The Face of Another...

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/07/25

This is part 4 of our 10 part coverage of Japanese New Wave Cinema of the 1960's. This week we cover another Teshigahara film: The Face of Another (1966), and continue the discussion of identity. There was also a guest appearance from a new host, 3D Pete, and there are even talks of making him a permanent host replacing regular Pete. Tune in next week to find out what happens as we watch The Insect Woman (1963) before taking a hiatus from the Japanese New Wave, as 3D Pete reveals next

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01:46:49

Japanese New Wave, part 3 of 10 - Woman in the Dunes...

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/07/17

We are plugging away at our deep dive into Japanese New Wave cinema. This week we enter into the theme of Identity and watch Teshigahara's Woman in the Dunes (1964). We also explore more of Imamura with the supplemental The Pornographers (1966). As of late we have been trying to cover way too much in too little time, and this week is no exception. We hope you are keeping up. At the end of this series each of us will be revealing our top 10 Japanese New wave films, and even Pete will have seen

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02:02:10

Japanese New Wave, part 2 of 10 - Pigs and...

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/07/11

Welcome to week 2 of our deep dive into Japanese New Wave cinema of the 1960's. This week we continue to explore the themes of youth and ideology, the Japanese film industry and American occupation in post war Japan. Yeah, it is a lot to cover so we went over 2 hours this week. The main film in discussion is Pigs and Battleships (1961) by director Imamura Shohei, and some supplemental discussion of Tokyo Drifter (1966). Pigs, Yakuza and QQ, Oh my!Next week we move onto the theme of identity

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01:40:35

Japanese New Wave, Part 1 of 10 - Night and Fog in...

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/07/04

Welcome to the start our 10 week coverage of the Japanese New Wave cinema. Marco and Ragucci are teaming up to host the next two months, where we will be diving into Japan in the 1960's through a series of themes. The theme of the first two weeks is Youth and Ideology. We kick things off by discussing Night and Fog in Japan (1960) and the supplemental viewing, Cruel Story of Youth (1960), both directed by Oshima Nagisa. There is a lot to take in, so sit back, pour some Japanese whiskey and

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01:37:17

A Week in North Korea - Pulgasari (1985)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/06/27

Pack your bags, pack lightly and be prepared to never be allowed to come back again because we are heading to North Korea. This week we tap into the not so frequently discussed films of North Korea as Brian introduces us to Pulgasari (1985), as well as the supplemental My Home Village (1949). Tune in to hear us discuss the films along with the incredible real life story of an abducted film director and actress. We couldn't make this up if we tried. We also find out next month's theme, as

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01:43:29

A Week in Greenland - Inuk (2010)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/06/19

Pack your bags, and make sure you pack some warm clothing because contrary to the name of the country, it is cold up there. This is week 3 of our journey to someplace new, and we are headed to Greenland to discuss the film Inuk (2010). We also discuss Eksperimentet aka The Experiment, also from 2010. While technically a Danish film, it takes place in Greenland and covers a particular occurrence in the Greenland - Denmark history and relationship. Join us as we peek through a window into this

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01:44:24

A Week in New Zealand - Sleeping Dogs (1977)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/06/13

It was a split decision on Sleeping Dogs (1977), the film that kickstarted both the New Zealand New Wave and Sam Neil's career. We get into this, get sidetracked as usual, and also discuss What We Do in the Shadows (2014) as the New Zealand supplemental. And we didn't stop there. We also backtracked a bit to discuss last week's supplemental from Georgia: The Wishing Tree (1976). Tune in to get our thoughts, and don't forget to take the poll to chime in on the fight debate.contact us

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01:07:45

A Week in Czechoslovakia - Tomorrow I'll Wake Up and...

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/06/06

We are shaking things up this month, as we do every June. Each of us submitted a theme and one was chosen out of the hat via lottery. Once again Pete defied the odds and had his theme picked for the second time in a row. As a result, we are taking turns picking a film from a country we have not yet covered. Pete is up first and dug deep to find this hidden gem from the former Czechoslovakia: Tomorrow I'll Wake up and Scold Myself With Tea (1977). What is this one all about? Watch it via the link

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01:40:20

1950s Atomic Space Monster, Part 4 - Attack of the 50...

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/05/30

This week we wrap up our month of 1950s Atomic and/or Space Monster movies with a couple of "classics:" Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958) and The Giant Claw (1957). We had a lot of fun with these two so join us we discuss questionable 50's science and questionable 50's special effects. We also choose our surprise theme for next month via lottery. Tune in to see what we are covering next month as well as details of the ongoing MRAC giveaway.contact us at:

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01:14:44

1950s Atomic Space Monster, Part 3 - The Blob (1958)

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/05/23

The fun continues this week as we cover The Blob (1958). This one falls into the space monster sub-genre, but we also spend time discussing the supplemental: Tarantula (1955), yet another giant bug movie. How do these hold up against other films we've watched this month? Will Marco be a buzzkill once again and overanalyze the science in Tarantula? And what about the MRAC giveaway? Tune in to find out. And tune in next week as we wrap up the month with Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958).email us

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01:15:43

1950's Nuclear Space Monster, part 2 - Creature from...

MRAC Film Club ·

2024/05/16

It may not be nuclear, it may not be from space, but Creature from the Black Lagoon is a 1950's monster and we are covering it. Why? That's how we roll. Join us as we break down this classic, as well as a non-classic: The Beginning of the End (1957). Tune in for the fun, and tune in next week as we cover The Blob (1958) mracfilmclub@gmail.com

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