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The Seat Struck Movie Podcast

Seat Struck Reviews

A film podcast chatting what we watched this week, special topics, and deep dives into various filmography. Hosted by Quinn, Curtis, and John

tv & film

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01:23:26

Episode 148: LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (2023)

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2024/12/30

John and Curtis are joined by special guest Dr Thomas Britt for a deep dive into 2023's LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, starring David Dastmalchian. The boys talk about their shoutouts, what they watched this week, and new releases before discussing the film. They talk about the Satanic panic, and comparisons to GHOSTWATCH, found footage and lost media aspects, and '70s TV programs. Tune in next week for the latest Ridley Scott watch series installment: 2024's GLADIATOR 2!! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00

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01:14:52

Episode 147: Sofia Coppola Watch Series #2: LOST IN...

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2024/12/26

" ...SUNTORY TIME!'" Happy Boxing Day! We are back after a long hiatus to continue our Sofia Coppola Watch Series, discussing her most popular film: LOST IN TRANSLATION. We talked about our reaction coming back to this film, going over some of the relatable vibes, the relationship dynamic between Murray and Johansson, and some of our misgivings around the film's racial humour. Before that, we went over some shoutouts, news items, and what we watched this week. Next episode, we will be joined again

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01:38:40

Episode 146: Sofia Coppola Watch Series #1 - THE...

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2024/11/26

John and Curtis kick off their NEW Sofia Coppola watch series with 1999's THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, starring Kirsten Dunst and based on Jeffrey Eugenides' bestselling novel. The boys talk their shoutouts, what they watched this week, and new releases, before diving into the film discussion. They chat about the Coppola as a filmmaker, the book, the film's ambiguity, the suicides, how the town collectively remembers the girls, and more.The Sofia Coppola watch series continues next week with 2003's LOST IN

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02:08:15

Episode 145: A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE (1974)

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2024/11/17

This week on the podcast, Curtis and John are joined once again by resident Cassavetes scholar JOHN BRUNI to discuss another entry in the namesake's filmography: A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE. We discussed the film's compelling and morally complex story and the great performance at the heart of it by the late Gena Rowlands. We also talked about how this film fits along other Cassavetes works, and what it has to say about feminism and the stressors on the traditional mid-century nuclear family. Some

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01:12:40

Episode 144: Spooky Canon Month IV (FRANKENHOOKER, 1990)

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2024/11/12

"Something's happening to me that I just don't understand. I can't think straight anymore. It's like my reasoning is all, uh, twisted and distorted, you know? I seem to be disassociating myself from reality more and more each day. I'm anti-social. I'm becoming dangerously amoral. I - I've lost the ability to distinguish between right from wrong, good from bad. I'm scared, Ma. I mean, I feel like I'm - I'm plunging headfirst into some kind of black void of sheer and utter madness or

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01:03:11

Episode 143: Spooky Canon Month III (RE-ANIMATOR, 1985)

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2024/10/20

John, Curtis, and recurring guest Katie RETURN FROM THE LIVING DEAD this week to discuss Stuart Gordon's B-movie class RE-ANIMATOR (1985), which is based on H.P. Lovecraft's fiction. Before talking about the film, they also chat about what they watched this week, shoutouts, and news of the week.Tune in next week for FRANKENHOOKER! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:19 News of the Week/Shoutouts/What We Watched This Week 00:26:11 RE-ANIMATOR (1985) Discussion (hot takes, tasty bits) 00:56:57

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01:34:10

Episode 142: Spooky Canon Month II (THE RETURN OF THE...

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2024/10/16

They're Back From The Grave and Ready to Party! This week's entry in our 2024 edition of the Spooky Canon is the iconic punk horror-comedy, THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD. Joining Quinn, John, and Curtis is fellow ROTLD-head, and recurring guest, Magill. We go over a lot of production details and some fun trivia that you may not know about. We also discuss this film's tonal departure from similar zombie horrors and what makes it so damn fun. Before that, we kick off our brand new 'shoutouts' segment

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01:45:04

Episode 141: Spooky Canon Month I (THE TEXAS CHAIN...

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2024/10/09

Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them? We kick off our annual "Spooky Canon" month with a pick from Simon (which coincidentally just celebrated its 50th anniversary), the iconic 70s horror THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE. Joining John, Simon, and Curtis for this discussion is special guest Tobi, who loyal listeners will remember from our previous John Carpenter Watch Series. We spend some time going over the influence of the film; its acrid, apocalyptic vibe; what the film has to say about

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01:47:40

Episode 140: STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE...

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2024/09/20

Once upon a time, in the same galaxy, John, Curtis, and Billy discussed STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE for its 25th anniversary. They talk about what they watched this week and HOGWARTS LEGACY before diving into the topic. Hot topics include Natalie Portman, the epic score, Jar Jar Binks, podracing, and reassessing an often maligned sequel and its legacy.This episode is dedicated to Curtis' brother Ryan on his 33rd birthday! TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:03 News of the

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00:51:26

Episode 139: ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY...

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2024/09/15

"There was a time, a time before cable, when the local anchorman reigned supreme, when people believed everything they heard on TV. This was an age when only men were allowed to read the news. And in San Diego, one anchorman was more man than the rest. His name was Ron Burgundy. He was like a god walking amongst mere mortals. He had a voice that could make a wolverine purr and suits so fine, they made Sinatra look like a hobo. In other words, Ron Burgundy was the balls." After recording an

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01:27:42

Episode 138: Ridley Scott Watch Series #28 - NAPOLEON...

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2024/09/01

John and Curtis wrap up the Ridley Scott watch series by covering the man's latest film NAPOLEON, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Matthew Needham, Vanessa Kirby, and more. They talk about the casting, the French Revolution and its aftermath, and the epic battle sequences, as well as have an in-depth discussion about ALIEN: ROMULUS. Before talking about the film, they also talked about what they watched this week. Tune in next week as John and special guest Tom take on ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON

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01:12:23

Episode 137: Ridley Scott Watch Series #27: HOUSE OF...

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2024/08/16

"Father, Son, and the House of Gucci"On this week's episode, Simon and John discuss the penultimate entry in the Ridley Scott filmography (at least, until Gladiator 2 comes out), and chat his second 2021 release: HOUSE OF GUCCI, starring Adam Driver and Lady Gaga. We discussed the immaculate costuming and prop work, funky needle drops, and Jared Leto's hall of fame Gallagheresque performance as Paolo Gucci. Before this, we did the usual rundown of news and what we watched this

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01:53:36

Episode 136: A NEW LEAF (1971)

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2024/08/05

Curtis, John, and returning special guest (and John Cassavetes film scholar) Dr John Bruni take on Elaine Mays (one of the first female directors) debut film A NEW LEAF (1971). They chat about what they watched this week and the latest news of the week before diving into our topic.TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:42 News of the Week/What We Watched This Week 00:42:45 A NEW LEAF (1971) Discussion (hot takes, tasty bits) 01:40:40 Our Ratings for A NEW LEAF 01:47:17 Coming Up Next! NEWS OF THE

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01:12:04

Episode 135: More Hidden Gems

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2024/07/22

With Simon and Curtis away on vacations, Quinn and John decided to take things easy this week and run through another lineup of HIDDEN GEMS! Maybe one of these movies might appeal to you? We run through a few selections, ranging from horror, offbeat comedy, documentary, and limited series.Before that, since it's our first episode after a few weeks, we run through some belated news. Next week, we'll likely return to discuss HOUSE OF GUCCI. TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:42

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01:26:26

Episode 134: Ridley Scott Watch Series #26: THE LAST...

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2024/07/07

John and Curtis return to Ridley Scott's medieval world and interest in duels with 2021's THE LAST DUEL, starring Matt Damon, Jodi Comer, Ben Affleck, and Adam Driver. The boys discuss the news of the week and what they watched during the week before diving into the film. They talk about the source material, the narratology of the film, connections with Akira Kurosawa's RASHOMON, and its parallels with contemporary society in terms of toxic masculinity, female agency, and more. Tune in

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00:57:32

Episode 133: Ridley Scott Watch Series #25: ALL THE...

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2024/07/03

"You could have all the money in the world, and you are still a no-good, miserable son of a bitch, and don't you forget it."After a couple of months away from Sir Ridley, we're back on the watch series to discuss his OTHER 2017 picture, ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD. Most folks probably remember the film as a failed piece of Oscar bait, and the infamous decision to re-cast Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer and re-shoot his scenes with only a few weeks to spare. But it turns out

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01:10:56

Episode 132: BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II (1989)

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2024/06/26

"Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads."This week we discuss the next entry in the Back To The Future series. Joining John and Simon is John's brother (and resident BTTF scholar) Billy. We discussed the production of this film and our favourite scenes from the three big acts in the story. We also make some small references to the third film, nothing too specific, but some minor spoiler warnings in advance. Before that, we go through some news of the week and some

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01:02:45

Episode 131: Curtis's Canon Pick #6: MAD MAX 2: THE...

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2024/06/16

Curtis returns to the Wasteland this week (and his canon picks) with Simon and special guest Magill for George Miller's 1981 Australian post-apocalyptic road masterpiece MAD MAX 2: THE ROAD WARRIOR. They chat about what we watched this week and the latest news of the week before diving into the topic, discussing the future of movie theatres, those kinky S&M outfits, FURIOSA, George Miller's filmography, and the film itself. Tune in next week as John takes on BACK TO THE FUTURE: PART

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01:25:03

Episode 130: HUSBANDS (1970)

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2024/06/10

Curtis and special guest (and John Cassavetes film scholar) Dr John Bruni (Grand Valley State University, MI) take on Cassavetes' 1970 film HUSBANDS. We chat about what we watched this week and the latest news of the week before diving into our topic, discussing John's new HUSBANDS book project, toxic masculinity, indie cinema, Cassavetes life, impact, and contributions to cinema, '70s New York City, and much more.Tune in next week as the boys revisit the Wasteland with Curtis' next

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01:41:42

Episode 129: Simon's Canon Pick #2 - MAD MAX: FURY...

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2024/06/02

Curtis, John, Simon, and special guest (and resident Apocalypse expert) David Cross visit the Wasteland for Simon's second canon pick: 2015's high octane action blockbuster MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, starring Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, and more. The boys chat about the news of the week, Cannes releases, and what they watched they week before discussing the film. They talk about Furiosa (and her latest movie), Trumpian allegories, Postapocalyptia, and more. Tune in next week for another special

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