The Important Cinema Club

00:32:26

INTERVIEW - Black Zero Returns with Stephen Broomer

The Important Cinema Club ·

2025/07/23

On this special interview episode, Will welcomes back filmmaker and historian Stephen Broomer to talk about the latest Blu-Ray releases from Black Zero - the independent label that specializes in underseen classics of Canadian experimental cinema. We discuss Black Zero’s three latest releases: Michael Kardish’s Slow Burn (1968) and collections of films by Richard Kerr and Christine Lucy Latimer, plus the challenges and opportunities of illuminating the Canadian avant-garde canon.Check out Black

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01:09:43

#435 - The Invisible Martial Arts of Tong Kai

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2025/07/21

We discuss the work of action choreographer and director Tong Kai, who worked side by side with Lau Kar-leung for most of his career. Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat:

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01:01:53

#434 - The Marx Brothers at MGM

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2025/07/14

We discuss the run of films The Marx Bros made at MGM - which include A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, A DAY AT THE RACES, and GO WEST. Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat:

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00:54:30

#433 - Edward L. Cahn Will Stop Making Movies When...

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2025/07/11

We discuss the super prolific director Edward L. Cahn, most famous for his 1950s monster films. But who has a fascinating career that started in the studio era and ended with him making noirs and Westerns out of his home.Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read

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00:02:26

FINAL WARNING: The 24-Hour Summer Movie Mind Melter...

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2025/06/28

Check it out starting @ 11:00 AM (EST) at https://www.secretcinematheque.com

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01:02:57

#432 - Hollis Frampton: Structuralist

The Important Cinema Club ·

2025/06/27

We discuss the work of experimental filmmaker Hollis Frampton.Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts:

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00:56:08

#431 - Howie Mandel: The Tears of a Clown

The Important Cinema Club ·

2025/06/17

We discuss the work of comedian, actor and racconteur Howie Mandel, with a focus on HOWIE MANDEL'S NORTH AMERICAN WATUSI TOUR, A FINE MESS, WALK LIKE A MAN, and LITTLE MONSTERS.Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly

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01:06:00

#430 - Hal Needham: The Hollywood Stuntman

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2025/06/13

We discuss the directorial of Hal Needham, with a focus on SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT, HOOPER, CANNOBALL RUN, and RAD.Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review

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01:03:56

#429 - The Undiscovered Depths of V-Cinema

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2025/06/09

We discuss Japan's V-Cinema, a term created by Toei to indicate a film was direct to video, that morphed into the blanket label used for anything that didn't have a theatrical release ub Japan. They've got violence! Sex! Young Filmmakers getting their start! Old Veterans Making a Buck! V-Cinema has it all and we talk about it's undiscovered depths on this new episode. Check out Tom Mes' important articles on V-Cinema starting here:

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01:08:17

#428 - Jacques Rivette: The Bad Boy of the French New...

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2025/05/22

We discuss the work of Jacques Rivette, one of the core French New Wave Directors, and his films PARIS BELONGS TO US, CELINE AND JULIE GO BOATING, LA BELLE NOISEUSE, and VA SAVOIR. Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly

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01:15:54

#427 - Old Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau Were Huge...

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2025/05/18

We discuss the work Jack Lemmon and Walter Mathau did together: GRUMPY OLD MEN, THE ODD COUPLE 2, THE FRONT PAGE, BUDDY BUDDY.Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat:

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01:13:30

#426 - Martha Coolidge is Totally Radical

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2025/05/10

We discuss the work of Writer/Director Martha Cooldige and her work on NOT A PRETTY PICTURE, VALLEY GIRL and REAL GENIUS. Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat:

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01:21:45

#425 - Are You Ready To Laugh?: Stand Up Comedy On...

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2025/04/27

We discuss Eddie Murphy's RAW, MONTY PYTON AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL, Andrew Dice Clay's DICE RULES and Robin William's LIVE ON BROADWAY.Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat:

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00:48:31

#424 - Ingmar Bergman Hated His Critics

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2025/04/15

We return to Ingmar Bergman by discussing three of his so-called "Bad Filsm": ALL THESE WOMEN, THE TOUCH, and FACE TO FACE.Check out Matt Farley LIVE in London, England this week by seeing all of the movies Ben Nash is screening all over town: DON'T LET THE RIVERBEAST GET YOU (April 18, 2025): https://www.riocinema.org.uk/movie/dont-let-the-riverbeast-get-you/ MAGIC SPOT (April 19, 2025): https://wegottickets.com/event/652079 LOCAL LEGENDS (April 19,2025):

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01:08:22

#432 - Ventriloquists on The Big Screen

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2025/04/11

It doesn't matter if they can see their lips moving! We discuss real-life ventriloquists on the big screen, which include Edgar Bergen, Paul Winchell and... Uh... Yea, basically those two. Charlie McCarthy, Knucklehead Smiff and Jerry Mahoney are all discussed at length. Did you know Charlie had multiple movies where he's treated like a real person who is very horny? Tune in and learn! Send us stuff c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now

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00:04:44

ANNOUNCEMENT: Bollywood Horror @ The Fox Theatre in...

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2025/04/04

Get your tickets now: https://www.foxtheatre.ca/movies/important-cinema-club-masterpiece-classics-veerana/

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01:15:07

#422 - Joe Gage's Overwhelming Desire (with Conner...

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2025/03/30

We discuss the work of Writer/Director Joe Gage (aka Tim Kincaid), a legendary gay hardcore filmmaker, with special guest Conner Habib - who acted in some of Gage's late period oeuvre.We discuss Gage's Working Man Trilogy, what makes his films special, and what it's like to work on a Gage set. Check out Conner Habib's Patreon for updates on his podcast, writing and more: www.Patreon.com/connerhabib. Send us stuff c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join

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01:03:27

#421 - Jia Zhangke Wants To Let You Know Time Crushes...

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2025/03/27

We discuss the work of Writer/Director Jia Zhangke and focus on his films PLATFORM and ASH IS THE PUREST OF WHITE. Send us stuff c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts:

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00:38:19

INTERVIEW: Drew Friedman, Vermeer of the Borscht Belt

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2025/03/17

From Martin & Lewis to Abbott & Costello... from Joe Besser to Curly-Joe DeRita... from Tor Johnson to Groucho Marx... one legendary artist has chronicled the greats, near-greats, and semi-greats of show business with a mix of love, tenderness, and liver-spotted frankness. We talk to Drew Friedman about his long career, his favourite subjects, and the new documentary "Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt.""Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt" plays in Los Angeles at the Aero Theater

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01:10:00

#420 - Paul Donovan Won't Give In

The Important Cinema Club ·

2025/03/11

We discuss the work of Canadian Writer/Director Paul Donovan, and his ecclectic career of films that include SIEGE, LEXX, PAINT CANS and THE SQUASMISH FIVE. Send us stuff c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple

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