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REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE

Chris Slusarenko

Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:54

REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE LIVE: Kevin McDonald Superstar

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2026/04/09

This week, we present a very special Revolutions Per Movie Live recording ofKevin McDonald Superstar, a rip-roaring comic rock opera performed to a sold-out crowd at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland, Oregon.Written by McDonald,Kevin McDonald Superstaris based on the true story of his relationship with his girlfriend “Cheater” and a stupid, awful thing he did in New York City while traveling with the Kids in the Hall.The show boasts an eclectic cast of stellar comedic and musical talent,

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46:08

ENCORE PRESENTATION: THE SLITS HERE TO BE HEARD w/ KT...

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2026/04/07

Welcome to our bi-monthly ENCORE PRESENTATION of classic REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE episodes from the vault! This was a favorite of mine from a few years back, with punk legend,KT Kincaid of NEO BOYS, who came on the show to discuss our heroes,THE SLITS,and the amazing doc about their genius,HERE TO BE HEARD. Plus, I love getting to spend time with someone who helped bring an embryonic music scene to life, even as they had to push against the difficulties posed by local music club bans, volatile press,

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1:08:40

‘SLADE IN FLAME’ w/ Dave Hill (The Do-Over Episode)

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2026/04/02

This week, we make up for whencomedian/musician/authorDave Hillrealized atthe end of his episode aboutTheRolling Stones:Rock andRoll Circus, that he really should have been talking aboutSlade in Flameinstead...so here we go!!!We also discuss the passing ofAce Frehley,Kissfreaking people out, being able to shred on the guitar, music going off the rails,Ghost,Cheap Trickcoming up with their visual idenity and band name after seeing Slade live in the UK,Quiet Riot,the phenomenon of UK Xmas rock

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1:11:34

ROLLING STONES: C*CKSUCKER BLUES w/ Neil Gust

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2026/03/26

This week, I am joined by musician/editorNeil Gust(Heatmiser,No.2) to discuss the troubling, complicated, and'unreleased'Rolling Stones filmC*cksucker Blues, directed by legendary photographerRobert Frank.We also discuss Neil's early days in Portland in his band withElliott Smith--Heatmiser, Chris directing two early music videos for the band, the process of revisiting and re-releasing the Heatmiser records forThird Man Records, the odd newness of indie rock legacy, Neil’s autobiographical

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48:52

ENCORE PRESENTATION: 'JAWBREAKER: DON'T BREAK DOWN'...

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2026/03/24

Welcome to our bi-monthly ENCORE PRESENTATION of classic REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE episodes from the vault! One of my favorite authors/writers/directors of all time, Jim Gavin (Jim's AMC show Lodge 49 is still one of the greatest series that has ever landed on Earth and those who have lived in it know that it's the truth) brought me a music doc about a band that is located deep within his heart, Don't Break Down, a film about Jawbreaker.(Episode 36 originally aired on May 16th, 2024). ORIGINAL SHOW

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55:16

'NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE' w/ Jay McCarrol

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2026/03/19

This week, we are joined byJAY McCARROL, the co-creator, star, and musical genius behind the joyful phenomenon and filmNIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE!!!We discuss Jay’s experience composing music for the legendaryMartin Short, the origin stories of Nirvanna The Band, how co-creatorMatt Johnsonand Jay started blending fiction with reality while still in their youth, being a dreamer and being delusional in a band, the epic tale of being mistaken for Project Runway winner Jay McCarroll, the

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1:23:50

'DANCER IN THE DARK' w/ Nathan Gelgud

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2026/03/12

This week, I'm joined by artist/cartoonistNATHAN GELGUD(Reel Politik,published byDrawn And Quarterly), who chose a film that has haunted us since we first saw it in theaters over 25 years ago:Dancer In The Dark.We discuss the comedown after finishing a substantial long-form piece of art, the process of writing and drawing a daily strip, video store lore, Chris' real Y2K story,Putney Swope, being in the Criterion Closet in real life, how working in a video store and movie theater informed Nathan's

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1:00:36

ENCORE PRESENTATION: 'DEPECHE MODE 101' w/ Peaches...

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2026/03/10

Welcome to our bi-monthly ENCORE PRESENTATION of classic REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE episodes from the vault! This was from our...cough...50th episode...which was a big deal for me (and still is now as I near 150 episodes on the main feed and another exclusive RPM 114 episodes over on my Patreon). To have the one and only PEACHES CHRIST come crashing through with a film that only they could have brought to the table with such emotion, love, knowledge, and humor...I'm eternally grateful! Peaches

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1:16:32

'NEW WAVE THEATER' w/ Rob Zabrecky

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2026/03/05

This week, I’m joined by actor, author, magician, mentalist, and songwriterRob Zabrecky(Zabrecky,Possum Dixon& author ofStrange Cures), who chose to discuss a music TV series close to both of our hearts:NEW WAVE THEATER.We also talk about the fantastical stories from Rob's life including his F.B.I. impersonating Uncle and convincingSherman Hemsleyof The Jeffersons to buyBlack Flag’s TV Party single, how truth will always out-weird fiction, going out on the road withDead Milkmen, how it was not

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57:40

'THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT' w/ Kid Congo Powers

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2026/02/26

This week I am joined by the one and onlyKid Congo PowersofThe Gun Club, The Cramps, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, andJuanita & Juan(to just scratch the surface of his incredible career), who picked the iconic 1956 rock n' roll comedy classicThe Girl Can't Help It!!!We discuss Kid running theRamonesfan club, sleeping outside for tickets, recording and performing as Juanita and Juan with his bandmateAlice Bag, his first time playing guitar withLydia Lunch, faking your way through music,Jeffrey

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1:10:18

BONUS EPISODE: "WE WERE THERE TO BE THERE"/THE CRAMPS...

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2026/02/24

Welcome to an emergency BONUS episode of Revolutions Per Movie!Last week, while I was talking to Jackie and Jill from Target Video, they mentioned the docWe Were There To Be There,which focuses on Target filmingThe Cramps&The Mutantsplaying a show at Napa State, a psychiatric hospital in Northern California. So today, here is my conversation with Jason Willis & Mike Plante, who directedWe Were There To Be There!!!We discuss how we each discovered Target Video VHS tapes and how it made us

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1:20:18

'TARGET VIDEO' w/ Jill Hoffman-Kowal & Jackie Sharp

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2026/02/19

My guests this week are two absolute legends,Jackie SharpandJill Hoffman-Kowalof the punk rock video teamTarget Video(who documented hundreds of incredible live performances byIggy Pop, The Screamers, Black Flag, Throbbing Gristle, minutemen, The Cramps, Hüsker Dü, Survival Research Laboratories, Bauhaus, Dead Kennedys,Lydia Lunch, and Young Marble Giantsto name just a few). They arelifelong friends to this day… so get ready for jaw-dropping stories galore!We discuss Target Video’s origin story

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1:01:50

'HALF-COCKED' w/ David Pajo PT. 2

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2026/02/12

This week, we continue our conversation with musicianDavid Pajo(Slint, Papa M, Gang Of Four) as we start to delve into his music-film pick: the Louisville, Kentucky indie-music narrative filmHalf-Cocked,in which he also appears!We discuss David meeting filmmakersSuki Hawley&Michael Galinsky, the legendary Rocket House in Louisville where most of the musicians who acted in the film lived,Tara Jane O’ Neil's amazing performance in the film,Slint, Ruby FallsandRodan,The Griftersbeing cast as wise

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48:44

'HALF-COCKED' w/ David Pajo PT. 1

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2026/02/05

My guest this week is musicianDavid Pajo(Slint, Papa M, Gang Of Four), who picked the Louisville, Kentucky indie music filmHalf-Cockedto discuss.BUT…there was so much to talk about that this is only part one of the conversation before we even got to talking about the film!We discussed his Papa M compositions, how Slint songs were made to sound like they were improvised but were actually meticulous in their structure, how his new album was all one-take performances done without a computer, needing a

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53:15

ENCORE PRESENTATION: 'ROCK N ROLL HIGH SCHOOL' w/...

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2026/02/03

Hey! Ho! Let's Go! Welcome to our bi-monthly ENCORE PRESENTATION of classic REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE episodes from the vault! The incredible Craig Finn on the amazing Ramones' cult film Rock 'N' Roll High School...what more can I say, Principal Togar...this episode rules...enjoy!(Episode 51 originally aired on August 24th, 2024).Original Show Notes:This week, we talk to CRAIG FINN of THE HOLD STEADY & ’That’s How I Remember It’ podcast about the legendary cult classic ROCK ’N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL!We

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1:19:26

'SCHOOL OF ROCK' W/ Jon Gabrus

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2026/01/29

My guest this week is comedian/writer/actorJon Gabrus(High & Mighty,101 Places To Party Before You DieTV Series&Staying Alivepodcast w/ Adam Pally), who chose to discuss theMike White/Richard Linklater/Jack Blackforce of natureSchool Of Rock.We discuss Jon’s surprising new health show withAdam Pally(his partner in debauchery), Jon and Adam visiting Portland for their TV series101 Places To Party Before You Die, the best health advice he’s gotten so far, the music action filmsMiami

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1:07:41

'MOONAGE DAYDREAM' w/ Scott Aukerman

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2026/01/22

This week I’m joined by comedian/podcaster/directorScott Aukerman(Comedy Bang Bang, Between Two Ferns, R U Talkin' R.E.M. RE: ME?w/ Adam Scott) as we delve into the recentDavid Bowiedocumentary,Moonage Daydream.We also discuss Scott’s parents searching histeenage room for dangerous music,Frankie Goes To HollywoodandPrince, Scott’s divisive (but beloved)U2andR.E.M.podcasts withAdam Scott(Parks And Recreation; Severance), when we've felt like an artist has spat in our face,Dick Cavett, R.E.M.'sDead

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1:28:26

ENCORE PRESENTATION: 'DESOLATION CENTER' w/ Stuart...

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2026/01/20

Welcome to an Encore Presentation of one of my favorite episodes ever of Revolutions Per Movie, where I got to discuss the documentary Desolation Center with the creators of these legendary events (who else would put the Minutemen on a barge or Einsturzende Neubauten in the desert). Plus, I love it whenever I get to surprise my guests with more guests to create the whole picture from the inside out. Enjoy!(Episode 33 originally aired on April 25th, 2024).The original show notes:This week, we talk to

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1:09:46

THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF TEXAS PUNK w/ Pat Blashill

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2026/01/15

This week I’m joined by author/photographerPat Blashill(Texas Is The Reason; Someday All The Parents Will Die) to talk about the Texas punk community he documented, includingScratch Acid,Butthole Surfers&Big Boys,as well as the 2014 documentaryThe Dicks From Texas.We also discuss punks living in Texas and how the bands from there pushed back hard against it, wasCheap Trickpunk rock, which music freaked us out when we were younger,DEVOmaking your friends cry in fear, Pat getting invited to his

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1:18:00

'FORBIDDEN ZONE' w/ Leela Coreman

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2026/01/08

My guest this week is graphic novelist/artist/musicianLeela Corman(Victory Parade, Unterzakhn),who chose to discussthe 1980 midnight movie classicForbidden Zone.We also talk abouthow Leela creates her long-form graphicnovels, the difficulties and joys of making her masterworkVictory Parade, howEinstürzende Neubauten's albumLamenthelped her create her art, how watercolor is the noise guitar of paints, Leela's use ofBusby Berkeleyimagery, growing up in the 80s surrounded by transgressive art,Sonic

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