The New World Pictures Podcast

The New World Pictures Podcast
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The New World Pictures Podcast is dedicated to every movie released by New World Pictures.  We talk about the things we loved and the things we hated along with the detailed history of each film's history and production.    Founded by the infamous Roger Corman, New World Pictures was responsible for the greatest genre and exploitation films of the 1970's and 1980's.  Remember all those movies that lived proudly in the Action, Horror, Comedy and Sci-Fi isles of the video store?  Titles like Death Race 2000, Hellraiser, Heathers and Piranha.  They were all made by New World Pictures.   In addition to talking about the films themselves, we talk with the Writers, Producers and Directors who worked with New World Pictures.  

  1. Ep. 168: Maniac!

    5D AGO

    Ep. 168: Maniac!

    We kick off #MarchMadness 2: Let's Get Nuts! with a movie that has many titles: MANIAC!, ASSAULT ON PARADISE, THE TOWN THAT CRIED TERROR, and RANSOM! At one point in time, Roger Corman released the film with all these titles but kept the story the same: Oliver Reed (THE BROOD) goes to town to stop a madman (Paul Koslo, THE ANNIHILATORS) who is intent on killing a rich land owner (Stuart Whitman from New World's CRAZY MAMA) unless he coughs up millions of dollars! But will Reed's cool jacket help him catch this crossbow-wielding seeker of revenge? Aiding in the hunt is a local reporter played by Deborah Raffin (GOD TOLD ME TO), and a local tracker aptly named Tracker, played by James Mitchum of the MItchum family (and New World's BLACKOUT). We discuss the film's history, the different versions available, and how Corman added and subtracted from the film when he released the film in 1977. Dies it have one of the best opening scenes ever for a New World movie? Does it have one of the best theme songs ever for a New World movie? Did we love the film maybe? You'll have to listen to find out! For more about the New World Pictures Podcast, including previous episodes, t-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts, other merch and more, head here: https://newworldpicturespodcast.com/For all the shows in Someone’s Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here:  https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 19m
  2. Ep. 167: Seven Blows of the Dragon featuring Dirk Marshall

    FEB 27

    Ep. 167: Seven Blows of the Dragon featuring Dirk Marshall

    We are saying goodbye to Foreign Film February (or #FFF for the insiders) with a bang (or is it a clang?) with 1972's SEVEN BLOWS OF THE DRAGON and 1972's THE WATER MARGIN.  Is this episode the podcast equivalent of a double feature?  Not really.  You see, some of us watched SEVEN BLOWS OF THE DRAGON and one of us watched THE WATER MARGIN. And while SEVEN BLOWS OF THE DRAGON and THE WATER MARGIN are essentially the same thing except one of them is 35 minutes shorter... and makes even less sense.  Joining us is returning guest Dirk Marshall from the VH US podcast (https://www.vh-us.com/), who we normally bring in for his expertise in Canadian films, and figured he would do the same for a movie made in China.  We do our best to piece together a considerably complex plot for a movie that should be more fighting and less talking, which is exactly what Roger Corman wanted.  In addition to unraveling the plot, Erica delivers blows to the team for incorrect statements and general bossiness.  Dirk correctly points out that the nicknames applied to characters in SEVEN BLOWS OF THE DRAGON do little to trigger memory retention for the 100 characters in this movie. He also identifies good nicknames during the episode. Ryan tries his best to get the tracking right for his audio clips.  Erica talks about a totally unrelated movie.  Guess this episode is a double feature after all. For more about the New World Pictures Podcast, including previous episodes, t-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts, other merch and more, head here: https://newworldpicturespodcast.com/ For all the shows in Someone’s Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here:  https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 18m
  3. Ep. 166: Amarcord featuring Ali Davis

    FEB 20

    Ep. 166: Amarcord featuring Ali Davis

    We continue  Foreign Film February, or “FFF” with the King of T&A himself, Federico Fellini! Based on his childhood in Remini, Italy, AMARCORD is a weird blend of memories, characters, and farts! Is it a classy teen film? A condemnation of fascism? A variety of shots of boobs and butts? It's all three and so much more! Joining us is comedian and writer Ali Davis, who has really had to suffer through some of the, should we say, quirkier selections from New World's past, but we thought we would have her join us for some arthouse cinema. Does it pay off? You'll have to listen to find out! We discuss this wild film filled (and filled and filled) with characters and discuss Italian food, growing up in a small town, and the worst way a seaside village could torture it's local blind man. Enjoy as we discuss this slice of classic film, an Academy Award winner that Roger Corman was always proud to have distributed!     For all the shows in Someone’s Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/.

    1h 23m
  4. Ep. 165: Subway to the Stars

    FEB 13

    Ep. 165: Subway to the Stars

    We are kicking off another Foreign Film February, or "FFF", which has become a colloquialism at Haus der New World Pictures Podcast.  Is that not the case in your home?  If it isn't, it's time to start.  To kick off the 2026 #FFF, we are talking about 1987's SUBWAY TO THE STARS, a Brazilian drama that, if you looked at the poster, is nowhere close to what you would expect.  SUBWAY TO THE STARS explores a talented saxophonist (Vini) who's girlfriend (Nicinha) disappears after they have sex in an automobile junk yard.  It should be pointed out, they didn't have sex in one of the cars in the junk yard.  They do the nasty on the dirty ground full of oil, antifreeze, and transmission fluid. Given that, it should come as no surprise that Vini goes on a vision quest to find his missing girlfriend.  Unfortunately, because he's a young, attractive musician, he does a pretty shit job of looking for her.  Instead, he finds a menagerie of people to do the searching for him.  Does he find her?  If he does, does she stay with him?  We don't cover this part in the episode, but that's part of our charm In addition to talking about SUBWAY TO THE STARS, we revisit our pre-production of Steamin' (the remake of 1985's Steaming) and whether it could be considered for Cannes.  We wonder whether Ska is ready to make a musical comeback.  Erica champions the need for more horns (saxophones in particular) in movies and music. Marc makes a claim that there is too much saxophone in George Michael's Careless Whispers.  Ryan talks about a great time at a Thom Yorke concert.  We also talk about SUBWAY TO THE STARS. For all the shows in Someone’s Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here:  https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 22m
  5. Corman Graduates: Jack Hill Part 6: Sorceress Commentary

    FEB 6

    Corman Graduates: Jack Hill Part 6: Sorceress Commentary

    We conclude our first Corman Graduates series with our final episode about Jack Hill and his final directorial effort, 1982's SORCERESS! A strange end to his directorial career, Jack's disappointment with the end product left him to take his name off the film and leave the film business altogether. Hill would also never work with Roger Corman again. But is the movie that bad? a success for New World Pictures, this CONAN THE BARBARIAN riff is a podcast favorite around here, so we dig into the film's history and troubled production, not to mention why Pando was included in the hero group, how hats can completely hide your gender, and why it's important to have a clean rug! So find SORCERESS, and press play on the movie and this episode simultaneously to sync this up, as we dive in right away in this episode! Enjoy the history as we enjoy the final film of Jack Hill! For all the shows in Someone’s Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here:  https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 21m
  6. Ep. 164: The Boys Next Door featuring Ryan Verrill

    JAN 30

    Ep. 164: The Boys Next Door featuring Ryan Verrill

    We're knee deep into #FANuary where you have picked the movies we watch and this week we take a turn towards the serious.  Seriously hunky guys, we mean.  Actually, one seriously hunky guy that is NOT afraid to take his shirt off wherever and whenever he likes.  We're talking about Maxwell Caulfield and also the 1985's THE BOYS NEXT DOOR which also stars some guy named Charlie Sheen who was never in anything else.  THE BOYS NEXT DOOR follows Roy (Maxwell Caulfield) and Bo (Charlie Sheen) who travel from someplace 6 hours away from Hollywood for a weekend of parties and murder.  There's a lot more murder than parties.  In fact, the only party they attend is at in their home town.  Regardless, Roy and Bo find that life in Hollywood is hard.  You have to pay before you pump gas, you have to be 21 to order alcohol at a bar and taking up two spots with your car is practically is not seen kindly by the locals. For this episode, we're joined by Ryan Verrill, host of The Disc Connected podcast and the Executive Director of Someone’s Favorite Productions Podcast Network.  In addition to discussing the movie, Ryan is also giving us our annual reviews.  He will be sending out a peer review survey to all of our listeners, and we really, really hope you'll put in a good word for us.  Please and thank you. In addition to receiving our reviews, we discuss what makes a good party, 1980's gas prices and the unjust response to Grease 2.  This episode has everything.

    1h 22m
  7. Ep. 163: Avenging Angel

    JAN 24

    Ep. 163: Avenging Angel

    It's that time of year! #FANuary! Where we don't pick the movie, the listeners do! For our second iteration of #FANuary, we have a great one for you: 1985's AVENGNING ANGEL, the sequel to 1984's ANGEL, one of the biggest hits of the second New World regime. But while director Robert Vincent O'Neil returns, not everyone does, which is why Betsy Russell (OUT OF CONTROL) takes over in the titular role as the high school student by day and hooker by night. Only this time, Angel is just a student, a law student! But when she loses someone close to her, she has to hits the streets again as Angel. Or does she? We'll talk through the decision and whether it was necessary. This is only our second ANGEL movie, following ANGEL III: THE FINAL CHAPTER, because we are going in reverse order in this franchise. But do we all remember ANGEL III? Regardless, it was hard to remember Susan Tyrell and Rory Calhoun, returning ro their roles from the first ANGEL, but who were sadly missing from the third. We also discuss the legal weapons Angel claims are at her disposal, the ineptitude of the Gerrard family and the movie's shifting tone, and the film's wild ending in the Bradbury Building. And yes, we'll discuss the baby. Don't miss out as we venture futher into the ANGEL franchise! For all the shows in Someone’s Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/.

    1h 12m

  8. JAN 15

    4th Annual Worldies and Our Running Top/Bottom 5 2025 Edition

    It's award show season again and that means it's time for the single most prestigious awards extravaganza - The Worldies!  The only award show that covers all the movies we talked about last year.  Also, the only awards show that celebrates movies made over 30 years ago.  Also, the only awards show with categories like, "The Best Film with Too Many Characters" and "The Anthony Perkins Award for Filthiest Shirt". Variety called it, "what's 'The Worldies' and get off my lawn" Entertainment Weekly said, "please stop calling me" Joining us to hand out these very prestigious awards are a few of our former guests and NWPPVIPs including:  Ryan Verril, our boss and host of the Disc-Connected Podcast Ali Davis, from ep. 127: THE FUNNY FARM Jason "Neumie" Neuman (NWPPVIP and host of the After These Messages Sketch Comedy Podcast Peter Fluet, from ep. 32: STAR CRYSTAL Chris Iannacone, co-host of the Get Me Another Podcast Greg Andersson, NWPPVIP and writer/editor for Forbes (see his work here) Dunbar Dicks (follow him here) We also rank our top 5 and bottom 5 from 2025 and discuss the year overall.  How much Deezan is too much Deezan?  We discuss.  A huge thanks to the guests we’ve had the opportunity to interview on this podcast, our guest presenters, and to all of you, our audience, for listening to the New World Pictures Podcast.  This was our best year yet, and we are looking forward to all that 2026 has to bring. For all the shows in Someone’s Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here:  https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/

    1h 28m
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The New World Pictures Podcast is dedicated to every movie released by New World Pictures.  We talk about the things we loved and the things we hated along with the detailed history of each film's history and production.    Founded by the infamous Roger Corman, New World Pictures was responsible for the greatest genre and exploitation films of the 1970's and 1980's.  Remember all those movies that lived proudly in the Action, Horror, Comedy and Sci-Fi isles of the video store?  Titles like Death Race 2000, Hellraiser, Heathers and Piranha.  They were all made by New World Pictures.   In addition to talking about the films themselves, we talk with the Writers, Producers and Directors who worked with New World Pictures.  

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    The New World Pictures Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    282
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