BRINK FILM CLUB

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Join host David Pike and Miss Baltimore Bombshell as they unearth provocative films from the underground that deserve your attention. With the help of guests, they’re shining a light on the good, the bold, and the batshit insane, and saving films from the brink of obscurity. Welcome to the BRINK FILM CLUB — more at BRINK.com

Episodes

  1. May 12

    #11 Soundtracks, The Art of Film Music, Independent Film Scenes, and B-Movies with Guests Christopher Caliendo and Francisco Landin

    We kick off Season 2 with award-winning soundtrack composer Christopher Caliendo as he reflects on his time working alongside Henry Mancini, the evolution of stock music, and the art of cinematic sound. Then we have a conversation with Francisco Landin about the upcoming Nogales Film Festival, Southern Arizona’s growing independent film scene, and the work of the Southern Arizona Film Society. Hosted by David Pike and Miss Baltimore Bombshell. Opening (00:00:00-00:00:32) Introductions/ Killer Condom (00:00:33-00:07:02) Chris Caliendo (00:07:03-00:42:45) Francisco Landin (00:42:46-00:55:11) Outro (00:55:12-00:56:35)

    57 min

  2. 11/14/2025

    #10 Punk Rock Lottery and My Winnipeg with guest Jacob Miguel

    This episode, hosts David Pike and Miss Baltimore Bombshell dance along the edges of dreams and reality alongside Punk Rock Lottery (2025) Director, Jacob Miguel. Inspired by the rebellious filmmaking of Kenneth Anger, Jacob recounts what it was like going behind the scenes of Austin’s vibrant punk scene for its annual Punk Rock Lottery and revisits early inspiration found in this week's film club pick, Guy Maddin’s experimental “docufantasia” My Winnipeg (2007).   Opening (00:00:00-00:00:33) Introductions (00:00:34-00:09:22) Punk Rock Lottery (00:09:23-00:17:47) My Winnipeg (00:17:48-00:23:25) Guest Discussion (00:23:26-00:41:34) Outro (00:41:35-00:42:59)   When we aren’t talking underground cinema, BRINK is producing and distributing independent films overlooked by the Hollywood system. If you have something worthy of our attention, find us at BRINK.com. Follow us…Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/brinkmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinkmedia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brinkcreative

    43 min

  3. 07/25/2025

    #9 Tokyo Drifter, Pink Flamingos, But I’m a Cheerleader, Pornstar Pets with guest Margie Schnibbe

    In this week's episode its kill or be killed with Tokyo Drifter. Then we crawl through the rebellious filth and debauchery of Pink Flamingos alongside Miss Baltimore Bombshell. We're joined by Margie Schnibbe, Director of the underground hit, Pornstar Pets. We discuss the porn business, movie theaters and what it was like to work on films like the indie turned cult classic, “But I’m A Cheerleader”   Opening (00;00;00-00;00;33) Introductions (00;00;34-00;01;03) Pornstar Pets (00;01;04-00;08;11) But I’m a Cheerleader (00;08;12-00;00;14;32) Tokyo Drifter (00;14;33-00;19;18) Pink Flamingos (00;19;19-00;29;05) Guest Discussion (00;29;06-00;50;25) Outro (00;50;26-00:51;45)   When we aren’t talking underground cinema, BRINK is producing and distributing independent films overlooked by the Hollywood system. If you have something worthy of our attention, find us at BRINK.com Follow us…Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/brinkmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinkmedia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brinkcreative

    52 min

  4. 04/14/2025

    #8 Quantum Cowboys, Dead Man, True Stories with guest Geoff Marslett

    This week on BRINK Film Club, we set out across the strange and shifting plains of cinema, crossing paths with Quantum Cowboys, wandering into the ghostly frontier of Jim Jarmusch’s Dead Man, and uncovering the offbeat rhythms of small-town Texas in David Byrne’s True Stories. Joining us in the cinematic borderlands is award-winning writer, director, animator, and actor Geoff Marslett.   Opening (00;00;00-00;00;39)   Introduction (00;00;39-00;01;02)   Guest Discussion and “Quantum Cowboys” (00;01;03-00;13;51)   “Dead Man” (00;13;52-00;24;27)   “True Stories” (00;24;28-00;40;02)   Outro (00;40;03-00;42;53)   When we aren’t talking underground cinema, BRINK is producing and distributing independent films overlooked by the Hollywood system. If you have something worthy of our attention, find us at BRINK.com. Follow us…Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/brinkmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinkmedia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brinkcreative

    43 min

  5. 03/26/2025

    #7 Fresh Kill, Black Scorpion, Kafka with guest Jazzy Benson

    Industrial waste, a venomous vigilante, and Kafkaesque paranoia—this episode we explore FRESH KILL, BLACK SCORPION, and KAFKA with Filmmaker, Creative Director, and Multi-media Artist Producer Jazzy Benson, breaking down what makes these indie cult films unforgettable.   Opening (00:00:00-00:00:39) Introductions (00:00:40-00:01:13) Guest Discussion (00:01:14-00:06:50) “Fresh Kill” (00:06:51-00:13:40) “The Black Scorpion” (00:13:41-00:30:41) “Kafka” (00:30:42-00:42:01) Outro (00:42:02-00:43:06)   When we aren’t talking underground cinema, BRINK is producing and distributing independent films overlooked by the Hollywood system. If you have something worthy of our attention, find us at BRINK.com. Follow us…Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/brinkmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinkmedia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brinkcreative

    43 min

  6. 01/15/2025

    #6 Independent Filmmakers from AZ Underground Film Festival

    In episode 6 David Pike talks to filmmakers who screened their films at the 2024 Arizona Underground Film Festival. First is an interview with Chris Peters, the director of the found footage experimental film, THE PLACE BETWEEN about influential films. Next David talks to director Ara Ball about punk rock and his punk rock film HURRICANE F.Y.T. Then he talks to Jane Clark about her supernatural film, WITCHY WAYS and discusses films and how it is to make an independent film. Lastly, he chats with filmmaker Philip Sedgwick about his mystery short film UNBRIDLED, and the film BREAKER MORANT.   Opening (00:00:00-00:00:40)   Chris Peters Interview (00:00:41)-(00:10:35)   Ara Ball Interview (00:10:36-00:20:23)   Jane Clark Interview (00:20:24-00:35:12)   Philip Sedgwick Interview (00:35:13-00:42:57)   Outro (00:42:58-00:43:37)   When we aren’t talking underground cinema, BRINK is producing and distributing independent films overlooked by the Hollywood system. If you have something worthy of our attention, find us at BRINK.com Follow us… Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/brinkmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinkmedia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brinkcreative

    44 min

  7. 12/11/2024

    #5 Bloody Nose Empty Pockets, Rejuvenator, 13 Tzameti with guest Josh Belhumeur

    In episode 5 of BRINK Film Club we experienced the last night of a closing bar with BLOODY NOSE EMPTY POCKETS, then we decide to get a much needed makeover to monstrous results in REJUVENATOR, and lastly we play a very deadly game, or maybe we’re betting on it with 13 TZAMETI. With guest Josh Belhumeur, CEO of BRINK   Opening (00:00:00-00:00:40)   Introductions (00:00:41-00:02:49)   Guest Discussion (00:02:50-00:07:10)   “Bloody Nose Empty Pockets” (00:07:11-00:17:42)   “Rejuvenator” (00:17:43-00:29:10)   “13 Tzameti” (00:29:11-00:47:27)   Outro (00:47:28-00:50:56)   When we aren’t talking underground cinema, BRINK is producing and distributing independent films overlooked by the Hollywood system. If you have something worthy of our attention, find us at BRINK.com. Follow us…Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/brinkmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinkmedia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brinkcreative

    51 min

  8. 11/27/2024

    #4 Fire in the Sky, Demons, Bad Taste with guest Rene Rivas

    In this episode we get abducted by a UFO with FIRE IN THE SKY, then we sit in a theater as we get attacked by DEMONS, and lastly we turn into snack burgers for an intergalactic fast food chain with Peter Jackson’s BAD TASTE.   Opening (00:00:00-00:00:40)   Introductions (00:00:41-00:01:08)   Guest Discussion (00:01:09-00:14:22)   “Fire in the Sky” (00:14:23-00:23:11)   “Demons” (00:23:12-00:35:23)   “Bad Taste” (00:35:24-00:46:02)   Outro (00:46:03-00:52:38)   When we aren’t talking underground cinema, BRINK is producing and distributing independent films overlooked by the Hollywood system. If you have something worthy of our attention, find us at BRINK.com. Follow us…Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/brinkmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinkmedia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brinkcreative

    53 min

  9. 11/13/2024

    #3 HK: Forbidden Super Hero, The Mist, Smithereens with guest Miss Baltimore Bombshell

    We discuss the Japanese panty wearing superhero film HK: FORBIDDEN SUPER HERO, afterwards things get a little unclear in the air with THE MIST, and lastly we enter the New York underground punk scene with SMITHEREENS.   Opening (00:00:00-00:00:40)   Introductions (00:00:41-00:02:00)   Guest Discussion (00:02:01-00:12:36)   "HK: Forbidden SuperHero" (00:12:37-00:25:51)   "The Mist" (00:25:52-00:43:26)   "Smithereens" (00:43:27-00:55:25)   Outro (00:55:26-00:57:03)   Notes/Links When we aren’t talking underground cinema, BRINK is producing and distributing independent films overlooked by the Hollywood system. If you have something worthy of our attention, find us at BRINK.com. Follow us…Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/brinkmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinkmedia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brinkcreative

    58 min

  10. 10/30/2024

    #2 Drib, Die! Die! My Darling! aka Fanatic, Wild Zero with guest Malcolm Critcher

    We discuss the unique experimental energy that is DRIB, then we get all creepy and so campy happy with DIE! DIE! MY DARLING! aka FANATIC Last, we ride the very hot flames of rock n roll with WILD ZERO!   Opening (00:00:00-00:00:40)   Introductions (00:00:41-00:01:43)   Guest Discussion (00:01:44-00:16:29)   “Drib” (00:16:30-00:29:45)   “Die! Die! Darling!” aka "Fanatic" (00:29:46-00:55:20)   “Wild Zero” (00:55:21-01:10:13)   Outro (01:10:14-01:11:47)   Notes/Links   When we aren’t talking underground cinema, BRINK is producing and distributing independent films overlooked by the Hollywood system. If you have something worthy of our attention, find us at BRINK.com.   Follow us…   Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/brinkmedia   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinkmedia   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brinkcreative

    1h 12m

  11. 10/16/2024

    #1 Phantom of the Paradise, Wonder Woman 1974, Godard's Weekend with guest Tom Meredith

    In the first episode of Brink Film Club we discuss Brian De Palma's Rock N Roll cult classic masterpiece PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE. Then we hop into the invisible plane and discuss the very first 1974 pilot episode of WONDER WOMAN. Lastly, we shift gears and take a scenic ride through Godard's anarchistic masterpiece WEEKEND.  Opening (00:00:00-00:00:38) Introductions (00:00:39-00:02:06) Guest Discussion (00:02:07-00:10:41) "Phantom of the Paradise" (00:10:42-00:19:27) "Wonder Woman 1974" (00:19:28-00:28:52) "Weekend" "Jean Luc Godard" (00:28:53-00:41:25) Outro (00:41:26-00:42:35) Notes/Links When we aren’t talking underground cinema, BRINK is producing and distributing independent films overlooked by the Hollywood system. If you have something worthy of our attention, find us at BRINK.com. Follow us… Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/brinkmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinkmedia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brinkcreative

    43 min

  12. 10/11/2024

    Welcome to the BRINK FILM CLUB

    Not everyone wants the algorithm to spoon feed them. For people who miss discovering a hidden gem at a video store — the thrill of not knowing what you’re about to see — welcome to the BRINK FILM CLUB. New episodes released regularly. -- BRINK distributes independent film overlooked by the Hollywood system and produces branded entertainment and originals. Find us at BRINK.com. Join our Letterboxd community at https://letterboxd.com/brinkmedia. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brinkmedia.

    1 min

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Join host David Pike and Miss Baltimore Bombshell as they unearth provocative films from the underground that deserve your attention. With the help of guests, they’re shining a light on the good, the bold, and the batshit insane, and saving films from the brink of obscurity. Welcome to the BRINK FILM CLUB — more at BRINK.com

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  • Creator
    BRINK
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
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