66 episodes
Unpleasant Movies Podcast Unpleasant Movies
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4.5 • 11 Ratings
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This is the podcast where we have pleasant conversations about harsh and unrelenting cinema, films that make you feel bad and that challenge you to think about difficult subject matter.
Check out our ever growing list of films on Mubi here:
https://mubi.com/lists/unpleasant-movies
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Ep 34 - A Serbian Film, Srđan Spasojević 2010
We take a look at Srđan Spasojević's controversial 2010 thriller, where a former porn star gets roped into the snuff scene for huge amounts of money. But what price will he really have to pay?
Feel free to get in touch with us at unpleasantmovies@protonmail.com
Our recommendations for this episode:
Oddly Terrifying subreddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlyterrifying/
Cult OF the Lamb, Massive Monster
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1313140/Cult_of_the_Lamb/ -
Ep 33 Postscript - Spooky films for a spooky season
For this postscript we talk about films that we find scary and unsettling, from old bbc television horror specials to newer stuff - what makes a film scary?
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Ep 33 On A Silver Globe, Andrzej Żuławski 1988
Żuławskis hugely ambitious unfinished sci-fi masterpiece, is production stopped two thirds in by Polish regulators, edited together a decade later into a semi-metafilm about failed ambitions and destructive human nature. Join us as we discuss!
Recommendations for this episode are
Frostpunk - 11 Bit studio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frostpunk
The Grey Leno Show - Vinny Vinesauce
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki3ssj466E0
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Ep 32 Postscript - Zulawskis Diabel, Elden Ringu and Synergies in Games
We kick off with a little chat about Zulawskis second movie, Diabel, which is intense and unrelenting, but also great! Then we talk a little about franchises that biffed it, and games we've ben playing. Enjoy!
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Ep 32 Possession, Andrzej Żuławski 1981
Having worked as a spy for several years, Mark returns home to find his wife Anna in despair. Unexplainable bursts of wild hysterics and demands for divorce are just the tip of the iceberg for this intense and incredible story.
Recommendations for this episode are:
https://www.reddit.com/r/McMansionHell/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkwood
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Ep 31 Postscript - Space Westerns + Weird and Wonderful Cinema
This episode was recorded last December, so some of the references might seem a little dated. Sverre started watching the live action Cowboy Bebop adaptation, we talk in general about space westerns and get into other series like wheel of time. Thomas tells about his (then) new film club, weird and wonderful cinema, where they screen surrealistic, absurd and amazing movies that are a little obscure.
Feel free to get in touch with us at unpleasantmovies@protonmail.com
Customer Reviews
fantastic podcast exploring a fave niche
Love this pod! Really interesting discussions and film choices. Some of the movies are a little too extreme for my taste, but the hosts do a good job describing them so I can even listen without watching. Lots of thoughtful commentary and a nice listen all around.
My favorite podcast
You guys, don’t sleep on this! If you like witty, nuanced, empathetic conversation about intense films/theory—this is the show for you. The hosts are smart, keenly observant, and more than equipped to parse the dark thickets of the thorniest cinema. They also touch on books, art, pop culture, etc., in delightfully far ranging conversations. Aesthetically, the pod is well produced and they have incredibly soothing voices and are unfailingly well mannered. As a boorish American, my favorite moments are when they disagree—they are still so polite and respectful to one another that it sparks joy in my cold dead heart. Basically, listen to these guys and I’m moving to Norway.
Interesting podcast about unpleasant movies
Wonderful. Always eager to listen a new episode. A couple of thoughtful podcasters who pick all the right movies with some interesting insight.
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