Back Row's movie recommendation and ramble-a-thon Cream of the Crud is back with our first episode of 2023! Jenna joins Dan and Carlo to discuss a bevvy of topics, including the Evil Dead remake and the upcoming Evil Dead Rise, movies they're looking forward to in 2023 plus recommendations, questions and answers and so much more! Movies recommended/discussed:A Kiss Before Dying (1991)The Pick-up Artist (1987)空白 (Intolerance, 2021) Light Sleeper (1992)Don’t forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)Follow Jenna on Twitter (@AgreeableCar) and Letterboxd (@jennaipcar)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week...ish. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

The Cream of the Crud After Next

Jenna has a problem with modern teen movies. These glossy, slick, monied fantasies about love and sex seem downright alien to her. Meanwhile, Veronica has no idea what she's talking about but is game to chat anyhow. Listen as the two discuss the evolution of coming of age films from the late 1970s through the 1990s and beyond. Whether or not Jenna succeeds in putting her finger on how and when exactly these films lost their emotional sincerity, the episode is certainly good for some solid movie recommendations – from a world of early Matt Dillon films (like Over the Edge, Little Darlings and My Bodyguard) to classics like Clueless, Stand By Me and Cruel Intentions.

Whatever Happened to Teen Movies?

Dan and Jenna are back again with another episode of... DECADE VS. DECADE! In an attempt to branch out of their comfort zones, we're pitting pre-1980s cinema against post-1980s cinema, spinning a wheel on a genre or theme and then daring each other to watch what we've chosen.This episode, we're talking about two Horror movies - one from the 1950s and one from the 1990s. Jenna's choice is Dementia (1955), a dialogue-less combination of experimental noir and German expressionist filmmaking. Dan's choice is Office Killer (1997), a still underrated piece of darkly comedic, sat yet disturbing horror filmmaking from Cindy Sherman.Find out what they think about both movies, plus a whole lot more!Let us know what you think:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Jenna on Twitter (@agreeablecar) and Letterboxd (@jennaipcar)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Decade vs Decade: 50s v 90s - Horror

Jenna and Veronica sit down for an in depth conversation about Barbarian (2022) – the buzzy new horror film from director and writer Zach Cregger. What starts out as an AirBNB stay gone wrong, quickly unravels into something truly terrifying… or maybe not? With excellent performances by its three main leads – Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long – haunting visuals and a whole lot of intriguing threads, it’s worth a watch either way.In this episode, Jenna and Veronica unpack this film they both rather enjoyed by discussing its numerous failings. It’s one part film critique, one part conversation, and a whole lot of lusting after Lil’ Billy. See it or don’t, but rest assured knowing that Barbarian is a bonafide Back Row recommendation.

See It Or Don't: Zach Cregger's Barbarian

Carlo and Dan are back with more of the Crud they’ve been watching and so much more.First, they discuss the Crud Buddies discord and the Crud Challenge, which dovetails nicely into a chat about ZËIЯAM (1991) and the work of Keita Amemiya. Then there’s talk about newly announced BluRay titles, questions from the audience about sequels and the “Jor-El” character, plus movies like The Kid Brother (1987). And of course, no episode would be complete without some tokusatsu chat.And don’t forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Cream of the Crud in Breaking Training

From the minds of Dan Gorman and Jenna Ipcar comes a new segment on Notes From the Back Row: Decade vs Decade! In an attempt to branch out of their comfort zones, we're pitting pre-1980s cinema against post-1980s cinema, spinning a wheel on a genre or theme and then daring each other to watch what we've chosen.For our first episode, we're covering the fantasy genre with two wildly different and yet surprisingly similar films. Jenna's choice for the 1960s is The Fabulous Baron Munchausen (1962) by Karel Zeman, while Dan went right for Conquest (1983) by Lucio Fulci. Expect a whole lot of spectacular visuals, slightly incoherent storylines and vibes a plenty as these two stylish films duke it out.Let us know what you think:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Jenna on Twitter (@agreeablecar) and Letterboxd (@jennaipcar)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Decade vs Decade: 60s v 80s - Fantasy

Carlo and Dan are back talking about a double-feature of overlooked 90s comedies: Strike! aka All I Wanna Do aka The Hairy Bird, and Dick. Plus, they take questions from listeners, discuss new BluRay release announcements plus so much more in our latest jam-packed episode! 00:00:43 - Introductions00:13:28 - Screenings of the Crud00:17:48 - Calls from the Public00:18:08 - Rutledal asks: Summer Sweaty Movie Recs (bonus: also a Christmas movie)00:23:38 - Melody asks: If you were to have a crud hall of fame, who would be the first inductee and why?00:26:36 - SKJAM asks: Are movies made deliberately to aim at the snarky comments audience achieving their goal, or more often just badly done?00:32:34 - VierasTalos asks: What's the best film of all the 2000s? And by this I naturally exclusively mean films with titles that end in 2000.00:36:51 - andyjewett asks: In the digital age has the importance/influence of good cover art been lost?00:41:38 - Physical Media Corner00:45:46 - Recommendations CornerStrike! (1998) and Dick (1999)01:05:40 - OutroAnd don’t forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

A Good Day to Cream of the Crud

In this sequel of sorts to last year's interview with Allan Levine about their SOV Emmeritus Pictures, Allan returns to discuss stories from behind the scenes of the 1987 low-budget exploitation picture Skull: A Night of Terror. Allan expands upon the story of how the crew blew up an entire house for the finale, working with fire on set, a uniquely Canadian take on craft services, and how one ends up stealing a truck in the name of getting even the simplest of shots. Special thanks again to Allan and Cyd Levine for helping set up and taking part in this interview.A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Tales from Skull: A Night of Terror (1987) feat. Allan Levine

Carlo and Dan are back with another grip of crud for you to check out! Carlo's discusses their time at the biggest Japan-centric movie festival in Europe, the Nippon Connection in Frankfurt and has a few recommendations for everyone. Dan watched some Gold Ninja Video releases and a great movie released unceremoniously on Amazon Prime. All of this plus so much more in our latest jam-packed episode! 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:03 CRUD Buddies Screenings (The P.A.C.K., 1997)00:08:44 Calls from the Public00:09:05 VierasTalos asks "What movies would you prefer to watch in a format that isn't a pristine 4K disc? Is the only way to watch The Blair With Project on VHS? Is Laserdisc the only way to go about seeing Tron? And so on..."00:15:24 Rutledal asks "In the aftermath of Netflix new “no more good movies from good directors” policy: what were the good Netflix original movies?"00:20:25 Physical Media CornerThe previously unreleased Korean Kaiju film “SPACE MONSTER WANGMAGWI” (1967)CODE RED announces 2K master of Don’t Tell Her It’s Me (1990) aka "The Boyfriend School."  Umbrella Entertainment releases MegaForce (1982) featuring a MegaForce membership kit inspired by 80s comic book ads.00:26:11 Recommendations Corner00:28:08 Popran (2022)00:33:45 The Asadas! (2020)00:35:35 Ninja Girl (2021)00:41:37 Emergency (2022)00:46:38 The Twentieth Century (2019)01:03:47 GoodbyesAnd don’t forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Cream of the Crud: When Nature Calls

Carlo and Dan are back, talking about all the movies that are fit to pod… about. They jump back into some Wong Jing movies to cap off their discussion from a previous episode, dive into some CAT III horror from Hong Kong, discuss an underseen Eric Roberts movie, and even do another dive into the world of Tokusatsu shows. All of this, plus BluRay talk, questions from listeners and much more!00:00:00 Introduction00:02:29 CRUD Buddies Screenings (Doorman, Playing Dangerous)00:12:01 Calls from the Public00:12:24 Dylan G. on Twitter says "I feel like not enough can be said about ROCKULA."00:19:50 VierasTalos asks "What is the best kind of physical media bonus features?"00:29:07 Rutledal asks "Any disappointing celebrity experiences? Positive ones?"00:34:44 Physical Media Corner88 Films: Tiger Cage I-III, Righting Wrongs (1986), On The Run (1988) and more.Visual Vengeance releases Suburban Sasquatch (2004)00:40:56 Recommendations Corner00:41:22 Wong Jing Re-Cap: High Risk (1995), Future Cops (1993)00:45:43 A Chinese Torture Chamber Story (1994) & The Underground Banker (1994)00:53:08 Nobody's Fool (1986) 00:59:31 Tokusatsu Corner: Ultraman (1966-1967), Ultraseven, Blue Swat and more.01:10:32 GoodbyesAnd don’t forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Cream of the Crud Takes Manhattan

Dan and Carlo are back to their cruddy ways, talking about the movies they’ve been watching and news of notable physical media releases. This week, it’s a bonafide celebration of all things Hong Kong cinema! Carlo watched Dragons Forever, The Delinquents and more, while Dan checked out Magic Crystal before being disappointed by a North American blockbuster.All this, plus answers to your questions and more. Strap in!00:00:44 Introductions00:06:32 Screenings of the Crud00:10:01 Calls from the Public00:10:23 VierasTalo asks about Naked Old People as Horror Tropes00:15:11 Rutledal asks: Favourite Monkey Movies?00:24:46 Physical Media Corner00:38:05 Recommendations Corner00:38:20 Magic Crystal (1986)00:49:03 Dragons Forever (1988)00:56:42 The Delinquent (1973)01:04:28 6 Underground (2019)01:09:47 GoodbyesAnd don’t forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Cream of the Crud: City of Masks

It's a full roundtable on the latest episode of Notes From the Back Row. Join Carlo, Dan, Jenna and Veronica as they dive deep into The Comfort Zone... or specifically, open up a discussion on what makes for a cinematic comfort zone – how to find it, how to define it, and how best to break free from it and expand your horizons. (Though don't get us wrong, we'd never knock zoning out with a cozy rewatch or some gleefully mindless action film.) Will our heroes find the balance between binging the latest Spiderman sequels with cinematic heavyweights like Citizen Kane!? Tune in and find out!

Enter the Comfort Zone: A Roundtable Discussion

It's time for another episode of everybody's favourite (maybe?) Crudtastic podcast! Dan and Carlo are back, talking about movie releases and what they've been watching lately - from Canadian hidden gems to CATIII flicks, there's something for everyone in this episode! 00:00:43 Introduction00:01:19 Movie Hiatus?00:03:12 A Fun Challenge You Can Do00:07:45 Screenings of the CRUD: ‎Sudden Thunder (1990)00:11:57 Calls from the Public00:12:19 In light of the Hulu movie Fresh, what's your favorite film about cannibalism?00:19:21 Physical Media Corner00:19:52 Double Dragon - The Animated Series00:20:29 Culture Shock Releasing announced Games of Survival (1989)00:22:02 Thief of Hearts (1984)00:23:47 Unearthed Films to release R-rated cut of The Guyver (1991)00:26:04 Recommendations Corner00:26:18 Offscreen Film Festival & Ebola Syndrome (1996)00:41:48 Malarek (1988) & Where the Spirit Lives (1989)00:51:56 Space Sheriff Gavan (1982)01:12:22 GoodbyesAnd don’t forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Cream of the Crud: The Secret of the Ooze

Jenna and Veronica sit down to discuss both versions of Nightmare Alley – Edmund Goulding's noir take from 1947 starring Tyronne Power,  Joan Blondell, Coleen Gray, and Helen Walker, and Guillermo Del Toro's recent release starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Toni Collette. Veronica loved the newest version and then felt middling on the '40s movie. Jenna loved the '40s version and felt middling about Del Toro's. But then again, she always feels that way about Del Toro movies and isn't completely sure why. In this episode, Jenna and Veronica hash it out – both their differing opinions on these movies, the necessity of random violence in film, and an attempt to get to the bottom of Jenna's issue with Del Toro films. They also touch upon other directors who dazzle but can leave certain audiences flat. 

Choose Your Own Nightmare Alley

This week on the podcast, Dan (a self-appointed N.W.P.P.V.I.P.) chats with Ryan, Erica and Marc of The New World Pictures Podcast.They discuss how and why they started this ultra-specific chronicling of New World Pictures movies, some of their favourite movies they've covered, how they feel about misleading video covers, and what they think about movies like Crystal Heart, Star Crystal, Making Contact, and more.Make sure to subscribe to The New World Pictures Podcast, and to follow them on Twitter @thenewworldpod!Plus, don’t forget to follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

An Interview with The New World Pictures Podcast

It's time to get cruddy again! Carlo and Dan are back with another episode of the freewheeling Cream of the Crud podcast, talking about movies they've been screening (like an obscure SOV flick,) take some questions from listeners about vintage technology based horror and video game adaptations, before finally discussing some classic movies, some not-so-classics, and everything in-between. Strap in, and get listening.00:00:40 Introductions00:05:51 Screenings of the CRUD: The Last Season (1987)00:14:00 Calls from the Public00:14:54 VierasTalo asks: With the ever-rising nostalgia for old tech that bleeds into various horror things, what do you think will happen next in the field? A horror movie about a killer RCA CED? A found footage shot entirely on the Game Boy Camera?00:19:44 Amanda asks: What video game franchise would be a good movie, who would direct00:28:17 Amanda asks: What is the worst thing to put inside of a claw machine?00:30:18 Physical Media Corner00:30:27 Wolfpack (1988)00:31:55 Canadian International Pictures (The Devil at Your Heels, The Rainbow Boys, Cat in the Bag)00:32:36 The Appointment (1981)00:33:58 Recommendations Corner00:34:08 Shaker Run (1985) & Queen City Rocker (1987)00:39:04 Gamera: Super Monster (1980)00:46:02 Drying up the Streets (1978)00:49:11 Don't Bother to Knock (1952)00:58:24 GoodbyesAnd don’t forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Cream of the Crud: Cruise Control

When the name Shadoe Stevens comes to mind, a lot of people think about their time as a Radio DJ or as announcer on Hollywood Squares. But the other day I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Shadoe about his incredibly successful string of "Fred Rated for Federated" commercials, a wildly bizarre HBO special called "ShadoeVision," and their 1988 feature-film debut TRAXX. We also discuss their creative process and current project MentalRadio, a "Wide-Screen, Cinematic" 3D podcast.http://www.shadoe.com/ http://www.shadoeart.com/ http://www.mentalradio.net/ 

“Just Keep Making Stuff Up”: An Interview with Shadoe Stevens

It’s the first Crud of the new year! On a brand-new episode of Cream of the Crud, Carlo and Dan are back to talk about the movies they’ve been watching, news of notable BluRay releases and so much more. They talk about new year’s movie resolutions, Japanuary, take questions from listeners, and so much more!00:00:33 Introductions00:02:09 OmiCRUD    00:03:51 Tinkering with a GBA SP & Movies in 2022    00:07:25 Screenings of the CRUD    00:08:23 Cocaine: One Man's Seduction (1983)    00:15:34 Calls from the Public    00:16:16 Jamerlich: In the New Year will you get out of your comfort Zones? Plus: Japanuary 2022    00:21:30 Immortal Knight asks: Is Jack Sparrow cinema's greatest pirate?    00:24:11 Ohhhboyyy asks: What is your favourite 'guy on fire' stunt?    00:25:53 Amanda asks: What movie would be better had it been directed by David DeCoteau?00:28:02 VierasTalos asks: If you could commision a Deadly Prey Gallery poster for any movie which would it be?00:31:23 Jamerlich asks: Which box art or poster left you the most disappointed in the final product?    00:34:50 Physical Media Corner    00:35:02 Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy    00:35:15 Transmutations aka Underworld (1985)    00:36:03 The Hitcher (1986)    00:37:14 Recommendations Corner    00:39:00 Carlo's watchin' big Hollywood money movies    00:39:25 The Matrix Movies & The Animatrix    00:42:50 Sam Raimi's Spiderman Trilogy    00:49:22 Eye of God (1997)    00:55:02 A Patch of Blue (1965)    00:59:24 Kaitô Ruby (1988)    01:06:06 GoodbyesAnd don’t forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Cream of the Crud: Full Throttle

It's that time of the year again! Christmas? No! Well, yes, but it's also the time where Carlo and Dan get together to talk about new releases, movies they've seen and so much more!On today's episode, they're taking calls from listeners who asked about Holiday cash-grab slashers, movies that should be set on Christmas, alternative holiday genre picks and more! Plus they dive into new releases from Code Red, Shock Releasing, Kino Lorber and more before discussing the holiday classics and not-so-classics they watched this year!All this and much more, so get listening!00:00:27 Introductions00:04:01 Merchandise of the CRUD00:06:23 Calls from the Public 00:06:56 VierasTalo asks: Do you think the idea of Holiday slashers was purely a cash grab? 00:10:53 What horror movie should be set on Christmas that isn't already?  00:12:53 Rutledal asks: Favourite non-Die Hard action movies or alternative genre picks? 00:18:07 What do the Dutch eat for Christmas? 00:21:35 Joe asks: What makes movies about small evil critters so great? 00:25:19 Physical Media Corner 00:25:53 Code Red releasing C.H.O.M.P.S? Did we talk about that already?  00:26:35 Shock Releasing announces The American Scream (1988) 00:30:23 Shout Factory announces The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) 00:31:28 Kino Lorber's Stunt Rock with 4K master 00:33:59 Recommendations Corner 00:36:08 Christmas in Connecticut (1945) & Remember the Night (1940)  00:50:11 On the Second Day of Christmas (1997) 00:57:18 Silent Night, Deadly Night III: Better Watch Out! (1989) 01:01:53 Recap & GoodbyesAnd don’t forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Jingle All the Cream of the Crud

You know who's underrated as an actor? Martin Short. Not all comedians are able to jump the hurdle into Serious Actor, and arguably Martin Short never truly succeeded financially in that sense, but his amazing comedic sensibilities mixed with his sincerity sure make for an interesting watch. Or at least we think so.In this episode of Notes From the Back Row, Dan and Jenna team up to watch what Martin Short himself called his "leading man years" – a string of movie roles that set him up to become the next big thing in cinema and never really went anywhere big. Come for the nostalgia of Three Amigos, stay for his '80s-tastic romantic sex comedy.The following films are discussed:• Three Amigos (1986)• Innerspace (1987)• Cross My Heart (1987)• Three Fugitives (1989)• Captain Ron (1992)• Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2004)**Bonus** Enjoy these links too:• CineMagique at Disney Paris• SCTV Cast vs Crew softball game• SCTV Lewis Sings Dylan

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