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Felicia is joined by Patrick Lavallee to discuss the cosmic horror elements in John Carpenter’s In The Mouth of Madness (1994). We chat about his stamp on horror and how the genre has evolved over the decades. This is the last episode and in the series and it was recorded prior to Sam Neill’s passing, we want to use this as a letter of appreciation to him. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Patrick here: IG: @paddyfitz__ Twitter: @HMurdock6 Letterboxd: @lou_brown Sources: https://www.ndsmcobserver.com/article/2025/10/in-the-mouth-of-madness-30-years-of-insanity https://cinephiliabeyond.org/in-the-mouth-of-madness/ https://filmthreat.com/uncategorized/building-horror-john-carpenter-on-in-the-mouth-of-madness/ https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/in-the-mouth-of-madness-oral-history https://www.fearsomequeer.net/blog/he-wrote-me-this-way-in-the-mouth-of-madness https://jonathanrosenbaum.net/2024/07/carpenter-s-gothic/ https://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/john-carpenter-halloween-horror

Felicia is joined by Will Gaydos to discuss the long lasting importance of practical effects in John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982). We chat about Carpenter’s ties to Howard Hawks’ work, along with his working relationship with the great Dean Cundey. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Will here: IG: @ragewilliams IG: @roadtripvintage Sources: https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/notebook-primer-john-carpenter https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/john-carpenters-deep-cuts https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/interviews/john-carpenter-dark-star-assault-precinct-13 https://maddrey.blogspot.com/2017/06/john-carpenter-revisited-assault-on.html https://cinephiliabeyond.org/assault-on-precinct-13/

Felicia is joined by Kazmo to discuss the influence of the western genre on John Carpenter’s Assault on Precinct 13 (1976). We chat about his use of multicultural cast members, and how he builds tension in the central locations in films. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Kazmo here: Twitter: @heykazmo You can check out Kazmo’s appearances on the following podcasts: Movie Friends Podcast: https://linktr.ee/moviefriendspodcast Bad Movies We Love Podcast: https://linktr.ee/nicksheist Sources: https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/notebook-primer-john-carpenter https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/john-carpenters-deep-cuts https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/interviews/john-carpenter-dark-star-assault-precinct-13 https://maddrey.blogspot.com/2017/06/john-carpenter-revisited-assault-on.html https://cinephiliabeyond.org/assault-on-precinct-13/

Felicia is joined by Darragh McGrath to discuss how John Carpenter explores the depths of evil in his film Prince of Darkness (1987). We chat about how the film functions as a mood piece and the influence of the Quatermass series on Carpenter’s career. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Darragh here: Letterboxd: @DarraghMcG IG: @Dreamworlds_films Listen to our previous episode here: Ace in the Hole (Billy Wilder 1951) Straight Time (Ulu Grosbard 1978) Minnie and Moskowitz (John Cassavetes 1971) The Tarnished Angels (Douglas Sirk 1957) The Prowler (D.O.P. Arthur C. Miller 1951) Sources: https://www.blackgate.com/2018/03/17/john-carpenter-prince-of-darkness-1988/ https://cinemafromthespectrum.com/2016/08/26/prince-of-darkness-review/ https://maddrey.blogspot.com/2018/02/john-carpenter-revisited-prince-of.html https://film-cred.com/john-carpenters-prince-of-darkness/ https://movingpicturesfilmclub.wordpress.com/2022/10/30/analysis-this-is-not-a-dream-finding-meaning-in-prince-of-darkness-1987/

Felicia is joined by Nick Sheist to discuss John Carpenter’s exploration of the evil among us in They Live (1988). We chat about how the film is relevant now more than ever, and the realistic portrayal of Los Angeles in the 80s. This is the series opener and diving into the work of John Carpenter seems like a long time coming for this show. We’ll be covering some of his most important work and his fan favourites. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Nick here: Linktree where you can find links to all of his shows and socials: https://linktr.ee/nicksheist Listen to our previous episode here: Christine (John Carpenter 1983) Sources: https://cinephiliabeyond.org/live-john-carpenters-brilliantly-simple-hugely-enjoyable-assault-reagans-america/ https://theasc.com/articles/from-outer-space-they-live https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/scifi/they-live-truth.html https://archive.nerdist.com/interview-john-carpenter-on-reviving-they-live/ https://filmotomy.com/1988-in-film-they-live/ https://psychodrivein.com/drive-in-saturday-they-live-1988/ https://offscreen.com/view/they-live-john-carpenter-1988 https://thequietus.com/interviews/john-carpenter-interview-2/

Felicia is joined by Joey Gantner to discuss the effects of lust on a man in Fritz Lang’s Human Desire (1954). We chat about how the women in his film are more than your typical film noir femme fatale, and why it helps to separate this work from the other Grahame and Ford pairing. This is the last episode in the Lang series, it always feels like a task to tackle a huge director but a fun task nonetheless. My guests and I wanted to pick some of his slightly lesser known films to show the range and depth of his work, and we hope you feel inspired to dig a big deeper into his catalogue. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Joey here: Spotify: Out of the Podcast Tape Record Label: sludge-people.com IG: @sludgepeople IG: @outofthepodcast Listen to our previous episodes here: To Live and Die in L.A. (D.O.P. Robby Müller 1985) Repo Man (Alex Cox 1984) Miracle Mile (Steve De Jarnatt 1988) Sources: Eisner, L. H. (1984). Fritz Lang. Cahiers du cinéma/Editions de l’étoile : Cinémathèque française. https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/interview-with-fritz-lang-beverley-hills-august-12-1972 https://fourstarfilmfan.com/2019/11/17/human-desire-1954/ https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/no-other-kind-close-up-on-fritz-lang-s-human-desire https://midwestfilmjournal.com/2024/05/03/fritz-on-fridays-human-desire-1954/ https://davidnilsenwriter.com/2015/06/22/the-trains-of-human-desire-1954/ https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2013/cteq/la-bete-humaine-unquiet-desperation/ https://notesoncinematograph.blogspot.com/2010/05/rivettedomarchi-interview-fritz-lang.html

Felicia is joined by Rolo Tony to discuss Fritz Lang’s return to his roots as he blends German expressionism and film noir in Ministry of Fear (1944). We chat about the impact of the set design along with the power of Ray Milland’s performance. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Rolo Tony here: Twitter: @PoorOldRoloTony Letterboxd: @PoorOldRoloTony YouTube: @PoorOldRoloTony Twitter: @GuysGotJuice Spotify: @TheseGuysGotJuice Listen to our previous episodes here: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (Jim Jarmusch 1999) A Woman Under the Influence (John Cassavetes 1974) Sources: Eisner, L. H. (1984). Fritz Lang. Cahiers du cinéma/Editions de l’étoile : Cinémathèque française. https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/2690-ministry-of-fear-paranoid-style https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2022/cteq/an-entertainment-fritz-langs-ministry-of-fear-1944/ https://www.londonfictions.com/graham-greene-the-ministry-of-fear.html https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/ministry-of-fear-love-during-wartime https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/the-forgotten-auld-lang-syne https://www.criterion.com/films/28065-ministry-of-fear?srsltid=AfmBOoqHJpuDu7frQOsoLl3Tg5Mcvo4IqBCqmwIAYBqx2wOmLqaRgqPT https://vintagestardust.wordpress.com/2025/07/27/hans-dreier-art-director/

Felicia is joined by Raf Stitt to discuss Fritz Lang’s exploration of the male psyche in The Woman in the Window (1944). We chat about the impact of a twist ending, and how film noir is deeply rooted in German Expressionism. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Raf here: Website: https://screenagewasteland.com/tag/the-canon-podcast/ Spotify: @ScreenageWasteland Apple:@ScreenageWasteland Letterboxd: @rafstitt IG: @rafstitt Twitter: @rafstitt Bluesky: @rafstitt Sources: Eisner, L. H. (1984). Fritz Lang. Cahiers du cinéma/Editions de l’étoile : Cinémathèque française. https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2002/cteq/woman_window/ https://heartofnoir.com/film/the-woman-in-the-window-1944/ https://www.tcm.com/articles/176542/the-woman-in-the-window-joan-bennett-and-edward-g-robinson-in-fritz-langs-film-noir-the-woman-in-the-window https://midwestfilmjournal.com/2024/01/05/fritz-on-fridays-the-woman-in-the-window-1944/

Felicia is joined by Martin Kessler to discuss Fritz Lang’s first foray into the world of sound in his film M (1931). We chat about what led Lang to finally make his first talkie, and how he allows the audience to use their imagination in full by not showing the violence on screen. This is the series opener and Fritz Lang is a director I have wanted to discuss on the show for a long time. I mainly focused on his career in America and I wanted to discuss the slightly lesser known films to show his great range. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Martin here: Twitter: @MovieKessler Website: The Pink Smoke Spotify: @ThePinkSmoke Apple: @ThePinkSmoke Soundcloud: @ThePinkSmoke Deaf Crocodile Commentaries: Website: https://deafcrocodile.com/ The Tragedy of Man (Marcell Jankovics 2011) Song of the Miraculous Hind (Marcell Jankovics 2002) Listen to our previous episodes here: The Landlord (D.O.P. Gordon Willis 1970) Opening Night (John Cassavetes 1977) Sources: Eisner, L. H. (1984). Fritz Lang. Cahiers du cinéma/Editions de l’étoile : Cinémathèque française. https://mubi.com/en/notebook/posts/interview-with-fritz-lang-beverley-hills-august-12-1972 https://www.tcm.com/articles/38694/m-1931 https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/1457-my-film-m-a-factual-report https://www.c-span.org/clip/public-affairs-event/peter-bogdanovich-on-fritz-langs-m/4994498

Felicia is joined by Jason Christian to discuss the lasting impact of Jean Renoir’s Grand Illusion (1937). We chat about how the film focuses on the relationships between these men from different sides and classes. Along with how he’s less interested in the battles and more so in his characters mindsets. This is the final episode of the Renoir series, thanks for joining along and as always I hope my guests and I have inspired you to discover more of his work. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Jason here: Website: https://jasonchristianwrites.com/ Letterboxd: @exilemagic Twitter: @jasonachristian Cold War Cinema Podcast on Spotify: @coldwarcinema Cold War Cinema Podcast on Apple: @coldwarcinema Listen to our previous episodes here: Shoeshine (Vittorio De Sica 1946) Sources: Renoir, J., & Cardullo, B. (2005). Jean Renoir: Interviews. University Press of Mississippi. Renoir, J., & Denny, N. (2004). My life and my films. Da Capo Press. https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/15-grand-illusion

Felicia is joined by Geoff Thomas to discuss Jean Renoir’s first colour film as he ventures over to India in The River (1951). We discuss his treatment and adoration of the characters in his films, along with his natural instinct to collaborate with other artists. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Geoff here: IG: @cinema_gnt Letterboxd:@gnthomas Website:https://cinemamemry.wordpress.com/ Spotify: @cinematicmeoriespodcast Spotify: @dontdespisemepodcast Apple Podcasts: @cinematicmemoriespodcast Apple Podcasts: @dontdespisemepodcast Listen to our previous episodes here: Umberto D. (Vittorio De Sica 1952) Diary of a Chambermaid (Luis Buñuel 1964) The Silence (Ingmar Bergman 1963) Sources: Renoir, J., & Cardullo, B. (2005). Jean Renoir: Interviews. University Press of Mississippi. Renoir, J., & Denny, N. (2004). My life and my films. Da Capo Press. https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2003/great-directors/renoir/#36 https://www.criterion.com/current/top-10-lists/214-martin-scorsese-s-top-10 https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/357-the-river-a-new-authenticity https://satyajitray.org/encounter-with-jean-renoir/ https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/924-the-river https://www.film-foundation.org/rsr-february-2023

Felicia is joined by Ben Turnbull to discuss men behaving badly in Jean Renoir’s Boudu Saved From Drowning (1932). We chat about how generous Renoir is as a director and artist, along with the empathy he has for members of varying social classes. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Ben here: Watch Ben in Cherub (Devin Shears 2025): https://www.cherubfilm.com/ IG: @The Franchisees Podcast on Spotify: @TheFranchisees Letterboxd: @ben_turnbull Twitter: @FartonFink IG: @benjamin.turnbull Listen to our previous episodes here: Written on the Wind (Douglas Sirk 1956) Sources: Renoir, J., & Cardullo, B. (2005). Jean Renoir: Interviews. University Press of Mississippi. Renoir, J., & Denny, N. (2004). My life and my films. Da Capo Press. https://r-emmetsweeney.com/2020/02/28/the-tramp-boudu-saved-from-drowning-1932/ https://www.tcm.com/articles/101890/boudu-saved-from-drowning https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/380-boudu-saved-from-drowning-tramping-in-the-city https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2003/great-directors/renoir/#36

Felicia is joined by John Pennington to discuss how Jean Renoir controlled chaos on the heels of an impending world war in his film The Rules of the Game (1939). We chat about how the blocking and framing is incredibly important in this film, and how collaborating with his actors led to memorable interpretations of his script. This is the series opener and I’m very excited to share this episode with you as it’s one of my all time favourite films and I think a perfectly encapsulation of his work. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find John here: Letterboxd: @jtothep83 IG: @jtothp83 Listen to our previous episodes here: The Brood (David Cronenberg 1979) Sources: Renoir, J., & Cardullo, B. (2005). Jean Renoir: Interviews. University Press of Mississippi. Renoir, J., & Denny, N. (2004). My life and my films. Da Capo Press. https://www.criterion.com/current/top-10-lists/201-roger-corman-s-top-10 https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/308-the-rules-of-the-game-everyone-has-their-reasons https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/4613-staging-in-jean-renoir-s-the-rules-of-the-game https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/2069-the-rules-of-the-game-tributes https://unaffiliatedcritic.com/2021/01/the-rules-of-the-game-1939/ https://cinemafromthespectrum.com/2016/12/03/the-rules-of-the-game-review/ https://thecinephiliac.com/2015/03/04/rules-of-the-game-1939-and-its-inferiority-as-a-classic/ https://www.asharperfocus.com/rulesof.html https://offscreen.com/view/honor_humanism https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2003/great-directors/renoir/#36

It’s bonus episode time. In today’s Special Features episode Felicia is joined by Whitney Wasson to discuss Barbara Loden’s fearless masterpiece Wanda (1970). We chat about why this film continues to stay relevant, and the silent influence it has had on many filmmakers over the years. Send us your thoughts on the film and let us know by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Follow Whitney here: Website: https://soberrabbit.com/ IG: @soberrabbit Outro Song: Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill Sources: https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/6251-wanda-a-miracle https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/6237-defogging-wanda https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/6264-getting-to-know-barbara-loden?srsltid=AfmBOoooP6YYEMuasoPspBZcy481DCm2uI6X3EtBKGpxohAYYCR1ZVp-

Felicia is joined by Seth Vargas to discuss Arthur C. Miller’s brooding camera as it follows Jimmy Ringo in The Gunfighter (1950). We chat about how the photography complements the stories ticking clock, and why the black and white imagery elevates this cerebral western. This is the final episode in the Arthur C. Miller series and I’m so glad I finally highlighted another cinematographer on the show. I hope you’re inspired to watch more of his work and learn more about his craft. Send us your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: [email protected] Find Seth here: Movie Friends Podcast (website) Twitter: @moviefriendspod IG: @moviefriendspodcast YouTube: @moviefriendspodcast Listen to our previous episodes here: Le Bonheur (Agnès Varda 1965) Woman in the Dunes (Hiroshi Teshigahara 1964) Late Spring (Yasujirō Ozu 1949) True Stories (David Byrne 1986) Sources: Balshofer, Balshofer, F. J., & Miller, A. C. (n.d.). One reel a Week. University of California Press. https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/7149-the-gunfighter-you-can-t-go-home-again https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/7151-10-things-i-learned-the-gunfighter https://jeffarnoldswest.com/2023/10/the-gunfighter-fox-1950-2/ https://alexonfilm.com/2023/04/29/the-gunfighter-1950/ https://theasc.com/articles/natural-lighting-for-interior-sets Outro Song: The Gunfighter by Alfred Newman