The DimeStore Cinema Podcast: Recent Episodes
Justin
This is a podcast about movies and culture. In each episode, I will discuss a particular movie or cinema-related topic. Join me as I revel in everyone's favorite storytelling medium.
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For a movie about an adult film crew systematically killed by unpredictably virile octogenarians, it was actually kind of tame.
There were things I liked and things I thought were lacking. Take a listen to hear me posit what I think would be better plot ideas.
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I finally revisited the 2014 film, Faults. It was better than I remembered. Join me as I revel in this pleasant surprise.
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Join me as I discuss a little hidden gem, The Wolf of Snow Hollow.
This is a great example of the mid to low-budget films we are sorely missing these days.
Jim Cummings does a great job in front of and behind the camera.
Welcome back, my friends! Buckle up as we fall headlong into a drug-fueled adventure where Justin Long may learn a thing or two about Karma.
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Uncharted was terrible. That's all I really have to say about that.
The Depp vs Heard trial is still insane.
Okay, bye.
With the Depp vs Heard trial resuming tomorrow, I wanted to break down the highlights and lowlights of the trial so far. After this podcast, we should be at a good place to pick back up with the insanity! Cheers, y'all!
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I was finally able to watch the Moon Knight Fanale.
Yep...I sure did watch it.
Look...it wasn't all bad...just 3/4's bad. Bad maybe isn't the correct word, but I struggled to care at all about it by the end.
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I won't be talking about a movie today. Sorry.
Today I'll be ranting about how politics is trying to ruin our personal lives -- this is tangentially related to The Giving Tree...I promise.
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Welcome back you beautiful cinephiles! Join me today as I discuss the most inconsequential movie of 2022 so far, Metal Lords.
If you were into Metal, Punk, and/or Emo, though, you will recognize the presented archetypes in this movie.
It's fine, I suppose.
Welcome back you beautiful cinephiles. How about those Oscars, huh?
I, of course, chose not to watch this year. That's okay. I watched a good movie instead. Join me as I discuss this underappreciated movie from 2017.
I may be a little late to the game, but join me as I discuss Don't Look Up; a movie that might have failed at its intended purpose, but may have unintentionally expressed a fundamental human truth.
I'm glad to see you, you beautiful cinephiles.
I break out the whiskey to talk about Cowboy Bebop (2021).
Raise your glass with me as I struggle to find the positive in the bastardization of a beloved IP.
Good afternoon, you beautiful cinephiles. Join me as I discuss the importance of subtext and how Dune, 2021, is a masterclass in story telling. Go see Dune in theaters. I'm serious! Do it! Now!
James Wan! What is Malignant? Is it a love letter to low-budget monster movies? Is it an intentionally campy schlock-fest? Is it a huge misstep? I honestly can't tell! I laughed so much, but I don't know if I was supposed to. I'm so conflicted!
Join me as I wrestle with myself about today's movie, The Empty Man.A film I truly want to love but haven't been able to get beyond "like-like." Let's get started so you can listen to the two sides of my brain argue.
Join me my friends as I attempt to navigate the intolerable mind of Zack Snyder. We'll weather the waves of poor storytelling and JJ Abrams-esque lens flares. Have no fear, though, we get to see Tig Notaro superimposed into scenes delivering lines that almost made me laugh.
Join me as I discuss Down by Law, Coffee and Cigarettes, and The Dead Don't Die; films by one of my favorite directors, Jim Jarmusch. The films can be understood and contrasted by their most impactful lines of dialogue. I don't know much, but I've surmised Iggy Pop is not a Taco Bell kind of guy, and the world isn't merely f*cked up, but also sad and beautiful.
Join me as I discuss the two Christian movies, A Week Awayand God Is Not Dead. I go into the state of the Christian movie industry and admonish them to focus on good story telling instead of an altar call. Let's navigate the unholy waters of religious cinema.
Join me as I discuss the forgotten '90's action thriller, Hard Rain.There is a reason this particular title is largely forgotten, but there is an undeniable charm to it that can't be overlooked. Let's brave the deluge together as I discuss this modern western.
Join me as I discuss the modern Odyssey, Zack Snyder's Cut of the Justice League. We will navigate the highs and the lows and pin-point some of the most important reasons this cut of the movie is superior to the theatrical cut.
Join me as I talk a little about the 1993, Aus-ploitation film, Body Melt.This is a weird movie. I just want to make sure you know that. I love it though! Let's jump into this bit of absurdity.
Join me as I discuss WandaVision; the series with many opportunities, few successes, and overall enjoyability. A strange mix for an unusual show.
In this podcast, I briefly discuss the impact of Postmodernism on cinema. I am no philosophy scholar, so I do not go in-depth, but I do point out its range of influence from the Coen brothers to gender-swapping. Join me as I try to navigate these tumultuous waters.
In this podcast, I confess to a very unpopular opinion. I confess my love for The Spirit (2008). Join me as I try to talk my way out of becoming a critical pariah.
Join me as I discuss one of the best Pink films ever made, Sex and Fury.This 70's classic will have fans of the genre applauding and running out to find the sequel; which I may or may not discuss in the future.
In this podcast, I read an article I wrote back in 2017 about my favorite show, Mystery Science Theater 3000. I reminisce about the first episode I ever saw before I segway into how the show relates, in my mind, to the Evil Dead series. Join me in my most personal podcast so far, as I discuss the moment I began to love the filmmaking process.
In this podcast, I read an article I wrote back in 2016 about Fritz Lang's masterpiece, M. In this brief discussion I talk about the cultural relevance of the film and how I would love to see David Fincher helm a remake. Join me as I make the case for paying homage to a true classic.
In this podcast, I read an article I wrote back in 2017 about one of my favorite film series, Zatoichi. The Zatoichi films are a must-see for any samurai fan, but beyond that, they encapsulate the human experience. Join me in this brief discussion of this beloved franchise.
This podcast is a recorded reading of an essay I wrote back in 2016 about the insidious use of nostalgia to trick viewers into thinking subpar films are bearable. I speak specifically about Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Mad Max: Fury Road. Buckle up as I try to navigate the tumultuous seas of sequels.