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"Near Dark," Kathryn Bigalow (1987), and the Vampire-Western-Romance

Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · 9d

Erin Brown @toadpuppy.bsky.social Jennifer Trujillo @gilbertbakerfilmfe.bsky.social and Nicole de Meneses led a great discussion on Kathryn Bigalow's underrated 1987 Vampire-Western "Near Dark." A great choice for Spooky-Season. Enjoy!
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Carl Theodore Dreyer's "Vampyr," (1932). Misunderstood or a misfire?

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Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · 19d

Spooky Season continues on the World Cinema History podcast with our look at Carl Theodore Dreyer's "Vampyr," from 1932. Special guests Nicole de Meneses and Jennifer A. Trujillo round out a panel with @toadpuppy.bsky.social and me.
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Is "What We Do in the Shadows" a real Vampire Movie?

Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · 23d

New and improved! We kicked off Spooky Season with special guest Luke Higginson ( @lukehigginson.bsky.social ) and Erin Brown ( @toadpuppy ) discussing one of their favorites "What We do in the Shadows." Edited, after a Copyright claim, because we respect artist's rights.
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Is "What We Do in the Shadows" a real Vampire Movie?

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That Erin @toadpuppy.bsky.social · 28d

This week on World Cinema History, @etrommater.bsky.social and I are joined by @lukehigginson.bsky.social to discuss one of my favorite films of all time, What We Do in the Shadows! We had a lot of fun and you will, too!

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"Cléo from 5 to 7," Agnes Varda, Femininity and The French New Wave

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Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · 26d

Due to copyright, I had to re-edit our episode on "Cléo from 5 to 7." It's only a minute and seven seconds shorter but the link I published earlier doesn't work. Here is the new version. With @toadpuppy.bsky.social #AgnesVarda #FemaleFilmmakers
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"Relax, I'm From the Future" (2022)

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That Erin @toadpuppy.bsky.social · 28d

And for anyone who hasn’t heard our episode on Relax, I’m From the Future, please check it out too!

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Is "What We Do in the Shadows" a real Vampire Movie?

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Luke Higginson @lukehigginson.bsky.social · 28d

Had a great time defending the Vampire Movie status of one of my favourite comedies ever made!

Thanks to @toadpuppy.bsky.social and @etrommater.bsky.social for having me on again!

That Erin @toadpuppy.bsky.social · 28d

This week on World Cinema History, @etrommater.bsky.social and I are joined by @lukehigginson.bsky.social to discuss one of my favorite films of all time, What We Do in the Shadows! We had a lot of fun and you will, too!

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Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · 28d

I had so much fun doing this. Thank you for suggesting such a great movie and doing a great job hosting the discussion. @lukehigginson.bsky.social is a treasure and both episodes we did with him are among my favorites.

Is "What We Do in the Shadows" a real Vampire Movie?

Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · 28d

This was a lot of fun and @lukehigginson.bsky.social is fast becoming one of my favorite guests.

That Erin @toadpuppy.bsky.social · 28d

This week on World Cinema History, @etrommater.bsky.social and I are joined by @lukehigginson.bsky.social to discuss one of my favorite films of all time, What We Do in the Shadows! We had a lot of fun and you will, too!

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Dr. Ernesto 'Todd' Mireles on "War of the Flea: Fight for Xicano Studies."

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Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Oct 8

Bonus episode, normally just for members of our DVD Extras Club, but free, this week. Dr. Ernesto "Todd" Mireles talks about directing his first documentary: "War of the Flea: The Fight for Xicano Studies." #XicanoFilm #MSU #RESISTANCE
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That Erin @toadpuppy.bsky.social · Oct 8

Hello, World Cinema History fans! Oh, are you not a fan? Well, you should be! Every week, we do a deep dive into films that are a bit off the beaten path with humor and intellectual discourse. Join @etrommater.bsky.social, @silablume.bsky.social and me at ko-fi.com/worldcinemah...!

WTF is This? Luis Buñuel's "L'Âge d'or (The Golden Age)" (1930)

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That Erin @toadpuppy.bsky.social · Oct 3

In this episode of World Cinema History, @etrommater.bsky.social and @silablume.bsky.social are joined by Dr. Ernesto "Todd" Morales to discuss Luis Bunuel's L'age D'or

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WTF is This? Luis Buñuel's "L'Âge d'or (The Golden Age)," (1930) Explained!

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Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Oct 2

Our latest episode. We unpack Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali with Dr. Ernesto Mireles, a Xicano Studies Instructor. We also take a stab at Post-Structuralism and The Death of the Author at the same time.
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"Cléo from 5 to 7," (1962). Agnes Varda, Femininity and The French New Wave.

Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Sep 24

Capping off our month long look at women directors with #AgnesVarda was a bit of a cheat. This isn't a "woman's film" anymore than Joyce Carol Oates or Virginia Woolf are women's literature. It's a classic in its own right. We did it anyway. Enjoy! W/ @toadpuppy.bsky.social
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Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Sep 20

Next week's episode of the World Cinema History podcast cover's Agnes Varda's "Cléo from 5 to 7." With @toadpuppy.bsky.social

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Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Sep 18

Easter Egg at the end of this week's episode featuring 'Macho Man' Randy Savage.
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Lina Wermüller's "Seven Beauties" vs. The Feminist Film Critics.

Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Sep 17

Our latest episode. Lina Wertmüller's "Seven Beauties" vs The Feminist Film Critics. Why were so many male film critics so impressed with the first woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director and so many feminist ones left cold? With @toadpuppy.bsky.social
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DVD Extras Club: Three Queer Women on Fire

Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Sep 16

In High School, when I was going out on my very first date, my father's only advice to me was:
"Be yourself. If that doesn't work, be Robert Redford. Women love him."

Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Sep 12

World Cinema History DVD Extras Club.
Benefits include:
• Bonus Episodes Like This One √
• Attending Live Recordings of the Show √
• Our Love and Appreciation √
• Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (sorry in advance) √
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"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" (2019) and The Female Gaze.

Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Sep 9

Our latest episode on "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" (2019) with Erin Brown and a bevy of special guests from the Queer Women's Film Community including Nicole de Meneses , Jennifer A. Trujillo , Laura Petrie and krissy mahan. #FemaleGaze #QueerFilm

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Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Aug 16

September on The World Cinema History Podcast
Sep 4th: "Jeanne Dielman 23 Commerce Quay, 1080 Brussels" (1975).
Sep 11th: "Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019).
Sep 18th: "Seven Beauties" (1975).
Sep 25th: "Cléo from 5 to 7" (1962). Directed by Agnès Varda.

2.17 "Bedrooms and Hallways," (1998) Dir: Rose Troche

Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Jul 1

World Cinema History's latest episode looks at Rose Troche's
"Bedrooms and Hallways." With @toadpuppy.bsky.social
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2-13. Special Guest Luke Higginson, writer and director of "Relax, I'm From the Future" (2022)

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Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Jun 30

Celebrate Canada Day with the World Cinema History podcast. We interviewed Canadian Writer-Director-Editor Luke Higgenson about his time-travel farse "Relax, I'm from the Future" starring Rhys Darby.

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2-15. "China Is Near (La Cina è vicina)" (1967) Dir: Marco Bellocchio

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Eric Trommater @etrommater.bsky.social · Jun 16

Our Latest episode. With @toadpuppy.bsky.social
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