Bedste Zebras In America-podcasts (2024)

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Popcorn Eschaton 46 - 'Léon Morin, Priest' and 'The Prisoner' 48:08

16d ago48:08

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It's priests taking on authoritarianism on Popcorn Eschaton! Scott and John take a look at two different perspectives of Catholic priests having their faith tested by unjust persecution and how those priests respond to that repression. First, they discuss the Jean-Pierre Melville classic 'Léon Morin, Priest' and what it has to say about faith, as w…

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Popcorn Eschaton 45 - 'Rumble Fish' and 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' 1:02:56

1M ago1:02:56

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It's a Francis Ford Coppola double feature on Popcorn Eschaton! Scott and John each discuss their respective personal favorite Coppola movies, 'Rumble Fish' and 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'! They talk about why these atypical picks are important to their cinematic development, how these films appeal to their respective tastes, and how they address both …

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Popcorn Eschaton 44 - 'The Shawshank Redemption' 1:17:26

2M ago1:17:26

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John are joined by prison reform professional Noah Barth. to discuss the modern classic 'The Shawshank Redemption.' They examine the film's take on the prison system as an institution, hope, and the relationship between platonic soulmates. Noah brought a great deal of wisdom and insight to the discussion and help…

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Popcorn Eschaton 43 - 'Lady In The Water' 45:49

2M ago45:49

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It's time for Scott and John to take a dive into M. Night Shyamalan's 2006 fantasy 'Lady in the Water,' the much-maligned fairytale of community and redemption. They discuss how the film has its heart in the right place but is also extremely messy, how Shyamalan could benefit from more active collaborators in his filmmaking, and the parallels the f…

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Popcorn Eschaton 42 - 'Prince Of Darkness' 47:35

3M ago47:35

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It's spooky season, so Scott and John are diving into John Carpenter's underappreciated, philosophical, theological, and science-obsessed horror movie, 'Prince of Darkness'! They discuss Carpenter's brilliant music, the big questions the movie asks, and opening the box of quantum mechanics to get at Schrödinger's Cat, even if it means we also open …

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Popcorn Eschaton 41 - 'Brute Force' And 'High Life' 49:54

3M ago49:54

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On this Popcorce Eschaton, Scott and John take a look at two drastically different, but complimentary, prison films: the raging ember of empathy for inmates, 1947's 'Brute Force,' directed by Jules Dassin, and Claire Denis's 'High Life,' a sci-fi meditation on the battle between despair and hope. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram…

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Popcorn Eschaton 40 - 'Harlan County, USA' 47:45

4M ago47:45

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Scott and John are joined once again by the brilliant Marcus Pinn as they discuss one of the most important documentaries ever made and one of the greatest testaments to the power of unions, 'Harlan County, USA.' They explore the enduring intensity of the film, the struggle behind getting the movie made, and what 'Harlan County, USA' has to say abo…

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Popcorn Eschaton 39 - 'Transformers The Movie' And 'Ghost In The Shell' 57:14

4M ago57:14

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Robots! The insatiable maw of capitalism! Awesome tunes! Scott and John dive into the glorious 1980s toy commercial... that is also a beautifully scored and animated ride through the galaxy with wonderfully realized characters, 'Transformers: The Movie!' Then they transition to the much more muted tones, but no less beautiful and energizing, world …

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Popcorn Eschaton 38 - 'The Spirit Of The Beehive' And 'The Devil's Backbone' 57:31

5M ago57:31

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Scott and John take a trip to the Spanish Civil War to look at two profound meditations on death, conflict, and childhood, Victor Erice's 'The Spirit of the Beehive' and Guillermo del Toro's 'The Devil's Backbone.' They discuss how each film approaches fascism and finds beauty even in the most devastating tragedies. Logo designed by Jesse Arnold(ht…

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Popcorn Eschaton 37 - 'Valhalla Rising' And 'Escape' (aka 'Flukt') 47:28

5M ago47:28

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John take a journey to medieval Scandinavia for tales of flight both physical and spiritual. First they discuss Nicolas Winding Refn's 2009 film 'Valhalla Rising,' then focus on the 2012 post-Black Death survival picture 'Escape.' Go North, grab a sword, and RUN!Logo designed by Jesse Arnold(https://www.instagram…

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Popcorn Eschaton 36 - 'The Witch' And 'Häxan' 59:49

6M ago59:49

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It's time to rail against the patriarchy and celebrate the power of conjuring on Popcorn Eschaton! Scott and John take a look at the 2015 Robert Eggers horror film 'The Witch,' how it ushered in a new wave of anxiety-filled horror films, and whether or not it ends "happily" for its young protagonist. Then they discuss the landmark silent film 'Häxa…

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Popcorn Eschaton 35 - 'Grave Of The Fireflies' And 'Zone Of Interest' 54:57

7M ago54:57

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John take a hard look at two very hard-to-watch films. First, they discuss Isao Takahata's animated classic of war, suffering, and the love between siblings, 'Grave of the Fireflies.' Then they shift focus to Jonathan Glazer's Academy Award-winning 2023 film 'Zone of Interest,' and why it doesn't have the emotion…

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Popcorn Eschaton 34 - 'The Bingo Long Traveling All - Stars & Motor Kings' With Marcus Pinn 44:17

7M ago44:17

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It's America's pastime on another Popcorn in America crossover! The great Marcus Pinn returns, this time to discuss a movie from his childhood, 'The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings!' He, Scott, and John get into how baseball can embody the most optimistic view of the American Dream, as well as being emblematic of its history of racism …

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Popcorn Eschaton 33 - 'Civil War' With Marcus Pinn 57:45

7M ago57:45

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It's another Popcorn/Zebras crossover as Scott and John are joined by the great Marcus Pinn to discuss Alex Garland's new film 'Civil War'! Is there substance to its violent imagery? Does Garland, as an Englishman, have any special insight into American culture? How many stars does the mere presence of one De La Soul song add to a film's rating? Al…

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Popcorn Eschaton 32 - 'Only Yesterday' And 'My Neighbor Totoro' 49:54

8M ago49:54

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Scott and John continue to explore the world of animation, this time journeying to the Japanese countryside to celebrate a pair of Studio Ghibli films. First, they discuss the 1991 Isao Takahata-directed classic film of nostalgia and self-discovery, 'Only Yesterday.' Then they explore perhaps the most signature Ghibli film (and character), the Hayo…

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Popcorn Eschaton 31 - 'Antz' And 'A Bug's Life' 37:35

8M ago37:35

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Scott and John burrow deep into animation for the first time on Popcorn Eschaton! For their initial foray, they explore a pair of late 1990s anthropomorphized ant flicks, 'Antz' and 'A Bug's Life.' They discuss the organizing principles in both films, the power of the individual, and even the importance of restorative justice. Cartoons deserve equi…

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Popcorn Eschaton 30 - 'Love And Fury' And 'Mekko' 44:49

9M ago44:49

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Scott and John take a look at two films by 'Reservation Dogs' co-creator Sterlin Harjo: the 2020 documentary on Native American artists 'Love and Fury' and the 2015 drama of communal darkness and spiritual rejuvenation 'Mekko.' They also discuss the relative lack of Indigenous representation behind the camera and how America is determined to forget…

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Popcorn Eschaton 29 - 'Perfect Days' 41:06

9M ago41:06

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, we revisit director Wim Wenders with his latest film 'Perfect Days,' a movie that resonates with harmony and a zen joy, communicated beautifully by its lead actor Yakusho Koji. Scott and John discuss how Wenders depicts Tokyo, how 'Perfect Days' bewitches its audience's attention, and the beauty of seeing quiet films in th…

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Popcorn Eschaton 28 - 'Paris Is Burning' And '80 Blocks From Tiffany's' 57:42

10M ago57:42

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Scott and John take a trip to New York City with a pair of time capsule documentaries! They focus on the legendary 1990 film 'Paris is Burning,' how it captures an inimitable celebration of queer life and queer spaces, and the troubling outside-of-the-art aspects of the film. Then they shift to '80 Blocks from Tiffany's,' a chronicle of gang life i…

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Popcorn Eschaton 27 - 'The Spook Who Sat By The Door' W Marcus Pinn 55:52

10M ago55:52

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It's another Zebras/Eschaton crossover as Scott and John are joined by the brilliant Marcus Pinn (@PINNLAND_EMPIRE) to discuss the 1973 transgressive spy satire 'The Spook Who Sat By the Door.' It's a conversation that covers race, why we enjoy media about nefarious institutions, and what director Ivan Dixon brought to the film itself. It was a pri…

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Popcorn Eschaton 26 - 'Star Trek The Motion Picture' And 'Star Trek II Wrath Of Khan' 57:40

11M ago57:40

57:40

Scott and John take their first Popcorn Eschaton step into the Final Frontier as they discuss 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' and 'Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan'. They are both enormous Trek fans, so this was an extremely fun conversation, focusing on (as is the Popcorn Eschaton bailiwick) the sometimes overlooked spiritual themes in these masterful …

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Popcorn Eschaton 25 - 'Metalhead' And 'Be Kind Rewind' 59:09

11M ago59:09

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It's an episode on community engagement through art with Popcorn Eschaton! Scott and John discuss the 2013 Icelandic film 'Metalhead,' a drama of grief, music, and healing. Then they brighten things up with the charm of Michel Gondry's 2008 surreal comedic love letter the VHS video rental culture, 'Be Kind Rewind.' Logo designed by Jesse Arnold(htt…

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Popcorn Eschaton 24 - 'Paterson' And 'Groundhog Day' 1:01:21

12M ago1:01:21

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It's a cinematic journey to enlightenment on Popcorn Eschaton! Scott and John explore the Zen masterpiece of poetry and place, Jim Jarmusch's 'Paterson.' Then they discuss the hilarious profundity to be found in the 1993 comedy classic, 'Groundhog Day!'Logo designed by Jesse Arnold(https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)Theme music is "Sun Blood…

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Popcorn Eschaton 23 - 'Les Misérables' And 'Jesus Christ Superstar' 56:30

1y ago56:30

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Scott and John become song and dance men on this Popcorn Eschaton! First, they take a look at 2012's disasterpiece of revolution and redemption, 'Les Misérables.' Then they unleash their inner hippie as they examine the 1973 film version of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'!Logo designed by Jesse Arnold(https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)Theme music …

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Popcorn Eschaton 22 - 'Gas Food Lodging' And 'I Am Somebody' 55:23

1y ago55:23

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On this episode of Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John explore spirituality in protest and in the desert, and the roles women so often take in the service of others. First they discuss 'Gas Food Lodging,' the 1992 film by Allison Anders about a family of women trapped by the limits of their circumstances and how others see them, but who find freedom i…

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Popcorn Eschaton 21 - 'The Matrix' And 'eXistenZ' 1:05:07

1y ago1:05:07

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Scott and John journey to virtual reality (and 1999) on this Popcorn Eschaton! They discuss the groundbreaking, mind-blowing film by Lana and Lilly Wachowski, 'The Matrix,' as well as just some of the Christ and philosophical allegories contained therein. Then they dig into David Cronenberg's foray into video game design and examination of how an a…

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Popcorn Eschaton 20 - 'Andrei Rublev' 1:01:13

1y ago1:01:13

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Popcorn Eschaton takes its first (of many?!) forays into the work of Andrei Tarkovsky as they discuss the gorgeous, meditative, and incindiay examination of The Artist in society, 1966's Andrei Rublev. Censorship, faith, and the reason for creativity itself are all brilliantly and thoughtfully examined in Tarkovsky's film, and Scott and John are th…

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Popcorn Eschaton 19 - 'Modern Times' And 'They Live' With Prof. Stephen McFarland 58:38

1y ago58:38

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Professor Stephen McFarland joins Scott and John to discuss Charlie Chaplin's 'Modern Times,' John Carpenter's 'They Live,' and the representation of the working poor on film. What does the staying power of Chaplin's "The Tramp" say about how we view the oppressed? What does the vision of society in 'They Live' tell us about how the media itself vi…

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Popcorn Eschaton 18 - 'Crime Wave' And 'Investigation Of A Citizen Above Suspicion' 1:02:42

1y ago1:02:42

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Scott and John explore the power of cops on film, both politically and artistically, and criminal justice reform. They focus on the 1953 André De Toth thriller of cops and ex-cons 'Crime Wave,' as well as the 1970 political satire/thriller 'Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion.' They discuss the power the criminal justice system (and individu…

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Popcorn Eschaton 17 - Frantz Fanon And 'Luce' Feat Marcus Pinn 43:58

1+ y ago43:58

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Popcorn Eschaton 16 - Barbenheimer 58:56

1+ y ago58:56

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Scott and John embrace the zeitgeist and explore Barbenheimer! They discuss both the films 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie,' as well as their accompanying cultural phenomenon. What does it mean when the use of nuclear weapons becomes a meme? And is our best hope for satirizing capitalism a hilarious musical about a doll?Logo designed by Jesse Arnold(http…

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Popcorn Eschaton 15 - Cronos And Wings Of Desire 51:50

1+ y ago51:50

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, John Arminio gets to crack open his Guillermo del Toro enthusiasm (obsession?), as well as angels contemplating the meaning of existence! He and the wonderful Scott Thorough tackle del Toro's vampiric debut 'Cronos,' then shift to discuss Wim Wenders's poetic masterpiece 'Wings of Desire.' Gather 'round listeners as we con…

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Popcorn Eschaton 14 - Matewan And Sorry To Bother You 58:55

1+ y ago58:55

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It's union organizing from the mountains of West Virginia to the streets Oakland! On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John discuss 'Matewan,' John Sayles's 1987 masterpiece of war in Coal Country. Then they focus on 'Sorry to Bother You,' the biting 2018 dystopian satire from musician, activist, and filmmaker Boots Riley. Logo designed by Jesse Arn…

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Episode 178 : John Lurie 1:00:49

1+ y ago1:00:49

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Popcorn Eschaton 13 - Silence And Black Narcissus 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John explore missionary work, as well as psychological and spiritual disintegration. First, they discuss the 2016 Martin Scorsese epic 'Silence,' its historical basis, and the conflict between our outer selves and our inner spiritual life. Then they focus on the 1947 Powell and Pressburger classic 'Black Narcissu…

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Popcorn Eschaton 12 - The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin 45:49

1+ y ago45:49

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Film maven and host of Ambassador Radio Trevor Stottlemyer joins Scott and John to discuss one of the greatest martial arts movies of all time, 'The 36th Chamber of Shaolin'! They examine how the film is both a rollicking good time as well as a guide to enlightenment and mental health, not to mention how it encourages forging one's own path and thr…

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Popcorn Eschaton 11 - 'To the Wonder' and 'A Hidden Life' with Marcus Pinn 52:23

1+ y ago52:23

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Scott and John are joined by Zebras in America co-host, and founder of Pinnland Empire, Marcus Pinn! Together they tackle two films from one of Marcus's favorite filmmakers: Terrence Malick's 'To the Wonder' and 'A Hidden Life.' They discuss how Malick's films comment on both romantic relationships and on one's own relationship to faith, as well as…

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Popcorn Eschaton 10 - Left In The South 48:38

1+ y ago48:38

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On this Popcorn Eschaton, it's a harrowing journey through messianic movements and rebellions against intolerable oppression. First, Scott and John discuss Glauber Rocha's 'Black God, White Devil,' the 1964 "Brazilian scream" that is simultaneously magical and realist in its descent into madness and bloody revolution. Then they shift focus to the 2…

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Popcorn Eschaton 9 - Left In The West, Part 1 49:03

1+ y ago49:03

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Scott and John journey to the Old West on Popcorn Eschaton! First, they discover a conspiracy of murder, oil speculation, and land left in Joseph H. Lewis's 'Terror in a Texas Town,' starring a harpoon-wielding Sterling Hayden. Then they stretch the definition of "Western" a bit to discuss William Wyler's 1956 film 'Friendly Persuasion,' a story of…

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Popcorn Eschaton 8 - The 13th Warrior 57:59

1+ y ago57:59

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We have a special guest joining Popcorn Eschaton: Joshua Arminio, brother of co-host John! Joshua is a former Arabic translator and current counselor and he brings his unique perspective to a film he and John have been obsessed with since they were kids: the John McTiernan/Michael Crichton 1999 historical epic 'The 13th Warrior'! Scott, Josh, and J…

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Popcorn Eschaton 7 - Bisbee 17 - Winstanley 55:08

2y ago55:08

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Workers of the world, past and present, unite! Scott and John delve into the history of organized labor, as well as efforts to suppress it, through the films 'Bisbee '17' (2018) and 'Winstanley' (1975). Each movie, in its own way, merges narrative with documentary, creating a link between the filmmakers, the participants, and the people who lived t…

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Popcorn Eschaton 6 - Viy Kuroneko 51:40

2y ago51:40

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" Scott and John venture into horror for the first time on Popcorn Eschaton! First, they discuss 'Viy,' the blisteringly imaginative and uncanny 1967 adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's story about the collision of religion and folk tradition in rural Ukraine. Next is the hypnotic and beautiful 'Kuroneko,' Kaneto Shindo's 1968 film centering on the horro…

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PINNLAND EMPIRE: A CONVERSATION WITH WENDELL B. HARRIS Jr 46:49

2y ago46:49

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Popcorn Eschaton 5- The Hourglass Sanatorium, Cemetery of Splendour 56:59

2y ago56:59

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On this episode of Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John discuss Wojciech Has's 1973 phantasmagoric opus to family legacy, death, and cultural memory, 'The Hourglass Sanatorium.' They then explore the liminal spaces between consciousness and the lives of warriors and lovers from centuries past in Apichatpong Weerasethakul 2015 film 'Cemetery of Splendou…

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Episode 177 50:09

2y ago50:09

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Popcorn Eschaton 4 - Daughters of the Dust, Wanderers of the Desert 43:24

2y ago43:24

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John and Scott go through Daughters of the Dust and Wanderers of the Desert amongst other thingsLogo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)Af Zebras In America

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PINNLAND EMPIRE: A CONVERSATION WITH NINA MENKES 1:03:56

2y ago1:03:56

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PINNLAND EMPIRE: A CONVERSATION WITH TONY BUBA 1:00:01

2y ago1:00:01

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Episode 176 1:09:23

2y ago1:09:23

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this week Scott & Marcus chat about The Whale, Glass Onion, Triangle Of Sadness and more. enjoycheck out the song by Darko The Super at the end of the episode with Zebra's own Marcus doing scratches:https://uddtba.bandcamp.com/album/the-meeting-placeAf Zebras In America

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POPCORN ESCHATON 3 - Blue Collar, Mishima, and First Reformed 1:01:20

2y ago1:01:20

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It's a Paul Schrader triple feature! On this episode, Scott and John tackle 'Blue Collar,' 'Mishima,' and 'First Reformed,' discussing the stylistic and thematic developments the director has made throughout the years. Schrader is a filmmaker who isn't afraid to ask deep spiritual and existential questions, and his work helps us reflect when asking…

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