Out in the rambunctious world of lady-heist film podcasts, Fear and Loathing in Cinema sets itself apart with its irreverent blend of pop culture critique, nostalgic deep-dives, and a razor-sharp, at times almost uncomfortably candid, dissection of cinematic relics that were once scorned but now, with the benefit of time, seem worthy of a second look.
Hosted by a group of unpredictable yet undeniably insightful voices; Bryan Kluger, a media director with a sharp sense of irony of offensive things; Dan Moran, a lawyer who brings an often absurd legal perspective of the film industry and Kevin Costner; Preston Barta, a film critic with a taste for the heart-warmingly obscure branch of cinema; and Chelsea Nicole, a culture critic who digs into the nuances of social dynamics and horror; Fear and Loathing in Cinema Podcast thrives in that rare space between sincere analysis and gut-busting humor.
On Episode No. 145 of Fear and Loathing in Cinema, we set out with the mild intention of having a civilized conversation and immediately abandon it. Bryan, Preston, and Chelsea welcome director Todd Rohal, making his inaugural appearance, and, if we’re lucky, not his last, just as his new film, Fuck My Son, is busy lodging itself permanently in the cultural memory. Or, depending on your disposition, another nearby mental filing cabinet.
We talk about the making of Fuck My Son, including the practical effects, the performances, the music, and the uneasy, blinking cursor that is artificial intelligence. It’s a discussion that veers from the granular to the philosophical, with frequent pit stops for nervous laughter.
Then Rohal chooses the evening’s main course. It’s Electroma (2007), the dialogue-free, Daft Punk–made film with no Daft Punk music, which somehow manages to say more about Planet Earth and humanity than most films that leave the Oscars clutching trophies. It is sleek, austere, and quietly devastating with electronic masks.
Naturally, because this is our podcast and because Todd Rohal is present, we end up asking the only reasonable question we have really under our belt, What is the most fuckable movie monster of all time? The answers will make you laugh, pause, and briefly consider calling a therapist. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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WRITTEN BY: BRYAN KLUGER
BRYAN KLUGER, A SEASONED VOICE IN THE REALM OF ENTERTAINMENT CRITICISM, HAS CONTRIBUTED TO A WIDE ARRAY OF PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING ARTS+CULTURE MAGAZINE, HIGH DEF DIGEST, BOOMSTICK COMICS, AND HOUSING WIRE MAGAZINE, AMONG OTHERS.
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