Double Dario Madness has arrived! On this episode we will be discussing two stone cold classics from Italian horror maestro Dario Argento: “Deep Red” and “Suspiria”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the next episode is going to feature 2000’s feminist horror! We will be discussing “Ginger Snaps” and “Drag Me to Hell”.

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DIE!gest Episode 13: Deep Red and Suspiria (1977)

We’re back with a review of the latest movie adaptation of the storied “Mortal Kombat” video game franchise, streaming exclusively on HBO Max. Expectations were low, to be sure. Where did we land on it? Was it Mortal CUMbat, or Mortal KomSCAT? Listen to find out.

0:00 – Introductions
14:30 – “Mortal Kombat” Spoiler-Free Review
33:40 – “Mortal Kombat” SPOILERS
43:20 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: Techno Syndrome (Mortal Kombat) – The Immortals
Outro: Ultrafiche of You – Com Truise

Episode 93: Mortal Kombat

It’s a battle of the old school vs. the new school this episode. We’re highlighting two Dracula movies, one being old as fuck, and another that totally fucks. We’re discussing the 1922 silent film classic “Nosferatu”, as well as the Francis Ford Coppola adaptation from the ‘90s, “Dram Stoker’s Dracula”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the next episode is going to feature a pair of cannibal exploitation flicks! We will be discussing “Cannibal Holocaust” and “Cannibal Ferox”.

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DIE!gest Episode 16: Nosferatu and Bram Stoker's Dracula

This one is not for the weak of stomach! We discuss the two most notorious films to come out of the Italian exploitation genre known for graphic violence, rape, and legitimate animal cruelty. Join us for a discussion of "Cannibal Holocaust" and "Cannibal Ferox". If you want to follow along with the podcast, the next episode is going to feature "fun" and "games"! We will be discussing “Saw” and “Cube”.

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DIE!gest Episode 17: Cannibal Holocaust and Cannibal Ferox

We already know if you listen to this podcast you’re a sicko, but this episode is for the real SICKOS out there. The utterly debased mfers out there. Join us for an in-depth discussion of two ultra-violent films from Japanese provocateur Takashi Miike, “Ichi the Killer” and “Audition”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, next episode the theme for the double feature is ‘a star is born.’ We will be discussing “The Neon Demon” and “Starry Eyes”.

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DIE!gest Episode 25: Ichi the Killer and Audition

Bob Egghead is back, baby! It’s just Matt and Travis running the show this week for our review of Robert Eggers’ third feature film, “The Northman”. One of us is a huge egghead, and the other is more of an egg-mirer. Does this one move the needle in the other direction for either of us? And of course you gotta stick around to the end to catch up with all the other crapola we’ve been watching, but we promise it’s just the greatest hits version. Get into it.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Huge congratulations to Travis on his marriage to the love of his life, and #1 fan of our show, Chelsea!

0:00 – Introductions
12:55 – “The Northman” Review
57:26 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
The Pursuit of Vikings – Amon Amarth

Episode 104: The Northman

We got a couple mind-benders on the agenda for this episode. Join us for a discussion of two psychological thrillers that blur the lines between reality and fiction, often to horrifying effect. The double feature this week is “Black Swan” and “Perfect Blue”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, it is Travis’s turn to pick and he has once again gone with a Director double feature. We will be discussing two early films from filmmaker (and child rapist) Roman Polanski, “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Repulsion”.

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DIE!gest Episode 27: Black Swan and Perfect Blue

Run run run run, run run run awaaaaaaay. The theme for the double feature this week is Psycho Killer, qu’est-ce que c’est (Paris was VERY specific about this). Join us for an in-depth discussion of Lars Von Trier’s “The House That Jack Built” as well as “My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the theme next time is South Korean thrillers. We will be discussing “I Saw The Devil” and “The Wailing”.

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DIE!gest Episode 30: The House That Jack Built and My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To

We’ve got two featured reviews this episode! Haven’t had one of these in awhile. This episode is just the dynamic duo of Matt and Travis. There have only been a few of these in the whole 5+ year history of the show, and these are always HUGE. We hope you enjoy our deep-dive reviews of Jordan Peele’s “Nope” and the latest installment in the Predator franchise, “Prey”. Heads up, the podcast feed will be quiet for the next month or so. Matt is moving back to Washington state, and Travis will be spending two weeks in Europe for his honeymoon! Thank you so much to the listeners, and we appreciate your patience. We will get back on a regular schedule in Q4 2022. Calendar, not fiscal. Fuck capitalism, eat the rich.

0:00 – Introductions
20:29 – “Prey” Review (Spoiler-Free)
39:05 – “Nope” Review (Spoilers)
1:28:00 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: REBOUND! - JPEGMAFIA
Outro: Blood for the Blood God – Ben Quad

Episode 107: Nope and Prey

We are BACK baby! Not even a pandemic and a world on the brink of collapse could keep us from reuniting in person once again. Matt, Travis and Paris recorded this episode IRL, which is our first since February 2020, right before….well, you know. Hope you enjoy this review of “Renfield” as much as we did.

0:00 – Introductions
19:38 – “Renfield” Review
54::42 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: Beautiful Day to Die – Vision Video
Outro: Insomnia - Parannoul

Episode 117: Renfield

Ol’ buddy ol’ pal Kyle from the Suds and Cinema podcast joins us for a BANGER of a review of Ari Aster’s third feature film, “Beau Is Afraid”. The film has been quite polarizing to say the least, and this episode does not disappoint. You’ll have to listen to see where we land individually. Short and sweet one, get into it.

0:00 – Introductions
2:10 – “Beau Is Afraid” Spoiler-Free Review
38:14 – “Beau Is Afraid” Review Continued

Music
Intro: Cover of Rolling Stone - 2nd Grade
Outro: If You Do - Trace Mountains

Episode 118: Beau Is Afraid

Surprise, name of the theme changed! Don't let the last episode's show notes fool you, the theme this episode is "it's frickin' demons!" Double feature this time out is the modern horror classic "The Witch" as well as the 2019 film "Sator". Hope you love it.

If you want to follow along with the podcast, get ready because we've got something fun planned. Summer is officially here, and we are celebrating with what we're calling "The Summer of Slashers!" Each of the next four DIE!gest episodes will pit two slasher flicks against one another, and by the end of each episode we will collectively crown a favorite, with an ultimate winner named at the end of the summer. The only rule is that we are picking movies none of us have ever seen. First up, we will be watching the original "My Bloody Valentine" (available on Max) and "Madman" (available tubi and VOD).

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DIE!gest Episode 36: The Witch and Sator

Cum inside the Cream-Verse with us as we dive deep into “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” for our featured review. We also had a decent amount of catch-up  to do with other releases we’ve seen recently, so stick around in the second half for that.

0:00 – Introductions
16:07 – “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” Spoiler-Free Review
51:34 – “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”” Review Continued
1:08:35 - What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: New Essence - Clearbody
Outro: Smog - Indigo De Souza

Episode 119: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Sorry for the long delay, but we’re back! We’ve got a double whammy of featured reviews this episode with “Asteroid City”, the latest from Wes Anderson, as well as the new R-rated comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence, “No Hard Feelings”. As always, stick around after the reviews to hear about what else we’ve been watching. Cheers!

0:00 – Introductions
13:43 – “Asteroid City” Review
36:10 – “No Hard Feelings” Review
56:50 - What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: Last Train to San Fernando - Johnny Duncan and the Blue Grass Boys
Outro: Oh My God! - mauve

Episode 120: Asteroid City and No Hard Feelings

Rejoice! Barbenheimer has arrived to save cinema! We’ve been excited about this one, and the wait is finally over. Hope you enjoy our discussions about Geta Graywig’s new film “Barbie” and the new Nolan joint “Oppenheimer”. We sure did. Oh also, it’s discussed in the intro but I’ll leave it here too, both reviews contain SPOILERS!!! Listen at your own peril. Enjoy.

0:00 – Introductions
17:25 – “Barbie” Review
1:15:50 – “Oppenheimer” Review

Music
Intro: Kill Your Local Alpha Male - Matriarch
Outro: Bring Back the Bomb - GWAR

Episode 121: Barbie and Oppenheimer

The Summer of Slashers has begun! For the next several episodes all of our double features will be slasher flicks that none of the three of us have seen. First up, we’re talking about two slashers both released in 1981, the original “My Bloody Valentine” as well as the lesser known “Madman”. If you want to follow along with the podcast, the next two entries in our slasher series will be “A Bay of Blood” and “The Prowler”.

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DIE!gest Episode 37: My Bloody Valentine and Madman

Just in time for the start of the NFL season, the DFL is back! For the unfamiliar, the Digest Film League is our recurring feature wherein we collaboratively create a Top 10 list using a predetermined draft order. You’ll hear specifics in the episode, but for this installment we drafted the Top 10 A24 films. Get into it.

0:00 – Introductions
13:28 – DFL Top 10 A24 Films

Music
Intro: Good Times - Blank Banshee
Outro: Don’t Give Up - Tanukichan

Episode 122: DFL Top 10 A24 Films

The big 123! To celebrate the occasion, we’ve got a huge episode for you. Well…not really, it’s a pretty normal episode. But a fun one! And there’s two featured reviews! First up is “Dumb Money”, the new film from notable director Craig Gillespie. That is followed up with a discussion of the new Hulu Original alien horror flick, “No One Will Save You”. Both discussions are in-depth and chock full of entertainment. Get into it!

0:00 – Introductions / Scam Stories
22:52 – Dumb Money Review
52:44 – No One Will Save You Review
1:27:48 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: Idaho Alien - Youth Lagoon
Outro: Sunshine Soul - The Gerbils

Episode 123: Dumb Money and No One Will Save You

For a movie as huge as “Killers of the Flower Moon”, we had to do something special. So when the opportunity to collaborate with our buds Kyle and Jacob over at Suds and Cinema presented itself, we jumped on the opportunity. Please enjoy our extended discussion of Martin Scorsese’s latest historical epic, and stick around for the last hour to hear about what else we’ve been watching lately.

0:00 – Introductions
13:19 – “Killers of the Flower Moon” Spoiler-Free Review
1:03:42 – “Killers of the Flower Moon” Review Continued
1:34:32 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: Hold That Spirit - Raye Zaragoza
Outro: Know better do better - Supaman

Episode 124: Killers of the Flower Moon (collaboration w/Suds and Cinema)

David Fincher has a new movie. It’s called “The Killer”. We review it. And talk about other movies. Lots of other movies. Alright, bye.

0:00 – Introductions
17:05 – “The Killer” Spoiler-Free Review
52:50 – “The Killer” Review Continued
1:08:28 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: Asleep - The Smiths
Outro: How I Could Just Kill A Man - Cypress Hill

Episode 125: The Killer

Paris is out this week, so Matt and Travis hold down the fort and dig into Emerald Fennell’s sophomore feature, “Saltburn”. This movie has caused quite a stir and the audience reception has been very polarizing. What do you think happened after we licked the salt? Did it go down easy, or do we barf? Let’s just say…both. Enjoy.

0:00 – Introductions
10:46 – “Saltburn” Spoiler-Free Review
38:34 – “Saltburn” Review Continued
1:16:59 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: Candy-Colored - Gaadge
Outro: Telephone - Quinn Cicala

Episode 126: Saltburn

Todd Hayne’s has a new movie out now on Netflix called “May December”, and we talk about it. Like, a lot. We also talk about getting ghosted, Alt J, cram jam, and much much more. Enjoy.

0:00 – Introductions
23:04 – “May December” Spoiler-Free Review
1:00:55 – “May December” Review Continued
1:28:04 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: Cordelia - Clearbody
Outro: Outgrow - Star Funeral

Episode 127: May December

HUGE episode everyone. We’ve got the new films from YorGOAT and Bradley Pooper, “Poor Things” and “Maestro”, respectively. Couple of beefy in-depth featured reviews, followed by a beefy what we’ve been watching section in the lead up to our best of 2023 episode coming soon. Also if you’re reading this, hi! Send an us an email at cinephilesdigest@gmail.com and tell us about your favorite film(s) of 2023! We’ll read it on the show in a couple weeks when we reveal our Top 10s of the year. Do it!

0:00 – Introductions
19:29 – “Maestro” Review
51:45 – “Poor Things” Review
1:44:22 – What We’ve Been Watching (Cram Jam Edition, featuring the return of “The Travis Power Hour”)

Music
Intro: I Just Hope She’s Alright - Jerskin Fendrix (Poor Things OST)
Outro: Dissolver - Perennial

Episode 128: Poor Things and Maestro

Join Matt, Travis and Paris for a roundtable discussion as we run through our individual top 10 movies of the year. I know, I know, you’re probably thinking, “GodDAMN this is a long episode.” And you’re right, but this is prem-o content. We don’t even charge for this shit! Big year, big episode, get over it. Anyway, be sure to stick around to the end to find out the nominees and winners for our prestigious and coveted awards, such as the classic “Cream Dream Supreme” and the new addition, “ I Can’t Believe It’s Not Duck Butter.” Much love to everyone listening, whether you were here all year(s), or just tuning in for this one. Thanks for everything.

0:00 – Introductions/The Year In Review
23:00 – Top 10 Films of 2023 Roundtable
2:37:40 - 2:56:50 “All of Us Strangers” SPOILERS
3:54:13 – Cinephile’s Digest 2023 Awards Ceremony

Music
Intro: We Both Won - Bory
Outro: Park (Rye) - Golden Apples

Episode 129: Best of 2023

Jonathan Glazer returns from a decade-long hiatus with his first feature-length film since “Under the Skin”. Hot off the heels of several Academy Award nominations and a wider theatrical release, we’re reviewing “The Zone of Interest”. Now, we know from the title that the ZONE is interesting, but is the movie? Peep the review for our thoughts, and catch up with us at the end as we go over some of the other films and TV shows we’ve been watching since you last heard from us.

0:00 – Introductions
11:50 – “The Zone of Interest” Spoiler-Free Review
45:00 – “The Zone of Interest” Review Continued (Spoilers)
1:21:53 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: The Crater - Office Dog
Outro: Holding Back the Dark - There Will Be Fireworks

Episode 130: The Zone of Interest

Did you know there is a new Diablo Cody movie out? We didn’t either! But we watched it. Helmed by first-time director Zelda Williams, tune in to hear our detailed thoughts on “Lisa Frankenstein”, and find out what else we’ve been watching since the last episode. We also go through all the Oscar nominations and individually pick who we think will win. What’s on the line for the winner? Listen to the ep dawg, I’m not gonna spell out everything here.

0:00 – Introductions
22:53 – “Lisa Frankenstein” Review
1:00:26 – What We’ve Been Watching
1:36:33 – The Oscars

Music
Intro: Art History - Perennial
Outro: Citizen’s Arrest - So Adult

Episode 131: Lisa Frankenstein

First of all, if you’re confused why we’re reviewing Schindler’s List, go back and listen to the last episode you jabroni. Okay, all caught up now? Travis won our Oscars wager, and as reward he got to choose a past Best Picture winner for us to watch and discuss. Travis being the happy go lucky guy he is, he went with the 1993 Steven (Stephen? No, I think it’s Steven. Don’t care enough to Google it, hopefully I’m right) Spielberg Holocaust drama. So, how does it hold up 30+ years later? Very lively discussion for this one, and be sure to stick around to get caught up on what else we’ve been watching since you last heard from us.

0:00 – Introductions/Oscars Talk
26:40 – “Schindler’s List” Review
1:31:40 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: Cherry Seed - Gulfer
Outro: Axila - Meth Math

Episode 132: Schindler's List

You know what they say. War is hell. But this podcast isn’t! Well, we don’t think so anyway. But if you’re a miserable little twat who spends his free time posting nonsensical reviews of movie podcasts on the Apple Podcasts app, you might think it’s hell. But even then…chill dawg, it’s not that serious. This is fun! We’re here to have a good time! Is this movie a good time, though? Should it be? Should it even exist? Should America exist? All valid questions, some of which will be answered in our review of Alex Garland’s new movie, “Civil War”. Get into it.

0:00 – Introductions/Oscars Talk
21:26 – “Civil War” Spoiler-Free Review
1:01:53 - “Civil War” Review Continued
1:12:44 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: NANANA - Gramma
Outro: Tightrope - Footballhead

Episde 133: Civil War

We are spinning out of control on the Cinephile's Digest podcast. This week we have FIVE, count 'em, FIVE featured reviews for you, as well as a couple other things we've been watching and our Rotten Tomatoes game. Grab a beer (especially if you're listening during your commute), kick back, and enjoy.

0:00 – Introductions
04:25 – “The Big Sick” Review
15:22 – “Baby Driver” Spoiler-Free Review
26:25 – “Baby Driver” Review Continued
32:25 – “The Beguiled” Review
43:10 - "Okja" Review
55:58 - "Atomic Blonde"
1:04:57 – What We’ve Been Watching
1:43:13 – Rotten Tomatoes Game

Music
Intro: Bellbottoms – John Spencer Blues Explosion
Outro: Chase Me – Danger Mouse (featuring Run the Jewels and Big Boi)

Episode 13: Baby Driver, The Big Sick, The Beguiled, Okja and Atomic Blonde

Howdy partners! We’re fixin’ to have a real good time on this here episode with not one, not two, but THREE dandy reviews. Cozy on up to the campfire with a stiff drink and have yourself a ball listenin’ to us cowboys talk about “Boy Erased”, “Widows” and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”. Y’all take care now.

0:00 – Introductions
17:25 – “Boy Erased” Review
26:20 – “Widows” Spoiler-Free Review
45:00 – “Widows” Review Continued
57:02 – “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” Review
1:16:25 – What We’ve Been Watching

Music
Intro: When A Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings – Tim Blake Nelson and Willie Watson (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs OST)
Outro: I Don’t Want To Be Sad Anymore - Supercrush

Episode 49: Boy Erased, Widows and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs

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