Bawlmer's Second Favorite Son

This week we finally pat tribute to the Pope of Filth, the Paterfamilias of Transgressive Cinema, the Prince of Puke, Baltimore's Second Favorite Son... John Waters. We kick things off with a look at his precursor to Punk Culture and the start of the Trash Trilogy, Pink Flamingos. It's a film some of us have long embraced, newcomers should be sure to cook themselves a hearty meal of eggs before viewing the party scene to properly enjoy along with the characters. In a futile effort to impose an idea of class on the proceedings we jump forward to the more mainstream but no less great period of his career that ran through the 1980s and 90s to take jury seats for the trial of Serial Mom. Kathleen Turner shows that she is a powerhouse with a wonderful supporting cast and razor sharp script. Being pulled back to his early works by the powerful charisma of Divine, we then discuss Female Trouble, a film that might be one of Waters' most topical films still. Finally we end with his final film A Dirty Shame, which is the most aptly titled film anyone has ever made.

You will join us for some blue crab, Natty Boh, pointed satire and endlessly quotable transgression, won't you?

EPISODE 90- BAWLMER'S SECOND FAVORITE SON

Hurricane Shogun

First we take a ride on some gnarly winds with the droid someone wants, get chased by a psychotic bounty hunter, and witness a producer go bankrupt. I'm sure there's a metaphor or life lesson somewhere in Slipstream. Then we land in New Zealand to revel in some nostalgic soaked coming of age shenanigans with a shogun and Boy.

Join us, won't we?

Episode 89- Hurricane Shogun

Lowlife Love Child

This week we take another trip to Serbia and learn how to bowl like a professional. First up we thumb a ride in the most distinctive bus in Europe, see some snuff up close, and witness The Life and Death of a Porno Gang. Then we take a break to find zen in an abduction scheme before the league semifinals with The Big Lebowski. One endlessly quotable film and one about how absolutely awful life is. Who thought we'd find so much in a Serbian shock film or the Coens would make us so damn depressed? Might have that reversed. 
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Episode 88- Lowlife Love Child

Amphibian Blackjack A-Go-Go

This week we take our chances going against ninjas, the mob, and an interestingly themed New York gang. First we take a look back at the wild days of Los Vegas with Casino, the only movie where De Niro doesn't play a good Catholic boy. Pesci is still Pesci, as that holds the Universe together. Next we take a tour of NYC's sewer system with a group of Muppets and a De Niro impersonator to learn the secret arts of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Finally we emerge into gloriously campy beacon of hope that is the Village People who are THE Sound of the 80s... because they Can't Stop the Music.
All that and a Mystery Guest, Tyler weeps, Craig is forced to take a hard look at his life, Kevin tries to make many parable comparisons, and Dave realizes he is the most secure in his sexuality.
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Episode 87- Amphibian Blackjack A-Go-Go