Keep Rollin Rollin Rollin

     This week- a celebration of France's vampire auteur that avoids almost purposefully avoids his beloved vampire work.

     When Frederic sees a photograph of old ruins by the sea, he suddenly remembers a beautiful young woman his preteen self fell in love with. Obsessing over finding the ruins location, he soon finds himself the target of nefarious forces. Will Frederic find solace in the dilapidated stones or will he only see Lips of Blood (aka Levres de sang).
     Driving along a lonely road late at night, Robert comes across a woman running. Stopping to help the obviously distressed and partially dressed blonde, he soon learns that she has memory issues and doesn't remember who or what she was running from or even who she has spent the last few hours with. A tale of medical negligence and patient abuse- The Night of the Hunted (French title- La nuit des traquees).

     Years ago a small French village murdered a squad of Nazis and dumped their bodies in the lake. As everyone should have. Now the Nazis rise again as zombies hellbent on eating all the women they find and reclaiming one's daughter. Considered by some to be one of the worst films ever made- Zombie Lake (original title Les lac des morts vivants).
     French secret service operative Rick is shot and killed. The only clue to the whereabouts of a new bioweapon he had in his possession is a picture of Eva, a young exotic dancer. Soon a desperate race against an evil syndicate in the search for the dreaded weapon begins on The Sidewalks of Bangkok (aka Les trottoirs de Bangkok).
     All that and Dave gets really reference heavy with the 4th wall breaking meta, Kevin hurries his squirrel scientists to complete their doomsday device, Craig has his say, and Tyler calls out from the void. Join us, won't you?
   Episode 371- Keep Rollin Rollin Rollin

Lady of the Wake

     This week- a pair of French speaking serial killers and the people who obsess over them.

     Saskia and Rex are on a biking holiday in France. At a rest stop, Saskia goes to buy drinks and is never seen again. Raymond is a wealthy family man who spends his free time practicing his approach to abducting women. Raymond refines his methods through fumbling trial and error. Three years later, Rex will learn exactly what happened to Saskia. A clinical tour of two men's obsessions that has firmly earned its place as one of the best horror films in world cinema- Spoorloos (aka The Vanishing).

     Kelly-Anne is obsessed with the trial of Ludovic Chevalier, who is accused of being a serial killer that streamed his murders live to the world. She sleeps in an alley the courthouse, sits in the same seat with the best view of the accused, breaks into the homes of victims, and befriends Clementine- a serial killer groupie convinced of Chevalier's innocence. Soon Kelly-Anne joins the hunt down the missing video of the last victim's murder. A French-Canadian descent into cybercrime and obsession stuffed with Arthurian references and a vicious commentary on true crime fandom- Red Rooms.
     All that and Tyler hordes the world's supply of trucker hats, Dave faces off against a giant shark, and Kevin finds a new way out of Craig's basement. Join us, won't you?
   Episode 370- Lady of the Wake
    

Newman's Own French Dressing

     This week- a pair of films about people on the make.

     Small time hustler, Johnny Hooker, accidentally puts a giant target on his own back when steals a large amount of money from a violent crime boss's courier. His only hope is to ruin the crime boss with the help of Henry Gondorff, a once big time con artist currently on the run from the FBI. Together they put on a massive and desperate operation using horses and the wire service while hitmen and federal agents nip at their heels. Will Hooker survive to the end of the con? Will Gondorff give the feds the slip? The Sting.
     After her son is caught filming himself masturbating in class, Romain's mother, Claire, decides it is time for some frank and honest discussions about sex with her family. Does Grandpa go to professionals to avoid emotions? Should Romain be committed for the safety of others because of his dangerous obsession over his own virginity? Why is nothing done with either of the siblings except sex scenes and brief time fillers? How does a couple with two adult children and a sexually obsessed teen keep the spark alive? Sexual Chronicles of a French Family.
     All that plus a voice from the ether, Tyler seeks more obscure websites for ever cheapening thriller, Craig contemplates the meaning of hamburgers and disappointment, and Dave finally finishes his personal Oxygen Destroyer. Join us, won't you?
    Episode 369- Newman's Own French Dressing

Sirloin Sovereign

     This week we jump back to 1985 for a double feature of b-movie bliss. 

     Just before Christmas, Lane Meyer's only two interests, his girlfriend and skiing, are ripped away from him by Roy Stalin, the bully ski team captain. Unfortunately, Lane is about on par with the rest of the town for eccentricities and he does not take this dual rejection well. Plus he's living in the shadow of his genius younger brother, delightful mother, psychotic paperboy, race obsessed twins, and a best friend from a home so horrific that it can only be obliquely referenced to keep everything nice and family friendly. Can Lane find away to claim his rightful place on the ski team? Will he be able to mend his broken heart? Will the French exchange student next door break and dispose of the family she's living with? Or is Lane just Better Off Dead? 
     On the day of Queen Amethea's wedding her village is attacked by the evil and very rapey forces of Lord Arrakur. With everyone except her handmaiden and herself either murdered or captured to be sold into slavery, Amethea begins a quest to save her people and rid the world of the evil Arrakur. Unfortunately, she isn't very competent at anything other than being captured and leered at while misogynist kink fantasies play out. Will Queen Amethea bring justice to the land? Will the hidden rebels find a figure to rally behind? Can anything stop the revenge of the Barbarian Queen?
     All that and Tyler and Dave get retro vibes with MaXXXine, Kevin finds himself lost among the sword and sandals set, and Craig learns that sometimes a 4-point turn just isn't enough. Join us, won't you?
    Episode 367- Sirloin Sovereign