Rio Poddo #1 - Shane (1953)

HAPPY ELECTION DAY! Please go vote and go vote for the good guys. HOPEFULLY this turns out well, but we got a fantastic guest, someone I've been wanting to talk to for a long time: New York Times columnist and moviewatcher extraordinaire Jamelle Bouie! Jamelle, in addition to his writing work, hosts the Unclear and Present Danger podcast with John Ganz, where they delve into the world of 90s post-Cold War thrillers. So I had him come on to discuss one of the great Jack Ryan movies as well as one of our favorite underrated directors in Andrew Davis. Was super fun! Hope you enjoy please go follow Jamelle:https://jamellebouie.net/https://www.nytimes.com/column/jamelle-bouiehttps://www.patreon.com/unclearpodCHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction00:02:31 Election Predictions00:22:25 Andrew Davis and Action Cinema00:32:59 Tommy Lee Jones00:39:59 Arnold00:56:01 American Political Discourse01:12:52 Early 90s Movies01:20:07 Art, Politics, and Subversion

RIO PODDO continues with the second of the CORE WESTERNS, which is, of course, John Ford's landmark 1939 film Stagecoach. Really happy to have discussed this one! We talk a lot about it + Ford's outsize influence on the Western genre. Follow Michael here:https://linktr.ee/sharkeyflorCHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction to Stagecoach and Its Significance00:07:24 Class Relations00:19:18 The Myth of American Unity00:39:21 Redemption Arcs00:53:57 The Politics of John Ford and John Wayne01:18:14 Race and Class01:29:00 Recommendations and close

Was so fun to talk with ODETTE ALDRICH, who made an absolutely INCREDIBLE movie that is hopefully playing near you ASAP. Really excited for people to see this one, I loved it! It is playing at LES CAVES ST SABIN in Paris, France on October 16th at 2300 local time, I am so jealous I don't get to go to a medieval night club and see this. One day though!! Follow the movie and stuff here:https://www.ransomwaremovie.com/https://www.instagram.com/ransomware.mov/https://www.instagram.com/odette4ldrich/https://www.tiktok.com/@scrambledeggluvrCHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction to Odette Aldrich and Her Work00:06:29 The Modern Monster00:21:27 Gaming and Cinema00:39:32 Alienation and the Immigrant Experience00:58:13 Video Games01:05:03 Vaporwave and Digital Art01:24:22 Influences01:40:31 Recommendations

DADS GOING CRAZY! This was a fun episode, apologies as always for talking WAY too much because when listening back I was like "DANG I wanted to hear from Tiff more!". She really is excellent and has great writing + videos, follow her her:tiffchat.substack.comtiktok.com/@tiffchathttps://www.instagram.com/tiffchat1/CHAPTERS00:01:18 Introduction to Tiffany and Her Work00:07:02 Brecht00:15:59 Dissatisfied Dads00:26:20 Death of a Salesman and Its Adaptations00:33:57 The Illusion of Productivity in Tech00:45:44 Discontent in Work00:56:58 Masculinity01:01:05 The American Frontier and the Quest for Meaning01:16:50 Women01:32:53 Societal Expectations

RIO PODDO is a new series with me and Michael aka Sharkeyflor in which we're gonna go through WESTERNS. Think of it as like a lil miniseries on a specific subgenre. Planning on doing more of these, let us know what you think! Follow Michael here:https://linktr.ee/sharkeyflorChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Rio Poddo00:11:09 Kleos: The Ancient Concept of Glory00:19:58 Themes of Violence and Redemption00:35:14 Fences and Doorways: The Symbolism in Shane00:42:30 Colonization and the Settler Playbook00:49:34 The Fight Against Big Banks01:00:06 The Myth of the Noble Warrior01:06:08 Cold War Paranoia and Allegories in Shane01:13:42 John Ford, John Wayne, and the Evolution of Westerns01:20:20 Alienation and Pride01:35:32 The Kid01:52:42 Modern Film Criticism01:57:53 Looking ahead: Stagecoach

SCI-FI MADNESS!!!! SCI-FI MYSTERY??? SCI-FI SOVIET AND AMERICAN STUFF!!! I am VERY pleased to have my good friend bridgeonfilm_, my ally in the fight against sensitive billionaires and the entire capitalist pigdog class. So we are going to 2011 and 1986 to watch a VERY fun pair of movies. Please follow Bridge:https://www.tiktok.com/@bridgeonfilm_https://www.instagram.com/bridgeonfilm_THEMESsci-fi, film analysis, cultural influence, Soviet cinema, Hollywood, social commentary, genre films, storytelling, film critique media analysis, propaganda, Soviet cinema, American politics, societal control, film critique, conspiracy theories, cultural analysisCHAPTERS00:00:00 Introduction to bridgeonfilm_00:15:36 Cult Followings in Sci-Fi00:18:52 Social Commentary in Sci-Fi and Westerns00:30:56 Another Earth and Coherence00:50:00 Soviet Cinema: Social Commentary and Absurdity01:08:05 Fascism and American Identity01:24:40 Military and Political Absurdities01:38:00 Voting, Disenfranchisement, and Democracy01:51:16 Film Recommendations and Artistic Exploration

WHAT AN EP! I say that a lot but seriously folks: this one was intense and so rewarding. Many thanks to Cameron Mitchell for showing me is excellent documentary DISPOSABLE HUMANITY (2026), which is coming out TODAY! Please go support it:The premiere is September 4th at 4pm Eastern:https://watch.eventive.org/disposablehumanity/play/6a7868d1bdb10f0bb45affc6And you can also find it permanently here:https://www.disposablehumanity.com/Chapters00:00:00 Introduction to Cameron Mitchell and Disposable Humanity00:05:00 The Stumbling Upon Key Moments in the Filmmaking Process00:13:00 American Eugenics Laws and Their Global Influence00:21:13 Parallels Between Nazi and Modern Policies00:28:54 Propaganda in Normalizing Eugenics00:35:11 Observation and the Gas Chamber00:48:39 Memory Keepers and Memorials00:57:34 Growing Up in a Disabled Family01:03:07 Ongoing Resistance01:16:31 Human Dignity01:20:09 The Human Cost01:34:30 Documentaries01:50:00 Media Theory and Closing Thoughts

shoutout to all the QUEENS who may or may not have [redacted] their husbands thereby turning them into prophets/leaders/et cetera. We get a rundown of that phenomenon as well as two HIGHLY RELEVANT movies from last year and 1960. Super fun episode, I could listen Kristina talk for hours! Please follow her:https://www.kristinareinis.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@kristina.reinishttps://www.instagram.com/kristina.reinis/https://www.youtube.com/@kristina.reinisTOPICSShakers, Ann Lee, religious history, ecstasy, film analysis, religious movements, American history, spirituality, utopian communities, religious trauma charismatic religion, American religious history, evangelicalism, Pentecostal, Shakers, Ann Lee, religious influence, gender roles, religious scandals, cults religious fundamentalism, charismatic leaders, gender dynamics, American history, film analysis, cults, televangelism, Ann Lee, Amy McPherson, Elmer GantryChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Kristina Reinis and Her Work00:05:57 The Historical Accuracy of the New Ann Lee Movie00:12:05 Cultural Context: Shakers vs. Other Religious Movements00:18:02 Choreography and Historical Representation in the Movie00:25:55 Frustrations with Narrative Complexity00:30:57 The Shakers' Approach to Theology00:37:04 Ecstatic Experiences in Religion00:43:00 The Split of Evangelicalism00:48:43 Modern Charismatic Traditions00:55:25 Empowerment in Conservative Religious Movements01:02:47 The Complexity of Women's History and Accountability01:09:07 Historical Figures and the Quest for Power01:25:42 Dissolution of Family Structures01:34:34 Character Dynamics and Power01:48:03 The Nature of Deception and Trust01:53:56 The Evolution of Fundamentalism02:10:34 Concluding Thoughts on Gender Dynamics

THE COOLEST THING YET FOR THE POD! Thank you so much to Emma and the crew for hosting me back in February. I loved talking about the documentary, Highlander, the mission, movies, and everything else! Emma will be back on FOR SURE to talk Cyd Charisse, and I can't wait!TopicsHighlander Center, social movements, community organizing, activism, intersectionality, history, civil rights, education, social changeChapters00:00:00 Introduction to Highlander Center and its significance00:08:21 Intersectionality in social movements and community building00:22:53 The influence of media and film on social consciousness00:34:53 The story of Dorothy Cotton and her role in civil rights00:43:43 Getting involved locally: talking to neighbors and community00:53:19 The power of individual skills and community action00:55:35 The emotional and psychological aspects of social change01:04:14 The importance of diverse stories and voices in activism01:14:31 Media, film, and storytelling in social movements

SPEAK A LIL JOHN WATERS FOR EM MEGAN. We are BACK with returning guest and irl spouse of mine Megan aka Magenta Elogy, who is boldly popping my John Waters cherry as though a giant lobster would: showing up out of nowhere and saying "WE MUST POD ON JOHN WATERS" until I become truly in a mania and start scaring some people. What a friend!!! Today we are taking a trip to THE CUCK LABORATORYGO READ MEGAN'S WRITING AND FOLLOW HER AT:https://magentaelogy.substack.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@magentaelogyTOPICSJohn Waters, Multiple Maniacs, queer cinema, film analysis, cult movies, Divine, independent film, transgressive art, film history, underground cinema film analysis, cult movies, director insights, cultural commentary, absurd cinema, Megan and Geoff, movie discussion, show notes, deep dive, entertainment film analysis, underground cinema, camp, John Waters, Delmer Daves, movie remastering, melodrama, cult films, movie analysis, filmmakingChapters00:00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Themes00:05:40 Exploring John Waters and His Influence00:10:37 Diving into 'Multiple Maniacs' and Its Impact00:15:35 The Aesthetic of John Waters and Divine00:20:38 Cultural Commentary and Personal Reflections00:25:18 Nostalgia and the Impact of Jackass00:30:33 Queerness in Film00:40:33 The Role of Taste in Art00:49:37 The Duality of Characters in The Sopranos00:54:12 The Portrayal of Idiocy in Cinema01:03:26 Empathy for the Foolish: A Discussion on Class and Society01:11:22 Absurdity in Film: The Baby on Fire Scene01:17:15 Exploring Delmer Daves' Directorial Style01:28:18 The Cuck Laboratory and Family Dynamics01:35:35 Exploring the Unconventional in Film01:38:16 The Complexity of Melodrama and Irony01:40:41 Earnestness in Camp Cinema01:44:25 Celebrating the Outsiders in Film01:52:16 The Artistry Behind Classic Melodrama02:05:02 Final Thoughts and Future Film Discussions