Episode 8: Tetsuo & Tetsuo II - Blind Buys

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It’s time to enter a new world of metal!In the latest episode, Josh and Jesse tackle a pair of nightmarish punk-metal body horror films in Shinya Tsukamoto’s Tetsuo: The Iron Man and Tetsuo II: Body Hammer! They discuss the themes and ideas shared by both films and dive deep into their thoughts on the movies’ craft and inventiveness. At the top of the hour, Josh and Jesse talk about what they’ve been watching before debuting an updated segment on physical media announcements, called “Coming Soon to Own”.Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd! 00:00 What We've Been Watching and Tribute to Austin Furst of Vestron Video07:04 Female Prisoner Scorpion Series14:11 Updated Segment: Coming Soon to Own27:39 New Severin Partner Label: Spectacular Optical30:30 Feature Presentation: Intro to Tetsuo/Tetsuo II and Major Themes44:47 Comparing Tetsuo I and II50:08 Discussing Visual Style and Special Effects01:00:10 Final Thoughts and Jesse's Pick for Next Time

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It’s time to enter a new world of metal!In the latest episode, Josh and Jesse tackle a pair of nightmarish punk-metal body horror films in Shinya Tsukamoto’s Tetsuo: The Iron Man and Tetsuo II: Body Hammer! They discuss the themes and ideas shared...

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