Pod 366: A Weird Movies Podcast

We begin this episode reacting to Sony's decision to stop making physical copies of PlayStation games, the move's possible effect on movies, and the future of physical media in general. Then it's on to happier topics: Greg reports on the "Everything Must Go!" extended edition of "Backrooms," followed by notices about Harmony Korine-backed experimental Colombian picture "Barrio Triste," high-flying sci-fi feature "Black Box," and a rerelease of Tsai Ming-liang's minimalist musical "The Hole," plus a notice that "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror" has shown up on the dying physical media format.

We begin this episode reacting to Sony's decision to stop making physical copies of PlayStation games, the move's possible effect on movies, and the future of physical media in general. Then it's on to happier topics: Greg reports on the "Everything Must Go!" extended edition of "Backrooms," followed by notices about Harmony Korine-backed experimental Colombian picture "Barrio Triste," high-flying sci-fi feature "Black Box," and a rerelease of Tsai Ming-liang's minimalist musical "The Hole," plus a notice that "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror" has shown up on the dying physical media format.

In our most patriotic episode ever, we bookend the pod with two American picks: Avalon Fast's witchy "Camp" (now in theaters) and Alex Winter's cancelled MTV comedy "The Idiot Box." In between, we celebrate Great Britain's "Children of the Wicker Man" documentary, France's nearly-complete "The Worlds of Lucile Hadžihalilović," Australia's macho drinking nightmare "Wake in Fright," and Italy's non-Biblical "Adam and Eve." It's a global melting pot of weirdness!

In our most patriotic episode ever, we bookend the pod with two American picks: Avalon Fast's witchy "Camp" (now in theaters) and Alex Winter's cancelled MTV comedy "The Idiot Box." In between, we celebrate Great Britain's "Children of the Wicker Man" documentary, France's nearly-complete "The Worlds of Lucile Hadžihalilović," Australia's macho drinking nightmare "Wake in Fright," and Italy's non-Biblical "Adam and Eve." It's a global melting pot of weirdness!

With a record number of new releases (14!) to cover this week, this is one of our longest episodes. It's capped by a chat with Linus O'Brien, son of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" creator Richard O'Brien, about his new documentary "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror." The new releases are: Guy Maddin's "Careful" restoration and re-release; art-house experiment "Mare's Nest" in limited release; Criterion Collection releases of John Waters' "Desperate Living" and "Hairspray"; "Malpertuis" on Blu-ray for the first time; Crispin Glover in "Mr. K"; Julia Ducournau's "Alpha"; Blu-ray collections from outsider artists Kati Kelli and David "The Rock" Nelson; the surreal "Dogra Magra"; Jean Rollin's "The Nude Vampire"; a Roman Porno reboot box set featuring Sion Sono's "Antiporno"; and new discs of catalog titles "Weirdsville" and "What Dreams May Come." Then, with Linus O'Brien, we discuss growing up with a musician father, Rocky fans, neurodivergence, and dimly-lit restaurants in Los Angeles.ERRATA/OMISSIONS*The Hungarian all-child adaptation of "The Tragedy of Man" was "The Annunciation," not "Ascension."*The Rollin movie with clowns Greg meant to mention was "Requiem for a Vampire," not "Lust for a Vampire"

With a record number of new releases (14!) to cover this is one of our longest episodes, capped by a discussion with Linus O'Brien, son of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" creator Richard O'Brien, about his new documentary "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror." The new releases are: Guy Maddin's "Careful" restoration and re-release; art-house experiment "Mare's Nest" in limited release; Criterion Collection releases of John Waters' "Desperate Living" and "Hairspray"; "Malpertuis" on Blu-ray for the first time; Crispin Glover in "Mr. K"; Julia Ducournau's "Alpha"; Blu-ray collections from outsider artists Kati Kelli and David "The Rock" Nelson; the surreal "Dogra Magra"; Jean Rollin's "The Nude Vampire"; a Roman Porno reboot box set featuring Sion Sono's "Antiporno"; and new discs of catalog titles "Weirdsville" and "What Dreams May Come." Then, with Linus O'Brien, we discuss growing up with a musician father, Rocky fans, neurodivergence, and dimly-lit restaurants in Los Angeles.ERRATA/OMISSIONS*The Hungarian all-child adaptation of "The Tragedy of Man" was "The Annunciation," not "Ascension"*The Rollin movie with clowns Greg meant to mention was "Requiem for a Vampire," not "Lust for a Vampire"

Kicking off with a description of the wrong product, 366-kateers Giles and Pete correct the course with fine-style rambling about Satoshi Kon's classic "Perfect Blue" (1997), now out in luscious 4K-Steelbook format. Sliding seamlessly two years into the future, Takashi Miike's breakout hit "Audition" (1999) gets the Trbodwards treatment as 366 reiterates why this is a Must See. (Plus, a bonus recommendation for "Tokyo Gore Police.")

Kicking off with a description of the wrong product, 366-kateers Giles and Pete correct the course with fine-style rambling about Satoshi Kon's classic "Perfect Blue" (1997), now out in luscious 4K-Steelbook format. Sliding seamlessly two years into the future, Takashi Miike's breakout hit "Audition" (1999) gets the Trbodwards treatment as 366 reiterates why this is a Must See. (Plus, a bonus recommendation for "Tokyo Gore Police.")

On this week's show, we talk to musician-turned-filmmaker Jonathan Rosado (The Suede Hello) about his now-in-theaters Super-8 experiment "Matador Bolero." But first, we cover the week's news and new releases: an upcoming new score for "The Holy Mountain" by rock band Zen Mother; psychedelic thriller "Wetiko" reaches VOD; Danish animation "The Trouble with Terkel" shows 6th graders behaving badly (including by rapping); 1970s Soviet sci-fi mystery "Dead Mountaineer's Hotel" spoiled; Tarsem Singh's surreal serial killer procedural "The Cell" in 4K. Then, Jonathan Rosado talks "Bolero," burlesque, and bagels.Surgeon General's Warning: Smoking isn't cool and will kill you. Vaping is cooler, but still uncool.ERRATA/OMISSIONS*Here's a major error: the Zen Mother rescore of "Holy Mountain" isn't upcoming, but, in fact, is from 2017.*Alloy Orchestra's first fully-scored silent film soundtrack was released in 1995.*Queen was not on Giorgio Moroder's "Metropolis" soundtrack, but Freddie Mercury appeared solo. Lou Reed was not on the soundtrack.*"Dead Mountaineer's Hotel" is from 1979, not 1976.

On this week's show, we talk to musician-turned-filmmaker Jonathan Rosado (The Suede Hello) about his now-in-theaters Super-8 experiment "Matador Bolero." But first, we cover the week's news and new releases: an upcoming new score for "The Holy Mountain" by rock band Zen Mother; psychedelic thriller "Wetiko" reaches VOD; Danish animation "The Trouble with Terkel" shows 6th graders behaving badly (including by rapping); 1970s Soviet sci-fi mystery "Dead Mountaineer's Hotel" spoiled; Tarsem Singh's surreal serial killer procedural "The Cell" in 4K. Then, Jonathan Rosado talks "Bolero," burlesque, and bagels.ERRATA/OMISSIONS*Here's a major error: the Zen Mother rescore of "Holy Mountain" isn't upcoming, but, in fact, is from 2017.*Alloy Orchestra's first fully-scored silent film soundtrack was released in 1995.*Queen was not on Giorgio Moroder's "Metropolis" soundtrack, but Freddie Mercury appeared solo. Lou Reed was not on the soundtrack.*"Dead Mountaineer's Hotel" is from 1979, not 1976.

As the episode title suggests, we start off this show by remembering recently departed Yoshihiro Nishimura, the director of "Tokyo Gore Police" and other absurdist spectacles. Then we discuss the week's happier weird movie news: you can catch "The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act" in theaters this week, "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror" and "Iron Lung" on VOD, or "Bubba Ho-Tep" and "Wizard of Oz" in 4K UHD. ERRATA*"The Amazing Digital Circus" pilot and second episode are still legally available on YouTube.

As the episode title suggests, we start off this show by remembering recently departed Yoshihiro Nishimura, the director of "Tokyo Gore Police" and other absurdist spectacles. Then we discuss the week's happier weird movie news: you can catch "The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act" in theaters this week, "Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror" and "Iron Lung" on VOD, or "Bubba Ho-Tep" and "Wizard of Oz" in 4K UHD.

We've been meaning to cover the films coming out of Cannes, but haven't had time due to very busy weeks of new releases. This week is no exception, but we will drop three names of films we'll be discussing in more detail down the line when they get their eventual official U.S. release. As for this week's movies, we start out with notice about a special 4K theatrical screening of anime classic "Tekkonkinkreet"; A24's anticipated "The Backrooms" finally hits theaters; hallucinogenic indie "Lucid" in limited release; Bleeding Skull rediscovers lost "Carnival of Souls" cousin "House of Dreams." And a good number of Blu-ray debuts: queer oddity "Holy Trinity"; Radu Jude's unashamedly A.I.-enhanced "Dracula"; Jan Svankmajer's "Faust"; the super-weird "She Loved Blossoms More"; and dated cult classic "7 Faces of Dr. Lao."LINKS:Check GKids' website for a "Tekkonkinreet" screening near you: https://gkids.com/films/tekkonkinkreet/ERRATA AND OMISSIONS:*Greg couldn't remember the big stars of Quentin Dupieux's upcoming "Full Phil": they are Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart.

We've been meaning to cover the films coming out of Cannes, but haven't had time due to very busy weeks of new releases. This week is no exception, but we will drop three names of films we'll be discussing in more detail down the line when they get their eventual official U.S. release. As for this week's movies, we start out with notice about a special 4K theatrical screening of anime classic "Tekkonkinkreet"; A24's anticipated "The Backrooms" finally hits theaters; hallucinogenic indie "Lucid" in limited release; Bleeding Skull rediscovers lost "Carnival of Souls" cousin "House of Dreams." And a good number of Blu-ray debuts: queer oddity "Holy Trinity"; Radu Jude's unashamedly A.I.-enhanced "Dracula"; Jan Svankmajer's "Faust"; the super-weird "She Loved Blossoms More"; and dated cult classic "7 Faces of Dr. Lao."ERRATA AND OMISSIONS:*Greg couldn't remember the big stars of Quentin Dupieux's upcoming "Full Phil": they are Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart.

"I Love Boosters!" has finally arrived in theaters, and we'll tell you what we think about it next week. Also in theaters (well, two theaters) is something called "Matador Bolero," and we'll tell you what we think of it if we ever get to see it (despite, or perhaps because of, its obscurity there's a good chance we will). Most of the show is devoted to the many physical media releases of note: absurd fake-sequel comedy "The Napa Boys"; finally, an "A Dark Backward" Blu-ray; the Criterion Collection digs into the 90s underground for "Fresh Kill"; and "The Bride!," "Arco," "Speed Racer," and Jean Rollin's "The Demoniacs" all reach 4K UHD.

"I Love Boosters!" has finally arrived in theaters, and we'll tell you what we think about it next week. Also in theaters (well, two theaters) is something called "Matador Bolero," and we'll tell you what we think of it if we ever get to see it (despite, or perhaps because of, its obscurity there's a good chance we will). Most of the show is devoted to the many physical media releases of note: absurd fake-sequel comedy "The Napa Boys"; finally, an "A Dark Backward" Blu-ray; the Criterion Collection digs into the 90s underground for "Fresh Kill"; and "The Bride!," "Arco," "Speed Racer," and Jean Rollin's "The Demoniacs" all reach 4K UHD.

There are some really cool weird movies out this week of mid-May, led off by Alberto Vaqsuez' long awaited existential mouse animation "Decorado." In the physical media world, with the rediscovery of the legendary bad film "Scarlet Warning 666" (AKA "Scarlet Love"), alongside the seldom-seen Czech atomic-age noir "Krakatit" and a new Blu-ray release of "Mystics in Bali" with an extended cut of the film including 40 more minutes of jungle fever dreams. Also, a pair of cult films--"Fight Club" and "Motel Hell"--are now out in 4K Steelbook format for collectors. We end on a Rex Reed---well, not exactly tribute, but acknowledgement, as we read some of Reed's negative reviews of movies we love.

There are some really cool weird movies out this week of mid-May, led off by Alberto Vaqsuez' long awaited existential mouse animation "Decorado." In the physical media world, with the rediscovery of the legendary bad film "Scarlet Warning 666" (AKA "Scarlet Love"), alongside the seldom-seen Czech atomic-age noir "Krakatit" and a new Blu-ray release of "Mystics in Bali" with an extended cut of the film including 40 more minutes of jungle fever dreams. Also, a pair of cult films--"Fight Club" and "Motel Helll"--are now out in 4K Steelbook format for collectors. We end on a Rex Reed---well, not exactly tribute, but acknowledgement, as we read some of Reed's negative reviews of movies we love.

366 talks to director Paul Bunnell and actors Jed Rowen and Claudia McLeod about the Crispin Glover-led "A Blind Bargain," a reimagining of on a lost Lon Chaney film from 1922. But first, big news on the weird movie front: Ken Russell's "The Devils" has quietly gotten a 4K restoration--with formerly excised sex/blasphemy scenes apparently restored in full! Also discussed in this episode: Iranian/Tajikistan mystical meta-movie "Black Rabbit, White Rabbit" in theaters; "Buffet Infinity," "Exit 8," and "Touch Me" all debut on VOD; and we have physical releases for weird video game fantasy "OBEX," a 4K UHD upgrade for Disney's "Alice in Wonderland," and a restoration of the Bela Lugosi classic "White Zombie."LINKS"A Blind Bargain" official site (free tickets available!) https://www.ablindbargainmovie.com/

366 talks to director Paul Bunnell and actors Jed Rowan and Claudia McLeod about the Crispin Glover-led "A Blind Bargain," a reimagining of on a lost Lon Chaney film from 1922. But first, big news on the weird movie front: Ken Russell's "The Devils" has quietly gotten a 4K restoration--with formerly excised sex/blasphemy scenes apparently restored in full! Also discussed in this episode: Iranian/Tajikistan mystical meta-movie "Black Rabbit, White Rabbit" in theaters; "Buffet Infinity," "Exit 8," and "Touch Me" all debut on VOD; and we have physical releases for weird video game fantasy "OBEX," a 4K UHD upgrade for Disney's "Alice in Wonderland," and a restoration of the Bela Lugosi classic "White Zombie."

For an appetizer, the guys have fun with the meager new release schedule this week: recent releases "City Wide Fever" and "Dust Bunny" now on physical media and DVD, an Andy Milligan box set of lost, erm, "treasures," and a pair of relatively week Jean Rollin 4Ks from Indicator ("The Grapes of Death" and "Living Dead Girl"). Then, it's on to the meat of the show, as we talk to Simon Glassman about his surreal channel-surfing odyssey "Buffet Infinity."

For an appetizer, the guys have fun with the meager new release schedule this week: recent releases "City Wide Fever" and "Dust Bunny" now on physical media and DVD, an Andy Milligan box set of lost, erm, "treasures," and a pair of relatively week Jean Rollin 4Ks from Indicator ("The Grapes of Death" and "Living Dead Girl"). Then, it's on to the meat of the show, as we talk to Simon Glassman about his highly-recommended, surreal channel-surfing odyssey "Buffet Infinity." (Possible mild spoilers in the interview).

Greg is back from vacation and joined by regular co-hosts Giles and Pete to discuss the week's new weird releases: the cable-click strangeness of "Buffet Infinity," in theaters; Crispin Glover in "A Blind Bargain," also in theaters; Bi Gan's "Resurrection" on a "Criterion Premieres" Blu-ray/DVD; John Boorman's Lee Marvin-led "Point Blank" joining the regular Criterion collection; a brace of animated features from Deaf Crocodile in Bill Plympton's "Hair High" and Marcell Jankovics' "Song of the Miraculous Hind"; and the shot-on-video microbudget comedy "Vampire Time Travelers" shows up on Blu-ray.

Greg is back from vacation and joined by regular co-hosts Giles and Pete to discuss the week's new weird releases: the cable-click strangeness of "Buffet Infinity," in theaters; Crispin Glover in "A Blind Bargain," also in theaters; Bi Gan's "Resurrection" on a "Criterion Premieres" Blu-ray/DVD; John Boorman's Lee Marvin-led "Point Blank" joining the regular Criterion collection; a brace of animated features from Deaf Crocodile in Bill Plympton's "Hair High" and Marcell Jankovics' "Song of the Miraculous Hind"; and the shot-on-video microbudget comedy "Vampire Time Travelers" shows up on Blu-ray.

Greg has wandered off somewhere, but he shall return for next week's episode. Pete and Giles hold down the fort. This week in weird movies: animator and friend of 366, Scott Bateman, is working on another project involving found footage and everyone's favorite whale in "Dada Dick"; Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel look positively A24 in "Mother Mary"; "City Wide Fever" gripped the nation two days before this post; "Akira" continues his slumber beneath Neo-Tokyo, but on-the-surface doings are sliding through the UK/Irish IMAX circuit; and alt-reality "Alpha", alongside the fractured shopping experience "Up the Catalog", make their video-on-demand-debuts.LINKS:"Dada Dick" Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1473687638/dada-dick-a-dada-short-film-of-moby-dick

Greg has wandered off somewhere, but he shall return for next week's episode. Pete and Giles hold down the fort. This week in weird movies: animator and friend of 366, Scott Bateman, is working on another project involving found footage and everyone's favorite whale in "Dada Dick"; Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel look positively A24 in "Mother Mary"; "City Wide Fever" gripped the nation two days before this post; "Akira" continues his slumber beneath Neo-Tokyo, but on-the-surface doings are sliding through the UK/Irish IMAX circuit; and alt-reality "Alpha", alongside the fractured shopping experience "Up the Catalog", make their video-on-demand-debuts.LINKS:"Dada Dick" Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1473687638/dada-dick-a-dada-short-film-of-moby-dick

Giles is on disciplinary probation (for the crime of trying to have a private life), but Pete has nothing going on, so he's perfectly willing to sit and talk about a busy week in weird movie releases. Coming to theaters: existential video game adaptation "Exit 8"; mermaid anime "ChaO"; surreal spaghetti western "Heads or Tails?"; and non-anime mermaid indie "Mermaid." For at-home viewing, there's "The Bride!" on VOD, and in the Blu-ray world you can choose from the Quay Brothers' "Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass"; Chilean magical-realist AIDS allegory "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo": the anthology "V/H/S Halloween"; the experimental queer Japanese film "Looking for an Angel"; or Pete's pick, "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!"

Giles is on disciplinary probation (for the crime of trying to have a private life), but Pete has nothing going on, so he's perfectly willing to sit and talk about a busy week in weird movie releases. Coming to theaters: existential video game adaptation "Exit 8"; mermaid anime "ChaO"; surreal spaghetti western "Heads or Tails?"; and non-anime mermaid indie "Mermaid." For at-home viewing, there's "The Bride!" on VOD, and in the Blu-ray world you can choose from the Quay Brothers' "Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass"; Chilean magical-realist AIDS allegory "The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo": the anthology "V/H/S Halloween"; the experimental queer Japanese film "Looking for an Angel"; or Pete's pick, "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!"

Dennis Bartok, Craig Rogers, and Chris Sienko of the boutique physical media label Deaf Crocodile join Greg and Robert to explain their latest Kickstarter for the obscure Mexican animated sci-fi feature "Roy from Space," recent and upcoming releases "Dead Mountaineer's Hotel" and a bizarro DEFA fairytale box set, and life and movies in general. Before that, Greg, Giles, and Pete run down the week's non-crocodile news and releases: the unexpected "Escape from Tomorrow" sequel "Return to Tomorrow"; A24 "The Backrooms" trailer reaction; a mention of the "Weird World of Czech Animation" screenings for New Yorkers; and three new 4K releases from Severin, Jess Franco's "Vampyros Lesbos" and a pair of Robert Fuest movies, "The Final Programme" and "The Devil's Rain."Check out Deaf Crocodile's amazing catalog at https://deafcrocodile.com/and the "Roy From Space" Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deaf-crocodile/roy-from-space-lost-animated-film-returns

Dennis Bartok, Craig Rogers, and Chris Sienko of the boutique physical media label Deaf Crocodile join Greg and Robert to explain their latest Kickstarter for the obscure Mexican animated sci-fi feature "Roy from Space," recent and upcoming releases "Dead Mountaineer's Hotel" and a bizarro DEFA fairytale box set, and life and movies in general. Before that, Greg, Giles, and Pete run down the week's non-crocodile news and releases: the unexpected "Escape from Tomorrow" sequel "Return to Tomorrow"; A24 "The Backrooms" trailer reaction; a mention of the "Weird World of Czech Animation" screenings for New Yorkers; and three new 4K releases from Severin, Jess Franco's "Vampyros Lesbos" and a pair of Robert Fuest movies, "The Final Programme" and "The Devil's Rain."Check out Deaf Crocodile's amazing catalog at https://deafcrocodile.com/and the "Roy From Space" Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deaf-crocodile/roy-from-space-lost-animated-film-returns

Spring is in the air, and so are weird movies, leaving Greg, Giles, and Pete with lots of soon-to-bloom weird movies to preview. First up, it's three on-the-horizon projects: a Kickstarter for a new Bill Plympton music video, a piscine project from India, and a animation/documentary hybrid from the Iranian diaspora. In theaters, you can easily check out the absurd action of "They Will Kill You" at your local cineplex, although you may have to search harder for the mystical "Revelations of Divine Love." If you're in NYC you can catch the new restoration of Bruno Bozzetto's classical music animation anthology "Allegro non troppo," and even see it paired with "Fantasia" (we hope this screening presages a national tour and upcoming physical media release for this underseen classic). Finally, we cover 3 new physical media releases: animated series "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off," strange slasher "Cat Sick Blues," and Radu Jude's "Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn." Relevant links: "u know i luv u" Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/billplympton/u-know-i-luv-u-an-animated-short-by-bill-plympton

Spring is in the air, and so are weird movies, leaving Greg, Giles, and Pete with lots of soon-to-bloom weird movies to preview. First up, it's three on-the-horizon projects: a Kickstarter for a new Bill Plympton music video, a piscine project from India, and a animation/documentary hybrid from the Iranian diaspora. In theaters, you can easily check out the absurd action of "They Will Kill You" at your local cineplex, although you may have to search harder for the mystical "Revelations of Divine Love." If you're in NYC you can catch the new restoration of Bruno Bozzetto's classical music animation anthology "Allegro non troppo," and even see it paired with "Fantasia" (we hope this screening presages a national tour and upcoming physical media release for this underseen classic). Finally, we cover 3 new physical media releases: animated series "Scott Pilgrim Takes Off," strange slasher "Cat Sick Blues," and Radu Jude's "Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn." Relevant links: "u know i luv u" Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/billplympton/u-know-i-luv-u-an-animated-short-by-bill-plympton

Spring is here, and Giles, Greg and Penguin Pete are discussing the week's new weird releases for the week of March 20. First up, we preview a couple of SWSX debuts: Boots Riley's highly anticipated shoplifting satire "I Love Boosters" and the "psychedelic odyssey into the fabric of the universe" that goes by the name "Phenomena." Then we hit the horror-satire "Touch Me" (about a mysterious man with a literally addictive touch), inform you that the Juliette-Lewis-becomes-a-chair flick "By Design" is now on VOD, and cover two physical media releases: the disappointing "Return to Silent Hill" and the 2004 Corey Feldman-led cosmic black comedy "The Birthday." Plus, Penguin ball!

Spring is here, and Giles, Greg and Penguin Pete are discussing the week's new weird releases for the week of March 20. First up, we preview a couple of SWSX debuts: Boots Riley's highly anticipated shoplifting satire "I Love Boosters" and the "psychedelic odyssey into the fabric of the universe" that goes by the name "Phenomena." Then we hit the horror-satire "Touch Me" (about a mysterious man with a literally addictive touch), inform you that the Juliette-Lewis-becomes-a-chair flick "By Design" is now on VOD, and cover two physical media releases: the disappointing "Return to Silent Hill" and the 2004 Corey Feldman-led cosmic black comedy "The Birthday." Plus, Penguin ball!

A new distribution company run by cult-movie enthusiasts, 2 of Antenna Releasing's 3 co-founders--Billy Ray Brewton and Ryan Verrill--join us to talk about their "vibe-based" acquisition and distribution philosophy, "Kin Dza-Dza", and Del Taco, among other topics. But first, Giles and Greg run through the week's new releases: reconsidering "The Bride" after overlooking it last week, "Dead Lover" playing in Stink-O-Vision (UK and Ireland only), Julia Ducournau's "Alpha" debuts in limited release, and new 4K UHDs of Buñuel's "Viridiana" and the acid scare cult film "Blue Sunshine."LINKS:https://www.antennareleasing.com/ - Antenna Releasing https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiscConnected - Ryan's physical media podcast

A new distribution company run by cult-movie enthusiasts, 2 of Antenna Releasing's 3 co-founders--Billy Ray Brewton and Ryan Verrill--join us to talk about their "vibe-based" acquisition and distribution philosophy, "Kin Dza-Dza", and Del Taco, among other topics. But first, Giles and Greg run through the week's new releases: reconsidering "The Bride" after overlooking it last week, "Dead Lover" playing in Stink-O-Vision (UK and Ireland only), Julia Ducournau's "Alpha" debuts in limited release, and new 4K UHDs of Buñuel's "Viridiana" and the acid scare cult film "Blue Sunshine."LINKS:https://www.antennareleasing.com/ - Antenna Releasing https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiscConnected - Ryan's physical media podcast

Penguin Pete, Giles, and Greg announce the nominees for the 16th Annual Weirdcademy Awards (covering movies from 2025). But first, they start by previewing this week's only debuting weird movie, the "psychedelic jungle thriller" "Wetiko."Vote in the main Weidcademy Awards categories: https://366weirdmovies.com/your-vote-determines-the-winner-of-the-16th-annual-weirdcademy-awards/View and vote for the shorts: https://366weirdmovies.com/vote-for-the-weirdest-short-film-of-2025/ERRATA:*Andre Holland and Gil Gex are both American. *Emma Stone lost last year's Weirdest Actress race to Demi Moore in "The Substance"*Emma Stone has not been nominated for 3 Academy Awards in a row (she was not nominated last year)

Penguin Pete, Giles, and Greg announce the nominees for the 16th Annual Weirdcademy Awards (covering movies from 2025). But first, they start by previewing this week's only debuting weird movie, the "psychedelic jungle thriller" "Wetiko."Vote in the main Weidcademy Awards categories: https://366weirdmovies.com/your-vote-determines-the-winner-of-the-16th-annual-weirdcademy-awards/View and vote for the shorts: https://366weirdmovies.com/vote-for-the-weirdest-short-film-of-2025/ERRATA:*Andre Holland and Gil Gex are both American. *Emma Stone lost last year's Weirdest Actress race to Demi Moore in "The Substance"

Tom Lee Rutter ("Pocket Film of Superstitions") joins Greg and Giles to discuss the week's weirdest home video releases: "Arco" on VOD; "Boys Go to Jupiter" on Blu-ray; the transgressive punk Blu-ray collection "Your Life is on the Line!: A Joe Christ Anthology"; 1971's "Pink Narcissus" finally arrives on Blu-ray (while Giles temporarily disappears); existential noir "The Man Who Wasn't There" gets a 4K upgrade from Criterion; and "Tank Girl" and "Terror Firmer" also join Club 4K. Then we discuss "The Pocket Film of Superstitions," being sure to address The Shend, Devil's Nutting Day, and where to grab a bite in Kidderminster. "The Pocket Film of Superstitions" limited edition: https://carniefeatures.bigcartel.com/product/the-pocket-film-of-superstitions-blu-ray-numbered-slipcase-art-cards-limited-edition-of-250ERRATA AND OMISSIONS:*"Arco" was indeed nominated for an Oscar.*The latest Nick Zedd DVD release we could locate was from 2018.*Lloyd Kaufman directed "Terror Firmer" 3 years after "Tromeo and Juliet." He directed "Citizen Toxie" immediately after "Terror Firmer."

Tom Lee Rutter ("Pocket Film of Superstitions") joins Greg and Giles to discuss the week's weirdest home video releases: "Arco" on VOD; "Boys Go to Jupiter" on Blu-ray; the transgressive punk Blu-ray collection "Your Life is on the Line!: A Joe Christ Anthology"; 1971's "Pink Narcissus" finally arrives on Blu-ray (while Giles temporarily disappears); existential noir "The Man Who Wasn't There" gets a 4K upgrade from Criterion; and "Tank Girl" and "Terror Firmer" also join Club 4K. Then we discuss "The Pocket Film of Superstitions," being sure to address The Shend, Devil's Nutting Day, and where to grab a bite in Kidderminster. "The Pocket Film of Superstitions" limited edition: https://carniefeatures.bigcartel.com/product/the-pocket-film-of-superstitions-blu-ray-numbered-slipcase-art-cards-limited-edition-of-250ERRATA AND OMISSIONS:*"Arco" was indeed nominated for an Oscar.*The latest Nick Zedd DVD release we could locate was from 2018.*Lloyd Kaufman directed "Terror Firmer" 3 years after "Tromeo and Juliet." He directed "Citizen Toxie" immediately after "Terror Firmer."

Director Florian Frerichs joins Greg and Giles this week to discuss his film "Dream Story" ["Traumnovelle"], based on the same 1926 source novel as Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" and now streaming in the USA. First, the hosts run through the week's new releases--A "Brotherhood of the Wolf" steelbook, Jesus horror "The Carpenter's Son" on DVD, and the early Katsuhito Ishii crime curiosity "Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl," on Blu-ray for the first time in North America. They also take a brief look at what intrigues them in this year's Slamdance lineup. Then Florian Frerichs joins to discuss what made him want to adapt this story that's already been adapted multiple times, working with Klaus Kinski's son Nikolai, Berlin sex shops, and where to grab a bite if you happen to find yourself in Germany's capital city. "Dream Story" ("Traumnovelle") is available to rent on Amazon Prime or Apple Movies.ERRATA*There are no general admission online passes for this year's Slamdance.*Tom Lee Rutter's movie is "The Pocket Film of Superstitions," not "The Pocket Book of Superstitions"

Director Florian Frerichs joins Greg and Giles this week to discuss his film "Dream Story" ["Traumnovelle"], based on the same 1926 source novel as Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" and now streaming in the USA on Amazon Prime or Apple Movies. First, the hosts run through the week's new releases--A "Brotherhood of the Wolf" steelbook, Jesus horror "The Carpenter's Son" on DVD, and the early Katsuhito Ishii crime curiosity "Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl," on Blu-ray for the first time in North America. They also take a brief look at what intrigues them in this year's Slamdance lineup. Then Florian Frerichs joins to discuss what made him want to adapt this story that's already been adapted multiple times, working with Klaus Kinski's son Nikolai, Berlin sex shops, and where to grab a bite if you happen to find yourself in Berlin. "Dream Story" ("Traumnovelle") is available to rent on Amazon Prime or Apple Movies.ERRATA*There are no general admission online passes for this year's Slamdance.*Tom Lee Rutter's movie is "The Pocket Film of Superstitions," not "The Pocket Book of Superstitions"

Tatu & Veleda Heikkinen of "Haunters of the Silence" join Giles and Greg in this episode. In the week's news, they react to "Doctor Caligari's Cabinet of Wonders" announcement; Amanda Kramer's surrealist "By Design" in limited release; a Deaf Crocodile Blu-ray of Teuvo Tulio rarities; "Playtime" reissued in 4K by Criterion; and Arrow's limited edition re-release of the insane 1970s alien invasion movie "The Visitor." Then we discuss "Haunters of the Silence" (now streaming on Tubi), covering the sleep-paralysis archetype of the Man in the Hat, the dark ambient score, and where to eat in Portland, Oregon and what pizza to get in Joensuu, Finland.

Tatu & Veleda Heikkinen of "Haunters of the Silence" join Giles and Greg in this episode. In the week's news, they react to "Doctor Caligari's Cabinet of Wonders" announcement; Amanda Kramer's surrealist "By Design" in limited release; a Deaf Crocodile Blu-ray of Teuvo Tulio rarities; "Playtime" reissued in 4K by Criterion; and Arrow's limited edition re-release of the insane 1970s alien invasion movie "The Visitor." Then we discuss "Haunters of the Silence" (now streaming on Tubi), covering the sleep-paralysis archetype of the Man in the Hat, the dark ambient score, and where to eat in Portland, Oregon and what pizza to get in Joensuu, Finland.

With Greg knocked out of commission this week, "Penguin" Pete fills in to discuss the week's new releases with Giles. They cover the upcoming? Japanese horror? "Mag Mag"; surprise indie sci-fi hit "Iron Lung"; and "Obex" on VOD. Then it's bonus coverage of the New Beverly's February slate of "Europe and Hollywood's Finest Adult Films," an honorary mention of today's Canonically Weird movie, and a mention of some documentary called "Melania" that we recommend not seeing. Also, our longest Errata entry ever!ERRATA AND OMISSIONS:*The "exotic locale" Greg was at was bed, and the "good fight" he was carrying on was against the flu bug.*"Iron Lung" opened last week but should be still playing in most areas.*In case you misheard, the New Beverly will be showing "Flesh Gordon," not "Flash Gordon," on February 23. *And finally, legal disclaimer: Pete should have said that the director of "Melania," Brett Ratner, was "in the Epstein files," not "on the Epstein Island list." We are aware of no evidence that Ratner visited the infamous island and believe Ratner denies it. He is mentioned many times in the Epstein files and the files include multiple pictures of him. In 2017, Ratner was accused of rape, and of sexual harassment by an additional 6 women; he denied the allegations but Warner Brothers severed ties with him. Before "Melania," he had not directed a movie since 2014. 366 Weird Movies stresses that all allegations against Ratner remain unproven; the only crime he has confessed to is directing "Melania."

With Greg knocked out of commission this week, "Penguin" Pete fills in to discuss the week's new releases with Giles. They cover the upcoming? Japanese horror? "Mag Mag"; surprise indie sci-fi hit "Iron Lung"; and "Obex" on VOD. Then it's bonus coverage of the New Beverly's February slate of "Europe and Hollywood's Finest Adult Films," an honorary mention of today's Canonically Weird movie, and a mention of some documentary called "Melania" that we recommend not seeing. Also, our longest Errata entry ever!ERRATA AND OMISSIONS:*The "exotic locale" Greg was at was bed, and the "good fight" he was carrying on was against the flu bug.*"Iron Lung" opened last week but should be still playing in most areas.*In case you misheard, the New Beverly will be showing "Flesh Gordon," not "Flash Gordon," on February 23. *And finally, legal disclaimer: Pete should have said that the director of "Melania," Brett Ratner, was "in the Epstein files," not "on the Epstein Island list." We are aware of no evidence that Ratner visited the infamous island and believe Ratner denies it. He is mentioned many times in the Epstein files and the files include multiple pictures of him. In 2017, Ratner was accused of rape, and of sexual harassment by an additional 6 women; he denied the allegations but Warner Brothers severed ties with him. Before "Melania," he had not directed a movie since 2014. 366 Weird Movies stresses that all allegations against Ratner remain unproven; the only crime he has confessed to is directing "Melania."

In this episode, Giles and Greg cover 5 new physical media releases: Benedict Cumberbach meets "The Thing with Feathers"; the oddball underground parody "Twin Cheeks"; venerable so-bad-it's-good fave "Troll 2" in a 4K UHD upgrade; another 4K upgrade for Dario Argento's late giallo "The Stendahl Syndrome"; and 90s indie Christploitation satire "Satan Hates You."

In this episode, Giles and Greg cover 5 new physical media releases: Benedict Cumberbach meets "The Thing with Feathers"; the oddball underground parody "Twin Cheeks"; venerable so-bad-it's-good fave "Troll 2" in a 4K UHD upgrade; another 4K upgrade for Dario Argento's late giallo "The Stendahl Syndrome"; and 90s indie Christploitation satire "Satan Hates You."

This week, Greg and Giles peer into the future to guess what might be weird at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, and come away with one title that's almost a certainty (plus a bonus short worth checking out). There's also news about an upcoming Cory McAbee project, absurdist comedy "Straight Circle" coming to US screens in 2026, "Return to Silent Hill" in theaters, and a Blu-ray of "Luther the Geek" that's not for chickens. Will the guys survive Snowpocalypse 2026? Tune in next week to find out!

This week, Greg and Giles peer into the future to guess what might be weird at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, and come away with one title that's almost a certainty (plus a bonus short worth checking out). There's also news about an upcoming Cory McAbee project, absurdist comedy "Straight Circle" coming to US screens in 2026, "Return to Silent Hill" in theaters, and a Blu-ray of "Luther the Geek" that's not for chickens. Will the guys survive Snowpocalypse 2026? Tune in next week to find out!