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YBR PRESENTS
by Ballyhoo Zach
Special Presentations from Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue Focusing on Directors of the past who have shaped the way films are made today.
Episodes
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XVIII: Jerichow (2008)
Rashmi & Zach take a trip to Germany on their Noir odyssey where the Cain ‘Postman’ story of doomed love reaches the new millennium as the duo unpack Christian Petzoldt’s 2008 noir-ish thriller, JERICHOW Tune in to learn how Petzold’s grasp on the film carries flourish of Noir learned while…
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XVII: Ossessione (1943)
Rashmi and Zach continue with the 'Doomed Lovers' theme of Noir with a trip to Italy for a look at another adaptation of 'Postman Always Rings Twice' as they unpack Luchino Visconti's 1943 film, OSSESSIONE! Tune in today to learn more about this Visconti debut, what it does from a Noir &…
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XVI: The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
Rashmi & Zach begin their next Noir Unit, Doomed Lovers, with a journey back to 1946 for the all-time Noir classic, THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE! Tune in today to learn more about the stories long journey to the screen, how its rich characterizations sets the tone for Noir romance to come, and...
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XV: Only The River Flows (2023)
The police unit of Noir Mondial reaches its conclusion with a trip to China where Moonlight Sonata is set to the atmosphere of crime in the 90's with the 2023 Wei Shujun crime film, ONLY THE RIVER FLOWS. Tune in tomorrow as Rashmi & I dive deep into this compelling & trippy tale of murder against...
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Noir Mondia- Ch. XIII: Memories of Murder (2003)
The Police Unit on Noir Mondial finds itself sifting through the history and pain therein of a notorious killer through the eyes acclaimed director Bong Joon-Ho as Rashmi & Zach unpack his 2003 crime masterpiece, MEMORIES OF MURDER. Tune in tomorrow to hear us examine the ways Director Bong…
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XII: Insomnia (1997)
Rashmi & Zach return after a long absence to continue their Noir Journey alongside special guest Stephen Palmer (Podcaster, ‘Asian Cinema Film Club’). The trio take the Police Noir unit all the way to Norway as they unpack the nihilist daytime noir from Erik Skjoldbjærg, INSOMNIA Tune in today to...
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Noir Mondial- Ch. XI: Diva (1981)
Rashmi & Zach continue their Police Noir unit with a stop in France and a time jump to 1981 where they unpack the grittiest crime story involving media piracy and bread buttering, Jean-Jacques Beineix's DIVA Tune into to hear the duo unpack how Beineix weaves old trick of noir under a color…
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Noir Mondial- Ch. X: Stray Dog (1949)
Rashmi & Zach continue their Police Noir unit by traveling back to Japan and the world of Kurosawa as they unpack his phenomenal 1949 noir, STRAY DOG Tune in to learn more about the production of the film and to follow our hosts as they unpack how Kurosawa takes contemporary Noir influence to...
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Noir Mondial- Ch. IX: The Big Heat (1953)
Rashmi & Zach begin Unit II of their International Noir Journey with a look into Police Noir. The unit kick's off back in Hollywood with the legendary Fritz Lang and his 1953 crime classic, THE BIG HEAT. Tune in to hear about the many ways Lang's masterwork establishes many of the noir tropes &...
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Noir Mondial- Chapter VIII: Son of a Gun (2014)
Rashmi & Zach reach the end of their "One Last Job" unit of Noir with a trip to Australia and unspool the glory of Julius Avery's 2014 outing, SON OF A GUN. Tune in to hear them breakdown how the film draws upon its Noir ancestors & indie filmmaking savvy to create a tight crime caper on a budget...
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Noir Mondial- Chapter VII: Grigris (2013)
Rashmi & Zach pay a visit to the cinematically oft neglected country of Chad on their international Noir tour as they unpack Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's 2013 tale of dance and danger, GRIGRIS. Tune in as the duo unpack the many ways the film is picking up very familiar tropes and traits of Noir past...
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Noir Mondial- Chapter VI: Amores perros (2000)
Rashmi & Zach's tour through the wide world of noir lands this week in Mexico as our hosts navigate the bleach bypassed world of Alejandro González Iñárritu and his 2000 debut feature, 'Amores perros'. Tune in as the duo unpack this crime anthology that embraces its noir roots and comes across…
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Noir Mondial- Chapter V: The Killer (1989)
Rashmi & Zach's trek through the noir alley's of the world continues with a stop in Hong Kong; where with the twist of your hand and a flock of doves, noir and action combine in John Woo's THE KILLER! Tune in to hear more about the making of the film, hear them deconstruct the crime thriller's...
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Noir Mondial- Chapter IV: Le cercle rouge (1970)
Rashmi & Zach's tour through the wide world of noir lands them in Fance and at the door steps of an old friend, Jean-Pierre Melville, and his 1970 heist spectacular, LE CERCLE ROUGE! Tune in to hear more of how Melville homages and updates the Noir genre of Hollywood that entranced him, thrill...
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Noir Mondial- Chapter III: Cruel Gun Story (Kenjū zankoku monogatari) (1964)
Rashmi & Zach move along the map in their Noir journey and find themselves back in Japan to unravel the amazing heist and aftermath of Takumi Furukawa's 1964 caper, CRUEL GUN STORY (Kenjū zankoku monogatari)! Tune in today to unpack all the glorious ways Furukawa blends together the various…
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Noir Mondial- Chapter II: Rififi (1955)
Rashmi & Zach set upon their first trip abroad in their international noir journey with a stop in France as they deep dive into the gritty world of Jules Dassin’s 1955 caper, RIFIFI. Tune in to hear about the films unusual origin story, stories from the production, and how the film’s influence…
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Noir Mondial- Chapter I: The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
Welcome to the wide world of noir as Rashmi and Zach introduce the newest YBR Presents series: NOIR MONDIAL The duo inaugurate this new series studying film noir here and abroad with their first study unit, 'One Last Job'. As a starter they dig into one of film lands most beloved noir heists…
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Kowai- Chapter 16: Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)
Zach and Rashmi conclude their journey through Japanese Horror Cinema with a leap forward in time to that terrifying new metal world as they deep dive Shinya Tsukamoto's 1989 cult classic, TETSUO: THE IRON MAN! Join them as they get lost in Shinya's whirlpool of madness and the many ways this...
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Kowai- Chapter 15: Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees (1975)
Zach and Rashmi learn how to get ahead (or two) in life as they unravel the 1975 whirlpool of madness that is Masahiro Shinoda's UNDER THE BLOSSOMING CHERRY TREES. Tune in to hear us pontificate about this dreamy-looking but terrifying horror tale!
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Kowai- Chapter 14: Onibaba (1964)
Zach and Rashmi find themselves amid the haunted susuki grass as they settle in for an unnerving tale courtesy of Kaneto Shindō AS THEY UNPACK HIS 1964 opus, ONIBABA. Tune in to hear how Shindō and his independent filmmaking skills came to bring about a timeless horror classic.
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Kowai- Chapter 13: House (1977)
Zach and Rashmi get invited to a spinster aunt's abode where terrifying and darkly hilarious things lurk as they take a deep and crazy dive into Nobuhiko Obayashi's 1977 horror hit, HOUSE. Tune in to learn how a surreal story from the imagination of Nobuhiko's daughter became an adored and...
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Kowai- Chapter 12: Jigoku (1960)
Zach and Rashmi are on the highway to hell by way of Shintoho as they unravel the many layers and devilish sights of Nobuo Nakagawa's 1960 outing, JIGOKU Tune in to hear about the many ways this startling and stunning piece of horror cinema has captivated the worlds attention and how its impact…
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Kowai- Chapter 11: Throne of Blood (1957)
Zach & Rashmi get Shakesperean on Kowai as they tackle a fog laden land of Madness and Mifune with Akira Kurosawa's 1957 masterclass, THRONE OF BLOOD. Tune in as the two extrapolate how Kurosawa lends a horror layer onto the familiar story of MacBeth and how it manages to prove itself a worthy...
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Kowai- Chapter 10: Ugetsu (1953)
Zach and Rashmi get entranced to an upper class home only to find the fantasy is the trance of a long gone soul as they take a closer look at Kenji Mizoguchi's ghostly 1953 tale, UGETSU. Join them as they unpack the meticulous methodology of Mizoguchi and how his subtle hand at terrifying moments...
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Kowai- Chapter 9: Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan (1959)
Zach and Rashmi sift through an oft told tale under delicate and dread fueled care as they unpack Nobuo Nakagawa's 1959 chiller, TŌKAIDŌ YOTSUYA KAIDAN! Settle in to discover how Nakagawa handles adapting a century plus old kabuki play into a spine tingling tale of cinematic terror whose…
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Kowai- Chapter 8: The Living Skeleton (1968)
Zach and Rashmi hop aboard a ghost ship and set sail for for the terrors found within Hiroshi Matsuno's 1968 pulp shocker, THE LIVING SKELETON. Come aboard and listen to the duo as they unpack the film's high marks amid a low budget, dig deeper into the religious threads intertwined throughout,...
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Kowai- Chapter 7: Kuroneko (1968)
Zach and Rashmi wind down a spooky path or revenge as they take a closer look at Kaneto Shindo's 1968 tale, KURONEKO. Tune in for a thrilling discussion that analyzes the haunting detail and the inspired visual flourish that brings this tragedy of trauma into the pantheon of horror film and how...
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Kowai- Chapter 6- Kwaidan
Zach and Rashmi get caught up in a sweeping epic of the supernatural as they dive deeply into Masaki Kobayashi's 1964 supreme anthology, KWAIDAN! Tune in for a production tale filled with swirling misfortune and perseverance, deep appreciation for the gradeur Kobayashi's technician's bring to the...
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Kowai- Chapter 5: The Face of Another (Tanín no Kao) (1966)
Zach and Rashmi get under the skin and over the langer lines as they take a close look at Hiroshi Teshigahara's 1966 New Wave existenstial terror piece, THE FACE OF ANOTHER (Tanín no Kao). Tune in as we unravel the bandages and sift through the origins of Teshigahara, take a scalpel and dissect…
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Kowai- Chapter 4: Goke, Body Snatcher From Hell (1968)
Zach and Rashmi must face off against a terrifying vampire blob from beyond the stars as they unpack Hajime Sato's 1968 cult horror classic GOKE, BODY SNATCHER FROM HELL! Tune in for a chat that ranges the gamut from adoration of practical effects to how the film comes around in the wake of...
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Kowai- Chapter 3: Mosura (Mothra) (1961)
Zach and Rashmi encounter the Mightiest Monster In All Creation as they navigate with the delight the world of Ishirō Honda's 1961 kaiju masterstroke, MOSURA aka MOTHRA! Thrill to all the films kaiju splendor as the innovations of Eiji Tsuburaya continue to delight, the ambitions and passions of...
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Kowai- Chapter 2: The Invisible Man Appears (1949) & The Invisible Man Vs. the Human Fly (1957)
Zach and Rashmi continue their journey through Japanese Horror with a closer look at Eiji Tsuburaya and the Tokusatsu genre at large by dissecting 1949's THE INVISIBLE MAN APPEARS and 1957's THE INVISIBLE MAN VS. THE HUMAN FLY (1957). Stay tuned for loving dive into the world of Visual Effects…
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Kowai- Chapter 1: A Page of Madness (1926)
Rashmi Menon and Zach Eastman are proud to bring you KOWAI- A look at Japanese Horror Tune into Chapter 1 where Rashmi and Zach go all the way back to 1926 for a closer look at the chaotic collage of terror that is Teinosuke Kinugasa's A PAGE OF MADNESS.
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Tour de Tati- Chapter 6: Parade (1974) and The Shorts (1934-1946)
The Tour de Tati reaches the finish line as Sterling Cook and Zach Eastman say goodbye and hello to Monsieur Tati as they take a closer look at his final film, PARADE (1974), and then take a look at where he began with an analysis of his early short films. All the while, the duo ponder the legacy...
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Tour de Tati- Chapter 5: Trafic (1971)
The Tour de Tati embarks on its Penultimate Pod. This time around, Zach and Sterling get stuck in and enjoy every minute of 1971's TRAFIC. As they honk the horns of analysis and scoot down Plot Lane one inch at a time, they come to embrace and adore the final narrative outing of Tati, while also...
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Tour de Tati- Chapter 4: PlayTime (1967)
The Tour de Tati has hit The Big City, but will Sterling and Zach get as lost as Hulot? Luckily they have enlisted the help of their friend and fellow film lover lover, Henry Jarvis, to help them navigate the immense spectacle and organized madness surrounding Tati's ambitious 1967 outing,...
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Tour de Tati- Chapter 3: Mon Oncle (My Uncle) (1958)
The Tour de Tati cycles on as Zach and Sterling get lovingly lost in the sweet, poignant, and hilarious story set amid plastic Suburban complacency as they dive into 1958's Mon Oncle (My Uncle). Tune in to listen to an analysis surrounding the film that brought Hulot closer to reality and brought...
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Tour de Tati- Chapter 2: Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot (Monsieur Hulot's Holiday) (1953)
The Saga of Jacques Tati continues as Zach and Sterling indulge in the delight, genius, and comic artistry found at Saint-Marc-sur-Mer with a look at 1953's 'Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot' (Monsieur Hulot's Holiday).
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapter 25: Until Next Time... Goodnight
The twenty-fifth and final entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 25 see’s Zach joined by Adam Roche (The Secret History Of Hollywood, Attaboy Clarence, The House of Hammer, All the Best Lines) to discuss the legacy of Alfred...
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapter 24: The Penultimate Plot
The twenty-fourth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 24 see’s host Zach joined again by Phil Vecchio (The Mandarian Orange Show, Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend) in this penultimate podcast to discuss ‘The Farmers Wife’, ‘Champagne’,...
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapter 22: The Exciting Exploits of Erica Burgoyne
The twenty second entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 22 see's host Zach joined for the fifth and final time in the series by Marshall Rosales to chat about the fun, frivolity, and interesting discussion points to be found in...
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapter 21: The Heroic Ms. Huberman, The Fantastic Mrs. Flusky, and The Persistent Dr. Peterson
The twenty first entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the work of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 21 see's host Zach joined again by Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) to chat about the films and legacy of Hitch’s collaborations with Ingrid Bergman. Films Discussed: Spellbound...
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapter 20: The Rutland Reckoning
The twentieth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 20 see's host Zach joined again by Jack Hanley (The Superlatives Film Podcast) to examine and come to terms with 1964’s Marnie. ---- For More of The Superlatives Film Podcast…
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapter 19: The Drama Around Charlotte Inwood
The nineteenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 19 see's host Zach joined again by TheUndeadMatt (Punk Rock Horror Podcast) to help solve a mystery in the theater world when they discuss 1950’s Stage Fright. ----- For more of...
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapter 18: The Wrong Fan
The eighteenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 18 see's host Zach convincing podcaster and pal Brad Haag (Reel Nerds Podcast) to watch and discuss ‘I, Confess’ (1953), ‘The Wrong Man’ (1956), and two episodes of ‘Alfred...
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapter 17: The Atrocities, Espionage, and Baking at No.17
The seventeenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 17 see's host Zach joined again by Marshall Rosales for an epic length episode discussing 3 early Hitch misfires: Number Seventeen (1932), Waltzes from Vienna (1934), and Secret...
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapter 16: The Terrifying Train From Santa Rosa To Washington D.C.
The sixteenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 16 see's host Zach joined again by Aaron Pendergast to board a train to madness as they dissect and find connections between 1943’s Shadow of A Doubt and 1951’s Strangers On A…
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapter 15: The Jaunty Journey of John Robie
The fifteenth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock Chapter 15 see's hosts Zach welcoming filmmaker and film lover Matt Willocks to follow the path of “The Cat” in 1955’s TO CATCH A THIEF. Listen as they dissect what many consider to be the...
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapter 14: Dial M For Marshall Part 3D
The fourteenth entry 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Chapter 14 see's host Zach welcoming back Marshall Rosales to have him drop some knowledge on the world of 3D cinema and how it comes into play in Hitch’s 1954 classic, DIAL M FOR MURDER.…
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The Shamley Silhouette- Chapters 12 & 13: The Far From Average Adentures of Ben McKenna and Scottie Ferguson
The twelfth and thirteenth entries in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock In this Special “Jimmy Stewart” Edition, you will be able to hear Chapters 12 and 13 back to back. First: Chapter 12 see's host Zach joined by Andrew Sanders (Pop Culture…
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Special Presentations from Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue Focusing on Directors of the past who have shaped the way films are made today.
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