All Episodes - Double Feature
In this free podcast, Eric Thirteen and Michael Koester discuss two movies in-depth using their favorite tools: blasphemy, skepticism, dirty words and bloodlust. Double Feature takes a positive look at films of all genres, and finds even horror and exploitation films have amazing things to offer.
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Where the Art is Hung
A very special episode of Double Feature. The visual arts – cinematography, style, and finding your voice. Alice has a new project out by NYC based band ACTIVITY. What it’s actually like to shoot on 16mm. Tangible differences between analog … Continue reading → The post Where the Art is Hung first appeared on Double Feature.
Mom and Dad + The Innocents
Two crooked takes on kids with Crank-infused Mom and Dad and the 2021 Norway film The Innocents. Intense and emotionally charged performances. Nicolas Cage is at it again. New reports state: plot is happening. Giving a voice to the voiceless. … Continue reading → The post Mom and Dad + The Innocents first appeared on Double Feature.
The Keep + The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Osbourne
Taking the other path – delving into the two cult horror films with The Keep and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Osbourne. It’s a day for very dark secrets on Double Feature. The Keep, a supernatural horror … Continue reading → The post The Keep + The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Osbourne first appeared on Double Feature.
Both Sides of the Blade + Stars at Noon
Through the chaos of it all, Double Feature takes on a Claire Denis double feature. As is often the case with Denis, here are two highly regarded films – “Both Sides of the Blade and Stars at Noon. This episode … Continue reading → The post Both Sides of the Blade + Stars at Noon first appeared on Double Feature.
Impractical Jokers + Jackass
Michael makes Alice watch a movie so you don’t have to. Just what elevates Jackass to such heights? Maybe Impractical Jokers has the answers. In this episode of the podcast, analysis is conducted through the framework of performance theory. Both … Continue reading → The post Impractical Jokers + Jackass first appeared on Double Feature.
Lady Terminator + Robotrix
A larger conversation about the shrinking world and the hidden rip-off cinema within it. In this episode of the podcast, the cultural impact of the films Lady Terminator and Robotrix is examined. Lady Terminator, a horror film about a woman … Continue reading → The post Lady Terminator + Robotrix first appeared on Double Feature.
Lolita (1997) + My Octopus Teacher
A film too sexual for audiences to take at its deeper meaning. A film too awards-season for audiences to not want it to be about a sex joke. In this episode of the podcast, wade into the cultural impact of … Continue reading → The post Lolita (1997) + My Octopus Teacher first appeared on Double Feature.
Koyaanisqatsi + Memoria
Memory, identity, and the human experience. A podcast that just won’t quit. The films Koyaanisqatsi and Memoria are analyzed for their thematic elements. Koyaanisqatsi is a documentary film that explores the relationship between humans and the natural world, and the … Continue reading → The post Koyaanisqatsi + Memoria first appeared on Double Feature.
Prey + Orphan First Kill
The rumors are true. Double Feature has returned. In this episode of the podcast, the cultural climate of streaming-only film releases is examined through a watch of recent movies Prey and Orphan: First Kill. Prey is a horror film about … Continue reading → The post Prey + Orphan First Kill first appeared on Double Feature.
Nope + The Black Phone
Double Feature completely resets the show. New listeners, start here. An all-new format – uncut, uncensored, unprovoked. Hosts with emotional stability issues now welcome. Nope is a film that explores the themes of spectacle, violence, and the erasure of Black … Continue reading → The post Nope + The Black Phone first appeared on Double Feature.
Double Feature Year 14 Finale
Hear EVERY previous episodes at Patreon.com/DoubleFeature – starting new? This is a great 1st episode to download! An all-new reset of the podcast starts next episode. In this episode: a no spoilers retrospective of the entire last year. Also included … Continue reading → The post Double Feature Year 14 Finale first appeared on Double Feature.
Dune + Spice World
Spices will flow in the last double feature of Year 14. A discussion of two thought-provoking tales of political intrigue, Dune and Spice World. The recently released Dune: One More Time With Feeling is a science fiction epic that explores … Continue reading → The post Dune + Spice World first appeared on Double Feature.
Battle Beyond the Stars + Them
The final installment in the French Extreme + Exploitation journey. Also, what has been going on with Double Feature? In this episode, the films Battle Beyond the Stars and Them are analyzed for their underlying themes. Battle Beyond the Stars … Continue reading → The post Battle Beyond the Stars + Them first appeared on Double Feature.
Silent Hill + Super Mario Bros
Video game otherworlds in Silent Hill and Super Mario Bros. The Morton Jankel cut! focuses on the films Silent Hill and Super Mario Bros. and their themes of alternate realities and the blurred lines between good and evil. In Silent … Continue reading → The post Silent Hill + Super Mario Bros first appeared on Double Feature.
Anatomy of Murder + The Act of Killing
Considering ethics in Anatomy of Murder and The Act of Killing. The podcast episode on the themes of Anatomy of Murder and The Act of Killing explores the disturbing and complex nature of violence and its consequences. The first film, … Continue reading → The post Anatomy of Murder + The Act of Killing first appeared on Double Feature.
The Impostors + Withnail and I
Actors doing their thing to comedic ends in The Impostors + Withnail and I. The podcast discusses the themes of The Impostors and “Withnail and I”, both of which explore the concept of identity and the performative nature of self. … Continue reading → The post The Impostors + Withnail and I first appeared on Double Feature.
Swimming Pool + The Vanishing
Swimming Pool, directed by François Ozon, and The Vanishing, directed by George Sluizer, both explore the concept of identity and the lengths to which individuals will go to uncover the truth. In Swimming Pool, author Sarah Morton travels to her … Continue reading → The post Swimming Pool + The Vanishing first appeared on Double Feature.
Open Your Eyes + Never Let Me Go
Identity and reality. Open Your Eyes, a Spanish film recognizable for one weird reason, follows the story of a wealthy young man named César who suffers from a disfiguring accident and begins to question the veracity of his surroundings. The … Continue reading → The post Open Your Eyes + Never Let Me Go first appeared on Double Feature.
To Be or Not to Be + Rango
Playing with self-image. To Be or Not to Be is a black comedy about a troupe of actors in Nazi-occupied Poland who use their skills of deception to fool the invading forces and save their country. The film delves into … Continue reading → The post To Be or Not to Be + Rango first appeared on Double Feature.
Daughter of the Sun + Sheitan
A podcast episode on the films Daughter of the Sun and Sheitan would explore the themes of identity, transformation, and the blurred lines between good and evil. In Daughter of the Sun, the main character embarks on a journey of … Continue reading → The post Daughter of the Sun + Sheitan first appeared on Double Feature.
Snowpiercer + The Favourite
Manipulation on a scale from least to most delicious. The podcast episode discusses the themes present in the films Snowpiercer and The Favourite. Snowpiercer follows the story of a rebellion on a train carrying the last remnants of humanity after … Continue reading → The post Snowpiercer + The Favourite first appeared on Double Feature.
The Grand Budapest Hotel + The Fall
The signature style. In this podcast episode, we will explore the unique styles of the films The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Fall. The Grand Budapest Hotel, directed by Wes Anderson, is known for its visually striking and meticulously crafted … Continue reading → The post The Grand Budapest Hotel + The Fall first appeared on Double Feature.
Hardcore + Dogs Don’t Wear Pants
Ah, the common themes of submission and dominance present in the films Hardcore (1979) and Dogs Don’t Wear Pants. Individuals will navigate sexually provocative worlds while struggling with their own personal desires. The family vs the dungeon: watch two people … Continue reading → The post Hardcore + Dogs Don’t Wear Pants first appeared on Double Feature.
Killapalooza 42: Ringu
Ringu films 1-4. What films are even in the Ring franchise? As is pretty well known… the Ringu franchise is a Japanese horror film series that revolves around the theme of cursed videotapes that cause the viewer to die within … Continue reading → The post Killapalooza 42: Ringu first appeared on Double Feature.
Nocturama + Monos
Kids doing bad. Youth and rebellion, and the consequences of violence and the power dynamics within groups. In Nocturama, a group of young people in Paris plan and execute a series of bombings, examining the ideologies and motivations driving their … Continue reading → The post Nocturama + Monos first appeared on Double Feature.
Klute + Cruising
It’s time for a saucy double feature. The podcast episode takes on the themes and cultural impact of the films Klute and Cruising. Klute, a crime thriller released in 1971, centers around the investigation into a missing person case led … Continue reading → The post Klute + Cruising first appeared on Double Feature.
One Hour Photo + Arrebato
Isolation, mental illness, and the dangers of obsession. Two films lost to time – one that’s probably in the back of everyone’s DVD box collection somewhere, and another that is just now being released in the United States (40 years … Continue reading → The post One Hour Photo + Arrebato first appeared on Double Feature.
Mondo Cane + Twentynine Palms
A tour through exploitation and the new french extremity lands on a definitive world episode. Mondo Cane turns out to be more of the exploitation landscape than many realize. Twentynine Palms is THE film to coin the term New French … Continue reading → The post Mondo Cane + Twentynine Palms first appeared on Double Feature.
All the Colors of the Dark + Messiah of Evil
Deepcuts for giallo-lovers. All the Colors of the Dark, a giallo favorite. Dream-giallo. Everything you can do when you’re not worrying about story. The great Edwige Fenech, cult sensation and absolute icon. The makeup! Two covers that did the job. … Continue reading → The post All the Colors of the Dark + Messiah of Evil first appeared on Double Feature.
Empire Records + High Fidelity
Physical media day. A very modern look at Empire Records and High Fidelity. Empire Records, the underdog hero (or at least before the collective delusion that the underdog hero is Blockbuster Video or Tower Records). Found family vs the dicey … Continue reading → The post Empire Records + High Fidelity first appeared on Double Feature.
Thirst + Brotherhood of the Wolf
The not-so-creature-feature. Park Chan-wook, all time genius pervert. Thirst, which is kind of a funny name, really. Here to talk about one thing, and that’s the sensuality of Thirst. How does Thirst make its sex feel more…well, sexy? Subs, dubs, … Continue reading → The post Thirst + Brotherhood of the Wolf first appeared on Double Feature.
Brokeback Mountain + The Death of Dick Long
Why can’t men just talk about their feelings? Two movies look at wonderful and terrible consequences of the unspoken. First up, everyone’s favorite Brokeback Mountain was a landmark film for American cinema. The lesser cited parts of Brokeback Mountain that … Continue reading → The post Brokeback Mountain + The Death of Dick Long first appeared on Double Feature.
Frailty + Where the Green Ants Dream
Absurd beliefs disrupt society. Bill Paxton’s Frailty as a truly bizarre piece of 20001 filmmaking. What sets Frailty apart from everything that was coming out at the time. Religion obviously hurt Michael as a child. Who’s perspective is it, and … Continue reading → The post Frailty + Where the Green Ants Dream first appeared on Double Feature.
The American Friend + The White Ribbon
German bleakhause. A taste of German nuwave and cultural revolution. After a year chasing films like Possession and the Luca Guadagnino Suspiria, Double Feature goes on a quest to uncover the real German deep cuts. The low key insanity of … Continue reading → The post The American Friend + The White Ribbon first appeared on Double Feature.
Phantom Thread + In Fabric
Spooky threads and haunted people. Sophisticated looks at various points in the fashion industry – first up, it’s high fashion houses and haute couture in Phantom Thread. The deviant lifestyle of Paul Thomas Anderson’s characters. Craftsmanship, the crunch, and doing … Continue reading → The post Phantom Thread + In Fabric first appeared on Double Feature.
Man From Deep River + In My Skin
Exploitation meets the New French Extremity. Surprisingly little skin will be eaten in this not-exactly-cannible double feature. Is it Man from Deep River, The Man from Deep River, Sacrifice!, Il paese del sesso selvaggio, or The Land of Wild Sex? … Continue reading → The post Man From Deep River + In My Skin first appeared on Double Feature.
Once Upon a Time in America + Pee-wee’s Big Holiday
An unfamiliar New York. Navigating the dangerous waters of Once Upon a Time in America. Sergio Leone’s gory fairytales. The fear of a film swinging immoral. The impossibility of Pee-wee’s Big Holiday. Paul Reubens performs the magic trick. Is Pee-wee … Continue reading → The post Once Upon a Time in America + Pee-wee’s Big Holiday first appeared on Double Feature.
The Proposition + I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead
Fraternal revenge! Decidedly foreign takes of crime genres typically reserved for American cinema! Pairing up a listener pick! Release the bats is a real song and it’s actually good? The Birthday Party is not The Birthday Massacre. Also, El-P has … Continue reading → The post The Proposition + I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead first appeared on Double Feature.
Vampire’s Kiss + Repo Man
Rediscovering cult movies. A tiny bit of genre, because who can help themselves. Michael is tricked into Vampire’s Kiss with the word vampire. Of every frame that is shocking in Vampire’s Kiss, which is the most shocking? What that accent … Continue reading → The post Vampire’s Kiss + Repo Man first appeared on Double Feature.
Killapalooza 41: VHS
V/H/S films 1-4. Breaking down every single segment of every single VHS movie in under an hour! The names behind each and every VHS film. Bonus Adam Wingard announcement – Alice Xandra Thirteen’s new documentary on the look of The … Continue reading → The post Killapalooza 41: VHS first appeared on Double Feature.
Summer of 84 + As the Gods Will
Adolescents faces the threat of imminent demise. Childhood games go very, very wrong. Summer of 84 taps into the ongoing 80s-kids-on-bikes genre. The overwhelming sense of dread. When the twist is simply delivering on the promise. Adults, and how they … Continue reading → The post Summer of 84 + As the Gods Will first appeared on Double Feature.
Cure + Zodiac
Mysterious crimes and the people who are obsessed with them. Also, mandatory darkwave jokes. People are sucking for The Cure Ending Explained. Agreeing on a premise for Cure. The so-called killer – what he does and how the role is … Continue reading → The post Cure + Zodiac first appeared on Double Feature.
Death Becomes Her + So I Married an Axe Murderer
The Halloween punchline no one asked for. Creating a synopsis for the indescribal Death Becomes Her. Special guest Zemeckis expert Michael Koester. Uncovering one of the truly great Bruce Willis performances that allowed him to then phone it in several … Continue reading → The post Death Becomes Her + So I Married an Axe Murderer first appeared on Double Feature.
Blacula + Pola X
Wrestling with the history of exploitation film. Film is wonderful worker exploitation is bad, and adding race makes everything more complicated. Can we still celebrate the art of those who were exploited? Film as historical documents. The additional context provided … Continue reading → The post Blacula + Pola X first appeared on Double Feature.
Deep Rising + Dagon
Something blue. What is aquatic horror? How Deep Rising under-sells what’s special about it, and what a proper logline of the actual movie would look like. The rag-tag crew trope. What fears does aquatic horror tap in to? The overwhelming … Continue reading → The post Deep Rising + Dagon first appeared on Double Feature.
House of Wax (1953) + House of Wax (2005)
Something borrowed. A remake of a remake, sort of. In House of Wax (1953), Vincent Price pitches a wax venture. Maintaining purity in artistic intentions. Later, a person who may or may not be Vincent Price’s character shows up to … Continue reading → The post House of Wax (1953) + House of Wax (2005) first appeared on Double Feature.
Upgrade + Malignant
Celebrating October with something new. Leigh Whannell and James Wan are back, back to back. Michael divides modern horror intro three groups. Creating a “wow moment.” Exploring the styles of Upgrade and Malignant: into the unique visual and narrative techniques … Continue reading → The post Upgrade + Malignant first appeared on Double Feature.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame + What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Celebrating October with something old. Two films about people outcasted from society and the roles the are relegated to play. The invention of cinema in Paris. Or Europe. Or, you know, New York. Film was born wherever you want to … Continue reading → The post The Hunchback of Notre Dame + What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? first appeared on Double Feature.
Dead Man + El Topo
The acid western. Jim Jarmusch’s black and white rock western…noir? Cinematographer Rober Müller. The central figure of the western. Tiny Johnny Depp. William Blake has a full time job – as an accountant. As an accountant. Entering the spiritual world. … Continue reading → The post Dead Man + El Topo first appeared on Double Feature.
Pather Panchali + Kajillionaire
Differing poverties. Turns out, this is not a cheeky Double Feature. A fresh breath of filmmaking in Pather Panchali, a movie many people are still discovering for the first time. The way current films address diversity is still condescending. The … Continue reading → The post Pather Panchali + Kajillionaire first appeared on Double Feature.
Angst + The Guilty
Two intense films on opposite sides of the coin. Angst is a truly underground film, even today. Double Feature settles where in the the world these films actually come from. The internet hasn’t yet recognized the banned film Angst, and … Continue reading → The post Angst + The Guilty first appeared on Double Feature.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes + The Love Witch
A deep dive into Technicolor. The experiment inspired by The Love Witch – what can be learned about technicolor by watch back to back? Plus, how Technicolor became a powerful influence on the style of the 1950s and how it’s … Continue reading → The post Gentlemen Prefer Blondes + The Love Witch first appeared on Double Feature.