Dark Habits: An Almodovar Podcast

Welp, we're finally talking about it...Kika (1993). It's not as bad as Spencer remembered but it's still Kika.  Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trans Life Line - https://translifeline.org/ Theme Music - James Fell  

Amanda Returns! She joins the boyz for the challenging Almodovar film, Talk To Her. This is a purposefully taboo and difficult film. This movie gets into potentially triggering material, and we go full spoiler.    TransEquality - https://transequality.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ TransLifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff

We're taking a detour off the silver screen to small screen. Martin Kessler and newcomer Lorena Caraballo join Spencer to discuss the recent Argentine series (on Netflix), The Eternaut. It's based on a classic Argentine comic series from the 1950s and it is easily available out there too.  Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco

Here we are, Joel and Spencer talk about the forgettable and disappointing Parallel Mothers. It took awhile to get to this one because Spencer frequently forgot that Parallel Mothers existed.  Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Theme Music - James Fell Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/  

The whole season was ramping up to finally cover some of the Signifyin Works of Marlon Riggs. Lex Daniels (filmnvinyl on socials and https://www.lexcinematography.com/) and Mark O Estes (midnightsocialdistortion on IG) podcast join Spencer to discuss the iconic Tongues Untied and Ethnic Notions.  We're at the end and only have a handful of episodes left - Pain and Glory, Kika, Tie Me Up Tie Me Down, Talk to Her, and a few surprises too. Counter Narrative Project - https://thecounternarrative.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco James Fell - Theme Music Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ TransEquality - https://transequality.org/

Justin Harrison (https://justinsharrison.journoportfolio.com/) joins the boys for the Almodovar neo-noir/Hitchcock erotic thriller, Bad Education. At this point we only have a few Almodovars left to cover.   Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell Joel - https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/

We're back with an episode on the (rightfully) forgotten 90s Almodovar movie, LIVE FLESH! It's the one with Javier Bardem as an Olympic-level wheelchair basketball player and former cop.  TransLifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Music - James Fell 

Jake Lenburg (Lennyandthejetts on IG) returns...for the final (?) time this season. We talk about the early Almodovar output, LABYRINTH OF PASSION! This is an outrageous screwball sex comedy with incest and shit jokes. It's Wonderful. Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Music - James Fell   

It's here. We are finally getting to The Skin I Live In. Chris Stachiw and Amanda joined the boyz to discuss the Almodovar outlier.   Weirding Way Media - https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdingWayMedia/featured https://www.spreaker.com/organization/weirding-way-media--9963391 Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/        

Megan Sunday (https://bsky.app/profile/mpsunday.bsky.social)and Alexandria Daniels (Filmnvinyl on socials) join the boyz for a chat about the iconic nun psycho-drama, BLACK NARCISSUS! Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell J Dawg - https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/

Conrado Falco Returns to the show for the final time this season to discuss the recent Lucrecia Martel film, ZAMA!    The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Advocates for Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Andrew Bargeron - Logo - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Theme Music - James Fell  

Manish Returns (Manishm89 on IG) to discuss the underrated Almodovar joint, JULIETA!  Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme - James Fell Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ TransEquality - https://transequality.org/ Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/  

We Cut Heads IS BACK! That's the double truth, Ruth! Marcus Pinn (PINNLAND EMPIRE on socials -http://www.pinnlandempire.com/?m=1) and Justin Harrison (https://justinsharrison.journoportfolio.com/) join the boyz to discuss the latest Spike joint, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST. Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Theme Music for both seasons - Spike and Almodovar seasons both - James Fell  

Conrado (IG cocohitsny) Returns! We discuss one of his favorites and a new watch for Spencer and J Dawg - THE LADY EVE! It's a blast! It's hilarious! Go Watch It! Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Advocates for Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Print the Legend - https://printthelegend.substack.com/ Theme music - James Fell  

Mike White Returns! We conclude our lesser Hitchcock trilogy with The Manxman (1929) and Jamaica Inn (1939)!  Editor's Note: There are references to a Night of the Hunter episode. The audio for it was unusable so it's one of our few lost episodes.  The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Advocates for Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ The Projection Booth - https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/ Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff    

Almodovar Feature! THE ROOM NEXT DOOR and STRANGE WAY OF LIFE! Justin Harrison returns to the show! Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Advocates for Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Justin - https://justinsharrison.journoportfolio.com/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell  

Martin Kessler joined Spencer for a chat about Juraj Herz classic creepy fairytale adaptation, Beauty and the Beast! Joel joins in the second half.  Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Equality - https://transequality.org/ Martin is moviekessler on socials Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco    

Ally Pitts Returns! We discuss one of Audrey Hepburn's first films, SECRET PEOPLE!  https://transequality.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Theme Music - James Fell Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Andrew Bargeron - Logo - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco  

Jake Lenburg (Lennyandthejetts on IG and Bluesky) returns for his first Almodovar film! Broken Embraces is really good, Watch It! Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell

Justin Harrison (https://bsky.app/profile/jseanharrison.bsky.social) and Martin Kessler (https://thepinksmoke.com/)return to discuss the charming rump, How To Steal A Million! Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music by James Fell  

Spencer is joined by the lads from Movies From Hell (https://bsky.app/profile/26mfhpod.bsky.social) to discuss the 1974 Luis Bunuel film, The Phantom of Liberty!  Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Music - James Fell  

Justin Harrison joins the guys to discuss the classic Meiko Kaji prison film, Female Prisoner Scorpion 701!  The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Justin Harrison - https://justinsharrison.journoportfolio.com/

We're nearly done with the season, only a handful of Almodovar films left. Luckily, Bandamlak (https://bsky.app/profile/bandamlakyimenu.bsky.social) returned to discuss the 1984 black comedy, WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESERVE THIS! It's a neo-realist bawdy sex comedy, check it out.   Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ Spencer's Linktree - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco  

Just J-Diesel and Spencer this time, we're talking about John Huston's adaptation of a Tennessee Williams play...NIGHT OF THE IGUANA! It's sweaty, lurid, and sad! Watch It! Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell  

We talkin' Conann the Barbarian...the French Art film way. Bertrand Mandico's newest feature is a messy but magnetic movie about the cycles of life, death, and everything else in between. John Arminio (quasarsniffer on socials) and Amanda (Wmassliberty on socials).  Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://transequality.org/ The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Spencer's Linktree - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell  

J Diesel and Spencer are joined by Jake Lenburg and Justin Harrison to discuss the classic Anthony Mann western, WINCHESTER 73! Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations/transgender-legal-defense-education-fund-tldef The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Justin Harrison - https://justinsharrison.journoportfolio.com/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme music - James Fell  

Let's E-Dream together with Martin Kessler (https://bsky.app/profile/moviekessler.bsky.social)! We talk about the unique lo-fi cyber-rom-com, Teknolust, directed by the visual artist Lynn Hershman Leeson.  https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations/transgender-legal-defense-education-fund-tldef Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco  

Manish (https://bsky.app/profile/vertigay314.bsky.social) makes his debut on the show with the underloved and underseen should-be classic, The Flower of My Secret! This is one of the forgotten Almodovar films from the 90s era. Plus, Chus Lampreave is in this movie!  The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund - https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations/transgender-legal-defense-education-fund-tldef Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Bollywood Drafts - https://bollywood-drafts.pinecast.co/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell

J Diesel and Spencer are joined by Marcus Pinn (http://www.pinnlandempire.com/) and Zack (@goodweather_art on IG) for Claire Denis' 1999 masterpiece, Beau Travail. Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations/transgender-legal-defense-education-fund-tldef The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline - https://translifeline.org/ Theme Music - James Fell

Arminio (https://bsky.app/profile/quasarsniffer.bsky.social) and Patrick (https://bsky.app/profile/uptownsongclub.bsky.social) join Spencer for a chat about Raymond Burr, Revisionist Westerns, and Spike Lee! Theme - James Fell Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco  

Jessica (@BadPostsLLC) and Mike White (https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/) return to chat about more Hitchcock films!  Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell  Jessica is on the recent Dressed To Kill 4K - Click Here  

Bandamlak Returns (https://bsky.app/profile/bandamlakyimenu.bsky.social). He joins Spencer and J Diesel to discuss the Mexican Tarkovsky, Carlos Reygadas and his first feature, Japon! CW: There is on-screen animal death in Japon. Bandamlak - https://bandamlak.substack.com/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Joel Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Theme Music - James Fell

Patrick Ripoll (from 96 Greers https://ninetysixgreers.podbean.com/) is here to discuss and tell us why Buster Keaton is amazing.  No J Diesel, he's on assignment. Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Music - James Fell 

Elbee from Grumpire joins the boyz for a chat about the first 2 directed Colin Higgins movies. 9 to 5 is a classic and iconic for a reason and Foul Play has a few good moments. Go Watch Colin Higgins films! Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Grumpire - https://www.grumpire.com/ Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Joel T - https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Theme - James Fell Featured music - 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton

It's time for a children's film. Martin Kessler (click here), J Diesel, and Spencer talk about the Jan Svankmeyer classic - ALICE! Everyone loves Alice in Wonderland and this version is delightful and for everyone. Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell Joel - https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff  

Just like Carmen Maura in Volver, Conrado returns! He joins J Diesel and Spencer to discuss the iconic Almodovar film, Volver. It stars Penelope Cruz, Blanca Portillo, Lola Duenas, Yohana Cobo, and most importantly...Chus Lampreave. Conrado Falco III - https://x.com/CocoHitsNY Listen to the Criterion Project podcast Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Joel - https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Theme Music - James Fell

Justin Harrison and John Arminio return! The boyz discuss the iconic MICHELLE YEOH in 2 of her early action roles, pre-Hollywood. We focused on Yes Madam and The Heoric Trio. They are both easily available and rad as fuck. Justin - https://justinsharrison.journoportfolio.com/ John - https://x.com/QuasarSniffer Joel - https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Music - James Fell

Happy Halloween (and DOOMsDay)! We're talking about the breakout Spanish horror series REC! Specifically, just Rec 1 and 2, but we also talk about the other 2 in the series. Mark O Estes returns to join J-Diesel and Spencer on this celebration of REC 1 and 2 and other stuff too! Mark O Estes - https://x.com/theanticritic Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Joel - https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Theme Music - James Fell   Featured MF DOOM tracks - All Caps off of Madvillainy and Rhymes Like Dimes off of Operation Doomsday

We tackle the rape revenge subgenre this episode with 2 films that handle it in very different ways - Revenge by Coralie Fargeat and Irezumi by Yasuzo Masumura. Amanda (Wmassliberty on socials https://x.com/WMassLiberty) joined Joel and Spencer for this one.   Spencer's review of Irezumi - https://jailhouse701.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-spider-on-my-back-irezumi-1966.html Andrew Bargeon - Logo https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Joel's Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Theme music - James Fell  

It was time to finally cover the classic breakthrough for Pedro Almodovar, ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER aka TODO SOBRE MI MADRE. The boyz are joined by Alexandria and Beau North to discuss this film about motherhood, relationships, and where life takes us.    Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Alexandria - https://x.com/filmnvinyl Joel Torres - https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Beau North - http://beaunorthwrites.com/ The Spool - https://thespool.net/   We discuss HIV/AIDS on this episode alot and here are some resources if you or someone you know needs them. https://www.hiv.gov/ https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/research/thrive/index.html https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/starting-hiv-care/find-a-provider/locate-a-hiv-care-provider        

The Sunday Funday crew is back and Gere'd up to talk about 2002's...Richard Gere erotic thriller, UNFAITHFUL! We barely talk about the movie itself and get into other stuff like Lifetime original movies.  Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Joel - Jdtmovies on letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Megan - https://thespool.net/ Ben Sunday - https://x.com/Hooraydiation Theme - James Fell  

It took awhile but we're finally back to some Bunuel. Arminio and Amanda are here to discuss this esoteric and very Bunuel Bunuel film. The Milky Way is deep Catholic lore and presented in a way that never bothers to explain itself and that's part of what makes it so special. Amanda - Wmassliberty on socials Arminio - QuasarSniffer on socials Joel - jdtmovies on letterboxd Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme - James Fell

Bandamlak joins Joel and Spencer to talk about the overlooked Lina Wertmuller film, ALL SCREWED UP!  Bandamlak https://x.com/BandamlakYimenu Spencer https://linktr.ee/vadahuff James Fell - Theme Music Joel Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Andrew Bargeron - Logo - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco  

Kessler returns for Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Cemetery of Splendour! We talk about slow cinema, love, war, ghosts, and more!   Kessler - https://x.com/MovieKessler Spencer's Linktree - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Joel's Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Music - James Fell  

Heather Drain and Jessica are back with the boyz as they discuss the classic depressing spaghetti western, THE GREAT SILENCE!  Heather Drain - https://linktr.ee/mondoheather Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme Music - James Fell Joel's Letterboxd - JDTmovies

Cribbs from the Pink Smoke (https://x.com/TheLastMachine) is back. We're talking about the 1979 dreamy nightmare, ARREBATO (or RAPTURE in English). This movie is much easier than see now than ever before so go seek it out.  Joel - JDTmovies on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/jdtmovies/ Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme - James Fell The Pink Smoke - https://thepinksmoke.com/ Spencer - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff    

We're back with more Precode Madness, we discuss some determined dames, Barbara Stanwyck and Jean Harlow! Red-Headed Woman and Babyface are essentially the same story and both are pretty darn entertaining.  Joel's Letterbox - JDTmovies Spencer's Links - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme music - James Fell Jake Lenburg - https://x.com/spadearcherjake  

It took awhile but we're here. Finally, we tackle some John Waters Cinema. This time it is Desperate Living! Heather Drain (@mondoheather on socials) and Brad (from the Movies From Hell podcast https://x.com/26mfhpod) joined Spencer on this wonderful endeavor. Heather Drain - https://linktr.ee/mondoheather Spencer's Linktree - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Theme music - James Fell

The Grumpire Crew (https://twitter.com/grumpireonline) is back to discuss Nida Manzoor's debut feature, Polite Society!  https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Elbee - https://twitter.com/_smellbee Logo - Andrew Bargeron https://linktr.ee/gimetzco Opening theme - James Fell

Brad (https://twitter.com/MFHPOD) is back and we are talking about the first, sorta, Almodovar film - PEPI, LUCI, BOM, AND OTHER GIRLS LIKE MOM! Spencer's writings and podcast - https://linktr.ee/vadahuff Andrew Bargeron - Logo - https://linktr.ee/gimetzco