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Episode 32 - Riddick
On this episode, Ollie Brady (Best Acquaintances, Media-eval) joins me to discuss 2013's Riddick. The third installment in the Riddick franchise, this film features a CGI alien dog that shows Riddick unconditional love. Who knew a CGI dog would bring out the best acting of Vin Diesel's career?!
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Sligo Animal Rescue! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in this episode:
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Sligo Animal Rescue! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in this episode:
Episode 31 - Isabelle Huppert double feature
*There is a TW for this episode, as one of the films deals with sexual assault and we discuss this.
It's two for the price of one on this episode! Christopher Funderberg (The Pink Smoke) joins me as we look back on 2016, a big year for films featuring both cats and Isabelle Huppert.
First, we tackle Things to Come (dir. Mia Hansen-Løve), a tale about a passionate middle-aged philosophy professor who rethinks her already much-examined life after an unforeseen divorce.
Then, we move on to Elle (dir. Paul Verhoeven). In this film, we see Huppert as a successful CEO of a video game company searching to learn the identity of the man who raped her.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Korean K9 Rescue! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in this episode:
* Isabelle Huppert: A Force of nature on feminism, cats & Elle
It's two for the price of one on this episode! Christopher Funderberg (The Pink Smoke) joins me as we look back on 2016, a big year for films featuring both cats and Isabelle Huppert.
First, we tackle Things to Come (dir. Mia Hansen-Løve), a tale about a passionate middle-aged philosophy professor who rethinks her already much-examined life after an unforeseen divorce.
Then, we move on to Elle (dir. Paul Verhoeven). In this film, we see Huppert as a successful CEO of a video game company searching to learn the identity of the man who raped her.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Korean K9 Rescue! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in this episode:
* Isabelle Huppert: A Force of nature on feminism, cats & Elle
Episode 30 - A boy and his dog
On this episode, Chico Leo joins me to discuss 1975's A Boy and His Dog. Based on the Harlan Ellison novella, the film tells the tale of a teenage Don Johnson and his telepathic dog in a post-apocalypse world.
There is a TW for this episode, as the film deals with sexual assault and we discuss this.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Muddy Paws! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in this episode:
There is a TW for this episode, as the film deals with sexual assault and we discuss this.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Muddy Paws! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in this episode:
Episode 29 - Project X
On this episode, Micheal Cinneli joins me to discuss 1987's Project X. Matthew Broderick follows up his success of Ferris Beuller's Day Off with this tale of chimpanzees and secret government testing. We decided to pair this film with 2011's Project Nim, a documentary about the life of Nim, a chimp that was taught sign language.
It's an extra long episode, and we both almost start to cry at points, but this may be the most eye opening episode on how animals are treated in Hollywood.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Project Chimps! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in this episode:
It's an extra long episode, and we both almost start to cry at points, but this may be the most eye opening episode on how animals are treated in Hollywood.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Project Chimps! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in this episode:
- Primarily Primates (where the chimp who played Virgil went to live)
- Animals Harmed in Movies? (article discussing the American Humane Association)
- Blog post about the history of the chimps from Project X
Episode 28 - k-9
On this episode, Mark Young joins me to discuss 1989's K9. The buddy-cop-dog movie that earns its PG-13 rating, and is not really made for children. Coming out within three months of the better known Turner & Hooch, does K9hold its own? We try to figure it out.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Mission K9 Rescue! Go show them some love.
Go find Mark on the internet at Cinephile City.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Mission K9 Rescue! Go show them some love.
Go find Mark on the internet at Cinephile City.
Episode 27 - The Silence of the Lambs
On this episode, Phil Gonzales joins me to discuss 1991's Silence of the Lambs. Hannibal Lecter? Who's that? We're here to discuss Precious, the adorable little dog that Buffalo Bill owns. We also dive into the cats, moths, and even the lambs of the film.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in the show:
*Wendy's article on The Pink Smoke
*BBC article "The Sinister Moth from Silence of the Lambs can squeak"
*Humane Society's report on Silence of the Lambs.
*Op-Ed: Only a cat beat Hannibal Lecter of 'The Silence of the Lambs'
Go listen to Phil on all three of his podcasts:
*Deep in Bear Country
*It's Del Toro Time
*KlickItCast
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in the show:
*Wendy's article on The Pink Smoke
*BBC article "The Sinister Moth from Silence of the Lambs can squeak"
*Humane Society's report on Silence of the Lambs.
*Op-Ed: Only a cat beat Hannibal Lecter of 'The Silence of the Lambs'
Go listen to Phil on all three of his podcasts:
*Deep in Bear Country
*It's Del Toro Time
*KlickItCast
Episode 26 - Devil Dog: Hound of Hell
**WARNING** I'm a doofus and left a window open somewhere in my apartment while recording this. There is a LOUD train noise every 10mins or so. Sorry for this mistake, please bear with me
On this episode, Gena Radcliffe (Kill by Kill podcast) joins me to discuss the 1978 made-for-tv movie, Devil Dog: Hound of Hell. Richard Crenna stars and Curtis Harrington directs this tale of a family pet possessed by the devil.
This episode's shelter shout-out once again goes to Sean Casey animal rescue! Go show them some love.
On this episode, Gena Radcliffe (Kill by Kill podcast) joins me to discuss the 1978 made-for-tv movie, Devil Dog: Hound of Hell. Richard Crenna stars and Curtis Harrington directs this tale of a family pet possessed by the devil.
This episode's shelter shout-out once again goes to Sean Casey animal rescue! Go show them some love.
Episode 25 - Andre
On this episode, Amanda Iman (Amanda's Picture A Go-Go) joins me to discuss 1994's Andre. We dive into the history of the real Andre, and the sea lions that protrayed him in the film.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Colony Cats! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in the show:
*Buzzfeed article "Whatever Happened to the seal from Andre?"
*"25 Years with Andre"
*PBS show 'My Wild Affair'
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to Colony Cats! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in the show:
*Buzzfeed article "Whatever Happened to the seal from Andre?"
*"25 Years with Andre"
*PBS show 'My Wild Affair'
Episode 24 - The Secret of Magic Island
On this episode, Mark Freado Jr. (Spectacle Theater) joins me to discuss The Secret of Magic Island.
Jean Tourane was a French filmmaker and artist that worked almost exclusively with live animals. In 1957, he released The Secret of Magic Island, his first feature length film. Mark and I discuss all things Jean Tourane, including his children's television series, Saturnin, which was later edited into Dynamo Duck for Fox Kids. Come for the tale of the little duck that could, stay for the terrible French accents we provide.
This episode's shelter shoutout goes to Sean Casey Animal Rescue! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in this episode:
Jean Tourane was a French filmmaker and artist that worked almost exclusively with live animals. In 1957, he released The Secret of Magic Island, his first feature length film. Mark and I discuss all things Jean Tourane, including his children's television series, Saturnin, which was later edited into Dynamo Duck for Fox Kids. Come for the tale of the little duck that could, stay for the terrible French accents we provide.
This episode's shelter shoutout goes to Sean Casey Animal Rescue! Go show them some love.
Other links discussed in this episode:
- The Secret of Magic Island - the full film on YouTube!
- The Spectacle Theater's Etsy shop - full of amazing movie posters
Episode 23 - Best In Show
On this episode, Hannah from the Film Roast podcast joins me to discuss Best in Show. The 2001 Christopher Guest mockumentary about the dog show circuit. Our challenge this episode, was talking about a film that had no professional dog actors! All the dogs in the film were actual show dogs.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to 1 Love Dog Rescue in Auburn, CA! Go show them some love.
This episode's shelter shout-out goes to 1 Love Dog Rescue in Auburn, CA! Go show them some love.
Episode 22- The Witch
After a few month's hiatus, I'm back!
On this episode, Andrew Swafford from Cinematary joins me to discuss 2015's The Witch. When The Witch was release back in 2015, a new internet sensation was born in the form of Black Phillip. In this episode, we not only take an in-depth look at Black Phillip, but we also talk about how all the animals in film were used.
Links discussed in this episode:
On this episode, Andrew Swafford from Cinematary joins me to discuss 2015's The Witch. When The Witch was release back in 2015, a new internet sensation was born in the form of Black Phillip. In this episode, we not only take an in-depth look at Black Phillip, but we also talk about how all the animals in film were used.
Links discussed in this episode:
Episode 21 - St. Trinians
On this episode, Meghan Griffin (Judging Book Covers & Fableulous Retellingpodcasts) joins me to discuss 2007's St. Trinians. Based on a series of cartoons by Ronald Searle, and the films of the 1950s, St. Trinians centers around a girl's boarding school where the students rule the school. The film stars Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, and, of course, Dolly the dog.
Links discussed in this episode:
Links discussed in this episode:
Episode 20 - Cat People
On this episode, Kristen Lopez from Ticklish Business joins me to discuss all things Cat People. Val Lewton's 1942 masterpiece tells the story of a young Serbian woman, haunted by family curse that turns her into a panther under certain circustances.
Links discussed in this episode:
Links discussed in this episode:
Episode 19 - The Thing
On this episode, Courtney from Chicks with Flicks joins me to discuss one of the best dog actors of all time, Jed from The Thing. Not since Jones from Alien has an animal been so closely tied to a franchise. There is no The Thing without Jed.
Links discussed in this episode:
Links discussed in this episode:
Episode 18 - Beginners
In this episode, Mariela Azcuy (Univision) and producer Autumn Tarleton join me to discuss 2010's Beginners. Written and directed by Mike Mills, Beginners tells the story of Oliver (Ewan McGregor), a man dealing with loss and loneliness. The story jumps around in time to include Oliver's childhood, his father's coming out as gay and dying of cancer, and a new romance in his life. Most importantly, the film features an adorable scamp of a dog, Arthur.
BONUS: This episode also features an interview with my mother.
Links discuss in this episode:
Sea Bird Sanctuary
North Shore Animal League
BONUS: This episode also features an interview with my mother.
Links discuss in this episode:
Sea Bird Sanctuary
North Shore Animal League
Episode 17 - Link
March monkey madness continues! In this episode, John Cribbs of The Pink Smoke joins me to discuss the ultimate killer monkey-butler film, Link.
Links discussed in this episode:
Columbia-Greene Humane Society
Links discussed in this episode:
Columbia-Greene Humane Society
Episode 16 - Every Which Way but loose
In this episode, Barry Champlain (co-host of Mouth Feel) joins me to discuss everyone's favorite orangutan, Clyde, from 1978's Every Which Way But Loose.
Links discussed in this episode: Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society |
Episode 15 - The Doberman Gang
In this episode, guest Lucas Smith joins me to discuss the 1972 film, The Doberman Gang. A film about a talented animal trainer who uses a pack of Dobermans to commit a bank robbery. Based on a true story! (just kidding)
Links discussed in this episode:
Brooklyn Animal Action
Links discussed in this episode:
Brooklyn Animal Action
EPISODE 14 - wINTER'S tALE
In this episode, Professor Geoff Klock joins me to discuss the 2014 film Winter's Tale, the supernatural-fantasy-mystery-romantic drama film and fable based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Mark Helprin.
Links discussed in this episode:
Big Cat Animal Rescue
Listo, star of Winter's Tale
Links discussed in this episode:
Big Cat Animal Rescue
Listo, star of Winter's Tale
Episode 13 - Willard (2003)
In this episode, Amber Dextrous joins me to discuss the 2003 version of Willard. A simple story about a boy and his rats. We also discuss the original Willard, and the book they are both based on, The Ratman's Notebook.
Links discussed in this episode:
Kent Animal Shelter
Ben music video (Crispin Glover)
Links discussed in this episode:
Kent Animal Shelter
Ben music video (Crispin Glover)
Episode 12 -Breakfast at Tiffany's
In this episode, Stephanie Robb-Stone (Lifemark podcast, The Songs That Saved Your Life podcast) joins me to discuss Breakfast at Tiffany's. Featured in the film, in the role of 'cat', is one of Hollywood's most famous cats, Orangey.
Links discussed in this episode:
Operation Kindness
Links discussed in this episode:
Operation Kindness
Episode 11 - The Lobster
In this episode, my friend Jessica Hamilton joins me to discuss The Lobster. A film about a dystopian society, where single people must find a mate within 45 days or be transformed into an animal of their choice.
*WARNING* This episode contains spoilers!
Links discussed in this episode:
Austin Pets Alive!
*WARNING* This episode contains spoilers!
Links discussed in this episode:
Austin Pets Alive!
Episode 10 - Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
In this episode, filmmaker/screenwriter Dylan Pasture joins me to discuss Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (aka the one with whales!). Discussed links in this podcast:
Entertainment Weekly article about The Voyage Home The Whale Museum |
Episode 9 - Alien/Aliens
In this episode, Bill Scurry (American Caesar Enterprises) joins me to discuss the first two films in the Aliens franchise, Alien and Aliens. Listen to us talk about scifi's most beloved cat, Jones.
Discussed links in podcast: Cats on Film Anne Billson's My Day by Jones Kitty Kind - cat adoption group Days End Farm Horse Rescue |
Episode 8 - White Dog
In this episode, Kevin Maher (Kevin Geeks Out ) joins me to discuss the 2014 Hungarian film, White God. Directed by Kornél Mundruczó, the film tells the tale of 13 year old Lili and her dog Hagen. The film won the 2014 Palm Dog.
Discussed links in podcast:
Xan Brooks Guardian article
Home For Good dog rescue
Discussed links in podcast:
Xan Brooks Guardian article
Home For Good dog rescue
Episode 7 - Inside Llewyn davis
In this episode, Malcolm Nygard (Apoc Graffiti) joins me to discuss the 2013 Coen Brothers film, Inside Llewyn Davis. Inside Llewyn Davis follows a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961.Discussed links in podcast:
Animal Friends of Connecticut |
Episode 6 - Wendy and Lucy
In this episode, Caroline Fulford (The Loose Canon podcast) joins me to discuss the 2008 Kelly Reichardt film, Wendy and Lucy. Winner of the 2008 Palm Dog, Wendy and Lucy is the simple tale of a drifter and her dog starring Michelle Williams.
Discussed links in podcast:
Liberty Humane Society
Episode 5 - Super buddies
In this episode, Nick Nadel (Movies My Friends Have Never Seen podcast) joins me to discuss the straight to DVD movie, Super Buddies. Super Buddies is the 7th installment of the Air Buddies film franchise, which is a spin of of the Air Bud franchise. It's very complicated.
Discussed links in podcast:
Houston SPCA
Kevin DiCicco interview
Discussed links in podcast:
Houston SPCA
Kevin DiCicco interview
episode 4 - Max Mon Amour
In this episode, director Caroline Golum and Alamo Drafthouse creative manager Cristina Cacioppo join me to discuss the 1986 film, Max Mon Amour, Nagisa Oshima's tale of a woman who takes a chimp named Max to be her lover.
Discussed links in podcast:
PAWS NY
Alisa Berk - The woman who played Max
Discussed links in podcast:
PAWS NY
Alisa Berk - The woman who played Max
Episode 3 - roar
In this episode, Mike Hunchback joins me to discuss the 1981 action film featuring untrained wild cats, Roar.
Discussed links in podcast:
Infinite Hope cat rescue
Episode 2 - flashdance
In this episode, Ear Hammer's own Rommel Wood joins me to discuss the beloved pet of everyone's favorite steel mill worker/erotic dancer, Grunt!
Discussed links in podcast:
NYC Cares - Ways to Volunteer
Discussed links in podcast:
NYC Cares - Ways to Volunteer
episode 1 - Unmasking the Idol /The Order of the Black Eagle
For the very first episode of Pet Cinematary, host Wendy Mays is joined by Tenebrous Kate and The Baron to discuss the films Unmasking the Idol and The Order of the Black Eagle. More specifically, we discuss the charismatic character Boon the baboon, who stars in both films.
Discussed links in podcast:
Action Animals - Animals for the video and film industry
Christopher Atkins interview about Typhoon the baboon
Rescue the Cats shelter
Discussed links in podcast:
Action Animals - Animals for the video and film industry
Christopher Atkins interview about Typhoon the baboon
Rescue the Cats shelter