Arrow Video Podcast

IF YOU MEET SARTANA… PRAY FOR YOUR DEATH. This week Sam Ashurst and Dan Martin discuss the podcast’s first ever western and double crossing abounds with the titular, cloak sporting anti-hero in Gianfranco “Frank Kramer” Parolini’s bloody tale. Themed recommendations include The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and The Hunting Party; whilst Dan and Sam also talk about recent films seen including The Spy Who Came In From the Cold and Human Bullet. Next Time: Luigi Cozzi’s Contamination. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Watch out! This week, Sam and Dan take on a full dose of paranoia with Philip Kaufman’s brilliant 1978 update of the 1956 classic INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. They get you while you're sleeping! Recommendations this week also include PARENTS and John Carpenter's THEY LIVE, plus recent films seen such as RED SPECTACLES and Arrow Academy's EIGHT HOURS A DAY. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk

Welcome to the landmark 100th Episode of the Arrow Video podcast! For this landmark episode, Sam and Dan pick one of their favourite films from the Arrow Video library - Frank Henenlotter's BRAIN DAMAGE. Recommendations this week also include BAD BIOLOGY and STREET TRASH and recent film viewings including THE ABOMINABLE DR PHIBES. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk

Pick up your ticket for the Metropol and settle back in your seats as Sam and Dan discuss the recent Arrow UHD release of Lamberto Bava's DEMONS 1 & 2 On a similar theme, Sam and Dan also recommend films such as STAGE FRIGHT and FROM DUSK TIL DAWN, plus also talk about recent films they've seen including FAIL SAFE and ANGEL'S EGG. Stay tuned for Episode 100 in two weeks time, when Sam and Dan will be taking a look at Frank Henenlotter's BRAIN DAMAGE. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk

Love it or hate it, there's no doubting that Richard Kelly's SOUTHLAND TALES is full of ambition. With a fantastic cast including Dwayne Johnson and Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sam loves it, but what will Dan think? Recommendations on a similar theme include Arrow Video's MIRACLE MILE and UNDER THE SILVER LAKE, whilst Sam talks about the new JUSTICE LEAGUE, amongst others, in recent film viewing recommendations. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk

Take a trip to the Korean border with Sam and Dan as catch up on Park Chan-Wook's criminally under-seen JSA - JOINT SECURITY AREA from 2001. Recommendations on a similar theme include THE SPY GONE NORTH and BATTLEGROUND 621, plus recent film viewings including I CARE A LOT and 1967's VIY. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk

This week, Sam and Dan check out the Arrow Video release of THIEF, Michael Mann's stunning Neo-noir crime thriller from 1981 starring James Caan and Jim Belushi. Recommendations on a similar theme include Kinji Fukasaku's TRIPLE CROSS and HEAT, plus also recently-seen films including Sam Raimi's CRIMEWAVE. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk

It's a found-footage episode this week as Sam and Dan take a look Arrow's recent release of [REC], the 2007 Spanish film that rebooted the genre and spawned a franchise. It's a packed Extra Features too as Dan talks to the revered monster actor Javier Botet, whilst Sam sits down to speak with the film's directors, Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza. Recommended films this week include THE LAST HORROR MOVIE and recent Arrow Video releases THE EL DUCE TAPES and SOUTHLAND TALES. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk

Take a trip to the Florida Everglades with Sam and Dan this week as they take a look at classic deadly jellyfish flick STING OF DEATH from Arrow Video's boxset release HE CAME FROM THE SWAMP: THE WILLIAM GREFÉ COLLECTION. Recommended films this week include I EAT YOUR SKIN and Norman J Warren's BLOODY TERROR, please recent viewings including Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson's sci-fi comedy SAVE YOURSELVES. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk

David Cronenberg takes centre stage this week as Sam and Dan take a dark and dangerous cruise through Arrow Video's recent 4k UHD release of CRASH, his 1996 adaptation of J. G. Ballard's transgressive novel. Sam and Dan also discuss films with similar themes such as THE NIGHT PORTER and COSMOPOLIS, plus recent film viewings including Eureka's release of THE DON IS DEAD. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk

Happy New Year! 2020 is now officially behind us. Well, almost, as Sam and Dan countdown from five to one in this second part of their Top Films of 2020 special, including the likes of SAINT MAUD, THE HUNT and BACURAU. Extra Features includes Sam and Dan's Top Arrow releases and also an interview with Jill Gevargizian, director of THE STYLIST about her film and the its upcoming release on ARROW in March this year. Let us know your thoughts. What are your top films and releases of the year? Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk

Hindsight is literally 2020 in this episode as Sam and Dan countdown their Top Ten Films of the Year from number ten down to number six, including mentions for the likes of THE INVISIBLE MAN, BACURAU and Arrow Video's HARPOON. Also, rather appropriately in the Extra Features section, Sam and Dan list their Top Five Arrow Extras Features from releases this year. A happy holiday break to all our listeners. The Arrow Video Podcast with Sam & Dan will be back with Top Films of 2020 Part 2 on January 4 2021. Let us know your thoughts. What are your top films and releases of the year? Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk

Grab your cowboy hat and join Sam and Dan this week as they take a trip to the remote town of Perfection to revisit Ron Underwood's TREMORS, a bonafide cult classic and one of the best horror comedies of the 90s. Sam and Dan also recommend similar films such as DEEP RISING and DEEP BLUE SEA, plus other recent films seems uh as THE BINGE. In Extra Features, Dan talks to Kevin Lehane, the screenwriter of GRABBERS, on the influence Tremors had on him. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

Enter the 7 1/2th Floor this week as Sam and Dan take on Spike Jonze's BEING JOHN MALKOVICH (1999), the unforgettably bizarre comic fantasia released on the ARROW ACADEMY label. Recommendations include Kathtryn Bigelow's STRANGE DAYS an Tim Mielant's PATRICK, whilst Extra Features includes an exclusive interview with POSSESSOR director Brandon Cronenberg ahead of the UK release of his film this week. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.

An extra-long episode this week as Sam and Dan delve into the Arrow Video ALEJANDRO JODOROWSKY boxset, with a particular look at the cult epic THE HOLY MOUNTAIN and its recent controversy. Recommendations cover a wide spectrum from I WILL WALK LIKE A CRAZY HORSE and THE LAST MOVIE, whilst Extra Features includes four exclusive interviews. Dan talks to Stephen Scalata about producing the documentary JODOROWSKYS DUNE and also Turner Prize winning artist Tai Shani about separating art from the artist. Meanwhile Sam interviews director Jennifer Sheridan about her upcoming film ROSE, and also Natalia Meta, director of THE INTRUDER. Email the Arrow Video Podcast hosts for any comments, suggestions or questions at arrowvideopodcast@arrowfilms.co.uk.