Episode 076: Why Don’t You Play in Hell? (2013)

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11/22/23 • 103 min

In this episode, we head into our last topic for the year and to have a little fun, we're going to be talking about movies about making movies. It all starts with Dustin's pick as he brings us our yearly dose of the world of Sion Sono with his yakuza send-up comedy epic Why Don't You Play in Hell? from 2013. Dustin charts the amazing star-studded cast. Jason gives praise for the film's heart regarding the dying art of classic filmmaking. But before all that, a special music video for the holidays was sent our way and we want to share it with you. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: I Am Not A Serial Killer (2016)
-Dustin: Mars Attacks! (1996) & Shylock's Children (2023)

Show Notes:
-Why Don't You Play in Hell? trailer
-Stream Why Don't You Play in Hell? on Tubi
-Go check out Unsung Horrors' Horror Gives Back 2023 Recap
-Go check out Bret & Tony with Ash & Abe
-Go check out Still Mongo – Christmas in Caroltown
-Go check out Zak Bagans' Haunted Museum
-Go check out Sedona UFO Tour
-Related Film: Who's With Me?
-Related Film: Martin
-Related Film: Ed Wood
-Related Film: Gremlins
-Related Film: Ocean's Eleven
-Related Film: Hard Boiled
-Related Film: Kill Bill Vol. 1
-Related Film: The Wailing
-Related Film: One Missed Call
-Related Film: Himizu
-Related Film: Tezuka's Barbara
-Related Film: Legend of the Stardust Brothers
-Related Film: Love & Peace
-Related Film: Shin Godzilla
-Related Film: Godzilla Minus One
-Related Film: Versus
-Related Film: Prisoners of the Ghostland
-Related Song: Gen Hoshino – Why Don't You Play in Hell?
-Related Film: Hanabi
-Related Film: Cold Fish
-Related Film: Red Post on Escher Street
-Related Film: Guilty of Romance
-Related Film: The Whispering Star
-Related Film: Noriko's Dinner Table
-Related Scene: Toothbrush Commercial
-Related Song: Beethoven's Symphony No. 7
-Related Song: Yura Yura Teikoku – Utsukushii
-Related Film: Love Exposure
-Related Film: Game of Death
-Related Film: Enter the Dragon
-Related Film: The Editor
-Related Film: One Cut of the Dead
-Related Film: Dead or Alive
-Related Film: Bad Film
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Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: I Am Not A Serial Killer (2016)
-Dustin: Mars Attacks! (1996) & Shylock's Children (2023)

Previous Episode

Episode 075: Barbarian (2022)

In this episode, we dig into the mailbag of listener suggestions seeking some horror to keep the dwindling flames of our Halloween passion alive. This leads us to check out Zach Cregger's directorial debut Barbarian from 2022. Heads up that this is a film where the less you know going in the better, so if you haven't seen it and have made it this far without being spoiled, we highly suggest trying it before delving into our discussion. Jason celebrates the film's thematic elements while Dustin struggles to reconcile the elements he loved with those that gave him a few hangups. But before all that, we spend some extra time dishing on the VHS franchise and its latest film, V/H/S/85, which seems like a stark improvement to us over the last few entries. And so much more!

Special thanks to Jessica for suggesting we check this one out. Got a movie you champion? A hidden gem you think needs more love? Just want to see more discussion on a particular film? We want to check out the movies you suggest to us. Write in at [email protected] or contact us on your favorite form of social media and shoot us a movie recommendation.

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Malum (2023) & V/H/S/85 (2023)
-Dustin: Dagon (2001) & V/H/S/85 (2023)

Show Notes:
-Barbarian Trailer
-Stream Barbarian on Hulu
-Go check out the Prescribed Films Podcast Network
-Related Film: The Chaser
-Related Film: Last Shift
-Related RPG: Call of Cthulhu
-Related Film: Dreams in the Witch-House
-Related Film: Re-Animator
-Related Film: V/H/S
-Related Film: V/H/S/2
-Related Film: V/H/S: Viral
-Related Film: V/H/S/94
-Related Film: V/H/S/99
-Related Film: Deadstream
-Related Film: Murder Party
-Related Film: Videodrome
-Related Film: Rabid
-Related Film: It Chapter One
-Related Film: August Underground
-Related Film: Tusk
-Related Film: Angst
-Related Song: The Ronettes – Be My Baby
-Related Literature: The Gift of Fear
-Related Film: Speak No Evil
-Related Topic: MeToo Movement
-Related Film: The Thing
-Related Film: The Thing (2011)
-Related Film: Blue Velvet
-Related Novel: Jane Eyre
-Related Topic: Phil Spector
-Related Film: Conan the Barbarian
-Related Film: The Barbarians
-Related Film: Men
-Related Film: In Fabric
-Related Film: The People Under the Stairs
-Related Film: Cobweb

Next Time:
Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013)

Next Episode

Episode 077: Blow Out (1981)

In this episode, we continue our exploration of movies about making movies. This time Jason's pick brings us back to the highly stylized world of Brian De Palma as we check out Blow Out from 1981. Between geeking out over all the gear porn and audio engineering, we also spend a lot of time highlighting the many cinematic features and real world incidents that fed in as inspiration for the film. But before all that, we set our sights on some recent releases. Jason hits the theater to talk Eli Roth's Grindhouse trailer finally being realized and then heaps praise for Toho's newest stab at a Godzilla flick. Meanwhile, Dustin brings a tale of two animated projects and unfortunately has to level some harsh criticism of the new Scott Pilgrim anime. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Thanksgiving (2023) & Godzilla Minus One (2023)
-Dustin: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) & Aragne: Sign of Vermillion (2018)

Our Favorite De Palma Flicks:
-Jason: The Untouchables (1987)
-Dustin: Dressed to Kill (1980)

Show Notes:
-Blow Out Trailer
-Stream Blow Out on Hulu
-Go check out Jason discussing David Cronenberg over on the Jacked Up Review Show
-Related Trailer: Thanksgiving (Grindhouse Trailer)
-Related Film: Terrifier
-Related Film: The Green Inferno
-Related Film: Knock Knock
-Related Film: Godzilla (2014)
-Related Film: Shin Godzilla
-Related Film: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
-Related Band: Anamanaguchi
-Related Film: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
-Related Film: The Feast of Amrita
-Related Film: Ringu 0
-Related Film: Phantom of the Paradise
-Related Film: Carrie
-Related Film: Saturday Night Fever
-Related Film: Grease
-Related Film: Deathproof
-Related Film: Black Christmas
-Related Film: Psycho
-Related Film: The Shining
-Related Film: Body Double
-Related Film: Rear Window
-Related Film: Halloween II
-Go check out Barnes & Nobles Criterion Sale
-Related Film: The Incredible Melting Man
-Related Film: The Boogeyman
-Related Film: Without Warning
-Related Film: Squirm
-Related Film: Empire of the Ants
-Related Film: The Food of the Gods
-Related Film: Vertigo
-Related Film: Blow Up
-Related Film: Deep Red
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