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Stark Raving Cinema

Stark Raving Cinema

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STARK! in its mission to entertain and showcase the most exciting guests currently working in all sectors of the creative industries. RAVING! guests enthuse about the experiences of the pop culture that influenced them to become the creators they are today. Take a deep dive into their careers, full of candid insights, humour and fascinating personal anecdotes. Literally a masterclass each time. CINEMA! Movies, Music, TV, Songs, Bands, Books & Graphic Novels. Our guests will reveal their essential favourite pop culture picks. Discover their recommendations for often jaw dropping ‘must see’s’, ‘must reads’ or ‘must listens’. You’ll soon be compiling lists of the outstanding recommendations that have influenced some of the most creative folks working today!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Stark Raving Cinema episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Stark Raving Cinema for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Stark Raving Cinema episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Stark Raving Cinema - Stark Raving Cinema - Season 1 Trailer
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05/10/24 • 1 min

Join your host, Paul McEvoy (Founder of FrightFest) and discover the delights of STARK RAVING CINEMA, the film and pop culture podcast! It’s STARK, in its mission to entertain! Showcasing the most exciting guests currently working in film, television and music. Our RAVING guests discuss their careers in-depth. CINEMA! Movies, Music, TV, Songs, Bands, Books & Graphic Novels! Our guests will reveal their favourite pop culture picks and divulge their jaw dropping recommendations! Join us for the SEASON ONE Premiere on May 14th with a special DOUBLE episode release!

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Stark Raving Cinema - Episode 8: Brandon Cronenberg
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08/04/24 • 44 min

It's Brandon Cronenberg (Antiviral, Infinity Pool, Possessor)! surely we can't be serious? We are serious and don't call us Shirley. Find out how the writer, producer and director experienced Airplane! as a baby with his first trip to the pictures as well as how he considered being a Formula One driver before falling in love with cinema and the arts. Join us on Stark Raving Cinema as Brandon takes us behind the curtains of his filmography and his journey as a filmmaker, including his favourite books, music and influences.

For more information on Brandon Cronenberg, visit www.starkravingcinema.com

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Stark Raving Cinema - Episode 11: Jennifer Reeder

Episode 11: Jennifer Reeder

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09/17/24 • 50 min

From punk music to vintage leather jackets, Ohio to Chicago, our STARK RAVING guest is writer, director and producer, Jennifer Reeder (Perpetrator, Night's End, V/H/S 94). Tune in as we cover Jennifer's early career, through to her break through feature film, Knives & Skin. We explore her musical choices in her films as well as the difficulty in licensing them for the big screen. Join us as we dive into pop culture, exploring everything from Excalibur to Phantasm, with Jennifer’s top picks in music, films, TV shows, graphic novels, and books!

For more information on Jennifer Reeder, visit www.starkravingcinema.com

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Stark Raving Cinema - Episode 7: Corin Hardy

Episode 7: Corin Hardy

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07/21/24 • 46 min

From Herbie Goes Bananas to Friday the 13th Part VI, join us as we explore the film and pop culture picks from our special guest, producer, director and writer, Corin Hardy (The Nun, The Hallow, Gangs of London). From his humble beginnings with a Super 8 camera, through to his early years as a monster maker in animation, find out how none of this could have happened if Corin had instead decided to follow the way of the dragon and become a ninja. All this and more with Stark Raving Cinema.

For more information on Corin Hardy, visit www.starkravingcinema.com

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Stark Raving Cinema - Episode 6: Ted Raimi

Episode 6: Ted Raimi

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07/07/24 • 49 min

With over 110 credits in film and TV, Stark Raving Cinema discusses all things pop culture with legendary actor Ted Raimi (Xena: Warrior Princess, Spider-Man). Ted discusses his approach to working with motion capture for his performance in the hit horror game The Quarry, as well landing a role in Twin Peaks for wearing the wrong clothes. All this and more as we uncover Ted's personal pop culture and movie picks. For more information on Ted Raimi, visit www.starkravingcinema.com
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Stark Raving Cinema - Episode 5: Roxane Mesquida

Episode 5: Roxane Mesquida

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06/25/24 • 37 min

From the Bay of Angels to the School of Flesh, Stark Raving Cinema is joined by French actress and producer Roxane Mesquida (Sex is Comedy, Rubber, Gossip Girl). In this episode, we explore Roxane's early years in the film industry, from working with Manuel Pradal, Benoît Jacquot and Catherine Breillat. We explore her Pop Culture picks, how Disney's Lady and The Tramp reduced her to tears as well as discussing some of the world's longest movies. For more information on Roxane Mesquida, visit www.starkravingcinema.com
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Stark Raving Cinema - Episode 4: Lee Cronin

Episode 4: Lee Cronin

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06/11/24 • 50 min

In this episode, Stark Raving Cinema takes a page from the Necronomicon and explores the influences and pop culture picks of the wonderfully talented Irish filmmaker, Lee Cronin (Evil Dead Rise, Hole In The Ground). Learn about his rise from wanting to be a veterinarian/Ghostbuster to how Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut had a lasting impact on his early life and career!

For more information on Lee Cronin, visit www.starkravingcinema.com

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Stark Raving Cinema - Episode 3: Issa López

Episode 3: Issa López

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05/28/24 • 52 min

Join us on a captivating journey into the Night Country as we delve into film and pop culture with acclaimed Mexican writer and director Issa López, known for her work on Tigers Are Not Afraid and True Detective: Night Country. Celebrated by Stephen King, Guillermo del Toro, and Neil Gaiman as "the next voice in genre," Issa shares her career insights and experiences with us, reflecting on her humble beginnings in filmmaking, her perspectives on life and death, and how watching Jaws as a child didn't deter her from going back into the water.

For more information on Issa López, visit www.starkravingcinema.com

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Stark Raving Cinema - Episode 2: Andy Nyman

Episode 2: Andy Nyman

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05/14/24 • 48 min

The veteran magician reveals all behind the curtain with our special guest, writer, actor, West End star and director Andy Nyman (Ghost Stories, The Warlock Effect, Wicked, Derren Brown). Step into his mind palace and discover Andy’s influences, background in magic and the moment he saw his first X RATED film that turned him from boy to man.

For more information on Andy Nyman, visit www.starkravingcinema.com

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Stark Raving Cinema - Episode 1: Aaron Moorhead & Justin Benson
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05/14/24 • 49 min

In our season one premiere, find out what connects Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Andy Kauffman and Rage Against The Machine with our guests, the dynamic producing and directing duo Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson (Something In The Dirt, Marvel’s Loki and Moon Knight). Dive in as we run through their respective careers and their favourite films, music, book recommendations and pop culture picks.

For more information on Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson, visit www.starkravingcinema.com

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FAQ

How many episodes does Stark Raving Cinema have?

Stark Raving Cinema currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does Stark Raving Cinema cover?

The podcast is about Film Interviews, Music, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Stark Raving Cinema?

The episode title 'Episode 7: Corin Hardy' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Stark Raving Cinema?

The average episode length on Stark Raving Cinema is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Stark Raving Cinema released?

Episodes of Stark Raving Cinema are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Stark Raving Cinema?

The first episode of Stark Raving Cinema was released on May 10, 2024.

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