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Podcasts: October 2008 Archives
The "Killer _____" Movie
By Alison Willmore on 10/27/2008
For this Halloween week IFC News podcast, we look at the various professions and day jobs movie killers have before and during their turn to murder -- everything from doctor to carnival clown -- before celebrating our 100th episode, Jackie Chan-style, with violent outtakes* from podcasts past. Download: MP3, 31:05 minutes, 28.5 MB Subscribe to the podcast: [iTunes] [XML] *Faked, yes. Our real outtakes are far too disturbing to be offered to the public. MORE »
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Requiem for a Video Store
By Alison Willmore on 10/20/2008
Filed under: PodcastsKim's Video, the venerable New York City store famous for its massive, esoteric and not always legal collection of movies as well as its judgmental staff, is shutting down its rental business. This week on the IFC News podcast, we look at the legend of Kim's, the decline of video stores in general, and, with it, the passing of the fabled video store clerk turned self-taught director. Download: 33:54 minutes, 31.1 MB Subscribe to the podcast: [iTunes] [XML] MORE »
Comebacks We'd Like to See
By Alison Willmore on 10/13/2008
Filed under: PodcastsContinuing our train of thought from last week's podcast, this week we dredge up a list of actors we like who've been having off streaks and suggest the type of role we think would get them back on track. Download: MP3, 35:18 minutes, 32.4 MB Subscribe to the podcast: [iTunes] [XML] MORE »
Notable Big Screen Comebacks
By Alison Willmore on 10/06/2008
Filed under: PodcastsWho would have guessed that Mickey Rourke would be hailed the comeback of the year, with his role in Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" getting critical acclaim from all comers? It's been a tough road for the actor/former boxer, and he brings every bit of wear and tear to the film, which is all the better for it. In honor of Rourke, on this week's IFC News podcast we look at other actors who've faded from the spotlight only to make great comebacks, and a few who never managed to make their return work. And don't forget to check out our... MORE »
