YBR PRESENTS

Zach and Rashmi sift through an oft told tale under delicate and dread fueled care as they unpack Nobuo Nakagawa's 1959 chiller, TŌKAIDŌ YOTSUYA KAIDAN!

Settle in to discover how Nakagawa handles adapting a century plus old kabuki play into a spine tingling tale of cinematic terror whose influence has echoed down the decades to this very day.

Zach and Rashmi hop aboard a ghost ship and set sail for for the terrors found within Hiroshi Matsuno's 1968 pulp shocker, THE LIVING SKELETON.

Come aboard and listen to the duo as they unpack the film's high marks amid a low budget, dig deeper into the religious threads intertwined throughout, marvel at the many Western tropes of scares brilliantly achieved, and assess how this B- Picture makes them walk away feeling A+ satisfaction.

Zach and Rashmi wind down a spooky path or revenge as they take a closer look at Kaneto Shindo's 1968 tale, KURONEKO.

Tune in for a thrilling discussion that analyzes the haunting detail and the inspired visual flourish that brings this tragedy of trauma into the pantheon of horror film and how Shindo's use of silence creates a chill down your cinematic spine

Zach and Rashmi get caught up in a sweeping epic of the supernatural as they dive deeply into Masaki Kobayashi's 1964 supreme anthology, KWAIDAN!

Tune in for a production tale filled with swirling misfortune and perseverance, deep appreciation for the gradeur Kobayashi's technician's bring to the table, and become unabashed fans of Biwa music.

Zach and Rashmi get under the skin and over the langer lines as they take a close look at Hiroshi Teshigahara's 1966 New Wave existenstial terror piece, THE FACE OF ANOTHER (Tanín no Kao).

Tune in as we unravel the bandages and sift through the origins of Teshigahara, take a scalpel and dissect the plot and its many themes, and take extensive note of the Ikebana laden set design.

PLUS: Yes.... Zach found a way to connect something to the Robert Langdon films.

Zach and Rashmi must face off against a terrifying vampire blob from beyond the stars as they unpack Hajime Sato's 1968 cult horror classic GOKE, BODY SNATCHER FROM HELL!

Tune in for a chat that ranges the gamut from adoration of practical effects to how the film comes around in the wake of Japanese New Wave.

PLUS: We can't praise Tobe Hooper's LIFEFORCE enough.

Zach and Rashmi encounter the Mightiest Monster In All Creation as they navigate with the delight the world of Ishirō Honda's 1961 kaiju masterstroke, MOSURA aka MOTHRA!

Thrill to all the films kaiju splendor as the innovations of Eiji Tsuburaya continue to delight, the ambitions and passions of Honda are praised, and the experience of big screen monsters from Japan provide excitement and education!

Zach and Rashmi continue their journey through Japanese Horror with a closer look at Eiji Tsuburaya and the Tokusatsu genre at large by dissecting 1949's THE INVISIBLE MAN APPEARS and 1957's THE INVISIBLE MAN VS. THE HUMAN FLY (1957).

Stay tuned for loving dive into the world of Visual Effects and how the techniques spread through the country and how the films managed to help spark a flame of spectacle filmmaking that would grow even bigger over time.

Rashmi Menon and Zach Eastman are proud to bring you KOWAI- A look at Japanese Horror

Tune into Chapter 1 where Rashmi and Zach go all the way back to 1926 for a closer look at the chaotic collage of terror that is Teinosuke Kinugasa's A PAGE OF MADNESS.

The Tour de Tati reaches the finish line as Sterling Cook and Zach Eastman say goodbye and hello to Monsieur Tati as they take a closer look at his final film, PARADE (1974), and then take a look at where he began with an analysis of his early short films.

All the while, the duo ponder the legacy of Tati's work, how his final bow wraps it up with a bow at large, and feel immense gratitude for the time spent with this master mime turned master filmmaker.

Films Discussed:

Parade (1974)

On demande une brute (1934)

Gai dimanche! (1935)

Soigne ton gauche (1936)

L’École des facteurs (1946)

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The Tour de Tati embarks on its Penultimate Pod. This time around, Zach and Sterling get stuck in and enjoy every minute of 1971's TRAFIC. As they honk the horns of analysis and scoot down Plot Lane one inch at a time, they come to embrace and adore the final narrative outing of Tati, while also bidding farewell the magical man that is Monsieur Hulot.

PLUS: Tati gets fan-casted in everything from Fast and Furious to Gangs of New York.

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The Tour de Tati has hit The Big City, but will Sterling and Zach get as lost as Hulot? Luckily they have enlisted the help of their friend and fellow film lover lover, Henry Jarvis, to help them navigate the immense spectacle and organized madness surrounding Tati's ambitious 1967 outing, PlayTime. 

Tune in to hear more about the dream of Tativille, its unfortunate demise, and the lessons that can be learned from such a massive undertaking. 

Plus: Cardboard Cutout Cannibals!

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The Saga of Jacques Tati continues as Zach and Sterling indulge in the delight, genius, and comic artistry found at Saint-Marc-sur-Mer with a look at 1953's 'Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot' (Monsieur Hulot's Holiday).

Originally Broadcast as YESTERYEAR BALLYHOO REVUE #40. 

The twenty-third entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

Chapter 23 see's host Zach joined by Filmmaker and Author Olivia Carmel (A HOW TO GUIDE ON  SURVIVING YOUR FIRST BEE STING) to celebrate the legacy of Alma Reville and the discussion of forgotten women in film history.

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To look for Olivi's filmwork, please visit her Vimeo Page: https://vimeo.com/oliviajcarmel

For her amazing documentary, 'The Little Dentist' : https://vimeo.com/375534524

And look for her book, A HOW TO GUIDE ON SURVIVING YOUR FIRST BEE STING. 

The twenty second entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

Chapter 22 see's host Zach joined for the fifth and final time in the series by Marshall Rosales to chat about the fun, frivolity, and interesting discussion points to be found in Hitch’s 1937 film ‘Young  and Innocent’. 

The twenty first entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the work of Alfred Hitchcock.

Chapter 21  see's host Zach joined again by Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) to chat about the films  and legacy of Hitch’s collaborations with Ingrid Bergman.

Films Discussed: 

Spellbound (1945)

Notorious (1946)

Under Capricorn (1949)

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Listen to Ryan each week on Reel Nerds Podcast: http://reelnerdspodcast.com

The twentieth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. 

Chapter 20 see's host Zach joined again by Jack Hanley (The Superlatives Film Podcast) to examine and come to terms with 1964’s Marnie.

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For More of The Superlatives Film Podcast, visit them on PodBean: https://thesuperlativesfilmpodcast.podbean.com/

The nineteenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

Chapter 19 see's host Zach joined again by TheUndeadMatt (Punk Rock Horror Podcast) to help  solve a mystery in the theater world when they discuss 1950’s Stage  Fright.

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For more of TheUndeadMatt, be sure to listen to him on Punk Rock Horror Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/punk-rock-horror-podcast/id1338630845

Official Site for PRHP: https://www.punkrockhorrorpodcast.com/

The eighteenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

Chapter 18 see's host Zach convincing podcaster and pal Brad Haag (Reel Nerds Podcast) to watch and discuss ‘I, Confess’ (1953),  ‘The Wrong Man’ (1956), and two episodes of ‘Alfred Hitchcock Presents’. 

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To check out Brad's work, visit one of his many creative endeavors

Reel Nerds Podcast: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/

Nebulus Visions Multimedia, for all of his film work: https://www.nebulusvisions.com/

The seventeenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

Chapter 17 see's host Zach joined again by Marshall Rosales for an epic length episode discussing 3 early Hitch misfires: Number Seventeen (1932), Waltzes from Vienna (1934), and Secret  Agent (1936).

The sixteenth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. 

Chapter 16 see's host Zach joined again by Aaron Pendergast to board a train to madness as they dissect and find connections between  1943’s Shadow of A Doubt and 1951’s Strangers On A Train.

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Be sure to find more on Aarons upcoming film, 'THE BLASTING ROOM', here: https://www.blastingroomfilm.com/

The fifteenth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock

Chapter 15 see's hosts Zach welcoming filmmaker and film lover Matt Willocks to follow the path of “The Cat” in 1955’s TO CATCH A THIEF. Listen as they  dissect what many consider to be the least Hitchcockian film and find out how Hitchcockian it really is. PLUS: James Stewart briefly appears  to audition for Watchmen.

The fourteenth entry 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

Chapter 14 see's host Zach welcoming back Marshall Rosales to have him drop some  knowledge on the world of 3D cinema and how it comes into play in  Hitch’s 1954 classic,  DIAL M FOR MURDER. (No Glasses Required for  Listening)

The twelfth and thirteenth entries in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock

In this Special “Jimmy Stewart” Edition, you will be able to hear Chapters 12 and 13 back to back. 

First: Chapter 12 see's host Zach joined by Andrew Sanders  (Pop Culture Brews Podcast) and Aaron Pendergast to discuss the 1934  and 1956 versions of THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

Then: Chapter 13 see's Zach joined by comedian Will Elder to tackle Hitch’s 1958 masterpiece, VERTIGO.

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Be sure to listen to Andrew Sanders on the wonderful podcast, POP CULTURE BREWS

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-brews/id1477714941

Twitter: @popculturebrews

The eleventh entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. 

Chapter 11 see's host Zach joined once again by podcaster Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) to take a closer look at Hitchcock during WWII as they examine the dire warnings in 'The 39 Steps', the call to war in 'Foreign Correspondent', the wartime propaganda laden intrigue in 'Saboteur' , the human dilemma afoot in 'Lifeboat', and Hitch's involvement in one of the most important film documentation missions during the war. 

The tenth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. 

Chapter 10 see's host Zach joined by podcaster TheUndeadMatt (Punk Rock Horror Podcast) to fight off feathered fiends as they dive deep into Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic, 'The Birds'. 

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Listen to TheUndeadMatt regularly on the wonderful PUNK ROCK HORROR PODCAST

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/punk-rock-horror-podcast/id1338630845

The ninth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

Chapter 9 see's host Zach visited once again by Filmmaker and Film Raconteur Marshall Rosales to discuss three lesser valued Hitchcock films and manage to find bright spots within the perceived failures .

Films Discussed:

Jamaica Inn (1939)

Torn Curtain (1966)

Topaz (1969)

The eighth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the work of Alfred Hitchcock. 

Chapter 8 see's host Zach joined by Podcaster and Writer Phil Vecchio (The Mandarian Orange Show, Alex P. Keaton is My Name) to chat about the humorous side of hitch with a dive into 1941's 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', and 1955's 'The Trouble with Harry'. 

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Be sure to listen to Phil on THE MANDARIAN ORANGE SHOW

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mandarian-orange-show/id1080110607

and ALEX P. KEATON IS MY FRIEND

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-p-keaton-is-my-friend/id1166024776

The seventh entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. 

Chapter 7 see's host Zach joined by Film Critic and Podcaster Jack Hanley (The History of You In Five Films, The Superlatives Film Podcast) to chat about the thematic links throughout four Hitchcock classic's and how they journeyed from the notions of lurid exploitation into genuine art. 

Films Discussed:

The Lodger- A Story of the London Fog, Rope, Psycho, Frenzy. 

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Be sure to listen to Jack on his wonderful show, The Superlatives Film Podcast

https://thesuperlativesfilmpodcast.podbean.com/

and look out for his upcoming podcast, A History of You In Five Films. 

The sixth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. 

Chapter 6 see's host Zach joined by Corinne Westeman (Reel Nerds Podcast, Catching the Classics) to chat about the twists and turns on a train in Hitch's 1938 classic, 'The Lady Vanishes'. 

The fifth entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

Chapter 5 see's host Zach joined by podcaster James Hart (Reel Nerds Podcast) pulling up to the iron gates of Manderley for a discussion about Hitch's 1940 masterpiece, 'Rebecca', and the clashes between him and one David O. Selznick. 

The fourth entry of 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock.

Chapter 4 see's host Zach joined by filmmaker and podcaster Henry Jarvis (Reel Nerds Podcast) to untangle the mysteries of Hitch's 1948 experimental wonder, 'Rope', and discuss the impact of Hitch on filmmakers of a younger generation. 

The third entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. 

Chapter 3 see's host Zach joined by filmmaker Marshall Rosales to discuss the impact and legacy of Hitch's 1960 masterpiece, 'Psycho'. 

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The second entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. 

Chapter 2 see's host Zach joined by filmmaker Aaron Pendergast (The Blasting Room) to help break down what many hail to be Hitch's testament film, 1954's 'Rear Window' 

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To learn more about Aaron's upcoming documentary, 'The Blasting Room', go to the website for more details

https://www.blastingroomfilm.com/

and look for more of his work at the official website of Static Age Productions

http://www.staticageproductions.com/

The first entry in 'The Shamley Silhouette', a podcasting journey through the works of Alfred Hitchcock. 

Chapter 1 see's host Zach chatting with Ryan Frost of Reel Nerds Podcast about the collaborations of Hitchcock with one Cary Grant.