We finish out the third series of Uncut by returning to some previously trodden land, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, only this time it's personal… I'm sure there's a joke in there, somewhere.

For the final time this series, Rob is joined by Simon (LB), Mike (Twitter) and Autumn (LB) to look at the 1998 original of the Serpent's Path, his most acclaimed (by normies) movie, Tokyo Sonata and the most low-key take of Invasion of the Body Snatches to date, surely, with Before We Vanish.

We will be back in about a month with an actors episode on Kyle Gallner, in the meantime though, check out our patreon for loads of reviews, podcasts and much more. Case in point, it's my turn to host our month review podcast - Last Night - at the back end of the month.

Also, if you want to get in touch, you can fire us an email at directorsuncutpod@gmail.com.

We'll see in October for Series 4 - until then, thanks for listening!

MUSIC CREDITS:

[INTRO] Funkgroove / Sofasound

[OUTRO] Midnight Coffee / Englewood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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It's that time of the year again, August bank holiday has just gone, so it can only mean one thing - Frightfest.

Rob is joined by Kat (Hollywood News), Mike (Autistic Guide to Horror), Mal (Twitter) and Sarah (Twitter) to discuss their highlights of the, now 25 year old, Horror Film Festival. Among others, they discussed the festival's darling, Strange Darling, The Dead Thing, Generation Terror, Shelby Oaks and Much More. We also measure up whether this was a good year for the event, as well as any advice for anyone who has never been to a horror festival before - like, say a certain podcast host who lives in the remote badlands of North Yorkshire. Wonder who that could be?

Next time it's back to service as usual as we finish off Series 3 with another look at Kiyoshi Kurosawa, albeit from the non-horror end of his huge back-catalogue.

MUSIC CREDITS:

[INTRO] Funkgroove / Sofasound

[MID-ROLL] Reading Night / Xander

[OUTRO] Midnight Coffee / Englewood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week on the Uncut Network we have another Actors Episode on our hands, another legend too with Lauren Bacall.

To discuss this star actor and legend, Rob is joined by Graham (Pop Screen), Vincent (Invasion of the Poddy People) and Jimmy (Filmmaker) to discuss a triple bill in the shape of Key Largo, Written on the Wind, and Jonathan Glazer's Birth. That last one is a funny old title when you frame it like that.

Along the way we discuss classic Melodrama's, Jazz, New Hollywood, and the deep themes and emotions that lie ready to be experienced in this very varied triple bill. There's also a pretty great anecdote or two.

If you like the podcast, consider supporting us on PATREON for all manner of extra goodies, from article series to podcasts and more. Our spin off show, Uncut from the Video Aisle is on a development sabbatical but stay tuned on our socials for more news - @Uncutrobcast.

And Until next time, thanks for listening!

MUSIC CREDITS:

[INTRO] Funkgroove / Sofasound

[MID-ROLL] Reading Night / Xander

[OUTRO] Midnight Coffee / Englewood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This time on Uncut we are heading to Classic Era Hollywood with one of the great movie stars, Gregory Peck.

Rob is joined by Graham (Pop Screen), Clotilde (Twitter), and Aidan (LB) to talk about Gregory Peck through three different eras of his illustrious career. We start off in the 1940s and Alfred Hitchcock, with 1945’s Spellbound, co-starring Ingrid Bergman. Then we head off to the 1960s for his most famous movie, the 1962 adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. And then we finished it off in the 1970s, with his other famous turn in 1976’s legendary horror classic, The Omen from Richard Donner.

We also find room to talk about Salvadore Dali, Depictions of Racism, Bad Dogs, and much, much more, including some other Peck movies you should check out.

If you liked this episode, consider supporting us over on Patreon. Where you can get all manner of articles about Doctor Who, X-Files and Red Dwarf, as well as movies from Asia - this month it was my turn and I talked about Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Sweet Home. There’s also podcasts, including a bonus episode of our sister podcast, Pop Screen, and the monthly catch-up episode, Last Night. In which, cleverly, it’s released on the last day of the month and we talk about what we’ve been watching. Uncut from the Video Aisle, this podcast's spin-off, is currently on a development sabbatical. Check things out over there for developments, as soon as they drop.

Until next time, thanks for listening!

MUSIC CREDITS:

[INTRO] Funkgroove / Sofasound

[MID-ROLL] Reading Night / Xander

[OUTRO] Midnight Coffee / Englewood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you ever do anything when ill, make sure you have three thoughtful and intelligent people with you to back you up. That’s what happened on this week’s episode, with Amber, Andrew & Mike doing some incredible heavy lifting.

Together we look at the filmography of the other Kurosawa to many, but to horror fans there is only One Kiyoshi Kurosawa. We talked about his landmark classic, Cure from 1997. Then we moved onto the excellent but much less well known Retribution or Sakebi from 2006, and Creepy from 2016 before wrapping up with 2024’s Creepy. Yes, we don’t normally cover four movies but that last one is technically a short.

Along the way we talk about his copious themes, the surprising humour found in his work, how his horror is both super minimal and horrifying in equal measure, his regular collaborator Koji Yakusho - I say we, I was trying to fight off the arrival of a stomach bug. That’s right kids, don’t be ill and podcast at the same time - it is not recommended!

What is recommended is our Patreon. If you liked this podcast, check out our very affordable Patreon for loads of written articles about sci-fi TV, Asian movies, and a whole boatload of podcasts including yours truly featuring on Pop Screen Plus, talking about Isaac Hayes, Blaxploitation and Truck Turner.

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MUSIC CREDITS:

[INTRO] Funkgroove / Sofasound

[MID-ROLL] Reading Night / Xander

[OUTRO] Midnight Coffee / Englewood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Section Links from the OST to Kairo

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We return to the Directors cycle with a director responsible for a legendary run of movies from the 1980s to mid 90s, Rob Reiner. Joined by a debuting Charlotte (Twitter) & Graham (Pop Screen), we discuss a holy trinity of classics, starting with 1984's This is Spinal Tap, 1987's the Princess Bride and 1990's Misery.

We also find room to talk about improv, killer casts and romantic comedies when Rob wasn't being battered by a temperamental internet connection.

If you like the show, check us on patreon and consider supporting us. For your money you'll get access to an array of Dr Who, X-Files, and Red Dwarf articles plus a series dedicated to asian cinema. There's podcasts too, with our monthly review show, Last Night, a bonus episode of our sister pod - Pop Screen - and Uncut from the Video Aisle (which is currently on a redevelopment sabbatical).

Until next time, we've been the Uncut Network.

MUSIC CREDITS: [INTRO] Funkgroove / Sofasound [MID-ROLL] Reading Night / Xander [OUTRO] Midnight Coffee / Englewood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Courtesy of Riot Games

We have yet more genre specific delights this time out on Uncut.

Rob is joined by Robyn (Twitter), Vincent (Twitter) and Andy (Twitter) to talk about the 1990s cycle of Creature Features which included everything from Anaconda to whatever those things in Tremors are. Creature Features, Animal Attacks, Nature Strikes Back, there are loads of names for this type of stuff.

The movies we covered are 1990's Arachnophobia, 1997's The Relic and 1999's Lake Placid. All of them amazing, and all them studio movies. The 90s sure where wild.

If you enjoyed the show, send some support our way on PATREON. We are in the middle of a redevelopment cycle over there, however, we still have Uncut from the Video Aisle, Pop Screen Plus, as well as articles about Asian cinema, Dr who, red dwarf and x-files for your enjoyment. Please do consider giving us your support, we are very affordable as far as Patreon goes, and it helps us keep the lights on.

Next time on the podcast, Rob Reiner.

We might be a day late in getting the show out, but in doing that we bring with us violently futile gestures, and doves flying through the air in show motion as we dive through the air dual weilding handguns.

Rob is joined by Larry (Your Move Creep) & Ben (Cymreig Samurai) to talk about this uniquely Hong Kong style of action cinema. In this episode the trio talk about The Long Arm of the Law (1984), Full Contact (1992) and the one movie of this type that everyone knows, Hard Boiled. It's a surprisingly informative episode this, so it's best you listen via a tab open on Letterboxd. We throw loads of recommendations your way.

If you enjoy the show, and let's face it, you did - you can support us on PATREON where you will get loads of goodies, namely, podcasts and articles too niche to fit the main site. Whether that is a bonus podcast of this very show that specialises in horror franchises or a bonus episode to our sister show, Pop Screen. There's also more written articles than you could ever want about Doctor Who, X-Files, Red Dwarf and other non-sci-fi stuff too. Give it a look-see, and tell them Rob sent you.