Trade Movies

shoutout to all the QUEENS who may or may not have [redacted] their husbands thereby turning them into prophets/leaders/et cetera. We get a rundown of that phenomenon as well as two HIGHLY RELEVANT movies from last year and 1960. Super fun episode, I could listen Kristina talk for hours! Please follow her:

https://www.kristinareinis.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@kristina.reinis
https://www.instagram.com/kristina.reinis/
https://www.youtube.com/@kristina.reinis

TOPICS
Shakers, Ann Lee, religious history, ecstasy, film analysis, religious movements, American history, spirituality, utopian communities, religious trauma charismatic religion, American religious history, evangelicalism, Pentecostal, Shakers, Ann Lee, religious influence, gender roles, religious scandals, cults religious fundamentalism, charismatic leaders, gender dynamics, American history, film analysis, cults, televangelism, Ann Lee, Amy McPherson, Elmer Gantry

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Kristina Reinis and Her Work
00:05:57 The Historical Accuracy of the New Ann Lee Movie
00:12:05 Cultural Context: Shakers vs. Other Religious Movements
00:18:02 Choreography and Historical Representation in the Movie
00:25:55 Frustrations with Narrative Complexity
00:30:57 The Shakers' Approach to Theology
00:37:04 Ecstatic Experiences in Religion
00:43:00 The Split of Evangelicalism
00:48:43 Modern Charismatic Traditions
00:55:25 Empowerment in Conservative Religious Movements
01:02:47 The Complexity of Women's History and Accountability
01:09:07 Historical Figures and the Quest for Power
01:25:42 Dissolution of Family Structures
01:34:34 Character Dynamics and Power
01:48:03 The Nature of Deception and Trust
01:53:56 The Evolution of Fundamentalism
02:10:34 Concluding Thoughts on Gender Dynamics

THE COOLEST THING YET FOR THE POD! Thank you so much to Emma and the crew for hosting me back in February. I loved talking about the documentary, Highlander, the mission, movies, and everything else! Emma will be back on FOR SURE to talk Cyd Charisse, and I can't wait!

Topics
Highlander Center, social movements, community organizing, activism, intersectionality, history, civil rights, education, social change

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Highlander Center and its significance
00:08:21 Intersectionality in social movements and community building
00:22:53 The influence of media and film on social consciousness
00:34:53 The story of Dorothy Cotton and her role in civil rights
00:43:43 Getting involved locally: talking to neighbors and community
00:53:19 The power of individual skills and community action
00:55:35 The emotional and psychological aspects of social change
01:04:14 The importance of diverse stories and voices in activism
01:14:31 Media, film, and storytelling in social movements

SPEAK A LIL JOHN WATERS FOR EM MEGAN. We are BACK with returning guest and irl spouse of mine Megan aka Magenta Elogy, who is boldly popping my John Waters cherry as though a giant lobster would: showing up out of nowhere and saying "WE MUST POD ON JOHN WATERS" until I become truly in a mania and start scaring some people. What a friend!!! Today we are taking a trip to THE CUCK LABORATORY

GO READ MEGAN'S WRITING AND FOLLOW HER AT:
https://magentaelogy.substack.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@magentaelogy

TOPICS
John Waters, Multiple Maniacs, queer cinema, film analysis, cult movies, Divine, independent film, transgressive art, film history, underground cinema film analysis, cult movies, director insights, cultural commentary, absurd cinema, Megan and Geoff, movie discussion, show notes, deep dive, entertainment film analysis, underground cinema, camp, John Waters, Delmer Daves, movie remastering, melodrama, cult films, movie analysis, filmmaking

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to the Guests and Themes
00:05:40 Exploring John Waters and His Influence
00:10:37 Diving into 'Multiple Maniacs' and Its Impact
00:15:35 The Aesthetic of John Waters and Divine
00:20:38 Cultural Commentary and Personal Reflections
00:25:18 Nostalgia and the Impact of Jackass
00:30:33 Queerness in Film
00:40:33 The Role of Taste in Art
00:49:37 The Duality of Characters in The Sopranos
00:54:12 The Portrayal of Idiocy in Cinema
01:03:26 Empathy for the Foolish: A Discussion on Class and Society
01:11:22 Absurdity in Film: The Baby on Fire Scene
01:17:15 Exploring Delmer Daves' Directorial Style
01:28:18 The Cuck Laboratory and Family Dynamics
01:35:35 Exploring the Unconventional in Film
01:38:16 The Complexity of Melodrama and Irony
01:40:41 Earnestness in Camp Cinema
01:44:25 Celebrating the Outsiders in Film
01:52:16 The Artistry Behind Classic Melodrama
02:05:02 Final Thoughts and Future Film Discussions

HELLO HELLO sorry for the DELAY, I have been streaming too much and working on LONGER VIDEOS, so that means I am still trying to BALANCE my WORKLOAD. I don't know why I'm yelling. Basically, I am going to get back to a regular schedule on this. I still have a big backlog!

Because eps like this are super fun! We recorded this a while back, and I really loved going back and listening to it. Rebeca is great and you should follow her:

https://www.tiktok.com/@rebs__bebs
https://www.youtube.com/@rebs_bebs2
https://rebecaroblesrodriguez.carrd.co/

TOPICS
film noir, filmmaking, movie analysis, film history, alternate realities, classic movies, modern cinema, film discussion, movie collection, film techniques cinema, acting, film history, classic movies, movie critique, Hollywood, gothic horror, film analysis, actors, movie culture

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Introduction to Rebeca
00:05:16 Generational Perspectives on Technology and Education
00:14:18 Cultural Reflections and Millennial Humor
00:22:15 Exploring Movie Experiences
00:25:27 Nostalgia and Classic Television
00:31:30 Character Dynamics in Film
00:37:16 Psychological Ramifications in Storytelling
00:48:58 Nostalgia for Early 2000s Movies
00:54:18 Exploring Film Noir and Its Aesthetic
01:04:10 The Changing Landscape of Movie Stars
01:05:52 The Future of Film and Audience Engagement
01:14:22 Gothic Horror and Modern Influences
01:24:13 The Evolution of Sci-Fi and Horror Genres
01:33:46 The James Lipton Questionnaire
01:44:18 Favorite and Least Favorite Sounds
01:47:19 Alternate Careers and Aspirations
01:58:09 Movie Recommendations

GO SEE $POSITIONS, SERIOUSLY! Feel free to listen to the pod first, it's spoiler-free, but please go see this movie. It's really great, and Brandon is super exciting new talent. Longtime Trade Movies heads will know that I am constantly wishing we had people doing more varieties of movies, and the concoction Brandon made here with a mix of Safdie brothers and 90s comedy and all kinds of older stuff...I love it. So we made sure he didn't get Boots Rileyed and watched Fellini's La Strada, which is like a grandfather/mother movie to his.

RENT/BUY:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0GXZ8524R/
https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/-Positions/4951750
https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/positions/umc.cmc.3yhlyu51vf1jdcrgoe87goidz

And follow Brandon + the movie:
https://linktr.ee/positions.movie
https://www.instagram.com/positions.movie/
https://www.instagram.com/coolbrandond/

TOPICS
Positions, independent film, cinema influences, non-actors, authentic casting, TikTok cinema, filmmaking, crypto, gambling, Midwest culture filmmaking, cinema, independent film, movie analysis, cinematic influences, character development, genre blending, film history, movie recommendations

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Positions and Brandon Daly
00:06:33 Cinematic Influences and Inspirations
00:12:37 Visual Storytelling and Cinematic Techniques
00:15:34 Character Development and Empathy in Storytelling
00:24:01 The Challenge of Authentic Casting
00:27:18 Authenticity in Storytelling and Character Development
00:31:04 The Role of Non-Actors in Film
00:36:27 Exploring Disability Representation in Film
00:45:43 Personal Reflections on Gambling and Crypto
00:50:40 Dopamine Dependency and Finding Joy
00:51:20 Cinema Preferences and the Impact of Short-Form Content
00:56:24 Analyzing Skibbity Toilet and Its Cultural Impact
00:59:28 Reflections on Classic Cinema and Personal Growth
01:04:06 Navigating Dark Themes in Film
01:06:18 The Role of Disability in Character Portrayal
01:14:01 Influences and Inspirations in Modern Filmmaking
01:18:00 The Emotional Impact of Character Arcs
01:21:20 Exploring Themes of Guilt and Redemption
01:26:20 Cinematic References and Influences
01:31:11 The Complexity of Character Relationships
01:36:50 Recommendations and Personal Favorites
01:38:50 Exploring Independent Film and Unique Cinematic Styles
01:43:36 Cinematic Influences: Bollywood and Beyond
01:47:49 David Lynch: The Master of Surreal Cinema
01:50:04 The Artistic Vision of Takeshi Kitano
01:52:02 Recommendations and Influences in Modern Cinema