The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life

On #645, Jeff Shuster and John King delve into two miraculously trashy John Waters films from the 1970s, Pink Flamingos (1972) and Desperate Living (1977), to cap off our annual Schloctoberfesting.

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Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 1:08pm EST

On this week’s show, Jeff Shuster and I delve into David Lynch's first film feature, Eraserhead. We consider the existential threat of re-animated chickens, hyper-sexual surrealism, and other important matters.

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Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 5:00am EST

On this week’s show, Jeff Shuster and I delve into George Lucas's debut film feature, a science fiction epic that isn't the one you are thinking of. This early '70s work helps us understand what was once called The New Hollywood, and how George Lucas's strengths and weaknesses are on display in this memorable movie.

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Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 5:00am EST

On this week’s show, Jeff Shuster and I discuss the existential provocations of two films called Crimes of the Future, both created by David Cronenberg.

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Category:Arts/Culture/Writing -- posted at: 5:00am EST

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