EPISODE #382-- We dive back into Sam Fuller's oeuvre with the psych-thriller SHOCK CORRIDOR from 1963. It's a good one and currently available on HBO Max! Get it! We also talk about ALIENS (1986), TERMINATOR: SALVATION (2009), MODERN ROMANCE (1981), and FEELS GOOD MAN (2020). We also talk about the intersection of irony and bigotry, among other things. Big episode. Lots to bite into. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitte...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 16 min
EPISODE #381-- We're doing another Michael Crichton movie, for some reason. It just keeps happening, I don't know. Anyways, this time, we're dealing with the sci-fi/thriller/detective story RUNAWAY, staring Magnum PI himself. We also talk about POLITE SOCIETY (2023), QUANT (2021) on Crackle, RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983), and THE STRAIGHT STORY (1999), which is on Disney+, of all places. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitte...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min
EPISODE #380-- If you like crud, boy do we have a movie for you. NEMESIS (1992) is from legendary schlockmonger, Albert Pyun (RIP), and is the little sci-fi movie that could. Except that it can't. It almost doesn't work on any level and yet. . . It's kind of good? I mean, good as far as blatant riffs on THE TERMINATOR are concerned. Check it out for free online and then come and listen to the show! We also talk about TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (2011) again, BRIDGE OF SPIES (2015), and GUNDAM 08th...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 29 min
EPISODE #379-- We delve back into the world of James Bond rip-offs with the 1967 all-star spy-fi banger DEADLIER THAN THE MALE directed by Ralph Thomas staring some incredible British faces. Not an episode to miss if you love Cold War spy flicks. We also talk about ROME, OPEN CITY (1945), directed by Roberto Rossellini, which is currently available on the Criterion Channel. It's good stuff. Who doesn't love a good war. . . movie? Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twi...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min
EPISODE #378-- On today's episode we talk Criterion Collection #1155, Cure from 1997. Directed by the other Kurosawa (Kiyoshi Kurosawa, that is), Cure is a seminal Japanese horror film. It's a movie that both made a director's career and presaged an entire cinematic movement. We also talk WILL SUCCESS SPOIL ROCK HUNTER off of the Criterion Channel, as well as CHE: PART ONE. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kisling...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min
EPISODE #377-- We wrap up Women's History Month with the black and white/low-budget/coming of age(?)/Persian/Bakersfield vampire movie A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT (2014, dir. Ana Lily Amirpour). It's good. It's weird. It's on the Criterion Channel. We also talk about JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 (2023), ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE (2013), MISERY (1990), and THE MENU (2023). A nice little eclectic mix of movies. You should check them out. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twi...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min
EPISODE #376-- Happy Women's History Month and contrats to Michelle Yeoh on the newest feather in her cap. Today we take on David Chung's MAGNIFICENT WARRIORS (which is currently available on the Criterion Channel). It's a fun one. Lots of kicking. We also talk ROYAL WARRIORS (1986) and THE HEROIC TRIO (1993), which are both on the Criterion Channel. We also rap about the Tamil film BEAST (2022) from Netflix and REPO MAN (1985), which I watched on Blu-Ray, because that's who I am. Donate to the ...
Mar 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min
EPISODE #375-- To kick off Women's History Month, we're talking about Mira Nair's 1991 romance MISSISSIPPI MASALA. Staring Anita Choudhury and, you know who he is folks, Denzel Washington. It's a good one! We also talk about MURDER UNINCOPORATED (1965) and POLICE STORY III: SUPERCOP (1991) on the Criterion Channel. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit and @kislingkino on Tikt...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 12 min
EPISODE #374-- We officially round up Black History Month with Melvin van Peebles' premiere film, THE STORY OF A THREE DAY PASS from 1967. It's readily available on HBO Max and elsewhere. Check it out! We also talk THE WAY OF THE GUN (2000), CRIMES OF THE FUTURE (2022), CLOSE-UP (1990) on the Criterion Channel, and THE ROCKETEER on Disney Plus. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits, on Instagram @kislingwh...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min
EPISODE #373-- We tackle another pivotal film in Black (Cinematic) History with THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968) from the legenary George Romero. It's a banger, folks. We also talk about MONA LISA (1986), THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE (1994), GLORY (1989), WEATHERING WITH YOU (2019), CUNK ON EARTH (2022) on Netflix, and DOCUMENTARY NOW (also on Netflix). Lots of bangers this week. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 22 min
EPISODE #372-- We celebrate our second week of Black History Month with SHAFT'S BIG SCORE, the thrilling sequel to the unbeatable SHAFT. Directed by Gordon Parks and released in 1972 it tells the story of, what else? Shaft taking names, laying dames, and looking damn good doing it. We also talk about THE THIRTY-NINE STEPS on HBO Max, 13 ASSASSINS, DANGER PAYS, MURDERVILLE on Netflix, THE LAST OF US currently on HBO Max, and IS THAT BLACK ENOUGH FOR YOU from Elvis Mitchell on Netflix. Donate to t...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min
EPISODE #371-- Happy Black History Month! While we're a little late to the party, for the next four weeks we'll be commemorating African-American history by watching movies by, from, about, and/or staring black talent. Our inaugural installment will be the musical/biopic/propaganda piece KRUSH GROOVE, which details the highly fictional rise (and rise) of Def Jam Records from 1985. We also talk about THE ROVER, Altman's THE LONG GOODBYE, WE'RE NO ANGELS (1955), and Netflix's THE IRISHMAN (of all ...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 13 min
EPISODE #370-- We're back on the Criterion grind with Michael Mann's theatrical debut: THIEF. It's a good one. It's a great one. Listen to it. James Cann. James Belushi. Tuesday Weld. What else is there? We also talk about McCABE & MRS. MILLER (1971), NEAR DARK (1987), and THE LAST OF US (2023). Lotta quality up in here. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit. You can watch ...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min
EPISODE #369-- We did it! We finally did it! We hunted down the legendary supernatural divorce thriller, POSSESSION from exiled/tortured genius Andrzej Zulawski! Communication is everything folks, even when she's in love with a creature. We also talk about the second LONE WOLF AND CUB movie, Netflix's THE SANDMAN (2022), SHIN ULTRAMAN (2023), NOPE (2022), ATRAGON (1961), and HBO's THE LAST OF US (2023). Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption,...
Feb 01, 2023•2 hr 32 min
EPISODE #368-- For this long, overdue episode we talk LONE WOLF AND CUB: SWORD OF VENGEANCE (1972), the first installment of the famed "Baby Cart" chambara series. It's a fun one (and currently available on HBO Max). We also talk PUSS IN BOOTS (2023), the SANDMAN TV show on Netflix, THE TERMINATOR (1984), and ON THE SILVER GLOBE (1988). Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min
EPISODE #367-- Cruz and James return to the recording pit to talk about the ten best movies they saw in the year of our Lord, 2022. It's a good one. A nice, solid spread of movies. And The Batman, because, you saw that thing, you think we're not going to put The Batman in our Top 10 of the year? You're off your rocker, mate. You can find Alexis on Twitter (RIP) @amutepiggy and at The Pack Theater with Drunkards and Dragons! Make it happen, she's much funnier and talented than us. Donate to the c...
Jan 14, 2023•2 hr 35 min
EPISODE #366-- Alexis Simpson returns to talk the mangled musical masterpiece (of sh*t!), XANADU! What a, uh, unique picture! We also talk JERRY AND MARGE GO LARGE (2022) from Paramount+, WILLOW (2022) on Disney+, PURPLE NOON (1960), and EVANGELION 3.0 + 1.0: THRICE UPON A TIME (2021) on Amazon Prime. You can find Alexis on Twitter (RIP) @amutepiggy and at The Pack Theater with Drunkards and Dragons! Make it happen, she's much funnier and talented than us. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Qual...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min
For this very special episode of A Quality Interruption, Cruz and James rap about Andor, the hit show from the Disney Mega-Corp. All hail the Mouse! May he live for ten thousand years! Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag ( http://www.juliustanag.com...
Dec 24, 2022•59 min
EPISODE #365-- Let's ring in the holiday season with a British classic: THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY from 1980. Staring none other than Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren, this one is a banger-- so is this episode! We also talk about BONES AND ALL (2022), MILLER'S CROSSING (1990), BULLET TRAIN (2022), and STAR TREK: THE LOWER DECKS. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit. You can watch Cr...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min
EPISODE #364-- On today's (lost) episode, we talk about Joel Schumacher's paranormal thriller, FLATLINERS from 1990. If you like self-help lessons masquerading as ghost stories and movies packed full of hot, hot grad students, then this is the episode for you! Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Liv...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 8 min
EPISODE #363-- We tackle another film from the Criterion Collection this time Basil Dearden's 1960 caper, THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN. Come for the heist, stay for the manners. We also talk SEE HOW THEY RUN (2022), THE SAND PEBBLES (1966), BREAKING AWAY (1979), and THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP (1943). It's a good one. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit. You can watch ...
Nov 26, 2022•51 min
EPISODE #362-- The boys are back with the seminal Marvel hit BLADE! People love Blade! He's great! It's great! It's one of the most important action movies of the past twenty years and one of the most impressive showcases of black talent of the 90's. What's not to enjoy? We also talk about Bill Duke's DEEP COVER (1992). That's a good one, too. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kisling...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 27 min
EPISODE #361-- Hey! We made it! Here we are! The end of Spooktagon 2022. At long last! Today we talk the 90's John Carpenter film VAMPIRES (1998) from the novel by John Steakley. We also talk THE KEEP (1983) and TRUE ROMANCE (1993). And probably some other movies! Happy Guy Fawks Day! Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min
#360-- We enter into the second week of 2022's Spooktagon with the penny stock-funded ghost story LADY IN WHITE (1988). We also talk briefly about DR. SLEEP, and, like, nine other horror movies for about half a minute each (including, but not limited to the original THE BLOB). Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You ...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 9 min
EPISODE #359-- We return back to the Spooktagon to discuss the silent spook'em, HAXAN from 1922. Spoiler alert: It is boring! Very boring! Our episode is great, though. Listen to it. We also talk about STAR TREK: THE LOWER DECKS, MOONAGE DAYDREAM (2022), and THE SNAKE GIRL AND THE SILVER HAIRED WITCH (1968). Good stuff. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit. You can watch C...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
EPISODE #358, ENTER THE SPOOKTAGON 2022 Part 1: Welcome boils and ghouls to the first installment of our SPOOKTAGON, our annual and exclusive cele-BOO-ration of all things frightening! Part one of our series if WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR from 2022, directed by Jane Scheonbrun. It's a deep dive into a girl going quietly insane due to the internet. It's currently on HBO Max. It's good. Check it out! We also chat about AFRICAN QUEEN, HIDDEN FORTRESS, BLUE COLLAR, and THE WOMAN KING. It's a...
Oct 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min
EPISODE #357-- We're back with another banger! Today we take on the great 1960's spy film, FUNERAL IN BERLIN (1966), directed by Guy Hamilton and staring Michael Caine. It's a good one! We also talk TWO MULES FOR SISTER SARAH and the season finale of PRIMAL. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and James on Twitter @kislingtwits and on Instagram @kislingwhatsit. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live ...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 14 min
EPISODE #356-- Today we're talking the swingin' spies of the sixties set. We're talking BILLION DOLLAR BRAIN (1967) from Ken Russell staring Michael Caine, Karl Malden, and Francoise Dorleac. It's a good one. Stay tuned for next week when we do FUNERAL IN BERLIN, because I goofed! We also talk Hitchcock's SABOTAGE (1936), SALOUM (2022), LAND OF MINE (2017), MAGIC & BIRD: A COURTSHIP OF RIVALS (2022), and finally Bresson's LANCELOT DU LAC (1974). Big episode, folks. Donate to the cause at Patreon...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 18 min
EPISODE #355-- Back in the day there used to be pictures! THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONG (2022) is one of those. It's the new film from visionary director George Miller, staring Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton. It's a good one. We also talk about DRUNKEN MASTER (1978), King Hu's A TOUCH OF ZEN (1971), Jim Jarmusch's NIGHT ON EARTH (1991), and a little bit of that new Game of Thrones show about the dragons. Like I said, it's a great episode. Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show ...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min
EPISODE #354-- On this week's episode, Cruz and James tackle the Michael Mann thriller COLLATERAL from 2004 (staring Jamie Foxx and Tom Cruise). It's a much better movie than EATEN ALIVE, but maybe not as good of an episode. TIME WILL TELL. We also talk about Paul Schrader's FIRST REFORMED (2017), the anime INU-OH (2022), and the classic horror movie SALEM'S LOT (1975). It's a nice, big episode! Donate to the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the show on Twitter @AQualityInterruption, and Jam...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 9 min
