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Darren Gaskell ventures back to the cinema to see what's out there in a lockdown-affected world.
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Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
In Episode 29 of Socially Distanced Cinema, Darren Gaskell rounds off his coverage of the new kid on the festival block as he looks at four more features from the MARCELLO ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL as follows:
IN A LONELY PLACE (dir. Davide Montecchi)
THAT'S LA MORTE: ITALIAN CULT CINEMA AND THE YEARS OF LEAD (dir. Xavier Mendik)
FULCI FOR FAKE (dir. Simone Scafidi)
THE END? (dir. Daniele Misischia)
The Marcello IFF's Twitter account is: @marcello_iff
The Socially Distanced Cinema Theme Tune is written and performed by Mitch Bain: @whoelsebutmitch
Follow Darren on Twitter and Instagram by searching for: darren_gaskell
Hope you enjoy the episode and think about tracking down some of Dania Film's titles!
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
The cinemas are still closed but that doesn't mean Socially Distanced Cinema has been kept out of film festivals. Darren Gaskell takes the first of a two-part look at the brand new MARCELLO ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL and talks about the following:
TOBY DAMMIT (dir. Federico Fellini)
MR. DEVIL/IL SIGNOR DIAVOLO (dir. Pupi Avati)
BED NUMBER SIX/LETTO NUMERO SEI (dir. Milena Cocozza)
THE NEST/IL NIDO (dir. Roberto De Feo)
The Marcello IFF's Twitter account is: @marcello_iff
Socially Distanced Cinema Theme Tune by Mitch Bain: @whoelsebutmitch
Follow Darren on Twitter and Instagram by searching for: darren_gaskell
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
Episode 27 of Socially Distanced Cinema goes back in time like the hero of the featured movie - it's Charles Band's 1984 time bending sci-fi flick TRANCERS with Tim Thomerson (as a character called Jak Deth) and a young actress called Helen Hunt. Wonder what happened to her?
Darren Gaskell talks briefly about his history with the film over the years before launching into the review. Has time been kind to his feelings about the movie? Tune in to find out!
Socially Distanced Cinema Theme Tune by Mitch Bain: @whoelsebutmitch
Follow Darren on Twitter and Instagram by searching for: darren_gaskell
Hope you enjoy the episode!
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
In Episode 26 of Socially Distanced Cinema. Darren Gaskell takes a look at something new to Netflix - it's PIECES OF A WOMAN starring Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBoeuf and Ellen Burstyn. It's already receiving a fair amount of acclaim but did Darren feel the same way? Tune in to find out!
Socially Distanced Cinema Theme Tune by Mitch Bain: @whoelsebutmitch
Follow Darren on Twitter and Instagram by searching for: darren_gaskell
Hope you enjoy the episode!
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Socially Distanced Cinema brings in the New Year by wrapping coverage of 2020's final festival - it's SoHoHo time once again as Darren picks up where he and Dr. Lauren McIntyre left off last time.
Get ready for a whistle-stop Chrimble tour, starting with the Strong Language and Violent Scenes watchalong of ELVES before calling in to discuss GREMLINS: A PUPPET STORY, the ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE Live Commentary, WITNESS INFECTION, CHRISTMAS GHOST STORY READINGS and WINTERSKIN!
Socially Distanced Cinema Theme Tune by Mitch Bain: @whoelsebutmitch
Follow Darren on Twitter and Instagram by searching for: darren_gaskell
Happy New Year, folks! Hope you enjoy the episode!
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Socially Distanced Cinema hopes you're having a wonderful festive period and while you're full of mince pies and eggnog, why not make another excuse not to get out of your chair by listening to the latest episode!
Number 24 of these continues the Christmassy vibe as guest Dr. Lauren McIntyre joins Darren Gaskell to discuss a selection box of movies they saw at the recent online SoHoHo Horror Festival, courtesy of fest supremo and all round horror hero Mitch Harrod.
The films covered are: JULEBLOD, THE OAK ROOM, SANTA JAWS, THIRST and DEATHCEMBER!
Warning: There's some strong language and (im)mature content, including a specific conversation about specific damage to a specific body part.
Socially Distanced Cinema Theme by Mitch Bain:
You can find Lauren and Darren on Twitter and Instagram by searching for "noddinggoth" and "darren_gaskell" respectively.
Hope you enjoy the episode!
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
It's a Happy Christmas from Socially Distanced Cinema! Festive delights, of a fashion, in Episode 23 as Dr. Lauren McIntyre joins Darren Gaskell to discuss the Mel Gibson-starring Santa Claus flick FATMAN! WARNING: There are a few swears in this episode, we know it's not big and it's not clever but there you go. Hope it doesn't impair your listening pleasure too much.
Socially Distanced Cinema Theme: Mitch Bain - @whoelsebutmitch
And you can follow either Lauren or Darren - or both of them - on Twitter!
Dr. Lauren McIntyre: @noddinggoth
Darren: @darren_gaskell
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
After a run of episodes with various guests, Darren Gaskell is back on his tod for Episode 22 of Socially Distanced Cinema as he checks out the recent addition to Shudder that is ANYTHING FOR JACKSON! What did he think? You'll find out in just a few short minutes.
Socially Distanced Cinema Theme: Mitch Bain - @whoelsebutmitch
Find Darren on Twitter: @darren_gaskell
Hope you enjoy the episode!
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Tier 3 restrictions have closed the local cinemas around the area but Socially Distanced Cinema is still open! In Episode 21, Darren Gaskell fights general audio problems with guests Dr. Lauren McIntyre, Faye Ellis and Chris Ellis as we discuss Brandon Cronenberg's POSSESSOR, out in some cinemas and On Demand.
Hope you enjoy the discussion despite our constant battles with the sound.
Socially Distanced Cinema Theme: Mitch Bain - @whoelsebutmitch
And for anyone thinking they might like to follow the rest of us on Twitter...
Dr. Lauren McIntyre: @noddinggoth
Faye Ellis: @Tweak81
Chris Ellis: @oboy1982
Darren: @darren_gaskell
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Socially Distanced Cinema brings its coverage of the Abertoir 2020 online Horror Festival to a close as Darren Gaskell, Hayley Alice Roberts and Phil Bowling get to grips with Day Six which featured genre stalwarts Roger Corman and Jess Franco, silent shockers, a noteworthy decapitation and a sleep study that isn't what it seems.
Films covered:
She Killed in Ecstasy
In The Land Of Franco
The Returned
Come True
Events covered:
Silent Horror Shorts
Roger Corman Live Q&A
Socially Distanced Cinema Theme by Mitch Bain: @whoelsebutmitch
And if you're wondering where those podcast folks are on Twitter...
Hayley: @HayleyARoberts
Phil: @philkybarkid83
Darren: @darren_gaskell
Hope you've enjoyed our coverage of the Abertoir Festival!