Episode Appearances
Stuff To Blow Your Mind · Jun 8, 2026
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams
“Subject of the episode; legendary Japanese filmmaker whose 1990 film Dreams is analyzed in depth”
Akira Kurosawa's filmmaking philosophy and directorial approachDream logic and surrealism in cinemaJapanese folklore and yokai in film adaptation
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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Mothra vs. Godzilla
“Renowned Japanese filmmaker; friend and collaborator of Ishiro Honda”
Godzilla franchise chronology and thematic evolutionKaiju film monster design and practical effects techniquesPost-war Japanese cinema and social commentary
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The Swiftie and The Scholar · Apr 2, 2026
August – The Folklore Love Triangle Part 1
“Referenced for creating Rashomon film which inspired the Rashomon effect literary concept used in analysis”
Literary analysis of Taylor Swift's folklore albumThe Rashomon effect in narrative structureDisnarration and narrative gaps in songwriting
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Trash Taste Podcast · Jan 2, 2026
What They Don't Tell You About Being a Father in Japan (ft. @PremierTwo ) | Trash Taste #289
“Filmmaker whose work PremierTwo studied and appreciates, mentioned as influence on film taste”
Fatherhood and parenting in JapanStreaming income volatility and creator financial stressRetro gaming and physical media preservation
View AnalysisTrash Taste Podcast · Oct 31, 2025
We Watched the Worst Movie of All Time | Trash Taste #280
“Director of 'Ran' (1985); praised for cinematography and practical effects including burning castle set”
Amazon Prime Video content strategy and quality controlProduct placement in film and advertising ethicsScreen-life/found-footage filmmaking techniques
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