Episode 203: Stephen Sayadian (feat. Heather Drain, Justine Smith and Daniel Bird)

Guest host Bill Ackerman invites film/culture writer Heather Drain and writer/programmer Justine Smith to discuss the films of Stephen Sayadian (aka Rinse Dream), the singular talent behind films like NIGHTDREAMS, CAFÉ FLESH and DR. CALIGARI. As an added bonus, Bill also includes a new interview with writer/historian/film preservationist Daniel Bird, who produced the 2021 4K restoration of DR. CALIGARI and is presently working on an upcoming restoration of CAFÉ FLESH.

00:00 - 1:59:00 - Stephen Sayadian discussion w/Heather Drain & Justine Smith

1:59:00 - 2:01:55 - Daniel Bird Introduction

2:01:55 - 2:59:30 - Daniel Bird Interview

2:59:30 - 3:00:45 - Outro

Fantasia 2021: A Masterclass with the Legendary Stephen Sayadian, in conversation with Justine Smith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7CmT7pD8rI&t=2830s

Watch Wall Of Voodoo “Do It Again” video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bScjfPE2_-Q

Hear Stephen Sayadian, Jerry Stahl and Heather Drain talking about DR. CALIGARI on The Projection Booth:

https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2015/09/episode-236-dr-caligari.html

Hear a discussion of NIGHT DREAMS on The Projection Booth:

https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2012/04/episode-57-night-dreams.html

Trailer for PARTY DOLL A GO GO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og9Dk8olXGo

Party Doll A Go-Go! (1991) Condensed Dialogue (Censored)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5MQONLNcV4

The Ramones “Psycho Therapy” video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bej93aPldHE

Silk Stalkings - Pilot Episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL6NQG7jZro&t=820s

Visit Heather Drain’s website:

https://www.mondoheather.com

Follow Justine Smith on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/redroomrantings

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