The New World Pictures Podcast

The Oil War has come and gone, leaving the world a disaster unless you know how to make fuel out of chicken poop, or are welcomed into a friendly yet horny enclave of survivors, or if you own the biggest semi-truck in all of New Zealand. So sit back and pour yourself a glass of Cognac while we discuss director Harley Cokeliss's BATTLETRUCK aka WARLORD OF THE 21ST CENTURY and find out if you just might be the Judd of all your friends!

When you get the chance to buy three post-apocalyptic Italian hard-to-find classics you don't hesitate. And so we did. For you. Our fans. We discuss WARRIORS OF THE YEAR 2072, ENDGAME, and RAIDERS OF ATLANTIS. Each one is amazing in its own way. Also, Marc discusses his tennis elbow ailment. What more could you want?

Are you considering the glamorous world of modeling? Before you do, please listen to this episode. We watched Covergirl and learned a ton. For example, you will live in a lavish dormitory in NY where you'll need to share a single with your model friends? You will get in huge bubble bath fights. Your cocktails will be served by robots. And, worst of all, you'll be forced to date men that look like Jeff Conaway. Be careful. Very careful.

Our new bonus episode really goes for it because we're all doing REALLY GOOD! We discuss our picks of the month (coincidentally, both available from Vinegar Syndrome), some re-watches and then we re-cast THE CONJURING franchise before tackling the new HALLOWEEN releases from Shout Factory, where Marc asks, "which HALLOWEEN sequel have you seen the least?"

James Lawrence of the The Iron Sequel joins us to discuss the hixploitation film BLACK OAK CONSPIRACY!

We like to think every bonus episode is special, but this one extra special. We talk with actor, director, producer, & musician, Courtney Gains, about his incredible career and the incredible roles he's played over the years. When we released our first episode (CHILDREN OF THE CORN), we would never have imagined we would speak to one of the most important actors from that film. We discuss his early years (CHILDREN OF THE CORN, BACK TO THE FUTURE, THE BURBS, MEMPHIS BELLE) and the films he has coming out this year (QUEEN BEES, RIVER & HELLRAISERS). It's a fun interview. Enjoy.

Esquire writer and podcast host Dave Holmes (Homophilia, Troubled Waters) joins us to talk about the best time of year, Fraternity Vacation Season. Starring Stephen Geoffreys, Cameron Dye, Sheree J. Wilson and some other guy too (Timothy something?) in a quest to either win a jacuzzi, or a bet, or defeat the Police Chief of Palm Springs (you decide), we discuss every aspect of this 1985 comedy including the incredible Palm Springs soundtrack of 1985, The Hieroglyph of the Human Soul, and careers in porn.

Writer and Director, Matthew Goodhue, joins us to talk about his suspenseful new movie, WOE, now available on all VOD platforms! We talk about how the film's story came about, James Russo's performance as Uncle Pete, and the importance of coffee in movies. It's all the important questions you'd expect us to ask plus a few of Erica's Stupid Questions.

Omega Syndrome is a lot of things. It's a kidnapping movie. It's about a writer going up against an underground white supremacist group in Los Angeles. It's also about cottage cheese diets, the danger of eating too much sugar, and the value of the yellow pages. What it's not is a high-octane action movie.

Matt Mercer and Graham Skipper stop by to talk about throwing up after fighting, peeing in jars, why fake blood tastes great, D cameras, and, oh yeah, Dementia Part II, now available on VOD!

One of the only New Word Pictures movies to not make money. It's easy to see why - it's about cockfighting. When you make a movie about cockfighting, you have to show a lot of cocks fighting which makes it a hard watch. On a positive note, we learned Eric used to love The Squirrel Nut Zippers and Ryan knows everything there is to know about St Elsewhere. So, all is not lost. Enjoy.

Director Maureen Bharoocha talks about her new arm wrestling buddy comedy GOLDEN ARM.

The phrase, "don't judge a movie by its cover" has never so aptly applied to a New World picture. Whatever expectations you have about this movie are wrong. We are joined by Actor and Writer, Peter Fluet, as we break down a movie whose "plot twist" would leave M. Night Shyamalan scratching his head.

We put PSYCHO GOREMAN in the spotlight - did the gang hate it or love it? They also discuss MY DEAR KILLER, part of Vinegar Syndrome's Forgotten Gialli series, the 1982 slasher THE FOREST, and NOBODY! Then the discussion somehow evolves into ranking Adam Sandler comedies. Don't ask us how.

Return of the Killer Tomatoes. Is this movie part of the Facts of Life Universe? Maybe. Is this a hilarious tourist guide for the sights and sounds of San Diego? Possibly. Is America's Cup the NASCAR of the sea? Very likely. We discuss all of this plus Skippy and Biff, Balboa Park, and pretty much all things San Diego. This one's for you, America's Finest City!

We put a spotlight on 1986's Never Too Young to Die, yet another film that proves director Gil Bettman's greatness.

This week's workout is director Joseph Losey's adaptation of Nell Dunn's play, a movie filled with Academy Award nominated actresses Vanessa Redgrave and Sarah Miles, nudity, emotional breakdowns, balloons, and even more nudity! Are you looking for huge gains or is it just time to give your dirty butt a good scrub? Either way, let's share some steam!

In honor of Roger Corman's 95th birthday, we discuss Corman's first Edgar Allan Poe directorial effort,1960's The Fall of the House of Usher. And also The Masque of the Red Death. And also The Thing. And practical effects. And why Roger stopped directing. We cover a lot of ground because, well, so did Roger. Happy birthday, big guy!

We are joined by Producer/Director/Writer Dunbar Dicks (The List Show) to talk about Samantha Fox - the world's deadliest assassin. She's a master of disguise and a black belt in Karate. She will do whatever it takes to destroy her victim including getting naked. A lot. She also loves a good cockfight. So there's that too. But is she Too Hot to Handle?

Did you once own a dojo that was taken over by an International Crime Syndicate? Do you like to take long drives from Los Angeles to Seattle and back again just to blow off some steam? Have you ever trained with the ghost of Bruce Lee? Do you like movies where the star of the film only appears for 15 minutes of an 85 minute running time? Then you will love No Retreat No Surrender. Two of us think this is another New World Podcast Classic. One of us does not.

We fill some holes.... in our Romero filmography. We talk about 1971's There's Always Vanilla and 1981's Knightriders We also talk about movies we think deserve a proper blu-ray release and how to properly apply the terms "aughts" and "90s".

From Cyndi Lauper's voice to the big screen, Girls Just Want to Have Fun has delighted audiences since it debuted in 1985, including our special guest Jessica Young, co-host of the Rants 'n Raves podcast! From wet-dogging to pill-popping, we dive deep into this Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt 1980's hit! So put some jeans on just in case this episode inspires you to dance!

We've seen a lot of movies but nothing could have prepared us for Crystal Heart. We could have talked about this movie for days. All you need to know is it stars Tawny Kitaen in a command performance and Lee Curreri who... pretends to play a synthesizer? They fall in love but can't touch each other because Lee's character has some auto-immune issue? Or his parents are messing with him. Either way, this is a movie that should not be missed.

It's time for another bonus episode which means it's time to discuss why people love to rub fresh blood on their fingers and how criminals always know each other's addresses! We also talk about the films UNDERWATER (2020), CRITTERS 2 (1988), SOUL SURFER (2011), A BLADE IN THE DARK (1983), and L.A. WARS (1993).

Kicking off 2021 with one of San Diego's all-time film classics. Some call this a slasher. Some call it a comedy. Others call it a scathing commentary on opportunistic investors that prey on those facing an unjust tax burden. And, somehow, it manages to be none of those things. If you grew up in Fallbrook, CA, this is the movie for you.

For our first episode of 2021, we discuss the recent films we have been watching including: Police are Blundering in the Dark (Vinegar Syndrome's Forgotten Gialli Volume 1), Lucio Fulci's Conquest, Killer Crocodile 2 (Severin), Deadly Games, American Rickshaw (Cauldron), Freaky, WW84, Soul, and Erica forces Ryan to reveal what comfort movie he has been watching lately.

According to this movie, Christmas is a time for children. Who knew? It's also potentially a time for magic and wonder but who's to say? One thing we know is something wonderous did not happen in this movie. But Home for Christmas features an angry Mickey Rooney so that's sure to bring on some level of holiday cheer. Right?

It's a b-b-b-bonus episode! We talk about Vinegar Syndrome's "Forgotten Gialli" release, The Killer is One of Thirteen, and the remaster of Zombi 5: Killing Birds. We also talk about mouth pockets (the forgotten pocket) and new strategies for staying cool in bed.

Two academy award winners running for their lives in a classic 80's buddy action movie. We're talking about Certain Fury. That's not a typo. It is not A Certain Fury. It's just Certain Fury. We talk about this and debate an honest question - was this movie written by a child?

We take a break to talk about Blood Rage, Killer Crocodile and the La Casa Universe. Then get into Space Raiders and the sustainability of modern filmmaking with Tarik Davis (The Amber Ruffin Show, Freestyle Love Supreme and the Brothers from Another Planet podcast). Enjoy.

If you ever cast members from Home Alone appeared in a horror movie, wonder no more. We present you with C.H.U.D. Your new holiday favorite. We are joined by Film Maker, Actor and C.H.U.D aficionado, Matt Mercer.

We dive into the new Friday the 13th box set and discuss our favorite 3 movies from the series. The selections might surprise you. They surprised us and we know each other.

In 1982, a sci-fi film starring a major movie star was released that will forever influence our views on synthetic humans. That's right, Android starring Klaus Kinski! We discuss the movie with Tarik Davis (The Amber Ruffin Show, Freestyle Love Supreme).

We have a new episode coming out this Friday. Why not prepare yourself with our second bonus episode. We talk about Bill and Ted Face the Music, Spanish Gialli, and Sean Connery's best Sci-Fi movie, Zardoz. It's our best bonus episode ever.

On our second episode, we talked about Death Race 2000. Now we talk about it's sequel, Deathsport. Didn't know there was a sequel? Neither did we! It also stars David Carradine. The rest of the plot is entirely different. Is it better? We find out.

Our first bonus episode! We talk about our favorite 5 New World movies from our first 20 episodes and read our first fan letter! Enjoy.

What happens when you combine the acting talent from Escape from Witch Mountain, Mannequin and The Pick Up Artist? You get Tuff Turf. A movie some have said was, "The Rebel Without a Cause" of their time. We bring on a Tuff Turf expert to break down the subtle nuance of this film and argue why it deserved both an Oscar and a Grammy.

Everyone loves a good ghost story. The Evil is a ghost story and it stars Richard Crenna (First Blood, Rambo: First Blood II, Rambo III). It also stars other people. And it stars a dog. What more could you ask for?

A "Best of New World" candidate, Big Bad Mama is a big old slice of 1930's Americana through the lens of the early 1970s. It has everything - car chases, gunfire, nipple-tassels, couple-swapping, and Erica's favorite leading man, Tom Skerritt. What's not to love?

To celebrate our 17th episode, we talk about a movie most people have actually seen! It's 1988's Heathers. Is Veronica a worse person than the Heathers? Do high school kids like pate? Are podcasts modern diaries? We discuss!

Do you love TV movies from the 80s but wish they had a touch of foul language and a dash of nudity? Do you like movies where former Vietnam vets get together to fight a gang of 40-year-olds? Do you like an incoherent synth-based soundtrack? Then you will LOVE The Annihilators!

Did you know before Jamie Lee Curtis lit up the screen with James Keach and palled around with Amy Madigan in Love Letters, she was in a bunch of horror movies? Did you also know that she starred in a lesser-known movie with Dan Akyroyd and Eddie Murphy? We did but we don't talk about these movies at all. Enjoy.

If you were a super horny 30-year-old in high school then Screwballs is your dream movie. So, come along as we take a trip down memory lane to T&A High School. You'll unload.... with laughter at this non-stop sex romp. How's that for an early 80's teen sex comedy tagline?

Are you looking for an incomprehensible sci-fi movie where the lead character is a child who's mission is to kill everyone in his path? Or, how about a movie where the hero space ship is shaped like a flesh-colored fallopian tube ball sack? Well, it's time you check out Space Raiders. We did. And we talk about it.

In honor of Roger Corman's birthday last Sunday, we present to you, Sorceress. If the phrase "girl children" was not in your vocabulary before, it will be now. Enjoy the bonus episode!

We discuss Disc 2 in our "New World Pictures: Pandemic Collection". This week it's David Cronenberg's Rabid. Why did Murray wait so long to have a child? Can Hart fix his motorcycle? What is that thing in Rose's armpit? We talk about it all.

It's a story as old as time. when "a Google maps car driver runs into trouble while trying to help a woman in distress during the apocalypse".

Before the series on Shudder and after the George Romero classic, Creepshow, was New World Pictures' Creepshow 2. We discuss the economic viability of small town America, former players for the San Diego Chargers, the mechanics of automobile sun roofs. We also talk about Creepshow 2.

It's a double feature of lust, desire and terror. Exactly the way Roger Corman wanted it. Which movie deserved first billing? We discuss that and 60 minutes of other stuff.

This movie is a New World Pictures Basketball classic. Or is it? Or should it be? We discuss this and the many power tool options brought you by our new sponsor, Makita. (Hey Makita, hit us up if you're looking for a new sponsorship opportunity, especially when you hear us explain how hard it would be to kill people with a power drill.) Director Amy Holden Jones makes her directorial debut with a rare New World slasher that includes a party, not much slumber, and a questionable amount of massacre. Also, San Diego's Brinke Stevens makes her big screen debut!