This week, Trevor sits down for a solo review of Ryuhei Kitamura’s, Aragami (2003)! Produced as one half of the “Duel Project,” a collaboration between directors Ryuhei Kitamura and Yukihiko Tsutsumi, the film was constructed under a series of strict guidelines, namely: The film had to take place in a single location. The film had…
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Catching Up On Cinema Presents: Tales From the Shelf – Standout Scenes
It’s once again time for Catching Up On Cinema’s monthly Tales from the Shelf episode! In this installment, Standout Scenes, Trevor is joined by his good buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast in reviewing movies from their collection that have exceptional set piece moments. Check out Brad’s podcast, Cinema Speak on Libsyn at Cinema Speak,…

Episode 8 – Versus (2000)
In this episode, Trevor introduces Kyle to the cinematic oeuvre of Ryuhei Kitamura by having him Catch Up On the Japanese indie actioner, Versus!Guns! Zombies! Swordplay! Innumerable references to other, better, American films!DEE-PACK-ITATIONS! *BONUS!* A couple of minutes of behind-the-scenes audio wherein Kyle and Trevor chat about horror films from their formative years, and the…

Episode 5 – The Evil Dead (1981) and Evil Dead (2013)
In keeping with the spirit of the season, Kyle has Trevor Catch Up On Sam Raimi’s 1981 indie classic, The Evil Dead! As a bonus, the two also discuss the merits of the 2013 remake. Zoom lenses! 90 seconds straight of screaming! Chainsaw skull fuckings! Gwar roadies hijacking the effects department!