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What Makes a City a City?

Jenna and Veronica are back at it – having long conversations that only barely have to do with movies! In this episode of Notes From the Back Row, they investigate what makes a city a city, both in real life and what’s reflected on film.

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Life Without a Parachute: A Review of Anne at 13,000 Ft.

If the past two years of societal upheaval hasn't been enough drama for you, Kazik Radwanski's Anne at 13,000 Ft. is here to whip you right back into another panic attack. Or really, take you on a leisurely walk through one woman's frenetic downward spiral as a meditation on the concept of control.

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A Very Cream of the Crud Sequel

Carlo and Dan are back yet again with another jam-packed episode of Cream of the Crud. It’s a potpourri of podcasting for the cinematically deranged– including new physical releases and the Italio-Post-Apoc-Corner.

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Cream of the Crud Strikes Back

Dan and Carlo are discussing notable physical media releases this week, from Shawscope Vol. 1 to Fred Olen Ray’s Cyclone. Also up for discussion is Phil Tippett’s long-awaited Mad God trailer and the best crud they’ve seen lately!

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Losin' It: Movies on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

There’s no standard way to behave for a breakdown, so it can be a challenge to make something read clearly on screen when the majority of the drama takes place internally. Veronica discusses The Sound of Violence, The Voices and Muriel's Wedding, three films that explore how to have a mental breakdown.

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