Classic films & Saturday humor.

Classic films & Saturday humor.

Author: Zeus Becerra September 2, 2018 Duration: 7:33

Zeus Becerra hosts Classic Films & Dark Humor, a space where cinema's most revered classics get a thorough and irreverent examination. Forget dry, academic commentary; each episode digs into the celebrated movies we all know, but through a lens that isn't afraid to point out the absurd, the oddly dark, or the hilariously dated moments lurking within these masterpieces. You'll hear detailed breakdowns of scenes, characters, and directorial choices, all infused with a sharp, witty perspective that finds comedy in the dramatic and asks playful, sometimes pointed, questions about the films we hold dear. This isn't about dismissing these works, but about engaging with them on a different, more unexpectedly humorous level. The podcast thrives on that contrast-the sacred cow of film history meeting a host with a keen eye for its unintentionally funny bones. It's for film lovers who appreciate deep analysis but also enjoy a good, smart laugh, recognizing that even the greatest art can have its strangely funny undercurrents. Tune in for a fresh, entertaining take that makes revisiting the classics a genuinely new experience.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 31

Classic Films & Dark Humor.
Podcast Episodes
The Exorcist 1973. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:22
Contains an interview with William Friedkin and Mercedes McCambridge.
Auntie Mame 1958 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:14
A brief discussion on the campy classic.
The Godfather Saga. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:32
Latest episode of Classic Films & Dark Humor.
Premier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:06
Latest episode of Classic Films & Dark Humor.
Dr. Strangelove 1964 vs today. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:18
Today we will discuss the relevance of Dr. Strangelove in the nuclear age.