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In Film We Trust

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A weekly podcast where we discuss, dissect and deep dive all things film, from the obscure to the mainstream.

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IFWT #52 - Big Trouble In Little China (1986)
John Carpenter’s filmography speaks for itself, and while he hasn’t always enjoyed box office success, his films have consistently pushed the envelope in terms…
May 18, 2023·54m
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IFWT #51 - Mysterious Skin (2004)
Adapted from Scott Heim's 1995 novel, cult director Gregg Araki managed to faithfully bring Heim's powerful and transgressive work of art to the big screen…
May 11, 2023·55m
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IFWT #50 - Withnail and I (1987)
This week, we’re taking you back to the 1960s. A time of free-loving, hedonism and profound social and cultural change. But 2 men who are in no way enjoying…
Apr 13, 2023·1h 2m
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IFWT #49 - Ghost World (2001)
When thinking of comic book adaptations, you would be forgiven for thinking of Batman, Spiderman or anything Marvel or DC related, but, simmering within the…
Apr 6, 2023·59m
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IFWT #48 - The Killer (1989)
While John Woo might only be known to the broader audience as the man behind explosion-filled, bullet-ridden 90s American action films such as Face Off, Hard…
Mar 30, 2023·55m
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IFWT #47 - Ms .45 (1981)
We're diving deep into Abel Ferrara's polemic grindhouse classic, Ms .45. A film that tackles topics ranging from feminism to oppression on a larger scale. But…
Mar 16, 2023·1h 2m
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IFWT #46 - Bad Taste (1987)
New Zealand native Peter Jackson is a household name these days thanks to the unfathomably successful and popular Lord Of The Rings series. But before the…
Mar 9, 2023·50m
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IFWT #45 - The Great Silence (1968)
Often dismissed as 'The Other Sergio' , Sergio Corbucci would carve a bloody path through the Old West. Better known for the Franco Nero starring Django, The…
Mar 2, 2023·53m
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IFWT #44 - A Simple Plan (1998)
For our second episode of 2023, we’re venturing out to the snowy plains of Minnesota, where 3 ordinary men come across a crashed plane containing a dead pilot…
Feb 23, 2023·57m
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IFWT #43 - A Field In England (2013)
After a longer than anticipated break, we are finally back with our first episode of 2023. It also brings us full circle, as we kicked off this podcast last…
Feb 16, 2023·50m
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IFWT #42 - The Leech (2022) *Christmas Special*
The Christmas season is finally upon us! You’ve broken out your tree, adorned it with the finest decorations, written all your cards, bought all the presents…
Dec 22, 2022·57m
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IFWT #41 - Good Time (2017)
If you're regular listeners, you're probably aware of our appreciation of all things A24. So why not dive into a film (and filmmakers) that epitomises the…
Dec 15, 2022·48m
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IFWT #40 - Run Lola Run (1998)
What could you possibly do in 20 minutes? Drive to the next town? Do your weekly shopping? Fuel up your car? Check out a life changing clip from the In Film We…
Dec 8, 2022·47m
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IFWT #39 - The Ice Storm (1997)
It's Thanksgiving 1973. Watergate permeates the airwaves and the sexual revolution has made its way into the suburbs. The Hood family has devolved into ennui…
Nov 24, 2022·1h 4m
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IFWT #38 - Welcome To The Dollhouse (1995)
Think your time in high school was miserable? Then thank your lucky stars your name isn’t Dawn Weiner! Yes, this week we’re taking a look at Welcome To The…
Nov 17, 2022·56m
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IFWT #37 - Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)
For its 10th anniversary, we're diving into Colin Trevorrow's Safety Not Guaranteed. A film that revolutionised the way we view films - streaming. Starring a…
Nov 10, 2022·1h 6m
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IFWT #36 - V For Vendetta (2005)
Following the huge success of The Matrix Trilogy, The Wachowskis' turned their attention to the world of comic book adaptations with 2005’s V for Vendetta…
Nov 3, 2022·1h 11m
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IFWT #35 - Beetlejuice (1988) | Halloween Special
In our first ever Halloween special we're taking on Tim Burton's 1988 critical and box office hit, Beetlejuice. We also discuss Burton's working relationships…
Oct 27, 2022·1h 22m
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IFWT #34 - Tenebrae (1982) | Video Nasty series ep.4
The In Film We Trust podcast is bringing Video Nasty month to a close in style. Italian style to be precise, with giallo master Dario Argento’s Tenebrae…
Oct 20, 2022·1h 30m
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IFWT #33 - Cannibal Holocaust (1980) | Video Nasty series ep.3
In 1979, Italian exploitation filmmaker Ruggero Deodato, would assemble a cast comprising of Actors Studio alumni, indigenous Americans and international porn…
Oct 13, 2022·1h 31m
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IFWT #32 - Don't Go In The House (1979) | Video Nasty series ep.2
Video Nasty Month continues with Don’t Go In The House, aka, The Burning, aka The Burning Man. From first-time director Joseph Ellison, a name unfamiliar to…
Oct 6, 2022·1h 15m
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IFWT #31 - The Witch Who Came From The Sea (1976) | Video Nasty series ep.1
We're kicking off our Video Nasty 4 episode run with Matt Cimber's 1976 Oddball The Witch Who Came From The Sea. We give an over view of what a video nasty is…
Sep 29, 2022·1h 24m
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IFWT #30 - The House Of The Devil (2009)
When a cash-strapped college students applies for a babysitting job in a remote mansion on the night of a lunar eclipse, she expects to spend a few lazy hours…
Sep 22, 2022·1h 22m
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IFWT #29 - Manhunter (1986)
5 years before Jonathan Demme brought us The Silence of the Lambs, Michael Mann would be the first to bring Hannibal Lector off the page and onto the big…
Sep 15, 2022·1h 22m
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IFWT #28 - Safe (1995)
In 1987, a Los Angeles housewife finds her health deteriorating for no apparent reason, and with an indifferent husband, uncaring friends and doctors who can…
Sep 8, 2022·1h 19m
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IFWT #27 - Body Double (1984)
After a short summer hiatus, We're back! and for our returning episode we'll be taking a dive into Brian De Palma's most controversial film, Body Double. At…
Sep 1, 2022·1h 27m
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IFWT #26 - Wake in Fright (1971)
Following our analysis on Roadgames (1981), we’re returning to the Australian Outback with Wake In Fright. Released during a crucial time for Australian…
Jul 28, 2022·1h 26m
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IFWT #25 - The Vast Of Night (2019)
Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, Andrew Patterson's directorial debut is an accomplished masterclass in filmmaking on a budget. Set in 1950s…
Jul 21, 2022·1h 6m
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IFWT #24 - Calibre (2018)
Premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and being released by Netflix a week later, Calibre is a film you’ll struggle to find fans of, but…
Jul 14, 2022·1h 16m
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IFWT #23 - Red Rocket (2021)
With Sean Baker's keen eye for examining America's underbelly, Red Rocket puts its focus on the marginalised and sex work. Following Mikey Saber (Simon Rex)…
Jul 7, 2022·1h 21m
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IFWT #22 - Maniac (1980)
Back in 1980, a slasher film, released during the genre’s boom period, was released to scathing reviews, public outrage and widespread condemnation. That film…
Jun 30, 2022·1h 10m
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IFWT #21 - Elephant (2003)
Taking its influence from the Columbine School Massacre, Gus Van Sant's second film in his unofficial 'Death Trilogy' follows high school students as they…
Jun 23, 2022·1h 9m
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IFWT #20 - Taxidermia (2006)
Last week we looked at the truly bizarre Tetsuo: The Iron Man, and we’re keeping the weirdness going this week with György Pálfi’s acclaimed 2006 film…
Jun 16, 2022·59m
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IFWT #19 - Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)
We're taking a deep dive into Shinya Tsukamoto's truly bizarre, experimental body-horror Tetsuo: The Iron Man. Splicing filming techniques including…
Jun 9, 2022·54m
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IFWT #18 - El Mariachi (1992)
With an amateur cast, an arsenal of water pistols, a tiny budget, 2 guitars cases and a huge passion for filmmaking, Robert Rodriguez kickstarted his career…
Jun 2, 2022·1h 10m
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IFWT #17 - Adventureland (2009)
Following the cultural phenomenon that was 2007's Superbad, director Greg Mottola followed it with the more personal and semi-autobiographical Adventureland…
May 26, 2022·1h 23m
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IFWT #16 - Re-Animator (1985)
Glowing green liquids, zombie cats, terrible disguises, naked corpse henchman and the worst security guard ever. It’s the one and only Re-Animator! Stuart…
May 19, 2022·1h 10m
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IFWT #15 - Planet Terror (2007)
In 2007, Tarantino and Rodriguez released a double-feature - Death Proof and Planet Terror - known as Grindhouse. We explore where this idea came from and the…
May 12, 2022·1h 10m
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IFWT #14 - Sleepaway Camp (1983)
From first time writer and director Robert Hiltzik, Sleepaway Camp was released at the tail end of the Slasher Movie Golden Age and primarily follows 2…
May 5, 2022·1h 26m
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IFWT #13 - Creep (2014)
IFWT takes on the found-footage genre! We explore the genre and its origins before digging deep into Patrick Brice's 2014 directorial debut Creep. Co-written…
Apr 28, 2022·1h 6m
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IFWT #12 - Lamb (2021)
Directed and Co-written by Valdimar Jóhannsson, Lamb takes place on an isolated farm in Iceland, and follows a married couple, Maria and Ingvar, who live quiet…
Apr 21, 2022·1h 2m
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IFWT #11 - Buffalo '66 (1998)
So listeners, for episode 11, we're taking an extra deep-dive into the career and controversies of Buffalo '66 director Vincent Gallo - his early start as a…
Apr 14, 2022·1h 32m
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IFWT #10 - Threads (1984)
Threads is set in Sheffield in the 1980s, where the threat of a nuclear strike constantly looms as people go about their everyday lives. Committees of poorly…
Apr 7, 2022·1h 6m
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IFWT #9 - Roadgames (1981)
A first time watch for both of your heroes here at IFWT. We had much fun discovering and discussing Richard Franklin's Ozploitation Hitchcockian road thriller…
Mar 31, 2022·1h 12m
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IFWT #8 - Upgrade (2018)
Writer/Director Leigh Whannell’s Upgrade takes place in the year 2046, in a world is dominated by technology, computers and robots. Grey Trace, a…
Mar 24, 2022·1h 5m
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IFWT #7 - Under The Silver Lake (2018)
David Robert Mitchell's Under The Silver Lake casts a vast web, which its protagonist Sam (Andrew Garfield) gets lost in - as do your humble IFWT hosts. Sam…
Mar 17, 2022·1h 15m
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IFWT #6 - Anomalisa (2015)
Charlie Kaufman's 2015 stop-motion animated film, Anomalisa, traverses Kaufman's usual themes of identity, memory and existentialism. Following protagonist…
Mar 10, 2022·1h 10m
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IFWT #5 - Swingers (1996)
We dive into, and have many laughs, as we explore Jon Favreau's 1996 indie classic, Swingers. A story that can, essentially, be summed up, as an examination of…
Mar 3, 2022·1h 1m
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IFWT #4 - Censor (2021)
We explore Prano Bailey-Bond's debut feature film Censor. Set during the height of the 1980s 'video nasty' controversy, Enid, a film Censor, thinks she has…
Feb 24, 2022·1h
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IFWT #3 - Berberian Sound Studio (2012)
We take a dive and explore Peter Strickland's second feature film Berberian Sound Studio. Set in the milieu of an 1970s Italian giallo production, British…
Feb 17, 2022·56m
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IFWT #2 - Pig(2021)
For episode 2 we're taking a deep dive into Michael Sarnoski's debut feature film Pig, starring Nicolas Cage.
Feb 10, 2022·1h 7m
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IFWT #1 - Kill List (2011)
For our debut episode here at In Film We Trust, we're taking a deep dive into British director Ben Wheatley's 2011 horror/crime film Kill List.
Feb 3, 2022·1h 18m