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Better Than Speed

Dec 21, 2017

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the bus, 
 Not a creature was speeding, not even us;
 The explosives were hung by the gas tank with care,
 In hopes that Keanu soon would be there;

Dennis Hopper was nestled all snug in his bed,
 While dreams of retirement danced in his head
 And Sandra in her 'kerchief, and...


Dec 11, 2017

Where there were eyes there’s only space, as a mad doctor attempts to heal his daughter’s broken face. Special guest Alex Gootter hops aboard the Speed bus to dissect Georges Franju’s eerie horror gem EYES WITHOUT A FACE.

You can watch all three Franju films we discuss on this episode, including JUDEX, EYES...


Nov 28, 2017

Czech it out! Get ready for a deep dive into the feminist Czech New Wave classic DAISIES (aka Fucking With Dudes and Putting Them on Trains). Documentary filmmaker Jessica Schilling joins us to debate its merits against the bus that couldn’t slow down.

Plus, Daniel mounts a spirited yet unsuccessful defense of the...


Nov 14, 2017

Never cross the Yakuza. The cherubic cheeked Joe Shishido stands his ground against a Japanese crime syndicate with a thirst for revenge in this action-packed and surprise-filled episode. From Tokashi Nomura to Seijun Suzuki and beyond, we yak it up about the Nikkatsu Noir crime genre and finally answer your burning...


Oct 31, 2017

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! The BTS crew dissects Brian De Palma’s slasher sendup Blow Out, with the help of special guest Morgan Hanner-Morfesis. It’s a battle between two Jacks, Travolta vs Keanu. No matter who wins, we all lose. *Spoiler Warning and Violent Content Advisory* We talk about EVERYTHING.

You can watch Blow Out...