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"Ikiru" (1952). D: Akira Kurosawa. Guest: Luke Higginson

November 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM

Reposted by Eric Trommater

That Erin

@toadpuppy.bsky.social

This week on World Cinema History, @etrommater.bsky.social and I discuss the 1952 Akira Kurosawa film "Ikiru," with @lukehigginson.bsky.social, @jatdog.bsky.social, and Audra Angelique

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WCH Pod: "I Know Where I'm Going!" (1945). Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Presburger.

November 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

Had a great time recording this episode with @toadpuppy.bsky.social @jatdog.bsky.social and Leonard Hockerts.
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"Let the Right One In" (2008). Terror on Ice

November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Reposted by Eric Trommater

That Erin

@toadpuppy.bsky.social

This week on World Cinema History, we discuss Let the Right One In, with @etrommater.bsky.social, @jatdog.bsky.social, and Nicole De Meneses. Queer vampire coming of age romance? Let's dive in!

ko-fi.com/post/Let-the...

"Near Dark," Kathryn Bigalow (1987), and the Vampire-Western-Romance

November 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

Erin Brown @toadpuppy.bsky.social Jennifer Trujillo @gilbertbakerfilmfe.bsky.social and Nicole de Meneses led a great discussion on Kathryn Bigalow's underrated 1987 Vampire-Western "Near Dark." A great choice for Spooky-Season. Enjoy!
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Carl Theodore Dreyer's "Vampyr," (1932). Misunderstood or a misfire?

October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

Spooky Season continues on the World Cinema History podcast with our look at Carl Theodore Dreyer's "Vampyr," from 1932. Special guests Nicole de Meneses and Jennifer A. Trujillo round out a panel with @toadpuppy.bsky.social and me.
youtu.be/mapIEuKuOnQ

Is "What We Do in the Shadows" a real Vampire Movie?

October 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

New and improved! We kicked off Spooky Season with special guest Luke Higginson ( @lukehigginson.bsky.social ) and Erin Brown ( @toadpuppy ) discussing one of their favorites "What We do in the Shadows." Edited, after a Copyright claim, because we respect artist's rights.
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Is "What We Do in the Shadows" a real Vampire Movie?

October 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Reposted by Eric Trommater

That Erin

@toadpuppy.bsky.social

This week on World Cinema History, @etrommater.bsky.social and I are joined by @lukehigginson.bsky.social to discuss one of my favorite films of all time, What We Do in the Shadows! We had a lot of fun and you will, too!

ko-fi.com/post/Is-What...

"Cléo from 5 to 7," Agnes Varda, Femininity and The French New Wave

October 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

Due to copyright, I had to re-edit our episode on "Cléo from 5 to 7." It's only a minute and seven seconds shorter but the link I published earlier doesn't work. Here is the new version. With @toadpuppy.bsky.social #AgnesVarda #FemaleFilmmakers
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"Relax, I'm From the Future" (2022)

October 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM

Reposted by Eric Trommater

That Erin

@toadpuppy.bsky.social

And for anyone who hasn’t heard our episode on Relax, I’m From the Future, please check it out too!

ko-fi.com/post/Relax-I...

Is "What We Do in the Shadows" a real Vampire Movie?

October 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Reposted by Eric Trommater

Luke Higginson

@lukehigginson.bsky.social

Had a great time defending the Vampire Movie status of one of my favourite comedies ever made!

Thanks to @toadpuppy.bsky.social and @etrommater.bsky.social for having me on again!

That Erin @toadpuppy.bsky.social · Oct 9

This week on World Cinema History, @etrommater.bsky.social and I are joined by @lukehigginson.bsky.social to discuss one of my favorite films of all time, What We Do in the Shadows! We had a lot of fun and you will, too!

ko-fi.com/post/Is-What...

Is "What We Do in the Shadows" a real Vampire Movie?

October 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

This was a lot of fun and @lukehigginson.bsky.social is fast becoming one of my favorite guests.

That Erin @toadpuppy.bsky.social · Oct 9

This week on World Cinema History, @etrommater.bsky.social and I are joined by @lukehigginson.bsky.social to discuss one of my favorite films of all time, What We Do in the Shadows! We had a lot of fun and you will, too!

ko-fi.com/post/Is-What...

Dr. Ernesto 'Todd' Mireles on "War of the Flea: Fight for Xicano Studies."

October 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

Bonus episode, normally just for members of our DVD Extras Club, but free, this week. Dr. Ernesto "Todd" Mireles talks about directing his first documentary: "War of the Flea: The Fight for Xicano Studies." #XicanoFilm #MSU #RESISTANCE
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Support World Cinema History

October 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM

Reposted by Eric Trommater

That Erin

@toadpuppy.bsky.social

Hello, World Cinema History fans! Oh, are you not a fan? Well, you should be! Every week, we do a deep dive into films that are a bit off the beaten path with humor and intellectual discourse. Join @etrommater.bsky.social, @silablume.bsky.social and me at ko-fi.com/worldcinemah...!

WTF is This? Luis Buñuel's "L'Âge d'or (The Golden Age)" (1930)

October 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM

Reposted by Eric Trommater

That Erin

@toadpuppy.bsky.social

In this episode of World Cinema History, @etrommater.bsky.social and @silablume.bsky.social are joined by Dr. Ernesto "Todd" Morales to discuss Luis Bunuel's L'age D'or

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WTF is This? Luis Buñuel's "L'Âge d'or (The Golden Age)," (1930) Explained!

October 3, 2025 at 1:43 AM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

Our latest episode. We unpack Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali with Dr. Ernesto Mireles, a Xicano Studies Instructor. We also take a stab at Post-Structuralism and The Death of the Author at the same time.
youtu.be/IBGQUWtl5CA?...

"Cléo from 5 to 7," (1962). Agnes Varda, Femininity and The French New Wave.

October 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

Capping off our month long look at women directors with #AgnesVarda was a bit of a cheat. This isn't a "woman's film" anymore than Joyce Carol Oates or Virginia Woolf are women's literature. It's a classic in its own right. We did it anyway. Enjoy! W/ @toadpuppy.bsky.social
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September 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

Next week's episode of the World Cinema History podcast cover's Agnes Varda's "Cléo from 5 to 7." With @toadpuppy.bsky.social

September 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

Easter Egg at the end of this week's episode featuring 'Macho Man' Randy Savage.
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September 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

Our latest episode. Lina Wertmüller's "Seven Beauties" vs The Feminist Film Critics. Why were so many male film critics so impressed with the first woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director and so many feminist ones left cold? With @toadpuppy.bsky.social
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Lina Wermüller's "Seven Beauties" vs. The Feminist Film Critics.

DVD Extras Club: Three Queer Women on Fire

September 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

In High School, when I was going out on my very first date, my father's only advice to me was:
"Be yourself. If that doesn't work, be Robert Redford. Women love him."

September 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

World Cinema History DVD Extras Club.
Benefits include:
• Bonus Episodes Like This One √
• Attending Live Recordings of the Show √
• Our Love and Appreciation √
• Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (sorry in advance) √
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"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" (2019) and The Female Gaze.

September 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM

Eric Trommater

@etrommater.bsky.social

Our latest episode on "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" (2019) with Erin Brown and a bevy of special guests from the Queer Women's Film Community including Nicole de Meneses , Jennifer A. Trujillo , Laura Petrie and krissy mahan. #FemaleGaze #QueerFilm

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