The Value of Bad Movies | Matt Strohl (with Travis Timmerman)

Brain in a Vat

Join hosts Mark Opennheimer and Travis Timmerman as they dive into the world of bad movies with Matt Strohl, author of 'Why It's Okay to Love Bad Movies.' The episode explores 'bad' films like 'Dancing It's On,' the creative triumphs of low-budget movies, and the merits of B-movies.

The conversation then shifts to the controversial film 'Cannibal Holocaust,' examining its place within the Mondo genre, its ethical implications, and its raw portrayal of colonialism.

Explore both the delight of unconventional cinema and the moral questions surrounding graphic content.

[00:00] Introduction and Guest Introduction

[00:28] Discovering 'Dancing It's On'

[02:07] The Twitter Incident

[07:39] The Value of Bad Movies

[08:31] Bad Movie Love vs. Ridicule

[12:13] The Artistic Merit of Bad Movies

[15:56] The Role of Bad Movies in Aesthetic Life

[33:02] The Enigmatic Creative Process

[33:50] Ed Wood's Unconventional Genius

[37:25] Cult Films and Their Unique Appeal

[39:12] The Phenomenon of Film Modi

[43:44] The Genuine vs. The Performative in Bad Movies

[49:51] Production Houses and Their Impact

[57:31] The Morality of Immoral Films

[01:04:41] Concluding Thoughts on Cinema