Arts And Crap

Wetlands was described as, “the most wtf, nsfw movie at this year’s sundance film festival,” by whoever was quoted on the poster. This German coming-of-age story is based on Charlotte Roche’s debut novel and focuses on a girl who has divorced parents and unconventional views on hygiene. Was it a groundbreaking exploration of the limits of intimacy, or a loose retelling of The Parent Trap with anal fissures as a plot device? The film stars up-and-comer Carla Juri (Stationspiraten, Der Kriminalist), and Meret Becker (Die kleine Meerjungrau) in a role unlike anything you’ve seen her in before! We are joined by guest co-host Sheila Valleri as we probe all the nooks, crannies and orifices of this film which co-host Darrel Taylor said made him want to, “bleach my [his] eyes.” Follow us on twitter: @ArtsCrappodcast E-mail your thoughts, boogers, or suggestions of things you’d like us to talk about to: artsandcrappodcast@gmail.com http://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com

The exciting conclusion of our 2-part discussion of Showtime’s The Affair, a show which, like this podcast, is built around diverging perspectives on the same story. This week we discuss episodes 6-10, including the season finale. More subjectivity! More adultery! More Hamptons! It still stars all the same people, including Maura Tierney (NewsRadio, The Wooster Group’s 2010 revival of North Atlantic at the Baryshnikov Arts Center), and Joshua Jackson (Racing Stripes, The Skulls) as the wronged spouses, and Darren Goldstein (Limitless, the 2015 short film, Love Life). Follow us on twitter: @ArtsCrappodcast E-mail your thoughts, moral teachings, or suggestions of things you’d like us to talk about to: artsandcrappodcast@gmail.com http://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/

This week, Darrell and Chris are joined by comic book auteur/mental health professional Alan White (http://thepowerprinciple.co/) to discuss Cake – Daniel Barnz’s dramedy (come-rama?) about grief, pain and fear. It is only tangentially related to baking. The movie stars Jennifer Anniston (Leprechaun, Horrible Bosses 2, every American woman’s hair-style in 1996-7), Adriana Barraza (Tres piezas de amor en un fin de semana, CSI: Miami) and Sam Worthington (Avatar, Australia [the country, not the movie]). Follow us on twitter: @ArtsCrappodcast E-mail your thoughts, recipes, or suggestions of things you’d like us to talk about to: artsandcrappodcast@gmail.com http://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/

Showtime’s The Affair is a new drama about a . . . (wait for it . . .) affair, told each week from both his and her point of view. Think of it as Rashomon: the series. Many hailed the first episode as the best pilot of the new television season. Was it? It stars Ruth Wilson (2009’s The Prisoner remake, one of the many Jane Eyres), Dominic West (John Carter, Punisher: War Zone) and also has the guy who plays Carmine Falcone in Gotham. In the first of a special two-parter, we talk about the first 5 episodes as well as our own personal failings! Follow us on twitter: @ArtsCrappodcast E-mail your thoughts, deepest secrets, or suggestions of things you’d like us to talk about to: artsandcrappodcast@gmail.com http://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/

In this episode the boyz each list their top 3 favorite indie films about the subject of love and relationships. email us your feedback at artsandcrappodcast@gmail.com twitter:@ArtsCrappodcast http://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/

This week we discuss Top Five, the new film from comedian-cum-auteur Chris Rock, and easily his most personal. It stars Rock himself, along with Rosario Dawson (Kids, Clerks 2), Gabrielle Union (Bring It On), and a whole bunch of comedians! The film is so chock-full of themes we couldn't get to them all . . . But we tried! Follow us on twitter: @ArtsCrappodcast http://thetaylornetworkofpodcasts.me/ email us your thoughts about the show or movies/TV/comics/books you'd like us to discuss to: artsandcrappodcast@gmail.com

Sundance 2014 was all about Whiplash - Damien Chazelle's directorial debut, a sort of music-conservatory-set version of To Sir With Love . . . only without the love. It stars Miles Teller (Mr. Fantastic from the upcoming Fantastic Four film) and J.K. Simmons (J.Jonah Jameson from Raimi's Spider-Man, the loveable nazi from Oz). We discuss the film along with themes of genius, spoiled-brattedness, and Stockholm syndrome. Follow us on twitter: @ArtsCrappodcast http://thetaylornetworkofpodcasts.me/ email us your thoughts about the show or movies/TV/comics/books you'd like us to discuss to: artsandcrappodcast@gmail.com

This week we find out how different Darrell and Chris really are when we discuss TALES FROM THE GIMLI HOSPITAL, the 1988, feature film debut of Canadian avant-garde film director Guy Maddin. Is it art? Is it crap? You decide! This episode may contain spoilers, but it's a little hard to tell. Follow us on twitter: @ArtsCrappodcast http://thetaylornetworkofpodcasts.wordpress.com/ email us your thoughts about the show or movies/TV/comics/books you'd like us to discuss to: artsandcrappodcast@gmail.com

Season Greetings

We discuss the indie movie Dear White People directed by Justin Simien. along with the themes explored within the movie. Share your thoughts about the movie and or other indie films by emailing us at artsandcrappodcast@gmail.com our twitter is @ArtsCrappodcast Also visit our like page on Facebook http://thetaylornetworkofpodcasts.com/

In this episode we discuss the British crime comedy-drama "Filth". written and directed by Jon S. Baird. Plus other movies that are similar. You can help us decide on which indie we discuss in future episodes. Email your suggestions to artsandcrappodcast@gmail.com or tweet us @ArtsCrappodcast http://thetaylornetworkofpodcasts.com/

In this episode we discuss the movie Birdman: Starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Naomi Watts & Zach Galifianakis Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki Music composed by: Antonio Sanchez Screenplay: Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolás Giacobone, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Armando Bo This episode does contain minor spoilers. Follow us on twitter @ArtsCrappodcast http://thetaylornetworkofpodcasts.com/ email us your feedback to artsandcrappodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we head to the nearest bar to discuss the movie Frank directed by Lenny Abrahamson and starring Domhnall Gleeson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Scoot McNairy and Michael Fassbender as the title character.

In this intro episode we share the mission statement of this show and we discuss our first sconer film The Green Prince directed by Nadav Schirman