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Cinema Shock
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A movie history podcast dedicated to the stories behind your favorite cult & genre films and the people who made them.

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How did David Lynch end up directing a G-rated movie for Disney?

In Part 1 of our look at THE STRAIGHT STORY, we untangle the unbelievable true story behind Lynch’s most unexpectedly wholesome film.

#DavidLynch #TheStraightStory #CinemaShock

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THE STRAIGHT STORY: David Lynch’s Quietest Film | David Lynch: Between Two Worlds — Cinema Shock
David Lynch surprised everyone by directing The Straight Story, a gentle G-rated film for Disney. We explore the real-life journey behind it and how this emotional road movie became one of Lynch’s mos...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Remember remember the 5th of November.

Take a look back at our deep dive into the story behind V FOR VENDETTA, as part of our series on Lana & Lilly Wachowski from 2021.
V FOR VENDETTA: How the Wachowskis Adapted a Graphic Novel Into a Pop Culture Revolution — Cinema Shock
Explore the story behind V FOR VENDETTA (2006), written and produced by the Wachowskis. We discuss its graphic novel origins, political themes, and cultural legacy.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🎬 ON THIS DAY in 1976: CARRIE went to prom and burned it all down.

Brian De Palma’s stylish nightmare crowned Sissy Spacek and launched Stephen King’s reign as the king of horror.

Are you looking forward to Mike Flanagan’s upcoming adaptation?
November 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Our behind-the-scenes journey through LOST HIGHWAY continues — from surreal production to a rocky release and its evolution into a cult classic that reshaped Lynch’s career.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #DavidLynch #LostHighway
October 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Cinema Shock is BACK!

Our new series David Lynch: Between Two Worlds begins with TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME — the divisive prequel that shocked Cannes, split fans, and became one of Lynch’s most personal works.

Listen to part 1 now at www.cinemashock.net/episodes/fir...

#DavidLynch #TwinPeaks
October 16, 2025 at 2:28 AM
After a 2 month hiatus on the main feed, Cinema Shock is BACK with a new series next week!

What are we covering? Well, the image here is a clue but if you want to our announcement, head to CinemaShock.net/plus to listen — no membership required!
October 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It all comes down to this. 🌲👁️

Fire Shock With Me closes out Season 2 with “Beyond Life and Death,” the haunting Twin Peaks finale fans lived with for 25 years.

Strange. Surreal. Unforgettable.

Listen now, exclusively on CinemaShock+.

#FireShockWithMe #TwinPeaks #CinemaShock #DavidLynch
September 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
RIP Robert Redford — Fom BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID to ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN, THE WAY WE WERE, ORDINARY PEOPLE, and everything in between — he defined an era. Iconic actor, Oscar-winning director, activist, Sundance founder, and a powerful voice for independent film.
September 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
FSWM covers Twin Peaks S2E8–9: “Drive with a Dead Girl” + “Arbitrary Law.”

The aftermath of Lonely Souls. The end of the Laura Palmer case.

Hear it exclusively on CinemaShock+
September 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“Finally. Find out who killed Laura Palmer. Really.”

ABC promised it in 1990 — and in our latest Fire Shock With Me, we’re covering the episode where TWIN PEAKS delivers.

Exclusively on CinemaShock+.

#TwinPeaks #LauraPalmer #DavidLynch #FireShockWithMe #CinemaShock
September 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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I think, in light of all the rotten people out there spreading terf nonsense, today would be a good day to support trans creators.

Trans folk, please add your links to this thread for books or crafts or whatever you do!
September 4, 2025 at 3:13 AM
What should we add to this list? Inspired of @jlalibs.com essay that’s included in the @vinsyn.bsky.social MAC AND ME release.
The Bastard Sons of E.T.
Movies “inspired by” Steven Spielberg’s E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial or are otherwise capitalizing on its success.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This is the BIG one. 🔥

FSWM covers Twin Peaks S2E7 “Lonely Souls.”
Justin + Gary know the truth. Todd’s seeing it for the first time.

How does the reveal of Laura’s killer hold up today?

Exclusively on CinemaShock+.

#FireShockWithMe #TwinPeaks #CinemaShock
September 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🎬 ON THIS DAY in 2007:
HALLOWEEN premiered.

Rob Zombie’s brutal re-imagining split fans but smashed the Labor Day box office record with a $30M opening.

#Halloween #RobZombie #OnThisDay
August 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DAVID FINCHER (1962).

From SE7EN to FIGHT CLUB to ZODIAC, his meticulous style reshaped modern thrillers.

Fun fact: Before features, he directed music videos like Madonna’s “Vogue.”

#DavidFincher #OnThisDay #CultCinema
August 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🎬 ON THIS DAY in 1992:
TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME premiered in U.S. theaters.

Booed at Cannes, the film is now embraced as Lynch’s darkest and most haunting work.

#TwinPeaks #FireWalkWithMe #DavidLynch #OnThisDay
August 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Laura had a second diary?!
Donna’s going full noir, Harold’s got plant trauma, and BOB is creeping closer.
New Fire Shock With Me now on CinemaShock+.

#TwinPeaks #FireShockWithMe #DavidLynch #LauraPalmer
August 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Tim Burton, born on this day in 1958

From BEETLEJUICE to EDWARD SCISSORHANDS to BATMAN RETURNS, Burton carved out a world all his own—gothic, quirky, and instantly recognizable.

#TimBurton #CultDirector #OnThisDay #Beetlejuice #EdwardScissorhands #NightmareBeforeChristmas
August 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎬 ON THIS DAY in 1986:
NIGHT OF THE CREEPS premiered.

Fred Dekker’s B-movie mashup of zombies, slashers, Tom Atkins and alien slugs is a perfect cult horror cocktail.

#NightOfTheCreeps #CultHorror #OnThisDay #FredDekker #TomAtkins #ZombieMovies #HorrorMovies
August 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Fire Shock With Me Season 2 continues with a look at the second episode of Twin Peaks’ second season, “Coma”!

Cooper’s bed-ridden but still finding time to get flirty, Andy’s sperm are making headlines, and Donna is about to make the worst new friend in town

Listen now, exclusively on CinemaShock+
August 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Edward Norton, born on this day in 1969!
August 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
New episodes. New mysteries.

Season 2 of Fire Shock With Me begins with the Lynch-directed TWIN PEAKS premiere, “May the Giant Be With You.”

Exclusively on CinemaShock+.

#TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FireShockWithMe #CinemaShock
August 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
RIP Terence Stamp — the magnetic chameleon of genre cinema, from brooding roles in Pasolini’s THEOREM to commanding General Zod in SUPERMAN and his unforgettable turn in THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT.

#TerenceStamp #RIP #Superman #StarWars #CinemaLegend #CultCinema #MovieHistory
August 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The wait is over! 🔥🪵

Season 2 of Fire Shock With Me kicks off with the Lynch-directed TWIN PEAKS premiere, “May the Giant Be With You.”

More episodes rolling out soon — only on CinemaShock+.

#TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #FireShockWithMe #CinemaShock
August 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Brenda and Cindy are back!

Anna Faris & Regina Hall return for SCARY MOVIE 6, with the Wayans brothers writing their first entry in 18 years. Michael Tiddes directs.

Are you excited? What modern horror movies should they parody?

#ScaryMovie #MovieNews #HorrorCome
August 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM