Emma of the Impact Film Podcast

I'm joined by my friend Harry Marks; we're sharpening our arrows and polishing our family crests as we dive into Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949), a comedy as refined as it is ruthless. Directed by Robert Hamer and starring Alec Guinness as eight doomed aristocrats.

We also discuss the Marx Brothers and the rhythm of comedy. Does Kind Hearts and Coronets break that rhythm for its own level of wit, or is it so dry you forgot to l...

On this episode, where celluloid gets under your skin and the strange becomes sublime. I'm joined by my friend Davis, who is as obsessed with Italian film copyright as I am.

We’re diving deep into the eerie, atmospheric catalogue of Mario Bava Italy’s master of camera movement, projectors, and stylish dread. We chat about his final film: Shock (1977). Released in the twilight of his career and co-directed with his son Lamberto Ba...

Welcome to the Emma of the Impact the Film Podcast, a podcast that Bites Back! Slowly.

In this episode, my old pal Mark Mallman and I discuss Shiver of the Vampires. This is Jean Rollin’s psychedelic 1971 vague, gothic dream, where every castle corridor echoes with color and surreal sensuality.

But this episode isn’t just about erotic vampires and avant-garde projectors. Together, we unravel not just the film’s hypnotic aesth...

This episode we are coming at ya strong with Shin Godzilla (2016), the bold, brilliant reinvention of the legendary monster directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi.

My guest Josh Levesque, a fellow film enthusiast who brings sharp analysis to everything from horror to political satire. Together, we’re unpacking the evolution of Godzilla as a symbol—from nuclear terror to government inaction.

We’ll talk grotesque transform...

This episode's film is His Motorbike, Her Island, directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi and released in 1986 — a story about love, freedom, and that delicate moment when two people meet at the intersection of adventure and vulnerability. It’s a movie that feels like summer wind: swift, free, and a little bit bittersweet. Marta was the best person to discuss this movie; she is someone who has a gift for finding the heart in every story.

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Mind Game (2004) – A Wild, Surreal Ride with James 🎬

In this episode of Emma of the Impact Podcast, I’m joined by the fantastic James as we dive into one of the most unique and mind-bending animated films ever made—Masaaki Yuasa’s Mind Game (2004).

This film is genre-defying in the sense of visuals: it is a chaotic, and deeply emotional journey that pushes the limits of animation. We explore the difference between plot and n...

🎬 Episode 2: Body Snatchers (1993) – Sci-Fi Horror, Practical Effects & Even a lil' Comedy with Rainbow Fright 🎬

Welcome to the second episode of Emma of the Impact Podcast! This week, I’m joined by the fantastic Rainbow Fright as we explore Abel Ferrara’s Body Snatchers (1993), an interesting continuation of the classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

We dive into the film’s eerie atmosphere, unsettling practical effe...

🎬 Episode 1: The Naked Kiss (1964) – A Dive into Sam Fuller's Bold Vision 🎬

Welcome to the very first episode of Emma of the Impact Podcast! This episode, I’m joined by the fantastic Jeannine Da Bean as we experience Sam Fuller’s The Naked Kiss (1964) for the first time.

From its unforgettable opening scene to its raw, unapologetic storytelling, The Naked Kiss is a film that defies convention. We discuss its bold themes, st...