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Episode 8: Tetsuo & Tetsuo II
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- Blind Buys
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- Apr 17, 2026
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- 4073
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Summary
It’s time to enter a new world of metal! In the latest episode, Josh and Jesse tackle a pair of nightmarish punk-metal body horror films in Shinya Tsukamoto’s Tetsuo: The Iron Man and Tetsuo II: Body Hammer! They discuss the themes and ideas shared by both films and dive deep into their thoughts on the movies’ craft and inventiveness. At the top of the hour, Josh and Jesse talk about what they’ve been watching before debuting an updated segment on physical media announcements, called “Coming Soon to Own”. Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected] ! Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd! 00:00 What We've Been Watching and Tribute to Austin Furst of Vestron Video 07:04 Female Prisoner Scorpion Series 14:11 Updated Segment: Coming Soon to Own 27:39 New Severin Partner Label: Spectacular Optical 30:30 Feature Presentation: Intro to Tetsuo/Tetsuo II and Major Themes 44:47 Comparing Tetsuo I and II 50:08 Discussing Visual Style and Special Effects 01:00:10 Final Thoughts and Jesse's Pick for Next Time