Corman Graduates: Jack Hill Part 2 with Elle Schneider

For our second episode in the "Corman Graduates: Jack Hill"
series, we talk with director, writer and cinematography, Elle
Schneider (THE FOOD THAT BUILT AMERICA, PLEDGE NIGHT: AN
INTERVIEW WITH ROGER CORMAN, BLISS BLUE, THAT GUY DICK MILLER),
about Jack Hill's MONDO KEYHOLE and PIT STOP.  In addition
to being friends with Dick Miller and interviewing Jack Hill and
Roger Corman on multiple occasions, she is a huge fan of PIT
STOP.  She brings an technical perspective on both of the
films that you won't find anywhere else.

First, we talk about MONDO KEYHOLE.  We discuss the history
and legal challenges with making "Nudie Cuties" and "Roughies"
films during the 1960s and how that impacted the distribution of
MONDO KEYHOLE.  We talk about how Jack Hill got involved
with movie, the unique approach he took to casting and filming
the movie and the fact that it had to play in adult theaters upon
it's initial release.

Next, we dive into fan favorite, PIT STOP - one of Jack Hill's
most impressive films.  We talk about the struggle the movie
faced trying to get an audience in an era when black and white
films were going out of vogue in the drive-in circuit.  We
share mutual appreciation for Sid Haig's emotional performance -
one that is unique to his filmography.  Finally, we discuss
the filming approach by cinematographer, Austin McKinney and the
unfortunate rift with Jack Hill.  We even talk a tiny bit
about Sorceress.

Elle shares stories about Roger Corman including his ambitions to
be a studio director and the decision to step away to start New
World Pictures. We also spend a little time talking about serial
killers, the fallout between Jack Hill and Austin McKinney, and
movies with the best scenes featuring Dune Buggies.  Why
Dune Buggies?  Because Dune Buggies are awesome.

We want to generously thank Elle for being on the podcast and
sharing her perspectives on these films.  You can check out
her website at http://elleschneider.com and look for her next
documentary about educational films.  Maybe she'll cover For
Safety's Sake: In the Neighborhood?  Probably not.

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