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: Every two weeks, the "tauliers" (regulars) of the Nanarland team—including Fabien, Rico, Mathilde, Julien, and Kobal —gather to discuss three films that fit a specific theme.

The hosts don’t just watch the movie once. They track down obscure interviews, read old magazine archives, and sometimes even interview the surviving actors or crew members of these forgotten films. Their episode on the legendary French sci-fi flop Le Gendarme et les Extra-terrestres (yes, a Louis de Funès nanar) is a masterpiece of pop archaeology.

: Beyond the studio, they record live debriefs from events like the "Nuit Nanarland" at the Grand Rex, capturing the energy of fellow bad-movie enthusiasts. nanarland podcast

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In the rigid hierarchy of film criticism, the "bad movie" has historically been relegated to the dustbin of culture—something to be ignored, derided, or swiftly forgotten. However, in the landscape of modern digital media, a counter-movement has emerged that celebrates cinematic failure as a unique form of art. At the forefront of this movement in France is Nanarland. Originally a pioneering website dedicated to "nanars" (slang for terrible films), the brand successfully transitioned into the audio sphere with the Nanarland Podcast. By blending encyclopedic film knowledge with sharp wit and genuine affection for the medium, the Nanarland podcast does more than ridicule bad movies; it elevates them into a legitimate subject of cultural study and a source of communal joy. : Every two weeks, the "tauliers" (regulars) of

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Each episode typically focuses on —usually a low-budget French horror film, an Italian post-apocalyptic rip-off, or an American direct-to-video disaster. Their episode on the legendary French sci-fi flop

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If you're looking for a podcast that celebrates the "so bad it's good" side of cinema, the Nanarland, le podcast is an essential listen for fans of cult failures and unintentional comedies.

To understand the success of the podcast, one must first understand the philosophy of Nanarland itself. Unlike traditional critics who assess a film’s technical merits—script, acting, lighting—Nanarland approaches cinema through the lens of entertainment and bewilderment. The podcast, hosted by the iconic duo Rafaël Bardari and his co-hosts, acts as a masterclass in the "so bad it's good" aesthetic. They do not judge a film by what it tried to be, but rather by the fascinating accidental masterpiece it became. In the podcast format, this philosophy gains depth; the hosts dissect the plot holes and wooden acting not with malice, but with the curiosity of explorers discovering a new, bizarre world. They treat a low-budget, poorly written action flick with the same analytical rigor usually reserved for auteur cinema, revealing hidden layers of unintended comedy.