CinemaSpection
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin Agatha, Tim, and their various guests as they discuss, analyze, critique, mock, and otherwise appreciate some of your favorite (and not-so-favorite) movies, from classics to the newest blockbusters.
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Episode 72: Antiheroes & Antiheroines
July 15, 2018 20:32 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWe've talked about heroes. We've talked about villains. Now it's time to cover those protagonists that fall in between as we discuss cinema's great antiheroes and antiheroines. We'll discuss what distinguishes them from their more heroic and villainous counterparts, why they're so fascinating to moviegoers, and of course we'll run down our sometimes surprising lists of the best antiheroes from the silver screen. Warning: Contains explicit language, some spoilers, and not-so-noble intentions...
Episode 71: Jurassic Park
July 03, 2018 19:26 - 1 hour - 91 MBHold on to your butts! We're taking a tour of one of the all-time great blockbusters as we discuss Steven Spielberg's dinosaur-sized hit Jurassic Park. Listen as we examine the film's place as a transition point in Spielberg's filmography, explore its themes of family and scientific responsibility, and unearth how the movie's Oscar-winning special effects brought the dinosaurs back to life. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and knowledge... things. Our theme song is "Nostalgi...
Episode 70: Jaws 2
June 01, 2018 03:06 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBAs the weather grows warmer and the beaches reopen, we're traveling back to Amity Island with Chris and Sarah to watch Jaws 2. We discuss the troubled history of the production, play armchair screenwriters by proposing alternative storylines for the film, and battle over the relative merits of director Jeannot Szwarc's filmography. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers and potential T-shirt slogans. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publish...
Episode 69: Avengers: Infinity War
May 22, 2018 03:13 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBIt's finally here. A decade of colorful outfits, thrilling heroics, and mind-boggling continuity culminates in the ultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe cross-over, Avengers: Infinity War. As we recover from our viewing experience, we discuss the pragmatic evil of the villainous Thanos, highlight the film's depiction of competent, cooperative women and neurotic, combative men, and assess the damage wrought upon the Marvel universe. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and too much fi...
Episode 68: Nineteen Eighty-Four
May 03, 2018 02:34 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBFrom the age of Big Brother, from the age of podcasting... greetings. Bob 'Moviebob' Chipman joins us again as we engage in thoughtcrimes galore while discussing the film adaptation of 1984, directed that same year by Michael Radford. Grab yourself some Victory Gin and listen in as we explore the changing political contexts of Orwell's novel, comment on Radford's visual style for the movie, and note the controversy over the film's music score. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers a...
Episode 67: Heroes & Heroines
April 18, 2018 01:49 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn a special episode recorded at the Arisia convention this past January, Rosie returns to have a chat about the great cinematic heroines and heroes. We discuss the attributes we look for in a movie hero before running down our lists of our favorite good guys and gals, a group which transcends race, gender, and species. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and some minor issues with ambient noise due to the recording space (not to mention some loud weirdos from the room next door)...
Episode 66: Candyman
March 31, 2018 18:10 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this episode, we look into the mirror and reflect on another horror story from the mind of Clive Barker, Candyman. We discuss our experiences with urban legends, offer varying interpretations on the nature of the title character, and explore how the film takes on weighty subjects such as racism, cultural appropriation, and gentrification. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and unsafe bee-keeping practices. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through...
Episode 65: Wings
March 15, 2018 01:22 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBAll set? OK! On this episode we take flight with the first film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, William Wellman's aerial war epic Wings from 1927. We discuss the amazing stunt work and how the film set the template for decades of war movies. Meanwhile, Tim offends the Fatherland with his bad German accent and Corinne illustrates the importance of good coffee to the movie-watching experience. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and bubbles, bubbles everywhere! Our the...
Episode 64: Oscar Predictions 2018
February 27, 2018 02:22 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBThe 90th Academy Awards are upon us, so we take some time to predict the winners and reveal who we'd like to see take home the Oscar. Will Daniel Day-Lewis take home one last Oscar? Will Get Out be the first horror film to be chosen as Best Picture? Can Greta Gerwig win for her debut screenplay, Ladybird? Is this finally the year Chris Nolan is crowned Best Director? Listen to our prognosticating before the big night! Warning: Contains explicit language and multiple instances of griping abo...
Episode 63: It Happened One Night
February 13, 2018 03:38 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBDarn clever, these romantic comedies. We're bringing down the walls of Jericho as we watch Frank Capra's multiple Oscar-winning hit It Happened One Night from 1934. Listen in as we discuss the amazing chemistry of stars Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable, examine whether the film's problematic views on gender affect its reputation as a classic, and explore the film's influence on countless movies that followed it. Warning: Contains explicit language and spoilers but no kissing. Our theme s...
Episode 62 Outtake: The Horror... The Horror???
January 27, 2018 05:14 - 10 minutes - 5.92 MBSo in the midst of recording our episode on 2017's best movies, we were discussing the perception of genre films that achieve critical acclaim when a debate broke out regarding the definition of horror and science fiction movies, particularly with how those two genre labels apply to The Shape of Water and Get Out. It's unclear whether we reached definitive answers on some of the questions asked, and while the discussion felt a bit long to include in the finished episode, we thought we'd pr...
Episode 62: The Best of 2017
January 25, 2018 05:09 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBAs we say goodbye to a year full of great movies, Corinne and Tim make some hard choices as they put together their top tens lists for the best films of 2017. The resulting conversation includes threats of divorce, lots of second-guessing, and not enough Cillian Murphy. Warning: Contains explicit language, mild spoilers, and a multitude of cinematic gut punches. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.
Episode 61: It's a Wonderful Life
December 24, 2017 17:16 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBWe're wrapping up the year with a trip to scenic Bedford Falls as Bob 'Moviebob' Chipman joins us for a discussion of Frank Capra's enduring Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Listen in as we explore angelically-induced alternate realities, unhealthy courtships, and one podcaster's vendetta against little Zuzu. Warning: Contains explicit language and spoilers. Hot dog! Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.
Episode 60: Goldfinger
December 01, 2017 04:28 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBThe honeymoon is over as Tim forces Corinne to watch yet another James Bond movie, with MovieBob joining them again to face the toxic masculinity of the popular 007 outing Goldfinger. We discuss the metaphorical and nearly literal emasculation of Bond, compare the greedy title villain to a certain head of state, and suggest that more casting decisions should be contingent on wrestling matches. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a choice of hats: duck or projectile. Also plea...
Episode 59: Carrie
October 28, 2017 17:47 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBKay Lynch from Salem Horror joins us again as we discuss the first movie adapted from the works of Stephen King, the high school horror story Carrie. We describe our first experiences reading King's work, explore the film's depiction of trauma and abuse, and imagine a superhero team of King protagonists. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and sexual ventriloquism. Note: This episode was recorded in 2017. Since that time Kay has publicly announced her change of name and pronoun...
Episode 58: Frankenstein
October 19, 2017 01:30 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBIn an episode we created with our own hands, we try to use our (criminal) brains to analyze the original Universal horror classic Frankenstein. We debate the responsibilities and motives of Henry Frankenstein, discuss the story's erasure of women from the act of creation, and point fingers at the film's true villains. Warning: Contains strong language, spoilers, and the old "disappearing cat trick." Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.
Episode 57: Blade Runner
October 03, 2017 03:31 - 1 hour - 76 MBWe're taking the ultimate cinematic empathy test as we watch the 1982 science fiction noir Blade Runner. Listen in as we discuss the sociological implications of using replicants as slave labor, identify changes in the various releases of the movie, and reflect on what an asshole Rick Deckard is. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and bored voice-overs. Also please be advised that we do discuss a scene of sexual assault that occurs in the film. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV"...
Episode 56: Rope
September 18, 2017 02:39 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBThis episode we're throwing a very special dinner party in honor of the Master of Suspense as we take a look at Alfred Hitchcock's underrated suspense thriller Rope. Listen in as we discuss the film's groundbreaking use of long takes, explore the story's controversial gay subtext, and ruminate on the very timely theme of taking responsibility for one's views and statements. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers and armchair psychological diagnosis. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV"...
Episode 55: Double Indemnity
September 01, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBWe've got a new episode wrapped in tissue paper with pink ribbons around it as we watch the 1944 film noir classic Double Indemnity. We comment on the movie's influence on the dark visual style of the genre, debate the misogynist and feminist implications of the femme fatale archetype, and delve into the metatextuality of Barbara Stanwyck's wig. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and the murderous smell of honeysuckle. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Bl...
Episode 54: Speed
August 18, 2017 02:24 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode, Chris and Sarah hop on board for a breakneck conversation about the 1994 action hit Speed. Along the way, we discuss the film's episodic story structure, ponder alternate casting choices for the story's heroes and villain, and appreciate the maniacal laughter of Dennis Hopper. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and buses that violate the laws of physics. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.
Episode 53: Kevin Lynch of Salem Horror
July 27, 2017 02:33In our newest episode, we sit down with Kevin Lynch, the founder of Salem Horror, to discuss the upcoming Salem Horror Fest, a celebration of the macabre being held this fall in our haunted hometown, Salem, Massachusetts. We talk about the appeal of horror movies, explore their value in expressing societal fears in turbulent times, and comment on Salem's reputation as a Halloween hot spot. We also touch on some of the films screening at the festival, which range from classic chillers such a...
Episode 53: Kay Lynch of Salem Horror
July 27, 2017 02:32 - 45 minutes - 31.7 MBIn our newest episode, we sit down with Kay Lynch, the founder of Salem Horror, to discuss the upcoming Salem Horror Fest, a celebration of the macabre being held this fall in our haunted hometown, Salem, Massachusetts. We talk about the appeal of horror movies, explore their value in expressing societal fears in turbulent times, and comment on Salem's reputation as a Halloween hot spot. We also touch on some of the films screening at the festival, which range from classic chillers such as ...
Episode 53: K Lynch of Salem Horror
July 27, 2017 02:32 - 46 minutes - 26.8 MBIn our newest episode, we sit down with K Lynch, the founder of Salem Horror, to discuss the upcoming Salem Horror Fest, a celebration of the macabre being held this fall in our haunted hometown, Salem, Massachusetts. We talk about the appeal of horror movies, explore their value in expressing societal fears in turbulent times, and comment on Salem's reputation as a Halloween hot spot. We also touch on some of the films screening at the festival, which range from classic chillers such as Nig...
Episode 52: Who Framed Roger Rabbit
June 04, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBChris and Sarah join us as we try to solve that classic cinematic mystery, Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Digging beneath the gags and guffaws of this groundbreaking mix of animation and live-action, we investigate its clever use of film noir conventions, uncover the movie's racial subtext, and count the passive-aggressive attacks on former Disney CEO Michael Eisner. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and eye daggers. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley ...
Episode 51: Predator
May 18, 2017 11:47 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBCorinne and Tim get dropped into a meat grinder but still manage to bring back a trophy or two as they watch the iconic action/monster movie Predator from 1987. Tim laughs at Arnold Schwarzenegger's cursing, Corinne re-imagines the movie with Jesse Ventura cast as the hero, and both discover the answer to the age-old question: How many future governors does it take to kill an alien? Warning: Contains language, spoilers, and a broke dick dog. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by ...
Episode 50: King Kong (1933)
April 02, 2017 19:30 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBHoly mackerel, what a show!! We've reached episode 50 and what better way to mark this milestone than to watch a monster classic like the original King Kong from 1933? Listen in as Tim waxes nostalgic about his childhood as an ape, Corinne expresses concern for the welfare of both Fay Wray and her onscreen counterpart Ann Darrow, and both discuss the lasting impact the movie has had on both the development of special effects and cinema in general. Warning: Contains explicit language, s...
Episode 49: Fantastic Planet / La planete sauvage
February 25, 2017 07:25 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode, Corinne, Polly, and Tim are off their leashes as they explore the bizarre alien landscape of René Laloux's animated sci-fi masterpiece Fantastic Planet AKA La planete sauvage. The resulting discussion touches on the political symbolism of the film's story, Laloux and artist Roland Topor's amazing animation work, and the proper treatment of household spiders. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and foggy recollections of Twilight Zone episodes. Ou...
Episode 48: Misery
January 29, 2017 17:56 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBHey you dirty birds! In this episode, Corinne and Tim stave off cabin fever by talking about Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's novel Misery. Topics discussed include how Misery might be perceived as a Christmas movie, personal examples of fandom rage, and why it's never a good idea to plan a winter visit to Colorado in a Stephen King story. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and... oh Paul! Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through ...
Episode 47: A Christmas Carol (1951)
December 24, 2016 05:56 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIt's time to visit Christmas past, present, and future with Corinne, Polly, and Tim as they watch the 1951 version of A Christmas Carol starring the incomparable Alastair Sim. The discussion includes a proposed duel to the death over whether Sim is the best cinematic Scrooge ever, speculation that Marley's ghost is trolling Ebenezer from beyond the grave, and the accidental slander of charities. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a recipe for gin punch. Our theme...
Episode 46: From Russia With Love
December 01, 2016 02:37 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBWe have new orders from M to make contact with special guest Bob Chipman and discuss From Russia With Love, the second James Bond film. We'll talk about the film's reputation as one of the best of the Bond films, examine the movie's place in the evolution of the 007 franchise, and keep track of the series' racism, sexism, homophobia, and articles of clothing that Bond has people fetch for him. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a totally gratuitous Romani wrestling match. ...
Episode 45: It Follows
October 31, 2016 06:02 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBCorinne, Rosie, and Tim get the unnerving feeling someone's right behind them as they discuss David Robert Mitchell's It Follows from 2015. Listen in as we speculate on the meaning and motives of the film's monster, note the influence of 1980s horror directors on Mitchell's style, and examine how the movie functions as a twisted coming-of-age story. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and Dostoyevsky quotes. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley thro...
Episode 44: Suspiria
October 24, 2016 22:58 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThe only thing more terrifying than the last ten minutes of our episode on Dario Argento's Suspiria are the first seventy-two. Corinne and Tim discuss how the film incorporates elements of fairy tales, point out the futility of remaking the movie, and warn of the psychological hazards of watching an Argento film under the influence of pain medication. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a random bat attack. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley t...
Episode 43: Carnival of Souls
October 09, 2016 05:37 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThis episode Corinne and Tim accept an invitation to the dance and watch the cult horror classic Carnival of Souls from 1962. Listen in as they discuss feminist and LGBT interpretations of the film's story, speculate on the nature of the ghouls chasing heroine Candace Hilligoss, and detail the sad history of Saltair, the film's spooky centerpiece location. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and all the baths you want. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Bl...
Episode 42: The Magnificent Seven (1960)
September 25, 2016 18:24 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBTim and Corinne are only two, but they podcast like two-hundred as they head south of the border to watch The Magnificent Seven from 1960. They compare this Americanized remake of Kurosawa's Seven Samurai to its Japanese source material, cringe at some of the "white savior" aspects of the story, and revel in the coolness of Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a questionable Cajun accent. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan...
Episode 41: The Valley of Gwangi
September 05, 2016 03:31 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBThe wild West meets the Jurassic period as we ride into the hidden valley to lasso an episode on the cowboys vs. dinosaurs creature feature The Valley of Gwangi. We comment on how the story borrows from previous dinosaur movies, marvel at the detail and artistry of special effects master Ray Harryhausen's creations, and ponder if the film could serve as an alternate origin story for Devil Dinosaur. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and pedantry about paleontological accuracy. ...
Episode 40: Star Trek: The Motion Picture
August 07, 2016 19:08 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBThe podcast ventures where it never has before: the Star Trek franchise, as Bob Chipman and Tim spend long periods staring at their viewscreen and watching Star Trek: The Motion Picture from 1979. The resulting discussion touches on the soporific reputation of the movie, the treatment of religion in the Star Trek series, and why you shouldn't replace the chemistry of a good cast with special effects. Warning: Contains explicit language and spoilers but alas... no Corinne (the movie lit...
Episode 39: Romeo Is Bleeding
July 21, 2016 03:05 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBIt's time to feed the hole as Corinne and Tim crack open the old photo album and have an extended flashback regarding Peter Medak's warped film noir Romeo is Bleeding. Topics discussed include the film's numerous plot holes, how to commit assault with a music score, and the mystery of why on Earth anyone would ever cheat on Annabella Sciorra. Warning: Contains explicit language and spoilers. Prosthetic arms are optional however. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonatha...
Episode 38: 12 Angry Men
June 19, 2016 19:30 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIt's time for Corinne, Polly, and Tim to discuss the facts of the case regarding Sidney Lumet's classic legal drama 12 Angry Men. We'll argue over the motivations of each of the jurors, examine Lumet's visual tricks for heightening the film's tension, and look back at how disgusting men's rooms were in the 1950s. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a switchblade (or two). Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.
Episode 37: The Beastmaster
June 02, 2016 01:10 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBSo the idea was that Corinne, Tim, and walking non-sequitur Jay would sit down to talk about the 1982 fantasy cult classic The Beastmaster. But much like the film in question, the discussion goes spectacularly off the rails. As such, the giggle-afflicted conversation meanders around subjects such as the explosive potential of John Amos, whether being a man born of cow leads to sexual confusion, and what animal would be best to forge a psychic link with. Warning: Contains explicit langu...
Episode 36: Captain America: Civil War
May 18, 2016 12:16 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIt's time to pick a side as Corinne and Tim leap into the fray with the newest Marvel movie, Captain America: Civil War. We debate the ethical positions of Team Cap and Team Iron Man, comment on the romantic tension between Captain America and the Winter Soldier, and impatiently await the inevitable Black Widow and Black Panther films to come. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and BUCKY!!!
Episode 35: Darling
April 30, 2016 23:51 - 1 hour - 59 MBCorinne and Tim delve into the mysteries of Darling, the year's trickiest horror thriller. We explore possible interpretations of the film's ambiguous storyline, examine the subtleties of Lauren Ashley Carter's performance as the title character, and comment on director Mickey Keating's cinematic influences. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and brandy (it's free). Also please be advised that during our discussion we do bring up sexual assault as a theme in the film.
Episode 34: The Fly (1986)
April 19, 2016 03:31 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBCorinne, Rosie, and Tim conduct a highly unscientific experiment by discussing David Cronenberg's gooey remake of The Fly from 1986. When not averting our eyes from the film's grotesque visuals, we discuss Jeff Goldblum's quirky and awkward performance as Seth Brundle, the disturbingly visceral make-up effects, and the film's surprisingly nonjudgmental stance on reproductive rights. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and acidic regurgitation.
Episode 33: Batman
March 31, 2016 04:53 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBBob, Corinne, and Tim prowl the dark alleys of Gotham to take on the cultural phenomenon that was Tim Burton's Batman from 1989. We discuss the controversial casting of Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader, compare the movie's depiction of the Dark Knight to his other TV and film appearances, and ponder the Batmobile-sized plot holes in its screenplay. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and speculation on the potential crime-fighting career of the Mooseman!
Episode 32 Outtake: Melting Down the Man of Steel
March 23, 2016 11:59 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBWhile recording out last episode on Superman: The Movie, Ellie and I commented on the various sequels and spin-offs, eventually getting into a little debate about the merits of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel. While brief, the discussion ran a bit too long for the episode and had to be trimmed down but we thought it would be interesting to present it uncut here as everyone gears up for the sequel, Batman v. Superman. Be advised if you haven't seen Man of Steel yet, we do get into some spoilers....
Episode 32: Superman: The Movie
March 21, 2016 11:45 - 1 hour - 49 MBAfter nearly forty years, Ellie and Tim still believe a man can fly as they talk about the Man of Steel's first feature film outing, Superman: The Movie from 1978. We discuss the value of Superman as an symbol of optimism and decency in a cynical age, comment on the perceived religious metaphors in the Superman mythos, and Ellie describes their childhood encounter with the man himself, Christopher Reeve. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, truth, justice, and the American wa...
Episode 31: Creepshow
February 27, 2016 05:36 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBDon't tell the parents! Bob offers a comics history lesson and Tim deals with childhood trauma as they look at George Romero's Creepshow from 1982. Topics discussed include the warped moral code of horror comics, how Romero's social commentary seeps into the film's segments, and just what the hell that thing in the crate is. Warning: Contains explicit language and spoilers, but if you want cake you'll have to bring it yourself. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan...
Episode 30: Casablanca
February 13, 2016 22:49 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBFor this Valentine's Day, Corinne, Chris, Sarah, and Tim are putting it on 22 as they grab a drink at Rick's and enjoy the charms of 1942's Casablanca. Listen in as we discuss the political dimensions of this classic romance, note how the film helped shape Humphrey Bogart's onscreen persona, and explore whether Casablanca itself symbolizes purgatory amidst the chaos of World War II. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and baby gurgling. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV...
Episode 29: The Thing
January 23, 2016 21:54 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBCorinne and Tim try to figure out who's who as they watch John Carpenter's version of The Thing from 1982. Listen in as we speculate on why the film failed critically and commercially during the busy summer of '82, comment on the film's themes of isolation and paranoia, and discuss the lack of women in the cast. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and some unorthodox chess strategy. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.
Episode 28: Edward Scissorhands
December 31, 2015 21:50 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBAs the year ends, we have one last holiday gift to unwrap. Corinne and Tim come down from their high castle to talk about Tim Burton's fairy tale Edward Scissorhands from 1990. We'll discuss Burton's forays into magical realism, how the film illustrates the relationship between the artist and mainstream society, and the viability of a cookie-based economy. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and lots of sniffly noises (I had a cold. Sorry.) Our theme song is "Nostalgi...
Episode 27: Dark Passage
December 13, 2015 21:11 - 59 minutes - 41 MBCorinne and Tim will have to start taking chances as they present their points-of-view on the odd film noir thriller Dark Passage from 1947. We'll discuss the chemistry between married co-stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall as compared to their earlier collaborations, the use of first-person perspective in the movie, and the script's over-reliance on dubious coincidences. Warning: Contains spoilers, explicit language, and a distinct lack of evidence. Our theme song is "Nost...