Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA podcast about movies
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Episode 28: Sexism, Screenwriting, and Scotch: Part 2
August 21, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBThis week, we have part two of our discussion with screenwriter, author, and film critic C. Robert Cargill, which we recorded a few days after our live podcast at CONvergence 2014. That’s right: if you were at our CONvergence panel, there is still more podcast to enjoy! Once again, we apologize for the sound quality of this … Continue reading The post Episode 28: Sexism, Screenwriting, and Scotch: Part 2 appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 27: Sexism, Screenwriting, and Scotch: Part 1
August 14, 2014 14:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBThis week, we have a very special thing for our fine listeners: our first two-part episode! In Part 1, you will hear us with screenwriter, author, and film critic C. Robert Cargill, in a discussion we recorded in front of a real live studio audience at CONvergence 2014. In this episode, we tackle the issues … Continue reading The post Episode 27: Sexism, Screenwriting, and Scotch: Part 1 appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 26: Zen Master Tai Chi Roadhousey-Fu
August 07, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBIn this week’s episode, special guest Kelvin Hatle, comedian and erudite thought-leader, returns to the Pleasure Dome to profess his love of so-bad-it’s-good filmmaking. Did Vikings wear bath mats? Does furniture crave fried chicken? Where can you find Patrick Swayze doing a sexy belt dance on roller skates? Find out in this episode! If you would … Continue reading The post Episode 26: Zen Master Tai Chi Roadhousey-Fu appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 25: Friends, Romans, Countrymen… WHERE’S THE JOKER?
July 31, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThis week, we have DC Comics artist Christopher “Danger” Jones, Esq. back one more time, and we FINALLY ask him about the media thing he cares about most: the Batman. This bat-episode is filled with bat-ness! If you need a bat-drink while you enjoy our bat-chat, we suggest an Angry Orchard Apple Ginger Hard Cider. … Continue reading The post Episode 25: Friends, Romans, Countrymen… WHERE’S THE JOKER? appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 24: Musical PTSD
July 24, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBThis week, we talk to Fes Works from the Webcast Beacon Network! Our topic du jour is musicals… or, rather, how Windy loves musicals and how Fes… has issues with musicals. Our choice of alcohol this week was Ravenswood Wines Chardonnay Vinter’s Blend 2012. And Fox Barrel Pacific Pear Cider. And New Glarus Moon Man beer. And … Continue reading The post Episode 24: Musical PTSD appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 23: Screaming Keeps the Face Supple
July 17, 2014 14:00 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week, we talk to Meghan Murphy of Kawaii Not and Murphypop fame! She’s a big horror movie fan, so the three of us finally get down to professing our love of monsters, terror, and gore. We unfortunately had some technical difficulties in recording this episode (translation: in a moment of desperation, we recorded it with … Continue reading The post Episode 23: Screaming Keeps the Face Supple appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 22: Dysfunctional Is Still Functional
July 10, 2014 14:00 - 52 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week, Windy and Melissa make use of listener Ryan Alexander’s suggestion and talk about BOOZE MOVIES! (“Because meta,” writes Ryan.) We, of course, did not do this episode sober. We found a bottle of wine with a sheep on it (Le Grand Noir Malbec) and enjoyed it very, very thoroughly. Show notes behind the cut! Movies mentioned: … Continue reading The post Episode 22: Dysfunctional Is Still Functional appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 21: A Bucket Full of Wrong
July 03, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis week, we are joined by erudite comedian Kelvin Hatle as we unravel our feelings about “probematic media”: movies and shows that are great except for that ooooooone super offensive part. We go a little long on this one and hit upon some not-very-nice subjects, so buckle up with a bottle of Penascal Temperanillo or The Gaucho Club … Continue reading The post Episode 21: A Bucket Full of Wrong appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 20: Morality Is Our Weakness
June 27, 2014 01:00 - 57 minutes - 45.9 MBThis week, DC Comics artist Christopher “Danger” Jones, Esq. returns to discuss “family friendly” movies, and all the problems audiences seem to have with them. And if you thought talking about family fare would prevent us from drinking, well, pop open that bottle of Castello Banfi Centine Toscana and drink along with us! Show notes … Continue reading The post Episode 20: Morality Is Our Weakness appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 19: Manic Pixie Dream Nuts
June 19, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThis week, we are joined by comedian Molly Glover, of Geeks Without God and Fearless Comedy fame! Our subject du jour is one near and dear to our hearts: portrayals of mental illness in film. We go big with the dark comedy in this one! Our wine pairing for this week is Barone Fini Merlot, which … Continue reading The post Episode 19: Manic Pixie Dream Nuts appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 18: It’s Like a Treadmill for My Liver
June 12, 2014 14:00 - 48 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week, Superman enters our Pleasure Dome! (Wait, that didn’t sound quite right…) Tune in to listen to hear us wax nostalgic about Christopher Reeve and argue about everything else with Man of Opinions, Romeo Azar! Also, you can listen carefully for our fantastic studio audience, Courtney Azar! Our wine pairing for this week is Rosenblum … Continue reading The post Episode 18: It’s Like a Treadmill for My Liver appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 17: Our Hand Gestures Are Extraordinary
June 05, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBThis week, we talk about NAKED PEOPLE! Well, we talk about naked people in the movies. Because nudity is so interesting in an audio format. Our wine pairing for this week is Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages, which was partly selected because it’s fun to pronounce “boujolais”. Tasty AND fun! Show notes behind the cut! Movies mentioned: Some Like … Continue reading The post Episode 17: Our Hand Gestures Are Extraordinary appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 16: Oh No, There Goes San Francisco
May 29, 2014 14:00 - 52 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week, we bring in our friend, DC Comics artist Christopher Jones, to talk with us about GODZILLA! We chat about the new film, the Japanese franchise, and other kaiju-related things. Our wine pairing for this week is Bolla Sangiovese di Romagna, because a discussion about giant monsters needs a robust wine offering. However, if you’re … Continue reading The post Episode 16: Oh No, There Goes San Francisco appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 15: I Am So Sorry, Mr. Ghost of John Ritter
May 22, 2014 14:00 - 45 minutes - 36.3 MBThis week, we are posting an experiment: our very first Off Topic episode! See, if you’ve listened to any of our other podcasts, you already know we heavily edit our material. A lot of what we talk about gets edited out for time, irrelevance, or just general failure. This episode is crafted from the very best … Continue reading The post Episode 15: I Am So Sorry, Mr. Ghost of John Ritter appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 14: Jerkburger
May 15, 2014 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week, we are posting the second half of our recording session with Lex Larson! (The first half can be found in Episode 7.) In this episode, we get uncharacteristically serious and talk about issues of bigotry in entertainment. Even though it doesn’t sound like it in the episode, all three of us were thoroughly enjoying a … Continue reading The post Episode 14: Jerkburger appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 13: A Banana Hammock Is Never Safe
May 08, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBThis week, we are joined by very special guest Romeo Azar, local creative director and Man of Opinions, for a discussion about James Bond and all things 007! Booze fans can also rejoice this week, as we have many options for your drinking. Our primary recommendation is Rosenblum Cellars’ Stark Raving Malbec, but feel free to … Continue reading The post Episode 13: A Banana Hammock Is Never Safe appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 12: F*ck Bubble Wrap
May 01, 2014 14:00 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBThis week, we are joined by Windy’s husband, Chris “Monte” Bowlsby, and we talk about movies that scarred us as children. Join us in our group therapy! This week’s booze pairing is Montecillo Rioja Crianza. We don’t know if we’re pronouncing it right, but it sure was nice. Further show notes behind the cut! Movies … Continue reading The post Episode 12: F*ck Bubble Wrap appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 11: A Loving God Would Not Be Mad at Yul Brynner
April 24, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week, we chat about religious movies from a secular perspective. Were we able to complete our mission before the laptop’s battery ran out? Listen to find out! We also finally get to read out a listener’s response to our Pleasure Dome questions! (Have you answered our questions yet? You should!) This week’s booze pairing … Continue reading The post Episode 11: A Loving God Would Not Be Mad at Yul Brynner appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 10: The Thousand Parsec Stare
April 17, 2014 14:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBThis week, we talk about Star Trek vs. Star Wars: comparing and contrasting the two properties, and why we love them both. This week’s booze pairing is either a Schell’s Dark beer (if you side with Melissa) or a Hakusuru draft sake (if you side with Windy). Further show notes behind the cut! Movies mentioned: … Continue reading The post Episode 10: The Thousand Parsec Stare appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 9: Joy Flames at the Sides of My Face
April 10, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThis week, we talk about dumb action movies and why we love them! This week’s wine pairing is a seriously amazing 2011 Victorian Claret from Guenoc. And a quick note: remember to come to our web site and answer our listener questions! We haven’t yet started calling out to our listener responses in our podcasts … Continue reading The post Episode 9: Joy Flames at the Sides of My Face appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 8: The Six Degrees of Seven Bacon
April 03, 2014 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week, we talk about… well, we started talking about something and then wandered merrily into Drunkland. I really can’t explain this episode. This week’s wine pairing is a Ravenswood Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Vinter’s Blend 2011. Further show notes behind the cut! Movies mentioned: Star Trek: The Motion Picture Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan … Continue reading The post Episode 8: The Six Degrees of Seven Bacon appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 7: Women, Vengeance, and Claw Hammers
March 27, 2014 16:54 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBThis week, we talk about Korean cinema with our friend and Pleasure Dome co-founder, Lex Larson! This week’s wine pairing is a Castilla de San Lorenzo Rioja (which we somehow killed before we even started recording) and a Barefoot Zinfandel. Further show notes behind the cut! Movies mentioned: Muoi: The Legend of a Portrait White … Continue reading The post Episode 7: Women, Vengeance, and Claw Hammers appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 6: Wait… what was the point?
March 20, 2014 14:00 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBThis week, we get autobiographical about why we love movies… and then promptly and frequently wander away from whatever it was we were talking about. This episode was cobbled together from outtakes from our first recording session, so you may hear a little bit of compression in the audio. If you would like to drink … Continue reading The post Episode 6: Wait… what was the point? appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 5: My Garden of Dark Black Flowers
March 13, 2014 14:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this week’s episode, we discuss the glories of films noir, from yesteryear and today. If you would like to drink along with us, our booze of the week is Laphroaig Cairdeas scotch, which seemed a far more appropriate pairing for films noir than our usual wine. Glance below the cut for a list of … Continue reading The post Episode 5: My Garden of Dark Black Flowers appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 4: Oscars Pajama Party
March 06, 2014 15:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIn this week’s episode, we keep special guest Tim Wick awake past his bedtime by keeping him talking about the Oscars after the show! If you would like to drink along with Windy and Melissa, the drink of the evening was Angry Orchard hard cider. If you want to drink along with Teetotaler Tim, we … Continue reading The post Episode 4: Oscars Pajama Party appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 3: Butt-Numb-a-Thon
February 27, 2014 15:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBWelcome to this week’s super-sized podcast, wherein you get 70 minutes of us talking about the annual Butt-Numb-a-Thon event in Austin, TX! If you care to drink along with us, this week’s wine is a 2012 reserve Malbec from Trivento. Yum! Click behind the cut to see the list of topics we touch upon in this … Continue reading The post Episode 3: Butt-Numb-a-Thon appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 2: Watershed Moments
February 20, 2014 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBWe survived the last podcast long enough to make another podcast! If you care to drink along with us, this week’s wine is a Malbec from Gascon Wines. (It’s lovely.) Please excuse a few minor audio problems. While we were able to rid ourselves of the static heard last week, you will probably notice some … Continue reading The post Episode 2: Watershed Moments appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.
Episode 1: WTFW?
February 13, 2014 05:47 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBWelcome to our inaugural podcast! Please join us in our love of movies. If you care to drink along with us, this week’s wine is a Malbec from Barefoot Wines. Please excuse our audio problems. The static was only discovered after we recorded the podcast. (Apparently, Snowball microphones do not agree with Audacity.) We did what … Continue reading The post Episode 1: WTFW? appeared first on Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.