Thursday, December 31, 2015

Edward Scissorhands - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on Edward Scissorhands, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...


Episode 28: Edward Scissorhands


As 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.)



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Want to brag about your new haircut? Do you think Peg deserved to be the female lead? Care to speculate on whether Edward would have flourished in Midian?  Leave a comment and keep the discussion going.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Dark Passage - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on Dark Passage, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...


Episode 27: Dark Passage


Corinne 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.



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Ever see a botched plastic surgery job? Do you enjoy painting scenic landscapes of prisons? Can you recommend a nice waterfront cafe in Peru? Leave a comment and keep the discussion going.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Rocky - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on Rocky, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...


Episode 26: Rocky


Want us to fight the fight? Bob "Moviebob" Chipman and Tim will fight the big fight and step into the ring with the original Rocky from 1976. We'll discuss the relationship of Sylvester Stallone to his most famous role, explore how the film conforms to and deviates from social conventions regarding sports movies, and comment on the movie's representation of the American Dream. Warning: Contains spoilers, explicit language, and discussion of Lt. Worf's televised dishonor.



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Want to brag about how many egg yolks you can down in a single gulp? Feel like you could eat lightning and crap thunder? Have any thoughts on Creed, the latest entry into the Rocky franchise? Leave a comment and keep the discussion going.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Dr. No - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on Dr. No, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...


Episode 25: Dr. No


Corinne and Tim face their toughest mission yet as they come up against Dr. No, the original James Bond film from 1962. We'll discuss the film's blatant sexism and racism, its role in establishing the formula for the rest of the Bond film series, and how the exploits of Bond reflect England's role in international affairs in the 1960s. Warning: Contains spoilers, explicit language, and bad Sean Connery impersonations. Also please be advised that in discussing the movie we do reference a sexual assault brought up as a plot point in the film.



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Have a unique vodka-martini recipe? Do you have a good reason for toppling NASA rockets? Want to place a bet as to how long before Corinne joins SPECTRE and plots her revenge against Bond? Leave a comment and keep the discussion going. 

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Episode 24 Outtake: Dark Falls on Endor

Sometimes when we're recording we get a bit punchy and things get a bit strange. Such is this case with this odd little outtake, captured during a break as Corinne, Ellie, and I recorded our Something Wicked This Way Comes episode.


Here in our downtime we expound on the perception of Ewoks, discuss how Mr. Dark might operate in the Star Wars universe, and perform bad covers of Live songs. Enjoy... if possible.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Something Wicked This Way Comes - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on Something Wicked This Way Comes, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...


Episode 24: Something Wicked This Way Comes


Ellie, Corinne, and Tim get lost in the magic mirror maze and reflect on Jack Clayton’s adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s spooky fantasy Something Wicked This Way Comes from 1983. We’ll discuss the film’s turbulent production and reshoots, its themes of age and regret, and whether Mr. Dark is in fact the mirror universe version of Willy Wonka. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and gruesome book abuse.



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Do you have a secret wish you’d like to share? Have any recommendations about where we can find a good deal on lightning rods? Have you heard legends of the Autumn People? Leave a comment and keep the discussion going. 

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

The Wicker Man - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on The Wicker Man, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...

Episode 23: The Wicker Man


Gather round the maypole as Corinne, Polly, and Tim journey to scenic Summerisle to keep an appointment with The Wicker Man from 1973. We'll discuss this chilling suspense film's depiction of belief systems in conflict, comment on the power of its unforgettable ending, and lament the twin crimes of film location vandalism and bad remakes. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a frog in the throat. Also, due to some microphone issues, the sound mix on some portions of this episode is a little wiggy. We hope this doesn't detract from your enjoyment of the program.



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Want to give us a sermon and damn us with hellfire? Care to explain your parthenogenic fire-leaping technique? Do you pity the poor Fool? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Arsenic and Old Lace - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on Arsenic and Old Lace, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...


Sunday, September 27, 2015

Episode 22: Arsenic and Old Lace


Chris, Corinne, Sarah, and Tim are getting off of the window seat and heading to Happydale to discuss Arsenic and Old Lace from 1944. Join us as we debate the morality and motivations of the Brewster murders, praise Cary Grant's broad acting choices, and consider the film's metaphorical criticism about American history. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGE!!!!



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Have an ingenious method of corpse disposal? Do you want to regale us with your exciting idea for a stage play? Have your own elderberry wine recipe you'd like to share? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Tremors - Supplement

While we try to cover as much as we can in our episodes, there's always more to see, hear, and read about a movie that can enhance your viewing experience. If you enjoyed our episode on Tremors, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...


Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Episode 21: Tremors


Chris, Corinne, Sarah, and Tim dig beneath the surface of the 1990 creature feature Tremors. Subjects discussed include the metaphorical significance of the town of Perfection, the film's seamless puppet and model effects, and the great human need for further adventures with Val and Earl. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and bad TV-version overdubbing.



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Want to share your pole-vaulting technique? Care to advise us on the best high-powered rifle for subterranean monster defense? Have your own graboid origin theory? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Episode 20: Time After Time


Corinne, Rosie, and Tim hop into their stylish steampunk time machine to chat about Nicholas Meyer's Time After Time from 1979. Listen as they compare the film's depiction of  H.G. Wells to the real man, attempt to reconcile the film's lapses in spatiotemporal logic, and wonder what the hell is with Mary Steenburgen's accent. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a problem with the Heisenberg compensators.



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Can't get that tune from your musical pocket watch out of your head? Do you want to reminisce about the moment you discovered French fries are actually pommes frites? Have you worked out the physics on how two time machines can theoretically occupy the same space and time? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Episode 19: Movie Monsters


This time Tim and Moviebob himself, Bob Chipman, discuss the real movie stars: the often scary, sometimes goofy, and generally awe-inspiring characters that put the creature in creature features. What makes a great movie monster? Why are they so appealing? And as we run down our list of the greatest beasties ever to invade a movie screen, which critter will come out on top? Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a whole lot of kaiju.



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Feel like we forgot to mention your pet monster? Have some tips on the care and feeding of a rancor? Do you miss the glory day of stop-motion puppetry the way we do? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Episode 18: Dog Day Afternoon


Corinne and Tim spend a hot summer day discussing Dog Day Afternoon, Sidney Lumet's gripping portrait of a bank heist gone wrong. Topics include the amazing true story that inspired it, the intensity of young Al Pacino, the film's depiction of gay and transgender characters, and its influence on subsequent heist movies. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and ATTICA!! ATTICA!! ATTICA!!!



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Do you want to make travel plans to Algeria? Care to debate the decibel level of Pacino's acting style? Feel like commiserating about how we'll never get more John Cazale performances? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Movie In-Jokes: Twilight Zone: The Movie

One of the fun games when watching movies is to spot references, secret messages, and gags that filmmakers, film crews, and actors can slip into movies to pay tribute to films they love, have a bit of fun with their previous work, or give the cinematic equivalent of a shout-out. Here's a spotter's guide to these inside jokes.

(meant to be read as Rod Serling): Submitted for your approval, tonight's in-joke serves as an example and a warning that as one travels from the hallowed halls of higher education to the frightening foliage of the jungle, fraternity does not walk hand-in-hand with loyalty. Lesson to be learned... in the Twilight Zone... Movie.

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Episode 17: Poltergeist


Corinne, Rosie, and Tim fend off clowns, trees, and swimming pools to discuss the trauma-inducing Poltergeist from 1982. Topics include the controversy over who actually directed the film, the supposed 'Poltergeist curse,' and the surprisingly strong roles for women in the movie. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and obstetric symbolism.



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Looking for a support group to cope with childhood memories of this movie? Have any good tips on how to psychically clean house? Need advice for keeping your kitchen furniture on the floor? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Episode 16: Mad Max 2 (The Road Warrior)


Corinne and Tim are just here for the gasoline... and to talk about Mad Max 2 a.k.a. The Road Warrior. Join us on a road trip about thirty years back along the fury road as we discuss the film's influence on post-apocalyptic cinema, George Miller's unique form of action film-making, and wasteland fashion. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and practical stunt-work.



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Care to discuss the utility of hockey pads in combat situations? Hoping to trade some conversation for a tank of juice? Do you think Humungus is a reasonable man, open to negotiation? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Christopher Lee 1922 - 2015



We’ve had to say goodbye to an alarmingly large number of celebrities lately. Today we give a farewell I’ve been dreading for a few years now; film legend Christopher Lee has passed away at the impressive age of 93.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Movie In-Jokes: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

One of the fun games when watching movies is to spot references, secret messages, and gags that filmmakers, film crews, and actors can slip into movies to pay tribute to films they love, have a bit of fun with their previous work, or give the cinematic equivalent of a shout-out. Here's a spotter's guide to these inside jokes.

This time, we find that Indiana Jones isn't the only treasure hunter prowling the streets of Peru in this nod to one of the daring archaeologist's possible cinematic ancestors in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.


Sunday, May 24, 2015

Episode 15: Logan's Run


Corinne and Tim take a chance on Carousel by watching Logan's Run from 1976. Remember, never trust anyone over 30. Warning: Contains spoilers, explicit language, and fish... and plankton... and sea-greens... and protein from the sea.



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Want us to pose for your next ice sculpture? Prefer to expound on 23rd century trends in clothing (or the lack thereof)? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Friday, May 8, 2015

Episode 14: Total Recall


Get ready for a surprise! If you're interested in 1990's Total Recall, Corinne and Tim will remember it for you wholesale. Is it all in Arnie's head? Is there life on Mars? What's with all the 1980s-era shoulder-pads? Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers and Schwarzenegger's agonized growling.



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Will we see you at the party? Do you need advice on how to feed your five kids? Feel the burning desire to open your mind to us? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Movie In-Jokes: Dark Star

One of the fun games when watching movies is to spot references, secret messages and gags that filmmakers, film crews and actors can slip into movies to pay tribute to films they love, have a bit of fun with their previous work, or give the cinematic equivalent of a shout-out. Here's a spotter's guide to these inside jokes.

This time out, we're taking a peek at a bit of nearly subliminal weirdness and a nod from one USC alumnus to another in John Carpenter's directorial debut, Dark Star.


Thursday, April 23, 2015

Movie Art Gallery: Darkman

The art of motion pictures isn't limited to what's on the screen. Even the materials used to sell and promote a movie can be amazing works of art in their own right. This is particularly true of movie posters, which can become iconic not only for their aesthetic qualities but in how they represent a movie's story, mood, and themes. So, let's get the one-sheet out of the movie theater lobby and put it on display where it belongs... in our cinematic art gallery.

For this inaugural entry, we'll examine the poster for Sam Raimi's dark superhero flick Darkman, as painted by John Alvin.


Friday, April 10, 2015

Episode 13: Nightbreed


Everything is true: God's an astronaut, Oz is over the rainbow, and CinemaSpection's where the podcasts live. Corinne, Ellie, and Tim endure the bite that mocks death and venture beneath the necropolis to discuss the director's cut of Clive Barker's Nightbreed. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and graphic descriptions of pastry mutilation.



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Have any horror stories regarding your therapist's treatment strategy? Think The Law is unjust when it comes to meat consumption? Is there another face beneath yours that you feel the need to reveal? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Movie In-Jokes: Night of the Creeps

One of the fun games when watching movies is to spot references, secret messages and gags that filmmakers, film crews and actors can slip into movies to pay tribute to films they love, have a bit of fun with their previous work, or give the cinematic equivalent of a shout-out. Here's a spotter's guide to these inside jokes.

This time writer/director Fred Dekker gives us a good reason to take bathroom vandalism seriously in a moment from Night of the Creeps that will leave you screaming like banshees.


Friday, March 27, 2015

Episode 12: Krull


This it was given us to know: that Corinne, a girl of not-so-ancient-name, and Tim, the not-quite-old one, would choose a movie to podcast about. It's each to their fate as we delve into the cheesy majesty of Krull from 1983. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and speculative interpretation of ambiguous prophecies.



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Do you think Princess Lyssa should have chosen you as her king or queen? Got tips for glaive-handling without slicing off your fingers? Annoyed that Liam Neeson didn't get to exercise his particular set of skills? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Episode 11: Villains


For a change of pace, it's time to bring out the bad guys and gals as Ellie and Tim discuss what makes a great antagonist and run down the list of their favorite movie villains. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and sympathy for the devils.



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Feel like we passed over some prime example of movie reprobate? Upset that we didn't discuss your favorite heel and feel angry enough to slaughter younglings? Leave a comment below and keep the discussion going.