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.
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.
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