The Lady Vanishes

All aboard as Noel Thingvall returns to the show for a train ride into international intrigue courtesy of the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock, and his comedic thriller The Lady Vanishes. Listen as we discuss the movie's wild tonal switches, the film's portrait of pre-World War II British politics, and the charm of scene-stealing supporting characters Charters and Caldicott. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and longing for Karloff / Lugosi road comedies.

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How long can you remember a tune when bullets are flying? Do you have a preferred brand of tea you drink while dodging spies?  Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

The Public Enemy

We’re offering up a generous serving of beer, blood, and grapefruit as we watch another all-time great gangster movie, 1931’s The Public Enemy. Listen as we celebrate the magnetic screen presence of leading man James Cagney, thrill to director William Wellman’s dynamic visual style, and examine how the movie has inspired various crime films throughout the years, from the work of Martin Scorsese to A Clockwork Orange. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and lots of unresolved mommy issues. Also please be advised that in discussing the movie we do discuss a sexual assault and domestic violence that occur in the film.

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Little Caesar

We're joining the rackets with the original gangster flick as we talk about Little Caesar from 1931. Listen as we heap praise on Edward G. Robinson's iconic performance as ambitious mobster Rico Bandello, explore the title character's ambiguous sexual orientation, and note real-life incidents of mob violence that inspired the events of the movie. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and lots of 1930s gangster slang, see?

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What criminal antiheroes do you enjoy cheering on? Do you see any similarities between Rico and a certain ex-President? Want to show off your diamond-encrusted jewelry? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Bringing Up Baby

This episode Noel Thingvall joins us again as we dig up missing dinosaur bones, get a leash around a tame leopard, and discuss Howard Hawk's classic screwball comedy Bringing Up Baby. Listen as we analyze whether Katharine Hepburn's impulsive heiress is the original Manic Pixie Dream Girl, chuckle at the risqué innuendos the script manage to slip by the censors, and propose potential sequels involving Mothra and deadly tar pits. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and Bruce Willis dubbed into Japanese.

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Do you ship Aunt Elizabeth and Major Applegate? Want to educate us on where the intercostal clavicle is located in a Brontosaur skeleton? Want to recommend a great Fritz Feld maître d' performance? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 92: Bride of Frankenstein

Do you enjoy Universal Horror movies? They are our only weakness and we're indulging in it with a discussion about one of the greatest monster movies (and best sequels) ever made, Bride of Frankenstein from 1935. Listen as we discuss the moral transformation of Boris Karloff's creature, Elsa Lanchester's iconic performance as the title character, and how the movie influenced our wedding plans. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and problematic skullcaps.



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Podcast gooooood? Ever experienced an awkward blind date that ended in a building exploding? Do you feel Colin Clive remains an underappreciated actor? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 76: Freaks

Step right up... step right up and listen to our latest episode!! You won't believe your ears as you hear Corinne, Polly, and Tim discuss Tod Browning's infamous big-top horror show Freaks from 1932. We'll discuss how the film's both exploits and compassionately portrays its cast of actual sideshow performers, detail the various cuts made to the film before its wide release, and cringe at the horrific critical reaction to the movie. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and some quacking.



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Would you like to show off your hat with a looooong feather on it? Do you have problems with your clown of a brother-in-law? Want to show us a new trick for your act? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 63: It Happened One Night

Darn 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.



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Do you have a preferred method of hitchhiking? Any colorful bus adventures you'd like regale us with? Did Clark Gable actually leave that guy dead by the side of the road? Leave a comment below and keep the conversation going.

Episode 58: Frankenstein

In 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."



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Do you know what it feels like to be God? Want to offer safety tips for lakeside flower tossing? Did we successfully acquit the creature of murder charges? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.

Episode 50: King Kong (1933)

Holy mackerel, what a show!! We've reached episode 50 and what better way to mark this milestone that 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, spoilers, and plesiosaurs pretending to be snakes.



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Looking forward to Kong taking on Godzilla again? Have a view on which monsters should serve as our Savior Kong's twelve apostles? Want to describe the gruesome punishment that Carl Denham so richly deserves? Leave a comment and keep the conversation going.