Shallow Grave

Ellie answers our ad for a flatmate as we come out of the attic for a discussion of Danny Boyle's spectacular debut film, the 1994 darkly comic thriller Shallow Grave. Listen as we analyze the motivations of the three morally-challenged protagonists, discuss the highs and lows of Boyle's subsequent film career, and pine for more of Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and colorful apartment decor.

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Labyrinth

In our latest episode, Ellie joins us again as we get lost in the twists and turns of a childhood favorite while discussing Jim Henson's fantasy fable Labyrinth. We'll compare the movie to Henson's previous fantasy epic The Dark Crystal, examine the film as a metaphor for the transition to womanhood, and ponder what a Bog of Eternal Stench would smell like. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a discussion of the cinematic impact of David Bowie's package.

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Episode 32 Outtake: Melting Down the Man of Steel

While 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.

I wrote about the movie a while back, but here we get Ellie's perspective. 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. Enjoy.



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Episode 32: Superman: The Movie

After 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 way.



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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.

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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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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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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Episode 5: John Carter (of Mars)

Yes, Virginia, there is a Dotar Sojat. Ellie and Tim choose to fight for Helium by taking a look at John Carter, the 2012 adaptation of Edgar Rice Burrough's Barsoom novels. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers (both film and book), and much wistful grumbling about lost sequels.



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Episode 1: Lifeforce

So here's the first episode of the CinemaSpection podcast. To kick things off, Tim and Ellie ponder the 1985 sci-fi / horror cult classic Lifeforce. Space vampires, phallic objects, and trenchcoat / turtleneck fashion critiques abound. Warning: contains explicit language, spoilers, and Steve Railsback overacting.



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