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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The Valley of Gwangi - 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 Valley of Gwangi, here's a few extra bits you might find interesting...

Episode 41: The Valley of Gwangi

The wild West meets the Jurassic period as we ride into the hidden valley to lasso an episode on the cowboys vs. dinosaurs creature feature The Valley of Gwangi. We comment on how the story borrows from previous dinosaur movies, marvel at the detail and artistry of special effects master Ray Harryhausen's creations, and ponder if the film could serve as an alternate origin story for Devil Dinosaur. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and pedantry about paleontological accuracy.



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