Episodes
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Episode 110 : Evil Dead 2
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
‘Tis the season! Strap on the chainsaw, brush up on your ancient Latin & saddle up for a relentlessly manic ride back to the cabin. Bruce Campbell & the Evil Dead crew return for this inventive, rip-roaring adventure that won’t stop until you’re possessed by its spirit!
//***Discussions include***\\
The original Evil Dead creators returning to their roots, finding a producer & redux of Stephen King involvement; location importance & corner cutting; assessing what a sequel looks like, plot points, mixing horror & comedy; massive array of practice special effects & favorite moments; cast discussion & on set hardships; skirting around the MPAA rating, release, sequels & longevity of the franchise.
Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Kassie Wesley, Dan Hicks, Richard Domeier & Ted Raimi star in EVIL DEAD II (1987) /// Directed by Sam Raimi.
//***Picks of the Week***\\
- Lindsay’s Pick: BRAIN DAMAGE (1988). Rick Hearst, Jennifer Lowry, Gordon MacDonald /// Directed by Frank Henenlotter.
- Justin’s Pick: BUBBA HO-TEP (2002). Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, Ella Joyce, Heidi Marnhout, Bob Ivy /// Directed by Don Coscarelli.
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//***MurrayMoment***\\
Billy plays the role of baseball announcer when he subs in for the Cubs mainstay, Harry Caray, in the spring of 1987
//***Final Thoughts on EVIL DEAD II***\\
Next Episode: AFTER HOURS (1985)
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- Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders.
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Be Kind and Rewatch // October 10th, 2023.
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Episode 109 : Teen Wolf
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
The young writers behind the script & story inspirations; tonality & various themes; importance of casting Fox & his rise to TV popularity; finding a director, casting & supporting character impact on the film; costuming, stunts & basketball sequences; Family Ties influence & Back to the Future connections; music, behind the scenes nuggets; the calculated release of the film, how it holds up almost 40 years later, plus that 1987 sequel.
Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti & Jerry Levine star in TEEN WOLF (1985) /// Directed by Rod Daniel.
//***Picks of the Week***\\
• Lindsay’s Pick: THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS (1987). Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Margaret Whitton, Richard Jordan /// Directed by Herbert Ross.
• Justin’s Pick: LIGHT OF DAY (1987). Michael J. Fox, Joan Jett, Michael McKean, Gena Rowlands /// Directed by Paul Schrader.
//***MurrayMoment***\\
Turns out, Michael J. Fox & Bill have been hitting the golf courses together for quite some time.
//***Final Thoughts on TEEN WOLF***\\
Next Episode:
EVIL DEAD II (1987)
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• Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders.
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Be Kind and Rewatch // September 12th, 2023.
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Episode 108 : American Psycho
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Background on Bret Easton Ellis’ contentious novel; early script variations, selling the story & searching for a director; Mary Harron & Guinevere Turner adapting the novel into a sharp & clear-headed, contemplative screenplay; tonal shifts, interpreting dark comedy & satire, recurring themes & the film’s climax; reflecting 80s culture & music choices; main cast discussion & intense struggle over casting the lead, plus release & reception.
Christian Bale, Willem Defoe, Cara Seymour & Chloë Sevigny star in AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) /// Directed by Mary Harron.
//***Picks of the Week***\\
• Lindsay’s Pick:
• Justin’s Pick:
//***MurrayMoment***\\
Comparing the stark differences on conformity between Bill & Patrick Bateman.
//***Final Thoughts on the Music of AMERICAN PSYCHO ***\\
Next Episode:
TEEN WOLF (1985)
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• Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders.
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Be Kind and Rewatch // August 15th, 2023.