Better in the Dark

Tom and Derrick's look at Edgar Wright's departure from Ant-Man becomes a freewheeling discussion of what Marvel is doing right, what DC is doing wrong, and whatever the hell Fox and Sony think they're doing. Along the way, The Boys Outta Brooklyn review Captain America: The Winter Soldier and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, curse Frank Miller, bless Mark Waid, and struggle to fill the plot holes in The Nolanverse! You know you wanna know why Derrick loves Brett Ratner, so get to clicking! (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!)

Tom and Derrick's look at Edgar Wright's departure from Ant-Man becomes a freewheeling discussion of what Marvel is doing right, what DC is doing wrong, and whatever the hell Fox and Sony think they're doing. Along the way, The Boys Outta Brooklyn review Captain America: The Winter Soldier and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, curse Frank Miller, bless Mark Waid, and struggle to fill the plot holes in The Nolanverse! You know you wanna know why Derrick loves Brett Ratner, so get to clicking! (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!)

It's time once again for the most anticipated show of the BITD calendar year: The Obscure Movie Episode! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss Roy Orbison's first and only movie, demonic cars, generational sagas in cartoon form, and Shatner speaking Esperanto! All this plus permanently puckered hands, why adults are scared of teenagers, and secret agent midgets! You know you don't want to rely on a three-fingered special effects man, so get to clicking! (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!)

It's time once again for the most anticipated show of the BITD calendar year: The Obscure Movie Episode! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss Roy Orbison's first and only movie, demonic cars, generational sagas in cartoon form, and Shatner speaking Esperanto! All this plus permanently puckered hands, why adults are scared of teenagers, and secret agent midgets! You know you don't want to rely on a three-fingered special effects man, so get to clicking! (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!)

The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally make good on a promise they made back in their first year to profile the studio that was The Master of the Portmanteau Film: Amicus Studios! Join Tom, Derrick, and special guest host Jim "Hypnogoria" Moon as they explore this legendary British studio, from its inception right up to the bizarre new wave horror mash-up The Monster Club. Plus crawling hand fetishes, Peter Cushing as Doctor Who, and the creepiness that is Angela Pleasance! You know you don't want to be killed by a funky robot, so get to clicking! (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!)

The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally make good on a promise they made back in their first year to profile the studio that was The Master of the Portmanteau Film: Amicus Studios! Join Tom, Derrick, and special guest host Jim "Hypnogoria" Moon as they explore this legendary British studio, from its inception right up to the bizarre new wave horror mash-up The Monster Club. Plus crawling hand fetishes, Peter Cushing as Doctor Who, and the creepiness that is Angela Pleasance! You know you don't want to be killed by a funky robot, so get to clicking! (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!)

The Boys Outta Brooklyn are back after a long lay-up, as Tom gives his views on the Veronica Mars movie, and he and Derrick discuss the impact of its surprise success. Plus, Derrick pervs on Tom's college girlfriend and throws him a challenge, and a discussion of why actors are compelled to take on less-than-appealing projects. We used to podcast a long time ago, so get to clicking! (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!)

The Boys Outta Brooklyn are back after a long lay-up, as Tom gives his views on the Veronica Mars movie, and he and Derrick discuss the impact of its surprise success. Plus, Derrick pervs on Tom's college girlfriend and throws him a challenge, and a discussion of why actors are compelled to take on less-than-appealing projects. We used to podcast a long time ago, so get to clicking! (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!)

It's time for the latest induction into the BITD Hall of Great, Great Men. This time we honor Danny Trejo, a man who is great both on and off screen! Join the Guys Outta Brooklyn as they celebrate the Mexican character actor who shows great character in his personal life as well. Plus, we review Machete Kills, come up with a movie teaming Trejo with Michael Cera, and Tom answers the deathless question: If he was a Time Lord, which companion would he ride with? You know BITD don't twitter - no, wait, we do @BITDShow, so get to clicking!

It's time for the latest induction into the BITD Hall of Great, Great Men. This time we honor Danny Trejo, a man who is great both on and off screen! Join the Guys Outta Brooklyn as they celebrate the Mexican character actor who shows great character in his personal life as well. Plus, we review Machete Kills, come up with a movie teaming Trejo with Michael Cera, and Tom answers the deathless question: If he was a Time Lord, which companion would he ride with? You know BITD don't twitter - no, wait, we do @BITDShow, so get to clicking!

It started out as a Point Five about directors of the 1980s and 90s retiring from film, and quickly spun out of control as Derrick and Tom discussed Pacific Rim, Man of Steel, why Hannibal is superior to The Following, and why people are stupid for buying Jordans? Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn for this hour-long, freeform discussion. You know cable is the way to go, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

It started out as a Point Five about directors of the 1980s and 90s retiring from film, and quickly spun out of control as Derrick and Tom discussed Pacific Rim, Man of Steel, why Hannibal is superior to The Following, and why people are stupid for buying Jordans? Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn for this hour-long, freeform discussion. You know cable is the way to go, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

The Boys Outta Brooklyn returns to the Coroner's Office for the second episode in a row, this time to tackle the latest TV season. Find out what Tom and Derrick think about racist Martin Mull, cosplay Eliza Dushku, Anna Faris' Adventures in Chuck Lorre Land, and James Spader's Lex Luthoring. All this, plus a rather longish digression into the nature of pop music, including Tom saying nice things about Katy Perry! You know there's life after Auto-Tune, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

The Boys Outta Brooklyn returns to the Coroner's Office for the second episode in a row, this time to tackle the latest TV season. Find out what Tom and Derrick think about racist Martin Mull, cosplay Eliza Dushku, Anna Faris' Adventures in Chuck Lorre Land, and James Spader's Lex Luthoring. All this, plus a rather longish digression into the nature of pop music, including Tom saying nice things about Katy Perry! You know there's life after Auto-Tune, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

It's time for The Boys Outta Brooklyn to enter the BITD Coroner's Office and cut open another media enterprise. This time out it's Fox Television's serial killing bag o' stupid, The Following! Join Tom and Derrick as they explain how this Kevin Bacon vehicle violates simple narrative principles, and why Kevin Williamson needs to get kicked in the butt ever day. And if that isn't enough, what's up with our dynamic duo at the end of this episode! You know an English accent doesn't make you evil, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

It's time for The Boys Outta Brooklyn to enter the BITD Coroner's Office and cut open another media enterprise. This time out it's Fox Television's serial killing bag o' stupid, The Following! Join Tom and Derrick as they explain how this Kevin Bacon vehicle violates simple narrative principles, and why Kevin Williamson needs to get kicked in the butt ever day. And if that isn't enough, what's up with our dynamic duo at the end of this episode! You know an English accent doesn't make you evil, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

Once more, The Boys Outta Brooklyn unite with their Brother from the North for a special 1970s-themed Obscure Horror Movies Episode! Join us as we discuss films about murderous old people, blind marauders, lollipop-sucking devils, and adult babies. Plus: gratuitous Don Cheadle Ass, the question of who killed who in Electra Glide in Blue, and the new reality series Satanic Orgy House! You know you don't want Zalman King pulling on your wig, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

Once more, The Boys Outta Brooklyn unite with their Brother from the North for a special 1970s-themed Obscure Horror Movies Episode! Join us as we discuss films about murderous old people, blind marauders, lollipop-sucking devils, and adult babies. Plus: gratuitous Don Cheadle Ass, the question of who killed who in Electra Glide in Blue, and the new reality series Satanic Orgy House! You know you don't want Zalman King pulling on your wig, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

In our latest episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn welcome one of their major fans, and a major presence on our Facebook Group, into The BITD Cave for a freeform conversation about pop culture. Listen in as Tom, Derrick, and Jay discuss the James Bond Expanded Universe, childhood television memories, Stanley Kubrick, reality television, tabloid talk shows, and the silliest kaiju ever created! You know kids are people, too (WackadoWackadoWackado), so get to clicking, and don't forget to Twitter us at @BITDShow!

In our latest episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn welcome one of their major fans, and a major presence on our Facebook Group, into The BITD Cave for a freeform conversation about pop culture. Listen in as Tom, Derrick, and Jay discuss the James Bond Expanded Universe, childhood television memories, Stanley Kubrick, reality television, tabloid talk shows, and the silliest kaiju ever created! You know kids are people, too (WackadoWackadoWackado), so get to clicking, and don't forget to Twitter us at @BITDShow!

In this messy show, Tom and Derrick looks at the rather epic levels of carnage in this year's summer blockbuster, and wonder if it's too much. Are we being desensitized to all this damage? Is it fair for Hollywood to call back to 9/11 for lazy affirmation of their plot developments? And why is Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim a more responsible film than Zack Snyder's Man of Steel? All this, plus the Superman sequel Tom really wants to see! You now you don't want to wander Tokyo carrying a red shoe, so get to clicking (and don't forget to Twitter us at @BITDShow)!

In this messy show, Tom and Derrick looks at the rather epic levels of carnage in this year's summer blockbuster, and wonder if it's too much. Are we being desensitized to all this damage? Is it fair for Hollywood to call back to 9/11 for lazy affirmation of their plot developments? And why is Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim a more responsible film than Zack Snyder's Man of Steel? All this, plus the Superman sequel Tom really wants to see! You now you don't want to wander Tokyo carrying a red shoe, so get to clicking (and don't forget to Twitter us at @BITDShow)!

Netflix streaming may be the greatest thing to happen to movie fans since VHS, but there's so much to see that The Boys Outta Brooklyn enlisted the aid of that Instant Depths videonaut Adam Orchekowski to help our listeners discover the gems hidden within that service. Along the way, the trio celebrate The Kids in the Hall, Tim Roth, The Apple, DC Animation, and so much more! It's an hour-plus of great film conversation you don't want to miss. You know you don't want to become a chicken, so get to clickin (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

Netflix streaming may be the greatest thing to happen to movie fans since VHS, but there's so much to see that The Boys Outta Brooklyn enlisted the aid of that Instant Depths videonaut Adam Orchekowski to help our listeners discover the gems hidden within that service. Along the way, the trio celebrate The Kids in the Hall, Tim Roth, The Apple, DC Animation, and so much more! It's an hour-plus of great film conversation you don't want to miss. You know you don't want to become a chicken, so get to clickin (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

The Boys Outta Brooklyn mark the passing of one of the greatest genre writers to ever work a typewriter by posthumously inducting Richard Matheson into The Hall of Great, Great Men. Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss key films both inspired by and written by Matheson, talk about the way he helped bring horror fiction into the living room, and give out some writing advice. You don't want to be chased around by some freaking Zuni Fetish Doll, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

The Boys Outta Brooklyn mark the passing of one of the greatest genre writers to ever work a typewriter by posthumously inducting Richard Matheson into The Hall of Great, Great Men. Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss key films both inspired by and written by Matheson, talk about the way he helped bring horror fiction into the living room, and give out some writing advice. You don't want to be chased around by some freaking Zuni Fetish Doll, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

To celebrate our latest milestone, The Boys Outta Brooklyn review a quartet of movies assigned to us by the members of the Better in the Dark Facebook page. Listen as Derrick tries to figure out the time travel conundrums of Primer, Tom extols the joys of Dancing Charles Durning, and both of them field questions about Howard Hawks, potential Marvel recasts, and the episodes they'd like to re-record. All this, plus, leopard! You don't want teacher to get pissed off, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

To celebrate our latest milestone, The Boys Outta Brooklyn review a quartet of movies assigned to us by the members of the Better in the Dark Facebook page. Listen as Derrick tries to figure out the time travel conundrums of Primer, Tom extols the joys of Dancing Charles Durning, and both of them field questions about Howard Hawks, potential Marvel recasts, and the episodes they'd like to re-record. All this, plus, leopard! You don't want teacher to get pissed off, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

In this episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn examine the three cinematic adaptations of Richard Matheson's scientific take on vampirism, I Am Legend - all with different approaches, and all with something that makes it partially faithful to the source material. Plus some discussion of mixing animation with live action.

In this episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn examine the three cinematic adaptations of Richard Matheson's scientific take on vampirism, I Am Legend - all with different approaches, and all with something that makes it partially faithful to the source material. Plus some discussion of mixing animation with live action.

Tom and Derrick say farewell to one of their heroes by inducting the great special effects animator Ray Harryhausen. Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss their favorite moments from his films, and why there's something that makes stop-motion animation better than CGI. Plus, the horror of the pentapod and Honey Boo Boo! You don't want to be terrorized by the giant ostrich thingy, so get to clicking. (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow.)

Tom and Derrick say farewell to one of their heroes by inducting the great special effects animator Ray Harryhausen. Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss their favorite moments from his films, and why there's something that makes stop-motion animation better than CGI. Plus, the horror of the pentapod and Honey Boo Boo! You don't want to be terrorized by the giant ostrich thingy, so get to clicking. (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow.)

In light of the news that the Veronica Mars Kickstarter is leading to a big screen sequel to Tom's beloved show, The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine the impact and implications of what Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell have wrought. All this, plus Chris Carter in a tent, Derrick on a boat, and Tom with more knowledge of The View than is healthy for a heterosexual man. You know you don't want to incur the wrath of Debbie Snuffulufugus, so get to clicking! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!

In light of the news that the Veronica Mars Kickstarter is leading to a big screen sequel to Tom's beloved show, The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine the impact and implications of what Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell have wrought. All this, plus Chris Carter in a tent, Derrick on a boat, and Tom with more knowledge of The View than is healthy for a heterosexual man. You know you don't want to incur the wrath of Debbie Snuffulufugus, so get to clicking! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!

The new James Bond film, Skyfall, hit the theaters last year, which means a new edition of Gilt-Edged Bonds (ironically also recorded last year). Join Tom and Derrick as they welcome Russ "I liked Quantum of Boredom" Anderson to dissect the Bond Rubber Match for Daniel Craig. Does this new entry prove that the Reign of Craig shakes with awesomeness or is stirred with suckitude? Why is the pet name The Boys Outta Brooklyn have for his second film inaccurate? How does this Bond stack up against the classic versions of the show? You know you don't want to waste good scotch, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

The new James Bond film, Skyfall, hit the theaters last year, which means a new edition of Gilt-Edged Bonds (ironically also recorded last year). Join Tom and Derrick as they welcome Russ "I liked Quantum of Boredom" Anderson to dissect the Bond Rubber Match for Daniel Craig. Does this new entry prove that the Reign of Craig shakes with awesomeness or is stirred with suckitude? Why is the pet name The Boys Outta Brooklyn have for his second film inaccurate? How does this Bond stack up against the classic versions of the show? You know you don't want to waste good scotch, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)!

This episode (released the day Kerwin Matthews died, to whom it was posthumously dedicated) covers the trilogy of Sinbad films which contained special effects work by the incomparable Ray Harryhausen... and also contained some slobbering over the stunning b-movie icon Caroline Munro.

This episode (released the day Kerwin Matthews died, to whom it was posthumously dedicated) covers the trilogy of Sinbad films which contained special effects work by the incomparable Ray Harryhausen... and also contained some slobbering over the stunning b-movie icon Caroline Munro.

In light of the National Broadcasting Corporation's coming in fifth place behind Telemundo, Tom and Derrick once again take their scalpels out to try and figure out why one of the major networks is in a downward spiral! The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine how such incidents as the Conan O'Brien / Jay Leno conflagration, the revolving show runner messes, and the decision to dumb down the network as a whole resulted in the former home of Must See TV spiraling out of control! Plus, Tom sings "Late Night Pie," Derrick defends Celebrity Apprentice, and vampires with light bulbs! You know you don't want a TV show at 2:30 AM, so get to clicking!

In light of the National Broadcasting Corporation's coming in fifth place behind Telemundo, Tom and Derrick once again take their scalpels out to try and figure out why one of the major networks is in a downward spiral! The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine how such incidents as the Conan O'Brien / Jay Leno conflagration, the revolving show runner messes, and the decision to dumb down the network as a whole resulted in the former home of Must See TV spiraling out of control! Plus, Tom sings "Late Night Pie," Derrick defends Celebrity Apprentice, and vampires with light bulbs! You know you don't want a TV show at 2:30 AM, so get to clicking!

It's time for the 2013 edition of The Obscure Movie Episode! Join Tom and Derrick as they present their annual six-pack of films you might not otherwise know about. From the southwest noir Delusion to the Hollywood action thriller Sunset to the animated epic (that almost destroyed a Canadian movie studio) Rock & Rule, the Guys Outta Brooklyn cover a wide range of genres. Plus, they talk about rats, New Year's Eve, gullible football players and Big Electric Cat! You know we're the hottest thing since World War Three, so get to clicking!

It's time for the 2013 edition of The Obscure Movie Episode! Join Tom and Derrick as they present their annual six-pack of films you might not otherwise know about. From the southwest noir Delusion to the Hollywood action thriller Sunset to the animated epic (that almost destroyed a Canadian movie studio) Rock & Rule, the Guys Outta Brooklyn cover a wide range of genres. Plus, they talk about rats, New Year's Eve, gullible football players and Big Electric Cat! You know we're the hottest thing since World War Three, so get to clicking!

In this Point Five episode, Tom and Derrick discuss rumors of a recent meeting between David Lynch and NBC concerning a revival of Twin Peaks. The Guys Outta Brooklyn talk about the mystique this legendary cult television show had, whether it's possible to recreate that mystique, and what the hazards of returning to past triumphs might be. Plus, Derrick becomes gobstopped at the prospect of The Beautiful One Elect! You know you don't want to get wrapped in plastic, so get to clicking!

In this Point Five episode, Tom and Derrick discuss rumors of a recent meeting between David Lynch and NBC concerning a revival of Twin Peaks. The Guys Outta Brooklyn talk about the mystique this legendary cult television show had, whether it's possible to recreate that mystique, and what the hazards of returning to past triumphs might be. Plus, Derrick becomes gobstopped at the prospect of The Beautiful One Elect! You know you don't want to get wrapped in plastic, so get to clicking!

In this episode, The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally start on a journey long ago, where they examine the trendsetting Universal Monster Movie Cycle with the Frankenstein films. Join Tom, Derrick, and the returning Lord Blood Rah as they discuss the series and the people involved with bringing Mary Shelley's characters to life... and go into some really dark territories concerning Dr. Frankenstein and his creation. You know you don't want to do things for people, so get to clicking!

In this episode, The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally start on a journey long ago, where they examine the trendsetting Universal Monster Movie Cycle with the Frankenstein films. Join Tom, Derrick, and the returning Lord Blood Rah as they discuss the series and the people involved with bringing Mary Shelley's characters to life... and go into some really dark territories concerning Dr. Frankenstein and his creation. You know you don't want to do things for people, so get to clicking!

In this Point Five episode, we examine the news from a land far, far away that JJ "Lens Flare" Abrams is going to direct Star Wars: Episode VII. Along the way Derrick and Tom discuss the hazards of The Casting Game, why society is producing so many snotty kids, and create the latest Jedi Knight sensation and his Light-Knuckles! Even Jason Statham has had to fail, so get to clicking!

In this Point Five episode, we examine the news from a land far, far away that JJ "Lens Flare" Abrams is going to direct Star Wars: Episode VII. Along the way Derrick and Tom discuss the hazards of The Casting Game, why society is producing so many snotty kids, and create the latest Jedi Knight sensation and his Light-Knuckles! Even Jason Statham has had to fail, so get to clicking!

In this episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn honor one of the most influential figures in the history of genre movies and martial arts: Bruce Lee. Tom and Derrick discuss the philosophy and career of this remarkable man, who managed to change the face of cinema after starring in only four movies (and yes, we do discuss that thing that claims to be his fifth film). You know it's Chinese boxing time, so get to clicking!

In this episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn honor one of the most influential figures in the history of genre movies and martial arts: Bruce Lee. Tom and Derrick discuss the philosophy and career of this remarkable man, who managed to change the face of cinema after starring in only four movies (and yes, we do discuss that thing that claims to be his fifth film). You know it's Chinese boxing time, so get to clicking!

The Guys Outta Brooklyn usher in 2013 by dissecting something that works for a change. Join Tom and Derrick as they try to figure out what makes Person of Interest tick, and cover the canny writing, exceptional casting, and a showrunner who isn't being fired abruptly. Plus, we learn the secret story behind one of Derrick's pulp heroes! Your number could be up, so get to clicking!