Bots, Bugs, And Babes

“Thank you, nurse!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I head to the depth of the ocean alone as I look back at Destination Inner Space (1966). So grab your spear gun, make sure you have all your shots, and don’t leave the hatch open. But remember, we only have [...]

“Please take it seriously though and be respectful.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, I head back into the days of COVID, as I talk about 2020’s Host. So, light your candle, hop on Zoom, and make sure your phone is charged up. Just remember, mask up….for safety.

“It’s one of those days I wish I was dead. And stayed dead.” On this Halloween episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my daughter (Haley Jaconetti) and I join forces to explore The Halloween That Almost Wasn’t (1979). So, send out the invites, make sure you have your popcorn, and get your [...]

“Don’t any of your street-demons have real grown-up names?” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head back to Ol’ Detroit as we discuss the modern day classic The Crow (1994). So grab your guitar, make sure your have your three nails, and no onions on [...]

“It is impossible. But I, Lucas, will do it.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head into the Amazon in search of the Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954). So put on your aqualung, prep your speargun, and drop the rotenone, Just remember, we [...]

“I like griping.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic Alien (1979).  So grab your cat carrier, make sure to eat your cornbread, and count your shares. Just remember to find your lucky star.

“It’s them damn enchiladas!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head back to camp, as we tackle the polarizing 80’s slasher Friday the 13th: Part V – A New Beginning (1985). So call everyone for breakfast, unpack your handmade masks, and don’t get anything [...]

On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, we discuss listener feedback and more!

“Could be raining.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I are headed back to the old country, as we look back at Young Frankenstein (1974). So garb the bags, enjoy the Schwartzwalder Kirschtorte, and make sure the cigar is still warm. Just remember, the rates, [...]

“Now sweat by the ancient Egyptian gods, that you will never rest until Princess Anaka and Kharis have been returned to their rightful resting place, in these tombs.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I fire up another Mummy sequel, as we look back [...]

“Why didn’t you listen to me? I told you to stay with me!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at a movie many of you walked by at Blockbuster back in the day. We look at The Collector (2009). So grab tools, [...]

“My family has always been in meat.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head to Texas, as we turn the cock 50 years to talk about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1984). So grab your chainsaw, fix the front door, and enjoy the BBQ. Just [...]

“He who robs the graves of Egypt, dies!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head across the pond as we look at Hammer’s The Mummy (1959). So grab the scroll of life, don’t let anything stand in your way, and head for the marsh. Just [...]

“Come with me, if you want to live.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, & Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at a little sci-fi movie that was dumped into theaters that became way bigger than anyone expected. We take the time machine back to the 80’s, as [...]

“You can’t rope a gorilla!” On our 8th Anniversary episode, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back to an RKO classic. We celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Mighty Joe Young (1949). So saddle up the horses, grab your lasso, and make sure you have plenty to trade. Just remember, fill-up [...]

“Morality sucks.” On the Valentine’s Day episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I go back to the 1980’s, as we look back at Wes Craven’s A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984). So tune to channel KRGR, brew up a pot of coffee, and don’t forget your hall [...]

Listener’s feedback and 2023 Movie review. WARNING! Spoilers galore!  

“They’re her children. More exactly, they’re the children of her rage.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I go back to the ate 70’s to look at some early Cronenberg, as we cover The Brood (1979). So grab your robe, get ready for your floor [...]

“It wasn’t me, mom! It was a little creature! I saw it!” On this year end episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my daughter (Haley Jaconetti) and I close out 2023 by looking back at Mac And Me (1988). So grab your can of Coca-Cola, head over to McDonald’s, and eat a hand [...]

On this Christmas episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my daughter (Haley Jaconetti) and I cover The Pink Panther in: A Pink Christmas (1978). So grab your shovel, dress up link Santa, and get in line. Just remember, your kindness will be repaid.  

“The whole place is a morgue!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, And Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I turn the clock back to the early 1950’s, as we look back at House of Wax (1953). So warm up the wax, check for earrings, and higher a good barker. Just remember, always check [...]

“You know the worst thing about holiday shoppers? They can never accept the fact that the night is over.” On this Thanksgiving episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I cover one of the most pirated movie of 2021 (at least for a week in November), as [...]

“Buddy, look around. Would I be surprised?” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at a polarizing cult classic, as we discuss House of 1000 Corpses  (2003). So grab your map, don’t forget the chicken, and watch out for flat tires. Just remember, if [...]

“Forget the food greedy guts, what I want is money!” On this Halloween episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my daughter (Haley Jaconetti) makes her return as we cover the Halloween classic special Witch’s Night Out (1978). So grab your masks, chow down on a sardine meringue, and chase those monsters. Just [...]

“Lynda, if this is a joke, I’ll kill you.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, And Babes, my brother (Luke Jaconetti) joins me as we look back on the original Halloween (1978).  So grab some rope, sharpen your butcher knife, and adjust your mask. Just remember, the trick was to stay alive. [...]

“He said he’d blow up the dam.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at the monster fight that started it all, as we cover Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man (1943).  So order the lab equipment, watch your step on the rubble, and [...]

“The bastards fly!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I head to beach as I try to avoid flying fish in Piranha II: The Spawning (1982). Join me as I look back at James Cameron’s  directorial debut about flying fish, sunken ships, and dynamite fishing. Just remember, weird beach rituals [...]

“Help! He’s killing me! He’s killing me!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head back to camp and the 1980’s for the 4th installment of Paramount’s huge money making franchise, as we discuss Friday the 13th – The Final Chapter (1984). So grab [...]

On this mid-way through 2023 episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I are going to cover some listener's feedback.

“Mine had so much bridge work, that every time I kissed her, I had to pay a toll.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I look back at one of the greatest comedies of all-time! We celebrate the 75th anniversary of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein [...]

“You know what they call my films today? Camp! High camp!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I head back to the 1960’s as re-discover a film that many might have forgotten. This time out, we talk about Targets (1968).  Grab your ammo, load [...]

“Who you calling fatty, mousehead?” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, I jump in the time machine and head back to a time of swords and sandals (or Italy in the late 1980’s), as I look back at The Barbarians (1987). Join me as I cover the the Paul brothers’ (David [...]

“Greetings, Earthling. I am the Bishop of Battle, master of all I survey, I have 13 progressively harder levels. Try me if you dare.”   On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I turn the clock back 40 years and see how The Darkroom MIGHT have finished up. [...]

You're in a house. Maybe your own… maybe one you've never seen before. You feel it. Something evil. You run, but there's no escape… nowhere to turn. You feel something beckoning you… drawing you into the terror that awaits you in the Darkroom!   On this episode of Bots, Bugs, [...]

You're in a house. Maybe your own… maybe one you've never seen before. You feel it. Something evil. You run, but there's no escape… nowhere to turn. You feel something beckoning you… drawing you into the terror that awaits you in the Darkroom!   On this episode of Bots, Bugs, [...]

“Don’t look for it, Taylor. You may not like what you find.” On our 7th Anniversary episode, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I turn back the clock to the 1960’s, as we discuss on of the most important Science Fiction movies of all time. We celebrate the 55th anniversary of Planet of the [...]

    “One swallow to each girl.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my brother (Luke Jaconetti) joins me as we head back to the 1950's as we talk about I Was A Teenage …. err….Blood of Dracula (1957).  Join us as we explore this “sequel” that was fast tracked [...]

On this early 2023 episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I are going to cover some listener’s feedback.

“My family…..my children.” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I bring in the new year with the completion  A.I.P.’s trilogy How To Make A Monster (1958). Join us as we delve into a film that was meta before meta was even a thing! [...]

“Oh my God! They’re herding us like cattle!” On this year end episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I are once again heading back to the 70’s, as we cover Bert I. Gordon‘s Empire of the Ants (1977). Join us as we delve into a film that is “based [...]

You're in a house. Maybe your own… maybe one you've never seen before. You feel it. Something evil. You run, but there's no escape… nowhere to turn. You feel something beckoning you… drawing you into the terror that awaits you in the Darkroom!   On this episode of Bots, Bugs, [...]

“Let’s get the hell out of here!” On this episode of Bots, Bugs, and Babes, my father (Al Jaconetti) and I go back to the 70’s as we look at  The Incredible Melting Man (1977).  So get ready to blast off, make sure to move the fridge in front of the [...]