Raiders of the Podcast

      This week- we bid The Shards a farewell while wondering who will carry Green Lantern's light forward? WIll Guy start with his bowl cut or will he get it through the power of the ring??? Join us, won't you?   The Final Shards/Lanterns minisode- The Splattening

     This week- a pair of films about people put into unusual situations.      Rex has just served an 8 year sentence for the death of a bank teller cause by his actions while confronting a group of thieves. Rex decides to take a nice long vacation in Finland. As soon as he lands, Rex is abducted and now has to find a way out of a very hungry nightmare. The fifth film from director Alister Grierson just might make you exclaim- Bloody Hell.     A Japanese surrealist sketch comedy anthology featuring women at an onsen, a high school homeroom that has much to tell, two young dreamers who do not dream the same thing, and three brothers that ladies just do not care for. Cronenbergian instruments, aliens that feed on dreams, the music in one's soul, vaudeville slapstick, and one truly Funky Forest: The First Contact.     All that and Dave has a private anniversary party, Craig second guesses his life choices, and Kevin lives in the blissful warmth of his platinum trophy. Join us, won't you?   Episode 483- Funky Stumps

     Hal and John and Bret and Robert all find strange new worlds at motor lodges in decades gone by. Both are VERY Shakespearian, even if one is too on the nose. Join us won't you?   Shards and Lanterns Minisode #2- Out Damn Green Spot hards and Lanterns Minisode #2- Out Damn Green Spot 

     This week we cross examine a pair of films featuring musicians in speaking roles.     After small town lawyer Paul Biegler loses his reelection for DA, he spends his time quickly burning through his savings and fishing. When Mrs. Manion asks he defend her Army Lieutenant husband, who is charged with murdering an innkeeper, Barney Quill. Lt Manion claims he doesn't have any memory of the event. The first revisionist legal drama and another of Otto Preminger's most aggressive works pushing back against taboo and censorship, Anatomy of a Murder.     The Relentless, a pan-Atlantic rock band, come together under the charismatic leadership of Johnny Faust. The band begins having strange run-ins with a many who claims he just might be The Devil and will make them the biggest act on Earth for the outrageously reasonable price of a single human sacrifice. Soon they find themselves on top of the charts and connected to a massive outbreak of extreme violence. The second feature from Ash Avildsen, the founder of Sumerian Records and featuring a score by Korn frontman Jonathan Davis, American Satan.     All that and Craig forgets and Dave endures and Kevin lives in blissful denial of the same thing while Tyler shouts love from the void. Join us, won't you.   Episode 482- The Devil & Ms. Manion

     This week... we have an extended stay in 1981 L.A. and wake up in Rushville, Nebraska. The Shards episodes 5, 6, & 7 AND Lanterns episodes 1 & 2. Join us, won't you?   The Shards minisode 3- Sharting Green 

     This week we are joined by John from And Now For Something A Little Bit Different... for four films made with modest budgets and grand ambitions.     Kato discovers that the monitor in his apartment shows what is happening in his cafe downstairs. That view is from two minutes in the future. When his friends and employee begin playing with the strange timey wimey wibble wobble they soon learn the future isn't always trustworthy. An impressive debut feature and nagamawashi, a genre of microbudget single shot films that gained popularity in Japan in 2017, Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes.     A film student is hired to make a documentary by Ray Shoesmith, a hitman in Melbourne. Ray talks about everything, openly showing who he is and what he does, and the pair bond while Ray goes about conducting several jobs with some surprising results and approaches. The inspiration for the critically acclaimed Mr. Inbetween and the series creator-producer-writer-star Scott Ryan's debut feature- The Magician.     A fisherman is pushed into a bad deal with a capitalist and soon finds himself flayed and cheated before his beloved pole is stolen through legal manipulation. As the rage simmers, a just as flayed mermaid appears offering to deliver his greatest wish- the love of the town's beauty. A darkly comedic fantasy musical comedy with puppet, distributed by The House That Toxie Built, Gutboy: A Bedtime Story.A painter takes a commission from a brothel. A young woman is forced out of her home after a playful afternoon in a river. Another young woman is chased from her village by an angry mob. A small group likes to frolic in the woods and a field. The fourth directorial feature from cinematographer Maxim Ford- Picture of Beauty.      All that and Dave makes a shocking recommendation, John revels in a good week, and Tyler is summoned from the digital abyss like the eldritch nightmare he always wanted to be. Join us, won't you?   Episode 481- Shoestrings

     This week a pair of films about men who neglect their families in the name of work.     Mel Bakersfield keeps his airport open despite the protesting townies, an epic snowstorm, and a board of commissioners ready to undermine him. at the heavy cost of estranging his wife and daughters. Captain Vernon Demerest is always on the move, from airport to airport and stewardess to stewardess, keeping his wife in a holding pattern until he finally decides to settle down. As a long night wears on, their fates and the fate of all aboard TSA Flight 45 hang precariously on one passenger's desperate plan. The films which kicked off the golden age of disaster films, and launched three sequels of its own, Airport.     Wanda Saknussemm receives word that her archeologist father, who abandoned her years ago to pursue his consuming obsession with Atlantis, has died after falling into a bottomless pit. Throwing aside her safely boring daily life to take her only chance to learn something about the man who left her behind, Wanda soon finds herself falling down the same pit. Shen winds up at the center of the Earth, being hunted by the underground government, and meeting with a parade of helpful and attractive men. Will Wanda find her father alive? Will she ever get back to the safety and security of Malibu? A cult classic from Canon Films by the prolific low budget high concept Albert Pyun, Alien from L.A.     All that and Dave prepares and Kevin gloats. Join us, won't you?   Episode 480- Plane and Simple

     This week Tyler returns to bathe in early 1980s Californian abundance and terror. We have thoughts about The Shards episodes 1-4. Join us, won't you?   The Shards Minisode 1- Paranoid Excess

     This week- two tales of corporate greed in small towns with unusual traffic problems.     Cru is a young BMX enthusiast blows off studying for the SAT to endlessly practice in a diy bike park. His daily routine is upended when all the top bike brands and riders descend on his small world for the biggest BMX event ever- Helltrack. Does he make his mother proud and take the test or does he compete in the race for his one chance to realize his dreams? The final theatrical feature from stunt legend Hal Needham- Rad.     A local sandwich shop is pulled into a vicious advertising fight with the buffet on the other end of its shopping center. Soon a hum, a sinkhole, and a series of missing people engulf the town. A cult leader tries to resist, an attorney tries to stay on the right side of the apocalypse, and a pawn shop tries to simply stay open. Told almost entirely though local ads and news clips, a satirical horror of eldritch appetites- Buffet Infinity.     All that and Kevin still dreams of dirt track glory, Craig has a mighty hunger for pandimensional curry, and Dave does not earn the Power of Understanding. Join us, won't you?     Episode 479- Sponsored Interruptions

     Analog horror at it's finest. Dave introduces Craig to Fake Documentary Q with the episodes "Film Inferno" and "Basement".     Join us as we discuss one of the best horror series on YouTube, won't you?   Minisode- Fake Documentary Q

     This week a double dip into the post-apocalyptic nation of Panem for absolutely no reason at all.     Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the 74th annual Hunger Games, a televised punishment where one boy and one girl from each of the 12 Districts must fight to the death. The first film in the long running series based on one of the most influential Young Adult series so far this century, The Hunger Games.     Coriolanus Snow hopes to secure his future and restore his family's lost fortunes by winning the Plinth Prize, a prestigious honor for graduating Academy students. This year a new twist has been added and he is forced to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, District 12's female tribute for the 10th annual Hunger Games. The fifth entry in the series and the first of the current prequel entries, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.     All that and a weirdly unbalanced distribution of circuses to bread. Join us, won't you?   Episode 478- Patriot Games

     This week a final presentation to the jury by the Honorable Max and divine judgement for the family Bowden before we finally leave the summer heat of Savannah.     All that and of course the AC went out on the highway. Join us, won't you?   Cape Fear Minisode 10- Cadyroo Court

     Max's cage tightens around the Bowdens and they all find themselves in bad places alone. Dave might have forgotten to upload this last week.      Join us, wont' you? And again on Wednesday when we get deep into the finale like Max in a brain damage driven hallucination.   Cape Fear Minisode 9- A Dish Best Served Lukewarm

     This week a couple of films about crime paying to varying degrees.      Earl Macklin is attacked on his first night outside after 27-months. After he learns those responsible killed his brother and tortured his girlfriend, Earl decides they owe him for his troubles. Until they pay, he will keep robbing their operations. The fifth film adaption of Donald E Westlake's Parker and based on the third book in the series- The Outfit.     After an eventful Christmas in New York, Nick and Nora Charles return home for an equally eventful New Year's. Nora's cousin Selma's missing husband returns only long enough to get shot and Selma is found standing over him with a gun in her hand. Since everyone in San Francisco wanted him dead, it's going to take our sleuthing couple a few days to untangle this knot. The second film in the series based on Dashiell Hammett's characters and the sixth to feature franchise leads Myrna Loy and William Powell together- After the Thin Man.     All that and a strange coincidence as the curtain closes that is most definitely not about anything actually happening in the real world. Join us, won't you?   Episode 477- Earl and Nora

     This week we take a look at four films starring one of the most versatile chameleons of the last half century- the always brilliant Sam Neill.     John Trent has had a rough couple of weeks that have lead to him being committed in a psychiatric facility. As he opens up about the eldritch horror he witnessed, only one question remains... Do you read Sutter Cane? John Carpenter's 16th feature film and still one of the best cosmic horrors ever made- In the Mouth of Madness.     Paige and Leo's newlywed life  is torn apart when Paige loses her memories of the last five years after an accident. Paige tries to resume the life she remembers, without even caring about the glaring questions, and Leo tries to hold on to their marriage, demanding an instant connection and resisting her  need for space. Inspired by a real life story- The Vow.     After a tragedy, Rae and John Ingram try to heal and connect with an extended trip on their boat. In the middle of the Pacific Ocean they come upon a sinking schooner and find Hughie, who claims to be the sole survivor of a severe food poisoning accident. When John goes to check out the situation, he finds the boat is salvageable and the others on board have all been mutilated. A surehanded thriller in the middle of a vast blue nowhere- Dead Calm.     A potential general strike looms as violence and gas rationing expand. The prime minister doesn't waste a moment making a fascist power grab. As the country continues to divide and a resistance movement grows, Smith finds himself separating from his wife after learning of her affair with Bullen. Taking to a quiet island, Smith soon finds himself framed for a terrorist attack, arrested, and forced to join a fight he wanted nothing to do with. Roger Donaldson's sharp and suspenseful first feature and Sam Neill's powerful breakthrough performance- Sleeping Dogs.     Join us, won't you?   Episode 476- Neill Before Us

 As things fall apart for the Bowdens. Two are jailed, one is institutionalized, and the last one might be taking up storm chasing. Join us, won't you?  Cape Fear Minisode 8- Be A Lot Cooler If You Died 

     This week- two films about people driven to extreme measures to try and grab a small bit of happiness.     A Queen is desperate for a child but jealousy overtakes her love. An older woman is pursued by an oversexed king and drives her sister to an extreme. A King is obsessed with his pet and neglects his familial duties. An epic Italian-UK-French co-production recounting stories from Giambattista Basile's Pentamerone- Tale of Tales (Italian title: Il racconto dei racconti)     A criminal mastermind plots his biggest heist yet. A low-level crook obsesses over his ex-wife. A burlesque dancer prepares to escape. A trio of cops bumble around the City of Angels on everyone's trail. An early film from Richard Fleischer who would spend the next three decades making tentpole star vehicles- Armored Car Robbery.     All that plus Craig gets philosophical while Dave and Kevin burn. Join us, won't you?       Episode 475- Armored Tales

     Four dads, zero grills, zero puns. The best evidence yet that something truly terrible is happening. Don't worry, there's plenty of emotional and physical abuse to make up for it.    Cape Fear Minisode 7- Potentialpopspalooza

     Someone dosed the iced tea and now we all have to sweat it out together. To make matters worse, Tom and Anna are determined to make issues with their new neighbor and a squatter is going to give the surprise landlords a real headache.    Cape Fear Minisode 6- Of COURSE I'd CCH Pound Her

     This week- two movies about women being stigmatized, in very different ways, by societal views.     Ben's life is going pretty well. He has a great girlfriend who is ready to throw her life plans away to stay by his side, he is the star of his high school swim team, recruiters are fighting over a chance to see his freestyle, and everyone has totally forgotten that not long ago he was a drug dealing sociopath. When he almost runs over new transfer student Madison everything begins to spin out of control. Turns out, she is a massive- Swimfan.     While supervising a documentary interview with his father, a celebrated blind artisanal seal maker, Dong-hwan learns the remains of his mother were found at a construction site. After a strange confrontation at the funeral, and with the help of the documentary producer Su-jin, Dong-hwan decides to learn the truth of what happened to his mother four decades ago. Yeon Sang-ho writes and directs a mystery based on his own graphic novel- The Ugly [얼굴, literally Face].     All that plus Dave mixes concrete, Tyler get bullied, Kevin attempts to project across the digital void and Craig wonders about the Michael Douglas of it all. Join us, won't you?   Episode 747: Pools of Attraction

     After a night of drinking with Max, Tom's hangover is far worse than he imagined possible. Anna tracks down Neveah's mother with devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Max meets his new neighbors and they seem lovely.   Cape Fear Minisode #5- Please Won't You Be My Neighbor?

     This week- a pair of films about people desperate for love and only finding pain.     Katie works full time at the diner to take care of her mother, dreams of going to San Francisco, and tries to reach that goal through supplemental sex work. When she meets fresh from prison Bruno working at a local auto shop, a chain of events that will change her life forever. A first feature from the writer-director and carried by an incredible lead performance- Katie Says Goodbye.     First Holmes is summoned to the ballet for an unusual request. Later Holmes finds himself with some fishy dealings in Scotland. Two unpublished cases from the files of Doctor John Watson are presented here and draw a clear separation from the literary and flesh Holmes. Billy Wilder's affectionate and humorous pastiche ranks among the best film versions of the great detective- The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.     All that plus Dave and Kevin carry on with stiff upper lips, a wild Craig appears, Tyler screams into the void, and a visitor arrives with some pressing bidness. Join us, won't you?   Episode 473- Of Lochs and Chains 

This week- the boys take a trip to an art exhibit, the girls visit a pop up artist, and Max tries to buy a car in Cape Fear episode 4 "Pierced". Cape Fear Minisode #3- But What You Make Others See

     This week four films from one of the best crime/thriller/mystery/romance/comedy/drama/fantasy/action directors that's ever been- Johnnie To.     Police Captain Zhang arrests drug manufacturer Choi while Choi is fleeing from an explosion at one of his facilities. Realizing that his penalty will be death, Choi makes a deal to deliver "Uncle Bill" a high tier drug lord with designs on expanding his operation globally. A smart and tense thriller with brilliant set pieces- Drug War.     Chi-yan is a brilliant and motivated financial analyst whose love life is torn between her very attractive but philandering boss and the former alcoholic architect in the building across the street. A tightly plotted and often actually funny romcom with a trio of charming leads- Don't Go Breaking My Heart.     Inspector Ho had inherited a cold case of a missing police officer whose gun is being used in a series of crime. Ho turns to the brilliantly gifted Detective Bun who had been forced into retirement due to his deteriorating mental health. A wildly inventive, surreal, chaotic, and darkly comedic ride through the night streets looking for needles in a concrete haystack- Mad Detective.     Triad boss Lung barely survives an assassination attempt at a restaurant. To ensure his safety, they pull Curtis, a once brutally cold and efficient enforcer, out of retirement to head a five man protection detail. Brilliantly shot and edited, tightly plotted, respectfully treating its characters like professionals, stuffed with tense action scenes- The Mission.     All that plus Dave gushes so hard he might spring a leak and Kevin watches with cold detachment. Join us, won't you?   Episode 472- To the Line

     This week we play catch up with Apple TV's Cape Fear, covering episode 2 "Why Would I Want to Hurt You?" & 3 "Phantom Sensations", and IMMEDIATELY find ourselves behind again. So have a seat on the veranda, take a nice long sip on some tea so sweet you might believe the South actually could rise again, and join Dave and Kevin for some gossip about those Bowden's across the street.   Cape Fear Minisode #2- Two Thumbs Up

     This week- two films about dudes justifying their actions as being pushed to extremes by manipulative outside forces.     Odin James, an African-American basketball prodigy, has earned a leadership position on a highly competitive  private school's predominately white and upper-middle class team and the interest of many college recruiters. When Odin shares his team MVP award with Michael, Hugo, the coach's jealous son, devises a plot to take them both down so he can step into the team's spotlight. An updated take on Shakespeare and the second directorial feature from playwright and character actor Time Blake Nelson- O.     Charles Dexter Ward has inherited the grand mansion overlooking the small town of Arkham, Massachusetts. Little does he suspect that is the same place where the town burned his forebearer, the necromancer Joseph Curwen, 110 years earlier. The sixth film in Roger Corman's Poe cycle and the first film adaption of a H.P. Lovecraft story- The Haunted Palace.      All that and Kevin and Dave make the most of their time, ignoring the mysterious disappearances around them. Join us, won't you?   Episode 471- Full Court Haunt

     This week- We pick up a guy from jail and join a tale of revenge that has been told three times before. That's right- Kevin, Craig, and Dave are talking about Apple TV's Cape Fear episode 1.   Cape Fear Minisode #1- Maxxed Out

     This week- two films about emotionally stunted males struggling against overwhelming forces.     Young David witnesses a flying saucer land in his backyard. When his father goes to investigate, he returns a changed man. Soon everyone around David begins to change drastically and only psychologist Dr. Pat Blake believes his shocking tale. Can Earth hope to stand any chance against an intergalactic threat? How long until all mankind is overwhelmed by mu-TANTS? Or will we all die at the hands of Invaders from Mars?     Joe Marks, a psychotic arms dealer, and Nighthawk, his ambitious assistant manager, clean out a National Guard armory with plans to put military hardware in the hands of every gang in LA. James Long, LAPD lieutenant and man of little expression, goes undercover to bring their plans down. Is there anyone Marks won't remove to get what he wants? How loyal is Nighthawk? Do Long's facial muscles work? The answers to these questions lie at the Killpoint.     All that plus Kevin and Craig get lyrical about tea cakes while Dave wonders if he has the power after all. Join us, won't you?   Episode 470- Point of Contact

     This week- two films about dreams showing terrifying futures.     In the distant future, humanity has given up dreaming for immortality. An anthology following one dreamer's last four dreams with each dream connecting to ayatana, the six sense recognized in Buddhist philosophy, and told through a century of the evolving language of cinema. Bi Gan's third feature is nothing short of a masterpiece of constantly changing style and narrative techniques- Resurrection.     Smith, a film student, had been having strange dreams featuring people he hasn't met yet. Meanwhile, his best friend, Stella, gets involved with a violent obsessive who possesses strange powers. A sex comedy mystery presented as a mischievously open and mostly carefree adventure that, in typical Greg Araki fashion, celebrates multiple facets of human sexuality and expression- Kaboom.     All that plus Dave, Kevin, and Craig find themselves in multiple luminal spaces and Tyler meets with old friends. Join us, won't you?   Episode 469- To Sleep Perchance To Ream

     THIS WEEK! (part 3)- The final season of Euphoria comes to a close with a feature length series finale. How will Tyler cope without his precious babies?*     *He'll just start season 1 again. Duh.   Minisode 8- euphoric finale

     This week (part 2)-Nate Jacobs rattles Tyler and Craig with his latest underground project... It's Euphoria episode 7, dig it!   Minisode 7- euphorically snake bit

     This Week- Remember the Alamo!!! Something Rue won't be forgetting any time thanks to the 6th episode of Euphoria season 3! Yee-haw and such!   Minisode #6- Euphorically Waiting to See

     This week a look at one of the cultiest cult television series that tried to shatter its audience's ideas about... everything...     An unnamed government employee angrily resigns. While packing after heading home, he is gassed unconscious and wakes up in  The Village, a quirky yet charming seaside village. Cut off from the outside world and endlessly questioned by the Village's leader, a figure that only goes but the name Number 2. Will the Prisoner escape? Will he ever confront the elusive Number One?  A surreal and nightmarish allegory- The Prisoner.     All that and Anna returns, Tyler watches from a safe distance, Kevin wants information, Craig insists he is not a number, and Dave wears the face of another primate. Join us, won't you?   Episode 468- It Takes A Village

     This week- two movies about men reintegrating into society after extended absences for vastly different reasons.     Conor lives a life cut off from the world with Sandy, his dog. Finding himself intrigued by a video game ad promising more immersion than ever before. What starts as disappointment soon leads to a journey beyond Conor's door to places he never imagined. The sixth existential DIY analog odyssey from Albert Birney- OBEX.     Eddie finally comes home after five years as a prisoner of war. Soon he learns things have changed more than he ever imagined and there is no help coming from those important to his previous life or the VA. Driven to an extreme, Eddie tried a desperate move to take care of himself and his mother. Michael Pressman's ambitiously social commentary dramedy that was butchered by the studio but still propped up by a strong performances from Richard Pryor and the supporting cast- Some Kind of Hero.     All that and Tyler's canvas gets more crowded, Craig explores new avenues, Kevin grumbles about the future, and Dave considers wanting information. Join us, won't you?   Episode 467- Don't Hate the Player

     This week - The disassembly of Nate Jacobs continues over at Raiders as Craig and Tyler jump into episode 5 of Euphoria. It's poppin' off people, let's see if they can sew it back on!   Minisode #5- Attack of the EUPHORICALLY Tall Woman

     This week- a pair of films about people living with extreme circumstances.      Split between the day- to-day life of an artist as he loses his sight to AIDS related complications and an the abstract absurdist adventure. The final work from Derek Jarman, one of the most influential voices in new queer cinema movement, Blue (1993)     The story of a young sex worker and drug addict. As she works the streets of NYC she is put on a collision course with the mother who abandoned her when she was only six months old. The middle entry in Amos Kollek's trilogy of desperate young women- Fiona.     All that and Tyler swims against the current, Craig loves on deep cuts, Dave reports some content, and Kevin considers adding a new species to his wild army. Join us, won't you?   Episode 466- If the Doors of Perception Were Cleansed

     This week- What's next in Euphoria after things REALLY popped off in last week's episode? Sex? Drugs? Tyler dry-humping the screen?!?!?!     Odds for all as at 1:1in our latest Euphoria min-sode! Episode four!   Euphorically Halfway

     This week- two films about secret plots and sports.     David Kabakov, a Mossad agent, finds a pre-recorded message claiming credit and giving reasons for a future terror attack somewhere in the United States. Michael Lander, a Goodyear blimp pilot and former POW, longs for death. A spectacular death that will punish all he sees as having wronged him by turning the blimp into a bomb and detonating it during Super Bowl X. Directed by John Frankenheimer, who created the modern political thriller genre, and based on the first book by Thomas Harris- Black Sunday (1977).     Born and raised as a child soldier in Eritrea before being adopted by an affluent progressive White family, Luce is an all-star athlete and beloved by his community. When he turns in a report about a controversial political philosopher, his history teacher Harriet Wilson brings her concerns to Luce's adopted mother, Amy. The third film from Julius Onah is a brilliantly acted and complex narrative about race, class, and respectability politics- Luce.     All that and Dave gets monochromatic, Tyler shudders with anticipation, Kevin contemplates combat sports, and Craig watches from a safe distance. Join us, won't you?   Episode 465- Luce-y in the Sky with Bruce Dern

     This week - You are cordially invited to celebrate a most wonderous union, that's right, Tyler and Craig are back with another Euphoria mini-sode!      Join us and pop some corks as we discuss episode 3 of this latest season, featuring all the madness, mayhem and mutilation you can stomach!   Minisode #3- Who Euphorically Wore It Better?

     This Week- two films that cause no harm to Tyler and leave him filled with the joys of life and a new car smell.     A videotape with a brutal attack on it is found in a refrigerator, clutched in a dismembered hand. Two separate but overlapping investigations into who made the tape and its authenticity being. One from a young videographer who becomes increasingly obsessed with the violent images, the other from a crusading journalist with a mysterious history of her own. An artful and genre-defying pink film from one of Japan's most transgressive filmmakers- Re-Wind (aka Celluloid Nightmare).     A hacker is exposing all of Salem's private moments. Starting with exposing the bigoted mayor's hypocritical sexual adventures and pictures from the mild-mannered high school principal of his daughter in the bath. Before either firestorm settles, the hacker releases the private information of half the town. Soon masked vigilantes flood the streets looking for revenge and find themselves pointed at high school senior Lily and her three friends. The second feature from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson- Assassination Nation.     All that and Dave doesn't want to read any more, Kevin will never forgive this new trauma, Craig forges new ground, and Tyler spends a full week in his happy place. Join us, won't you?   Episode 464- Be Kind (To Tyler) Rewind

     This week - Tyler and Craig have tagged in for another (whole week behind) chat about the latest episode of Euphorla's third season.     Can Tyler keep his powder dry for more than two seconds? Can Tyler keep ANYTHING dry for more than two seconds?      Strap in, wrap up and find out as we dig into episode two!    Alamo's Even Sexier Euphoric Minisode 2

     This week we close out the month with a gang of puppets moving one frame at a time.     In 1957, a rare Sumatran rat monkey was smuggled into New Zealand and put on display. When meek Lionel's domineering mother is bit by the rat monkey, he soon finds himself desperately trying to contain a zombie outbreak. The last of Peter Jackson's early splatter comedies, Braindead (aka Dead Alive).     Norman Babcock can speak to the dead. As the anniversary of the town's witch trial approaches, Norman beings having nightmarish visions of the past. Soon he has to decide if he will continue the yearly traditions of soothing a very restless spirit or choose a new approach. The second feature from Laika, ParaNorman.     Grace Pudel is a young girl in 1970s Australia. When her father dies, she and her twin brother, Gilbert, are sent to different foster families on opposite sides of the country. Despite Gilbert writing letters promising their reunion, Grace is unable to form connections, which leads to her hording all the snail-themed products she finds. The latest feature from minimalist tragicomedy auteur Adam Elliot, Memoir of a Snail.     Iria, an extraterrestrial bounty hunter, and her AI sidekick, Bob, arrive on Earth to capture a fugitive. They plan to hold their confrontation in The Zone, a virtual environment, to lessen damage to the natives. Unfortunately, this draws a lot of power and pulls a pair of electric company technicians into the fight. The second feature from tokusatsu mastermind Keita Amemiya- Zeiram.     All that and Tyler is still euphoric, Craig gets euphemistic, Dave uses some eucaine, and Kevin debates adding a eucleidae to his woodland army. Join us, won't you?   Episode 462- STOP! Motion Time

     This week- we interrupt the usual Wednesday post excitement to deliver our first Euphoria minisode! Craig and Tyler will be double-teaming the new season of Euphoria with episodes dropping every Wednesday for the next 8 weeks!     First up, as is customary, episode one of the third season of HBO's hit.     Listen up or Rue the day!    Euphorically Sexy Minisode #1

     This week a pair of films about men being awful and getting rewarded for it.      After having lead French forces against the English in several campaigns during the Lancastrian War,  Jeanne d'Arc is brought before a clerical court for heresy. The judges and majority of the audience are loyal to England and plotting for an unavoidable conviction. Based on the transcripts of the actual trial and widely considered one of the greatest films ever made- The Passion of Joan of Arc.     Three loser friends are talked into joining an underground pool tournament run by Daddy, a local crime lord, in order to help save their neighborhood hangout. As they move up the bracket, pressure from both Daddy and the women in their lives begins to have an effect on their game. Can the boys save the bar, will they collapse under the threats of loneliness and losing a finger, or will they thrive as Stickmen?     All that and Kevin goes to the theatre, Craig gets some deep cuts, Dave gets a completely different kind of cut, and Tyler feels euphoric. Join us, won't you?   Episode 461- Chalk It Up to Misogyny

    This week- two movies about people following their calling outside of social norms and expectations.     In order to graduate Shuhei Yamamoto cuts a deal with his thesis supervisor. He must join the university sumo club and participate in an upcoming tournament. With only one other club member, Shuhei finds himself rebuilding the club from scratch. One of the very few movies about sumo and, arguably, one of the best sports films ever made- Sumo Do, Sumo Don't.     A street preacher spends his days telling those walking Hollywood Boulevard that God loves them. One day, a young woman wonders out of her job while having an emotional crisis and crosses his path. Originally debuting at the 1998 New York Underground Film Festival before being removed from view to undergo reshoots 9 years later and resurface on YouTube in 2012. The first feature by music video and commercial director Erick Ifergan- Johnny 316.     Kevin and Dave get a reanimating jolt, Craig finds a gem that everyone will enjoy, and Tyler spreads ruin in the way only he can. Join us, won't you?   Episode 460- Through the Valley of Sumo

     This week- a pair of psychodramas about mentally unwell women and how they navigate societies determined to restrict and limit them.     It's summer and Florence is determined to make the best one ever and begins experiencing inexplicable blackouts. As the endless summer drags on, she begins to suspect that she might just be the serial killer that has been targeting the people around her. Meanwhile Captain Monica Stark, a tough career centered policewoman, is on the case. A cult film based on a cult play written by and costarring cult icon Charles Busch- Psycho Beach Party.     Amanda, an upper-class teenager with alexithymia, reconnects with her estranged friend, socially adept and academically inclined, Lily. As they reestablish their bond, they start planning to murder Lily's stepfather and enlist a small time dealer to pull the trigger. A strong debut thriller with three fantastic performances driving it like a team of- Thoroughbreds.      All that and Dave climate controls, Tyler is disappointed to learn what "boob tube" means, Craig finds some gold, and Kevin warps the space-time continuum two films at a time. Join us, won't you?   Episode 459- Sex Wax, Reins & Bits

     This week we pack a toolbox with overlooked titles from The Studio That Dripped Blood.     Simon, an aged American tourist, picks up Joan, a young local, after Joan had previously lured him into a mugging. This rages her biker gang leading brother, King, who chases them around the coast. Eventually the pair take refuge in a very curious cave full of well mannered school children. An anti-nuclear sci-fi drama directed by a backlisted American director-  The Damned.     A novelist arrives in an unassuming town, exactly 40 years after its last outbreak of vampires, just in time for its next one. Meanwhile, the reincarnated lady loving vampire finds a finishing school, stuffed to the rafters with nubile young socialites, on the grounds of their castle property. Having become obsessed with one of the students, the novelist maneuvers to become a teacher at the school. Soon enough both of the nubile focused predators cross paths but nothing can sate- Lust for a Vampire.     Jean Carter, daughter of a small Canadian town's freshly hired school principal, has a restless night and confides to her parents about an event that happened with her new friend and an elderly man. The Carters demand charges be brought against the patriarch of the wealthiest and most powerful family in town. As extreme hostility toward the Carters build, another horrible crime looms in the future. A statement on community being weaponized to support wealth and power at all costs, regardless of victim and history- Never Take Sweets from a Stranger.     Captain Collier comes to a town on the Romney Marsh to investigate rumors of smuggling. Doctor Blyss, the town's parson, is behind the smuggling ring and has a secret only shared with two others. The town's coffin-maker and a mute former pirate in the custody of Collier. The two men will soon have a fatal confrontation. Based on the first book in Russell Thorndike's classic adventure series and forced to use an alternate title due to Disney adapting another title in the series simultaneously- Captain Clegg.     All that and Dave watches some TV, Tyler wonders if he's lost a bit of his joy, Kevin wonders if squirrels can smuggle, and Craig watches some deep cuts. Join us, won't you?   Episode 458- Unswung Hammer

     This week- two films about people pushed to desperate measures for love and socioeconomic security.     After an emergency landing, a young boy must spend a week with his estranged uncle. Fortunately, the uncle is desperate to manipulate his girlfriend into believing he wants children and jumps at the opportunity. When a promise is broken, dire consequences for all ensue. A cult classic dark comedy- Clifford.     After a chance meeting, a young couple are drawn together. Substance abuse, emotional issues, domestic violence, and hostile work environments keep them in an untenable situation. Just as it all seems ready to collapse, they find the answer to all their problems, bank robbery. A tragically overlooked social commentary laden romantic crime thriller- Normal Life.     All that and Kevin bribes wildlife, Dave gets names wildly wrong, Craig plots, and Tyler might have misunderstood an assignment. Join us, won't you?   Episode 457- Real Boy

     This week- two films about people confronting their worlds changing.     Lorenz Hart slips away from his creative partner's first work without him to hold court before the opening night celebration begins. As the night goes on, Hart's insecurities, jealousy, and self-destructive tendencies simmer. Richard Linklater's 23rd film boasts incredible central performance, strong support and beautiful production design- Blue Moon.     After her sister disappears, Joo-young rushes back to their shared apartment to search for her. Meanwhile, the man in the apartment below begins to make threats over noises no one else can hear and the head of the residents group is determined to stop anything from derailing her renovation plans. The first feature from Kim Soo-jin offers a mix of atmosphere and social commentary- Noise.     All that and Tyler gets a jolt, Kevin marshals his forces, Craig contemplates better mousetraps, and Dave reaffirms that the princess is always going to be in another castle. Join us, won't you?   Episode 456- Without A Haunt of My Own

     This week- two films featuring explosions of wildly different natures.     When Jean, a middle age writer living in Paris, reconnects with Claire, an old friend, at a party. Claire introduces him to her beautiful new toy and draws him into a sadomasochistic triangle. Based on Catherine Robbe-Grillet's Lacanian exploration of abjection and desire, directed by porno chic auteur Radley Metzger, and part of MOMA's permanent collection- The Image.     A drifter with perfect aim and a lactating sex worker find themselves in custody of the most sought after newborn in the country. The pair try to untangle a conspiracy behind the birth and endless attempts on the baby's life. Meanwhile a henpecked savant assassin is hot on their heels. Michael Davis's cartoon inspired cult action comedy- Shoot 'Em Up.     All that and Tyler breaks tradition, Dave learns to live with disappointment, Craig deep dives, and Kevin clarifies. Join us, won't you?   Episode 455- Loadsa Shooting

     This week a pair of films about people reluctantly stepping into roles they never wanted but have to for the greater social good.     After her sister and nephew are murdered, a psychologist with multiple black belts gets psychic powers. Using her new found powers for justice, she begins to investigate the crime ring that is responsible for her sister's murder. A cult classic of the straight to video action era, that takes the star out of her comfort zone and drops her and the audience right into the director's favorite dreams- Sworn to Justice.     12-year-old John begins to develop episodes of tics and uncontrollable echolalia that no one understands. 13 years later John is directionless and hopelessly resigned to his situation with a diagnosis that offers no hope of reprieve. When he reconnects with a school friend and his family, John begins taking control of his own life. A biopic that skillfully balances the  complicated disorder with an amiable nature supported by a terrific cast- I Swear.     All that and Craig experiences joy, Tyler experiences pain, Dave still feels noting, and Kevin plots to unearth somethings that may be best left forgotten. Join us, won't you?   Episode 454- Back with Another of Those Rothrocking Bleeps