SOFA DOGS Podcast

Observers: John Pavlich, Hayley Mason Record Date: January 29, 2022, 09:50 AM Couch Surfing returns, as Hayley Mason joins the podcast to discuss the new Scream (2022)! 00:36:55 – SPOILERS BEGIN HERE! The following artists can be heard in this episode: Marina & The Diamonds, Sylvan Esso, Wolf Club, The Midnight & Nikki Flores, Timecop1983 & Sea Waves, Wayfloe, Low Roar, Steve Jablonsky, Big Giant Circles & Ashly Burch, Dabu & Brigitte Naggar, Gunship, Kate Brady, Jasper Byrne, Shana Falana, Volkor X, Bordeaux, Adam Jones, At Sea, French 79, Grimes, Kiile & Marvel83, M83, Driver86 & Oceanside85, Dead Man's Bones, Klergy & Valerie Broussard, Ben Howard, MS MR and All The Damn Vampires & Michelle Bensimon. Donate: John's PayPal!

Subject: Jason Goes To Hell - The Final Friday (1993) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: November 18, 2020, 01:42 AM Plot Summary: After his own form is destroyed beyond resurrection, Jason Voorhees begins possessing random bodies to continue his murderous rampage. Note: Witney returns to help revisit the Unrated Director's Cut of this oddball entry into the Friday the 13th franchise. We discuss New Line Cinema, "Goregasms" and the censorship craze of the early 1990s'. Remember to listen for the Preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal!

Subject: Black Panther (2018) Observers: John Pavlich, Jason Gregory Banks Record Date: June 11, 2018, 01:03 PM Plot Summary: In a hidden, highly advanced country in Africa, a young king struggles over restrictive traditions of old and the desire for humanitarian outreach to the rest of the world. Meanwhile, an outsider from America seeks to overthrow the king and exploit the country's resources to conquer other nations. Note: Jason returns to discuss this record-breaking, comic-book film and the important messages within. We talk about nationalism, imperialism, class warfare and representation through culture. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy: Black Panther (2018) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Deadpool (2016) Observers: John Pavlich, Jason Gregory Banks, Andrew Mecha Davis Record Date: May 15, 2018, 07:03 PM Plot Summary: A super-intelligent, talking dog and a ninja cat with telekinesis join forces to save their city from giant, sentient killer donuts from Wyoming. Meanwhile, one state over, some Canadian guy with healing abilities fights bad guys to rescue a girl or whatever. Also, there are mutants so that's cool, I guess. ;) Note: In celebration of the theatrical release of Deadpool 2, Jason and Andrew join me as we revisit the first film that started it all. We talk about budgets, studios, grounding the fantastical, film ratings and unicorn fetishes. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy: Deadpool (2016) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto, Jimmy Brown Record Date: April 16, 2018, 03:13 PM Plot Summary: A humble schoolteacher with amnesia discovers she was once a government spy and assassin. After her skills and memories are restored, she seeks help from a private investigator to thwart an American manufactured, terrorist attack. Note: Jimmy and Tysto team up to help me revisit this bombastic, action classic. We talk about Renny Harlin, slow explosions, Shane Black, smoking and drinking in movies and American imperialism through false flags. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Friday the 13th Part VIII - Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: April 12, 2018, 02:06 PM Plot Summary: A reanimated Jason Voorhees stalks and murders teens on a cruise ship, then follows the survivors to the dangerous streets of New York. Note: Witney returns for a double celebration. Not only have we hit another Friday the 13th on the calendar but the podcast is officially 12 years old! We discuss Canada's seeming disdain for New York (we love our neighbors to the north), bullies, random ghost kids and the aggressive death rattle of the 1980s. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy: Friday the 13th The Ultimate Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: The Truman Show (1998) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: March 10, 2018, 01:08 PM Plot Summary: A young man with a picturesque life discovers he is in fact the central character in a "reality" program on TV. Note: Tysto returns as we take another look at this unique and oddly prescient film from twenty years ago. We talk about scripted reality, manipulation through media, manufactured consent and the rise and fall of Jim Carrey. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy: The Truman Show (1998) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Groundhog Day (1993) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: January 27, 2018, 02:54 PM Plot Summary: A self-centered, TV weatherman is trapped in a small town, where he is forced to repeat the same day again and again until he gets it right. Note: Tysto returns to reevaluate this comedy classic from the late Harold Ramis. We talk about repeating days in genre fiction, groundhogs, existential evolution through trial and error, dark comedy and the moral quandary of using a time loop to manipulate people for information. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy: Groundhog Day (1993) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Get Out (2017) Observers: John Pavlich, Jason Gregory Banks Record Date: October 26, 2017, 10:21 PM Plot Summary: An African American drives out to the country to meet his White girlfriend's affluent family, wherein strange things start happening to and around him. Note: Horror month concludes as Jason (from the Talk Nerdy 2 Me podcast) returns to examine Jordan Peele's horrific masterpiece. We talk about racism, silent complicity, coded language and manufactured consent. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy: Get Out (2017) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Night of the Living Dead (1968) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: October 08, 2017, 10:02 PM Plot Summary: A group of strangers barricade themselves together in a rural farmhouse, as they are besieged by reanimated, flesh-eating corpses. Note: Continuing Horror month, Tysto returns to pay tribute to the late George Romero and his genre-defining classic. We talk about the history and evolution of zombie stories, social commentary and nuts-and-bolts film making. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy: Night of the Living Dead (1968) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold, Heather Wixson Record Date: October 11, 2017, 02:37 PM Plot Summary: Years after causing her Father's death, a young woman with psychokinesis returns to her childhood home by Crystal Lake and unwittingly resurrects Jason Voorhees. Note: Continuing Horror month, another Friday the 13th has landed on this calendar year which sees the return of Witney and Heather to discuss the seventh film in the franchise. We talk about pacing, character relationships through ADR and laundry fetishes. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy: Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: The Babadook (2014) Observers: John Pavlich, Hayley White Record Date: October 06, 2017, 08:53 PM Plot Summary: A disturbing children's book is discovered in the home of a grieving widow and her troubled child. After reading it, a shadowy figure from the book begins tormenting the mother and her son. Note: It's time, once again for the podcast's annual, month-long tribute to Horror and Halloween. To kick things off this year, Hayley returns to discuss this Australian terror-tragedy. We talk about parenting, mental illness, health care and Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Donate: John's PayPal! Buy: The Babadook (2014) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Batman v Superman - Dawn of Justice Observers: John Pavlich, William Bibbiani, Witney Seibold Record Date: August 31, 2017, 12:22 AM Plot Summary: Lex Luthor manipulates and deceives Batman into killing Superman, for reasons. Note: Due to the cancellation of The B-Movies podcast, William and Witney (creators of Canceled Too Soon) have asked me to host this commentary track. We discuss plot v story, morals v methods and Marvel v DC. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: Ultimate Edition (2016) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: The Ring (2002) Observers: John Pavlich, William Bibbiani, Witney Seibold Record Date: August 16, 2017, 11:53 PM Plot Summary: When a relative dies under gruesome and mysterious circumstances, a reporter follows the trail of a cursed videotape and its disturbing footage that may be somehow responsible. Note: Due to the cancellation of The B-Movies podcast, William and Witney (creators of Canceled Too Soon) have asked me to host this commentary track. We discuss J-Horror remakes, avant garde film-making and "psychic photography". Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: The Ring/The Ring Two Movie Collection on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Robocop (1987) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: July 04, 2017, 01:09 PM Plot Summary: In a crime-ridden future, a shady corporation uses their privatization of the local police to turn a slain officer into a weaponized cyborg. Note: Tysto returns to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this science fiction classic. We talk about corporatism, social satire, police brutality, self actualization and turning violent, adult subject matter into children's entertainment. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Robocop (1987) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Hudson Hawk (1991) Observers: John Pavlich, Alonso Duralde, David Kittredge Record Date: July 01, 2017, 04:05 PM Plot Summary: A cat burglar is forced to steal ancient artifacts in Italy, meant to manufacture pure gold via alchemy. Note: Alonso (contributor to What The Flick?! and co-host of the Linoleum Knife podcast) returns and is joined by David (writer and director of Pornography: A Thriller) to discuss the bizarre action comedy. We talk about story by committee, tonal whiplash, continuity with monkeys and the art of the caper genre. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Correction: During this recording, I mistakenly assert the deaths of actors, Richard E. Grant and Andrew Bryniarski. Both are in fact alive at this time. I apologize for the error. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Hudson Hawk on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: June 01, 2017, 01:06 AM Plot Summary: Infatuated with an attractive American girl, a Canadian guitarist fights off her seven evil exes to be with her. Note: Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast and Canceled Too Soon) returns to discuss the fun, yet flawed geek gumbo from Edgar Wright. We talk about character agency, biphobia, enjoying broken cinema and the evolution of video games. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Observers: John Pavlich, Carol Swift, Ryan Christopher Record Date: April 13, 2017, 08:45 PM Plot Summary: A hitman with an existential crisis returns to his hometown to attend his high school reunion, reconnect with his estranged sweetheart and maybe do one last job. Note: Celebrating the film's 20-year anniversary, Ryan (from FilmFad.com) returns and we're joined by newcomer, Carol (from Hooplecast.com). We talk about John Cusack's immeasurable likability, the hitman zeitgeist, school reunions and outgrowing old friends. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Grosse Pointe Blank on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Marvel's The Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: March 26, 2017, 01:24 PM Plot Summary: Tony Stark unwittingly creates an unhinged, artificial intelligence that seeks to create world peace by killing The Avengers and destroying all of humanity. Note: Celebrating 11 years of Sofa Dogs, Tysto returns to examine Joss Whedon's ambitious but misguided follow-up to his previous superhero masterstroke. We talk about existential double-dipping, desensitized wonderment, metal robots that look like rubber, choking on characters and critical overreactions. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Avengers: Age of Ultron on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Buffy - The Harvest (1x02) Observers: John Pavlich, Annie Burnaman Record Date: March 13, 2017, 10:39 PM Plot Summary: Buffy and her friends attempt to stop the rise of an ancient, powerful vampire trapped underground. Note: Continuing our celebration of Buffy's 20th anniversary, Annie and I revisit part 2 of the pilot episode. We talk about opening credits, ratings, bad HD remastering, stock audio, James Spader and John Tesh. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the show on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Buffy on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Buffy - Welcome to the Hellmouth (1x01) Observers: John Pavlich, Annie Burnaman Record Date: March 13, 2017, 09:36 PM Plot Summary: Trying to escape her destiny as a fighter against evil, a young girl moves to a quaint town in California, revealed to be a mystical hotspot of supernatural activity. Note: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking series, Annie joins the podcast to revisit part one of the pilot episode. We talk about mid-season replacements, cell phones, casting and the old landscape of genre television. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the show on your DVD. Supplemental Material: What's Wrong with Buffy's HD? Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Buffy on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Friday The 13th Part 6 - Jason Lives (1986) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: January 16, 2017, 03:34 AM Plot Summary: Tommy Jarvis unwittingly resurrects Jason Vorhees and sends him on a murderous rampage towards a new crop of counselors and kids. Note: For the first Friday the 13th of 2017, Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast) returns to talk over the sixth film in the franchise. We discuss self-awareness, the injection of wit, Jason as a zombie and children in peril. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Friday The 13th: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman - Strange Visitor (1x02) Observers: John Pavlich, Heidi Jenkins Record Date: January 08, 2017, 09:42 PM Plot Summary: A government official obsessed with aliens tries to find and kill Superman. Meanwhile, Clark wants to learn more about where he came from. Note: Heidi returns to discuss the second episode from the first season of ABC's Superman series. We talk about the man behind Wonder Woman and the lie detector, casting and character upsets, sexual conquest double standards and the hidden truth behind Mulder & Scully. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the episode on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Lois & Clark: The Complete Series on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Die Hard 2 (1990) Observers: John Pavlich, Alonso Duralde Record Date: December 19, 2016, 04:30 PM Plot Summary: During a snow storm at the Dulles International Airport, John McClane waits for his wife's plane to land but discovers a terrorist plot by rogue military operatives to free a drug lord from his extradition to America. Note: Just in time for Christmas, Alonso (contributor to What The Flick?! and co-host of the Linoleum Knife podcast) joins me to revisit the second film in the influential, action franchise. We talk about fake snow, setup and payoff, the Die Hard legacy, Christmas movies and action films in a post-9/11 America. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Alonso Duralde's book, "Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas" at Amazon.com! Buy: Die Hard: 25th Anniversary Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) Observers: John Pavlich, Jason Gregory Banks Record Date: November 10, 2016, 12:09 AM Plot Summary: After a car accident, a woman is brought to a fallout shelter by a man who believes an unknown threat has made the surface uninhabitable. Note: Jason (from the Talk Nerdy 2 Me podcast) returns to discuss this tense, psychological thriller from Dan Trachtenberg and JJ Abrams. We talk about sexism, subversion of expectations and ship-in-a-bottle storytelling. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: 10 Cloverfield Lane on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: The Strangers (2008) Observers: John Pavlich, Jason Gregory Banks Record Date: October 29, 2016, 11:30 PM Plot Summary: After a failed marriage proposal, a young couple retreat to a remote vacation home and are terrorized by three masked assailants. Note: Finishing the podcast's annual, month-long Horror commentaries, Jason (from the Talk Nerdy 2 Me podcast) steps in at the last minute to watch (sight unseen) this creepy, home invasion gem. We talk about pacing, character motivation and creating tension from the mundane. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Happy Halloween! Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: The Strangers on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: The Conjuring (2013) Observers: John Pavlich, Ryan Christopher Record Date: October 24, 2016, 10:09 PM Plot Summary: Based on a true story, a married couple of Demonologists attempt to exorcise murderous forces from a family's home in the 1970s'. Note: Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, the latest recording had to be scrapped, rescheduled and replaced by this emergency podcast episode. Continuing Horror month, Ryan (from FilmFad.com) steps in to discuss James Wan's interpretation of case files from real-life, paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren. We talk about the slow burn, authenticity, the three act structure and building trust with an audience. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: The Conjuring on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Triangle (2009) Observers: John Pavlich, Hayley White Record Date: October 14, 2016, 03:33 AM Plot Summary: While out sailing, a group of friends are forced to board an empty cruise ship, wherein they're stalked by a masked killer as time is seemingly looping and collapsing in on itself. Note: Continuing the podcast's annual, month-long Horror commentaries, Hayley returns to discuss Christopher Smith's mind-bending, existential time trip. We talk about symbolism, time paradoxes, despicable protagonists, Australia and the unreliable narrator. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Triangle on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel! Supplemental Material: Check out The Chessboard Factory's blog post and infographic on Triangle.

Subject: Se7en (1995) Observers: John Pavlich, Heidi Jenkins Record Date: October 6, 2016, 08:23 PM Plot Summary: Two detectives investigate a string of homicides, motivated by the seven deadly sins. Note: It's time for the podcast's annual, month-long Horror commentaries. Heidi returns to kick things off with David Fincher's influential thriller. We talk about color palettes, the crime drama sub-genre, economy of storytelling through structure and character and the lost art of opening credits sequences. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Correction: It was the film's editing, not screenplay that was nominated for an Academy Award. However, the screenplay did win a Saturn Award. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Seven on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel! Supplemental Material: Check out the trailer for Seven, re-cut as a Romantic Comedy!

Subject: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: July 17, 2016, 03:30 PM Plot Summary: Riggs and Murtaugh fight a racist, foreign diplomat while also being tasked with witness protection duty. Note: Jimmy returns for the second film in Richard Donner's buddy-cop, action series. We discuss Apartheid, the physics of death by surfboard, comparisons between the theatrical (which we're watching) and director's cut, Patsy Kensit and the importance of editing in both action and comedy. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: The Lethal Weapon Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel! Supplemental Material: Watch episode 33 of Cutting Edge on Lethal Weapon 2's UK edits!

Subject: Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman - Pilot (1x01) Observers: John Pavlich, Heidi Jenkins Record Date: September 15, 2016, 08:36 PM Plot Summary: An alien with superhuman abilities tries to lead a normal life by working as a reporter for a big city newspaper. Note: Heidi returns to discuss the feature-length pilot for ABC's beloved Superman series. We talk about comic books, practical effects and sincerity versus cynicism. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the show on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Lois & Clark: The Complete Series on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Point Break (1991) Observers: John Pavlich, Heather Wixson Record Date: August 03, 2016, 11:57 PM Plot Summary: An FBI agent goes undercover as a surfer and is seduced by the allure of a bank-robbing thrill junkie. Note: The Summer series continues as Heather (managing editor of DailyDead.com) returns to discuss the action-packed, cult classic. We talk about surfing, morality, loyalty and how the remake film missed the entire point. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Post Script: Unfortunately, this recording was damaged due to an unforeseen power outage. As a result, synchronization may not be possible and the playback quality is spotty at best but your mileage may vary. We apologize for any effect this may have on your ability to enjoy this content. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Point Break (1991) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Jaws (1975) Observers: John Pavlich, Heather Wixson Record Date: July 12, 2016, 12:38 AM Plot Summary: A cop, a scientist and a hunter sail out from the coast of a New England town, in search of a deadly Great White shark. Note: Continuing our series of Summer-based motion pictures, Heather (managing editor of DailyDead.com) returns, this time to revisit the subject of the Sofa Dogs podcast's very first episode. We talk about the origin of the term, "blockbuster", the deep, dark dangers of the ocean, shark psychology and getting more out of your story when you have less to work with. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Jaws on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Sleepaway Camp (1983) Observers: John Pavlich, Heather Wixson Record Date: June 23, 2016, 11:41 PM Plot Summary: A young, shy girl is sent to a summer camp with her cousin, where kids and counselors who mistreat her are being systematically murdered. Note: Heather (managing editor of DailyDead.com) returns, this time to kick off a seasonal theme of summer-based motion pictures. First up, the disturbing cult classic that spawned a unique, slasher franchise. We discuss gender roles, social norms among men, women and children, sexual identity confusion and how to properly manage a summer camp. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Sleepaway Camp on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Friday the 13th Part 5 - A New Beginning (1985) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold, Heather Wixson Record Date: May 11, 2016, 03:01 AM Plot Summary: Tommy Jarvis is haunted by visions of Jason Voorhees and is rendered helpless when someone donning a hockey mask begins killing his new friends. Note: For the only Friday the 13th of 2016, Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast) and Heather (managing editor of DailyDead.com) join me once again to talk over the fifth film in the franchise. We discuss the murder-mystery genre, transparent clothing, Horror iconography, outdoor defecation, forgotten insults and the evolution of cinema blood. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John and Gracie's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Friday The 13th: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Buffy - Lovers Walk (3x08) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: April 19, 2016, 01:12 PM Plot Summary: Spike returns to Sunnydale, having been dumped by Dru and looks to cause a little cathartic destruction. Note: Jimmy returns to discuss the 8th episode of the season, the only one featuring Spike. We talk about actors elevating other actors, relationship drama, art imitating life and bleaching one's hair. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the show on your DVD. Support: John and Gracie's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Buffy on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Super 8 (2011) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: April 09, 2016, 04:47 PM Plot Summary: In Ohio of '79, a group of friends making a short film stumble upon a government cover-up involving an empathic alien trying to escape and go home. Note: Tysto returns to the podcast to discuss the JJ Abrams-directed, Steven Spielberg-produced ode to Amblin Entertainment. We talk about anachronisms, sympathetic rage-monsters, nostalgia and love as propulsive fuel for spaceships. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John and Gracie's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Super 8 (2011) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Angel - Somnambulist (1x11) Observers: John Pavlich, Tim Minear Record Date: April 07, 2016, 11:25 PM Plot Summary: Angel's past haunts him in his dreams, when someone he sired long ago terrorizes the streets of Los Angeles as a serial killer. Note: Celebrating 10 years of the Sofa Dogs podcast, Tim returns to talk about writing his first script for Angel. We discuss growing story around character, the evolution of the anti-hero, the importance of coverage and the acting talent of Jeremy Renner. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the episode on your DVD. Support: Please visit and donate to the Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Angel on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: Labyrinth (1986) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold, Jimmy Brown Record Date: February 24, 2016, 04:54 AM Plot Summary: A young girl is forced to endure a complex maze of monsters and magic, in an effort to rescue her baby brother from a king of goblins. Note: While celebrating the film's 30th anniversary, Jimmy and Witney join me to also pay tribute to the imaginative innovators who helped bring it to life. We talk about sexual subtext, the darker tone in children's films from the past and the impacts and legacies of Jim Henson and David Bowie. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: Labyrinth (1986) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel! Supplemental Material: Check out Nostalgia Critic's Labyrinth Review!

Record Date: January 13, 2016, 11:21 AM After more than a three-year hiatus, Couch Surfing returns. Jimmy Brown joins in for some social commentary, after John experiences verbal abuse from a Twitter mob because he dared to criticize a subjectively offensive joke (yes, really). 00:04:11 - John teases his primary opinion of the joke, before reading the initial tweets that came about from his speaking up.00:11:17 - John attempts to put things into much-needed perspective, so that listeners may better understand his original intentions.00:21:49 - Jimmy makes a point about the option to speak one's mind, versus the option to stay quiet. This leads to a discussion about double standards that exist within debates between genders.00:27:06 - John focuses on a number of people applying a straw man fallacy.00:33:31 - Jimmy gets to the root of the problem.00:38:58 - Feminism is discussed more, with John establishing his credibility within the movement.00:44:56 - They take time to unpack the joke, wherein John talks about the bad habit of reinforcing gender norms, or gender binary.00:49:37 - Jimmy shares differences between sexism in a joke and sexism in video games. This leads John to discuss the real-life story of #Shirtgate.00:58:04 - John gets controversial and argues in favor of the word misandry, its meaning and intent. Opposing definitions of sexism in general also come up.01:04:00 - The conversation gets especially heavy, as depression and suicide are discussed. The term "Check your privilege" is also examined.01:10:05 - Days after the incident in question, John's accidental misuse of Twitter results in further dogpiling.01:14:18 - More perspective is in order, as John points out how minor this all is compared to far more severe and extensive cases of online abuse. A silly analogy involving American Healthcare comes into play, for reasons.01:20:03 - Jimmy and John experiment with the joke itself, attempting to make it more inclusive and arguably, better. The theory of accountability in comedians gets discussed as well.01:24:29 - The show closes with a fun contradiction about engaging with someone you claim to not care about. The following artists can be heard in this episode: Cuba Gooding Jr. & Matthew Lillard, Mackintosh Braun, Art Versus Industry, Tegan & Sara, Lana Del Rey, Uh Huh Her, Kimbra, MNDR, Birdy & Knowkai, Phantogram, MS MR, Florence + The Machine & Seven Lions, Rabbits Running, Gregory Alan Isakov, Woodkid, Ulrich Schnauss & Sasha, Timber Timbre, The Royal Concept, Tame Impala, Jim James and Max.

Subject: The Last Boy Scout (1991) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: December 11, 2015, 10:17 AM Plot Summary: A washed-up Private Investigator and a former Pro-Football star connect a young woman's murder to a gambling syndicate within the NFL. Note: It's a Shane Black script, which means it's also Christmas-time....or is it? Jimmy returns for such a debate, while we also discuss hero worship in professional sports, mistaking hair for ink, action stars of the 1990s', Satan Claws and politicians. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: The Last Boy Scout (1991) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs Podcast YouTube Channel!

Subject: Friday the 13th Part 4 - The Final Chapter (1984) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold, Heather Wixson Record Date: November 11, 2015, 12:08 AM Plot Summary: A resourceful boy and his family are terrorized by Jason Voorhees, as he systematically massacres the inhabitants of a neighboring house party. Note: The last Friday the 13th of 2015's calendar year, Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast) and Heather (managing editor of DailyDead.com) team up and join me to tackle the fourth film in the franchise. We talk about production value, skinny-dipping, spastic dancing and the common career trajectory of child stars. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs Podcast YouTube Channel!

Subject: Final Destination (2000) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: October 21, 2015, 10:45 AM Plot Summary: A Teen has a premonition of a plane explosion and proceeds to find a pattern to death's design, hoping to keep himself and his friends alive. Note: A bonus episode from Horror Month, Jimmy returns to take a fresh look at the original Final Destination. We talk about Death as a villain, mean streaks, subtext alongside text and pregnancy as an STD. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: Final Destination Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store!

Subject: John Carpenter's Christine (1983) Observers: John Pavlich, Heather Wixson Record Date: October 12, 2015, 03:30 PM Plot Summary: A Teenage outcast buys and restores a 1957 Plymouth Fury, which is secretly possessed by a malevolent, unstoppable force. Note: Continuing the podcast's month-long celebration of Horror, the Managing Editor of DailyDead.com drops by to talk about one of the better films to be adapted from the works of Stephen King. We discuss parents sabotaging their children, trimming book fat for films, vulgar slang oddities and car love versus human love. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: Christine (1983) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store!

Subject: A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Observers: John Pavlich, Hayley White Record Date: October 10, 2015, 09:14 AM Plot Summary: Nancy Thompson returns to Springwood to help a new group of kids deal with Freddy Krueger, in a correctional facility for wayward teens. Note: Continuing the podcast's month-long celebration of Halloween and the Horror genre, Hayley returns to discuss Chuck Russell's directorial debut. We talk about franchise continuity, invention from budgetary constraints, dreams affecting reality and science versus faith. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: A Nightmare on Elm Street Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Supplemental Material: Check out John's Photo with Heather Langenkamp on Facebook.

Subject: Fright Night (1985) Observers: John Pavlich, Eric Diaz Record Date: October 09, 2015, 10:16 PM Plot Summary: A Horror enthusiast's new neighbor turns out to be a vampire. Note: Continuing the podcast's annual, month-long celebration of Halloween and the Horror genre, Eric returns to help take a second look at Tom Holland's creature classic. We discuss the trajectory of the vampire, sexual subtext, making scary funny and being gay in Hollywood, during the 1980s'. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: Fright Night (30th Anniversary Edition) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store!

Subject: Tremors (1990) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: August 01, 2015, 02:18 PM Plot Summary: A couple of handymen discover their small, desert town is home to massive monsters that burrow after their prey from under the ground. Note: Kicking off the podcast's annual, month-long celebration of Halloween and the Horror genre, Tysto returns to discuss this original, monster-movie classic. We talk about constructing your narrative through geographical landmarks, what makes a "Perfect Movie" and the overall Tremors franchise. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: Tremors on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store!

Subject: The Sofa Dogs Podcast Observers: John Pavlich Record Date: September 12, 2015, 01:16 PM Note: This is a new update on the future of the podcast and plans for expansion to other platforms and formats. In addition, this is also a strong request to please make a donation, via Paypal. Thank you.

Subject: The Iron Giant (1999) Observers: John Pavlich, Jesse Jackson Record Date: July 28, 2015, 01:24 PM Plot Summary: A boy in 1950s' America, befriends a massive robot with a mysterious origin and purpose. Note: Jesse Jackson (not the one you're probably thinking of), makes his debut on the podcast to discuss Brad Bird's first, animated feature film. We talk about being an outcast, finding your own identity and becoming a hero. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Buy: The Iron Giant on Blu-ray at Amazon.com!

Subject: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: April 17, 2015, 04:06 PM Plot Summary: A rookie profiler with the FBI, consults with a manipulative cannibal in order to catch a killer and find a missing woman. Note: Tysto returns as we revisit the Academy Award winner that brought class back to the Horror genre. We talk about themes of sexism, extreme close-ups, who the true villain is, how to steal a pen and what it means if you do. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Buy: The Silence of The Lambs on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Support: John's Mom and her fight against Cancer!

Subject: Bound (1996) Observers: John Pavlich, Yvette del Rio Record Date: April 12, 2015, 11:29 PM Plot Summary: A recently paroled thief helps her new girlfriend steal a couple million dollars from Chicago mobsters. Note: Celebrating the podcast's nine year anniversary, Yvette enters to chat about The Wachowski's first feature film. We discuss tropes of the noir genre, the masculine versus the feminine, gender identity and sexual politics. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Buy: Bound on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Support: John's Mom and her fight against Cancer!