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This week, we are joined by incredibly special guest, writer Jeffrey Reddick, the creator of Final Destination, as well as Bede from Super Network and Tubi Tuesdays. Cool of the week includes the Final Destination: Bloodlines red carpet event, Last Stop in Yuma County, A Breed Apart, and The Righteous Gemstones. trailer is IT: Welcome to Derry. The podcast spotlight shines on They Mostly Come out at Night...Mostly. And we get feedback from Matt Wood, Devy Pulla, Adam Bunch, Pat Caruso, Pearl C Brown, Ross Turner, skull-pilgrim, Andiegc Dewdrop Adsagc Caine, Rob Brown, and Chris Portan Ascencio. Thanks for listening! The Horror Returns Website: https://thehorrorreturns.com THR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorreturns/ Join THR Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056143707851246 THR X: https://twitter.com/horror_returns?s=21&t=XKcrrOBZ7mzjwJY0ZJWrGA THR Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehorrorreturns?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= THR Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehorrorreturns?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== THR YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thehorrorreturnspodcast3277 THR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehorrorreturns THR TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-horror-returns SK8ER Nez Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-p3n57-c4166 E Society Spotify For Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esoc Music By: Steve Carleton Of The Geekz
In this 1698th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with historian Adam Bunch about the ongoing history of Canada vs. USA from a uniquely Toronto perspective. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball, Yes We Are Open, Nick Ainis and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com
Cage Rage returns with our special guest Bede Jermyn from Super Network and Tubi Tuesdays. Cool of the week includes Sinners, The Righteous Gemstones, Thunderbolts, Warfare, and The Night Clerk. Trailers are Dangerous Animals, Together, The Long Walk, and The Conjuring: Last Rites. The podcast spotlight shines on The Conjecturing: A Horror-ish Podcast. And we get feedback from Marcey Papandrea, Bede Jermyn, Pat Caruso, Beatrix Harper, Halloween is Forever podcast, Drew Stepek, Faith Batali, Dani Thompson, Adam Bunch, and Dean Borbely. Thanks for listening! The Horror Returns Website: https://thehorrorreturns.com THR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorreturns/ Join THR Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056143707851246 THR X: https://twitter.com/horror_returns?s=21&t=XKcrrOBZ7mzjwJY0ZJWrGA THR Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehorrorreturns?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= THR Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehorrorreturns?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== THR YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thehorrorreturnspodcast3277 THR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehorrorreturns THR TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-horror-returns SK8ER Nez Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-p3n57-c4166 E Society Spotify For Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esoc Music By: Steve Carleton Of The Geekz
Canada's recent political tensions with its neighbor south of the border have given some historians a déjà vu moment. A 19th century petition was uncovered from Toronto Public Library's archives, demonstrating Toronto's firm determination to resist annexation to the U.S. This movement was outlined in the Montreal Annexation Manifesto of 1849. The Agenda invites historians Adam Bunch and Dominique Marshall to help us understand what we can learn from the past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam Bunch joins us for this special episode discussing the private lives of John Graves Simcoe, the man who founded Toronto, and his wife Elizabeth. Tune in to learn more about the spy rings, pyromania and thwarted passions of these two public figures. You can follow Muddy York on Twitter: Toronto_History and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muddyyorkhistory/
Adam Bunch is an award-winning historian with an insatiable interest and curiosity about our city's past. He has a knack for bringing history to life by including unusual and often bizarre characters and events in all his writing and presentations. And he has a unique storytelling style that makes the history of Toronto seem like a John Grisham page-turner novel.Thanks for listening! Please visit our website at hiddengemstoronto.netFollow us on Instagram at hiddengems.torontoand Facebook at hiddengems.toronto
This week on the show- Do fleas have wings? How fast does a rain drop? Is bamboo a tree or grass? Special guest Adam Bunch tells bizzare tales of Toronto as part of his annual festival. Listen, laugh, and learn with Nick & Roy. Send a special birthday message to your loved one. Order today at nickandroy.com/birthdays.
In this 1480th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with award-winning storyteller Adam Bunch about Toronto's fascinating history, his Canadiana documentary series, the Toronto Dreams Project, The Festival of Bizarre Toronto History and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, The Advantaged Investor podcast from Raymond James Canada, The Yes, We Are Open podcast from Moneris, The Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Team and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com
With the Toronto budget about to be voted on shortly, we talk to crisis worker and homelessness advocate Diana Chan McNally about what the City needs to invest to help refugees and other unhoused people, whey the federal government needs to step up, and why the police don't need another big budget increase. And, as part of the Spacing 20th Anniversary celebration, we talk to historian and author Adam Bunch, who recently won the 2023 Governor General's History Award for Popular Media, and who wrote our blog's most-read story, which he treats us to.
While it may have seem like a lifetime since the boys visited a galaxy far far away, it wasn't nearly as long as the 16 years writer/director George Lucas took. And no, two Ewok movies don't count. While people assumed that 1983's Return of the Jedi was the end of Star Wars, Lucas would eventually prove them wrong. And after a couple of hits to his empire -notably a high profile divorce and being the spearhead/producer of a little movie called Howard the Duck- it was inevitable that he would. With years of interviews teasing that it would happen behind us, the Star Wars cinematic universe was once again opened when the first theatrical trailer to 1999's Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace was released and took anticipation to a whole new level. Join Garrett and Matt as they welcome back original Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast alum Adam Bunch in order to dissect everything that has to do with what is arguably the most anticipated movie of all time. Hear all their individual bouts of anticipation, as well as what they have felt in the years following Phantom Menace's release. And then they dissect the film scene by scene, all while they determine whether the movie deserves all the derision thrown its way. Be sure to keep listening to Percolated Media as December will consist of reviews of the three Star Wars prequels, as well as the boys' annual year end special, and of course some surprises
While it may have seem like a lifetime since the boys visited a galaxy far far away, it wasn't nearly as long as the 16 years writer/director George Lucas took. And no, two Ewok movies don't count. While people assumed that 1983's Return of the Jedi was the end of Star Wars, Lucas would eventually prove them wrong. And after a couple of hits to his empire -notably a high profile divorce and being the spearhead/producer of a little movie called Howard the Duck- it was inevitable that he would. With years of interviews teasing that it would happen behind us, the Star Wars cinematic universe was once again opened when the first theatrical trailer to 1999's Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace was released and took anticipation to a whole new level. Join Garrett and Matt as they welcome back original Three Men and a Retrospective Podcast alum Adam Bunch in order to dissect everything that has to do with what is arguably the most anticipated movie of all time. Hear all their individual bouts of anticipation, as well as what they have felt in the years following Phantom Menace's release. And then they dissect the film scene by scene, all while they determine whether the movie deserves all the derision thrown its way. Be sure to keep listening to Percolated Media as December will consist of reviews of the three Star Wars prequels, as well as the boys' annual year end special, and of course some surprises
This week, joined by our friend Pedro Nunez, we take a look in the mirror, and go behind the red door. Cool of the Week includes The Blackening, Bury the Bride, Succession, Bloodsport, and Hot Fuzz. Trailer is The Nun 2. The podcast spotlight shines on Neon Braniacs, and we get feedback from Matt Wood, Xim Vader, Tim Walker, Adam Bunch, Jason Morris, and Bede Jermyn. Thanks for listening! The Horror Returns Website: https://thehorrorreturns.com THR YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thehorrorreturnspodcast3277 THR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehorrorreturns THR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorreturns/ Join THR Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056143707851246 THR Twitter: https://twitter.com/horror_returns?s=21&t=XKcrrOBZ7mzjwJY0ZJWrGA THR Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehorrorreturns?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= THR TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-horror-returns SK8ER Nez Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-p3n57-c4166 E Society Spotify For Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esoc E Society YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCliC6x_a7p3kTV_0LC4S10A Music By: Steve Carleton Of The Geekz
This week, we check out the new movie The Blackening, as well as A Haunted House. Cool of the Week includes The Machine, Fast X, and Sisu. The trailer is Cobweb. The podcast spotlight shines on 18 Night Ghouls. And we get feedback from Bede Jermyn, Tim Davis, Xim Vader, Florida Horror Scene, Cameron Sullivan, Kitty Rage, Adam Bunch, and Ryan Stevens. Let's welcome our new members: Scott White, Shall Rella Sasha, Erin Rose Hoiberg, and Michael Brighton. Thanks for listening!
THIS WEEK ON THE SHOW – What does your brain stop doing when you dream? Is listening to music good for your heart? Nick and Roy also welcome two special guests – Joseph Deruvo Jr. and Adam Bunch – both of whom share some strikingly out-of-the-ordinary stories. Listen, laugh and learn with Nick & Roy.
Bob Reid is in for Scott MacArthur. What tip is too far? Are delivery service drivers asking for too much?..Does an argument a day keep the marriage counsellor away?..Adam Bunch, author and creator of the Toronto Dreams Project, gives an abridged Supernatural History of Toronto.
This week we make use of our shudder subscription with 2 brand new movies. Cool of the Week includes House of the Dragon, Loot, Project Hail Mary, and Jaws. Trailer is Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. The podcast spotlight shines on The Buzzed Kill podcast. And we get feedback from The Cult of Erin, Ana Bananas, Al Ramseur, Adam Bunch, ChasetheSmoke914, Sarah Snow, Xim Vader, and Ry Guy. Thanks for listening! The Horror Returns Website: https://thehorrorreturns.com THR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehorrorreturns THR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorreturns/ Join THR Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056143707851246 THR Twitter: https://twitter.com/horror_returns?s=21&t=XKcrrOBZ7mzjwJY0ZJWrGA THR Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehorrorreturns?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= SK8ER Nez Podcast Network https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-p3n57-c4166 ESP Anchor Feed: https://anchor.fm/mac-nez E Society YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCliC6x_a7p3kTV_0LC4S10A Music By: Steve Carleton Of The Geekz
On today's program:We are joined by Author and Toronto based Historian Adam Bunch. Adam joins Dave and I to deep dive the evolution of the International League's Toronto Maple Leafs Baseball Club. We start by discussing key figures from the early days from Arthur "Foxy" Irwin and Ed Barrow. We discuss the in between with characters like Lol Solmon and Dan Howley. The rebuilders like Joe Zeigler and Jack Kent Cooke.We discuss Sparky Anderson and Dick Williams and finish with why Harold Ballard couldn't save the baseball team.You can visit AdamBunch.com for details on all of his great work including his course " From Sandlot to Skydome" coming up this month.You can purchase Toronto Book of the Dead and Toronto Book of Love by clicking these links.
Today we dive into a series that tells us the Canadian history that they can not teach you in school! From murderous pirates of the east coast, witch craft, sex scandals that changed the political climate and much more. We are joined with the host/historian Adam Bunch for a behind the scenes look at the incredible series Canadiana and learn about how the show came to be as they launch into their 3rd season.
In this episode of the History Slam, I talk with Adam Bunch and Kyle Cucco of of the outstanding web series Canadiana, which has its Season 3 debut on Tuesday June 28. We talk about the delays to season 3 caused by Covid (3:27), how they pick topics for the show (12:07), and the benefits of […]
Before we begin this week, Nez brings us a 2022 Texas Frightmare update! Then we jump right into Cool of the Week which includes Ghosts and The Sadness. Trailers are Bodies Bodies Bodies, Dashcam, and Don't Worry Darling. The Podcast Spotlight shines on Resident Awful and The Zombie Grrlz. And we get feedback from Xim Vader, Adam Bunch, Lyle Huckins, Bede Jermyn, Marcey Papandrea, Mike Batchelor, Anwer Olia, Gus Hz, Pearl Bustamente, Alyssa Zepeda, and Mike Zahra. DON'T FORGET TO ENTER OUR CONTEST - GO TO THE INSTRAGRAM PAGE OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE FOR ALL THE DETAILS, and thanks for listening! The Horror Returns Website: https://thehorrorreturns.com THR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehorrorreturns THR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorreturns/ Join THR Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056143707851246 THR Twitter: https://twitter.com/horror_returns?s=21&t=XKcrrOBZ7mzjwJY0ZJWrGA THR Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehorrorreturns?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= SK8ER Nez Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-p3n57-c4166 ESP Anchor Feed: https://anchor.fm/mac-nez E Society YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCliC6x_a7p3kTV_0LC4S10A Music By: Steve Carleton
David Cooper is hosting the Late Showgram. Michael Radojkovich of Cutler Knives on his journey from being a server to a knifemaker. Adam Bunch on the Canadian origins of Doctor Who Hello Betina on her side hustle of making ugly produce beautiful
It's been a fun ride. But the time has come to say goodbye to the place that has been my podcast home for over seven years. Before that though, we have business to attend to. In this raw unedited podcast, Matt and myself go over our favorite films of the year (well, Matt does as I tag along), and then go over what we felt were our best retros this year. And then, for reasons we get into on the show, we say goodbye. To preview our thoughts, it has been a fun wild ride to get to this point. When I joined this site, I was a one time homeless guy trying to make my mark, eventually landing prestige jobs in coveted Hollywood studios, as well as producing my very own film and finally landing in a nice place in life. But time does weird things, and it is in the course of these years that both Matt and myself have changed, and Binge has changed along with it. I want to say thank you to Matt for tagging along and going from a college kid bitterly writing about films to a guy who has become a parent and turned into a hell of a friend. As well as continuing his bitter film reviews on our airwaves. I would also like to thank my best friend since high school Adam Bunch, who no matter what was going on in his life always lent his voice to our voice overs, and made his own presence known without dominating our time on the air. I would remiss if I didn't thank Law and Alyx, who took a chance by bringing me into their Binge family at a time when I thought I was done talking about what I love the most, which is film. I just hope I was up to your standards, as my podcast life can be attributed to you two inspiring me to do so. Most of all, I would like to thank you, the Binge listeners. Words do not describe the feelings your messages, both good and bad, have done to drive us to keep going. And yes, we ARE continuing the show, because after all, there are still major retros to do! So stand by as we get that going. We may be gone from Binge, but we will not be gone from podcasting. And do you know why we want to continue? Because of the original chance Binge Media took on us and the inspiration they continue to give us. Cheers to you all! CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
The Christmas magic continues, as we watch Santa Jaws, and invite you to share the holiday spirit with us! Sean Henry is back this week. Cool of the Week includes Mother Android, Spider Man No Way Home, Grand Theft Auto Remastered, and Dexter: New Blood. The Podcast spotlight shines on The Horror You Know. We get listener feedback from Per-Ingvar Tomren, Ben David Llewellyn, Patrick Lear, Adam Bunch, Steve Merlo, and The Evolution of Horror. AND WE GET AN EMAIL FROM TIM DAVIS OF HORROR FOR DUMMIES! Don't forget to send us an email to thehorrorreturns@gmail.com for a chance to win a THR T-shirt! Thanks for listening!
Before 1984, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Harold Ramis were known to those who watched Saturday Night Live, rude comedies, or both. But when the little comedy called Ghostbusters, about a ghost containment system and the doofuses who run it, came out, everyone knew who they -oh, and Ernie Hudson- were. The film became a phenomenon. It helped launch the careers of all involved, inspired future ghost hunters, and even took the term 'gatekeeping' to whole new levels when in 2016 fans of the original were threatened by a bunch of females taking over their turf. So why were there only three -four- films made, and is the first film really the only good thing it inspired? Join myself, Matt, and the returning Logan James to help answer the call of just how good a franchise Ghostbusters is. First and foremost, you might notice a change in the lineup of this sequel we were building up to. The podcast addresses that, as well as Adam's Ghostbusters history, before we dig right into Ghostbusters Afterlife, Jason Reitman's sequel (or is it love letter?) to his father Ivan's Ghostbusters legacy. But is it any good? Are the cameos and numerous nods put in the film in the name of member berries enough to please the three hosts? After all, it worked sooo well with 2016's Ghostbusters remake. Listen below to this review of one of the year's most highly anticipated films Ghostbusters Afterlife (2021) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Two books into this whole Stephen King Retrospective (though it is in fact the third book) and we might have hit the plateau. The Shining has an interesting set of distinctions in the author's bibliography. It remains one of the author's most popular books among readers. Yet, the original film adaptation has sparked more debate than anything that has ever been adapted. Is it a question of Stanley Kubrick taking the novel's contents and changing them in the name of the author, whom Kubrick had called 'a brat'? Or, is it really one of the scariest movies ever made, and King's shots at it unwarranted? Listen in as myself, Matt, and Adam rejoin to answer some of this debate. In the 90s, if Roseanne was the queen of ABC, Stephen King was its king. By the time The Shining mini series aired in 1997, he had four full mini series that had massive ratings. So, with ABC at his disposal, he decided to do the one thing that had eluded him since Stanley Kubrick released his 1980 film. With horror fans and critics coming around to the original's horrific display, King decided it was finally time to unleash his own cinematic version of his 1977 novel, with his friend Mick Garris directing. Listen in as myself, Matt, and Adam decide if it is indeed what King had hoped. A movie that is even better than Kubrick's. The Shining (1997) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Two books into this whole Stephen King Retrospective (though it is in fact the third book) and we might have hit the plateau. The Shining has an interesting set of distinctions in the author's bibliography. It remains one of the author's most popular books among readers. Yet, the original film adaptation has sparked more debate than anything that has ever been adapted. Is it a question of Stanley Kubrick taking the novel's contents and changing them in the name of the author, whom Kubrick had called 'a brat'? Or, is it really one of the scariest movies ever made, and King's shots at it over the unwarranted? Listen in as myself, Matt, and Adam rejoin to answer some of this debate. We've been doing this podcast for a number of years at this point. Yet, I have never been part of a retrospective that is as unpredictable as this one. After Adam shares the story of how he saw this for the first time (hint, it involved me), we get into the crazy making of Kubrick's one entry in the horror genre, The Shining. Is the casting as Nicholson as detrimental as King has made it out to be? Is this really a movie designed 'to hurt people? Or, is it the horror masterpiece that AMC special after AMC special have pointed out countlessly? Download below to find out! Come back next week as we look at Stephen King's answer to this what some call cinematic masterpiece, 1997's The Shining TV miniseries. The Shining (1980) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. Normally I spend this space giving bullshit behind the scenes stories in preparation for the movie review you are about to hear. But given this movie has been delayed so many times, and we have waited so long to finally review it, how about we waste zero time in getting things going? Enjoy! No Time To Die (2021) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
For a long time now, Matt and I have been wanting to do one massive retrospective that would seem to keep building and building to an unknown number. For awhile, it was looking like Marvel was going to be that series. But after Jack and company did their three hour show on it a couple years ago, that idea went out the door. So what could we do that would could take the place of what we originally had in mind? Enter the works of Stephen King. Often called a master of horror, sometimes called a trashy populist, there is no question that King has transcended horror, and made his own brand of fiction not only popular, but the most massively successful empire of published work of all time. But in order to review the entire run of King's film adaptations, we must first look at the very first published novel of King's career, and the films it inspired. Stephen King may not have been in the stratosphere in 2013, but bullying was. Which is the angle that director Kimberly Pearce (Boys Don't Cry) takes while adapting this story that has been adapted two times already, with a 1999 sequel in tow as well. So how did this DePalma alum do in once again telling this story, and how does Chloe Grace Moretz do in filling the prom dress most famously worn by Sissy Spacek in the 1976 original? Listen below to find out. Join us next week as myself, Matt, and the returning Mik Duffy begin our look at the three iterations of The Thing with a review of 1951's The Thing From Another World. And come back soon, as we will be continuing our look at Stephen King adaptations with The Shining! Carrie (2013) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
For a long time now, Matt and I have been wanting to do one massive retrospective that would seem to keep building and building to an unknown number. For awhile, it was looking like Marvel was going to be that series. But after Jack and company did their three hour show on it a couple years ago, that idea went out the door. So what could we do that would could take the place of what we originally had in mind? Enter the works of Stephen King. Often called a master of horror, sometimes called a trashy populist, there is no question that King has transcended horror, and made his own brand of fiction not only popular, but the most massively successful empire of published work of all time. But in order to review the entire run of King's film adaptations, we must first look at the very first published novel of King's career, and the films it inspired. When me, Matt, and Adam started this retrospective series, Adam knew of two adaptations. The first one and the last one. He had no idea of either The Rage Carrie 2 or this, a 2002 adaptation for TV written by none other than Hannibal's own Bryan Fuller. Last week's Carrie 2 seemed to go remarkably well. So how will Adam, or my other co-host who also hadn't seen this before, feel about it? Join us we discuss this very odd entry in the Stephen King pantheon, and be sure to come back and hear how we feel about the 2013 remake next week! Carrie (2002) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
For a long time now, Matt and I have been wanting to do one massive retrospective that would seem to keep building and building to an unknown number. For awhile, it was looking like Marvel was going to be that series. But after Jack and company did their three hour show on it a couple years ago, that idea went out the door. So what could we do that would could take the place of what we originally had in mind? Enter the works of Stephen King. Often called a master of horror, sometimes called a trashy populist, there is no question that King has transcended horror, and made his own brand of fiction not only popular, but the most massively successful empire of published work of all time. But in order to review the entire run of King's film adaptations, we must first look at the very first published novel of King's career, and the films it inspired. The Rage: Carrie 2 is more than a movie. To Matt and myself, it is the film which cemented us as forever podcast partners. How did this happen? And what does the director of the movie Katt Shea have to do with it all? That is just one of many sets of questions this version of the Aftertaste is going to answer. In addition, why the hell does a sequel to Brian DePalma's seminal 1976 film exist? And why was it released 26 years later? Listen below to find out, and come back next week when we continue the first leg of Stephen King reviews when we look at the 2002 TV movie Carrie The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
For a long time now, Matt and I have been wanting to do one massive retrospective that would seem to keep building and building to an unknown number. For awhile, it was looking like Marvel was going to be that series. But after Jack and company did their three hour show on it a couple years ago, that idea went out the door. So what could we do that would could take the place of what we originally had in mind? Enter the works of Stephen King. Often called a master of horror, sometimes called a trashy populist, there is no question that King has transcended horror, and made his own brand of fiction not only popular, but the most massively successful empire of published work of all time. But in order to review the entire run of King's film adaptations, we must first look at the very first published novel of King's career, and the films it inspired. Carrie was not supposed to happen. After a series of sold stories full of male protagonists, Stephen King accepted a dare from a friend of his and decided to write a novel with a female protagonist in mind. But fifty or so pages in, King felt the story was going nowhere and threw it in the trash. How did it get rescued? And how does director Brian DePalma's adaptation of King's novel hold up after 45 years? Join myself, Matt, and Adam as we dive into 1976's Carrie, with Adam watching it for the very first time. How did he react to the film, specifically THAT scene? Does any of us not like the film at all? What does George Lucas have to do with its making? Listen below to find out, and continue coming back as this is a series we are in for the long run. And we do mean LONG. That's what she said. Carrie (1976) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Yes folks. The long awaited Lord of the Rings Retrospective from Binge Media is upon us. However, before horror director Peter Jackson embarked on a journey through J.R.R. Tolkien's world of Middle Earth, that journey was taken by Arthur Rankin Jr and Jules Bass, with a little Ralph Bakshi thrown in for good measure. But how did it all come about? And why did Bakshi become such a grumpy bastard during the entire process? Join Matt, Adam, and myself as we start our look at Middle Earth with these three seminal 70s and 80s animated features. After Ralph Bakshi appeared with his feature The Lord of the Rings, it looked like Rankin/Bass wouldn't be able to finish their foray into Middle Earth. But little did Bakshi know that's exactly what they were looking to do, and a year later came The Return of the King, a movie that came with it an INSANE script, and even a little litigation. How did it stack up in a cinematic universe that was already out of control? Join Matt, Adam, and myself as we continue our dive into the war over the one ring to rule them all! IMPORTANT: Next week begins our biggest retrospective ever, a film by film look at the adaptations of Stephen King's work. Be sure to come back as we go right to the beginning, Brian DePalma's cinematic adaptation of King's first novel Carrie. The Lord of the Rings adaptations will continue soon! The Return of the King (1980) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Yes folks. The long awaited Lord of the Rings Retrospective from Binge Media is upon us. However, before horror director Peter Jackson embarked on a journey through J.R.R. Tolkien's world of Middle Earth, that journey was taken by Arthur Rankin Jr and Jules Bass, with a little Ralph Bakshi thrown in for good measure. But how did it all come about? And why did Bakshi become such a grumpy bastard during the entire process? Join Matt, Adam, and myself as we start our look at Middle Earth with these three seminal 70s and 80s cartoons. While the three of us liked 1977's The Hobbit well enough, there was one person who wanted to one up it. Ralph Bakshi, the man behind the X-rated cartoon Fritz The Cat, was doing everything from rewriting a one film script trying to change its narrative to visiting the Tolkien estate getting the blessings from the daughter of J.R.R. Tolkien to do the material well. The film did well. But Bakshi wasn't satisfied. Why is that, and how do we feel about the movie? Join myself, Matt, and Adam as we dissect the one movie in this leg of the retrospective that is not done by Rankin/Bass. Could the different flavor actually improve the dish that is known as Middle Earth? The Lord of the Rings (1978) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Yes folks. The long awaited Lord of the Rings Retrospective from Binge Media is upon us. However, before horror director Peter Jackson embarked on a journey through J.R.R. Tolkien's world of Middle Earth, that journey was taken by Arthur Rankin Jr and Jules Bass, with a little Ralph Bakshi thrown in for good measure. But how did it all come about? And why did Bakshi become such a grumpy bastard during the entire process? Join Matt, Adam, and myself as we start our look at Middle Earth with these three seminal 70s and 80s cartoons. 1977 is known for a lot of things. The year Star Wars was released. The year Garrett was born. Oh, and the year that Rankin/Bass, the production team behind Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer was broadcast in May and began the screen adventures of Bilbo Baggins and company. But how did it happen? And is this a criminally forgotten piece of Middle Earth media, or a bland cartoon that was done so much better by Jackson and company years later? Join myself, Matt, and Adam as we answer that question, as well as reveal what HUGE retrospective we are also going to be beginning this year which should finish up by 2044. The Hobbit (1977) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Adam Bunch is the host of the Canadiana web series, and the author of both the Toronto Book of the Dead, and the forthcoming Toronto Book of Love. We explore a few different stories of love, jealousy, divorce, scandal, and dedication, like that time Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton got engaged at the King Edward hotel, or when Sandford Fleming broke up with his girlfriend over a sunset.
Adam Bunch is still with us as we explore the Schemer showing off some brass balls and taking his fight right to the Kingpin!
Our boy Spidey gets a guest appearance on a late night talk show, but that jackass Electro tries to spoil the fun. Join in on the fun as we welcome special guest host Adam Bunch to the show. Remember folks, we still have like 800 issues to go, so you better enjoy the ride!!
How do we teach history during COVID- 19? Public historian Adam Bunch highlights how COVID and Black Lives Matter shows us how history is something that's deeply important and happening all the time. Learn about the Pandemic Pedagogy series on the Imagining a New 'We' video series, here: https://www.imagininganewwe.com/videos/pandemic-pedagogy Watch our conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MNQx5cUI8-w Toronto Book of Love will be out in February 2021 but you can see more of Adam's work on his website and on twitter: http://www.torontodreamsproject.com/ https://twitter.com/todreamsproject See the web docuseries Canadiana here: http://thisiscanadiana.com/ Learn more about me at https://www.SamanthaCutrara.com/ Learn more about the Imagining a New We video series at https://www.ImaginingaNewWe.com/videos See all the Pandemic Pedagogy videos at https://www.ImaginingaNewWe.com/videos/pandemic-pedagogy All the Pandemic Pedagogy conversations are also available as a podcast: https://anchor.fm/Samantha-Cutrara Read about the Pandemic Pedagogy series at http://activehistory.ca/2020/04/how-do-we-teach-history-after-this-thoughts-from-the-pandemic-pedagogy-series/ Pre-order Transforming the Canadian History Classroom: Imagining a New 'We'! https://www.amazon.ca/Transforming-Canadian-History-Classroom-Imagining/dp/0774862831 https://www.ubcpress.ca/transforming-the-canadian-history-classroom #PublicHistory #MeaningfulLearning #ImaginingaNewWe
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. After Quantum of Solace, the James Bond franchise was once again at a stand still. Sure, they had their most well regarded pure actor in the role receiving a ton of accolades. But to say the second movie didn't live up to the potential of its previous entry would be an understatement. And once again, MGM was on the verge of losing to the IRS in the form of bankruptcy. Yet, the Broccolis found a way to not only greenlight another film with Daniel Craig in the lead, the also got Oscar winner Sam Mendes to helm the movie. Skyfall was born and, when released, garnered almost as many good notices as Casino Royale, with 007 pundits predicting Oscar wins for their beloved secret agent. While gold statues in the major categories still alluded them, Skyfall did not come up short in the box office department, making over $1 billion in its initial run. Do we feel the huge box office is warranted? Listen to find out! We also talk about when Mendes came back in 2015 to direct Spectre. This time they were armed with an Oscar winner in the role of Bond villain Franz Oberhauser. Or were they? Listen in as we spew a review in which we dissect a movie that was praised by many (including at least one person on this podcast) as being among their most anticipated of the year. Did it live up to the hype? We would again like to thank one and all who took this Bond journey with us, and as a reminder, we will in fact give a week of release review of No Time To Die when it is finally released to theaters. In the meantime, the Aftertaste isn't going away. Stay tuned for more retrospectives, and maybe even an interview or two. Skyfall (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) Spectre (2015) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. After Die Another Day broke franchise box office records, star Pierce Brosnan was all set to reprise the role once again. But the problem was, producers weren't ready for him. On top of developing the ill fated Jinx spinoff movie, financial difficulties once again reared their ugly head. But something happened that changed the course of the James Bond franchise forever. The rights to Casino Royale were finally in Eon's hands. On top of that, the recently rebooted Batman franchise, now in the hands of Bond fan Christopher Nolan, was setting box office records of its own. So Brosnan was out, Daniel Craig was in. Who you may ask? Well, that's what audiences asked until Casino Royale made its debut on movie screens in 2006. But great word of mouth helped it surpass those box office takes of Batman Begins, and James Bond was now accepted by more than just action fans. People spoke about Casino Royale as if it deserved Oscars. Listen to our podcast to hear if we agree. Now with a new star waving the PPK, producers were quick to greenlight a sequel. But instead of just their own financial struggles (the sequel's budget was 'slashed' to $250 million) Bond was once again hit with a writer's strike. Does the fate of Licence To Kill match what we feel about 2008's Quantum of Solace? Casino Royale (2006) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) Quantum of Solace (2008) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. Going into The World Is Not Enough, James Bond was once again in a position where he needed to prove himself. Tomorrow Never Dies, while not a flop, didn't exactly set the world afire. On top of that, Eon were determined to get their movie released no later than the end of 1999, right before the millennium. Coming back from the drawing board, producers decided the director of Nell and Denise Richards were the answers to their problems. Listen to hear if we agree. By the time 2002 rolled around, everyone from Jason Bourne to Vin Diesel were predicting James Bond to be dead, as to them he was the ancient dinosaur that M declared him to be in Goldeneye. But nobody could have predicted what was in store for the 40th cinematic anniversary of James Bond. Listen as Matt, myself, and Adam determine if Die Another Day is as bad as a lot of Bond fans still proclaim it to be. We also give our final thoughts as to how we think Pierce Brosnan did in the four films he was able to portray the 007 agent. Stay tuned, as we're still plugging away at these podcasts and next week begin our dive into the Daniel Craig era of James Bond. The World Is Not Enough (1999) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) Die Another Day (2002) (?10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. After 1989's Licence To Kill, the future of the double O agent was in more question than ever. Timothy Dalton was game for another one. But after years of legal battles and script rewrites, he decided it was time to move on. So following years of maybes, it was finally Pierce Brosnan's turn to wield the Walther PPK. But the Cold War was over, and the Berlin Wall had toppled down. Just how relevant will a 'misogynistic dinosaur' be in the 90s? Listen in as the three of us continue our look at the James Bond franchise by reviewing Goldeneye and Tomorrow Never Dies. Hear who else was considered for the role, what the director of Turner & Hooch brought to the Bond franchise. And of course, more fights about title songs. Goldeneye (1995) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. The mid to late 80s was a huge transitional period for the action genre. John McClane was battling terrorists in Die Hard, and Riggs & Murtaugh were fighting Gary Busey and South African drug dealers in the Lethal Weapon movies. James Bond was now in competition with new blood. But in order to keep up, Eon knew it was time to change Bonds. Enter Timothy Dalton. After a few start/stops, it was finally time for him to don the tux and wield the Walther PPK. But amongst all the cinematic competition, did the two movies Dalton made live up to Bond standards? And should he have been given more chances to shine? Join myself, Matt, and Adam as we continue our look at the James Bond franchise by looking at 1987's The Living Daylights and 1989's Licence To Kill. Will we once again fight about the songs in the movie as well? You damn betcha. The Living Daylights (1987) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) Licence To Kill (1989) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. With For Your Eyes Only, Agent 007 proved once again that he was here to stay. But there was a new problem on the horizon. After winning a long awaited lawsuit giving him certain rights to the original story behind Thunderball, Kevin McClory was now free to make his version of the story starring Sean Connery entitled Never Say Never Again. But instead of replacing their aging star Roger Moore, Eon decided to have him front their 1983 movie Octopussy. Even if Eon won the box office war that ensued, do we think it was a warranted victory? We then move on to a movie which had all the makings of a huge success. With recent Oscar winner Christopher Walken and eccentric Grace Jones cast as villains, Eon returned to the screen with 1985's A View to a Kill. But an ill advised decision to have this be 57 year old Moore's swan song may have proven that Bond was ripe to be picked. Even if critics ravaged the film upon first release, do the three of us feel it to be misunderstood? Listen below to perhaps our most scatter brained review of the series yet. Octopussy (1983) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) A View To A Kill (1985) (?10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. After ruling the 60s and thriving in popularity through the 70s, James Bond hit the 80s running with For Your Eyes Only. Armed with a returning Roger Moore, a new director and an earworm opening theme performed by Sheena Easton, the movie came and proved that Agent 007 was hotter than ever. But will the three of us already be suffering from Bond fatigue and turn against it? Then we have the second and (for now) final non Eon entry in the franchise. With the lawsuit settled, producer Kevin McClory finally got his wish and produced his supposed true vision of what Thunderball was, in his eyes, supposed to be. He shelled out a lot of money to bring in not only the man who declared he was done with the franchise Sean Connery, he also reigned in then hot director of The Empire Strikes Back Irvin Kershner, Never Say Never Again was released in 1983 to much fanfare, How do we feel about it? After those reviews continue listening, as we address what we are going to be doing about the news that the release of the movie we are leading up to, No Time To Die, has been delayed until November. For Your Eyes Only (1981) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) Never Say Never Again (1983) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. After the critical and semi commercial failure of The Man With The Golden Gun, the future of the James Bond franchise was in jeopardy. But the Broccolis weren't ready to hang it up yet. The signed Roger Moore to another soundtrack and got the script to The Spy Who Loved Me up and going. The result was a movie that is credited with putting the series back on a terrific commercial and storytelling track. Do we agree with this sentiment? The conversation then moves on to one of the most notorious movies in the entire series. With Star Wars making such a huge pop cultural splash two years before, the makers of the James Bond movie Moonraker decided to take the movie into uncharted territory. With a first three quarter style Bond movie, the final quarter ended up being one opening crawl away from being a direct shot for shot Star Wars remake. But Moonraker ended up making over $200 million. Where will we fall on the opinion spectrum? Download what is perhaps the most derailed podcast of this James Bond series so far. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) Moonraker (1979) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. After Diamonds Are Forever came and went, Sean Connery AGAIN made it clear that he was done playing James Bond (stay tuned). Now producers had no choice but to change actors, and they eventually decided on 45 year old Roger Moore. Featuring a more lanky body and rapid wit, this Bond was different. Yet armed with a Paul McCartney sung title song, Live and Let Die grossed over $160 million at the box office, making it clear that the public was once again starved for Bond. Did it leave us full as well, or did we feel served an empty meal? We then move on to the Christopher Lee title villain starring The Man With The Golden Gun. Even if it features one of the most famous props in Bond history, the movie doesn't have that high a rep in Bond circles. Will henchman Herve Villechaize put us over the edge and rise to the occasion? Listen to find out! We are getting closer! Stay tuned, as all these podcasts are leading up to a review of the brand new James Bond film No Time To Die in April. Live and Let Die (1973) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) The Man With The Golden Gun (1974) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. Sean Connery was adamant that despite the major success of You Only Live Twice, he was done playing the James Bond character forever. Therefore, producers found their new Bond, this time in a chocolate commercial. George Lazenby was next to don the tux for 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service. A movie that is either loved or hated, depending on which Bond fans you ask. But what about us? Listen in as we dissect the much debated film, and wonder why Lazenby was a one and done taker of the role. Then, listen to us as we talk about how Connery pulled the biggest 'fooled you' moment of the series so far and once again played Bond in 1971's Diamonds Are Forever, the first Bond entry of the 70s. Does he act like he did before? On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) Diamonds Are Forever (1971) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. With a certified star in the lead and everything Eon putting out with James Bond making money, the franchise was on a roll. Despite taking a long time to get made and legal troubles following it, Thunderball was a certified hit, and Eon was anxious to keep the ball rolling. But Sean Connery was out in the press saying that You Only Live Twice was for sure going to be his last time wielding the Walther PPK. Does the movie once again defy the odds? And then we get to. Well, a James Bond movie starring Orson Welles, Woody Allen, and Peter Sellers called Casino Royale. Kind of. Listen below to find out how all this came to be, and if all the talent behind the scenes made what they were capable of. You Only Live Twice (1967) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) Casino Royale (1967) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. With the success of From Russia With Love establishing James Bond as a certifiable franchise, Eon Productions wasted no time in continuing their Ian Fleming adaptations with 1964's Goldfinger and 1965's Thunderball. Some Bond fans call these the crux of the series, and that Sean Connery's suave portrayal of the character in these movies set a standard for not only Bond, but all adventure films to follow. But will we think that way? Join myself, Matt, and Adam as we continue our look at the James Bond franchise, and wonder whether all the praise that fans have latched on to these films is warranted. Goldfinger (1964) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) Thunderball (1965) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Before Star Wars, there was Bond. James Bond. It is a film franchise that has inspired everyone in in the industry from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Rian Johnson. Eight actors have (unofficially) played the character over its almost sixty years in existence. And there is another one coming out this April. So what better time for the Binge Movie Aftertaste to gear up and cover a franchise that has been requested for years. Myself, Adam, and Matt are going to fire through a gun barrel the entire 26 film franchise, cultivating in a review of Cary Fukunaga's No Time To Die, which is being heralded as Daniel Craig's final bow as the character. By the early 60s, the character of Agent 007 had taken the world by storm in novels, comics, and a little known TV series. But when Sean Connery took the role of James Bond, its cinematic mantle had been permanently perched. 1962's Dr No and 1963's From Russian With Love were his debut features, and here we dissect if they were indeed the beginnings of a franchise that indeed looked to be a successful one. From video games to why it took us this long to finally do this series, this beginning podcast pretty much does what these first two films do. Introduce you to our background with the series and see if this is a journey we are all looking forward to taking. Listen below! Dr No (1962) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) From Russia With Love (1963) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Ashley Brook, Adam Bunch and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the new web TV series Canadiana, meteorites and misconceptions, D’Arcy McGee, setting the record straight and why Canadian history isn’t boring. Synopsis The myth-shattering group of historians who traced Québec’s downfall to a love triangle – is launching a second season of stories and adventures from our provocative past.A documentary web series utilizing scenic footage, archival photos and whimsical animation, Canadiana is a team effort of four acclaimed documentary filmmakers Ashley Brook, Kyle Cucco, Josef Beeby - and host Adam Bunch.Their mission: to retell Canadian history the way it should have been told all along, entertainingly, and with an eye for the personalities, clashes, outrages and acts of passion that went into creating a nation. Canadiana is a documentary series on the hunt for the most incredible stories in Canadian history. Featuring playful animations and scenic footage, the series follows host Adam Bunch as he travels across the country, exploring the tales that have made Canada the unique place it is today. From scandalous love triangles to secret experiments, from rebels and freedom fighters to pirates and assassins, we uncover the fascinating and the unexpected. This isn’t the history you learned in school. For more info about the new series and to watch the episodes head here. Biographies: Ashley Brook is a Toronto-based video producer with ten years of experience in the documentary film and factual television industry. She is president at The Canadiana Project and co-creator/producer of the Canadiana series. Aside from her own work, she has credits on a variety of internationally acclaimed projects including series and one-offs for HBO, CBC, Discovery, National Geographic, and VICE; cinematic virtual reality series like Equator 360: The Line of Life; and Canadian theatrical docs like Long Time Running (The Tragically Hip) and Anthropocene: The Human Epoch. Ashley holds a degree in Communications and post-graduate level diplomas in Documentary Filmmaking and Film & Television Post-Production. Adam Bunch is a Canadian author and the creator of The Toronto Dreams Project. His first book, The Toronto Book of the Dead, was nominated for a 2018 Heritage Toronto Award. He writes an history column for Spacing Magazine and his articles about Canadian history have also appeared in The Huffington Post, Torontoist, and Yonge Street. In 2012, his work on The Toronto Dreams Project earned an honourable mention for the Governor General’s History Award for Community Programming; the project has been featured by a variety of media outlets, including CBC Radio’s Metro Morning, The Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail, and has been put on display by prestigious cultural institutions like the Art Gallery of Ontario. He's a former columnist for the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and a former member of the Polaris Music Prize jury. Adam has lectured about history at the Royal Ontario Museum, The Toronto Public Library, PitchTalks, U of T, York University, Seneca College, and Trampoline Hall. Image Copyright: Unlikely Pear Productions. Used with permission. F2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission. For more information about David Peck’s podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here. With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
With a rising star and hugely popular young adult series of books -let’s not forget the Twilight in the room- it would seem that The Hunger Games was set to become a phenomenon. But to prevent the fate of future failed series Divergent, the people at Saw studio Lionsgate not only employed original author Suzanne Collins to help pen the script and produce, they also got a well renown director in Gary Ross and an $80 million price tag to kick things off in blockbuster fashion. But would the series continue on its path, and will Garrett, Adam, and Matt enjoy the journey through all four films of the series? Working off one book, Lionsgate saw dollar signs when The Hunger Games: Catching Fire far exceeded box office expectations, Lionsgate controversially decided to split said book into two parts. As a book, it is agreed upon that Mockingjay is a far departure from what came before it. But how do we feel about how the two films based upon it come off? Join myself, Matt, and Adam as we do two movies in one and close out our Hunger Games Retrospective. Hear how we feel about the decision to split one book into two movies (spoiler, we hate it) and what kind of quality those films ended up with. And be sure to join us next week as we delve into the X-Men franchise, leading up to the release of Dark Phoenix! The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (2014) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
With a rising star and hugely popular young adult series of books -let's not forget the Twilight in the room- it would seem that The Hunger Games was set to become a phenomenon. But to prevent the fate of future failed series Divergent, the people at Saw studio Lionsgate not only employed original author Suzanne Collins to help pen the script and produce, they also got a well renown director in Gary Ross and an $80 million price tag to kick things off in blockbuster fashion. But would the series continue on its path, and will Garrett, Adam, and Matt enjoy the journey through all four films of the series? After making $695 million at the box office, it was quite obvious that Lionsgate had a full on franchise in their hands in the Hunger Games series. Star and Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence shrewdly renegotiated her contract, and all the other stars had returned as well. But who would direct? Why, the director of Constantine and I Am Legend of course! Join myself, Adam, and Matt as we talk about The Hunger Games Catching Fire, and determine whether its reputation of being the best film of the franchise is well deserved. The Hunger Games Catching Fire (2013) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
With a rising star and hugely popular young adult series of books -let's not forget the Twilight in the room- it would seem that The Hunger Games was set to become a phenomenon. But to prevent the fate of future failed series Divergent, the people at Saw studio Lionsgate not only employed original author Suzanne Collins to help pen the script and produce, they also got a well renown director in Gary Ross and an $80 million price tag to kick things off in blockbuster fashion. But would the series continue on its path, and will Garrett, Adam, and Matt enjoy the journey through all four films of the series? To people who read a certain type of books, the year 2012 was known as one thing. The year all our Marvel comic book heroes were finally going to come together for Joss Whedon's The Avengers. But on the horizon was another type of hero. One with the highly original name of Katniss Everdeen. But the casting of the character was pivotal in setting a standard of how serious Hollywood took this little franchise that could. But even with Mystique Jennifer Lawrence shooting arrows in the lead role, does Gary Ross kick the series off in an overall way that pleases us hosts? Join myself, Matt, and the returning Adam as we dissect the first film of this four movie franchise, and wonder how much Matt sees X-Men in this young adult series. The Hunger Games (2012) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10) CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
It's all lead up to this! In anticipation of Avengers Endgame's release this week in theaters worldwide, Jack, Kupka and MCU Retrospective co-host Bill Barry get back together and do a full commentary for Avengers Infinity War. One of the greatest film series' of all time, and their most confident film in the franchise, Infinity War has been around for a full year, so how do we feel about it? What's changed and what has stayed the same? (Special thanks to Adam Bunch for a stellar opening!) Top moments in the MCU, Endgame theories and all your favorite moments from the 2018 blockbuster are here, so give this a download today! Kupka's MCU Rewatch Ranking: 2018 - Infinity War - 10 2017 - GotG Vol 2 - 9 2014 - Winter Soldier - 9 2017 - Spider-Man Homecoming - 9 2008 - Iron Man - 8 2106 - Civil War - 8 2014 - GotG - 8 2017 - Ragnarok - 8 2015 - Age of Ultron - 8 2018 - Black Panther - 8 2015 - Ant-Man - 8 2018 - Ant-Man & The Wasp - 8 2019 - Captain Marvel - 8 2013 - Iron Man 3 - 8 2016 - Dr Strange - 7 2012 - Avengers - 7 2011 - Cap - 7 2008 - Incredible Hulk - 6 2010 - Iron Man 2 - 6 2011 - Thor - 6 2013 - Thor Dark World - 6 CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW! Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
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In this episode, we talk to street nurse Cathy Crowe about the challenges facing street-involved Torontonians, as we dive into another winter. Architect and urbanist Brent Bellamy helps us make sense of the Winnipeg election. CodeRedTO co-founder Cameron MacLeod walks us through the advocacy group's latest transit report. And Spacing senior editor Dylan Reid and author Adam Bunch tell us about "50 Hidden Gems and Curiousities."
When Toronto attorney Charles Vance Millar died in 1926, he left behind a mischievous will that promised a fortune to the woman who gave birth to the most children in the next 10 years. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow the Great Stork Derby and the hope and controversy it brought to Toronto's largest families during the Great Depression. We'll also visit some Portuguese bats and puzzle over a suspicious work crew. Intro: The programming language Shakespeare produces code that reads like a stage play. In a qualification round for the 1994 Caribbean Cup, Barbados and Grenada seemed to switch sides. Sources for our feature on the Great Stork Derby: Mark M. Orkin, The Great Stork Derby, 1982. In Re Estate of Charles Millar (1937), [1938] 1 D.L.R. 65 (Supreme Court of Canada). Chris Bateman, "Historicist: The Great Stork Derby," Torontoist, Oct. 29, 2016. David Goldenberg, "How a Dead Millionaire Convinced Dozens of Women to Have as Many Babies as Possible," Five Thirty Eight, Dec. 11, 2015. Adam Bunch, "The Great Toronto Stork Derby — Why the City Went Baby Crazy During the Great Depression," Spacing Magazine, July 23, 2013. Steuart Henderson Britt, "The Significance of the Last Will and Testament," Journal of Social Psychology 8:3 (August 1937), 347-353. Peter Edwards, "1926 Will Sparked Toronto's Great 'Stork Derby,'" Toronto Star, Sept. 9, 2006. "Big Family, Big Prize," Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jan. 17, 2002. Douglas J. Johnston, "Will Power," The Beaver 81:4 (August/September 2001), 37-39. Marty Gervais, "Stork Derby of '26 Meant to Tweak Beaks of Clergy," Windsor Star, June 23, 2000. Craig Zawada, "Dumb Moments in Legal History," Saskatchewan Business 20:6 (Nov. 1, 1999), 7. Pat MacAdam, "The Mischievous Will: Toronto the Good Left Shaken by Staid Lawyer's Quirky Last Wishes," Ottawa Citizen, Aug. 2, 1999. John Picton, "Lawyer's Will Started Baby Boom," Toronto Star, Feb. 26, 1989. Kathleen Walker, "Stork Derby Strangest of Lawyer's Bequests," Ottawa Citizen, Dec. 14, 1981. Susan Schwartz, "Prim Toronto Was Site of Baby Race," Montreal Gazette, Dec. 9, 1981. "Mrs. Annie Smith," New York Times, Jan. 21, 1948. "Toronto Bequest Provides for Second 'Stork Derby,'" New York Times, March 12, 1946. "Stork Derby Victors Lonely for Children," New York Times, July 6, 1938. "Topics of the Times," New York Times, June 1, 1938. "Last of 'Stork Derby'?", Ottawa Evening Citizen, May 31, 1938. "'Stork Derby' Winners Paid," New York Times, May 30, 1938. "Stork Derby' Prize Awarded 4 Women," New York Times, March 20, 1938. "Justice 'Troubled' in Baby Derby Plea," New York Times, Feb. 27, 1938. "Four Mothers of Nine Win Shares in $500,000 Stork Derby Cash," New York Times, Feb. 13, 1938. "Has Her 12th Baby," New York Times, Jan. 6, 1938. "Stork Derby' Will Upheld on Appeal," New York Times, Dec. 23, 1937. "Toronto Baby Race Upheld on Appeal," New York Times, Feb. 24, 1937. "Lady Astor Declares Stork Derby 'Horror,'" New York Times, Nov. 29, 1936. "Stork Derby Will Upheld by Court," New York Times, Nov. 21, 1936. "'Baby Clause' Held Valid in Millar Will," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Nov. 19, 1936. "Ruling on Stork Promised in Week," New York Times, Nov. 17, 1936. "Dr. Hayne Thinks Toronto Mothers in 'Piker' Class," [Spartanburg, S.C.] Herald-Journal, Nov. 4, 1936. "Stork Derby 'Winner' Offers to Split Prize," New York Times, Nov. 2, 1936. "Birth Derby Ends; 6 Mothers in 'Tie,'" New York Times, Nov. 1, 1936. "Reaper at Finish Line in Baby Race," [Washington, D.C.] Evening Star, Oct. 30, 1936. "'Stork Derby' Will Is Attacked by Kin," New York Times, Oct. 29, 1936. "Foul Is Claimed in Baby Derby," [Washington, D.C.] Evening Star, Oct. 27, 1936. "Stork Derby Rule Taken by Premier," New York Times, Oct. 24, 1936. "To Fight Baby Derby Fund," New York Times, Oct. 16, 1936. "Threats in 'Baby Derby,'" New York Times, Aug. 30, 1936. "Another Baby Enters $500,000 Stork Derby," New York Times, Aug. 18, 1936. "12 in Toronto Stork Race, Parents of 89, Join Party," New York Times, Aug. 1, 1936. "Mrs. Kenny Leads in Stork Derby," Nashua [N.H.] Telegraph, Feb. 6, 1936. "'Dark Horse' in 'Stork Derby' Now Believes in Birth Control," Milwaukee Journal, Nov. 29, 1935. Phillis Griffiths, "Stork Derby Field Scorns Split Prize," New York Times, Sept. 15, 1935. "$500,000 Carried by Toronto Stork," New York Times, Sept. 8, 1935. "Toronto 'Baby' Will Safe," New York Times, Sept. 7, 1935. "12 in Toronto Stork Race, Parents of 89, Join Party," New York Times, Aug. 1, 1936. "The Commonwealth: Birth Race," Time, Dec. 20, 1926. Listener mail: "I Met a Celebrity at the London Openhouse!! Lord Palmerston, The Fuzzy," Reddit London, Sept. 24, 2018. Rachel Nuwer, "Bats Act As Pest Control at Two Old Portuguese Libraries," Smithsonian.com, Sept. 19, 2013. Julie H. Case, "These Portuguese Libraries Are Infested With Bats -- and They Like It That Way," Smithsonian.com, June 7, 2018. Patricia Kowsmann, "The Bats Help Preserve Old Books But They Drive Librarians, Well, Batty," Wall Street Journal, June 17, 2018. Universidade de Coimbra Library. Christina Caron, "Zanesville Animal Massacre Included 18 Rare Bengal Tigers," ABC News, Oct. 19, 2011. Kathy Thompson, "Ohio Exotic Animal Owner Speaks Out 1st Time Since Ordeal," [Zanesville, Ohio] Times Recorder, Oct. 18, 2012. "William Walker: Diver Who Saved Winchester Cathedral Remembered," BBC News, Oct. 6, 2018. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listeners Wil, Cassidy, and Sydney, inspired by an item on 99 Percent Invisible (warning -- this link spoils the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. 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In this episode, we speak to Toronto Dreams Project founder Adam Bunch, who took a tour this summer of Toronto's problematic landmarks. We also ask him about his latest work, the "Toronto Book of the Dead." And we talk about cities' responsibilities towards Truth and Reconciliation with Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman and Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark. Finally, we talk to Dr. Afua Cooper, associate professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, and James Robinson Johnston chair of Black Canadian Studies, about the legacy of slavery and anti-black racism in this country. Opening samples "Canada: a Centennial Song" by Bobby Gimby. [Editor's note: Winnipeg is 2,222 kilometres from Toronto, not miles. Regret the error.]
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