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Is Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy a Cult Classic or a Misunderstood Failure? This week we are taking a look into the 1996 film 'Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy.' We'll explore the dark humor, production challenges, and cultural reception of this controversial comedy. With a blend of nostalgic appreciation and critical analysis, we'll question whether this movie was simply ahead of its time. Tune in to hear our thoughts on performances, key sketches, and behind-the-scenes stories that might make you reconsider this cult classic. NEWSLETTER and UNCUT REELS!!!!! We are adding a weekly companion newsletter for the podcast that will feature EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT, our raw discussions on movies, tv, and life that don't fit the podcast! We're calling it "UNCUT REELS!" SIGN UP HERE TO GET THE BONUS CONTENT!! https://mailchi.mp/41902cbf6549/exclusive-newsletter Find The Cinema Psychos Show on Youtube -

Boxman reviews a 90's cult classic. Kids in the hall Brain Candy (1996). Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy is a Canadian comedy film written by and starring the Canadian comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. Boxman talks about the "Kids," The actors and the multiple roles they play, and the dark humor that made this a great movie. Check us out on: Live on https://hollywoodhangout.mixlr.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ymX0HRkWB45ja11B2I6fm Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hollywood-hangout/id1132940251 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/4647345?country=us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollywoodHangout/

Cat on our heads! Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. are dorking out about 1996's BRAIN CANDY, starring The Kids in the Hall: Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, Scott Thompson, Mark McKinney, and Dave Foley. Also discussed: PRESUMED INNOCENT on Apple+, FAYE on HBOMAX, HOMICIDE LOS ANGELES and SIMONE BILES RISING on Netflix, BELOW DECK MED on Bravo, and LOVE ISLAND USA on Peacock.Dork out everywhere …Email at dorkingoutshow@gmail.comSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSpreakerSpotify Tune In Stitcherhttp://dorkingoutshow.com/https://bsky.app/profile/dorkingout.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@dorkingoutshow https://www.instagram.com/dorkingoutshow/ https://www.facebook.com/dorkingoutshowhttps://twitter.com/dorkingoutshow

We're ending the first week of our April theme known as “AWKWARD LAUGHTER 2: THE FLOP” with a selection that is a fond memory from our youth. Apparently, not enough people can say that they watched “KIDS IN THE HALL: BRAIN CANDY” in the theaters when it came out in 1996 but our two hosts actually did pay to see this movie. Or they at least borrowed money from their parents to go see it. The Canadien skit comedy troupe garnered a loyal audience in North America after spending years on basic cable and are absolutely influential to modern comedy. (The good stuff, anyway) It seemed exciting when Paramount opted to release a Kids in the Hall movie but, unfortunately, not much more than the hardcore Kids in the Hall fans went to see it. We were huge fans but were also children who were, admittedly, watching something more adult than our parents intended. It's amazing what they didn't pay attention to right under their noses. Decades later we reevaluate a personal cult favorite. A film project that brings about mixed feelings upon reflection for the talented players involved those being the director Kelly Makin and the cast. Shit, we might as well list them: Scott Thompson, Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald & Mark McKinney. There you go. Does this smart character-driven satire of corporations and cynical marketing still hold up? Does it deserve more? How would this movie fare amongst people who didn't know anything about The Kids in the Hall? Hear us out and watch the movie at this link (that worked as of this posting) right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc4ND4Javf4 Pretty sure direct media for this has been out of print for a while so click away. Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact us here: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Hear us on podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o6PSNJFGXJeENgqtPY4h7 Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/culturewrought

Michael and Abe are joined by Ryan Pequin (Three Word Phrase, Shape Island) to discuss 1996's Brain Candy. They discuss how influential Kids in the Hall were for each of them, comedy in the 90s, and try to break down KITH's unique brand of comedy. Features: Ryan Pequin: https://twitter.com/ryanpequin Michael Swaim: https://twitter.com/SWAIM_CORP Abe Epperson: https://twitter.com/AbeTheMighty Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store?ref_id=22691

Well we started with Australia last week in our CANADA V AUSTRALIA month and this week we're over to Canada as we bring you a recap of the 1996 cult hit, Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy! Why is this movie so stupidly funny we can't stop laughing at it? Does Ben get the humour of Canada or is this purely a Colin only thing? Is this movie actually one of the easiest ones we've ever gone over despite it being an interesting one to talk about? What are some of the great behind the scenes clips of it that we have to talk about? How many great quotable moments of this movie can we we talk about? How many cameos can we spot in this film? And will Ben want to watch the full TV series now that he was watched this movie? Click away and take some candy for one interesting ride!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

#455 - We were feeling a bit depressed so we decided to watch and talk about 1996's Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy! Starring Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson. HSF Rating Alex-5, Scott-5, Jeff-5 Please follow and contact us at the following locations: Patreon: http://patreon.com/hansshotfirst Facebook: Hans Shot First Twitter: http://twitter.com/hansshot1st Email: hansshotfirst@outlook.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hans-shot-first/id778071182 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I5q2th5tzsucvpzgmy3kmzgtd44?t=Hans_Shot_First iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-hans-shot-first-30934202/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ityvhlXhdtoXFJFOO1cvA

Imagine a world where Canada's version of the SNL cast got together and made a wacko crazy movie that was full of intermittent skits and comedy sketches with a weak thread of a central theme that had some funny moments but as a whole didn't stand up and then after 27 years made a reboot tv series where the first scene was dedicated to making fun of how poorly this movie did? Well guess what, you're living in that world because Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy EXISTS!!

Ali introduces a new segment and tries very hard to get Jeff to convince him of the film's merits. Send us your feedback by leaving a review on iTunes, emailing us at ymmcpod@gmail.com, or joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/189388529614644 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ymmcpod/support

    This week- two films about doctors being less than ethical.      Pharmaceutical giant, Roritor, is in need of something new. In his desperation to save his lab, Dr. Chris Cooper will overstate the readiness of his antidepressant, GLeeMONEX. Chemically, the drug reaches into your brain and unlocks on to your happiest memory, chemically, and makes your happy happy, chemically. The drug sweeps the world, quickly caught up in Roritor's plans to make it readily and immediately available to all and an unforeseen side effect makes itself known. A cult classic from the director of Tiger Claws and one of the greatest sketch comedy troupes of all time Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy.     Jack is a sad boi with mother issues. April is a singer at a club with child abandonment issues. When they meet, Jack's health takes a turn for the worst. Only Dr. Bergman may be able to save him but the good doctor is holding something back. Will Jack succumb to his sad boi? Will April ever get back into skating? What blackmail does the Australian government have on Hugo Weaving? How long until your patience is Expired (aka Loveland)?     All that and Dave talks about high literature, Kevin overdoses on TV series box sets, and Tyler dresses all emo and shiz. Join us, won't you?EPISODE 261: A NATURAL BLUISH HUE

On today's show Mike and Vin sit down to discuss the 1996 dark comedy “Brain Candy.” The one and only film by the groundbreaking comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. Vin talks about convincing his childhood friend to see it with him and Mike recalls feeling “cool” because he liked the Kids. Together Vin and Mike talk about the Kid's TV show, the new reboot, and what their place is in the history of comedy. Follow @PCMCpod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Find Pop Culture Man Children on Facebook and Youtube. 

A meek scientist discovers a miracle medicine that cures depression. Under the force and manipulation of the Pharmaceutical Corporation, he loses his way and must come to terms with possible side effects and his cowardice.

This week's episode Devon uses a 30 second cameo to justify watching “Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy,” to celebrate Brendan Fraser History Month. Which he'll argue is the only proper and appropriate choice when you consider that the long awaited sixth season just premiered on Amazon this past Friday. Once we celebrate the film and the comedic geniuses behind it, discovering some new things about Brendan and his loyalty along the way, we share some of the latest video games we have been playing to help pass the time, before sharing our thoughts about the revelation sweeping social media that “Dirty Dancing” is abortion propaganda Make sure to stick around after the episode proper for Round Three of the Brendan Fraser Quiz of Brendan Fraser where Quizmaster Will gives your host companions another shot at getting to know Brendan and hopefully prove that after six years celebrating Brendan Fraser History Month, we actually do know a thing or two about him.

Return of ch'boy Allen Strickland Williams (our ep on LAST DAYS OF DISCO) to talk Kids in the Hall. We got two devotees of the cause, one noob. Can you guess who is which? And which KITH sketch is your favorite? Sound off in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion of the Canadian sketch comedy troupe and their movie.

Past and future guest Profitt returns to talk about the cult classic comedy, BRAIN CANDY, the almost swan song of Canadian sketch comedy group, The Kids in the Hall. They talk about the influence that sketch comedy had on their youths, the effect it had on their comedic preferences, all o their favorite bits from the movie, its storied production troubles, and much more! If you were to take a Gleemonex pill after watching this episode, you'd get to live inside the joy of that experience over and over again.

It's the first Crud of the new year! On a brand-new episode of Cream of the Crud, Carlo and Dan are back to talk about the movies they've been watching, news of notable BluRay releases and so much more. They talk about new year's movie resolutions, Japanuary, take questions from listeners, and so much more!00:00:33 Introductions00:02:09 OmiCRUD 00:03:51 Tinkering with a GBA SP & Movies in 2022 00:07:25 Screenings of the CRUD 00:08:23 Cocaine: One Man's Seduction (1983) 00:15:34 Calls from the Public 00:16:16 Jamerlich: In the New Year will you get out of your comfort Zones? Plus: Japanuary 2022 00:21:30 Immortal Knight asks: Is Jack Sparrow cinema's greatest pirate? 00:24:11 Ohhhboyyy asks: What is your favourite 'guy on fire' stunt? 00:25:53 Amanda asks: What movie would be better had it been directed by David DeCoteau?00:28:02 VierasTalos asks: If you could commision a Deadly Prey Gallery poster for any movie which would it be?00:31:23 Jamerlich asks: Which box art or poster left you the most disappointed in the final product? 00:34:50 Physical Media Corner 00:35:02 Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy 00:35:15 Transmutations aka Underworld (1985) 00:36:03 The Hitcher (1986) 00:37:14 Recommendations Corner 00:39:00 Carlo's watchin' big Hollywood money movies 00:39:25 The Matrix Movies & The Animatrix 00:42:50 Sam Raimi's Spiderman Trilogy 00:49:22 Eye of God (1997) 00:55:02 A Patch of Blue (1965) 00:59:24 Kaitô Ruby (1988) 01:06:06 GoodbyesAnd don't forget to:Follow Dan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@yckmd_)Follow Carlo on Twitter (@carlogocarlo) and Letterboxd (@psychopike)A new episode of Notes From the Back Row will be released every other week. If you have a new movie premiering, drop us a line – we might be interested in setting something up with you too!Subscribe today on iTunes, listen on Spotify, use our handy RSS feed in your favourite podcatcher, or keep visiting us right here at Back-Row.com. Help support the show by becoming a member of our Patreon account.

Liam wanted to dive into some 90s Canadiana, and that means a healthy dose of KITH and Sandra Oh. Follow us on Spotify Roger Ebert's Last Night review

It's time to celebrate podcast heritage and a very Happy Canada Day to you all! On this very special episode, the guys welcome back Patron Ben Wandio to discuss the super Canadian comedy film Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. This is not QUITE the usual episode as all three hosts very much enjoyed this movie so keep that in mind as you hear them talk about the legacy of the Kids being too-cool-for-the-room comedy, Mark McKinney evoking Lorne Michaels AND Donald Trump, Scott Thompson doing some very subversive, dark material about repressed sexual feelings, Bruce having the best "lady voice" and much more. Plus: a major debate regarding "Cancer Boy." The guys also drop a hint for next week's movie. Check on Facebook or Twitter on Monday for the reveal! What We've Been Watching: Rosewood The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It "Shadow and Bone" Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at wwttpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.com/themotorleague Logo designed by Mariah Lirette: www.instagram.com/mariahhx Montrose Monkington III: www.twitter.com/montrosethe3rd Head over to untidyvenus.etsy.com and check out some wonderful art by friend of the show Izzy Fischer! Use the promo code "wwttpod" to receive 15% off your purchase! What Were They Thinking is sponsored by GameItAll.com and HostGator (use the coupon code 'SCHLOCK' for 25% off your first purchase) and is a proud member of the Age of Radio Podcast Network (www.ageofradio.org) Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy stars Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, Scott Thompson and a cameo from Brendan Fraser; directed by Kelly Makin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2:01:55 – CDC announcement about masks, late night trip to Meijer, new show – that’s weird, Benny/McGee, derealization, is there life on other planets?, maladaptive daydreaming, Wendy’s training video rap song, Grateful Dead, sleep schedule gone amok, movie review – Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. M8D 001. Recorded 5/13/21 through 5/16/21. License for this […]

We watch two movies this week: First we go to the theater and see the fantastic sketch comedy troupe, The Kids in the Hall in their movie Brain Candy, then we go to Blockbuster and rent Empire Records

Y'all been practicing yer funnies out there? Ya wanna laff along with us as we watch some sketch comedy movies? We hope y'all been practicing yer funnies out there, because this week, we're joined by none other than the internet's funniest man, Shelby Lermo! Check out his awesome new stuff he's been working on here. Up first! In the begining, god created man. But sometime shortly after, Monty Python created Brian. You know, that tan-colored movie your grandpa used to chuckle at while you tried to figure out what the hell people were saying? Well, listen to your favorite internet grandpas discuss this seminal British sketch film. Will Parker quit the show in disgust over his hatred for Monty Python? It's just one of the many mysteries of Monty Python's Life of Brian, from 1979! Here's the link on YouTube!Next up! Y'all remember the 80's? Unless you headbanged your way into a coma, you probably remember those Spinal Tap lads who skewered hard rock & roll music with their own biting form of Americanized satirization. But did you know the Brits got there first? It's true, and we'll talk all about it as we review Bad News Tour, from 1983! and the sequel, More Bad News, from 1988! Starring the cast of The Young Ones! And here's the link on YouTube!Finally! Of course, it's 1996's Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. Did you think we would do a sketch comedy theme show and not review Brain Candy? No - it's Brain Candy, alright. Watch along with us on YouTube!All this plus uncle jokes, technical muppetry, Sean spouting off cliches, Kevin's on fire, a lil' Gonzo update, old riffs on new ideas, wonderful transition-work by one Parker Bowman on-air, playin' ping pong with Dee Snider, sick tour vans, nerd news plus blu-ray picks and even more! Direct Donloyd HereGot a movie suggestion for the show, or better yet an opinion on next week's movies? Drop us a line at JFDPodcast@gmail.com. Or leave us a voicemail: 347-746-JUNK (5865). Add it to your telephone now! JOIN THE CONVERSATION!Also, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll trap ourselves inside our happiest memories for your love and support. With picks like these, you GOTTA #DonloydNow and listen in!

Host Andrew Hunter Scholey is joined by guest Alex Ganier to discuss "Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy" from 1996.

Welcome back to the Dropped Culture Podcast, friends!Hope everyone had an awesome holiday!We thought that we would kick off 2021 with a comedy to get the year started right so get ready to laugh (mostly at us), as we bring you the Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy!Brought to you by Gleemonex It's like it's 72 degrees in your head all the time!

Our show’s music composer, and member of Chicago bands, Percolator and Rubber Spaniel, Phil Bertulfo, returns to the podcast to talk about the soundtrack to the 1996 film Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. Phils talks about how he discovered Kids in the Hall in the pre-internet era and how excited he was for the movie and the accompanying Matador Records soundtrack. We talk about Pavement, Cibo Matto, Matthew Sweet, Stereolab and They Might be Giants, and some of the Canadian indie-rock bands (The Odds, Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, The Tragically Hip) featured on the soundtrack. We dive into the history of the Kids, how the movie caused a lot of tension within the troupe and how they’ve had a knack for connecting with rock bands. We pepper in stories about being fans of the troupe in our teen years and the Kids in the Hall connection to Lorne Michaels and his other sketch comedy show.

HAPPY CANADA DAY! The guys are joined by Canadian music legend CRAIG NORTHEY of The Odds who just happened to score the music for THE KIDS IN THE HALL's feature film BRAIN CANDY. The guys gush over the greatness of the Kids' legacy... and drink. Digressions include Max & Me, comedy porno, Brent Butt and the 1990's. Recorded at Black Dog Video, 1470 Commercial Drive, Vancouver. www.blackdog.bc.ca SPOILERS / NOT SAFE FOR WORK. Theme music by Tyger Burning Bright

Episode 8 - "Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy" vs. "The Wrong Guy" w/Adam Pateman Travis is joined by actor, comedian, writer, and awesome guy Adam Pateman to figure out which post-TV show film from the legendary Canadian sketch comedy troupe Kids in the Hall is the better one! The lads giggle through a fun discussion where Travis makes a few historical errors and Adam also makes a very fateful mistake near the end. Another great episode you guys. Wow!

Baby, baby, I need it! Check out Bruce McCulloch as a poor mans version of Glenn Danzig, who George thought may have been Brandon Lee’d. Bowen can’t remember what a Vegas residency is called. Good luck following us as we try to keep all these characters straight (opposite of Scott Thompson). Would you take a drug made from monkey cum? No? Well, what if we told you it would put you in a coma? Still a no huh? Follow us on Twitter @CinemaPoison

Celebrating the impending return of Kids In The Hall, Scott and Greg look back at their 1996 film Brain Candy. Amazon users review a placebo pill; others are down on penicillin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrating the impending return of Kids In The Hall, Scott and Greg look back at their 1996 film Brain Candy. Amazon users review a placebo pill; others are down on penicillin.

This week, Susan has selected the 1996 cult comedy classic from the Kids in the Hall (KITH), Brain Candy. Greg and Susan discuss the targets of satire in the film: the pharmaceutical industry, corporate greed, grunge, and fame. They also talk about how the success of the film fell victim to individual struggles of KITH members, disagreements about the story between the troupe's members and Dave Foley, and pressures from the studio.The couple also discusses trivia about the film and some history of the members and more memorable KITH characters.Articles and videos referenced in the episode:Kevin MacDonald Interview with Build Serieshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V5pLX12zUwKids in the Hall: Laughing Ourselves Sickhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNzOclTKgvoPopMatters.com - Time only makes the cult grow stronger: Kids in the Hall Brain Candyhttps://www.popmatters.com/time-only-makes-the-cult-grow-stronger-kids-in-the-halls-brain-candy-2495444355.html?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1Siskel and Ebert Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dheOm5JgwzMBrain Candy Turns 20: A Conversation with The Kids in the Hall’s Scott Thompsonhttps://consequenceofsound.net/2016/04/brain-candy-turns-20-a-conversation-with-the-kids-in-the-halls-scott-thompson/     

Ron and Clive talk drugs, which are really good for you kids, and we fully endorse. Take more drugs. MMW theme by Mike Powell. This episode is best enjoyed on meth.

This week Lori and Aria are workin' up a sweat with some body-toning, weight-lifting, aerobicizing madness as they look at a handful of hardbody horror and cult movies, all featuring gyms and fitness at their core. Films discussed included "Death Spa" (1989), "Killer Workout" (1987), and "Flexing With Monty" (2010).MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE FILMS DISCUSSED.Audio clip from "Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy" (1996). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi! My name is Terry J. Aman and this installment marks my 51st episode of "VideoFuzzy," my twice-monthly progress report on cataloging more than 2,800 VHS transfers and digital recordings. In this installment, titled "A Night in SubUrbia," for my Friday Night Feature I talk about a comic British teen drama that turned up on disc 711 in my Classic Collection called "Skins," the show's second-ever episode, centered on Cassie, a teen girl with an eating disorder. In Cross Connections, I trace "Studio Six Feet Under" connections from "Skins" through "Game of Thrones" and "Dark Phoenix," Colin Farrell to a Capitol Shakespeare production I got to and "Parks and Rec" to "Superstore," "The Simpsons," "Brockmire" and 2020 presidential campaign efforts. In "Into the Vaults," I watch a commercial VHS copy of "SubUrbia" that's been sitting unwatched in my media collection since about 2010, highlighting heretofore unexplored portions of my media collection. In my Classic VHS-to-DVD Collection, I encountered "Battlestar Galactica's" pilot episode, noting the absence of the beautiful Sanskrit chant in the opening sequence for that one, highlighting similarities between my discovery of this series and my discovery of the 2002 Labor Day FOX marathon presentation of "24." Finding that episode gave me hope I'll find the pilot episodes of "The Middleman" and "Commander in Chief." Also, comments on "Psych," "Criminal Minds" and the "Raisin Brahms" Americans for the Arts promo. In VideoFuzzy at the Movies, comments on Kids in the Hall "Brain Candy," "A Night at the Roxbury," "Napoleon Dynamite," John Waters' 2007 production of "Hairspray," "Bee Movie," "The Full Monty," "Solace," "The Girl on the Train" and "Gone Girl." In my direct-to-DVD Current Collection, I've archived and cataloged all seven seasons of "Parks and Rec," noting the frustrating absence of the Funniest Line Ever Delivered in a Situation Comedy. Also, comments on "Pearson," "Archer: 1999," "Pose," "Claws," "Legion," "Psych" and "Full Frontal," featuring Samantha Bee and her Wacky Lists of Things! In Nerd Shows, I dedicated a disc to three two-hour PBS presentations of Roger Smith's "American Experience: Chasing the Moon," that production timed to observe the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Mission. In What I've Been Watching, I took in Capitol Shakespeare's production of "The Winter's Tale," and in Upcoming Shows, looking forward to "Preacher" and this fall's season of Bravo's "Project Runway" remix featuring Christian Siriano. Enjoy!

This week to honour Steve's Birthday we go WayBack to 1996 to look at Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

This week to honour Steve's Birthday we go WayBack to 1996 to look at Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

A follow up from Todd’s #fishmath adventures from the holidays, and then the Main Event, the 1996 cult classic, Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. Some corrections, some trivia, the poor, misguided marketing of this film and the origins of a parody that would lead to one of the most iconic film characters in the last […] The post After Dark Episode 214: Soon to be Named Movie Club XII – Kids in the Hall Brain Candy appeared first on Longbox Heroes.

William and Alexander refer you to a troupe of comedy specialists in this talk about Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. Does the singular movie effort by the famed Canadian absurdists still tickle the funny bone? Take two podcasts and email us in the morning.Download this episode here. (40 MB) Find more information about this film and related ones on their respective IMDb pages: Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy, Strange Brew and Airplane II: The Sequel. Previously, we discussed Strange Brew on our podcast and it was a beauty.

Cette semaine, on analyse le premier film de KIDS IN THE HALL. Avec BRAIN CANDY, la célèbre troupe d'humour surréaliste canadienne met en scène sa propre déconstruction et sa propre destruction. En voulant aborder de front la dépression ainsi que le climat pharmacologique qui vendait un paradis artificiel de l'époque, KIDS IN THE HALL s'est vu être le théâtre d'une panoplie de tragédies personnelles. Nous abordons comment KIDS IN THE HALL a vu le jour, qui sont les membres et comment BRAIN CANDY est un précurseur du genre "comédie dystopique qui fait pas tant rire". The nipples of mother fortune have run dry...

Cette semaine, on analyse le premier film de KIDS IN THE HALL. Avec BRAIN CANDY, la célèbre troupe d'humour surréaliste canadienne met en scène sa propre déconstruction et sa propre destruction. En voulant aborder de front la dépression ainsi que le climat pharmacologique qui vendait un paradis artificiel de l'époque, KIDS IN THE HALL s'est vu être le théâtre d'une panoplie de tragédies personnelles. Nous abordons comment KIDS IN THE HALL a vu le jour, qui sont les membres et comment BRAIN CANDY est un précurseur du genre "comédie dystopique qui fait pas tant rire". The nipples of mother fortune have run dry...

On this special episode, recorded at the 2017 Produced By: New York conference, production designers Paul Austerberry (The Shape of Water, Len and Company, Twilight Saga: Eclipse) and Santo Loquasto (Wonder Wheel, Blue Jasmine, Bullets Over Broadway) talk about how they do what they do. About Paul Austerberry Paul is the production designer on Guillermo del Toro’s critically acclaimed feature film The Shape of Water starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins and Octavia Spencer. The film recently won the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Paul studied Architecture at Carleton University in Ottawa. Following graduation, he worked for two years as an architect designing small commercial and residential projects before segueing into design for film. Paul has designed extensively for feature film and television most recently developing the designs for Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming Fantastic Voyage. Other recent credits include Shut In starring Naomi Watts, Len and Company starring Rhys Ifans, Pompeii starring Kit Harington and Kiefer Sutherland, the international feature Libertador starring Edgar Ramirez, Deadfall starring Eric Bana and Olivia Wilde, The Three Musketeers starring Logan Lerman, Orlando Bloom and Christoph Waltz, Twilight Saga: Eclipse starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, Amelia starring Hilary Swank and Deathrace, starring Jason Statham. His additional credits as production designer include such features as 30 Days of Night, starring Josh Hartnett, Take the Lead, starring Antonio Banderas, Assault on Precinct 13, starring Ethan Hawke and Lawrence Fishbourne, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, starring Milla Jovovich, Highwaymen, starring James Caviezel, The Tuxedo with Jackie Chan and Jennifer Love Hewitt, Exit Wounds, starring Steven Seagal, the Canadian feature Men With Brooms and Mercy with Ellen Barkin and Julian Sands. As art director, Austerberry’s credits include X-Men, Forever Mine, The Corrupter, Half Baked, The Real Blonde, Extreme Measures, Harriet the Spy and Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy. He was a Canadian Screen Award winner for Achievement in Art Direction / Production design for his work designing Pompeii and for television, he was awarded a Canadian Gemini for his work designing the musical special Inspired by Bach. As a child Paul travelled extensively with his parents, including three years of living in Uganda. Travel inspires him as film has taken him to numerous locations around the world. Paul is based in Toronto. About Santo Loquasto Santo Loquasto  a designer for theatre, film, dance and opera. He has received four Tony Awards and has been nominated 21 times. He has collaborated with Woody Allen on 30 films, including costume design for Zelig and production design for Radio Days and Bullets Over Broadway, for which he received Academy Award® nominations. He was nominated for awards for “Excellence in Production Design” from the Art Directors Guild for Café Society and Blue Jasmine. Loquasto’s recent designs on Broadway include Hello, Dolly!, Shuffle Along, A Delicate Balance, Bullets Over Broadway, Fences, Wit, and The Assembled Parties. He received the Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration in 2002, was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2004, received the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for the Arts in 2006 and the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2007, and the Gaudium Award in 2013. *The views, opinions, statements, advice (legal or otherwise) and/or other information expressed or otherwise shared by the podcast participants are attributable solely to the podcast participants and do not reflect the opinions, viewpoints or policies of, or any endorsement by, the Producers Guild of America.    

Paul studied Architecture at Carleton University in Ottawa before working for two years as an architect designing small commercial and residential projects finally segueing into design for film. As Art Director, Paul's credits include Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy, Harriet the Spy, The Real Blonde, and X-Men. Paul won a Canadian Screen Award for achievement for his work designing Pompeii and for television, he was awarded a Canadian Gemini for his work designing the musical special Inspired by Bach. His Production Design credits include: Take The Lead, 30 Days of Night, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Pompeii, The Liberator, and Len and Company. Paul was the Production Designer on Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed Oscar nominated feature film, The Shape of Water, starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, and Octavia Spencer. The Shape of Water won the Golden Lion at Venice, and Paul has won several critics awards for production design in the film, in addition to an Oscar nomination for his work on the film.

Brain Candy deals with a drug company, Roritor Pharmaceuticals, that is in need of a hit wonder drug, launching a new and mostly untested antidepressant they call Gleemonex, which promises to locks its patient into the sensation of reliving their happiest memory. The new drug quickly becomes the number one on the market (even more popular than penicillin), as we follow several people who use the product, as well as the drug's inventor, and the CEO and board members of Roritor as they deal with the overnight success of their product.

Ed O'Neil, Lou Diamond Philips, Fred Gwinn, Corbin Bernson, and Hoyt Axton star in a Disorganized Crime.  This bomb covers a group of bank robbers trying to get a big score while staying one step ahead of Montana police and the FBI.  Brain Candy is sketch comedy starring The Kids in the Hall that weaves sketches into a central story about a new pill that unlocks peoples happiest memories.  Only one film will make it to the top of the Philadelphia Art Museum to shadow box.

This week, Travis gets us in the Christmas spirit with Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996), the first and only feature film featuring the Canadian sketch-comedy troupe, in which a pharmaceutical scientist creates a pill that makes people remember their happiest memory, although it has unfortunate side effects. What does that have to do with Christmas, you ask? You'll have to tune in to find out in this week's exciting episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.