Podcast appearances and mentions of Kingston Falls

Wat krijg je als je een schattig pluizig knuffelbeest combineert met een paar slechte regels, een hoop water, en een keuken vol messen? #Chaos. In deze laatste aflevering van het jaar duiken we in de kerstsfeer (met een dikke vleug horror) en bespreken de klassieker Gremlins!

Foreign invaders, squirrelly stair lifts, and class consciousness… Oh lawd, it's about to get pretty dark! Join these ‘90s kids as they walk through the terrors, tropes, and stereotypes littering the Rockwellian landscape of Kingston Falls, appreciate unexpected parallels to current events, and have some… less-than-clean fun with this gutsy, gooey ‘80s horror. Its hyperbolic contrasts and reflections on societal ignorance truly hold up a mirror to moviegoers and ask what they might do when saddled with great responsibility, or perhaps more importantly, if they understand that the REAL enemies are entitlement, greed… and the ultra wealthy.Email us at thatsprettydarkpodcast@gmail.comGive to our Patreon for extra content: patreon.com/tpdpodcastFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @thatsprettydarkpodcastMentioned in this episode:MANSCAPED — THE CHAIRMAN PRO PACKAGE & THE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE 5.0 ULTRAGet 20% off + free shipping with the code "PRETTYDARK" at https://www.manscaped.comBetterHelp Online TherapyLet our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your own home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/prettydark and enjoy a special discount on your first month. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/MANSCAPED — THE CHAIRMAN PRO PACKAGE & THE PERFORMANCE PACKAGE 5.0 ULTRAGet 20% off + free shipping with the code "PRETTYDARK" at https://www.manscaped.com

Few movies blend chaos, comedy, and holiday cheer as seamlessly as Gremlins (1984). This darkly delightful gem from director Joe Dante and producer Steven Spielberg has become a holiday classic for its irreverent tone and unforgettable creatures. Whether you're drawn in by the fuzzy charm of Gizmo or the anarchic antics of his mischievous offspring, Gremlins offers something unique: a satirical horror-comedy that's heartwarming and horrifying. We hope you enjoy this Gremlins (1984) movie review as our last episode of 2024Setting the StageSet in the idyllic small town of Kingston Falls, Gremlins begins with an innocent Christmas gift that goes spectacularly awry. Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) receives a Mogwai—a mysterious, cuddly creature named Gizmo—from his father, an eccentric inventor. Along with the gift come three rules: don't expose him to bright light, don't get him wet, and never, ever feed him after midnight. Naturally, all three rules are broken, unleashing a chaotic chain of events as Gizmo spawns a horde of Gremlins, who terrorize the town in increasingly outlandish ways.The Characters: Lovable and LoathsomeGalligan's Billy is the quintessential everyman, navigating the chaos with wide-eyed determination, but the supporting cast truly shines. Phoebe Cates brings depth to her role as Kate, Billy's resourceful love interest, delivering one of the film's most haunting—and unexpectedly poignant—moments with her infamous “Santa Claus” monologue.However, the real stars are the creatures themselves. Gizmo, voiced by Howie Mandel, embodies adorableness, while Stripe, the leader of the Gremlins, is a maniacal scene-stealer. The practical effects and puppetry give these characters a tactile realism that CGI often struggles to replicate.A Genre-Bending TriumphWhat sets Gremlins apart is its masterful tone. The film walks a fine line between horror and comedy, never fully committing to one genre but excelling at both. The Gremlins' antics range from slapstick humour to genuinely unsettling terror, such as the sequence in which they stalk Billy's mother through their eerily decorated home. At the same time, the film pokes fun at American consumerism and small-town clichés, adding a layer of satire that rewards repeat viewings.A Holiday Movie Like No OtherWhile it's often considered a Christmas movie, Gremlins gleefully subverts holiday tropes. Yes, there are twinkling lights, carolers, and a snow-covered backdrop, but the Gremlins themselves turn these festive symbols into instruments of mayhem. A quiet tree becomes a hiding spot for an ambush, and a holiday dinner is interrupted by chaos and destruction. This juxtaposition of cheerful aesthetics with dark comedy makes Gremlins an enduringly fresh experience.Cinematic CraftsmanshipJoe Dante's direction is pitch-perfect, balancing the film's disparate tones with finesse. Jerry Goldsmith's score is equally memorable, alternating between whimsical themes for Gizmo and eerie cues for the Gremlins. Cinematographer John Hora captures the coziness of Kingston Falls before plunging it into chaos, creating a visual dichotomy that enhances the story.The film's practical effects are a standout feature, showcasing the artistry of the pre-digital era. From Gizmo's expressive face to the Gremlins' grotesque transformations, every creature feels alive. It's a testament to the ingenuity of the filmmakers that these effects remain impressive nearly four decades later.Cultural Impact and LegacyReleased in the summer of 1984 alongside Ghostbusters and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Gremlins was part of a pivotal moment in blockbuster history. Its mix of humour and horror challenged traditional genre boundaries, paving the way for films like Beetlejuice and Shaun of the Dead.The movie's success also led to the creation of the PG-13 rating, as its content was deemed too intense for a PG audience but not graphic enough for an R. This marked a turning point in how films were rated, influencing decades of cinema.Gremlins spawned a sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, which leaned even further into self-referential humour. While the sequel is beloved in its own right, the original remains the definitive entry, capturing the perfect balance of whimsy and wickedness.Why Gremlins EnduresPart of what makes Gremlins so enduring is its ability to surprise. Just when you think you've figured out its tone or message, it throws you a curveball, whether it's a heartfelt moment with Gizmo or an unexpectedly dark turn. It's a film that delights in defying expectations, making it a joy to revisit year after year.Moreover, its themes remain relevant. The dangers of irresponsible consumerism, the chaos of unchecked innovation, and the fine line between cute and creepy all resonate just as strongly today as they did in 1984.Final ThoughtsGremlins is more than just a movie—it's a cultural touchstone that continues to inspire filmmakers and entertain audiences. Its blend of humor, horror, and holiday spirit is unmatched, making it a must-watch for fans of 80s cinema and genre mashups.So grab some popcorn (but maybe skip the midnight snack), and let yourself be swept away by the mischievous magic of Gremlins. Just remember the rules.This episode of Born to Watch dives deep into the legacy of Gremlins, exploring its unique blend of comedy, horror, and holiday cheer. Whether you're a first-time viewer or a lifelong fan, this movie review will rekindle your love for a film that remains as delightfully chaotic as ever.Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcasthttps://www.borntowatch.com.au/

Hi-ho hi-ho (gremlin voice) it's off we go to Kingston Falls, where the titular gremlins can be found. Kevin has seen this one plenty but for Chris it's brand new! Will he find the little fellas adorable or does he agree with Stripe "Gizmo caca"? Listen and see!

In this special replay episode, we dive back into the chaotic, festive, and mischievous world of "Gremlins" (1984). Joined by special guest co-host Gerry D., we revisit this 80s classic that blends comedy, horror, and holiday spirit in a way only director Joe Dante can deliver. Gerry and I discuss first-time-watch memories, favorite scenes, and the timeless appeal of Gizmo and his unruly counterparts. We'll also uncover behind-the-scenes stories about the effects used for the Gremlins, the film's unexpected darker tones, and its legacy as a holiday favorite (or anti-holiday, depending on how you see it!). Whether you're a fan of Stripe's antics or love a good dose of 80s nostalgia, this episode is a must-listen! Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: There are references to the crew's previous projects, including some Spielberg shout-outs on the Kingston Falls theater marquee (where early working titles for both "Close Encounters" and "E.T." are listed), a poster for Twilight Zone: The Movie (Spielberg and Dante's first collaboration), and a mention of Dr. Fantasy (the nickname of producer Frank Marshall). The scenes set at the trade show attended by Rand Petlzer (Hoyt Axton) feature brief appearances by Spielberg, composer Jerry Goldsmith, and Robby the Robot from Forbidden Planet. Legendary animation director Chuck Jones even appears as Billy's artist friend in an early bar scene. Although it is not visible, "Four Magic Moves to Winning Golf", by Joe Dante, Sr. is on Billy's nightstand. Director Joe Dante, Jr. said his father criticized him for not making the title more visible. At the movie's end, Gizmo pops the window blind to expose Stripe to the sunlight. The original edit featured Gizmo lifting the shade, then Billy. Again, Spielberg suggested to Dante that the film show Gizmo to be more of the hero of the story than Billy. Dante agreed and the scene was edited to clearly show it was Gizmo that stopped Stripe. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes  https://screenrant.com/gremlins-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia/  https://www.looper.com/133866/the-untold-truth-of-gremlins/ We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Your opinions are incredibly valuable to us, and we'd be so grateful to know what you enjoyed about our show. If we missed anything or if you have any suggestions for 80s movies, we'd love to hear them too! If you're feeling extra supportive, you can even become a subscription member through "Buy Me A Coffee". For more details and other fun extensions of our podcast, check out this link. Thank you for your support! https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback

Gizmo is officially 40 years old! To celebrate, the Halloweenies are unlocking their feature-length commentary track for Joe Dante's 1984 classic Gremlins, which was released this weekend four decades ago. Grab some egg nog in June, a smokeless ash tray, and head on down to Kingston Falls with Michael Roffman and McKenzie Gerber as they discuss the film's ties to Back to the Future, why Phoebe Cates reminds them of their neighbors, the Breaking Bad connection, and the psychological makeup of the gremlins. If you want more of this kind of content, be sure to join our Patreon by heading over to patreon.com/halloweeniespod! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, hosts Freddie and Jon dive headfirst into the cult classic, "Gremlins"! Grab your popcorn and get ready to revisit the chaotic town of Kingston Falls as they discuss the mischievous mogwai, Gizmo, and the uproarious havoc wreaked by the rule-breaking gremlins. From the film's Christmas charm to its unexpected thrills, the duo dissects the movie's blend of horror and humor, sharing personal anecdotes and laughs along the way. With their signature banter and infectious enthusiasm, Freddie and Jon unpack the timeless appeal of this '80s gem, delivering a spirited analysis that'll leave you itching for a rewatch and singing, See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Mike Ehrmantraut recalls his time as a police officer in Kingston Falls, PA and Historian Shelby Foote reads a text from a future soldier in coming civil war. #Gremlins #ShelbyFoote #CivilWar #JonathanBanks #Christmas

Welcome back to Analyze Scripts, where a psychiatrist and a therapist analyze what Hollywood gets right and wrong about mental health. Today, we are joined by our friend Dr. Sulman Mirza (@thekicksshrink) to discuss his favorite holiday movie "Gremlins." This campy 1984 thriller comedy horror follows the Peltzer family as they unwittingly adopt (?steal) the mogwai Gizmo at Christmastime. As a father and child & adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Mirza shares his interpretation of this movie as an allegory for parenthood. We also explore themes of trauma, gender roles, and consumerism. We hope you enjoy! WATCH THIS EPISODE NOW ON YOUTUBE! https://www.instagram.com/analyzescriptspodcast/ TikTok Website [00:10] Unknown Speaker: Hi, I'm Dr. Katrina Fieri, a psychiatrist. And I'm Portia Pendleton, a licensed clinical social worker. And this is Analyze Scripts, a podcast where two shrinks analyze the depiction of mental health in movies and TV shows. Our hope is that you learn some legit info about mental health while feeling like you're chatting with your girlfriends. There is so much misinformation out there, and it drives us nuts. And if someday we pay off our student loans or land a sponsorship, like with a lay flat airline or a major beauty brand, even better. So sit back, relax, grab some popcorn and your DSM five, and enjoy. Welcome back to another episode of Analyze Scripts. We are really excited to be joined again by one of our favorite guests. Don't tell the others. Maybe Solman Mirza, who is a triple board certified physician in Adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry and addiction medicine. Just in case you didn't catch our last episode that he was on, I'll share a little bit about him. He works with the largest healthcare system in North Virginia as the staff psychiatrist for an adolescent partial hospitalization program. He sees children and adolescents as outpatients there as well. He also has his own private practice, Luku Psych, where he sees adult outpatient patients with a focus on ADHD, autism, substance abuse issues, as well as being Blue Duns County's first Loudon, I was like, we're in the Northeast here. The first certified provider of bravado, the FDA approved intranasal eschetamine product for treatment resistant major depressive disorder. Dr. Mirza is also a certified provider in the National Basketball Players Association Mental Health and Wellness Program for the Washington Wizards. Begrudgingly realizing that the only way he was going to make it into the NBA was by being a doctor, which is super cool. That's a tough realization. Way to spin, know, way to find positive reframe. Yeah. And then, in addition to his clinical work, Dr. Mirza has a growing social media presence, which is how we found hiM. You can find him at the Kicks shrink with a following over 85,000 across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, with an accompanying podcast as well, where he creates educational, entertaining videos and content with the goal of breaking down mental health stigma, combating mental health misinformation, which we also agree is really important, and rehabilitating the often negative image of psychiatry and psychiatrist. Often in movies, which we see really frequently. Yes. So he interviews leaders in the field, all while hoping to make viewers laugh and learn something, but also really like sneakers. Yeah. I'm curious, are you hoping for a special sneaker gift this holiday season. Well, it was my birthday recently, and I know. Birthday. Thank you. It's been like a month. Plus now it kind of flew under the radar because I was, like, bugging my wife. I was like, where's my gift? Where's my gift? And she's been like, along the way. She's like, sending me Instagram posts of this Pakistani artist who does custom artwork on Air Force ones. So she's like, oh, if you were to get a shoe like this, what kind of artwork would you like on there? Theoretically. Theoretically. And I was like, I'm still wondering because I haven't gotten it yet. And now it's like six weeks, seven weeks later, I'm like, what's happening here? So it's going to be like some Pakistani truck art on these Air Force Ones. I'm kind of excited for that. Yeah, that's really cool. Yeah, I love that. Do you have a big sneaker collection? Oh, Porsche. Do I have a sneaker closet? I have a sneaker wall in my basement. It's like over 100 pairs of sneakers. So people come down to the basement and they're like, whoa. And I have to tell them. I was like, I have some more hidden away in another closet, so don't worry. Do you actually wear them or are they for display only? No, I try to rotate through them. I try to spice up and wear a different pair every day or so. Cool. But I have my go to. I go to on a regular. And I bet you have a way of keeping them really clean. Yeah. So I've got the cases for them. So they come in the clearish display cases. Like a Beanie baby. Yeah. Container store has these boxes, essentially. So they sell them by the six pack, essentially, of them. So you end up spending just as much on the storage as you do on sometimes the shoes. I love the container store. Yeah. It's trouble. They have containers for everything, every shape, every size. Every now and then I go through these fantasies of just organizing my whole house. Right. Like a place for everything. And I have this fantasy, like, the rest of my family members will just do it and they won't. Of course, they won't make a good point about the Beanie babies, but I think we also used to store, like, furbies in those glass containers as well, which leads us to our movie today. Yes. So we're talking about the 1984 movie Gremlins, which was a smash hit at the time. It still is. It's like one of those classic movies, but totally. Every time I watch this. I think about furbies, which came after Gremlins, but I always wonder, how did that fly? Because they look identical. And I think they actually even came out with a gizmo. Furby at one point. That's, like, super hard to get now. Yeah, they were creepy. Esop. Furby's were creepy. Yeah. One of my friend's fathers, when we were eight years old, got really annoyed at her furbies for not being turned off, and he threw them all over the balcony. Down. Obviously, that was probably. He maybe had something else going on issue. But I remember she was devastated. So what I think about when I think of Furby's hope she therapy today, but I don't know. Talk about a core memory. Yeah, I'll say there's some issues going on there. I think that explains plenty of stuff there, but. So, Sullivan, give us your hot take on this movie. Why do you like it so much? What made you want to revisit it? Yeah, so Gremlins is one of my know, I remember way back when we had. When I was growing up, me and my sister in upstate New York and Summertime, our parents weren't big on doing stuff, so they're like, you guys just stay in the. Just, like, do nothing. They're like, here's some math books and some books to read and stuff. And then we'd be like, me and my sister hanging out. Be like, let's just watch some movies. And so we'd go through the whole VHS tapes that we had at home, and my dad would always tape stuff off the TV, so we'd have to fast forward through the commercials and blah, blah, blah. For the people who remember VHS tapes. Do you remember the rewinding machine? Did you have one of those, or did you do it by. We just rewounded in the VCR itself. So after a movie, you have to be like, all right, guys, let's wait around for another five or ten minutes to rewind this movie. But Gremlins Two was always in the rotation. Gremlins Two, which is, like, the worst of the movies. It's very cheesy and crappy, but I always kind of liked it for whatever reason, that was our rotation. Mighty Ducks Two was in our rotation, and Star wars was in our rotation. Sequel, not the original. It was very bizarre. But for whatever reason, that was the one that was there. And then I remember watching Gremlins one. I loved Gremlins Two, but I remember watching Gremlins one later and being like, oh, my God, this is so much better. And fantastic. And it's amazing. And then I watched it again a few years ago, and I was like, oh, I have a different appreciation for it now. And then I watched it again over the weekend. I was like, oh, another different appreciation and interpretation viewing on it. The other thing, too with it is when people always ask me, like, oh, what's your favorite Christmas movie? It's always, like, the time of year. We're getting there. Right? I don't celebrate Christmas. I'm a Muslim. We don't celebrate it. Kind of growing up. So for me, it was always like, my favorite Christmas movies are Gremlins, Die Hard, and Home Alone. Right? Yeah, Home Alone is universal. We all like that one. But that was, like, my thing. So I always appreciate it as, like, a non Christmas Christmas mOvie, I guess. Yeah. And there's a lot of controversy about diehard, whether it's a Christmas movie or not. I hear this in the ether. It's a Christmas movie. Yeah. I think we can agree. So what do you love about this movie? I liked it because one of the things I always like about movies is the practical effects. So this is, like I said, 1984, and I was two years old at the time, so I don't remember when it came out, obviously. But I love the class, the practical effects of it. I love that you created these creatures who are iconic. Right. What is it, 30 years, 40 years later? 40 years later. Oh, my God. 40 years later that we're still talking about them, that people are still clamoring for, like, a Gremlins three. I think there was just, like, a cartoon series on Max that just came out in the last year. Gizmo was super cute. Oh, my God. The cutest picture that's out there. I guess there's probably a lot of Shih tzus out there named Gizmo. Yeah, my cousin had one, and now I get it. Yeah. So that was, like, the appeal of it, and it was a great kind of send up of a lot of these classic kind of Christmas stories, too. Like a very obvious kind of send up of, like, it's a wonderful life. And just like, that dark kind of humor that's in there that was always appealing to me. And then more recently, I think we're talking before the idea of, oh, this is kind of like a metaphor for parenting and getting into adulthood and all that stuff. So say more about that. Yeah. When I watched it again over the weekend, and I watched it with my eldest son, my only son, but I have four kids. Right. So this was like, let me just watch it again. I always kind of originally thought of it as just a basic kind of horror movie, but like a comedy horror movie. Not a comedy horror, but a horror comedy, right? Yeah. And then nothing more. I thought it was a very superficial, pop, kind of culturish movie. And there it is. When I watched it again with the kid, right. I was like, oh, this is hitting different because it's a story of parenting. IT's a story of the ideas of what we're supposed to do, the rules that are there. And then what happens when you break the rules of parenting? You have the old grandfather in the beginning, and it's very kind of straightforward as a grandfather who's very wise. And these are the rules of here's your new baby, right? Here's Gizmo being the baby and a child. And he's like, this is what you're supposed to do. Again, the three rules are like, don't feed them after midnight. Don't get them wet and keep them out of sunlight or else they'll die, right? And we see this when you become a new parent, right, and have gone through it the four times, it's like everyone kind of telling you this is what you're supposed to do. And your own parents, right? The grandparents of the child telling you, these are the rules. These are the things you're supposed to do. Funny enough, sorry to interrupt, but our rules are the direct opposite. Feed them whenever they want, get them outside, except your parents maybe, who say, stay inside all summer and make sure you bathe them. Yeah. So it was interesting from that point of view. I hadn't thought about that before. And then as kind of this journey through, like, we're going to be cute and cuddly. Gizmo is fantastic. And we love him. And he sings these songs. He's like cooing and it's, know, he's so super nice. He's like, better than the dog, right? We think he's going to replace the dog, right? So it's like a new baby, a new child in the household. And then we get into adolescence, right? We get into adolescence, or even the terrible twos or whatever you want to say, where it's like, now we've broken the rules and now they are these gremlins, these terrible monsters who are just destroying everything. So that was what really struck me upon this more recent viewing. It was like, oh, this is what it's kind of like an allegory for. Wow, I never thought of that, but I can totally see that now. And I'm just thinking now about this scene where the mom, Lynn, I think was her name, is trapped in the house with the Gremlins who are trying to hurt her, and she kills them one by one in these very graphic, violent ways. And as she keeps doing it, you see this pleasure in her face that she's doing that. And I thought that was a really interesting depiction of her finding this sadistic joy in killing these creatures, given her role as the stay at home mom who doesn't really have a say and has all this husband who's off all the time with these wild inventions that don't really work. Terrible invention. And she's just like, yeah. She's just, like, stuck at home alone. I don't know. I thought that was interesting. Yeah. And it's interesting, too, because Billy, the main character, he's portrayed as, like, the perfect all American boy. He's, like, living at home, being there, works at a bank, has a dog, and he's hanging out with Mom. They're getting ready for the holidays together, super supportive, while dad is again, out being a terrible inventor on these road trips and absent all the time. And then again, all this stuff happens to him and the world. Kingston Falls gets burned to the ground. That felt like a little neglectful, just like with his even dismissing of the instructions when he kind of, I guess, stole his totally, and then laughing about it, like, oh, well, I think you got to do these three things. I was like, wow, you remembered them. I was impressed that he could then tell his son how to kind of do it. But then if you think about it in kind of, like, not the context of a movie, it's like you've got this bizarre creature that is not a dog or a kitten or a bird or a toy or a toy, and you're like, leaving it with your son, giving these random instructions that seem ridiculous, and then you're going off again, and it's like, well, right. Any danger? Oh, I probably shouldn't do this. Oh, this is a bad idea. It's like, there's none of that. I don't know. I think we see that, though, and I think stereotypically we see that with the busy working dad, who's not really physically or emotionally present, but will shower the children with gifts as sort of like a token of their affection, but then isn't even around to appreciate the children with the gift. And I think even beyond that, I would imagine a lot of parents feel that this time of year, at the holidays, there's just so much pressure and chaos and busyness. And it's like, does anyone sit in front of the tree and just be together? Right? It was always the competition of who's going to get the biggest gift, the best, and, like. And then even then, when he gives the gift or he gives Gizmo to his son, to Billy, he's like, I need to find a way that I can make more of these. And this is going to replace the dog. This is going to be like the pet of America. And he uses his last name, right? The Pendleton or something, like pet. And it's just like, he's so. I don't know. It's just like, that's really only where his brain goes. It's like if we think about just priorities, it's like his priority is to almost a little bit of self importance versus, like, financial gain. Like, he wants to be celebrated. He wants to be known. He wants to be important. Famous. Famous. I was just going to say. And even within the home, right? So all the stuff is in the home, and the orange juice maker doesn't work, the coffee machine doesn't work, and the phone thing doesn't work. And it's funny in a way, it was kind of mean and self granditizing. Like you're saying, it's like, even when the mom picks up the phone and talks on the regular phone and he's asking, he's like, well, you're using the device, right? You're using the thing, right? You can tell that he's always still just like, even if this terrible thing, nothing works. He's like, we're still going to use it. And she goes along with it. She totally plays into it. And I think that scene you're talking about in particular, we don't even hear him say that dialogue. We just hear her response where she's making an excuse like, oh, no. I was out on the porch. I couldn't get to it or something. But we saw her try to use it, and it failed three times. And that is so interesting to me that everyone has this almost, like, shared delusion. It's too strong of a word. But we're all, like, boosting his ego up and his image up, even though none of his stuff works. And I can't imagine it's lucrative. I kept wondering, how do they afford their travel? It's upstate New York, so upstate New York is, like, extremely cheap. So there you go. Yeah. So then we meet. We saw the little boy who's, like, Billy's friend, who's in my favorite movie ever, Goonies or the Goonies, which I was just like a pleasant surprise of. So did more movie question, did the same director directed both of those, right? Or there's the same something that brought him over. I know, like Spielberg, Steven Spielberg produced both of them. At least I think I know he was a producer for Gremlins. I can't remember if he did Goonies. I think I want to say he did Goonies, but he was a producer at least for it probably. Yeah. Because he really liked. And then Goonies is where he kind of like blew up on. Yeah. So you had shared a little fun fact also before we got rolling, which I think the viewers would love to hear about the rating of the. Oh, yeah. So, so Gremlins was rated PG and I was kind of like doing a little reading on it and I saw that there was so many families that were going into the movie expecting cute Little Gizmo. I think the advertisement was around Gizmo and how this was going to be like a Christmas movie and a family movie. And finally it came out in the middle of summer. I think it was like that. And Ghostbusters came out on the same weekend and it held its own. This was like one of the top three or four grossing movies of the year with Ghostbusters and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, which we'll get to in a like. So this came out and then everyone was like, oh, this is going to be a fun little movie, family movie, right? Oh, my. This devolves into this terrible mess of horror and gore and violence. And families were like walking out because they're like, oh, my, can'T. My children can't see this movie. So that was happening. Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom came out that year, I think, as well. It was rated PG as well. And of course, we all remember Indiana Jones's Temple of Doom with Galima and the guy ripping everyone's heart out and eating monkey brains and all that fun stuff. And we're like, oh, my God, what is going on? So those movies, it led to the formation of the PG 13 rating because people were like, we need to find something that's in between PG and R to kind of have this there. So I think it was important historically from that point of view as well, too. Oh, yeah. I mean, it's definitely not like a PG film. And I think that I saw online that they toned it down a lot, actually. Mom was supposed to die and there was supposed to be a shot of her head rolling down the stairs and all of this other stuff. And they were like, no, it needs to be more marketable for a wider audience. And so thinking of it even then, in that context, it's like it was a horror movie that they kind of made more globally. It will just be seen. But that's really interesting. The things you learn on. She kind of, for me, came out of nowhere with just, like, this really tragic story that I was not expecting at all. Yeah, Phoebe Cates again, who, for a lot of guys in the 80s, turned them from boys into men. But, yeah, she has these two scenes, right? Like, these two major scenes in the movie, the one where they're walking and then the other part where they're randomly just spills her beans about her father and how had this tragic thing happen to him and why she hates Christmas, which I thought was really interesting from a point of view from us in the mental health field, right? Like, when we're with patients, clients, and when we're around this time of year and we're like, well, Merry Christmas, or have a good Thanksgiving, or have happy holidays, and we say it very cheerfully and we assume that everybody loves the holidays and this really great for them. It's like the best time of the year. And it's like, not always. It can be really painful time of year for enough people, right? They're very difficult times of year. Sometimes there's a lot of family trauma that's there, and then they're forced to be around other family members or they're potential abusers or again, there's other memories associated with the holidays. And so when we thrust upon our idea of, like, it's the holidays and you should be happy and just get the Christmas spirit, we can't do that. So it was something that I've changed over the course of my years has been like, well, when I asked people, I was like, well, how are the holidays for you? How is this time of year for you? So you have an idea of how to approach it or how to kind of sign off or even just talk and process about it with them. That's a really helpful point. Even just like, if you're not in the mental health field, like, asking, what are your plans? And I think even in that way, you can get a little bit of an, oh, well, my plans are you're like, okay, you seem a little bit more happy. You're like, oh, I'm not really sure even in the little kind of subtext can give you a clue. But, man, I mean, there's a lot of substance use this time of year. It's really hard, I think, especially with all the family gatherings. I think we all assume holidays are a time for family gatherings, but a lot of people don't have big families or any family to go to, so there's a lot of loneliness or they might be housebound. And there is a lot of substance use this time of year. Yeah, we see so much drinking just because it's, like, normalized or encouraged a lot of times, too. So we have a lot of issues with that. I was working with a patient recently who we've been working with her on their alcohol use and getting it down, and they've kind of reintroduced drinking a bit, right. And I was like, okay, cool, we'll keep an eye on it. And it becomes the whole thing of like, well, it becomes special occasions, right. On special occasions, we'll have a drink or two, and then it's like, we're getting to holidays time, right, where it's a lot of special occasions. And then does every little thing, every family gathering become, like a special occasion? And then I was going to start that. I tell them, I was like, let's keep an eye on how often those special occasions are occurring. And if it's like, is Friday becoming a special occasion? Is coming home from work a special occasion? Now, let's just keep an eye on that as a whole. And I think the same could translate to food as well, either. Overeating, undereating people's relationships with their bodies, with other people's bodies, especially if you grow up in a family with sort of that toxic food culture. Same thing. I think we see a lot of this stuff around the holidays. Eating disorders, too. Right? So whenever I have patients, clients with eating disorders, again, it's like Thanksgiving is seen as like, oh, my God. It's like this culture of celebrating food in Turkey and all that fun stuff. Overeating. Yeah. It's like gluttony is very much like, this is what the plan is. We're going to eat too much and we're going to pass out and go to sleep. And the comments of, like, the normalization of the comments of like, oh, well, I'm going to skip all of the meals except Thanksgiving dinner. And it's like, okay, well, then of course you're going to overeat. And it's encouraging people to eat as you normally would throughout the day. And it's a way to help you keep a little bit more regulated. But it's so hard. It's a hard time of year. But that scene with Billy and Kate walking home in the snow, where she know. Starting to talk about her negative feelings about the Christmas time of year. And she mentions, like, well, it's the know. It's the time of year where there's the most suicides. I thought it was important to point out that that's actually not true. I think that's a common misconception and it makes sense. Right. For all the reasons we're talking about, all the stress and everything. But the CDC actually consistently reports that the time of year with the highest suicide rate is between April and June, which a lot of people wouldn't think. I think we often think it's like between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day. But there's some thought that perhaps there is something to that. Increased light exposure, people getting outside. I think there's some thought that there might be a correlation with the increase in manic episodes that happen during the springtime. Again, more impulsive, taking more risks and things like that. But the suicide rate is actually the lowest in the winter. So I wanted to hear both of your thoughts about that and your thoughts about this movie sort of portraying it incorrectly. Portia, you can go. I mean, I can see why it's common. I think we think of the winter, we think of seasonal depression, and especially in certain parts of the country, like the Northeast, where there's more seasons, it's like dark. We have less of that vitamin D. We can be more isolated, which I think, again, is why we might think that there'd be more death by suicide. But I think what's interesting, too, is there's also, and I don't know if this is related at all, but I'm just thinking of the crime rates, how they kind of spike in the summer, too, and it's just like the heat or you're out more, you're exposed more to things, maybe to more like. I don't know if that has anything to do with it. But that's just what that made me think of. I was a little bit surprised when you were saying that, that it's higher in April, June versus the winter. I think I was kind of like before I was kind of working under that assumption that it was also higher during the winter, not necessarily just based on gremlins. Maybe it's a left, maybe a lefty mark, who knows? But yeah, there's that aspect. I think it is just interesting that when we do kind of, like, research and stuff and see what are the statistics, what are the kind of evidence of when these things happen. When I work with kiddos, I reference a lot of the work of Dr. Tyler Black a lot, who's done so much kind of research into suicides and suicide rates with children adolescents. The highest suicide rates are always Monday through Friday and then highest during the school months. And they always take a dip during the school years. And I think the takeaway is that school drives a lot of suicides for children and adolescents. So it's that aspect, that other part of it that I always kind of bring up and say, so it was interesting. I think I hear that from a lot of. Yeah, and I hear that from a lot of my friends who are child and adolescent psychiatrists, that the summers tend to be a little slower, and then it's, like, quiet. As soon as you get to that first parent teacher conference, it's know everyone wants to come. And like, Portia, you were saying in the, like, I do PHP partial hospitalization work in the summer, it's, like, barren, right? I'm always like, everyone's like, they're encouraging you take your vacations during the summer. You want to take extra week off, take an extra week off. It's really quiet. And then end of September, October starts, and it's like, PHP is full. It is full until June. Yeah, that's really interesting. And gosh, what a commentary on how stressed kids are by, like, that sucks. Yeah. So when people discuss, it's funny because you get into the debates about people who will be like, oh, it's social media, and it's like, Instagram's fault and TikTok's fault that kids are suicidal. We didn't have this when we were growing up. I was like, yes, of course you did. But nobody talked about it. But I was like, you can access TikTok and Instagram during the summer, right? You have plenty of that stuff during the summertime. Might even access it. You can have it on the weekends, right? You can get it on Saturdays and Sundays, right? But data is dramatic. It is like, significant differences that occur between school days and school months. That's really interesting. It's sad. That makes me sad. I think it's hard for scheduling. This is just like a me problem, not a patient problem, but it's like, we'll meal you if you're in a group dynamic drops so drastically in the summer. And same with, I have all of these openings, but I'll see someone monthly. And then all of a sudden, September hits, and it's like, we need every week, and it also needs to be after soccer, and it also needs to be before we have tutoring. And it's just like. But then if you think about it, it's like, okay, now the kids are in school all day, and then they have an after school activity, and then they have sat prep, and then they have this, and it's like, well, maybe that's why they're stressed. They're kind of being pulled in a million directions and maybe feeling like a failure, and it's just poor case. One of the greatest interventions I do is tell people to do less. I was like, is there one thing that you can drop? And they're like, oh, my God. It made a huge difference. Oh, 100%. And it is like, I think I try to keep that in mind as a parent myself, not to over schedule, but it's hard because there's so many activities going on, and you don't want your kid to feel left out or you want them to participate. But then it's kind of just like the holiday season, too. It just gets to be too much. We all just need to take a deep breath and sit down. You need to chill. Yeah, yeah. As Taylor Swift says, you need to calm down. So talk about trauma with finding her dad deceased for days with a smell, and he was dressed as Santa. I mean, what a obvious reason to not like Christmas anymore. Yeah. So that was like this terrible story that, again, comes out of nowhere. That was one of the kind of the criticisms of the movie as well. I could imagine all the families going to see the movie and then being like, oh, my God, dad is trying to be Santa Claus and come down the chimney. And he gets stuck and he dies. And then they start being like, oh, what is this weird smell? And then doom. There's dad in the chimney, and that is a smell. I don't know if you ever rotated through forensic pathology. Solman I did, because I'm just a morbidly curious person, I guess. THat's a distinct smell. All the true crime shows say that. And it is true. There is the smell of death that's there. That is not fun for anybody. But also, why wasn't anyone looking for him for days? I can't remember. I think they were, but everyone was like, they just, oh, they were. I mean, nobody could find them, right? Because they're like the work, I think they called like work, and they're like, he's not here or something. Okay, that makes sense, actually. No one would think to look in the chimney. No one thinks to look in the chimney. Hot take. If you can't find someone, check your chimney. I think maybe this is why chimneys are much narrower now. But no, this is a very obvious trauma. And for some reason, I don't know why, but I knew that there was a twist of something that happened with dad. And for some reason I was thinking that it was like an assault or abuse that occurred to her. And then it was like, oh, yeah, it was the dad gets stuck in the chimney. So I remember there was like a trauma that occurred. The thing that we're talking about before is that there is these moments that occur, right? These associations that occur again, we see so many times with sexual abuse, incest kind of situations that occur, like it's the creepy uncle or the aunt or somebody like that. And again, what are you supposed to do in family kind of gatherings when they get invited and whether parents may know or not know, they still. Or they kind of decide to not do anything about it or let's not talk about it. I think a really good kind of reference for this was that Indian movie that came out many years ago. I can't remember the name of it. It was like some wedding. Monsoon wedding. I think it was right. And I don't remember. I don't know if you guys watch or not, but that was kind of the premise is like, the uncle had assaulted one of the girls as a child and everyone was like, we're not going to talk about it. Let's just leave it alone. And then she couldn't take it anymore and then had a big fit at him. And the family members are like, why are you yelling at him? Why are you still talking about this? It happened like, 2030 years ago. Why are you bringing this up right now? But this happens all the time. All the time, all the time. So many times, right? And then people are just supposed to just pretend like nothing happened, right? Keep the peace, just go along with it. And it's like, gosh, not only was this person traumatized and violated in such a major way, now we're all perpetuating it by telling them, don't talk about it, just suppress. We're retraumatizing them. It's so awful. So then when bringing it back to Phoebe, Kate's character, we see every year, like, oh, Christmas stories and families and Christmas cards and dad being sit on Santa's lap. And it's this. All the stuff that goes along with Christmas time. And how else can you. Well, like, where you're supposed to be with your family and Santa's this wonderful character and he's popping down chimneys and dropping off presents with kids and it's like oh my God. Can you also like Santa? If you really think about it, it's kind of creepy. Like this old man, stranger, you don't know, like you sit on his lap and ask for things and then he just comes in your house. Are you good? Are you noding your. When you're. Sees you when you're sleeping? It's like kind of creepy. Very creepy. Kind of creepy. I think too, in my work as a reproductive psychiatrist, I see a lot of grief around the holidays, at least in our American culture. From a know religious standpoint, with all the focus on the baby, baby Jesus and family and growing your family and gatherings, there's a lot of grief for women who've lost children or want one so badly. And I think that applies to whatever your family system or structure is. If there's been tragic loss or even untragic loss, like, loss is hard no matter what, but especially this time of year, the first holiday after someone died, or now we're doing things differently. It's just hard. And I don't think we leave enough space in all of our busy schedules to just allow ourselves to feel that or to even kind of accept that other people have different experiences. Right. Still get into the Christmas spirit and still have your pumpkin spice lattes and continue on. Yeah, like, go sing a carol. It'll make everything better. Yeah. You see Billy do that a little bit until she shares her story. But she's really kind of like pushing her to be like, well, what do you mean? And it's the best time of the year. And why that's weird. And then she kind of like, whether she wanted to or not, I would imagine, felt inclined to be like, well, this is why. And I think a lot of people also, it's like when they are being pushed or encouraged kind of forcefully to get into the spirit, it does really feel kind of like non consensual. And oftentimes you're kind of forced to share something that maybe you don't want to or you're not ready to. Or some people like, again, I do sadly see the same example you mentioned about there being some sort of abuse or violation in the past and having to see that extended family member. And often it might be this type of situation coming up that finally leads to someone disclosing it for the first time to, like, parents and how unfortunately, some parents might be upset. Like, why'd you have to tell me now you've ruined Christmas. Ruining the holiday. Christmas. Yeah, exactly. It's like, holy moly, come on. Yeah, I do think, though it is possible, even when the holidays are hard, it is possible that maybe they won't always be hard. And I like to encourage my patients when they're at that point to. Also, something I use is thinking about, like grief and love can be like two sides of the same coin. And sometimes when you've experienced a lot of loss or grief around a certain time of year, a certain anniversary, whether it's holidays or otherwise, when you can make room to sit with it and accept it and let yourself just process it, how you process it, you can also open yourself up to feeling that love for that person or for other people, or you can appreciate life in a different way sometimes if you can just allow yourself to hold on to all of those complicated, big emotions. Yeah. Also with trauma. Talking about that a little bit, too. There is also the community trauma that occurs, right. Which we don't get much of in the first movie, but it gets referenced to a little bit in the second. Gremlins or Gremlins, too. So you have this small, idyllic postcard town that gets totally destroyed and ravaged by the Gremlins. Right. Theater gets blown up, everything else, people get killed and all these things occur. And you see what happens to a little bit in the second movie. Not too much, right. They moved to New York City. Right? That's where the main setting is. And they're like, we had to get away from there. We had to get out of that place. Right. We had to run away from there. And it is that aspect. We have to remember that communities, places we live are like people as well. They can have a trauma occur to them that doesn't go away. I think we see it with things like New York City and 911. Right. That's, again, we never forget kind of thing. Right. That's never going to be forgotten. So when tragedies occur to areas, that's a thing that we have to kind of remember. And collectively, society wise, community wise, have to remember, too. It makes me think of towns who experience school shootings. I was just thinking like, sandy hook holiday time or like. And it's like there's so many families with a huge loss and what do the holidays look like? And that almost like too, just like survivors guilt, like, your kid is alive and it's very complicated. And I think you're right. That community aspect is totally not to be forgotten either. So I was thinking that either of you two could kind of talk a little bit about delusions or hallucinations with just like we see that scene where Billy's at the police station and telling them that this is going to happen, all these terrible things. And he shows them Gizmo like, he's super cute and they don't believe him because it Sounds. Right. Like, not true. Unbelievable. Yeah. So what is a delusion? If a patient told you this, what might you ask them? What are some other questions or assessment tools that you could use? Yeah. So delusion is a fixed false belief. Right. That's kind of the boilerplate definition of it. So fixed in regards to no matter what you do, no matter what you say, there's no way that you can change that person's mind. And then false is that it's obviously false. It's not true. And these are, I do mostly child adolescent work, but I have some adults and I have, I would say, like, one patient, I would say that has delusional disorder. And there are some of, like, I want to say, the hardest but most challenging kind of patients to work with. I would agree. Again, it's fixed. Right. That belief is not going to go away. And there's a recent kind of discussion on Twitter that was coming up about how do you approach a delusional patient? And there was this old school of thought, I want to say maybe where you kind of challenge it. And then I think that really has fallen away to be like, you kind of go along with it. You say, like, okay. And then we try not to put too much stock in it into that fixed false belief. Right. Like, you don't want to go along with it too much. Okay, well, this is a thought. Let's kind of see what else is going on or how else we can help out and try not to challenge it or fight it either, or kind of convince the other person that, no, this is wrong. So that's like, what's it called, the aspect or definition of what a delusion would be, bringing it to the movie. And it's important to keep it in the cultural context. We saw this with the movie side effects, that there was a man who identified as Haitian who was in the ER, who I guess this was more of a hallucination, but thought he saw a deceased relative and they were like, oh, he's got to be hospitalized. And then it's like, oh, no, actually in that culture, that's accepted. So it's important to have that framework, and that's hard because I don't understand every single culture in the world. Right. So if I'm in the New York City er, it's a lot. So it's kind of that something that's going to be totally bizarre ish. And then there's that, like your family, that people doesn't believe. People around them are less like, no, this is new and this is different, and this is not okay. This is not normalish. So that's what a delusion is from the movie point of view, kind of bringing it back to the parenting. There's again, like this delusion where people around when you have this baby, right? They're like, this is going to be a perfect child and nothing could ever go wrong with them. What are you talking about? That they're going to grow up and become terrible teens or terrible adolescents or adults, right? They're going to be perfect little kids just like you, little gizmo, forever. And then we know that that doesn't happen because there are terrible people out there. People do terrible things. So people make mistakes. People make mistakes even if they're not terrible at their core. But some people are having antisocial personality disorder. Yeah. And I think we saw this, too with our recent episode on American Horror Story. Delicate. That if it hadn't actually been happening, these people would be delusional. And yet it is happening because we're in this fantastical story. But you even see how people react to it, like how the police officers in this movie reacted. And it's not really in a supportive way and how you just have to be so careful. Because I think if we're talking about people with clinical delusions or a delusional disorder, I think, at least in my experience, it's very hard to get people with these disorders into psychiatric treatment. Usually it's other providers. I'm thinking of delusional parasitosis, which is where you think you have an infection or a parasite or a skin. A lot of times it's skin rashes, bedbugs, things like that. So these people show up to the dermatologist over and over, the pathologist over and over. And, I mean, it can get pretty severe in terms of. I've seen people who've taken their own samples, like cut off some of their skin to bring or traps the bugs in a container, and there's nothing in it. But to try to get someone like that into psychiatric treatment is incredibly hard. And we don't have great medications for it. Maybe an antipsychotic, but it's tricky. Another thing is like MRIs, right? Because they'll be like, I'm convinced I have a tumor in my brain, or they have the whole body scans, right? So they get a lot of imaging, they're convinced something is there. And every time it's coming up, like it's normal. Nothing is there. Or even right. There's pseudosyesis, which is a delusional belief that you're pregnant when you're not. I saw a case of that in my training, which was fascinating. And it's just fascinating to me that our brains can do this. Yeah, we see this. I was going to say we see this in Parkinson's. Right. One of the more common delusions in Parkinson's is, like, the spouse is cheating on. And again, there's no evidence to this that's there, but it's like a unique kind of, like, Parkinsonian delusion. Yeah. And then, of course, we think about erotomanic delusions, which we've talked about a lot on our podcast, specifically with the show you, which we love. But, Portia, like, you'll appreciate this. I remember one time I had a patient, an elderly man, who had a neurotomanic disillusion about Taylor Swift and would listen to the radio all day long in his hospital room, waiting for her song to come on. And it would come on a lot, and he would be like, that's my girl. She's sending me a message. That's my girl. For real. And he was in the hospital for a totally non psychiatric reason. But when the team picked this up, they asked us to consult. I was on the consult team at the time, and we were like, well, he's not hurting anyone. He's not stalking her. We can't really change it. Yeah, there's an aspect of, like, we have to go along with it. We have to kind of keep an eye on it until it becomes problematic. Right. Until it crosses over into be like, oh, it's a problem. Right. And again, one thing we all want to keep emphasizing is that people with psychiatric conditions are much more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators of violence. But at some point, I think, especially with more erotomanic or violent delusions targeted toward a specific person, that's when your red flags go up, and you have to be really careful in your assessment. I know. So poor Billy, seeking some help, and just really, his dad's not there. The cops aren't helping him save the day, the vet or the school teacher. God, that was so graphic. Yeah, it was a good movie. I have not seen it before, ever. So I enjoyed, thought. I didn't know what to expect. I think I thought it was going to be weirder. It was pretty weird, but I thought it was like, funny. It is funny. Yeah, it is pretty funny. And now, like Katrita says, which I thought was a good word, it's like, know. I wasn't scared watching it. It was great. Like the scene, they spent a lot of time when the gremlins are at the bar and they're just, like, doing all this stupid ****, right? They're, like, drinking, they're smoking. One of them has, like, a gun, like, just randomly shooting the other grandma's. And it's like, oh, this is all not, like, ideal teenage behavior, but not, ideally, not shooting each other. But this is what teenagers sometimes, right? Unfortunately, this is the idea. This is what teens do. They do stupid ****, right? They just get together and they act stupid around each other. They drink, and they make poor decisions, and things happen. And that was the thing, again, on this recent reviewing, I was like, oh, my goodness, I didn't see this before. I know. It's so interesting to me when you can rewatch movies as you grow up and take different things from them based on your own personal experience. And I always wonder, the people who made Gremlins, was that their goal, or is it just like an interesting coincidence? No, I don't think we'll know. I don't know. Well, someone, thank you so much for joining us today and for recommending holiday favorite holiday classic. Can you let us know where we can find you and follow you and join your TikTok Instagram? Follow Kick Shrink on, like, what's it called? Instagram and TikTok and YouTube. I'm trying to put a lot more effort into the YouTubing nowadays because that's where the money is trying to retire from know, but it's fun, too. 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In this episode the guardians delve into the origins of "Gremlins" and its enduring appeal. Discover how director Joe Dante and writer Chris Columbus brought their unique vision to life, blending elements of horror, comedy, and holiday cheer to create a truly unforgettable movie experience. Explore the film's iconic characters, from the lovable and innocent Mogwai named Gizmo to the devilishly destructive gremlins that wreak havoc on the unsuspecting residents of Kingston Falls. Uncover the secrets behind the puppetry and animatronics that brought these creatures to life, and learn about the innovative techniques used to seamlessly blend practical effects with storytelling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retroguardians/message

Hey Scaredy Cats. It's Christmas time and we're about to head to Kingston Falls to spend time with family, friends and furry little creatures. So, stock up on some Bathroom Buddies – they're fantastic stocking stuffers! We're going to make some gingerbread people, get a Christmas tree from a very young Corey Feldman and watch a late night screening of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Just a word of warning, Kingston Falls may not be as idyllic as it first appears. It's time to get festive, so grab your eggnog, turn down the lights as we chat about the 1984 smash, Gremlins. I'm your host Sherri and this is just your friendly reminder that as always there will be loads of spoilers, so if you haven't seen the movie, go watch it! Otherwise, proceed at your own risk.  Joining us to chat about the Joe Dante classic are Enola, Hub and Steve.Contact/Follow UsEmail: scaredycats.podcats@gmail.comTwitter: @CatsScaredyInstagram: @scaredycatsthepodcastHive: @scaredycatsthepodcastTwitch:  scaredysherriLetterboxd: @scaredysherriYouTubeExtra LifeGive our guest hosts a follow as well! EnolaTwitter: @enolalugosiInstagram: @enolalugosiSlayawayTwitter: @slayawaywithusSlay Awayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/slay-away/id1548216708HubTwitter: @HubUnofficialHub Unofficial Video of the DamnedTwitter: @videodamnedInstagram: @videoofthedamnedVideo of the DamnedSteveInstagram: @srdahlinTwitter: @srdahlinDrunktor Who:Twitter: @DrunktorWhohttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/drunktor-who-a-doctor-who-podcast/id1086793396Support the show

This week, the gang is stuck in Kingston Falls when a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on the small town. Please join us for Joe Dante's 1984 classic Gremlins. Intro: Official Gremlins Trailer Outro: Gizmo's Theme By Jerry Goldsmith Soundclips from the film Mrs. Deagle's Nightcap: Two teaspoons brown sugar One tablespoon butter One dash ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ginger Two ounces dark rum Four ounces of hot water or cider Cinnamon stick for garnish

“Well, that's the story. So if your air conditioner goes on the fritz or your washing machine blows up or your video recorder conks out; before you call the repairman, turn on all the lights, check all the closets and cupboards, look under all the beds, 'cause you never can tell… there just might be a gremlin in your house.”  Merry Christmas!  This week the boys are taking a Christmas trip to Kingston Falls to spend some time with the Gremlins.  Why not join them as they look at this classic film from 1984 and see how it holds up today.  From all of us at 80's Adventure we hope you have a very merry Christmas.  Follow 80s Adventure on facebook   facebook.com/80sadventure   Follow 80s Adventure on Twitter    twitter.com/80sadventure   Check out the website   80sadventure.com   Email 80s Adventure   podcast@80sadventure.com   Support 80s Adventure on Patreon   patreon.com/80sadventure   Buy the boys a beerko-fi.com/80sadventure80s Adventure Merchandise   shop.80sadventure.co.uk  

Merry Christmas! Welcome back and come celebrate Christmas Day with Andrew, Blane, Jill and Corey as we cuddle up by the fire with a movie that embodies the Christmas spirit, bodies being the key word. We watched the 1984 movie that changed the motion picture rating system, Gremlins! Join us as we offer our Judgments on a movie that bring monsters to the small town of Kingston Falls where we meet the Peltzers, Futtermans, and Kate, who is dying to tell you a downer of a story! Judgment Podcast LinkTree   Judgment Email

Gremlins Welcome to The Guys Review, where we review media, products and experiences.  **READ APPLE REVIEWS/Fan Mail**Mention Twitter DM group - like pinned tweet @The_GuysReviewRead emails theguysreviewpod@gmail.comTwitter Poll Gremlins Director: Joe Dante Starring:  Zach GalliganPhoebe CatesHoyt AxtonPolly HollidayFrances Lee McCain Released: June 8, 1984 Budget: $11M ($31.5M in 2022) Gross $212.9M ($610M in 2022) Ratings:   IMDb 7.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes 86% Metacritic 70% Google Users 83%  Here cometh thine shiny awards Sire. My Lord Tucker the Wanker second Earl of Wessex. Lord of the Furries. Heir of Lord baldy the one eyed snake wrestler. Protector of Freedom units. Step Sibling with funny feelings down stairs. Entertainer of uncles. Jailor of innocent. Spanker of innocent milk maids and stable boys. The toxic wanker. Big Cheif sitting doughnut. Teepee giver to the great Cornholio. Edgar Allan Poe's shaved muse. First Time you saw the movie? Plot:   TOP 5​1. It's partly responsible for the creation of the PG-13 rating.Truth be told, it's Steven Spielberg who is really responsible for the introduction of the PG-13 rating. Both Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, which he directed, and Gremlins, which he executive produced, were rated PG upon their release, and subsequently criticized for not being kid-appropriate. To avoid being slapped with an R rating in the future, Spielberg suggested that the MPAA add a rating between PG and R. On August 10, 1984, Red Dawn became the first movie to be released with the new PG-13 rating. 2. Howie Mandel is the voice of Gizmo.It was the suggestion of voice actor Frank Welker, who voiced Stripe in Gremlins (and Fred on Scooby-Doo before that), that Howie Mandel be hired for the role. Phoebe Cates was a controversial casting choice.Given her sweet demeanor as Kate, it's hard to imagine that not everyone was on board with casting Cates. But her infamous topless scene in Fast Times at Ridgemont High gave the studio pause about putting her in the lead. Kingston Falls and Hill Valley are one and the same.If the fictional town of Kingston Falls in Gremlins looks familiar, that's because it was filmed on the same set used for the town of Hill Valley in Back to the Future, which wasreleased a year later. At one point, Gizmo and Stripe were supposed to be the same creature.It was also at Spielberg's suggestion that Gizmo's role in the film grew. Originally, it's the cute little Mogwai pet himself who transforms into Stripe the Gremlin. But Spielberg knew that audiences would want to see as much of Gizmo as possible, so he withdrew the idea so that they would appear as totally separate characters.  **TRIPLE LINDY AWARD** **REVIEW AND RATING**Trey 3Chris 1.5Stephen 2.5Tucker 2 TOP 5Stephen:1 Breakfast club2 Saving Private Ryan3 Ghostbusters4 Sandlot5 Color out of space Chris:1. sandlots2. T23. trick r treat4. rocky horror picture show5. hubie halloween Trey:1) Boondocks Saints2) Boiler Room3) Tombstone4) Very bad things5) She out of my league Tucker:1. T22:Saving Private Ryan3: Tombstone4: My Cousin Vinny5: Ghostbusters WHAT ARE WE DOING NEXT WEEK? Web: https://theguysreview.simplecast.com/EM: theguysreviewpod@gmail.comIG: @TheGuysReviewPodTW: @The_GuysReview - Twitter DM groupFB: https://facebook.com/TheGuysReviewPod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKXJhq9LbQ2VfR4K33kT9Q Please, Subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts from!! Thank you,-The Guys 

Why is there only one mogwai? Where exactly is Kingston Falls? Is this a Christmas movie? All these questions, and more, are answered when we talk about Gremlins! Follow the boys on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letstalkaboutflix Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkaboutflix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutflix/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutflix Website: https://anchor.fm/letstalkaboutflix Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/talkaboutflix

The official F**K Billy episode Tiny green monsters tear through the small town of Kingston Falls. Hijinks ensue as a mild-mannered bank teller releases these hideous loonies after gaining a new pet and violating two of three simple rules: No water (violated), no food after midnight (violated), and no bright light. Hilarious mayhem and destruction in a town straight out of Norman Rockwell. So, when your washing machine blows up or your TV goes on the fritz, before you call the repair man, turn on all the lights and look under all the beds. 'Cause you never can tell, there just might be a gremlin in your house.https://www.facebook.com/castofthepodhttps://twitter.com/CastofthePodhttps://www.instagram.com/castofthepod/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuo_IRndoh7E8j27PciKcA?sub_confirmation=1https://www.reddit.com/r/CastOfThePod/https://www.instagram.com/cobweb411/https://www.instagram.com/debmrsomg/https://www.instagram.com/oldmarriedgamer/786-763-2278https://www.youtube.com/@castofthepodhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/castofthepodhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-of-the-pod/id1525172143?uo=4https://www.spreaker.com/show/castofthepodhttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDUxNjQ0OC9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkhttps://castbox.fm/channel/id3153438https://www.deezer.com/show/1559032 takes a day to updatehttps://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3051055 https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/cast-of-the-pod-1357456 https://radiopublic.com/cast-of-the-pod-6VNjy3https://www.stitcher.com/show/cast-of-the-podMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Music also by Eric G

Episode 332 is about the 1984 Christmas Horror Comedy, “Gremlins”. This Joe Dante directed classic stars Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday and other notables who will be covered in the episode. It's time to get out your ugly sweater and take a trip to that pretend town, which we'll call Kingston Falls for this movie. Find us on Instagram where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. CTS can be found on Soundcloud, Stitcher, Apple Music and anywhere fine podcasts can be found. Please rate, review, subscribe- it really does help new listeners find us! #horror #horrormovies #horrornerd #horroraddict #horrorjunkie #monsterkid #bmovie #scarymovies #monstermovie #podcast #chewingthescenery #zombies #zombie #VHS #moviemonsters #denver #colorado #gremlins #gizmo #zachgalligan #phoebecates #christmashorror #joedante

Join Andrew, Bruce and Chris, coming to you live from Kingston Falls, for the fifteenth episode of Season 6 of the Ten Point Podcast. This week they're discussing Gremlins, chosen by Bruce! Tune in to the only Podcast you'll find which covers deep and meaningful questions such as "Do Mogwai only reproduce asexually?", "Is Mrs Deagle the horror equivalent of Cruella De Vil?" And "Why do all actors in 80s movies look ancient?" Lend us your ear as we chat shit, with top bants including conflicting opinions about Mr Peltzer's gadgets, gizmo being cute, a fantastic movie score, lame Christmas presents, confusing movie lore, gremlins just being little shits... and more! www.tenpointpodcast.com #Movie, #Film, #TenPointPodcast, #Podcast, #Gremlins, #ZachGalligan, #PhoebeCates, #Gizmo, #Mogwai, #CoreyFeldman, #HoytAxton, #JonathanBanks, #KeyeLuke, #FrancesLeeMcCain, #ChrisColumbus,

Please note that I there may be some adult content in this episode as I discuss different reasons for film ratings. The second half of this episode is purely subjective -- I fully expect my listeners to have differing opinions, and that's okay. These are just the guidelines I go by when choosing to show my kids certain movies. Welcome to season 4 of Life Through the Big Screen. Typically I've been keeping my seasons six episodes long, so being 4 seasons in isn't as impressive as it sounds. I do think that I'm going to start expanding the length of episodes per season eventually. I just love creating new introductions - and speaking of, which one has been your favorite so far? Give me some feedback. A little update about my personal life, because I let you in on it on my last solo episode: my open heart surgery is no longer scheduled for late in July - it's been pushed back to September or October. I'm not thrilled that it might overlap with the holidays - but it is what it is. It was pushed back because there's fluid in my lungs from possible COVID that needs to completely clear out before they cut me open. So I do appreciate that the doctors are taking extreme precautions. I also got a job! It's my dream job of marketing and content creation. It's for a super cool retirement firm who seems to always want to be on the cutting edge of unique ideas and new ways of reaching their target demographics. I start a week from the time of this recording. And if Zach, Dylan, and Larin are listening to this, my highest gratitude goes out to you for taking a chance on me.And thank you, listeners for continuing to take a chance on this podcast. I know your time is valuable and you dozens of other podcasts you could be listening to right now, so I am honored that your spending your time with me. I do my best with the tools I have available to bring you the best quality podcast I can. And with time I hope to continue to get better. I'm also open to hearing your feedback and any suggestions you may have, so feel free to email me at author.andrewtoy@gmail.com or leave a comment in Apple podcasts. As you know, I open up each season with me gabbing about a particular topic that I feel I want to discuss for a little bit. As you know my kids are seven and eight at the time of this recording and that means that they're becoming of age to start watching more movies that fall outside of the Disney catalogue. This also means that my wife and I can find more common ground on what we can show the kids - or at least that it's easier for her to allow more space for me to show them what I think might be appropriate, because they're no longer tiny children. They're growing kids, who, as long as they know what's on screen is fabricated with great skill and masterful imagery and film magic, they can take in what I allow to be placed in front of them. They know too that movies are meant to be vessels of enjoyment and pleasure. And Sarabeth knows that movies are my best way of connecting to the kids. The same way that Tim Taylor was obsessed with his tools and wanted to pass that love on to his boys, that's how I am with movies and my kids. It's also fun debating with them, for instance, which of the Star Wars movies are superior. My daughter claims that Kylo Ren is a great villain, but I get a little overzealous when I try to explain to her how he started off as a great character, but went downhill quickly as Disney executives started listening to the angry mobs rather than focusing on telling a great story, thus his character was ruined for time immortal. I'm looking at YOU Kathleen Kennedy and Ryan Johnson, and whosever idea it was to make Ray-lo a disgusting reality. But I do thank you on behalf of my daughter. Yesterday my son said that The Empire Strikes Back is his least favorite Star Wars movie. When I pressed him, he said it was because Yoda was boring. I'll be interested to see if and when his opinion changes on that. So what is the MPAA? You'll know it as soon as I say one color: Green. That's right, when you go the theater and that green screen with a bunch of random words nobody has ever read pops up on the screen - and if you were cool like me, you yelled "Green!" when you were in high school. The words state that the following preview - or trailer - has been approved for all audiences by the Motion Picture Association of America. The MPAA. These are the people who have been telling parents which movies they can or cannot take their kids to see. You already know by the title of my episode that I'm not going to speak very favorably about the MPAA, and I'll explain why they're full of crap, and always have been. But first, a little history on the MPAA. According to motionpicture.org, the MPAA was, and I quote: "Established in 1968, the film rating system provides parents with the information needed to determine if a film is appropriate for their children." This sounds like it had good intentions. "Ratings are determined by the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA), via a board comprised of an independent group of parents."Before I read a little about the history of the MPAA, I'm going to breeze through a quick refresher course of what the individual rating are today: If a film is rated G, that means it's approved for general, or all, audiences: Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.A PG rated film stands for Parental Guidance. Where parents are "urged to give “parental guidance.” May contain some material parents might not like for their young children." A PG-13 film is not only the most common film rating, but it's also the newest. This means that parents are strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13, so parents are urged to be cautious. An R-rated film means "Restricted." This type of film contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. And finally NC-17 means that no one under 17 is admitted. I can't recall a mainstream film being given this rating and being shown in a local movie theater. So we're not going to touch on this one for the purposes of this podcast.Now MotionPictures.org makes this beginning part sound much moralistic than it really is, and for a good video on what went on to REALLY inspire the formation of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA), check out a video called The History of Hollywood Censorship and the Rating System by Filmmaker IQ. I'll put a link to that down in the show notes. But this organization was formed in 1922, basically to protect the rights of corrupt elitists in Hollywood. In 1945, the organization changes its name to what we now know it today as the MPAA. In 1968, the film industry sought artistic freedoms and the removal of strict limits on certain content. The result? The MPAA created the film rating system (G, PG, PG-13, R) we use today. I got a little curious about the rating system, so I looked up some interesting stats. I looked up the most inappropriate G-rated movies. Screencrush gave me a list of 15 suggestions. I'm going to list just 10 of them. 2001 A Space Odyssey - I haven't seen this movie yet, so no comment. But according to the description it has some pretty violent deaths it it. And 3. 1968's Planet of the Apes, and 1970's Beneath the Planet of the Apes. These I haven't seen, either but apparently Charlton Heston gets shot in the throat and bleeds to death, Tarrantino-style, and entire planets of people die. Sarabeth cannot stand blood, but these movies did not traumatize her as a child, so I'm sure it's fine for kids today. 4.   Dracula has Risen From His Grave (1968). I promise you I've watched movies before, but I also have not seen this. Maybe I just tend to stay away from G-rated movies as a rule. But I'd think any Dracula film rated G is a little suspect, unless it's those Adam Sandler cartoons. 5. Romeo and Juliet from 1968 is also rated G. Not sure I'd care to watch a G-rated version of this story - and yes, that was my adolescent self talking. 6. The Andromeda Strain (1971) - Didn't see this either, but I read the book. The book was bull crap with 0 suspense. Can't imagine the movie being any different. 7. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). Sure it was a little unsettling when Violett turned into the blueberry, but I don't think this film is outside the range of being G-rated. My kids like it. 8. Gone with the Wind - I can get on board this one not being G-rated. This is a dark, dark movie, filled with corpses, attempted abortion, child death, racism, a lot of traumatizing stuff here. Still one of the greatest films ever made, to be clear. 9. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - I'm in the middle of reviewing this for an episode. So far, nothing very unsettling. 10. Old Yeller. I mean, it gets pretty freaky when they show Old Yeller baring his teeth like he's about to rip Travis' throat out. Moving along with the stats: There used to not be a PG option. The rating system actually began with four categories: G, M (for Mature audiences, which changed in 1969 to PG), R, and X. I couldn't find the first PG movie, but the first Disney-released PG movie was the Black Hole, which came out in 1970. Most people know this, but I'll talk about the history of the PG-13 rating briefly here. This is the newest on the rating system, even though it's the most populated. In 1984, parents were outraged at the PG rating of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (remember, at that time it went from PG to R). And I believe Gremlins was also part of the outrage as it was PG as well, as a little holiday horror classic with bloodthirsty puppets ravaging the small town of Kingston Falls. (But I think the most traumatizing part of that movie is when Phoebe Cates talks about her dad suffering and dying in the chimney that might have justifiably resulted in the PG-13 rating.) So after the outrage from parents, the PG-13 rating was invented and thus Red Dawn, starring Patrick Swayze, was the first to earn the most popular rating in the system. A movie called Greetings, which was released in 1968, was the first film to earn the R-rating. The Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, held the record for the number of the uses of the F-word at a count of 569. It has been beat by two other films since then, but neither are R-rated. And finally, here is the list of the top 10 highest grossing R-rated films of all time as of July 2022: Number 10, is Fifty Shades of Grey, followed by The Hangover 2 (bad start). Then we get into better territory with The Passion of the Christ at number 8 and Logan at number 7. Number 6 is Defective Chinatown 3, whatever that is. Number 5 is appropriately It from 2017. Number 4, The Matrix Reloaded, sure whatever. And the top 3 are appropriately Deadpool raking in $78.6 million, followed by the superior Deadpool 2 at just about the same amount of earnings at just a few million more. And the highest grossing R-rated movie is also the only R-rated film that has earned its spot in the billion-dollar movie club, Joker, at just over a billion dollars. When we come back I'm going to talk about how to break movies down when deciding what to show my kids. *Commercial Break*One thing the MPAA has improved on is that now they'll actually list the reasons a film is rated what it is. That wasn't always the case. Our poor parents would take us to Blockbuster and see that Mr. & Mrs. Smith, for instance, was rated PG-13, but it wouldn't state why. Was it sequences for action/violence? Sensuality? Sexual references? So you see, the rating, without the reasoning, is pretty useless. Take for example The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Twister, two PG-13 movies that came out within a year of each other. Both have the same ratings, but for very different reasons and to extremely differing degrees. If you're the kind of parent who doesn't want their kids seeing people die on screen, The Lost World: Jurassic Park won't be the movie to watch with your kids. Peter Stormare gets savagely attacked by the compys, Arliss Howard gets toyed and played with by a baby T-rex before he's eaten by it and the mommy T-rex. My favorite character in the movie, played by Richard Schiff gets the worst death in the Jurassic Park trilogy when the two T-rexes flip him in the air and rip his body apart. Not to mention several deaths of people in the camp and in the *sigh* San Diego scene. It also has more blood than the first movie, but it's not nearly as scary. Twister, by contrast, has an unusually low body count, especially for a disaster film. Helen Hunt's dad dies his needless death in the movie's opening, and no one else dies except for Cary Elwes much later in the film, and it's sort of off-screen. Those are the only two deaths in the entire movie -- everyone else lives happily ever after, and completely bloodless. Yet, despite the high body count and flowing blood, I'll show The Lost World: Jurassic Park to my kids before I show them Twister. Why? Because Twister, as silly of a movie as it is (though don't knock it too hard, because it's my favorite natural disaster movie), is based off of real-life threats. Living in the mid-west, or south, we get tornado warnings pretty regularly. When I showed my kids the original Jurassic Park, they didn't go to bed afraid that they'd be attacked by dinosaurs. Real life disasters, however, might have a different affect on them. I could be wrong, but I know from experience when my parents had me watch Unsolved Mysteries or Eyewitness News, I sometimes had a hard time going to sleep because I knew the things were credible, though distant. Now let's compare a couple of R-rated movies to some PG-13 ones and I want you to tell me which one you'd rather have your young kids watch with you. Would you rather watch Swimfan with your kids, or Mel Gibson's The Patriot? If you said The Patriot, that's R-rated for "strong war violence." But that strong war violence is momentary and brief. But Swimfan is PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content, disturbing images, and language. Would you feel more comfortable showing The King's Speech to your kids, or The Dark Knight? Can you believe that The King's Speech is the R-rated one, and The Dark Knight is deemed appropriate for children as young as 13? The King's Speech has a few F-words, which is always meant for humor. My kids have heard Sarabeth and I use much harsher language. But for those of you who've seen The Dark Knight, you'd agree that that movie could be scarring for young audiences. And the MPAA reasoning is only half-truthful. It reads that the Dark Knight is PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace, but it makes no mention at all of terrifying imagery. I'm sorry, but Two Face is much scarier than any monster I've seen depicted in an R-rated film. Let's do one more comparison, shall we? Would you rather show your kids the PG-rated Poltergeist, or the R-rated Planes, Trains, & Automobiles? The MPAA has not bothered to go back and re-rate 1982's Poltergeist, despite the moderate use of violence, and severe and frequent use of frightening and intense scenes. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, however, is only appropriate for adults, according to the MPAA, because Steve Martin cusses out the car rental lady. So are you starting to see what I mean when I say ratings mean nothing? My kids' first PG-13 theater experience was Ghostbusters: Afterlife and it was for my son's 6th birthday and my daughter was 7. Felix got a little freaked out during the big climax, but I told him to hang in there, and before he knew it, it was over, and now he wants to own the movie and watch it again. Some people may say that the rating system is completely subjective, but I say it's not subjective enough. There's no board of parents anywhere that can predict or dictate what would be okay or not okay for my kids to watch. Sometimes it's not based off the content at all, but more about the message being delivered. I've told you that I've shown my kids the first two Jurassic Park movies because 95% of the human relationships are people helping people. There is very little human infighting. The struggle is between man and creature, and the overall idea is people depending on the kindness and bravery of others. That's a good message that I want to subconsciously sink into my kids' heads. But I'll skip the first beginning part of Home Alone where Kevin is a complete asshole to his mom. "Content-wise" and I'm doing air-quotes, it's acceptable, because it lacks violence or sexuality, but the message behind it is something my kids aren't ready to see because if they watch that part enough, they'll think it's acceptable to talk to their parents the way Kevin does. Also, he doesn't really get punished for that particular crime - his punishment, if you want to call it that, is unrelated to the way he treats and talks to his family. (Best Christmas movie ever, by the way.)I know this is sort of a lot, and I hope you're tracking with me. I hope this helps you see past just the rating system that the MPAA offers. Another example is this. The Lord of the Rings, compared to Jurassic Park, is relatively bloodless. However, it's going to be many years before I show that trilogy to my kids. Why? It's action and adventure and fantasy, you'd think it'd be a great candidate to show the kiddos. Well, it never let's up. Pretty much once the hobbits leave the Shire within the first 30 minutes of Fellowship, it's nothing but heartache and stress and nightmare visions until the last 30 minutes of Return of the King. And there's no comic relief to relieve the heavy tension. Also, it gets pretty convoluted and drawn-out. So even if the stress didn't get to them, I don't want them to get bored on their first viewing and not have an appreciation of the films from the start. I want to make sure their brains are developed and mature enough to be able to grasp the magnitude of the story beyond just the sword fights. In the previous episode about Spider-Man: No Way Home, Dean Letini brought up a great point that there are many movies in the MCU that he has yet to show his 9 year old, notably Winter Soldier because some guy gets kicked into the propeller of a helicopter. PG-13. You know what else is PG-13 in the MCU? Ant Man. That's right. The giant Thomas the Train bouncing off the tracks in the little girl's room warranted the same rating as Winter Soldier, or The Sixth Sense. Why? It's one word, and it'll come as no surprise: Money. You better believe that the studio execs at Disney know full well that if they release an MCU movie with a PG rating, it'll lose a lot of money. When's the last time a G-rated movie snuck into theaters? I don't know either. Frozen is PG. Ice Age is PG. Zootopia is PG. They're all PG because it's a chance that it'll get more butts int he seats - those kids teetering on adolences who might be skeptical going to see an animated movie. You know what's rated G? Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Pinocchio. All Dogs Go to Heaven. Those movies are nightmare-inducing! Pinocchio was banned in Germany for any child at the time of its release - it had an equivalent of an R-rating. But what kid do you know that got a single nightmare from Moana? So the rating system is stupid. Lightyear is PG, but I don't give a crap because I'm not taking my kids to see a movie where lesbians are normalized. That doesn't make me a bigot and I'll tell you why. Sexuality is complicated enough without a million different influences and ideas barraging our kids. Sexuality needs to not be discussed in front of or around kids for the simple reason that kids need to be kids. We need to keep their minds clear of all that stuff. They've got the rest of their lives to figure it all out, and wrestle with it and grapple with what sexuality is and what it means to them. If we're in such a hurry for our kids to grow up, why the hell not hand them over the keys to our cars? Put them to work in the factories? Take out a portion of their allowance for taxes? Actually, that last idea isn't half bad. But please understand what I'm saying. Once human beings are of age, where their brains are fully developed and they can reason on their own and take in entertainment with critical thinking and they've been properly educated on the basics of sexuality, then we can loosen things up a little bit.I'm not a bigot because Oscar is my favorite supporting character in The Office. Those two guys in Modern Family? They were hilarious. The fact that Negasonic Teenage Warhead has a lesbian lover in Deadpool and the way Ryan Reynolds plays it is awesome. Deadpool himself is practically bi or A-sexual or something, and I love him anyway. But my kids don't need to see any of that because they barely know how a mommy and a daddy make a baby. They're still at level one knowledge. There's absolutely no reason for them to know anything more than that at this age. And I understand that they're likely not going to turn to me and ask why two women are married and kissing in a cartoon movie, but the thought will stick with them, and it will grow overtime the more they see that. My religion teaches that it's wrong to be in a same-sex relationship, and I'll teach my kids the same, but when they're of age, it's ultimately going to be their choice. All I can do is teach them what I know to be morally right and to love those who don't see it that way. So the rating system is based off of 4 or 5 main elements. Violence. We spoke pretty extensively about violence so I won't go over it again except to add that there are different styles and different degrees. I'll let my kids watch people get eaten by dinosaurs (and keep in mind, they know that it's fake), but I won't be showing them any Tarrentino-style movies any time soon. That's a style of violence that I don't think would be good for my kids to see - with blood squirting out of arteries and flooding the ground. Not because it's realistic, but it's just a lot. And most of it is caused by human on human violence - that goes back to the message behind the movie. I don't want my kids thinking we applaud or glorify humans murdering one another. Just as there's different styles of violence, there's also different degrees of it. Yes, I'm okay with my kids watching dinosaurs or creatures eating people, but even that can be taken too far for them at this age. I wouldn't dare show them the bear attack in The Revenant, for instance, because that's way too realistic and could be traumatizing. Or even the pig-creature attack in Annihilation, or any of the Alien franchise just yet. Why? Because that's a level of gore and creepiness that's above Jurassic Park. It's also prolonged. When someone gets eaten in Jurassic Park, it's usually pretty quick and the movie movies on. I admit that this is all purely subjective. You may think Jurassic Park is too gory for your kids, and I won't tell you you're wrong. Only you know what your kids will be able to handle. We've talked about sex, in movies. It's not that my wife and I are sensitive to the subject. No, it's that we're unabashedly over-protective of our kids when it comes to it. And when they're ready to talk about it, we'll be ready to lead them in a frank and honest discussion that we're not afraid to have with them. The point here is that we want to be the first source our kids get that information from. Thankfully there are a lot of movies - PG, PG-13, or even R that don't mention or show anything sensual. But be weary of the PG movies from our youth. We turned on a random movie from Disney + not too long ago. It was a movie that starred Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Chevy Chase called Man of the House. Now to be fair, I remember watching it as a kid and it didn't affect me, but we turned it off 15 minutes in, first because it was boring, but secondly, it seemed like all they were talking about was how JTT didn't want Chevy Chase to sleep with Farrah Fawcett. It was just a little TMI in this JTT "family comedy." Air quotes again. And honestly, even when my kids do come of age, there's a ton of stuff I'll be uncomfortable watching with them. I'll never forget how awkward it got watching Friends with my parents on Thursday nights - especially the later episodes - and particularly when I learned how to *ahem* do certain things, and the show addressed that more and more. So, so awkward. As far as language goes in movies, this is sort of a funny story, and it's not to shame my kids, but to celebrate their innocence. They've seen plenty of PG-13 movies where there's cursing throughout - I even showed them the PG-rated Back to the Future films which are basically just damn and shit every other line (that's not a fundamentalist complaint, by the way, that's just an observation). But you know where my kids have heard the majority of cursing? That's right, from their mom and dad, during our dark days leading up to our separation and even a bit afterwards on some bad days. And we use every word in the book and then some. Thankfully it's not like that any more, but if any kid had reason to mimic curse words, it would be ours. But recently we asked them to list off some bad words they know - we did this with wry smiles and curiosity - they could only come up with "stupid" and "dumb." I wonder if they know more than they're letting on. I showed them Raiders of the Lost Ark not too long ago and Harrison Ford goes, "God Damn it," at one point, and of course my son laughs because of the line delivery and he goes, "He just said God damn it." Sarabeth promptly explained that that's not something we say, and he hasn't since. Every movie is going to have cursing. You're going to hear cursing when you take your kids to Taco Bell or to the beach. It's everywhere. Just remember, it's not a sin for them to hear it. And I believe when they're older, it's not even a sin for them to curse. I curse all the time, though I do try to limit it in front of the kids. Lastly, ratings can be determined on drug use, and now tobacco use. I've really got no reason to show my kids Pineapple Express or any stoner movie. And seeing Peter Pan smoking a bong never made me want to go out and try it myself. Nor did the racist depictions make me think racist thoughts against Native Americans. But really, are the Indians in Neverland REALLY Native Americans? Shouldn't they be called Native Neverlandians? All that to say, the MPAA can look like they're nit-picking things and trying to be more protective, but in my opinion, they're nitpicking the wrong things. It's up to each parent to decide what's important to restrict from their children, because only each parent knows their children. Not the MPAA, and certainly not Hollywood. Thanks for tolerating this little lecture about my thoughts on movie ratings. If you have different thoughts or opinions, I'd love to hear them. Drop me an email at author.andrewtoy@gmail.com or leave a comment down below. 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It is the season, if you caught this on Youtube that is. Finally uploaded to the feed due to transition reasons, Do You Expect Us To Talk returns to bring you our annual Christmas commentary. This year we went with the festive family classic that involves little monsters who wreak havoc, kill old ladies and destroy a small town. Join Becca, Dave and Chris as we watch and discuss what sort of person buys a random animal you've never heard of, how Kingston Falls is basically Hill Valley from Back to the Future, how the sequel gets points for being completely different and how the concept of not feeding them after midnight makes no sense and undermines the the entire plot of the movie. You can follow us on Becca, Chris and Dave on Twitter You can find us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcasts, all you have to do is search. Also, if you like us leave us a lovely review as it helps us grow. If that wasn't enough, you can even you can follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. Do You Expect Us To Talk Will Return with....

This week we take a trip to Kingston Falls, aka Hill Valley, and watch Gremlins, our second Christmas film of the season. We eat fried chicken and a Snickers bar and take delight in the casualties in the film from Mrs. Deagle flying out of her upstairs window to Kate's dad getting stuck in a fireplace. At least her dad didn't get stuck tending bar for a bunch of hooligans.

This week we take aim at... Not So Christmas MoviesSarah opens this week's topic with an explanation as to what a Not So Christmas Movie is.  These movies are also known as Christmas adjacent movies. These movies are set on or around the festive season but the storyline has little to nothing to do with the holidays and could be set at any other time of the year and the storyline would flow the same. Some examples of these types of movies are, Die Hard, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Batman Returns, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, In Bruges, and Ironman 3.Sarah then jumps into her chosen movie for the night, Gremlins. This movie was released in 1984 and has been entertaining kids and adults ever since. The storyline starts with small mutant green monsters tearing through the small town of Kingston Falls. Shenanigans ensue as a mild-mannered bank teller accidentally releases these hideous monsters after getting a new pet and violating two of three simple rules: no water (violated), no food after midnight (violated), and no bright light. It is then up to him with the help of his friends and new pet Gizmo to save the town and the people in it.Amy decided to discuss a movie that always gets a run at her house around the holidays. Lethal Weapon was released in 1987 and is set around the holiday season with many scenes of the movie featuring Christmas elements. She discovered that it is no coincidence that this Christmas action movie was set during the holiday season on purpose. Was it pivotal to the plot? No. Could the movie be set at any other time of the year without changing much to the plot? Absolutely. However, the writer of Die Hard the movie, Steven De Souza explained in an interview that the producer of both Die Hard and Lethal Weapon, Joel Silver, liked movies set at Christmas so they would be played on TV around the holidays. Bianca chose L.A. Confidential as her movie of the night and makes the argument that it should have won the 1997 best picture Oscar, instead of The Titanic. This terrific drama, based on the novel by James Ellroy, delves into police corruption and cover-ups in the LAPD in the early 1950s. It actually begins on Christmas Eve, with a violent police-station brawl, as several cops, juiced up on massively spiked eggnog, beat several Hispanic and black suspects in their cells. The headline splashed across the newspaper the next morning is “Bloody Christmas” (which happens to be the title of another movie that isn't on this list). This leads us to the main plot: Guy Pearce, Russell Crowe, and Kevin Spacey work to figure out who killed several people at a diner, including Crowe's partner, who was involved in the Christmas Eve scandal. We say it every week however, we really want to hear from our listeners. If you have a topic you want us to take aim at, please hit us up at the links below:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrOr email us at - fridaynightwinefight@gmail.comHead on over to the blog: https://fridaynightwinefight.blogspot.com/ for accompanying content.Episode edited by SarahTheme music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fnwfpodcast)

Gremlins (1984) Secuelas: Gremlins 2 The New Batch (1990). Presupuesto: $11 M USD Recaudacion: $212 M USD Año: 1984 Director: Joe Dante Actores: Zach Galligan (Billy Peltzer), Phoebe Coates (Kate Beringer), Hoyt Axton (Randall Peltzer) & Corey Feldman (Pete). ¿De qué trata la película?Durante las visperas de navidad, Randall Peltzer, un inventor de artefactos para hacer la vida mas sencilla, en uno de sus viajes en Nueva York, esta en busca de un regalo de navidad para su hijo Billy.En el barrio chino, llega a una tienda de antiguedades y es donde ve a una dulce criatura que los dueños de la tienda llaman Mogwai. Lo quiere comprar, pero el dueño se niega.El nieto del dueño se lo vende a escondidas y le comenta que debe de seguir 3 reglas para cuidar del Mogwai:1.- Nunca lo exponerlo a la luz brillante, esto lo lastima y mucho menos al sol, eso lo puede matar.2.- Nunca lo moje, ni siquiera para bañarlo.3.- Y ma mas importante, por mas que implore, nunca le de de comer despues de las 12 AM.Al cuidado de Billy, por error rompe las primeras 2 reglas, y la tercera manipulada por "Rayita" para provocar la transformacion a Gremlin y causar estragos en el pueblo ficticio Kingston Falls.CURIOSIDADESDetalles - InventosHay una escena donde se ve que el señor Pulitzer estaba en la convención de inventos. Y hay como una máquina del tiempo. Se ve en el fondo que sí funciona y desaparece jaja los actores del fondo como que están buscándola.PresentaciónLa gente le encantó, se volvió loca en el cine. Ahí se emocionaron y dijeron "tal vez se vuelva un hit". Bueno, el segundo fin de semana ganó más dinero que el primero. Eso nunca pasa.JuguetesFue todo un éxito que claro, los juguetes no podían quedarse atrás. Toda lo que vendieron en artículos para niños se disparó por el mega hitazo.ClasificaciónComo mencionamos antes, el interés era que fuera R en un inicio y finalmente, cuando se volvió una cute horror comedy salió como PG. Pero hubo también un enojo de los padres porque decían que era demasiada violencia para los niños, pubertos. Lo que decían era "sí, pero es exagerado, cómico"Así que, los de la clasificación a raíz de estas quejas dijeron que tenía que haber una distinción entre PG (público general) y R (Restringida) y así nace PG-13. Con una horror comedy, con gremlins.¿Cuál fue la contribución de la película al cine de horror?Es una pelicula de Horro-Comedia la cual se volvio tan popular que desprendieron en los 80s el tema de criaturas malignas, (ejemplo Critters) y hasta una secuela; asi como una infinidad de productos como peluches, videojuegos y figuras de accion etc.Durante el año de su estreno, fue de las mas taquilleras, compitiendo con Ghostbusters e Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom.A pesar de ser un rotundo exito y contar con la clasificacion de 13+, fue criticada duramente por padres de familia, ya que si contiene escenas violentas y daba miedo varias escenas y las criaturas.Hubo un comentario de un critico del Chicago Sun Times que decia "no vayas a verla si aun crees en Santa Claus".Inclusive la escena de la historia que cuenta el personaje que interpreta la actiz Phoebe Coates, sobre la muerte de su papa, es muy siniestra. Los ejecutivos querian que se removiera de la pelicula porque les parecia muy ambiguo para la historia, pero Spielberg los convencio de dejarla, ya que a pesar que tampoco le gustaba y el tenia mucho control sobre la produccion, veia la pelicula mas como un proyecto de Joe Dante.Esta escena para mi siempre me ha causado cierta incertidumbre, porque es muy triste y desconcertante para una pelicula como Gremlins la cual siempre recordamos con mucho cariño y hasta con risas.PRODUCCIÓNTrasfondoMogwai en el idioma cantones tiene un significado que hace referencia a una criatura maligna, pero en la pelicula es todo lo contrario.La transofrmacion del Mogwai se llama Gremlin y este termino se hizo muy popular en la Primera y Segunda Guerra Mundial. Los pilotos ingleses atribuian las fallas mecanicas y desplomes de los aviones a estas criaturas, que les encantaban provocar destrosos.Para la pelicula, se basaron en las caricaturas de Bugs Bunny, donde hay un capitulo donde el conejo pasara varios problemas con un ser de estos que quiere causar travesuras.Otra influencia es en la serie La Dimension Desconocida, donde aparece un gremlin en un capitulo llamado Pesadilla a 20 mil pies.Para el pueblo ficticio Kingston Falls se utilizo el mismo set de filmacion de la pelicula Volver al Futuro.Para la pelicula se utilizaron muñecos y animatronics los cuales fueron muy caros producirlos ($40,000 USD) y dificiles de manipular, llegando a tardarse casi 2 horas para prepararlos e iniciar a grabar una escena.Inclusive hay muchos errores donde los brazos de los encargados de manipular a los gremlins aparecen en las escenas, claro esto se aprecia si eres muy observador.El director Joe Dante, ya habia filmado peliculas de horror como Piranha (1978) y The Howling (1981).Y dirigio mas adelante la secuela de Gremlins y otra pelicula de horror-comedia llamada The Burbs.Gremlins esta producida por Steven Spielberg, de hecho hay un cameo en la escena de la convencion de inventores donde el papa de Billy esta presentando sus inventos.Y hay varias referencias a otras peliculas de Spilberg, como Indiana Jones y E.T.En los primeros borradores de la historia, Gizmo era quien se convertiria en Gremlin y seria el lider, pero esto fue cambiado por Spielberg ya que consideraba a Gizmo como una criatura dulce y que el publico se podia encariñar con dicha criatura como para convertirla en un ser aterrador.Productor SpielbergSteven Spielberg estaba buscnado producir una película y leía 20 guiones por semana. Así fue como dio con Gremlins y cuando lo leyó quedó encantado.Además, le pidió a Joe Dante que hiciera a Gizmo del una criatura furry que se pareciera a sus perros de raza King Charles Cavalier Spaniel. Básicamente tienen esos colores hahaGuionista: Chris Columbus Cuando estaba trabajando en su depa, su brazo colgaba de la cama y sabía que había ratones en su casa. Le daba pavor pensar que iban a empezar a comerle los dedos cuando se iba a dormir. El Papá de Chris siempre que pasaba algo malo, decía que había Gremlins causando destrucción. Si se descomponía el carro, ¡Los malditos gremlins! Esto fue lo que detonó la idea de estas pequeñas criaturas. Vivía en Nueva York y bueno, ahí es un lugar lleno de ratas y con ello historias de folclor de animales extraños. Así fue como empezó con el guión. Mogwai significa demonio en cantonés chino. La intención era que la película fuera muy oscura, clasificación R, sangrienta. La película fue rechazada 50 veces al menos. Un día, le llaman a Chris Columbus y le dicen "oye, Steven Spielberg está en el teléfono". En el guión original, todos los gremlins se transformaban. A raíz de estas pláticas entre Chris y Steven, fue donde Steven le sugiere que uno no se transforme, que sea fiel a su forma original. Escribió aproximadamente 8 borradores del guión final. Chris Columbus quería ser dijante de comics, ilustrador. Él hizo los primeros dibujos de cómo se ven los gremlins. El Director: Joe DanteSteven estaba trabajando en ET y Joe dante compartía los story boards con él para acordar decisiones generales.Protagonista: Zach GalliganEl pitch era "es una pelícual de Steven Spielberg". Dice que estaba super nervioso en el casting. Pero vieron que tenían mucha química y les gustó mucho al punto que lo eligieron.Zach pensaba que era el héroe de la película. Cuando filmaron, el jalaba la persiana del techo. Cuando vio la premiere, fue Gizmo. Se quedó con el ojo cuadrado haha y Joe "La película se llama Gremlins" jajjaPapá: Hoyt AxtonEs un actor muy natural, tiene mucha personalidad y agrega la parte chusca. Tiene una voz muy potente, con mucha confianza y no pierde ese porte a pesar de ser un inventor que no das un peso por sus inventos hahahaEl bochitoLa película es una horror comedy y además super cute. El auto no se queda atrás, me encantó ver el bochito.FilmaciónImaginen esto: Se filma en Junio, en Los Ángeles en unos estudios. Entonces, ponían bloques de hielo y los esparcían por todo el set, para simular el invierno. Pero detalles como el aliento cuando hace frío, pues no se veía y estaba preocupado Zach. Le dijeron "nadie se va a fijar en eso" ahha y pues sí, la verdad, ni se da uno cuenta.Todo fue hecho en un set porque querían tener control total de la iluminación. Si fuera en otro set, pues le quitarían parte de la ilusión, de hacerlos ver reales.Escena Tétrica de PhoebeLa muerte del papá de Phoebe está bien loca. Se vuelve de pronto muy oscuro y algo que conocemos como "Santa baja por la chimenea HO HO HO" y de pronto, te ponen en la mente la imagen de un santa atrapado y muerto por días.AnimatronicsChris Walas estuvo encargado del desarrollo de los animatronics, no había CGI. Tenían herramientas limitadas y conforme se iban necesitando cosas para las escenas, empezaba a modificar conforme era necesario. Vemos manos muy largas en algunas escenas. Piernas igual muy largas para facilitar la manipulación cuando están caminando. Quería que fuera notorio que venían del mismo animal, que nof ueran tan diferentes.Es increíble cómo tenían un amplio rango de expresiones, para hacerlo parecer real. Las orejas se movían de arriba a abajo. Los dientes y boca también se veían muy reales. ¿Cómo lograban hacer todo este movimiento? Simplemente con Gizmo: Cables que salían de los pies de Gizmo, pero al estar en la mochila nos e veía. Zach tenía los cables pasando bajo su ropa y salían por sus pantalones. y se extendía para que el pudiera caminar y estar en escena. Dos o tres personas controlaban a Gizmo para que se viera real. Un trabajo sincronizado. Trataron de que caminara, pero no era factible con la tencología de esa época. Por eso decidieron que mejor la mochila. El perro sí pensaba que era real. Las escenas donde Gizmo tenía que actuar mucho, le hacían los close ups, bueno, requerían mucho más cables para darle el movimiento que era necesario para verse real. Construyeron un Gizmo enorme para poder ponerle todos los circuitos y generar la ilusión de que era pequeño. Tenían varias caras de Gizmo que se quitaban y ponían para poder hacer las emociones acorde a loq ue pasaba. Eso no suceía con los Gremlins. Esos no se les podía quitar la cara. El pobre Gizmo se rompía todo el tiempo, y cada vez era repararlo y tardar unas 8 horas. Ahora imagina tener tantos Gremlins al mismo tiempo. ¡Qué caos! Era muy importante para Chris que les quedara claro a todos qué era factible y qué no. Tomaron las escenas con los actores y luego dedicaron 3 semanas únicamente con Gremlins. Realizaron mezclas de stop motion y manipulación remota, pero como solo salían Gremlins, sentían que perdían el piso de sí se ve real o no lo que filman. La escena donde van caminando por en medio de la calle en masa fue filmada con stop motion. Tardó muchísimas horas y casi al final, se rompió un foco. Todos se quedaron con cara de "nooooo!" porque pensaban que iban a tener que repetir todo y Joe Dante les dijo que no, que lo metían al soundtrack y que no se alarmaran. Las voces de los gremlins se agregaron ya en post producción. Howie Mandel hizo la voz de Gizmo, una voz super cute y muy alta en frecuencia. Se volvió icónica. Creo que quedó fenomeal, no me imagino a Gizmo con otra voz.Créditos:Radio Horror es producido por Caro Arriaga y Rael Aguilar.Edición por Matías Beltrando desde Destek Soporte.Música Closing Theme Hounds of Love por Dan Luscombe (Intro)Insiders por Joe Crotty (Intro)Patchwork por Patchworker f.k.a. [friendzoned] (Spoilers)Nightlong por FSM Team (Outro)★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The guys are back but with a warning. Never expose us to bright sunlight, water and definitely don't feed Mike after midnight. Kingston Falls is our next stop for 1984's Christmas Classic.... Gremlins. For more interviews and content, become a blood donor today and visit www.dontgooutthere.com!

When three simple rules are not followed, all hell breaks loose and the quiet town of Kingston Falls finds itself under attack from a batch of mischievous Gremlins.  It's up to Billy and Gizmo to fend off Stripe and the gang from taking over the town. Join Nuala, Colin, and Ciaran as they discuss this 80's blockbuster and the reason why those three rules are so damn hard not to follow.   ENJOY!

Se passaram cinco anos desde o incidente dos Gremlins em Kingston Falls. Billy (Zach Galligan) e Kate (Phoebe Cates) se mudaram para Nova York, onde trabalham para Daniel Clamp (John Glover), um magnata que atua em vários setores. Paralelamente, faleceu o velho chinês de Chinatown que era dono de Gizmo, o Mogwai que tinha sido de Billy. Durante a demolição da loja Gizmo escapa, mas logo é pego por funcionários de Clamp e levado para um laboratório, que fica no mesmo prédio onde Billy trabalha. Ao descobrir acidentalmente que Gizmo está no laboratório, Billy vai até o local e tira Gizmo de lá, levando-o para sua sala. Mas tudo começa a dar errado quando Marla Bloodstone (Haviland Morris), a chefe de Billy, visando uma promoção, o força a jantar com ela para discutirem a possibilidade de ascensão, pois Clamp viu o trabalho de Billy e gostou muito. Billy pede a Kate que leve Gizmo para a casa deles. Esta idéia a deixa apavorada, mas antes que ela faça qualquer coisa um funcionário da empresa, ao tentar consertar um bebedouro, acaba molhando Gizmo. Logo uma nova espécie de Gremlins é criada e eles logo aprisionam Gizmo. Kate leva para casa um destes novos Gremlins, pensando que é Gizmo. Quando Billy chega em casa e vê que aquele Mogwai não é Gizmo, conclui logo que algo grave aconteceu e algo infinitamente mais grave acontecerá se os Gremlins se alimentarem após a meia-noite, pois com certeza Nova York virará um verdadeiro caos. SIGA O FILMES E GAMES: Podcast:https://anchor.fm/fgcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KfJKth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmesegames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmesegames/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/filmesegames

Tis the season to be spooky! Our hosts, Andy Diaz and Gabe Martinez, are happy to bring you a slice of Christmas magic to close out your summer vacation. This week our boys are exploring the world of the 1984 Comedy Horror, Gremlins. This Joe Dante (The 'Burbs and The Howling) directed and Christopher Columbus (Goonies and Home Alone) written movie holds a special place in Gabe's heart as it's the movie that opened the door to the horror genre for him. Starring Zach Galligan (Gremlins 2 and Waxwork) as the young man gifted a pet mogwai named Gizmo, voiced by Howie Mandel (Little Monsters and Walk Like a Man). Also starring Phoebe Cates (Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Drop Dead Fred) as the ultimate girl next door who shares the mosts depressing Christmas story ever committed to film. These two must overcome the mischievous and murderous nature of the Gremlins to save their hometown of Kingston Falls and ensure the profitability of that Gizmo merchandise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cute. Clever. Mischievous. Intelligent. Dangerous. What more is there to say about this 1984 sleeper hit that somehow morphed the well-worn snowy small town Christmas tales with little monsters your older siblings whispered about around Summer campfires or bonfires at Halloween. So turn off your Zenith television, put away your left over fried chicken, and head to Kingston Falls as Tim Williams and guest co-host, Jerry D. (from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast), discuss “Gremlins” from 1984 on this episode of the 80's Flick Flashback! Here are some additional behind the scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: There are references to the crew's previous projects, including some Spielberg shout-outs on the Kingston Falls theater marquee (where early working titles for both "Close Encounters" and "E.T." are listed), a poster for Twilight Zone: The Movie (Spielberg and Dante's first collaboration), and a mention of Dr. Fantasy (the nickname of producer Frank Marshall). The scenes set at the trade show attended by Rand Petlzer (Hoyt Axton) feature brief appearances by Spielberg, composer Jerry Goldsmith, and Robby the Robot from Forbidden Planet. Legendary animation director Chuck Jones even pops up as Billy's artist friend in an early bar scene. Although it is not clearly visible, "Four Magic Moves to Winning Golf", by Joe Dante, Sr. is on Billy's nightstand. Director Joe Dante, Jr. said his father criticized him for not making the title more visible. At the end of the movie, Gizmo pops the window blind to expose Stripe to the sunlight. The original edit featured Gizmo lifting the shade, then Billy. Again, Spielberg suggested to Dante that the film show Gizmo to be more of the hero of the story than Billy. Dante agreed and the scene was edited to clearly show it was Gizmo that stopped Stripe. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes https://screenrant.com/gremlins-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia/ https://www.looper.com/133866/the-untold-truth-of-gremlins/ Intro & Outro Music: "Total Eclipse" by Nathaniel Wyver Send us an email or reach out to us on social media to let us know what you liked, what you loved, what we may have missed, or what 80's movie we should watch next! Email - moviviewspodcast@gmail.com Facebook - Moviviews Presents 80's Flick Flashback Podcast (Fan Page) & Moviviews News & Reviews (Group Page) InstaGram - Moviviews --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/moviviews80sff/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moviviews80sff/support

Join us, if you dare to embark on a 50 minute journey of Kingston Fall's 2008 release. Enjoyyyyyyyyyy!

On this week's episode we're flying to snowy Kingston Falls and following three important rules as we discuss Joe Dante's Gremlins!We'll be looking at the making of this classic movie, as well as the actors, creatures and of course Gizmo. But who is the First to Die? 

If you want a rational, unbiased opinion on this film, mosey on over to one of the 500,000 other movie review podcasts begging you for downloads. This is not it. Be forewarned, this is Jake's third favorite film of all time, any genre. . . maybe even higher now that I type this out. . . oh, I guess now would be a good time to admit that I (Jake) have to write these dumb descriptions in the third person. There was only one person who would endure Jake bouncing up and down in his chair as his eyes fling apart like atoms in the Hadron Collider, his beautiful, patient, very patient wife: Ciara. That's right, you have begged and pleaded and the pulchritudinous prodigal spouse returns. Gremlins 2: The New Batch came out in 1990, but instead of its deserved thunderous applause, the more fitting sound effect would be a wet fart. Simply put, this movie may have been ahead of its time. Irreverent, fourth wall breaking, absurdist films were not really mainstream by that point. Jake forgot to mention this on the episode, but do you think Deadpool would exist without Gremlins 2? Also, when Disney inevitably obtains Warner Brothers, let's make that crossover happen. Directed by Joe Dante (The Howling), who would only come back to the franchise with full creative control. Creature effects by Rick Baker (An American Werewolf in London), who is a gilded god of gore and grossout. Zach Galligan returns as Billy Peltzer and Phoebe Cates reprises her role as Kate Beringer. Their old pal, Murray Futterman, played by Dick Miller, comes to visit them in the big city, from ol' Kingston Falls. John Glover plays industrialist Daniel Clamp. Robert J. Prosky plays Grandpa Fred. Robert Picardo plays head of security, Forster. Finally, the late and great Sir Christopher Lee Plays Dr. Cushing Catheter. The film also features cameos by Hulk Hogan, Dick Butkus, Bubba Smith, Rick Ducommun, Leonard Maltrin, and the indomitable John Astin, who many will remember as Gomez Addams. Find out about deleted scense, production, conception, literary references, easter eggs, basically everything that Jake has learned from worshiping this film for nearly 30 years, all in one hour! The "Hidden Track" this week is by Saviors and it is called Glass Castle. You can find these savory boys at https://facebook.com/SAVIORS418/; https://instagram.com/saviors418/ ; https://saviors418.bandcamp.com/ ; https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xzOWIKXEwHDuEJfkvl6LU?si=bxZm6IZ9TH-1Dtd0_HUg0Q ; and https://www.deezer.com/fr/track/730324792 If you ever have feedback or recommendations on future episodes, please let us know at slasherspod@gmail.com. You can always find us on our social media: Instagram, Twitter, Slasher App: @slasherspod Facebook: /slasherspod Reddit: u/slasherspod https://www.youtube.com/c/slasherspodcast You can find our merch, and links to all our online presence here: linktr.ee/slasherspod Theme song is I wanna Die by Mini Meltdowns. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZAk6lUDsaJj8EAhrhzZnh ; https://minimeltdowns.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slasherspod/support

Part 2 of our Christmas Double Feature has us reviewing a film written by friend of the show Chris Columbus (lol) and Directed by Joe Dante. This is the wicked Christmas tale about a swarm of little green monsters who wreak havoc on the small town of Kingston Falls. This is also the film that became responsible for the PG-13 rating. Thank you and Happy Holidays to all our listeners.

The cast take on the roles of the Gremlins and begin to wreak havoc on the town of Kingston Falls on Christmas Eve and is set during the events of the first film.----This is a fan-made GREMLINS RPG that you can find at the following link - Gremlins RPGThe title song is Gremlins Theme Remix by DANCE WITH THE DEAD.

Becky and Josh take a deep dive into Joe Dante's 1984 Christmas horror classic GREMLINS. Follow us to Kingston Falls as we spend the holidays with Gizmo, Billy, Kate, Mr Futterman, Mrs Deagle, Barney and the Peltzers. PLUS play along as Becky tests Josh's knowledge with a Gremlins quiz! If you like what you hear, support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating. Thank you! Hosted by Becky Darke and Josh Tonks. Follow @eerieindianapod on Twitter and Instagram. Music by Jason Read. Logo design by Stu Collins.

Is a mogwai for life or just for Christmas? The Gremlins are having a party in Kingston Falls and we’re all invited. With the festive season looming, we invite writer Sarah Dobbs onto the podcast to rewatch the madcap ’80s horror comedy. We're not just into old movies though. Wonder Woman is back with her own version of 1984. We’ve ventured out of the house to give our verdict on Diana Prince’s return to the big screen. Fire up the invisible jet! New Star Wars! New Marvel! New Alien! New everything! From Mandalorian spin-offs [don’t worry, no spoilers] to Andor, from Falcon And The Winter Soldier to Secret Invasion, we pick our highlights from the Disney news explosion. And there’s all this plus Spider-Men, Dungeons & Dragons, Dune on HBO Max, Buzz Lightyear, new Batman, George Lucas’s Star Wars dialogue and more, in Robby The Robot’s Waiting, the podcast you should never, ever feed after midnight. Episode highlights: 0.00.45 – We’ve been to the cinema! Was Wonder Woman 1984 worth making the trip out? 0.10.25 – With all its TV and film announcements, Disney is spoiling us 0.29.25 – We’re joined by writer and digital producer Sarah Dobbs. She’s been watching Hallmark movies, and failing to re-watch Babylon 5 0.31.20 – Our Rewind section! We rewatch the ultimate Christmas classic, Gremlins 0.55.15 – Your sci-fi news: Spider-Man 3, Dungeons & Dragons, Buzz Lightyear and more Santa’s little helpers: Richard Edwards: film and TV journalist and former editor of SFX magazine. https://twitter.com/RichDEdwards Tanavi Patel: entertainment reporter for SFX and Digital Spy, panel moderator for MCM, FanExpo and more. https://twitter.com/tanavip Dave Bradley: writer, gamer, book reviewer and another former editor of SFX. https://twitter.com/BoxDaveB SPECIAL GUEST! Sarah Dobbs is a journalist, horror expert, community manager, TV critic and digital producer. https://twitter.com/sarahdobbs Robby’s awesome mailing list: Get episode announcements straight to your inbox https://tinyurl.com/robbynewsletter

A young man gets a unique Christmas present from his inventor father in Chinatown. Three simple rules are important in caring for the Mogawai but broken releasing the mischievous, reckless little monsters called Gremlins. In this summer hit, set in a small town of Kingston Falls goes upside down on Christmas Eve when the Gremlins take over. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kc-lacy/message

The Peltzer family invite a cute little creature into their home for Christmas but disobey the strict rules of maintenance, resulting in murderous monsters running amok in the small town of Kingston Falls. Gremlins broke the tradition of the family Christmas movie. Joe Dante’s creature feature replaced sentiment with scepticism in a film that was huge at the box office and has been a Christmas favourite ever since. All The Right Movies have been through the pupil stage and are emerging from our cocoons to create podcasting havoc as we bring you the story of Gremlins.

Unfunny Nerd Tangent returns just in time for the festive season to discuss not one but two classics – Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Aaron and Ryan join us from the Autopod Decepticast to rate and review these seemingly-timeless creature-features, leading us down several tangents, including: why Kingston Falls looks eerily-similar to Hill Valley, why Kate’s Santa story stops the movie (ahem) dead in its tracks, and are the Gremlins living in the Breaking Bad universe? Not to mention, shocking revelations about Mrs. Deagle, why Daniel Clamp would be President in a forthcoming Gremlins 3, Mr. Futterman’s very own Jacob’s Ladder scenario, and what Rand Peltzer really gets up to when he’s away with ‘work’. You know the rules, now break ‘em all with episode 107 of Unfunny Nerd Tangent. ***Smokeless ashtray not included*** Hosted by: ‘Captain Boomerang’ Greig Tansley (@GreigT13). Featuring: ‘Bat-Gremlin’ Tim Agne (@TimAgne) & ‘Mayor of Reseda’ Derek Montilla (@cap_kaveman). Special Guests: Ryan Jett (@RyanJett2) & Aaron Thweatt (@Thweatt) from Autopod Decepticast (@ApodDcast). Music by Jerry Goldsmith & Tony Randall.

Unfunny Nerd Tangent returns just in time for the festive season to discuss not one but two classics – Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Aaron and Ryan join us from the Autopod Decepticast to rate and review these seemingly-timeless creature-features, leading us down several tangents, including: why Kingston Falls looks eerily-similar to Hill Valley, why Kate's Santa story stops the movie (ahem) dead in its tracks, and are the Gremlins living in the Breaking Bad universe? Not to mention, shocking revelations about Mrs. Deagle, why Daniel Clamp would be President in a forthcoming Gremlins 3, Mr. Futterman's very own Jacob's Ladder scenario, and what Rand Peltzer really gets up to when he's away with ‘work'. You know the rules, now break ‘em all with episode 107 of Unfunny Nerd Tangent. ***Smokeless ashtray not included*** Hosted by: ‘Captain Boomerang' Greig Tansley (@GreigT13). Featuring:  ‘Bat-Gremlin' Tim Agne (@TimAgne) & ‘Mayor of Reseda' Derek Montilla (@cap_kaveman). Special Guests: Ryan Jett (@RyanJett2) & Aaron Thweatt (@Thweatt) from Autopod Decepticast (@ApodDcast). Music by Jerry Goldsmith & Tony Randall.

Yesterday it was rural Kingston Falls. Today it's the Big Apple -- and lots of wild, anarchic comedy -- because a new batch of mischievous green meanies is on the loose. We told you. Remember the rules. You didn't listen. Now you'll have to face up to the hilarious consequences.   Lee and Joe recall their memories of watching this film as younglings and determine if it holds up.

It's the second episode of the Total Christmas Podcast and this time we look at the history of mince pies and give a few interesting facts.This episodes version of A Christmas Carol is the 1971 Oscar winning animated version with the voice of Alistair Sim.We hear from listener Kate Beringer from Kingston Falls, New York State in the US, the sad story of how she found out the truth about Santa Claus.And this week's recommendation is also this weeks Christmas story of shame featuring a clip from the great podcast Free To A Good Home with Michael Hing and Ben Jenkins.Check them out at freetoagoodhomepodcast.comIf you want to get in touch or join in with the show drop us an email at totalchristmas@gmail.comMerry Christmas

‘Tis the season to be scary! That’s right, your spooky hosts Jacob (@Jacob_DeNobel) and Matt (@TheRealMattC) are back from the dead to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. In this first part of their Holiday Horror Special they dare to feed their new pets after midnight and discuss some of the most famous and infamous Christmas monsters. They discuss a killer snowman in the form of 1997s Jack Frost, the truly bizarre Elves, indie hit Anna and the Apocalypse, Pooka! from the Hulu series Into the Dark, Michael Dougherty’s Krampus, and then finally make a trip to Kingston Falls to highlight Joe Dante’s Gremlins! So ignore the family this holiday, grab your headphones, and stay spooky!

Welcome to Kingston Falls! Where it's Christmas time and is currently filled with little murder machines! Austin Aussie and Mike G breakdown the rules of the Mogwai and how iconic this movie is? Would you look after Gizmo? Let us know! Outro - DANCE WITH THE DEAD - Gremlins Theme (Remix). Remember to like, comment, and subscribe!

Welcome to Kingston Falls! Where it's Christmas time and is currently filled with little murder machines! Austin Aussie and Mike G breakdown the rules of the Mogwai and how iconic this movie is? Would you look after Gizmo? Let us know! Outro - DANCE WITH THE DEAD - Gremlins Theme (Remix). Remember to like, comment, and subscribe!

Episode 17 of Clash of the Titles is here! The podcast that pits two films with something in common against each other in a brutal fight to the death. Well, not death. We just decide which one is better. And this week's episode is 24 hours late because of Gremlins in the machine that screwed up our audio. Not even a joke. Oh the irony...Anyway, belatedly... In the red corner, Christmas is a time for giving, and the Gremlins are about to give the sleepy town of Kingston Falls one hell of a night to remember in 1984's Gremlins. While in the blue corner, it's all out chaos in NYC as the director Joe Dante puts the horror to one side for pure comedy insanity in 1990's Gremlins 2. How do you clean a Mogwai? Is being a flasher a legitimate career choice? And Chris goes big on Roald Dahl. It's all in here. JOIN US.Let us know your thoughts about this week’s films on Twitter: we’re @clashpod or email us show@clashpod.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've all heard some version of the Gremlin invasion of Kingston Falls, but today's guests share that this small town's charms were amiss long before that particular green menace.

If you don’t know what Gremlins is about, what the fuck are you doing? This is a movie about a Mogwai, and the sleepy little town of Kingston Falls, that wakes up to a very unusual Christmas day! https://youtu.be/XBEVwaJEgaA If you want to watch Gremlins use this link to rent it on Amazon and you will do your part to help support this podcast. Watch GremlinsGremlins Full MovieClick here to Watch It’s single-handedly responsible for a HUGE section of horror, now basically known as Gremlins knock-offs. The list of Gremlin knock-offs is long and includes: TrollCrittersLeprechaunCat’s EyeThe GateMunchiesHobgoblinsSorority Babes in the Slimeball BowlaramaBeastiesElves My Rating 8/10 Gremlins Spoilers Gremlins is an iconic movie in many ways. It’s got Steven Spielberg’s stink all over it despite being directed by Joe Dante. An interesting thing about Bryce, he loves Steven Spielberg, and because he was the Executive producer on this, I bet Bryce has a worthwhile take on Gremlins. Listen to the podcast to find out more on Bryce’s takes on Steven Spielberg. Check Out Our Review of Gremlins! https://www.horrormovietalk.com/2019/07/24/gremlins-2-the-new-batch-review/ Gremlins starts in my favorite way, in a bustling set of Chinatown, where a young boy leads Randall Peltzer (Hoyt Axton) down into his grandfather’s shop of Asian artifacts. Randall Peltzer has an interesting through line in this movie, in that he is a shitty inventor unless you count creating inventions that kill Gremlins well. Anyway, the old Chinese grandfather/curator of the shop, Mr. Wing (Keye Luke), warns Mr. Peltzer that the cute Mogwai isn’t for sale but the grandkid can’t turn down the money, and Mr. Peltzer walks away with Gizmo. But not before being given very specific rules for dealing with the Mogwai. The rules for keeping Mogwai are simple: Keep them out of the light.No water.Don’t feed after midnight. So Gizmo goes home and eventually all the rules are broken, and we are given Gremlins. Gremlins are sadistic and mean, and they mean nothing but trouble for the town of Kingston Falls. How Gremlins Die Gremlins is a movie that holds nothing sacred, except maybe movie tropes. Watch Gremlins to see all the interesting ways that you can kill the Gremlins in your life. We get to see Gremlins killed with: A knifeFood processorMicrowaveSwordSword/fireplace comboLightCarAnd more! Tropes in Gremlins Gremlins is a movie about tropes. Here are some of the most impressive tropes that Gremlins sticks to: Black man is first to die.Rules are made to be broken.School as a place of horror.Alien blood, I.E. blood that is colored differently to make it appear strange.Damsel in distress.Mythical creatures.Action mom.Asshole victim.Bad people abuse animalsBungling inventor.Crazy cat lady.Police are useless. The Dad in The Chimney Subplot The dad in the chimney subplot is one of my very favorite parts of this movie for a few different reasons. Kate Beringer (Pheobe Cates) is finally convinced to share the story of why Christmas is her least favorite holiday. She tells the tale of Christmas Eve, the night her father went missing. Days went by, and there was no sign of her father. Finally, it became cold in the house, so she went to light the fire, where she noticed a foul smell. Turns out, Her dad tripped and fell while trying to surprise her for Christmas and wedged himself in the chimney, where he died. So many things are wrong with this: What are you doing on the roof when trying to surprise your child?Why go down the chimney, have you seen a chimney?Why did it take so long to find him? Didn’t he yell and scream?How long does the house go cold for before you light a fire?How much do you hate your father for being a blithering idiot? I love this story. I love this movie. If you haven’t seen it, or haven’t seen it in a while, it’s a fabulous time.

On this very special holiday edition of the Cult Film Club, hosts Shawn, Paxton and Jaime finally tackle the most awesome genre Christmas film of all time, Gremlins.  Released in 1984 and directed by Joe Dante, this film is the perfect mash-up of family film and gross out horror fun.  Starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates, the flick centers on a strange creature called a mogwai that is presented as a Christmas gift to Billy Peltzer by his inventor father.  Before the audience knows what to make of the mogwai Gizmo, he multiplies and the litter of new critters soon morph into an army of tiny murderous Gremlins.  Can Billy and his girlfriend Kate save the town of Kingston Falls before the Gremlins destroy it?

In Gremlins (1984) we go through the dark mirror of It's A Wonderful Life to Kingston Falls, catch a Corey in the wild and witness every babysitter’s nightmare. Moving to Scrooged (1988) Bill Murray is clearly having a complete mental breakdown surrounded by very good practical effects and rampant Christmas consumerism. We continue with Christmas breakdowns in Bad Santa (2003) to talk Santa fetishism, meeting the Buddha, and a cameo by Sheriff John Bunnell. We Finnish with the superlative Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) to discover the true horror origins of Santa.Also: We play a game of "Naughty or Nice?"

Miniature green monsters tear through the small town of Kingston Falls. Hijinks ensue as a mild-mannered bank teller releases these hideous loony monsters after gaining a new pet and violating two of three simple rules: No water (violated), no food after midnight (violated), and no bright light. Hilarious mayhem and destruction in a small town. So, when your washing machine blows up or your TV goes on the fritz, before you call the repair man, turn on all the lights and look under all the beds. 'Cause you never can tell, there just might be a gremlin in your house. TheSmokeyShelter.com

Marty McFly, a typical American teenager of the Eighties, is accidentally sent back to his hometown of Hill Valley in 1955… Wait same town, wrong movie. A horde of miniature green monsters tear through the small town of Kingston Falls after a mild-mannered bank teller Billy unwittingly unleashes the destructive powers of his new exotic pet. His failure to follow his pet’s three simple rules: No water (but beer is ok), no food after midnight, and no bright light lead to countless deaths and undoubtedly years of legal battles for the Peltzer family. So, when your washing machine blows up or your TV goes on the fritz, before you call the repairman, turn on all the lights and look under all the beds. 'Cause you never can tell, there just might be a gremlin in your house, or it just might be Billy Peltzer sabotaging your entire life.   Subscribe & Follow Android: http://shatthemovies.com/android Apple/iTunes: http://shatthemovies.com/itunes Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat Website: http://shatthemovies.com/   Help Support the Podcast Donate with Paypal: http://shatthemovies.com/paypal Donate With Venmo: https://venmo.com/shatpodcasts Shop Amazon With Our Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=shatmovies-20 Sponsor's Listener Survey: http://shatthemovies.com/survey Leave an iTunes Review: http://shatthemovies.com/review Vote for our Next Movies: http://shatthemovies.com/vote Feeds & Social Media: http://shatthemovies.com/subscribe-and-follow Leave a Voicemail: (914) 719-SHAT - (914) 719-7428 Email: hosts@shatthemovies.com Listen to our TV Podcasts: https://shatontv.com/shat-on-podcasts Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite  

‘Tis the holiday season, which means it's time for another Next Reel Christmas movie, and how better to share in the joy and festivities of the Christmas season than with some wacky laughs and slimy gore from Joe Dante's 1984 horror comedy “Gremlins.” Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we celebrate another end of the year with some holiday cheer (and mayhem), this time with Gizmo, Stripe, Billy, Kate, Mrs. Deagle, Barney and the rest of the residents of Kingston Falls (aka Universal's backlot). We talk about our impressions of this film from when we were young and how those changed (or didn't) since then. We chat about the actors, from Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates to Polly Holliday and Howie Mandel, and what they brought to the table. We discuss Jerry Goldsmith's score and why it works really well for Andy while not so much for Pete. We talk about Chris Walas and his creature effects, and banter about the script and how it really is pretty simplistic. And we touch on what Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante and Chris Columbus all bring to the table here. It's a fun film, one that certainly seems to have held up better for Andy than it has for Pete, and definitely fun to talk about. Check the movie out then tune in!

‘Tis the holiday season, which means it's time for another Next Reel Christmas movie, and how better to share in the joy and festivities of the Christmas season than with some wacky laughs and slimy gore from Joe Dante's 1984 horror comedy “Gremlins.” Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we celebrate another end of the year with some holiday cheer (and mayhem), this time with Gizmo, Stripe, Billy, Kate, Mrs. Deagle, Barney and the rest of the residents of Kingston Falls (aka Universal's backlot). We talk about our impressions of this film from when we were young and how those changed (or didn't) since then. We chat about the actors, from Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates to Polly Holliday and Howie Mandel, and what they brought to the table. We discuss Jerry Goldsmith's score and why it works really well for Andy while not so much for Pete. We talk about Chris Walas and his creature effects, and banter about the script and how it really is pretty simplistic. And we touch on what Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante and Chris Columbus all bring to the table here. It's a fun film, one that certainly seems to have held up better for Andy than it has for Pete, and definitely fun to talk about. Check the movie out then tune in!

“They might even replace the dog as the family pet.” ‘Tis the holiday season, which means it's time for another Next Reel Christmas movie, and how better to share in the joy and festivities of the Christmas season than with some wacky laughs and slimy gore from Joe Dante's 1984 horror comedy “Gremlins.” Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we celebrate another end of the year with some holiday cheer (and mayhem), this time with Gizmo, Stripe, Billy, Kate, Mrs. Deagle, Barney and the rest of the residents of Kingston Falls (aka Universal's backlot). We talk about our impressions of this film from when we were young and how those changed (or didn't) since then. We chat about the actors, from Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates to Polly Holliday and Howie Mandel, and what they brought to the table. We discuss Jerry Goldsmith's score and why it works really well for Andy while not so much for Pete. We talk about Chris Walas and his creature effects, and banter about the script and how it really is pretty simplistic. And we touch on what Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante and Chris Columbus all bring to the table here. It's a fun film, one that certainly seems to have held up better for Andy than it has for Pete, and definitely fun to talk about. Check the movie out then tune in! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon Script Transcript Original theatrical trailer Original poster artwork Art of the Title Flickchart “Falling Hare” — Looney Toons 1943 Trailers of the Week Andy's Trailer: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot — “Tina Fey usually cracks me up. Sure, she's had some fumbles, but I will always give her a chance. The fact that this is based on a true story makes it all the more interesting to me. Plus, Alfred Molina with a great big bushy beard!” Pete's Trailer: Eddie the Eagle — “Hugh Jackman as the crotchety coach of an underdog British ski jumper in the Calgary Olympics. Sure, it might be saccharine. But when he says ‘fly…'… yeah, that's going to be a tear jerker.”

“They might even replace the dog as the family pet.” ‘Tis the holiday season, which means it’s time for another Next Reel Christmas movie, and how better to share in the joy and festivities of the Christmas season than with some wacky laughs and slimy gore from Joe Dante’s 1984 horror comedy “Gremlins.” Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we celebrate another end of the year with some holiday cheer (and mayhem), this time with Gizmo, Stripe, Billy, Kate, Mrs. Deagle, Barney and the rest of the residents of Kingston Falls (aka Universal’s backlot). We talk about our impressions of this film from when we were young and how those changed (or didn’t) since then. We chat about the actors, from Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates to Polly Holliday and Howie Mandel, and what they brought to the table. We discuss Jerry Goldsmith’s score and why it works really well for Andy while not so much for Pete. We talk about Chris Walas and his creature effects, and banter about the script and how it really is pretty simplistic. And we touch on what Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante and Chris Columbus all bring to the table here. It’s a fun film, one that certainly seems to have held up better for Andy than it has for Pete, and definitely fun to talk about. Check the movie out then tune in! Film Sundries Watch this film: iTunes • Amazon Script Transcript Original theatrical trailer Original poster artwork Art of the Title Flickchart “Falling Hare” — Looney Toons 1943 Trailers of the Week Andy’s Trailer: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot — “Tina Fey usually cracks me up. Sure, she’s had some fumbles, but I will always give her a chance. The fact that this is based on a true story makes it all the more interesting to me. Plus, Alfred Molina with a great big bushy beard!” Pete’s Trailer: Eddie the Eagle — “Hugh Jackman as the crotchety coach of an underdog British ski jumper in the Calgary Olympics. Sure, it might be saccharine. But when he says ‘fly…’… yeah, that’s going to be a tear jerker.”