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Greg Weisman discusses themes of prejudice and the descendants of the Greek gods and monsters while Jamie Thomason talks about casting and directing this episode as we dive into this backdoor pilot for a potential spinoff. Greg Weisman also discusses, in depth, what that spinoff would have entailed, characters that would have participated – including one very familiar to us. We are also joined by producer, writer, and author, Samuel Garza Bernstein who talks about the life and career of Hollywood icon, Roddy McDowall (who voiced Proteus in this episode)… and the biography that he's writing about him. We all... Continue reading
Night of the Living Podcast: Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Discussion
In this episode, hosts Joe Juvland and Freddy Morris dive deep into "People Are Alike All Over," a thought-provoking Twilight Zone installment that turns the concept of space exploration on its head. They examine how this story of an astronaut's journey to Mars becomes a clever commentary on human nature itself. The hosts break down Roddy McDowall's compelling performance as Sam Conrad, a paranoid space explorer who discovers that his fears about alien life are both right and wrong in ways he never imagined. Joe and Freddy explore the episode's brilliant twist ending and its lasting message about humanity's universal traits - both good and bad. Through their engaging discussion, they unpack how this episode plays with our expectations about alien civilizations while holding up a mirror to our own society. The hosts also delve into how the episode's themes of containment, observation, and the true nature of hospitality remain startlingly relevant today, making this classic story of interplanetary contact a masterclass in ironic storytelling that still hits home decades later.
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The eleventh episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1941 features the Academy Awards Best Picture winner, John Ford's How Green Was My Valley. Directed by John Ford from a screenplay by Philip Dunne and starring Roddy McDowall, Walter Pidgeon, Maureen O'Hara, Anna Lee, Sara Allgood and Donald Crisp, How Green Was My Valley was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won five, including Best Picture.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Bosley Crowther in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1941/10/29/archives/a-beautiful-and-affecting-film-achievement-is-how-green-was-my.html), James Agee in Time (https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,801343,00.html), and The London Times (https://www.thetimes.com/tto/archive/article/1942-04-24/6/7.html).Check out more info and the entire archive of past episodes at https://www.awesomemovieyear.com and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear You can find Jason on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/goforjason/You can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/, on Bluesky at signalbleed.bsky.social and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/signalbleed/If you're a Letterboxd user and you watch any of the movies we talk about on the show, tag your review “Awesome Movie Year” to share your thoughts.You can find our producer David Rosen and his Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod, on Bluesky at piecingpod.bsky.social and on...
This week we're diving into a cult classic — Escape from the Planet of the Apes — and it's all thanks to our great Patreon supporter, Leigh! Leigh's not just a top supporter; he also runs a fantastic YouTube channel called Movie Vent where he shares his love for all things cinema with Ventriloquist dummy, Ned. Check it out at youtube.com/@ventmovies.Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) marked a clever shift in the Planet of the Apes franchise, driven by budget constraints and the desire to keep the series alive after the apocalyptic ending of the previous film. Director Don Taylor stepped in to helm the project, which reversed the formula by bringing the apes into the contemporary human world instead of humans stumbling into the apes' future. The screenplay, written by Paul Dehn, embraced elements of satire and social commentary, while working within a significantly smaller budget than its predecessors. To keep costs down, much of the action was set in familiar, modern-day Los Angeles locations, and only a few characters required full prosthetic makeup compared to the previous films' elaborate ape societies.The production leaned heavily on the strong performances of Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter, reprising their roles as Cornelius and Zira, to carry the emotional weight of the story. Special effects were kept minimal, but John Chambers' iconic makeup design for the apes remained a standout. The studio saw Escape as a gamble, pivoting the franchise from large-scale spectacle to a more character-driven drama with underlying themes of fear, prejudice, and destiny. Despite initial doubts, the movie was a financial success and breathed new life into the series, paving the way for even more sequels down the line.If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter.www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesbackTrailer Guy Plot SummaryIn a world where the future is doomed, three apes take one last chance... and crash-land straight into 1970s America! Hailed as celebrities but hunted as threats, Cornelius, Zira, and Dr. Milo must navigate a society that's as fascinated by them as it is terrified of what they represent. Time is running out, danger is closing in, and the fate of two species hangs in the balance... in Escape from the Planet of the Apes!thevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Book Vs. Movie: Evil Under the SunThe Agatha Christie Novel Vs the 1982 FilmAgatha Christie's Evil Under the Sun (1941) is a masterclass in misdirection and suspense. The 1982 film adaptation, directed by Guy Hamilton and featuring Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, transforms the story into a glamorous whodunit set in a sun-soaked Mediterranean locale. Both versions center around the murder of actress Arlena Stuart at a resort, with Poirot reluctantly drawn into the investigation, uncovering secrets among the guests, each with a motive. While the book is set on a secluded Devon island during World War II, featuring a more introspective tone, the film opts for colorful costumes and picturesque settings, filmed in Mallorca. Poirot in the book is sharp and formal, while Ustinov's portrayal is warmer and more humorous, appealing to some fans for its charm and theatricality.Between the original novel and the film — did we prefer one over the other? Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:Agatha Christie & her character of Poirot The differences between the book and the movieThe cast includes: Peter Ustinov (Hercule Poirot,) Colin Blakley (Sir Horace Blatt), Jane Birkin (Christine Redfern), Nicholas Clay (Patrick Redfern), Maggie Smith (Daphne Castle), Roddy McDowall (Rex Brewster), Sylvia Miles (Myra Gardener), James Mason (Odell Gardner), and Diana Rigg as Arlena Stuart Marshall. Clips Featured:“Poirot swims”Evil Under the Sun 1982 trailer“Cattiness & Cocktails”“Poirot deduces”Music by Cole PorterFollow us on the socials!Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D's Blog: Brooklynfitchick.comMargo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok Margo D's YouTube: @MargoDonohueMargo P's Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P's Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomamaOur logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Book Vs. Movie: Evil Under the SunThe Agatha Christie Novel Vs the 1982 FilmAgatha Christie's Evil Under the Sun (1941) is a masterclass in misdirection and suspense. The 1982 film adaptation, directed by Guy Hamilton and featuring Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, transforms the story into a glamorous whodunit set in a sun-soaked Mediterranean locale. Both versions center around the murder of actress Arlena Stuart at a resort, with Poirot reluctantly drawn into the investigation, uncovering secrets among the guests, each with a motive. While the book is set on a secluded Devon island during World War II, featuring a more introspective tone, the film opts for colorful costumes and picturesque settings, filmed in Mallorca. Poirot in the book is sharp and formal, while Ustinov's portrayal is warmer and more humorous, appealing to some fans for its charm and theatricality.Between the original novel and the film — did we prefer one over the other? Have a listen to find out! In this episode, the Margos discuss:Agatha Christie & her character of Poirot The differences between the book and the movieThe cast includes: Peter Ustinov (Hercule Poirot,) Colin Blakley (Sir Horace Blatt), Jane Birkin (Christine Redfern), Nicholas Clay (Patrick Redfern), Maggie Smith (Daphne Castle), Roddy McDowall (Rex Brewster), Sylvia Miles (Myra Gardener), James Mason (Odell Gardner), and Diana Rigg as Arlena Stuart Marshall. Clips Featured:“Poirot swims”Evil Under the Sun 1982 trailer“Cattiness & Cocktails”“Poirot deduces”Music by Cole PorterFollow us on the socials!Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupInstagram: Book Versus Movie @bookversusmoviebookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D's Blog: Brooklynfitchick.comMargo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok Margo D's YouTube: @MargoDonohueMargo P's Instagram: @shesnachomama Margo P's Blog: coloniabook.comMargo P's YouTube Channel: @shesnachomamaOur logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Rory Scovel (Physical) & Jessica St. Clair (The Deep Dive) help Paul & Jason break down the 1992 buddy cop flick Double Trouble starring bodybuilders and OG Paul Brothers, Peter & David Paul. LIVE from Denver, the crew discuss the handstand date night, the sink litterbox, the crop top fashion, and the old timey 1800s trains. Plus, Paul regales us with stories about his grandma meeting Roddy McDowall and how he shared his first ever sip of beer with James Doohan aka Star Trek's Scotty. Help save the Institute of Museum & Library Services at: www.artsworkersunited.com/take-action-save-the-imls Get tix for our May 9th Toronto show at hdtgm.comHave a correction or omission for Last Looks? Call 619-PAULASK to leave us a voicemail!Buy HDTGM merch at howdidthisgetmade.dashery.com/Order Paul's book about his childhood: Joyful Recollections of TraumaJoin the HDTGM conversation on Discord: discord.gg/hdtgmShop our new hat collection at podswag.comPaul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheerPaul's YouTube page: youtube.com/paulscheerFollow Paul on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheerSubscribe to Enter The Dark Web w/ Paul and Rob Huebel: youtube.com/@enterthedarkwebListen to Unspooled with Paul and Amy Nicholson: unspooledpodcast.comListen to The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael: thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcastInstagram: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & @junedianeTwitter: @hdtgm, @paulscheer, & msjunediane Jason is not on social mediaEpisode transcripts available at how-did-this-get-made.simplecast.com/episodesGet access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using the link: siriusxm.com/hdtgm
Welcome back, custmers! I recently took a vacation from the video store to go on a cruise with my wife. I've had cruises on the brain ever since, so what better time to recommend some of my favorite films that take place on ships! OVERBOARD (1987)Handyman and single-father Dean Proffitt sees an opportunity to get even with a pompous heiress named Joanna after an accident leaves her with amnesia. Dean takes advantage of the woman's lack of memory and convinces her that she is his wife and the mother of his four children. What starts out as a simple bit of revenge gets complicated as relationships are formed… and broken. Starring real life couple Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn as Dean and Annie, with appearances from Edward Herrmann, Roddy McDowall, and Mike Hagerty. CABIN BOY (1994)In this utterly bizarre comedy starring Chris Elliott, Nathan Mayweather is a spoiled and tone-deaf “fancy lad” who accidentally boards the wrong ship and finds himself sailing the seas with a grizzled crew of career fishermen. The plot is silly, the jokes are weird, and the comedy is abstract. One moment cabin boy Mayweather is talking to imaginary cupcakes and in the next, he's being rescued from the depths of the ocean by Choki — half-man, half-shark. Cabin Boy was such a box office failure that director Adan Resnick literally never directed another film. I love this movie and my wife will get in her car and leave the house when I watch it. You'll have to decide for yourself if it's for you.THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE (1972)If you've ever wondered what's the worst that could happen while sailing on a cruise ship, you'll soon find out. Due to a series of unfortunate events, the unstable ship is knocked over by a 90-foot-tall wave. Passengers must work together to find a way out of the upside-down cruise ship before it sinks to the bottom of the ocean. This multi-Academy Award winner features an all-star cast including Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelly Winters, Red Buttons, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, Jack Albertson, and more. CITY HUNTER (1993)Jackie Chan is known for his wacky action flicks, and this may be the wackiest of them all. In City Hunter, Chan plays Ryu, a private detective hired to find a missing woman. Ryu and his assistant Kaori track the woman to a cruise ship and follow her there, only to discover the ship is being hijacked by terrorists. Ryu is the ultimate ladies man — they love him and he loves them. City Hunter is part comedy and part action. It's like if they remade Porky's and added machine gun wielding terrorists who constantly mow down passengers in cold blood. Is this film for everybody? No. But is it for anybody? Also, maybe not. Jackie Chan said City Hunter is the least favorite film he ever worked on, which made me pick up a copy and add it to the video store's library.Usually when my wife and I go on cruises the only thing I worry about is them running out of pudding or margaritas. After watching these I'll be keeping an eye out for terrorists, gigantic waves, and terrorists. If any of those things happen I'll cross my fingers and hope for amnesia. Happy viewing and thanks for visiting our video store!Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords (1986) synopsis: “The Go-Bots fight to rescue the Rock People.”Starring: Margot Kidder, Roddy McDowall, Michael Nouri, and Telly SavalasDirector: Don LuskThis week on Podcasting After Dark presents TV Obscura, Zak, Corey, and Diallo review GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords! While this movie may not be a crowd-pleaser, the boys still have fun discussing it and going down all sorts of nostalgic rabbit holes. That being said, if you're a fan of Battle of the Rock Lords then we apologize in advance for the amount of trash talking that happens in this episode lolLeave a comment on Patreon or our socials and let us know if you remember watching GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords!You can find Diallo Jackson here: Facebook / Instagram / Website Listen to Galactica, Actually here: Apple Podcasts/ Spotify / iHeartRadioListen to Another Review...You Didn't Ask For here: Apple Podcasts— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network
Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Tony nominee Daniel Davis. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary carer, including his fateful audition for COCO, bringing Katharine Hepburn to dinner with his parents, the disagreement he had with Ian McKellen about AMADEUS, what he admired about Gavin Creel in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, competing with Roddy McDowall for the role of Niles in THE NANNY, taking inspiration from Eric Blore and Arthur Treacher, acting with Eva Le Gallienne in ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, his unexpected Tony nomination for WRONG MOUNTAIN, the gift he got from Tom Stoppard during THE INVENTION F LOVOE, the difficulty of doing NOISES OFF at the American Airlines Theater, how Nathan Lane thought of him for THE FROGS, a full-circle moment appearing on ELSBETH, the challenge of playing Iago in OTHELLO, how he almost replaced Len Cariou in SWEENEY TODD, and so much more. Don't miss this honest conversation with a true veteran of the American stage.
Today Matt & Todd discuss the 1968 Sci-Fi Classic: Planet of the Apes, directed by Franklin J Schaffner, based on a novel by Pierre Boulle.Starring: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Maurice Evans and Kim Hunter.Screenplay co-credited to Michael Wilson and Rod Serling.A groundbreaking success when it first appeared in 1968; Planet of the Apes is a rapid-paced fish-out-of-water tale of a group of astronauts who crash-land on a mysterious planet inhabited by a civilization of advanced apes determined to destroy humanity.The original Planet of the Apes feels more at home in the realm of Star Trek and Twilight Zone (also created by original Planet of the Apes screenwriter: Rod Serling.)Even if you have not seen the film you're likely aware of the ending, and some of the more memorable lines. This is a film that still holds up as pure entertainment, award-wining makeup effects that still look remarkable, and an engaging plot that offers something enduring to consider about human nature.If this is your first time watching, we'd love to hear what you think.If you like this film we can recommend:The Omega Man, Last Man on Earth, World Without End, The Terminator, The Time Travelers*, Star Trek (in particular the classic series) and The Twilight Zone.----------Follow Matt on Letterboxd, Bluesky: @MovieMattSirois, as Marcus at Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful and follow what we follow at Once Upon a Geek and The Fade Out Podcast
I'm not breaking news by saying that seduction often factors into vampire movies. But has it ever been done better than by Chris Sarandon in "Fright Night" (1985)? This horror-comedy toys with suburban paranoia by casting the vampire as the debonair stranger next door and drinking in his charisma "from toe to tip," as returning champion Susan Tomorrow puts it. So happy to have Susan, a programmer at Portland's Clinton Street Theater, back on the show to talk Roddy McDowall, how "Fright Night" effectively references older vampire films, and, oh yeah, Chris Sarandon's neckline. Follow Susan at @kingvidiot on Instagram and pick your next night out at Clinton Street here: https://cstpdx.com/
Ep. 14 - Evil is GoodDive into the seductive shadows with our double feature spotlighting "Fright Night" and "Vampire in Brooklyn"! We're sinking our teeth into how these '80s and '90s gems championed the alluring vampire long before the current genre craze. Prepare for a deep dive into the magnetic performances of Chris Sarandon, Roddy McDowall, Eddie Murphy, Angela Bassett, and a stellar supporting cast. Get ready for an episode of fangs, laughs, and a whole lot of charisma.Follow us:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2certifiedbangers/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2certifiedbangers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On Episode 30 of our show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things encompassing various Grindhouse, Drive-In, and Exploitation genres; we will be reviewing and dissecting the gritty exploitation flick with 1982's "CLASS OF 1984". Directed by Mark L. Lester (Commando) and starring Perry King, Timothy Van Patten, Roddy McDowall and a very young Michael J. Fox. This movie, which spawned two loosely connected sequels is a cautionary tale of a new teacher at a crime ridden ciity high school that runs afoul a group of punk teenagers that rule said school with an iron fist. Our discussion is headed off by our regular hosts Tom Komisar and Cameron Scott! Join the two of them as they take a deep dive dissection of this ultra-violent exploitation effort! Come on in at the Grindhouse Pizzeria, pull up a chair, and grab yourself a slice! "I am the future!"
Estamos abriendo una puerta a la quinta dimensión para hablar de nuestra película del mes: Fright Night Este mes volvemos con vosotros para hablar de una película que redefinió el mito del vampiro en los años 80 y que, con el tiempo, se ha convertido en una de las cintas de culto más queridas del género: Fright Night, dirigida por Tom Holland en 1985. Era la década en la que el terror adolescente dominaba la gran pantalla con la fiebre de Halloween, Viernes 13 y Pesadilla en Elm Street, pero Fright Night llegó con algo diferente: una historia de vampiros que combinaba el horror clásico con el espíritu moderno de los 80. La película sigue a Charley Brewster, un joven que descubre que su nuevo vecino, Jerry Dandrige, es un vampiro. Nadie le cree, por lo que busca la ayuda del presentador de cine de terror Peter Vincent, un cazavampiros de ficción que, irónicamente, no cree en los vampiros. Para contar esta historia, Tom Holland mezcló el terror gótico con el humor y una estética vibrante propia de la época, usando efectos prácticos espectaculares diseñados por Steve Johnson y Richard Edlund. El resultado: transformaciones grotescas, colmillos afilados y una de las mejores secuencias de descomposición vampírica del cine. Pero Fright Night no fue solo una historia de monstruos. También capturó la esencia de la adolescencia, el miedo a no ser creído y el descubrimiento de un mundo oculto tras la aparente normalidad. La interpretación de Chris Sarandon como Jerry Dandrige convirtió al vampiro en un villano seductor y aterrador a la vez, y la presencia de Roddy McDowall como Peter Vincent añadió un toque nostálgico, homenajeando a los clásicos del terror. Aunque no tuvo el impacto de otras sagas slasher de la época, con los años Fright Night se ha consolidado como un referente del género, influyendo en películas, series y hasta en la manera en que concebimos a los vampiros en el cine. Hoy, casi 40 años después, sigue siendo una de las películas más queridas por los fans del terror y de los 80. También nos da para hablar de todo este cine de género Azrael [Prime Video], Canina (Nightbitch) [Disney+], El llanto [Prime Video], El tirititero [Prime Video], Elevator game [Prime Video], Night Siren [Filmin] Y Héctor por su parte El despertar de la bestia, Heretic, Exhuma, Hombre lobo, La Acompañante, La Quimera Recomendaciones El club de los vampiros, Byzamtium, Drácula: Príncipe de ls tinieblas, Kung Fu contra los 7 vampiros de oro, Drácula (Blácula), Lifeforce, Blácula, aquí llega el Condemor II
Today Matt & Todd discuss Tom Holland's Fright Night from 1985.An outstanding example of a modern take of the gothic vampire; Fright Night stars:William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall, and Chris SarandonIn present-day (1985) mysterious Jerry Dandridge and his roomate Billy move in next door to curious Charlie Brewster.Charlieknowshe is a vampire; but the police won't believe him, and his friends think he's losing his mind. With no one else to turn to, he finds local Horror Show host Peter Vincent -Vampire Hunter to help.What follows is a fantastic movie that could have gone missed in the wave of the summer of 1987's Lost Boys shortly after.Tom Holland's directorial debut is a darkly-humorous vampire tale also with fantastic FX by legend Richard Edlund (ILM).If you missed this one, find it. A must have for vampire movie fans featuring Chris Sarandon as one of the finest to don fangs in any era.Thank you all for listening!----------You're preparing your implements of war against the ever thirsting undead; and you forgot the matches. You forgot the matches because you were too busy testing the hardware store for werewolves, and you went off script like you always do.Congrats, and there you go: 5 dozen candles and no matches with which to ignite them.Fumbling for the lighter you vaguely remember behind the couch, you fail to notice the mysterious shadow fall over your exposed back. You're straining your arm to the limit, socket popping and stretching as tendons cling to their last.You've done it!That orange plastic and bright nickel steel, little pocket of flame. The moment you clasp your prize everything turns; and with unwanted inertia you find the room pulling away from you at incredible speed. The explosion of pain across your back punctuates the realization that you've been hurled across the room like laundry and decimated a wardrobe.With little time to breathe it hulks towards you. The thing that took everything from you.You grasp the vial of anointing oil and light it. That's it. It is time we- (Oh, I'm here too, in spirit though. Remember I already bought it a while back—I took down 6 of them blowing up the gas station. You were all "We won't leave you!" and it was sad but still youdid leave withouttoo much argument...)(Anyway...)It is timeweface this head-on.Once and final.Teeth vs. flame sounds like good odds.Taking one further step weFind MovieMattSirois on Letterboxd, & @MovieMattSirois BlueSky.)Then read a snarkier version of Matt: and follow him as Marcus on Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful reviewing off-brand or forgotten action and sci-fi.Oh andthenwe check out some great content we also follow at:Once Upon a GeekAlso The Fade Out Podcast
Yama Hama it's Fright Night! Thanks for joining us for another episode of THWTP! Today Dave and Tom are bitten with the Vampire bug once again thanks to the Nosferatu hype machine! First off the gang watch the 1986 Grace Jones vehicle VAMP directed by Richard Wenk and starring Chris Makepeace, Billy Drago and Long Duck Dong himself, Gedde Watanabe! Next up a sequel to a classic, Fright Night 2 from 1988. Dave covers some very interesting history of this odd flick. Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and returning from part 1 are Roddy McDowall and William Ragsdale plus you get Brian Thompson of Cobra fame! Rough trade anyone? And finally we get the long anticipated new film from Robert Eggers, Nosferatu! Starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård and of course Willem Dafoe! Lastly, would you do us a kindness and please leave a review (good or bad) on Apple Podcast app? It really helps us! Thanks and enjoy!
On March 16, 1974, a sketch appeared on The Carol Burnett Show featuring Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence and Harvey Korman portraying a “normal” American family -- warts and all. This sketch, known as “The Family”, led by a then 25 year-old Vicki Lawrence playing a gray-haired 63 year-old ‘Mama', spawned 30 more sketches, a TV Movie (Eunice) and finally a spin-off series of its own (Mama's Family) which ran for 130 episodes over six seasons both on CBS and in syndication (1983-1990).In “The Family”, Carol Burnett played the melodramatic, ambitious, brow-beaten daughter of ‘Mama'. Mama, played by Vicki Lawrence, is an exaggeratedly mean-spirited and insult-spitting widow and mother of five children: three sons played by guest stars Roddy McDowell, Alan Alda and Tom Smothers -- and two daughters: Eunice & Ellen (played by Betty White). Eunice's husband Ed Higgins was played by Harvey Korman.How did one simple sketch take on such a huge life of its own, creating a sprawling TV empire that some are calling “The Mama-Verse”? Susan and Sharon put on their housecoats and curly gray wigs to find out!THE CONVERSATIONCarol Burnett's career started with a Broadway role starring as the lead in Once Upon a Mattress and then as a rising star on The Garry Moore Show.The Carol Burnett Show was hugely successful, running eleven seasons, garnering 70 Emmy nominations and winning 25.Carol Burnett was encouraged to “speak up for herself” by another TV comedy legend -- Lucille Ball.A fan letter from then 18 year-old Vicki Lawrence to Carol Burnett led to her actually being cast as a regular on the show!“HARVARD SCHOOL OF COMEDY”: Lawrence cites Harvey Korman and Carol Burnett as her show business mentors during the 11 years she spent on the show.ONE-HIT WONDER: Five years into her run on The Carol Burnett Show, Lawrence had a hit song, recording “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia”!In the TV movie Eunice, Mama suddenly only has three children instead of five -- what happened to the others? And why is one of them suddenly Ken Berry?Vicki Lawrence was nominated for an Emmy for her portrayal of ‘Mama' in Eunice.The TV series Mama's Family was aired first as a prime-time network comedy and later as a nationally syndicated series. It originally ran for two years on CBS, was cancelled in 1984 -- and then revived TWO YEARS LATER in 1986 by Lorimar Syndication to run for additional 100 episodes!NAME SWITCH: The character Ken Berry played started out as “Phillip” in the TV-movie but then became “Vinton” in the TV series.The TV show introduced “Fran” played by future Golden Girl, Rue McClanahan -- playing Betty White's aunt!The TV show also introduced Vinton's children Buzz and Sonya played by “80's TV Ladies” alum, Eric Brown and actress Karin Argoud.Mama's neighbor, Naomi Oates, was played by “Another World” “The Nanny” and now “80s TV Ladies” alum, Dorothy Lyman!So join Susan and Sharon as they talk Lou Grant, social justice, Julie Andrews and the first Live Televised Cinderella musical, “Raytown, Missouri”, Kamala Harris, Matlock, driving your own story -- and “Miss Fireball of Inglewood”!AUDIO-OGRAPHYWatch The Carol Burnett Show and Mama's Family across many platforms. Not all of them feature all seasons. The Carol Burnett Show can be seen for free on Pluto TV. Mama's Family can be seen for free on Pluto TV.The Carol Burnett Show “The Family” select episodes:S7, EP23 - Aired 3/16/1974 - Jackson Five and Roddy McDowall.The first of “The Family” sketches. “The Reunion - Eunice's brother Phil (Roddy McDowall), a Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning author, returns home for a visit. On YouTube.S8, EP13 - Aired 12/21/1974 - Alan Alda“Home for the Holidays”Christmas sketch with Alan Alda on YouTube. VITAL READINGGet Handbook for A Post-Roe America by Robin Marty at Bookshop.org.Check out Men In Dark Times by Hannah Ahrendt at Bookshop.org.Read Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson at Bookshop.org.You can also follow Heather's substack.SHOPLAST WEEK FOR THE “80's TV LADIES” HOLIDAY SALE!15% off on all merch at the 8TL Shop. Make sure to use promo code “Festive80s”!CONNECTVisit 80sTVLadies.com for transcripts and more.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Support us and get ad-free episodes on PATREON. In Honor of President Carter and to learn more about his presidency: Get Susan's new play about him and his Crisis of Confidence speech: Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing.
It's 2025 and Corie and Sarah are here to start the year off right with a traditional back to school/Christmas episode! Your new years babies are joined by Erin and Kevin from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die to talk about "Cutting Class" from 1989; a movie that enables us to talk about both Brad Pitt's early work and Roddy McDowall's later work. Don't get too excited, but there are also word problems and trampolines! Call us! (661) 454-7499 Follow us on Instagram: @gagmewithachainsaw Donate to the Bakersfield Burrito Project! CashApp: $BakoBurritoProject Venmo: @BakoBurritoProject
Today, we cover and overlooked gem that had the best cast of actors, doing their best with a pretty dreadful script. It's Scavenger Hunt, a wannabe It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, from 1979! Starring Richard Benjamin, James Coco, Scatman Crothers, Ruth Gordon, Cloris Leachman, Cleavon Little, Roddy McDowall, Robert Morley, Richard Mulligan, Tony Randall, Dirk Benedict, Willie Aames, Stephanie Faracy, Stephen Furst, Richard Masur and cameos from Meat Loaf, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Vincent Price! Directed by Michael Schultz, who also directed Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and The Last Dragon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegenxfiles/support
Continuing Spooky Month, we watched the 1985 supernatural horror film Fright Night. Written and directed by Tom Holland, in his directorial debut, the film follows teenager Charley Brewster who discovers that his next-door neighbor may be a vampire. The film stars Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Stephen Geoffreys and Roddy McDowall. Come join us!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod
Welcome back to **"Retro Life 4 You,"** where we take a deep dive into the most iconic films of the past! Today, we're turning the spotlight on one of the most beloved cult classics from the 80s—the 1985 horror-comedy masterpiece, **"Fright Night."**Directed by **Tom Holland**, "Fright Night" brings a fresh twist to the vampire genre, blending horror, humor, and teen drama in a way that had audiences hooked. Starring **William Ragsdale** as the terrified teen Charlie Brewster, **Chris Sarandon** as the suave yet sinister vampire Jerry Dandrige, and the legendary **Roddy McDowall** as the reluctant vampire hunter Peter Vincent, this film is a perfect mix of chills, laughs, and 80s flairIn this episode, we're going to sink our teeth into what makes "Fright Night" so special—its unforgettable characters, the stunning practical effects, and how it became a fan favorite that still holds up today. So grab your stakes and garlic, because it's time to dive into the world of "Fright Night!" If you are new to the podcast then please consider following us on the platform that you love, we can be found most anywhere that you listen to your favorite podcasts. Please leave us a rating and review if you listen on iTunes and a 5 star rating if you listen on Spotify. If you like what you hear then please share the show with your friends and family. If you would like to help support the podcast by donating a small amount or any custom amount you choose then please visit the following link:https://retrolife4u.com/supportThis is not a membership or anything just a way for you to help support us without paying a reoccurring monthly fee when you feel like you are able to help. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions for shows or you have a question you would like us to read on air then email us at retrolife4you@gmail.com You can find us on social media at the following places:FacebookInstagramTik TokYouTubeRetro Life 4 You Website
"I am the future!" We are Back to School & Back in Action for this week's episode as we are covering an ultimate 80s pick! We are traveling to Ontario this week to join Henrique and David for a trip to the school from Hell. A new teacher at a troubled inner-city high school soon ends up clashing with a delinquent punk posse who run the institute with an iron fist in 1982's "Class of 1984" !Directed by Mark L. Lester and starring Perry King, Timothy Van Patten, and Roddy McDowall. Hear your hosts discuss how this early 80s action thriller has only gotten better on repeat viewings, how many personal favorite films have been directed by Mark Lester, why Roddy McDowall is a the top of his game wielding a pistol in a classroom, what were high schools like after Columbine, plus Henrique and David share more personal stories from their high school days of teachers with inappropriate songs and stolen fireworks from a sleeping teacher?! Visit our website: DoYouEvenMovie.com Email us: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.com LIKE us on Facebook: Do You Even Movie? - PodcastFollow Us on Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod Twitter: https://x.com/dyempodWatch "Class of 1984" on Prime:https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07TJRMYJV/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
National apple dumplings day. International Country music day. Entertainment from 1984. Bacteria 1st discovered, 1st fatal airplane crash, Dead guy wins Democratic primary. Todays birthdays - Hank Williams, Roddy McDowall, Anne Bancroft, John Ritter, Rita Rudner, Kyle Chandler, Anastacia. Red Skelton died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http: //defleppard.com/Apple dumpling gang - Saul BassWhiskey Talkin - Donnie LeeDo you wanna go out - Emily LocketThank you for cheatin on me - Dianna CorcoranRunning from a smile - Paul VinkWhats love got to do with it - Tina TurnerLets chase each other around the room - Merle HaggardBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Hey good lookin' - Hank WilliamsThree's company TV theme songI'm out of love - AnastaciaExit - It's not love - Dokken http ://dokken.net/
Clay Sayre returns to join Jim for a first for the podcast - A MONSTER ATTACK! Double Feature, featuring 1976's "Embryo," starring Rock Hudson, Barbara Carrera, Diane Ladd, Anne Schedeen, John Elerick, and Roddy McDowall, along with 1978's "The Manitou," starring Tony Curtis, Susan Strasberg, Michael Ansara, Stella Stevens Jon Cedar, Ann Southern Paul Mantee, and Burgess Meredith. It's true "Double Feature" fare as Jim and Clay talk about these two cult films from the 70's and it's all ahead on this episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.
Clay Sayre returns to join Jim for a first for the podcast – A MONSTER ATTACK! Double Feature, featuring 1976’s “Embryo,” starring Rock Hudson, Barbara Carrera, Diane Ladd, Anne Schedeen, John Elerick, and Roddy McDowall, along with 1978’s “The Manitou,” starring Tony Curtis, Susan Strasberg, Michael Ansara, Stella Stevens Jon Cedar, Ann Southern Paul Mantee, […] The post Embryo & The Manitou | Episode 428 appeared first on The ESO Network.
We welcome you into our Podcast's Spooky Season (just in case you are a vampire and need permission), to join us for a compare and contrast for the ages! Max, Liz, and Host Spencer are stepping in for Peter Vincent (take the night off David Tennant and Roddy McDowall) to discuss these horror comedies and what makes them so similar and so different.
About This Episode: Battle for the Planet of the Apes - Ep 309: Here ye, Here ye! Heed the words of the Lawgiver and tune in to Normies Like Us as they review the final film in the original five film series - Battle for the Planet of the Apes! This film does a lot to tie everything together, and maybe hints at an alternate timeline? We discuss that and more as we continue to go bananas for this bonker sci-fi series. Ape has clicked Ape! @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/
It is off to Old Hollywood this week, with the life and death of Roddy McDowall. Dominick Dunne was involved in both, and does he give a wonderful profile of his friend at this time of his passing in 1998. Roddy – legendary in Hollywood, not only for his prolific acting career, but also his photographs and very famous friendships. Roddy was the best friend you could ever want – just ask Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Wood, Jane Fonda, Tuesday Weld, or our man Nick. All sources can be found at doneanddunne.com. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Illeana Douglas is an avid student of the movies who grew up, stepped onto a set and entered the big screen of her childhood dreams. Her deep interest and knowledge of film legend and lore provided her with rich opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations with the stars and directors she has imagined meeting and then encountered along her way, including Robert De Niro, Robert Redford, Marlon Brando, Martin Scorsese, Roddy McDowall and so many more. With a rare ability to manifest full circle moments, Illeana has worked with the two men who upended her childhood, Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda. Their film, Easy Rider had inspired her father to check out of suburbia and into a hippy commune, leaving the family financially destitute. That struggle is documented in her award winning book, I Blame Dennis Hopper. As a starving actress, Illeana went to work for a publicist in the Brill Building and years later, starred in Grace of My Heart, about songwriters in the Brill Building. Her fascination with her lost suburban childhood led her to write a new book called, Connecticut in the movies, WHILE she was restoring her own Connecticut dream home, a similar desperate effort to that of Mr. Blandings. Connecticut's role in American movies has evolved over the years from that of a metaphor for healthy, country living (Holiday Inn, Christmas In Connecticut) to a representation of our post-war suburban shift, the strain the work commute placed on marriages and the racism found in planned communities, (The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit, Gentleman's Agreement) to a depiction of dark suburbia and societal collapse (The Swimmer, The Ice Storm), to horror and dystopia. (The Stepford Wives, Let's Scare Jessica To Death.) Illeana, is a complete delight and she joins us for an in depth discussion about all things movie and many things Connecticut. Plus, elections are coming and Myra Page and Joan Bowman are here from Commit To Democracy to teach us how we can all do more than just vote this critical election season!Path Points of Interest:Illeana DouglasConnecticut in the Movies: From Dream Houses To Dark SuburbiaI Blame Dennis Hopper: And Other Stories Lived From In And Out Of The MoviesIlleana Douglas on WikipediaIlleana Douglas on IMDBIlleana Douglas on InstagramMedia Path PodcastGift of DemocracyCommit To DemocracyCommit To Democracy FacebookCommit To Democracy YoutubeCommit To Democracy Instagram
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes: Episode 305 - Put away your hatred, put down your weapons, and for God's sake, listen! We're going ape as we return to our fourth installment covering the Planet of the Apes franchise with Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. The revolution is here brothers and there's still an ape curled up inside of every man. Get your hands off that unsubscribe button, you damn dirty Normies! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/
Jim remembers his first viewing of the 1969 TV Movie, "Night Gallery," which served as the pilot for the series and starred Roddy McDowall, Ossie Davis, George Macready, Barry Atwater, Joan Crawford Barry Sullivan, Tom Bosley, Byron Morrow, Richard Kiley, Sam Jaffe, George Murdock and featured directors, Boris Sagal, Steven Spielberg, and Barry Shear. The film included three tales of the weird written by Rod Serling, who introduced each segment. Find out more on this episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.
Jim remembers his first viewing of the 1969 TV Movie, “Night Gallery,” which served as the pilot for the series and starred Roddy McDowall, Ossie Davis, George Macready, Barry Atwater, Joan Crawford Barry Sullivan, Tom Bosley, Byron Morrow, Richard Kiley, Sam Jaffe, George Murdock and featured directors, Boris Sagal, Steven Spielberg, and Barry Shear. The […] The post Night Gallery | Episode 421 appeared first on The ESO Network.
We're back with another entry in our Double Feature series! This is where we talk about two films that have some sort of connection (either in reality or in our minds). This episode is pretty straightforward, as Ashley & Matt discuss two 1960s Disney movies starring Hayley Mills!
Hey, there, horror hounds and fright fans. Tom Holland here, ready to take you on a journey back to where it all began - Act I of Fright Night 40TH Year Cast Reunion TABLE READ You've seen this before, but trust me, you haven't experienced it like this. With Mark Hamill stepping into Roddy McDowall's shoes as Peter Vincent, and the electric Rosario Dawson joining Christopher Sarandon and our beloved original cast, we're breathing new life into this classic tale of suburban terror. And in this podcast - you're right there with me, in the room LIVE with Chris, Bill, Mark, Rosario and the whole Fright Night family. They delivered a performance so damn good, it was almost as frightening as the vampires themselves. In Act I, we set the stage. We introduce you to Charley Brewster, your average American teenager with an above-average problem - his next-door neighbor might just be a bloodsucking fiend. It's a delicate balance, between the mundane and the monstrous. We start with the ordinary - high school, homework, hormone-driven makeout sessions - and slowly, insidiously, let the extraordinary creep in. It plays on our deepest fears. Not just of vampires, but of not being believed, of being alone in the face of unspeakable evil. It's Stephen King's Loser's Club meets Rear Window, with a dash of hormonal teenage angst thrown in for good measure. As you listen, pay attention to the little details - the way the tension builds, the way disbelief slowly gives way to dawning horror. Listen for the chemistry between our cast, both old and new. It's like lightning in a bottle, folks, and we've managed to capture it again after all these years, just for your ears; electrifying your mind with a masterful soundtrack designed just for you, just for this story! We share laughter, stories, and outtakes - it's like your ear is pressed to the studio door, eavesdropping on icons reanimating an iconic story - my iconic story, at that. As Stephen King might say, we're not just telling a story, we're opening a vein and letting it bleed all over the microphone. So come on in, the bite's fine. Buckle up, turn out the lights, grab your earbuds because when that sun goes down and Jerry Dandrige bares his fangs, you're in for one hell of a ride. Welcome back to Fright Night, for real! Tom https://terrortime.shop/ https://www.fiorscotch.com/ - Delicious!
Escape from the Planet of the Apes: Episode 301 - Please, listeners, don't use the word Monkey to describe today's episode, it's offensive to us and goes against our special topic as we continue our journey covering the Ape Franchise with Escape from the Planet of the Apes! Zira and Cornelious go on a hell of a journey and your Normie hosts are along for the ride, including the surprise return of a podcast favorite actor. Get your hands off that unsubscribe button, you damn dirty Normies! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/
Planet of the Apes: Episode 296 - YOU MANIACS! YOU PODCASTED IT UP! AH GOSH DARN YOU, GOSH DARN YOU ALL TO HECK! Planets of the May-pe continues as we take a trip down below and really do blow it all up (you maniacs)! It's not A MADHOUSE, it's Beneath the Planet of the Apes on Normies Like Us! Listener See, Listener Do, Listener Click Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/
Ape podcast. Apes talk about ape movie. Charlton Heston want to bang ape and shoot ape with gun. Apes want to cut off Charlton Heston balls. Oooh ooh ahh ahh. Ape throw poop at you and eat banana. Is ape movie Greatest Movie Ever Made? Planet of the Apes (1968) is directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and stars Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans and Linda Harrison. Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio
Planet of the Apes: Episode 293 - YOU MANIACS! YOU PODCASTED IT UP! AH GOSH DARN YOU, GOSH DARN YOU ALL TO HECK! Heed the Lawgiver and get ready for a very special episode as we go bananas for our new long form series - Planet of the Apes (1968). Your hosts monkey around while discussing this one of a kind film that kicked off a major franchise with a new one releasing in May. It's not A MADHOUSE, it's Normies Like Us! Listener See, Listener Do, Listener Click Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/
The snow is falling & it's cold outside, so join Henrique & Dave who are kicking off their Winter Watching Favorites List with an undiscovered film that Hitchcock never directed but it sure feels like he did. A struggling actress accepts an audition for a role that could change her life…or take it. Finger Removals, Homicidal Identical Twins, Snow Covered Mansions, Betrayal, & more in 1987's Dead of Winter, directed by Arthur Penn. Plus Mary Steenburgen playing 3 characters, Roddy McDowall, & Jan Rubes. Gey cozy by the fire & grab a cup of hot cocoa as the hosts dissect this one setting thriller that gets deadlier & twisted till the very end. Visit our website: DoYouEvenMovie.com Email us: doyouevenmoviepod@gmail.comLIKE us on Facebook: Do You Even Movie? - PodcastFollow Us on Instagram: @DoYouEvenMoviePod Twitter: https://x.com/dyempodTik Tok: @doyouevenmoviepodWatch Dead of Winter on Prime:https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B003UPYOE0/
Ape-ril continues this week as we celebrate the major milestone of 250 episode of Sequel Rights!!! WOOOOO!!!! Special guest Rob Klein joins us to discuss his massive collection of Planet of the Apes props and costumes as we ourselves grapple with the final film in the original series, Battle for the Planet of the Apes. Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your pet squirrel! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises! Special Guest: Rob Klein.
This week we return to our series on the Planet of the Apes with the 4th film in the franchise...1972's Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. Special guest Zach Pappas joins us to discuss a film that is fraught with injustice, violence, and circuses. Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your throughout all of Aperil! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises! Special Guest: Zach Pappas.
We start the first of a two-part series examining the musical Camelot, the Broadway hit based on T.H. White's The Once and Future King, which I recently re-read in preparation. For part one, we look at both the original cast recording from 1960, as well as two clips from the Ed Sullivan show, featuring Richard Burton as King Arthur and Julie Andrews as Guenevere. Unfortunately, this is all we could find of that particular version of the show. We were, however, able to find a 1981 stage revival starring Richard Harris and Meg Bussart and filmed for HBO. The 1981 production differs from the original production, streamlining some elements, cutting some characters, but largely is the same show. In both cases, the effort to condense a 700-page novel into a two and a half hour musical greatly simplifies some of the driving philosophy of the book—as much a meditation on politics and the rise of fascism as it is a consciously-anachronistic fantasy and elegy for a dying world (very much reading like Lord of the Rings meets A Connecticut Yankee). However, focusing on the love triangle and Arthur's conundrum of balancing justice and mercy, might and right, makes for an effective musical, one which even influenced the popular culture conception of the then-current Kennedy administration. In our next episode, we will examine the 1967 film production of the same musical. 1960 Broadway Original Cast Recording: Starring Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, Robert Goulet, David Hurst, Robert Coote, Roddy McDowall, and Robin Stewart. 1981 Revival: Starring Richard Harris, Meg Bussert, Richard Muenz, James valentine, Barrie Ingham, Richard Backus, and Thor Fields. Music by Frederick Loewe. Lyrics and Book by Alan Jay Lerner. To hear the entire episode, join the Mary Versus the Movies patreon for $3/month to hear this and the entire series Hollywood Avalon: https://www.patreon.com/maryvsmovies.
How in the world will they follow up the ending from Beneath The Planet of the Apes?! Escape From The Planet of the Apes arrives just one year later to answer that question with aplomb. Join us this week as we follow the further adventures of Cornelius and Zira and host an amazing interview with Hunter Goatley from Hunter's Planet of the Apes Archive! Visit Hunter's Planet of the Apes Archive at https://pota.goatley.com/ Check out Hunter's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@HunterGoatley Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your fellow apestronauts! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises! Special Guest: Hunter Goatley.
Dan and Conrad are invited to join Roddy McDowall's live action role play of 'Donkey Kong' – complete with homicidal primate and princess at the top level – as they check out Shakma (1990), thanks to our patrons' choice nomination! In it, McDowall plays a professor who experiments on baboons with mind-altering substances by day, but stages elaborate LARP-ing sessions with his students in the college building by night. In their latest game, Sam (Christopher Atkins), Tracy (Amanda Wyss), Kim (Ari Meyers) and their friends get more than they bargained for when one baboon goes berserk and starts to pick them off one by one. How will they defeat the primal rage of Shakma? Will pushing cutlery out of the window alert passers by? And why is the hero obsessed with moving around dead bodies? Find out if this is a hidden treasure or an experiment gone wrong! Follow us on Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram and maybe what's left of Twitter, if it's still functioning. Support us on Patreon to nominate future films, vote on whether films should be released or thrown back, and access exclusive bonus content!
Michael and Jacob Bean-Watson watch the short-lived, but (let's just spoil it) excellent live action Planet of the Apes TV series starring Roddy McDowall, Ron Harper, James Naughton, and Star Trek's Mark Lenard.
Happy New Year Wonderful listeners! Jef, Josh and Brian are kicking off 2024 right with some full on monkey business! That's right, the boys are talking about the 1990 animal exploitation/snoozefest "Shakma"! The promise of a possible hidden gem revolving around a bunch of college kids and Roddy Mcdowall larping and getting picked off by a crazy ass baboon was undeniable. However the FM3 were more than a little let down with this aptly overlooked 90's animal slasher. Help the Forever Midnight crew ring in the new year with this wild one, currently streaming on Tubi and Freevee!
GGACP celebrates the 30th anniversary of the cartoon classic "Animaniacs" (premiered September, 1993) with an ENCORE of a 2017 interview with Emmy-winning voice actor Rob Paulsen ("Pinky and the Brain," "The Tick," "Tiny Toon Adventures"). In this episode, Rob joins the boys for a compelling discussion about the generosity of Mel Blanc, the meticulousness of Steven Spielberg, the versatility of Mark Hamill and the professionalism of June Foray. Also, Roddy McDowall holds court, Orson Welles hits the sauce, Sir John Gielgud cuts to the check and Rob stars in a $500,000 "in-joke." PLUS: Lorenzo Music! Robert Ridgely! The man behind The Brain! Gilbert tangles with the Ninja Turtles! And Paul Williams "meets" Michael Caine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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