Midnight Viewing

Father Malone and co-host Ms. Ripley Jean provide an extensive analysis of the 'Mission Impossible' film series. The hosts discuss the progression of the films, starting from the original TV series and its revival, to the Tom Cruise-led movies. They cover notable directors such as Brian DePalma and John Woo, the series' evolution under different creative visions, and highlight key moments like sig...

In this episode of Midnight Viewing's Fusco Fest, Father Malone and HP are joined by special guest Ashly Marie Tom Osborne, a project director for the Moapa Band of Paiutes. They dive into John Fusco's 1992 film 'Thunderheart', discussing its depiction of Native American issues, the role of mysticism, and its portrayal of identity and corruption. 00:00 Introduction to Fusco Fest 02:12 First Impres...

In this installment of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and co-host Ms. Ripley Jean dive into a variety of pop culture topics and trailers. Releases mentioned include 'Ballerina,' a 'John Wick' spin-off, Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest,' and J 'F1.' Also a review of the new 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' movie, reflecting on the franchise's legacy and its innovative twist on the slashe...

A Swing and a Miss! In this episode of Fusco Fest on Midnight Viewing, hosts Father Malone & HP step up to bat with the 1992 film 'The Babe,' chronicling the life of baseball legend Babe Ruth.  00:00 Welcome to Fusco Fest!  02:27 Babe Ruth 03:37 John Goodman as Babe Ruth 06:53 Direction and Cinematography 16:11 Baseball in Movies   28:24 Casting and Performances  34:55 The Ultimate Sin of Biog...

Father Malone and Ms. Ripley Jean discuss  the new Apple Plus series 'The Studio' and its connections to earlier Hollywood critiques like 'The Player' and 'Action.'  00:00 Introduction and Weekly Roundup 01:30 Fusco Fest Update 02:28 Musical Showdown: Cast Your Votes! 04:31 New Segment: Frightening Fax Machine  12:28 The Studio 19:05 Action FATHER MALONE fathermalone71@gmail.com @fathermalone pate...

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, hosts Father Malone and Chris Stachiw & Mike White delve into George Romero's 1980 series 'Tales From the Dark Side,' focusing on Season 3, Episode 15 ('My Own Place') and Episode 6 ('Red Leader'). \  00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing 01:09 My Own Place   13:35 Red Leader  20:14 Upcoming Episodes and Closing Remarks

In this special episode of  Father Malone's Weekly Roundup,Father Malone is joined by The Projection Booth's Mike White and The Kulturecast's Chris Stachiw to dive into the newly released Marvel film 'Thunderbolts Asterisk.' They discuss the film's portrayal of Marvel's unconventional team of anti-heroes exploring themes of redemption, betrayal, and blurred moral lines. The hosts express mixed fee...

In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone discusses a range of topics, from Netflix's new series 'The Four Seasons' to the impact of the film 'Thunderheart' and Val Kilmer's legacy. He provides an in-depth review of 'Mad Men,' emphasizing the complex characters of Joan Holloway, Peggy Olson, and Betty Draper, as well as the series' portrayal of 1960s societal upheaval.  The...

No Weekly Roundup this Week. Instead, Father Malone is joined by Night Mr. Walters' HP to discuss the inspiration for the new Netflix series The Four Seasons starring Tina Fey, Steve Carrell and the always hilarious Kerri Kenney-Silver premiering May 1st. 'The Four Seasons,' written, directed, and starring Alan Alda alongside Carol Burnett covers three middle-aged couples and their navel gazing an...

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, Father Malone is joined by Mike White from the Projection Booth and Chris from The Kulturecast to review and discuss episodes from Season 3 of George Romero's 1980s series 'Tales From the Dark Side'. They first delve into 'The Milkman Cometh', (Season 3, Episode 13) highlighting the performance of Robert Forster while critiquing the episode's synth score and pa...

Pirate Ghosts, Daredevil Musings, and Birthdays In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone, joined by Ms. Ripley Jean, celebrates his birthday with fun festivities and a command for celebration. The episode also hints at an upcoming live show at the Nightmare in Vegas Horror Convention. Father Malone answers listener mail and then a detailed homage is paid to John Carpenter's...

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, hosts Father Malone and HP from Noise Junkies discuss the classic western film Young Guns II. They delve into their appreciation for John Fusco's writing and the performances, particularly praising Emilio Estevez's portrayal of Billy the Kid and William Petersen's performance as Pat Garrett. The conversation covers the historical context, the strong supporting...

Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean discuss  the cult classic 'Repo Man,' a film about a young repo man navigating dangerous scenarios and philosophical lessons. They also delve into 'Roadside Prophets,' a road trip film featuring musicians and philosophers encountered along the way. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 02:54 Repo Man 14:56 Roadside Prophets 26:14 Conclusion and Farewell Father Malone...

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, the hosts delve into two episodes from the third season of George A. Romero's 1980s series, Tales from the Dark Side. Seasons of Belief is a twisted Christmas talewith bizarre and sometimes sloppy character dynamics. Miss May Dusa, takes a different turn with a Greek mythology-inspired plot about a Medusa disguised as a mannequin. 00:00 Introduction to Midnight...

Rest in Peace, Mister Kilmer

Hosts Father Malone and HP analyze Young guns and Emilio Estevez's portrayal of Billy the Kid/ Kiefer Sutherland's role as Doc Scurlock, highlighting how the movie sets the stage for its superior sequel, Young Guns II.  00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:31 First Impressions and Historical Context 04:28 Billy the Kid 06:39 Music  14:48 Performance Highlights 20:36 The Regulators 32:12 Casey Siemas...

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, the hosts dive into two episodes from Season 3 of George A. Romero's 1980s series, Tales from the Darkside. They discuss 'Baker's Dozen' and its novel concept of voodoo cookies. The second episode, 'Deliver Us From Goodness,' features a mother and housewife who becomes an accidental saint and has to sin to help her husband's political campaign. 00:00 Introducti...

Curiosity killed the cat. That's only the first part of that saying. It ends thusly. But satisfaction brought him back.

 In this Midnight Viewing & Noise Junkies crossover episode, Father Malone and HP delve into the 1986 film 'Crossroads' directed by Walter Hill. The hosts discuss the film's plot, which follows Eugene, played by Ralph Macchio, as he seeks a legendary lost blues song while helping bluesman Willie Brown escape from a nursing home. They explore the film's musical significance, the involvement of...

In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, the theme is all about Irish culture and St. Patrick's Day. Father Malone, alongside his co-host Ripley Jean, dives into various topics including thoughts on Cameron Monaghan's performance in Star Wars Fallen Order and how his portrayal of different Jokers in Gotham stands out. The episode also offers reviews of State of Grace, a 1990 film about t...

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, Father Malone and Mike White delve into two episodes from Season 3 of George A. Romero's anthology series, Tales from the Darkside. They analyze 'Heretic,' a story about a shady art dealer dealing with stolen church relics, and 'A Serpent's Tooth,' which involves a controlling mother using supernatural means to dominate her children. 00:00 Introduction to Midni...

 In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean delve into the world of paranormal investigators, focusing on characters from works by Alan Moore and Clive Barker with looks at the 1995 film 'Lord of Illusions,' exploring its strength and flaws in detail. Meanwhile, Miss Ripley Jean highlights John Constantine, examining his evolution from comics to his 2005...

In this episode of Midnight Viewing Anthologies Attack, hosts Father Malone and Antonio Llapur dive deep into Daredevil's rich history, from his comic book origins to his various on-screen adaptations. 00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing Anthologies Attack 00:20 Daredevil: A Catholic Connection 02:39 The Origins of Daredevil  1:52 The 1989 Daredevil TV Movie 19:10 Ben Affleck's Daredevil: A 200...

In this episode, Father Malone  and Ripley Jean delve into the comedic and cultural impact of National Lampoon. A rundown of recent viewer mail. And an in-depth analysis of both the film 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture' and the documentary 'Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant, Dead.'  00:00 Introduction  01:36 Father Malone's Weekly Roundup 02:07 Gaming Weekend and Xbox Talk 05:10 Pen Pals from Around the World...