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We conclude this year's MonsterCast with one of the most unique thrillers to ever come out of Hollywood. 1955's "The Night of the Hunter" remains as frightening and dream-like as it was upon release. Brandon & Eric welcome back Jay Hoffman to discuss Charles Laughton's only outing as director. The hosts praise the sinister performance of Robert Mitchum as Reverend Harry Powell. They also highlight...

For this Halloween the Super GG Radio team played through the Resident Evil remaster.  Released in 2002 on the Nintendo Gamecube, the re-release of the original classic is a mix of old game controls and more modern-day visuals that is a good entry point into this seminal horror series.   Don't forget, Extra life is almost here!  Come help us meet our $5,000 goal at https://www.extra-life.org/ inde...

Were you scared of the chimney sweeps in Mary Poppins or of becoming a monkey boy like in Jumanji? Jacqueline and Meghan discuss some of the movies or tv shows that weren't supposed to be scary but ended up as nightmare fuel. Titles include: Chitty Chitty Bang, Bang, Return to Oz, The Brave Little Toaster, The Witches, The Neverending Story, and many more.

#MonsterCast roles on with the latest episode of #FullDisclosure. Flashback host Ryan Lootens is joined by fellow franchise super-fan and host of our brother podcast After The Hype Bryan Dressel to talk about the conclusion of an era in #HalloweenEnds. Does the final chapter of the Miichael Myers saga deliver? You'll have to listen to find out! #FRN #NPR FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS!  https://www.npril...

Larry is once again joined by Nicole and Gideon for one of their favorite horror movies, Willy's Wonderland starring Nicolas Cage as a silent touch guy who takes on janitorial duties at a Satanic Showbiz Pizza called Willy's Wonderland where the animatronics are hiding a dark secret. Is he locked in there with them, or are they locked in there with him?

View from the Back Row is back with another #MonsterCast episode! This time, I welcome horror and true crime podcaster Robin Coleman to the show to discuss the frightful monkey business going on in Monkey Shines ! Disability representation? Big 80s hair? Sleazy Stanley Tucci? Crazy capuchin? Enjoy!   https://anchor.fm/.../episodes/VFTBR----Monkeyshines-e1ooieg   FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! - https://...

It's that time of year again as #MonsterCast has overtaken the Network! Jeremy & Sara keep the train rolling and stay in the late 90s with another Dark Castle classic in the remake #HouseOnHauntedHill. They talk the stacked cast, some of the best use of music in the genre and how the horror aspects still do hold up nearly 25 years later! #FRN #NPR FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS!  https://www.nprillinois....

It's that time of year again as #MonsterCast has overtaken the Network! We're kicking off Jeremy & Sara's annual series of spotlights with 1998's slasher classic #UrbanLegend. They talk the impressive cast led by very young Oscar-winner Jared Leto, how prevalent urban legends are today and why the film has one of the best horror openings of all time. Join us for the scares! #FRN #NPR FIND US ON NP...

It's October and that means Front Row Classics gets into the Halloween spirit with something a little creepier. Brandon and Eric welcome Vanessa Ferguson and Allison Means to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. The hosts discuss the macabre classic which revitalized the careers of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. We discuss some of the iconic scenes and campy moments th...

Welcome to Convince Me's first contribution to Monstercast 2022! Larry is joined by his wife, Nicole, and the Wednesday Addams of the family, his son Gideon. They discuss the 2021 Horror Comedy "Black Friday." A group of disgruntled toy store employees must try to survive working the most dreaded day in retail while also fighting off zombies and, what appears to be, an alien invasion as well? Okay...

Welcome to a special episode of Front Row Flashbacks for our Monstercast interview of writer/producer/director and friend of the pod, David Weiner. He is the director of the critically acclaimed documentaries In Search of Darkness Parts I and II, which focus on the history of 1980's horror movies. Weiner also directed the documentary In Search of Tomorrow, which gives viewers a deep dive into 1980...

JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse   Big Shot season two hits the court and our Disney+ subscriptions this Wednesday! We were invited to preview season two, and to speak to several of the cast members. This is a personal favorite of many of the BTM cohosts. We all love the show, and look forward to it building in season two. We also snuck in a couple of questions to John Stamos about the...

We are excited to bring you a conversation with Matt Cox, creator of the Off-Broadway hit  Puffs: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a School of Magic and Magic.  If you are a fan of a certain boy wizard who lived, you may be familiar with the story, but this show follows Wayne and his fellow Puffs as they go through the school.  The show will be coming to the Springfield area October 27-30 at t...

MonsterCast is here, and View From the Back Row is spotlighting two spooky films involving disabled lead characters this month. First up -- Sarah Paulson plays the, let's say, slightly overprotective mother of a disabled daughter. Steve and his guest, Rebecca Sykes, break down the action.

JOIN OUR PATREON: Patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse   Boooooooooooooook! It is October, and Disney+ has finally rewarded our patience with the release of Hocus Pocus 2. This is a special release date for this week's episode, so we could get you our thoughts as quickly as possible. We also have a special panel of siiisstaas to lead you through the film. Vanessa Ferguson will take the hosting duties, and s...

Jeremy was so excited to have a chance to speak to the new Peacock original film, Meet Cute. He speaks to the director of the film for his inspiration, and also his opportunity to work with co-stars Pete Davidson and Kelly Cuoco.

Craig discusses the long-form improv comedy podcast, Mega with co-hosts Greg Hess and Holly Laurent. They also talk about their improv roots, including some tips and advice for others wanting to give improv a try themselves. The show will be returning to Chicago this Sunday at Sleeping Village, link to tickets down below.

"When you're doing something you love, and you're passionate about, there is nothing like it in the world." We are so excited to bring you a special interview with Cara Menzel and her sister, Disney Legend Idina Menzel. These two have teamed up to write a wonderful new children's book called Loud Mouse: How a Little Mouse Found Her Big Voice , which will be available through Disney Publishing on S...

We commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a look at the acheivements & influence of the Hispanic and Latino community throughout Hollywood history. Brandon is thrilled to welcome author, Luis Reyes to the podcast to dicuss his latest book, "Viva Hollywood: The Legacy of Latin and Hispanic Artists in American Film". The book pays tribute to the many actors & craftsmen who left an indelib...

"This looks like it was made for me." Thanks to Walt Disney Animation Studios, Craig had the opportunity to speak to many of the creators behind the upcoming Disney film Strange World . This film will be coming to theaters on November 23, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union and Lucy Liu. Join along as we discuss the creative inspiration of the film you're...

The one where Brett and Craig argue about Harmonious again…. Wow! This past weekend brought us a ton of Disney announcements from D23 Expo 2022. On this episode, Craig, Brett and Bea will break down some of the announcements they were the most excited about from the whole weekend of panels and events. You'll get to hear about some of the film studio properties, video games, TV shows coming to Disn...

Front Row Classics celebrates the history of rock n'roll in the movies with author, Fred Goodman. Goodman has penned a fantastic new book dedicated to the marriage of cinema and rock. "Rock on Film: The Movies That Rocked the Big Screen" highlights the origins of rock on film all the way up to the present day. The book highlights 50 must-see films that will appeal to any rock or film fan Brandon a...

We welcome back to the Front Row Network Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Governor, Howard Berger. Also, joining us for the first time is film critic and editor Marshall Julius. These two have partnered to bring us an amazing book. Masters of Make-up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic is available TODAY at independent bookstores and online. This book is pure movie magic, less a how-t...

Who needs sleep when you can stay up and react to the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards? This year brought some new contenders to the stage, with Abbott Elementary having the best showing of a freshman effort. But we know all you Lasso-holics from Peanut Butter and Biscuits were cheering on the Greyhounds as they continued their domination of the comedy category. We will talk Lasso, Lasso and more...

Welcome Middle-Earthers to the Ring of Power Hour! Nori's hiding of the Stranger comes to a head as the Harfoots prepare for their migration. Arondir finds himself captive of a dark evil planning a dark project in the Southlands. Galadriel and Halbrand find themselves in the island kingdom of Numenor after being rescued from the sea. But the kingdom is considerably unfriendly to elves and she must...