The Spoiler Room Podcast

Those darn cursed book always causing a problem and this one definitely does that. We kick off "Words Burn" month with a discussion on the 2018 indie horror film "Book of Monsters." Is this book worth opening? We discuss our love for practical F/X, the talent, and how we felt about the script. Check it out and don't forget to subscribe. Our Website: https://www.specialmarkp...

We close out our "Stop! Motion Time!" month with a heartfelt, best animated picture award winner called "Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio". We talk about how it struck a personal cord with us, how the animation is amazing and how dark the story is.

We discuss the 2019 stop-motion animated film "The Old Man" from Estonia. Find out why the crew feel this is one of the weirdest films we have covered on the podcast, which is saying something. We talk about the animation, the wild story, and just how unpredictable it is. But is it good? Well Tune in and find out.

Wil Johnson from the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast returns to the Spoiler to join in the discussion on "Mad God" from Phil Tippet. We go under neath the surface to try to figure out what all the imagery means, talk about the fantastic animation, and why it deserves a watch. We also spin the wheel of random to see what next month's theme will be. Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast: https://cin...

Its "Stop! Motion Time!" month here in The Spoiler Room. Joe and Mark talk about the creative, deep, and multilayered stop motion animated film "Junkhead" from Japan. We talk about the amazing artistry, what it all may mean, and why this film deserves repeat viewing. Don't forget to take part in our "Party Like It's 1999" poll on our website at https://www.spe...

It is the final sequence of "Bad Genes" Month here in the Spoiler Room. This time we take a look at a film that can fit into many genres. Join us as we discuss the smart script, practical F/X, the talented cast, and more. Tune in. Jeff York's Website: https://www.theestablishingshot.org

Bad Genes Month is still growing with another human / plant combo in the form of this early comic book movie adaptation of #DC's #SwampThing. This is directed by Wes Craven. We talk about the films strong opening, the surprise nudity for a PG film and that Swamp Thing costume.

We continue to travel down the DNA of films about human genes combining with other things. This time we dig into the mad scientist film "The Mutations" starring Donald Pleasence and Tom Baker. We talk about the death of this sub genre, the performances of the bigger named stars and just how much it borrows from "Todd Browning's Freaks".

In this "Animation Nation" special, Mark and Ian talk about the 1988 anime classic, "Akira". They discuss the artistic talent behind the film, the multiple story lines, and why this is still talked about today. Make sure to check out Ian's Podcast as well: Kicking the Seat: https://www.kickseat.com AND take our poll now for next year's special series "Party Like it...

The Horror Miser Monty G joins us to kick off "Bad Genes" month. This one is a doozy from 2009 called "Splice" Starring Adrien Brody. We discuss the messy script, the "shock" moments, and if the special effects hold up. Tune in. Horror Miser Monty G's : https://www.youtube.com/@TheHorrorMiserMontyG Vote in our "Party Like It's 1999" poll https://www....

This movie was released twenty years after "My Neighbor Totoro". Does this one have as much magic as Tororo? How does this style of animation hold up to other popular forms of animated films? Did the crew dig this one? Find out in our last episode for "Marvelous Miyazaki" Month. Manos Returns: https://fawesome.tv/movies/10530041/manos-returns Ian's Site: https://www.kicksea...

We continue our journey looking at Miyazaki Films with Howl's Walking Castle. We talk about the animation, the stark contrast in story from Spirited Away, and why we think this is definitely a Wizard of Oz type tale. Find out who enjoyed this and where it ranks among the other films they have seen of Miyazaki. Ray Sidman's site: https://bsky.app/profile/filmnerdness101.bsky.social Ian'...

The Spoiler Room Podcast has another "Animation Nation" episode. This time we get carried to the land of spirits with a look at #StudioGhibli 's #SpiritedAway. Join as we talk about this 2001 film from the legendary #HayaoMiyazaki . @GKIDStvJeff York's Site : https://theestablishingshot.org/ Ian's Site : https://www.kickseat.com Ray's Site: https://bsky.app/profile/filmne...

We kick off our Marvelous Miyazaki Month with a look at the wonderfully imaginative film, "My Neighbor Totoro". We will discuss the style of animation, creative story, and why it has stood the test of time. We also find out who had changed their opinion of the film after a rewatch. Ian's Site: https://www.kickseat.com

"Oh Lordy!" month goes out with a bang with The Spoiler Room Crew going to war with Nicholas Cage in "Lord of War" 2005. This story was based on true events but is it true it is a good movie. Does Nicholas Cage get Cagey? Does it still pertain to things today? This and so much more is discussed.

We get darkly magical in the Spoiler Room with a look at Clive Barker's Lord of Illusion. There is no slight of hand but there may be a slight of the movie. Did the Spoiler Room Crew enjoy this one. We will also discuss Scott Bakula post Quantum Leap, the dark story, and Clive Barker's style of direction.

Show Correction: In the show we stat the BBC radio drama version was only an hour. Actually Each of its 13 episodes is an hourThat time again my friends for another "Animation Nation" special. We discuss our mixed feelings on this 1978 animated adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings". We discuss the some of the history of it, the behind the scenes challenges, and why it ended on...

We kick off "Oh Lordy!" month by grabbing the conch and talking about the 1990 version of the classic story of "Lord of the Flies" is this one worth a watch? Join us as we discuss the accuracy of the film compared to the book, does it still hold up, and who enjoyed it and who didn't. Get stranded with us. Kick the Seat: https://www.kickseat.com

There were five Sundays this month so Mark "The Movieman" decided to revisit one of his least favorite Robin Hood films and bring The Crew along for the ride. The question is, will his opinion of the film have soften after thirty-five years? We will find out. Film Obsessive: https://www.filmobsessive.com Kicking the Seat: https://www.kickseat.com

We continue our journey through Sherwood forest with a look at different Robin Hood movies. This one is definitely different and darker than the movie poster would suggest. The Crew discuss this dark, star studded story that looks at what things may have been like for Robin hood and his friends 20 years after the main legend. Find out why we were blown away by the film and try to figure out why mo...

It is that time for another Animation Nation special. We are going to discuss the not often discussed Disney's Robin Hood. It is a favorite of Mark "The Movieman" but how does the crew feel about it? Tune in as we discuss the voice acting cast, animation quality, and songs. Ooo da lolly Golly what a day! Kicking the Seat: https://www.kickseat.com

Hey na nee na nee We continue our look at Robin Hood films with a discussion on the 1993 Mel Brook comedy "Robin Hood: Men in Tights". We talk about how some of the jokes still land while others are a bit dated, our first viewing of the film, and the lost art of Parody films. Establishing Shot: https://theestablishingshot.org/

We swash our buckles and head into Sherwood forest to kick off "Round Robin" Month. We decide to draw our bows and take aim at "The Adventures of Robin Hood" from 1938. Is this film a bullseye with the crew or does it miss the mark for them. We talk studio system, stunts, the talented cast and of course Errol Flynn's smile. Film Obsessive: https://filmobsessive.com/ Kicking...

We close out this month's theme with a look at this period action drama starring Ken Watanabe and Tom Cruise. We explore the themes of PTSD in a civil war vet, the wonderful cinematography, and Tom Cruise being Tom Cruise. Find out why we think this film deserves to be seen again on the big screen. Kicking The Seat: https://www.kickseat.com

We continue our look at post-civil war film with on you probably have not heard about. "Seraphim Falls" from 2006 starring Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson. Find out why the crew think you should seek this film out. We talk about how it is a prime example of "show don't tell" story telling, the large number of character actors, and the left turn ending. So ride out and tune i...