Development Purgatory

What if the Bride of Frankenstein was a super hero? Lexcee Recomendation: Practical Magic 2 (2026) Dan Recomendation: Lisa Frankenstein (2024) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Elsa Lanchester interview with Dave Cavett Scream 3 (2000) X-Men (2000) Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Music: Kevin MacLeod Discovery Hit Fanfare for Space Hot Pursuit...

Jim Henson's work has shapped many of our childhoods. Although Fraggle Rock is oftentimes overlooked, it might be the best childrens TV show of all time. Join us as we learn about the development of the TV show, the movie that nearly happened, and where it stands today.  Recomendations Lexcee: 9 to 5 (1980), Practical Magic 2 (2026) Dan: Muppet Treasure Island (1996), Planet Money Dolly Parton's “...

To everyone who posted, shared, held up signs, and spoke out when it counted. This film made it to the big screen because of you.  Recomendations Dan: The Day the Earth Blew Up (2024) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Coyote vs Acme (2026) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

Would you kindly listen to our episode about BioShock? Recomendations COYOTE VS. ACME! Lexcee: Buddy (2026) Dan: Resident Evil (2002) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: BioShock (Video Game 2007) BioShock 2 (Video Game 2010) System Shock 2 (Video Game 1999) A Cure For for Wellness (2016) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Co...

Would you kindly listen to our episode about BioShock? Recomendations Lexcee: The Odyssey (2026) and Six: The Musical Live! (2025) Dan: Portal: No Escape (Short 2011) and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: BioShock (Video Game 2007) BioShock 2 (Video Game 2010) System Shock 2 (Video Game 1999) Musi...

We watched Minions & Monsters to find every movie reference in it! Did we find them all? Nope, but we tried.  Recomendations Lexcee: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026) Dan: Obsession (2026) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

Hi Barbie! Did you know they've been working on a Barbie movie since the 80s? Recomendations Lexcee: The Invite (2026) Dan: Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Barbie (2023) Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

We cover another super hero! This one is a lesser know but well loved DC character Plastic Man and go through the Wachowskis' unmade Plastic Man movie.  Recomendations Lexcee: Forbidden Fruits (2026) Dan: Supergirl (2026) and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: X-Ray Vision podcast ft. Ben Schwartz Bil...

We cover another super hero! This one is a lesser know but well loved DC character Plastic Man and go through the Wachowskis' unmade Plastic Man movie.  Recomendations Lexcee: Hacks (2021) Dan: Spider-Noir (2026) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: X-Ray Vision podcast ft. Ben Schwartz Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) Justice Leagu...

The LEGO movie revolutionized animation, but after only a few years everything was not so awesome. We dive into the history of Brickfilm, Warner Bro's handling of the LEGO IP, the unmade films, and the speculate on the future of The LEGO Group.  Recomendations Lexcee: Hadestown: The Musical (2026) Dan: Transformers One (2024) Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips us...

We dive into the well known and often over looked career of Henry Selick and discover his unmade projects such as The Shadow King and Toots and the Upside Down House. Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992) Coraline (2009) Good News by Randy Newman from James and the Giant Peach Soundtrack (1996) A Bug's Life...

The woman behind Alfred Hitchcock's success.  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Alfred Hitchcock Accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award (1979) Alfred Hitchcock Intro Theme The 39 Steps (1935) Frenzy (1972) Dial M for Murder (1954) Rebecca (1940) Patton Oswald - Male directors, female editors Marnie (1964) Rear Window (1954) Rope (1948) Shad...

We changed the name of the show! Let us explain. Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights"

What happens when you try to make a Toy Story sequel WITHOUT Pixar?  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Toy Story (1995) Toy Story 3 (2010) Cheers (1982) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights" "Bittersweet" "Black Vortex" "Crossing the Chasm" "Darkness Speaks" "Dreams Become Real" "Eastern Thought" "Five Armies" "G...

What happens when you try to make a Toy Story sequel WITHOUT Pixar?  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Toy Story (1995) Toy Story 3 (2010) Cheers (1982) Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit" "Miami Nights" "Bittersweet" "Black Vortex" "Crossing the Chasm" "Darkness Speaks" "Dreams Become Real" "Eastern Thought" "Five Armies" "G...

Coyote and the Roadrunner was supposed to poke fun at the predator vs prey genre and somehow became the definition of it. We chase the history of these legendary characters and find out what the fate of the film Coyote vs Acme will be.  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Chase Stokes & Lana Condor interview for  Valiant One Brianne Howey...

Dan and Lexcee went to see Heart Eyes and here's there review! Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker

In this episode we punch are way through the history of Popeye and sail through the unmade Popeye movie by Genndy Tartakovsky.  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Popeye the Sailor (1933) Betty Boop: A Language all my own (1935) “Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” by Barry White Saturday Night Live (1975) Popeye the Sailor (1960) Dragonsla...

This week we are doing something a little different. We are exploring a game that we got called out for from our Sonic episode. This time we will NEVER FORGET Altered Beasts.  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Altered Beasts (1988) Altered Beast - Rise From Your Grave (doom metal arrangement) by Tohru Nakabayashi Hercules (1997) Les Misérab...

Part 2 we cover the entire leaked Gambit script!  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: The Illuminerdi YT Channel Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Assembled X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) Item 47 - Marvel One Shot (2012) FRIENDS (1994) Skewed and Reviewed Gareth Von Kallenbach YT Channel Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)...

In part 1 of our Gambit episode we go over the history of Gambit's origin, the comics and the X-Men animated series, his successful and unsuccessful cameos in the X-Men movies, and the rise, fall, and rise again of the solo Gambit movie.  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: The Illuminerdi YT Channel Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Deadpool and...

In this episode we cover the first unmade Sonic the Hedgehog movie and why Sonic X-treme was the downfall of STI.  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: 9-11 Call Babysitting Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) The Office (2005) Mario 64 Sega Genesis Vs SNES 1991 Commercial SEGA logo Sonic & Knuckles Commercial Sonic 3 Commercial  Sonic...

In this episode we slow down and uncover the forgotten and unknown origin stories of Sonic the Hedgehog.  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: 9-11 Call Babysitting Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) The Office (2005) Mario 64 Sega Genesis Vs SNES 1991 Commercial SEGA logo Sonic & Knuckles Commercial Sonic 3 Commercial  Sonic The Hedg...

Scooby-Doo, where are you!? Tax credits? In this special Holiday episode, Lexcee tells us about the real life villains behind Scoob! Holiday Haunt, Dan gets quizzed on his knowledge of Hallmark Christmas movies, and we discuss our favorite Holiday films!  Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: FRIENDS Behind the Scenes Interview Bruce Willis Com...

Our first movie review episode! This time we're review Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy as it relates to our At the Mountains of Madness episode. If you would like to see our reactions to the film as we watch it check out our Patreon for that full video and the full video of this episode! Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Music: Kevin MacLeod "Jazz Brunch" "Discovery Hit"...