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"This isn't the end, not even close."   Welcome, friends, to our Season One finale! We're going to celebrate by discussing a film Brett's been itching to talk about because that man loves his zombies and the book this movie is based on! We'll spend a good long while on the genre, the lore, and undead running speeds. Then, stick around as we talk about the troubled production history and how m...

"What is below, stays below. That is the law!"   In honor of Clive Barker's return to cinema this week with the Candyman  remake (yes, we know he didn't direct it - calm down!), we're going to talk about one of his most notorious films! We'll discuss the troubled production history and various cuts of this movie, Stephen schools us on the religious iconography present in the film, and Br...

"Nice weather? You think we're having 'nice' weather? I guess you didn't lose the only one that meant anything in your life. I guess you don't feel burned out by the human misery and despair perpetrated by the criminal vermin that infest every pore of this decaying city, forcing you to guzzle cheap wine and cheaper whiskey to dull the pain that shatters your heart, rips at your soul, and keeps you...

"Jason. My special, special boy. They must be punished, Jason. For what they did to you. For what they did to me."   A joyous Friday the 13th to all of you wonderful campers out there! This year, we celebrate with our good friend Mike Snoonian of The Pod and the Pendulum & PsychoAnalysis podcasts by discussing one of the many early 2000 remakes of a classic slasher franchise. We'll talk a...

"There's only one way this can end... you die very badly."   With the release of  The Suicide Squad this week, we thought it would be appropriate to talk about a slightly different film based on a DC comic about a rogue group of dangerous people on a suicide mission in South America! We'll discuss our love of Idris Elba, the unfair reception this movie received when it was released, and...

"I may be chubby, but I'm quick."   This week we're going to celebrate the opening of Disney's Jungle Cruise by talking about an earlier attempt to adapt a beloved theme park staple: The Country Bear Jamboree! Stephen gives us an in-depth history of the Jamboree itself, we discuss our mutual love of both Christopher Walken and Stephen Tobolowski, and Brett has a lot of questions about how thi...

"Men who crave power look back over the mistakes of their lives, pile them all together, and call it 'destiny.'"   By the power of Greyskull, we have arrived to talk about this movie, based on a cartoon, based on a toy. We'll discuss the interesting history of Cannon Films, the careers of Dolph Lundgren and Courteney Cox, and we both lose some nerd cred by revealing just how much we really ca...

"You see, if the Train of Death doesn't kill him, then those crates of TNT will. Not to mention the two ton anvil hanging over his head, and—Oh, look. There's the Pendulum of Doom! What's the Pendulum of Doom doing here?! I did not order the Pendulum of Doom! It's overkill! Get rid of it!"   Sufferin' Succotash! In honor of Space Jam and its "New Legacy" releasing this week we're going to tal...

"Don't worry, death's not that bad..."   In honor of the release of Marvel's Black Widow , this week we're going to discuss Marvel's first foray into a female-led superhero franchise! We'll discuss Jennifer Garner's obvious reluctance to do this movie, its complete disregard of the source material, and our slow, Lovecraftian descent into madness as we realize just how bad this film is!

"If vengeance is all you seek, you will never be able to save mankind. Fight this war with me, not for one man but for the whole world... Mr. President."   This week, we celebrate America's Birthday with our first ever returning guest: author and creator of The Endless Elsewhere Podcast, Mr. J.P. Leck!  We'll discuss how historically accurate this movie actually is, book versus movie ada...

"People shouldn't root around in their past. Some things are best left forgotten."   In honor of Mr. Diesel's new Fast & Furious film release, this week we're going to talk about his attempt at bringing his Dungeons & Dragons character to the big screen! We'll discuss the disaster of a script, the career of Mr. Diesel himself, and Brett's complete heartbreak over how good this movie c...

"Is that what you're trying to do? Ruin my life and make me look like a freakin' idiot?!"   On this episode, we get together with musical artist and long-time friend Sean Rose to truly embrace the awkwardness. We discuss the cultural phenomena this movie was, the warm hug of nostalgia this movie produces for Brett and Sean, and Stephen tries his best to find a deeper meaning buried within it...

"Well, now, I bring all sorts of plusses to the table. I hardly ever bluff and I never ever cheat."   This week we shuffle up and deal while we talk about this classic 90's western. We'll discuss Brett's surprising nostalgia for this film, fall deep down the Academy Awards rabbit hole once again, and spend an unhealthy amount of time dissecting that final round of the poker tournament.

"If you go looking for answers, you just might find them."   This week, we're exploring family curses with author and illustrator, Cat Scully ! We discuss our appreciation for James Wan and Leigh Whannell, how much this film influenced Cat's writing, and how much we're ready for #HotWerewolfSummer!    You can find all of Cat's work at the links below: Website: catherinescully.com Tw...

"Holmes, remember what I always taught you: control your emotions or they will be your downfall."   We're on the case this week with another ramble filled discussion about a film that had a lot going for it! We'll discuss the Sherlock Holmes character and his numerous pop culture portrayals, Barry Levinson and his incredible run, and go on more tangents than you can shake a meerschaum pipe at...

"Come to look death in the face, huh, schoolboy?"   We have a shocking treat for you this episode, listeners! Wes Craven scholar and author of Sins of the Fathers: Religion in the Works of Wes Craven at Manor Vellum Brian Keiper has joined us!  We discuss just about everything Craven, the reason this film was created, and how Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan really influenced Brian's love...

"When this is all over... are we Power Rangers or are we friends?"   This week, we are joined by writer Ian Spiegel-Blum ( @dragonwriters ) to talk about some teenagers with attitude! We discuss how much Brett and Ian love this property, how much Stephen doesn't, and the secret ingredient that makes Krispy Kreme donuts so tasty!    Check out Ian's work here: https://www.dragonshield...

"You go back and you tell the Cardinal, that we will continue to perform our sworn duty which is to protect the king. And we will use every means within our power to fight him."   Welcome to May, welcome to Spring, and welcome... to France! Join us as we discuss the live-action Disney adaptation of this iconic French tale. We talk about the career trajectory for most of the principal cast, ho...

"When I asked for your advice, I didn't mean that you should actually speak."   In honor of the newest Tom Clancy film releasing this week, Without Remorse , we thought it was the perfect time to cover one of the many Jack Ryan reboots!  We'll discuss Tom Clancy as an author, Ben Affleck's rise and fall, and divert into so many MCU-related tangents you'll wonder if you switched over to a...

"Hey, hey, hey, hey-now. Don’t be mean; we don’t have to be mean, cuz, remember, no matter where you go, there you are."   The time has come, ladies and gentlemen! Brett has returned from his trip to the 8th dimension and our pal Tucker is here to talk about this cult classic film that's sure to blow your mind! We discuss the ridiculous amount of star power this movie holds, how absolutely bo...

"For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me... it was Tuesday."   This week, Brett has undertaken an important mission to slay the Harpy Queen deep in the heart of Hades itself. So while he's gone, Stephen is joined by one of his old pals and host of the Nerds with Wings podcast, Phil Smith! They'll discuss a little history about the video g...

"Are you scared? We're all scared. You'd have to be crazy not to be scared."   Welcome back to your regularly scheduled programming! This week, we're going to hit the opposite end of the size spectrum as we continue our journey to discover 1998's answer to whether or not size truly does matter. We'll discuss Brett's weird ability to remember the Burger King promotional campaign for this movie...

"You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wonderous land of imagination..."   So this week is going to be a little... different. Friend of the podcast, J.P. Leck ( endlesselsewhere.com ), has sent us a link from a place that can only be described as "somewhere else." A place where Jaws never became a franchise and a couple...

"The radiation isn't an anomaly, it's the clue. This animal is way too big to be some lost dinosaur."   It's the final week of Monster March Madness, The King of the Monsters is finally here, and we've brought along a guest to help us discuss Kong's challenger! Aspiring filmmaker and one-time podcast host Samuel Dumas will take us on a deep dive of some Godzilla history, we'll discuss the hug...

"And lo, the beast looked upon the face of beauty and it stayed its hand from killing. And from that day forward, he was as one dead."   The opening acts of our Monster March Madness have concluded and the big matchup draws closer, so let's talk about the first challenger! We'll discuss the career trajectories of Peter Jackson, Naomi Watts, and Adrien Brody, talk about the problematic underto...