Midnight Movie Snack

We're diving into the suspenseful world of "Cat's Eye" (1985), the Stephen King anthology movie, with Chris and Garrett in the latest episode of the Midnight Movie Snack Podcast! 🍿🐾 Join our hosts as they unravel the suspense, humor, and horror in this Stephen King anthology movie, while sharing insights and behind-the-scenes tidbits. It's a fun-filled movie commentary you...

It starts with a chat about the movie theaters of our hometown and from there, it becomes like any other conversation we have: A freewheeling, stream-of-consciousness discussion about movies, what we're working on, what's next, and anything else that comes to mind. If you've ever wondered what a chat between Chris and Garrett is like, this is pretty close. Join in the conversation on I...

If the alligator in the sewers doesn't get you, then the werewolf of Tarker's Mills might! Join us for a look at two films we got to see on the big screen recently thanks to Alamo Drafthouse in Raleigh, NC! First up, we dive deep for a look at Lewis Teague's Alligator, written by John Sayles and starring the late great Robert Forster, from 1980. Then, we break out The Peace Maker baseb...

A very sad week, as we say goodbye to William Friedkin, the director responsible for The French Connection, The Exorcist, Sorcerer, To Live and Die in LA, and many more amazing films. While it's sad whenever we lose an artist, it's also a time to celebrate Friedkin's work and recognize his talents as a filmmaker and raconteur. This week's episode takes a whirlwind tour through Frie...

In this mini-episode, Chris explores the futuristic vision of AI and romantic comedies in Steve Barron's Electric Dreams (1984). Although received as a cute, harmless, and pop-infused 90-minute music video, Electric Dreams offers some profound insights on technology and love in a modern context. Plus, it features a young Lenny von Dohlen (rest in peace) and Virginia Madsen, who make a very cut...

What do you get when you take two wisecracking cops who decide they've had enough of cold, crime-ridden Chicago and want to make a fresh new start in Key West, Florida? You get Running Scared with Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines, from 1986! Join us for a look at this buddy cop movie that has tons of laughs and charm, plus an impressive cast of familiar faces including Joe Pantoliano (Guido the...

This week on the Midnight Movie Snack Podcast, we're diving into the films of Quentin Tarantino. Chris and Garrett share their memories of seeing their first Tarantino movie, their top 3 favorite Tarantino movies, why The Hateful Eight would make a great stage play, how Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is entertainment in its purest form, and much more! For more about Contentarama, Uncle Xavier&#...

Today, TMMSP remembers Brandon Lee, star of The Crow (1994). Brandon, the son of martial arts movie legend Bruce Lee, was just carving a career path for himself when he filmed The Crow in Wilmington, NC in 1993. A freak accident during filming took Brandon’s life 30 years ago today. Join us for this special episode where @allthings80swithgarrett and I talk about our memories of the movie, of Brand...

In this episode of The Midnight Movie Snack Podcast, we take a trip back to 1982 to revisit the classic teen comedy, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Directed by Amy Heckerling and starring an incredible cast including Sean Penn, Phoebe Cates, and Jennifer Jason Leigh, this movie has become a beloved cult classic over the years. Join us as we discuss the film's memorable characters, iconic scenes...

In this episode, recorded in less than 20 minutes, Chris talks about a nostalgic favorite of his from the early 80s, Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983). Besides being a Bradbury fan, Chris had an English teacher (Coach Vinson!) who nurtured the love for Bradbury by showing the movie in class over two days. Kids of the 80s and 90s remember how movie day in class was like getting...

Join Chris for a quick trip to the Twilight Zone... Twilight Zone: The Movie, to be exact! Four stories, four directors... Steven Spielberg, George Miller, Joe Dante, and John Landis. Learn about what went into the making of the film, and the horrific accident that nearly ended the production.  Theme music: Heartbreaker by Jahazzar (made possible through a Creative Commons license) | Follow t...

Our first movie commentary of 2023! Join Chris and Garrett for their commentary of the 1983 Tom Cruise teen comedy Risky Business. Learn about the actors, the behind-the-scenes stories, the appearance of future famous actors in cameos, the 80s musical genius of Tangerine Dream, and why the movie is still relevant in a lot of ways, 40 years later! Theme music: Heartbreaker by Jahazzar (made possibl...

Garrett (@allthings80swithgarrett) returns this week for a fun conversation about rediscovering this week's movie, All the Right Moves (1983), starring Tom Cruise, Lea Thompson, and Craig T. Nelson. We also talk about the latest Scream trailer that dropped yesterday and next week's brand-new movie commentary for the 1983 Tom Cruise teen comedy, Risky Business. Theme music: Heartbreaker by Jahazzar...

Chris goes back to June 1, 1984 to revisit the Walter Hill rock-and-roll musical action-adventure, Streets of Fire, starring Michael Pare, Diane Lane, Amy Madigan, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, and Rick Moranis. Find out why this movie generated a lot of buzz with its music videos on MTV, how 18-year-old Lane won the role of rocker Ellen Aim, and what producer Joel Silver had to say about the movie aft...

Happy New Year 2023! We kick off our third season with a look back at a movie celebrating its 40th anniversary this year—Blue Thunder with Roy Scheider and Malcolm McDowell. Chris reflects on how this movie was in constant rotation on HBO in the 80s after its first flight in theaters. How well does it hold up? Does it take to the skies... or does it crash and burn? Chris shares a little about the...

Happy Halloween! Join us, dear trick-or-treaters, for a special treat from the Midnight Movie Snack Podcast! Grab your favorite snack, settle in, and listen to a reading of Stephen King's "One for the Road," a sequel of sorts to the novel (and miniseries we covered earlier this month) Salem's Lot.  What happens when an out-of-towner stumbles into Tookey's Bar in the middle of a snowstorm in s...

It's our last Halloween-themed bite-size snack episode this month as we sample one of Chris' favorite Halloween movies: Halloween III: Season of the Witch! Cool masks, crazy witchcraft schemes involving Stonehenge, tortuous television jingles, and plot holes so big you could send a convoy of Silver Shamrock delivery trucks through easily! Find out why this is one of Chris' favorites—and why it mig...

Our month-long Halloween celebration continues with Jacob's Ladder (1990). This hallucinatory horror movie is both suspenseful and spiritual, thanks to screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin (Ghost), director Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction), and a solid cast led by Tim Robbins (Bull Durham). If you've never seen Jacob's Ladder, no worries—there are no spoilers in this episode. If you have, it's time to rewa...

It's our second bite-size snack episode this month and we've got more vampires for you! This time, it's Kathryn Bigelow's Near Dark (1987). Chris goes behind the scenes and gives listeners enough detail to hopefully pique their curiosity and check out this underrated and overlooked vampire movie that has a Western and film noir flare. Not to be missed: Performances by Lance Henriksen and the late,...

Join us for our first bite-size snack episode of October with a look at the Stephen King miniseries from 1979, Salem's Lot! Vampires, hit or miss Maine accents, TV and movie actors galore, and one of the creepiest vampire masters in the last 50 years (Barlow!) make this a must-see viewing experience for Halloween.  Salem's Lot is available for rent on Amazon Prime and streaming on Shudder. &n...

This week, Chris and Garrett chat with actor Jordan Isaiah White, who stars in The Black Phone (2022) as Matty, a school bully who terrorizes the main characters in the movie. Jordan shares his experiences working on the film, his career, his love of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, his ideas for Halloween costumes, and much more. If you're a fan of Jordan's and The Black Phone, you're going to love...

This week's bite-size snack episode looks at a sometimes forgotten film from actor Dustin Hoffman: Straight Time (1978). Find out about the behind-the-scenes drama, as well as the basis for the story about a career criminal trying to live an everyday life outside the prison system. Straight Time features Theresa Russell, Harry Dean Stanton, Gary Busey, M. Emmet Walsh, and Kathy Bates. Podcast them...

Now hailed as a sci-fi horror cult classic, John Carpenter's The Thing was largely dismissed by critics and sci-fi horror fans when it was released in 1982. Find out what went into the making of this film and what it has since spawned: comic books, video games, a prequel... and a possible remake? Theme music: Heartbreaker by Jahazzar (made possible through a Creative Commons license).   ...

This week, we lost acting legend David Warner to cancer. Chris talks about some of Warner’s accolade-worthy film performances in The Omen, Time After Time, Time Bandits, and Tron. Warner is also known for his animated performance as Batman’s nemesis Raʼs al Ghul in Batman: The Animated Series. Terrific actor who will be missed deeply. Warner was 80 and fought cancer during his later years. Rest In...

New movie commentary episode! Chris and Garrett celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Elisabeth Shue comedy, Adventures in Babysitting. Join us for lots of tangents into John Hughes, Stranger Things, The Duffer Brothers, and the cast. And check out All Things 80s with Garrett on YouTube for posts on 80s locations and trivia! Theme music: Heartbreaker by Jahazzar (made possible through a Creative C...