Midnight Viewing

Ordinarily this would be a Patreon Subscriber episode, but with the passing of Lynn Marie Stewart, we thought we'd make it available to everyone. In this episode of Cable Box Theater, hosts Father Malone and hp discuss the origins and cultural impact of The Pee Wee Herman Show, a 1981 stage production that aired on HBO. The discussion covers the show's background in the improvisation group The Gro...

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, Father Malone and HP discuss the 1989 TV movie, 'The Trial of the Incredible Hulk' , including Bill Bixby's direction, Lou Ferrigno's portrayal of the Hulk, and Rex Smith as Daredevil. The discussion touches on various plot points, such as the trial sequence, Kingpin's flawed criminal operation, and the underwhelming climactic showdown. They also compare past a...

Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean discuss 'The Gorge,' a romantic horror action and directed by Scott Derrickson. The second, 'Heart Eyes,' is a romantic comedy slasher with a unique killer targeting couples on Valentine's Day. 00:00 Introduction 01:54 Romantic Horror: The Gorge  15:24 Romantic Comedy Slasher: Heart Eyes 24:39 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes Father Malone FatherMalone71@gmai...

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, hosts Father Malone and Mike White delve into two episodes from Season 3 of George A. Romero's 1980s TV series, 'Tales from the Dark Side'. They start with episode 5, 'The Geezenstacks', discussing the bizarre and creepy story about a dollhouse that eerily mirrors a family's life.  The conversation shifts to episode 6, 'Black Widows', where they discuss a story...

In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, co-hosts Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean discuss the complexities and challenges of Captain America's new adventures in 'Captain America: Brave New World'. Next is the TV series Yellowjackets, highlighting its intriguing blend of past and present storylines along with its supernatural elements.

Another stinking clip show? Yeah that's right. But it's Valentine's Day. So shut up. We're reaching into the vaults for the best Night Gallery segments dedicated to love. So journey back with us as we investigate all the terrible ways we find to love each other.

In this special episode of Midnight Viewing, host Father Malone welcomes HP, the composer and host of Noise Junkies, to discuss the 1978 jukebox musical film, 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.' They delve into the movie’s production, its eclectic cast including Peter Frampton, the Bee Gees, Steve Martin, and Alice Cooper, and its critical reception. The discussion highlights the film's stran...

Join Father Malone and Ripley Jean as they take a look at Valentine action flick Love Hurts and take a look back at the height of the Captain America franchise: Captain America The Winter Soldier. 00:00 Steve Rogers' Urgent Message 02:07 Father Malone's Weekly Roundup 03:54 Love Hurts 13:32 Captain America: The Winter Soldier 29:51 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, we review two episodes from Season 3 of George A. Romero's Tales from the Dark Side. The convoluted plot of 'The Bitterest Pill' (Season 3, Episode 3) and the predictable yet eerie 'Florence Bravo' (Season 3, Episode 4). 00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing 00:25 The Bitterest Pill  14:13 Florence Bravo  24:16 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episodes Father Malo...

In this week's Roundup, Father Malone and co-host Ripley Jean delve into Sophie Thatcher's recent horror ventures, showcasing her performances in 'Companion' and 'Heretic'.  00:00 Welcome to Father Malone's Weekly Roundup 06:27 Companion 17:15 Heretic  22:30 Closing Thoughts and Future Hope

In this episode of 'Anthologies Attack,' hosts Father Malone and Antonio LLapur discuss Mel Brooks' classic comedy film 'History of the World, Part 1.' From the Stone Age to the French Revolution, they explore segments like the Old Testament, the Inquisition, highlighting memorable performances by Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, Dom DeLuise, and more. They also touch on Brooks' comedic style, the impac...

In this episode of the Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and Ripley take a gander at two new releases: Wolf Man from The Invisible Man director Leigh Whannel. And the straight to streaming film Star Trek: Section 31 starring Michelle Yeoh 00:00 Introduction 05:55 'Wolfman' 19:19 Section 31 31:14 Conclusion and Sign-Off Father Malone Fathermalone71@gmail.com patreon.com/fathermalone

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, we discussSeason 3.  Episode 1, 'The Circus,' which features a world-weary investigative journalist encountering a sinister circus, and Episode 2, 'I Can't Help Saying Goodbye,' about a young girl with a morbidly prescient power. 00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing 01:46 The Circus  12:52 I Can't Help Saying Goodbye  22:14 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episod...

Father Malone AND Ripley discuss the the latest four-part series 'SNL Beyond Saturday Night' available on Peacock, examining various aspects like the auditions, writing process, and 'The Weird Year.  The episode also features a special tribute to the late filmmaker Jeannot Szwarc, celebrating his works on anthology television and the direction of 'Jaws 2'. 00:00 Welcome to Father Malone's Weekly R...

In this episode of 'Anthologies Attack,' hosts Father Malone and Antonio Llapur dive into the Coen Brothers' 2018 anthology film 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.' They discuss each of the six segments, the film's unique take on the American West, and its themes of death and storytelling. Highlighted are the film's notable performances, including those by James Franco, Zoe Kazan, and Tom Waits. The h...

Welcome back to a very special two part episode of Midnight Viewing as we look back on the career of filmmaker Jeannot Szwarc. He directed some 19 segments of Night Gallery. All were at least visually interesting and some are the best of the series. We've collected all of his Night Gallery tales for your listening pleasure. And Father Malone would like you to know his cohosts are mostly wrong in t...

Welcome back to a very special two part episode of Midnight Viewing as we look back on the career of filmmaker Jeannot Szwarc. He directed some 19 segments of Night Gallery. All were at least visually interesting and some are the best of the series. We've collected all of his Night Gallery tales for your listening pleasure. And Father Malone would like you to know his cohosts are mostly wrong in t...

In this lively episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and Ripley Jean return to rate and review the latest in the endless stream of Star Wars content: Skeleton Crew. Then take a look back at The Lonely Island and their magnificent Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 01:28 Star Wars Fandom Rant 07:17 Skeleton Crew Review 15:17 SNL and The Lonely...

We've reached the end of season Two. Witness the whimpering outro that is 'Fear of Floating' and 'The Kasavin Curse'. 00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing  01:37 Fear of Floating  17:48 The Casavin Curse  24:04 Romero's Influence and Production Critique  28:10 Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up  Father Malone fathermalone71@gmail.com patreon.com/fathermalone

No Weekly Roundup this week. Instead Father Malone welcomes back Paul Waller, the host of 'A Year in Horror' podcast and frontman for the wildly melodic and heavy as hell band OHHMS, to discuss the 1986 film 'Trick or Treat.' They delve into heavy metal culture and the depiction of metalheads in horror films. Additionally, Paul shares personal anecdotes about his experiences with heavy metal music...

In this episode of Anthologies Attack, hosts delve into the world of the Coen Brothers' film 'Inside Llewyn Davis'—a portrayal of a struggling folk musician in 1961 New York. They discuss the relevance of the film's themes to the year 2025, reflect on the artistic journey, and contrast characters while exploring the Coens' unparalleled dialogue and film-making style.  00:00 Welcome to Anthologies...

Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean discuss their New Year’s resolutions and review the latest in film. They cover Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu,' critiquing its portrayal of Count Orlok and its focus on repressed sexuality. They then move on to 'Y2K,' Kyle Mooney’s directorial debut, blending comedy and horror as technology turns hostile on New Year's Eve 1999. Finally, they explore 'A Complete Unknow...

 'Strange Love,' written by Edith Swenson and directed by Theodore Gershuny, explores the dynamics of ailing vampires and an unusual love story.  'The Unhappy Medium,' written by Swenson and directed by Dusty Nelson, revolves around a televangelist's family dealing with his unexpected afterlife appearances and struggling with their morally ambiguous inheritances.  00:00 Introduction to Midnight Vi...

Merry Christmas, Midnight Viewers! Take a tour of Christmas Past as we gather together holiday themed episodes from the various anthologies series we've covered so far. Journey back with us as we look at episodes from Tales from the Crypt, Twilight Zone 85, Night Gallery and the Tales from the Crypt feature film. We hope your New Year will better than the last.

In this Christmas-themed episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and co-host Ripley Jean navigate holiday entertainment, starting with a review of 'Emmett Otter's Jug-Band Christmas,' a 1978 Jim Henson special featuring a mother and son otter duo trying to make ends meet during the Great Depression. The episode continues with a scathing critique of the Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curt...