Movie Meltdown

Movie Meltdown - Episode 230 After requests  from listeners who have been missing a certain original cast member, this episode we welcome back our "convention correspondent" Misty. And as usual - she brings the darkness. And the bad words. But when has that ever phased us? So we hang out with Misty and discuss the goings on of " WonderFest " as well as her recent viewing of " Star Trek into Darkne...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 229 Always going that extra step to find our audience, this week we set up shop at the Flea Off Market to spread the word about the show. But then as usual, we just hang out and primarily talk  amongst ourselves about movies. So as we are seated there between carved statues of bears, various clothing articles and the multitude of record vendors... we proceed to discuss imp...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 228 R. Lee Ermey declares war on lame podcasts and so he joins forces with us here at "Movie Meltdown" to deliver a great episode! Most people know R. Lee Ermey from his legendary performance as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in "Full Metal Jacket". But in his time, he's been involved in 75 movies, hosted TV shows, done animated voice-over work, been a product spokesperson and s...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 227 This week the gang sets up shop in our favorite raven-hued church as we discuss great gothic filmmaking... and Satanism. But first we talk about seeing Quentin Dupieux's new film "Wrong". Plus we find out about some of the terrific guests and activities at the upcoming WonderFest (some of which are tied to our movie!).  Then we head into this week's Sofa Theater featur...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 226 This week, we come to you "live" from The Found Footage Festiva l as we discuss some of our favorite clips from the presentation as well as our conversation with the co-creator of the festival Nick Prueher .  Plus as we reminisce about The Legend of Dwayne's World, we also mention... the woman who lives with Fred, one of the first viral videos, estate sales, David Lett...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 225 This week we discuss the 1977 film "The Car", starring James Brolin. And somewhere along the road, we also mention... Peter Weir, Home Alone, No Country for Old Men, Duel, The Village, The Last Wave, the French horn player, Ronny Cox, E.T., the embodiment of evil, Hotel, Lady in the Water, a parade, Escape to Witch Mountain, being semi-evil, Jaws, Sinister, taking care...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 224 Before we delve into the "Evil Dead" we take a slightly more serious look at death, as we note the passing of film critic and the Godfather of all movie geeks... Roger Ebert. An interesting man and a great writer, he inspired many people over the years and arguably helped create our own show. Then we debate the merits of Fede Alvarez's return to the franchise with "Evi...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 223 This week we talk to Bob Braunbeck , Jacques Cousteau's helicopter pilot for 16 years! He is, as he describes it - an old-school pilot. And in time he would also earn his title as "Director of Aerial Photography" for Cousteau's films. He's lived an amazing life, filled with adventures that most of us can't even imagine.    Then we discuss the 1956 film "The Silent Worl...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 222 This week we head to Cincinnati HorrorHound as we check in with one of our own favorite podcasts... Night of the Living Podcast . Then we sit down for one of the most awesome interviews in the history of the show... as we talk to Dee Snider and Adam Green !  Dee you may know from a lifetime of being a kick-ass rock star. But he's also a huge horror fan who has crossed...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 221 This week we welcome one of our favorite people back to the show. You may know Doug Jones as the Silver Surfer, or as Abe Sapien, or from Pan's Labyrinth, or from his many other numerous roles - but this week, you'll just know him as special guest co-host of "Movie Meltdown". And after catching up with Doug, we delve into this week's movie... David O. Russell's "Silver...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 220 This week we discuss the 2013 German film "The Silence", directed by Baran bo Odar. And while we imagine being in a bed surrounded by cakes, we also mention... Act of Violence, the new Soderbergh film, math is fiction, My Life as a Dog, Lost Highway, I felt so bad for Jessica Chastain, Nabokov, it had a plot, David Lynch, I jumped several times, Jorge Luis Borges, vice...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 219 We're back! And who needs to watch the Oscars when you can watch a touching Oscar-caliber film... like "Hooper". The "Oscar Meltdown" insanity rages on as we discuss this week's movie, as well as have flashbacks from the Oscar coverage earlier in the evening. Plus we continue with the "Meltdown Awards" as we discuss votes that you, the listeners, contributed to our ann...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 218 Welcome to "The 5th Annual Oscar Meltdown"! And this year we crash Beau's house and invite in a couple of new guests... including Paul. Who may now be our favorite special guest... he will probably be your favorite too!   Plus while Beau searches for the lost pizza rolls, we also discuss.. trailers, Django Unchained, he's a good bad influence, Todd Solondz, you've got...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 217 We're back... and continuing The Grind discussion from Episode 216, we address... The Phenomenon of Celebrity . Or at one point it's referred to as " The psychological phenomenon of celebrity culture and celebrity worship ". That sounds nice, but in actuality we spend a lot of time talking about... Batman, Tom Cruise, Bob's Burgers, vodka and typewriter eraser fluid, L...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 216 Coming to you "live" from The Alley Theater , we settle into our new surroundings and welcome a couple of new people into the mix. Then we head into an what may be our most impressive interview to date. We talk to Hollywood leading lady and two-time Oscar nominee - Jennifer Lawrence !! No... seriously. Here at Movie Meltdown , we are taking things to a whole new level....

Movie Meltdown - Episode 215 So this week... we frustratedly sit down to cover the complicated film "Primer". We then enter a time loop that ranges from discussion to dissection to disagreement. At one point, the film is even described as sadism. And all over this little indie movie that only cost $7000 to make.  And after we also feature differing opinions on "Argo", we also mention... Richard Ke...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 214 This week we welcome our guest Chris from Surreelfilm , as we all attempt to tackle our topic for The Grind . We ask... ' What performers who passed away in 2012 will you miss the most? ' Since the Oscars are bad about overlooking people during the 'In Memoriam' segment, we thought we'd discuss the people we were sad to lose in 2012, and focus on the roles that we reme...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 213 This week are coming to you "live" from inside the Dreamland Film Center and we welcome special guest Tracy from the Louisville Film Society . Together we sit down and discuss trying to support classic and independent film in today's world. And then we head into this week's Sofa Theater feature Andrea Arnold's "Fish Tank".  And as we censor the name of the specific str...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 212 This week we make some movie confessions which of course leads to many other discussions and disagreements. Some of which include... being in a failing marriage, being "a brand", The Girl vs. Hitchcock, spoofing American Idol, Errol Morris, Mississippi Burning, Joaquin Phoenix, TinkerHell, the Israeli David O. Russell, Knocked Up, Woody Allen, Sex, Lies and Videotape,...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 211 Santa Sangre . Is it the story of a young boy working in the circus? Is it a poignant drama about a slightly overbearing mother? Is it a horror story about a crazy killer? Is it a movie about a super hero? Or a super villain?  Or both? Or maybe neither?? Hell, whatever it is... this week we discuss the specifics of Santa Sangre , about Alejandro Jodorowsky as a filmmak...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 210 Are you ever really ready for "Sleepaway Camp"? NO... the answer is no. Never. You can never truly be prepared for the horror that awaits you. And once you have seen "it"... you can never unsee it!   And someone in the Meltdown Gang has NEVER seen this movie before, and this week we unleash it on them!! This... is the horrorific result! (Including a LIVE recording of t...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 209 It's been a while since we checked in with our beloved Misty and Jay, so this week we return to The Bastion of Awesomeness  to hang out and talk about... well, a little of everything.  As we bask in the glow of the glittery squirrel, we also discuss... a shark quadruple feature, The Devil's Carnival, Zooey Deschanel, I just love her weird little monkey-face, Amish peop...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 208  This week our holiday/Lifeday celebration rages on, and one of the gang has faith that: " We can save this special... I sense the good in it. " That is arguable, but at least we can look forward to watching the Star Wars cartoon AND the first canonical appearance of Boba Fett!  And then as we imagine the Holiday Special can't get more tedious, we also mention... hairy...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 207 This holiday season, we embark upon the most frightening journey EVER!! We sit down to watch The Star Wars Holiday Special  ... or at least attempt to make it through the entire thing. It turns out to be one of the greatest challenges of our lives. But not before we take a moment to acknowledge one of the creepiest of holiday songs. Plus a certain member of the gang, e...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 206  Recently, as we sat down to discuss a ridiculous Bigfoot movie, we veered off into a different area. One of personal stories and weird circumstances. Of strange things happening not on the big screen, but in the real world. The session was so interested, that we decided that it needed to stand on it's own. As a subsection of our "Tales from the Cryptids" series. A rea...