Podcast For A Darkened Theatre

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A movie review podcast hosted by two best friends with a mutual love for movies and the film music of Danny Elfman. Episode by episode, we journey through Danny Elfman’s filmography in chronological order, reviewing their likes, dislikes, and favorite things about each movie and score in a laid-back, conversational format. Enjoy a casual listening experience that offers insight into the world of Danny Elfman’s film compositions through the lens of two diehard fans.

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Episode 07: Send Help 06.02.2026 59:42

“Are you gonna hunt a boar? Linda from accounting?” "Strategy and Planning, actually." For the first time, Matt and Lexie review a new release! For Elfman's latest film score, he teams up with long time collaborator Sam Raimi for the survival thriller/black comedy, Send Help. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram . Email us...

Episode 06: Scrooged 22.12.2025 1:08:51

“Niagara Falls, Frankie Angel.” With the holiday season upon us, Matt and Lexie review the Bill Murray Christmas comedy, Scrooged (1988) directed by Richard Donner, and discuss Danny Elfman's ninth feature length score. Yule Love It! Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram . Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gmail.com Listen to our si...

Episode 05: Beetlejuice 07.12.2025 2:06:16

“Go ahead. Make my millennium.” Matt and Lexie review Tim Burton's second film, Beetlejuice (1988), and discuss Danny Elfman's fifth feature length score for a major studio, and his second collaboration with Burton. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram . Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gmail.com Listen to our sister podcast:...

Episode 04: Summer School 28.10.2025 59:07

“Tension-breaker. Had to be done.” Matt and Lexie review the 1987 comedy, Summer School directed by Carl Reiner and starring Mark Harmon. Summer School marks Danny Elfman's fourth feature length score, and includes the Oingo Boingo rarity, Happy. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram . Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gmail.com Lis...

Episode 03: Wisdom 16.06.2025 1:24:59

“My dad wanted me to become a lawyer. My mom said I should become a doctor. I became a convicted felon instead.” Matt and Lexie review the romantic crime drama, Wisdom (1986) written by and starring Emilio Estevez in his directorial film debut. Wisdom marks Danny Elfman's third feature length score, which contains a few hidden treasures for Oingo Boingo fans. (Listeners can find the film Wisd...

Episode 01: Pee Wee's Big Adventure 16.05.2025 1:08:48

"I know you are, but what am I?" Matt and Lexie review the Paul Reubens film Pee Wee's Big Adventure (1985) directed by Tim Burton, and discuss Danny Elfman's first feature length score for a major studio. In the first of many Burton/Elfman collaborations, Pee Wee's Big Adventure is the perfect film to kick off this journey through Elfman's filmography. Send us a text...

Episode 02: Back To School 16.05.2025 1:10:19

“Why don’t you call me sometime when you have no class?” Matt and Lexie review the Rodney Dangerfield comedy, Back to School (1986) directed by Alan Metter, and discuss Danny Elfman's second feature length score. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram . Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gmail.com Listen to our sister podcast: Boingo...