The Seat Struck Movie Podcast

This week on on the podcast we return to the Ridley Scott Watch Series to discuss the 1987 neo-noir film SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME, starring Tom Berenger, Lorraine Bracco, and Mimi Rogers. We chat about the return back to familiar genre beats that Scott explored in BLADE RUNNER, albeit in a 1980s New York City setting. We also discuss this film's place in the contemporaneous cinema landscape in...

"Higher, man, higher! 'Til you hear the bones starting to crack!" This week, Curtis returns to his canon series with the 1977 midnight grindhouse/action/thriller film ROLLING THUNDER (1977), which is also one of Quentin Tarantino's favourite films. He is joined by BROFORCE: Magill, John, and Simon. The boys discuss what they watched this week and their latest additions to the wat...

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." May the 4th be with you! Curtis and special guest Grant revisit the original STAR WARS from 1977 (aka STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE), the one that launched a gazillion sequels (and prequels). The boys discuss what they watched this week and their latest additions to the watchlist before diving in. They talk about their favourite Star Wars...

"You think you have won! What is light without dark? What are you without me? I am a part of you all. You can never defeat me. We are brothers eternal!" This week on on the podcast we return to the Ridley Scott Watch Series to discuss the 1985 fantasy film LEGEND! The gang is also joined by recurring guests Simon and Katie. We discuss the film, spending a lot of time reviewing the differ...

"It was Beauty killed the Beast." All aboard for Skull Island as John and Curtis revisit the OG Universal Monsters classic KING KONG from 1933. Stay tuned for sound editing, dinosaurs, the amazing animation (HARRYHAUSEN!), criticism of the sexism, colonialism, and racism, and more for this action-packed episode. Before the discussion, the boys also discuss their latest additions to the w...

"I say atonality is just a passing phase in jazz music. What do you think Mr. Everett? Lady, I don't know what the hell you're talkin' about." This week on on the podcast, Quinn and John discuss one of Quinn's favourite films, the legendary Elvis vehicle: JAILHOUSE ROCK! We chat about Elvis' foray into the film industry, and his larger place in culture at the time, an...

"I understand your pain, Belial, but ripping the faces off people may not be in your best interest.' This week on on the podcast, Quinn, John, and returning guest Simon discuss the two sequels to the 1982 film BASKET CASE, which was discussed previously in episode 78. We chat about BASKET CASE 2 and the follow up sequel BASKET CASE 3: THE PROGENY. Both are lighter and campier than the ori...

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe... Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion... I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain... Time to die. Curtis and John return to the next film of the Ridley Scott watch series with 1982's BLADE RUNNER! We chat about this cinematic ur-text of the 'cyb...

Curtis and John return to the next film of the Ridley Scott watch series with 1979's ALIEN starring Sigourney Weaver, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton, and Yaphet Kotto. They discuss malfunctioning robots, the space jockey, H.R. Giger, issues of gender and the working class, and more. Before talking about the film, the boys also cover what they watched this week as well as the...

Hey all, since we've all been away for most of the last few weeks, I'm releasing a piece of bonus content talking my favourite TV and favourite movies (both new releases and first time watches of older flicks) of 2022. We'll be back again soon to discuss ALIEN! Timestamps TV: 03:08 Mare of Easttown Sharp Objects Chernobyl Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty John Adams Twin Peaks (1990-91) MOV...

"What's in the basket? Easter eggs?" With Curtis away, Quinn and John decided to discuss one of Quinn's favourites (and one John watched in an entire triple feature marathon!): BASKET CASE! We discuss a bit about the director of the film, Frank Henenlotter, and his impact on 80s exploitation filmmaking and more recently in the world of film restoration, before talking about this movie (and also di...

“A dream to some! A nightmare to others!” Curtis and Simon strike back with an exciting double bill for the ages: John Boorman's EXCALIBUR (1981) and Tubi's ZAPPER! (2023). They are joined by ZAPPER! director Nick Gatsby and director/actress Skye Armenta to discuss their latest film and other favourites before diving into EXCALIBUR. Join the gang for the sword in the stone, medieval fantasy, quest...

Love is in the air! And if youuuuuu can believe it (hiii David!), it is almost Valentine's Day (and the Superbowl) again! Join the boys (John, Quinn, and Curtis) as they take on their top romantic comedy picks for Valentine's Day (and beyond). From BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S to Adam Sandler to SHAUN OF THE DEAD (the first "zom rom com"), you are in for a treat! As usual, the guys also discuss what the...

"Well I always thought that archaeologists were always funny looking men going around looking for their mommies." "Mummies." HOLY POTATOES! This week on the Seat Struck Movie Podcast, we discuss the 1984 sequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark, INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM! Joining John and Quinn on this adventure is Tom, who you might recognize as John's co-host on the Domestic Pints ONLY podca...

Curtis and John revisit the John Carpenter watch series, discussing their favourite moments and JC movies, as well as providing a countdown of his best films. Before the discussion, they also talk about their latest additions to the watchlist and what they watched this week. Tune in next week for the return of QUINN and DORE as they dare to enter THE TEMPLE OF DOOM!!! JOHN CARPENTER MOVIES RANKED...

" Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine. " Releasing theatrically on January 23, 1943 -  we celebrated the 80th anniversary of one of the greatest Romance films in Hollywood history this week on The Seat Struck Movie Podcast. We chat in detail about this classic film and then give our final scores. Before that, we run through our newest watchlist entries...

John, Quinn, and Curtis present a brand NEW watch series on this week's podcast covering the filmography of acclaimed director Ridley Scott. They begin the watch series with 1977's THE DUELLIST, his very first feature-length film, set in Napeoleonic Europe and starring Harvey Keitel and Keith Carradine. The boys discuss their favourite scenes, the amazing Keitel, and the film's rich cinematography...

" When Michael Myers was six years old, he stabbed his sister to death. For years he was locked up in Smith's Grove Sanitarium, but he escaped. And suddenly, Halloween became another word for mayhem. One by one, he killed his entire family, until his nine-year-old niece, Jamie Lloyd, was the only one left alive. Six years ago, Halloween night, Michael and Jamie vanished. Many people believed them...

The boys (Quinn, Curtis, and John) are back in town to present another Christmas classic: 1990's O. G. HOME ALONE (1990), starring the eternal Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Katherine O'Hara, and helmed by director Chris Columbus, written by John Hughes, and scored by John Williams. The lads discuss their favourite scenes and moments, the film's cultural impact and sequels, Macaulay Culkin, slaps...

"Kidnap the Sandy Claws, lock him up real tight Throw away the key and then turn off all the lights." The boys kickoff the festive season right with weird Disney's cult masterpiece offering TIM BURTON'S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS. The boys discuss their favourite characters and scenes, the ground-breaking stop motion and how it holds up today, demon children, Oogie Boogie Man, and more. Before...

"I prayed that he would burn in Hell, but in my heart I knew that Hell would not have him." The boys are back on this week's episode of The Seat Struck Movie Podcast. John, Quinn, and Curtis discuss the next entry in the Halloween franchise: HALLOWEEN 5. How does this entry stack up to 4? Do we like the Euro Horror style shots? What was that Man in Black all about? We discuss the film and give our...

The Shape is back! On the next episode of our Halloween series, our 66(6)th one, Simon and John discuss the fourth film in the series: HALLOWEEN 4! We discuss some of our favourite moments, its 80s influences, and some surprising cast and story changes. We wrap it up by giving our final scores. Before that, we run through our newest watchlist entries and discuss what we watched this week. And a sp...

"Happy, happy Halloween, SILVER SHAMROCK." THE NIGHT THAT NO ONE CAME HOME. The usual suspects and Simon take on the cult HALLOWEEN sequel HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH (1982) this week. The boys talk about what they watched and their latest additions to the watchlist before discussing the film (its weirdness, no Michael Myers, cult appeal, Tom Atkins, and that infectious Silver Shamrock jing...

As we leave the spooky season and head towards the holidays, what better way to celebrate the festive season than talking about the ULTIMATE Halloween franchise: HALLOWEEN! As a bit of extended coverage of our John Carpenter watch series, we discuss the 1981 direct follow up 'Halloween II'. What did we like and dislike about the film? John and Quinn discuss this sequel. Before that, we run through...

"You're So Cool, Brewster!" Happy Halloween, boils and ghouls! On the fifth and final week of our spooky canon month, we discuss a selection from Quinn, the Vampire sub-genre bending horror classic - Fright Night! Unfortunately, both Curtis and Quinn are away, but John was joined by Katie to discuss the film. Before that, we run through our newest watchlist entries and discuss what we watched this...