The Spoiler Room Podcast

We get a great opportunity to talk to the multi-talented artist ,Röckët Stähr, about his fully animated rock opera "Death of a Rockstar". We talk about the challenges of making the film doing it all yourself, the ups and downs and of course, ROCK'N Roll \m/ \m/ Check out more about the film at https://rocketstahr.com/

The Crew head to an island with no extradition treaty to protect themselves from the "Hayes Code" trials. On this "Rated PC for Pre-Code" special we look at the not so talked about classic "Safe in Hell". We discuss how the film holds up today after 93 years, the wonderful performance of all involved and how they just don't make them like this anymore.  Check out...

It is "On The Lam" month in the Spoiler Room where are looking at movies where the main character is on the run from the law. The Spoiler Room Crew go on the run and hide out to discuss this 1993 thriller "The Fugitive" starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. Check out Joe Randazzo Literary License podcast here:   ⁠⁠https://www.llpodcast.com/⁠⁠   Jeff York's site:  http...

We look at a star filled classic that is far more than JUST a musical. Find out how the Crew felt about this interesting musical that has a wild dance routine set to "Puttin on the Ritz", Bing Crosby singing "White Christmas", and some great performances. Is this movie as good as its cast? Tune in and find out. Check out Kicking the Seat Here: ⁠ ⁠https://kickseat.com/

We end "Puttin' on the Ritz" month with a doozy of a film in the form of "Communion" from 1989 starring Christopher Walken. Join the crew as they try do dissect what this film is supposed to be and how no one was prepared for it. Don't forget to also check out Ian's Content here: https://www.kickseat.com

If ever there was a prime example of a cinematic victim of the Hayes Code, it would be "Puttin' on the Ritz" from 1930. Join the Crew as we discuss this film and try to deduce what would have caused the censor board to cut 20 minutes. Check out Kicking the Seat Here: ⁠ https://kickseat.com/

In May, the Spoiler Room Crew are "Puttin' On the Ritz". We kick the month off with a look at classic comedy from Mel Brooks. Find out if this film still holds up and makes the crew laugh as much as when they first saw it . Make sure to check out the crew's material as well. Also Check out Cati's site:  ⁠http://theblondeinfront.com/ Jeff York's site: https://theestablishi...

We end "Konga Line" Month with a battle for the ages. A three way battle between "The Spoiler Room Crew" , "King Kong vs Godzilla (1962 - The Japanese Version) , and "King Kong vs Godzilla (1963 - The U.S. Version). See which one comes out on top and which crew member got bored with both. It is an episode you definitely want to tune to. Check out Kicking the Seat Here...

Not all King Kong films are alike and this one is a prime example of it. Scotty D joins Ian and Mark to discuss the sequel no one had expected or ask for. Was this a painful watch for all or is it a solid sequel? Tune in and find out. #kingkonglives #kongaline Kicking The Seat : https://kickseat.com/ Moviocrity: https://moviocrity.com/

We continue to dance our "Konga Line" as we look at King Kong films. Last week we looked the classic original 1933 version. How does this remake from Peter Jackson compare to the classic. Is this version more exciting? Did it improve on things? Does it justify having a runtime twice as long as the Original "King Kong"? Tune in and find out. Check out the Literary License podcas...

We head back to 1933 and look at the Pre-Code monster film "King Kong". Find out why the Crew believe it is a classic and how it may have one of the reasons the Hayes Codes were formed. They also talk about how filmmaking techniques may not have varied in the last 90 years. Check out the Literary License podcast here:  ⁠https://www.llpodcast.com/⁠ Check out Kicking the Seat Here:  ⁠https...

We have started our "Konga Line" month with a rare discussion on a new release film. Normally we only do Spoiler Room episodes on new releases on our patreon but this film is just too big to be contained there. "The Blonde in Front" Cati Glidewell joins Mark to discuss this Kaiju action pop corn film. Also Check out Cati's site: http://theblondeinfront.com/

I have the pleasure of getting to talk to Richard Elfman and Anastasia Elfman about their latest horror musical comedy, "Bloody Bridget". We discuss what went into making this wild ride of a film, how hard they work to make the festival showings an exciting and fun experience, and even touch on Richard Elfman's Creative process. You definitely want to catch this interview AND find ou...

We catch up with Pat Miller a.k.a. Joe from "Maximum Overdrive" We discuss how he got the role, some BTS fun, how he got into stand up comedy and more. Find out "Who made who" in this entertaining interview. Connect with Patrick Here: https://www.facebook.com/pat.miller.overdrive

We close out "M.M.I.Z." March with an interesting political thriller from France. The Crew dissect this film on what works, what doesn't, and discuss how this film laid the ground work for so many crime procedurals that came after it. Also find out who thought "Z" was just Zzzzzzzz. Make sure to also check out: Special Mark Prod. : https://www.specialmarkproductions.com Kic...

Actress Luana Ribeira has a chat about There' s No Such Thing as Zombies, a film Luana stars in. We talk about acting in the film, pushing through difficult times, her time living in a ditch, and more.  Dauntless PR:  dauntlesspr.com/ Luana Ribeira's IMDB:  www.imdb.com/name/nm4753224/ There's No Such Thing as Zombies IMDB:  ⁠www.imdb.com/title/tt7296378/

We look at a more modern film this month as we discuss "I" 2015, a film from India that is an interesting twist on the hunchback story. This movie literally has everything but the kitchen sink put into it.  Find out how the Crew felt about this wild film and if it is worth seeking out. Kicking the Seat:  https://www.kickseat.com

Filmmaker and critic Itai Guberman and Debra Lamb stop by and discuss a film they are looking for help to finance. We talk about the challenges of filmmaking and also what their project is about. Check it out. Then Check out their campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shadows-of-the-night-unhinged-paranormal-horror#/

"It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This" is a found footage film from Filmmakers Rachel Kempf and Nick Toti. We didn't get a chance to talk at @anightofhorrorfilmfestival  where I saw their film at the beginning of March but they were kind enough to chat about the film later in the week. Check it out. For more checkout: http://www.diediebooks.com

Last time we talked about the remake and now we will talk about the original "M" from 1931. This dark pre-code film has the crew divided. See who enjoyed it more than the remake and who enjoyed it less. It is a friendly and spirited conversation you will want to tune in for.​ The Literary License podcast here:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.llpodcast.com/⁠⁠ Kicking the Seat:  https://www.kickseat.com T...

Debra takes a break from a busy schedule to sit down and discuss the movie "There's No Such Thing As Zombies". We also talk about her experiences in indie films, fire eating, her time on the set of "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" and "Point Break" and more. #independentfilm #interview #debralamb #actress Debra Lamb's IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0482941/ There&...

Kicking off M.M.I.Z. March Month where we are looking at films that have only one letter titles. In this episode the Crew talk about the 1951 noir crime thriller "M", a remake of the 1931 film of the same name. We talk about the dark subject matter, if it still holds up and more. Check out the Literary License podcast here:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.llpodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Kicking the Seat H...

Producer/writer/editor Michael Haberfelner sits down to talk to us about the making of "There's No Such Things As Zombies". We talk about writing for your budget, dealing with casting changes, the inspiration for the story and more. Check it out. Also check out Michael's Movie Review website: https://www.searchmytrash.com/ You can find "There's No Such Thing as Zombies&q...

We look at a comedy from the early 2000's involving a con man, a hit man, and a cheating man. Find out if the Crew feel conned into thinking this is a comedy or if it is truly funny. Make sure to check out Ian's website at http://www.kickseat.com

We look at this British crime thriller from 1961 called "The Third Alibi". Find why it is the first on the list of best of films we have looked at this month. We talk about the creative twists, the Columbo-esque feel of the final twenty minutes, and why crime thriller fans need to check this film out. Make sure to also check out Kicking the Seat: https://www.kickseat.com The Establishing...