A look at the cancelled then later rescued cable TV epic SNOWPIERCER occurs in this minisode:

*What solid casting does this edgy mature audience-minded show contain?

*What does this do with the premise that is way more captivating than the movie version?

*And what does it offer apart from other apocalyptic genre offerings?

SONGS USED:

"Delay Rock" and "Exit the Premises" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Boomer (from Podcast in the Woods) joins me to summarize Bret Easton Ellis' satirical look at terrible human beings disguised as established elites.

How much more graphic is the book version of AMERICAN PSYCHO and what are some surprising trivia about how it got greenlit?

What sequence of events actually did happen and which ones were in Patrick Bateman's demented mind?

Why was RULES OF ATTRACTION appropriate subject matter for Quentin Tarantino's partner-in-crime Roger Avery?

All that and other books by Ellis that could possibly be adapted in the future with the right satirical filmmaker!

YT Comedian/Podcaster Hoff Matthews joins me to sum up our favorite moments about the so-bad-it's-good slasher dark comedy franchise SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT.

Which installment would be so much better if it loosened up on the disturbing backstory?

Is the first sequel still one of the best quotable bad movies of all time?

Are director Brian Yuzna's later entries honestly the best?

All this and theories on if it inspired other OTT comedies!

FOLLOW HOFF MATTHEWS HERE:

https://hoffmatthews.com/

MUSIC USED:

SNDS 2 OST Soundtrack by Perry Botkin

It's time for more unofficial Christmas/Winter set movies and more for this holiday season so get ready as we go into overdrive in delivering more whacky entertainment for your earbuds:

I decided it was time to revisit the Christmas backdrop set other adaptations of THE BOURNE IDENTITY.

In this minisode, you get a look at the original '80s mini-series event as well as the criminally underrated fighting game THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY which combines elements of the books and the movies!

MUSIC USED:

"Delay Rock," "Leopard Print Elevator" and "Double O" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Other Free-To-Use Music by Soundscrate.

To close out the parent's basement themed week, Tom & JJ reflect with Cam on the infamous movies featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000/RiffTrax that actually aren't a pain to endure nor unwatchable.

There Are Worser Crimes Against Cinema!

SONG USED:

"A Clown in the Sky" by Farid Barron Trio

Filmbuff Jeff Kerr, Poet Oreo Brewer & the usual podcasting suspects welcome interviewer Jimmy Carter for a tribute on actor/filmmaker Jack Nicholson.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

*Discussion on his rare appeal with both critics & audiences, the best parodies of him & how his career is a special kind of lightning in a bottle

*When did he become the recognizable "character" while avoid becoming a mockery of himself?

*We note the dramatic beats & Natural cadence in his dialogue mixed with his quirky charisma)

*Was ventriloquist comedian Otto Petersen the best at doing impressions of Nicholson?

*Jimmy also gets to talk about what it's like meeting both Nicholson AND Elvis Presley in-person from actual experience!

INTRO CLIP:

Film '82 special with Ian Johnstone Interviewing Jack Nicholson

We get to sum up our favorite quotes, character studies, battles & recurring mysteries on the spin-off Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

What is more gripping here compared to other Trek outings?

How does it handle a throwback to the original show while balancing out legal arguments, planetary terror, tech talk & tactical action like the later shows became known for?

SONGS USED:

"End Credits" and "Subspace Rhapsody End Credits Melody" by Jeff Russo

In this Minisode, I reflect on a special kind of spy/mystery show you might'be encountered on Masterpiece Theater:

THE BLETCHLEY CIRCLE.

The premise involves some British code-breakers who must track down unusual serial killings during the '50s. Is it going to appeal to those who want some first-class TV or only the cozy viewing crowd? Find out in this quick reflection on one of the many recent small-screen hits.

SONGS USED:

"Chase" and "Pulse Rock" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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