Two For One
Two For One
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Season 4: Episode 148 - Nature VS Man: Them! (1954) / Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Them! (1954)
This 1954 black and white film directed by Gordon Douglas and starring James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn and James Arness would be the first nuclear monster big insect film. Originally to be filmed in 3D and in color, this has to be scrapped due to malfunction of the 3D cameras. The film would be the number one highest grossing film for Warner Brothers. There are cameo appearances by Dick York and Leonard Nimoy.
Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
This 2002 horror, monster, comedy, action film would be directed by Ellory Elkayem and star David Arquette, and Scarlet Johansson. The film would be a modest hit but would gain a following upon its released on home video. The film would feature seven types of spiders. The film was to be named Arach Attack but due to the Iraq war it was renamed after a line Arquette ad-lipped from the film ‘Get Back! You eight legged freak!!
We are joined by special guest co-host, Joe Randazzo, writer and producer.
Opening Credits/Introduction (.55); Story Geek – What To Watch During COVID Crisis (11.15); Man Messes With Nature (14.09); Them! (1954) Trailer (15.14); Why God? (18.39); Nature Messes With Man (48.39); Eight Legged Freaks (2002) (49.15); Mother Nature’s Revenge (51.50); Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:19.46); Death of a Bounty Hunter (1:35.31); End Credits (1:37.07); Closing Theme (1:38.03)
Opening and Closing Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
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Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
The Children (1980)
The low budget horror film directed by Carlton J Albright, tells the tale of five children infected by a yellow cloud that turns them into bloodless zombies with black fingernails who microwave everything. The film would be noted for its score written by Harry Manfredini who would score big with his Friday the 13th score.
The Children (2008)
The 2008 British horror film directed by Tom Shankland, opened to positive reviews in the UK and US. The film would tell the story over the Christmas season where the children come down with a mysterious illness that causes them to kill anyone who is an adult or over the age of 16. The film is known for its violence against the virgin snow that falls against the innocence of children.
We are joined by special guest host: Joe Randazzo, screenwriter and Troma Entertainment and John Brennan, Joe Bob Briggs: The Last Drive-In and Troma Entertainment.
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Don’t forget to watch Joe Bob Briggs: The Last Drive-In: Joe Bob's Halloween Hideaway, October 23, 9pmET/6pm PT, on https://www.shudder.com/ #thelastdrivein!
Opening Credits/Introduction (.55); Story Geek – What To Watch During COVID Crisis (7.52); Man Messes With Nature (12.01); The Children (1980) Trailer (13.45); Why God? (15.24); Nature Messes With Man (36.13); The Children (2008) (36.28); Mother Nature’s Revenge (37.58); Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:06.23); End Credits (1:16.41); Closing Theme (1:17.25)
Opening and Closing Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
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Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
The Toxic Avenger (1984)
An American superhero black comedy splatter film, the film was directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Hertz and written by Kaufman and Joe Ritter. Largely ignored on its initial release, the film would find its audience and a long and successful midnight movie engagement at Bleecker Street Cinema in New York City in 1985. The film is considered a cult classic.
The Class of Nuke’em High (1986)
This American science fiction, horror comedy film was directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Richard W Haines with New York holographer Jason Sapan providing the laser effects. The film would spawn four sequels and there is talk about a remake in the works. Although panned upon its initial release, the film has a strong cult following that continues to grow.
We are joined by special guest co-host Joe Randazzo
Opening Credits/Introduction (1.34); Story Geek – What To Watch During COVID Crisis (11.13); Man Messes With Nature (13.46); Toxic Avenger Trailer (15.07); Why God? (18.17); Reflect on Man’s Quest (45.21); Nature Messes With Man (57.28); Class of Nuke’em High Trailer (57.56); Mother Nature’s Revenge (1:01.13); Nature Lives To Fight Another Day (1:20.55); End Credits (1:33.20); Closing Theme (1:34.09)
Opening and Closing Credits– Planet Synth by Dan Hughes
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Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
The American science-fiction comedy film directed by Stephen Herek and written by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon would go on to be a box office success.
The plot follows two slackers Bill and Ted, as they travel through time to assemble historical figures for their high school project.
The film stars Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter and George Carlin.
The film uses a fluid anthology mix when presenting itself with historical figures and using an over arching story device for the end project. The film would spawn one sequel, cartoon series and a comic book series.
The third installment will be released in Summer 2020.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, this 1994 crime film would turn the anthology on its head with a new and inventive way of story telling while using numerous stories.
The film stars Samuel L Jackson, John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Eric Stoltz, Rosanna Arquette and Bruce Willis.
The film is noted to being out of chronological order. The structural form is an episodic narrative with circular events adding a beginning and end and allowing references to elements of each separate episode to be made throughout the narrative.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio.
We are joined by our special guests:
We are joined by C Derrick Miller, Author of the Taste of Home series and you can find him at the following links: Websites: http://cderickmiller.com; American Justice Podcast website is http://www.americanjusticepodcast.com and check out what is happening on his new film via http://www.warningsignsfilm.com
We are also joined by writer and producer Joe (Caesar and Otto Deadly Christmas) Randazzo. You can following Joe through:
Twitter: joe_randazzo
Instagram: joerandazzo624
We are also joined by Sean Steffin, writer and producer of The Perfect Candidate. You can follow Sean through:
My Twitter is @SeanFnSteffen
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Story Geeks (11.07); Forming the Plot (14.49); Film Trailer (15.49); Lights, Camera, Action (17.41);Forming The Plot (37.18); Trailer (Take 2) (38.44); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (41.48); Epilogue (1:23.13) End Credits (1:34.03); Closing Credits (1:34.47)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening Credits.
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
When A Stranger Calls (1979)
Directed by Fred Walton and taking a nod through urban legend about a babysitter and the man upstairs. The film's opening 20 minutes is considered one of the scariest ever filmed. So much so that Wes Craven would copy this for the successful Scream series.
The film stars Carol Kane, Charles Durning, and Colleen Dewhurst.
The film was remade in 2006 and a sequel called When A Stranger Calls Back in 1993 as a television film which is considered one of the best sequels of a horror film. Both are now repackaged together in a special blu-ray box set.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Directed by Tobe Hopper and written by Hopper and Kim Henkel. The film follows a group of friends who fall victim to a family of cannibals while on their way to visit an old homestead.
The film stars Marilyn Burns, Paul A Partain, Edwin Neal, Jim Siedow and Gunnar Hansen.
Upon its initial release in 1974, the film was banned in several countries. The film has now been re-assessed and considered a classic within the horror genre. The film has spawned several sequels and plenty of imitators.
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Story Geeks (3.48); Forming the Plot (8.41); Film Trailer (11.17); Lights, Camera, Action (12.54);Forming The Plot (1:05.20); DAB Book Release (1:06.30); Trailer (Take 2) (1:08.52); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (1:09.57); Epilogue 1:58.42); End Credits (2:12.42); Closing Credits (2:13.37)
Opening Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening Credits.
Closing Credits – Relax, Take It Easy – MIKA taken from the album Life in a Cartoon Motion copyright 2007 Casablanca Records.
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Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Season 3: Episode 118 - 2 FOR ONE: Hard Candy (2004) / Ex Machnia (2014)
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Hard Candy (2005)
Directed by David Slade and written by Brian Nelson. The American thriller focuses on a 14 year old female vigilante's trapping and torture of a man whom she suspects of being a sexual predator.
The film stars Ellen Page, Patrick Wilson and Sandra Oh.
The film inspiration came from a 20/20 story about a Japanese girl who would lure older businessmen to a location with a promise of meaningful conversation, only to mug and assault the men with a gang of other girls.
This is David Slade's directorial debut.
Ex-Machina (2014)
Written and in his directorial debut by Alex Garland, the film follows a programmer who is invited by his CEO to administer the Turing test to an intelligent humanoid robot.
The film stars Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander and Oscar Isaac.
The foundation for Ex Machina was laid when Garland was 11 or 12 years old, after he had done some basic coding and experimentation on a computer his parents had bought him and which he sometimes felt had a mind of its own. His later ideas came from years of discussions he had been having with a friend with an expertise in neuroscience, who claimed machines could never become sentient. Trying to find an answer on his own, he started reading books on the topic.
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Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Story Geeks (7.53); Forming the Plot (11.23); Film Trailer (12.14); Lights, Camera, Action (14.40); DAB Book Release (1:08.02); Trailer (Take 2) (1:10.05); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (1:12.34); Epilogue 1:53.52); End Credits (2:02.08); Closing Credits (2:03.04)
Opening Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening Credits.
Closing Credits – Praise the Lord and Pass The Ammunition – The Merry Macs copyrighted 1942 Push Back Now.
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Friday May 08, 2020
Season 3: Episode 110 - 2 FOR ONE: Hereditary (2018) / Midsommar (2019)
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Hereditary (2018)
The American horror film directed by Ari Aster tells the story about a family haunted after the death of their secretive grandmother.
The films stars Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff and Milly Shapiro.
The film is controversial as it left audiences members either confused and scratching their heads or at the other end of the spectrum, loving it and realising every nuiance.
The film is a instant classic and gave us a director that we will hear many great things from.
Midsommar (2019)
Ari Aster's second motion picture is a folk horror tale that follows a group of friens as they go to Sweden for a festival that occurs once every ninety years, only to find themselves in the clutch of a pagan cult.
This Swedish/American production received heavy praise from critics and audience members alike proving Aster is a director to look out for. He combines visual style, unique storytelling techniques and his own unique spin on proceedings.
The film stars Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper and Will Poulter.
We are joined by C Derrick Miller, Author of the Taste of Home series and you can find him at the following links: Websites: http://cderickmiller.com; American Justice Podcast website is http://www.americanjusticepodcast.com and check out what is happening on his new film via http://www.warningsignsfilm.com
We are also pleased to introduce our new co-host Jesse Faultz. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and we are so pleased to have him on board. Everyone welcome Jesse to the Literary License Podcast. He will be a regular on Dark Shadow episodes and many more.
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Story Geeks (19.40); Forming the Plot (22.53); Film Trailer (23.42); Lights, Camera, Action (25.51); DAB Book Release (1:06.22); Forming The Plot (Take 2) (1:08.44); Trailer (Take 2) (1:10.05); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (1:12.34); Epilogue (2:00.32); End Credits (2:11.37); Closing Credits (2:12.15)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Season 3: Episode 105 - 2 FOR ONE: The Lodger (1944) / Time After Time (1979)
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
Saturday Apr 11, 2020
The Lodger (1944)
Directed by John Brahm and screenplay written by Barre Lyndon based on the novel of the same name by Marie Belloc Lowndes. The book was filmed once before as a silent film by Alfred Hitchcock.
The film stars Merle Oberon, George Sanders and Laird Cregar. The film revolves around the story of Jack the Ripper.
The film is highly regarded as a classic film noir.
Time After Time (1979)
This Metrocolor Science Fiction film is written and directed by Nicholas Meyer and based on an unfinished manuscript by Karl Alexander.
The story centres around HG Wells and his time machine as he goes back in time to pursue Jack the Ripper. The film stars David Warner, Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen.
The film would be filmed on location in San Franscisco and would highlight the city. Interestingly, Malcolm McDowell wanted to give a true characterisation to H G Wells and heard his recorded voice. After hearing Wells' high pitched south east London accent, he decided to use a more distinct voice and accent.
We urge all our listeners to listen to this fantastic podcast – The Story Geeks available by clicking on this link: iTunes: or Website: or TuneIn Radio
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Story Geeks (14.39); Forming the Plot (17.06); Film Trailer (18.05); Lights, Camera, Action (20.17); Forming The Plot (Take 2) (53.26); Trailer (Take 2) (54.05); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (57.01); Epilogue (1:34.19); End Credits (1:36.30); Closing Credits (1:37.35)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Season 3: Episode 101 - 2 FOR ONE: The Night of the Hunter (1955) / Looper (2014)
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
This one and only film masterpiece directed by Charles Laughton and starring Shelly Winters, Lillian Gish and Robert Mitchum is considered the second best American film. The film tells the story of a corrupt minister turned serial killer who attempts to charm an unsuspected widow and steal $10,000 dollars hidden by her executed husband.
Based on the true story of Harry Powers who was hanged in 1932 for the murder of two widows and three children in West Virginia. The film has a lyrical and expressionistic style that is influenced by films of the silent era.
The love/hate tattoos across Mitchum's fingers would become an iconic image in itself.
Looper (2014)
Written and directed by Rian Johnson and starring Emily Blunt, Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt would gross 170million against its 30million budget.
The story revolves around Loopers, hired by criminal syndicates from the future to terminate victims that they send through time.
Some of the film takes place in Shanghai to appeal to a Chinese audience.
The film would make several top ten lists for that year.
Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Forming the Plot (12.37); Lights, Camera, Action (13.49); Film Trailer (53.01); Forming The Plot (Take 2) (54.35); Trailer (Take 2) (55.29); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (57.54); Epilogue (1:50.37); End Credits (1:55.44); Closing Credits (1:57.07)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Westworld (1973)
1973, Michael Crichton would write and direct Westworld which would start the rise of his writing career. The American Science Fiction Western film would be about an amusement park of androids that would malfunction and start to kill the visitors.
The film stars James Brolin, Dick Van Patten, Richard Benjamin and the fantastically cast Yul Brynner. The film would set box offices alit and create one sequel called Futureworld and a 1980’s short lived television series Beyond Westworld. The film would come to modern audiences again in the new HBO series which is considered one of the icons of modern television.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Released in 1994 to critical acclaimed and based on a short novella by Stephen King and directed by Frank Darabont, tells the tale of a prisoner sent to Shawshank for the murder of his wife and her lover although he claims his innocence. Over the next two decades he would befriend a fellow prisoner, Ellis "Red" Redding and becomes instrumental in a money laundering scheme set up by the prison warden.
The film stars Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, William Sandler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows and James Whitmore.
Initially released as a box office failure, the film would go on to gain a cult following and would end up becoming the number one VHS rental film after award nominations and word of mouth. It is now considered one of the best films of the 1990's.
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Opening Credits; Introduction – Rose and Thorn of the Week (1.32); Forming the Plot (08.33); Film Trailer (10.52); Lights, Camera, Action (13.34); Forming The Plot (Take 2) (46.37); Trailer (Take 2) (49.32); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (51.40); Epilogue (1:28.37); End Credits (1:32.44); Closing Credits (1:34.47)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Season 3: Episode 92 - 2 FOR ONE: DePalma's Obsession (1976) / Stoker (2013)
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Obsession (1976)
Brian dePalma's 1976 psychological thriller/mystery follows a New Orleans businessman who feels guilt after his wife and daughter die during a botched kidnapping. After many years, he falls in love with an exact look alike of his dead wife.
This would be the last film score of Bernard Herrman and the film would give a big nod towards Alfred Hitchcock as well.
There was some concerned over the complicated love story that would give pause to Columbia who held back the film for a year. The film would be the first successful box office success of dePalma which would lead to him directing his box office smash 'Carrie'.
Stoker (2013)
This 2013 British-American psychological thriller drama film written by Wentworth Miller and directed by Park Chan-wook, was influenced by Bram Stoker and Alfred Hitchcock’s Shadow of a Doubt. The film tells the story of an 18 year old girl whose life changes with the arrival of her Uncle Charlie to events that will lead to the calamity of the family.
The film stars Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode and Nicole Kidman. The highly visual and artistic film would divide critics and audiences by its contrast of styles that are a departure from the directors normal style as seen in his Oldboy film. The film was posted in the top ten films of 2013 on numerous critics lists.
Opening Credits; Introduction – PO/Love of the Week (1.32); Forming the Plot (09.59); Film Trailer (11.36); Lights, Camera, Action (13.15); Forming The Plot (Take 2) (36.38); Trailer Take 2) (39.56); Lights, Camera, Action (Take 2) (42.19); Epilogue (1:10.45); End Credits (1:19.29); Closing Credits (1:22.54)
Opening and Closing Credits – thanking BenSounds for our fantastic Opening and Closing Credits.
Saturday Dec 14, 2019
Saturday Dec 14, 2019
Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
This 2008 science fiction, gothic rock musical horror comedy film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw franchise), tells the tale of a world in 2056, a corporation funds transplants through a payment plan. If the patient is late with their payment, the repo man comes and takes back their organs.
The film has a cult status that now equals the Rocky Horror Picture Show. The film stars Alexa Vega, Paul Sorvino, Anthony Stewart Head, Sarah Brightman, Paris Hilton, Joan Jett and Bill Moseley.
The Devil's Carnival (2012)
2012 follow-up to Repo! The Genetic Opera brought back Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich. The musical horror film tells the tale of the main characters who find themselves caught in fables based on Aesop Fables. This is the first of a trilogy of films with part two and three waiting to be filmed. As it is self-funded, filming for part two started in 2014 being released as Alleluia: The Devil’s Carnival.
The film stars Emilie Autumn, Sean Patrick Flannery, Briana Evigan, Paul Sorvino and Bill Moseley. The stories included are Grief and Its Dues, The Dog and Its Reflection and The Scorpion and the Frog – an animal fable originated from Russia.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (08.02); Forming the Plot (17.01); Film Trailer (20.11); Page to Page (22.14); Outlining the Script (54.10); Film Trailer (55.30); Lights, Camera, Action (57.24); Epilogue (1:19.19); End Credits (1:26.56); Closing Theme (1:27.55)
Opening Credits – Chase The Morning/Everyone’s A Composer/Come Back! – by Alexa Vega/Sarah Brightman/Anthony Stewart Head/Nancy Long from the album Repo: The Genetic Opera
It’s Christmas Eve – by Alex Jaraway – from the album A Christmas Horror Story Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Closing Credits: Epitaph – Terrance Zdunich from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Repo: Genetic Opera
Do You Hear What I Hear/You Really Got Me – Bobby Lloyd and the Skeletons from the album A Christmas Party with Eddie G
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Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
Considered one of the greatest American films of all time, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is directed by Milos Forman. The film would be filmed at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon where the novel takes place.
The film would be produced by Michael Douglas and stars Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Brad Dourif, Christopher Lloyd, Danny DeVito, Michael Berryman and Scatman Crothers. The film would be the third highest grossed film of 1975 and has since been inaugurated into the Library of Congress. An interesting fact the author of the book, Ken Kelsey, who disliked the film.
Dancer in the Dark (2000)
The 2000 Danish musical melodrama directed by Lars Von Trier tells the tale of a daydreaming factory worker saving up for an eye operation for her son who maybe suffering from the same degenerative eye condition for which she suffers from.
The film is very mixed with some considering it to be too melodramatic whilst others considers this to be the most important film of the 21st Century. The film is considered the third in a series of films known as the Golden Heart Trilogy. Breaking the Waves and The Idiots being the first two in the trilogy.
The film stars Bjork, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse and Peter Stormare. Bjork claims that making the film was emotionally draining and she would not make another film but would make one other film, Drawing Restraint 9. In 2017, Bjork would join the #metoo movement by stating that Von Trier allegedly acting inappropriate towards her which he denies.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (07.10); Forming the Plot (12.50); Film Trailer (18.39); Page to Page (22.13); Outlining the Script (1:02.12); Film Trailer (1:04.27); Lights, Camera, Action (1:07.44); Epilogue (1:39.22); End Credits (1:44.39); Closing Theme (1:46.44)
Opening Credits – Virtual Insanity – by Jamiroquai from the album High Times: Singles 1992 - 2006
Closing Credits – I Go Crazy – by Paul Davis from the album Singer of Songs, Teller of Tales
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Sunday Oct 13, 2019
Sunday Oct 13, 2019
The Last House on the Left (1972)
1972 exploitation film written, edited and directed by Wes Craven and produced by Sean Cunningham, which is based on the Swedish film by Ingmar Bergman ‘The Virgin Spring’. It was filmed on a modest budget of $87,000 but would gross over $3million.
Originally to be filmed as a hardcore film with all actors and crew being totally committed, was changed after shooting began to make a softer film. Craven idea of the film was to not glamourise violence. The film would star David A Hess, Sandra Peabody and Steve Miner as a hippie taunting Deputy.
The film would be remade in 2006 by Rogue Pictures
Big Driver (2014)
Based on a short story found in Stephen King’s Full Dark, No Stars (2010), Lifetime Channel would film with a screenplay by Richard Christen Matheson (son of Richard Matheson). Considered to be a television exploitation film, some critics were unimpressed while other critics praised this to the hilt.
The story deals with a crime mystery writer driving cross country for a meet and greet where she ends up on the side of the road in a rural area. It is a revenge tale that after a beating and raping, Tess takes matters into her own hands. It is often compared to King’s version of the classic exploitation film, I Spit On your Grave.
Starring Maria Bello, Joan Jett and Olympia Dukakis and directed by Mikael Salomon.
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Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (1.52); Forming the Plot (24.40); Film Trailer (30.46); Page to Page (32.37); Outlining the Script (1:05.37); Film Trailer (1:09.09); Lights, Camera, Action (1:11.16); Epilogue (1:44.34); End Credits (1:58.57); Closing Theme (1:59.46)
Opening Credits – Introduction and Opening Credits – by David A Hess from the album Original Soundtrack Recording Last House on the Left
Closing Credits – Revenge – by P!nk and Eminem from the album A Beautiful Trauma
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Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Sunday Sep 15, 2019
Season 3: Episode 75 - Longtime Companion/It Comes At Night
Longtime Companion (1990)
Considered one of the first major films to deal with the AIDS crisis of the 80’s would be considered a triumphant upon its release. Told from the point of view of a group of friends in a ten year period would show the impact the disease would have. The title comes from what the New York Times would use for the surviving same sex partner who had died from the AIDS virus.
Norman Rene and Craig Lucas would bring this amazing story to the screen. Rene would die of the AIDS virus in 1996. Craig Lucas is a multi-talented stage performer, director and writer and has won numerous awards for his work on Broadway.
The film stars Mary Louise Parker, Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy, Dermot Mulroney and Michael Schoeffling.
It Comes at Night (2017)
Written and directed by Trey Edward Shults following the death of his father, the film tells the story about a family who take refuge from a contagious disease in a house deep in the woods and the effects this has on the family.
The film takes its cue from the 1562 oil painting, The Triumph of Death whilst being influenced by the work of Paul Thomas Anderson and John Cassavettes. It also gives a nod to The Shining and Night of the Living Dead. This is a totally original work that surpassed expectation upon its initial release beating out big budget Hollywood films such as The Mummy and Megan Leavey.
The film stars Joel Edgerton, Carmen Ejogo, Christopher Abbott, Kelvin Harrison Jr and Riley Keough.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (5.13); Forming the Plot (9.46); Film Trailer (18.31); Page to Page (21.39); Outlining the Script (54.17); Film Trailer (57.17); In Sequence (1:00.51); Lights, Camera, Action (1:01.25); Epilogue (1:30.04); End Credits (1:33.49); Closing Theme (1:35.02)
Opening Credits – Go West – by The Village People from the album Go West In The Navy
Closing Credits – Our Perfect Disease – by The Wombats from the album The Wombats Proudly Present….The Modern Glitch
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Sunday Sep 01, 2019
Season 2: Episode 73 - SEASON 2 REVIEW
Sunday Sep 01, 2019
Sunday Sep 01, 2019
Season Two Review
Jon Wilson, Keith Chawgo and Vickie Rae look over Season 2 and reflect what we loved and what we disliked about our season.
We also discuss what is coming your way in Season Three and share what surprises we have in store coming your way for 2019/2020.
We Must Stop The Fin Trade
Even though the fin trade is not the only problem, it is by far one of the biggest issues we are facing when it comes to saving sharks. Some shark populations have declined by more than 90% in recent decades due to overfishing, and this fishing of sharks is mostly profitable because of the high value of fins. Some of the species involved are being driven to the brink of extinction. Whether it is the cruel act of finning or the legal market for shark fins, at the core of it all is greed; to make money off a product that is valued as a status symbol.
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Opening Credits – Carry On Wayward – Cast of Supernatural the Musical – taken from the album Supernatural The Musical
Closing Credits – Edgar Allan Poe – London Cast – taken from the album Snoopy The Musical.
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Saturday Aug 10, 2019
Season 2: Episode 70 - 2 FOR ONE: Blazing Saddles (1974) / High Anxiety (1977)
Saturday Aug 10, 2019
Saturday Aug 10, 2019
High Anxiety (1977)
Written by a team of writers and directed by Mel Brooks and is a parody of Hitchcock which includes a nod towards The Birds, Spellbound and Vertigo to name a few. The film is dedicated to Alfred Hitchcock.
The film stars Madeleine Kahn, Mel Brooks, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Korman and Dick Van Patten. The film would be a box office smash.
Blazing Saddles (1974)
Written by a team and directed by Mel Brooks. The film satirises racism obscured by myth making Hollywood accounts of the Old West.
Hedy Lamarr would sue the film for making fun of her name which Mel Brooks would say he was flattered and the studio would offer her a small fee. The film would break box office records and be considered a comedy classic.
The film stars Madeline Kahn, Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Mel Brooks, Slim Pickens, Dom DeLuise and a cameo by Anne Bancroft.
We are joined by C Derrick Miller, fantastic author of the Taste of Home Series. You can check out C Derrick Miller at the following sites:
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Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (3.47); PSA (8.04); Forming the Plot (9.03); Film Trailer (16.32); Lights, Camera, Action (19.46); Forming the Plot (1:03.14); Film Trailer (1:05.38); Lights, Camera, Action (1:09.34); Final Thoughts (1:35.10); End Credits (1:42.36); Closing Credits (1:44.49)
Opening Credit – High Anxiety Main Theme - by John Morris – taken from the album High Anxiety Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Closing Credits – I am Tired – Madeleine Kahn – taken from the album Blazing Saddles Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
House of Dark Shadows (1970)
Written by Sam Hall and Gordon Russell and directed by Dan Curtis. This is a film of the classic soap opera Dark Shadows. In this film expansion, vampire Barnabas Collins looks for a cure for his vampirism. He used the basic Barnabas story line but with a modified ending.
After the huge success of this daytime serial, Curtis decided to expand this into a feature film. The film is more violent that its daytime counterpart and was given a R rating upon its release. It would cast the television stars to reprise their roles.
The film stars Kathryn Leigh Scott, Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Roger Davis, Nancy Barrett, John Karlen and Louis Edmonson. During the time of filming, some of the stars were written out of the day time serial and returned back once their time on the film was done.
Trilogy of Terror (1975)
Written by William F Nolan and Richard Matheson and directed by Dan Curtis this three story anthology film all starring Karen Black.
The film starred Karen Black, John Karlen and Gregory Harrison. The film was a network smash in the ratings and has since become a horror classic. Karen Black blames the popularity of this film from only being cast in B Horror films.
Our special guest co-host is Tom Diamon (The Literary License Podcast Dark Shadows co-host) and Rod Labbe, journalist and novelist. We also have a special interview by Tom Diamon with the one and only Roger Davis, who gives us a special insight into the making of House of Dark Shadows.
A very special thank you to Don Capone who helped with a very difficult audio with the Roger Davis. Check out his website by clicking here. HERE
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (3.50); Forming the Plot (14.34); Film Trailer (24.01); Lights, Camera, Action (27.44); Interview with Roger Davis (1:17.32); Forming the Plot (1:56.40); Lights, Camera, Action (2:06.02); Final Thoughts (2:30.33); End Credits (2:47.37); Closing Credits (2:49.11)
Opening Credit – Barnabas - by Vampire State Building – taken from the album Dark Shadows 30th Anniversary
Closing Credits – I Was Jesus In Your Veins – by Amy Studt - single out now
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