Plead the Fifth

     This week part fives. Four films from five franchises than there are Ninja Turtles!

     The Father of Zombies take on found footage. A group of college kids and their fuckwitted professor get swept up in the zombie apocalypse and one decides to never stop filming. Even when it's beyond the point of absolute necessity for the survival of his companions. They stumble onto several ridiculously helpful, and one not so helpful, groups of obvious sequel set up. The penultimate entry in a true master's genre defining series. George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead.
     A power mad former F-1 driver, a washed out mechanic, a reporter, a Nazi engineer, and the world's sweetest sapient WV Beetle all cross paths on a race through a lonely stretch. Will the engineer make an evil Bug? Will the mechanic and the reporter ever realize the depth of their feelings? Why does only one person doubt the emotional intelligence of vehicles? Some of that might be answered in The Love Bug.
     Do not allow Paul Kersey into your life. It will get you killed. For the final time, everyone's favorite squinting mass murderer is back and this time... it's personal! Okay, it's always personal. This time there's a precocious kid and high fashion!  Death Wish V: The Face of Death!
A corrupt detective finds the Lament Configuration at the scene of a shockingly vicious occult themed murder. Soon he is pulled into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Will he be able to resist temptation and see his path out of the darkness or will he be consumed by his own inner demons? Hellraiser: Inferno.
     All that and Kevin escaped, Craig tries to sneak out, Tyler is counting the days, and Dave corrupts all. Join us, won't you?

Episode 276- Plead the Fifth

A Royal Sacrifice

     This week a two pairs go on excursions that shed light on their inner psyches. 

     He's riding that dot-com bubble, she's a stripper, and together they are... in Los Vegas for three days. After being dumped, Richard is disconnected from the world and to try and find his way back he offers Florence ten thousand dollars for three nights. She accepts with some conditions. Are their experiences just business or is there a deeper connection? Will Richard find his way back to whatever he was or will he remain a shell of his former self? Will Florence's band cut their demo and allow her to follow her dreams? Or will it all go to hell because of what is really The Center of the World?
     Bill S Preston, Esq. and Ted "Theodore" Logan are about to being fulfilling the destiny that led them to a most Excellent Adventure. All they need to do is learn how to play, win the San Dimas Battle of the Bands, against competition like Primus, and shake the evil robot replacements sent from the future to kill them. This time going through the realms of the afterlife with the Grim Reaper on their trail, can the boys possibly pull it off and save the future? Will the paradise they create become a fascist craft foam nightmare? Is there anyway the next release can subtitle Station, even as a hidden extra? Where will they go on Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey?
     All that and one of us is picked to perform a solemn and ancient service. Join us, won't you?
Episode 275: A Royal Sacrifice

Windows

    This week one man dreams of a life and a town celebrates its people and their eccentricities.

     Ivan is unable to follow in his father's footsteps. He flees Russia, trading the organized crime organization he was meant to one day inherit for the sunny skies of California. Soon he makes friends, meets a girl, and everything starts to look optimistic. Unfortunately, back home, his Uncle has made moves to take control which have put Ivan in the center of his sights. The feature length debut of an infamous disasterpiece auteur. Can you find hops when you are Born into Mafia?
     Virgil, Texas is having a week long run to its sesquicentennial celebration. A stranger has come to witness the proceedings and get a glimpse at those who make it what it is. A celebration of eccentricity and individuality with a great soundtrack and more sets of twins than you could shake a stick at. Roll up for some True Stories.
     All that and Tyler practices his disappearing act, Kevin plans an escape, Dave lets the water hold him down, and Craig plots future acts of violence. Join us, won't you?

Episode 274- Windows

The Merriness Spectrum

     This week- a film about people who suffer from a laughing compulsion and a film about people who have never felt joy, except in stolen fleeting moments.

     Richard, the Norman King of England, is taken captive and held for ransom on his trip home from crusading. His brother, Prince John, takes the opportunity to name himself regent and make a play for the kingdom. A Saxon noble decides to stand against the regent and his tyrannical rule by stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Close to 100 years later and still one of the best tellings of... The Adventures of Robin Hood.

     In 1856, New York state at the northern end of the Catskills, there is a small isolated farm run by Dyer and Abigail. They are both devastated with the recent loss of their daughter. As the gap between them grows ever wider and more lonely in their marriage based solely on practicality, another childless couple take residence at the farm next door. Soon Abigail befriends new neighbor, Tallie, and their relationship takes a turn Abigail never expected. Beautiful production design, strong performances, and assured direction give the pair a glimpse at The World to Come.

     All that and Dave sees sequels, Tyler seeks the third Kingdom, Kevin prepares to binge, and Craig revisits old friends. Join us, won't you?

Episode 273- The Merriness Spectrum