Showing posts with label Rob Reiner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rob Reiner. Show all posts

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Soggy Metal

     This week- two films about ancient times, hundreds of years before the dawn of history, ancient races of people. No one knows who they were or what they were doing...

     Deep below the waves, in the city-state of Atlantis, is a nightmare for any unfortunate surface dweller caught by their raiding parties. Either forced to fight to the death in gladiatorial combat or sent to the mines to labor until you your body gives out. A pair of siblings get to experience all the nasty sides for themselves. Meanwhile, the nefarious Sartor has finally found the blood gem that can fulfill all his ambitions. From the mind of  microbudget outsider auteur Michael J Murphy, a sword and sorcery epic that reaches from the depths of the ocean for the stars, Atlantis.

     Documentarian Marty Di Bergi gets unprecedented access to tell the history of skiffle turned British invasion turned flower power turned heavy metal legends on their 1982 tour to promote their newest album. We take a deep look at how these individuals of strong personalities still work after so many years, their artistic processes, and how the mysterious deaths of multiple drummers has effected them. From controversy to controversy, can the three core members navigate the US road or will they break like the wind? The film that kicked off one of the best output runs from any director since the birth of the medium, Rob Reiner's first classic- This is Spinal Tap.

     All that and Dave fanboys in his pants, Kevin catches his breath but can't get out all the mud, and Tyler shouts across the void. Join us, won't you?

   Episode 418- Soggy Metal



Saturday, November 25, 2023

Miraculous Mouse Meds

     This week we end November with a trio of movies that make us feel good.

     What happens when the world's most beautiful girl marries the world's most handsomest prince- and he turns out to be a real piece of shit? A tale of True Love, high adventure, miracles, fencing, giants, and torture. Rob Reiner's film based on William Goldman's adaption of S. Morgenstern's history of his native Florin, The Princess Bride.
     What happens when a once rich string magnate leaves his sons nothing but a rundown factory, a more rundown house with a loan taken against it, and a box of cigars infested with roaches? A tale of bad reversals of fortune, psychological warfare, predator and prey games, and torture. Gore Verbinski's feature debut, Mouse Hunt.
     What happens when a pair of stoner buddies, both of second generation Americans of Asian decent, get a bad case of the munchies and their most desired choice closed the nearest location four years ago? A tale of what should have been a short trip turned into an epic trip across just a few miles of highway, with helpful if boiled mechanics, fallen television heroes, extreme sports enthusiasts, dreams of small square hamburgers, and, of course, torture. The first of a wildly popular cult trilogy, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (aka Harold & Kumar Get the Munchies in the UK).
     All that and Tyler tried to revive the hat buckle, Kevin might not get the assignment, Dave makes a room inventory, and Craig just doesn't feel the love like he should. Join us, won't you?
   Episode 336- Miraculous Mouse Meds