Saturday, March 25, 2023

Bed, Baphomet, & Beyond

     This week a pair of trips to cities of night. 

     Aaron Boone dreams of Midian, a city of monsters. Boone's psychotherapist, Dr. Decker, has a hobby he wants Boone to take credit for. Soon both men will seek out Midian and its secrets for very different reasons. Will Boone be able to lead them to a safer future or will Decker see them all destroyed? Clive Barker's second directorial feature and cult favorite with nearly as many edits as Blade Runner, Nightbreed.
     Dylan Dog was the go-to for justice among the supernatural set until his wife was murdered and he took revenge against the vampires he believed responsible. Retiring to normal human PI work, Dylan is drawn back into the nocturnal when a werewolf murders an antiquities dealer for a mystical cross that summons an unstoppable demon. Can Dylan get his groove back before its too late? Very loosely based on the Italian fumetto that has been a huge inspiration to the horror genre globally for decades, Dylan Dog: Dead of Night.
     All that and Dave means Nightmare Man, Tyler gets his tv on, and Kevin vanishes under a postal delivery. Join us, won't you?
    Episode 301: Bed, Baphomet, & Beyond


Saturday, March 18, 2023

Snappy Driving

    This week two films with a heavy focus on local transportation preferences.

     Frank Martin, a mercenary who specializes in the timely conveying of sensitive items and people, only has three rules. Never change the deal, no names, and never open the package. When he breaks his own rules on a delivery, his employers try to kill him, and Frank finds himself working against the clock to find a container filled with 400 trafficked people. Can Frank find the missing box before it's too late? Will insurance cover all these damages? If not can he still call himself The Transporter?
     Angelique is a sweet natured city girl who just married the burly rugged Cajun of her dreams, Big T. While getting learning the ways of the bayou, Big T's lifelong enemies are making plans. Soon their honeymoon bliss is shattered and Angelique is fighting for her life against a gang of lifelong miscreants. Will she find a way to survive of will she just be Gator Bait II: Cajun Justice?
     All that and did we mention it's out 300th episode? Join us, won't you?
   Episode 300- Snappy Driving


Saturday, March 11, 2023

Prestidigitation Automation

     This week- a whole bunch of people who are in questionable states of mind. 

     When Gallico, an aspiring magician and underappreciated inventor of death defying stage effects, is stopped in the middle of his professional debut by his employer he might finally be pushed too far. With his brilliant mind for tricks and make up, Gallico begins a path of revenge in glorious 3D. Can anyone stop The Mad Magician?
     Young-goon refuses to eat, believing she is a cyborg. After trying to plug herself in to recharge, an action interpreted as a suicide attempt by all around her, she is institutionalized. Il-soon is an anti-social kleptomaniac, who believes he can steal other's attributes and skills, with a penchant for rabbit masks. Will Young-goon waste away, can Il-soon steal her sympathy so she can get revenge on the "men in white"? Either way I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK.
     All that and Tyler gets stuck burning through the witches ditches, Dave finds a hidden treasure, and Kevin gives up speech for interpretive dance. Join us, won't you?
    Episode 299- Prestidigitation Automation


Saturday, March 4, 2023

Futurity Ne'er Expires

     This week the second starring role for one of Hong Kong's most bad ass stars and a film made by a son of a Bond. 

     When Hong Kong detective Michelle Yip, air security guard Michael Wong, and hardboiled Tokyo detective Yamamoto team up to stop a crime boss's daring in flight escape. Little do the expect that it would set them, and all the care about, in the sights of a pair of revenge focused blood brothers. Michelle Yeoh steps out of the supporting role and into butt kicking lead glory- Royal Warriors.
     Asher lost his hearing 20 years ago when his brother was murdered by Ivan. News of Ivan's early release from prison sets Asher on a path of revenge against the man he has dreamed of killing for most of his life. There's just two small complications, the ridiculous script and the fact that Ivan is Asher's father. Sean Brosnan's attempt at Dixie fried revenge- My Father Die.
     All that and Dave feels some feelings. Kevin starts to horde physical media, and Tyler marvels at the Thrasher pictures still glues to his wall. Join us, won't you?
   Episode 298- Futurity Ne'er Expires


Saturday, February 25, 2023

Tylery When Wet

     This week three tales of horror and mad science under the high seas. 

     The experimental submarine "Siren I" has gone missing. So the Contek Corporation has decided to drag its whiney and obnoxious designer, Wick Hayes, onboard "Siren II" with an experienced crew and no nonsense Captain to find whatever may remain of the vanished vessel. Soon they will see what lies beyond THE RIFT.
     A group of heroin smugglers accidentally blow up their boat and are forced to take shelter in a seemingly abandoned oil rig. Soon they will find that it houses a new and terrifying threat to all life. Can anything stop Charlie, the result of PROTEUS?
     Deep sea drilling and research station, Kepler 822, at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, is ripped apart by an earthquake. The handful of survivors must walk a mile across the ocean floor to their only hope of escape. Soon they will know exactly what nightmarish horrors stalk the murky depths where light and warmth have no hold at the deepest depths UNDERWATER.
     All that and Dave settles in for a last bit of rage kitty, Tyler designs his own sub (sandwich), and Kevin builds a new friend from used parts. Join us, won't you?
    Episode 298- Tylery When Wet


Saturday, February 18, 2023

Ad Wrassle

     This week a satire from the 1960s and a sports comedy of more recent vintage. 

     An advertising firm accidently votes its only African-American member as the new chairman-of-the-board. He quickly changes the name and starts claiming to be forging new paths. Their ads make all their clients wildly successful. Meanwhile, the President of the United States and an auto executive plot to force them to break their stated no cigarettes, alcohol, and war toy policy. Will the powers that be win or can nothing break the integrity of Putney Swope?
     Danny is a trucker who dreams of winning the arm wrestling championship. Melanie is a recently divorced, heavily repressed, bakery owner. When Danny is sabotaged by her worst rival, she turns to her old friend Melanie to help her get victory. Can Melanie embrace parts of herself long denied? Will Danny feel the sweet sweet taste of victory? Will the yoga woman ever just eat the scone? All will be revealed through the power of a Golden Arm.
     All that and Dave plays a game, Tyler gets slippery, and Kevin looks down on them both through his golden monocle. Join us, won't you?
    Episode 297- Ad Wrassle


Saturday, February 11, 2023

Pious Vice

     This week a pair of walks on the wild side that end in fairly similar results.
     The movie version of a 1980s titan of television. Crockett and Tubs are undercover vice detectives. When they stumble on to a joint federal agency operation against a paramilitary cartel. The operation is leaking information and unable to move forward. Soon Crockett and Tubs take the reigns and find themselves in deep cover making inroad to what could be the largest trafficking takedown in history. Michael Mann's 2006 update of the show that made casual suits cool for a decade- Miami Vice.
     Down a major highway, in the middle of nowhere, you will find a truck stop known for such good and clean sex workers that it has earned a very special call sign. Not far from them a very devout cult have also taken up residence. When a seemingly timid girl from the cult takes refuge with the sex workers, things take a sharp turn into the nightmarish. A throwback thriller that gets the feel right- Candy Land.
     All that and Craig awakens, Tyler searches for beskar, Dave gets toony, and Kevin watches over something truly vile. Join us, won't you?
    Episode 396- Pious Vice