112: Unmarked for Death AKA All Politics is Loco
Oct 21, 2025
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A government of goons, Cheech & Chong at the cemetery, a little woo for you, a train of pain, a blah box, the death of a rock star, and hearing Beth call. Stuff mentioned: A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), Walter Isaacson Steve Jobs (2011), Vicious (2025), The Box (2009), Donnie Darko (2001), Derek & the Dominos "Bell Bottom Blues" (1970), Kiss "Beth" (1976), Kiss Destroyer (1976), and Kiss "Detroit Rock City" (1976).
111: Blow Me
Oct 14, 2025
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Talking cool, Bill and Ted on Broadway, life as a Robert Altman film, a great Guy, taking long-term parking to the extreme, some smart quotes, a great little film anchored by a solid Sean Young, and a visit to the recording studio. Stuff mentioned: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Samuel Beckett Waiting for Godot (1953), Waiting for Godot (Hudson Theatre, September 13, 2025-January 4, 2026), The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025), The Brutalist (2024), The Boost (1988), The Onion Field (1979), Vision Quest (1985), Malice (1993), Sea of Love (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Benjamin Stein Ludes: A Ballad of the of the Drug and the Dream (1982), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), Days of Wine and Roses (1962), Cage the Elephant "Right Before My Eyes (2011), and Weezer "Do You Wanna Get High?" (2016).
110: Impossible to Find
Oct 07, 2025
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Trying to be positive, the tyranny of Ellen DeGeneres, Jared the jerk off, a couple scenes for you, a couple very worthwhile thrillers, and a good one from Goodall. Stuff mentioned: My So-Called Life (1994), Tron: Aeres (2025), Tron (1982), Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983-1987), Discs of Tron (1983), Bee Gees "More Than a Woman" (1977), Electric Light Orchestra "Yours Truly, 2095" (1981), Electric Light Orchestra Time (1981), The Substance (2024), Mulholland Drive (2001), Somnium (2024), Ick (2025), The Blob (1988), Night of the Creeps (1986), The All-American Rejects "Swing, Swing" (2002), The All-American Rejects The All-American Rejects (2002), and Secondhand Serenade "Fall for You" (2008).
109: Ice Follies
Sep 30, 2025
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More people not paying attention, don't look at me while I'm pissing, the passing of a legend, yet more scenes, a M3GAN worth watching, a new horror film that kind of works, a damn near masterpiece at the the theater, steroid Sean, and playing Charade. Stuff mentioned: Sorcerer (1977), The Wages of Fear (1953), Three Days of the Condor (1975), Sneakers (1992), Field of Dreams (1989), M3GAN 2.0 (2025), M3GAN (2022), Terminator 2 (1991), Night of the Reaper (2025), The Godfather (1972), One Battle After Another (2025), Thomas Pynchon Vineland (1990), Henry Mancini Charade (1963), and Charade (1963).
107: Cinnamon Toast AKA You Should See the Other Guy
Sep 16, 2025
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Some bad British accents, a high class boxing match, a fight with a fridge, remembering Ricky, a paranormal play, choose your own adventure, another Road Games, a wonderful Walken, and our impending doom. Stuff mentioned: Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford (September 13, 2025), Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton (May 2, 2009), Paranormal Activity (November 7-December 7, 2025, Ahmanson Theatre), Paranormal Activity (2007), The Blair Witch Project (1999), Road Games (1981), Psycho II (1983), Road Games (2016), Re-Animator (1985), From Beyond (1986), Chopping Mall (1986), AKA Charlie (2025), The Dead Zone (1983), and Stephen King The Dead Zone (1983),
106: Take It or Leave It
Sep 09, 2025
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Inspiration on the stereo, Paul Newman had a terrible singing voice, some shit talking, the disappearing man, an old slasher worth watching, a new slasher not worth watching, a guaranteed best seller, and waiting on an ending. Stuff mentioned: Fountains of Wayne "Mexican Wine" (2003), "Get High on Yourself" (1981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5xBwOSVYfg), Popeye (1980), Popeye Village Malta (https://popeyemalta.com), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Godfather (1972), The Shining (1980), Cherry Falls (1999), Clueless (1995), What Happened, Brittany Murphy? (2021), Die'ced Reloaded (2025), Die'ced (2023), Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022), and Terrifier 3 (2024).
105: My Special Porpoise AKA Amateur Hour
Sep 02, 2025
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The repellent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., my proven theory, a discussion about testosterone, everything you always wanted to know about hematocrit (but were afraid to ask), a purposeful life, losing translation, a crack cinematographer, a dark blackout, a few horror anthologies, yet another horror sequel, Shakespeare and soccer, a troubled talent, and some thoughts on Los Angeles. Stuff mentioned: Us (2019), American Idol (2002-present), The Jerk (1979), The Sixth Sense (1999), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), The Silence of the Lambs (1999), Melvin and Howard (1980), Last Embrace (1979), Married to the Mob (1987), Something Wild (1986), Blackout (1985), Jagged Edge (1985), Shattered (1991), Cat's Eye (1985), Airplane (1980), Dune (1984), Dune (2021), Dune: Part Two (2024), Trick 'r Treat (2007), Body Bags (1993), I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025), I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), She's the Man (2006), William Shakespeare Twelfth Night (1601-1602), Twelfth Night (September 4 - September 14, 2025 The Delacorte Theatre), and The All-American Rejects "Dirty Little Secret (2005).
104: Killer Shrimp AKA Bedtime for Gonzo AKA Death of a Red Sauce Restaurant
Aug 26, 2025
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Crossroad City, losing the balance, a haunted Hunter, some recent news, a radioactive Red Lobster, a recipe from Sammy, a first class Stamp (these jokes can just write themselves sometimes, right?), a couple of driven yet destructive directors, book talk, a slow burn strange little new thriller, and wrapping it up with a little Elliott Smith. Stuff Mentioned: Late Night With David Letterman (November 19, 1987 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcf-u2LdjiI), Dan Tana's (9071 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), Superman II (1981), Billy Budd (1962), Teorema (1968), Blonde Redhead "Pier Paolo" (1997), Blonde Redhead Fake Can Be Just as Good (1997), The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), The Limey (1999), Hide Sushi (2040 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Leo Tolstoy War and Peace (1867), Richie Valens "La Bamba" (1958), La Bamba (1987), Sharp Corner (2024), Results (2015), That '70s Show (1998-2006), The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Heatmiser "Somebody to Lose" (1994), and Heatmiser Cop and Speeder (1994).
103: Lawrencium
Aug 19, 2025
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Getting my mom out of the woods, an underwhelming welcoming, how to spot a terrible person, a Liam Neeson movie to avoid at all costs, brief thoughts on The Naked Gun, Seth MacFarlane sucks, the truly evil concept of honor killings, killer chocolates, and a compelling ending quote. Stuff mentioned: Ice Road: Vengeance (2025), The Ice Road (2021), The Naked Gun (2025), Dante Alighieri Divine Comedy (1321), and Sebastian Langdell "A Medievalist Hits the Gym" (The New York Times, July 7, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/opinion/death-suicide-weight-lifting.html).
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