Monster Movie Happy Hour, Ep. 120, "Only Lovers Left Alive"

As the crew prepare to record a slew of new episodes, we offer up this selection of dramatized "adventures" from past seasons. Think of them as a nod to the radio shows of old - without the same talent! We won't be offended if you hit the fast forward button.

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For Dave's birthday, the crew watch the Spanish-Italian zombie movie from 1974, "The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue".  Everyone was locked in their respective chambers and there was NO cake, but Mary's cocktail was a hit!

The Drowned Man" cocktail:

2 oz. Gin 
.5 oz. Genepy (or another bitter herbal liqueur) 
Prosecco 
Fresh rosemary

Shake Gin and Genepy over ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a Collins glass, and top with Prosecco and garnish with rosmary.

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The gang seek shelter in 1932's "The Old Dark House" and have a grand old time with the denizens and travelers found within, though Dave has to call from the future a few times. Scott's hot shot cocktail was a hit.

"Fire Bug" cocktail

1 oz. Brandy
1 oz Pear liqueur
1 Tsp. Golden Rum

Instructions:
Pour brandy and liquor into a shot glass. Heat and ignite rum in a spoon, and add to the glass. Extinguish flame, and serve.

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To kick off the New Year, Scott, Mary and Dave buckle themselves in, drink a glass of Tang and blast into the  outer space, where they experience the horrors of 1997's "Event Horizon".  Mary gushes over Sam Neill repeatedly, but you knew that was going to happen, didn't you?

Actually, no Tang was consumed during this recording, but plenty of Mary's cocktail was.

“Gouged Eye” cocktail

2 oz White Rum
1/2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
3/4 oz Lime juice
1/2 oz fresh-squeezed Grapefruit juice (Dave and Scott used Pineapple juice)

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake until cold, and strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with a lime wheel with a maraschino cherry placed in the middle, resembling an eye!

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In this Christmas episode the gang is visited by Hammer Studio's 1966, "Rasputin the Mad Monk" and at least ONE of the trio is thoroughly enchanted by Christopher Lee's performance . . . can you guess who?

Murderous computer HAL Jr is once again making his presence known. If only it had been "presents", but we don't think HAL Jr celebrates the season. Ah, well.

For his holiday cocktail, Dave combines suitable "Russian" ingredients and it ends up tasting like cheap Port wine. Dave LIKES cheap Port wine.

Happy New Year!

"Rasputin's Blood" cocktail

3 parts Madeira Wine   (Allegedly loved by Rasputin)
2 parts Vodka   (Obvious Russian connection, right?)
1 part Cherry Syrup   (Cherry Varenya, a tea sweetener made by many Russians)

Pour over ice in an Old Fashioned glass, stir until cold, express oil from an Orange peel over the drink and add the peel as a garnish.

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The crew goes Old School and watches the classic kaiju, 1956's 'Rodan". Scott can't hide his anger at the filmmaker's confusion and misrepresentation of the noble Pteranodon/ Pterodactyl and goes on a frothing diatribe.

The cocktail was inspired by Scott's faulty memory regarding Rodan's breath and his overall anger at the creature's "scientific" classification.

“Pteranodon Imposter” cocktail.

1 oz. Amaretto
2 oz “Fireball” whiskey liqueur
3 oz Egg Nog
Dusting of cinnamon, sugar & nutmeg

In cocktail shaker filled 3/4 with ice, pour egg nog, whiskey & Amaretto.
Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Strain into Old Fashioned glass
Garnish with dusting of spices, and optional maraschino cherry.

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This episode, recorded just before Halloween, is a combination of Mary's "birthday movie choice" AND our virtual Halloween Party.  We watched "Only Lovers Left Alive" and had a grand time - especially since Mary came up with TWO cocktails for us!

"Eve"
In a champagne flute, combine:
.5 oz. Cognac
1 dash of Cherry Bitters
Top with Champagne
 Garnish with the darkest maraschino cherry you can find.

"Adam"
In a mixing glass with ice, combine:
2 oz. Rye Whiskey
.75 oz Dry Vermouth
.5 oz  Cocchi Americano
1 dash ea. Walnut Bitters & Cherry Bitters.
Stir until very cold & strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass.
Garnish with a dark Maraschino Cherry.


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We join our friends over at the Castle of Horror Podcast to chat about this year's "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" and a damned good time was had by all!

There were a few minor audio hitches  (7 talking heads, 7 separate microphones!), but it was an absolute pleasure hanging out with fellow Dracula fans.

Dave's cocktail was rather tasty . . .

"Captain Elliot's Cherry Bounce"

Combine the following in a mixing glass with ice, stir and pour into a cocktail glass:

2 parts pineapple-flavored Rum
3 part lime-flavored LaCroix sparkling water
1 part cherry syrup
Garnish with a maraschino cherry

Enjoy!

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The crew watch a Lovecraft movie  - 1993's "NECRONOMICON" - that none of them were aware of until very recently. How is THAT possible?  They enjoy, to one degree  or another, Dave's version of a French Martini.

"French Martini" cocktail

2 oz vodka
1/2 oz Blackberry Liqueur (Chambord)
1 1/2 oz pineapple juice

Shake with ice, strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with pineapple wedge or a raspberry, and enjoy!

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Our friend Katharine Coldiron is back to talk about a forthcoming work, SUBURBAN IMPLOSION, an anthology that will look at the seminal 1982 movie POLTERGEIST from the viewpoint of Millenials.
 
From the website:
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Seeking Millennial opinions about Poltergeist (1982). 

You know you have one.

If you're a Millennial, we'd like to hear your opinions, memories, analyses, and instincts about Poltergeist. These can come in any form you desire: essays, fiction, poetry, art, collage, fictionalized transcripts, spirit photography, whatever. Send it our way.

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