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“You just digested the bad guy.”

Innerspace came about after Jeffrey Boam took Chip Proser’s original script and injected comedy into the straightforward sci-fi concept. With Joe Dante directing and Steven Spielberg executive producing, the film had the freedom to push boundaries. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we kick off our 1988 Academy Awards Best Visual Effects Nominees series with a conversation about Dante’s 1987 film Innerspace.

Here's a hint at what we talk about:

We discuss the impressive visual effects that still hold up decades later, from the microscopic inner body sets to the giant props used for the miniaturized villains. Though we find some plot holes and dated elements, we agree that Martin Short’s performance, the chemistry between him and the other two leads (Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan), and the film’s playful tone make Innerspace an enduringly fun watch.

Here are a few other points in our discussion:

• How Meg Ryan’s reporter character becomes merely a plot device, even though set up as someone with agency
• The lack of resolution around Dennis Quaid’s character’s alcoholism
• Appreciation for Robert Picardo as The Cowboy and many other supporting roles filled with familiar Dante regulars
• Jerry Goldsmith’s delightful score capturing the movie’s energy

Innerspace is a flawed but highly entertaining sci-fi comedy. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!

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“You just digested the bad guy.”

Innerspace came about after Jeffrey Boam took Chip Proser’s original script and injected comedy into the straightforward sci-fi concept. With Joe Dante directing and Steven Spielberg executive producing, the film had the freedom to push boundaries. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we kick off our 1988 Academy Awards Best Visual Effects Nominees series with a conversation about Dante’s 1987 film Innerspace.

Here's a hint at what we talk about:

We discuss the impressive visual effects that still hold up decades later, from the microscopic inner body sets to the giant props used for the miniaturized villains. Though we find some plot holes and dated elements, we agree that Martin Short’s performance, the chemistry between him and the other two leads (Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan), and the film’s playful tone make Innerspace an enduringly fun watch.

Here are a few other points in our discussion:

• How Meg Ryan’s reporter character becomes merely a plot device, even though set up as someone with agency
• The lack of resolution around Dennis Quaid’s character’s alcoholism
• Appreciation for Robert Picardo as The Cowboy and many other supporting roles filled with familiar Dante regulars
• Jerry Goldsmith’s delightful score capturing the movie’s energy

Innerspace is a flawed but highly entertaining sci-fi comedy. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!

Film Sundries

• Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatch
• Script Options
• Theatrical trailer
• Letterboxd

• Start your own podcast journey with the best host in the business. Try TRANSISTOR today!
• Become a Member Today! $5 monthly or $55 annually
• Want to upgrade your LETTERBOXD account? Use our PROMO CODE to get a DISCOUNT and help us out in the process!
• Find source material for The Next Reel’s family of podcasts – and thousands of other great reads – at Audible! Get your free audiobook and 30-day free trial today.
• Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!

  Here’s where you can find us around the internet:

  • The Web
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  • Threads
  • X
  • YouTube
  • Flickchart
  • Pinterest
  • Pete 
  • Andy
• We spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?

  What are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!

  • You can buy TNR apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.
  • Or buy or rent movies we’ve discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.
  • Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we’ve discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.

It the most wonderful and spooky time of year!  After to Halloween, Christmas is the best time to get a good scare in.  And Gremlins is such a funny and freaky film! 

Come with us as we travel to a Christmas Light extravaganza at the Dallas Zoo!  Along the way we discuss GREMLINS! One of our favorite Kinder/Holiday Horror movies! 

In this episode of The Movie Loot, me and filmmaker Todd Sullivan share our long overdue loot of werewolves, witches, demons, bad couples, and bad films. It took us a while, but here it is. Check it out!

00:00:00 - 00:01:54 -- Intro
00:01:54 - 00:14:46 -- Meet Todd!
00:14:46 - 01:04:28 -- The November Loot
01:04:28 - 01:08:28 -- Closing
01:08:28 - 01:10:18 -- Outro

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Podcast Intro/Outro: Tino Mendes & Yellow Paper - The Heist

Welcome to week 3 of Hurwitz's Horror-tober Part 2! Let the month of sequels continue with the 1990 classic, Gremlins 2 The New Batch. 

Here they grow again! Just when you thought you saved your town from a bunch of mischievous little creatures, they’re back for a sequel! Billy, Kate and Gizmo are reunited, this time in the big city of New York but their reunion is cut short when Gremlins take over the world famous Clamp Tower. Now the three of them must work together to stop this New Batch before they wreck havoc upon the rest of the city. 

(NOTE - There is another audio issue during The Exorcist Believer Non Spoiler Review, sorry everyone this will hopefully be over with next week.)

Timecodes:
Another day, another intro: 0:00
Horror Hour: 4:33
   It's a Wonderful Knife Trailer: 5:39
   Totally Killer Review (Non Spoilers): 9:07
   The Exorcist Believer Review (Non Spoilers): 12:52
   The Exorcist Believer (Spoilers): 16:08
Gremlins 2 Discussion: 22:08
Gremlins 2 Final Thoughts: 1:23:18
Ratings: 1:29:50
Tops & Bottoms: 1:39:12

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What an episode this is. Today we welcome London May onto the show to discuss his music & of course the Serbian extreme horror movie, A Serbian Film. London reached out to director Srđan Spasojević for information about the film & what he received back was mind blowing. We discuss this thing in detail. I hope you enjoy it s much as I did putting it together.

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Writer/Director/Actor/#raddad Brian Leahy moves in with us, but has some worries about the new neighbors here in “The ‘Burbs” (1989 Dir. Joe Dante) Starring - Tom Hanks, Rick Ducommun, and Bruce Dern.  Grab your hair and your little dog as Spooky Season kicks into high gear with night digging, unexplained explosions, midnight light shows, and abstract art. Pull up a porch chair, turn up the speakers, grab your pretzels, and crack the sardines, and settle in for a Spooky Season Staycation. We T. Hank(s) you for coming

PLOT: An overstressed suburbanite and his neighbors are convinced that the new family on the block is part of a murderous Satanic cult.

Recorded 9/23
1hr 52mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
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Review Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood
"What Are We Watching" Theme - Matthew Fosket
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root
Concept - Paul Root

This week on Film with Family we bring on Austin's Step-Brother in law, Richard Boulton, to talk about a personal favorite film of his, 1989s 'The 'Burbs'! We talk Joe Dante, Tom Hanks, suspicious neighbors, and attempt our most extensive Plot Bop to date!

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In 1998 marked the return of Gremlins and The "Burbs director Joe Dante to the world of cartoonishly violent dark comedy with his Small Soldiers.... It's not as good as Gremlins.

Diane and Sean discuss Joe Dante's under appreciated love letter to movie-making, Matinee. Episode music is, "This Is It" composed and conducted by Jerry Goldsmith, fro the OST.

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Dominick takes a look back at the Joe Dante directed cult classic The ‘Burbs starring Tom Hanks.

We welcome actor, writer, producer, free runner, wrestler, and a helluva model human, Brandon Marino to the jungle for our ceremony honoring  "The Phantom" (1996). Starring - cool dude Billy Zane, Treat Williams (RIP) , Kristy Swanson, and Catherine Zeta Jones. Skulls (typically hairless), lasers, purple suits, enormous handguns, quick changes, jewel valuations (Topaz and Opal are PRICELESS), 1930s physicality, and CANNONBALLS!
*this episode contains zero net carbs

Recorded 6/23
1hr 39mins

Plot: The Phantom, descendent of a line of African (?) superheroes, travels to New York City to thwart a wealthy criminal genius from obtaining three magic skulls which would give him the secret to ultimate power.

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Artwork - Ben McFadden
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"What Are We Watching" Theme - Matthew Fosket
Lead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFadden
Produced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root
Concept - Paul Root

Greg and Russ tackle one of the most popular movies of 1984, "Gremlins", directed by Joe Dante and written by Chris Columbus.

We go creeping around the neighborhood with Ray Paterson and his gang to see what the new secretive neighbors are up to down in Mayfield place from 1989's The Burbs! This cult classic is high on our list of nostalgia and one liners! DIG IN!

Sweetness, Samoyeds, and Sam Cooke - INNERSPACE is chock full of excellent character actors, and quick quips... but Dennis Quaid still sucks.

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Gremlins - "Mogwai, will be waiting"

Happy Holidays kids! We are finally covering the Joe Dante helmed holiday creature feature classic...GREMLINS (1984). 

Chock full of wonderful performances and these fantastic creatures running amok all over town! Remember the rules or beware! 

We wish you a safe & happy holiday season!

The snow's coming down
(Christmas) I'm watching it fall
(Christmas) Lots of people around
(Christmas) Baby please come home

The gang get an unannounced visitor with a VHS of Gremlins directed by Joe Dante, and discuss miracles, crabby old ladies, and Howie Mandels voice acting.