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We’re excited to share a trailer for A Long Walk, a new sci-fi\neo-noir drama podcast about a space pilot who must solve a mystery while marooned on a desolate planet. A Long Walk is written, directed, and edited by Ben Cardoza. Voice actors include Chris Sumner, Mark Michael Adams, and Creative Guts own Laura Harper Lake and Becky Barsi.

In this episode, Laura shares the trailer, her experience working on the project, and why folks should give it a listen.

You can listen to A Long Walk on Spotify and Soundcloud, and follow the podcast on Instagram, Facebook. Find all those links here: https://linktr.ee/alongwalkpodcast. 

Special shoutout to cover artist Paul Justin Hollingsworth. Learn more about him and his art at www.instagram.com/pjustinhollingsworth. 

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This week on Remainders, we watch the 1974 horror-comedy rock opera Phantom of the Paradise. A cult classic by Brian De Palma, Phantom has gained notoriety in the decades since its release thanks in part to De Palma’s legendary filmography, but also because of a small but rabid fan base that hails to this insane mashup of horror and glam rock.

Other topics include Killers of the Flower Moon, Chicago legends Siskel & Ebert and Tom Skilling, January movie marathons, Godzilla Minus One and the Oscars, new Criterion pickups and the lost art of movie posters.

Songs of the Week

Goodbye Eddie, Goodbye by The Juicy Fruits

Dilemma by Green Day

Don’t Toss Us Away by Lone Justice

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The Special Topics in Media Film Listology season reveals a number of contemporary classics just in time for the holiday season. No, these films don't necessarily rock around the Christmas tree. But they do rock, and in some cases, heads will roll.  Hosts Garret  and Scott  announce and respond to the latest output from the McMurry SuperIndex, the #95-91 entrants to the amalgamated film ranking system. This batch once again  provides genre diversification in need of culturally significant rating. What films emerged In the MSI #95-91 poll position? Have a listen and let our hosts know what cultural significance factor you would apply to each of these film features.   
 

Hosts: Garret Castleberry, Scott McMurry

Producers: Garret Castleberry, Will McMurry (Audio Engineer), Alli Garner (Cover Art), Austin Foster (Music)

Recommended readings paired with our Film Listology season:
Rick Altman. Film/Genre. British Film Institute, 1999.

Jim Collins, Ada Preacher Collins, Hilary Radner (Eds.). Film Theory Goes to the Movies, 1st Edition. New York: Routledge, 1992.

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0:00 - Intro & Summary

2:00 - Movie Discussion

44:07 - Cast & Crew/Awards

48:08 - Pop Culture 

53:21 -  Rankings & Ratings

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This week on Remainders, we talk the 1981 neo-noir Body Heat. Written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan – around the same time as writing Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Empire Strikes Back – Body Heat was inspired by Double Indemnity and launched the careers of William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. Ned (Hurt) is a hapless lawyer who falls hard for the sultry but married Matty (Turner). Their affair turns dark though when they initiate a plot to kill her husband – with the potential to reap his fortune. A throwback to 40s crime noir, Body Heat feels especially relevant today as society reevaluates the eroticism in films of the 80s and 90s.

Other topics include new pieces from Darren’s collection and his upcoming exhibit at La Luz De Jesus Gallery, some first time Remainders swag available for purchase, a visit to the Hollywood Museum, what we’re watching on TV these days, Ebert vs. Kael, favorite William Hurt and Kathleen Turner performances, and the enduring brilliance of traumatic 1980s kids movies.

Music Picks of the Week

Sink to the Bottom by Fountains of Wayne

Mysterium by Hammock

Mashed Potato Time by Dee Dee King

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This week on Remainders we watch the 1997 drama Cop Land. James Mangold’s urban western was Sylvester Stallone’s return to drama after a slew of over-the-top 90s action bombs. Giving one of the best performances of his career, it helps that the rest of the cast is a list of all-time greats, including De Niro, Keitel, and Liotta. A tale of justice and grit, this sleeper hit is almost a hidden gem these days and should not be missed. Don’t blowwww it!

Other topics include Mangold’s upcoming Indiana Jones movie, thoughts on the new Cage flick Renfield, theater experiences good and bad, Joe Dante favorites and Key and Peele’s incredible Gremlins 2 sketch, Dee Dee Ramone’s novel, the new Evil Dead, South Park and Spielberg, and the final push to get Warren Zevon inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

 Songs of the Week

Saw in Half by Jen Razavi

Cannibal Holocaust (Main Theme) by Riz Ortolani

Lawyers, Guns and Money by Warren Zevon

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This week on Remainders, we talk Brian De Palma and his 1981 film Blow Out. A classic in Travolta's and De Palma's filmography, the story of a movie soundman uncovering a murder plot against a presidential candidate has grown in appreciation amongst cinephiles since its release over 40 years ago. De Palma's innovative camera movements and focus on doubles and murder mystery do not go unnoticed as Hitchcock devotees, in addition to all time performances from Travolta and John Lithgow as the lurking serial killer. We pay homage to one of the most important auteurs of the 70s. 

Other topics include Tarantino's great book Cinema Speculation, new movies Air and Renfield, Dee Dee Ramone's hip hop, L.A. movie billboards vs. Chicago's movie billboards, John Lithgow's best performances, and Dennis Franz's exquisite scumbaggery. 

Songs of the Week

Racist Society by Screeching Weasel

Open Your Eyes by Lords of the New Church

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0:00 - Intro & Summary

2:00 - Movie Discussion

46:12- Cast & Crew

52:37- True Crime/Pop Culture

1:05:20 - Rankings & Ratings

To see a full list of movies we will be watching and shows notes, please follow our website: https://www.1991movierewind.com/

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Have you ever wanted to know what living in Los Angeles is like to people who weren't born in LA? On today's episode, we'll discuss the Go-To Guide for solving back masking, underground, secret message hiding, the end of the world serial killing/disappearance mysteries. Also known as the 2018 surrealist neo noir, Under the Silver Lake.

Neo-Noir is the theme. Robert Altman's "The Long Goodbye" (1973) is one of many Phillip Marlowe films made  and it's one of the best. Elliot Gould is terrific as the mumbling, smart-ass gumshoe. We liked the film, but thought the ending was way out of character. "Brick" (2005) is modern day high school murder mystery that uses dialogue that came straight out of 40's film noir. It worked okay, but the plot was too confusing to make much sense and Joesph Gordon-Levitt (a show favorite) wasn't up to playing the lead.

We received an email from a listener named Jen and she gave us a few suggestions and one of those is "Harvey" (1950). So, the next theme is invisible rabbits and "Harvey" is paired with "Donnie Darko" (2001)

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This week Darren and Patrick dive into 2018’s Under the Silver Lake starring Andrew Garfield as L.A.'s resident code-breaker and scumbag. A neo-noir that pays homage to Hollywood that may or may not have something profound to say – for better or worse. Other topics include the new George Carlin doc, Sarah Squirm and body-horror comedy, and Darren sings the hits of the nineties. 

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***SPOILER WARNING! AS WITH ALL SPECIAL EDITIONS, WE WILL DISCUSS EVERY DISGUTING DETAIL OF THE MOVIE***

The announcement that David Cronenberg was returning to science-fiction body horror was met with a mix of excitement and trepidation. There is no doubting that he is one of the most influential directors of all time. His influence can be found in a number of movies. Still, it has been a while since he has made one of these types of movies. Is Crimes of the Future his triumphant return or a relic of the past?

The movie is about a performance artist named Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen) and her partner Caprice (Lea Seydoux). The pair use their performances to showcase changes in the human body. They soon get caught up in a mystery that includes government conspiracies and murder.

Cronenberg films have always contained a heavy dose of sexuality and Crimes of the Future is no different. In this case, surgery and sex are a running theme. "Surgery is the new sex" is a great nu-metal lyric, but how well did it work in this movie? Do things go too far?

The other big selling point for the film was the return to body horror. Based on still shots and trailers, there was a lot of freaky stuff going on. Earman alone is enough body horror for some. Does Crimes of the Future live up to fan expectations? And what will people who have heard of Cronenberg's work think?

Crimes of the Future is about more than sex, surgery, and grossing audiences out. There is a surprisingly grounded story here. The question becomes, is it too down to earth? Should the plot have taken a more fantastic slant? We also discuss how well the mystery worked and the if the futuristic setting seemed dated.

Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.

Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel Muir, Blake, and Danny. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Danny can be found on Twitter @default_player and on Instagram at default_player. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.

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Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.

Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.

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Another disturbing film that we both went into not knowing anything about. And we sorta wish it stayed that way. It was through this dark journey we learned all about the underground world of sn*ff films. I basically decided to watch this because of Nicolas Cage and Joaquin Phoenix. 

Me and Mikey talk about the darkness of 90s film themes, the fact that Mona May did the costume design, and how people continue to freak us out. 

Off-Topic rants include: Mikey's top 3 actors, that A&F documentary, and Batman

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There are some classic movies people are always telling us to watch that we've somehow managed to never see. Roman Polanski's Chinatown (1974) starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway is one such film. How have we not seen this!? Jason Furie and Adam Roth discuss this iconic mystery film about a private detective hired to expose an adulterer in 1930s L.A. but find himself caught up in something much more corrupt. Drama and cut nostrils ensues.

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Jordan and Brooke are joined by returning guest and comedian Avery Edison for a very special episode – our first indie film! Our Wachowskis month just wouldn't feel complete without a discussion on the sex, crime, cinematography and pacing of one of our best neo-noirs. Listen in as Jordan praises a young Christopher Meloni, Brooke unsurprisingly thirsts over Gina Gershon, and Avery absolutely bodies a Jennifer Tilly impression. Plus, an essential series of promos for "No Kidding? Me Too!"

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In this final episode of the series, Adam decompresses, revealing more to his therapist about the strange events with Dylan years ago.  Adam gets a visit backstage from an old friend, and reconnects in ways that will affect his life going forward. He meets someone he's interested in  and discusses the possibility of being in a relationship again in the future. Adam reflects on the full circle nature of the events and coincidences in his story and in his life.

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