Episode 17: Ilya Muromets, Plus Remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry

Never shame the hero’s sword.We’re doing things a little differently this time around. The first half of this episode is dedicated to remembering the lives and legacies of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, who passed away this week. Josh and Jesse share their favorite movie moments from these two icons and reflect on the formative experiences that made them lifelong fans.Then, back to regularly scheduled programming: a discussion on new releases (from Umbrella, Shout Factory, Third Window Films, and more) followed by the Feature Presentation–Aleksandr Ptushko’s epic Soviet fantasy film, Ilya Muromets. Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd!Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:Ms. Doubtfire and Dead Poets Societyhttps://whatsondisneyplus.com/mrs-doubtfire-dead-poets-society-to-be-released-on-4k-digital-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray/Hacks: The Complete Serieshttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38921Mysterious Skinhttps://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/products/mysterious-skin-2004-collectors-edition?srsltid=AfmBOorhob9XQhY6zlgTWU2kp2ckZ4o5-u3M4UYQa4-Ka7O3n3jfaMxbWomen in Prison 5-Film Collectionhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DchHc0dAnSc/Survive Style 5+https://shop.thirdwindowfilms.com/products/survive-style-5-uhd-limited-editionRumored National Treasure 4KChapters:00:00 Intro00:52 Remembering Dolly Parton and Tim Curry43:54 Coming Soon to Own56:02 Feature Presentation: Ilya Muromets01:07:04 Russian Folk Tale Archetypes and Soviet Political Narratives01:12:55 Visual Techniques, Creature Effects, and Standout Performances01:28:26 Extraneous Bits and Final Thoughts01:34:22 Jesse's Pick for Next Week