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Cinematic Fantastic
by Jason Weatherford
We make a very nerdy podcast about sci-fi, fantasy, and old horror movies both fantastically rich to fantastically a failure. We deeply discuss thoughts, make jokes, and talk about historic movie producers. The hosts are a father-son duo of Jason Weatherford, a dad who works tech support at a university, and his eager teen son William Weatherford, student of the cinematic fantastic arts. https://cinematicfanpodcast.wordpress.com/https://cinematicfantas.transistor.fm
Episodes
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When Worlds Collide (1951)
A neurodivergent nerd father and son review When Worlds Collide (1951). Take a journey into the apocalyptic sci-fi epic When Worlds Collide (1951) in this engaging review! We’ll delve into the film’s groundbreaking special effects, thrilling storyline, and its depiction of humanity’s desperate...
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Abbott and Costello Meet The Invisible Man (1951)
A neurodivergent nerd father and son review Abbott and Costello Meet The Invisible Man (1951). Join us as we take a fun-filled look at Abbott and Costello Meet The Invisible Man (1951), a classic blend of comedy and sci-fi! In this review, we’ll explore how Bud Abbott and Lou Costello bring their...
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Thing From Another World (1951)
A neurodivergent nerd father and son review Thing From Another World (1951). Dive into the chilling sci-fi horror of The Thing from Another World (1951) in this detailed review! We explore the film's suspenseful storytelling, groundbreaking practical effects, and its impact on the genre as one of...
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The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)
A neurodivergent nerd father and son review The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951). Explore the timeless sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) in this in-depth review! We break down the film's groundbreaking themes, its portrayal of Cold War-era anxieties, and the lasting impact of...
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Bride of The Gorilla and Lost Continent (1951)
Get ready for a double dose of 1951 B-movie madness as we review Bride of the Gorilla and Lost Continent! From jungle curses and strange transformations in Bride of the Gorilla to the perilous trek up a dinosaur-infested plateau in Lost Continent, these cult classics offer wild plots, quirky...
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Destination Moon and Rocketship X-M (1950)
Humph - no propellers! In this episode: Jason illuminates these two movie's plots with potent moonlight - and yes, I'm talking about tree frogs. Then William, he being the Brooklyn pitcher when they were out in space, bats the production so hard it curves back towards Earth and hits the…
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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949)
If you stub your toe on the moon, sue it for battery. In this episode: Jason gets struck by every little detail while prancing through this movie's production history, which one he likes best will shock you! Then William lists all of the charges against this musical's plot, including witchcraft…
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Mighty Joe Young (1949)
This movie will make you want to tarry more. In this episode: Jason uncaged his feelings about the story told. William offered to collect nuggets of information on this movie's production history but got hit on the head. And is this nightclub OSHA compliant? We'll never know! ------ Music by...
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Abbott and Costello Meet The Killer (1949)
Things have been awfully dead around here. In this episode: William is asked to give his recounting of this movie and ends up confirming that there are indeed 7 suspects in this film. Then Jason drinks the entirety of the production in one gulp, ticking off HR! And a new clue about who the…
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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
You asked for the exhibits, so here they come! In this episode: Jason screamed that there was a plot "RIgHt ThErE!" but William didn't see it so it must not exist. William covered the production history in oil and set it ablaze for story reasons! And I've finally figured it out: Who's wife is...
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Flash Gordon in Rocketship (1946)
Onward my brave Hawkmen! Let this be known forever as Flash Gordon's Day! In this episode: William proceeded to "DIVE!" into the entire plot of the serial, but he was edited out because everyone wanted to know about some man "Houdini". Jason then checked the angular vector of the moon to then...
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She-Wolf of London (1946)
From behind you, it devours. In this episode: Jason attempted to bite the plot on the neck but ended up nailing a spider monkey instead. And then William recapped the production, but got so hungry talking about the Christmas fiasco that he went to buy Triscuits, as he was craving them deerly....
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House of Dracula (1945)
Man committed a sin, disturbing the life cycle of movie history. To protect the life cycle, we have created a podcast to rule mankind... This is the final battle! In this episode: William slides into the plot reporting role like MJ, sliding up his glasses and delivering the iconic line "The Doc…
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The Ape Man (1943) & Return of The Ape Man (1944)
To think that none of them are actual apes. In this episode: Jason uses his handy dandy blow torch to slowly thaw the plot out, but it turned into wet sludge. Then William, while sharing this movie's production history, commits the greatest atrocity to Mother Nature. And who is Zippo? The answer:...
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The Mummy's Curse (1944)
I was crying for him when all was said and done! In this episode: William attempts to dig up the plot in the nasty muddy swamps, as well as general understanding of its meaning, but the workers won't work cause there's a mummy in there! This is going to cost millions!! Then Jason reunites in the...
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The Mummy's Ghost (1944)
He died 1959 years ago, but only because they're out of copies of "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Podcast!" In this episode: Jason finds the plot in the left wing of the museum only for it to vanish in his very arms! Then William gets into an argument with a certain genie over the whereabouts of…
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House of Frankenstein (1944)
Their house, in the middle of our street, their house. In this episode: Jason sheds light on the production in the form of brown matted fur all over the carpet. Then William throws his sanity out the window over this movie's preposterous plot! Also, Elden Ring is canon in the Universal Monster...
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The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944)
Nowhere man, the world is at your command! In this episode: William and Jason talk about the spanning cinematic career of John Carradine and his siblings. Then Jason found the invisible plot and showed it squeezing a lemon on it to reveal it, proving quite cumbersome every time he ran one dry and...
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Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man (1943)
An episode you can listen to even while buried alive! (Guess there is music in the tomb after all!) In this episode: Jason attempted to figure out why Robert de Niro hates this movie but ended up shedding light on the production details instead. William almost has a back and forth discussion with...
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Son of Dracula (1943)
Care to let us entertain you for a bite? (Ehhhh? Ehhhh?) In this episode: William dispels and weaponizes the smoke and mirrors (respectively) behind the creation of this last Dracula film. Jason searches the bayou in galoshes for all the fine happenings and vampire mystery. And I forgot The...
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Golden Gangsters: Key Largo (1948)
Well listen soldier, thousands of guys got podcasts but there's only one Johnny Rocco! In this episode: Jason unveils all the intricacies of the script, demystifying the core of the gangster, and tells William about the comedy gangster films you haven't heard of. And William constantly asks if...
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Golden Gangsters: Scarface (1932)
Make way for the bad guy. There's a bad guy coming through, better get outta his way! In this episode: William gushes over the angle this movie takes to society, its legacy, Daytona, vehicular action and what it would be like to run a cartel. Then Jason made us all say hello to his little plot…
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Golden Gangsters: Little Caesar (1931) Pt. 2
Pizza, pizza. In this episode: Jason and William, being true experts in the field, talked about the best pizza and revealed the secrets of the only good pizza on Earth Then we discussed the plot, Death Note, and also what if John Wick was at your door. Is he? Better go check! ------ Music by...
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Golden Gangsters: Little Caesar (1931) Pt. 1
Pizza, pizza. In this episode: Jason and William discussed the volcanic charisma of Rico Bandello, the caveats of popularity, the potential of Brazilian gangster movies, and the unexpected ramifications of the San Fransisco earthquake. Oh, and we also talked about Mortimer Mouse and his dislike…
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Golden Gangsters: The Public Enemy (1931) Pt. 2
It is the ambition of the hosts to honestly depict an environment that exists today in a certain stratum of American life. While this episode is essentially a true story, all dad jokes and bad jokes appearing herein are intriguing divertissement. In this episode: Jason and William talked about…
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Golden Gangsters: The Public Enemy (1931) Pt. 1
It is the ambition of the hosts to honestly depict an environment that exists today in a certain stratum of American life. While this episode is essentially a true story, all dad jokes and bad jokes appearing herein are intriguing divertissement. In this episode: Jason and William talked about…
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Christmas Special: It's A Wonderful Life & Santa Conquers The Martians
Wishing you a special Merry Christmas podcast episode! Yes we know it's late, we got very behind on our plans, but here you are! Snuggle up to some cocoa and hear the chilly winds whistle past your frosty windows, and enjoy the winter coziness. The movies: It's a Wonderful Life, a great Christmas...
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The Boy And The Heron Has One FATAL Flaw
William and Jason from Cinematic Fantastic give their thoughts on Hayo Miyazaki's last film The Boy And The Heron, discussing how it it misses the mark that could have saved the movie. **THIS IS A SPOILER REVIEW** For those wondering why we didn't do our review on site, it was because our...
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Minisode #1 - Doctor X, Wax Museum and The Ghoul
A episode of mini proportions! Also a pretty fun one. I guess you should probably listen to it. The movies: Doctor X, a murder mystery that goes to epic proportions. Mystery of The Wax Museum, another mystery about an evil sculptor and his twisted wax museum! The Ghoul, a British Universal…
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December 2023 Update
Subscribe to our YouTube channel, where we upload video versions of our episodes + exclusive content https://www.youtube.com/@cinematicfantastic65?sub_confirmation=1 Watch our Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CsATxzOhu4
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Return of the Vampire (1943)
The return of the harbinger of tomb! In this episode: William brushes off the sand from this movie's production history Jason uncovers the plot from the crypt while avoiding the Pharaoh's Curse! And Kharis is never gonna get his graduate degree at the Boston University. ------ Music by RoccoW:...
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The Mummy's Tomb (1942)
The return of the harbinger of tomb! In this episode: William brushes off the sand from this movie's production history Jason uncovers the plot from the crypt while avoiding the Pharaoh's Curse! And Kharis is never gonna get his graduate degree at the Boston University. ------ Music by RoccoW:...
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Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
The first Frankenstein franchise film without Karloff and it shows! In this episode: Jason tries to see how many times he can call Ghost of Frankenstein's plot "bonkers". William still finds plenty to like about this movie even though today's Frankenstein fans are unimpressed. See Dr. Henry...
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Invisible Agent (1942)
The one and only agent who can't take a selfie with his prize. In this episode: We discussed the many ways WWII affected the film industry. Then Jason did some reconnaissance and snatched the plot from under Adolf's nose! And we talked about remakes, as well as new movies slated to come out...
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The Wolf Man (1941)
Dog goes "Woof" but what does the Wolf Man say? In this episode: Jason uncovers the bones of this movie's production history. Then William fires at the plot but realizes he needs silver bullets! And Jenny does not get married. ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self...
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941)
It took 2 months but it's finally here! In this episode: William bubbles over the frothing soupy serum of this movie's production history. Then Jason assures us that this plot is indeed Dr. Jekyll, he swears, while William compares the dialogue to the 1931 original! And that Arthur song about Dr....
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We Watched Indiana Jones 5, It's Divisive
William and Jason from Cinematic Fantastic give their unedited thoughts on this divisive final Indiana Jones film starring Harrison Ford as the famous adventurer and directed by Logan director James Mangold, discussing how it is better than the previous movie in some aspects and way worse in...
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The Thief of Bagdad (1940)
An Arabian Night for sore eyes. In this episode: Jason and William cover the nostalgia that exudes from this picture and some of the background behind the making of it. Then our guest star summarizes the tale of the adventure of the legend of the happening. And Sabu eats all of our sausages. If...
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We Watched Across The Spiderverse, How Was It?
Exclusively in theatres currently, we just watched Spiderman: Across The Spiderverse, the 2nd installment in a 3 part series rivaling the Spiderman trilogy and The Amazing Spiderman duology. In this video, we talk about this great animated masterpiece, so great it had to be split in 2, making us...
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Dr. Cyclops (1940)
I guess when you go to this doctor, you'll have to learn to be a little patient. In this episode: William elaborates on this movie's crazy convincing special effects! Then Jason bloviates this movie's contrived and silly diegesis. (2 new words!) And Satanus searches the cacti until it's very end.…
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The Mummy's Hand (1940)
You'll be crying for him when you're through! In this episode: Jason brushes off the SHERD (yes it's a word) of mysterious actor knowledge. Then William wraps up the episode in a linen bow with a plot summary! And Solvani tries to woo us into watching his tricks but we ignore him anyway....
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Bonus: We Watched Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! (reaction)
William and Jason, along with intrepid Leya as always, give their unedited thoughts on Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). Is this movie great enough to overcome the Phase 4 disaster? Lets find out! Disclaimer: all individuals in this cast are above 13 years of age and consented to…
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The Invisible Woman (1940)
The one and only villainess that's as clear as the vodka she drinks! In this episode: William disapparates and evaporates this movie's extensive production history. Jason kicks the plot in the pants and makes it fly higher than it's own voice! And Margret Hamilton is put to rest with the...
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The Invisible Man Returns (1940)
The only villain that can be defeated by rubbing a lemon on him. In this episode: Jason concocts an antidote that shows us (or doesn't) the production history! William uncovers the suitcase of plot knowledge hidden in the woods. And everybody welcome our new overlord! His Lordship deserves it....
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The Ape (1940)
A new decade! And a smelly banana peel... In this episode: William injects the production history into our spines, as if we were guinea pigs in the big hamster-wheel of life. Jason lays out the "plot" for all of us to hear, being unable to be kong-victed of its a-peel (Sorry not sorry) And these...
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Son of Frankenstein (1939)
The end of Karloff! As Frankenstein's monster, that is! In this episode: Jason tries to figure out how Inspector Krogh can survive with missing an arm and ends up proving how he can live without an arm. William tries to learn how to resurrect the comatose plot that is this movie but ends up...
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We Watched Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Is It Good? (bonus)
A spontaneous review of the epic Robin Hood movie of the ages! This movie has it all: archery, politics, romance, impetuous heroes, lion-hearted kings, fights, outlaws, over-confident villains, Little John and the Sheriff of Nottingham! Let's roll! ---CREDITS--- Music by RoccoW Welcome! (RoccoW)…
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The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
Fanfares galore! It's Robin Hood!! In this episode: William and Jason raid Prince John's treasury to share the wealth of Robin Hood knowledge, falsehoods (haha pun), and awesomeness. Jason shoots an arrow at every point in this movie's plot, and realizing it was tedious, decides to just slap…
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Dracula's Daughter (1936)
The movie where the only stakes are in the heart of the villain. In this episode: The digression duo talk about this extremely crazy production that you'll never know how on Earth they managed to release the movie! William sinks his teeth into the salty piece of jerky that is this movie's salty...
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Things To Come (1936)
Blasting from a space gun near you! In this episode: William compares H.G. Wells' ideas of the things to come to the fascinating realities of today, and all of his extremely accurate predictions! Jason goes over the proposed future of humanity and many of its philosophical nooks and crannies. And...
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We make a very nerdy podcast about sci-fi, fantasy, and old horror movies both fantastically rich to fantastically a failure. We deeply discuss thoughts, make jokes, and talk about historic movie producers. The hosts are a father-son duo of Jason Weatherford, a dad who works tech support at a university, and his eager teen son William Weatherford, student of the cinematic fantastic arts. https://cinematicfanpodcast.wordpress.com/https://cinematicfantas.transistor.fm
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