Roll The Credits

While we have done this podcast for many years, there is no time we love more than the season of scary. This is why we wanted to take the time to look back over the decades and how horror has evolved just like we have with the times. With a bit of sad news as well, this will be our final episode for the time being while we figure out life and will unfortunately be taking a hiatus from this episode on. We want to thank each and every one of you for listening over the years, or even just once as this has been a truly fun experience to share with all of you. We thank you, we love you, and we will return!

In a world where you don't want to eat your vegetables, sometimes they eat back. An absolutely ridiculous film, we follow Mason Dixon assembling a team to take down sentient tomatoes who kill people. So over the top it feels like a fever dream, blending a Monty Python style of humor with a B-list style horror that feels like just a fun watch as we get closer to the horror holiday. If your looking for a fun time than check this one out because in the end, "its man vs vegetable".

When your watching a horror movie and everything is said and done, the monster is defeated or the entity has been suppressed, there always seems to be that one moment before the credits roll that gets you every time. Today we unbox not only the reason as to why horror films do this, but also dissect what the point is of it too. As always we would love to know your thoughts and listen in as we begin to fade to black then jump out of the podcast to get you one last time with jump scare stingers.

How much do you love your spouse? Enough to become one and form into a new being? In the directorial debut of Michael Shanks, we follow Tim and Millie as their rocky relationship full of past trauma and resentment lead them to a cult like town and after drinking from an eldritch pond begin to be magnetically pulled to each other. A great showcase of body horror, practical effects, and what we think is an homage to great horror films in the past to bring us a fun and suspenseful film towards the end of the year leading even us to write our last facebook post of "brb dying".

Our past doesn't always define us, and there are plenty of ways to change something if you don't like it. However, what if you do want to become an evil creature bent on taking revenge? In the world of horror monsters and villains, its how they were made that often times can scare us the most. Today we discuss the horrible beginnings that molded and shaped the knife wielding murderers we love on screen. As always let us know what you think and listen in as we go from normal to eldritch abominations with our favorite horror monster origins.

The world was a scary enough place already back in the 1932 for African Americans, but what if vampires were involved too? When two brothers return to Mississippi to escape their past, they are confronted with vampires bent on destroying their bar and turning them into creatures of the night. A beautiful story mixing horror, blues, and historical time frames that feels like a perfect blend of action and terror as we begin our spooky season once again. A must watch to sink your teeth into and dance the dance of fear, because "if you keep dancing with the devil, one day he's gonna follow you home".

In the 21 films that he has created, Tim Burton is responsible for some of the most recognizable and down right creepy characters in recent films. With so many to choose from, we decided to end the month with some of our favorites that he has created. As always, we would love to know what you think, and ask you to listen in while we're drawn in his style with some of our favorite Tim Burton characters

Are you bad at being dead? Don't know how to get get rid of those pesky "alive ones"? Well theres always the best bio-exorcist in the business. When Barbara and Adam die and are forced to see new people take their home, they turn to the craziest option. A classic film, and possibly the best work from Tim Burton has all of the tropes that made him a great director blending comedy, horror, and world building that will have you singing "Day-O" all night long.

"Die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain". What started out as a conversation about the relationship between Depp and Burton, quickly forms into a discussion on the potential of both actor and director. While both have made a career with each other, has unfortunately descended from the A-list status of the 90's. While we do not think both are bad or too far gone at this point, we just feel that it flows with the theme of this month and that is why we talk about "the rise and fall of Johnny Depp".

How far are you willing to go to get back something you love? In Tim Burtons debut, he takes on the film of Pee-wee Herman going across the country to find his stolen bike. With an outrageous style of film that can only be compared to a live action cartoon, Matt loves this film and Zach just plain hates it. Listen in as we argue for about 20 minutes because you have a dream, and we have a dream but ours is us rolling a donut of snakes in a big vest.

Everyone has a best friend in their lives that they choose over everyone else for hanging out, sports, and adventures so why should it be any different for directors? Tim Burton is no stranger to consistently picking the same actors for his films like Johnny Depp, so we started thinking about other director/ actor buddies as well and why this happens so much in cinema. As always, we want to know what you think and listen in while we only cast each other with, directors favorite actors.

In this world full of everything going on, who doesn't enjoy a good laugh? In the very early years of the dark knight, he comes face to face with his greatest rival in the Joker. A perfect casting of Jack Nicholson, bringing the character to life and creating a character study for years to come of the role mixes so well with the macabre and futuristic style that is Tim Burton. If your looking for just a fun time with goofy moments, look no further what is this? "I'm Batman".

We are back with another infuriating game of guessing the weird and macabre style that is Tim Burton films. With over 20 films he has directed, we thought it would be fun to once again test our film knowledge and see if Matt can dethrone Zach from the last one. As always we would love to know your thoughts, as we curse quietly to ourselves with 20 questions, Tim Burton style.

Some people are great at certain things like sports, music, or directing but just because your not great at it doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a try. When Ed, an aspiring film maker, attempts to find any way he can for his films to be produced, he falls further down a hole of financial and creative bad decisions. A film with a charismatic figure as the lead, with great casting to show case for real life actors that played a part, and all around hilarious comedy its hard not to love a film about the worst director ever. So sit back and relax for the first of Tim Burton month and get ready "to shoot this fucker".

With a new month here again, the leaves begin to change, the weather begins to grow colder, and the macabre begins soon. While not here yet, we look at the work of one of the directors to blend the genre with comedy and animation in Tim Burton. Through the very quick rise, to now the seemingly slow fall we take a look at his work and what made him a great director but also what changed within him. As always we want to know your thoughts as we both creepy and in a charming fashion discuss, what the hell happened to Tim Burton.

Its time to talk business as we close out the month of crime and misdeeds with a slightly warming take on it. A very talented hitman becomes entangled with corrupt cops when it takes in a young, and newly made orphan Matilda. A heartwarming story as we see a bond form with them, although at times uncomfortable, as this cold and calculated killer befriends and looks after one of Natalie Portman's best performances. Death is a guarantee in this final film of the month but "death is whimsical today".

Directors typically have their niche genres they either enjoy doing, or excel at making but one man is able to do both in a very different way. Martin Scorsese has and will always be one of the best directors of our generation, but why is it that he is able to do crime films so well? Today we explore this and some of the many themes he uses to tell the story against the law. So listen in while we attempt to uncover why Scorsese dominates crime films.

What is worse than crimes being committed by gangsters and thugs? Why our own government of-course. When Kate, an FBI agent is called for to aid in taking down the Mexican Cartel, she quickly realizes that she is kept in the dark about how far these men are willing to go. A great film to show the duality of a moral compass paired well with great character work of Benicio Del Toro and no nonsense side of Josh Brolin. A film with many question, and many answers about what we are capable of but "in the end, you will understand".

When it comes to crime, theres a certain style and pizzaz that comes with it which is likely to make you go from hating a character to finding something enticing about them. Today we take a look at those characters in films that are guilty of some sort of crime, but also of fashion. As always we ask that you listen in and let us know what you think, while we rob banks in great suits with "best outfits in crime".

Out of money? Need to get some quick? Why not pretend to have your wife kidnapped for ransom? This charming, yet disturbing film showcases this as Jerry attempts to have his wife Jean taken while a clever cop, Margie is hot on the case. Absolutely a top 100 films of all time, showcases fun humor while mixing violence and a crime unfolding in every direction in a perfect way. The numbers don't lie in this one of why it deserves a place in film history and "if the numbers are right, Stan says its pretty sweet".

When it comes to stealing, holding a bank hostage, or even murder in films, why does it always seem like the ones doing it are on the short end of the stick? Crime films have been around almost as long as films themselves, but the "bad guy" is presented in a different, more relatable way and still ends up falling short at the end. Today we discuss why this is and what some films might be doing to break that mold. Listen in while we cheat death just to see him at the last few minutes with, why crime films don't pay.

Crime has a lot of layers to it, but that doesn't mean you can't have some fun with it. When screenwriter Marty, is attempting to write for a film of the same name, his friends Billy and Hans give him all the material they need. While being a great film about loss, brutality, and when and where violence should take place, this is unsurprisingly a hilarious film. The cast is star studded and the pay off at the end is worth the wait leaving us with "only one word to describe this, overkill".

When it comes to crime, there is always a tipping point in which everyone says screw it and pulls out their guns. While not solely crime movie, today we discuss any film in which crime is a part of it and go over which bang bang brawls are the best. As always, we would love to know your thoughts and ask you to listen in while we stare down each other, choose violence, and discuss our favorite film shoot outs.

Just because your in the world of crime, doesn't mean you can't stay true to your morals. When Abel, a heating oil company owner, is pressured from all sides by rival owners, people stealing his fuel, the D.A, and attempting to buy a very expensive property he attempts to keep everything together. A great example of acting done right and a spin on a classic crime film, this brings a more psychological style to the genre. Its a tough market out there for original crime films but "any new market, is a tough one".

When it comes to making masterpiece films, theres certainly going to be bumps in the road, however, i don't think even Francis Ford Coppola could predict this. Footage shot from his wife details the absolutely crazy period of time and energy it took to make the film Apocalypse Now. From being able to make the film, rewrites, funding the film himself, and much more, there is a crazy side to this film and today we discuss it. As always we would love to know what you think, and listen in while we discuss the heartache with, Heart Of Darkness

War is no place for the unsound, yet it appears that is where they thrive the most in. In one of the greatest war films ever made, we follow the story of Captain Willard as he is sent to Vietnam to assassinate Colonel Kurtz who has gone insane. A cinematic masterpiece of scenes blends the harsh reality of war with the psychological aspect that infected many people of the time. Truly a great way to finish off the films for this month as only you can witness "the horror...the horror".

Its not about the weapon itself that makes you dangerous, but who is using it. Unless of course its a massive machine gun strapped to your arm. Within war films, and many other genre of films there are weapons that are used that just scream badass and today we discuss which ones are the coolest of them all. As always we would love to know your thoughts on this and ask you to listen in while we sharpen our claws and reload for our favorite weapons in films.

We take the fight from the land, to the sea to when sea shanties and cannons ruled. When Captain Jack Aubrey leads his English ship through South America during the Napoleonic wars, a French vessels proves to be their greatest foe. With a very fun style to show battle at sea, great action scenes and well rounded characters, its a surprise this film hasn't gained the admiration it deserves. Truly an all around great film to check out, and if you can't then i suppose, "subject to the requirements of the service".

Throughout constant battles, timeframes, and various terrain, war films have been around since movies first started. This doesn't mean that all of them are serious or even good and today we pick that apart. As always, we would love to know what you think and ask you to listen in while we suit up for, what makes a good war film?

Hell hath no fury, like a tanks scorned. In April of 1945, an allied tank crew attempt to push past borders in Germany during the war while gaining a new rookie in Norman. A hell of a cast including Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, and Jon Bernthal to name a few with each character holding very endearing and brutal characteristics with great action, gore, and special effects to showcase how horrors of this time. This month is heating up with action and hardships and its all a sign that "ideals are peaceful, history is violent".

Sometimes its about winning the battle, not the war, and sometimes, its just about which one is the coolest in movies. Today we take a look at the conflicts that erupted in explosions, magic, or just pure fighting style that really got us ready for war. As always, we would love to know what you think, and we ask you to listen in while we strap up and move out for our favorite battles in films.

A simple task, deliver a letter across a battlefield in WW1, not bad right? When Lance Corporal Schofield and Blake are sent out to deliver a letter overnight to stop 1,600 men from running into a trap, there is only so much that can go right. Amazing cinematography as designed to look like one continuous shot showcases the realism of war and the creates a unique experience to feel like you are charging with them. Its a great first film for war month because "some men just want the fight".

The one thing about war is war never changes, but with a new month comes a new topic. As we begin this new month we take a look at how good war films are at having the smallest things correct to the time period. As always we ask you to listen in and let us know what you think while we strap on our boots and take a look at the realism of war films.

As Nick Cage month comes to a close, we decide to view a rare film of him playing a full on villain who's presence is felt more than him. Lee Harker, an FBI agent with a small amount of telepathic abilities, investigates the serial killer murders of the notorious Long Legs. A film with great cinematography, an eerie atmosphere, and a different take on a serial killer film that adopts the supernatural. An ambitious film that leaves most with a haunting ending, and absolutely one to watch. Take it from us, "i'm just a friend..of a friend".

A man of many words and actions, its no surprise that some of the things he says either while in character or in interviews would come up as being memorable. Today, we take a look at some of those phrases that are either so bizarre without context, absolutely hilarious, or just all around badass. So we ask you to please listen in while we utter complete nonsense with our favorite Nicolas Cage quotes.

Crime is a constant in this world, but what happens when the person committing it wears the badge? Terrence is a crooked cop who sets out to solve a murder while heavily addicted to pain medication and other narcotics. This is a film in which the best parts are Nicolas Cage going off the walls and that is unfortunately it. There are far too many actors in this film, with a plot that feels like its going everywhere but the case. At the very least we get a crazy Cage moment almost every scene and thats "only what the doctor prescribes".

From his religious upbringing, to changing his name, to becoming one of the most recognizable figures in Hollywood, there is no one else like him. Today we discuss his rise, fall and then rise again as an actor while sprinkling more fun facts about him. Please join us, let us know what you think, and wonder why he did so many films as we discuss, what the hell happened to Nick Cage.

What would you do to get revenge on the man who killed your son? Perhaps swap faces with him? When FBI agent Sean Archer finally captures the man that killed his son, Castor Troy they swap faces and ultimately destroy each others lives. A very famous Nick Cage film with a very odd theme to a film that could never be replicated in todays day and age. Matt swears by this film and Zach thinks its just okay meaning, "this is starting to feel like a real marriage".

On screen, the man is an enigma full of passion and strange acting styles that have made him a phenomenon of an actor in this day and age. Off screen, the man is almost more bizarre and full of crazier things that he has done in his life. Today we discuss those insane things that made him the actor he is today. As always we would love to know your thoughts on this, and ask you to listen in while we buy a castle, a pyramid, and a t-rex skull with crazy facts about Nicolas Cage.

The hard part about finding the right person isn't if they share the same beliefs, personality, or even hobbies with you, its all about do they turn you into a vampire. Peter Loew, an executive at a literature firm who also happens to be a sex addict falls for a vampire and then begins to change over the course of a few days. This is absolutely is no good film but still one of the most fun Nick Cage films that spawned one of the best memes of him, as well as some of the best freak outs in his career. We like this film and you should too because "christ, the tortures of the damned".

There is only one actor who can spark an emotion in the simplest of scenes with no rhyme or reason to it. You can say its channeling the character, or a form of method acting but when it comes to Nicolas Cage films, we always look for when he goes off the handle. As always, we would love to know what you think, and listen in while we scream at the top of our lungs with our favorite Nick Cage freak outs.

How far are you willing to go to have a family if you and your partner can't conceive one of your own? Maybe steal one then(don't actually). To kick of Nick Cage month, we follow him as he plays H.I with his wife Edd as they do just that while numerous people attempt to stop them. This is a fun film that borders on a neo-western mixed with supernatural elements. A slightly tame performance from the master of freak outs but through facial expressions makes up for it. Maybe you won't like this one, maybe you love this film or "maybe it was Utah".

There are some instances when famous musicians decide to take a break from being up on stage, and try their hand in being in front of a camera. Whether it is a large role or just a one off shot, there are many band members that had the opportunity to appear on the big screen. Today we pick which ones are our favorite, and ask you to listen in while we write a new album all while showing up as a peasant for one scene, with our favorite musician cameos in film.

Music is the universal sound that unites all walks of life, but what about the individuals that perform it when they lose the ability to hear? Ruben experiences this as a drummer for a metal band when suddenly he begins to lose his hearing. Now forced to accept that he is deaf he begins a journey to find out what that means while trying anything to gain it back. This is a heartbreaking film with an award winning sound design and an actor that couldn't have pulled this off better. This is a must watch, serene kind of film because "serenity is no longer wishing you had a different path".

There is a fleeting genre of films that we almost never see anymore, less than documentaries, romance or biopics and it is the rock format. While there have been some fun ones to come out, it seems to be one that only appears every now and then to a niche audience. Today we discuss whether this type of film can survive, so please listen in, let us know what you think, and join us while we shred on the guitar and ask are rock movies dying?

We're dialing things up to 11 with the film that, for the time, everyone thought was a real band. When super fan Marty decides to do a documentary on the U.K band Spinal Tap as they cross America for a tour, we get to see a very fast decline in popularity and band morale. A film that is as dry of humor as are the outfits worn by Nigel, Derek, David, and other two members is a showcase of what the highs and lows actually feel like for tours while still poking fun at them. This is a fun cult classic film that is all around a fun watch, which is great because everyone should "tap in to America".

The line between fact and fiction can be blurred in many different ways. There are ideas that if you weren't there to witness something, then how does anyone know what really happened? This is the case too for many biopic films, especially rock and roll ones as they stretch the truth to create a more cohesive story for the audience. Today we tackle why they do this and if it helps or hurt the films in question. As always we would love to know your thoughts on this, and ask you to listen in while we show videos of our lives with only half of it true, with why biopics lie to us.

As we continue Rock and Roll month, it doesn't hurt to do a little homework for it. When Dewey is fired from his band and needs rent money, he decides to impersonate as his friend, a substitute teacher. Would should be a jail sentence provides an opportunity to teach kids about rock music and create a band for the tournament in a few weeks. This is a nostalgia film, so we're not going to sit here and pretend its great, but it does have a charismatic lead in Jack Black with a great soundtrack and some humor that still holds up. Rocking is fun, but "rocking ain't no walk in the park lady".

Music is the one thing that can connect everyone around the world, but rock and roll is something films tend to have a lot more fun with. Whether they be fake bands for the films, real ones, or fake bands turned into real ones because of the movie, these are the things we are looking at today. As always we would love to know your thoughts, and listen in while we dial up the amp to 11 with best movie bands.

Are you all ready to rock with a brand new theme for the month? Today we look at the bio pick that focuses on the rise and fall of one of the greatest bands to ever form and one of the most influential figures in music, Jim Morrison. One that appears to be far too long is also followed by an amazing performance by the late, great Val Kilmer and follows his life through fame and rejection. People are strange, when your a stranger but no one should be a stranger to this film.