An examination of the films Hollywood left behind
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In this episode, Andy and Stephanie and special third guest Alex discuss roller hockey, convenience stores, and the nine circles of hell as they review Kevin Smith’s CLERKS. Stephanie outs Alex as an egg checker, Andy mocks a woman with a lisp, Alex gushes about Kevin Smith, and they all fawn over Jeff Anderson’s Randall.
Reading Recommendations:
SILENT BOB SPEAKS, by Kevin Smith
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In this episode, Stephanie and Andy discuss corkscrew condoms and Bloomingduck’s as they review Willard Huyck’s HOWARD THE DUCK. Andy dubs The Dark Overlord a Sass Queen, Stephanie is here for Lea Thompson, and they both question the chemistry between Howard and Beverly.
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MARVEL COMICS: THE UNTOLD STORY, by Sean Howe
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Content Warning: Discussions of rape
In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss glow sticks and Norman Bates as they review Stuart Gordon’s RE-ANIMATOR. Stephanie references Independence Day, Andy reads Boudoir, and they both hate the last half hour.
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In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss camel punching and demon sex as we review John Milius CONAN THE BARBARIAN. Stephanie gives instructions on how to be a cult leader, Andy does the Schwarzenegger sound, and we both vote for Valeria for President.
Reading Recommendations:
CONAN THE BARBARIAN Series, by Robert E. Howard, specifically QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST
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We’re tired of these motherfucking snakes on this motherfucking plane. In this episode, Andy and Stephanie record in the same room (!) as they discuss David R. Ellis’s SNAKES ON A PLANE. Andy swoons over the entire cast, Stephanie talks about seeing the movie in theatres as A Youth Baby, and we jam out to Cobra Starship.
Reading Recommendations:
THE SNAKES, by Sadie Jones
SNAKES ON A PLANE: THE NOVEL, by Christa Faust
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In this episode, Andy and Stephanie try really hard not to compare episode 19’s movie to Mamoru Oshii’s GHOST IN THE SHELL. Stephanie talks about body violation, Andy discusses philosophy in science fiction, and we both wonder why robots need nipples.
Reading Recommendations:
CINDER, by Marissa Meyer
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Not that one, Bob’s Burgers fans. In this episode, Andy and Stephanie marvel at the impact of a fly as they review Terry Gilliam’s BRAZIL. Stephanie shows Andy the light of unreliable narrators, Andy remembers Homeward Bound, and they both promise not to look at your willy.
Reading Recommendations:
THE RHETORIC OF FICTION, by Wayne C. Booth
THE BATTLE FOR BRAZIL: TERRY GILLIAM VS. UNIVERSAL PICTURES, by Jack Matthews
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TETSUO! KANEDA! In this episode, Andy and Stephanie cringe at creepy psychic children as they discuss Katsuhiro Otomo‘s AKIRA. Andy creams over Kaneda’s red motorcycle, Stephanie points out the problem with K names, and both are the kings of their respective trash mountains.
Reading Recommendations:
AKIRA, by Katsuhiro Otomo
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She’s back, baby! In this episode, Andy and Stephanie laugh at unexpected alien asses as they discuss Peter Jackson’s BAD TASTE. Stephanie squeaks out about vomit (but shares a very good fake vomit recipe, if you’re into that), Andy geeks out over homemade camera stuff, and we both swoon over how this movie is a weird love letter to cinema and The Hustle.
Reading Recommendations:
BAD TASTE (CULTOGRAPHIES), by Jim Barratt
CANNIBAL KITCHEN: A HORROR LOVER’S COOKBOOK, by Shannon Rullo
Viewing Recommendation:
Good Taste Made Bad Taste
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In this episode, Stephanie taps out and is substituted by the ever-lovely Moriah Boell to discuss Stephen Chiodo’s KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE. Join Andy and Mo as they discuss how bad the acting is, how each character is completely interchangeable, and how, somehow, the clowns were the only scary thing about this movie. Plus, cotton candy snakes. No thank you.
Reading Recommendations:
JAM, by Yahtzee Croshaw
THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND WHY CLOWNS CREEP US OUT, by Frank T. McAndrew