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  1. This week, Desmond and Tom get a little spoilery in our review of one of the best movies of 2022: The Menu. And, because it's very much a Bentley Little-style story (and title), Desmond follows it up with a discussion of the Prime Video TV adaptation of Bentley Little's novel The Consultant, and a Dread Media Top 5 Bentley Little Adaptations He Wants to See. Songs included: "Hungry for Your insides" by Sanguisugabogg, "Food" by The Pursuit of Happiness, "The Good Ship Lollipop" by Venomous Concept, and "The Weatherman" by Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs. [ 1:07:25 ]
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  2. With the studio's Renaissance just over the horizon, the Honore Litter inspect Oliver and Company - Disney's loose, dog-centric, and Eighties-tastic adaptation of Oliver Twist. Plus, Christian puts out a call for feedback ahead of the next episode, while the orange-cat-owning and in-no-way-biased Emma learns about the original Dickens novel's anti-Semitism for the very first time. [ 1:30:17 ]
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  3. With the studio’s Renaissance just over the horizon, the Honore Litter inspect Oliver & Company - Disney’s loose, dog-centric, and Eighties-tastic adaptation of Oliver Twist. Plus, Christian puts out a call for feedback ahead of the next episode, while the orange-cat-owning and in-no-way-biased Emma learns about the original Dickens novel’s anti-Semitism for the very first time. [ 1:30:17 ]
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  4. This week, Desmond and Tom investigate the case of the two movies from 2022 featuring West Point Cadet Edgar Allan Poe. First up is the not optimal but incredibly well-cast Netflix film The Pale Blue Eye. Then it's time to take a look at Shudder's folk horror / monster movie mashup Raven's Hollow. This week we have a selection of songs inspired by Edgar Allan Poe arranged from least abrasive to most: "Nevermore" by Queen, "The Tell-Tale Heart" by The Alan Parsons Project, "Ravens Guide Our Way" by Grand Magus, and "Carry Stress in the Jaw" by Mr. Bungle. [ 1:12:24 ]
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  5. This week on the show, Desmond and Tom sit through the absolutely misguided 2022 French Canadian remake of Terror Train. Then, Desmond seems to think it's a good idea to cover that film's sequel, Terror Train 2, and the original film that started it all. Train tunes: "Murdertrain a Comin'" by Dethklok, "Do I Have to Do This All Over Again?" by The Monkees, "Black Train" by Moistboyz, "Train of Consequences" by Megadeth, and "When the Link Becomes Missing" by Control Denied. RIP Tim Aymar! [ 1:23:37 ]
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  6. Nothing sounds quite like an 8-0-8! And we're going analogue this week. First up, Desmond and Tom check rent the next instalment in the V/H/S series, V/H/S/99. Then, Desmond goes solo on the very divisive Skinamarink, and he very definitively comes down on one side of the argument. Three out of four of these songs were released in 1999: "Surfacing" by Slipknot, "I'm The Slime" by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, "What if...?" by Control Denied, and "Helena" by The Misfits. [ 1:16:41 ]
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  7. After seven long years, our old friend Jeff Strand has returned to chat about some of the multitude of books he's published since we last talked. The two books of focus are his brand new novel, Demonic, and his book on pre-order, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: The Novelization. Yes, you read that right. Then, Jeff sticks around and we do a Double Dread Media Top 5 Jeff Strand Books. Jeff picks his favourites, and Desmond picks a Jeff Strand Starter Kit of books. Songs included: "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" by John de Bello, "Let Me Bathe in Demonic Light" by The Mountain Goats, "Pressure Release" by Vitamin X, "A Dialogue in B Flat Minor" by In Flames. [ 1:16:41 ]
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  8. Already smack dab in the middle of the 1980s, Christian and first-time cohost Dave Probert brave The Black Cauldron - one of Disney's most infamous flops, as well as one of its darkest films. Does the songless saga transcend its familiar fantasy trappings and hellish production, or is it rightly regarded as a low point in the studio's output? Plus, between the review and the wrap-up, Donovan chimes in on The Jungle Book and Robin Hood, and Tom and Ian join Christian to respond. [ 1:49:14 ]
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  9. This week on the show, Desmond and Duane finally sit down to talk about the horror comedy Hell Baby. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Killer Baby Movies which is way harder than you think it is. Songs included: "Drinking about my baby" by The Damned, "Burn Baby" by L7, "Rosemary's Baby" by Fantomas, and "Sleep Tight Little Baby" by King Diamond. [ 47:59 ]
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  10. This week on the show, Desmond and Tom present a double feature of adjective-titled films from 2022. First up, in Glorious, a man is stuck in a public bathroom with an elder god who speaks to him through the gloryhole. Then, in Monstrous, Christina Ricci shines in a movie that doesn't. Songs included: "Sweet Evil Sun" by Candlemass, "The Glorious End" by Paradise Lost, "Mother" by Danzig, and "Bad Detective" by Lovelock. [ 1:04:57 ]
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  11. Between bickering over key plot points and inadvertently reenacting a major disagreement the film's creators had, Christian and Emma dissect The Fox and the Hound - the first animated Disney film released during the 1980s, the one which prompted Don Bluth's exit from the company, and the first Kurt Russell-, Mickey Rooney-, or Corey Feldman-starring film either host saw. Is it cruelly overlooked or justly forgotten, and would it have been better or worse if Chief had actually died? [ 1:17:05 ]
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  12. Gaspar Noe has always been a provocative filmmaker, and this week Desmond and Duane are checking out his latest provocative film, Lux Aeterna. Then Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Gaspar Noe Films (really, the five other Noe films he's seen in order from worst to best). Songs included: "Lux Aeterna" by Metallica, "Lux Aeterna" by Gyorgy Ligeti, "Ride the Void" by Holy Grail, and "The End of Endings" by The Howling Void. [ 1:01:00 ]
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  13. This week, filmmaker Jason Eisener joins us to talk about his brand new sci fi / horror film, Kids vs Aliens, and a little bit about Dark Side of the Ring and Tales From the Territories. Then we do a Jason Eisener-themed Dread Media Top 5. Songs included: "Abduction" by Macabre, "After the Gold Rush" by Trio, "Stabbed to Death Outside San Juan" by The Mountain Goats, and "Patient Number 9" by Ozzy Osbourne feat. Jeff Beck (RIP). [ 52:16 ]
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  14. The Brothers Wilson proudly bring you Hey, An Actor's end of year episode for 2022, with the featured subject being comedy legend Mel Brooks! Taking in both The Producers and Blazing Saddles, Ian and Pandy discuss America's divergent Axis Powers focus, Carry On films, and The One Show. And of course, this episode brings about the regular favorites of Christian's Casting Challenge, The Archivist's curation of outtakes, and The Tomlinson Awards! [ 2:45:23 ]
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  15. There’s no case too big, or case too small. When you need help, just call. Ch-Ch-Ch-Chip and Da. Wait. Those rodents and that insect haven’t teamed up yet? Setting this and other disappointments aside, Christian and newcomer-to-the-show Will Ackerman open 2023 by reviewing The Rescuers - featuring Bob Newhart, the villainess who would be Cruella, some rather unfortunate country tags, and yes, that nudity controversy. [ 56:36 ]
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  16. This week, Desmond and Duane take a look at the superpowered prison film Corrective Measures. It's a Tubi Original that will end up being one of Bruce Willis' last roles, and it's good?! Then, Desmond goes solo on a Dread Media Top 5 Fictional Prisons. Tunes included: "The Prisoner" by Suicidal Tendencies, "Take No Prisoners" by Megadeth, "Folsom Prison Blues (live from Folsom Prison)" by Johnny Cash, and "The Prisoner" by Iron Maiden. Lights out! [ 54:05 ]
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  17. Happy New Year! As has become tradition, we usher in the New Year with an annual "best of" episode. So this week, grab a drink or seven and join me as I run down my top books, television, podcasts, comics, movies, and other releases of 2022. We have some hopes for 2023 to talk about as well. As always, the episode is scored by music from Dread Media's favorite albums of the year. Bring on 2023! [ 2:44:21 ]
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  18. The three-part project of the 2022 Greatest Britons culminates with Ian and Tom revealing the ultimate list of their 100 Greatest Britons, the ones who just missed out, and the entrants from 2002 who didn't have a hope in Hell of remaining on the ballot 20 years later. We learn which entries inspired the hosts to do more research, and exactly to what end the 2022 picks are more enlightened in terms of gender, ethnicity, and nationality than those of 2002. [ 1:51:39 ]
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