May 28, 2018

[Schumacast] D.C. Cab

Angie and I are again joined by JD for a look at Joel Schumacher's entry among the ranks of raunchy early 80s comedies, exploring the antics of a rag-tag cab company staffed by the eclectic likes of Mr T, Gary Busey, Bill Maher, the Barbarian Brothers, and a young, baby-faced Adam Baldwin. Check it out here.

May 18, 2018

[Greystoked] Tarzan's Secret Treasure (1941)

Michael and I are joined by my old Remakes co-host Evie as we probe the hidden depths of Tarzan's Secret Treasure, laying it bare for the appreciation of all. Check it out here.

May 10, 2018

[Thundarr Road] Stalker from the Stars

Michael, David, and I hit the road again as Thundarr & Co arrive at a debated wintry locale, where he encounters a Lovecraftian space monster who's impervious to the Sun Sword. Check it out here.

April 16, 2018

[Schumacast] The Incredible Shrinking Woman

Angie and I are joined by Tonya from A Reel Education: Noir to discuss Joel Schumacher's first theatrical film as a director, where he teams up with Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner for their satirical update of the classic Richard Matheson tale. Pastels are vibrant, consumerism is criticized, and Rick Baker is again dressed as a gorilla. Check it out here.

April 2, 2018

[Schumacast] 1970s Recap

Angie and I look back at the 1970s as a whole in the career of Joel Schumacher, as he first came to Hollywood as a fashion designer, then rose to surprising prominence as a screenwriter, and took his first steps into directing with TV movies. Check it out here.

March 31, 2018

[Thundarr Road] Buzz Dixon Interview, Part 2

Michael and I once again have the honor of interviewing writer Buzz Dixon. After a few followup questions about Thundarr, we move into his time working at Sunbow, most prominently as the story editor of G.I. Joe. Check it out here.

March 21, 2018

[Greystoked] 1930s Recap

Michael, David, and I take a look back at the broader Tarzan media of the 1930s, where his films not only thrived, but he exploded into success in radio and television. Plus, Burroughs was still knocking out the books, the synopses of which Michael attempts to explain to us. Check it out here.

March 19, 2018

[Schumacast] Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill

As the 1970s came to a close, Joel Schumacher wrote and directed his second tv movie, his first to be a wholly original passion project. A strong cast gathers at a local bar one night for songs, comedy, drama, and romance. Join us as Angie and I discuss it with Mac. Check it out here.

February 27, 2018

[Greystoked] Tarzan Finds a Son (1939)

Professor Alan joins Michael and I as we bring this decade of Tarzan cinema to a close with a look at the film which introduced Boy and almost killed off Jane. Parental rights are debated, beloved characters are shot and speared in the back, Cheetah and Tarzan share inside jokes, an entire family sprints full tilt across the screen, and the mythos of the Greystoke lineage finally makes an appearance in an MGM film. Sort of. Check it out here.

February 19, 2018

[Schumacast] The Wiz

K joins Angie and I for a look at the cult 70s musical The Wiz, loosely adapted from the Broadway hit by screenwriter Joel Schumacher, director Sidney Lumet, and producer and future deridable director Rob Cohen. A great cast shines, immaculate costumes and sets are appreciated, subway stations are screamed at in horror, and PACING. IS. (pause for the dance sequence). EVERYTHING. Check it out here.