Don't tell the parents! Bob offers a comics history lesson and Tim deals with childhood trauma as they look at George Romero's Creepshow from 1982. Topics discussed include the warped moral code of horror comics, how Romero's social commentary seeps into the film's segments, and just what the hell that thing in the crate is. Warning: Contains explicit language and spoilers, but if you want cake you'll have to bring it yourself. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

For this Valentine's Day, Corinne, Chris, Sarah, and Tim are putting it on 22 as they grab a drink at Rick's and enjoy the charms of 1942's Casablanca. Listen in as we discuss the political dimensions of this classic romance, note how the film helped shape Humphrey Bogart's onscreen persona, and explore whether Casablanca itself symbolizes purgatory amidst the chaos of World War II. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and baby gurgling. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

Corinne and Tim try to figure out who's who as they watch John Carpenter's version of The Thing from 1982. Listen in as we speculate on why the film failed critically and commercially during the busy summer of '82, comment on the film's themes of isolation and paranoia, and discuss the lack of women in the cast. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and some unorthodox chess strategy. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

As the year ends, we have one last holiday gift to unwrap. Corinne and Tim come down from their high castle to talk about Tim Burton's fairy tale Edward Scissorhands from 1990. We'll discuss Burton's forays into magical realism, how the film illustrates the relationship between the artist and mainstream society, and the viability of a cookie-based economy. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and lots of sniffly noises (I had a cold. Sorry.) Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

Corinne and Tim will have to start taking chances as they present their points-of-view on the odd film noir thriller Dark Passage from 1947. We'll discuss the chemistry between married co-stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall as compared to their earlier collaborations, the use of first-person perspective in the movie, and the script's over-reliance on dubious coincidences. Warning: Contains spoilers, explicit language, and a distinct lack of evidence. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

Want us to fight the fight? Bob "Moviebob" Chipman and Tim will fight the big fight and step into the ring with the original Rocky from 1976. We'll discuss the relationship of Sylvester Stallone to his most famous role, explore how the film conforms to and deviates from social conventions regarding sports movies, and comment on the movie's representation of the American Dream. Warning: Contains spoilers, explicit language, and discussion of Lt. Worf's televised dishonor. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

Corinne and Tim face their toughest mission yet as they come up against Dr. No, the original James Bond film from 1962. We'll discuss the film's blatant sexism and racism, its role in establishing the formula for the rest of the Bond film series, and how the exploits of Bond reflect England's role in international affairs in the 1960s. Warning: Contains spoilers, explicit language, and bad Sean Connery impersonations. Also please be advised that in discussing the movie we do reference a sexual assault brought up as a plot point in the film. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

Sometimes when we're recording we get a bit punchy and things get a bit strange. Such is this case with this odd little outtake, captured during a break as Corinne, Ellie, and I recorded our Something Wicked This Way Comes episode. Here in our downtime we expound on the perception of Ewoks and discuss how Mr. Dark might operate in the Star Wars universe. Enjoy... if possible.

Ellie, Corinne, and Tim get lost in the magic mirror maze and reflect on Jack Clayton's adaptation of Ray Bradbury's spooky fantasy Something Wicked This Way Comes from 1983. We'll discuss the film's turbulent production and reshoots, its themes of age and regret, and whether Mr. Dark is in fact the mirror universe version of Willy Wonka. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and gruesome book abuse. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

Gather round the maypole as Corinne, Polly, and Tim journey to scenic Summerisle to keep an appointment with The Wicker Man from 1973. We'll discuss this chilling suspense film's depiction of belief systems in conflict, comment on the power of its unforgettable ending, and lament the twin crimes of film location vandalism and bad remakes. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and a frog in the throat. Also, due to some microphone issues, the sound mix on some portions of this episode is a little wiggy. We hope this doesn't detract from your enjoyment of the program. Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.