Films(trips)

Having loved Dan Curtis' THE NIGHT STRANGLER, the podcasting duo of Andrew and Dave turn their attention to Curtis' 1970 effort, HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS!

Yes, that's right! HOUSE OF DARK SHADOWS, the feature film adaptation of the television soap opera overseen by Curtis. However, is this film as wonderful as THE NIGHT STRANGLER? Is this a film for anyone, or will those without familiarity of the series be able to make heads or tails of it? And just what do the duo make of the film's editing? Tune in to find out!

Next Episode: I'm sorry, who is he getting revenge on here?

All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Halloween in May continues as Andrew and Dave turn their attention from the Munsters to THE NIGHT STRANGLER! What will the podcasting duo make of Dan Curtis' sequel to the 1972 TV movie THE NIGHT STALKER? How badly will Dave misrepresent Don Quixote? And how awesome is Darren McGavin? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Dracula by any other name...

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Having survived their run through 1987's THE RUNNING MAN, Andrew and Dave follow Richard Dawson to the 1966 feature film adaptation of the classic (maybe) television sitcom "The Munsters", MUNSTER, GO HOME!

What do the podcasting duo make of this quickly produced film mostly intended for the European market? Do either host remember "The Munsters Today"? How many times will Rob Zombie come up? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Powder-blue suits and straw hats!

All music by Andrew Kannesgeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave, come on down!

That's right! Having escaped 1983, Andrew and Dave head to 1987 to explore THE RUNNING MAN, the 1987 sci-fi action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and based on a novel by Stephen King- er, I mean Richard Bachman. Is the film one of the highlights of Schwarzenegger career? How much love do the duo have for Richard Dawson's performance in the film? And just who the hell is Mick Fleetwood playing? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Family friendly fun... and monsters.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave make a stop in New Orleans this week to take in a show! Which show, you ask? Why, a Richard Pryor stand-up comedy performance!

Yes, this time the podcasting duo take a look at RICHARD PRYOR...HERE AND NOW, the fourth and final stand-up film from the legendary comedian. Where does the film fit in the history of Pryor? How little of the film are the duo able to quote? And why is Bruce Springsteen hate the show? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: COME ON DOWN!

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Edited by Dave Babbitt

Andrew and Dave make a return trip to Metropolis in this episode of Films(trips)! Just what do the duo make of Richard Lester's SUPERMAN III? Can they make sense out of casting the notoriously R-rated comedian Richard Pryor in what is an family film? And how much did the climax of the film freak Dave out as a child? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: A film whose dialogue cannot be quoted on a (somewhat) family friendly show!

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt.

Andrew and Dave are back!

This time, the podcasting duo are taking a look at Blake Edwards' 1983 comedy, CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER, a film which is in contention of being one of the worst ever covered in the show. How much ill will do the hosts feel towards Blake Edwards? How much sympathy will they show towards CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER star Ted Wass? How much does Dave hate the film RAD? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Superman Vs Toxic Masculinity

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. The role of David this week was played by Rich Little.

Andrew and Dave may not be able to travel outside of their respective homes right now, but that doesn't mean they can't visit London, England via the power of cinema!

This time out, the podcasting duo take a look at Alexander Mackendrick's 1955 comedy THE LADYKILLERS, starring Katie Johnson and Alec Guiness. Will Andrew and Dave enjoy the film, or find it a bit dry for their tastes? Which future star of A SHOT IN THE DARK reigns supreme here: Peter Sellers, or Herbert Lom? And what connection did Dave's not-exactly-a-film-fanatic father notice right off the bat about THE LADYKILLERS? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: Ted. Freaking. Wass.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Stay safe, everyone!

When good planning goes bad!

When originally selecting Alexander Mackendrick's 1957 noir drama SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS for the podcast, hosts Andrew and Dave were not anticipating watching it under a global health crisis. Does watching the film in light of COVID-19 temper their love for an otherwise pitch black drama? Just how is Andrew's Tony Curtis impression? And how often will Dave say "Sydney" when he means "J.J."? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: The driest of dry British comedy.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. RIP to The Gambler.

You might have been hoping that that a global health crisis would shut them down, but no! Andrew and Dave return for their 100th regular episode of Films(trips), and they are celebrating in the most lavish way one can from two hermetically sealed bunkers with their own oxygen supply systems!

In this episode, the duo take a look at W.S. Van Dyke's 1934 mystery-comedy THE THIN MAN, starring the great onscreen pair of William Powell and Myrna Loy! Does the film hold up after all this time? Does the film reflect the work of Dashiell Hammett, author of the novel upon which the film is based? Will special guests drop by to congratulate the duo on their 100th regular episode? Tune in and find out!

Next Episode: MacKendrick, Lancaster, Curtis, Howe, and Bernstein?! 'nuff said.

All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Thank you to everyone who's listened over the past 100 episodes!