I welcome Niamh, author of the Crime in My Pocket blog for the 2nd annual Halloween special.

We discuss 2 horror films: Sinister starring Ethan Hawke and in keeping with last year’s special we discuss a John Carpenter film this year its the 1982 film The Thing which I had not seen before.

Following my episode with Presidential candidate Shawm Howard I interview Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Angela Walker.

We discuss her background in politics and I get her thoughts on the Supreme Court vacancy, COVID , civil unrest ,foreign policy and the obstacles presented to a 3rd party run.

In this episode I interview independent presidential candidate Shawn Howard.

We discuss the hurdles of being an independent candidate in the current system, we also tackle the issues of the day including COVID-19, civil unrest, The Supreme Court and foreign policy.

I am breaking format for this episode and hitting three different topics.

First I discuss the political ramifications of replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court and the utterly predictable hypocrisy of Mitch McConnell ( I called it back in Episode 28)

Next I discuss the excellent David McColliugh book on the Wright Brothers.

I wrap up with the poor box office numbers for “Tenet” and discuss what I think this means for theatres in the short term.

I discuss the latest fim from Director Christopher Nolan ( “Dunkirk” , “Inception”) . This action packed , globe trotting , mind bending film marks the return of movies to theatres amid the COVID-19 pandemic,

The film stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Dubicki and Kenneth Branagh.

I discuss and review the 1991 film “The Fisher King”. Its the story of a self absorbed radio talk show host whose life is shattered by a violent event and his freindship with a homeless man and their search for the Holy Grail.

The film is directed by Terry Gilliam ( “Brazil”, “!2 Monkeys”, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) and stars Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl and Amamda Plummer.

In this episode I speak to Writer - Director Tucky Williams and discuss her LGBT film “ Girl/Girl Scene” . Her 80’s themed homage to John Hughes’ “ The Breakfast Club” was pulled from Amazon after a targeted hate campaign. Tucky discusses her successful battle to get the film back on the platform.

We also discuss meteorology , David Fincher and why the 80’s rule.

Catch both the movie and tv series “Girl/Girl Scene” on Amazon Prime.

I review the film Matewan written and directed by John Sayles. The film is based on the true story of the 1920 Matewan Massacre involving West Virgina Coal Miners attempting to unionize vs. the coal mining company that owned the town of Matewan.

The cast includes James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, David Strathairn, Kevin Tighe, Gordon Clapp and Chris Cooper in his film debut.

In this episode I review the new Spike Lee film “Da 5 Bloods” the story of a group of Vietnam Vets who return to Vietnam to recover the remains of thier leader who was killed in action as well as a stash of gold they buried.

The film stars Delroy Lindo, Clarke Peters, Isaiah Whitlock, Jr., Norm Lewis , Jonathan Majors and Chadwick Boseman.

The film is streaming on Netflix now.

Plus I announce that I am starting a Patreon for the podcast begining August 1 !

In light of the recent murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd I ask the question “ What is your default position “ on issues of race and how does that position inform your reaction to the events of the past few weeks.

My sincere hope is this episode will have you search INWARD for the truth of where your heart lies and hopefully engage and face the uncomfortable truths that need to be dealt with.