In this episode of 'Father Malone's Weekly Roundup,' Father Malone and co-host Ms. Ripley dive into  'Dexter: Resurrection' and an in-depth discussion of 'The Sandman,' including its comic book origins, the Netflix adaptation, and the controversies surrounding its creator, Neil Gaiman. 

00:00 Introduction and Instagram Troubles
02:11 Paramount and CBS 
04:23 Dexter Resurrection 
12:46 Sandman 
24:34 Casting Choices and Performances
28:02 The Corinthian 
31:54 Neil Gaiman's Controversies
34:45 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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In this episode of Midnight Viewing, hosts Chris, Mike White, and Father Malone review the first two episodes of the final season of George Romero's 'Tales From the Darkside'. They discuss 'Beetles' featuring an Egyptian-themed plot and 'Mary Mary,' an unusual episode about a woman who becomes a mannequin. 

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing
00:38 Review of 'Beetles' Episode
02:06 Discussion on Mummy Stories
10:53 Critique of 'Mary, Mary' Episode
19:17 Closing Remarks 

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In this special crossover episode of 'Midnight Viewing, The Kulturecast and The Projection Booth, hosts Father Malone, Mike White and Chris discuss the 2025 film 'Superman' directed by DC's Honcho  James Gunn. The conversation covers their personal histories with Superman, detailed critiques of the film, its cast, the balance between corporate media, fan expectations, and the new direction of the DCU under James Gunn's leadership. 

00:00 Introduction
00:18 Superman 2025
1:14 Chris's History with Superman
04:16 Father Malone's Superman Experience
06:40 Mike's Take on Superman Films 
08:17 James Gunn's Influence and New Superman
08:56 Krypto and Other Characters
12:23 Lex Luthor and Plot Critique
28:37 Multiverse Concerns 
34:28 Daily Planet and James Gunn's Vision
40:39 Superman and War
48:47 Lex Luthor and Superman Portrayals
58:18 Future DC Projects 
01:03:38 Final Thoughts and Outro

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MIKE WHITE
theprojectionbooth.com

CHRIS STACHIWE
weirdingwaymedia.com

In this episode, Father Malone and HP dive into the listener-chosen musical, *Little Shop of Horrors*. They explore its origins from the 1960 Roger Corman film to the 1982 off-Broadway musical by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, and its 1986 big-budget film adaptation directed by Frank Oz. They discuss the standout performances by Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Steve Martin, as well as the innovative puppetry that brought the plant Audrey II to life. The hosts also delve into the original darker ending that was replaced after negative test screenings and compare it to the theatrical ending.

00:00 Introduction
01:15 Little Shop of Horrors Overview
04:58 Plot Summary and Key Characters 
08:33 Musical Adaptation and Production Insights
12:40 Rick Moranis and His Role as Seymour
31:12 Greek Chorus and Supporting Cast 
38:38 Original vs. Theatrical Ending 
56:27 The Genius of Audrey II's Puppetry


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HP
Hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com

In this week's episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean discuss the disappointing aspects of the Jurassic World franchise. They contrast this cinematic low point with the 1988 film 'Miracle Mile,' reflecting on its poignant narrative and the personal paranoia of the Cold War era.

00:00 Welcome to Father Malone's Weekly Roundup
01:24 New York City and Randomness of Fate
02:11 Jurassic World: The Confectionary Age
06:36 The Fetch Quest Extravaganza
12:35 Miracle Mile
23:20 The Horrifying Yet Hopeful Ending 

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End Times Mixtape
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lq0EGcrAFo0gUKoQehGHE?si=TJ4_cnqqR_OEV-1JxF-U7A&pi=ceNDxep7SSuDd

In this episode of Fusco Fest, hosts Father Malone and HP celebrate the return of their series by diving into the adventure film 'Hidalgo' (2004) directed by Joe Johnston and written by John Fusco. They discuss the brilliance of the cast including Vigo Mortenson, Omar Sharif, and a host of character actors like JK Simmons and C. Thomas Howell. They touch upon plot elements such as Frank Hopkins' participation in a grueling desert horse race and the character's quest for redemption. Themes of historical accuracy, the portrayal of ethnic characters, and the depiction of Mustangs and their significance are also explored.

00:00 Welcome Back to Fusco Fest! 
05:57 Hidalgo 
30:09 The Role of Horses 
39:08 A Hallucination and a Revelation 
42:24 The Final Showdown with Kati 
53:45 Viggo Mortensen's Stellar Performance
59:14 The Wild Mustangs of America

Greetings Midnight Viewers. And welcome to a preview of our first Patreon Only Subscriber Series: Cable Box Theater. On this episode, hosts Father Malone and HP delve into the history of HBO's first broadcast on November 8, 1972, and transitions into an in-depth discussion of the 1982 stage adaptation of 'Wait Until Dark' starring Stacey Keach and Katherine Ross. Father Malone and H.P. explore the performances, comparisons to the 1967 film version starring Alan Arkin and Audrey Hepburn, and the unique choices made by Keach in his portrayal of the villain Harry Roat.

01:22 Welcome to Cablebox Theater
03:24 Plot Summary of 'Wait Until Dark'
05:01 Personal Experiences with 'Wait Until Dark'
07:17 Comparing Performances: Film vs. Stage
15:00 The Role of Music in 'Wait Until Dark'
19:31 Cast and Performances in the Stage Production
23:22 Comparing Keach and Arkin's Portrayals
29:24 Makeup Scene
43:47 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

In this episode of Father Malone's weekly Roundup, Father Malone, accompanied by his pug Ripley Jean, delves into the world of  the 28 Days Later series, covering themes of rage, virus-induced zombie behavior, and the shift in tone in the latest film towards a more contemplative narrative. The episode concludes with a spoiler-heavy discussion of the plot twists in '28 Years Later,' 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:15 Dystopian World Overview 
08:32 28 Weeks Later
11:46 28 Years Later
19:09 Spoilers 

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The Weekly Roundup presents an episode of Astounding Tales of the Public Domain with Father Malone. The story is A Bad Day for Sales by Fritz Leiber. The Roundup proper will be back soon.
Stay safe.

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Astounding Tales of the Public Domain
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astounding-tales-of-the-public-domain--5718389

In this episode of the 'Midnight Viewing' hosts Mike White, Chris Stachiw, and Father Malone analyze the last two episodes of 'Tales from the Dark Side' Season 3. They discuss 'Let the Games Begin', an episode about an angel and a demon vying for a salesman's soul, and 'The Enormous Radio', which explores the ramifications of a radio that eavesdrops on neighbors' conversations. 

00:00 Introduction 
00:21 'Let the Games Begin'
10:13'The Enormous Radio' 
22:15 Closing Remarks and Where to Find Us

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