Midnight Viewing

In this episode of 'Midnight Viewing: The Horror Anthology Podcast,' we explore the final two episodes of George A. Romero's 'Tales from the Darkside,' Season 4. In fact, the final two episodes of Darkside.

00:00 Introduction
01:11 Barter
03:10 Discussion on Comedy in 'Tales from the Dark Side'
11:17 Basher Malone
19:59 Final Thoughts and What's Next

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In this week's episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean are joined by guest Mike White. They discuss the recent adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Running Man' directed by Edgar Wright, comparing it to the original book and the 1987 film, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses, especially its controversial ending. They also explore Edgar Wright's stylistic choices, the movie's focus on media and societal parallels, and their personal nostalgic connections to King's work. 

00:00 Welcome Back to Father Malone's Weekly Roundup
01:22 Pluribus (spoiler free) 
05:06 The Running Man 
08:42 The Adaptation 
29:33 Stephen King's Rage and Bachman Books 
35:12 Critique of the Movie's Ending
47:27 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
50:23 Outro and Closing Remarks

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In this episode of Star Trek Fest, hosts Father Malone and HP embark on a comprehensive review of 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture.' The discussion starts with an introduction to the new Star Trek fest and a nostalgic look back at the original Star Trek series and its impact. The hosts analyze the film's storyline, exploring its pacing, characters, and key plot points—including the revelation that the antagonist is none other than a sentient Voyager probe. They also delve into behind-the-scenes stories, production challenges, and the creative decisions made by Gene Roddenberry and other contributors. The episode highlights the film's strengths, such as Jerry Goldsmith's exceptional score, and its weaknesses, including slow pacing and underutilized characters. Overall, the hosts discuss the movie's significance as a stepping stone to the more dynamic and refined sequels that followed.

00:00 Introduction to Star Trek Fest
03:36 First Impressions and Nostalgia
10:43 The Impact of Jerry Goldsmith's Score
18:34 The Turbulent Production History
37:18 The Plot and Key Scenes
44:09 Jeffrey Katzenberg's Role in the Movie
48:13 Novelizations and Gene Roddenberry's Influence
01:03:12 The Wormhole Incident
1:12:18 The Probe and Ilia's Transformation
01:17:38 Spock's Mind Meld with V'Ger0
01:23:42 The Revelation of V'Ger
01:32:23 The Final Confrontation with V'Ger
01:48:08 The Future of Star Trek

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In this episode of Midnight Viewing, the Horror Anthology podcast, the hosts discuss two episodes from the final season of George A. Romero's 1980s television series 'Tales From the Dark Side.' The episodes reviewed are 'Going Native' and 'Hush.

'00:00 Welcome to Midnight Viewing: Tales from the Dark Side

01:18 Going Native

13:28 Hush

22:01 Final Thoughts and What's Next

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Yautja Fest concludes with 'Predator Badlands,' the latest installment in the Predator franchise directed by Dan Trachtenberg. Set on the dangerous planet of Genna, the film follows a young Yautja named Dek, who must prove himself by confronting the apex predator, the Kalisk. Along the way, he forms a team with a half-synthetic named Thia and a small but fierce local creature named Bud. The episode explores the film's numerous action scenes, emotional depth, innovative storytelling, and how it uniquely integrates humor and empathy into a typically brutal franchise.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
04:29 Initial Impressions and Comparisons 
06:00 Sympathy for the Predator
09:45 The Yautja Home World
12:08 Dek's Journey and Family Conflict
23:31 Thea and the Synths
32:01 Building a Ragtag Family 
39:47 Predator Movie Soundtracks and Composers
41:44 Spoiler Alert
48:27 Deck's Transformation and Final Battle 
58:31 Future of the Predator Series 

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In this episode of the Midnight Viewing Horror Anthology podcast, the hosts explore two episodes from the final season of George Romero's 1980s series, Tales from the Darkside. They delve into Episode 15, 'Do Not Open This Box,' directed by Jodie Foster, which involves an elderly inventor and his wife receiving a mysterious package. The second episode discussed is 'Family Reunion,' directed by Tom Savini, revolving around a mother searching for her son, who is with her estranged husband.

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing
01:27 Do Not Open This Box
11:14 Family Reunion
20:59 Conclusion

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In this episode of 'Midnight Viewing,' the hosts delve into 'Killer of Killers,' an animated Predator anthology directed by Dan Trachtenberg. They explore the uniqueness of each segment, starting with the Viking-age tale 'The Shield,' moving to feudal Japan in 'The Sword,' and ending during World War II with 'The Bullet.'

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
03:59 Anthology Format and Inspirations
06:40 Story 1: The Shield
07:30 Story 2: The Sword
08:30 Story 3: The Bullet
09:21 Story 4: The Battle
10:02 Animation Style and Visuals
14:40 Predator Technology and Weapons
18:42 Historical Context and Storytelling
28:03 Predator in Different Genres
30:04 World War II and UFO Lore
36:44 Gladiatorial Combat
44:24 Cryo Stasis and Future Battles

FATHER MALONE
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The Father Malone's 200th Episode: A Halloween Celebration

In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone celebrates Halloween by discussing his favorite horror movie, George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead, and delves into the Marvel Zombies series. The episode covers the evolution and unique aspects of Marvel Zombies in comics and its animated adaptation, while also touching on various Halloween-themed content, including Muppet horror moments.

00:00 Introduction and Milestone Celebration
03:21 Marvel Zombies  
05:03 Robert Kirkman and The Walking Dead 
13:35 Muppet Halloween Specials 
15:45 Upcoming Episodes and Conclusion

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Dawn of the Dead - The Projection Booth
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In this episode of 'Midnight Viewing,' the hosts dive deep into 'Prey,' the latest installation in the Predator franchise. They discuss the director Dan Trachtenberg, and the film's critical reception. The conversation covers the film's setting among the Comanche people in 1719, its authenticity, and the protagonist Naru's journey from being underestimated to proving herself as a fierce warrior. They also explore the predator's design and weaponry, the thematic elements of hunting and predation, and the dynamic fight scenes. The episode concludes with a discussion on the impact and significance of 'Prey' compared to previous Predator films, and a sneak peek into future episodes and ventures.

00:00 Introduction
04:14 Prey
15:28 The Predator's Design and Abilities
25:21 Naru's Determination and the Lion Hunt
39:20 The Bear Encounter and Predator Reveal
46:09 Language and Cultural Nuances
59:42 The Final Showdown
01:13:44 Final Thoughts and Series Ranking

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Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean dive into a retrospective on Joe Hill's work, including a focus on his short stories in '20th Century Ghosts' and film adaptations such as 'Horns'. The discussion includes Scott Derrickson’s horror films and the sequel to 'Black Phone', highlighting its connection to ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street.’

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:53 Upcoming 200th Episode and Special Guests
03:51 Joe Hill
07:44 Scott Derrickson's 
10:18 Black Phone 2
20:04 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

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