Midnight Viewing

In this episode of the Midnight Viewing podcast, hosts Father Malone, Mike White, and Chris Stachiw discuss two episodes from season three of George A. Romero's series, 'Tales from the Dark Side.' The episodes under review are 'Everybody Needs a Little Love' and 'Auld Acquaintances.' 

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing
00:34 Everybody Needs a Little Love 
11:07 Auld Acquaintances

Father Malone
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Father Malone and co-host Ms. Ripley Jean provide an extensive analysis of the 'Mission Impossible' film series. The hosts discuss the progression of the films, starting from the original TV series and its revival, to the Tom Cruise-led movies. They cover notable directors such as Brian DePalma and John Woo, the series' evolution under different creative visions, and highlight key moments like significant stunts and character developments. Special emphasis is placed on the themes, recurring elements, and changes in tone over the years. Additionally, the hosts critique the most recent installment, 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning,' and reflect on Tom Cruise's dedication to the franchise. They also touch on related cultural phenomena and influences from the 'James Bond' series, noting the periodicity and innovation brought by each film. 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:14 Musical Votes
03:18 Mission Impossible: The TV Series 
05:28 Mission Impossible: The Film Series
10:20 Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning 
19:50 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Father Malone
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In this episode of Midnight Viewing's Fusco Fest, Father Malone and HP are joined by special guest Ashly Marie Tom Osborne, a project director for the Moapa Band of Paiutes. They dive into John Fusco's 1992 film 'Thunderheart', discussing its depiction of Native American issues, the role of mysticism, and its portrayal of identity and corruption.

00:00 Introduction to Fusco Fest
02:12 First Impressions of Thunderheart
04:16 Cultural Representation and Critique
05:40 Tropes and Stereotypes in Thunderheart
08:03 Environmental and Community Issues
23:27 John Trudell
31:36 AIM and Government Overreach
42:13 The Importance of Native American History 
53:23 Final Thoughts 

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ASHLY MARIE TOM OSBORNE
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In this installment of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and co-host Ms. Ripley Jean dive into a variety of pop culture topics and trailers. Releases mentioned include 'Ballerina,' a 'John Wick' spin-off, Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest,' and J 'F1.' Also a review of the new 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' movie, reflecting on the franchise's legacy and its innovative twist on the slasher genre.

00:00 Welcome to Father Malone's Weekly Roundup
01:20 Musical Episode Battle: Vote Now! 
02:19 Nostalgia and the Superman Legacy
08:28 The Frightening Fax Machine 
10:39 Final Destination Bloodlines

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A Swing and a Miss! In this episode of Fusco Fest on Midnight Viewing, hosts Father Malone & HP step up to bat with the 1992 film 'The Babe,' chronicling the life of baseball legend Babe Ruth. 

00:00 Welcome to Fusco Fest! 
02:27 Babe Ruth 03:37 John Goodman as Babe Ruth
06:53 Direction and Cinematography
16:11 Baseball in Movies  
28:24 Casting and Performances 
34:55 The Ultimate Sin of Biographies
38:52 Babe Ruth: The First Sports Superstar 
41:03 Production Design 
01:01:23 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
01:03:17 What's Next on Fusco Fest?

FATHER MALONE
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Father Malone and Ms. Ripley Jean discuss  the new Apple Plus series 'The Studio' and its connections to earlier Hollywood critiques like 'The Player' and 'Action.' 

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Roundup
01:30 Fusco Fest Update
02:28 Musical Showdown: Cast Your Votes!
04:31 New Segment: Frightening Fax Machine 
12:28 The Studio
19:05 Action

FATHER MALONE
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In this episode of Midnight Viewing, hosts Father Malone and Chris Stachiw & Mike White delve into George Romero's 1980 series 'Tales From the Dark Side,' focusing on Season 3, Episode 15 ('My Own Place') and Episode 6 ('Red Leader'). \ 

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing
01:09 My Own Place  
13:35 Red Leader 
20:14 Upcoming Episodes and Closing Remarks

In this special episode of  Father Malone's Weekly Roundup,Father Malone is joined by The Projection Booth's Mike White and The Kulturecast's Chris Stachiw to dive into the newly released Marvel film 'Thunderbolts Asterisk.' They discuss the film's portrayal of Marvel's unconventional team of anti-heroes exploring themes of redemption, betrayal, and blurred moral lines. The hosts express mixed feelings about the movie, highlighting its pacing issues, tonal inconsistencies, and lack of stakes, despite acknowledging some effective moments and visual effects. They also delve into broader concerns about the current state and future direction of the MCU, including the impact of multiverse narratives and upcoming projects like 'Avengers: Doomsday' and the 'Fantastic Four'. The episode underscores a desire for Marvel to take more creative risks and fully commit to its narrative choices moving forward. 

00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:50 First Impressions and Spoilers 
06:54 Thunderbolts' Team Dynamics
15:48 Sentry
21:34 Marvel's Multiverse and Stakes
34:00 Ghost 
39:30 Missed Opportunities in the Plot
45:04 Marvel's Direction and Future 
50:11 The Multiverse and Marvel's Challenges 
54:14 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

FATHER MALONE
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Chris Stachiw
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Mike White 
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In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone discusses a range of topics, from Netflix's new series 'The Four Seasons' to the impact of the film 'Thunderheart' and Val Kilmer's legacy. He provides an in-depth review of 'Mad Men,' emphasizing the complex characters of Joan Holloway, Peggy Olson, and Betty Draper, as well as the series' portrayal of 1960s societal upheaval.  The episode concludes with a call for musical film voting and a sneak peek at upcoming content. 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:20 Midnight Viewers and Promotional Ideas
05:01 Musical Episode Voting 
11:44 Mad Men 
30:07 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

FATHER MALONE
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No Weekly Roundup this Week. Instead, Father Malone is joined by Night Mr. Walters' HP to discuss the inspiration for the new Netflix series The Four Seasons starring Tina Fey, Steve Carrell and the always hilarious Kerri Kenney-Silver premiering May 1st.

'The Four Seasons,' written, directed, and starring Alan Alda alongside Carol Burnett covers three middle-aged couples and their navel gazing and forced frivolity as they travel the globe searching for problems to call their own. 

00:00 Introduction and Episode Justification
01:29 Movie Background and Cast
09:39 Seasonal Vacations and Forced Frivolity
22:35 New Love Interest
30:04 Sandy Dennis
41:30 Seasonal Transitions and Vivaldi's Music
49:19 The Upcoming Netflix Series

Father Malone 
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HP
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