Midnight Viewing

In this Midnight Viewing & Noise Junkies crossover episode, Father Malone and HP delve into the 1986 film 'Crossroads' directed by Walter Hill. The hosts discuss the film's plot, which follows Eugene, played by Ralph Macchio, as he seeks a legendary lost blues song while helping bluesman Willie Brown escape from a nursing home. They explore the film's musical significance, the involvement of guitar legends like Ry Cooder and Steve Vai, and critiques on character development, including the controversial 'white savior' narrative. They also touch upon alternative casting, the musical impact of the film, and its enduring influence on aspiring guitarists.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
02:04 Movie Introduction: Crossroads
09:45 Screenwriter John Fusco 
16:12 Music and Ry Cooder's Contribution
32:10 Debate on Robert Johnson's Recordings 
42:25 The Allure of the Crossroads Legend 
49:25 The Devil's Deal and Character Motivations 
01:13:51 Walter Hill's Tropes 
01:21:53 Steve Vai: The Guitar Prodigy 
01:35:37 Race and Representation in Crossroads
01:45:59 Alternate Endings and Final Thoughts


Father Malone
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HP
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https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/noise-junkies--5771848

In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, the theme is all about Irish culture and St. Patrick's Day. Father Malone, alongside his co-host Ripley Jean, dives into various topics including thoughts on Cameron Monaghan's performance in Star Wars Fallen Order and how his portrayal of different Jokers in Gotham stands out. The episode also offers reviews of State of Grace, a 1990 film about the Irish mob, and the Coen Brothers' masterpiece 'Miller's Crossing.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 
02:15 Musical Confusion and Meat Loaf 
10:50 St. Patrick's Day Reflections  
14:38 State of Grace
18:21 The Westies and the Javits Center 
22:38 Miller's Crossing
31:53 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, Father Malone and Mike White delve into two episodes from Season 3 of George A. Romero's anthology series, Tales from the Darkside. They analyze 'Heretic,' a story about a shady art dealer dealing with stolen church relics, and 'A Serpent's Tooth,' which involves a controlling mother using supernatural means to dominate her children.

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing
00:19  'Heretic' 
09:44  'A Serpent's Tooth' 
19:02 Closing Remarks and Promotions

Father Malone
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Mike White
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Chris Stachiw
WeirdingWayMedia.com

In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean delve into the world of paranormal investigators, focusing on characters from works by Alan Moore and Clive Barker with looks at the 1995 film 'Lord of Illusions,' exploring its strength and flaws in detail. Meanwhile, Miss Ripley Jean highlights John Constantine, examining his evolution from comics to his 2005 film adaptation starring Keanu Reeves.

00:00 Introduction 
01:31 Paranormal Investigators 
02:49 Yellowjackets Season 3 
06:04 Alien Isolation and Gaming 
11:25 Lord of Illusions 
24:32 Constantine 
32:39 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Father Malone
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In this episode of Midnight Viewing Anthologies Attack, hosts Father Malone and Antonio Llapur dive deep into Daredevil's rich history, from his comic book origins to his various on-screen adaptations.

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing Anthologies Attack

00:20 Daredevil: A Catholic Connection

02:39 The Origins of Daredevil 

1:52 The 1989 Daredevil TV Movie

19:10 Ben Affleck's Daredevil: A 2000s Relic 

41:13 The MCU's Daredevil: A New Era 

52:26 Born Again 

01:02:07 Kingpin

01:39:31 Conclusion and Recommendations

Antonio Llapur
SwampMediaGroup.com
@swampmediagroup

Father Malone
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In this episode, Father Malone  and Ripley Jean delve into the comedic and cultural impact of National Lampoon. A rundown of recent viewer mail. And an in-depth analysis of both the film 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture' and the documentary 'Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant, Dead.' 

00:00 Introduction 
01:36 Father Malone's Weekly Roundup
02:07 Gaming Weekend and Xbox Talk
05:10 Pen Pals from Around the World
12:37 A Futile and Stupid Gesture
23:10 Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of The National Lampoon
28:38 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Ordinarily this would be a Patreon Subscriber episode, but with the passing of Lynn Marie Stewart, we thought we'd make it available to everyone.

In this episode of Cable Box Theater, hosts Father Malone and hp discuss the origins and cultural impact of The Pee Wee Herman Show, a 1981 stage production that aired on HBO. The discussion covers the show's background in the improvisation group The Groundlings, Paul Reubens' creation of the character, and the performances of key cast members, including Phil Hartman and Lynne Marie Stewart. 

00:00 Welcome to Cable Box Theater
02:17 The Groundlings and Improv Origins
11:06 Phil Hartman and Comedy Giants
19:51 Mailman Mike and Other Characters
27:33 Remembering Lynne Marie Stewart
35:22 Mr. and Mrs. Jelly Donut
41:52 Tito La Riva
45:35 Pee Wee's Flying Wish
47:46 Final Thoughts and Where to Watch

Father Malone
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HP
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https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/noise-junkies--5771848

In this episode of Midnight Viewing, Father Malone and HP discuss the 1989 TV movie, 'The Trial of the Incredible Hulk' , including Bill Bixby's direction, Lou Ferrigno's portrayal of the Hulk, and Rex Smith as Daredevil. The discussion touches on various plot points, such as the trial sequence, Kingpin's flawed criminal operation, and the underwhelming climactic showdown. They also compare past and present Hulk portrayals and critique both the film's direction and its deviation from the source material.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
02:17 Discussing 'The Trial of the Incredible Hulk'
05:55 Thor and Donald Blake in 'The Incredible Hulk Returns'
09:35 Rex Smith as Daredevil: A Retrospective
16:54 Bill Bixby's Role and Direction
33:05 The Hulk's Subway Showdown
44:01 Wilson Fisk: A Character Analysis 
53:16 The Prison Escape and Final Confrontation
01:00:22 The Climax and Missed Opportunities
01:12:16 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Father Malone
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HP
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https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/noise-junkies--5771848

Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean discuss 'The Gorge,' a romantic horror action and directed by Scott Derrickson. The second, 'Heart Eyes,' is a romantic comedy slasher with a unique killer targeting couples on Valentine's Day.

00:00 Introduction
01:54 Romantic Horror: The Gorge 
15:24 Romantic Comedy Slasher: Heart Eyes
24:39 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes

Father Malone
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HP
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TOWER 4
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In this episode of Midnight Viewing, hosts Father Malone and Mike White delve into two episodes from Season 3 of George A. Romero's 1980s TV series, 'Tales from the Dark Side'. They start with episode 5, 'The Geezenstacks', discussing the bizarre and creepy story about a dollhouse that eerily mirrors a family's life. 
The conversation shifts to episode 6, 'Black Widows', where they discuss a story about a mother and daughter with arachnid tendencies.

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing
00:23 Episode 1: The Geezenstacks
10:44 Episode 2: Black Widows 
18:49 Closing Remarks and Future Episodes

Father Malone
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Mike White
http://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/
Chris Stachiw
WeirdingWayMedia.com