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In this episode of 'Anthologies Attack,' hosts Father Malone and Antonio Llapur dive into the Coen Brothers' 2018 anthology film 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.' They discuss each of the six segments, the film's unique take on the American West, and its themes of death and storytelling. Highlighted are the film's notable performances, including those by James Franco, Zoe Kazan, and Tom Waits. The hosts also touch on the Coen Brothers' adeptness at genre-hopping and their distinct narrative style. The discussion includes a breakdown of the film's cinematography, music, and the impact of its unique storytelling format.

00:00 Introduction to Anthologies Attack
02:11 Coen Brothers' Filmography 
3:28 Discussion on Buster Scruggs' Stories
18:30 Near Algodones: The Unlucky Cowboy
27:55 Companion Pieces: The Long Goodbye and Inherent Vice  
30:16 The Dark Humor of Meal Ticket
35:16 The Hopeful Tale of All Gold Canyon
39:46 The Tragic Romance of The Gal Who Got Rattled
43:03 The Supernatural Journey in The Mortal Remains 
53:48 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Us

Antonio LLapur
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Father Malone
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Welcome back to a very special two part episode of Midnight Viewing as we look back on the career of filmmaker Jeannot Szwarc. He directed some 19 segments of Night Gallery. All were at least visually interesting and some are the best of the series. We've collected all of his Night Gallery tales for your listening pleasure. And Father Malone would like you to know his cohosts are mostly wrong in their reviews.

00:00 Introduction to Jeannot Szwarc
01:51 The Waiting Room
13:10 The Last Rites for a Dead Druid 
27:29 Stop Killing Me
35:26 Sins of the Fathers
44:56 The Caterpillar
01:11:50 Rare Objects
01:23:06 The Ring with the Red Velvet Ropes
01:36:12  'Whisper' 
01:47:45 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Father Malone
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Welcome back to a very special two part episode of Midnight Viewing as we look back on the career of filmmaker Jeannot Szwarc. He directed some 19 segments of Night Gallery. All were at least visually interesting and some are the best of the series. We've collected all of his Night Gallery tales for your listening pleasure. And Father Malone would like you to know his cohosts are mostly wrong in their reviews.

00:00 Introduction and Tribute to Jeannot Szwarc 
02:31 The Little Black Bag
10:33 Death in the Family
27:00 The Merciful
30:30 Class of 99
39:08 With Apologies to Mr. Hyde
42:25 The Phantom Farmhouse 
57:59 Midnight Never Ends 
01:13:45 Big Surprise
01:21:13 Cool Air
01:29:47 Lagoda's Heads
01:37:58 A Feast of Blood
01:44:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections


Father Malone
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In this lively episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and Ripley Jean return to rate and review the latest in the endless stream of Star Wars content: Skeleton Crew. Then take a look back at The Lonely Island and their magnificent Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
01:28 Star Wars Fandom Rant
07:17 Skeleton Crew Review
15:17 SNL and The Lonely Island
18:30 Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
30:21 Conclusion and Farewell

Father Malone
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We've reached the end of season Two. Witness the whimpering outro that is 'Fear of Floating' and 'The Kasavin Curse'.

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing 
01:37 Fear of Floating 
17:48 The Casavin Curse 
24:04 Romero's Influence and Production Critique 
28:10 Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up 

Father Malone
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No Weekly Roundup this week. Instead Father Malone welcomes back Paul Waller, the host of 'A Year in Horror' podcast and frontman for the wildly melodic and heavy as hell band OHHMS, to discuss the 1986 film 'Trick or Treat.' They delve into heavy metal culture and the depiction of metalheads in horror films. Additionally, Paul shares personal anecdotes about his experiences with heavy metal music, both as a fan and a musician. 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
03:58 The Impact of Heavy Metal 
13:10 Movie Release and Cast
16:39 Satanic Panic and Metal Culture
22:51 Cameos and Performances
28:44 Character Dynamics and Missed Opportunities
37:14 Heavy Metal and Satanism in Film 
45:34 Remake and Music Discussion
49:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Anthologies Attack, hosts delve into the world of the Coen Brothers' film 'Inside Llewyn Davis'—a portrayal of a struggling folk musician in 1961 New York. They discuss the relevance of the film's themes to the year 2025, reflect on the artistic journey, and contrast characters while exploring the Coens' unparalleled dialogue and film-making style. 

00:00 Welcome to Anthologies Attack!
01:51 Introducing the Coen Brothers
03:35 Inside Llewyn Davis
26:49 The Ending and Its Implications 
31:34 The Cat as a Metaphor 
36:01 The Folk Music Scene and Its Evolution 
46:22 Coen Brothers' Filmography
48:49 Final Thoughts on Inside Llewyn Davis

Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean discuss their New Year’s resolutions and review the latest in film. They cover Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu,' critiquing its portrayal of Count Orlok and its focus on repressed sexuality. They then move on to 'Y2K,' Kyle Mooney’s directorial debut, blending comedy and horror as technology turns hostile on New Year's Eve 1999. Finally, they explore 'A Complete Unknown,' James Mangold's biopic of Bob Dylan, praising its focused storytelling and Timothy Chalamet’s portrayal of Dylan.
00:00 Welcome to Father Malone's Weekly Roundup
01:54 Nosferatu 
11:38 Y2K 
19:14 A Complete Unknown
27:38 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes

FATHER MALONE
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'Strange Love,' written by Edith Swenson and directed by Theodore Gershuny, explores the dynamics of ailing vampires and an unusual love story. 
'The Unhappy Medium,' written by Swenson and directed by Dusty Nelson, revolves around a televangelist's family dealing with his unexpected afterlife appearances and struggling with their morally ambiguous inheritances. 

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing
01:00 Strange Love 
09:17 The Unhappy Medium 
19:19 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

FATHER MALONE
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Merry Christmas, Midnight Viewers!

Take a tour of Christmas Past as we gather together holiday themed episodes from the various anthologies series we've covered so far. Journey back with us as we look at episodes from Tales from the Crypt, Twilight Zone 85, Night Gallery and the Tales from the Crypt feature film.

We hope your New Year will better than the last.