For our seventy-fifth episode, the great Tim Mather (VHS Gore Store) returns for an analysis of the audio commentaries for Ti West’s 2009 ‘80s-tastic demonic thriller “The House of the Devil”. Amongst the things discussed? The shifting IMAX ratio for “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning”, co-star Mary Woronov’s impressive roster of film credits, the beauty of high-waisted jeans, eating pizza with “Barbie” director (and star of “Greenberg” apparently) Greta Gerwig, VHS as the embryonic DVR, CandIce Bergen’s rumored romance with A.I., and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Se7en” (1995), “Panic Room” (2002), and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) 

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For our seventy-third episode, it’s a conversation literally years in the making when Em from the hit podcast Verbal Diorama joins us for a discussion of Joss Whedon’s director’s commentary for his 2005 theatrical space western “Serenity”. Amongst the things discussed: safety in space, the delightful resourcefulness of Kaylee Frye, Whedon apologizing for shooting a shirtless Nathan Fillion above the clavicle, some opposing views on “Doublemeat Palace”, unmemorable theme park excursions, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “M*A*S*H” (1970), “The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!” (1988), and “Galaxy Quest” (1999) 

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This is how we win. For our seventy-second episode, we’re joined once again by Phillip Iscove (“Sleepy Hollow”, “Podcast Like It’s the 2000s”) for a discussion of the commentary for the anxiety-inducing Safdie Brothers follow-up to their masterpiece “Good Time”: 2019’s “Uncut Gems”. We discuss the contemporary themes relating to Jewish identity, phenomenal performances from non-acting athletes, audiences rooting for a character who refuses to make the right decisions, verisimilitude in casting, how brothers can argue over something as trivial as a commentary, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Rushmore” (1998), “The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001), and “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2004) 

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For our seventy-first episode, we’re joined by author, critic, and podcast superstar Alonso Duralde (“Hollywood Pride”, “Maximum Film”) for a discussion of the only commentary from renowned Spanish auteur Pedro Almodovar, on his 2002 Oscar-winning film “Talk to Her”. Amongst the things discussed: symbolic lava lamps, an X-rated take on “The Incredible Shrinking Man”, alternate (better?) titles, the Spanish word for ‘bullfighter’, the crucial use of curtains to connect to Almodovar’s previous film, your host’s inability to conjure a proper Spanish accent, and so much more.

Recommendations: “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” (1988), “Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!” (1989), and “All About My Mother” (1999) 

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For our seventieth episode, girlfriend of the podcast Isabel Teran returns as the newest member of the Three-Timers Club to discuss Tim Burton’s audio commentary for his 36-years-later sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”. Amongst the things discussed: fearing the Cowboy from “Mulholland Drive”, Winona Ryder’s transformative hairdo in “Edward Scissorhands”, the potential of a stop-motion “Mars Attacks”, how to secure a PG-13 rating with graphic intestines, the voice artist behind Babyjuice, sharing a love of physical media with murderous spirits, and Bob. Everyone loves Bob.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004), “Life During Wartime” (2009), and “Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol” (2011) 

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For our sixty-ninth episode (nice), join new host Ben Haslar for a discussion of the audio commentary for Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, specifically the first installment, “The Fellowship of the Ring”, with special guest Ryan Luis Rodriguez (“Reels of Justice” podcast).

If any of this sounds unusual, please note the release date. 

Ben’s Recommendations: Universal Monsters Collection (1931-1956), and “Daimajin” Trilogy (1966), and “Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman” (1962-1973) 

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For our sixty-eighth episode, we’re joined by Vinegar Syndrome’s Justin LaLiberty for a discussion of a commentary. Literally. Nothing about the movie, just the commentary, for Edgar Wright’s 2007 masterpiece “Hot Fuzz” featuring Special Guest Quentin Tarantino. We discuss Ruggero Deodato motorcycle chases, a sincere abiding love for “Bad Boys II” and “Point Break”, the injustice of ranking “Devil Doll” above “Magic”, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Disco Godfather” (1979), “Blood Hook” (1987), and “Tammy and the T-Rex” (1994) 

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For our sixty-seventh episode, we’re joined by film critic and commentary participant Michelle Kisner (The Movie Sleuth) for a discussion of the audio commentary for the now two-decade-old cult phenomenon “Shaun of the Dead” from writer/director Edgar Wright and writer/star Simon Pegg. Amongst the things discussed: why any future filmmakers using Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” owe Wright royalties, subverting and encouraging zombie movie tropes, male scratching foley work, blood-related continuity errors, the ethics of directors revising their previous works for 4K, and so much more.
 
Ryan’s Recommendations: “Phase IV” (1974), “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” (1982), and “WNUF Halloween Special” (2013)
 
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For our sixty-sixth episode, we’re joined by Tim Mather (VHS Gore Store) for a discussion of critics (and one Ryan Luis Rodriguez’s heroes) Drew McWeeny and Eric Vespe’s audio commentary for the legendary Joe Dante’s unsung 1993 masterpiece “Matinee”. Amongst the things discussed: the irreplaceable magic of 35mm, the imposing nature of John Sayles, a love of “The Last Drive-In”, nostalgic looks at “Famous Monsters of Filmland”, the adorable hucksterism of William Castle, the ‘90s attempt to reboot the Universal Monsters, where you may be able to locate “The Movie Orgy”, and so much more.

Ryan’s Recommendations: “Rabbit of Seville” (1950), “You Ought to Be in Pictures” (1940), and “The Big Snooze” (1946) 

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