This week, in honor of our previous episodes on The Trials of John Landis, we're going Landis adjacent with a deep dive into a film he developed but ultimately didn't direct: 1985's "Clue". But it's a task I simply couldn't tackle on my own, so I drafted the considerable talents of my Reels of Justice co-host Robb Maynard (self-professed "Clue" superfan). 

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Over the course of 147 episodes, we've laughed together, we've cried together, we've laughed more together. Or at least I hope you did. I know I did a lot of all three.

But today marks the end of The Coolness Chronicles (and, by extension, The Shirley Chronicles), and this marks an epilogue of sorts, a sincere thanks to anyone who has supported the show, and my final words on the subject.

Come October we're rebranding as One Track Mind, but until then, enjoy some choicely curated episodes from the Patreon vaults. We've still got so much weirdness to share, and the end isn't the end really. Stay tuned.

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Last week, we discussed the affectionate blaxploitation spoof "Black Dynamite" and this week we’re wrapping up this entire season of The Shirley Chronicles by returning to director David Wain, the heir apparent to Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker, with Wain's closest analog to "Airplane!": "They Came Together". It’s a tale that involves Dry Sweltering American Summers, jokes designed to test the patience of audiences, crushes that have yet to dissipate, and last-minute wraparound segments.

Ryan's Recommendation(s); "Edge of Tomorrow" (2014)

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Last week, we began to discuss the satirical films of David Wain, the heir apparent to Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker. And this week we’re putting a pin in Wain’s filmography (the most "Airplane!" of which will have to wait) in order to go deep into an unrelated affectionate parody: 2009’s "Black Dynamite". It’s a tale that involves shrunken genitalia, the secret pimping life of Captain Kangaroo, mistakes both unintentional and orchestrated, enviable mustaches, and references to practically every Blaxploitation movie made in the 1970s.This Week's Recommendation(s): "The Brady Bunch Movie" (1995) and "A Very Brady Sequel" (1996)

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Last week, we wrapped up our deep dive into the films of Judd Apatow. This week, we’re discussing the heir apparent to the Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker dynasty, a man named David Wain, and his directorial debut "Wet Hot American Summer". It’s a tale that involves negligent chaperoning, the downsides of shooting spring for summer, an ensemble murderer’s row, jettisoned dark story points, and comedic references to everything from "Meatballs" to "Sleepaway Camp".

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This Week's Recommendation(s): "Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation!" (2008)
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Last week, we continued our deep dive into producer/director Judd Apatow and this week we’re finally (depending on your perspective I guess) wrapping things up by going deep into "Bridesmaids" and the directorial quadrilogy of "This Is 40", "Trainwreck", "The King of Staten Island", and "The Bubble". It’s a tale that involves surprising Oscar nominations, building movies on the backs of comedic personas, quasi-sequels to movies that really didn’t demand them, and the endless crap cycle of content that is Netflix.

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This Week's Recommendation(s): “White Rock" (1977)

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Last week, we started a deep dive into the filmography of the premier producer/director of the 2000s, Judd Apatow, with three of his earliest films. This week, we’re keeping it going with four more films: "Superbad", "Pineapple Express", "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", and "Funny People". It’s a tale that involves surprisingly tender admissions of love, naked break-ups, action movies for stoners, and an attempt at a James L. Brooks dramedy.

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This Week's Recommendation(s): “Tampopo" (1985)

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Last month, we discussed the greatest parodies and satires of the 2000s and briefly touched upon the work of Judd Apatow, the preeminent comedy producer of the 21st century. This week we’re starting to go deep into Apatow’s filmography with three of his early efforts: "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy", "The 40-Year-Old Virgin", and "Knocked Up". It’s a tale that involves mountains of improvisation, accusations of sexism, and the longest period of chastity in cinema history.

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This Week's Recommendation(s): “Election" (1999)

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The podcast will return with the final run of new episodes next Tuesday! Until then, enjoy this...

In this minisode spin-off series, your wonky but affable host will focus on one film previously riffed on MST3K. I’ve watched this film in its original form and tried to review it on its own merits, then compare my findings with the “experiment”.

Our fifth adventure? We break format AGAIN and look into a film frequently referenced but never riffed: 1985’s “Gymkata”! We’ll discuss the bold decision to never actually explain the title, the “Super Mario”-influenced score and that legendary mystifying pommel horse. SPOILERS!

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It feels like a million years since this podcast was about “Mystery Science Theater 3000” but it once was. I know, it’s hard to believe, because it’s so goddamn memorable now. 

Anyway, for the discussion of “Danger: Diabolik”, the original series finale, we cut an extensive Detour into Austin Powers, the international man of mystery. 

But the excised stuff didn't hit the cutting room floor because it was too melancholy or profound. It was too shagadelic! It was too switched on. It made us too horny, baby!

Thrill as we gush about the inaugural 1997 installment then quickly lose patience with recycled gags and halfhearted performances, eventually erupting in outright hostility over the superfluous 6-minute (!!) cold open to "Goldmember".

It's time for some rage podcasting again (and some love too), so join your wonky yet affable host!

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