THIS WEEK: Deathstalker II: Duel of the Titans (1987), Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1988) and Deathstalker IV: Match of Titans (1991)

The Deathstalker sequels led us down some bizarre rabbit holes, from Trump-appointed dignitaries to a bizarre A.I. infused IMDb profile hijacking? Or is it transcendence? We're still not sure. Let us know, Maria Ford.

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THIS WEEK: Deathstalker (1983) and Deathstalker (2025)

We're opening the new year with a discussion of the Corman classic Deathstalker, its Astron-6 "remake", and the sad state of sleaze in 2026.

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THIS WEEK: Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny (1972), Bikini Bloodbath Christmas (2009) and The Grinch that Stole Bitches (2024)

Rather than purchasing thoughtful gifts for his loved ones, Steve spent his December scrolling Tubi. Merry Christmas to none.

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THIS WEEK: Highlander II: The Quickening (1991), Highlander III: The Sorcerer AKA Highlander: The Final Dimension (1994) and Highlander: Endgame (2000)

Turns out there is a whole lot of Highlander media. Is any of it worth a damn? No. Definitely not. But we're talking about it anyway!

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THIS WEEK: Meteor (1979) and Outland (1981)

We were short on time this week, so we turned to Steve's list of drunken half-formed ideas. Hence we're discussing two Sean Connery that vaguely deal with outer space. Does one of them take place entirely in mundane offices right here on planet Earth? You bet.

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THIS WEEK: Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future (1985), D.O.A. (1988) and Super Mario Bros. (1993)

We've been dancing around it for years, and now seems like the ideal time to get hooked on the brothers. That's right, we're back digging through e-waste, as we take a look at the brief directorial career of U.K. cyber-enthusiasts Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton.

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THIS WEEK: Don't worry about it. Nothing to see here.

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THIS WEEK: Memories Within Miss Aggie (1974), Through The Looking Glass (1976), A Woman's Torment (1977)

Does something need to be erotic to be pornographic? Do some folks just get off on misery? Maybe! Nothing says HOT AND STEAMY like isolation, grief, psychological meltdowns, art house horror, and a carrot in your butt.

Welcome to the wonderful world of feel-bad films in the golden age of pornography.

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THIS WEEK: Nude on the Moon (1961), Bad Girls Go to Hell (1965) and Deadly Weapons (1974)

Pornography is a different beast in the hot Florida sun, where everyone is melting and there's no infrastructure to support a competent film industry.

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THIS WEEK: Nightdreams (1981), Café Flesh (1982) and Dr. Caligari (1989)

Our finest theme month returns as we examine a pair of Hustler ad men who donned the monikers Rinse Dream and F.X. Pope in the noble effort to push pornography past its gonzo, counter-culture breaking point.

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