Optimism Vaccine

We're dragging Shawn down into the Lovecraftian depths of mid-to-late period Stuart Gordon where we discover the many uses for Charles Band's castle, how to properly court a tentacle legged priestess, and the only ethically sound way to deal with a hit and run.

THIS WEEK: Castle Freak (1995), Dagon (2001) and Stuck (2007)

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We're continuing our annual October horror slate by jumping from Italian giallo to Lovecraftian splatter and dystopian weirdness from the good old USA. Join us as we stimulate Shawn Glinis' pineal gland and introduce him to Stuart Gordon's world of grotesque interdimensional monsters and living corpses.

THIS WEEK: Re-Animator (1985), From Beyond (1986), and Fortress (1992)

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Eddie Averill of the Extended Clip podcast stops by to lend some credibility to our exploration of Sergio Martino's works. Unfortunately, he's quickly alienated by a fumbling guest host and pointless quibbling about the minutiae of genre designation.

THIS WEEK: Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key (1972) and Torso (1973)

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It's October, so in a premise that absolutely isn't straining credulity, the OV crew is returning to the land of Joe D'Amato to "introduce" Shawn to genre influencer Sergio Martino. Elaborate insurance fraud hijinks ensue.

THIS WEEK: The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh (1971), The Case of the Scorpion's Tail (1971), and All the Colors of the Dark (1972)

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This week, we're sailing the tumultuous seas of moral outrage as Ana Gavrilovska joins us to discuss Netflix's foray into pre-teen twerking: Cuties (2020). Are we bearing witness to an insidious plot by a cabal of globalist sex pests? Or is Maïmouna Doucouré's debut feature actually an insightful look at the effect Western culture is having on sexually confused younglings? Listen in as we crack the case.

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Jack and Jake are joined by Film Inquiry Editor in Chief, Kristy Strouse, to discuss the first Sam Mendes helmed Bond flick, Skyfall. Will Jack channel his inner Adele and sing a rousing rendition of the Skyfall theme song? Will Jake be able to contain his passionate love for Javier Bardem? Will our guest be able to tolerate both of the hosts? Tune in to find out.

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Our Ernest P. Worrell retrospective is coming to an end with a trio of direct-to-video oddities that prove definitively that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is god and Jim Varney destabilized the middle east. Plus, we try to figure out the ins-and-outs of the Ernest-verse timeline and why Ernest Goes to Africa is a kids film chock-full of blackface and murder.

THIS WEEK: Slam Dunk Ernest (1995), Ernest Goes to Africa (1997), and Ernest in the Army (1998)

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There once was a man named Worrell - Ernest P. Worrell!

Even as a lad he was sensitive and caring

As cunning as a fox and as slippery as a herring

Whimsical and Mellow- A hale and hearty fellow

Not formal... Not normal!

There once was a man named Worrell - Ernest P. Worrell!

He's kindly as a saint but he'll never shirk a battle

To villains everywhere he's a burr beneath the saddle

He's nimble quick and brawny-His skin is smooth and tawny

Not mealy... Not really!

Ah ah ah ah! See the lightning fill the sky!

Ah ah ah ah! See the angry tide!

See the blinding rain come down

'Oh where is a hero now?' The children cried

He's inside... He went inside!

There once was a man named Worrell - Ernest P. Worrell

The hero of today is the legend of tomorrow

And whosoever crosses him shall live their life in sorrow

For lo the bridges burneth

That they may not returneth

To learneth... from Erneth!

There once was a man named Worrell - Ernest P. Worrell!

Let's celebrate this champion, this paragon of virtue

And should you be his foe, he'll be sorry if he hurts you

To some he's just a man but to others he's a beacon!

He sends his mother cash and he calls her every weekend!

He's punctual, he's affable, he's never quick to quarrel

He's moral... He's Ernest P. Worrell!

THIS WEEK: Ernest Scared Stupid (1991), Ernest Rides Again (1993), and Ernest Goes to School (1994)

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Hey Vern, when was the last time you watched an Ernest movie? Join us as we explore the filmography of Jim Varney; America's favorite redneck, rubber-faced, human cartoon.

Know what I mean?

THIS WEEK: Ernest Goes to Camp (1987), Ernest Saves Christmas (1988), and Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)

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Daniel Craig reprises his role as 007 and the James Bond franchise reins are taken over by Finding Neverland director and noted whitebread auteur, Marc Forster. What could possibly go wrong? Jake and Jack investigate.

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