Silver Screeners

Jacob Marley may be "dead as a doornail," but it's a Dickens doubleheader as Richard Donner's Scrooged, starring Bill Murray, turns 35, while we get a fictionalized look behind the curtain at how Dan Stevens's depiction of author Charles Dickens wrote the bloody thing in the first place in 2017's The Man Who Invented Christmas, also starring the great Christopher Plummer as old Ebenezer. Plus, poll results, interactive trivia, behind-the-scenes fun facts, and listener shout-outs!

Let the holiday season commence with a tribute to the late Ed Asner, star of a handful of seasonal films, both comedic and dramatic. Cesare from The Rad Revival House Podcast joins me for a look at the 1977 Christmas-set family drama The Gathering and the 20th anniversary of 2003's modern-day Yuletide classic comedy Elf. A stubborn Scrooge in one and Santa in the other, Asner proves he's worth his 7 Emmy wins! Poll results, interactive trivia, and listener shout-outs!

Celebrating film noir month, or Noirvember, in style with return guest DJ Nik as we explore 1944's Laura, directed by Otto Preminger and starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, and Vincent Price, and 1945's Detour, starring Ann Savage and Tom Neal! Plus, poll results, interactive trivia, and listener shout-outs! Happy Noirvember to you and your kin.

A tribute to the life and career of Sharon Tate with a look at two of her comedy films from the late 1960s. What's the connection to Coppertone Suntan Lotion? Or to the Austin Powers films? Find out as you listen in on the poll results, behind-the-scenes fun facts, listener shout-outs, and interactive trivia segment!

For their 60th and 50th anniversaries, here's a look back at two cult classics - one, a paranormal and psychological horror tale based on Shirley Jackson's highly acclaimed novel, and the other, a disturbing audio-visual feast for the eyes and ears - and that's just Christopher Lee's visage and voice. Two of the most impactful genre films of the 20th century! Plus, poll results, behind-the-scenes fun facts, interactive trivia, and listener shout-outs.

'Chucky' turns 35 this year, but 'Annabelle' won't be outdone when it comes to maniacal, possessed dolls that yield chills ... and perhaps some chuckles. "Hidey-ho! Ha, ha, ha!" Plus, behind-the-scenes fun facts, poll results, interactive trivia, and listener shout-outs!

50 years ago, 'Father Karras' suffered a crisis in his faith. Meanwhile, film actress 'Chris McNeil' grew horrified when her 12-year-old daughter 'Regan' showed increasingly disturbing and violent behavior. And 'Father Merrin,' trained to exorcise evil demons from afflicted individuals, joined forces with 'Father Karras' to prove that the power of good conquers the forces of evil. DJ Nik and Rachel Frend of the Gold Standard Oscars Podcast return for a discussion about this 1973 cultural juggernaut that made heads spin like never before. Plus, poll results, trivia, and listener shout-outs!

As James Whale's campy horror flick turns 90 this year, it's time to heap praise on Whale's idiosyncratic sense of humor, Claude Rains's voice, and perennial favorite Una O'Connor! And 34 years later, the beautiful Sharon Tate made heads turn in the quirky comedy-horror The Fearless Vampire Killers, or Pardon Me, but Your Teeth Are in My Neck! An appreciative look at both films - plus, the poll results, interactive trivia, behind-the-scenes fun facts, and listener shout-outs!

Part 2 of 2! Brooke Shields made her onscreen debut in this cult chiller that is part horror, part family drama, and part slasher. Antonio of The Cultworthy Cinema, The Cultworthy Classic, and the MILF and Me Podcasts joins me for a look back at this horrifying but brilliant genre film about parental favoritism, blind religious faith, suppression of emotion, attitudes towards mental health, self-righteousness, and guilt. Plus, the usual segments with the poll results, interactive trivia, and listener shout-outs!

Part 1 of 2! Rhoda Penmark is the perfect little angel. Or is she? 11-year-old Patty McCormack memorably brings on the freaky in her portrayal of everyone's favorite hot-tempered, sociopathic, golden-braided little twit long before The Brady Bunch's 'Cindy' turned the look into a sitcom punchline. Antonio of The Cultworthy Cinema, The Cultworthy Classic, and the MILF and Me Podcasts joins me for a look back at this film adaptation of the Broadway hit! Plus, the usual segments with the poll results, interactive trivia, and listener shout-outs!