In this episode:

- Your host, A. K., talks with collector and independent researcher Simon Dunant, about Hugh Walpole, a near-forgotten author from the early 20th century, whose body of work (which includes everything from Gothic Horror to Historical Fiction) is ripe for rediscovery. We delve into Walpole's fascinating life, his best novels, and Dunant's fantastic website, The Walpole Chronicles.

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Links

- The Walpole Chronicles Website: https://hughwalpole.com/

- MR. PERRIN AND MR. TRAILL: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040615/

- THE OLD LADIES: Classic BBC Radio drama from 1968, available at the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/hugh-walpole-the-old-ladies

- COFFIN X by A. Kale is available at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Coffin-X-Novel-Kale-ebook/dp/B005XOAU6M

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In this episode:

- Your host, A. K., talks about why some movies age while others seem to be immortal, with a brief but deep analysis of CITIZEN KANE, the films of John Carpenter, and much more.

- A.K. discusses a recent article in SLATE magazine about David E. Kelley, the man behind BIG LITTLE LIES, BIG SKY, and such classics as THE PRACTICE and BOSTON LEGAL.
- Spotlight on the new THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA soundtrack by composer Craig Safan.

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- BAD DREAMS by A. Kale is available at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Dreams-coming-horror-novel-ebook/dp/B07L2H2YMP

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LINKS:

- https://slate.com/culture/2022/05/lincoln-lawyer-david-e-kelley-anatomy-scandal-netflix.html

- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Craig Safan, complete soundtrack available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6hQdKX4tZY

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Ed Gorman was a writer’s writer, a master. During the 1980’s, 1990’s and 2000's, he published dozens of stylish and acclaimed suspense novels. In this podcast, we celebrate the life of a master craftsman.

Written and Produced by Ahmed Khalifa

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* Special thanks to Richard Chizmar and Robert Randisi for their generosity and support.

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References:

- http://westernfictionreview.blogspot.com/2009/06/interview-ed-gorman.html
- https://cinemaretro.com/index.php?/archives/293-DEAN-BRIERLY-INTERVIEWS-CRIME-NOVELIST-ED-GORMAN.html
- http://saddlebums.blogspot.com/2007/10/saddlebums-interview-ed-gorman.html
- https://gravetapping.blogspot.com/2017/01/interview-ed-gorman-from-2007-annotated.html
- http://therapsheet.blogspot.com/2016/11/ed-gorman-day.html

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Music:

Anomalous Hedges - Mini Vandals
Spirit of Fire - Jesse Gallagher
Traversing - Godmode
* All music from the Youtube Library

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In this episode:

- Your host, A. K., talks with Oscar-nominated writer/director/visual artist Matthew Patrick about making movies in Hollywood, crossing paths with Tom Cruise, his unmade HALLOWEEN sequel, meeting Nicolas Roeg, and much more.

- An enhanced audio version of William Browne's poem SIRENS' SONG, read by Caprisha Page (original audio from Librivox).

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- COFFIN X by A. Kale is available at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Coffin-X-Novel-Kale-ebook/dp/B005XOAU6M

For more reviews and content, please visit: https://dark-fantastic.blogspot.com/

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Links

- Matthew Patrick: https://vimeo.com/matthewpatrick

- HIDER IN THE HOUSE (1989) Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKZtZJ_3Kkw

- SIRENS' SONG by William Browne, read by Caprisha Page: https://librivox.org/short-poetry-collection-114/

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If you’re a fan of Hitchcock, great movies, or funky music, stay tuned!

In this episode:

- Your host, A. K., talks about rediscovering the black and white Hitchcock films of the 1920s and 30s, like Number 17 (1932) and Blackmail (1930).

- A tribute to the late, great David Williams, rhythm guitarist extraordinaire, who collaborated with every one from Michael Jackson, to Madonna, to Bryan Ferry.

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- COFFIN X by A. Kale is available at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Coffin-X-Novel-Kale-ebook/dp/B005XOAU6M

For more reviews and content, please visit: https://dark-fantastic.blogspot.com/

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Opening music on COFFIN X trailer, courtesy of PMSFX via Zapsplat (https://www.zapsplat.com/author/pmsfx/).

Links

- THE DARK FANTASTIC PODCAST: Episode 5: https://www.spreaker.com/user/15262422/the-df-podcast-ep5

- THE LADY VANISHES Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dPl5LVYSAo

- Clip from MTV MOST WANTED with David Williams: https://youtu.be/JPodK48YRZA

- I PUT A SPELL ON YOU (Live): https://youtu.be/l5_NjVaeGoI?t=19

- Bryan Ferry's TAXI: https://open.spotify.com/album/0KwGcNoGh3YLuggXeTGsIe

- Bryan Ferry's MAMOUNA: https://open.spotify.com/album/6jmP4E4zDhHFh9gRHJrP8e

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If you’re a fan of blockbusters, comic books, or Ghostbusters, stay tuned!

In this episode:

- Interview with writer Erik Burnham, a prolific and multi-talented artist and writer. He has done work for IDW Publishing, including his critically acclaimed work on the GHOSTBUSTERS line of comic books. He joins host A. K. to talk about Ghostbusters, meeting a legend, his ear for dialogue, and the importance of being a voracious reader.

- A short discussion about the concept of nostalgia, why it's under attack, and how it can be a force for positive change.

- A clip from SCARED STIFF (1945), a little known classic comedy starring the great Jack Haley, better known as The Tin Man from the MGM adaptation of The Wizard of Oz..
It’s a delightful movie for all ages, and it’s available online, for free, on many streaming sites.

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- BAD DREAMS by A. Kale is available at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Dreams-coming-horror-novel-ebook/dp/B07L2H2YMP

For more reviews and content, please visit: https://dark-fantastic.blogspot.com/

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Opening music on BAD DREAMS trailer, courtesy of Dave Miles (https://www.zapsplat.com/author/dave-miles-music/)

Links

- Erik Burnham's official site: https://www.burnhamania.com/

- Clip from GHOSTBUSTERS (1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7zVqK8ZJyA

- Article: NOSTALGIC FOR THE FUTURE by Edward Curtin: http://edwardcurtin.com/nostalgic-for-the-future/

- SCARED STIFF (1945): Watch for free at the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/Scared_Stiff

- Trailer for Bad Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMfF0E86zMI

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The first Pocket edition of The Dark Fantastic Podcast, a mini-episode, with lots of good things squeezed into its short running time. In this episode:

- The Maltese Falcon (1941) wasn’t the first attempt to adapt Dashiell Hammett’s classic mystery novel. A dive into the many faces of The Maltese Falcon on film.

- The Card Counter: A quick look at Paul Schrader's The Card Counter, an example of a brilliant filmmaker who's more interested in his message, in teaching his audience, than in telling a good story.

- Spotlight on The Veldt, one of the most underrated bands on the planet.

Links:

- Reviews of the three versions of The Maltese Falcon: https://dark-fantastic.blogspot.com/2022/03/film-review-maltese-falcon-all-three.html

- The Veldt - The Everlasting Gobstopper (Live At Oak City Sessions): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCrE-qtrgYE

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Considered a classic, mainly due to its inventive casting and stylish direction, The Maltese Falcon (1941) wasn’t the first attempt to adapt Dashiell Hammett’s classic mystery novel. Listen to the full reviews here.

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In this episode:

- An interview with public high school teacher and author Michael Zwaagstra, who joins the show to talk about the future of education, the importance of content knowledge, and his love for the books of C. S. Lewis.

- A clip from Zwaagstra’s video: There is Nothing New About 21st Century Learning

- Your host, A.K., talks about “growing up”, and books and movies that are considered not fit for “grown ups”.

- A clip from the novel, The Warden, by Anthony Trollope, taken from the audiobook version, read by Nick Whitely, and which is available for free download on the Librivox website. The clip is from chapter 15, and in it Trollope makes fun of Dickens, whom he calls Mr. Sentiment.

- Book Trailer: BAD DREAMS, a novel by A. Kale, available on Amazon.

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Links:

- BAD DREAMS by A. Kale is available at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Dreams-coming-horror-novel-ebook/dp/B07L2H2YMP

- Michael Zwaagstra’s website: https://michaelzwaagstra.com/

- Making Schools Better Series: There is Nothing New About 21st Century Learning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt_oRXPW3V4

- The Warden by Anthony Trollope (Audiobook): https://librivox.org/the-warden-by-anthony-trollope-3/

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