Mark and substitute co-host Brian share some final thoughts on Teen Wolf, while placing it within the iconic film cannon of Michael J. Fox. The gents list off other teen creature films that came out around the same time, discuss how the proposed Teen Wolf 3 eventually turned into the film Teen Witch and coin the term "Supernatural John Hughes" to describe the genre. The fellas also imagine what it would look like if the character Stiles was in the CSI TV series, throw out some Tony Danza impressions and ponder as to what happened to Scooter's twin Skeeter after Muppet Babies. Tweet these "Middle-Aged Wolves" @5DollarBinPOD or they might challenge you to TOP THAT!

In honor of Halloween, Mark and Brian (substitute co-host) have a "reviewsit" of the OTHER 1985 Michael J. Fox film classic Teen Wolf with 'ambushed' guest Jonathan Eldridge (Theater Actor/Music Director!)! The fellas ponder on whether the high school set is the same as the one in Back to the Future, try to classify the genre of the movie and guest Jon rants on his dislike of the film's soundtrack and lack of backstory. The gents also chat about triangle hair-dos, Brian sings in the style of King Kong and it is revealed how Mark learned about the birds and the bees when he was young. Come navigate the strange world of no ref basketball games, single actor plays and awkward party games with these van surfers! Surf's up....Aaaawooooo!!

Mark and guest host Brian congratulate absent Rick on the birth of his newborn baby girl before sharing some final thoughts on Labyrinth, a film that also features a baby. Mark discusses his struggles with trying to watch Mirrormask the alleged final movie of the "Henson Studio Darker Film Trilogy", Brian educates on where the Hoggle muppet resides today and they run through an extensive list of Muppet and non-muppet media that has been influenced by the brilliance of Jim Henson. The gents also speak on their praises of the new ABC Muppets show, inquire as to how they turned out semi-normal (...well, kind of) with all the bizarre children's programs they watched in their youth and a lot of Sharon, Lois & Bram singing spontaneously breaks out. Tweet these Canine Detectives @5DollarBinPOD before they go into another chorus of "Skiddy-Mer-Rink-A-Doo!!"

Before kicking off the "reviewsit" of the much anticipated film Labyrinth, Mark makes some announcements involving Rick's short sabbatical and welcomes substitute co-host Brian Higgins (NatickImprov member!, Theatre Actor/Director!, Frequent Podcast Guest!). Mark reveals that he may have been a little too young when he saw it in the theater, Brian provides his first-time perspective having held the film as a "pop culture blind spot" for many years and both emphasize the awkwardness of David Bowie's pants bulge. The gents also make a brilliant revelation of ties to Henson's Labyrinth world to an actual wooden/marble labyrinth toy, list off the rules of "Firey Club" and point out the influences from The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White and Where the Wild Things Are. Come along with these Muppet Mad Men as they take you on a journey through a "Fraggle-esquey" land....to Dance, Magic, Dance!

Mark and Rick share their final thoughts on the Masters of the Universe movie while running through the He-Man action figures they owned in their childhood collections, theorizing why a sequel was never made and pondering what the He-Man porn version might look like. Rick also reveals his ability to sleep through replaying DVD menus, Mark busts out some Alan Rickman, Tony Danza and Robin Leach impressions and the fellas both play out the deleted scene from Commando involving Arnold on a plane. The captain has now turned on the electronics sign so feel free to tweet these Battlecats @5DollarBinPOD but remember to first TURN...ON...THE...POWWEERRR!

Mark and Rick have a "reviewsit" of the He-Man film Masters of the Universe, now that Rick has returned from his road trip traveling. The fellas discuss their He-Man figure collections from their youth, point out which of the characters were toy-based vs. new for the movie and express how they really dig the sound effects of the film. The lads also discuss 1980s nose technology and focus on the numerous inspirations used for this movie from the likes of Star Wars, Superman, Lord of the Rings, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters and Close Encounters of the Third Kind...to name just a few. You don't need a cosmic key to unlock this episode, just give a listen and join these Men-at-Arms on a "Good Journey!"

Mark wonders where an absent Rick is this week but in the meantime invites guest co-host Brian Higgins to sit in and help wish the cinemaniacs a Happy Labor Day! Mark and Brian share some final thoughts on the classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit by listing off all the animated studios involved, pointing out characters who made quick cameos or were completely deleted all together from the movie and discussing the proposed ACME funeral scene that didn't make the final cut. Mark provides a quick summary of the similar but more adult film Cool World, Brian directs everyone to check out the 1990 anti-drug animated collaboration special "Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue" and they get into an oddly deep conversation about the Michael Bay Ninja Turtles movie. The only labor required for this episode is to tweet them @5DollarBinPOD and then letting your ears do the rest of the work!!

Mark and Rick have a "reviewsit" of the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit with returning guest Brian Higgins (NatickImprov's Penguin Apocalypse troupe! @bjhiggins)!! After engaging in some riveting banana talk, Disney expert Brian points out many background gags throughout, drops a shocking proposed connection between the film's villain and Bambi and the fellas realize that they have a history of only inviting Brian to review films that contain newsreels. The lads also discuss other actors considered for the Eddie Valiant and Judge Doom roles, question whether Eddie's brother had dated Betty Boop and go deep into the infamous "Pighead" deleted scene. Don't be like a cynical Rick age 7....Puhhlleasse join in the fun and wonder of these live action maroons getting real animated!

Mark and Rick share their final thoughts on the Mortal Kombat movie while discussing the creation of the film's Goro character, learning about the Saturday morning show WMAC Masters' connection to many martial arts films and also discovering the hidden link between the MK and Street Fighter film series. The lads create a spinoff for the Man From U.N.C.L.E movie, conduct a very quick "reviewsit" of some film called 'Gabe the Cupid Dog' and Mark regales the cinemaniacs with some awful impressions of Back to the Future characters. Test your might by tweeting them @5DollarBinPOD and check out the episode before Sub-Zero does his finishing move on you!

Mark and Rick have a "reviewsit" of the film adaptation of the classic video game Mortal Kombat, while announcing some programming notes on a few show format changes. The fellas point out their go-to playable characters from the game series, try to figure out the confusing rules of the Mortal Kombat tournament described in the movie and recall how the iconic soundtrack was often played at school dances. Mark also admits to wearing "Hammer Pants" growing up, Rick becomes obsessed with a very minor character in the film and the gents infuse a number of courtroom jargon into their discussion. Don't OBJECT to singing along to the new hit song "Mortal Kombat's Company Too" and you'll be awarded with a flawless victory!