What's more cut and dried than revenge movies? Give us a protagonist who has been wronged and their quest for vengeance. But even something so simple can exist on a gamut of quality, so here is Desperado, Payback, and one of the original revenge films, Death Wish. Which one comes in first place? Guests: Andrew & Jon.

Why are we doing another spotlight on Jean-Claude Van Damme? Frequent guest Andrew has confessed that he hasn't seen a single Muscles from Brussels flick, so we're watching Kickboxer, Lionheart, and Nowhere to Run to change that because Van Dammit, that cannot be allowed to stand! Guests: Andrew, Jon & Pat.

In this bonus episode, we discuss another Data-centric story in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season Three's "The Offspring". Originally recorded for Exploring Humanity Through an Android, it was held back due to the first cut being so gosh darn long. Enjoy! Guest: Jon.

As a bonus episode between seasons six and seven of TSC, we present an outtake from the Musicals for Haters two-parter. After hearing what everyone had to say—and the fact that the Host quit halfway through the movie—it was decided that Rent (2005) didn't fit the theme of being an introductory musical film. Guests: Andrew, Pat & Max.

The basics of life: peeing, pooing, sleeping, breathing, and eating—everyone needs food. So how about stories that feature it? How does cooking and eating expound on characterization and drama? What's it good for besides looking tasty on the screen? Hannibal and Babette's Feast. Let's dig in with these great examples of cuisine informing the plot, and a seasoned caterer sprinkles some expert knowledge on us. Guest: Jon.

In this Part Two, can the '80s remake of The Fly do anything better than the '50s classic? What aspects of a gory David Cronenberg feature can non-horror moviegoers appreciate? Get ready for chills, special effects, and plenty of acid vomit! Guests: Ian, Andrew & Jon.

In the 100th episode of TSC, we get into movies that affected us. Not simply “cool” flicks or stuff that was really entertaining, but films that reached us deeply: The Wild Robot and Rocky. Having done the podcast this long, let's hit on the ways cinema can be impactful on an individual level and possibly be more than “just” moving pictures on a screen. Guests: Max & Andrew.

More remakes, but also questions concerning the horror genre. How much of it should rely on effects versus horror derived from the drama? Can a '50s horror movie like The Fly do anything better than its souped up '80s remake? And be sure to check out Part Two! Guests: Ian, Andrew & Jon.

Star Trek (1966-2005) spawned a bunch of television series, and what does every series have? An ending! In this case, we'll discuss the Host's two favorite: "All Good Things" (Parts 1 and 2) and "Demons" / "Terra Prime". The Next Generation! Enterprise! Journey with us to the farthest reaches of the galaxy as we scan for great T.V. Guest: Jon.

As the Host is furthest from all things music related, he'll live vicariously through Andrew's experiences playing bass for Rebel Scum along with talking music focused films; Part 2 features This Is Spinal Tap as well as a discussion about real life bombing—and triumphing—on stage. Guests: Andrew & Jon.