Bad Genes Month is still growing with another human / plant combo in the form of this early comic book movie adaptation of #DC's #SwampThing. This is directed by Wes Craven. We talk about the films strong opening, the surprise nudity for a PG film and that Swamp Thing costume.

We continue to travel down the DNA of films about human genes combining with other things. This time we dig into the mad scientist film "The Mutations" starring Donald Pleasence and Tom Baker. We talk about the death of this sub genre, the performances of the bigger named stars and just how much it borrows from "Todd Browning's Freaks".

In this "Animation Nation" special, Mark and Ian talk about the 1988 anime classic, "Akira". They discuss the artistic talent behind the film, the multiple story lines, and why this is still talked about today.

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The Horror Miser Monty G joins us to kick off "Bad Genes" month. This one is a doozy from 2009 called "Splice" Starring Adrien Brody. We discuss the messy script, the "shock" moments, and if the special effects hold up. Tune in.

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This movie was released twenty years after "My Neighbor Totoro". Does this one have as much magic as Tororo? How does this style of animation hold up to other popular forms of animated films? Did the crew dig this one? Find out in our last episode for "Marvelous Miyazaki" Month.

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We continue our journey looking at Miyazaki Films with Howl's Walking Castle. We talk about the animation, the stark contrast in story from Spirited Away, and why we think this is definitely a Wizard of Oz type tale. Find out who enjoyed this and where it ranks among the other films they have seen of Miyazaki.

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The Spoiler Room Podcast has another "Animation Nation" episode. This time we get carried to the land of spirits with a look at #StudioGhibli 's #SpiritedAway. Join as we talk about this 2001 film from the legendary #HayaoMiyazaki . @GKIDStvJeff York's Site : https://theestablishingshot.org/

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We kick off our Marvelous Miyazaki Month with a look at the wonderfully imaginative film, "My Neighbor Totoro". We will discuss the style of animation, creative story, and why it has stood the test of time. We also find out who had changed their opinion of the film after a rewatch.

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"Oh Lordy!" month goes out with a bang with The Spoiler Room Crew going to war with Nicholas Cage in "Lord of War" 2005. This story was based on true events but is it true it is a good movie. Does Nicholas Cage get Cagey? Does it still pertain to things today? This and so much more is discussed.

We get darkly magical in the Spoiler Room with a look at Clive Barker's Lord of Illusion. There is no slight of hand but there may be a slight of the movie. Did the Spoiler Room Crew enjoy this one. We will also discuss Scott Bakula post Quantum Leap, the dark story, and Clive Barker's style of direction.