It's time to exalt kindness! On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John discuss the most recent cinematic iteration of Superman. They explore James Gunn's perspective on the Man of Tomorrow, the impeccable cast, and how Superman has been a politically aware character since his creation in 1938! Also: a lot of comics talk.

Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)

Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

Song at the end is "The Max Fleischer Cartoon" by Randy Miller and Orchestra, available on the album 'Superman: The Ultimate Collection.'

The fantastic Carmelita Valdez McKoy returns to Popcorn Eschaton to discuss a pair of films about addiction: Ermanno Olmi's 'The Legend of the Holy Drinker' and Louis Malle's 'The Fire Within.' Carmelita, Scott, and John explore how these films deal with addiction, the possibilities of treatment, and if joy is possible even while experiencing despair. These are depressing movies so it was wonderful to have such a thoughtful guest guide us through this challenging topic!

Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)

Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

Clip at the end is from "Heavy Drinker" by Spiritus Mortis, available on the album 'The God Behind the God,' released by Firebox Records

Due to technical difficulties, Popcorn Eschaton had to pivot guests, topics, and even host! But because we try to go with the flow as best we can, and are blessed with wonderful friends, we march on! On this episode, John is joined by friends of Zebras Eschaton, Elana Levin and Frank Smith, as they pay tribute to the legendary metal icon Ozzy Osbourne. They discuss the cultural and musical legacy of Ozzy and Black Sabbath, their blue collar and class consciousness roots in Central England, and their invocation of religious imagery, both hellish and heavenly.

Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)

Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

You can find Elana's excellent podcast, Graphic Policy Radio, here:

https://graphicpolicy.com/radio/

Clip at the end from Ukandanz's cover of "War Pigs" on the album 'Evil Plan (የክፋት እቅድ),' available here:

https://ukandanz.bandcamp.com/album/evil-plan

What could be more Popcorn Eschaton than pairing Jim Jarmusch with Star Trek? On this episode, Scott and John head west to explore the poetic violence and self-discovery of 1995's 'Dead Man,' then they return to The Final Frontier as they join the Enterprise crew on their resurrection quest in 'The Search for Spock'!

Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)

Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

Clip at the end from "The Round Stones Beneath the Earth..." available on the 'Dead Man' original soundtrack by Neil Young.

On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John embrace living in liminal spaces as they journey through death and the boundaries between this world and the next. First, they explore Apichatpong Weerasethakul's 2010 spiritual drama 'Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives,' then they discuss Pedro Almodóvar's 2024 meditation on friendship and choosing how we meet our end, 'The Room Next Door.'

Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)

Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

Clip at the end is Pali Chanting In The Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery

Popcorn Eschaton welcomes the brilliant Carmelita Valdez McKoy to discuss medieval mythology and Catholic/Pagan sycheticism! The conversation dives into 'Excalibur,' John Boorman's classic of Arthurian myths, Dark Age Disco costumes, as well as personal and political morality! It's got a cast full of future British acting legends acting out the foundational legends of Britain! Amazing stuff.

Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)

Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

Music clip at the end is from "Create Art, Though the World May Perish " by Anaal Nathrakh, available on the album 'Endarkment.'

https://anaalnathrakh.bandcamp.com/album/endarkenment

On this Popcorn Eschaton, Scott and John tackle one of the most discombobulating, bravura, and labyrinthian science fiction movies ever made: Richard Kelly's 'Southland Tales'! They discuss how the film succeeds and fails in reflecting America in a post-9/11 world and why a strange, unfinished piece of art should be enjoyed on its own terms. Maximalism ahoy!

Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)

Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

Music clip at the end is from "Broken Hearted Savior" by Big Head Todd and the Monsters, available on the 'Southland Tales' soundtrack

Scott and John are joined by the brilliant writer and podcaster Spencer Seams! They discuss the emblematic race film from 1941 'The Blood of Jesus,' as well as Jacques Rivette's harrowing 1966 examination of institutional abuse within the Catholic Church, 'The Nun.' They discuss misogyny, giving voice to unheard voices, and the importance of community.

Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)

Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

Spencer's Dark Habits podcast can be found here: https://darkhabitsalmodovarpod.podbean.com/

Music clip at the end is "Generator" by Turnstile, from the 2018 album 'Time & Space,' available from Roadrunner Records.

It's CONCLAVE time! It was inevitable that Scott and John would cover this stylish thriller about hermetic power, faith vs. certainty, conservatism vs. generosity, and how utterly terrifying it would be to have Isabella Rossellini disappointed in you. In times of such despondency, it was a privilege to be able to discuss a film that so elegantly addresses how the instruments of power can be changed to become mechanisms for kindness and empathy.

Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)

Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

Music clip at the end is "Take Up My Bones" by Arð, from the album of the same name, available here: https://ardnorthumbria.bandcamp.com/album/take-up-my-bones

The visual novel/game mentioned in the podcast is available here: https://sneckoil.itch.io/delectatio-morosa

Scott and John welcome the brilliant Heather Drain to Popcorn Eschaton as they discuss the Japanese cult animated feature 'Belladonna of Sadness!' They explore the difficult subject matter of the film, the wildly stylized and beautiful animation, the exuberant musical score, and how the events of the film presage both Joan of Arc and the French Revolution.

Trigger warnings for sexual assault, mutilaion, religious abuse, warfare

Logo designed by Jesse Arnold (https://www.instagram.com/just.shelve.it/)

Theme music is "Sun Blood" by Oxeneers (https://oxeneers1.bandcamp.com/)

Music clip at the end is from "Kanashimi no Belladonna" by Mayumi Tachibana and Masahiko Satoh

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