Jodi, Bridget and Philip review the 2022 'Pinocchio' adaptation from renowned filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and Netflix. Filmed using stop-motion puppetry, del Toro co-directs with Mark Gustafson a film that reflects the signature dark whimsy of del Toro's earlier films, unafraid to delve into heavy symbolism involving war and loss. The wartime setting is punctuated by numerous colorful characters and moments of strong levity, offering a familiar yet fresh take on the classic story. Pinocchio's journey through late-1930's Italy is full of twists and turns that leave you breathless. Discover how Pinocchio narrowly escapes peril in this life and beyond, seeking to somehow return to a place of peace and belonging alongside his cricket companion his father Gepetto. Follow The ThawedCast: Conversations About Animation: twitter.com/thawedcast and instagram.com/thawedcast.  instagram.com/jodipolasky,  instagram.com/bridget5246, instagram.com/philipehlke. Visit thawedcast.com

ThawedCast pt. 3

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Written by Molly Parden
Engineered, produced and mixed by Micah Tawlks
Mastered by Voyager Mastering
Distributed via ToneTreeMusic

Molly Parden - guitar, vocals
Kevin Dailey - piano
Benjamin Kaufman - violin
Jason Goforth - lap steel

Maybe It Will Stay, Maybe It Will Grow (SINGLE)

This week I finally have the incredible creature designer/sculptor/illustrator David Meng on the show! We discuss how he got into the film industry, his artistic childhood, why we love monsters, spending 7 1/2 years in New Zealand at WETA, working with Guillermo del Toro on Pacific Rim, The Shape of Water and Crimson Peak, his high hopes for his new Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/mengmonsters) and lots more! A great conversation with a super talented monster man!

Also, a quick art life update.

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David Meng- Ep. 286

To celebrate this milestone episode, Dee and Kate invite former guest and author Malcom J Brenner back on the show to chat about his sexual relationship with a dolphin named Dolly and his experience with orgone energy accumulators. Several longtime listeners call into the show to offer congratulations. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong Patreon to hear the Second Show, SW archives, and the bonus minisode Overkill.

S&W Episode 900:  The Dolphin Lover and the Sex Box

Amandoti (CCCP Fedeli Alla Linea Cover)

NAKED is the first official release after our second album Amor Fati. The song is a dance funk power rock track that explores themes of intimacy and vulnerability, with its intense and passionate lyrics.

NAKED

Blinding Lights (The Weeknd Cover)

Blinding Lights Alternative Version (The Weeknd Cover)

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SHAPE OF WATER IS:
ROX CAPRIOTTI: Vocals, bass guitar, keys, production
LUCA DE FALCO: Guitars, vocals, production, artworks

Shape of Water is a genre-fluid electronic art rock band based in Manchester, UK, formed in 2018 by Italian-born musicians Rox Capriotti and Luca De Falco. Known for fusing cinematic rock, electronic textures, grunge, and atmospheric soundscapes, the band crafts immersive musical experiences that defy categorization.
Rox and Luca first met in 2004 in their hometown of San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy, forming their earlier band The Lotus. After relocating to Manchester in 2015, they launched Shape of Water to pursue a more experimental and emotionally rich sound, often touching on themes of human relationships, inner conflict, and surrealism.
Their debut album Great Illusions, produced by Paul Reeve (Muse, Supergrass) and mixed in part by Sky Van Hoff (Rammstein), was released in 2020 to widespread acclaim. Classic Rock Magazine described them as "potentially huge," with coverage also appearing in Rolling Stone.de and Metal.de. The pandemic era saw them pivot to livestreamed performances and alternate versions of their music, culminating in the EPs Lockdown on Mars and Livestream from Mars.
For Halloween 2021, they released the haunting double single A Ghost In Manchester and a chilling cover of Mr. Sandman, showcasing their flair for dark storytelling. Their second full-length album Amor Fati arrived in 2022 via Eclipse Records, diving into themes of fate, free will, and existential introspection.
In 2024, Shape of Water kicked off the rollout of their third album with a series of bold and stylistically diverse singles: the funky and experimental NAKED, the aggressive and theatrical The Silence Of The Lambs, the dance-infused and melancholic Last Goodbye, the grunge-heavy, Nirvana-tinged Where I Belong, and the chaotic, punk-fueled Salt & Mercury. Their third full-length album, Petrichor, was released on 8th August 2025, offering their most ambitious and emotionally charged work to date.
The band’s dynamic live shows have earned them spots at major UK festivals including Call Of The Wild, Wildfire, WinterStorm, HRH, Firevolt, and NWOCR Livefest. With airplay from BBC Introducing and a growing global fanbase, Shape of Water continue to evolve, experiment, and challenge musical boundaries, delivering deeply emotional and genre-defiant work with every release.

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