BEWITCHED

SOAP - TV SERIES

Getting To Know You

MAKE/Remake

Batman - Animated Series

DOCTOR WHO

M&M: Monsters and Madmen

Once Upon A Time

Dark Families

Anthologies

SOAP

Episodes 16 - 25
 
Corrine finds out that Ingrid is her mother.  Jessica is arrested for murder.  Danny must marry Eunice. Elaine's affair takes a turn.  Burt become impenitent.  Jodie finds himself in bed with Carol.  Jessica's trial starts.  Father Tim is leaving the priesthood and we find out who may or may not have killed Peter.


Opening Credits/Introduction (1.14); Out of the Shower (15.45); Into The Tub (19.53); Washing the Dirt Away (1:03.31); Closing Credits (1:08.58); Closing Theme (1:09.41)

Opening Credits:  Soap Theme by George  Aliceson Tipton
 
Closing Credits:  My Family by Snoop Dogg, Karol G, Rock Mafia, Migos Taken from the album – Addams Family Soundtrack.  Copyrighted 2019 Lakeshore Records
 
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Season 4:  Episode 175 - SOAP:  Season 1: Episodes 16 - 25

The Dinah Manoff Interview

Dinah Manoff was born in New York City, New York, to screenwriter Arnold Manoff and actress, director and writer Lee Grant.  She began her professional career in the PBS production of “The Great Cherub Knitwear Strike”.  After subsequent guest appearances on various television series, she received a Tony Award in 1980 for her performance in the Broadway production of Neil Simon’s “I Ought To Be In Pictures”, a role she reprised in the film version, starring opposite Walter Matthau.  Additional theatre credits include Broadway’s “Leader of the Pack”, “Alfred and Victoria”, “Kingdom on Earth” and the Los Angeles stage production of “Love Letters”, opposite Patrick Cassidy.  On television Manoff was a regular on Witt-Thomas-Harris’ Soap (197) and also appeared in the television movies The Cover Girl and the Cop (1989) (aka “Beauty & Denise”), Rade on Entebbe (1976), For Ladies Only (1981), The Seduction of Gina (1984), A Matter of Sex (1984), Flight 90:  Disaster on the Potomac (1984), the miniseries Celebrity (1984) and the NBC movie of the week Babies (1990) with Lindsay Wagner. Manoff’s feature film credits include Ordinary People (1980), Grease (1978), Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989), Child’s Play (1988), Backfire (1988).

Dinah Manoff’s new novel, “The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold” is out now from all good book stores. You can order your copy using the link below:

https://dinahmanoff.org/

Season 4:  Episode 183 - SOAP:  The Dinah Manoff Interview

We interview our own Leandro Ghezzi, Co-Host of our Book to Screen episodes and part of our Literary License Podcast family.  We discuss his interests, books, films and learn exciting stuff which makes him an important part of our show.

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Season 4: Episode 195:  GETTING TO KNOW YOU:  The Leandro Ghezzi Interview

We interview our own Vickie Rae, Co-Host and producer of the Literary License Podcast and a big member of our family.  She discusses her interests in books, films and learn some exciting stuff which makes her an important asset to our show.

Season 4:  Episode 196: GETTING TO KNOW YOU:  The Vickie Rae Interview

We interview our own Keith Chawgo, Co-Host, Writer and Producer of the Literary License Podcast and a big member of our family.  He discusses his interests in books, films and learn some exciting stuff which makes him an important asset to our show.

Season 4:  Episode 197: GETTING TO KNOW YOU:  The Keith Chawgo Interview

We are joined by Joe Randazzo, scriptwriter and film aficionado as we explore what makes Joe his very unique personality.  We celebrate him being part of the Literary License Podcast family and we speak films and books and the joy of Podcasting.

Season 4: Episode 198 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU - The Joe Randazzo Interview

We are joined by our newest member of the Literary License Podcast family, Mr Craig Johnson, esteem photographer and artist. He loves film and books and we are excited to have him on board as he becomes a fixture of our Kings of Horror series and he will be jumping across to other episodes especially our The 80's Horror series.  He is passionate about his art and films and we can't wait to have him on board.

Season 4: Episode 199 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU:  The Craig Johnson Interview

Imitation of Life (1934)

Imitation of Life (1959)


The original film was directed by John Stahl and was a box office success where it was released in 1934 and again in 1936.  It is as in the Film National Registry.  The film stars Claudette Colbert and Louise Beavers.  The film deals with miscegenation and is considered one of the top films dealing with race issues.

The 1959 film, starring Lana Turner, Juanita Moore and John Gavin.  The film was another box office smash and received two Oscar nominations for Juanita Moore and Susan Kohner.  This film is also in the Film National Registry as being important to preserve.  The film was also part of the Douglas Sirk films that would garnish the tag soap opera melodramas.

Dealing with race issues during their respective time periods, it is interesting how each film handles the central themes.

Mahalia Jackson appears as a gospel singer.  

Opening Credits; Introduction (2.02); It’s A True Original (17.06); Imitation of Life (1934) Trailer (18.44); Let’s Start At The Beginning (21.23); Let’s Do A Remake (57.07); Imitation of Life (1959) Trailer (52.15); Let’s Give It Another Go (54.35); Did We Need Two? (1:21.57); End Credits (1:36.18); Closing Credits (1:37.47)

Opening Credits– Used with permission by Epidermic Sounds
 
Closing Credits – I’m Living in Shame by Diana Ross and the Supremes. Taken from the album Let the Sunshine In.  Copyright 1969 Motown Records. Used by kind permission.
 
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Season 5: Episode 236 - MAKE/REMAKE:  Imitation of Life (1934)/Imitation of Life (1959)

The Shining by Stanley Kubrick is considered one of the greatest psychological horror films of our time.  Combining isolation with madness, Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall give outstanding performances.   Stephen King was excited at the prospect of Kubrick adapting his work but once the film came out, the excitement was very short lived.
 
In 2005, Stephen King thought he would adapt his own book into a miniseries for television.  The film does stick to the book and includes many of the elements that made the book a hit but fans of Kubrick’s  film were less than enthralled wild King purist to the source material are huge fans.

We are joined by Matthew Brockmeyer, Novelist of the excellent Kind Nepenthe, out now from all good bookstores.

Opening Credits; Introduction (2.02); It’s A True Original (29.55); The Shining (1980) Trailer (31.50); Let’s Start At The Beginning (33.17); Final Take (1:41.52); Let’s Do A Remake (1:52.35); The Shining (1997) Trailer (1:54.31); Let’s Give It Another Go (1:56.49); Did We Need Two? (2:55.20); End Credits (3:27.51); Closing Credits (3:29.15)

Opening Credits– Used with permission by Epidermic Sounds
 
Closing Credits – Get Out Of My House by Kate Bush.  Taken from the album The Dreaming.  Copyright 1981 EMI International. Used by kind permission.
 
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Season 5: Episode 240 - MAKE/REMAKE: The Shining (1980)/Stephen King's The Shining (1997)

The Fly (1958)

The Fly (1986)


The 1958 film is considered a sci-fi classic which stars Vincent Price and Patricia Owens.  Dealing with a scientist experimenting with molecular transportation machine that has a fly going for a ride causing a human/fly hybrid.  The original has a great iconic ending with a small fly with a human head that will never be forgotten once seen.

The 1986 David Cronenberg remake was a critical and financial success and although the camp factor is not as high as in the original, body horror moves forward with practical effects leaving a lasting effect on the audience.  The film would win an Oscar for best make-up design and effects.

Opening Credits; Introduction (2.02); Firebreathing Kitten Trailer (14.40); It’s A True Original (15.14); The Fly (1958) Trailer (16.28); Let’s Start At The Beginning (18.32); Final Take (45.02); Let’s Do A Remake (53.01); The Fly (1986)  Trailer (54.55); Let’s Give It Another Go (56.58); Did We Need Two? (1:57.30); With Nothing To Say Trailer (2:05.31); End Credits (2:06.02); Closing Credits (2:06.42)

Opening Credits– Used with permission by Epidermic Sounds
 
Closing Credits – The Fly by Chubby Checker.  Taken from the album For Teen Twisters Only.  Copyright 1961 Parkway Records. Used by kind permission.
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Season 5: Episode 244 - MAKE/REMAKE: The Fly (1958)/(1986)

Pulse (2001)

Pulse (2006)


The 2001 Japanese techno-horror film is directed by Kyoshi Kurosawa and is not considered a cult classic.  The film is told in two parts with the first part considering one of the most unnerving scenes committed to celluloid.

The American remake would spawn two sequels and would carry the story in a slightly different direction.  The original script for the remake was written by Wes Craven but was pulled at the last minute with a new scriptwriter and director being attached at a later date.    Starring Kristen Bell, Ian Somerhelder and Octavia Spencer.

Opening Credits; Introduction (2.02); Nothing To Say Podcast (23.02); Introduction to Pulse/(24.01); Pulse 2001 Trailer (24.20); The Original (25.25); Introduction to Pulse 2006 (56.10); Pulse 2006 Trailer (57.09); The Remake (59.32); Final Thoughts (2:04.53): Fiery Kitten Podcast (2:11.04); End Credits (2:11.51); Closing Credits (2:13.02)

Opening Credits– Used by kind permission through Epidermic Sounds
 
Closing Credits – The Dead Don’t Sleep On Me by Nightcore – from the soundtrack Back4Blood Computer Game.  Copyright owned by Nightcore 2021.
 
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Season 5: Episode 248 - MAKE/REMAKE: Pulse (2001) / Pulse (2006)

Season 5: Episode 251 - MAKE/REMAKE: Dawn of the Dead (1978)/Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Batman:  The Animated Series:
Episodes 1 – 4

On Leather Wings - A mysterious bat like creatures starts terrorising Gotham City and the Caped Crusader must solve the mystery to clear his name.

Christmas With The Joker - After escaping Arkham Asylum on Christmas Eve, he terrorises Gotham by taking on Batman and Robin to find his hidden studio and free the hostages which include Commissioner Gordon, Detective Bullock and Summer Gleason.

Nothing To Fear - Batman encounters the Scarecrow and attempts to foil his scheme of burning down Gotham University but in the process is exposed to Scarecrow’s fear gas and is forced to face his guilt and the death of his parents.

The Last Laugh - The Joker infects Gotham with laughing gas but when Alfred is infected, Batman has added incentive to find an antidote before all of Gotham and Alfred die with a smile.

We are joined by Sean Steffen.  

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.29); Episode One: On Leather Wings (32.42); Episode Two: Christmas With the Joker (1:03.27); Episode Three: Nothing To Fear (1:27.00); Episode Four: The Last Laugh (1:43.21); Amazing Design Advertisement (2:07.40); Favourite Episode (2:08.51); Favourite Character (2:12.26); Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel (2:19.03); Closing Credits (2:20.37)

Opening Credits– Batman Animated Theme by Danny Elfman.  Taken from Batman The Animated Series 0 Copyright 1992 Warner Music 

Incidental Music – Batman Drives to Gotham/14 Seconds Opening/Joker Jingle Bells/Nothing To Fear/Alfred Loses It/Griffin Theme/Question Mark Motif – By Shirley Walker, Taken from Batman: The Animated Series Soundtrack album.  Copyright 1992 Warner Music
 
Closing Credits – Nothing To Fear (But Fear Itself) – by Oingo Boingo taken from the album Nothing to Fear.  Copyright 1982 – IRS/A&M records.

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Season 6: Episode 263 - BATMAN: Animated Series - Episodes 1 -4

SEASON 1

AN UNEARTHLY CHILD 

Originally Aired:
23 November – 14 December 1963
 
Two teachers have concerns about a pupil who has alien views of England.  They visit her address to find a blue TARDIS and the pupils voice coming from inside.  William Hartnell makes his appearance as the first Dr Who, They visit the Palaeolithic tribe where fire shows who will be leader and the team get to involved in their politics to dangerous effects.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.29); Plot Synopsis (6.16); Let's Discuss (8.35); Amazing Design Ad (1:04.39);  Favourite and Least Favourite Storyline (1:05.51); Favourite and Least Favourite Character (1:13.31 ); Let's Rate (1:1747); Tune In Next Time (1:19.56); Closing Credits (1:24.00)

Opening Credits– Doctor Who Theme. composer Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Copyright 1963 BBC World Music.
 
Closing Credits:- Right Back Where We Started From by Maxine Nightingale.  Taken from the album Right Back Where We Started From.  Copyright 1975 United Artist Records.    

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Season 6: Episode 265 - DOCTOR WHO: An Unearthly Child

Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954)

The Creature From the Black Lagoon is a black and white 3D monster horror film directed by Jack Arnold.  The film's plot follows a group of scientists who encounter a piscine amphibious humanoid in the waters of the Amazon; the Creature, also known as the Gill-man, was played by Ben Chapman on land and by Ricou Browning underwater. The film was filmed in 3D using a black and white polarised light method which is used today.  On the video and beta version released in the 80s they would change this to the red and blue tinted glasses.

Shape of Water (2017)

Shape of Water is a 2017 romantic fantasy film directed by Guillermo Del Toro and is his love letter to The Creature From the Black Lagoon.  Set in 1962, Baltimore, Maryland, the film follows a mute cleaner at a high security government facility who falls in love with a humanoid amphibian creature.  She decides to help him escape from the hands of the evil colonel.  The film would be nominated for 13 Academy Awards and would win three including Best Picture.  After viewing Creature from a young age, Del Toro wanted to make a film where the creature and woman end up together at the end.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.06); Background History (23.05);Creature from the Black Lagoon Film Trailer (25.09); The Horror (26.48); Amazing Design Advertisement (1:02.02); Introducing the Double Feature (1:03.13); Shape of Water Film Trailer (1:05.11); The Attraction (1:08.05);  How Many Stars (2:07.15); End Credits (2:16.20); Closing Credits (2:18.29)

Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – copyright 2021. All rights reserved
 
Closing Credits:  You’ll Never Know by Renee Fleming. Taken from the Shape of Water Soundtrack.  Copyright 2017 Decca Records

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Season 6: Episode 266 - M&M: Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954)/Shape of Water (2017)

Pretty Poison

When District Attorney Harvey Dent collapses after a meal with his finance Pamela Isley and friend Bruce Wayne, doctors discover that he has been poisoned and it is up to Batman to find the culprit and find the antidote before time runs out.

The Underdwellers 

Batman traces a series of bizarre robberies on the streets of Gotham back to a band of homeless children, who have been raised to do the bidding of their master, the Sewer King.

P.O.V. 

A botched police operation results in the suspension of those involved: Officer Wilkes, Officer Montoya, and Detective Bullock. Confronted by their superiors, each of them is forced to tell their tale of what happened that night.

The Forgotten 

While investigating the disappearances of Gotham's homeless in an undercover disguise, Bruce Wayne is kidnapped and imprisoned in a chain gang mining camp, suffering from amnesia. Alfred must thus track him down, help him escape, and free the rest of the prisoners.

Opening Credits; Introduction 1.30(); Episode One: Pretty Poison (23.35); Episode Two:  The Underdwellers (39.49); Episode Three:  P.O.V. (1:04.11); Episode Four: The Forgotten (1:19.57); Amazing Designs Advertisement (1:45.47); Favourite Episode (1:46.59); Favourite  and Least Favourite Character (1:50.07); Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel (2:01.53); Closing Credits (2:03.33)

Opening Credits– Batman Animated Theme by Danny Elfman.  Copyright 1992 Warner Music 
 
Closing Credits:  A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste by Meatloaf and Bonnie Tyler.  Taken from the album The Very Best of Meatloaf.  Copyright: 1998 Epic Records.

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Season 6: Episode 269 - BATMAN: TAS: Pretty Poison/The Underdwellers/POV/The Forgotten

The Daleks – Part 1
 
21 December 1963 – 1 February 1964
 
Episode 1 – 4:

The Dead Planet
The Survivors
The Escape
The Ambush
 
The First Doctor, his granddaughter Susan Foreman and her teachers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright land in an alien jungle and are captured by the Daleks, a race of mutated creatures who survive off the radiation that remains in the atmosphere after a nuclear war with their enemies. As the group attempt to escape the Daleks, they discover more about the planet and the ensuing war, and attempt to broker a peace.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.29(); The Daleks Part 1: Plot Synopsis (12.14); Let's Discuss (15.01); Amazing Designs Advertisement (52.48); Favourite Character, Least Favourite Character (54.00); Let's Rate (1:11.24); Tune In Next Time (1:15.36); Closing Credits (1:18.03)

Opening Credits– Doctor Who Theme. composer Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Copyright 1963 BBC World Music.
 
Closing Credits:  Doctorin’ The Tardis by The Timelords – taken from the album The KLF – History of the JAM aka The Timelords.  1988 copyright TVT Records.

Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast. 
 
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Season 6: Episode 270 - DOCTOR WHO: The Daleks Part 1

Be A Clown 

Mayor Hamilton Hill's miserable son, Jordan, becomes even sadder when his father uses his birthday party as a political gathering rather than a normal celebration, and ends up stowing away in the truck of the party clown hired by Hill for the party, whom he doesn't know is actually the Joker in disguise. It is now up to Batman, whom Mayor Hill distrusts, to rescue the boy before it is too late.

Two Face Part 1

Mobster Rupert Thorne attempts to use Harvey Dent's secret split personality to blackmail him. But when Dent meets with Thorne at a chemical plant, "Big Bad Harv" takes over, and the resulting confrontation leads to an explosion that horribly scars half of Dent's face and his entire body.

Two Face Part 2

Harvey Dent, now calling himself Two-Face, resurfaces and starts robbing Rupert Thorne's illegal businesses, preparing for a final confrontation with the crime boss, and Batman must stop his former friend before he and Thorne kill each other.

It’s Never Too Late

A mob war between crime bosses Rupert Thorne and Arnold Stromwell is nearing its end, and comes to a climax when Stromwell is set up to be killed in an exploding restaurant by Thorne. Batman saves him at the last moment, and aided by Stromwell's brother (now a priest who lost his leg years before, an accident for which Stromwell carries a secret guilt), tries to persuade him to give up his life of crime and help the police bring Thorne down by testifying against him.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.29); Amazing Design Advertisement (45.31); Episode One:  Be A Clown (46.42); Episode Two:  Two-Face Part 1 (1:02.15); Episode Three:  Two-Face Part 2 (1:23.59); Episode Four:  It’s Never Too Late (1:48.34); Favourite Character (2:15.33); Favourite Episode (2:30.03); Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel (2:34.11); Closing Credits (2:35.46)

Opening Credits– Batman Animated Theme by Danny Elfman.  Copyright 1992 Warner Music 
 
Closing Credits:  It’s Never Too Late by Kylie Minogue.  Taken from the album Enjoy Yourself.  Copyright 1989 PWL Records

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Incidental Music:  Batman: The Animated Series by Shirley Walker. Copyright 1995 Warner Music International.
 
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Season 6: Episode 274 - BATMAN: Be A Clown/Two Face Part 1 & 2/It's Never Too Late

The Daleks – Part 2

21 December 1963 – 1 February 1964

Episodes 5 – 7
 
The Expedition
The Ordeal
The Rescue

The Doctor, his granddaughter Susan Foreman and her teachers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright land in an alien jungle and are captured by the Daleks, a race of mutated creatures who survive off the radiation that remains in the atmosphere after a nuclear war with their enemies. As the group attempt to escape the Daleks, they discover more about the planet and the ensuing war, and attempt to broker a peace.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.29); Plot Synopsis (8.19); Let's Discuss (10.49); Amazing Design Advertisement (57.27); Favourite and Least Favourite Character (58.39); Let's Rate (1:06.49); Tune In Next Time (1:12.41); Closing Credits (1:15.17)

Opening Credits– Doctor Who Theme. composer Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Copyright 1963 BBC World Music.
 
Closing Credits:  Cause I’m a Blonde – by Julie Brown.  Taken from the album Goddess in Progress.  Copyright 1984 Rhino Records

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Season 6: Episode 276 - DOCTOR WHO: The Daleks Part 2

Double Indemnity (1944)


Double Indemnity is a 1944 American crime film noir directed by Billy Wilder, co-written by Wilder and Raymond Chandler, and produced by Buddy DeSylva and Joseph Sistrom. The screenplay was based on James M. Cain's 1943 novel of the same title, which appeared as an eight-part serial for the Liberty magazine in February 1936.  The film stars Fred MacMurray as an insurance salesman, Barbara Stanwyck as a provocative housewife who is accused of killing her husband, and Edward G. Robinson as a claims adjuster whose job is to find phony claims. The term "double indemnity" refers to a clause in certain life insurance policies that doubles the payout in cases when the death is accidental.  Praised by many critics when first released, the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards but did not win any. Widely regarded as a classic, it often is cited as having set the standard for film noir.

Basic Instinct (1992)

Basic Instinct is a 1992 neo-noir erotic thriller film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas. The film follows San Francisco police detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas), who is investigating the brutal murder of a wealthy rock star. During the investigation, Curran becomes involved in a torrid and intense relationship with the prime suspect, Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), an enigmatic writer.  Eszterhas developed the script in the 1980s. It became a subject of a bidding war until Carolco Pictures acquired the rights to the film. From there, Verhoeven signed on to direct and Douglas and Stone joined the project, after many actresses were considered for the role of Tramell. Before its release, Basic Instinct generated controversy due to its overt sexuality and violence, including a rape scene. Gay rights activists criticized the film's depiction of homosexual relationships and the portrayal of a bisexual woman as a murderous psychopath. In one scene, Stone's vulva was filmed as she crossed her legs, which she claimed was done without her knowledge, a claim denied by the director.  There are several cuts available. 

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.05); Amazing Design Advertisement (20.54); Background History (22.06); Double Indemnity (1944) Film Trailer (23.41); The Original (25.54); Let's Rate (1:19.08); Introducing the Double Feature (1:36.27); Basic Instinct (1992) Film Trailer (1:39.07); The Attraction (1:41.16); How Many Stars (2:37.14); End Credits (2:41.56); Closing Credits (2:43.10)

Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – copyright 2021. All rights reserved
 
Closing Credits:  Man Smart, Women Smarter – by Harry Belafonte. Taken from the album Calypso.  Copyright 1955 RCA Victor

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Season 6: Episode 277 - M&M: Double Indemnity (1944)/Basic Instinct (1992)

Batman: The Animated Series – I Got Batman In My Basement/Heart of Ice/Cat and the Claw Part 1 & 2

I’ve Got Batman In My Basement 

During a fight with Batman over a stolen Fabergé egg, the Penguin incapacitates Batman with poison gas. The Dark Knight is rescued by a teenage amateur detective named Sherman Grant and his friend Roberta, who hide Batman in Sherman's basement long enough for him to recover before the Penguin finds them.

Heart of Ice

Bitter scientist Victor Fries, as Mr. Freeze, attacks several divisions of GothCorp, each time stealing a piece for a secret weapon he intends to build. Batman investigates the connections, and discovers that the start of Freeze's vendetta against GothCorp was a bitter falling out between Fries and GothCorp's CEO, Ferris Boyle (Mark Hamill), during which Boyle almost killed Fries (mutating him into Freeze) and presumably killed Fries' terminally ill wife, Nora. Batman must find a way to bring Boyle to justice before Freeze carries out his revenge.  This episode won the 1993 daytime Emmy for most Outstanding Script.

The Cat and the Claw Part 1

Batman encounters a new cat burglar calling herself Catwoman, and around the same time, meets a woman named Selina Kyle (as Bruce Wayne), to whom he is visibly attracted. When Selina runs into trouble with a terrorist group known as The Red Claw, who want the mountain lion sanctuary she was trying to protect, she decides to take matters into her own hands and investigate.

The Cat and the Claw Part 2

The leader of the Red Claw group (known herself only as Red Claw) attacks a military train and steals a viral plague, which she intends to release in Gotham if she isn't paid a ransom, and Batman and Catwoman must put aside their differences and work together to stop Red Claw before it is too late.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.30); Amazing Design Advertisement (1:03.41)I Got Batman In My Basement (1:04.53); Heart of Ice (1:28.26); The Cat And The Claw Part 1 (2:02.09); The Cat and The Claw Part 2 (2:25.02); Favourite Episode (3:00.06); Favourite Character (3:03.19);Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel (3:06.47); Closing Credits (3:08.13)

Opening Credits– Batman Animated Theme by Danny Elfman.  Copyright 1992 Warner Music 
 
Closing Credits:  God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman by Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLaughlin.  Taken from the album Barenaked For The Holiday.  Copyright 2004 Concord Vangard Records.

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Season 6: Episode 279 - BATMAN: I Got Batman In My Basement/Heart of Ice/Cat and the Claw Part 1&2

The Edge of Destruction

8 February – 15 February 1964

The Doctor, his granddaughter Susan and her teachers  are in the Doctor's time and space machine the TARDIS when it appears to be taken over by an outside force. The travellers begin acting strangely and turn against each other.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.29); Plot Synopsis (8.39); Let's Discuss (10.51); Amazing Design Advertisement (25.15); Favourite and Least Favourite Character (26.26); Tune In Next Time (32.07); Closing Credits (34.07)

Opening Credits– Doctor Who Theme. composer Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Copyright 1963 BBC World Music.
 
Closing Credits:  Elf’s Lament by Barenaked Ladies with Michael Buble.  Taken from the album Barenaked For The Holidays.  Copyright 2004 Desperation Records.

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Season 6: Episode 280 - DOCTOR WHO: The Edge of Destruction

Cannibal the Musical (1993)

Cannibal! The Musical (originally known as Alferd Packer: The Musical) is a 1993 American black comedy musical film directed, written, produced, co-scored by and starring Trey Parker in his directorial debut while studying at the University of Colorado at Boulder, before reaching fame with South Park alongside his friend Matt Stone who also stars in and produced the film. It is loosely based on the true story of Alferd Packer and the sordid details of the trip from Utah to Colorado that left his five fellow travelers dead and partially eaten. Trey Parker (credited as Juan Schwartz) stars as Alferd Packer, with frequent collaborators Stone, Dian Bachar, and others playing the supporting roles.  A live staged version was performed at Sierra College, in Rocklin, California, in May 1998. It was followed by Dad's Garage Theater, Atlanta Georgia, in the fall of 1998. The Dad's Garage version is highlighted in the special features of Troma's DVD release of the movie. The show has continued to find small theaters and audiences across America and beyond for many years. In 2001, a production was staged Off-Broadway at the Kraine Theater on East 4th Street in New York.  A large-scale stage production was produced by The Rival Theatre Company at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It featured West End performers. It was executive produced by Jason McHugh and directed by Frazer Brown

Eating Raoul (1982)

Eating Raoul is a 1982 American black comedy film written, directed by and starring Paul Bartel with Mary Woronov, Robert Beltran, Ed Begley Jr., Buck Henry, and Susan Saiger. It is about a prudish married couple (Bartel and Woronov) who resort to killing and robbing affluent swingers to earn money for their dream restaurant. The writers commissioned a single-issue comic book based on the film for promotion; it was created by underground comix creator Kim Deitch.  It would also become a hit off Broadway musical.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.05); Amazing Design Advertisement (52.51); Background History (54.04); Eating Raoul Film Trailer (54.49); The Original (56.25); Let's Rate (1:42.42); Introducing the Double Feature (1:48.50); Cannibal – The Musical Film Trailer (1:51.11); The Attraction (1:52.53); How Many Stars (2:35.19); Over All Thought (2:36.09) End Credits (2:41.52; Closing Credits (2:43.21)

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Closing Credits:  Eat Me – Demi Lovatto Featuring Ryan and Serpent. -. Taken from the forthcoming album ‘Holy Fvck’.  Copyright 2022 Island Records.

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Season 6: Episode 282 - M&M:  Eating Raoul (1984)/Cannibal - The Musical (1994)

Batman: The Animated Series

See No Evil  

Lloyd "Eddie" Ventrix is on the verge of losing his daughter, Kimberly (Elisabeth Moss), to his ex-wife, Helen, due to his past as a con artist. Determined not to lose Kimberly, Ventrix dons a suit, stolen from where he used to work while on parole, which grants the user invisibility but also becomes highly toxic and drives him insane. He poses as Kimberly's imaginary friend, Mojo, and planning to abduct her from her mother, while in a crime spree as an invisible robber. Batman must solve the mystery crimes and stop Ventrix, despite the fact that he cannot even see him.

Beware the Gray Ghost 

Simon Trent, an actor best known for his past role as "The Gray Ghost", is on the verge of bankruptcy thanks to his declining career. To save himself, he sells off all of his Gray Ghost merchandise. Immediately afterwards, a series of bombings related to the old show begin to occur. Batman, having himself been inspired partly by the show to become the crimefighter he now is, goes to Trent for help, and they team up to put an end to the crimes, and also revive Trent's career.

Prophecy of Doom 

Batman investigates a cult, called the Brotherhood, founded by the "mystic" Nostromos, after hearing about a number of stories from his colleagues about his ability to predict the future. Batman finds out that Nostromos is actually a con artist who was rigging near-fatal accidents to gain the confidence of Gotham's upper class citizens, and he must expose this ruse before it is too late.

Joker’s Favor

After a man named Charlie Collins curses at the Joker on the road for offensive driving, the Clown Prince of Crime corners him and intimidates him into doing him a "small favor". Two years pass, and the Joker finally decides how to use Charlie: to sneak a bomb into the Peregrinator's Club, where Commissioner Gordon is to give a speech at an award ceremony. Charlie, who merely has to open the door, is sceptical at first, but for the sake of his family, he reluctantly decides to obey.

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Opening Credits; Introduction (1.29); Amazing Design Advertisement (32.25); Episode One See No Evil (33.37); Episode Two: Beware the Grey Ghost (47.24); Episode Three:  Prophecy of Doom (1:20.20); Episode Four: Joker’s Favor (1:45.57); Favourite and Least Favourite Character (2:34.15);Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel (2:51.43); Closing Credits (2:54.37)

Opening Credits– Batman Animated Theme by Danny Elfman.  Copyright 1992 Warner Music 
 
Closing Credits:  My Hero by The Foo Fighters.  Taken from the album The Color and The Shape.  Copyright 1997 Roswell – Capitol Records.

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Season 6: Episode 284 - BATMAN: See No Evil/Beware the Grey Ghost/Prophecy of Doom/Joker's Favor

MARCO POLO – (The Lost Story)
22 February – 4 April 1964
 
EPISODES:

The Roof of the World
The Singing Sands
Five Hundred Eyes
The Wall of Lives
Rider from Shang-Tu
Mighty Kublai Khan
Assassin at Peking

The story is set in Yuan-era China in the year 1289, where the Doctor , his granddaughter Susan Foreman and her teachers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright meet the Italian merchant-explorer Marco Polo  and Mongolian Emperor Kublai Khan.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.29); Plot Synopsis (1.53); Let's Discuss (3.24); Amazing Design Advertisement (41.44); Tune In Next Time (42.57); Closing Credits (43.47)

Opening Credits– Doctor Who Theme. composer Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire at the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Copyright 1963 BBC World Music.
 
Closing Credits:  Marco Polo by Bow Wow featuring Soulja Boy.  Taken from the album New Jack City II.  Copyright 2009 LBW Entertainment – Columbia.

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Season 6: Episode 286 - DOCTOR WHO: Marco Polo

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976)

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane is a 1976 cross-genre film directed by Nicolas Gessner and starring Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, Alexis Smith, Mort Shuman, and Scott Jacoby. It was a co-production of Canada and France and written by Laird Koenig, based on his 1974 novel of the same title.  The plot focuses on 13-year-old Rynn Jacobs (Foster), a child whose absent poet father and secretive behaviours prod the suspicions of her conservative small-town Maine neighbours. The adaptation, originally intended as a play, was filmed in Quebec on a small budget. The production later became the subject of controversy over reports that Foster had conflicts with producers over the filming and inclusion of a nude scene, but a 21-year-old body double (Foster's sister) was used. After a screening at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival, a court challenge was launched regarding distribution, and a general release followed in 1977.

Alice Sweet Alice (1976)

Alice, Sweet Alice (originally titled Communion) is a 1976 American slasher film co-written and directed by Alfred Sole, and starring Linda Miller, Paula Sheppard, and Brooke Shields in her film debut. Set in 1961 New Jersey, the film focuses on a troubled adolescent girl who becomes a suspect in the brutal murder of her younger sister at her First Communion, as well as in a series of unsolved stabbings that follow.  Inspired by Nicolas Roeg's Don't Look Now (1973) and the films of Alfred Hitchcock, writer-director Sole devised the screenplay with Rosemary Ritvo, an English professor who was his neighbor. At the time, Sole had been working as an architect restoring historic buildings in his hometown of Paterson, New Jersey, and several properties he had worked on were used as shooting locations. Filming took place throughout the summer of 1975 in Paterson and Newark. The film premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival under its original title, Communion, in November 1976, and was released under this title in London in September 1977. After being acquired by Allied Artists, it was re-titled Alice, Sweet Alice, and released in the United States on November 18, 1977. Another theatrical re-release occurred in 1981 under the title Holy Terror, which marketed the popularity of Shields after her performance in Louis Malle's Pretty Baby (1978). While not prosecuted for obscenity, the film was seized and confiscated in the UK under Section 3 of the Obscene Publications Act 1959 during the video nasty panic, and was controversial in Ireland due to its apparent anti-Catholic themes.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.06); Background History (33.19); The Little Girl Who Lived Down the Lane (1976) Film Trailer (36.06); The Original (37.02); Let's Rate (1:22.57); Amazing Design Advertisement (1:43.44); Introducing the Double Feature (1:44.27); Alice Sweet Alice (1976) Film Trailer (1:46.31); The Attraction (1:48.12); How Many Stars (3:01.15); End Credits (3:23.15); Closing Credits (3:24.19)

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Closing Credits:  Thank Heaven For Little Girls by Maurice Chevalier.  Taken from the original Broadway production of GIGI.  Copyright 1958 MGM Records

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Season 6: Episode 287 - M&M: The Little Girl Who Lived Down The Lane (1976)/Alice Sweet Alice (1976)

M (1931)

M is a 1931 German thriller film directed by Fritz Lang and starring Peter Lorre in his breakthrough role as Hans Beckert, a serial killer of children. An early example of a procedural drama, the film centers on the manhunt for Lorre's character, conducted by both the police and the criminal underworld. The film's screenplay was written by Lang and his wife Thea von Harbou and was the director's first sound film. It features many cinematic innovations, including the use of long, fluid tracking shots, and a musical leitmotif in the form of "In the Hall of the Mountain King" whistled by Lorre's character. Now considered a timeless classic, the film was deemed by Lang to be his magnum opus. It is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time, and an indispensable influence on modern crime and thriller fiction.

Badlands (1973)

Badlands is a 1973 American neo-noir period crime drama film written, produced and directed by Terrence Malick, in his directorial debut. The film stars Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek, and follows Holly Sargis (Spacek), a 15-year old who goes on a killing spree with her lover, Kit Carruther (Sheen); the film also stars Warren Oates and Ramon Bieri. While the story is fictional, it is loosely based on the real-life murder spree of Charles Starkweather and his girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate, in 1958.  Badlands was released in 1973 to positive reviews from critics, who particularly praised its cinematography, soundtrack—which includes pieces by Carl Orff—and the lead performances. At the 49th British Academy Film Awards, Spacek was nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles award; at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, Sheen won the Best Actor award. Badlands is often cited by film critics as one of the greatest and most influential films of all time

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.05); Background History (21.48); M (1931) Film Trailer (23.11); The Original (25.06); Let's Rate (1:16.10); Introducing the Double Feature (1:18.39); Badlands (1973) Film Trailer (1:20.07); The Attraction (1:23.11); How Many Stars (2:25.39); Amazing Designs Advertisement (2:29.32); End Credits (2:30.44); Closing Credits (2:31.45)

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Closing Credits:  Amor De Los Muertos by LVCRFT featuring La Llorona & Devil Dahlia.  Taken from the album Dia De Los Muertos  

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Season 6: Episode 291 - M&M:  M (1931)/Badlands (1973)

The Little Mermaid is a literary fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1837 as part of a collection of fairy tales for children. The story follows the journey of a young mermaid who is willing to give up her life in the sea as a mermaid to gain a human soul.
 
The original story has been a subject of multiple analyses by scholars such as Jacob Bøggild and Pernille Heegaard, as well as the folklorist Maria Tatar. These analyses cover various aspects of the story, from interpreting the themes to discussing why Andersen chose to write a tragic story with a happy ending. It has been adapted to various media, including musical theatre, anime, ballet, opera, and film. There is also a statue portraying the mermaid in Copenhagen, Denmark, where the story was written and first published.
 
The Little Mermaid is a 1989 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The 28th Disney animated feature film, it is loosely based on the 1837 Danish fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. The film was written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements and produced by Musker and Howard Ashman, who also wrote the film's songs with Alan Menken. Menken also composed the film's score. Featuring the voices of Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Pat Carroll, Samuel E. Wright, Jason Marin, Kenneth Mars, and Buddy Hackett, The Little Mermaid tells the story of a teenage mermaid princess named Ariel, who dreams of becoming human and falls in love with a human prince named Eric, which leads her to make a magic deal with the sea witch, Ursula, to become human and be with him.
 
The Little Mermaid was released to theaters on November 17, 1989, to critical acclaim, earning praise for the animation, music, and characters. It was also a commercial success, garnering $84 million at the domestic box office during its initial release, and $235 million in total lifetime gross worldwide. Along with the major success of both Disney's 1986 animated film The Great Mouse Detective  and the 1988 Disney/Amblin live-action/animated film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid is given credit for breathing life back into the art of Disney animated feature films after some films produced by Disney were struggling. It also marked the start of the era known as the Disney Renaissance. The film won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song ("Under the Sea").
 
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.19); Background History (14.13); The Little Mermaid Plot Synopsis (15.17); Book Thoughts (21.47); Introducing a Film (58.50); The Little Mermaid (1989) Film Trailer (1:02.28); Lights, Camera, Action (1:03.49); How Many Stars (1:50.42); End Credits (1:52.10); Closing Credits (1:53.48)

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Closing Credits:  In Harmony by Jodi Benson.  Taken from the Little Mermaid Television Soundtrack.  Copyright 1992 Disney Records.  Kiss The Girl by Ashley Tidsdale.  Taken from The Little Mermaid Soundtrack  Copyright 2006 Disney Records.

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Season 7: Episode 322 - ONCE UPON A TIME:  The Little Mermaid (H C Anderson) (1987)

Pufnstuf (also known as Pufnstuf Zaps the World) is a 1970 American comedy fantasy musical film produced by Sid and Marty Krofft Enterprises and released by Universal Pictures. It is based on the children's television series H.R. Pufnstuf, a show that features a cast of puppets on a "living island."
 
The NeverEnding Story is a 1984 fantasy film co-written and directed by Wolfgang Petersen (in his first English-language film), and based on the 1979 novel The Neverending Story by Michael Ende. It was produced by Bernd Eichinger and Dieter Giessler, and stars Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Patricia Hayes, Sydney Bromley, Gerald McRaney and Moses Gunn, with Alan Oppenheimer providing the voices of Falkor and Gmork (as well as other characters). It follows a boy who finds a magical book that tells of a young warrior who is given the task of stopping the Nothing, a dark force, from engulfing the wonderland world of Fantasia.
 
At the time of its release, it was the most expensive film produced outside the United States or the Soviet Union. It was the first in The NeverEnding Story film series. It adapts only the first half of the book, and consequently does not convey the message of the title as it was portrayed in the novel. The second half of the book was subsequently used as a rough basis for the second film, The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990). The third film, The NeverEnding Story III: Escape from Fantasia (1994), has an original plot not based on the book.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.22); Background History (13.09); PufnStuf (1970) Trailer (29.44); Our Opening Presentation (16.29); Let's Rate (55.07); Introducing Our Next Feature (1:00.40); NeverEnding Story (1984) Trailer (1:02.11); Lights, Camera, Action (1:03.30); How Many Stars (1:41.31); End Credits (1:49.16); Closing Credits (1:51.23)

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Closing Credits:  NeverEnding Story by Limahl.  Taken from the album Don’t Suppose.  Copyright 1984 EMI Records/Zap the World by Billie Hayes and Martha Raye.  Taken from the album PufnStuf.  Copyright 1970 Capitol Records

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Season 7: Episode 324 - DARK FAMLIES:  Pufnstuf (1970)/Neverending Story (1984)

Fantasia is a 1940 American animated musical anthology film produced and released by Walt Disney Productions, with story direction by Joe Grant and Dick Huemer and production supervision by Walt Disney and Ben Sharpsteen. The third Disney animated feature film, it consists of eight animated segments set to pieces of classical music conducted by Leopold Stokowski, seven of which are performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra. Music critic and composer Deems Taylor acts as the film's Master of Ceremonies who introduces each segment in live action.
 
Fantasia 2000 is a 1999 American animated musical anthology film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Produced by Roy E. Disney and Donald W. Ernst, it is the 38th Disney animated feature film and sequel to 1940's Fantasia. Like its predecessor, Fantasia 2000 consists of animated segments set to pieces of classical music. Celebrities including Steve Martin, Itzhak Perlman, Quincy Jones, Bette Midler, James Earl Jones, Penn & Teller, James Levine, and Angela Lansbury introduce a segment in live action scenes directed by Don Hahn.
 
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.00); Background History (15.06); Fantasia (1940) Film Trailer (18.19); Opening Presentation (21.15); Let's Rate (41.33); Introducing Our Second Feature (43.40); Fantasia 2000 (1999) Film Trailer (46.11); Lights, Camera, Action (48.12); How Many Stars (1:19.57); End Credits (1:24.29); Closing Credits (1:25.46)

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Closing Credits:  The Age of Not Believing  by Angela Lansbury.  From the album Bedknobs and Broomsticks Original Soundtrack.  Copyright 1971 Disney Records 

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Season 7: Episode 326 - ANTHOLOGIES:  Fantasia (1940)/Fantasia 2000 (1999)

Kuntilanak is a 2018 Indonesian horror film directed by Rizal Mantovani and written by Alim Sudio.  The plot revolves around five children who find a mirror in their orphanage. The mirror contains a ghost that kidnaps children and imprisons them inside it.
 
The Hole is a 2009 American 3D dark fantasy horror film directed by Joe Dante and starring Chris Massoglia, Haley Bennett, Nathan Gamble, Bruce Dern, and Teri Polo. The film follows Dane and Lucas Thompson, two brothers who move into their new house in Bensenville with their single mother, Susan. While settling in their new home, Dane and Lucas, along with their new neighbor, Julie Campbell, discover a trap door in the basement, leading to a bottomless pit and, upon opening it, accidentally unleash a supernatural force that manifests itself into any fear of the person who looks into the hole.


Opening Credits; Introduction (1.22); Background History (35.05); Kuntilanak (2018) Film Trailer (35.55); Now We Present (37.06); Let's Rate (1:02.15); Introducing a Film (1:14.57); The Hole (2009) Film Trailer (1: 16.00); Lights, Camera, Action (1:17.36); How Many Stars (1:43.22); End Credits (1:50.51); Closing Credits (1:52.42)

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Closing Credits:  Don’t Let The Lights Go Out by Panic At The Disco.  Taken from the album Viva La Vengeance.  Copyright 2022 Fuelled by Ramen and DCD2 Records.

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Season 7: Episode 330 - DARK FAMILIES: Kuntilanak (2018)/The Hole (2009)

Trick 'r Treat is a 2007 American anthology horror comedy film written and directed by Michael Dougherty and produced by Bryan Singer. The film stars Dylan Baker, Rochelle Aytes, Anna Paquin and Brian Cox. It relates four Halloween horror stories with a common element in them: Sam, a trick-or-treating demon wearing orange footie pajamas with a burlap sack over his head. The character makes an appearance in each of the stories whenever one of the other characters breaks a Halloween tradition.
 
Despite being delayed for two years and having only a limited number of screenings at film festivals, the film received much critical acclaim and has since garnered a strong cult following.
 
Tales of Halloween is a 2015 American comedy horror anthology film consisting of ten interlocking segments, each revolving around the titular holiday. Segments were directed by Neil Marshall, Darren Lynn Bousman, Axelle Carolyn, Lucky McKee, Andrew Kasch, Paul Solet, John Skipp, Adam Gierasch, Jace Anderson, Mike Mendez, Ryan Schifrin, Dave Parker and, in his film debut, Jack Dylan Grazer.
 
The film premiered on July 24, 2015, at the Fantasia International Film Festival, before receiving a limited theatrical release and through video on demand on October 16, 2015, by Epic Pictures.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.00); Background History (43.50); Trick ‘R Treat (2009) Film Trailer (45.33); Featuring the Presentation (48.07); Let's Rate (1:19.42); Introducing a Film (1:26.34); Tales of Halloween (2015) Film Trailer (1:26.57); Lights, Camera, Action (1:29.02); How Many Stars (2:08.17); End Credits (2:18.01); Closing Credits (2:20.35)

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Closing Credits:  Everyday Is Halloween by LVCRFT, From the album V. Copyright 2023 Spooky Never Sleeps

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The Literary License Podcaast

Season 7: Episode 332 - ANTHOLOGIES: Trick 'R Treat (2009)/Tales of Halloween (2015)

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH is a 1971 children's science fiction/fantasy book by Robert C. O'Brien, with illustrations by Zena Bernstein. The novel was published by the New York City publishing house Atheneum Books.
 
This book was the winner of numerous awards including the 1972 Newbery Medal.   Ten years following its publication, the story was adapted for film as The Secret of NIMH (1982).
 
The novel centres around a colony of escaped lab rats–the rats of NIMH–who live in a technologically sophisticated and literate society mimicking that of humans. They come to the aid of Mrs. Frisby, a widowed field mouse who seeks to protect her children and home from destruction by a farmer’s plow.
 
The rats of NIMH were inspired by the research of John B. Calhoun on mouse and rat population dynamics at the National Institute of Mental Health from the 1940s to the 1960s.
 
After O’Brien’s death in 1973, his daughter Jane Leslie Conly wrote two sequels to Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH.
 
The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 American animated fantasy adventure film directed by Don Bluth in his directorial debut and based on Robert C. O'Brien's 1971 children's novel, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. The film features the voices of Elizabeth Hartman, Peter Strauss, Arthur Malet, Dom DeLuise, John Carradine, Derek Jacobi, Hermione Baddeley, and Paul Shenar. It was produced by Bluth's production company Don Bluth Productions in association with Aurora Productions.
 
The Secret of NIMH was released in the United States on July 2, 1982, by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. under the United Artists label. It was praised by critics for its elegant and painstakingly detailed animation, compelling characters, and deep and mature plot, and won a Saturn Award for Best Animated Film of 1982. Though only a moderate success at the box office, it turned a solid profit through home video and overseas releases. It was followed in 1998 by a direct-to-video sequel, The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue, which was made without Bluth's involvement or input and met with poor reception. In 2015, a live-action/computer-animated remake was reported to be in the works. A television series adaptation is also in development by the Fox Corporation.


Opening Credits; Introduction (1.21); Background History (4.50); Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Plot Synopsis (6.15); Book Thoughts (11.37); Let's Rate (42.18); Introducing a Film (44.01); Secret of NIMH (1982) Film Trailer (46.00); Lights, Camera, Action (48.33); How Many Stars (1:33.30); End Credits (1.35.41); Closing Credits (1:37.18)

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Closing Credits:  Flying Dreams (from The Secret of NIMH) by Kenny Loggins featuring Olivia Newton-John.  Taken from the album More Songs from Pooh’s Corner.  Copyright 2000 Sony Records.  

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Season 7: Episode 333 - ONCE UPON A TIME:  Mrs Frisby & The Rats of NIMH/Secret of NIMH (1982)

The Breadwinner is a 2017 animated drama film from Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon directed by Nora Twomey. Based on the best-selling novel by Deborah Ellis, the film was an international co-production between Canada, the Republic of Ireland and Luxembourg, and received a limited release on 17 November 2017.
 
The film had its world premiere at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival in September. The Breadwinner received a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 90th Academy Awards but lost to Coco.
 
The House with a Clock in Its Walls is a 2018 American fantasy comedy film directed by Eli Roth, based on the 1973 novel of the same name by John Bellairs. It stars Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sunny Suljic, and Kyle MacLachlan. The film follows a young boy, Lewis, who is sent to live with his uncle, Jonathan, in a creaky, old house. He soon learns it was previously inhabited by a villainous warlock. Universal Pictures released the film in the United States on September 21, 2018. It was a box office success, grossing over $131 million worldwide and received mostly positive reviews from critics who largely praised the cast, but said the film did not fully live up to its potential.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.22; Background History (37.50); The Breadwinner (2017) Trailer (38.37); Discussing Our Opening Feature (40.16); Let's Rate (1:44.34); Introducing Our Second Presentation (1:45.53); The House With The Clock In Its Walls (2018) Trailer (1:47.00); Lights, Camera, Action (1:49.06); How Many Stars (2:26.56); End Credits (2:36.02); Closing Credits (2:37.57)

Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – Copyright . All rights reserved

Closing Credits:  I Still Believe Me by Deborah Allen and Erica Gimble.  From the album Kids From Fame.  Copyright 1982 RCA Records

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Season 7: Episode 335 - DARK FAMILIES: Breadwinner (2017)/House With The Clock In Its Walls (2018)

The Uncanny is a 1977 British-Canadian anthology horror film directed by Denis Héroux, written by Michel Parry, and starring Peter Cushing, Donald Pleasence, Ray Milland, Joan Greenwood, Donald Pilon, Samantha Eggar, and John Vernon.
 
Although it is similar to the horror anthologies released by Amicus Productions and could be mistaken as one, it was actually distributed by The Rank Organisation. However, the co-producer was Milton Subotsky of Amicus.
 
Cat's Eye (also known as Stephen King's Cat's Eye) is a 1985 American anthology horror thriller film directed by Lewis Teague and written by Stephen King. It comprises three stories, "Quitters, Inc.", "The Ledge", and "General". The first two are adaptations of short stories in King's 1978 Night Shift collection, and the third is unique to the film. The three stories are connected only by the presence of a traveling cat, which plays an incidental role in the first two and is a major character of the third.
 
Its cast includes Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King, Robert Hays and Candy Clark.

Opening Credits; Introduction (1.00); Background History (41.36); The Uncanny (1977) Trailer (42.08); Feature Presentation (44.37); Let's Rate (1:21.14); Introducing the Second Feature (1:35.49); Cat’s Eye (1989) Trailer (1:37.12); Lights, Camera, Action (1:38.34); How Many Stars (2:08.26); End Credits (2:26.00); Closing Credits (2:27.28)

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Closing Credits:  Like A Cat by Cyndi Lauper.  From the album A Night To Remember. Copyright 1989 Epic Records 

Incidental Music:  Cat’s Eye Soundtrack by Alan Silvestri.  From the album Stephen King’s Cat Eyes Motion Picture Soundtrack.  Copyright 1985 Varese Sarabande.

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Season 7: Episode 337 - ANTHOLOGY:  The Uncanny (1977)/Cat's Eye (1985)

Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade is a 1955 novel by American author Patrick Dennis chronicling the madcap adventures of a boy, Patrick, growing up as the ward of his Aunt Mame Dennis, the sister of his dead father.
 
The book is often described as having been inspired by Dennis' real-life eccentric aunt, Marion Tanner, whose life and outlook mirrored those of Mame, but Dennis denied the connection. The novel was a runaway bestseller, setting records on the New York Times bestseller list, with more than 2 million copies in print during its initial publication. It became the basis of a stage play, a film, a stage musical, and a film musical.
 
In 1958, Dennis wrote a sequel titled Around the World with Auntie Mame.
 
Auntie Mame is a 1958 American Technirama Technicolor comedy film based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Edward Everett Tanner III (under the pseudonym Patrick Dennis) and its 1956 theatrical adaptation by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee. This film version stars Rosalind Russell and was directed by Morton DaCosta. It is not to be confused with a musical version of the same story that appeared on Broadway in 1966 and was later made into a 1974 film, Mame, starring Lucille Ball as the title character.

Opening Credits; Introduction (2.21); Background History (15.30); Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis Plot Synopsis (17.01); Book Thoughts (21.56); Let's Rate (39.06); Introducing a Film (41.18); Auntie Mame (1958) Film Trailer (42.25); Lights, Camera, Action (45.31); How Many Stars (1:13.28); End Credits (1.18.01); Closing Credits (1:20.07)

Opening Credits– Jingle Bells by Ella Fitzgerald.  Taken from the album Ella’s Swinging Christmas.  Copyright 1960 Verve Records.  All rights reserved.

Incidental Music:  Auntie Mame Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.  Music by Ray Heindorf and His Orchestra.  Copyright 1958 Master Classics Records.


Closing Credits:  We Need A Little Christmas by Angela Lansbury, Frankie Michals, Sab Saminino- Original Broadway Cast.  From the album Mame Original Broadway Recording.  Copyright 1966 Columbia Master Works Records.  

Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast. 

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Season 7: Episode 337 - ONCE UPON A TIME:  Auntie Mame (P Dennis)/(Film: 1958)

A Christmas Horror Story is a 2015 Canadian anthology horror film directed by Grant Harvey, Steven Hoban, and Brett Sullivan.  It premiered on July 20, 2015, at the Fantasia International Film Festival and had a limited theatrical release on October 2, 2015, along with a VOD release.  The film is a series of interwoven stories tied together by a framework story featuring William Shatner as a radio DJ.
 
 
Tales from the Crypt is a 1972 British horror film directed by Freddie Francis. It is an anthology film consisting of five separate segments, based on stories from EC Comics. It was produced by Amicus Productions and filmed at Shepperton Studios.
 
In the film, five strangers (Joan Collins, Ian Hendry, Robin Phillips, Richard Greene and Nigel Patrick) in a crypt encounter the mysterious Crypt Keeper (Ralph Richardson), who makes each person in turn foresee the possible manner of their death. It is one of several Amicus horror anthologies produced during the 1970s.


Opening Credits; Introduction (2.41); Background History (54.21); A Christmas Horror Story (2015) Trailer (55.24); Take One (57.13); Let's Rate (1:38.51); Introducing a Film (1:43.14); Tales From the Crypt (1972)  Film Trailer (1:45.07); Lights, Camera, Action (1:47.00); How Many Stars (3:04.06); End Credits (3:08.34); Closing Credits (3:09.45)


Opening Credits– Alex Kashadian – Copyright 2015. All rights reserved

Closing Credits:  Elf’s Lament by Barenaked Ladies (featuring Michael Buble).  Taken from the album Barenaked For The Holidays.  Copyright 2004 Desperation Records

Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast. 

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Season 7: Episode 343 - ANTHOLOGY:  A Christmas Horror Story (2015)/Tales From The Crypt (1972)

Watership Down is an adventure novel by English author Richard Adams, published by Rex Collings Ltd of London in 1972. Set in Hampshire in southern England, the story features a small group of rabbits. Although they live in their natural wild environment, with burrows, they are anthropomorphised, possessing their own culture, language, proverbs, poetry, and mythology. Evoking epic themes, the novel follows the rabbits as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a place to establish a new home (the hill of Watership Down), encountering perils and temptations along the way.
 
Watership Down was Richard Adams' debut novel. It was rejected by several publishers before Collings accepted the manuscript; the published book then won the annual Carnegie Medal (UK), annual Guardian Prize (UK), and other book awards. The novel was adapted into an animated feature film in 1978 and, from 1999 to 2001, an animated children's television series. In 2018, a drama of the story was made, which both aired in the UK and was made available on Netflix.
 
Adams completed a sequel almost 25 years later, in 1996, Tales from Watership Down, constructed as a collection of 19 short stories about El-ahrairah and the rabbits of the Watership Down warren.
 
 
Watership Down is a 1978 British animated adventure-drama film, written, produced and directed by Martin Rosen and based on the 1972 novel by Richard Adams.  It was financed by a consortium of British financial institutions and was distributed by Cinema International Corporation in the United Kingdom. Released on 19 October 1978, the film was an immediate success and it became the sixth-most popular film of 1979 at the UK box office.
 
It features the voices of John Hurt, Richard Briers, Harry Andrews, Simon Cadell, Nigel Hawthorne and Roy Kinnear, among others, and was the last film work of Zero Mostel, as the voice of Kehaar the gull. The musical score was by Angela Morley and Malcolm Williamson. Art Garfunkel's hit song "Bright Eyes" was written by songwriter Mike Batt. It has garnered a cult following.


Opening Credits; Introduction (1.21); Background History (20.15); Watership Down Plot Synopsis (21.57); Book Thoughts (29.16); Let's Rate (50.29); Introducing a Film (52.51); Watership Down Film Trailer (1978) (56.13); Lights, Camera, Action (59.36); How Many Stars (1:40.44); End Credits (1:44.27); Closing Credits (1:45.25)

Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – Copyright . All rights reserved

Closing Credits:  Bright Eyes from Watership Down by Art Garfunkel.  Taken from the album Fate for Breakfast.  Copyright 1978 Columbia Records.  

Incidental Music:  Music from Watership Down by Angela Morley.  Available on the Watership Down 1978 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.  Copyright 1978 Vocation Records.

Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast. 

All rights reserved.  Used by Kind Permission.

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Season 7: Episode 345 -ONCE UPON A TIME:  Watership Down (R. Adams)/(Film: 1978)

The Iron Giant is a 1999 American animated science fiction film produced by Warner Bros. Feature Animation and directed by Brad Bird in his directorial debut. It is based on the 1968 novel The Iron Man by Ted Hughes (which was published in the United States as The Iron Giant) and was written by Tim McCanlies from a story treatment by Bird. The film stars the voices of Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman, John Mahoney, Eli Marienthal, Christopher McDonald, and M. Emmet Walsh. Set during the Cold War in 1957, the film centers on a young boy named Hogarth Hughes, who discovers and befriends a giant alien robot. With the help of a beatnik artist named Dean McCoppin, Hogarth attempts to prevent the U.S. military and Kent Mansley, a paranoid federal agent, from finding and destroying the Giant.
 
Monster House is a 2006 American computer-animated haunted house film directed by Gil Kenan in his directorial debut and written by Dan Harmon, Rob Schrab and Pamela Pettler, about a neighborhood being terrorized by a sentient haunted house during Halloween. The film features the voices of Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke, Steve Buscemi, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kevin James, Nick Cannon, Jason Lee, Fred Willard, Jon Heder, Catherine O'Hara, and Kathleen Turner, as well as human characters being animated using live action motion capture animation, which was previously used in The Polar Express (2004). It was Sony's first computer animated film produced by Sony Pictures Imageworks.
 
Opening Credits; Introduction (1.23); Background History (28.13); The Iron Giant (1999) Trailer (30.06); Our Thoughts (32.33); Let's Rate (49.09); Introducing Our Second Feature (53.21); Monster House (2006) Film Trailer (55.09); Lights, Camera, Action (57.33); How Many Stars (1:15.07); End Credits (1:17.50); Closing Credits (1:18.22)

Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – Copyright . All rights reserved

Closing Credits:  Halloween by Siouxsie and the Banshees.  Taken from the album Juju. Copyright 1981 Polydor Records.

Incidental Music:  Music from The Iron Giant by Michael Kamen. Taken from the album:  The Iron Giant – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.  Copyright 1999 Rhino Records.

Music from Monster House by Douglas Pipes.  Taken from the album:  Monster House – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Copyright 2006 Varese Sarabande

Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast. 

All rights reserved.  Used by Kind Permission.

All songs available through Amazon Music.

Season 7:  Episode 347 - DARK FAMILIES:  The Iron Giant (1999)/Monster House (2006)

Sin City (also known as Frank Miller's Sin City) is a 2005 American neo-noir crime anthology film produced and directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller. It is based on Miller's graphic novel of the same name.
 
Much of the film is based on the first, third, and fourth books in Miller's original comic series. The Hard Goodbye is about an ex-convict who embarks on a rampage in search of his one-time sweetheart's killer. The Big Fat Kill follows a private investigator  who gets caught in a street war between a group of prostitutes and a group of mercenaries, the police and the mob. That Yellow Bastard focuses on an aging police officer who protects a young woman from a grotesquely disfigured serial killer. The intro and outro of the film are based on the short story "The Customer is Always Right" which is collected in Booze, Broads & Bullets, the sixth book in the comic series.
 
The film stars an ensemble cast led by Jessica Alba, Benicio del Toro, Brittany Murphy, Clive Owen, Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, and Elijah Wood, and featuring Alexis Bledel, Powers Boothe, Michael Clarke Duncan, Rosario Dawson, Devon Aoki, Carla Gugino, Rutger Hauer, Jaime King, Michael Madsen, Nick Stahl, and Makenzie Vega among others.
 
Sin City opened to wide critical and commercial success, gathering particular recognition for the film's unique color processing which rendered most of the film in black and white while retaining or adding color for selected objects. The film was screened at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival in competition and won the Technical Grand Prize for the film's "visual shaping". A sequel also directed by Miller and Rodriguez was released in 2014, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, but failed to match the critical and commercial success of its predecessor.
 
 
Southbound is a 2015 American anthology horror film directed by Radio Silence, Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner, and Patrick Horvath. Produced by Brad Miska and Roxanne Benjamin, the film premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2015, and was released theatrically on February 5, 2016, in a limited release. The film was included on numerous Best Horror Films of 2016 lists including those by Rolling Stone, BuzzFeed and the Thrillist.


Opening Credits; Introduction (1.00); Background History (4.46); Sin City Film Trailer (2005) (7.22); Exploring Our First Feature (9.04); Let's Rate (50.46); Introducing a Film (53.57); Southbound (2015) Film Trailer (54.46); Lights, Camera, Action (57.06); End Credits (1:12.43); Closing Credits (1:14.20)
Opening Credits– Epidemic Sound – Copyright . All rights reserved

Closing Credits:  Road To Nowhere by Talking Heads.  From the album Little Creatures.  Copyright 1985 Sire Records.

Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast. 

Incidental Music:  Music from Sin City Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by  Robert Rodriguez, John Debney and Graeme Revell.   Copyright 2005 Varese Sarabande.

Music from Southbound Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by The Gifted.  Copyright 2015 Headquarters Music.

All rights reserved.  Used by Kind Permission.

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Season 7: Episode 348 - ANTHOLOGY:  Sin City (2005)/Southbound (2015)

Welcome to a highly engaging episode of the Literary License Podcast's Book to Screen series. In this episode, dive into the timeless world of 'The Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum. Join hosts Keith Chawgo, Leandro Ghezzi and Vicky Rae as they delve into the mesmerizing world of Oz, discussing its origins, Broadway adaptation, and its iconic film version that made Judy Garland unforgettable.
 
Immerse in the journey of Dorothy Gale, Toto, and the magical Land of Oz. Discover or even re-discover why this classic American fairy tale remains close to our hearts as we go through the fascinating characters, landscapes, and intricate quests of the story. The episode also features a deep exploration of the symbolic elements and hidden messages within the story, shedding light on some intriguing theories and metaphors.
 
The podcast also eloquently touches upon the complexities of the digital existence in the era of social media. The conversation raises questions about our privacy and highlights the consequential aspects of our digital interactions. Important issues like online bullying and the psychological impact of social media are also addressed, stressing the need to discern the 'false reality' it presents.
 
Furthermore, revealing a refreshing perspective on pop culture, we share noteworthy insights relating to manipulation in media and the portrayal of 'happy' life in advertising. Then, we decant 'The Wizard of Oz' in contrast to its widely popular cinematic version, also exploring the narrative techniques in children's fantasy novels.
 
The conversation wraps up with a spirited critique of 'The Wizard of Oz' film, also touching upon its African American adaptation - 'The Wiz'. Offering significant insights into the casting and production, this thrilling episode leaves no stone unturned. So whether you're a fan of the original books or the picked adaptations, this episode promises a fresh and thorough perspective on the world of Oz.

Season 7: Episode 350 - ONCE UPON A TIME: Wizard of Oz (L Frank Baum) (Film: 1939)

Welcome to another riveting episode of the Literary License Podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of dark family films. In this Season 7 retrospective, our panel of film aficionados embark on a thrilling journey to dissect and discuss captivating movie narratives like "Return to Oz" and "Oz the Great and Powerful".

Listen to our in-depth discussions as we delve into topics ranging from film analysis to the scrutiny and dissection of film elements to provide valuable insights. Explore the behind-the-scenes of serious film criticism and learn about the challenges of watching films, 15 seconds at a time.

Immerse yourself in a comprehensive discussion about the iconic director, David Lynch. Discover his distinctive work and join us in exploring the haunting world of Dorothy Gale in "Return to Oz".

Join us as we analyze and speculate about unasked questions about popular characters' actions and intentions, compelling you to return to this beloved childhood tale with fresh eyes. It's a fascinating journey through a timeless classic story that continues to captivate audiences.

Get ready to dive into the captivating and haunting world of children's films with 'Return to Oz'. We discuss how this timeless classic closely resembles the book's illustrations and touch upon societal concerns in the mid-80s and how they impacted the reception of darker children's movies.

Wrapping up this profound exploration of cinematic artistry and storytelling, we invite you to tune in for an episode that truly delves into the complex and ever-evolving cosmos of films that continue to captivate audiences through mesmerizing tales of fantasy and reality.

00:00:40 - Films that scare, entice, and invite children into the underbelly of life as we know it.; 00:01:21 - Hello, welcome to the Literature License Podcast, and we’re discussing dark family films.; 00:12:14 - Come on a journey with the Literary License Podcast as we explore in our Season.; 00:41:17 - Frustrations at Work; 00:42:25 - Boosting Self on Screen; 00:43:03 - Confusion with Emojis; 00:43:11 - Catching Up with Vicky; 00:43:45 - Vicky’s Recent Watchlist; 00:44:28 - Keith’s Recent Viewing Habits; 00:45:54 -Twin Peaks Rewatch; 00:47:07 - Discussing Twin Peaks: The Return; 00:49:04 - The Fascination with Twin Peaks; 00:52:40 - The Art of David Lynch; 00:53:21 - Letting Lynch Films Wash Over You; 00:56:18 - Speculations on David Lynch’s New Project; 01:01:16 - Oscars and Missed Opportunities; 01:05:53 - Appreciation for Tom Cruise’s Movies; 01:10:20 - Discovering Tubi; 01:13:01 - Trailer Review: Return to Oz; 01:14:14 - Return to Oz Analysis; 01:51:14 - Return to Oz Review; 02:03:07 - Oz the Great and Powerful Film Analysis; 02:05:20 - Mysterious Dream in Oz; 02:07:32 - Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead Influence; 02:08:47 - The Great Movie Nod-off; 02:10:48 - Curious Origins; 02:11:20 - Aging in Oz; 02:12:13 - The Witch’s Betrayal; 02:13:14 - Unexpected Twists; 02:15:11 - A Divine Revelation; 02:15:37 - Beauty in Cinematography; 02:16:07 - Franco’s Smarmy Charm; 02:16:37 - The Enigmatic James Franco; 02:17:35 - Roasting Hollywood; 02:17:53 - A Wicked Sequel; 02:18:21 - Evil Con Artists; 02:20:38 - Musical Influence; 02:22:26 - Splitting Movies; 02:23:06 - Sequel Setups; 02:25:07 - Unnecessary Length; 02:27:04 - Never-ending Movies; 02:27:42 - Egotistical Productions; 02:28:23 - The Wizard’s Betrayal; 02:29:25 - Mysterious China Girl; 02:32:05 - Message Movie; 02:32:51 - The Dark Knight Influence; 02:34:34 - The Creation of Wicked; 02:36:50 - Lazy Scripting; 02:37:45 - Sam Raimi’s Style; 02:39:04 - Visual Vibrancy; 02:39:56 - Sam Raimi’s Charm; 02:41:48 - Superhero Movie Woes; 02:44:21 - Rating – Joe; 02:46:24 - Rating – Sean; 02:48:04 - Sam Raimi Disappointments; 02:50:35 - Drag Me to Hell Critique; 02:51:50 - Literary License Recap; 02:56:41 - Toto (Don't It Feel Like Paradise) by Lynda Carter

Season 7: Episode 352 - DARK FAMILIES:  Return to Oz/Oz The Great and Powerful

Join Leandro Ghezzi and Keith Chawgo in The Literary License Podcast as they delve into the captivating world of Maurice Sendak's timeless classic, 'Where the Wild Things Are'. The hosts offer an enlightening exploration of the seemingly simple 1963 children's book, uncovering its deeper meanings and themes, an invaluable reflection of children's emotions and their journey of taming these feelings.
 
Focusing on the journey of Max, the main protagonist of the story, they examine his dynamics with the various characters he encounters during his fantastical adventure. Drawing parallels with the struggles faced by young adolescents such as feelings of neglect, loneliness, and frustration, the podcast episode provides intriguing insights into the personal growth of Max and the complexities of his evolving relationships.
 
Aside from the original children's book, the podcast also ventures into the richness of the 2009 film adaptation. Despite its unconventional narrative and slow-paced arthouse approach, the hosts appreciate how the film offers a rich tapestry of emotions and ideas, enhancing the book's emotional heft and visual appeal. Concluding the conversation, they rate both the book and the film, acknowledging their profound impact and timeless appeal.
 
Embark on this thought-provoking journey into the realms of childhood, fantasy, and emotion as Ghezzi and Chawgo invite you to re-enter the world of 'Where the Wild Things Are'. Come, discover the multi-layered meanings and enduring power of this beloved story in a unique listening experience that promises to incite new thoughts and perspectives.

00:00:00 – Once Upon A Time; 00:07:37 - Where the Wild Things Are Introduction; 00:13:48 - Analysis of Where the Wild Things Are; 00:29:27 - Where the Wild Things Are - The Movie; 00:33:26 - Analyzing Character Growth and Relationships; 00:38:07 - Reflecting on Max’s Behaviors and Personalities; 00:40:46 - Understanding Reactions and Frustrations; 00:43:20 - The Appearance and Nature of the Wild Things; 00:45:52 - Delving into Loneliness and Growing Up; 00:52:14 - Rating and Conclusion of Where the Wild Things Are; 00:53:56 - Wild Things - By The Troggs

Season 7:  Episode 361 - ONCE UPON A TIME:  Where the Wild Things Are (Sendak/Film:  2006)

Introducing the Literary License Podcast, an insightful foray into the film industry with a special lens on Batman: The Animated Series. Join our host Keith Chawgo and his esteemed guests Sean Steffen, Joe Randazzo, and Vicky Rae as they dissect iconic episodes from Batman's animated adventures. The episode begins with Sean's holiday recount and his cinematic journey with the AMC A-List, exploring an array of movies from Ghostbusters to Kong Godzilla.
 
Shifting gears towards horror film franchises, our hosts unpick Rob Zombie's Halloween, examining the impact of origin stories on characters' aura. The conversation eventually turns to the films "Late Night With The Devil" and "Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," and how they present a perfect blend of thematic elements and action-packed sequences. The episode concludes with a lively chatter on Batman's loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth, and his intriguing, secret-service past.
 
The hosts also engage in spirited discussions about the complexities of Wayne Industries and the potentially dangerous links it might share with global entities. The narrative delves into Batman's identity crisis during its transition from a children's series to a more adult-centric one, and how it resulted in a slight dip in the animation quality. However, the subjects diversify as the conversation moves towards Scooby-Doo, the philosophy of any publicity being good publicity, and the controversial movie, Human Centipede.
 
Enriched with movie reviews, trivia, plot analysis, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, this episode promises to delight Batman aficionados and casual listeners alike. Join this enriching round-table discussion - a tribute to the iconic Batman series and its complex, multi-dimensional universe.
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00:00:20 - Introduction to Batman Retrospective; 00:14:02 - Movie Reviews and Recommendations; 00:33:11 - Discussion on Abigail Movie Twist; 00:35:02 - The Guardian: Wild and Insane Premise; 00:38:54 - Lloyd Kaufman’s Next Movie Auditions; 00:51:25 - Thunderstorms and Classic Movies; 00:53:12 - Arsenic and Old Lace and Boris Karloff; 00:55:43 - Tigress Confusion and Batman Beyond; 01:04:32 - Scrappy-Doo and 70s/80s Cartoons; 01:12:10 - Ra’s al Ghul and Jonah Hex Showdown; 01:18:56 - Spinoffs and Production Woes; 01:24:25 - A Senator in Gotham; 01:27:24 - A Doctor’s Encounter; 01:47:57 - Misogynist with a Conscience; 01:52:31 - Vicki’s Favorite: Jonah Hex; 01:53:23 - Showdown: A Change of Pace; 01:55:03 - Same Song by James Johnston ft Kaylee Bell

Season 7: Episode 361 - BATMAN:  The Lion and the Unicorn/Showdown/Riddler's Reform/Second Chance

Join us on the Literary License Podcast as we delve deeper into the intriguing world of dark family films. In this episode, we discuss the engrossing narratives of two cinematic masterpieces, "Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth". These films, defined by their potent fusion of the gruesome with the stunning, encourage children to explore narratives that are often deeply symbolic and spiritual.
 
Listen in as we shed light on the intricate puppetry and artistry in "Dark Crystal", a dark fantasy film directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. Despite initially receiving mixed reviews, the richly textured plot, distinctive aesthetic, and well-rounded characters have cultivated a passionate following over time. Journey with us as we uncover this captivating blend of artistry and story-telling.
 
As the conversation progresses, we get lost in the fantastical world of "Labyrinth", another ingenious collaboration between Henson and renowned fantasy illustrator Brian Froud. From Froud’s unique faerie and dwarf designs to Henson’s visionary puppetry, we discuss how these creative forces created inviting worlds for children to delve into the symbolic and profound aspects of the narratives.
 
Dive into rich, thought-provoking discussions on these two films with us. From Vicky Rae's first reactions to "The Dark Crystal" to insights from Joe Randazzo on the depths of puppetry as an art form, our team promises to bring fresh perspectives and interesting trivia. Hit play, sit back, and let us take you on an unexpected journey into the weird and wonderful world of dark fantasy films.

00:00:40 - Films that scare, entice, and invite children into the underbelly of life as we know it; 00:04:39 - Journey into the Dark Crystal Realm with Vicky and Joe; 00:27:21 - Enter the Labyrinth: A Tale of Music and Magic; 00:30:55 - Exploring Labyrinth; 00:37:48 - The World of Goblins - 00:42:31 - Comedic Goblin King; 00:43:50 - Puzzles and RPG Vibes; 00:46:59 - 80s Horror Nostalgia; 00:49:36 - TV Series Dilemmas; 00:51:56 - Yellow Jackets Excitement; 00:53:15 - Brad Pitt’s Improvisation; 00:55:21 - Tom Cruise and Height Banter; 00:56:16 - Rating Labyrinth; 00:59:06 - Magic Dance - David Bowie - Taken from the Motion Picture Soundtrack Labyrinth

The Literary LIcense Podcast

Season 7: Episode 363 - DARK FAMILIES:  Dark Crystal/Labyrinth

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Welcome to the exciting world of "Unraveling the Shadows". In this captivating podcast episode, we embark on a thorough exploration of anthology films from the past. Join our delightful hosts, Vicki Rae, Joe Randazzo and Keith Chawgo, as they dig into classic horror narratives like "The House That Dripped Blood" (1971) and "Asylum" (1972). Swim through the deep seas of our hosts' knowledge as they assess film elements, character complexities, and peculiar plot developments.

Continuing the journey, they offer a rich discourse on hypothetical character transformations, analyze the enigma of pre-existing evil, and articulate their perspectives on fascinating stories within the mansion. Together we question, does villainy come from nature or nurture? What would happen if we showed compassion toward villains? Our hosts will navigate these intriguing discussions and much more!

We also go a step further, remarking on the mesmerizing performances, remarkable filmmaking techniques, and the evolution of the horror genre. We, as a team, go beyond the surface level and delve into the complex details of storytelling that make British anthology horror unique and delightfully gripping.

Shifting gears towards retail practices, we compare brick-and-mortar stores with the Amazon era, and appreciate the progression brought by new establishments. On the film front, we indulge in nostalgia as we discuss Peter Cushing's amazing film career, Charlotte Rampling's acting prowess, and the creepily creative elements of "Mannequins of Horror".

Last but not least, we offer an intriguing analysis of the unforgettable horror film 'Asylum'. Tune in as we unravel every eyebrow-raising ending, spine-chilling theme, and arresting performance. Despite its questionable logic, 'Asylum' leaves an indelible mark on the canvas of horror cinema, thanks largely to its ingenious storytelling!

Don't miss out on this fascinating journey filled with villains, terrifying tales, deep insights, and a touch of dark humor. Join us today at "Unraveling the Shadows" and delve into the mysterious realm of anthology horror! 

00:00:14 - Introduction to Anthologies; 00:00:35 - Celebrating Anthology Films; 00:00:57 - Discussion of ”The House That Dripped Blood”; 00:02:54 - Terror in Every Room; 00:23:12 - The Enigmatic Ingrid Pitt; 00:28:31 - A Glimpse into 60s and 70s Horror Aesthetics; 00:33:39 - Peak and Decline of Amicus Films; 00:38:10 - Rating ”The House That Dripped Blood”; 00:42:35 - Intriguing Beginnings; 00:44:00 - Mysterious Trailer Interlude; 00:45:16 - Mannequins of Horror; 01:12:30 - Nostalgic Reflections; 01:18:18 - Ratings and Musings; 01:24:14 - Future Plans and Farewells; 01:24:56 - Crazy by Alanis Morisette

Season 7: Episode 364 - ANTHOLOGY:  The House That Dripped Blood/Asylum

Welcome to a captivating episode of the Literary License Podcast's Book to Screen series, where we delve into the enchanting world of Roald Dahl's children's classic, "The Witches". Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey through the book's spine-chilling realm where child-hating witches and humans coexist. This episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the book's plot, critical reception, and notable adaptations, unveiling the unique blend of humour, fright, and moral lessons that mark Dahl's storytelling.
 
Joined by passionate reader Leandro Ghezzi, we discuss Dahl's distinctive portrayal of witches and draw parallels between the characters and real-world figures. We also tackle the controversy around the modifications in Dahl's books by Puffin Books aimed at appealing to modern audiences and delve into the changes made in "The Witches". The conversation extends to a comparison with the original Grimm fairy tales, and the impact of their dark and ambiguous endings.
 
Engage in our riveting discussion around Dahl's creativity, the debate over censoring his books, and the enduring charm of his dark tales that have influenced generations. We explore the enduring appeal of classics from authors like Dr. Seuss and Roald Dahl, debate the perspective of viewing old works through a modern lens, and express concern over attempts to modify books in the name of political correctness.
 
We also provide an in-depth review of the 1990 film adaptation of "The Witches" starring Anjelica Huston and discuss on how Dahl's narratives have been translated on screen. The debate explores the age-old question – do children’s literature and film adaptations really need happy endings? Ride along on this literary exploration as we delve deeper into the magical world created by the prodigious author, Roald Dahl.

00:00:00 - Once Upon a Time; 00:06:27 - Plot Synopsis; 00:12:09 - Thoughts on The Witches; 00:31:52 -  Unique Writing Style; 00:32:45 - Reflecting on Childhood Reads; 00:43:40 - Dark and Timeless Tales; 00:44:21 - The Witches (1990 Film); 00:45:29 - Fantasy Adventure Begins; 00:46:31 - Childhood Memories; 00:50:36 - Dahl’s Emotional Reaction; 00:53:12 - Ambiguous Endings Discussion; 01:01:18 - Personal Connections; 01:02:29 - Rating The Witches; 01:04:54 - Angelica Houston’s Character Origin; 01:06:11 - Upcoming Episodes Preview; 01:07:15 - W.I.T.C.H by Devon Cole

Season 7: Episode 365 - ONCE UPON A TIME:  The Witches (R Dahl/Film: 1990)

Dive into a riveting episode of the Literary License podcast, as the hosts nostalgically traverse the wonderful worlds of Batman: The Animated Series, Stephen King's literary universe, and fascinating pre-Code Hollywood cinema. Welcome a plethora of topics, ranging from Batman anecdotes, the storytelling prowess of Blumhouse films, voice-over artists' eccentric challenges, harsh realities of service-oriented occupations, to the intriguing journey of mail-bag job for 'The Last Drive-In'.
 
That's not all; our hosts also delve deep into crucial historical events, like the JFK assassination, and navigate the energetic gaming landscape with a focus on the iconic Metal Gear Solid saga. The discussion then sways into the realm of successful TV shows and films influenced by video games, the evolution of popular TV series like 'Westworld', transitioning storylines in 'The Walking Dead', and even reviews of Batman's animated episodes.
 
The dialogue deepens as themes of justice, misunderstood villains, law-breaking, and societal adaptiveness come to the fore. This episode serves not only as a nostalgic journey but also an exploration of broader societal themes, encapsulating everything from Gotham City's most bizarre criminals to personal anecdotes about transitioning watching experiences.
 
Enjoy an in-depth analysis of actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steven Seagal, and Jean-Claude Van Damme, and indulge in thought-provoking conversations surrounding film controversies, personal politics, and ethical dilemmas in the world of entertainment. Essentially, this Literary License Podcast episode is perfect for anyone who loves Batman, 90's cartoons, movies, and engaging pop culture conversations.

00:00:20 - Introduction to Batman Retrospective; 00:01:07 - Catching up with the podcast crew; 00:03:54 - Sean’s TV show recommendation; 00:05:38 - Discussion on the struggles at work; 00:07:01 - Vicky’s movie channel discovery; 00:08:30 - Corporate takeover impact on the restaurant; 00:09:13 - Excitement over upcoming horror movie; 00:10:48 - Reflecting on Blumhouse films; 00:12:14 - Joel’s critique of filmmaker Joel Flossen; 00:13:58 - Discussion on franchise ownership; 00:14:46 - Impact of corporate takeover on community ties; 00:17:15 - Stephen King’s prolific writing; 00:17:53 - Stephen King’s shift towards murder mysteries; 00:19:00 - Connection between horror and murder mysteries; 00:21:00 - Voicing animated characters; 00:21:34 - Joe’s work challenges and adjustments; 00:29:31 - Planning a movie outing; 00:31:05 - Seeking additional income opportunities; 00:32:31 - Surprising discoveries in classic films; 00:34:15 - Millie Bobby Brown’s film role; 00:36:01 - Impactful movie about Parkland Hospital; 00:38:31 - Evolution of media coverage on politicians; 00:40:23 - Revelation about John F. Kennedy’s brain; 02:08:14 - Conclusion: Next Week’s Dark Family Films; 02:09:08 - Make'em Laugh by Donald O'Connor. Taken from the Motion Picture Soundtrack Singing In The Rain.

Season 7: Episode 366 - BATMAN:  Harley's Holiday/Lock Up/Make'em Laugh/Deep Freeze

Welcome to the Literary License Podcast! This month is Dark Families Month, where we delve into family films with a dark twist. Join us as we explore two intriguing films: The Black Cauldron and The Spiderwick Chronicles.

First, we dive into the 1985 animated classic, The Black Cauldron. Set in a mythical land during the early Middle Ages, this film follows a young swineherder and his companions as they battle the wicked Horned King. We'll discuss the film's beautiful animation, its mixed critical reception, and its impact on Disney's animation department.

Next, we journey through the magical world of The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008). This film, based on the popular book series, features three children who discover a field guide to fairies and encounter various magical creatures. We'll explore the film's visuals, the performances of its cast, and how it stacks up against its source material.

Join hosts Joe and Vicki as they discuss the enchanting darkness of these family films and share their thoughts on what makes them stand out—or fall short. Don't miss this captivating episode filled with fantasy, magic, and insightful commentary!

00:00:40 - Films that scare, entice, and invite children into the underbelly of life as we know it.; 00:02:09 - Catching Up and Work Updates; 00:14:55 - Conversations on Movies and TV Shows; 00:20:18 - Late Night with the Devil and TV Shows Discussion; 00:25:22 - Horror Movie Reboots and Classic Films; 00:32:14 - Pluto TV Channels and Universal Monsters Discussion; 00:32:43 - The Serpent and the Rainbow and Wes Craven’s Versatility; 00:35:03 - Remembering Roger Corman and Mark Damon; 00:40:19 - The Black Cauldron; 00:42:49 - Legend of the Haunt King; 00:44:12 - Leisure Legends Podcast; 00:48:04 - Evolution of Animation Trends; 01:14:39 - The Black Cauldron and John Hurt; 01:16:09 - Animation Similarities and Dark Cartoons; 01:16:44 - Nods to Other Productions and Storytelling Differences; 01:19:42 - Almost Ruining Disney and Lloyd Alexander’s Series; 01:26:43 - Phone Booth Anxiety and Larry Cohen’s Intensity; 01:29:41 - Aging Actors and Tim Burton’s Beginnings; 01:34:15 - Animated Witches and Ugly Villains; 01:37:44 - Disney’s Renaissance and Steven Spielberg’s Influence; 01:43:46 - Connecting to Children’s Tales and Life Lessons; 01:48:55 - Critique on John Wick and Action Movies; 01:56:19 - Review and Discussion on Black Cauldron; 02:04:07 - Introduction to The Spiderwick Chronicles; 02:07:41 - Analysis of The Spiderwick Chronicles and Character Dynamics; 02:39:03 - CGI Overload and Storytelling Issues; 02:58:21 - Book Adaptation Disappointment; 03:03:44 - Tangential Discussions and Film Ratings; 03:10:14 - Closing Credits:  Magic by Pilot

Season 7: Episode 367 - DARK FAMILIES:  The Black Cauldron/The Spiderwick Chronicles

Welcome to the Literary License Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of anthology films with a special focus on the final two Amicus anthology films: The Vault of Horror (1973) and From Beyond the Grave (1974).

Join hosts Joe Randazzo, Keith Chago, and Vicki Ray as they explore the enduring appeal of anthology films, tracing their roots from literary classics by Poe, Hawthorne, Stevenson, and Lovecraft, to their cinematic adaptations over the decades.

The episode kicks off with a lively discussion on what everyone has been up to, including recent movie viewings and personal anecdotes. Then, the hosts dive deep into The Vault of Horror, analyzing its five chilling tales and the stellar performances by actors like Terry Thomas, Glynnis Johns, and Tom Baker. Each story is dissected for its narrative strengths, memorable twists, and the unique charm that makes this film a beloved classic.

Next, the discussion shifts to From Beyond the Grave, the final Amicus anthology film. The hosts examine how this film's stories, centered around a mysterious antique shop, continue the tradition of moralistic tales with a supernatural twist. With standout performances by horror legends Peter Cushing, Donald Pleasance, and David Warner, this film is celebrated for its engaging stories and eerie atmosphere.

Throughout the episode, the hosts reflect on the legacy of Amicus Productions and the impact of anthology films on the horror genre. They also draw connections to contemporary works influenced by these classics, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the genre's evolution.

Don't miss this engaging and insightful episode as we celebrate the rich history of anthology films and the enduring legacy of Amicus Productions. Tune in now! 

00:00:14 - The Antiquity of Anthologies; 00:04:43 - Cinematic Musings and TV Trends; 00:13:50 - The Curious Case of Madame Web; 00:32:29 - Unveiling The Vault of Horror; 00:40:07 - Blu-ray Discoveries; 00:47:53 - Elevator Enigma; 00:50:16 - The Mirror Mirror Mystery; 00:58:54 - Nostalgic VHS Finds; 01:05:47 - An Amicus Franchise Finale; 01:19:09 - A Touch of Kindness; 01:43:01 - Review and Reflections; 01:49:19 - The Legacy of Peter Cushing; 01:55:00 - From Bodice Rippers to Boobage; 01:56:25 - The Changing Face of Horror; 01:59:02 - Upcoming Episodes and Anthologies; 01:59:09 - Horror Story by Arlen Jones

Season 7: Episode 368 - ANTHOLOGY:  Vault of Horror/From Beyond The Grave

Join the hosts of the Literary License Podcast as they explore the original and remake of a heart-warming animal adventure. In this episode, Joe Randazzo, John Wilson, Vicki Rae, and Keith Chawgo delve into The Incredible Journey (1963) and its remake, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993).

The hosts discuss the differences between the two films, focusing on the more documentary-style approach of the original versus the comedic, voice-acted remake. Special attention is given to the voice talents of Michael J. Fox, Sally Fields, and Don Amici, and how their performances impact the overall feel of the remake.

Expect insights into the filming techniques, the use of animals, and the cultural impact of both films. Whether you’re a fan of classic Disney adventures or enjoy nostalgic 90s family films, this episode promises an engaging journey through the world of these beloved animal tales.

00:00:15 - Exploring Remakes; 00:00:36 - Introductions and Film Updates; 00:01:12 - The Fall Guy and Movie Marketing; 00:22:27 - Conversations on Streaming and Movie Business; 00:30:44 - Recalling Movie Experiences and Discoveries; 00:34:04 - Rediscovering Pre-Code Films; 00:35:32 - McGregor’s Impact; 00:38:11 - Enjoying Summertime Plans; 00:47:11 - The Incredible Journey; 01:09:21 - Heart-warming Down home Feel; 01:13:19 - Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey; 01:29:29 - Animal Lovers’ Insights; 01:51:49 - Evolution of Comedy Actors; 01:56:05 - Vietnam War Flicks and Serious Acting; 02:05:03 - Home Again - Oingo Boingo.  All Rights Reserved

Season 7: Episode 369 - MAKE/REMAKE:  Incredible Journey/Homeward Bound: An Incredible Journey

Welcome to the Literary License Podcast's "Book to Screen" episode for June! This month, we delve into Ray Bradbury's dark fantasy classic, Something Wicked This Way Comes, and its 1983 Disney film adaptation. Our hosts, Keith Chawgo, Leandro Ghezzi and Vickie Rae are here to explore the eerie allure of Bradbury's tale and the cinematic magic (and challenges) of bringing it to the screen.

Join us as we discuss the novel's poetic prose, its themes of fear, aging, and the battle between good and evil, and how these elements were translated into film. We'll also touch on the movie's production woes, including uncredited script rewrites, extensive reshoots, and the impact of Disney's editing decisions.

In addition to our main discussion, you'll hear our hosts share personal updates, movie recommendations, and reflections on other related works. If you're a fan of Bradbury's work, dark fantasy, or simply love a good book-to-film adaptation story, this episode is not to be missed!

Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights, laughter, and a touch of nostalgia as we uncover the mysteries and magic of Something Wicked This Way Comes.

00:00:00 - The Tale Begins; 00:01:21 - Introducing ”Something Wicked This Way Comes”; 00:11:10 - Exploring New Horizons in Denmark; 00:15:55 - Unveiling the Dark Fantasy: Something Wicked This Way Comes; 00:17:44 - Delving into the Plot: Something Wicked This Way Comes; 00:23:51 - In-depth Discussion: Something Wicked This Way Comes; 00:38:09 - The Power of Happiness; 00:39:48 - The Dark Side of Depression; 00:42:32 - The Quest for Eternal Youth; 00:43:16 - Changing Perspectives on Aging; 00:50:02 - Behind the Scenes Drama; 00:52:46 - Sinister Forces at Play; 00:53:36 - Unveiling Dark Desires; 00:58:58 - The Cost of Artistic Interference; 01:03:02 - CGI Magic and Missed Opportunities; 01:08:15 - The Influence of Disney’s Dark Era; 01:10:25 - The Vision of Jack Clayton; 01:12:15 - Disney’s Struggle with Dark Themes; 01:15:38; Rating Something Wicked This Way Comes; 01:17:24 - End Credits:  Something Wicked This Way Comes by Raydia

Season 7: Episode 370 - ONCE UPON A TIME: Something Wicked  This Way Comes (R. Bradbury/1983)

Book:  The Passionate Bride (1941)
by Thorne Smith

Film:  I Married A Witch

Directed by Rene Clair and starring Fredric March, Veronica Lake, Susan Hayward and Cecil Kellaway, the film would be the basis for the hit 1960's television programme Bewitched.

Based on the book by Thorne Smith who also wrote the very popular Topper book which was also made into a successful film and television show, he would die before finishing the book.  The book was posthumously finished by Norman M Matson.

The comedic film plays for laughs and is a social commentary of the times, unfortunately there was alot of trouble on the set as no one seemed to get along.  Now that is what we call acting.

Opening Credits; Introduction (.36);  Forming the Plot (12.02); Film Short (44.17); Story Geeks – What to Watch This Week (45.07); Film Trailer (48.39);  Lights, Camera, Action (50.08); Epilogue (1:17.15); End Credits (1:22.52); Closing Credits (1:24.29)

Opening Credits– Theme Song from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller
 
Closing Credits – Closing Credits from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller

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Season 3:  Episode 132 - Bewitched:  The Passionate Bride (1941) / I Married A Witch (1942)

BEWITCHED:  Season 1 
Episodes 1 - 4
 
Starting with the pilot episode which begins the tale of a witch marrying a mortal and television comedy gold is born.  Samantha and Darren are wed much to the annoyance of Endora.  They purchase their first home together.  Darren’s alcoholic client makes a pass at Samantha and turns into a dog.  Endora and Darren meet face to face.  Special Guest Stars include:  Alice Pearce, Nancy Kovack and Jack Warden.

Opening Credits; Introduction (.36.21); Bewitching Going Ons/Which Witch Is Which:  Episode 1 – I Darren Take This Witch Samantha (7.44); Episode 2 – Be It So Ever Be Mortgaged (27.37); Episode 3 – It Shouldn’t Happen To A Dog (52.55); Episode 4 – Mother Meets What’s His Name (1:09.31); Story Geek:  What To Watch During The COVID Crisis (1:34.37); Witch or Mortal (1:37.14); The Bewitching Hour (1:47.01); The Midnight Hour (1:57.01); End Credits (2:04.04); Closing Credits (2:05.36)

Opening Credits– Theme Song from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller
 
Closing Credits – Closing Credits from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller
 
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All rights reserved.

SEASON 4

Season 4:  Episode 134 - BEWITCHED Season 1: Episodes 1 - 4

We interview Jennifer Salt, who played Eunice Tate in SOAP, and the films, Sisters, Hi Mom, The Wedding Party and many others.  She is now the writer and producer of Nip/Tuck, American Horror Story and Netflix's new series Ratchet.  She is also the screenwriter for Eat Pray Love and she shares her career with us.  Join us as before we start our SOAP retrospective coming at the end of October.

Season 4:  Episode 138 - SOAP:  The Jennifer Salt Interview

Season 1.  Episodes 5 - 8.
 
Samantha offers to help Darren with his soup campaign much to his annoyance.  Samantha helps a neighbourhood boy to gain self-confidence. Witches are being stereotyped by the advertising agency much to the dismay of Aunt Clara, Bertha and Mary.  Darren is putting in overtime leaving a bored Samantha to zip off to Paris with her mother only to meet Mr Tate.  Special Guest Stars include:  Charlie Ruggles, June Lockhart, Jimmy Mathers, Shelly Berman, Reta Shaw, Madge Blake and Marion Lorne.

Opening Credits; Introduction (.36.21); Story Geek:  What To Watch During The COVID Crisis (6.55); Bewitching Going On/Which Witch Is Which:  Episode 5 – Help, Help, Don’t Save Me (10.52); Episode 6 – Little Pitchers Have Big Fears (28.20); Episode 7 – The Witches Are Out (44.58); Episode 8 – The Girl Reporter (1:02.28); Witch or Mortal (1:12.43); The Bewitching Hour (1:19.49); The Midnight Hour (1:26.01); End Credits (1:36.21); Closing Credits (1:33.08)

Opening Credits– Theme Song from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller
 
Closing Credits – Closing Credits from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller
 
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All rights reserved.

Season 4:  Episode 142 - BEWTICHED:  Season 1 - Episodes 5 - 8

SOAP

Episodes 1- 8
 
Benson has problems with Chester, Jessica is having an affair, Jody is gay and in love with a football star.  Danny is employed by the mob.  Burt.  Corrine is in love with a priest.  Danny must kill Burt.  Chuck and Bob come to live with the Campbells.

Opening Credits/Introduction (1.14); Story Geek – What to watch during the COVID19 crisis (9.29); Out of the Shower (12.39); Into The Tub (15.42); Washing the Dirt Away (18.49); Death Of A Bounty Hunter Ad (1:09.51); Lathering Up (1:11.21); The Rinse Cycle (1:18.14); The Dry Cycle (1:25.09); Closing Credits (1:25.05)

Opening and Closing Credits:  Soap Theme by George  Aliceson Tipton

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All original incidental music opened and copyrighted by the LLPodcast Productions.

Season 4:  Episode 145 - SOAP:  Season 1:  Episodes 1- 8

Season 1.  Episodes 9 - 12.
 
Samantha and Endora go for lunch in Paris and meet Larry and Louise.  Samantha’s father comes to call.  Endora sends a gorgeous model to entice Darrin.  Miscommunication takes over as Darrin thinks Samantha is pregnant.   Special Guest Stars include:  Racquel Welch, Maurice Evans and Maureen McCormick.

Opening Credits; Introduction (.36.21); Story Geek:  What To Watch During The COVID Crisis (4.28); Bewitching Going On/Which Witch Is Which:  Episode 9 – Witch or Wife (8.39); Episode 10 – Just One Happy Family (21.04); Episode 11 – It Takes One To Know One (34.54); Episode 12 – …And Something Makes Three (49.15); Book Description (1:03.57); Witch or Mortal (1:05.38); The Bewitching Hour (1:10.35); The End Credits (1:12.51); Closing Credits (1:14.52)

Opening Credits– Theme Song from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller
 
Closing Credits – Closing Credits from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller
 
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All rights reserved.

Season 4:  Episode 147 - BEWITCHED:  Season 1:  Episodes 9- 12

BEWITCHED:

Season 1.  Episodes 13 - 16
 
Samantha plays matchmaker to two very different people.  Samantha meets Darrin’s parents.  Samantha and Darrin go to the North Pole.  Samantha helps Zeno the Great get his mojo back..  Special Guest Stars include:  Adam West, Chris Noel, Mabel Albertson, Robert F Simon, Bill Daily, Billy Mumy and Walter Burke.

Opening Credits; Introduction (.36.21); Story Geek:  What To Watch During The COVID Crisis (11.00); Bewitching Going On/Which Witch Is Which:  Episode 13 – Love is Blind (14.45); Episode 14 – Samantha Meets the Folks (37.16); Episode 15 – A Vision of Sugar Plums (58.01); Episode 16 – It’s Magic (1:12.50); SPECIAL EPISODE:  Flintstones – “Samantha” (1:27.01); Book Description (1:42.10); Witch or Mortal (1:43.50); The Bewitching Hour (1:50.55); The End Credits (1:158.17); Closing Credits (1:59.52)

Opening Credits– Theme Song from Bewitched Television Show by Jack Keller.  Copyright owned by Screen Gems.

Meet The Flintstones – Theme Song from The Flintstones – Opening and Closing by Hoyt Curtains & Bill Hanna.  Copyright owned by Hanna Barbera. 

Closing Credits – Mister Santa – Amy Grant – taken from the album A Christmas To Remember.  Copyright owned Universal Music. 

All rights reserved.  Used by kind permission from the licensed companies.

Season 4:  Episode 152 - BEWITCHED:  Season 1:  Episodes 13 - 16  "Samantha"

SOAP

Episodes 9 - 16
 
Jodie goes for a sex change operation.  Jessica finds out that Chester is having an affair.  Peter is murdered.  Eunice is having sex with a Congressman.  The Campbells and Tates speculate on who killed Peter.  Danny breaks in to the mob house to be accosted by Elaine the sex starve daughter of the mob boss.  

Opening Credits/Introduction (1.14); Out of the Shower (22.32); Into The Tub (27.05); Washing the Dirt Away (1:07.42); The Dry Cycle (1:23.11); Closing Credits (1:24.26)

Opening Credits:  Soap Theme by George  Aliceson Tipton

Closing Credits:  Family by Dolly Parton Taken from the album – Eagle When She Flies.
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All original incidental music opened and copyrighted by the LLPodcast Productions.

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