https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hour-of-the-wolf-reviews--5673280enFilm ReviewsCopyright Dan Personshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/aaa1d554eea8d7242c18c88ec24af3c3.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hour-of-the-wolf-reviews--5673280Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:22:30 +0000Dan PersonsDan Personshotwolfreviews@upstartcompany.comScience fiction, fantasy, and horror film, when the kids have left the room. Direct from WBAI's Hour of the Wolf, film journalist and critic Dan Persons (Tor.com, Cinefantastique) takes a serious (and sometimes snarky) look at the latest of fantastic...falsec56b294d-3549-5c6b-a727-b74f13d4d4e1episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/even-more-oscar-nominated-animated-shorts-plus-w-jim-freund--52870967
And remember to check out the SpaceBrains3D release Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The limited edition, signed DVD is available here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52870967Tue, 28 Feb 2023 02:00:02 +0000Dan PersonsJim Freund invited me onto the show to let me expound further on the 2023 Oscar nominated animated shorts, and to talk me off the occasional perilous speculation ledge. Plus we discuss some of the genre-related features competing for the golden...
And remember to check out the SpaceBrains3D release Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The limited edition, signed DVD is available here.]]>2838academy_awards,animation,cartoons,everything_everywhere,fantasy,jim_freund,oscar,science_fiction,the_motion_picture_academy,wbaifalse21106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-2023-oscar-nominated-animated-shorts--52793460
And if you have fond memories of watching monster mayhem in 3D, check out my first, SpaceBrains3D release: Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The signed, limited edition DVD is available here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52793460Tue, 21 Feb 2023 02:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsThis year's Oscar voters have a strong slate of animated shorts to choose from... with one exception. I look at contenders this week. And if you have fond memories of watching monster mayhem in 3D, check out my first, SpaceBrains3D release: Gammera...
And if you have fond memories of watching monster mayhem in 3D, check out my first, SpaceBrains3D release: Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The signed, limited edition DVD is available here.]]>330animated,animation,cartoons,cel,cg,climate_change,comedy,computer_generated,existential,fantasy,global_warming,humor,oscar,sexuality,stop-motion,the_motion_picture_academy,women's_issuesfalse21105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iron-man-3-10th-anniversary-special--52723332Hour of the Wolf has once again been preempted for pledge breaks -- the bills do have to be paid, after all -- so instead let's celebrate my ten years with the show by dipping into the archives for my review of Iron Man 3.

And while you're at it, check out my latest SpaceBrains3D release, Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The signed limited edition DVD is available here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52723332Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:59:16 +0000Dan PersonsHour of the Wolf has once again been preempted for pledge breaks -- the bills do have to be paid, after all -- so instead let's celebrate my ten years with the show by dipping into the archives for my review of Iron Man 3. And while you're at it,...Hour of the Wolf has once again been preempted for pledge breaks -- the bills do have to be paid, after all -- so instead let's celebrate my ten years with the show by dipping into the archives for my review of Iron Man 3.

And while you're at it, check out my latest SpaceBrains3D release, Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The signed limited edition DVD is available here.]]>350action-adventure,comics,disney,film,graphic_novels,iron_man,marvel,marvel_cinematic_universe,mcu,movies,robert_downey_jr,science_fiction,shane_black,super_hero,the_avengers,the_mandarin,tony_starkfalse21105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-panther-wakanda-forever--52644744Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52644744Tue, 07 Feb 2023 02:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsCan a major film frachise survive the passing of its big star? Director Ryan Coogler may have found a solution in a radical rethinking of who can step up to become a hero. Here's my review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.]]>315africa,angela_bassett,black_history,chadwick_boseman,comic_book,disney,dominique_thorne,graphic_novel,letitia_wright,lupita_nyongo,marvel_cinematic_universe,mcu,michael_b_jordan,science_fiction,stan_lee,super_hero,the_avengersfalse21104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legions--52577470Legions.

And be sure to check out Upstart Company's newest offering: Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut in SpaceBrains3D! No special equipment necessary - Signed, limited edition DVD is available here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52577470Tue, 31 Jan 2023 02:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsHorror-comedy from Argentina? Sure, why not? Here's my review of Legions. And be sure to check out Upstart Company's newest offering: Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut in SpaceBrains3D! No special equipment necessary -...Legions.

And be sure to check out Upstart Company's newest offering: Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut in SpaceBrains3D! No special equipment necessary - Signed, limited edition DVD is available here.]]>291argentina,comedy-horror,demons,exorcism,film,movies,possession,sam_raimi,shamanism,supernatural,the_evil_deadfalse21103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avatar-the-way-of-water--52454372Avatar: The Way of Water.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52454372Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsIs the cinematic tech worth your moviegoing time? Here's my review of Avatar: The Way of Water.Avatar: The Way of Water.]]>2783d,action_film,climate_change,environmental_issues,fantasy,film,film_technology,hfr,high_frame_rate,humanism,james_cameron,movie,sam_worthington,science_fiction,zoe_saldanafalse21102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kindred--52391975Kindred after it aired as my last segment of 2022. Better late than never - here it is!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52391975Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:34:38 +0000Dan PersonsBlame it on the Xmas blues, I somehow missed posting my review of Kindred after it aired as my last segment of 2022. Better late than never - here it is!Kindred after it aired as my last segment of 2022. Better late than never - here it is!]]>260antebellum_south,fantasy,history,octavia_e_butler,racism,science_fiction,slavery,time_travelfalse21039fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-ten-of-2022--52333128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52333128Tue, 03 Jan 2023 02:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsBrace yourselves, kids -- here's my world-spanning, slightly eclectic list of the top ten genre films of 2022. Some obvious picks, some surprises, and one sub-genre that's completely MIA (and for which I shall shed no tears). Put aside all other plans...312fantasy,horror,international_film,movies,science_fiction,sci-fifalse21101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guillermo-del-toro-s-pinocchio--52245885
Here's my review of Guillermo del Toro's PINOCCHIO.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52245885Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:02:31 +0000Dan PersonsAnd a very merry belated Little Wooden Boy to you, too! Here's my review of Guillermo del Toro's PINOCCHIO.
Here's my review of Guillermo del Toro's PINOCCHIO.]]>260animation,dark,disney,family,fantasy,guillermo_del_toro,horror,humor,macabre,magic,musical,mythology,stop_motionfalse11038fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alienoid--52099762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52099762Tue, 06 Dec 2022 02:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsCan you ever have enough of too much? My thoughts on the delirious Korean SF action film, ALIENOID!267action,aliens,androids,car_chase,comedy,fantasy,hong_kong_film,korean,monsters,mysticism,science_fiction,sfx,slapstick,special_effect,wire-fufalse11037fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andor-revisited--52027079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52027079Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsI just can't quit Disney+'s ANDOR, so here's my reevaluation of the show in the wake of its recently completed first season.278action-adventure,andor,disney+,science_fiction,social_commentary,star_warsfalse11036fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-worry-darling--51966259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51966259Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsI take a look at Olivia Wilde's controversial science fiction nightmare, DON'T WORRY DARLING.326chris_pine,conformity,dystopia,florence_pugh,harry_styles,misogyny,patriarchy,science_fiction,women's_issuesfalse11035fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/missing-plus--51812269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51812269Tue, 15 Nov 2022 02:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsJapanese thrills and some blasts from the past(s)! We first look at the new teenager-tracks-serial-killer film, MISSING, then delve into the archives for my very first HOUR OF THE WOLF reviews: THE EVIL DEAD 2013; JOHN DIES AT THE END: and OBLIVION.826coscarelli,fede_alvarez,horror,japan,joseph_kosinski,review,sam_raimi,serial_killer,shinzo_katayama,tom_cruisefalse11034fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wendell-and-wild--51742014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51742014Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsWe get in just under the wire for Halloween with our thoughts on the Henry Selick/Jordan Peele collab, WENDELL AND WILD.713animation,comedy,demons,family,fantasy,henry_selick,horror,institutionalized_racism,jordan_peele,kids,lgbtq+,mystical,netflix,spiritualism,stop-motion,visionaryfalse11033fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slash-back--51671767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51671767Tue, 25 Oct 2022 01:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsIt's a big show! It's a really big show! Not only do we have a review of the creepy-fun Inuit alien invasion film, SLASH/BACK, but also an interview with its director, Nyla Innuksuk, PLUS capsule reviews of Justin Roiland's THE PALONI SHOW! HALLOWEEN...1383action,aliens,animation,artificial_intelligence,attack_the_block,canada,cartoons,gore,halloween,horror,inuit,justin_roiland,rock,science_fiction,scifi,teensfalse11032fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sandman--51602245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51602245Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:53:40 +0000Dan PersonsSweet dreams are not necessarily made of these. HotWolf host Jim Freund joins me for a lively discussion of the fantastic video adaptation of Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN.2252bible,comedy,comics,dc,dreams,emo,faith,fantasy,goth,graphic_novel,horror,humor,john_constantine,lucifer,mythology,mythos,neil_gaiman,netflix,tom_sturridge,vertigofalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marcel-the-shell-with-shoes-on--51518809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51518809Tue, 11 Oct 2022 01:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsThis week, we look at the quirky, and surprisingly touching, stop-motion animated film, MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON, and consider what is it about stop-motion that gives it its magic.659animation,comedy,family,fantasy,mockumentary,movie,oddball,quirky,stop-motion,viral,youtubefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saloum--51457462
Be sure to listen to HOUR OF THE WOLF, every Monday at 9 PM on WBAI 99.5FM in New York, or at wbai.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51457462Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsWe kick off October by looking at SALOUM, an intense supernatural action film from Senegal. Be sure to listen to HOUR OF THE WOLF, every Monday at 9 PM on WBAI 99.5FM in New York, or at wbai.org.
Be sure to listen to HOUR OF THE WOLF, every Monday at 9 PM on WBAI 99.5FM in New York, or at wbai.org.]]>687action,africa,child_soliders,consequences,fantasy,history,horror,independent_film,international_film,senegal,shudder,tarantino,warfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andor--51381367
Be sure to listen to HOUR OF THE WOLF, every Monday at 9 PM on WBAI 99.5FM in New York, or at wbai.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51381367Tue, 27 Sep 2022 01:55:01 +0000Dan PersonsOn our debut episode, we look at the new Disney+ series, ANDOR. Be sure to listen to HOUR OF THE WOLF, every Monday at 9 PM on WBAI 99.5FM in New York, or at wbai.org.
Be sure to listen to HOUR OF THE WOLF, every Monday at 9 PM on WBAI 99.5FM in New York, or at wbai.org.]]>875andor,dan_persons,disney,fantasy,film,hour_of_the_wolf,movies,radio,science_fiction,sci-fi,star_wars,television,tv,wbaifalse1full