https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flickers-from-the-cave--6819425enTV & FilmMike, Marty and Juliehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/32b0b5c22fe0da886c9e8f6a9e3aa079.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flickers-from-the-cave--6819425Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieMike, Marty and Julieflickersfrom@gmail.comcult cinema, horror film, genre film, horror cinema, genre cinema, cult film, cult movies, horror movies, genre movies, podcast, blog, b moviestrueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-20--72731519
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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4095recommendations,sideshow,warningstrue6251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-a-bite-out-of-pride--72621751Bit" from 2019, a vampire movie with a trans lead and a troupe of feminist vampires waging a war against the douchey men of Los Angeles. It's a fun film with a strong political component that serves as a strong underpinning of the rest of the action. We follow that with the EXCELLENT zombie-comedy "Queens of the Dead" from 2025. It's directed by Tina Romero, daughter of George Romero who basically created the modern zombie film. This is a truly outstanding bit of work. Very funny, with great performances from an incredible cast, it focuses on a wild night in New York when the dead are suddenly roaming the streets. This movie gets everything right and left us all eagerly anticipating Tina Romero's next film!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72621751Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:28:02 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieFor our annual Pride-month episode, we are looking at two films that combine classic horror tropes along with LGBTQ+ themes. We start off with "https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7835682253386019351/2726867289290653485" from 2019, a vampire movie...Bit" from 2019, a vampire movie with a trans lead and a troupe of feminist vampires waging a war against the douchey men of Los Angeles. It's a fun film with a strong political component that serves as a strong underpinning of the rest of the action. We follow that with the EXCELLENT zombie-comedy "Queens of the Dead" from 2025. It's directed by Tina Romero, daughter of George Romero who basically created the modern zombie film. This is a truly outstanding bit of work. Very funny, with great performances from an incredible cast, it focuses on a wild night in New York when the dead are suddenly roaming the streets. This movie gets everything right and left us all eagerly anticipating Tina Romero's next film!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3568draq-queens,lgbtq+,romero,vampires,zombiestrue6251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-250-chucking-hazard--72264344Chuck Norris finally was taken down. We celebrate his career, while still remembering that he was not a perfect person, and that his politics were regretably FAR removed from our own. Still though, he brought us a lot of entertainment over the years, and at least one of the movies we chose for the podcast reminded us of just how entertaining he COULD be in the hands of the right director. We start off with the disappointing "Firewalker" from 1986. In an attempt to cash in on the success of movies like "Romancing the Stone" they team Chuck up with the legendary Louis Gossett Jr. and Melody Anderson. Despite his long career of true masterpieces, director J. Lee Thompson was probably NOT the right choice for this one. There were highlights but the movie relied on humor that largely fell flat and a budget that was insufficient to sell the idea of globetrotting adventurers. Our second movie REALLY blew us away, 1991's "The Hitman" directed by his brother Aaron Norris. This is a rough mob story with a standout performance by Michael Parks as the villain. By turns violent and then funny, with moments of humanity included for good measure, this is a real winner!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72264344Sun, 31 May 2026 17:20:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieAfter a career filled with punching and kicking, https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7835682253386019351/4719918589175550732 finally was taken down. We celebrate his career, while still remembering that he was not a perfect person, and that his...Chuck Norris finally was taken down. We celebrate his career, while still remembering that he was not a perfect person, and that his politics were regretably FAR removed from our own. Still though, he brought us a lot of entertainment over the years, and at least one of the movies we chose for the podcast reminded us of just how entertaining he COULD be in the hands of the right director. We start off with the disappointing "Firewalker" from 1986. In an attempt to cash in on the success of movies like "Romancing the Stone" they team Chuck up with the legendary Louis Gossett Jr. and Melody Anderson. Despite his long career of true masterpieces, director J. Lee Thompson was probably NOT the right choice for this one. There were highlights but the movie relied on humor that largely fell flat and a budget that was insufficient to sell the idea of globetrotting adventurers. Our second movie REALLY blew us away, 1991's "The Hitman" directed by his brother Aaron Norris. This is a rough mob story with a standout performance by Michael Parks as the villain. By turns violent and then funny, with moments of humanity included for good measure, this is a real winner!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3575action_jeans,chuck_norris,firewalker,louis_gosset_jr,the_hitmantrue6250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-19--71274151
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71274151Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:56:48 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe're back for Sideshow 19! Recorded on March 8, 2026, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of different things to watch or listen to. 
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2205movies,recommendations,sideshow,tvtrue6249bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-249-sweet-money--71117292Penitentiary" from filmmaker Jamaa Fanaka. Starring Leon Isaac Kennedy as "Too Sweet", who gets sent to prison on a bogus charge and gets involved in the prison's boxing program. In most ways, it's a comedy and has some great moments throughout. We follow that with 2017's "Shot Caller" from director Ric Roman Waugh and starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau who gains the nickname "Money" once he lands in prison. After accidentally killing his friend in a drunk-driving incident, "Money" goes to prison and is recruited by the leader of one of the many gangs. We were divided on the movie, but we agree that it was brutal and rough throughout. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71117292Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:35:50 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 249 is here with two very different versions of what it looks like to get entangled in the prison system. We start with 1979's "https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7835682253386019351/4251677537619668402" from...Penitentiary" from filmmaker Jamaa Fanaka. Starring Leon Isaac Kennedy as "Too Sweet", who gets sent to prison on a bogus charge and gets involved in the prison's boxing program. In most ways, it's a comedy and has some great moments throughout. We follow that with 2017's "Shot Caller" from director Ric Roman Waugh and starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau who gains the nickname "Money" once he lands in prison. After accidentally killing his friend in a drunk-driving incident, "Money" goes to prison and is recruited by the leader of one of the many gangs. We were divided on the movie, but we agree that it was brutal and rough throughout. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2621jamaa_fanaka,penitentiary,prison,shot_callertrue6249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-18--70374300
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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2937lists,movies,recommendations,showstrue6248bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-248-sweet-t--70191708Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song" from 1971. The brainchild of multi-hyphenate Melvin Van Peebles, it follows the eponymous character around as he settles some hash, and avoids arrest, with help from the community. It's brave, shocking, psychadelic stuff. It does have some questionable material in spots, but you can't deny the artistic impact of the message. We follow that with 1972's "Trouble Man", starring the incredible Robert Hooks as "Mister T", who is settling scores in the neighborhood and runs afoul of a wealthy criminal overlord. It drips with coolness and is really well made and we can not recommend it highly enough.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70191708Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:57:21 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 248 is our annual, Black History Month show. We look at a couple of VERY different, but equally badass lead actors who are fed up with the man and push back...hard! We start off with the legendary...Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song" from 1971. The brainchild of multi-hyphenate Melvin Van Peebles, it follows the eponymous character around as he settles some hash, and avoids arrest, with help from the community. It's brave, shocking, psychadelic stuff. It does have some questionable material in spots, but you can't deny the artistic impact of the message. We follow that with 1972's "Trouble Man", starring the incredible Robert Hooks as "Mister T", who is settling scores in the neighborhood and runs afoul of a wealthy criminal overlord. It drips with coolness and is really well made and we can not recommend it highly enough.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3349black_history,february,melvin_van_peeples,mister_t,sweet_sweetbacktrue6248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-17--69575707
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69575707Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:22:19 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the first Sideshow of 2026! Recorded on December 14, 2025, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of different things to watch or...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2773movies,overload,recommendations,warningstrue6247bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-247-riotage--69490880PM Entertainment, who produced a string of action movies starting in the 90s. Both films star Gary Daniels and are directed by Joseph Merhi, and they share many other actors including a fun reporter charcter played by Kenneth Tigar. We start off with "Rage" from 1995. This is the story of an elementary school teacher who finds himself injected with a type of super-soldier serum that turns him into an unstoppable fighting machine. It's essentially an extended chase scene and is very entertaining despite some flaws. We follow that up with "Riot" from 1996. The focus this time is a former soldier who's trying to rescue a diplomat's daughter who he, coincidentally, used to date. It's a reworking of "Escape from New York" and is also very entertaining, with some standout set-pieces and very fun performances throughout. We recommend both of these, and are eager to dip back into the PM Entertainment pool in the future!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69490880Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:50:26 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome to 2026 and another fun year in the cave! We are looking at two films from https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7835682253386019351/5731007623254808781, who produced a string of action movies starting in the 90s. Both films...PM Entertainment, who produced a string of action movies starting in the 90s. Both films star Gary Daniels and are directed by Joseph Merhi, and they share many other actors including a fun reporter charcter played by Kenneth Tigar. We start off with "Rage" from 1995. This is the story of an elementary school teacher who finds himself injected with a type of super-soldier serum that turns him into an unstoppable fighting machine. It's essentially an extended chase scene and is very entertaining despite some flaws. We follow that up with "Riot" from 1996. The focus this time is a former soldier who's trying to rescue a diplomat's daughter who he, coincidentally, used to date. It's a reworking of "Escape from New York" and is also very entertaining, with some standout set-pieces and very fun performances throughout. We recommend both of these, and are eager to dip back into the PM Entertainment pool in the future!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3107gary_daniels,joseph_merhi,pm_entertainment,rage,riottrue6247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-246-best-and-worst-of-2025--69260093
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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042433Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:23:45 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the sixteenth episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on November 9, 2025, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4267list,recommendationstrue5245bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-245-blood-passers-2--68965467Pumpkinhead 2" where they bring back the monster from Stan Winston's original movie for a whole new story of small-town revenge. It's not as good as the original, but it has enough cheesy fun torecommend it. We follow that with "Gate 2" from 1990, which is a much more successful follow-up. Picking up where the first film left off, the story follows a young wannabe warlock who gets involved in all sorts of black magic. It's a great example of enthusiastic low-budget filmmaking, and we totally recommend it.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3835exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-244-what-scares-you-vol-5-creepy-crawlies--68964653Bug" from genre stalwart Jeannot Szwarc. It's a surprisingly bleak and rough film, with giant cockroaches that can start fires. Many people fall victim to them and the lead character, played by the legendary Bradford Dilman is driven slowly insane as he studies them. This is good pulpy stuff. We follow that with 2012's "The Bay" from director Barry Levinson. This is a really cool twist on the "Found Footage" genre, mixing together lots of different found-footaged to tell the story of a bay that is overrun by carnivorous isopods. Everything about this one is excellent and it is a truly unique framework to tell a story. Send us an email to let us know what scares YOU!




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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3931exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-15--68964673
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-8689560334474572805Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:26:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the fifteenth episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on September 14, 2025, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2723exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue231bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-243-pay-the-piper--68964657Mr. Brett Piper. This dude has made a ton of movies over his career, but we picked two for the episode, 1986's "Battle for the Lost Planet" and 1988's "Mutant War". Both tell the story of a future earth that has been invaded by evil aliens and our only hope is Harry Trent, played with a lot of charm in both movies by Matt Mitler. Mr. Piper wrote, directed and handled the special effects in both movies. Was there a huge budget? No. Are all of the the actors incredible? No. Are these two of the most fun movies we've seen? YES! We urge you to seek these out on Tubi or wherever you can find them. Have a beer and lose yourself in a few hours of the best low-budget filmmaking we've seen in a while!



Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-4254109352076623629Sat, 11 Oct 2025 20:23:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 243 is upon you! We are gathered here today to celebrate the incredible https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0684879/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1. This dude has made a ton of movies over his career, but we picked two for the episode, 1986's...Mr. Brett Piper. This dude has made a ton of movies over his career, but we picked two for the episode, 1986's "Battle for the Lost Planet" and 1988's "Mutant War". Both tell the story of a future earth that has been invaded by evil aliens and our only hope is Harry Trent, played with a lot of charm in both movies by Matt Mitler. Mr. Piper wrote, directed and handled the special effects in both movies. Was there a huge budget? No. Are all of the the actors incredible? No. Are these two of the most fun movies we've seen? YES! We urge you to seek these out on Tubi or wherever you can find them. Have a beer and lose yourself in a few hours of the best low-budget filmmaking we've seen in a while!



Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2745exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-14--68964665
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-1514321623509566119Sun, 21 Sep 2025 14:46:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the fourteenth episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on August 10, 2025, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4110exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue242bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-242-jackstream--68964669Slipstream" from 1989. Starring Mark Hamill and Bill Paxton with a truly impressive upporting cast. It's an interesting post-apocalyptic story that largely focuses on AI and the ultimate question of just what makes something "alive". It has issues here and there but it's really throught-provoking and moves along at a quick pace. We follow that with 1992's "Freejack" which stars Emilio Estevez and Mick Jagger. This one also has an amazing amount of A-Listers filling in the cast. The story here involves a sort of time travel and the pursuit of immortality. Big themes, big action set-pieces, and very big ambitions throughout!



Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-2577994595195767093Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:38:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 242 is here with some fantastically fun scifi movies! We start off with "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098350/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_slipstream" from 1989. Starring https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000434/?ref_=tt_ov_3_2l and...Slipstream" from 1989. Starring Mark Hamill and Bill Paxton with a truly impressive upporting cast. It's an interesting post-apocalyptic story that largely focuses on AI and the ultimate question of just what makes something "alive". It has issues here and there but it's really throught-provoking and moves along at a quick pace. We follow that with 1992's "Freejack" which stars Emilio Estevez and Mick Jagger. This one also has an amazing amount of A-Listers filling in the cast. The story here involves a sort of time travel and the pursuit of immortality. Big themes, big action set-pieces, and very big ambitions throughout!



Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3766exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-13--68964690
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-6791150356114692994Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:48:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the thirteenth episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on June 22, 2025, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2477exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue241bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-241-psychic-crimes--68964660Small Kill". It features a surprising lead performance from none other than MASH's own Radar O'Reilly, Gary Burghoff as a murderous pedophile and extortionist. It's good, grim stuff with mostly solid performances and plenty of scenes that will completely skeeve you out. We recommend both movies very highly.





Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-2173195200052244381Sun, 03 Aug 2025 17:56:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe are back for episode 241 where we look at an entirely different type of "mind crime". We start off with 1982's "The Clairvoyant" also known as "The Killing Hour". This focuses on an artist who has violent dreams that seem to be depicting a series...Small Kill". It features a surprising lead performance from none other than MASH's own Radar O'Reilly, Gary Burghoff as a murderous pedophile and extortionist. It's good, grim stuff with mostly solid performances and plenty of scenes that will completely skeeve you out. We recommend both movies very highly.





Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3067exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-12--68964676


Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-1329542740513462486Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:24:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the twelfth episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on June 8, 2025, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of...


Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3731exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue240bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-240-taste-the-rainbow--68964701Another Gay Movie" from 2006 and "But I'm a Cheerleader" from 1999. Both are fun, and freely available on various streaming services. Please let us know what you thought of the show, and send us some suggestions for future episodes.




Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-366906632365356763Sat, 28 Jun 2025 19:50:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe always try to plan a special show for "Pride Month" and this year our choices are "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443431/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_another%2520gay" from 2006 and "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0179116/?ref_=mv_close" from...Another Gay Movie" from 2006 and "But I'm a Cheerleader" from 1999. Both are fun, and freely available on various streaming services. Please let us know what you thought of the show, and send us some suggestions for future episodes.




Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3394exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-11--68964674
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-6211774731817198660Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:41:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the eleventh episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on April 6, 2025, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2332exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue239bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-239-angel-wings--68964681Wings Hauser recently, so we decided to pick two films out of his enormous filmography for this episode of the podcast. Both films are from 1988, and we start off with "The Carpenter" from director David Wellington. It focuses on a couple that has moved into an old house, and, while making repairs, they realize there might be a ghostly presence in the home with a very violent streak. It's interesting with some bizarre moments, and Wings is up to his normal, charming, shenanigans. We follow that with "Nightmare at Noon", which is basically a remake of the 1984 movie "Mutant" which we covered in episode 219, including pairing Wings back up with Bo Hopkins! It's a lot of fun with crazy stunts throughout!



Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-8446200114125402968Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:37:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe lost the legendary https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0369567/?ref_=tt_ov_3_1 recently, so we decided to pick two films out of his enormous filmography for this episode of the podcast. Both films are from 1988, and we start off with...Wings Hauser recently, so we decided to pick two films out of his enormous filmography for this episode of the podcast. Both films are from 1988, and we start off with "The Carpenter" from director David Wellington. It focuses on a couple that has moved into an old house, and, while making repairs, they realize there might be a ghostly presence in the home with a very violent streak. It's interesting with some bizarre moments, and Wings is up to his normal, charming, shenanigans. We follow that with "Nightmare at Noon", which is basically a remake of the 1984 movie "Mutant" which we covered in episode 219, including pairing Wings back up with Bo Hopkins! It's a lot of fun with crazy stunts throughout!



Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4249exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-10--68964709
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-994757382392705400Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:06:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the tenth episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on March 16, 2025, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2648exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue238bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-238-truck-be-a-lady-tonight--68964688Joy Ride" which stars the VERY young Steve Zahn and Paul Walker as two brothers who pull a prank on the WRONG guy! We follow that with 2003's "Monster Man" where two guys who AREN'T brothers pull a prank on the WRONG guy! Notice any similarities in those plots? Regardless, these two films are a blast and we can't wait to tell you all about them!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-3383646714762652632Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:26:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieFor episode 238, we are back on the highway, with our foot pressing the accelerator all the way to the floor, while we try to outrun that crazy person in the truck! We start off with 2001's...Joy Ride" which stars the VERY young Steve Zahn and Paul Walker as two brothers who pull a prank on the WRONG guy! We follow that with 2003's "Monster Man" where two guys who AREN'T brothers pull a prank on the WRONG guy! Notice any similarities in those plots? Regardless, these two films are a blast and we can't wait to tell you all about them!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4291exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-9--68964661Facebook, or Instagram.



Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-2932103964923745676Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:50:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the ninth episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on February 16, 2025, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of...Facebook, or Instagram.



Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3649exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue237bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-237-flickers-from-the-cock-pit--68964678Devil Woman" which is known by several different names (and also listed with a variety of release dates) which focuses on a magical woman with snakes for hair who is seeking revenge on the people that killed her family. It's low-budget fun but not "good" by any metric. We follow that with "Wonder Women" fom show-favorite direct Robert Vincent O'Neil and with a stellar cast lead by Ross Hagen and Nancy Kwan. The plot revolves around an evil scientist with a money-making scheme to transplant healthy body parts from unwilling donors onto the bodies of rich people. Along comes agent Hagen who settles everybody's hash! It's a blast from beginning to end!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-3916522298204211312Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:41:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome to the hellscape that is 2025! We are back in the cave for episode 237, this time looking at two films from 1973, both shot largely in the Phillipines and both featuring dangerous women! We start off with...Devil Woman" which is known by several different names (and also listed with a variety of release dates) which focuses on a magical woman with snakes for hair who is seeking revenge on the people that killed her family. It's low-budget fun but not "good" by any metric. We follow that with "Wonder Women" fom show-favorite direct Robert Vincent O'Neil and with a stellar cast lead by Ross Hagen and Nancy Kwan. The plot revolves around an evil scientist with a money-making scheme to transplant healthy body parts from unwilling donors onto the bodies of rich people. Along comes agent Hagen who settles everybody's hash! It's a blast from beginning to end!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2697exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-8--68964682


Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-4864470624003757826Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:04:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the eighth episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on December 15, 2024, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of...


Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2905exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue236bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-236-a-flickers-thing--68964699Ryan Kruger, starting off with Fried Barry from 2020. This is such a trippy, insane and full-tilt experience that it might leave you scratching your head the first time you watch it. This isn't a bad thing since it only gets better each time you watch it! We follow that up with 2024's Street Trash, which is a sequel to the 1987 film of the same name. Though it has moments where it seems like it's trying to make a point about corporations and society, it's really just a really fun Troma-inspired movie with some great splattery effects, and some genuinely hilarious comedy. We highly recommend BOTH films!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-6776941557029420733Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:54:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JuliePlease consider episode 236 to be our late Christmas present to you all! We are looking at two recent films from director https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2278027/?ref_=tt_ov_dr_1, starting off with...Ryan Kruger, starting off with Fried Barry from 2020. This is such a trippy, insane and full-tilt experience that it might leave you scratching your head the first time you watch it. This isn't a bad thing since it only gets better each time you watch it! We follow that up with 2024's Street Trash, which is a sequel to the 1987 film of the same name. Though it has moments where it seems like it's trying to make a point about corporations and society, it's really just a really fun Troma-inspired movie with some great splattery effects, and some genuinely hilarious comedy. We highly recommend BOTH films!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2789exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-7--68964715

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-5931886467525627296Sun, 08 Dec 2024 15:17:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the seventh episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on October 27, 2024, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of...

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2588exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue235bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-235-what-scares-you-vol-5-getting-old--68964722Taking of Deborah Logan", which focuses on an elderly woman, fading into senility who allows her day-to-day activities to be filmed as part of a study of alzheimer's disease. Things quickly swing into the supernatural, growing steadily into pure horror. We follow that up with 2024's "The Substance" starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley as opposite sides of the same coin. Moore is an aging celebrity who gets a mysterious offer to try a process that will release a younger version of herself. She can't resist the temptation and we meet her younger version played by Qualley. This movie has a LOT to say about Hollywood, aging, society and so much more. Both of these films are worth watching, and force the viewer to consider their own twilight years.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-6855513327116791765Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:48:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt has become a tradition around Halloween that we find movies that deal with our ACTUAL fears. For this episode, Mike has revealed his own fear of getting old and the changes that come along with that. We start off with 2014's...Taking of Deborah Logan", which focuses on an elderly woman, fading into senility who allows her day-to-day activities to be filmed as part of a study of alzheimer's disease. Things quickly swing into the supernatural, growing steadily into pure horror. We follow that up with 2024's "The Substance" starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley as opposite sides of the same coin. Moore is an aging celebrity who gets a mysterious offer to try a process that will release a younger version of herself. She can't resist the temptation and we meet her younger version played by Qualley. This movie has a LOT to say about Hollywood, aging, society and so much more. Both of these films are worth watching, and force the viewer to consider their own twilight years.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2936exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-6--68964710
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-3475937214921299520Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:26:00 +0000Mike, Marty and Julie It's the sixth episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on August 18, 2024, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3942exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue234bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-234-rip-roger--68964740Roger Corman! We chose two films he directed that are EXTREMELY different from each other. We start with 1964's science fiction flick "X the Man with the X-Ray Eyes" starring Oscar-winner Ray Milland as a scientist who wants to expand the range of human vision. He develops a serum that he tests on himself that ends up giving him the ability to see through various things. It's a great story of human folly and the mysteries of the universe. Really great stuff. We follow that with 1967's "The Secret Invasion", a classic war movie where a group of convicts are recruited for an "impossible mission". A great cast and top-notch plotting make this thing riveting from beginning to end. It should be no surprise that we were completely impressed with both movies! Mr Corman will be sorely missed but he has left behind a mountain of work that we will certainly be revisiting.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-612256707977302396Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:23:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieAfter a VERY long break, we're finally back with a new episode saluting the legendary https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000339/?ref_=tt_ov_dr! We chose two films he directed that are EXTREMELY different from each other. We start with 1964's science fiction...Roger Corman! We chose two films he directed that are EXTREMELY different from each other. We start with 1964's science fiction flick "X the Man with the X-Ray Eyes" starring Oscar-winner Ray Milland as a scientist who wants to expand the range of human vision. He develops a serum that he tests on himself that ends up giving him the ability to see through various things. It's a great story of human folly and the mysteries of the universe. Really great stuff. We follow that with 1967's "The Secret Invasion", a classic war movie where a group of convicts are recruited for an "impossible mission". A great cast and top-notch plotting make this thing riveting from beginning to end. It should be no surprise that we were completely impressed with both movies! Mr Corman will be sorely missed but he has left behind a mountain of work that we will certainly be revisiting.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3034exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-5--68964714
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-9098826719341083046Sun, 04 Aug 2024 22:44:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the fifth episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on April 28, 2024, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We once again offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5062exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue233bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-233-charcoal-barkett--68964719Steve Barkett is a one-of-a-kind filmmaker who we had never heard of but who left us with two really great examples of low-budget sci-fi magic. We start with his first directing effort, 1982's "The Aftermath". In the film, Barkett is part of the crew of a spaceship that returns to Earth to find it has gone through an apocalyptic event and the world is run by gangs of vicious thugs. With special effects from some of the best in the business, it rises above it's many restrictions and tells a fun story with a ton of heart. We follow that with Barkett's second and final directing job "Empire of the Dark" from 1990. The story here is much more complicated, with evil cults, magical portals, alternate dimensions and various additional bits and pieces. This is another fun story with a few standout moments, and once again packed with a ton of heart. You can tell with both of these movies that Barkett and his team really cared about what they were doing and gave their all. It's hard to fault that sort of filmmaking and we strongly encourage you to watch both!



Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-937651679871305744Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:13:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's been a LONG time since our last episode, but we are returning with something VERY special. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0055020/ is a one-of-a-kind filmmaker who we had never heard of but who left us with two really great examples of low-budget...Steve Barkett is a one-of-a-kind filmmaker who we had never heard of but who left us with two really great examples of low-budget sci-fi magic. We start with his first directing effort, 1982's "The Aftermath". In the film, Barkett is part of the crew of a spaceship that returns to Earth to find it has gone through an apocalyptic event and the world is run by gangs of vicious thugs. With special effects from some of the best in the business, it rises above it's many restrictions and tells a fun story with a ton of heart. We follow that with Barkett's second and final directing job "Empire of the Dark" from 1990. The story here is much more complicated, with evil cults, magical portals, alternate dimensions and various additional bits and pieces. This is another fun story with a few standout moments, and once again packed with a ton of heart. You can tell with both of these movies that Barkett and his team really cared about what they were doing and gave their all. It's hard to fault that sort of filmmaking and we strongly encourage you to watch both!



Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3497exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-4--68964717
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-1399817249771690184Sat, 11 May 2024 15:28:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the fourth episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on March 24, 2024, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of different...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4482exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue5232bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-232-the-bloodifimacation--68964672The Initiation" from 1984. With a great cast including Vera Miles, Clu Gulager and Daphne Zuniga, it's a twisty little tale of a college student with a cloudy past that all comes to light during a sorority initiation. It's a solid slasher with some fun reveals. We follow that with 1987's "Blood Sisters" from director Roberta Findlay. It also focuses on a sorority ceremony with a group of pledges. They are sent to a seemingly haunted house to spend the night but things quickly go awry. It's very low budget but manages to overcome that limitation in surprising ways.





Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7835682253386019351.post-3806018541371066015Sat, 04 May 2024 19:30:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe are back to college for episode 232! We start off with "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087472/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_8_nm_0_q_the%2520initiation" from 1984. With a great cast including https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0587256/?ref_=tt_ov_st,...The Initiation" from 1984. With a great cast including Vera Miles, Clu Gulager and Daphne Zuniga, it's a twisty little tale of a college student with a cloudy past that all comes to light during a sorority initiation. It's a solid slasher with some fun reveals. We follow that with 1987's "Blood Sisters" from director Roberta Findlay. It also focuses on a sorority ceremony with a group of pledges. They are sent to a seemingly haunted house to spend the night but things quickly go awry. It's very low budget but manages to overcome that limitation in surprising ways.





Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3127exploitation,film,horror,scifi,thrillertrue5232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sideshow-3--68966884
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68966884Sun, 07 Apr 2024 21:46:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the third episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on February 25, 2024, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of different...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4197true5231bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-231-django-and-stubby--68966813Django Kill! If You Live, Shoot!" from 1967. Directed by Giulio Questi and starring Tomas Milian as "The Stranger" it's a twisty tale of revenge set in a surreal western town, and the film frequently lapses into bizareness. It's quite a ride! We follow that up with show-favorite director Lucio Fulci's 1975 film "The Four of the Apocalypse". Filled with Fulci's signature violence, this one gets REALLY brutal and then rips your heart out at the end with some real emotion. It's quite an accomplishment. Even though we thought both films were overlong, we still think they're worth watching!

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68966921Sat, 02 Mar 2024 22:51:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's the second episode of the Flickers from the Cave Sideshow! Recorded on January 28, 2024, we talk about all the things we've been watching since the last full episode of the podcast! We offer recommendations and warnings for a LOT of different...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5172recommendationstrue5230bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-230-warhawk-in-the-cave--68966837Warhawk Tanzania. We start off with Force Four from 1975 where Tanzania is part of a 4-person team that are assigned special missions by an unknown group. Their mission in the movie is to recover a stolen African artifact, but to do so is going to require a LOT of martial arts, and this movie really piles it on. We follow that with his starring role in 1976's Devil's Express. This really shows how magnetic he is and how tragic it is that we never got to see him continue as a leading man. The story this time is focused on an ancient Chinese demon that escapes to the USA and hides in the New York city subway, where it goes on a murderous rampage. Tanzania really turns it up in this one and we also get to see some really excellent supporting actors helping with the heavy lifting. Though both films are recommended, Devil's Express is really the jewel. Both movies are available on free streaming sites, and we urge you to check them out! 

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3560recommendationstrue5229bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-229-silver-screen-slashers--68967004Fade to Black" from 1980. Starring Dennis Christopher and with a fun appearance from the always-great Tim Thomerson, the story focuses on an obsessive movie fan who finds a Marilyn Monroe look-a-like and then goes murderously off the ledge. It's fun with some great cameos and cool location footage of late 90's Hollywood. We follow that with 1991's "Popcorn" which has a team of film students at a local college organizing a festival of B movies. Once the festival begins, they fall prey to a mysterious killer one by one. It also includes the "mysterious lost film" trope which we love, to really pump up the enjoyment. Is it a perfect movie? No. But, is it a lot of fun? Yes!

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3605horror,movies,slasherstrue5229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-228-be-kind-rewind-2023--68967039Eli joins us for this look into the rearview mirror and he lends MUCH to the conversation. We really want to thank everyone for sticking with us through the year and we can't wait to get back in the cave in 2024! Happy New Year, and please keep flickering!

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>9610blockbuster,rental,vhstrue5228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-227-all-dolled-up--68967066Magic" from 1978. Directed by Richard Attenborough and starring true Hollywood heavyweights Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margaret and Burgess Meredith, and with a script by the legendary William Goldman, based on his own novel...it's no suprise that it's great! This is a dark tale of derangement and psychosis, with young Anthony Hopkins turning in a powerful performance. It's great, watch it! We follow that with 1988's "Pin" from director Sandor Stern. This is a bizarre family drama where a strict father has convinced his children that the medical mannequin in his office can speak. Using ventriliquism, he lets the mannequin handle key moments of fatherly advice and this produces two VERY disturbed children who grow up to be VERY disturbed teenagers. It's weird and disturbing but also well-shot and assembled. Listen in to find out if it sounds like it's for you. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun. 

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6158exotic,exploitation,monsters,ormondtrue5225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-224-mondo-carne--68967192Motel Hell" from show-favorite director Kevin Connor. It focuses on "Farmer Vincent" played by Rory Calhoun and his sister Ida, played by Porky's-own Nancy Parsons. They run the "Motel Hello" and are known all across the local area as the purveyors of "Farmer Vincent's Smoked Meats" which we find out are made from waylaid motorists who are trapped, buried in the ground to be fattened up and then butchered and smoked. It isn't a total success but it's an interesting curio from bygone days with a few standout moments that should be seen at least once. We follow this with the seemingly zero-budget "Auntie Lee's Meat Pies" from 1997. This is really a thing that has to be seen to be believed. Starring Karen Black as Auntie Lee, Michael Berryman as her bumbling son and Pat Morita as the local sherrif, the cast is definitely stacked for a movie at this level. The story is essentially that Auntie Lee, who worships Satan, takes bad men and turns them into delicious meat pies. Auntie Lee has a gorgeous squad of young women who go out into the world and tempt these bad men into situations where they can be captured and killed and brought back for processing. Directed by Joseph F. Robertson, who mostly has done adult films, this is a weird combination of trippy moments, soft-core sexiness and over-acting! Trust us, it's a completely unique experience. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967192Sat, 19 Aug 2023 22:10:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieFor the epically-long episode 224 we look at two dark comedies with cannibalism at their core. We start off with the 1980 classic "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081184/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_motel%2520hell" from show-favorite...Motel Hell" from show-favorite director Kevin Connor. It focuses on "Farmer Vincent" played by Rory Calhoun and his sister Ida, played by Porky's-own Nancy Parsons. They run the "Motel Hello" and are known all across the local area as the purveyors of "Farmer Vincent's Smoked Meats" which we find out are made from waylaid motorists who are trapped, buried in the ground to be fattened up and then butchered and smoked. It isn't a total success but it's an interesting curio from bygone days with a few standout moments that should be seen at least once. We follow this with the seemingly zero-budget "Auntie Lee's Meat Pies" from 1997. This is really a thing that has to be seen to be believed. Starring Karen Black as Auntie Lee, Michael Berryman as her bumbling son and Pat Morita as the local sherrif, the cast is definitely stacked for a movie at this level. The story is essentially that Auntie Lee, who worships Satan, takes bad men and turns them into delicious meat pies. Auntie Lee has a gorgeous squad of young women who go out into the world and tempt these bad men into situations where they can be captured and killed and brought back for processing. Directed by Joseph F. Robertson, who mostly has done adult films, this is a weird combination of trippy moments, soft-core sexiness and over-acting! Trust us, it's a completely unique experience. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6519cannibals,vittlestrue5224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-223-vamp-stamp--68967327Hammer". Both movies feature vampires and supple young females, and both are VERY entertaining! We start off with 1971's "Twins of Evil" which stars Grand Moff Tarkin himself, Peter Cushing, as a crusading member of "The Brotherhood" who is trying to save the souls of everyone in his small European village from the women he suspects are witches. His recently-ophaned twin neices come to town and coincidentally so does a vampire who seeks to turn one of the girls into the undead. We follow this up with 1972's "Vampire Circus", where we see a different European village beset by a horde of vampires that travel across the countryside putting on shows for the locals and feasting on anyone they can capture. Both of these are fun escapes and have plenty of surprises and twists. We highly recommend both! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6120australia,lester,stuntstrue5221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-220-spontaneous-reflection--68967376The Boogey Man" from director Ulli Lommel. Opening in a flashback, set in a rural area, we see two young siblings involved with a reprehinsible mother. The brother and sister decide, on a fateful evening, that "enough is enough". When we cut to the present day we see that the events of that past event still haunt them as adults, and a malevolent force seems to be inhabiting a mirror that "saw the whole thing" back in the day. It's a little clunky but still an interesting story with some fun moments throughout. We follow that up with 1990's "Mirror Mirror" from director Marina Sargenti. This one has a great cast of show favorites like Karen Black, William Sanderson and Stephen Tobolowsky. Even Lily Munster herself, Yvonne De Carlo pops up in a fun role! The mirror in this one is haunted by a powerful evil entity that possesses a young girl in high school. She goes on a murderous rampage and must be stopped! This is an overwrought but entertaining movie with some great moments, but it's the level of campiness that really kicks it up to the next level. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4935boogeyman,haunted,mirrortrue5220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-219-sweet-mutant--68967418Sweet Sixteen" directed by Jim Sotos. It's a sordid and occasionally confusing tale of a small town that is suddenly plagued with mysterious events, including murders! The local sherrif, played by show-favorite Bo Hopkins attempts to get to the bottom of things with the help of his two teenaged children. It's fun but doesn't hold a candle to our second movie, 1984's "Mutant" directed by John "Bud Cardos, and which ALSO stars Bo Hopkins as the local sherrif! This one has it ALL...zombies, conspiracies, murder, unruly rednecks, and Wings Hauser! We recommend both movies, but Mutant is the real winner of these two. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>465770s,disco,dj,musical,pryor,radiotrue5218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-217-stripped-to-flicker--68967449Katt Shea and produced by none other than Mr Roger Corman himself! We start with "Stripped to Kill" from 1987 which has the always-reliable and gorgeous Kay Lenz in the lead, playing opposite BJ and the Bear leading man Greg Evigan. Lenz is a police officer who goes undercover as a stripper to try to find out who is killing the other dancers. It does a lot with it's miniscule budget and is totally worth checking out. We also watched the sequel, appropriately titled "Stripped to Kill 2: Live Girls" with Maria Ford taking over the lead role. Ford's character is a stripper who keeps having weird nightmares and waking up to find that one of her fellow dancers has turned up dead. This one is less successful than the first but there are moments throughout that make it worth watching. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967449Sat, 11 Mar 2023 23:27:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThere is so much glitter scattered all over the cave this time after we watched two movies that center around the workers at strip clubs. In both movies, there are mysterious deaths occuring, the police are called in, and clothes are discarded...these...Katt Shea and produced by none other than Mr Roger Corman himself! We start with "Stripped to Kill" from 1987 which has the always-reliable and gorgeous Kay Lenz in the lead, playing opposite BJ and the Bear leading man Greg Evigan. Lenz is a police officer who goes undercover as a stripper to try to find out who is killing the other dancers. It does a lot with it's miniscule budget and is totally worth checking out. We also watched the sequel, appropriately titled "Stripped to Kill 2: Live Girls" with Maria Ford taking over the lead role. Ford's character is a stripper who keeps having weird nightmares and waking up to find that one of her fellow dancers has turned up dead. This one is less successful than the first but there are moments throughout that make it worth watching. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5009horror,killers,slasher,stripperstrue5217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-216-better-dead-than-red--68967488Eric Red! We start off with "Cohen and Tate" from 1988, starring Roy Scheider and Adam Baldwin in a tale of two hitmen sent to retrieve a young boy and bring him in for questioning by the mob. It's a bit of a mess, with cartoony performances but it has enough good ideas and moments that it's ultimately satisfying. We follow that up with the entertaining "Bad Moon" from 1996, which stars Michael Pare and Mariel Hemingway as a brother and sister. At the start of the film, the brother is bitten by a werewolf and the family dog, which is the real standout actor in the movie, is none too happy about this dark presence in the home. It's fun despite its flaws and has a fantastic werewolf suit! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5776red,scheider,werewolftrue5216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-215-under-the-flickering-brick--68967514Rian Johnson's "Brick" from 2005. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Brendan, a high-schooler who is wrapped up in a very tangled and tragic mystery. Presented like a classic noir detective story, with sharp dialogue and double-crosses, it is a very strange amalgam but we all enjoyed it a lot. We follow that up with "Under the Silver Lake" from 2018. Directed by David Robert Mitchell and starring Andrew Garfield, it is a bizarre study of a man's dissolution in a dreamy, surreal version of modern-day Los Angeles. It is full of conspiracies, mysteries, and coincidences and seemingly demands a second viewing to catch all of the details. Not a perfect movie, but well worth your time to check out. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967514Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:30:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieHappy New Year! Our last recording of 2022 is the first posted episode of 2023! We look at two weird little movies from directors we are very fond of. We start off...Rian Johnson's "Brick" from 2005. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Brendan, a high-schooler who is wrapped up in a very tangled and tragic mystery. Presented like a classic noir detective story, with sharp dialogue and double-crosses, it is a very strange amalgam but we all enjoyed it a lot. We follow that up with "Under the Silver Lake" from 2018. Directed by David Robert Mitchell and starring Andrew Garfield, it is a bizarre study of a man's dissolution in a dreamy, surreal version of modern-day Los Angeles. It is full of conspiracies, mysteries, and coincidences and seemingly demands a second viewing to catch all of the details. Not a perfect movie, but well worth your time to check out. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5078conspiracy,la,mystery,rian,silverlaketrue5215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-214-what-s-grim-below--68967544Grim" from 1996, a tiny little movie from director Paul Matthews with an impressive monster suit and a story that almost instantly fell out of our brains after watching it. It is set in a small town with an elaborate set of caves running beneath it which are inhabited by a demon that is wreaking havoc across town. We follow that up with a real gem, 1984's "What Waits Below" from director Don Sharp and starring the wonderful Robert Powell. This is great pulpy adventure about a cave-expert that is tasked to help the army install a top secret device in a cavern that just might be inhabited by mysterious creatures! It was a real surprise and we all loved it! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967544Sat, 10 Dec 2022 23:32:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe make this podcast in a cave, so it should come as no surprise that our movies this time involve journeys deep under the surface of the earth. We start off with "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113221/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5" from 1996, a tiny little movie...Grim" from 1996, a tiny little movie from director Paul Matthews with an impressive monster suit and a story that almost instantly fell out of our brains after watching it. It is set in a small town with an elaborate set of caves running beneath it which are inhabited by a demon that is wreaking havoc across town. We follow that up with a real gem, 1984's "What Waits Below" from director Don Sharp and starring the wonderful Robert Powell. This is great pulpy adventure about a cave-expert that is tasked to help the army install a top secret device in a cavern that just might be inhabited by mysterious creatures! It was a real surprise and we all loved it! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4614bats,caves,demon,grimtrue5214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-213-shut-your-witchy-mouth--68967571The Devonsville Terror from director Ulli Lommel. A new teacher shows up in a small town where the locals are NOT open to oustiders. The teacher learns about the checkered past of the town, and how they killed women who were accused of practicing witchcraft. Is she the reincarnation of one of those women???  You'll have to watch the movie to find out. We were in disagreement about the overall quality of the movie, but we all enjoyed it. We follow that up with a wonderful little flick called Superstition from 1982. The storyline is very similar, but focuses on one witch who puts a curse on a small estate. Jumping to contemporarty time, we see the estate has fallen into the hands of the local church. While cleaning up the estate for a family to move in, they release the ancient evil and murder and mayhem ensues. It's a great little atmospheric movie and we all recommend it completely! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967571Sun, 30 Oct 2022 22:33:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieHappy Halloween from the Cave!!! In the "spirit" of the season, we look at two very fun films from the 80s that focus on witches, curses and the overwhelming influence of evil. We start off with...The Devonsville Terror from director Ulli Lommel. A new teacher shows up in a small town where the locals are NOT open to oustiders. The teacher learns about the checkered past of the town, and how they killed women who were accused of practicing witchcraft. Is she the reincarnation of one of those women???  You'll have to watch the movie to find out. We were in disagreement about the overall quality of the movie, but we all enjoyed it. We follow that up with a wonderful little flick called Superstition from 1982. The storyline is very similar, but focuses on one witch who puts a curse on a small estate. Jumping to contemporarty time, we see the estate has fallen into the hands of the local church. While cleaning up the estate for a family to move in, they release the ancient evil and murder and mayhem ensues. It's a great little atmospheric movie and we all recommend it completely! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5693halloween,salem,superstition,witchestrue5213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-212-everything-s-under-control--68967579The Parallax View, directed by the legendary Alan J. Pakula and starring the also-legendary Warren Beatty. This is such a great piece of 70's cinema and is filled with wonderful moments, great acting and incredible dialogue. We follow that up with 1977's Capricorn One from ANOTHER legend, Mr. Peter Hyams and featuring a star-studded cast headed up by Hal Holbrook, James Brolin and Elliott Gould! It is the tale of a planned mission to the planet Mars which is secretly cancelled and faked because of safety issues. The astronauts find themselves in grave danger because they know too much and an amazing chase through the desert ensues. This is awesome, pulpy fun that still manages to be smart. We loved both of these movies and recommend them heartily! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967579Sat, 15 Oct 2022 22:37:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWho's that watching you from across the street? Is someone listening in to your private conversation? Did someone put something in your drink? Why is everyone out to get you? These are all questions that swirl in the minds of the conspiratorial and...The Parallax View, directed by the legendary Alan J. Pakula and starring the also-legendary Warren Beatty. This is such a great piece of 70's cinema and is filled with wonderful moments, great acting and incredible dialogue. We follow that up with 1977's Capricorn One from ANOTHER legend, Mr. Peter Hyams and featuring a star-studded cast headed up by Hal Holbrook, James Brolin and Elliott Gould! It is the tale of a planned mission to the planet Mars which is secretly cancelled and faked because of safety issues. The astronauts find themselves in grave danger because they know too much and an amazing chase through the desert ensues. This is awesome, pulpy fun that still manages to be smart. We loved both of these movies and recommend them heartily! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6087capricorn,conspiracy,moon,parallaxtrue5212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-211-flickering-for-vengeance--68967668Angel of Vengeance co-directed by two legends of low-budget filmmaking, Ted V. Mikels and Ray Dennis Steckler. It's a very rough tale of a woman beset by a group of survivalists in the desert and we get to watch her take them down one by one. It's a nasty bit of business but worth checking out. We follow that with 1985's Naked Vengeance from show-favorite Cirio Santiago. The story focuses on a woman who find herself in the wrong place at the wrong time and this sends her down a VERY dark path until she finds herself forced to murder most of the male residents of Silver Lake. It is a truly brutal movie but very satisfying once the revenge starts being handed out. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967668Sat, 24 Sep 2022 22:38:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIn a world that seems to be clearly working AGAINST women, there is something cathartic about watching films where females turn the tables on the people keeping them down and teach them a little something about right and wrong. We watch two VERY wild...Angel of Vengeance co-directed by two legends of low-budget filmmaking, Ted V. Mikels and Ray Dennis Steckler. It's a very rough tale of a woman beset by a group of survivalists in the desert and we get to watch her take them down one by one. It's a nasty bit of business but worth checking out. We follow that with 1985's Naked Vengeance from show-favorite Cirio Santiago. The story focuses on a woman who find herself in the wrong place at the wrong time and this sends her down a VERY dark path until she finds herself forced to murder most of the male residents of Silver Lake. It is a truly brutal movie but very satisfying once the revenge starts being handed out. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967686Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:40:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe are focusing on the respected director https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001093/?ref_=tt_ov_dr on this episode of the podcast. A front-runner in the https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/smitten-with-the-dark/article4154160/ movement, he has produced a...John Dahl on this episode of the podcast. A front-runner in the Neo-Noir movement, he has produced a number of films that drip with style and he loves a twisty plot full of backstabs and deceit. We start off by talking about The Last Seduction from 1994. Starring actor-turned-director Peter Berg and Linda Fiorentino, it's a pitch-black tale of a woman on the run who will use anything she can to control the people around her and to come out on top. We follow that up with the star-packed Red Rock West from 1993. The cast includes Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, Lara Flynn Boyle and J.T. Walsh, all turning in fantastic performances. Set in a dusty western town, it follows a young man who's down on his luck, looking for a fresh start but what he finds instead is a case of mistaken identity that embroils him in a murder plot. This one is really excellent and should be seen without knowing too much about how the story develops. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5789cage,dahl,neo-noir,seductiontrue5210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-209-snipe-hunt--68967696Peter Bogdanovich's debut as a director, 1968's Targets which tells the tale of young man raised in a gun-loving family who decides one day that he's going to kill as many people as he can. Boris Karloff turns in an amazing performance as a fading film star who's struggling with his place in society. We follow that with Two Minute Warning from 1976 which stars Charlton Heston and a slew of Hollywood luminaries in a story largely set in a football stadium during a playoff game where a lone sniper sits high above the crowd, slowly planning his next move. The tension is incredible and the sense of panic once the shooting starts is shockingly real. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967696Sun, 24 Jul 2022 22:42:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieAmerica has a gun problem. So much media is out there where guns are featured almost as the lead characters, and sometimes there's nothing more fun than getting lost in this alternate reality and letting the cathartic violence wash away your cares of...Peter Bogdanovich's debut as a director, 1968's Targets which tells the tale of young man raised in a gun-loving family who decides one day that he's going to kill as many people as he can. Boris Karloff turns in an amazing performance as a fading film star who's struggling with his place in society. We follow that with Two Minute Warning from 1976 which stars Charlton Heston and a slew of Hollywood luminaries in a story largely set in a football stadium during a playoff game where a lone sniper sits high above the crowd, slowly planning his next move. The tension is incredible and the sense of panic once the shooting starts is shockingly real. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5054bogdanovich,heston,karloff,sniper,targets,thrillertrue5209fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-208-the-price-is-right--68967723Vincent Price is a horror icon for good reason...he's been in so many classics and has one of the most recognizable voices ever. We looked at two of his films that are a little lighter for the podcast this time. Starting with 1983's "The House of the Long Shadows" that has a truly stellar cast of horror luminaries including Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and John Carridine. The lead is played by Desi Arnaz Jr, who's clearly doing his best but can't hold a candle ( literally ) to his costars. It's a fun, twisty tale of deception and it was amazing to see all those familar faces together in one film. We follow that up with the wacky "Bloodbath at the House of Death" from 1984. Starring British comedian Kenny Everett, its a broad parody of horror tropes and is largely successful throughout. There are some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments and very fun surprises. We recommend both of these! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967723Sun, 26 Jun 2022 22:43:00 +0000Mike, Marty and Juliehttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001637/?ref_=tt_cl_t_1 is a horror icon for good reason...he's been in so many classics and has one of the most recognizable voices ever. We looked at two of his films that are a little lighter for the podcast this time....Vincent Price is a horror icon for good reason...he's been in so many classics and has one of the most recognizable voices ever. We looked at two of his films that are a little lighter for the podcast this time. Starting with 1983's "The House of the Long Shadows" that has a truly stellar cast of horror luminaries including Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and John Carridine. The lead is played by Desi Arnaz Jr, who's clearly doing his best but can't hold a candle ( literally ) to his costars. It's a fun, twisty tale of deception and it was amazing to see all those familar faces together in one film. We follow that up with the wacky "Bloodbath at the House of Death" from 1984. Starring British comedian Kenny Everett, its a broad parody of horror tropes and is largely successful throughout. There are some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments and very fun surprises. We recommend both of these! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5107bloodbath,price,vincenttrue5208fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-207-dirtbikes-to-dentures--68967747Fred Ward and how much we love him in everything! Several days after recording, the world learned that he had passed away, and we were left with an episode where we talk at length about him, not knowing what was to come. So, please think of this episode as a memoriam for a great actor who was great in every film he was in, with a wonderful smile and a tendency to outshine anyone he was acting beside. What a legend, and what an incredible body of solid work!
We start the show off by talking about the 1982 movie "Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann" from director William Dear. Featuring some fairly dark moments for a PG-rated film, it's a fun little diversion with a strong supporting cast including Peter Coyote as the villain. We follow that up with a masterpiece from 1990 called "Miami Blues" from George Armitage. Costarring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alec Baldwin, it is a very unique blend of comedy, drama, police procedural and character study. This one should NOT be missed! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967747Sun, 05 Jun 2022 22:44:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWhen we sat down to record episode 207, we just wanted to talk about https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0911542/?ref_=tt_ov_st and how much we love him in everything! Several days after recording, the world learned that he had passed away, and we were left...Fred Ward and how much we love him in everything! Several days after recording, the world learned that he had passed away, and we were left with an episode where we talk at length about him, not knowing what was to come. So, please think of this episode as a memoriam for a great actor who was great in every film he was in, with a wonderful smile and a tendency to outshine anyone he was acting beside. What a legend, and what an incredible body of solid work!
We start the show off by talking about the 1982 movie "Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann" from director William Dear. Featuring some fairly dark moments for a PG-rated film, it's a fun little diversion with a strong supporting cast including Peter Coyote as the villain. We follow that up with a masterpiece from 1990 called "Miami Blues" from George Armitage. Costarring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alec Baldwin, it is a very unique blend of comedy, drama, police procedural and character study. This one should NOT be missed! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5396baldwin,timetravel,vinegar,wardtrue5207fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-206-cunning-stunts--68967773Grant Page and both are directed by show-favorite Brian Trenchard-Smith. We start off with 1976's Death Cheaters which co-stars John Hargreaves as Page's partner who are recruited to help the government deal with a group of bad guys by using their stunt-focused skills. It is a blast and has some incredible stunt segments but is also really well written and paced. We follow that up with Stunt Rock from 1978 which has Page coming to America to help the band Sorcery with their live stage shows. It's full of the band's live performances and plenty of amazing stunts. We recommend both! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun. 

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4409grant-page,rock,stuntstrue5206fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-205-evil-editors--68967785Evil Ed from 1995, a Swedish production that really goes for it! This movie is incredibly ambitious, especially when considering it's small budget, but the filmmakers really succeed! The film follows a mild-mannered editor, named Ed, who is tasked with editing a series of slasher films. The act of working on the films starts to change him into the titular character and tons of people die along the way. It's a lot of fun, in the vein of Evil Dead 2 and Dead Alive. We follow that up with Astron-6's The Editor from 2014. We really feel this movie is a masterpiece. It's an homage and celebration of the giallo genre, and done with a very deft touch. It's totally over the top at times, while remaining very funny and still keeps you guessing with the actual "who-done-it" plot. This one NEEDS to be seen! We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3960editors,gory,horror,tributetrue5205fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-204-fangs-of-new-york--68967791The Addiction from director Abel Ferrara. It stars Lili Taylor as a graduate student who is attacked by a vampire and begins to turn. It presents vampirism as a parable for a number of things and goes into some very heady places at times. We follow that with 1994's Nadja from director Michael Almereyda and produced by David Lynch (who also turns in a small role as a morgue assistant). It stars the luminous Elina Lowensohn as the titular Nadja, a child of Dracula who must go to Brooklyn to see her estranged brother after the death of their father. It has a touch of quirkiness that really makes the whole film shine. We liked both and recommend them fully. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4702b&w,ferrara,vampiretrue5204fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-203-why-so-cirio--68967796Cirio Santiago! We look at two from him that are VERY similar...maybe a little TOO similar when you get right down to it! We start off with "Wheels of Fire" from 1985 which stars Gary Watkins as a Mad-Max-Alike named Trace who is driving around a post apocalyptic wasteland trying to save his sister from an evil cabal known as "The Ownership". It has lots of explosions and action but a very murky plot but is totally fun in a disposable way. We follow that with 1987's "Equalizer 2000" which stars martial artist Richard Norton as Slade, who's driving around a post-apocalyptic wasteland trying to help a rag-tag team of freedom fighters known as "The Ownership". Do you notice any similarities there? This movie also features the titular gun, the equalizer 2000 which is goofy in the most awesome way imaginable. We enjoyed both but there is no way to defend these as high-art. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967796Sun, 13 Feb 2022 23:51:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt seems like we just can't get enough of the films of director https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0379391/?ref_=tt_ov_dr! We look at two from him that are VERY similar...maybe a little TOO similar when you get right down to it! We start off with...Cirio Santiago! We look at two from him that are VERY similar...maybe a little TOO similar when you get right down to it! We start off with "Wheels of Fire" from 1985 which stars Gary Watkins as a Mad-Max-Alike named Trace who is driving around a post apocalyptic wasteland trying to save his sister from an evil cabal known as "The Ownership". It has lots of explosions and action but a very murky plot but is totally fun in a disposable way. We follow that with 1987's "Equalizer 2000" which stars martial artist Richard Norton as Slade, who's driving around a post-apocalyptic wasteland trying to help a rag-tag team of freedom fighters known as "The Ownership". Do you notice any similarities there? This movie also features the titular gun, the equalizer 2000 which is goofy in the most awesome way imaginable. We enjoyed both but there is no way to defend these as high-art. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5597cirio-santiago,post-apocalyptic,richard-nortontrue5203fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-202-stylish-tejano--68967806Eli who was the brains behind the movies we feature. We start off with 2018's "Tejano" from director David Blue Garcia. It takes some familiar crime story tropes and combines them with small town border drama to create a unique look at a world that was entirely alien to the cave dwellers. Beautifully shot and packed with action, we all really liked it. We follow that up with a real masterpiece, 2020's "The Stylist" from director Jill Gevargizian and with a terrific lead performance from Najarra Townsend as a hair stylist with a VERY dark side. A complex tale of the ways humans struggle to relate and interreact combined with harrowing tension, we urge everyone to check it out! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967806Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:53:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieFor episode 202 we are joined by friend-of-the-show https://www.instagram.com/dallasvhsswap/?hl=en who was the brains behind the movies we feature. We start off with 2018's "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8257900/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" from...Eli who was the brains behind the movies we feature. We start off with 2018's "Tejano" from director David Blue Garcia. It takes some familiar crime story tropes and combines them with small town border drama to create a unique look at a world that was entirely alien to the cave dwellers. Beautifully shot and packed with action, we all really liked it. We follow that up with a real masterpiece, 2020's "The Stylist" from director Jill Gevargizian and with a terrific lead performance from Najarra Townsend as a hair stylist with a VERY dark side. A complex tale of the ways humans struggle to relate and interreact combined with harrowing tension, we urge everyone to check it out! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>7352gevargizian,stylist,tejanotrue4202fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-201-double-dolph--68967811Dolph Lundgren. We start off with "Red Scorpion" from 1988. Directed by show-favorite Joe Zito, it's the tale of a soldier who learns that he has been sent on an immoral mission and who has to find his humanity. It's full of violence but also has moments of real emotion. With a strong supporting cast, it's a winner! We then look at "Showdown in Little Tokyo" from 1991, which adds Brandon Lee to the mix in a minor spin on the buddy-cop formula. With an incredible villain played by Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, it's also a blast with a very satisfying ending!

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967826Sat, 25 Dec 2021 23:56:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe finally hit our 200th episode! Wow! To commemorate the milestone, we decided to look back at the movies we've featured since episode 100 and rank them. We start with our favorites and end with the ones that we thought were scraping the dark corners...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4811200,listtrue4200fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-199-homegrown-horror--68967831"Death Screams" from 1982. Low budget, but packed with fun, it's a tale of a mysterious killer stalking a small town and leaving a trail of bodies in his tracks. We follow that with 1984's "The Mutilator". Featuring top-notch gore effects from Mark Shostrom, it's a wild ride, with some sketchy acting and the world's most rusty refrigerator. We then launch into our roundtable discussion of the other things we've seen lately.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967831Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:05:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe're staying close to home for this episode as we look at two films produced here in North Carolina. We start off with the completely entertaining https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085415/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 from 1982. Low budget, but packed with fun,..."Death Screams" from 1982. Low budget, but packed with fun, it's a tale of a mysterious killer stalking a small town and leaving a trail of bodies in his tracks. We follow that with 1984's "The Mutilator". Featuring top-notch gore effects from Mark Shostrom, it's a wild ride, with some sketchy acting and the world's most rusty refrigerator. We then launch into our roundtable discussion of the other things we've seen lately.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6205death-screams,mark-shostrom,mutilator,nctrue5199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-198-you-re-in-or-you-re-in-the-way--68967839Mr. Duke Mitchell. After a VERY interesting career of acting and singing he decided he wanted to try directing so, in 1974, he released "Massacre Mafia Style". He plays Mimi, who comes to Hollywood with the intent to force his way into the local Mafia. It is violent and full of all sorts of distasteful shenanigans, but VERY entertaining and earnest. Mitchell's only other directing effort was lost for many years but was finally released in 2010. "Gone with the Pope" is the story of a group of former prisoners who hatch a plan to kidnap the Pope and hold him for ransom. Their idea is to ask every Catholic on earth to pay one dollar for the Pope's release. It is also packed with violence and cringey elements, but it's better assembled than the earlier film. We think these are both worth checking out, but warn you that some of the content is very difficult to absorb from a modern perspective. We then launch into our roundtable discussion of the other things we've seen lately.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967839Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:01:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe turn our attention this time to two films from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Mitchell. After a VERY interesting career of acting and singing he decided he wanted to try directing so, in 1974, he released...Mr. Duke Mitchell. After a VERY interesting career of acting and singing he decided he wanted to try directing so, in 1974, he released "Massacre Mafia Style". He plays Mimi, who comes to Hollywood with the intent to force his way into the local Mafia. It is violent and full of all sorts of distasteful shenanigans, but VERY entertaining and earnest. Mitchell's only other directing effort was lost for many years but was finally released in 2010. "Gone with the Pope" is the story of a group of former prisoners who hatch a plan to kidnap the Pope and hold him for ransom. Their idea is to ask every Catholic on earth to pay one dollar for the Pope's release. It is also packed with violence and cringey elements, but it's better assembled than the earlier film. We think these are both worth checking out, but warn you that some of the content is very difficult to absorb from a modern perspective. We then launch into our roundtable discussion of the other things we've seen lately.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3757duke-mitchell,gone-with-the-pope,massacre-mafia-styletrue5198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-197-hallo-weed-vern--68967848Ernest, Scared Stupid" from director John Cherry and starring the late great Jim Varney in the role that made him a star. It's a sweet-tempered movie aimed at a younger crowd, but at least two of us found it completely charming. We follow that up with 1999's "Idle Hands" from Rodman Flender and featuring a great cast of young actors turning in impressive comedic performances. There's also top-notch makeup effects and some very grisly moments, but we also get to see Jessica Alba in her underwear, so things are definitely balanced. We then launch into our roundtable discussion of the other things we've seen lately.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967848Sun, 31 Oct 2021 23:03:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIn this, the scariest of seasons, we decided to soften the spookiness with two horror films that lean into the funnier side of the holiday. We start off with 1999's "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101821/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" from...Ernest, Scared Stupid" from director John Cherry and starring the late great Jim Varney in the role that made him a star. It's a sweet-tempered movie aimed at a younger crowd, but at least two of us found it completely charming. We follow that up with 1999's "Idle Hands" from Rodman Flender and featuring a great cast of young actors turning in impressive comedic performances. There's also top-notch makeup effects and some very grisly moments, but we also get to see Jessica Alba in her underwear, so things are definitely balanced. We then launch into our roundtable discussion of the other things we've seen lately.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5523drugs,ernest-scared-stupid,ernest-worrell,idle-hands,stupidtrue5197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-196-rutger-power-hauer--68967860Rutger Hauer was one of our favorites, from Nighthawks, to Blade Runner, to Wedlock, to Flesh+Blood, to Hobo with a Shotgun and countless other films, he left a huge mark on world cinema. We decided to look at two of his films on the show, starting off with 1986's Wanted Dead or Alive, from one of our favorite directors Gary Sherman. It's an action packed tale of a terrorist, played by Gene Simmons, being pursued by a former intelligence agent, played by Hauer, who now works as a bounty hunter. With really strong performances across the board and some great twists and turns, this is a solid choice! We follow that up with 1992's Split Second which is set in a near-future flooded London where a stealthy monster is on a murder spree, purused by policeman Hauer and his new partner. This one also has great performances and some nice surprises and we recommend it fully. We then ramble through a list of other things we've seen.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967860Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:04:00 +0000Mike, Marty and Juliehttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000442/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 was one of our favorites, from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082817/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_150, to https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/?ref_=nm_knf_i1,...Rutger Hauer was one of our favorites, from Nighthawks, to Blade Runner, to Wedlock, to Flesh+Blood, to Hobo with a Shotgun and countless other films, he left a huge mark on world cinema. We decided to look at two of his films on the show, starting off with 1986's Wanted Dead or Alive, from one of our favorite directors Gary Sherman. It's an action packed tale of a terrorist, played by Gene Simmons, being pursued by a former intelligence agent, played by Hauer, who now works as a bounty hunter. With really strong performances across the board and some great twists and turns, this is a solid choice! We follow that up with 1992's Split Second which is set in a near-future flooded London where a stealthy monster is on a murder spree, purused by policeman Hauer and his new partner. This one also has great performances and some nice surprises and we recommend it fully. We then ramble through a list of other things we've seen.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5521rutger-hauer,split-second,wanted-dead-or-alivetrue5196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-195-desiegance--68967867Defiance", from director John Flynn. It has a star-studded cast lead by Jan-Michael Vincent. He plays a sailor who finds himself staying in an apartment in a neighborhood that is being terrorized by a gang called the "Souls". It's the story of how he comes to think of this neighborhood as his own and decides to stand up against the gang. It is 100% solid throughout with some very strong perfomances. We follow that up with a horse of an entirely different color, 1983's "Siege". This is Canadian exploitation at its darkest and most ruthless. Set in Halifax, Nova Scotia, it starts during a police strike which leaves the city vulnerable to those with bad intent. A gang of neo-nazis takes advantage of the opportunity and they visit a local gay bar and do incredibly vile things. The lone survivor of this vicious attack escapes to a local apartment where he is shielded by the residents during a very dark night of brutal violence. This is grim stuff but highly recommended to those of you with strong constitutions. We then ramble through a list of other things we've seen.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967867Sat, 25 Sep 2021 23:06:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe are back with more oddball movies from the dustiest shelf in the video store! This time we start with 1980's "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080605/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3", from director https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0283500/?ref_=tt_ov_dr. It has a...Defiance", from director John Flynn. It has a star-studded cast lead by Jan-Michael Vincent. He plays a sailor who finds himself staying in an apartment in a neighborhood that is being terrorized by a gang called the "Souls". It's the story of how he comes to think of this neighborhood as his own and decides to stand up against the gang. It is 100% solid throughout with some very strong perfomances. We follow that up with a horse of an entirely different color, 1983's "Siege". This is Canadian exploitation at its darkest and most ruthless. Set in Halifax, Nova Scotia, it starts during a police strike which leaves the city vulnerable to those with bad intent. A gang of neo-nazis takes advantage of the opportunity and they visit a local gay bar and do incredibly vile things. The lone survivor of this vicious attack escapes to a local apartment where he is shielded by the residents during a very dark night of brutal violence. This is grim stuff but highly recommended to those of you with strong constitutions. We then ramble through a list of other things we've seen.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4816defiance,exploitation,jan-michael-vincent,siegetrue5195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-194-neon-hunters--68967880Mad Max. We start off with 1988's Future Hunters which mixes the Bible, mythology, Nazis, Amazon warriors, kung fu and everything else you can imagine. All these crazy elements should not work together, but somehow director Cirio Santiago pulls it off to great success! We then move on to 1991's Neon City, starring the legendary Michael Ironside as a bounty hunter in a post apocalyptic wasteland, trying to get his latest catch across a dangerous stretch of land so he can collect the reward. This one completely blew us away and we are all stunned that it's not better known. Currently it's free on Tubi and we urge everyone to check it out. We then ramble through a list of other things we've seen.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967880Sun, 29 Aug 2021 23:08:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieAs we attempt to get back into a more regular schedule, we turn to something that is almost always reliable...the movies that seem at least slightly inspired by the epic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max. We start off with...Mad Max. We start off with 1988's Future Hunters which mixes the Bible, mythology, Nazis, Amazon warriors, kung fu and everything else you can imagine. All these crazy elements should not work together, but somehow director Cirio Santiago pulls it off to great success! We then move on to 1991's Neon City, starring the legendary Michael Ironside as a bounty hunter in a post apocalyptic wasteland, trying to get his latest catch across a dangerous stretch of land so he can collect the reward. This one completely blew us away and we are all stunned that it's not better known. Currently it's free on Tubi and we urge everyone to check it out. We then ramble through a list of other things we've seen.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4822cirio-santiago,future-hunters,michael-ironside,neon-city,post-apoalyptictrue5194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-193-the-wings-beneath-our-wind--68967888Wings Hauser, who always seems to rise to the top in any film he's in. We start off with 1983's Deadly Force, from director Paul Aaron, where Wings plays Stoney Cooper, a former Los Angeles cop who is pulled back into town to search for a serial killer. It plays it very safe storywise but has some interesting twists and it was fun to see Wings playing a good guy for once. We follow that with 1989's L.A. Bounty which was written by and stars one of our favorites, Sybil Danning! Sybil plays "Ruger", a former cop who has a vendetta against a crazy crime lord, played by Wings Hauser, who killed her partner. It has some standout stunt scenes and lots of mayhem. Both of these films were fun, but don't expect to be shown something new. Our original pairing for this episode were two movies with vampire bats hunting humans. We watched 1974's Chosen Survivors and 1979's Nightwing. They were both entertaining but with VERY different budgets! We include a brief bit about each in the podcast, and it's safe to say that we recommend both. Then we go over some of the large changes that have happened in each of our lives and a few standout things we've been watching.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967888Sat, 14 Aug 2021 23:10:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieAfter a VERY long and unplanned break, we are finally returning with episode 193. We had technical issues the first time we tried to record this one, but we succeeded the second time! Our focus for the second attempt was the...Wings Hauser, who always seems to rise to the top in any film he's in. We start off with 1983's Deadly Force, from director Paul Aaron, where Wings plays Stoney Cooper, a former Los Angeles cop who is pulled back into town to search for a serial killer. It plays it very safe storywise but has some interesting twists and it was fun to see Wings playing a good guy for once. We follow that with 1989's L.A. Bounty which was written by and stars one of our favorites, Sybil Danning! Sybil plays "Ruger", a former cop who has a vendetta against a crazy crime lord, played by Wings Hauser, who killed her partner. It has some standout stunt scenes and lots of mayhem. Both of these films were fun, but don't expect to be shown something new. Our original pairing for this episode were two movies with vampire bats hunting humans. We watched 1974's Chosen Survivors and 1979's Nightwing. They were both entertaining but with VERY different budgets! We include a brief bit about each in the podcast, and it's safe to say that we recommend both. Then we go over some of the large changes that have happened in each of our lives and a few standout things we've been watching.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4031chosen-survivors,deadly-force,la-bounty,nightwing,sybil-danning,vampire-bats,wings-hausertrue5193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-192-pride-from-the-cave--68967909Liquid Sky, from director Slava Tsukerman and featuring an amazing dual-lead performance from Anne Carlisle. It is an arty science fiction tale that reminded us all of Repo Man, and that's a hell of a compliment from the cave dwellers! We follow that with a completely fabulous, zero budget sci-fi romp from 1991 called Vegas in Space. It was largely created by and stars legendary drag queen and activist Doris Fish as well as a cavalcade of colorful, funny and memorable drag queens and genetic women, trying to solve a mystery on an "all-female" pleasure planet. This is pure entertainment and an amazingly successful labor of love. We then chat about other things we've seen and events in our lives.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967909Sat, 26 Jun 2021 23:13:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIn honor of Pride month, we looked at two films that we felt were interesting celebrations of different aspects of the LGBTQ+ world. We don't think these movies are going to necessarily change anyone or make the world a better place, but they are both...Liquid Sky, from director Slava Tsukerman and featuring an amazing dual-lead performance from Anne Carlisle. It is an arty science fiction tale that reminded us all of Repo Man, and that's a hell of a compliment from the cave dwellers! We follow that with a completely fabulous, zero budget sci-fi romp from 1991 called Vegas in Space. It was largely created by and stars legendary drag queen and activist Doris Fish as well as a cavalcade of colorful, funny and memorable drag queens and genetic women, trying to solve a mystery on an "all-female" pleasure planet. This is pure entertainment and an amazingly successful labor of love. We then chat about other things we've seen and events in our lives.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4860drag-queen,lgbtq+,liquid-sky,pride,vegas-in-spacetrue5193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-191-cobracabana--68967926Fred Williamson so we went back to his filmography for this episode. We look at the first 2 of the "Black Cobra" films. The first from 1987 is a boilerplate actioner with a typically cool performance from Williamson. The sequel "Black Cobra 2" from 1989 ups the ante by adding TV's Spiderman Nicholas Hammond as a sidekick when Williamson's character is sent to the Phillipines where he finds romance, intrigue and danger! These are both appealing and will not stretch your brain with simple plots and wall-to-wall fun!  We then chat about other things we've seen and events in our lives.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967926Sun, 13 Jun 2021 23:15:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe love https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004365/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 so we went back to his filmography for this episode. We look at the first 2 of the "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092765/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_78" films. The first from 1987 is a boilerplate...Fred Williamson so we went back to his filmography for this episode. We look at the first 2 of the "Black Cobra" films. The first from 1987 is a boilerplate actioner with a typically cool performance from Williamson. The sequel "Black Cobra 2" from 1989 ups the ante by adding TV's Spiderman Nicholas Hammond as a sidekick when Williamson's character is sent to the Phillipines where he finds romance, intrigue and danger! These are both appealing and will not stretch your brain with simple plots and wall-to-wall fun!  We then chat about other things we've seen and events in our lives.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4814black-cobra,black-cobra-2,fred-williamson,spidermantrue5191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-190-two-lane-cock-fight--68967931Monte Hellman. We start off with the controversial 1974 movie "Cockfighter" and follow it up with the metaphorical masterpiece "Two Lane Blacktop" from 1971. Both films feature Warren Oates, Laurie Bird and Harry Dean Stanton, all turning in strong performances. Cockfighter follows a deliberately mute Oates as he competes in a series of cockfights across the south, in pursuit of respect and love. It's tough to watch at times and confounded us with some of its choices. Two Lane Blacktop, on the other hand, is a wonder. With a deliberate pace and subtext galore, it is making statements left and right. It also features very impressive performances from two musicians, James Taylor and Dennis Wilson. We then proceed to our lists of other things we've been watching.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967931Sun, 23 May 2021 23:16:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe bring out the Hellman's on this episode of the podcast as we look at two from https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0375494/?ref_=tt_ov_dr. We start off with the controversial 1974 movie "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071338/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0" and follow it...Monte Hellman. We start off with the controversial 1974 movie "Cockfighter" and follow it up with the metaphorical masterpiece "Two Lane Blacktop" from 1971. Both films feature Warren Oates, Laurie Bird and Harry Dean Stanton, all turning in strong performances. Cockfighter follows a deliberately mute Oates as he competes in a series of cockfights across the south, in pursuit of respect and love. It's tough to watch at times and confounded us with some of its choices. Two Lane Blacktop, on the other hand, is a wonder. With a deliberate pace and subtext galore, it is making statements left and right. It also features very impressive performances from two musicians, James Taylor and Dennis Wilson. We then proceed to our lists of other things we've been watching.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>503270s,cockfighter,dennis-wilson,james-taylor,monte-hellman,two-lane-blacktop,warren-oatestrue3190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-189-fruet-of-the-loom--68967939William Fruet this time for the podcast. We start off with "The House By the Lake" from 1976 ( also known as "Death Weekend" ). Starring one of our favorites, Don Stroud, and with a great performance from Brenda Vaccaro, it is a very well-told tale of home invasion which does NOT disappoint. We follow that up with "Baker County U.S.A." ( also known as "Trapped" ) from 1982. Henry Silva turns in really strong performance as a villainous hillbilly who has gone off the deep end and NEEDS to be stopped! It is an outstanding bit of exploitation filmmaking, with great acting and mind-blowing stunts. After we talk about those two, we run down the other films we've been watching then we have a round-table discussion of the new film "Nobody" and ( spoiler alert ) we all LOVED it!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967939Sun, 02 May 2021 23:18:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe decided to return to the work of Canadian director https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0296651/?ref_=tt_ov_dr this time for the podcast. We start off with "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075922/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8" from 1976 ( also known as "Death Weekend"...William Fruet this time for the podcast. We start off with "The House By the Lake" from 1976 ( also known as "Death Weekend" ). Starring one of our favorites, Don Stroud, and with a great performance from Brenda Vaccaro, it is a very well-told tale of home invasion which does NOT disappoint. We follow that up with "Baker County U.S.A." ( also known as "Trapped" ) from 1982. Henry Silva turns in really strong performance as a villainous hillbilly who has gone off the deep end and NEEDS to be stopped! It is an outstanding bit of exploitation filmmaking, with great acting and mind-blowing stunts. After we talk about those two, we run down the other films we've been watching then we have a round-table discussion of the new film "Nobody" and ( spoiler alert ) we all LOVED it!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6889baker-county-usa,don-stroud,house-by-the-lake,nobody,trapped,william-fruettrue5189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-188-kong-vs-flickerzilla--68967986Jackie Kong in the cave this week by looking at two films from her career. We start off with her third film, 1987's "Blood Diner" which was originally planned as a follow-up to H.G. Lewis' "Blood Feast". It tells the story of two brothers who have the brain of their uncle in a jar and are being directed, by the brain, to perform a variety of rituals to resurrect an ancient goddess. The cave was divided on this one, but we were more aligned on the second film which was Kong's debut effort as a director. 1983's "The Being" is about a mysterious monster rampaging through Pottsville, Idaho, leaving a trail of dead bodies in its wake. It has some recognizable faces in the cast and some pretty impressive special effects at times. We follow that with our usual discussion of what else we've been watching.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68967986Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:23:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe turn our attention to director https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0465034/?ref_=tt_ov_dr in the cave this week by looking at two films from her career. We start off with her third film, 1987's "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092669/?ref_=nm_knf_i2" which...Jackie Kong in the cave this week by looking at two films from her career. We start off with her third film, 1987's "Blood Diner" which was originally planned as a follow-up to H.G. Lewis' "Blood Feast". It tells the story of two brothers who have the brain of their uncle in a jar and are being directed, by the brain, to perform a variety of rituals to resurrect an ancient goddess. The cave was divided on this one, but we were more aligned on the second film which was Kong's debut effort as a director. 1983's "The Being" is about a mysterious monster rampaging through Pottsville, Idaho, leaving a trail of dead bodies in its wake. It has some recognizable faces in the cast and some pretty impressive special effects at times. We follow that with our usual discussion of what else we've been watching.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5613blood-diner,blood-feast,jackie-kong,the-beingtrue5188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-187-grefe-not-covfefe--68968017William Grefe, He produced most of his films in Florida and we had covered another of his films "Mako, the Jaws of Death" back on episode 90 of the podcast. We start off with 1977's "Whiskey Mountain" which stars one of our favorite actors, Christopher George. It follows 4 people on a bit of a treasure hunt through lush woodlands, who run afoul of some people growing marijuana. It is surprisingly brutal for a PG rated film and has some nice moments, but is probably at least twice as long as it needs to be. We follow that up with 1974's "Impulse" which has a bonkers performance from William Shatner as a ruthless gigolo who murders a number of people and terrorizes a young girl. It's quite a shocker at times and you'll want a shower after it's over. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968017Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:25:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe return to one of our favorite subjects, the "Regional Filmmaker", focusing on Mr. https://www.diabolikdvd.com/product/he-came-from-the-swamp-the-william-grefe-collection-arrow-us-blu-ray/, He produced most of his films in Florida and we had covered...William Grefe, He produced most of his films in Florida and we had covered another of his films "Mako, the Jaws of Death" back on episode 90 of the podcast. We start off with 1977's "Whiskey Mountain" which stars one of our favorite actors, Christopher George. It follows 4 people on a bit of a treasure hunt through lush woodlands, who run afoul of some people growing marijuana. It is surprisingly brutal for a PG rated film and has some nice moments, but is probably at least twice as long as it needs to be. We follow that up with 1974's "Impulse" which has a bonkers performance from William Shatner as a ruthless gigolo who murders a number of people and terrorizes a young girl. It's quite a shocker at times and you'll want a shower after it's over. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6277impulse,whiskey-mountain,william-grefe,william-shatnertrue5187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-186-joe-mama--68968027Joe Lewis this time on the podcast. We were not familiar with him but he popped up on our radar and seemed perfect for the show. We start off with his debut starring role in 1979's "Jaguar Lives" which also features a sizeable cast of legendary actors. It's a fun combination of martial arts and James Bond, with globe-trotting, intrigue and an inscrutable plot. We follow that up with 1981's "Force Five" from show-favorite director Robert Clouse. It's a familiar plot, with an evil leader who has an island stronghold that must be stopped. It has some really fun moments, with great stunt work.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968027Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:28:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe look at two films that feature the martial arts legend https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Lewis_(martial_artist) this time on the podcast. We were not familiar with him but he popped up on our radar and seemed perfect for the show. We start off with...Joe Lewis this time on the podcast. We were not familiar with him but he popped up on our radar and seemed perfect for the show. We start off with his debut starring role in 1979's "Jaguar Lives" which also features a sizeable cast of legendary actors. It's a fun combination of martial arts and James Bond, with globe-trotting, intrigue and an inscrutable plot. We follow that up with 1981's "Force Five" from show-favorite director Robert Clouse. It's a familiar plot, with an evil leader who has an island stronghold that must be stopped. It has some really fun moments, with great stunt work.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4536force-five,jaguar-lives,joe-lewis,martial-arts,robert-clousetrue5186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-185-sexually-transmitted-demons--68968032Valentine's Day, with love and romance filling our hearts and minds as we looked at two disparate films where sex and demons are connected. We start off with the light hearted goofiness of 1987's "My Demon Lover" where a woman in New York City is struggling to find the right man until she meets a weirdo who's possessed with a demon that presents itself any time he becomes sexually aroused. It's dumb, but fun, and completely forgettable. We follow that up with a modern masterpiece, 2014's "It Follows" where a curse is passed from person to person via sex. The curse causes a demon to relentlessly pursue you, with a goal to violently kill you. The only way to stave off the attack is pass the curse on to someone else by having sex with them. It is a layered parable that still manages to be very scary and fun at the same time.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968032Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:29:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe recorded this episode on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentine%27s_Day, with love and romance filling our hearts and minds as we looked at two disparate films where sex and demons are connected. We start off with the light hearted goofiness of...Valentine's Day, with love and romance filling our hearts and minds as we looked at two disparate films where sex and demons are connected. We start off with the light hearted goofiness of 1987's "My Demon Lover" where a woman in New York City is struggling to find the right man until she meets a weirdo who's possessed with a demon that presents itself any time he becomes sexually aroused. It's dumb, but fun, and completely forgettable. We follow that up with a modern masterpiece, 2014's "It Follows" where a curse is passed from person to person via sex. The curse causes a demon to relentlessly pursue you, with a goal to violently kill you. The only way to stave off the attack is pass the curse on to someone else by having sex with them. It is a layered parable that still manages to be very scary and fun at the same time.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5225it-follows,my-demon-lover,valentines-daytrue5185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-184-assemble-the-cave--68968042Kill Squad" where a team of martial artists team up to find out who attacked their leader. It's fantastic low-budget fun. We follow that up with "Action USA" from 1989 which recently got a blu-ray release from Vinegar Syndrome. It's surprisingly coherent and has a great cast of favorite faces, having fun and causing a TON of havoc!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968042Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:31:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe turn our attention back to one of our favorite genres, the big dumb action-movie!  We talk about two obscure flicks from the 80s that have had a bit of a renaissance lately. We start off with 1982's "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082611/" where a...Kill Squad" where a team of martial artists team up to find out who attacked their leader. It's fantastic low-budget fun. We follow that up with "Action USA" from 1989 which recently got a blu-ray release from Vinegar Syndrome. It's surprisingly coherent and has a great cast of favorite faces, having fun and causing a TON of havoc!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4555action-usa,kill-squad,stunts,vinegar-syndrometrue5184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-183-rage-in-the-cave--68968050Highwaymen", from the director of the 80's classic "The Hitcher" Robert Harmon. Starring Jim Caviezel and Rhona Mitra, it's a big, noisy action movie, that tells a story of revenge between two men who have fast, dangerous cars. There is smashing, crashing, flipping and exploding action throughout and it's a fun bit of escapist entertainment. We follow that with 2020's "Unhinged" starring Russell Crowe as a huge, psychotic brute with an enormous pickup truck and an axe to grind with a woman and son in a station wagon. It is rough, vicious, intense and violent, and Crowe is terrifying and believable as someone you do NOT want to cross. The show goes long as we get reacquainted  after a long pause over the holidays, and we talk about all the things we've watched since the last show. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968050Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:33:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome to 2021! We kick off the new year with a look at a dark side of human behavior...road rage! First up is 2004's "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339147/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1", from the director of the 80's classic...Highwaymen", from the director of the 80's classic "The Hitcher" Robert Harmon. Starring Jim Caviezel and Rhona Mitra, it's a big, noisy action movie, that tells a story of revenge between two men who have fast, dangerous cars. There is smashing, crashing, flipping and exploding action throughout and it's a fun bit of escapist entertainment. We follow that with 2020's "Unhinged" starring Russell Crowe as a huge, psychotic brute with an enormous pickup truck and an axe to grind with a woman and son in a station wagon. It is rough, vicious, intense and violent, and Crowe is terrifying and believable as someone you do NOT want to cross. The show goes long as we get reacquainted  after a long pause over the holidays, and we talk about all the things we've watched since the last show. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5888highwaymen,rhona-mitra,robert-harmon,russell-crowe,unhingedtrue5183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-182-rikki-tikki-davi--68968054Robert Davi and also have plots that remind us VERY much of our favorite Christmas movie...a little flick called "Die Hard". We start off with "The Taking of Beverly Hills" from 1991, directed by Sidney J. Furie and starring Ken Wahl and Matt Frewer, with several good people in supporting roles. The plot revolves around a group of disgruntled cops who fake a chemical spill in Beverly Hills in order to rob the place blind. Lots of things are blown up, crushed and shot during the runtime and it's a ton of fun!  We follow it up with 1995's "No Contest" which stars Shannon Tweed and Andrew "Dice" Clay. This time, a beauty pageant is taken over by a group of VERY bad men who hold the contestants hostage and only the kicks and punches of a former winner can save them!  It is a very fun piece of fluff that delivers on every level. Neither of these movies are "good" on any defensible level, but they both left us all with huge grins on our faces and we recommend them.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968054Sun, 27 Dec 2020 00:35:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe wrap up this shitty year with two VERY entertaining action films from the 90's that both feature the always-fun https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001108/?ref_=tt_cl_t4 and also have plots that remind us VERY much of our favorite Christmas movie...a...Robert Davi and also have plots that remind us VERY much of our favorite Christmas movie...a little flick called "Die Hard". We start off with "The Taking of Beverly Hills" from 1991, directed by Sidney J. Furie and starring Ken Wahl and Matt Frewer, with several good people in supporting roles. The plot revolves around a group of disgruntled cops who fake a chemical spill in Beverly Hills in order to rob the place blind. Lots of things are blown up, crushed and shot during the runtime and it's a ton of fun!  We follow it up with 1995's "No Contest" which stars Shannon Tweed and Andrew "Dice" Clay. This time, a beauty pageant is taken over by a group of VERY bad men who hold the contestants hostage and only the kicks and punches of a former winner can save them!  It is a very fun piece of fluff that delivers on every level. Neither of these movies are "good" on any defensible level, but they both left us all with huge grins on our faces and we recommend them.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6016andrew-dice-clay,die-hard,no-contest,robert-davi,the-taking-of-beverly-hillstrue5182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-181-jiu-shitsu--68968062Dimitri Logothetis and feature enormous dudes beating the crap out of each other. We start off with 2018's "Kickboxer: Retaliation" which continues the story that started with Jean-Claude Van Damme's hit film from 1989. VanDamme even reprises his role and serves as a mentor to the film's lead, played by Alain Moussi. It tells the story of an MMA fighter who goes to a Thailand prison where he is groomed to fight Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who played the Mountain, in Game of Thrones. There's other famous faces around, including Christopher Lambert, Mike Tyson and many high-level MMA fighters. It is a lot of dumb fun with some fantastic action set-pieces and a fairly predictable storyline. The second film is where the real trouble begins. We had seen the trailer for 2020's "Jiu Jitsu" and it looked completely amazing! Also featuring Alain Moussi in the lead, it had Tony Jaa, Frank Grillo and Nicolas Cage!!! How could this thing be bad!?!? Well, it turns out that it could be bad in every single way imaginable. With a story that borrows liberally from "Predator" we have a team of elite fighters traveling to fight an alien who comes to Earth to compete against our best in combat to the death. It is dumb, confusing and badly assembled. Really just a huge step down from the first film.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968062Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:37:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe had REALLY high hopes for our two movies this time on the podcast, but to say that they both weren't winners would be a HUGE understatement. Both films are directed by https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0517768/?ref_=ttfc_fc_dr1 and feature enormous dudes...Dimitri Logothetis and feature enormous dudes beating the crap out of each other. We start off with 2018's "Kickboxer: Retaliation" which continues the story that started with Jean-Claude Van Damme's hit film from 1989. VanDamme even reprises his role and serves as a mentor to the film's lead, played by Alain Moussi. It tells the story of an MMA fighter who goes to a Thailand prison where he is groomed to fight Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who played the Mountain, in Game of Thrones. There's other famous faces around, including Christopher Lambert, Mike Tyson and many high-level MMA fighters. It is a lot of dumb fun with some fantastic action set-pieces and a fairly predictable storyline. The second film is where the real trouble begins. We had seen the trailer for 2020's "Jiu Jitsu" and it looked completely amazing! Also featuring Alain Moussi in the lead, it had Tony Jaa, Frank Grillo and Nicolas Cage!!! How could this thing be bad!?!? Well, it turns out that it could be bad in every single way imaginable. With a story that borrows liberally from "Predator" we have a team of elite fighters traveling to fight an alien who comes to Earth to compete against our best in combat to the death. It is dumb, confusing and badly assembled. Really just a huge step down from the first film.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3992alain-moussi,jiu-jitsu,kickboxer-retaliation,nicolas-cage,tony-jaatrue5181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-180-what-in-the-sam-hill--68968066The Getaway" from iconic director Sam Peckinpah. It stars another icon, Steve McQueen as an ex-con who gets back into a life of crime, only to have everything go wrong and he's left trying to get away from everyone who's out to get him. The movie was written by show-favorite Walter Hill, who also wrote AND directed our second film, 1978's "The Driver". It stars Ryan O'Neal as an unnamed wheelman who is being pursued by a relentless cop played by Bruce Dern and it is packed with macho dialogue and incredible chase scenes. We recommend both movies and we also recommend that you reach out to us and tell us some other films we should cover on the podcast.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968066Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:38:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThis time, in the cave, we take a look at two films from VERY manly men. We start off with 1972's "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068638/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3" from iconic director https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001603/?ref_=tt_ov_dr. It stars another...The Getaway" from iconic director Sam Peckinpah. It stars another icon, Steve McQueen as an ex-con who gets back into a life of crime, only to have everything go wrong and he's left trying to get away from everyone who's out to get him. The movie was written by show-favorite Walter Hill, who also wrote AND directed our second film, 1978's "The Driver". It stars Ryan O'Neal as an unnamed wheelman who is being pursued by a relentless cop played by Bruce Dern and it is packed with macho dialogue and incredible chase scenes. We recommend both movies and we also recommend that you reach out to us and tell us some other films we should cover on the podcast.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3535ryan-oneal,sam-peckinpah,steve-mcqueen,the-driver,the-getaway,walter-hilltrue4180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-179-flickered-not-stirred--68968486Sean Connery. He was someone that was held in high esteem by all of us in the cave. We decided to do a special show in his honor so we did a bit of a search for some less popular starring vehicles to look at for the podcast. We start off with 1966's "A Fine Madness", from director Irvin Kershner, which intends to be a comedy but unfortunately fell VERY flat for us. It DOES have a great supporting cast, and a handful of interesting moments, but overall was a relic from a different time, and not in the best way. We follow that up with the very impressive "The Offence" from 1973. Directed by another legend, Sydney Lumet, it is VERY challenging to watch. It does allow Connery to really shine as an actor, and reminded us all just how effective he could be. Please let us know your favorite Connery performance, and also what you'd like to see on future shows but getting it touch with us.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968486Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:40:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieOn October 31st, we were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary actor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Connery. He was someone that was held in high esteem by all of us in the cave. We decided to do a special show in his honor so we...Sean Connery. He was someone that was held in high esteem by all of us in the cave. We decided to do a special show in his honor so we did a bit of a search for some less popular starring vehicles to look at for the podcast. We start off with 1966's "A Fine Madness", from director Irvin Kershner, which intends to be a comedy but unfortunately fell VERY flat for us. It DOES have a great supporting cast, and a handful of interesting moments, but overall was a relic from a different time, and not in the best way. We follow that up with the very impressive "The Offence" from 1973. Directed by another legend, Sydney Lumet, it is VERY challenging to watch. It does allow Connery to really shine as an actor, and reminded us all just how effective he could be. Please let us know your favorite Connery performance, and also what you'd like to see on future shows but getting it touch with us.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4531a-fine-madness,irvin-kershner,sean-connery,sydney-lumet,the-offencetrue5179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-178-flickers-from-witch-mountain--68968491Disney movies from our childhoods that meant a lot to us. Featuring psychic power, gangs of children, flying saucers and more than a few screen legends, these two films left very large marks in our young, malleable brains! We start off with 1975's "Escape to Witch Mountain" where the villains are played by Donald Pleasance and Ray Milland! We follow that up with 1978's "Return from Witch Mountain" where the bad guys are Christopher Lee and Bette Davis!!! Both films are directed by John Hough and have Ike Eisenmann and Kim Richards as Tony and Tia, a brother and sister pair who start off knowing very little about their pasts but who come to understand much more over the course of the two movies. Both have that unmistakable Disney energy and charm and they really took us back to our childhoods. If you have to pick one, make sure it's the first film but they both are worth your time if you don't mind some cheese in your movies.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968491Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:42:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's another sausage party on the podcast as we look at two https://www.disney.com/ movies from our childhoods that meant a lot to us....Disney movies from our childhoods that meant a lot to us. Featuring psychic power, gangs of children, flying saucers and more than a few screen legends, these two films left very large marks in our young, malleable brains! We start off with 1975's "Escape to Witch Mountain" where the villains are played by Donald Pleasance and Ray Milland! We follow that up with 1978's "Return from Witch Mountain" where the bad guys are Christopher Lee and Bette Davis!!! Both films are directed by John Hough and have Ike Eisenmann and Kim Richards as Tony and Tia, a brother and sister pair who start off knowing very little about their pasts but who come to understand much more over the course of the two movies. Both have that unmistakable Disney energy and charm and they really took us back to our childhoods. If you have to pick one, make sure it's the first film but they both are worth your time if you don't mind some cheese in your movies.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3434bette-davis,donald-pleasance,escape-to-witch-mountain,flying-saucer,ike-eisenmann,kim-richards,return-from-witch-mountaintrue5178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-177-what-scares-you-volume-3-eye-trauma--68968503eye trauma". We start off with 1975's appropriately titled "Eyeball" from Italian director Umberto Lenzi. A fairly boilerplate giallo with a gloved killer and tons of misdirects, but it is fun and moves along quickly. It also features a number of off-camera eye gouging incidents that makes it a fairly decent choice for this theme. We follow that up with an absolute masterpiece...1987's "Anguish" from director Bigas Luna. This is a really trippy and, at times, genuinely unsettling experience. Using the idea of hypnotism and combining that with a layered series of meta narratives, it's truly something you need to see. We then proceed to a discussion of things we've seen lately.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968503Sun, 18 Oct 2020 23:44:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe continue our Halloween tradition of looking at films that hit our personal phobias...this time, it's the idea of "https://halloweenlove.com/top-ten-ommetaphobia-movie-moments-aka-eye-trauma-that-will-make-you-wince/". We start off with 1975's...eye trauma". We start off with 1975's appropriately titled "Eyeball" from Italian director Umberto Lenzi. A fairly boilerplate giallo with a gloved killer and tons of misdirects, but it is fun and moves along quickly. It also features a number of off-camera eye gouging incidents that makes it a fairly decent choice for this theme. We follow that up with an absolute masterpiece...1987's "Anguish" from director Bigas Luna. This is a really trippy and, at times, genuinely unsettling experience. Using the idea of hypnotism and combining that with a layered series of meta narratives, it's truly something you need to see. We then proceed to a discussion of things we've seen lately.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4502anguish,bigas-luna,eyeball,eye-trauma,giallo,umberto-lenzitrue5177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-176-he-s-no-hack-man--68968510Gene Hackman since he stopped acting with 2004's Welcome to Mooseport. On this episode of the podcast we look at two of his films from the early 70's and then proceed to dissect them bit by bit. Starting off, we look at 1971's The Hunting Party with a brutal game of cat and mouse between the impossibly rich Hackman and the scoundrel Oliver Reed who has inadvertently kidnapped Hackman's wife, played by Candice Bergen. The relationships and situations in the film are ALL problematic, but there are some excellent performances and incredible sweeping vistas. We follow it up with 1972's Prime Cut which brings Lee Marvin in as a fixer for the mob who is tasked with forcing Hackman and his inbred hillbilly family to pay up. It is similarly problematic but has a little more Hollywood sheen to it. We then launch into an epic round of "What Else Have You Seen Lately®" and even talk about what might be featured in upcoming shows.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968510Sun, 20 Sep 2020 23:46:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe've all missed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Hackman since he stopped acting with 2004's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361925/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0. On this episode of the podcast we look at two of his films from the early 70's and then proceed to...Gene Hackman since he stopped acting with 2004's Welcome to Mooseport. On this episode of the podcast we look at two of his films from the early 70's and then proceed to dissect them bit by bit. Starting off, we look at 1971's The Hunting Party with a brutal game of cat and mouse between the impossibly rich Hackman and the scoundrel Oliver Reed who has inadvertently kidnapped Hackman's wife, played by Candice Bergen. The relationships and situations in the film are ALL problematic, but there are some excellent performances and incredible sweeping vistas. We follow it up with 1972's Prime Cut which brings Lee Marvin in as a fixer for the mob who is tasked with forcing Hackman and his inbred hillbilly family to pay up. It is similarly problematic but has a little more Hollywood sheen to it. We then launch into an epic round of "What Else Have You Seen Lately®" and even talk about what might be featured in upcoming shows.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5347candice-bergen,gene-hackman,lee-marvin,olver-reed,prime-cut,the-hunting-partytrue5176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-175-fill-in-the-blanks--68968521Tae bo himself, Billy Blanks! We start off with 1993's "TC 2000" where Blanks plays part of a "Tracker-Communicator" team in a  dystopian future where the elite live underground in secure facilities, while the surface of the earth is populated with roving groups of ne'er-do-wells who are constantly trying to break in. It has shades of Robocop and includes several action-movie greats in key roles, including Matthias Hues and Bolo Yeung. We follow that with 1990's "The King of the Kickboxers" where Blanks plays the evil villain Khan who is killing people in snuff movies. The usually reliable Don Stroud and Richard Jaeckel send a total jerk to infiltrate the operation and lots of great fighting ensues! These were both very entertaining, but to call them "good" might be an exaggeration! The conversation continues with us all running down the various things we've watched lately and we end up with a bit of an epic show. 

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6354billy-blanks,bolo-yeung,don-stroud,richard-jaeckel,tae-bo,tc-2000,the-king-of-the-kickboxerstrue5175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-174-flickers-ahoy--68968523Deep Rising" from director Stephen Sommers, which stars Treat Williams and several other notable big-name Hollywood stars in a tale of a heist gone horribly wrong. It takes place on an ocean liner that meets up with a horrific beastie from the depths with teeth in places you don't expect. It is a big, noisy, dumb movie that is also a total blast to watch. We follow that up with an entirely different take on aquatic horror, with 2020's "Underwater", directed by the very impressive William Eubank and featuring an incredible lead performance from Kristen Stewart. It is an unrelenting tale of miners in the deepest part of the ocean who find themselves dealing with a sudden collapse of ALL the systems in their facility, and who come face to face with an unspeakable swarm of creatures that seem determined to kill them all. It is an absolute masterpiece and we highly recommend it. We would love to hear your thoughts on these two and also your recommendations for future movie pairings.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4365deep-rising,kirsten-stewart,stephen-sommers,treat-williams,underwatertrue5174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-173-soldier-on--68968524Universal Soldier" from 1992. Directed by the typically lousy Roland Emmerich, it stars two genre favorites, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren. It tells the story of a group of resurrected soldiers, equipped with high-tech equipment who fix problems that seem to have no possible solution until one of them goes rogue and must be taken out. It's a decent movie, but 100% by-the-numbers. We follow that up with "Soldier" from 1998, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring the always reliable Kurt Russell. It similarly focuses on a group of super-soldiers who find themselves being phased out by newer models and the struggle to not be replaced. The film has great 90's era effects and some top-notch action. We enjoyed both and would love to hear your thoughts on them and also your recommendations for future movie pairings.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4532dolph-lundgren,jean-claude-van-damme,kurt-russell,soldier,universal-soldiertrue5173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-172-hammer-time--68968529Fred "The Hammer" Williamson starred in some great films throughout his still-continuing career. We look at a great one, and a...not so great one. We start with a film from 1983 that  goes by a handful of names, but we watched it as "The New Gladiators". Directed by show-favorite Lucio Fulci, it is a clunky, goofy, slow-moving slog that is representative of Fulci's worst films. We survived it just to get to our second film, the excellent "Hell Up in Harlem" which was released in 1973. It is from writer/director Larry Cohen. It is the sequel to the also-great "Black Caesar", also from Cohen. It continues the story of Tommy Gibbs from the first movie, and it succeeds in every way. We'd love to hear what your favorite Fred Williamson movie is!

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4067black-ceasar,fred-williamson,hell-up-in-harlem,larry-cohen,lucio-fulci,the-new-gladiatorstrue5172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-171-pixels-and-panties--68968540garter belts. We start off with 1983's Joysticks from maestro Greydon Clark. It is enjoyable if you think of it as a parody of the teen-sex-comedy genre, but extremely rough-going if you watch it as a regular movie. We follow that up with the "star"-packed 1982 movie Zapped, with Willie Aames and Scott Baio caught up in basically a Disney movie with boobs...it is not good, but it really took us back to that simpler time when we had no idea just how problematic these types of stories were. Listen in and let us know where your cinematic "happy places" are and let's all try to find some relief during these trying times.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>314980s,greydon-clark,joysticks,scott-baio,willie-aames,zappedtrue5171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-170-tommy-guns-and-roses--68969163Dillinger, from maverick writer/director John Milius, with Warren Oates playing the titular character. It is a rough and rowdy tale of criminals and the big strong lawmen who are chasing them down. It's violent, and full of that signature Milius dialogue. We follow that up with 1979's The Lady in Red from the killer combination of John Sayles and Lewis Teague. It focuses more on a young woman played by Pamela Sue Martin who has a VERY rough life then meets Dillinger at the diner where she works and they fall in love. This one is also very rough in spots, with the main character being subjugated, beaten and mistreated in a myriad of ways. We all loved both movies and recommend them fully.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5078dillinger,john-milius,john-sayles,lewis-teague,the-lady-in-red,warren-oatestrue5170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-169-stoned-wheelers--68969176Stone" which none of us had heard of before. It completely deserves it's legendary status and kicked ass in every way possible. We follow that up with also excellent 1973 British flick "The Death Wheelers" ( aka Psychomania ). It's a much more light-hearted affair, but still a unique twist on the biker genre and total blast.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6057biker-movies,stone,the-death-wheelerstrue5170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-168-flickers-from-the-block--68969189Tenement from director Roberta Findlay. It is a super low budget, exploitation movie that takes place mostly in and around a tenement building in the South Bronx. There are some very rough moments in the movie, and they pack a punch, even with some of the less than perfect acting and very basic special effects. It is a grimy, mean-spirited movie, and we recommend it 100%. We follow that up with Enemy Territory from 1987, which has Ray Parker Jr. in one of the two lead roles. With Tony Todd playing the leader of a vicious gang called "The Vampires" it follows an insurance salesman who has gotten himself into a seriously bad situation and who relies on the kindness of the residents in an enormous apartment building to escape from danger. It has a lighter tone than Tenement, but still has some bleak moments. This is another one we think you should check out.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969189Sun, 17 May 2020 01:28:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe're back with another two-seater Covid19 special from the cave, looking at two films with similar storylines but VERY different tones. We start off with 1985's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090145/ from...Tenement from director Roberta Findlay. It is a super low budget, exploitation movie that takes place mostly in and around a tenement building in the South Bronx. There are some very rough moments in the movie, and they pack a punch, even with some of the less than perfect acting and very basic special effects. It is a grimy, mean-spirited movie, and we recommend it 100%. We follow that up with Enemy Territory from 1987, which has Ray Parker Jr. in one of the two lead roles. With Tony Todd playing the leader of a vicious gang called "The Vampires" it follows an insurance salesman who has gotten himself into a seriously bad situation and who relies on the kindness of the residents in an enormous apartment building to escape from danger. It has a lighter tone than Tenement, but still has some bleak moments. This is another one we think you should check out.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3561enemy-territory,roberta-findlay,tenement,tony-toddtrue5167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-167-rothrocking--68969199Undefeatable, from legendary director Godfrey Ho. It has Cynthia seeking revenge on a psycho who has killed a number of people, including her sister. It is, largely, a mess, but fun and delivers the necessary goods. We follow that up with 1991's Tiger Claws, which is a real cornucopia of treats! With the monster Bolo Yeung as the villain, it is packed with some great moments, clever film making, and works on almost every level.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969199Sun, 19 Apr 2020 01:33:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieDuring this global downtime, we wanted to harken back to a simpler period, when all we needed was a little kicking and punching to make us feel better. One of the biggest female martial artists back in the day was Cynthia Rothrock, and we look at two...Undefeatable, from legendary director Godfrey Ho. It has Cynthia seeking revenge on a psycho who has killed a number of people, including her sister. It is, largely, a mess, but fun and delivers the necessary goods. We follow that up with 1991's Tiger Claws, which is a real cornucopia of treats! With the monster Bolo Yeung as the villain, it is packed with some great moments, clever film making, and works on almost every level.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5248bolo-yeung,cynthia-rothrock,godfrey-ho,tiger-claws,undefeatabletrue5167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-166-robocop-y--68969207Robocop. We watch the excellent "The Vindicator" from 1986 ( released BEFORE Robocop ) and "The Demolitionist" from 1995. We both agree that The Vindicator is excellent, from director Jean-Claude Lord, with a great suit-design from Stan Winston Studios. It does a lot with a small budget and is filled with great ideas. The Demolitionist, though, is saddled with Richard Grieco as the villain which keeps it from really hitting its target. We hope everyone out there is staying safe in their own caves while we deal this bastard of a virus.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969207Mon, 23 Mar 2020 01:35:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWith all the craziness in the world, we have another two-headed episode for you...this time with Julie and Marty looking at some movies that are ALMOST https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093870/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1. We watch the excellent...Robocop. We watch the excellent "The Vindicator" from 1986 ( released BEFORE Robocop ) and "The Demolitionist" from 1995. We both agree that The Vindicator is excellent, from director Jean-Claude Lord, with a great suit-design from Stan Winston Studios. It does a lot with a small budget and is filled with great ideas. The Demolitionist, though, is saddled with Richard Grieco as the villain which keeps it from really hitting its target. We hope everyone out there is staying safe in their own caves while we deal this bastard of a virus.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3150robocop,stan-winston,the-demolitionist,the-vindicatortrue5166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-165-white-line-ballin--68969229Truckers were HUGE when Mike and Marty were growing up. They were featured on TV shows, on songs on the radio and were big business on the movie screen. We've been dying to cover this topic and finally got around to it on this show. Unfortunately, Julie was tied up and could join us, but she'll be back soon. We start off with 1978's High Ballin' which stars Jerry Reed and Peter Fonda as two long-time friends facing off against a band of hijackers who are attacking truckers and stealing their rigs. It's a solid little movie, but it really doesn't try to do more than tell a simple story. Our second movie, though, is 1975's White Line Fever, starring Jan-Michael Vincent and directed by the incredible Jonathan Kaplan. This is pure exploitation and completely entertaining, raising the bar in every way. It tells the story of Carrol Jo Hummer, a military veteran, back from the war, and wanting to follow in his late-father's footsteps and become a truck driver. He is faced with corruption and criminal behavior and he refuses to sit idly by. We cannot recommend this one highly enough!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969229Sun, 15 Mar 2020 01:37:00 +0000Mike, Marty and Juliehttps://drivewyze.com/blog/truck-drivers/list-top-10-trucking-movies/ were HUGE when Mike and Marty were growing up. They were featured on TV shows, on songs on the radio and were big business on the movie screen. We've been dying to cover this topic...Truckers were HUGE when Mike and Marty were growing up. They were featured on TV shows, on songs on the radio and were big business on the movie screen. We've been dying to cover this topic and finally got around to it on this show. Unfortunately, Julie was tied up and could join us, but she'll be back soon. We start off with 1978's High Ballin' which stars Jerry Reed and Peter Fonda as two long-time friends facing off against a band of hijackers who are attacking truckers and stealing their rigs. It's a solid little movie, but it really doesn't try to do more than tell a simple story. Our second movie, though, is 1975's White Line Fever, starring Jan-Michael Vincent and directed by the incredible Jonathan Kaplan. This is pure exploitation and completely entertaining, raising the bar in every way. It tells the story of Carrol Jo Hummer, a military veteran, back from the war, and wanting to follow in his late-father's footsteps and become a truck driver. He is faced with corruption and criminal behavior and he refuses to sit idly by. We cannot recommend this one highly enough!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4439high-ballin',jan-michael-vincent,jerry-reed,jonathan-kaplan,peter-fonda,truckers,white-line-fevertrue5165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-164-flickers-de-breen--68969243Eli ( click on his name to see some of his truly awesome work ), we look at some delightful and mind-boggling trash. We start off with 1997's "Geteven" aka "Road to Revenge" from Mr John De Hart esquire...a celebration of 80s and 90s action movies with actual movie stars costarring alongside Mr De Hart. It's bad, but in a very charming and goofy way. We follow that up with the excremental "Fateful Findings" by the legend Neil Breen from 2013.  This one was an endurance test that we made it through, but were not better for it. It is bad...really bad. Will we watch more movies from Breen?  Probably.  Will they be better than this one? Who the hell knows!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969243Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:39:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieSurely no one can argue that some movies are better than others...does it not logically follow that there must be one movie somewhere that is objectively the worst one ever made? Tastes being what they are, it's really not possible to make that...Eli ( click on his name to see some of his truly awesome work ), we look at some delightful and mind-boggling trash. We start off with 1997's "Geteven" aka "Road to Revenge" from Mr John De Hart esquire...a celebration of 80s and 90s action movies with actual movie stars costarring alongside Mr De Hart. It's bad, but in a very charming and goofy way. We follow that up with the excremental "Fateful Findings" by the legend Neil Breen from 2013.  This one was an endurance test that we made it through, but were not better for it. It is bad...really bad. Will we watch more movies from Breen?  Probably.  Will they be better than this one? Who the hell knows!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5134fateful-findings,geteven,john-de-hart,neil-breen,road-to-revengetrue5164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-163-slashers-and-stalkers-and-flickers-oh-my--68969259Happy Birthday to Me, with a stellar cast, a big-deal director and SFX from a legendary artist. We follow that with 1982's The House on Sorority Row, from director Mark Rosman. Packed with nubile co-eds, and a series of mysteries killings, it was a real surprise. Listen in to the podcast to find out what we thought of each and to hear what we've all been up to.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969259Sun, 16 Feb 2020 02:41:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt is time to go back to the 80's AGAIN for more of that good, crunchy, slashery goodness. We start off with 1981's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082498/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1, with a stellar cast, a big-deal director and SFX from a legendary artist. We...Happy Birthday to Me, with a stellar cast, a big-deal director and SFX from a legendary artist. We follow that with 1982's The House on Sorority Row, from director Mark Rosman. Packed with nubile co-eds, and a series of mysteries killings, it was a real surprise. Listen in to the podcast to find out what we thought of each and to hear what we've all been up to.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>440080s,happy-birthday-to-me,slasher,the-house-on-sorority-rowtrue5163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-162-the-angel-angle--68969262Angel" from 1984, writer director Robert Vincent O'Neil created a rose-colored view of the life of a VERY young girl in Hollywood, California who had to turn to street-walking to pay the bills after her mother abandons her. We meet a wonderful cast of misfits who share the nighttime streets with her and also a sinister killer played by John Diehl who is murdering the girls, one by one.  This is a solid bit of exploitation and was a big hit at the box office. It was SUCH a hit that the following year, the sequel "Avenging Angel" was released, with a new actor playing the title character but bringing back some of the key members of Angel's entourage. This was a middling success, with some great moments, but also with plenty of moments that fell flat. Still though, the second entry was more successful than the next in the series, 1988's "Angel 3 - The Final Chapter". With yet another actor playing Angel in this one, it is more "Miss" than "Hit" but still was an interesting conclusion to the series. With three films and our patented rambling, this episode is slightly longer than usual, but hopefully you will find plenty to enjoy.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969262Fri, 31 Jan 2020 02:43:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieHigh school honor student by day...and Hollywood hooker by night! This phrase is the central conceit of three films from the 1980s. Starting off with the very successful "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086896/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3" from 1984, writer...Angel" from 1984, writer director Robert Vincent O'Neil created a rose-colored view of the life of a VERY young girl in Hollywood, California who had to turn to street-walking to pay the bills after her mother abandons her. We meet a wonderful cast of misfits who share the nighttime streets with her and also a sinister killer played by John Diehl who is murdering the girls, one by one.  This is a solid bit of exploitation and was a big hit at the box office. It was SUCH a hit that the following year, the sequel "Avenging Angel" was released, with a new actor playing the title character but bringing back some of the key members of Angel's entourage. This was a middling success, with some great moments, but also with plenty of moments that fell flat. Still though, the second entry was more successful than the next in the series, 1988's "Angel 3 - The Final Chapter". With yet another actor playing Angel in this one, it is more "Miss" than "Hit" but still was an interesting conclusion to the series. With three films and our patented rambling, this episode is slightly longer than usual, but hopefully you will find plenty to enjoy.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5230angel,angel-3-the-final-chapter,avenging-angel,robert-vincent-oneiltrue5162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-161-band-together--68969269Charles Band! We watched two great movies from him, starting off with 1984's Trancers, starring Tim Thomerson and Helen Hunt. Borrowing heavily from a variety of sources, this is an ambitious and largely successful story that combines time travel, mind control, humor and even a little romance. This is good, entertaining stuff. We follow that up with 1990's Crash and Burn, which wants you to believe it's a story about a giant robot, but is actually a post apocalyptic tale about corporations taking over after financial and environmental disasters ruin the world. It's another successful combination of elements that delivers in a variety of ways. We also ramble, a lot!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969269Sun, 12 Jan 2020 02:45:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt was Julie's turn to pick this time and she set her sites squarely on director https://www.charlesband.com/! We watched two great movies from him, starting off with 1984's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090192/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1,...Charles Band! We watched two great movies from him, starting off with 1984's Trancers, starring Tim Thomerson and Helen Hunt. Borrowing heavily from a variety of sources, this is an ambitious and largely successful story that combines time travel, mind control, humor and even a little romance. This is good, entertaining stuff. We follow that up with 1990's Crash and Burn, which wants you to believe it's a story about a giant robot, but is actually a post apocalyptic tale about corporations taking over after financial and environmental disasters ruin the world. It's another successful combination of elements that delivers in a variety of ways. We also ramble, a lot!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4246charles-band,crash-and-burn,helen-hunt,sci-fi,tim-thomerson,trancerstrue161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-160-the-mankiwian-candidate--68969274Strange Behavior, from director Michael Laughlin. Filmed in Auckland NZ, it is set in Illinois, with a mostly American cast. It tells the story of a university that is doing experiments on people to enhance their mental abilities, but which actually makes them exhibit the titular strange behavior. Some of that behavior even stretches into MURDER...the strangest behavior of them all!  It is an effective thriller, with some standout moments and a great 80s vibe. We follow that up with 1984's Death Warmed Over, from David Blyth. This is high-energy, low-budget filmaking with the craziness cranked up to 11! This is another story of experiments designed to control human  minds and, like the first film, those minds are controlled to MURDER!!!  This one is totally nuts and, at times, nonsensical, but sometimes that is exactly what we are looking for!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969274Sun, 15 Dec 2019 02:47:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe head far far away to the land of middle earth for this episode, with two movies chosen by Mike. We start off with 1981's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082243/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0, from director https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0490861/?ref_=tt_ov_dr....Strange Behavior, from director Michael Laughlin. Filmed in Auckland NZ, it is set in Illinois, with a mostly American cast. It tells the story of a university that is doing experiments on people to enhance their mental abilities, but which actually makes them exhibit the titular strange behavior. Some of that behavior even stretches into MURDER...the strangest behavior of them all!  It is an effective thriller, with some standout moments and a great 80s vibe. We follow that up with 1984's Death Warmed Over, from David Blyth. This is high-energy, low-budget filmaking with the craziness cranked up to 11! This is another story of experiments designed to control human  minds and, like the first film, those minds are controlled to MURDER!!!  This one is totally nuts and, at times, nonsensical, but sometimes that is exactly what we are looking for!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3225david-blyth,death-warmed-over,michael-laughlin,strange-behaviortrue4160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-159-toys-are-not-for-mr-soames--68969281The Mind of Mr. Soames" with a great lead performance from Terrence Stamp and directed with flair by Alan Cooke. Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the story of a 30 year old man who's been in a coma since birth who is awoken after a surgery is performed. We then follow the titular character as he is brought through the various stages of human development at a very rapid pace. It is fascinating science fiction and totally worth your time. We follow that up with the real standout this time, the incredibly twisted and dark "Toys Are Not for Children" from 1972. It is one of only two films from Stanley H. Brassloff and we REALLY wish he had gone on to make more. The story is focused on young Jamie Goddard who's parents SERIOUSLY did a number on her. She is now an adult with an unusual series of connections in her brain that link toys, her father and sexuality. It goes there, and it stays there and it really makes you think. This is a strange combination of grindhouse exploitation and art-film. It blew us away and we recommend it highly, but with warnings...there is some deeply problematic stuff in there, but we do think it's worth your time.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969281Sat, 30 Nov 2019 02:48:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe entered into this show without the guidance of Julie...and we felt her absence...but we persevered and made it through the fire of two VERY problematic and interesting films. We start off with 1970's...The Mind of Mr. Soames" with a great lead performance from Terrence Stamp and directed with flair by Alan Cooke. Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the story of a 30 year old man who's been in a coma since birth who is awoken after a surgery is performed. We then follow the titular character as he is brought through the various stages of human development at a very rapid pace. It is fascinating science fiction and totally worth your time. We follow that up with the real standout this time, the incredibly twisted and dark "Toys Are Not for Children" from 1972. It is one of only two films from Stanley H. Brassloff and we REALLY wish he had gone on to make more. The story is focused on young Jamie Goddard who's parents SERIOUSLY did a number on her. She is now an adult with an unusual series of connections in her brain that link toys, her father and sexuality. It goes there, and it stays there and it really makes you think. This is a strange combination of grindhouse exploitation and art-film. It blew us away and we recommend it highly, but with warnings...there is some deeply problematic stuff in there, but we do think it's worth your time.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2733alan-cooke,stanley-h-brassloff,terrence-stamp,the-mind-of-mr-soames,toys-are-not-for-childrentrue4159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-158-mo-meta-mo-betta--68969284Destroyer with the late, football superstar Lyle Alzado playing a terrible criminal who is executed for his long list of crimes, but who may not actually be dead. The cast has some other familiar faces from the 80s in it, even Norman Bates himself, Anthony Perkins, who is clearly having a great time hamming it up. We follow that up with 1990's Invasion Force, from low budget powerhouse David A. Prior. The most recognizable person in the film is Richard Lynch who plays and evil military commander who is leading a group of commandos in an invasion of a small southern American town. The connecting thread between the two is that they both focus on a group of filmmakers who get caught up in proceedings they were NOT expecting. They are essentially "films-within-films" and that little twist adds a lot of interest to both.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969284Sun, 17 Nov 2019 02:50:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieJulie picked some interesting and obscure films for the podcast this time. We start off with 1988's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095005/ with the late, football superstar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyle_Alzado playing a terrible criminal who is...Destroyer with the late, football superstar Lyle Alzado playing a terrible criminal who is executed for his long list of crimes, but who may not actually be dead. The cast has some other familiar faces from the 80s in it, even Norman Bates himself, Anthony Perkins, who is clearly having a great time hamming it up. We follow that up with 1990's Invasion Force, from low budget powerhouse David A. Prior. The most recognizable person in the film is Richard Lynch who plays and evil military commander who is leading a group of commandos in an invasion of a small southern American town. The connecting thread between the two is that they both focus on a group of filmmakers who get caught up in proceedings they were NOT expecting. They are essentially "films-within-films" and that little twist adds a lot of interest to both.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3711anthony-perkins,david-a-prior,destroyer,invasion-force,lyle-alzado,richard-lynchtrue4158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-157-what-scares-you-vol-2-home-invasion--68969341The Strangers", directed by Bryan Bertino and starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman. They play a couple that has VERY bad things happen "because they were home". We follow that up with one of our very favorite movies, 2011's "You're Next", from director Adam Wingard. This is a true masterpiece, and not only very scary, but a ton of fun. If you haven't seen it yet, we urge you to drop everything and search it out. We also do our normal rambling with personal stories and asides, so brace yourself for some meandering discussions.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969341Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:01:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe return to our Halloween theme of "what scares you", this time focusing on Mike's fear of his home being invaded. We look at two movies that are similar on the surface, but very different once you dig into them. First up is 2008's...The Strangers", directed by Bryan Bertino and starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman. They play a couple that has VERY bad things happen "because they were home". We follow that up with one of our very favorite movies, 2011's "You're Next", from director Adam Wingard. This is a true masterpiece, and not only very scary, but a ton of fun. If you haven't seen it yet, we urge you to drop everything and search it out. We also do our normal rambling with personal stories and asides, so brace yourself for some meandering discussions.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5050adam-wingard,bryan-bertino,home-invasion,the-strangers,you're-nexttrue4157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-156-down-the-hatch--68969348Richard Hatch. These are maybe not the two best movies to examine though if you want to prove that he truly was "great". We start off with 1983's Prisoners of the Lost Universe, which is staggeringly inept on many levels but still fun in a RiffTrax kind of way. We follow that up with 1985's Heated Vengeance, which was directed by Edward D. Murphy who had previously done one of our all time favorites, Raw Force. It's a pretty boilerplate tale about a Vietnam War veteran who returns to the country in search of a woman he had fallen in love with during his time in battle. It is not great either, but for both films we try to find the good elements where we can. For the second film we have a special guest, Dylan, who has plenty to add to the conversation.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68969348Sun, 20 Oct 2019 02:03:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe're back after an extended break while Julie is moving to her new digs. This time we look at two movies starring the late, great https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0368745/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm. These are maybe not the two best movies to examine though if you...Richard Hatch. These are maybe not the two best movies to examine though if you want to prove that he truly was "great". We start off with 1983's Prisoners of the Lost Universe, which is staggeringly inept on many levels but still fun in a RiffTrax kind of way. We follow that up with 1985's Heated Vengeance, which was directed by Edward D. Murphy who had previously done one of our all time favorites, Raw Force. It's a pretty boilerplate tale about a Vietnam War veteran who returns to the country in search of a woman he had fallen in love with during his time in battle. It is not great either, but for both films we try to find the good elements where we can. For the second film we have a special guest, Dylan, who has plenty to add to the conversation.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3680edward-d-murphy,heated-vengeance,prisoners-of-the-lost-universe,richard-hatchtrue4156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-155-orphans-and-eye-trauma--69042314Vic Tayback AND Gloria Grahame, so we had to feature them on the podcast this time. We start off with 1976's Mansion of the Doomed, which stars Richard Basehart as a CRAZY eye surgeon who's lovely young daughter has gone blind following a car accident. He makes it his mission to restore her sight, no matter how high the karmic debt is. It is dark and twisted and exceedingly grim...we loved it! We follow that up with 1971's Blood and Lace, which stars the gorgeous Melody Patterson as Ellie Masters, who's mother is viciously murdered with a hammer in the opening moments of the film, leading to her becoming and orphan and "ward of the state". She ends up in an orphanage that is more of a prison camp with a lot of sinister stuff going on behind the scenes. Frequently considered the most transgressive PG-rated film ever released, this one is a shocker in the best possible ways. We loved it too! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042314Sat, 21 Sep 2019 15:03:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieFrom out of the blue, came TWO movies that star https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0851861/?ref_=tt_cl_t5 AND https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002108/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm, so we had to feature them on the podcast this time. We start off with...Vic Tayback AND Gloria Grahame, so we had to feature them on the podcast this time. We start off with 1976's Mansion of the Doomed, which stars Richard Basehart as a CRAZY eye surgeon who's lovely young daughter has gone blind following a car accident. He makes it his mission to restore her sight, no matter how high the karmic debt is. It is dark and twisted and exceedingly grim...we loved it! We follow that up with 1971's Blood and Lace, which stars the gorgeous Melody Patterson as Ellie Masters, who's mother is viciously murdered with a hammer in the opening moments of the film, leading to her becoming and orphan and "ward of the state". She ends up in an orphanage that is more of a prison camp with a lot of sinister stuff going on behind the scenes. Frequently considered the most transgressive PG-rated film ever released, this one is a shocker in the best possible ways. We loved it too! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4164blood-and-lace,gloria-grahame,mansion-of-the-doomed,melody-patterson,richard-basehart,vic-taybacktrue4155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-154-land-choppers--69042303Chopper Chicks in Zombietown, which has a cast filled with familiar faces. There was some disagreement in the cave about just how good this one was, but there was NO disagreement about film number two, 1991's Stone Cold, starting the Boz himself, Brian Bosworth. Directed by former stunt coordinator Craig R. Baxley, this one is 100% 80's action at it's cheesiest and most vicious. It ends in a truly impressive spectacle that blew us all away.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042303Sun, 08 Sep 2019 15:02:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieTwo cinematic EPICS! are showing in the cave this time, as selected by our stalwart member, Julie.  We start off with 1989's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103959/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1, which has a cast filled with familiar faces. There was some...Chopper Chicks in Zombietown, which has a cast filled with familiar faces. There was some disagreement in the cave about just how good this one was, but there was NO disagreement about film number two, 1991's Stone Cold, starting the Boz himself, Brian Bosworth. Directed by former stunt coordinator Craig R. Baxley, this one is 100% 80's action at it's cheesiest and most vicious. It ends in a truly impressive spectacle that blew us all away.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042295Sat, 24 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieLast episode we spontaneously decided to come up with a bunch of top 5 lists, so we did, and on this episode we whip-em out and compare'em...Tune in to find out what we each put on our own lists and hear how bummed we were to have to leave certain...
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We also do our normal rambling with personal stories and asides, so brace yourself for some meandering discussions.

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We also do our normal rambling with personal stories and asides, so brace yourself for some meandering discussions.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5125atragon,ishiro-honda,latitude-zero,tsuburayatrue3144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-night-of-the-flickers--69042191Night of the Comet" which is a charming spin on the post-apocalyptic genre, with two teeenage sisters in southern California finding themselves two of few survivors after a mysterious comet passes close to earth and starts all sorts of trouble. This is a lightweight, fluffy little movie with some surprising twists and turns and a satisfyingly cheesy ending. We follow that up with a classic though, 1986's "Night of the Creeps" from genre wunderkind, Fred Dekker. Featuring an outstanding performance from Tom Atkins as Detective Ray Cameron, who finds himself at odds with squirmy little extraterrestrials who infest a college town and interrupt everyone's date nights. This is a total blast of a movie, with great gore effects, solid writing, mostly good performances and a killer 80's soundtrack. It's as close to mana from heaven as we are likely to find.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5328fred-dekker,night-of-the-comet,night-of-the-creeps,tom-atkinstrue3143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-phantom-of-the-angry-inch--69042174he Phantom of the Paradise from legendary filmmaker Brian DePalma, which takes several sources and mixes them together with the music ( and solid acting ) of Paul Williams, to create a truly incredible combination.  It is partly the story of Faust with some Dorian Gray and a whole lot of the Phantom of the Opera, and, strangely enough, it all really works. Maybe the music isn't quite as memorable as it might've been in 1974 but the overall package and also the tone are not-to-be-missed. And speaking of works of art that you MUST see, let's move on to our second film, 2001's Hedwig and the Angry Inch, from the infinitely talented John Cameron Mitchell who directs, co-writes and stars as Hedwig him/herself. This movie is really hard to explain and even harder to turn away from once it starts. Everything works, everything is willing to challenge the viewer, and there are constant tugs at your heart as you learn all about Hedwig and how he/she came to have an angry inch. You simply MUST see it, and if you already have...go watch it again! You're welcome ;)

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042174Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:43:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieSettle in for some seriously good stuff this time in the cave...we are going to rock out with some visionary, risky, brave and thoroughly entertaining films. We start off with 1974's Thttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071994/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 from...he Phantom of the Paradise from legendary filmmaker Brian DePalma, which takes several sources and mixes them together with the music ( and solid acting ) of Paul Williams, to create a truly incredible combination.  It is partly the story of Faust with some Dorian Gray and a whole lot of the Phantom of the Opera, and, strangely enough, it all really works. Maybe the music isn't quite as memorable as it might've been in 1974 but the overall package and also the tone are not-to-be-missed. And speaking of works of art that you MUST see, let's move on to our second film, 2001's Hedwig and the Angry Inch, from the infinitely talented John Cameron Mitchell who directs, co-writes and stars as Hedwig him/herself. This movie is really hard to explain and even harder to turn away from once it starts. Everything works, everything is willing to challenge the viewer, and there are constant tugs at your heart as you learn all about Hedwig and how he/she came to have an angry inch. You simply MUST see it, and if you already have...go watch it again! You're welcome ;)

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4855brian-depalma,hedwig-and-the-angry-inch,john-cameron-mitchell,paul-williams,phantom-of-the-paradisetrue3142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-never-too-young-to-flicker--69042167Deadly Illusion, a film written and partly-directed by show-favorite Larry Cohen. It stars Lando Calrissian...I mean Billy Dee Williams, as Detective Hamburger ( please no jokes about the name ) and Vanity as his stalwart girl-friday. We also get Morgan Fairchild in a sort of dual role ( sort of ) and a brief glimpse of Joe Spinell.  This is a wanna-be noir, and despite have a few really cool moments, is a real slog. The real reason we were doing this episode was to talk about the second film...1986's Never Too Young to Die, which also features Vanity, but which stars John Stamos and Kiss' Gene Simmons.  We heard about this movie on the How Did This Get Made podcast and could not resist featuring it in the cave...and we are REALLY glad we did. This is a totally batty film that is sort of a send-up of the Bond movies, with  the excesses of the 80s on full display. This is an epic accomplishment and the very best kind of bad movie. We urge you to search for it and check it out.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042167Sat, 02 Feb 2019 15:41:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt was the best of caves, it was the worst of caves...this is truly the tale of two movies. We start off with a hollow thud by focusing on 1987's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092847/?ref_=nv_sr_1, a film written and partly-directed by...Deadly Illusion, a film written and partly-directed by show-favorite Larry Cohen. It stars Lando Calrissian...I mean Billy Dee Williams, as Detective Hamburger ( please no jokes about the name ) and Vanity as his stalwart girl-friday. We also get Morgan Fairchild in a sort of dual role ( sort of ) and a brief glimpse of Joe Spinell.  This is a wanna-be noir, and despite have a few really cool moments, is a real slog. The real reason we were doing this episode was to talk about the second film...1986's Never Too Young to Die, which also features Vanity, but which stars John Stamos and Kiss' Gene Simmons.  We heard about this movie on the How Did This Get Made podcast and could not resist featuring it in the cave...and we are REALLY glad we did. This is a totally batty film that is sort of a send-up of the Bond movies, with  the excesses of the 80s on full display. This is an epic accomplishment and the very best kind of bad movie. We urge you to search for it and check it out.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4983billy-dee-williams,deadly-illusion,gene-simmons,larry-cohen,never-too-young-to-die,vanitytrue3141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-ninjas-are-mammals--69042163ninja! We start off with 1985's Nine Deaths of the Ninja, which stars Sho Kosugi as a member of an anti-terrorist force who hates watermelons but loves kittens.  His team is sent up against an evil group that includes Colonel Honeyhump and the father of the lead-singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers...it's as weird, and wonderful as you are thinking it is.  We follow that up with 1984's Ninja Busters, which stars no one, but is so full of innocent charm and goofy sincerity that it's almost impossible to dislike.  We enjoyed these movies on levels that you don't expect to find when you sit down to watch something with the word "ninja" in the title. Let us know what you thought of the show and also what you'd like to see us cover as we move into 2019.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042163Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:39:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe decided to come racing into the new year, kicking and punching and shooting. Welcome to the wild and dangerous world of the legendary http://www.realultimatepower.net/! We start off with 1985's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089689/?ref_=nv_sr_1,...ninja! We start off with 1985's Nine Deaths of the Ninja, which stars Sho Kosugi as a member of an anti-terrorist force who hates watermelons but loves kittens.  His team is sent up against an evil group that includes Colonel Honeyhump and the father of the lead-singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers...it's as weird, and wonderful as you are thinking it is.  We follow that up with 1984's Ninja Busters, which stars no one, but is so full of innocent charm and goofy sincerity that it's almost impossible to dislike.  We enjoyed these movies on levels that you don't expect to find when you sit down to watch something with the word "ninja" in the title. Let us know what you thought of the show and also what you'd like to see us cover as we move into 2019.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>38659-deaths-of-the-ninja,ninja-busters,sho-kosugitrue3140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-christmas-in-the-cave--69042158Santa Claus.  We start off with 1984's "Don't Open Till Christmas", from the team that brought us the movie Pieces, this yule log barely floats, but does feature a surprisingly high kill-count and a decidedly family-unfriendly amount of nudity. The film had a troubled past, but none of that excuses it's many flaws and missteps. Instead, turn your attention to 1980's "Christmas Evil". Now THIS is how to do a dark and twisted Christmas story. The story focuses on Harry, who LOVES the holidays and especially Santa. He is a special kind of crazy though, and we get to see the last part of his slide into insanity. This is good stuff and will have you wondering why you've waited so long to see it.
This is our final podcast of 2018 and we want to thank everyone for sticking around for so long. We will be back in 2019 with more weird and interesting movies, so keep writing to us with your thoughts, requests, suggestions, and nude photos. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042158Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:38:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieHo Ho No!!! It's that time of year again, so we have strung tinsel and lights all over the cave. Listen in as we raise a glass of nog and crunch roasted chestnuts as we discuss two twisted tales about that little old elf known...Santa Claus.  We start off with 1984's "Don't Open Till Christmas", from the team that brought us the movie Pieces, this yule log barely floats, but does feature a surprisingly high kill-count and a decidedly family-unfriendly amount of nudity. The film had a troubled past, but none of that excuses it's many flaws and missteps. Instead, turn your attention to 1980's "Christmas Evil". Now THIS is how to do a dark and twisted Christmas story. The story focuses on Harry, who LOVES the holidays and especially Santa. He is a special kind of crazy though, and we get to see the last part of his slide into insanity. This is good stuff and will have you wondering why you've waited so long to see it.
This is our final podcast of 2018 and we want to thank everyone for sticking around for so long. We will be back in 2019 with more weird and interesting movies, so keep writing to us with your thoughts, requests, suggestions, and nude photos. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4404christmas,christmas-evil,don't-open-until-christmas,lewis-jackson,santa-claustrue3139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-mermaids-and-murderers--69042153Curtis Harrington on the podcast this time. We start off with his first feature, 1961's Night Tide, starring a very young Dennis Hopper as a young sailor that falls in love with a mysterious woman who seems to leave a trail of bodies in her wake. We follow that up with 1973's The Killing Kind which features a bravura performance by John Savage as Terry, the son of legendary actress Ann Southern. Terry is finally out of prison for a horrific crime, and is finding his head full of thoughts of revenge. These are very different films, but both are compelling and worth searching out. The Killing Kind, in particular, was truly a revelation, but is packed with problematic moments and a list of trigger-warnings as long a mermaid's tail.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042153Sun, 09 Dec 2018 15:36:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe focus on noted genre filmmaker, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0364252/?ref_=tt_ov_dr on the podcast this time. We start off with his first feature, 1961's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055230/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1, starring a very...Curtis Harrington on the podcast this time. We start off with his first feature, 1961's Night Tide, starring a very young Dennis Hopper as a young sailor that falls in love with a mysterious woman who seems to leave a trail of bodies in her wake. We follow that up with 1973's The Killing Kind which features a bravura performance by John Savage as Terry, the son of legendary actress Ann Southern. Terry is finally out of prison for a horrific crime, and is finding his head full of thoughts of revenge. These are very different films, but both are compelling and worth searching out. The Killing Kind, in particular, was truly a revelation, but is packed with problematic moments and a list of trigger-warnings as long a mermaid's tail.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4243ann-southern,curtis-harrington,dennis-hopper,john-savage,mermaids,night-tide,the-killing-kindtrue3138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-cult-potential--69042147Enter the Devil, from director Frank Q. Dobbs. It is set in south-western US border town where strange lights and the sound of chanting are disturbing the locals. So they call in an expert who's studying strange cults to get to the bottom of things. This is a solid, but really low-budget production that exceeds it's budgetary restraints in truly impressive fashion. A well told, tight little story and surprisingly good performances ( for the most part ) really set this one at the top of the heap. We follow that up with 1975's The Astrologer ( also known as Suicide Cult ) which was the directorial debut of James Glickenhaus, who would go on to give the world ( and this podcast ) many more films. It is adapted from a novel about a top-secret government group called "Interzod" that studies the "zodiacal potential" of every person on earth, and follows their quest to discover the identity of the second coming of Christ...it is just as crazy as that sounds, and very compelling stuff. We recommend both films! Another thing we recommend is for you to write us a goddamn letter! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042147Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:35:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWith Julie gone this time, on assignment for "Action News from the Cave", we went for some older, weirder, more obscure selections for the podcast this time. Both films are focused on cults, but there's not a single blue oyster anywhere to be found....Enter the Devil, from director Frank Q. Dobbs. It is set in south-western US border town where strange lights and the sound of chanting are disturbing the locals. So they call in an expert who's studying strange cults to get to the bottom of things. This is a solid, but really low-budget production that exceeds it's budgetary restraints in truly impressive fashion. A well told, tight little story and surprisingly good performances ( for the most part ) really set this one at the top of the heap. We follow that up with 1975's The Astrologer ( also known as Suicide Cult ) which was the directorial debut of James Glickenhaus, who would go on to give the world ( and this podcast ) many more films. It is adapted from a novel about a top-secret government group called "Interzod" that studies the "zodiacal potential" of every person on earth, and follows their quest to discover the identity of the second coming of Christ...it is just as crazy as that sounds, and very compelling stuff. We recommend both films! Another thing we recommend is for you to write us a goddamn letter! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4227cults,enter-the-devil,frank-q-dobbs,james-glickenhaus,the-astrologertrue3137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-what-scares-you-vol-1-clowns--69042132fear of clowns! The rest of us totally understand her fear and we found two very disparate films that feature clowns. We start off with 1989's Clownhouse from convicted child molester Victor Salva...The conversation breezes through the film itself and then settles in to a conversation about Salva and the stories about groups of pedophiles who are in charge of Hollywood. We leave this unsavory topic behind and move on to a truly stellar film, 2014's Clown...all we can say is WOW! This was a great horror movie, and it's currently streaming on Netflix so check it out.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042132Sat, 27 Oct 2018 14:33:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe are going to do a Halloween-themed series of shows, focused on each host's personal fears. The first focuses on Julie's https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_clown! The rest of us totally understand her fear and we found two very disparate films that...fear of clowns! The rest of us totally understand her fear and we found two very disparate films that feature clowns. We start off with 1989's Clownhouse from convicted child molester Victor Salva...The conversation breezes through the film itself and then settles in to a conversation about Salva and the stories about groups of pedophiles who are in charge of Hollywood. We leave this unsavory topic behind and move on to a truly stellar film, 2014's Clown...all we can say is WOW! This was a great horror movie, and it's currently streaming on Netflix so check it out.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4768clown,clownhouse,clowns,jon-watts,victor-salvatrue3136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-everybody-whack-chang-tonight--69042125Rapid Fire, starring the late Brandon Lee in a totally fun tale of crooked good guys, and sneaky bad guys and lots and lots of breaking glass. It completely satisfies the craving for mindless action. We follow up with the surprisingly-good The Perfect Weapon from 1991 which stars Jeff Speakman as a total badass who settles a metric ton of hash as he punches, whacks and kicks members of the Korean mob for 90 minutes. It is a mountain of fun and we have now made a vow to throw more of his movies into the mix. If you know of other films starring these two, let us know

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042125Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:31:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThank you Julie for this awesome pairing of 90s action movies! We start off with 1992's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105219/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2, starring the late https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000488/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm in a totally fun tale of crooked...Rapid Fire, starring the late Brandon Lee in a totally fun tale of crooked good guys, and sneaky bad guys and lots and lots of breaking glass. It completely satisfies the craving for mindless action. We follow up with the surprisingly-good The Perfect Weapon from 1991 which stars Jeff Speakman as a total badass who settles a metric ton of hash as he punches, whacks and kicks members of the Korean mob for 90 minutes. It is a mountain of fun and we have now made a vow to throw more of his movies into the mix. If you know of other films starring these two, let us know

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2740brandon-lee,jeff-speakman,mark-disalle,rapid-fire,the-perfect-weapontrue3135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-a-burt-in-the-hand--69042113Burt Reynolds and we could not let that moment pass without honoring him. We decided to celebrate Burt by focusing on two films where he was both the director AND the lead. We start off with 1985's Stick, which is based on a novel by another legend, Mr. Elmore Leonard. It's a tale of an ex-con, trying to get back on his feet after being released from prison. He gets wrapped up with some illegal goings-on that ends the life of his good friend and sets him on a circuitous path for revenge. With a great cast playing great characters, there are a lot of things to enjoy here. Even though the film is VERY far from perfect, we do recommend it with a few caveats. We follow that up with a movie that really made a splash when it was released in 1981, Sharky's Machine. Featuring a truly stellar cast and with some really impressive dialogue, this movie should've been much more satisfying than it was. We talk at length about the sexual politics of the movie and how it really makes it hard for the audience to pull for Sharky and we wish it had taken a different direction in certain areas. Overall, we still enjoyed it, but it feels like it was just slightly off the mark from being a masterpiece of police cinema.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042113Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:29:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieOur goal this time was to bid farewell to a legend. The world recently lost the ground-breaking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt_Reynolds and we could not let that moment pass without honoring him. We decided to celebrate Burt by focusing on two...Burt Reynolds and we could not let that moment pass without honoring him. We decided to celebrate Burt by focusing on two films where he was both the director AND the lead. We start off with 1985's Stick, which is based on a novel by another legend, Mr. Elmore Leonard. It's a tale of an ex-con, trying to get back on his feet after being released from prison. He gets wrapped up with some illegal goings-on that ends the life of his good friend and sets him on a circuitous path for revenge. With a great cast playing great characters, there are a lot of things to enjoy here. Even though the film is VERY far from perfect, we do recommend it with a few caveats. We follow that up with a movie that really made a splash when it was released in 1981, Sharky's Machine. Featuring a truly stellar cast and with some really impressive dialogue, this movie should've been much more satisfying than it was. We talk at length about the sexual politics of the movie and how it really makes it hard for the audience to pull for Sharky and we wish it had taken a different direction in certain areas. Overall, we still enjoyed it, but it feels like it was just slightly off the mark from being a masterpiece of police cinema.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4309burt-reynolds,candice-bergen,charles-durning,elmore-leonard,george-segal,henry-silva,rachel-ward,sharky's-machine,sticktrue3134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-133-cave-of-conspiracy--69042096The Brotherhood of the Bell" which stars Glenn Ford and many other big names. It borrows from the legends of the Skull and Bones group at Yale that has given us multiple US presidents. The movie had enormous potential but we disagree about how successful it is with capitalizing on it. We follow that up with 1973's "Executive Action" which we all agree was a far superior film. It depicts a possible scenario to explain the assassination of John F. Kennedy and it is chilling to watch the masterminds at work behind the scenes, plotting to murder a sitting president.  Throughout the episode we ramble...at length...at extreme length, so...brace yourself.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042096Sun, 02 Sep 2018 14:27:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe delve into dark corners of the cave this time as we look at two films from the 70s that focus on conspiracy theories. We start off with a TV movie from 1970 called "https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066864/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3" which...The Brotherhood of the Bell" which stars Glenn Ford and many other big names. It borrows from the legends of the Skull and Bones group at Yale that has given us multiple US presidents. The movie had enormous potential but we disagree about how successful it is with capitalizing on it. We follow that up with 1973's "Executive Action" which we all agree was a far superior film. It depicts a possible scenario to explain the assassination of John F. Kennedy and it is chilling to watch the masterminds at work behind the scenes, plotting to murder a sitting president.  Throughout the episode we ramble...at length...at extreme length, so...brace yourself.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5260burt-lancaster,executive-action,glenn-ford,jfk,skull-and-bones,the-brotherhood-of-the-belltrue3133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-132-proms-and-trains-and-terrormobiles--69042067Jamie Lee Curtis, and it was in the 1980s when she cemented her status as the ultimate "scream queen". We look at two films released in 1980 where she is the lead and where young adults and "teens" are carved, and sliced, and diced...We start off with Prom Night which is a familiar tale of a prank-gone-wrong and the eventual, bloody, revenge for that prank. A largely-great supporting cast, including Leslie Nielsen in a tiny role, help tell the tale. Genuinely engaging and very satisfying on every level.  We follow that up with Terror Train which Julie described as "Bloody Clue" which is really accurate if you're familiar with Parker Brother's classic mystery game.  A bunch of college students pile into an old train for a special New Year's Eve ride which turns into a game of cat and mouse as a mysterious passenger is killing off students, one by one, in revenge for a prank-gone-wrong ( sound familiar? ). This is another fun one, but the last 20-30 minutes are very intense with some truly haunting moments.  We loved both of these and recommend them highly. Please write to us with your own recommendations of other slasher films from the 1980s that you think more people should know about.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042067Sat, 18 Aug 2018 14:25:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe ALL love https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000130/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm, and it was in the 1980s when she cemented her status as the ultimate "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scream_queen". We look at two films released in 1980 where she is the lead and where...Jamie Lee Curtis, and it was in the 1980s when she cemented her status as the ultimate "scream queen". We look at two films released in 1980 where she is the lead and where young adults and "teens" are carved, and sliced, and diced...We start off with Prom Night which is a familiar tale of a prank-gone-wrong and the eventual, bloody, revenge for that prank. A largely-great supporting cast, including Leslie Nielsen in a tiny role, help tell the tale. Genuinely engaging and very satisfying on every level.  We follow that up with Terror Train which Julie described as "Bloody Clue" which is really accurate if you're familiar with Parker Brother's classic mystery game.  A bunch of college students pile into an old train for a special New Year's Eve ride which turns into a game of cat and mouse as a mysterious passenger is killing off students, one by one, in revenge for a prank-gone-wrong ( sound familiar? ). This is another fun one, but the last 20-30 minutes are very intense with some truly haunting moments.  We loved both of these and recommend them highly. Please write to us with your own recommendations of other slasher films from the 1980s that you think more people should know about.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4750jamie-lee-curtis,leslie-nielsen,prom-night,roger-spottiswoode,scream-queen,terror-traintrue3132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-the-town-that-dreaded-evictors--69042056Charles B. Pierce this time on the podcast, choosing two of the films that he directed. We start of with "The Evictors" from 1979. With a great cast featuring Jessica Harper, Michael Parks and Vic Morrow, it is an effective tale of mysterious goings-on at a house in the 1940s. We follow it up with probably his second-most famous film "The Town That Dreaded Sundown" from 1976. With the incredible Andrew Prine and a fun cameo role by Pierce himself as "Sparkplug", this movie REALLY delivers some memorable moments as it tells the tale of a hooded killer called "The Phantom" that is stalking the back roads of Texarkana, claiming victims. We truly understand why this film has the excellent reputation it has. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042056Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:23:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe happily ran back into the arms of legendary Arkansas film-maker, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_B._Pierce this time on the podcast, choosing two of the films that he directed. We start of with...Charles B. Pierce this time on the podcast, choosing two of the films that he directed. We start of with "The Evictors" from 1979. With a great cast featuring Jessica Harper, Michael Parks and Vic Morrow, it is an effective tale of mysterious goings-on at a house in the 1940s. We follow it up with probably his second-most famous film "The Town That Dreaded Sundown" from 1976. With the incredible Andrew Prine and a fun cameo role by Pierce himself as "Sparkplug", this movie REALLY delivers some memorable moments as it tells the tale of a hooded killer called "The Phantom" that is stalking the back roads of Texarkana, claiming victims. We truly understand why this film has the excellent reputation it has. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2675andrew-prine,charles-b-pierce,jessica-harper,michael-parks,the-evictors,the-town-that-dreaded-sundown,vic-morrowtrue3131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-amazing-grace--69042023Grace Jones was turning up everywhere. A striking and interesting person, she put out records, modeled and tried her hand at acting in a variety of films. We decided to look at two somewhat-random ones this time for the podcast. We start off with 1986's Vamp, which stars Chris Makepeace in a fairly standard tale of college students who get in over their heads at a strip club staffed with vampires ( yes, it does sound a LOT like From Dusk Till Dawn ). We follow that up with the mesmerizing Siesta, from 1987, which stars the frequently naked Ellen Barkin and is directed by Mary Lambert.  It is a very interesting film, with a really stellar cast, but...we might need to watch it again to really say if it's good or not. The conversation wanders, as it frequently does, so listen in and let us know what you thought

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042023Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:21:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieBack in the 80s, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Jones was turning up everywhere. A striking and interesting person, she put out records, modeled and tried her hand at acting in a variety of films. We decided to look at two somewhat-random ones...Grace Jones was turning up everywhere. A striking and interesting person, she put out records, modeled and tried her hand at acting in a variety of films. We decided to look at two somewhat-random ones this time for the podcast. We start off with 1986's Vamp, which stars Chris Makepeace in a fairly standard tale of college students who get in over their heads at a strip club staffed with vampires ( yes, it does sound a LOT like From Dusk Till Dawn ). We follow that up with the mesmerizing Siesta, from 1987, which stars the frequently naked Ellen Barkin and is directed by Mary Lambert.  It is a very interesting film, with a really stellar cast, but...we might need to watch it again to really say if it's good or not. The conversation wanders, as it frequently does, so listen in and let us know what you thought

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4931chris-makepeace,ellen-barkin,grace-jones,mary-lambert,siesta,vamptrue3130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-rats-off-to-ya--69042020Deadly Eyes from Mr. Gymkata, Robert Clouse. This is a solid thriller about a city being overrun by large rats ( that are actually dachshunds in costumes ) and it still packs lots of fun. We follow that up with 1983's Of Unknown Origin, starring Peter Weller and directed by show-favorite George P. Cosmatos.  This is another good one, though this time it's a one-on-one battle in a brownstone. Lots of great scares if you can forgive the fact that the rat is smarter than Willard's pal Socrates.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042020Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:20:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe can NOT stay out of the sewers, maybe it's because we spend so much time in the dark and stanky confines of the cave. This time we're hunting rats...or are THEY hunting US!?!?!?!  We start off with 1982's https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083801/ from...Deadly Eyes from Mr. Gymkata, Robert Clouse. This is a solid thriller about a city being overrun by large rats ( that are actually dachshunds in costumes ) and it still packs lots of fun. We follow that up with 1983's Of Unknown Origin, starring Peter Weller and directed by show-favorite George P. Cosmatos.  This is another good one, though this time it's a one-on-one battle in a brownstone. Lots of great scares if you can forgive the fact that the rat is smarter than Willard's pal Socrates.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4350deadly-eyes,george-p-cosmatos,of-unkown-origin,peter-weller,robert-clousetrue3129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-there-s-always-room-for-giallo--69042004giallo".  We start with "What Have You Done To Solange" from 1972 which totally blew us both away. This was a really strong and well-told tale with tons of intrigue and mystery and some very unsavory moments. We use the word "masterpiece" several times in our discussion and stand firmly by that. We follow that up with another solid entry in the genre, 1973's "Torso" which hews much closer to the standards that you expect to see in any giallo.  It's good, but in comparison with the other film, it does not come out on top, but we still say it's worth your time to seek out.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69042004Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:18:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWith Julie "away on assignment", we decided to head back to Italy to look at a couple of films from a genre that is decidely unfriendly to women, the notorious "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giallo".  We start with...giallo".  We start with "What Have You Done To Solange" from 1972 which totally blew us both away. This was a really strong and well-told tale with tons of intrigue and mystery and some very unsavory moments. We use the word "masterpiece" several times in our discussion and stand firmly by that. We follow that up with another solid entry in the genre, 1973's "Torso" which hews much closer to the standards that you expect to see in any giallo.  It's good, but in comparison with the other film, it does not come out on top, but we still say it's worth your time to seek out.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3999giallo,massimo-dallamano,sergio-martino,torso,what-have-you-done-to-solangetrue3128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-raw-vampire-robo-force--69041997Robo Vampire which really has to be seen to be believed. If you are a fan of really bad cinema, this one deserves to be seen. We follow that up with a truly entertaining film from 1982 called Raw Force. It is packed with nudity and wacky comedy which serves to soften a tale of cannibal monks and an undead army of martial artists on a forbidden island. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69041997Sat, 02 Jun 2018 14:16:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe kick and punch and resurrect the dead this time in the cave. We start off with a staggeringly inept film from 1988 called https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0121694/ which really has to be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgqRqjMLyA8 to be believed. If...Robo Vampire which really has to be seen to be believed. If you are a fan of really bad cinema, this one deserves to be seen. We follow that up with a truly entertaining film from 1982 called Raw Force. It is packed with nudity and wacky comedy which serves to soften a tale of cannibal monks and an undead army of martial artists on a forbidden island. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4481edward-d-murphy,raw-force,robo-vampiretrue3127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-extreme-flickers--69041978flamin' hot cheetos in the cave this time...things are soooo EXTREME!!!  We start off with an amazing little movie from 1993 called "Extreme Justice" starring Lou Diamond Phillips and Scott Glenn ( and lots of others ) in a story of a secret team inside the LAPD with a mission to stop certain repeat offenders...permanently!  We follow that up with a movie from 1987 from legendary director Walter Hill called "Extreme Prejudice". This stars Nick Nolte and show-favorite Powers Boothe as two men in Texas that find themselves on opposite sides, of the law AND the Rio Grande.  It is a massively-operatic tale of good vs. evil and it drips with testosterone. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69041978Fri, 18 May 2018 14:15:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's like a bag of https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/02/23/the-flamin-hot-cheetos-movie-how-a-frito-lay-janitor-created-one-of-americas-most-popular-snacks/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.076a524e63c7 in the cave this time...things...flamin' hot cheetos in the cave this time...things are soooo EXTREME!!!  We start off with an amazing little movie from 1993 called "Extreme Justice" starring Lou Diamond Phillips and Scott Glenn ( and lots of others ) in a story of a secret team inside the LAPD with a mission to stop certain repeat offenders...permanently!  We follow that up with a movie from 1987 from legendary director Walter Hill called "Extreme Prejudice". This stars Nick Nolte and show-favorite Powers Boothe as two men in Texas that find themselves on opposite sides, of the law AND the Rio Grande.  It is a massively-operatic tale of good vs. evil and it drips with testosterone. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4843extreme-justice,extreme-prejudice,lou-diamond-phillips,nick-nolte,powers-boothe,scott-glenn,walter-hilltrue3126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-jim-kata-the-adventure-begins--69033932martial arts, but we picked two particularly interesting ones that were featured in films from 1985. We start of with the legendarily sketchy Gymkata, starring olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas who is recruited by the US government to take part in a dangerous game in central Europe, to win favor with the Khan. It is not good, but still, tons of fun to watch. We follow that up with the audaciously titled "Remo Williams - The Adventure Begins" starring the awesome Mr. Fred Ward.  Based on the long-running series of Destroyer novels, it is directed by Guy Hamilton who helmed many of the best films in the James Bond franchise. It was intended to be the start of a whole new set of movies but it mysteriously failed when it debuted.  We are using new equipment this time and are learning the ins and outs, but we think the sound quality is markedly better.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033932Mon, 07 May 2018 20:06:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThere are all sorts of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_arts, but we picked two particularly interesting ones that were featured in films from 1985. We start of with the legendarily sketchy https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089243/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1,...martial arts, but we picked two particularly interesting ones that were featured in films from 1985. We start of with the legendarily sketchy Gymkata, starring olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas who is recruited by the US government to take part in a dangerous game in central Europe, to win favor with the Khan. It is not good, but still, tons of fun to watch. We follow that up with the audaciously titled "Remo Williams - The Adventure Begins" starring the awesome Mr. Fred Ward.  Based on the long-running series of Destroyer novels, it is directed by Guy Hamilton who helmed many of the best films in the James Bond franchise. It was intended to be the start of a whole new set of movies but it mysteriously failed when it debuted.  We are using new equipment this time and are learning the ins and outs, but we think the sound quality is markedly better.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5164fred-ward,guy-hamilton,gymkata,kurt-thomas,remo-williams,the-adventure-beginstrue3125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-flickers-from-the-sewer--69033907Scared to Death, from Bill Malone. It features a big humanoid monster known as the Syngenor that is killing people left and right. Only one former alcoholic, former cop has the skill to solve the mystery. It is very ambitious, and largely successful, especially when you consider the film's budget.  We follow that up with another from 1980, Lewis Teague's completely fantastic movie, Alligator.  Someone flushed a baby alligator down the toilet, 15 years ago, and that baby alligator has been eating the test animals from a local genetics lab which gives it a more than subtle growth-spurt. It stars the always-excellent Robert Forster and the totally gorgeous Robin Riker and the film is basically a perfect monster movie.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033907Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:02:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe are getting all up in some manholes this time for the podcast.  Down in the darkness, under the city streets, there are things moving around in a very spooky way in both of the movies we talk about. We start with...Scared to Death, from Bill Malone. It features a big humanoid monster known as the Syngenor that is killing people left and right. Only one former alcoholic, former cop has the skill to solve the mystery. It is very ambitious, and largely successful, especially when you consider the film's budget.  We follow that up with another from 1980, Lewis Teague's completely fantastic movie, Alligator.  Someone flushed a baby alligator down the toilet, 15 years ago, and that baby alligator has been eating the test animals from a local genetics lab which gives it a more than subtle growth-spurt. It stars the always-excellent Robert Forster and the totally gorgeous Robin Riker and the film is basically a perfect monster movie.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4163alligator,bill-malone,lewis-teague,robert-forster,scared-to-death,syngenortrue3124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-the-man-cavian-candidate--69033903Hands of Steel, from Italian maestro Sergio Martino. It tells the story of Paco Queruak, a cyborg who begins to break from governmental control and rediscover his humanity. It is a quintessential 80's sci-fi movie and ultimately completely satisfying. We follow that up with a real mind-bender, the jaw-dropping Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning from 2012. Directed by John Hyams, it continues the story of the Universal Soldier franchise in a surreal, vicious, and completely over-the-top way.  This is dark, and shocking stuff, and WOW is it good! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033903Sat, 07 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe have two very disparate yet similar films this time in the cave. We start off with 1986's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091166/?ref_=nv_sr_1, from Italian maestro http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0553941/?ref_=tt_ov_dr. It tells the story...Hands of Steel, from Italian maestro Sergio Martino. It tells the story of Paco Queruak, a cyborg who begins to break from governmental control and rediscover his humanity. It is a quintessential 80's sci-fi movie and ultimately completely satisfying. We follow that up with a real mind-bender, the jaw-dropping Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning from 2012. Directed by John Hyams, it continues the story of the Universal Soldier franchise in a surreal, vicious, and completely over-the-top way.  This is dark, and shocking stuff, and WOW is it good! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4106day-of-reckoning,dolph-lundgren,hands-of-steel,john-hyams,sergio-martino,universal-soldiertrue3123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-sax-on-sax-off--69033896John Saxon! We look at two of his films this time, and, thanks to podcast-listener George, one of the films is his sole directorial effort! We start off with the legendary 1980 movie, Cannibal Apocalypse, which stars Saxon and Giovanni Radice in a tale of flesh-eating vietnam vets, running from the police in Atlanta, Georgia. We had heard about this one for years but it largely left us unimpressed. We follow this up with 1988's Zombie Death House, which was directed by Saxon, impressively! It is a total blast and it completely took us by surprise! Thank you George for the recommendation!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033896Sat, 24 Mar 2018 19:58:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThere is no point in trying to deny it...we LOVE http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0768334/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm! We look at two of his films this time, and, thanks to podcast-listener George, one of the films is his sole directorial effort! We start off with...John Saxon! We look at two of his films this time, and, thanks to podcast-listener George, one of the films is his sole directorial effort! We start off with the legendary 1980 movie, Cannibal Apocalypse, which stars Saxon and Giovanni Radice in a tale of flesh-eating vietnam vets, running from the police in Atlanta, Georgia. We had heard about this one for years but it largely left us unimpressed. We follow this up with 1988's Zombie Death House, which was directed by Saxon, impressively! It is a total blast and it completely took us by surprise! Thank you George for the recommendation!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4138cannibal-apocalypse,giovanni-radice,john-saxon,zombie-death-housetrue3122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-above-the-deadly-ground--69033888Steven Seagal. We start off with his first, Above the Law from 1988, which is directed by the reliable Andrew Davis. It tells a very boilerplate story, but it tells it VERY successfully and really established Seagal as a new type of action star. We follow that up with his only directorial effort, 1994's On Deadly Ground. In this story, Seagal plays a native American who works for an evil oil tycoon, played by Sir Michael Caine in one of the most over-the-top performances we've seen. It is totally nuts.  Though there was dissension about the directorial efforts, we all agree that the movie is totally entertaining.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033888Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:56:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieJulie took over the film-selection this week, so we ended up watching two from Mr. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000219/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm. We start off with his first, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094602/?ref_=nv_sr_1 from 1988, which is directed by the...Steven Seagal. We start off with his first, Above the Law from 1988, which is directed by the reliable Andrew Davis. It tells a very boilerplate story, but it tells it VERY successfully and really established Seagal as a new type of action star. We follow that up with his only directorial effort, 1994's On Deadly Ground. In this story, Seagal plays a native American who works for an evil oil tycoon, played by Sir Michael Caine in one of the most over-the-top performances we've seen. It is totally nuts.  Though there was dissension about the directorial efforts, we all agree that the movie is totally entertaining.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3134above-the-law,andrew-davis,michael-caine,on-deadly-ground,steven-seagaltrue3121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-ya-heard--69033882John Heard, starting off with 1981's Cutter's Way and following up with 1977's Between the Lines. None of us really "enjoyed" either movie, and we struggled in some cases to even make it through them. We bit both bullets though and pushed through for our podcasting art and we present our summation here. Even though the movies weren't fun, the conversations that they inspired are excellent and we DO recommend that you listen to those. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033882Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:55:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe decided to watch two films that feature the multi-faceted actor http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001334/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm, starting off with 1981's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082220/?ref_=nv_sr_1 and following up with...John Heard, starting off with 1981's Cutter's Way and following up with 1977's Between the Lines. None of us really "enjoyed" either movie, and we struggled in some cases to even make it through them. We bit both bullets though and pushed through for our podcasting art and we present our summation here. Even though the movies weren't fun, the conversations that they inspired are excellent and we DO recommend that you listen to those. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3093between-the-lines,cutter-and-bone,cutter's-way,jeff-bridges,joan-micklin-silver,john-heardtrue3120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-119-franciscus-fest--69033877James Franciscus in the lead role, and deadly animals underneath the water!  We start off with 1979's "Killer Fish", which also stars Lee Majors, Karen Black and a lagoon full of hungry piranha! We follow that up with a 1981 "tribute" to Jaws that went by a million titles but we watched a copy called "L'Ultimo Squalo" ( The Last Shark ).  It adds Vic Morrow to the mix as a sort of Irish Captain Quint, with the emphasis on "sort of Irish".  We enjoyed both of these movies a lot and recommend them fully, just don't go in expecting them to be good in any sort of traditional way.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033877Sat, 10 Feb 2018 20:53:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe're not sure it's fair to call these movies "rip-offs" but...they are kinda rip-offs, but really, really entertaining ones! Both of the movies this time feature http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002082/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm in the lead role, and deadly...James Franciscus in the lead role, and deadly animals underneath the water!  We start off with 1979's "Killer Fish", which also stars Lee Majors, Karen Black and a lagoon full of hungry piranha! We follow that up with a 1981 "tribute" to Jaws that went by a million titles but we watched a copy called "L'Ultimo Squalo" ( The Last Shark ).  It adds Vic Morrow to the mix as a sort of Irish Captain Quint, with the emphasis on "sort of Irish".  We enjoyed both of these movies a lot and recommend them fully, just don't go in expecting them to be good in any sort of traditional way.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3679enzo-castellari,great-white,james-franciscus,karen-black,killer-fish,lee-majors,vic-morrowtrue3119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-all-ages-show--69033873Netflix! It brings us so many things, so often, that it can be overwhelming at times. For this show we decided to look at two films that are newly on Netflix that seemed like a good fit for the cave. Both are from 2017, but from opposite sides of the "pond". We start with "Bad Day for the Cut", an Irish production that tells a very twisty story of revenge where a quiet, unassuming farmer has to find out the reason his elderly mother is brutally murdered one night. It has moments of humor and surprising plot developments and, we think, is well worth your time. We follow that up with "Super Dark Times" which is set in a gray town in the US in the 1990s and follows a group of teens who get into some situations where things go VERY wrong and we see the extremely bad way they deal with it. The movie starts off strong but ends up losing it's way about halfway through and the ending is completely out of step with what happens prior. It's interesting, but not as entertaining as Bad Day for the Cut.  If you've seen these, let us know what you thought.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033873Sat, 27 Jan 2018 20:51:00 +0000Mike, Marty and Juliehttp://www.netflix.com/! It brings us so many things, so often, that it can be overwhelming at times. For this show we decided to look at two films that are newly on Netflix that seemed like a good fit for the cave. Both are from 2017, but from...Netflix! It brings us so many things, so often, that it can be overwhelming at times. For this show we decided to look at two films that are newly on Netflix that seemed like a good fit for the cave. Both are from 2017, but from opposite sides of the "pond". We start with "Bad Day for the Cut", an Irish production that tells a very twisty story of revenge where a quiet, unassuming farmer has to find out the reason his elderly mother is brutally murdered one night. It has moments of humor and surprising plot developments and, we think, is well worth your time. We follow that up with "Super Dark Times" which is set in a gray town in the US in the 1990s and follows a group of teens who get into some situations where things go VERY wrong and we see the extremely bad way they deal with it. The movie starts off strong but ends up losing it's way about halfway through and the ending is completely out of step with what happens prior. It's interesting, but not as entertaining as Bad Day for the Cut.  If you've seen these, let us know what you thought.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3432bad-day-for-the-cut,netflix,super-dark-timestrue3118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-jacked-up--69033866Billy Jack series of films since before the podcast started, and it seemed like the 117th episode was a perfect place to finally do it! These are legendary low-budget movies and there is no question why...they are great! We start off with 1967's The Born Losers and follow that up with the masterpiece Billy Jack from 1971. Both films were directed by and star Tom Laughlin as Mr. Jack ( he directed both under the pseudonym T.C. Frank ).  There is a kinetic energy, and a vibrating core of danger in both films, with some amazing cinematography and powerful dialogue. Calling these "message films" is valid but the messages are relayed with such a high degree of craft that they rarely seem preachy. Both are fascinating studies of the 60's and 70's counter-culture movement, from within and without.  Mostly-excellent acting and some stirring music really round-out the packages and now we find ourselves eager to watch the 3rd and 4th films in the Billy Jack canon

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033866Sun, 14 Jan 2018 20:50:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieHappy New Year and welcome back to the cave!  We have wanted to look at the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Jack series of films since before the podcast started, and it seemed like the 117th episode was a perfect place to finally do it! These are...Billy Jack series of films since before the podcast started, and it seemed like the 117th episode was a perfect place to finally do it! These are legendary low-budget movies and there is no question why...they are great! We start off with 1967's The Born Losers and follow that up with the masterpiece Billy Jack from 1971. Both films were directed by and star Tom Laughlin as Mr. Jack ( he directed both under the pseudonym T.C. Frank ).  There is a kinetic energy, and a vibrating core of danger in both films, with some amazing cinematography and powerful dialogue. Calling these "message films" is valid but the messages are relayed with such a high degree of craft that they rarely seem preachy. Both are fascinating studies of the 60's and 70's counter-culture movement, from within and without.  Mostly-excellent acting and some stirring music really round-out the packages and now we find ourselves eager to watch the 3rd and 4th films in the Billy Jack canon

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4423billy-jack,t-c-frank,the-born-losers,tom-laughlintrue3117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-where-in-the-world-is-cirio-santiago--69033861Trina Parks when we watched Darktown Strutters, so we went in search of more of her films.  That lead us to Cirio Santiago, a legendary Filipino director who was a major inspiration to Quentin Tarantino, so we chose two of his films for this episode. We start off with 1974's T.N.T. Jackson, starring Jeannie Bell as the titular ( very apropos ) character who is searching for her missing brother in the dark, sinister world of Filipino crime.  It costars Stan Shaw, who was also in Darktown Strutters, as Charlie, a charming bad guy.  We follow that up with the fantastic movie "The Muthers" from 1976, also starring Jeannie Bell as Kelly, a ruthless but soft-hearted pirate, leading a crew of other women as she looks for her sister, who has gone missing in the dank jungles of the Philippines. One of her crew is Marcie, played by Trina Parks.  These ladies fight and shoot and even swing from vines! They are gorgeous, powerful, and totally badass!  These are great exploitation films and both are on YouTube for you to watch at your leisure, and we recommend that you do! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033861Sat, 09 Dec 2017 20:48:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe all fell in love with http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0663024/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm when we watched http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072844/?ref_=nm_knf_i1, so we went in search of more of her films.  That lead us...Trina Parks when we watched Darktown Strutters, so we went in search of more of her films.  That lead us to Cirio Santiago, a legendary Filipino director who was a major inspiration to Quentin Tarantino, so we chose two of his films for this episode. We start off with 1974's T.N.T. Jackson, starring Jeannie Bell as the titular ( very apropos ) character who is searching for her missing brother in the dark, sinister world of Filipino crime.  It costars Stan Shaw, who was also in Darktown Strutters, as Charlie, a charming bad guy.  We follow that up with the fantastic movie "The Muthers" from 1976, also starring Jeannie Bell as Kelly, a ruthless but soft-hearted pirate, leading a crew of other women as she looks for her sister, who has gone missing in the dank jungles of the Philippines. One of her crew is Marcie, played by Trina Parks.  These ladies fight and shoot and even swing from vines! They are gorgeous, powerful, and totally badass!  These are great exploitation films and both are on YouTube for you to watch at your leisure, and we recommend that you do! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4048cirio-santiago,jeannie-bell,the-muthers,tnt-jackson,trina-parkstrue3116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-going-deep--69033857Leviathan, from show-favorite George P. Cosmatos and starring Peter Weller and some other fairly big names. It is set in a deep-sea mining and research rig that encounters a mysterious monster in a sunken Russian ship. We follow that up with DeepStar Six from Sean S. Cunningham with Greg Evigan in the lead.  It is also set in a deep sea mining and research rig that encounters a mysterious monster, but this time it comes from an underwater cavern.  These are both really fun little celluloid treats that disappear in your mind like cotton candy does on your lips.  We also ramble at great length about lots of other movie-stuff ( shocker, right? ). So listen in as the misinformation and fake-news flies!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033857Sun, 26 Nov 2017 20:46:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe go deep this time, and everybody gets wet as we examine two EXTREMELY similar films, both from 1989. First up is http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097737/?ref_=nv_sr_1, from show-favorite http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0181902/?ref_=tt_ov_dr and...Leviathan, from show-favorite George P. Cosmatos and starring Peter Weller and some other fairly big names. It is set in a deep-sea mining and research rig that encounters a mysterious monster in a sunken Russian ship. We follow that up with DeepStar Six from Sean S. Cunningham with Greg Evigan in the lead.  It is also set in a deep sea mining and research rig that encounters a mysterious monster, but this time it comes from an underwater cavern.  These are both really fun little celluloid treats that disappear in your mind like cotton candy does on your lips.  We also ramble at great length about lots of other movie-stuff ( shocker, right? ). So listen in as the misinformation and fake-news flies!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4011deep-star-six,george-p-cosmatos,greg-evigan,leviathan,peter-weller,sean-s-cunninghamtrue3115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-cavey-van--69033853van became an important way for people to express themselves.  They would modify their "shaggin' wagon" with elaborate murals, shag carpeting, wide wheels and big V8 engines. We look at two less-than-stellar examples of a genre known simply as vansploitation. First off, we look at 1977's Supervan, which basically stars an incredible creation from the wizard George Barris, a "solar powered" van, called Vandora.  This is not a good film, but does feature the notorious writer George Bukowski as a wet t-shirt water boy. The music is bad, the acting is sub-par, and the pacing is glacial, but that van is really, really awesome.  We follow that up with a slightly better movie from 1979 called Van Nuys Blvd. The lead character also drives a van and decides to leave his home and girlfriend to pursue the wild night-life of cruising up and down the titular Van Nuys Blvd in California. You've likely seen this story a thousand times, and chances are that every time was better than it is in this film.  We didn't love either of these movies, but Van Nuys Blvd is, at least, entertaining on a certain basic level. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033853Sat, 11 Nov 2017 20:45:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieBack in the 70's the https://flashbak.com/days-of-the-shaggin-wagon-a-look-at-1970s-custom-vans-33431/ became an important way for people to express themselves.  They would modify their "shaggin' wagon" with elaborate murals, shag carpeting, wide...van became an important way for people to express themselves.  They would modify their "shaggin' wagon" with elaborate murals, shag carpeting, wide wheels and big V8 engines. We look at two less-than-stellar examples of a genre known simply as vansploitation. First off, we look at 1977's Supervan, which basically stars an incredible creation from the wizard George Barris, a "solar powered" van, called Vandora.  This is not a good film, but does feature the notorious writer George Bukowski as a wet t-shirt water boy. The music is bad, the acting is sub-par, and the pacing is glacial, but that van is really, really awesome.  We follow that up with a slightly better movie from 1979 called Van Nuys Blvd. The lead character also drives a van and decides to leave his home and girlfriend to pursue the wild night-life of cruising up and down the titular Van Nuys Blvd in California. You've likely seen this story a thousand times, and chances are that every time was better than it is in this film.  We didn't love either of these movies, but Van Nuys Blvd is, at least, entertaining on a certain basic level. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4866supervan,van-nuys-blvd,vansploitationtrue3114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-pink-strutters--69033847bikers and biker gangs.  Usually these were stories about disaffected men who had turned their backs on society to pursue a life with a different set of morals and rules. This era gave us such landmark films as The Wild One and Easy Rider. In 1972, a VERY different biker movie was released called Pink Angels. This gang of cyclists is unique because they are all gay and are traveling the highways to get to Los Angeles for a big drag ball.  It is mostly funny, with some great performances and an undercurrent of subversion that is still very potent now. If you read about the movie online, you will hear a lot about the ending, and it is a real shocker, but don't avoid the film because of that...this one needs to be seen to be believed.  We follow that up 1975's Darktown Strutters, which combines 1000 different elements into a really trippy stew.  We start with 4 gorgeous African-American women on  big, badass 3-Wheeled choppers, hauling ass around Los Angeles and putting all the men in their places. Then we add Roger E. Mosley as "Mellow" who has his own oddball gang, some KKK members in shiny satin robes, disco, funk, an evil Colonel Sanders, and tons of slapstick wackiness that somehow, strangely, works ( mostly ). The music in this movie is fantastic, the girls are gorgeous, and  the racial politics are right up front and writ large across the screen.  This is another one that you really do need to see. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033847Sun, 29 Oct 2017 19:43:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieOn this episode of the podcast, things get so weird that we had to bring in our friend Julie to comment on it all. During the 50's, 60's and 70's, cinemas ( and more often drive-ins ) were full of movies...bikers and biker gangs.  Usually these were stories about disaffected men who had turned their backs on society to pursue a life with a different set of morals and rules. This era gave us such landmark films as The Wild One and Easy Rider. In 1972, a VERY different biker movie was released called Pink Angels. This gang of cyclists is unique because they are all gay and are traveling the highways to get to Los Angeles for a big drag ball.  It is mostly funny, with some great performances and an undercurrent of subversion that is still very potent now. If you read about the movie online, you will hear a lot about the ending, and it is a real shocker, but don't avoid the film because of that...this one needs to be seen to be believed.  We follow that up 1975's Darktown Strutters, which combines 1000 different elements into a really trippy stew.  We start with 4 gorgeous African-American women on  big, badass 3-Wheeled choppers, hauling ass around Los Angeles and putting all the men in their places. Then we add Roger E. Mosley as "Mellow" who has his own oddball gang, some KKK members in shiny satin robes, disco, funk, an evil Colonel Sanders, and tons of slapstick wackiness that somehow, strangely, works ( mostly ). The music in this movie is fantastic, the girls are gorgeous, and  the racial politics are right up front and writ large across the screen.  This is another one that you really do need to see. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4842biker-gang,darktown-strutters,pink-angels,roger-e-mosleytrue3113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-flickers-from-the-swamp--69033838Burt Reynolds was a guaranteed box-office blockbuster.  On this episode we look at two of the films from the early part of his reign. We start off with 1973's White Lightning, which tells the story of a bootlegger named Gator McKlusky.  The movie starts with Ned Beatty murdering Gator's younger brother in extremely brutal fashion. This sets in motion an elaborate revenge story that is full of car chases, and sweaty, dirty people.  It is a winner from beginning to end. White Lightning was such a hit that 3 years later a sequel was released titled Gator.  The second film is essentially a reworking of the original story, but this time the bad-guy is a moonshiner named Bama McCall, played with extreme charm and menace by the great Jerry Reed.  Gator is a much slicker  movie,  but is also probably much more accessible. They are both extremely entertaining and get our highest recommendation. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033838Sat, 14 Oct 2017 19:41:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThere was once a time in American cinema when every movie that starred http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000608/?ref_=tt_cl_t1 was a guaranteed box-office blockbuster.  On this episode we look at two of the films from the early part of his reign. We start...Burt Reynolds was a guaranteed box-office blockbuster.  On this episode we look at two of the films from the early part of his reign. We start off with 1973's White Lightning, which tells the story of a bootlegger named Gator McKlusky.  The movie starts with Ned Beatty murdering Gator's younger brother in extremely brutal fashion. This sets in motion an elaborate revenge story that is full of car chases, and sweaty, dirty people.  It is a winner from beginning to end. White Lightning was such a hit that 3 years later a sequel was released titled Gator.  The second film is essentially a reworking of the original story, but this time the bad-guy is a moonshiner named Bama McCall, played with extreme charm and menace by the great Jerry Reed.  Gator is a much slicker  movie,  but is also probably much more accessible. They are both extremely entertaining and get our highest recommendation. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4125burt-reynolds,gator,gator-mcklusky,jerry-reed,ned-beatty,white-lightningtrue3112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-kukla-snakes-and-ollie--69033831Oliver Reed? Yes, Please!  We turn positively reptilian this episode with two films that combine the slithery goodness of a dangerous snakes, with the sweaty power of Mr. Oliver Reed. We start off with 1981's Venom, which also includes Sarah Miles, Sterling Hayden, Nicol Williamson and the always interesting Klaus Kinski. Combining a police procedural with home invasion, and then plopping the world's most dangerous snake into the air ducts, this is a real stew of great elements.  It works,  and we recommend it.  We follow that up with 1983's Spasms, which adds Peter Fonda as a psychiatrist who is asked to study an ESP link between Oliver Reed and a huge, demonic snake. With a few brief moments of Dick Smith makeup effects and a handful of vicious snake attacks, it mostly sucks. We cannot, in good conscious, recommend Spasms, but the similarities to Venom forced us to include it in the show. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033831Sun, 01 Oct 2017 19:40:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieMore http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001657/?ref_=nv_sr_1? Yes, Please!  We turn positively reptilian this episode with two films that combine the slithery goodness of a dangerous snakes, with the sweaty power of Mr. Oliver Reed. We start off with...Oliver Reed? Yes, Please!  We turn positively reptilian this episode with two films that combine the slithery goodness of a dangerous snakes, with the sweaty power of Mr. Oliver Reed. We start off with 1981's Venom, which also includes Sarah Miles, Sterling Hayden, Nicol Williamson and the always interesting Klaus Kinski. Combining a police procedural with home invasion, and then plopping the world's most dangerous snake into the air ducts, this is a real stew of great elements.  It works,  and we recommend it.  We follow that up with 1983's Spasms, which adds Peter Fonda as a psychiatrist who is asked to study an ESP link between Oliver Reed and a huge, demonic snake. With a few brief moments of Dick Smith makeup effects and a handful of vicious snake attacks, it mostly sucks. We cannot, in good conscious, recommend Spasms, but the similarities to Venom forced us to include it in the show. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3447dick-smith,klaus-kinski,nicol-williamson,oliver-reed,peter-fonda,spasms,venomtrue3111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-flickersa-von-caviken--690337252001: A Space Odyssey and also the hit History Channel show Ancient Aliens.  We look at two films on the podcast that also explore this idea. We start off with a TV movie from 1975 called "Search for the Gods". It stars the young Kurt Russell and the also-young Stephen McHattie.  It is a very sober story of a child of privilege who is on a search for truth. He is guided by the universe to Taos, New Mexico where he comes into possession of strange artifact that powerful forces want to obtain. This starts him on a journey that was meant to launch a TV series, but unfortunately, this did not happen.  We follow that up with the 1980 theatrical release Hangar 18, which stars Gary Collins and Darren McGavin in the story of a captured UFO being held in a top-secret military base where a team of scientists are trying to study the mysterious craft, while the government is trying to hide the truth...no matter what is required.  It is pure cheese and an absolute blast. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033725Sun, 10 Sep 2017 19:36:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThere is a popular belief that mankind was guided in the past by visitors from another world. This core idea is  behind masterpieces like http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/?ref_=nv_sr_1 and also the hit History Channel...2001: A Space Odyssey and also the hit History Channel show Ancient Aliens.  We look at two films on the podcast that also explore this idea. We start off with a TV movie from 1975 called "Search for the Gods". It stars the young Kurt Russell and the also-young Stephen McHattie.  It is a very sober story of a child of privilege who is on a search for truth. He is guided by the universe to Taos, New Mexico where he comes into possession of strange artifact that powerful forces want to obtain. This starts him on a journey that was meant to launch a TV series, but unfortunately, this did not happen.  We follow that up with the 1980 theatrical release Hangar 18, which stars Gary Collins and Darren McGavin in the story of a captured UFO being held in a top-secret military base where a team of scientists are trying to study the mysterious craft, while the government is trying to hide the truth...no matter what is required.  It is pure cheese and an absolute blast. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3560aliens,ancient-astronauts,darren-mcgavin,gary-collins,hangar-18,search-for-the-godstrue3110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-noir-where-else-to-go--69033608noir films of the 40s and many filmmakers have tried to revisit that style and tone since those originals were released. We turn to two remakes of classic crime stories, starting with 1978's The Big Sleep, with an amazing cast led by Robert Mitchum and directed by the infamous Michael Winner.  It succeeds on almost every level especially with Mitchum's portrayal of Phillip Marlowe.  We follow that up with 1982's I, The Jury, starring Armand Assante...but it's just...not good. With a script by Larry Cohen, who is one of our favorite filmmakers, we had high expectations but at the end of the film our hopes were just as broken as the english language after Armand Assante struggled through his lines. Only the copious nudity in the film is left to recommend it.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033608Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:34:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe both love the classic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_noir of the 40s and many filmmakers have tried to revisit that style and tone since those originals were released. We turn to two remakes of classic crime stories, starting with...noir films of the 40s and many filmmakers have tried to revisit that style and tone since those originals were released. We turn to two remakes of classic crime stories, starting with 1978's The Big Sleep, with an amazing cast led by Robert Mitchum and directed by the infamous Michael Winner.  It succeeds on almost every level especially with Mitchum's portrayal of Phillip Marlowe.  We follow that up with 1982's I, The Jury, starring Armand Assante...but it's just...not good. With a script by Larry Cohen, who is one of our favorite filmmakers, we had high expectations but at the end of the film our hopes were just as broken as the english language after Armand Assante struggled through his lines. Only the copious nudity in the film is left to recommend it.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4446ed-harris,george-a-romero,john-amplas,knightriders,martin,tom-savinitrue3108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-andy-is-dandy--69033599Cinemax was the best source for genre and exploitation films. We saw many formative offerings there. Countless nude scenes, beheadings, car crashes and laser blasts. One of the people who's work was featured prominently there was the late Andy Sidaris.  His films were frequently set on Hawaii and "starred" a bevy of Playmates and Pets who would shoot guns and race cars in outlandish plots that were essentially just excuses for them to take off their clothes.  Those were VERY good days.  We decided to look at two of Mr. Sidaris' earliest works on the podcast. We start off with 1973's Stacey, which tells a muddled story of an elderly dowager who hires the gorgeous, eponymous, Stacey, to investigate the various people who aim to inherit her vast wealth.  It is filled with clunky innuendo and lots of tight clothing and serves as a template for Sidaris' future work. We follow that up with his next film, 1979's Seven, starring Conan's dad, William Smith as a "man who can get things done". He is assembling a rag-tag group to take down a villainous mob in Hawaii.  Things get really complicated, really quickly, but Sidaris clearly built upon Stacey with this one and the results are very entertaining.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3277carol-kane,charles-durning,colleen-dewhurst,don't-answer-the-phone,when-a-stranger-callstrue3106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-the-pyx-of-death--69033444The Pyx. It stars Karen Black and Christopher Plummer in a tragic story of a prostitute who gets involved in nefarious dealings and pays the ultimate price, and the detective who's trying to unravel the mystery of her death. The film has a fascinating structure, with the story broken into two timelines. It was a real surprise to both of us and we highly recommend it.  We follow that up with 1981's Demonoid: Messenger of Death, which features Samantha Eggar and Stuart Whitman. It is the story of an American couple who've bought a mine in Mexico where they unknowingly unleash an evil disembodied hand that seemingly wants to take over the world.  It is a mish-mash of interesting moments but ultimately is not really worth your time.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2423battle-beyond-the-stars,james-cameron,john-sayles,roger-corman,space-raiderstrue3104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-the-void-within--69033325The Evil Within, from the late Andrew Getty.  Knowing the backstory on the production of this magnum opus really gives you a different perspective when you watch this dark and twisted tale unfold. It has incredible, home-spun effects, a very powerful lead performance from Frederick Koehler and the legendary Michael Berryman as a very important part of the proceedings. Don't take this one lightly! We follow that up with The Void, from 2016, which owes a lot to the writing of H.P. Lovecraft.  What starts off as a strange, violent mystery, turns into a bit of a siege movie and then launches itself fully into a bizarre hellscape of truly nightmarish imagery. The filmmakers really went for it with this movie and the succeeded in almost every possible way.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2250andrew-getty,frederick-koehler,michael-berryman,the-evil-within,the-voidtrue3103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-what-can-brownrigg-do-for-you--69033293S.F. Brownrigg, who gave the world a few memorable films in his too-brief career. We look at two, starting with a later film, 1977's "Keep My Grave Open", which features the debut of the always-excellent Stephen Tobolowsky in a twisted tale that includes such family-friendly topics as incest, murder and equestrianism. We follow that up with Brownrigg's directorial debut, the legendary "Don't Look in the Basement" from 1973. Set in a "sanitarium" it is a wonder of no-budget film making with strong, unsettling performances and grimy, sleazy storyline that really raked in the cash when it would run on the drive-in circuit back in the day.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2364don't-look-in-the-basement,keep-my-grave-open,s-f-brownrigg,stephen-tobolowskytrue3102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-the-pros-and-cons-of-hitchhiking--69033265Hitch-Hike, starring Franco Nero and David Hess. It tells the story of a vacationing Italian couple visiting America and running into a sadistic villain on the side of a lonely road. They pick him up and things go VERY badly. We follow that up with the 1974's sensational Rabid Dogs, from Italian maestro Mario Bava. This is the tale of a group of very bad men who commit a vicious robbery, kidnap a woman and end up hijacking a car with a man and his son on their way to the hospital. Things go VERY badly after that.  We finish up the episode with the truly outstanding When You Comin' Back Red Ryder from 1979 and starring an impressive cavalcade of stars.  Red Ryder is a very hard to find film, but we hope you'll make an effort, since it is such a singular and impressive piece of cinema.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033228Sat, 01 Apr 2017 19:10:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieOn this landmark episode, after 7 years of yammering on and on about weird movies, we decided to pause and reflect on where we've been.  We made lists of our favorites from the show, and also the ones we most despised.  Listen in as we go through them...
Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4444100th-episode,favorites,round-uptrue2100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-creepy-crawly-cave--69033183creepy-crawlers!  We look at two films, both from 1977, starting off with Empire of the Ants, from director Bert I. Gordon, and featuring Joan Collins as an underhanded real estate developer who finds herself trapped in the Florida Everglades with an oddball group of prospective investors, beset by a horde of enormous and ravenous ants. It is wonderful cheesy fun with a truly astounding twist near the end that caught us both off guard. We follow that up with Kingdom of the Spiders, from director John 'Bud' Cardos and starring the "Shat" himself, Mr. William Shatner. This is a truly exceptional bit of genre film making.  There are stunts, action, peril, thrills, and 5,000 tarantulas, a small portion of which survives until the end of the movie.  Let us know what you thought of the show by writing to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com, or just post a message on our Facebook page.On another note, for episode 100, we are going to talk about our favorites from the previous shows, and also about those turds we wish we had flushed down.  We'd love to hear your thoughts on movies that we've helped you discover or ones you'd like to punch us over.


Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033183Sat, 18 Mar 2017 19:08:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe left an entire picnic set up in the cave last week, and when we came in to record, the place was totally overrun with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYEMYbTlfPQ!  We look at two films, both from 1977, starting off...creepy-crawlers!  We look at two films, both from 1977, starting off with Empire of the Ants, from director Bert I. Gordon, and featuring Joan Collins as an underhanded real estate developer who finds herself trapped in the Florida Everglades with an oddball group of prospective investors, beset by a horde of enormous and ravenous ants. It is wonderful cheesy fun with a truly astounding twist near the end that caught us both off guard. We follow that up with Kingdom of the Spiders, from director John 'Bud' Cardos and starring the "Shat" himself, Mr. William Shatner. This is a truly exceptional bit of genre film making.  There are stunts, action, peril, thrills, and 5,000 tarantulas, a small portion of which survives until the end of the movie.  Let us know what you thought of the show by writing to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com, or just post a message on our Facebook page.On another note, for episode 100, we are going to talk about our favorites from the previous shows, and also about those turds we wish we had flushed down.  We'd love to hear your thoughts on movies that we've helped you discover or ones you'd like to punch us over.


Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3222bert-i-gordon,empire-of-the-ants,joan-collins,john-bud-cardos,kingdom-of-the-spiders,william-shatnertrue299fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-flickering-for-vengeance--69033137Dead Man's Shoes, from director Shane Meadows.  Paddy Considine plays Richard, who has come back to his hometown to settle a score that involves his brother Anthony.  At first, we do not know exactly what has set him on this path, but the film reveals it in a masterful way. It is powerful and dark, yet surprisingly comic at times. We follow that up with 2013's Blue Ruin, from director Jeremy Saulnier who had also helmed Green Room. We follow Dwight, who is also locked into getting revenge for something, which we only really learn the full details of, late in the proceedings. The incredible lead-performance is from Macon Blair, who has gone on to write and direct a film that was just featured on Netflix titled I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore.  With two great lead performances from Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood, this is yet another revenge tale, but this one is wonderfully offbeat and unique. An excellent aperitif after the heavy double-whammy of Blue Ruin and Dead Man's Shoes.  We went far afield with episode 98 and we hope you enjoy the show as much as we enjoyed recording it.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3595blue-ruin,dead-man's-shoes,elijah-wood,i-don't-feel-at-home-anymore,jeremy-saulnier,macon-blair,melanie-lynskey,paddy-considine,shane-meadowstrue298fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-everything-old-is-new-again--69033068The Autopsy of Jane Doe", starring Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch.  It is directed by Andre Ovredal, who gave us the amazing "Troll Hunter".  This is a small and intimate look into the lives of two men working in a mortuary that are tasked with solving the mysteries behind a woman's body found at a crime scene. It is sensational, and the less you know about it, the better...just go see it! We follow that up with 2015's "Green Room", from director Jeremy Saulnier.  It tells the story of a punk band from Washington D.C. that finds themselves on the opposite coast of America, without a dollar, or any gigs, who are offered a shot to perform at a club deep in the woods and frequented by skinheads. Things do not go well. This is such an intense and impactful film, you really have to see it to believe it.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033068Sat, 18 Feb 2017 20:04:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe all complain about how the dream factories of Hollywood only spit out remakes and rehashes of existing properties.  We see endless streams of superhero films, and "reimagined" versions of some of our most beloved titles, and we lose all hope. Then...The Autopsy of Jane Doe", starring Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch.  It is directed by Andre Ovredal, who gave us the amazing "Troll Hunter".  This is a small and intimate look into the lives of two men working in a mortuary that are tasked with solving the mysteries behind a woman's body found at a crime scene. It is sensational, and the less you know about it, the better...just go see it! We follow that up with 2015's "Green Room", from director Jeremy Saulnier.  It tells the story of a punk band from Washington D.C. that finds themselves on the opposite coast of America, without a dollar, or any gigs, who are offered a shot to perform at a club deep in the woods and frequented by skinheads. Things do not go well. This is such an intense and impactful film, you really have to see it to believe it.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3224andre-ovredal,brian-cox,emile-hirsch,green-room,jeremy-saulnier,the-autopsy-of-jane-doetrue297fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-zero-budget-blockbusters--69033043Equinox, with effects from Dennis Muren who has more than a few Oscars in his cupboard. It is a very interesting, Lovecraftian tale, about ancient books that unlock doorways to dark realms. It is amazing what they accomplished with no money.  We follow that up with 1977's Planet of Dinosaurs, which has some truly spectacular stop-motion work from Jim Aupperle.  This is a real throw-back to a simpler type of story, and it is full of groan-worthy moments, but it is still a sweet taste of  "the good old days". 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033043Thu, 02 Feb 2017 20:01:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieFor this episode of the podcast, we look at two more films from the 70s, but both of these feature special-effects work from people who would go on to redefine what is possible in film effects work. We start off with...Equinox, with effects from Dennis Muren who has more than a few Oscars in his cupboard. It is a very interesting, Lovecraftian tale, about ancient books that unlock doorways to dark realms. It is amazing what they accomplished with no money.  We follow that up with 1977's Planet of Dinosaurs, which has some truly spectacular stop-motion work from Jim Aupperle.  This is a real throw-back to a simpler type of story, and it is full of groan-worthy moments, but it is still a sweet taste of  "the good old days". 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3668dennis-muren,equinox,jim-aupperle,planet-of-the-dinosaurs,stop-motiontrue296fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-flickers-95--69033020Airport" from 1970. With a stellar cast lead by Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Helen Hayes ( in an Oscar-winning role ) and series-regular George Kennedy, the film is based on the bestselling novel by Arthur Hailey.  It tells the story of an airport manager who is beset on every side, by nature, business forces, and a very dissatisfied wife. It is a tightly plotted, and swiftly paced tale. This is old-hollywood at it's best.  We follow that up with the second sequel, titled simply "Airport '77". This film boasts another amazing cast that includes Jack Lemmon, Lee Grant, Jimmy Stewart and even the legendary Joseph Cotton. It is more of an action-movie than the first film, but it is extremely entertaining and totally worth your time.  

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69033020Sat, 14 Jan 2017 19:58:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieHappy New Year, and welcome back to the damp confines of the cave!  We are going into the wayback machine to remember a film series that made a major mark on genre cinema. We start off with the very entertaining "http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065377/"...Airport" from 1970. With a stellar cast lead by Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Helen Hayes ( in an Oscar-winning role ) and series-regular George Kennedy, the film is based on the bestselling novel by Arthur Hailey.  It tells the story of an airport manager who is beset on every side, by nature, business forces, and a very dissatisfied wife. It is a tightly plotted, and swiftly paced tale. This is old-hollywood at it's best.  We follow that up with the second sequel, titled simply "Airport '77". This film boasts another amazing cast that includes Jack Lemmon, Lee Grant, Jimmy Stewart and even the legendary Joseph Cotton. It is more of an action-movie than the first film, but it is extremely entertaining and totally worth your time.  

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4116airport,airport-77,arthur-hailey,burt-lancaster,dean-martin,george-kennedy,helen-hayes,jack-lemmon,lee-granttrue295fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-the-long-good-friends-of-eddie-coyle--69032992The Friends of Eddie Coyle, starring show-favorite Robert Mitchum  as Eddie "Fingers" Coyle who has made some bad choices and is finding himself running out of options. It is complicated and challenging and totally engrossing. We follow that up with 1980's The Long Good Friday which stars Bob Hoskins as Harold, a high-level British gangster who has lots of bad things happening in his life. It is similarly complicated and challenging and an excellent companion to Eddie Coyle.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032992Sun, 25 Dec 2016 19:55:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieHappy Holidays from the Cave! Nothing says  "We Love You" more than a couple of vicious and depressing tales of crime and criminals. We start off with 1973's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070077/?ref_=nv_sr_1, starring...The Friends of Eddie Coyle, starring show-favorite Robert Mitchum  as Eddie "Fingers" Coyle who has made some bad choices and is finding himself running out of options. It is complicated and challenging and totally engrossing. We follow that up with 1980's The Long Good Friday which stars Bob Hoskins as Harold, a high-level British gangster who has lots of bad things happening in his life. It is similarly complicated and challenging and an excellent companion to Eddie Coyle.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3886bob-hoskins,robert-mitchum,the-friends-of-eddie-coyle,the-long-good-fridaytrue294fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-last-exit-to-fear--69032964Huber Selby Jr. on this episode of the podcast. We  had only seen the amazing 2000 film Requiem for a Dream, which is based on Selby's book, so our expectations were high as we sought out his other films.  We start off the podcast with the 1989 film Last Exit to Brooklyn, which is based on Selby's controversial novel and which caused a big stir when it was released. With a strong lead performance from Stephen Lang, it is a complicated and impressive journey through a dark few weeks in the 50's. We follow that up with 2003's Fear X, from show-favorite Nicolas Winding Refn. With a stunningly underplayed performance from John Turturro, it focuses on a man who's experienced a senseless tragedy and his struggle to understand why it happened. Very low-key, moody, and tense, this is a film that will put you on edge almost immediately and then keep you there until the final credits. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032964Sun, 04 Dec 2016 19:54:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe look at two films based on work by the writer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubert_Selby_Jr. on this episode of the podcast. We  had only seen the amazing 2000 film http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0180093/, which is based on Selby's book, so our...Huber Selby Jr. on this episode of the podcast. We  had only seen the amazing 2000 film Requiem for a Dream, which is based on Selby's book, so our expectations were high as we sought out his other films.  We start off the podcast with the 1989 film Last Exit to Brooklyn, which is based on Selby's controversial novel and which caused a big stir when it was released. With a strong lead performance from Stephen Lang, it is a complicated and impressive journey through a dark few weeks in the 50's. We follow that up with 2003's Fear X, from show-favorite Nicolas Winding Refn. With a stunningly underplayed performance from John Turturro, it focuses on a man who's experienced a senseless tragedy and his struggle to understand why it happened. Very low-key, moody, and tense, this is a film that will put you on edge almost immediately and then keep you there until the final credits. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4316fear-x,huber-selby-jr,john-turturro,last-exit-to-brooklyn,nicolas-winding-refn,stephen-langtrue294fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-flickers-from-the-polls--69032831Joe", an early film from John G. Avildsen who would later give us such box office champs as Rocky and the Karate Kid.  It takes a look at the relationship between the haves and have-nots at a time when the youth were not interested in following in their father's footsteps ( which is surely a thing of the past ).  We follow that up with 1957's "A Face In The Crowd" from the legendary Elia Kazan, and  starring our local hero Andy Griffith as Lonesome Rhodes. The screenplay is by Budd Schulberg, who teamed with Kazan for "On the Waterfront", for which he was awarded the Oscar for best screenplay.  This tells a very familiar tale of someone who is "famous for being famous" who rises to surprising power because the public loves his persona, and how that power can be used for less-than-ideal purposes.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032831Sun, 30 Oct 2016 18:52:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe get super-political on this episode of the podcast, just in time for the U.S. elections which are almost upon us. We start off with 1970's "http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065916/", an early film...Joe", an early film from John G. Avildsen who would later give us such box office champs as Rocky and the Karate Kid.  It takes a look at the relationship between the haves and have-nots at a time when the youth were not interested in following in their father's footsteps ( which is surely a thing of the past ).  We follow that up with 1957's "A Face In The Crowd" from the legendary Elia Kazan, and  starring our local hero Andy Griffith as Lonesome Rhodes. The screenplay is by Budd Schulberg, who teamed with Kazan for "On the Waterfront", for which he was awarded the Oscar for best screenplay.  This tells a very familiar tale of someone who is "famous for being famous" who rises to surprising power because the public loves his persona, and how that power can be used for less-than-ideal purposes.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4689a-face-in-the-crowd,andy-griffith,elia-kazan,joe,john-g-avildsen,peter-boyletrue292fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-flickers-from-the-damp--69032713VIDEO!  If you want to see us recording the second half of the show, click here.  We are back to the deep dark sea on this episode, focusing on two older movies that take place above, on and under the waves.  We start off with 1966's Destination Inner Space. Full of cheese and an almost Donald-Trump-Level of of gender politics, it is a fun piece of fluff with a VERY impressive monster.  We follow that up with a TV-movie from 1981 called The Intruder Within. Starring Chad Everett and Joseph Bottoms, it is a reworking of the story from Alien ( which was a reworking of It! The Terror From Beyond Space and Planet of the Vampires ) but done very competently with some great bits of character development and some nice original touches.  Listen in to hear us go into exhaustive ( and exhausting ) detail on each.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032713Sun, 16 Oct 2016 18:50:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe added an entirely new ( and probably unwanted ) feature to Flickers...https://youtu.be/LU_HWbz_1dA!  If you want to see us recording the second half of the show, https://youtu.be/LU_HWbz_1dA.  We are back to the deep dark sea on this episode,...VIDEO!  If you want to see us recording the second half of the show, click here.  We are back to the deep dark sea on this episode, focusing on two older movies that take place above, on and under the waves.  We start off with 1966's Destination Inner Space. Full of cheese and an almost Donald-Trump-Level of of gender politics, it is a fun piece of fluff with a VERY impressive monster.  We follow that up with a TV-movie from 1981 called The Intruder Within. Starring Chad Everett and Joseph Bottoms, it is a reworking of the story from Alien ( which was a reworking of It! The Terror From Beyond Space and Planet of the Vampires ) but done very competently with some great bits of character development and some nice original touches.  Listen in to hear us go into exhaustive ( and exhausting ) detail on each.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3107chad-everett,destination-inner-space,joseph-bottoms,the-intruder-withintrue291fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-you-re-going-to-need-a-bigger-podcast--69032679"Shark's Treasure", which stars the legendary Cornel Wilde who also produced, wrote and directed the film.  Essentially a little  tale  of treasure-hunting adventure in the caribbean, this film packs in a huge amount of subtle, and subversive content. This is a great movie that is filled with surprising turns.  We follow that up with 1976's "Mako, The Jaws of Death" from genre filmmaker William Grefé, and starring one of our favorite actors, Richard Jaeckel. It tells a story of a man who has become an ally with sharks and who fights against the humans that are out to exploit and kill them. It is a fun exploitation film with a strong performance from Jaeckel and some truly stunning scenes of shark attacks.  We loved both these films and would love to hear what your favorite shark movies are.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032679Sat, 17 Sep 2016 18:48:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWatch out, the cave is flooded and we have been beset by man-eating sharks!  We go back to the 70's for two films that took our eternal fascination with these fearsome beasts and try to use that to bring people to the cinemas.  We start off with..."Shark's Treasure", which stars the legendary Cornel Wilde who also produced, wrote and directed the film.  Essentially a little  tale  of treasure-hunting adventure in the caribbean, this film packs in a huge amount of subtle, and subversive content. This is a great movie that is filled with surprising turns.  We follow that up with 1976's "Mako, The Jaws of Death" from genre filmmaker William Grefé, and starring one of our favorite actors, Richard Jaeckel. It tells a story of a man who has become an ally with sharks and who fights against the humans that are out to exploit and kill them. It is a fun exploitation film with a strong performance from Jaeckel and some truly stunning scenes of shark attacks.  We loved both these films and would love to hear what your favorite shark movies are.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3918cornel-wilde,mako-the-jaws-of-death,richard-jaeckel,sharks,shark's-treasure,william-grefetrue290fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-no-djacket-required--69032654Spaghetti Westerns".  We start off with a Django film with surprisingly-low amounts of Django in it ( we figured it had, roughly, zero percent of Django in the actual film ) but...it was still totally awesome. We are talking about the oddly-titled "Django Kill...if you Live, Shoot" from 1967. This is a weird and twisted film that you really should search out. It has a wonderfully-complicated plot and a seemingly-endless stream of bizarre characters. All of whom are focused on screwing each other over. We follow that up with the absolutely brilliant "Keoma" from 1976 which stars the legendary Franco Nero ( the original Django ) as a half-breed indian who returns to his childhood home and must settle ALL the scores and right ALL the wrongs. It is amazing and impressive on almost every level.  Listen to the podcast to find out which level we feel doesn't quite measure up to the rest. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032654Sun, 04 Sep 2016 18:47:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe go back to Italy for another dose of fine Italian cinema, this time focusing on two of their many "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaghetti_Western".  We start off with a Django film with surprisingly-low amounts of Django in it ( we figured it had,...Spaghetti Westerns".  We start off with a Django film with surprisingly-low amounts of Django in it ( we figured it had, roughly, zero percent of Django in the actual film ) but...it was still totally awesome. We are talking about the oddly-titled "Django Kill...if you Live, Shoot" from 1967. This is a weird and twisted film that you really should search out. It has a wonderfully-complicated plot and a seemingly-endless stream of bizarre characters. All of whom are focused on screwing each other over. We follow that up with the absolutely brilliant "Keoma" from 1976 which stars the legendary Franco Nero ( the original Django ) as a half-breed indian who returns to his childhood home and must settle ALL the scores and right ALL the wrongs. It is amazing and impressive on almost every level.  Listen to the podcast to find out which level we feel doesn't quite measure up to the rest. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4630django,django-kill-if-you-live-shoot,franco-nero,keoma,spaghetti-westernstrue289fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-flickerin-down-the-road--69032592Goin' Down the Road" from director Donald Shebib. The film follows two "maritimers" who leave their homes to travel to the big city of Toronto with hopes of a chance to live a better life.  An incredible film, with honest and powerful performances, we had never heard of it and are thrilled that we were able to see it. We pair that one with 1974's "Road Movie" from director Joseph Strick.  This one also has incredibly brave and poignant performances, including a very young Barry Bostwick, and the truly mesmerizing Regina Baff as Janice, the catalyst in the storyline. It is the tale of two truck drivers who are following their dream of being independent drivers, who set off on their first run in their new rig...and things don't really go how they imagined.  These are two stunning, and bleak films, that don't leave you happy, but instead show the lengths that humans will go to, just to keep some semblance of hope. These are characters clutching at straws and frequently coming up short, if they come up at all.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032592Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:43:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe hit the road again this week, thanks to a great suggestion from one of our awesome listeners named Andrew. He told us about an amazing Canadian film from 1970, called "http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065788/" from...Goin' Down the Road" from director Donald Shebib. The film follows two "maritimers" who leave their homes to travel to the big city of Toronto with hopes of a chance to live a better life.  An incredible film, with honest and powerful performances, we had never heard of it and are thrilled that we were able to see it. We pair that one with 1974's "Road Movie" from director Joseph Strick.  This one also has incredibly brave and poignant performances, including a very young Barry Bostwick, and the truly mesmerizing Regina Baff as Janice, the catalyst in the storyline. It is the tale of two truck drivers who are following their dream of being independent drivers, who set off on their first run in their new rig...and things don't really go how they imagined.  These are two stunning, and bleak films, that don't leave you happy, but instead show the lengths that humans will go to, just to keep some semblance of hope. These are characters clutching at straws and frequently coming up short, if they come up at all.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4384barry-bostwick,goin'-down-the-road,road-movietrue288fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-flickers-of-the-blind-cave--69032557Blind Dead" films from Amando de Ossorio.  We  missed Hugo's message for a LONG time, but when we found it, lurking in the dark corners of our inbox, we leapt on the suggestion.  Starting with the first of the four films in the series, Tombs of the Blind Dead, from 1972, which tells the story of a group of Knights Templar that return from the crusades and are forced to pay a heavy price for their fall from grace.  A pretty grim movie overall, this one started it all.  We follow that up with the fourth and final film in the series, 1975's Night of the Seagulls. This one has lots of Lovecraftian influences and is probably a better overall film than the first one, but they both have plenty to recommend them.  Thanks to Hugo for the great suggestion, and our apologies again for taking so long to get to them.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032557Sat, 06 Aug 2016 18:41:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe love getting recommendations from listeners but it might seem like we were ignoring one of those recommendations, but we assure you that is not the case. Thanks, and apologies, go out to Hugo, who suggested that we look into the...Blind Dead" films from Amando de Ossorio.  We  missed Hugo's message for a LONG time, but when we found it, lurking in the dark corners of our inbox, we leapt on the suggestion.  Starting with the first of the four films in the series, Tombs of the Blind Dead, from 1972, which tells the story of a group of Knights Templar that return from the crusades and are forced to pay a heavy price for their fall from grace.  A pretty grim movie overall, this one started it all.  We follow that up with the fourth and final film in the series, 1975's Night of the Seagulls. This one has lots of Lovecraftian influences and is probably a better overall film than the first one, but they both have plenty to recommend them.  Thanks to Hugo for the great suggestion, and our apologies again for taking so long to get to them.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3473amando-de-ossorio,blind-dead-films,knights-templar,night-of-the-seagulls,tombs-of-the-blind-deadtrue287fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-outlaw-country--69032506North Carolina. We start off with 1968's Killers Three, which was produced, co-written by, and co-stars the one and only Dick Clark!  With a surprisingly strong cast and a  well-paced story, this movie is a real blast ( literally at times ). We follow that up with 1978's Seabo, a.k.a. Buckstone County Prison.  Produced by, and starring local-legend Earl Owensby, it really wants to be more than it quite reach, but still delivered a fun, cheesy romp through the mountains of the Old North State. We loved these bits of homegrown goodness, and would love to hear about your own local filmmakers and the things they've produced

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032506Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:39:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe are sticking close to home with the latest episode of the podcast. We look at two films that are totally products of our home-state of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina. We start off with...North Carolina. We start off with 1968's Killers Three, which was produced, co-written by, and co-stars the one and only Dick Clark!  With a surprisingly strong cast and a  well-paced story, this movie is a real blast ( literally at times ). We follow that up with 1978's Seabo, a.k.a. Buckstone County Prison.  Produced by, and starring local-legend Earl Owensby, it really wants to be more than it quite reach, but still delivered a fun, cheesy romp through the mountains of the Old North State. We loved these bits of homegrown goodness, and would love to hear about your own local filmmakers and the things they've produced

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4358buckstone-county-prison,dick-clark,earl-owensby,killers-threetrue286fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-bride-of-frankenheimer--69032305The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. which has a truly impressive cast and is based on a graphic novel series of the same name from the legendary Alan Moore. We follow that up with 2006's Ultraviolet, from director Kurt Wimmer ( who made one of our favorite films, Equilibrium ) and stars the bellybutton of Milla Jovovich. In many ways, it was like we had never seen either of these films before, in both good and bad terms.  Let us know if you've had experiences with movies where you rewatched them and found yourself with new opinions on their qualities.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032305Sun, 26 Jun 2016 18:37:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieFor this episode of the podcast we wanted to rewatch some films we had seen before but had NOT like, and see if our opinions changed on them this time.  It was an interesting experiment.  We  start with 2003's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0311429/....The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. which has a truly impressive cast and is based on a graphic novel series of the same name from the legendary Alan Moore. We follow that up with 2006's Ultraviolet, from director Kurt Wimmer ( who made one of our favorite films, Equilibrium ) and stars the bellybutton of Milla Jovovich. In many ways, it was like we had never seen either of these films before, in both good and bad terms.  Let us know if you've had experiences with movies where you rewatched them and found yourself with new opinions on their qualities.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4205alan-moore,extraordinary-gentlemen,kurt-wimmer,milla-jovovich,sean-connery,ultraviolettrue285fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-freaky-2015--69032273We wanted to update things a bit this time, so we are looking at two from 2015, starting with The Invitation, which is very much like if Werner Herzog directed a claustrophobic remake of the Big Chill. Filled with great performances and a great ( and surprising ) story, this was a real treat. We follow that up with The Witch, and we both felt that it did, in fact, live up to all the hype that surrounded its release.  It tells what feels like a very authentic tale of an family that is disintegrating while something possibly supernatural taunts them from nearby shadows. We follow these two up with a discussion of other recent horror greats, but eventually the nurses come to give us our medicine and put us to bed before we get too excited.  Let us know what you've seen from the last couple of years that impressed you

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032273Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:35:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieA Flickers podcast that doesn't look at films from the 70s or 80s!?!?! What has the world come to!?!? We wanted to update things a bit this time, so we are looking at two from 2015, starting with http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2400463/, which is very...We wanted to update things a bit this time, so we are looking at two from 2015, starting with The Invitation, which is very much like if Werner Herzog directed a claustrophobic remake of the Big Chill. Filled with great performances and a great ( and surprising ) story, this was a real treat. We follow that up with The Witch, and we both felt that it did, in fact, live up to all the hype that surrounded its release.  It tells what feels like a very authentic tale of an family that is disintegrating while something possibly supernatural taunts them from nearby shadows. We follow these two up with a discussion of other recent horror greats, but eventually the nurses come to give us our medicine and put us to bed before we get too excited.  Let us know what you've seen from the last couple of years that impressed you

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3626the-invitation,the-witchtrue284fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-the-quiet-pork-pie--69032250Goodbye Pork Pie which follows a nutty young man named Jerry and his accidental companion John as the travel basically the entire length ( north to south ) of New Zealand in a bright yellow, stolen mini-cooper.  We think there's a lot more going on in the film that might appear at first glance and we talk quite a bit about our ideas. We follow that up with 1985's The Quiet Earth which is another in a proud history of post-apocalyptic tales.  This one does a lot of things differently however and really impressed us with it's craftsmanship as well as the arcs of it's main characters.  We were thrilled to get Jason's suggestions and hope that you will contribute yours to the cause as well.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032250Sun, 29 May 2016 18:33:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThanks to faithful listener Jason, we discovered something new and wonderful for the is episode of the podcast.  He turned us on to New Zealand director Geoff Murphy and suggested that we pair up two of his films. We start with...Goodbye Pork Pie which follows a nutty young man named Jerry and his accidental companion John as the travel basically the entire length ( north to south ) of New Zealand in a bright yellow, stolen mini-cooper.  We think there's a lot more going on in the film that might appear at first glance and we talk quite a bit about our ideas. We follow that up with 1985's The Quiet Earth which is another in a proud history of post-apocalyptic tales.  This one does a lot of things differently however and really impressed us with it's craftsmanship as well as the arcs of it's main characters.  We were thrilled to get Jason's suggestions and hope that you will contribute yours to the cause as well.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3478geoff-murphy,goodbye-pork-pie,new-zealand,the-quiet-earthtrue283fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-flickers-and-caves-and-bears-oh-my--69032236Jellystone for this episode of Flickers!  There are bears in those woods and they are wanting to do more than ruin your picnic.  We start with 1976's Grizzly from director William Girdler and featuring performances from some of our favorite character actors, including Christopher George, Richard Jaeckel and Andrew Prine.  In a story that is VERY similar to a certain hit film about 3 guys who are looking for a big shark off the coast of Amity Island, this is a solid PG-rated movie that entertains but is not lacking problems. We follow that up with another movie about a killer bear, 1979's Prophecy from legendary director John Frankenheimer.  This time we bundle in environmentalism, the lousy treatment of native Americans, and corporate malfeasance...this is a heck of a stew.  With lead performances from Richard Foxworth, Talia Shire and Armand Assante, we really liked this one a lot.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032236Sun, 15 May 2016 18:31:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe are off to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogi_Bear for this episode of Flickers!  There are bears in those woods and they are wanting to do more than ruin your picnic.  We start with 1976's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074593/?ref_=nv_sr_3 from...Jellystone for this episode of Flickers!  There are bears in those woods and they are wanting to do more than ruin your picnic.  We start with 1976's Grizzly from director William Girdler and featuring performances from some of our favorite character actors, including Christopher George, Richard Jaeckel and Andrew Prine.  In a story that is VERY similar to a certain hit film about 3 guys who are looking for a big shark off the coast of Amity Island, this is a solid PG-rated movie that entertains but is not lacking problems. We follow that up with another movie about a killer bear, 1979's Prophecy from legendary director John Frankenheimer.  This time we bundle in environmentalism, the lousy treatment of native Americans, and corporate malfeasance...this is a heck of a stew.  With lead performances from Richard Foxworth, Talia Shire and Armand Assante, we really liked this one a lot.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2477andrew-prine,chirstopher-george,grizzly,john-frankenheimer,prophecy,richard-jaeckel,robert-foxworth,william-girdlertrue282fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-stallone-again-naturally--69032050Menahem Golan?  We have yet another film from this storied filmmaker this time, but we start with 1986's Cobra, from George P. Cosmatos, who had previously given the world, Rambo: First Blood Part 2.  In a solid tale of a renegade cop who's trying to stop a ruthless serial killer from knocking-off a witness to one of his kills, Cobra delivers everything that you might want in an action film from the 80's ( except maybe nudity, which there is none of ).  We follow that up with Mr. Golan's 1987 film "Over The Top" which tells the story of Lincoln Hawk, a trucker and arm-wrestler who is trying to mend a shattered relationship with his youngish son.  Oh, did we mention that both of these films star the one and only Sylvester "Tango" Stallone? Well they do, and he is actually pretty great in both of these.  This show was built from a recommendation from Dylan over at D's Movie Corner...if you check out his site, please tell him that you heard about it on Flickers from the Cave. While you're letting people know things, let US know what you thought of the show and what movies you'd like to see added to the big pile of stuff that is filling up the cave.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69032050Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:28:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWhat is it about the inescapable pull of http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0324875/?ref_=tt_ov_dr?  We have yet another film from this storied filmmaker this time, but we start with 1986's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090859/,...Menahem Golan?  We have yet another film from this storied filmmaker this time, but we start with 1986's Cobra, from George P. Cosmatos, who had previously given the world, Rambo: First Blood Part 2.  In a solid tale of a renegade cop who's trying to stop a ruthless serial killer from knocking-off a witness to one of his kills, Cobra delivers everything that you might want in an action film from the 80's ( except maybe nudity, which there is none of ).  We follow that up with Mr. Golan's 1987 film "Over The Top" which tells the story of Lincoln Hawk, a trucker and arm-wrestler who is trying to mend a shattered relationship with his youngish son.  Oh, did we mention that both of these films star the one and only Sylvester "Tango" Stallone? Well they do, and he is actually pretty great in both of these.  This show was built from a recommendation from Dylan over at D's Movie Corner...if you check out his site, please tell him that you heard about it on Flickers from the Cave. While you're letting people know things, let US know what you thought of the show and what movies you'd like to see added to the big pile of stuff that is filling up the cave.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3695cobra,george-p-cosmatos,menahem-golan,over-the-toptrue281fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-flickers-from-the-disco--69031886Disco Fever!  We prove this theory by talking about two films from this significant year.  With it being our 80th episode (!) we thought it was fitting to look at two from that specific year.  We start off with the totally baffling "The Apple" from producer/director Menahem Golan.  A mind-boggling biblical parable with more makeup than Max Factor and more crazy fashion than one of Lady Gaga's fever dreams. This is a true oddity and something that should be seen by anyone who has ever asked the question "what's the strangest film ever made?"  We follow that up with the bipolar antics of "Can't Stop the Music" from director Nancy Walker.  More known for being the spokesperson for Bounty paper towels, Ms. Walker really pulls out the stops with this highly-fictionalized story of the formation of the Village People.  This group of costumed performers were a huge sensation at the time and this film was an attempt to cash in on that tide of popularity,  The film switches back and forth between wide-eyed innocence and not-so-subtle innuendo that would make a sailor blush.  It is totally charming and more than a little annoying ( especially with it's 2 hour run-time ).  We loved both these movies and would appreciate hearing your suggestions for other musicals that would be appropriate for the podcast.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031886Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:27:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieApparently, in 1980, the world was gripped with a bad case of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disco_Fever!  We prove this theory by talking about two films from this significant year.  With it being our 80th episode (!) we thought it was fitting to look...Disco Fever!  We prove this theory by talking about two films from this significant year.  With it being our 80th episode (!) we thought it was fitting to look at two from that specific year.  We start off with the totally baffling "The Apple" from producer/director Menahem Golan.  A mind-boggling biblical parable with more makeup than Max Factor and more crazy fashion than one of Lady Gaga's fever dreams. This is a true oddity and something that should be seen by anyone who has ever asked the question "what's the strangest film ever made?"  We follow that up with the bipolar antics of "Can't Stop the Music" from director Nancy Walker.  More known for being the spokesperson for Bounty paper towels, Ms. Walker really pulls out the stops with this highly-fictionalized story of the formation of the Village People.  This group of costumed performers were a huge sensation at the time and this film was an attempt to cash in on that tide of popularity,  The film switches back and forth between wide-eyed innocence and not-so-subtle innuendo that would make a sailor blush.  It is totally charming and more than a little annoying ( especially with it's 2 hour run-time ).  We loved both these movies and would appreciate hearing your suggestions for other musicals that would be appropriate for the podcast.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4116bruce-jenner,can't-stop-the-music,disco,menahem-golan,nancy-walker,the-apple,village-peopletrue280fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-up-chuck--69031746Electric Boogaloo: The Wild Untold Story of Cannon Films ( which we HIGHLY recommend ) and it inspired us to do this pairing of films.  We start off with 1985's Invasion U.S.A. which sees Chuck Norris square-off against an angry Russian terrorist named Rostov, played psychotically by Richard Lynch. It is a violent, mean-spirited epic, with innocent people being destroyed from almost the opening frame.  We follow that up with 1986's "The Delta Force" which features Chuck again, along with Lee Marvin as members of the elite Delta Force as they try to stop a crazed terrorist played by Robert Forster who has hijacked a plane full of innocents.  It is a movie with a split personality, as the first half is a fairly straight-forward tale of intrigue which devolves, in the second half, to a silly, over-the-top, romp with rocket-launching motorcycles and tons of explosions.  Despite this incongruity, we loved it! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031746Sun, 13 Mar 2016 18:24:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieDid you say "action movies"? Did you say "Chuck Norris" ?  Wait a second, did somebody say "The Eighties" ?  Boy, oh boy, do we have you covered on this episode!  We both recently watch http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125501/ ( which we HIGHLY recommend...Electric Boogaloo: The Wild Untold Story of Cannon Films ( which we HIGHLY recommend ) and it inspired us to do this pairing of films.  We start off with 1985's Invasion U.S.A. which sees Chuck Norris square-off against an angry Russian terrorist named Rostov, played psychotically by Richard Lynch. It is a violent, mean-spirited epic, with innocent people being destroyed from almost the opening frame.  We follow that up with 1986's "The Delta Force" which features Chuck again, along with Lee Marvin as members of the elite Delta Force as they try to stop a crazed terrorist played by Robert Forster who has hijacked a plane full of innocents.  It is a movie with a split personality, as the first half is a fairly straight-forward tale of intrigue which devolves, in the second half, to a silly, over-the-top, romp with rocket-launching motorcycles and tons of explosions.  Despite this incongruity, we loved it! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3772cannon-films,chuck-norris,electric-bugaloo,invasion-usa,lee-marvin,the-delta-forcetrue279fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-pros-and-cons-of-witch-hunting--69031700The Witchfinder General ( also known as The Conqueror Worm ).  We were lucky enough to watch the Director's cut of this amazing story based on the true story of Matthew Hopkins who did his best to rid the British countryside of witches in the 1600's. We then turn to 1971's The Blood on Satan's Claw which takes the idea of witches VERY seriously and shows us a tiny British village that is beset by a coven of young evil-doers who are up to all sorts of dastardly deeds.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031700Sat, 27 Feb 2016 19:23:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt is off to Merrye Olde Englande this time, for two amazing tales of witches and their hunters. We start with 1968's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063285/ ( also known as The Conqueror Worm ).  We were lucky enough to watch the Director's cut of this...The Witchfinder General ( also known as The Conqueror Worm ).  We were lucky enough to watch the Director's cut of this amazing story based on the true story of Matthew Hopkins who did his best to rid the British countryside of witches in the 1600's. We then turn to 1971's The Blood on Satan's Claw which takes the idea of witches VERY seriously and shows us a tiny British village that is beset by a coven of young evil-doers who are up to all sorts of dastardly deeds.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3329the-blood-on-satan's-claws,the-conqueror-worm,the-witchfinder-general,vincent-pricetrue278fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-toy-boats-in-the-tub--69031655Doug McClure again for episode 77 and bask in his glory.  It is time to get the rubber monsters out, and to set sail across a mysterious sea filled with mysterious dangers, and we are going to pack our ships with shifty characters and lots of twisty subplots.  We go out to sea for 1968's The Lost Continent and follow that up with 1978's Warlords of Atlantis.  These are both excellent films that succeed on basically every level ( as long as you judge the monsters a little loosely ).  Listen to us rave about them.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031655Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:20:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe run giggling back into the strong, manly arms of Mr. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565982/ again for episode 77 and bask in his glory.  It is time to get the rubber monsters out, and to set sail across a mysterious sea filled with mysterious dangers,...Doug McClure again for episode 77 and bask in his glory.  It is time to get the rubber monsters out, and to set sail across a mysterious sea filled with mysterious dangers, and we are going to pack our ships with shifty characters and lots of twisty subplots.  We go out to sea for 1968's The Lost Continent and follow that up with 1978's Warlords of Atlantis.  These are both excellent films that succeed on basically every level ( as long as you judge the monsters a little loosely ).  Listen to us rave about them.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3476doug-mcclure,the-lost-continent,warlords-of-atlantistrue277fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-you-know-for-the-kids--69031590Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, which is on the extreme low end of success and finish up with 2014's Cooties, which truly knocks every single ball out of the park.  Scout's Guide, tells the story of 3 scouts who find themselves in a town where all the adults are gone, or turned into zombies, and all the high school kids are at a huge rave and need to be rescued. It is terrible, but does have some nice special effects, decent performances ( including the great Cloris Leachman ) and a handful of laughs.  Cooties, on the other hand, is an unmitigated success from beginning to end.  It stars Elijah Wood as Clint, a substitute teacher who picked the wrong day to show up for work. His elementary school is overrun by flesh eating kids and it is up a small group of teachers ( including Rainn Wilson in a hilarious role ) to survive the onslaught. It is funny, dark and expertly crafted.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031590Sat, 06 Feb 2016 19:18:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieA new year is upon us, and a new Flickers is upon YOU!  We start out the year with two movies that put children in perilous, zombie-related, situations, but with varying levels of success. We start with 2015's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727776/,...Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, which is on the extreme low end of success and finish up with 2014's Cooties, which truly knocks every single ball out of the park.  Scout's Guide, tells the story of 3 scouts who find themselves in a town where all the adults are gone, or turned into zombies, and all the high school kids are at a huge rave and need to be rescued. It is terrible, but does have some nice special effects, decent performances ( including the great Cloris Leachman ) and a handful of laughs.  Cooties, on the other hand, is an unmitigated success from beginning to end.  It stars Elijah Wood as Clint, a substitute teacher who picked the wrong day to show up for work. His elementary school is overrun by flesh eating kids and it is up a small group of teachers ( including Rainn Wilson in a hilarious role ) to survive the onslaught. It is funny, dark and expertly crafted.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3808cloris-leachman,cooties,elijah-wood,rainn-wilson,scouts,scouts-guide,to-the-zombie-apocalypse,zombiestrue276fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-the-kindred-dorm-that-pranked-blood--69031563Stephen Carpenter and Jeffrey Obrow. We start off with a film from 1982 that is known by a handful of titles, but most frequently "The Dorm That Dripped Blood".  A solid slasher-who-dunnit, it perfectly captures those genres with fairly solid performances and shows a good deal of technical skill as well.  Later the pair teamed up again for our second film, 1987's "The Kindred" where they show total mastery of their medium. With touches of Lovecraft, Alien, and every mad-scientist movie ever made...this is a true gem. It is a gem covered in slime and sprouting hundreds of tentacles, but a gem nonetheless.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031563Sun, 27 Dec 2015 19:14:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe are back to the 80's...again...and probably not for the last time, with two movies from the duo of http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0139461/?ref_=tt_ov_dr and http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0643539/?ref_=tt_ov_dr. We start off with a film from 1982 that is...Stephen Carpenter and Jeffrey Obrow. We start off with a film from 1982 that is known by a handful of titles, but most frequently "The Dorm That Dripped Blood".  A solid slasher-who-dunnit, it perfectly captures those genres with fairly solid performances and shows a good deal of technical skill as well.  Later the pair teamed up again for our second film, 1987's "The Kindred" where they show total mastery of their medium. With touches of Lovecraft, Alien, and every mad-scientist movie ever made...this is a true gem. It is a gem covered in slime and sprouting hundreds of tentacles, but a gem nonetheless.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3046jeffrey-obrow,stephen-carpenter,the-dorm-that-dripped-blood,the-kindredtrue274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-flickers-from-the-mausoleum--69031533Mausoleum, starring a gorgeous Bobbie Bresee and the show-favorite Marjoe Gortner.  It is not, in any defensible way, a good film, but we have each seen it multiple times so there must be something about it. We follow that up with 1982's One Dark Night which features the fantastic Meg Tilly. Now THIS is something special. Rated PG-13, it still packs in the chills and delivers a lot of movie for what must surely have been a microscopic budget.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031533Sun, 20 Dec 2015 19:12:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe are back to the 80s, again, with two more fine examples of what it was like to wander into a theater while we were in high school. We start off with 1983's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085918/, starring a...Mausoleum, starring a gorgeous Bobbie Bresee and the show-favorite Marjoe Gortner.  It is not, in any defensible way, a good film, but we have each seen it multiple times so there must be something about it. We follow that up with 1982's One Dark Night which features the fantastic Meg Tilly. Now THIS is something special. Rated PG-13, it still packs in the chills and delivers a lot of movie for what must surely have been a microscopic budget.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3192bobbie-bresee,marjoe-gortner,mausoleum,meg-tilly,one-dark-nighttrue274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-rad-bandits-from-the-cave--69031369BMX craze that was sweeping the world then. We start with 1986's Rad, directed by Hal Needham. It is an achingly-sincere and earnest film. Set in small-town America, with a plot that borrows heavily from dozens of sources, it is stupidly charming. We follow that up with 1983's BMX Bandits, from director Brian Trenchard-Smith.  Shot in Sydney, Australia, it is similarly wide-eyed and innocent. It does have an undercurrent of threat though, from a gang of miscreants who are constantly after the titular bandits, which includes the very young Nicole Kidman in one of her first film roles! These were both wonderfully nostalgic and we think you'll enjoy them, especially if you are in your 40s like we are.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031369Sun, 29 Nov 2015 19:09:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt's time to strap on your helmets and grease up the chains, we're going offroad on our BMX bikes! We look at two movies from the 80's that focus on the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMX_bike that was sweeping the world then. We start with...BMX craze that was sweeping the world then. We start with 1986's Rad, directed by Hal Needham. It is an achingly-sincere and earnest film. Set in small-town America, with a plot that borrows heavily from dozens of sources, it is stupidly charming. We follow that up with 1983's BMX Bandits, from director Brian Trenchard-Smith.  Shot in Sydney, Australia, it is similarly wide-eyed and innocent. It does have an undercurrent of threat though, from a gang of miscreants who are constantly after the titular bandits, which includes the very young Nicole Kidman in one of her first film roles! These were both wonderfully nostalgic and we think you'll enjoy them, especially if you are in your 40s like we are.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3515bmx-bandits,brian-trenchard-smith,hal-needham,nicole-kidman,radtrue273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/epsisode-72-carry-on-flickering--69031316Carry On Films". This series of cheeky comedies were unknown to us and we are very happy to have found them. We picked two of the 31 theatrically released films as our introduction, starting with 1966's Carry On Screaming! and then following that up with 1969's Carry On Camping. All of the films in the franchise were directed by Gerald Thomas, and each are similar in certain ways, but different enough that they stand on their own.  This was a wonderful  surprise for us to find this treasure trove of wonderful British humor, so we send big thanks out to Jason for the recommendation and we implore the rest of you to do as he did and send us your own recommendations.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031316Sat, 07 Nov 2015 19:06:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThanks to listener Jason, we were turned on to an amazing string of British movies known as the "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carry_On_(franchise)". This series of cheeky comedies were unknown to us and we are very happy to have found them. We picked...Carry On Films". This series of cheeky comedies were unknown to us and we are very happy to have found them. We picked two of the 31 theatrically released films as our introduction, starting with 1966's Carry On Screaming! and then following that up with 1969's Carry On Camping. All of the films in the franchise were directed by Gerald Thomas, and each are similar in certain ways, but different enough that they stand on their own.  This was a wonderful  surprise for us to find this treasure trove of wonderful British humor, so we send big thanks out to Jason for the recommendation and we implore the rest of you to do as he did and send us your own recommendations.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3926british,carry-on-camping,carry-on-films,carry-on-screaming,gerald-thomastrue272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-pack-of-cammells--69031274Donald Cammell.  We start with Demon Seed from 1977, starring Fritz Weaver, Julie Christie and an un-credited Robert Vaughan as the voice of Proteus 4, a new, cutting-edge ( for 1977 ) Artificial Intelligence that has a "curiosity" about mankind and a desire to break out of it's "box".  Based on a novel by Dean Koontz, it is an interesting look at issues that are probably even more pertinent now than in the time the film was made. With great performances and a compelling storyline, it comes highly recommended. We follow that with 1987's White of the Eye, starring David Keith and Cathy Moriarty as Paul and Joan White who live in the American southwest. This is essentially a murder-mystery but it throws in issues of living dual-lives, and infidelity along with large bits of police procedural elements as well. It tries new things but only marginally succeeds for the most part. Interesting but maybe not something you should go out of your way to pursue.  We wrap up the show with 1970's Performance, which was Cammell's directorial debut. It stars James Fox and introduces Mick Jagger as Turner, a reclusive former rock star.  Cammell co-directed with the amazing Nicolas Roeg and, together, they created a truly stunning work of art. A trippy artifact from long ago, this film still has significant impact on multiple levels.  It starts with a gangster tale that evolves into a hallucinogenic story of personal identity, gender, and self-expression.  This is good, heavy, important stuff and it needs to be seen. We recommend multiple viewings as this is a film that reveals more of itself each time.
In 1996 Cammell committed suicide, so we only have a handful of films that he had anything to do with. We've actually covered most of them in this show. We are fascinated by the man and by his work and we hope that you enjoy this look at an artist who truly had something to say.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031274Sat, 10 Oct 2015 18:05:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIn this epic episode we turn our attention to three films from British director https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Cammell.  We start with http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075931/?ref_=nm_knf_t4 from 1977,...Donald Cammell.  We start with Demon Seed from 1977, starring Fritz Weaver, Julie Christie and an un-credited Robert Vaughan as the voice of Proteus 4, a new, cutting-edge ( for 1977 ) Artificial Intelligence that has a "curiosity" about mankind and a desire to break out of it's "box".  Based on a novel by Dean Koontz, it is an interesting look at issues that are probably even more pertinent now than in the time the film was made. With great performances and a compelling storyline, it comes highly recommended. We follow that with 1987's White of the Eye, starring David Keith and Cathy Moriarty as Paul and Joan White who live in the American southwest. This is essentially a murder-mystery but it throws in issues of living dual-lives, and infidelity along with large bits of police procedural elements as well. It tries new things but only marginally succeeds for the most part. Interesting but maybe not something you should go out of your way to pursue.  We wrap up the show with 1970's Performance, which was Cammell's directorial debut. It stars James Fox and introduces Mick Jagger as Turner, a reclusive former rock star.  Cammell co-directed with the amazing Nicolas Roeg and, together, they created a truly stunning work of art. A trippy artifact from long ago, this film still has significant impact on multiple levels.  It starts with a gangster tale that evolves into a hallucinogenic story of personal identity, gender, and self-expression.  This is good, heavy, important stuff and it needs to be seen. We recommend multiple viewings as this is a film that reveals more of itself each time.
In 1996 Cammell committed suicide, so we only have a handful of films that he had anything to do with. We've actually covered most of them in this show. We are fascinated by the man and by his work and we hope that you enjoy this look at an artist who truly had something to say.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, 271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-psychopaths-ahoy--69031248Slasher films were a hugely popular genre and a mainstay of the theaters during our favorite decade, the 80's.  This episode focuses on two films from 1982 that are basically part of that genre but which approach the theme from radically different directions.  We start off with Madman, which tells the tale of Madman Marz, an evil farmer who murders his family one night  in a fit of bloodlust and then haunts the forest around his home whenever someone is foolish enough to say his name. It just so happens that a summer camp for exceptional children is next door...A fairly normal, by-the-numbers film, it is beautifully shot and evokes the mood of a dark fairy-tale at times.  We follow this up with Visiting Hours, with a stellar cast including Lee Grant, William Shatner and Michael Ironside in a very dark turn as Colt Hawker. Slasher films are frequently misogynistic, but Visiting Hours makes this it's central theme, with strong female characters and a sinister male presence that torments them. It descends at times to very dark places, but it does so in very smart and thoughtful ways. This is an exceptional movie and we urge you strongly to seek it out. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031248Sun, 13 Sep 2015 18:02:00 +0000Mike, Marty and Juliehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slasher_film were a hugely popular genre and a mainstay of the theaters during our favorite decade, the 80's.  This episode focuses on two films from 1982 that are basically part of that genre but which approach the theme...Slasher films were a hugely popular genre and a mainstay of the theaters during our favorite decade, the 80's.  This episode focuses on two films from 1982 that are basically part of that genre but which approach the theme from radically different directions.  We start off with Madman, which tells the tale of Madman Marz, an evil farmer who murders his family one night  in a fit of bloodlust and then haunts the forest around his home whenever someone is foolish enough to say his name. It just so happens that a summer camp for exceptional children is next door...A fairly normal, by-the-numbers film, it is beautifully shot and evokes the mood of a dark fairy-tale at times.  We follow this up with Visiting Hours, with a stellar cast including Lee Grant, William Shatner and Michael Ironside in a very dark turn as Colt Hawker. Slasher films are frequently misogynistic, but Visiting Hours makes this it's central theme, with strong female characters and a sinister male presence that torments them. It descends at times to very dark places, but it does so in very smart and thoughtful ways. This is an exceptional movie and we urge you strongly to seek it out. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3919lee-grant,madman,madman-marz,michael-ironside,visiting-hours,william-shatnertrue270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-flickers-from-the-libido--69031223magik number is 69! That's right folks, we have at last reached full aural penetration with our listeners. We felt like episode 69 would be an appropriate time to revisit some films that had ignited a lustful spark in us as younger men. First up we take a look at The Perils of Gwendoline from 1984, featuring fresh faced ingenue Tawny Kitaen. This wanna be swashbuckling adventure is one bat shit crazy mix of action, travelogue and fetish party. It is a blast to behold. Next up we have 1988's Two Moon Junction with the impossibly gorgeous Sherilyn Finn. This marks Zalman King's directorial debut, and an auspicious debut it is. A smoking hot potboiler filled with lust and small town intrigue, this little gem is sure to satisfy. Lastly, we look at Wild Things from 1998. Directed by John McNaughton of Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer fame and featuring an amazing cast, Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, Denise Richards (oh yeah!), Neve Campbell and Bill Murray! With an insanely dense plot and twists a plenty plus the appeal of Richards and Campbell, this is a must see flick. So sit back and prepare yourselves for a trip into the sexual subconscious of the cave dwellers. You may never be the same again!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031223Thu, 03 Sep 2015 18:01:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome back to the cave everyone, for a very special episode. Some podcasts hold up the 100 episode mark as the measure of accomplishment, but here, deep in the bowels of the earth, we use a different scale. For us,...magik number is 69! That's right folks, we have at last reached full aural penetration with our listeners. We felt like episode 69 would be an appropriate time to revisit some films that had ignited a lustful spark in us as younger men. First up we take a look at The Perils of Gwendoline from 1984, featuring fresh faced ingenue Tawny Kitaen. This wanna be swashbuckling adventure is one bat shit crazy mix of action, travelogue and fetish party. It is a blast to behold. Next up we have 1988's Two Moon Junction with the impossibly gorgeous Sherilyn Finn. This marks Zalman King's directorial debut, and an auspicious debut it is. A smoking hot potboiler filled with lust and small town intrigue, this little gem is sure to satisfy. Lastly, we look at Wild Things from 1998. Directed by John McNaughton of Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer fame and featuring an amazing cast, Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, Denise Richards (oh yeah!), Neve Campbell and Bill Murray! With an insanely dense plot and twists a plenty plus the appeal of Richards and Campbell, this is a must see flick. So sit back and prepare yourselves for a trip into the sexual subconscious of the cave dwellers. You may never be the same again!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5713bill-murray,john-mcnaughton,kevin-bacon,matt-dillon,neve-campbell,sherilyn-finn,tawny-kitaen,the-perils-of-gwendoline,two-moon-junction,wild-thingstrue269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-nightmares-and-trains--69031168Italy!  Both films this time are Italian productions though the first, 1971's A Lizard in Woman's Skin, comes from Italy by way of London. Directed by the maestro himself, Lucio Fulci ( yes, we went back to that well AGAIN! ),  this tells a story full of bizarre dreams and mysterious hippies.  This one will keep you guessing and is full of brilliant flourishes and  moments.  We follow that up with 1975's Night Train Murders ( thought it is known by many different names ).  Directed by Aldo Lado, it is as grim and vicious as almost anything we've seen, with a tone that is truly depressing and bleak. Touching throughout on issues of classism and how society should deal with it's most violent members, this is also at times a thoughtful study on what can go wrong when things get horribly out of whack.  We loved both these movies and recommend them, to those with strong constitutions.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031168Sun, 02 Aug 2015 17:58:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome back to the cave and also back to the gorgeous country of http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81xUV6l9dqL._SL1500_.jpg!  Both films this time are Italian productions though the first, 1971's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067361/, comes from...Italy!  Both films this time are Italian productions though the first, 1971's A Lizard in Woman's Skin, comes from Italy by way of London. Directed by the maestro himself, Lucio Fulci ( yes, we went back to that well AGAIN! ),  this tells a story full of bizarre dreams and mysterious hippies.  This one will keep you guessing and is full of brilliant flourishes and  moments.  We follow that up with 1975's Night Train Murders ( thought it is known by many different names ).  Directed by Aldo Lado, it is as grim and vicious as almost anything we've seen, with a tone that is truly depressing and bleak. Touching throughout on issues of classism and how society should deal with it's most violent members, this is also at times a thoughtful study on what can go wrong when things get horribly out of whack.  We loved both these movies and recommend them, to those with strong constitutions.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3559aldo-lado,italian,lizard-in-a-woman's-skin,lucio-fulci,night-train-murderstrue268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-blue-oyster-cave--69031143doings on this episode of the podcast. This time we focus on groups who want to rob their members of their freewill and to change them in profound and fundamental ways.  Some people would call them cults, but  others would just call them families.  We start with 2014's Faults, featuring Leland Orser and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.  This is a stunning film, with powerful performances and very sure-handed direction from Riley Stearns ( who also wrote the script ). We wrap up the show with another film from 2014, the shocking thriller Starry Eyes, from directors Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer,  With a brave and powerful lead performance from Alex Essoe, this is a dark tale indeed. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031143Sat, 04 Jul 2015 17:55:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe are back for a little more dark and mysterious http://www.thefreedictionary.com/doings on this episode of the podcast. This time we focus on http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4257858/?ref_=nv_sr_1.  Some people would call them cults, but  others would...doings on this episode of the podcast. This time we focus on groups who want to rob their members of their freewill and to change them in profound and fundamental ways.  Some people would call them cults, but  others would just call them families.  We start with 2014's Faults, featuring Leland Orser and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.  This is a stunning film, with powerful performances and very sure-handed direction from Riley Stearns ( who also wrote the script ). We wrap up the show with another film from 2014, the shocking thriller Starry Eyes, from directors Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer,  With a brave and powerful lead performance from Alex Essoe, this is a dark tale indeed. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4002alex-essoe,cults,faults,mary-elizabeth-winstead,starry-eyestrue267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-6-my-sweet-satan--69031010The Brotherhood of Satan which has a great cast, including Strother Martin, LQ Jones and Alvy Moore, and tells the story of a small California town that is under a sinister dark power. We follow that up with 1975's The Devil's Rain, with another stellar cast including William Shatner, Tom Skerrit and Mr. Ernest Borgnine as the Devil's right hand man.  We also get to see an extremely young John Travolta in a throw-away part as a servant of evil.  We finish up with a delightfully thrilling confection, also from 1975, called Race With The Devil.  Starring Warren Oates and Peter Fonda, it is a nail-biting adventure tale of two couples being pursued around the southwest by a murderous gang of cultists. These are all great movies, and your soul will be sorely tested by the various delights that are on display here.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69031010Sun, 14 Jun 2015 17:54:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe go deep this week, all the way to smoldering depths of hell, to bring you three incredible movies that feature devil worship in all it's black-eyed, cat-murdering, car crushing, RV driving glory!  We start off with...The Brotherhood of Satan which has a great cast, including Strother Martin, LQ Jones and Alvy Moore, and tells the story of a small California town that is under a sinister dark power. We follow that up with 1975's The Devil's Rain, with another stellar cast including William Shatner, Tom Skerrit and Mr. Ernest Borgnine as the Devil's right hand man.  We also get to see an extremely young John Travolta in a throw-away part as a servant of evil.  We finish up with a delightfully thrilling confection, also from 1975, called Race With The Devil.  Starring Warren Oates and Peter Fonda, it is a nail-biting adventure tale of two couples being pursued around the southwest by a murderous gang of cultists. These are all great movies, and your soul will be sorely tested by the various delights that are on display here.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4208brotherhood-of-satan,devil-worship,peter-fonda,race-with-the-devil,strother-martin,the-devil's-rain,warren-oates,william-shatnertrue266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-flickers-from-the-backroads--69030955Yeehaw! We are heading back into the woods this time, for some demon-whiskey and fast driving.  We focus on two movies from the 70's that have moonshine-making at their core. The first is 1976's Dixie Dynamite, with a great cast including Christopher George, R.G. Armstrong and show-favorite Warren Oates.  The titular "Dixie" is played by the stunning Jane Anne Johnstone in her only known role.  She and her sister patsy wear fabulous outfits and blow up the bad guys in this entertaining revenge story. Highly recommended and available for free if you know where to look. We follow this up with 1975's Moonrunners.  Written and directed by Gy Waldron, who would later adapt the story and characters into the immensely popular TV series, The Dukes of Hazzard.  Taking a more serious approach to very similar material, Moonrunners is a compelling and surprisingly thoughtful movie, especially when you consider the television program it would later spawn. We thought this one was streaming as well, but can't find it now. Sorry for the misinformation.  We recommend both of these and think you could do a lot worse on a lazy summer afternoon than to sit, with a jar of moonshine and go to a distant place and time, where car tires squeal on dirt roads and the girls all wear gingham.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69030955Sun, 24 May 2015 17:52:00 +0000Mike, Marty and Juliehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeehaw! We are heading back into the woods this time, for some http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1989146,00.html and fast driving.  We focus on two movies from the 70's that have moonshine-making at...Yeehaw! We are heading back into the woods this time, for some demon-whiskey and fast driving.  We focus on two movies from the 70's that have moonshine-making at their core. The first is 1976's Dixie Dynamite, with a great cast including Christopher George, R.G. Armstrong and show-favorite Warren Oates.  The titular "Dixie" is played by the stunning Jane Anne Johnstone in her only known role.  She and her sister patsy wear fabulous outfits and blow up the bad guys in this entertaining revenge story. Highly recommended and available for free if you know where to look. We follow this up with 1975's Moonrunners.  Written and directed by Gy Waldron, who would later adapt the story and characters into the immensely popular TV series, The Dukes of Hazzard.  Taking a more serious approach to very similar material, Moonrunners is a compelling and surprisingly thoughtful movie, especially when you consider the television program it would later spawn. We thought this one was streaming as well, but can't find it now. Sorry for the misinformation.  We recommend both of these and think you could do a lot worse on a lazy summer afternoon than to sit, with a jar of moonshine and go to a distant place and time, where car tires squeal on dirt roads and the girls all wear gingham.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4829chirstopher-george,dixie-dynamite,gy-waldron,moonrunners,r-g-armstrong,warren-oatestrue265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-fulci-s-follies--69029703Lucio Fulci. A favorite of ours ( for some reason ), the man has made some very influential films throughout his career. We talk about two of them on this show. Both films are part of his "Gates to Hell" trilogy, which started with 1980's City of the Living Dead ( also known as "The Gates of Hell" ).  We start the show with what many believe to be his masterpiece, 1981's The Beyond.  Telling the tale of a mysterious hotel in swampy Louisiana, it boggles the mind. A mix of brilliance and a parade of WTF moments, we found ourselves asking "WHY?" again and again. We follow that up with the final chapter in the trilogy, also from 1981, The House By The Cemetery.  It also features a mysterious building, with something sinister going on in the basement.  Claiming to be inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, there are few of his trademark elements in the movie. It is not quite as full of the WTF moments, but it is also more mundane than The Beyond.  We hash it out and spend some time at the end of the show talking about what we are going to cover next. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029703Sun, 03 May 2015 17:50:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe couldn't keep ourselves away from legendary Italian director http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002086/?ref_=tt_ov_dr. A favorite of ours ( for some reason ), the man has made some very influential films throughout his career. We talk about two of them on...Lucio Fulci. A favorite of ours ( for some reason ), the man has made some very influential films throughout his career. We talk about two of them on this show. Both films are part of his "Gates to Hell" trilogy, which started with 1980's City of the Living Dead ( also known as "The Gates of Hell" ).  We start the show with what many believe to be his masterpiece, 1981's The Beyond.  Telling the tale of a mysterious hotel in swampy Louisiana, it boggles the mind. A mix of brilliance and a parade of WTF moments, we found ourselves asking "WHY?" again and again. We follow that up with the final chapter in the trilogy, also from 1981, The House By The Cemetery.  It also features a mysterious building, with something sinister going on in the basement.  Claiming to be inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, there are few of his trademark elements in the movie. It is not quite as full of the WTF moments, but it is also more mundane than The Beyond.  We hash it out and spend some time at the end of the show talking about what we are going to cover next. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4905gates-to-hell,house-by-the-cemetery,lucio-fulci,the-beyondtrue64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-when-you-wish-upon-z-dar--69029694Robert Z'Dar. You may not know the name but you'll never forget the face. First up we look at 1987s The Night Stalker. A totally boiler plate tale of a crazed killer murdering prostitutes, it features Charles Napier playing the most unlikable screen detective icon since Mitchell. Next we look at William Lustig's Maniac Cop. Written by Larry Cohen and jam-packed with genre stalwarts,  this 1988 flick does everything right. Making the most of a low bedget and sporting style to spare, Maniac Cop will not disappoint. Rest in peace Mr. Z'Dar,  you may be gone but you will not be forgotten.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029694Sun, 12 Apr 2015 16:59:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome back to the cave everyone for episode 63! This one is a bit of a sad occasion unfortunately, as we are remembering the late http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Z%27Dar. You may not know the name but you'll never forget the face. First up we...Robert Z'Dar. You may not know the name but you'll never forget the face. First up we look at 1987s The Night Stalker. A totally boiler plate tale of a crazed killer murdering prostitutes, it features Charles Napier playing the most unlikable screen detective icon since Mitchell. Next we look at William Lustig's Maniac Cop. Written by Larry Cohen and jam-packed with genre stalwarts,  this 1988 flick does everything right. Making the most of a low bedget and sporting style to spare, Maniac Cop will not disappoint. Rest in peace Mr. Z'Dar,  you may be gone but you will not be forgotten.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3610charles-napier,larry-cohen,maniac-cop,robert-zdar,the-night-stalker,william-lustigtrue263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-rich-chocolatey-evil-teens--69029670EVIL to reap sweet revenge on their tormentors. SEE! the unbelievable range of expressions Clint Howard can achieve with his incredibly elastic face. SEE! way more teenage boys in the shower than you ever wanted to ( I guess that last one is up to personal preference, to each their own). Welcome back to Flickers everyone. In this edition we dig into a couple of tasty low budget nuggets from 1981. First up, we discuss Fear No Evil. Truly an ambitious effort, which results in a reach-exceeding-grasp situation. We still found ourselves rooting for this thing like the little engine that could. Director Frank LaLoggia manages to create some truly arresting visuals despite a plot that wanders more than a tribe of hunter-gatherers. Coming in next, we delve into Evilspeak, a flick that is a textbook example of how to take a tiny budget and stretch it into something that, while not perfect, is totally satisfying. With a star turn by Clint Howard and a cast packed with "hey, it's that guy!' character actors, not to mention a healthy dose of juicy, practical, gore effects, you will not be disappointed. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029670Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:58:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieSEE! outcast, misunderstood and bullied teens summon the power of pure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cheney to reap sweet revenge on their tormentors. SEE! the unbelievable range of...EVIL to reap sweet revenge on their tormentors. SEE! the unbelievable range of expressions Clint Howard can achieve with his incredibly elastic face. SEE! way more teenage boys in the shower than you ever wanted to ( I guess that last one is up to personal preference, to each their own). Welcome back to Flickers everyone. In this edition we dig into a couple of tasty low budget nuggets from 1981. First up, we discuss Fear No Evil. Truly an ambitious effort, which results in a reach-exceeding-grasp situation. We still found ourselves rooting for this thing like the little engine that could. Director Frank LaLoggia manages to create some truly arresting visuals despite a plot that wanders more than a tribe of hunter-gatherers. Coming in next, we delve into Evilspeak, a flick that is a textbook example of how to take a tiny budget and stretch it into something that, while not perfect, is totally satisfying. With a star turn by Clint Howard and a cast packed with "hey, it's that guy!' character actors, not to mention a healthy dose of juicy, practical, gore effects, you will not be disappointed. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4244clint-howard,evilspeak,fear-no-evil,frank-laloggiatrue262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-flickers-and-the-cave-man--69029643shit? Is your fishing boat sitting in your driveway just waiting for you to finally retire from the force? Are you paired up with some loose cannon oddball hotshot young punk who takes too many unnecessary risks? Friend, have I got the solution for you! Plug in the wireless device of your choice and give a listen to episode 61 of the Flickers From the Cave podcast! In this edition we take a look at two prime examples of the buddy cop movie, well, sort of. Our first offering is 1991's Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, starring Don Johnson in fine form and Mickey Rourke apparently trying to remember how to act. Although not really a buddy cop flick, our heroes are low level criminals fighting big corporate corruption, it manages to feature pretty much every cliche associated with buddy cop movies. Moving on, we take a look at Tango & Cash from 1989, starring power house duo Sly Stallone and Kurt Russell. With a cast rounded out with an impressive array of character actors, from Clint Howard and Michael J. Pollard to Brion James and Robert Z'dar, this movie had everything it needed to be the definitive buddy cop movie. Everything that is except a script that made any sense what so ever! Faults be damned, these are both way more entertaining than they have any right to be, considering how utterly devoid of common sense they are. If you want to watch a really good buddy cop picture, go get Lethal Weapon or 48 Hrs. If you want to see characters named after cigarettes and an epic super truck versus monster truck battle, turn off your brain and settle in with these two.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029643Wed, 11 Mar 2015 16:56:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieAre you getting too old for this http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093409/?ref_=nv_sr_1? Is your fishing boat sitting in your driveway just waiting for you to finally retire from the force? Are you paired up with some loose cannon oddball hotshot young...shit? Is your fishing boat sitting in your driveway just waiting for you to finally retire from the force? Are you paired up with some loose cannon oddball hotshot young punk who takes too many unnecessary risks? Friend, have I got the solution for you! Plug in the wireless device of your choice and give a listen to episode 61 of the Flickers From the Cave podcast! In this edition we take a look at two prime examples of the buddy cop movie, well, sort of. Our first offering is 1991's Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, starring Don Johnson in fine form and Mickey Rourke apparently trying to remember how to act. Although not really a buddy cop flick, our heroes are low level criminals fighting big corporate corruption, it manages to feature pretty much every cliche associated with buddy cop movies. Moving on, we take a look at Tango & Cash from 1989, starring power house duo Sly Stallone and Kurt Russell. With a cast rounded out with an impressive array of character actors, from Clint Howard and Michael J. Pollard to Brion James and Robert Z'dar, this movie had everything it needed to be the definitive buddy cop movie. Everything that is except a script that made any sense what so ever! Faults be damned, these are both way more entertaining than they have any right to be, considering how utterly devoid of common sense they are. If you want to watch a really good buddy cop picture, go get Lethal Weapon or 48 Hrs. If you want to see characters named after cigarettes and an epic super truck versus monster truck battle, turn off your brain and settle in with these two.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4523don-johnson,harley-davidson,kurt-russell,marlboro-man,mickey-rourke,sly-stallone,tango-&-cashtrue261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-kinji-off-the-leash--69029621Kinji Fukasaku. Beginning in the early sixties Fukasaku embarked on a career that would go on to span four decades and see him try his hand in nearly every genre. First up for us is 1968's The Green Slime. This is a gloriously action packed chunk of cinematic cheese, and I mean that in the best possible way. Lantern-jawed heroes, smoking hot ladies in shiny mini-dresses, awesome miniature work and a theme song for the ages, this has something for everyone. Then we move on to 1978's Message From Space. Clearly an effort to capitalize on the success of Star Wars, Fukasaku and his crew threw elements from everything that was hot in the late seventies into the slow-cooker and came up with pretty much a hot mess! Not without some charms, and absolutely worth a look, this disco, Star Wars, Dukes of Hazzard smash up will either delight or confound you. Lastly, we look at 2000's Battle Royale. I think it's safe to say that if Mr. Fukasaku ever created something that could truly be called a masterpeice, this is it. The progenitor of what has pretty much become a genre unto itself, the "teens fighting for survival in a post apocalyptic world" genre that has seen films like Maze Runner, Hunger Games and many others, Fukasaku's take on this concept still seems sharper and fresher than all of the copycats that have followed it's wake. Strap on your ear buds and hunker down with us for some in-depth discussion of a film maker that should be on any film-fans radar.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029621Sat, 21 Feb 2015 17:54:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome one and all, back to the cave for episode sixty! We have a really interesting examination of some of the films of acclaimed Japanese auteur http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0297935/?ref_=tt_ov_dr. Beginning in the early sixties Fukasaku embarked on...Kinji Fukasaku. Beginning in the early sixties Fukasaku embarked on a career that would go on to span four decades and see him try his hand in nearly every genre. First up for us is 1968's The Green Slime. This is a gloriously action packed chunk of cinematic cheese, and I mean that in the best possible way. Lantern-jawed heroes, smoking hot ladies in shiny mini-dresses, awesome miniature work and a theme song for the ages, this has something for everyone. Then we move on to 1978's Message From Space. Clearly an effort to capitalize on the success of Star Wars, Fukasaku and his crew threw elements from everything that was hot in the late seventies into the slow-cooker and came up with pretty much a hot mess! Not without some charms, and absolutely worth a look, this disco, Star Wars, Dukes of Hazzard smash up will either delight or confound you. Lastly, we look at 2000's Battle Royale. I think it's safe to say that if Mr. Fukasaku ever created something that could truly be called a masterpeice, this is it. The progenitor of what has pretty much become a genre unto itself, the "teens fighting for survival in a post apocalyptic world" genre that has seen films like Maze Runner, Hunger Games and many others, Fukasaku's take on this concept still seems sharper and fresher than all of the copycats that have followed it's wake. Strap on your ear buds and hunker down with us for some in-depth discussion of a film maker that should be on any film-fans radar.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4351battle-royale,kinji-fukasaku,message-from-space,the-green-slimetrue260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-pyun-tang--69029589Albert Pyun. Right out of the gate we dig into Pyun's debut effort, The Sword and The Sorcerer. An insanely ambitious project to start your career with/ It is done with such youthful exuberance and ingenuity it became an almost instant cult classic. Next up, we look at one of his collaborations with JCVD, 1989s Cyborg. A straightforward post-apocalyptic pot-boiler, it delivers enough foot-face-way action to keep you interested. Finally we check out Pyun's much maligned Captain America from 1990. Filled with cheese in the best possible way, it harkens back to the classic serials of the 30s and 40s much as Raiders of the Lost Ark did. Don't believe what you read on IMDB, check it out for yourself and you'll be happy you did.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029589Sat, 24 Jan 2015 17:53:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome one and all to episode 59 of Flickers. On this episode we are looking at three films from prolific genre director http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0701597/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1. Right out of the gate we dig into Pyun's debut...Albert Pyun. Right out of the gate we dig into Pyun's debut effort, The Sword and The Sorcerer. An insanely ambitious project to start your career with/ It is done with such youthful exuberance and ingenuity it became an almost instant cult classic. Next up, we look at one of his collaborations with JCVD, 1989s Cyborg. A straightforward post-apocalyptic pot-boiler, it delivers enough foot-face-way action to keep you interested. Finally we check out Pyun's much maligned Captain America from 1990. Filled with cheese in the best possible way, it harkens back to the classic serials of the 30s and 40s much as Raiders of the Lost Ark did. Don't believe what you read on IMDB, check it out for yourself and you'll be happy you did.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5193albert-pyun,captain-america,cyborg,jan-claude-van-damme,sword-and-the-sorcerortrue259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-the-spy-who-spoofed-me--69029572Kiss The Girls and Make Them Die starring Mannix himself, Mike “Touch” Connors. Featuring some amazingly bizarre 60's fashions and a solid supporting cast, including Terry-Thomas, this is a solid Bond rip off with something for everyone! Then we move on to 1968's Danger: Diabolik directed by Italian maestro Mario Bava and starring stalwart ex-patriot John Phillip Law! With spectacular production values and slam bang action, this is a sure fire crowd pleaser! If not, you need to find a new crowd. Sit back, plug in and get ready for some sixties era espionage action. Remember, leave us a review on Itunes, and thanks again for coming back to the cave. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029572Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:50:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome back to the cave everyone! On this episode we slink into the world of spies and super villains. First up, we look at 1966's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060592/?ref_=fn_al_tt_5e...Kiss The Girls and Make Them Die starring Mannix himself, Mike “Touch” Connors. Featuring some amazingly bizarre 60's fashions and a solid supporting cast, including Terry-Thomas, this is a solid Bond rip off with something for everyone! Then we move on to 1968's Danger: Diabolik directed by Italian maestro Mario Bava and starring stalwart ex-patriot John Phillip Law! With spectacular production values and slam bang action, this is a sure fire crowd pleaser! If not, you need to find a new crowd. Sit back, plug in and get ready for some sixties era espionage action. Remember, leave us a review on Itunes, and thanks again for coming back to the cave. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3363danger-diabolik,john-phillip-law,kiss-the-girls-&-make-them-die,mario-bava,mike-connors,terry-thomastrue58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-shock-the-monkey--69029551Link, from Australian director Richard Franklin and starring a young Elisabeth Shue and Terence Stamp.  Our second film is 1988's Monkey Shines by the one and only George Romero, featuring perfomances by Jason Beghe and John Pankow.  Both of these films rely strongly on performances by simian actors.  Not since Lancelot Link have we seen apes and monkeys who can really bring characters to life with such pathos and, in some instances, genuine menace. These are both great little films ( no matter what you might've heard ) and we recommend them strongly. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029551Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:49:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome to the Jungle baby! We are back, to close out the year of 2014 by focusing on two films with similar themes and VERY similar antagonists. We start off by looking at 1986's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091415/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1, from Australian...Link, from Australian director Richard Franklin and starring a young Elisabeth Shue and Terence Stamp.  Our second film is 1988's Monkey Shines by the one and only George Romero, featuring perfomances by Jason Beghe and John Pankow.  Both of these films rely strongly on performances by simian actors.  Not since Lancelot Link have we seen apes and monkeys who can really bring characters to life with such pathos and, in some instances, genuine menace. These are both great little films ( no matter what you might've heard ) and we recommend them strongly. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4015elisabeth-shue,george-romero,jason-beghe,link,monkey-shines,richard-franklin,terence-stamptrue258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-ch-ch-ch-ch-changes--69029526transformation is central to the movies in this episode of the podcast. We look at two of our favorites from our youth, starting with 1973's Sssssss, starring the one and only Strother Martin, and Dirk Benedict. This tells the story of a total stoner, who is working with snakes. Working a little TOO closely with them as a matter of fact.  We meet a king cobra that would rather we just walk away, and we have our vision obscured by terrible tempra-paint foliage. It is a fantastic little film, with a really top-notch cast and darkness aplenty.  We follow that up with 1982's The Beast Within.  This was a landmark film from our youth, so we view it squarely through rose-tinted glasses.  Starring Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, and Paul Clemens, it is a tale of a small town in Mississippi where one family makes all the rules and ends up paying the price for their hubris. It has a cast of amazing character-actors and is MOSTLY excellent, though undeniably cheesy.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029526Sat, 06 Dec 2014 17:47:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThe topic of http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/thumb/3/37/Optimusg1.jpg/350px-Optimusg1.jpg is central to the movies in this episode of the podcast. We look at two of our favorites from our youth, starting with...transformation is central to the movies in this episode of the podcast. We look at two of our favorites from our youth, starting with 1973's Sssssss, starring the one and only Strother Martin, and Dirk Benedict. This tells the story of a total stoner, who is working with snakes. Working a little TOO closely with them as a matter of fact.  We meet a king cobra that would rather we just walk away, and we have our vision obscured by terrible tempra-paint foliage. It is a fantastic little film, with a really top-notch cast and darkness aplenty.  We follow that up with 1982's The Beast Within.  This was a landmark film from our youth, so we view it squarely through rose-tinted glasses.  Starring Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, and Paul Clemens, it is a tale of a small town in Mississippi where one family makes all the rules and ends up paying the price for their hubris. It has a cast of amazing character-actors and is MOSTLY excellent, though undeniably cheesy.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4930bibi-besch,dirk-benedict,king-cobra,paul-clemens,ronny-cox,sssssss,strother-martin,the-beast-withintrue256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-miss-jackson-if-you-re-naschy--69029394Paul Naschy. We chose three of his films, 1972's The Werewolf Vs The Vampire Woman,  1973's The Mummy's Revenge, and 1976's Inquisition to get a sampling of his work in genre films.  After talking at some length about those three, we turn our attention to a magnificent documentary about Mr. Naschy, 2010's The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry.  This is really an impressive look at the man and his lengthy career and accomplishments.  Hosted by Mick Garris it is filled with fans, friends and family who all lovingly tell  stories about a man who clearly loved genre films, and who succeeded in a difficult career and has left behind an extensive and beloved body of work. Please let us know what you think of Mr. Naschy and his films, and let us know if there are any other legendary individuals out there that we are missing out on.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029394Sat, 22 Nov 2014 17:46:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 55 is totally focused on the Spanish film legend http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Naschy. We chose three of his films, 1972's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066160,  1973's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070871/, and...Paul Naschy. We chose three of his films, 1972's The Werewolf Vs The Vampire Woman,  1973's The Mummy's Revenge, and 1976's Inquisition to get a sampling of his work in genre films.  After talking at some length about those three, we turn our attention to a magnificent documentary about Mr. Naschy, 2010's The Man Who Saw Frankenstein Cry.  This is really an impressive look at the man and his lengthy career and accomplishments.  Hosted by Mick Garris it is filled with fans, friends and family who all lovingly tell  stories about a man who clearly loved genre films, and who succeeded in a difficult career and has left behind an extensive and beloved body of work. Please let us know what you think of Mr. Naschy and his films, and let us know if there are any other legendary individuals out there that we are missing out on.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4528inquisition,man-who-saw-frankenstein-cry,paul-naschy,spanish,the-mummys-revenge,werewolf-vs-the-vampire-womantrue255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-evel-cavenievel--69029371personification of evil, but unfortunately never the personification of Evel. That title belongs to one man, and one man alone...the one...the only...Evel Knievel! This man, this legend was a hero to us both in our formative years and we can only imagine that, if you grew up in the seventies, he is significant to you as well. If not, prepare to be immersed in the glory that is Evel! First up we discuss 1971’s Evel Knievel, a biopic starring the golden-skinned George Hamilton. We can’t be sure how accurate the portrayal of Knievel’s life is in this flick, but it sure is fun to watch. See his meteoric rise from small town juvenile delinquent to daredevil superstar, all in ninety minutes! Following that, we talk about 1977’s Viva Knievel, starring the man himself! This movie has everything, insane stunts, philanthropy, Lauren Hutton, Leslie Nielsen and some of the most dangerous fashions you will ever witness. The collars alone are worth the price of admission. So, strap into your rocket bike, put on your red, white and blue helmet and hold on, this podcast is about to get EVEL!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029371Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:44:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome back to the cave everyone for episode 54. Now, right up front I have to confess that we have both, at one time or another, been described as the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cheney, but unfortunately never the personification...personification of evil, but unfortunately never the personification of Evel. That title belongs to one man, and one man alone...the one...the only...Evel Knievel! This man, this legend was a hero to us both in our formative years and we can only imagine that, if you grew up in the seventies, he is significant to you as well. If not, prepare to be immersed in the glory that is Evel! First up we discuss 1971’s Evel Knievel, a biopic starring the golden-skinned George Hamilton. We can’t be sure how accurate the portrayal of Knievel’s life is in this flick, but it sure is fun to watch. See his meteoric rise from small town juvenile delinquent to daredevil superstar, all in ninety minutes! Following that, we talk about 1977’s Viva Knievel, starring the man himself! This movie has everything, insane stunts, philanthropy, Lauren Hutton, Leslie Nielsen and some of the most dangerous fashions you will ever witness. The collars alone are worth the price of admission. So, strap into your rocket bike, put on your red, white and blue helmet and hold on, this podcast is about to get EVEL!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3079evel-knievel,george-hamilton,jumping,motorcycle,rocket-bike,viva-knieveltrue254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-she-is-a-belle--69029345scantily clad women? How about freakish body modification? Maybe your thing is half-human/half-animal suburban beasties or even lycanthropic allegories referring  to the menstrual cycle. If any of this sounds like your cup of tea, then we have the show for you! Step right up and try some Flickers From the Cave. Episode 53 starts off with 2000's Ginger Snaps, a cool twisty tale of teenage werewolves that would make Michael Landon soil his little house! Starring Katharine Isabelle, this is a bloody good thrill ride with tons of juicy practical effects. Next up is 2012's American Mary, also starring Ms. Isabelle. This one is directed by the up and coming Soska sisters and, although considerably less fun than our first feature, it will have you squirming in your seat. Sit back, strap in and hold on!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029345Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:42:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieHey friends! Do you...scantily clad women? How about freakish body modification? Maybe your thing is half-human/half-animal suburban beasties or even lycanthropic allegories referring  to the menstrual cycle. If any of this sounds like your cup of tea, then we have the show for you! Step right up and try some Flickers From the Cave. Episode 53 starts off with 2000's Ginger Snaps, a cool twisty tale of teenage werewolves that would make Michael Landon soil his little house! Starring Katharine Isabelle, this is a bloody good thrill ride with tons of juicy practical effects. Next up is 2012's American Mary, also starring Ms. Isabelle. This one is directed by the up and coming Soska sisters and, although considerably less fun than our first feature, it will have you squirming in your seat. Sit back, strap in and hold on!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3064american-mary,ginger-snaps,john-fawcett,katharine-isabell,soska-sisters,werewolftrue253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-van-damme-it--69029299Dennis Rodman! We have jumped into the wayback machine and found ourselves in a time when Jean-Claude Van Damme ruled the world of cinema, the late 90s! First up, we look at 1998's “Knock Off” starring JCVD and Deuce Bigalow himself, Rob Schneider. Directed by Hong Kong legend Tsui Hark this thing has the energy of an ADD sufferer mainlining Red Bull and a plot that is utterly impossible to follow. But, no matter, the manic pace and insane action make up for any lack of cohesion in terms of plot. Next up is 1997's “Double Team”, another Tsui Hark joint but this time co-starring master thespian Rodman! The only “actor” with the ability to make JCVD's enunciation seem flawless. With a much tighter narrative and some really interesting ideas, “Double Team” is by all measurable standards the superior film, but both are totally entertaining action blasts. Pop some corn and a beer or twelve and get ready to say WTF!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029299Mon, 04 Aug 2014 16:40:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome one and all to episode 52 of Flickers From The Cave. This show has everything you could ever want, action, violence, comedy and even http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Rodman! We have jumped into the wayback machine and found ourselves in a...Dennis Rodman! We have jumped into the wayback machine and found ourselves in a time when Jean-Claude Van Damme ruled the world of cinema, the late 90s! First up, we look at 1998's “Knock Off” starring JCVD and Deuce Bigalow himself, Rob Schneider. Directed by Hong Kong legend Tsui Hark this thing has the energy of an ADD sufferer mainlining Red Bull and a plot that is utterly impossible to follow. But, no matter, the manic pace and insane action make up for any lack of cohesion in terms of plot. Next up is 1997's “Double Team”, another Tsui Hark joint but this time co-starring master thespian Rodman! The only “actor” with the ability to make JCVD's enunciation seem flawless. With a much tighter narrative and some really interesting ideas, “Double Team” is by all measurable standards the superior film, but both are totally entertaining action blasts. Pop some corn and a beer or twelve and get ready to say WTF!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4202dennis-rodman,double-team,jean-claude-van-damme,knock-off,tsui-harktrue252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-flickers-from-boggy-cave--69029277Sasquatch. Skunk Ape. Bipedal Hominid. Although known by many names, we are of course, talking about the one, the only, Bigfoot. Episode 51 finds us deep in the dark forest of our childhood subconscious. Having grown up in the seventies during what was a sort of Bigfoot renaissance, we both took in films, magazines and television containing any reference to this legendary creature. During this period of heightened interest, film makers eagerly cranked out numerous low budget flicks to capitalize on the big, hairy, zeitgeist of the day. First up, we discuss the seminal "Legend of Boggy Creek", a movie that moved Marty in a very particular way as a kid. Next we have "Creature From Black Lake". Even though it is a low budget effort, the cast is stacked with great character actors including Jack Elam and Dub Taylor. Well-directed and better than it has any right to be, it is a solid slice of seventies drive in fun. Then we dig into 1977's "Sasquatch-The Legend of Bigfoot", a flick that really wants to be an effective pseudo documentary like Boggy Creek, but it just can't muster the same visceral energy of the earlier film. Lastly, we take a look at Bob(cat) Goldthwaite's awesome "Willow Creek" from 2013. Part faux documentary and part found footage film, this thing delivers on all fronts. Fantastic performances, great direction and writing from Bobcat and a slam bang finale, this movie will not disappoint!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029277Sun, 13 Jul 2014 16:38:00 +0000Mike, Marty and Juliehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sasquatch. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_ape. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_bay. Although known by many names, we are of course, talking about the one, the...Sasquatch. Skunk Ape. Bipedal Hominid. Although known by many names, we are of course, talking about the one, the only, Bigfoot. Episode 51 finds us deep in the dark forest of our childhood subconscious. Having grown up in the seventies during what was a sort of Bigfoot renaissance, we both took in films, magazines and television containing any reference to this legendary creature. During this period of heightened interest, film makers eagerly cranked out numerous low budget flicks to capitalize on the big, hairy, zeitgeist of the day. First up, we discuss the seminal "Legend of Boggy Creek", a movie that moved Marty in a very particular way as a kid. Next we have "Creature From Black Lake". Even though it is a low budget effort, the cast is stacked with great character actors including Jack Elam and Dub Taylor. Well-directed and better than it has any right to be, it is a solid slice of seventies drive in fun. Then we dig into 1977's "Sasquatch-The Legend of Bigfoot", a flick that really wants to be an effective pseudo documentary like Boggy Creek, but it just can't muster the same visceral energy of the earlier film. Lastly, we take a look at Bob(cat) Goldthwaite's awesome "Willow Creek" from 2013. Part faux documentary and part found footage film, this thing delivers on all fronts. Fantastic performances, great direction and writing from Bobcat and a slam bang finale, this movie will not disappoint!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4234bigfoot,bobcat-goldthwaite,creature-from-black-lake,jack-elam,sasquatch,the-legend-of-boggy-creek,willow-creektrue251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-the-cave-that-time-forgot--69029260Edgar Rice Burroughs tale "The Land That Time Forgot" starring the great Doug McClure. This is a movie that was very formative to both of us as kids and we were delighted to see how well it held up. We follow this up with the direct sequel "The People That Time Forgot", also based on the writings of Mr. Burroughs and starring the son of The Duke himself, Patrick "Sinbad" Wayne. Although still enjoyable if for no other reason than nostalgia, it is by far the lesser of the two flicks. Crawl into the cave, pull up a rock and join us as we explore a couple of movies that molded us into the warped individuals we are today.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029260Sun, 29 Jun 2014 16:37:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieYou know, any way you look at it, fifty is a landmark number. Whether it's your 50th birthday or your 50th tequila shot, if you've made it this far, why stop now?! Well, in spite of many obstacles, we have finally made it to our 50th episode, and...Edgar Rice Burroughs tale "The Land That Time Forgot" starring the great Doug McClure. This is a movie that was very formative to both of us as kids and we were delighted to see how well it held up. We follow this up with the direct sequel "The People That Time Forgot", also based on the writings of Mr. Burroughs and starring the son of The Duke himself, Patrick "Sinbad" Wayne. Although still enjoyable if for no other reason than nostalgia, it is by far the lesser of the two flicks. Crawl into the cave, pull up a rock and join us as we explore a couple of movies that molded us into the warped individuals we are today.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4392doug-mcclure,edgar-rice-burroughs,kevin-connor,patrick-wayne,the-land-that-time-forgot,the-people-that-time-forgottrue150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-unkempt-kave-kooch--69029228Sword and Sandal epic. With dozens, nay, hundreds of films of this ilk available to us, we settled on 1983's Conquest by the ever nap-inducing Lucio Fulci. Lucio made some astounding films in his prolific career and this is most definitely not one of them. A ponderous romp through the smoke strewn corners of his back yard, this film includes dismal dialogue, a meandering storyline and, through some sort of witchery, he even managed to make copious nudity bland and uninteresting. Our second feature however, 1982's Sorceress directed by the mighty Jack Hill and produced by low budget wizard Roger "Gandalf" Corman is an ambitious low budget effort. This film too features ample T&A and side-splitting fight choreography but it does actually have a story to tell and is as plucky as it's two twin blonde leads! Lots of nice and cheesy old school FX from John Carl Buechler top off a fine party night camp fest. Huzzah!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029228Sun, 01 Jun 2014 16:34:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome brave warriors, it's time to draw your broadswords and strap on your Birkenstocks as episode 49 of FFTC strides majestically on to the savage wasteland known as the internet! In this edition we delve into the corpulent genre of...Sword and Sandal epic. With dozens, nay, hundreds of films of this ilk available to us, we settled on 1983's Conquest by the ever nap-inducing Lucio Fulci. Lucio made some astounding films in his prolific career and this is most definitely not one of them. A ponderous romp through the smoke strewn corners of his back yard, this film includes dismal dialogue, a meandering storyline and, through some sort of witchery, he even managed to make copious nudity bland and uninteresting. Our second feature however, 1982's Sorceress directed by the mighty Jack Hill and produced by low budget wizard Roger "Gandalf" Corman is an ambitious low budget effort. This film too features ample T&A and side-splitting fight choreography but it does actually have a story to tell and is as plucky as it's two twin blonde leads! Lots of nice and cheesy old school FX from John Carl Buechler top off a fine party night camp fest. Huzzah!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3884conquest,jack-hill,john-carl-buechler,lucio-fulci,roger-corman,sorceresstrue149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-good-cars-and-ufos--69029204Harry Dean Stanton!  After Daniel posted an amazing Youtube video of HDS relating his personal philosophy, we decided to dig through his lengthy career and find some obscure jewels to bring to everyone's attention. We start off with 1979's Wise Blood, directed by Jhon Huston ( deliberately misspelled ) and based on a novel by Flannery O'Connor. This is an incredible film with a strong lead performance by Brad Dourif. It tells the story or Hazel Motes who is dealing with an ongoing crisis of faith and his attempts to spread his message in a quirky southern city. This one sticks with you after it finishes and offers much fuel for conversation.  We follow that up with 1985's UFOria which stars Fred Ward and TV's Shirley, Cindy Williams.  Harry Dean Stanton plays Brother Bud, a huckster faith-healer who is lining his pockets while promising salvation to his flock.  Set in the American west, in an equally quirky town, this is a sweet, good-natured love story with earnest characters and it will certainly leave you smiling.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029204Sun, 11 May 2014 16:33:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieOn this episode we turn to one of the most iron-clad character actors out there, Mr. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001765/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1!  After Daniel posted an amazing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hDtHjksVNw of HDS relating his personal...Harry Dean Stanton!  After Daniel posted an amazing Youtube video of HDS relating his personal philosophy, we decided to dig through his lengthy career and find some obscure jewels to bring to everyone's attention. We start off with 1979's Wise Blood, directed by Jhon Huston ( deliberately misspelled ) and based on a novel by Flannery O'Connor. This is an incredible film with a strong lead performance by Brad Dourif. It tells the story or Hazel Motes who is dealing with an ongoing crisis of faith and his attempts to spread his message in a quirky southern city. This one sticks with you after it finishes and offers much fuel for conversation.  We follow that up with 1985's UFOria which stars Fred Ward and TV's Shirley, Cindy Williams.  Harry Dean Stanton plays Brother Bud, a huckster faith-healer who is lining his pockets while promising salvation to his flock.  Set in the American west, in an equally quirky town, this is a sweet, good-natured love story with earnest characters and it will certainly leave you smiling.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4831brad-dourif,cindy-williams,fred-ward,harry-dean-stanton,john-huston,uforia,wise-bloodtrue148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-pink-socks-messiah--69029184third eye, because this time we’re featuring a couple of films that deal with elements of a mind bending nature. First up, we have 1982’s The Sender, a solid little thriller from Roger Christian, the man who would later unleash the dreaded Battlefield Earth on our unsuspecting planet. The Sender features some familiar faces in a very straight forward examination of the downside of possessing telekinetic powers. Speaking of possessing, our next feature is 1981’s uber-surreal Possession, starring Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani. This is truly a horse of a different color, if it is in fact a horse at all! Filled with big ideas, manic energy and nearly crazed performances, it features a cast of truly bizarre characters. Possession is a film guaranteed to leave you thinking and hopefully talking. If so, talk to us! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029184Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:31:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome everyone to episode 47 of the Flickers From the Cave podcast. I hope you’re ready to polish up your https://youtu.be/7zV78IgXzB0, because this time we’re featuring a couple of films that deal with elements of a mind bending nature. First up,...third eye, because this time we’re featuring a couple of films that deal with elements of a mind bending nature. First up, we have 1982’s The Sender, a solid little thriller from Roger Christian, the man who would later unleash the dreaded Battlefield Earth on our unsuspecting planet. The Sender features some familiar faces in a very straight forward examination of the downside of possessing telekinetic powers. Speaking of possessing, our next feature is 1981’s uber-surreal Possession, starring Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani. This is truly a horse of a different color, if it is in fact a horse at all! Filled with big ideas, manic energy and nearly crazed performances, it features a cast of truly bizarre characters. Possession is a film guaranteed to leave you thinking and hopefully talking. If so, talk to us! 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3996isabelle-adjani,possession,roger-christian,sam-neill,the-sendertrue47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-the-reich-stuff--69029169They Saved Hitler's Brain, a hodge podge patch job of a movie that we thought was maybe the worst thing we had ever seen, however, we stand corrected. Our second feature out-craps any thing you ever seen! 1978's Son Of Hitler couldn't be shittier if the film stock was made of Ex-Lax. With the casting of Peter Cushing and Bud Cort you'd think there would have to be some redeeming quality, right? WRONG! This thing will leave a shit-streak on your soul! Get the Charmin and join us deep inside the cinematic crapper, if you dare!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029169Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:30:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWell folks, here we are at episode 46 of Flickers and we're knee deep in the brown stuff. Yep, you got it, shit. Oh and nazis too! We have two landmark, or maybe skid mark, examples of filmaking to throw at you this time. First up,...They Saved Hitler's Brain, a hodge podge patch job of a movie that we thought was maybe the worst thing we had ever seen, however, we stand corrected. Our second feature out-craps any thing you ever seen! 1978's Son Of Hitler couldn't be shittier if the film stock was made of Ex-Lax. With the casting of Peter Cushing and Bud Cort you'd think there would have to be some redeeming quality, right? WRONG! This thing will leave a shit-streak on your soul! Get the Charmin and join us deep inside the cinematic crapper, if you dare!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3496bud-cort,peter-cushing,son-of-hitler,they-saved-hitlers-braintrue146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-12-years-a-cave--69029147The Intruder, a superior effort from the legend himself, Roger Corman. This first-rate potboiler stars none other than William Shatner, in what may be his greatest film performance. With a cast rounded out by excellent character actors and some surprisingly solid local talent, this one will make you think and may just make your blood boil! Then there is 1974's Klansman, with Lee Marvin and Richard Burton. With it's own ensemble of familiar faces and solid performances, Klansman's director Terence Young chose to go with a decidedly more exploitation-style presentation of similar material. As seedy and distasteful as it is in parts, it is overall a hell of a romp in the best grindhouse tradition. You may never again get to see O.J. Simpson as a rage driven avenging angel and Big Dick Burton kung-fu fighting in the same sizzling one hundred minutes of celluloid! Gird your loins and come along with us for a trip down a nightmarish version of memory lane.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029147Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:28:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome all, to episode 45 of Flickers! This may well be the most politically charged episode we've ever done as we delve into the subject of racial tension in the south during the sixties and seventies. First up, we check out...The Intruder, a superior effort from the legend himself, Roger Corman. This first-rate potboiler stars none other than William Shatner, in what may be his greatest film performance. With a cast rounded out by excellent character actors and some surprisingly solid local talent, this one will make you think and may just make your blood boil! Then there is 1974's Klansman, with Lee Marvin and Richard Burton. With it's own ensemble of familiar faces and solid performances, Klansman's director Terence Young chose to go with a decidedly more exploitation-style presentation of similar material. As seedy and distasteful as it is in parts, it is overall a hell of a romp in the best grindhouse tradition. You may never again get to see O.J. Simpson as a rage driven avenging angel and Big Dick Burton kung-fu fighting in the same sizzling one hundred minutes of celluloid! Gird your loins and come along with us for a trip down a nightmarish version of memory lane.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4005klansman,lee-marvin,oj-simpson,richard-burton,roger-corman,terrence-young,the-intruder,william-shatnertrue145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-who-goes-there--69029128The Hidden”, directed by Jack Sholder and starring Agent Cooper himself, Mr. Kyle MacLachlan. A top notch sci-fi action thriller, it will rock your world. And then there is 1991's “The Borrower” directed by John McNaughton of “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer” fame. There is no evidence on view what so ever of the promise of great things to come, that was Henry, with this limp effort. .Although a brief synopsis of the plots of these two films might read as virtual twins, they are worlds apart in quality. Join us for the in depth discussion and many low brow jokes you have come to expect from FFTC!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029128Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:27:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieHey friend can you spare some head, er, heads? Well anyway, on episode 44 of Flickers we're talking about parasites. No, this one isn't about congress, these parasites come from outer space! Pull up a chair and sit right down and dig into 1987's...The Hidden”, directed by Jack Sholder and starring Agent Cooper himself, Mr. Kyle MacLachlan. A top notch sci-fi action thriller, it will rock your world. And then there is 1991's “The Borrower” directed by John McNaughton of “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer” fame. There is no evidence on view what so ever of the promise of great things to come, that was Henry, with this limp effort. .Although a brief synopsis of the plots of these two films might read as virtual twins, they are worlds apart in quality. Join us for the in depth discussion and many low brow jokes you have come to expect from FFTC!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4263jack-sholder,john-mcnaughton,kyle-maclachlan,the-borrower,the-hiddentrue144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-like-bunches-of-bananas--69029085Omega Man, Planet of the Apes, Road Warrior and countless others.  We start off by looking at 1977's Damnation Alley, loosely based on a novella by the great Roger Zelazny, which has a band of survivors making a desperate trek across the ruined center of a post-world-war-three America.  They make the trip inside the actual star of the film, the Landmaster, a true engineering marvel and something which still impresses today, decades after it's creation.  Starring George Peppard and Jan-Michael Vincent, with a top-notch supporting cast, this film delivers the goods, along with giant scorpions and killer cockroaches!  Next we travel to Italy, for the 1983 epic from Sergio Martino 2019: After the Fall of New York. In this lazy remake of the incredible Escape from New York,  we have a ruined America, split into two factions, the Euraks and the Federation.  The radioactive fallout from a global nuclear war has rendered every female infertile. The federation's "Genetic Robot" determines there's a lone fertile woman in the ruins of New York, bastion of the Euraks,  so they send in the hero Parsifal and two sidekicks to retrieve her for a rocket ride to Alpha Centauri to continue the human race...this movie is bad, really bad. Is it so bad that you should avoid it, or is it so bad that you should watch it instantly...?  Tune in and hear what we thought of both of these beauties.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029085Sun, 16 Feb 2014 17:25:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThis time we decided to lighten the tone a bit and focus on two films that depict the END OF CIVILIZATION ON PLANET EARTH!  The post-apocalyptic genre is one of our favorites, and it has produced some standout examples,...Omega Man, Planet of the Apes, Road Warrior and countless others.  We start off by looking at 1977's Damnation Alley, loosely based on a novella by the great Roger Zelazny, which has a band of survivors making a desperate trek across the ruined center of a post-world-war-three America.  They make the trip inside the actual star of the film, the Landmaster, a true engineering marvel and something which still impresses today, decades after it's creation.  Starring George Peppard and Jan-Michael Vincent, with a top-notch supporting cast, this film delivers the goods, along with giant scorpions and killer cockroaches!  Next we travel to Italy, for the 1983 epic from Sergio Martino 2019: After the Fall of New York. In this lazy remake of the incredible Escape from New York,  we have a ruined America, split into two factions, the Euraks and the Federation.  The radioactive fallout from a global nuclear war has rendered every female infertile. The federation's "Genetic Robot" determines there's a lone fertile woman in the ruins of New York, bastion of the Euraks,  so they send in the hero Parsifal and two sidekicks to retrieve her for a rocket ride to Alpha Centauri to continue the human race...this movie is bad, really bad. Is it so bad that you should avoid it, or is it so bad that you should watch it instantly...?  Tune in and hear what we thought of both of these beauties.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>44382018-after-the-fall-of-newyork,damnation-alley,george-peppard,jan-michael-vincent,roger-zelazny,sergio-martinotrue143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-and-through-the-woods--69029069Deliverance.  The first we look at is Rituals from 1977.  Starring Hal Holbrook and a small group of very talented actors, and featuring a really top notch script, this was a truly delightful surprise.  It is a grueling experience as the viewer follows a group of doctors who are on an expedition to "The Cauldron" and run into something in the woods that clearly wants them to leave.  We follow that up with 1981's Just Before Dawn, directed by Jeff Lieberman who gave us the only "killer earthworm" film we've ever seen, Squirm.  Chris Lemmon and Gregg Henry are the leaders of a group of young people who intend to explore a remote forest area, despite the ominous warnings of both the creepy locals and the resident park ranger, played by the wonderful George Kennedy. There is much disco-dancing and crazy disregard for the dangers that surround the foolhardy campers, as well as the requisite drunken-coot and inbred hill-family, but still the movie falls totally flat.  Listen in to the conversation and see if you want to give either of these a shot, maybe you could watch them on your next camping trip.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029069Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:23:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThis episode, Mike and Marty took the podcast out into the woods, for a fun camping trip and then things started to go horribly wrong.  We look at two films which follow in the footsteps of many previous films but perhaps most obviously, John...Deliverance.  The first we look at is Rituals from 1977.  Starring Hal Holbrook and a small group of very talented actors, and featuring a really top notch script, this was a truly delightful surprise.  It is a grueling experience as the viewer follows a group of doctors who are on an expedition to "The Cauldron" and run into something in the woods that clearly wants them to leave.  We follow that up with 1981's Just Before Dawn, directed by Jeff Lieberman who gave us the only "killer earthworm" film we've ever seen, Squirm.  Chris Lemmon and Gregg Henry are the leaders of a group of young people who intend to explore a remote forest area, despite the ominous warnings of both the creepy locals and the resident park ranger, played by the wonderful George Kennedy. There is much disco-dancing and crazy disregard for the dangers that surround the foolhardy campers, as well as the requisite drunken-coot and inbred hill-family, but still the movie falls totally flat.  Listen in to the conversation and see if you want to give either of these a shot, maybe you could watch them on your next camping trip.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3342chris-lemmon,george-kennedy,gregg-henry,hal-holbrook,jeff-lieberman,just-before-dawn,ritualstrue142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-soft-as-an-easy-chair--69029037The Psycho Lover, written and directed by Robert Vincent O'Neill who would later write Vice Squad ( which we covered in episode 22 ).  It is the story of a psychiatrist, who is helping the police with a series of brutal rape/murders, and how he comes up with a nefarious scheme to get himself out of an unhappy marriage.  Really good dialogue and some far-out technology elevate this one above many others of it's ilk.  We follow that up with 1973's Love Me Deadly which stars the one and only Lyle Waggoner.  If you're a fan of this podcast, when you hear the word necrophilia, you might think of Nekromantik, but THIS little beauty covered the same territory 15 years earlier!  A very strange mishmash of Harlequin Romance and Satanic Cultism, this is neither fish nor fowl.  Is it worth your 90 minutes though? Listen in and see if you feel like giving it a shot. Please write to us and let us know what you thought of the show and send along your own suggestions for strange little films that you think more people should see.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029037Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:21:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThe cave has filled with thoughts of love this episode.  We look at two movies where love is in the title AND makes up the core element of the plots. First up is 1969's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168137/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1, written and directed...The Psycho Lover, written and directed by Robert Vincent O'Neill who would later write Vice Squad ( which we covered in episode 22 ).  It is the story of a psychiatrist, who is helping the police with a series of brutal rape/murders, and how he comes up with a nefarious scheme to get himself out of an unhappy marriage.  Really good dialogue and some far-out technology elevate this one above many others of it's ilk.  We follow that up with 1973's Love Me Deadly which stars the one and only Lyle Waggoner.  If you're a fan of this podcast, when you hear the word necrophilia, you might think of Nekromantik, but THIS little beauty covered the same territory 15 years earlier!  A very strange mishmash of Harlequin Romance and Satanic Cultism, this is neither fish nor fowl.  Is it worth your 90 minutes though? Listen in and see if you feel like giving it a shot. Please write to us and let us know what you thought of the show and send along your own suggestions for strange little films that you think more people should see.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3377love-me-deadly,lyle-waggoner,necrophilia,robert-vincent-oneill,the-psycho-lovertrue141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-domo-deodata--69029012Ruggero Deodato. The man who had the cinematic temerity to unleash Cannibal Holocaust on an unsuspecting public has a long list of accomplishments under his belt and the films on this episode are two of his best. First up is 1980's House On The Edge Of The Park, a vicious home invasion film and, secondly, 1985's Cut And Run, a rollicking action adventure opus with generous dollops of patented Deodato flavor to make it a flick to be reckoned with. We hope you guys enjoy this episode.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69029012Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:20:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWell well well, we have finally reached a personal landmark for Flickers From the Cave, our 40th episode! We appreciate those of you who have hung with us through this journey and welcome all newcomers. As any regular listeners will be aware, we have...Ruggero Deodato. The man who had the cinematic temerity to unleash Cannibal Holocaust on an unsuspecting public has a long list of accomplishments under his belt and the films on this episode are two of his best. First up is 1980's House On The Edge Of The Park, a vicious home invasion film and, secondly, 1985's Cut And Run, a rollicking action adventure opus with generous dollops of patented Deodato flavor to make it a flick to be reckoned with. We hope you guys enjoy this episode.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3514cut-and-run,house-on-the-edge-of-the-park,ruggero-deodatotrue140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-best-served-cold--69028974Rape-Revenge genre is one of the most used of all the various themes in exploitation films.  We chose two from the early 80s to look at for this episode. Starting off with 1981's Ms. 45, directed by Abel Ferrara, which tells the tale of Thana, a young mute woman in New York City, working as a seamstress who suffers two brutal sexual assaults on the same day.  She then sets out to take revenge on multiple random men she encounters over the next week or two. It is a gritty and grimy story, as is common for Ferrara's films, with solid performances and a morally challenging storyline.  We follow that up with 1984's Savage Streets, which stars the sensational Linda Blair as Brenda, leader of a group of teenage "ne'er do wells".  After a run-in with the "Scars", a gang of tough guys led by a very impressive Robert Dryer as Jake,  the Scars decide to seek payback with a truly horrific rape of Brenda's younger, deaf-mute, sister played by screamqueen  Linnea Quiqley. It then falls on Brenda to get revenge for that attack, which she does to a sensational, 80's rock score.  We chose these two films without realizing that both featured victims who were mute. Despite this and many other similarities, they could not be more disparate.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028974Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:18:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThe http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_and_revenge_film genre is one of the most used of all the various themes in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploitation_film.  We chose two from the early 80s to look at for this episode. Starting off with...Rape-Revenge genre is one of the most used of all the various themes in exploitation films.  We chose two from the early 80s to look at for this episode. Starting off with 1981's Ms. 45, directed by Abel Ferrara, which tells the tale of Thana, a young mute woman in New York City, working as a seamstress who suffers two brutal sexual assaults on the same day.  She then sets out to take revenge on multiple random men she encounters over the next week or two. It is a gritty and grimy story, as is common for Ferrara's films, with solid performances and a morally challenging storyline.  We follow that up with 1984's Savage Streets, which stars the sensational Linda Blair as Brenda, leader of a group of teenage "ne'er do wells".  After a run-in with the "Scars", a gang of tough guys led by a very impressive Robert Dryer as Jake,  the Scars decide to seek payback with a truly horrific rape of Brenda's younger, deaf-mute, sister played by screamqueen  Linnea Quiqley. It then falls on Brenda to get revenge for that attack, which she does to a sensational, 80's rock score.  We chose these two films without realizing that both featured victims who were mute. Despite this and many other similarities, they could not be more disparate.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3475abel-ferrara,exploitation,linda-blair,linnea-quigley,ms-45,robert-dryer,savage-streetstrue138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-beyond-the-cave--69028882trailer for a little film called Beyond the Door. Admittedly a rip-off of the enormously successful Exorcist with a touch of Rosemary's Baby, the film raked in cash from a public starving for tales of possession and evil fetuses ( feti ? ). Three years later, a Mario Bava film, originally titled "Schock" was released under the misleading title Beyond the Door 2.  The only thing consistent between the two films is one of the actors, but playing an ENTIRELY different part.  This was a total attempt to cash in on the success of the first film.  Over ten years later, producer Ovidio Assanitis had completed a film to be titled "Amok Train" but thought their might still be some value in changing the title to the completely baffling Beyond the Door 3.  There is zero common-ground between that film and the original in the "trilogy" and yet still, it exists.
The first film is solidly entertaining and packed with WTF moments and a few genuinely creepy moments.  The second film is by Mario Bava, one of the true maestros of Italian cinema, and is very much worthy of your time as a solid haunted-house movie with some great twists and turns.  The third film is 100% crap, and yet still entertaining if you don't mind suffering through bad story, acting and special effects.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028882Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:11:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieBack in 1974, Mike and Marty remember being terrified by the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wRDPK3E3q4 for a little film called http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071212/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1. Admittedly a rip-off of the enormously...trailer for a little film called Beyond the Door. Admittedly a rip-off of the enormously successful Exorcist with a touch of Rosemary's Baby, the film raked in cash from a public starving for tales of possession and evil fetuses ( feti ? ). Three years later, a Mario Bava film, originally titled "Schock" was released under the misleading title Beyond the Door 2.  The only thing consistent between the two films is one of the actors, but playing an ENTIRELY different part.  This was a total attempt to cash in on the success of the first film.  Over ten years later, producer Ovidio Assanitis had completed a film to be titled "Amok Train" but thought their might still be some value in changing the title to the completely baffling Beyond the Door 3.  There is zero common-ground between that film and the original in the "trilogy" and yet still, it exists.
The first film is solidly entertaining and packed with WTF moments and a few genuinely creepy moments.  The second film is by Mario Bava, one of the true maestros of Italian cinema, and is very much worthy of your time as a solid haunted-house movie with some great twists and turns.  The third film is 100% crap, and yet still entertaining if you don't mind suffering through bad story, acting and special effects.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028867Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:09:00 +0000Mike, Marty and Juliehttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000958/?ref_=tt_ov_dr has given us many great films over his illustrious career. Two of our All-Time favorites...John Boorman has given us many great films over his illustrious career. Two of our All-Time favorites are Deliverance and Excalibur.  Before he brought us his version of the incredible James Dickey novel though, he gave the world 1967's Point Blank which stars Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson and features the debut of John Vernon.  This is a twisty story of criminals and double-crosses, of organizations and the man who stands up against them. It is the story of Walker, who wants his 93K, no matter what.  A brilliantly realized film, technically excellent and featuring a very challenging narrative.  Played very low-key, this surely set the tone for the world would expect from cinema in the 70s.  After Boorman had given the world Deliverance, he was given free reign for his follow-up, so he wrote and directed a real mind-bender, 1974's Zardoz.  Featuring surreal imagery, subtle technology, and enough satire to choke a horse, this is an unfairly lambasted effort.  Starring James Bond himself, Sean Connery, it is set in a post-apocalyptic world, where armed bands of Exterminators follow the command of huge, floating stone head, to wipe the earth clean of brutals. Your choices with Zardoz are to laugh AT it or to laugh WITH it, as it is both serious and also purposely goofy.  Watch it twice, watch it three times, and show it to others, just to see the WTF look on their faces.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4611angie-dickinson,john-boorman,lee-marvin,point-blank,sean-connery,zardoztrue136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-like-father-like-son--69028728David Cronenberg, and his son Brandon who seems intent on following in his father's footsteps. We start off by looking at the elder Cronenberg's 1979 feature The Brood. Starring Art Hindle, Oliver Reed and the incredible Samantha Eggar, it tells the story of a father who wants only the best for his young daughter while his wife undergoes a mysterious psychological treatment at an isolated retreat. It still packs a wallop and asks questions that are still pertinent. We then turn to Brandon's feature debut, 2012's Antiviral.  Starring Caleb Landry Jones and with a guest appearance by Malcolm McDowell, it posits an alternate present where our celebrity-obsessed culture has taken things to a whole new level, incorporating the virus of famous people into our own bodies. This film has ideas that are big and uncomfortable and fascinating on many levels.
David Cronenberg could be considered the father of body-horror cinema, and we close out the show talking about some of our favorite and yet lesser-known films from his career.

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David Cronenberg could be considered the father of body-horror cinema, and we close out the show talking about some of our favorite and yet lesser-known films from his career.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4566antiviral,body-horror,brandon-cronenberg,caleb-landry-jones,cronenberg,david-cronenberg,the-broodtrue136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-zedd-s-dead--69028697Cinema of Transgression and the artists who were part of that movement. The two documentaries we look at are Llik Your Idols which is available on Vimeo, and Blank City which is streaming currently on Netflix. After exploring the two documentaries, we talk about two films that were part of the transgressive movement, Geek Maggot Bingo and They Eat Scum, both from the man who wrote the Cinema of Transgression Manifesto, Nick Zedd.  It was a wild time in the Big Apple, and these films help to give a glimpse of what it was like in those days. The conversation rambles a bit, and if you've never seen Losman's Lair, you owe it to yourself to check it out over on the Wayback Machine here.


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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2925blank-city,cinema-of-transgression,geek-maggot-bingo,llik-your-idols,nick-zedd,they-eat-scumtrue135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-bruceless-and-ruthless--69028647David Carradine in common.  The connections go deeper though, since both films were originally slated to star Bruce Lee before his untimely death in 1973. We start with 1978s Circle of Iron, AKA "The Silent Flute". This film has quite an impressive cast, including Mr. Carradine, Roddy McDowall, Christopher Lee and Eli Wallach in a thoroughly bizarre role. It tells the story of Cord the Seeker who seeks to defeat the wizard Zetan and gain the book of knowledge. Originally written by Bruce Lee and James Coburn as a means to spread the ideas of Zen Buddhism to the larger world and as a starring vehicle for the two of them, it eventually was brought to life after Lee's death and is impressive on many levels.  The second film is 1983's Lone Wolf McQuade which features the one and only Chuck Norris as an iconoclastic Texas Ranger who faces off against Mr. Carradine's gun-running social-climber. Barbara Carrera and L.Q. Jones both show up, as does William Sanderson in a small but excellent performance as a toady named Snow.  This is brimming with testosterone and chest hair, in a good way.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028647Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:04:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 34 features two films that seem, on the surface, to have only http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Carradine in common.  The connections go deeper though, since both films were originally slated to...David Carradine in common.  The connections go deeper though, since both films were originally slated to star Bruce Lee before his untimely death in 1973. We start with 1978s Circle of Iron, AKA "The Silent Flute". This film has quite an impressive cast, including Mr. Carradine, Roddy McDowall, Christopher Lee and Eli Wallach in a thoroughly bizarre role. It tells the story of Cord the Seeker who seeks to defeat the wizard Zetan and gain the book of knowledge. Originally written by Bruce Lee and James Coburn as a means to spread the ideas of Zen Buddhism to the larger world and as a starring vehicle for the two of them, it eventually was brought to life after Lee's death and is impressive on many levels.  The second film is 1983's Lone Wolf McQuade which features the one and only Chuck Norris as an iconoclastic Texas Ranger who faces off against Mr. Carradine's gun-running social-climber. Barbara Carrera and L.Q. Jones both show up, as does William Sanderson in a small but excellent performance as a toady named Snow.  This is brimming with testosterone and chest hair, in a good way.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4854chuck-norris,circle-of-iron,cord-the-seeker,david-carradine,lone-wolf-mcquade,the-silent-flutetrue134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-now-on-the-dollar-menu--69028608McBain!  We start off with the eponymous 1991 film McBain starring the almost always watchable Christopher Walken as the titular character.  It is hard to believe how catatonic Walken is as he stumbles through this film from the usually reliable James Glickenhaus.  We then turn to the incredibly fun Bulletproof from 1988 starring the always-toothy Gary Busey as an entirely different McBain.  Leaping from trope to trope and plot-hole to plot-hole, this movie is fun fun fun. There is a tank called the Thunderblast, an RPG-wielding Danny Trejo, and multiple uses of the phrase Butthorn!  What more can you ask from a movie?

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028608Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:02:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieThe two films we cover on Episode 33 have one thing in common, and that is http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/McBain!  We start off with the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u-_m7X538A&list=PL0168062FAA1FF6CB 1991...McBain!  We start off with the eponymous 1991 film McBain starring the almost always watchable Christopher Walken as the titular character.  It is hard to believe how catatonic Walken is as he stumbles through this film from the usually reliable James Glickenhaus.  We then turn to the incredibly fun Bulletproof from 1988 starring the always-toothy Gary Busey as an entirely different McBain.  Leaping from trope to trope and plot-hole to plot-hole, this movie is fun fun fun. There is a tank called the Thunderblast, an RPG-wielding Danny Trejo, and multiple uses of the phrase Butthorn!  What more can you ask from a movie?

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4403bulletproof,christopher-walken,danny-trejo,gary-busey,james-glickenhaus,mcbaintrue133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-by-any-other-name--69028578hitmen, both with the word "mechanic" in the title, and both starring two legendary tough guys.  Surely they must both be excellent, right?  Listen in and find out just how wrong we were as we talk about 1977's Satanic Mechanic starring Lee Van Cleef ( more commonly known as The Perfect Killer ) and 1972's The Mechanic starring the amazing Charles Bronson and directed by show-favorite Michael Winner.  The storylines from these two films are very similar but the quality is worlds-apart.  We had a great time talking about both though. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028578Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 32 of the podcast shows us being too clever for our own good. Two films, both about http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitman, both with the word "mechanic" in the title, and both starring two legendary tough guys.  Surely they must both be...hitmen, both with the word "mechanic" in the title, and both starring two legendary tough guys.  Surely they must both be excellent, right?  Listen in and find out just how wrong we were as we talk about 1977's Satanic Mechanic starring Lee Van Cleef ( more commonly known as The Perfect Killer ) and 1972's The Mechanic starring the amazing Charles Bronson and directed by show-favorite Michael Winner.  The storylines from these two films are very similar but the quality is worlds-apart.  We had a great time talking about both though. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3611charles-bronson,jan-michael-vincent,lee-van-cleef,michael-winner,satanic-mechanic,the-mechanictrue132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-winner-takes-it-all--69028560Michael Winner.  Winner's most famous films are probably the Death Wish series which starred Charles Bronson.  We look at two, more obscure movies, 1977's The Sentinel and 1984's Scream for Help.
The Sentinel has a huge cast of top-notch talent, with the lead roles held by Chris Sarandon and Cristina Raines.  It tells the story of woman with a mysterious past who finds herself guided by unseen forces down a dark path in 1970's New York City.  The film is full of surprises, shocks, and squirmy moments galore. With a significant budget and a script based on a successful novel, it works on many levels and has an ending that is almost certain to spur conversation.
Scream for Help is one of the most breathlessly paced films we've ever seen.  It starts with a bang and really doesn't let up until the final credits are rolling.  It is a story of a 17 year old girl played by Rachael Kelly that is confident her step-father is trying to kill her mother. It is of equal measure goofy and grim, light-hearted and brutally frank, silly and deadly serious.  The acting is decidely sub-par and the script ( by the occasionally brilliant Tom Holland ) rings true on occasion, but is far to hit and miss to really be considered "good".  Despite all these issues, the film is impossible to look away from and is almost guaranteed to entertain you. If you have the option, go for the uncut version which features a surprising amount of nudity and sex on screen, and, if you're checking the fuses, watch out for a puddle on the floor.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028560Sat, 04 May 2013 15:58:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIn episode 31 of the podcast, we focus on two films from the massive filmography of director http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935382/.  Winner's most famous films are probably the http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071402/ series which...Michael Winner.  Winner's most famous films are probably the Death Wish series which starred Charles Bronson.  We look at two, more obscure movies, 1977's The Sentinel and 1984's Scream for Help.
The Sentinel has a huge cast of top-notch talent, with the lead roles held by Chris Sarandon and Cristina Raines.  It tells the story of woman with a mysterious past who finds herself guided by unseen forces down a dark path in 1970's New York City.  The film is full of surprises, shocks, and squirmy moments galore. With a significant budget and a script based on a successful novel, it works on many levels and has an ending that is almost certain to spur conversation.
Scream for Help is one of the most breathlessly paced films we've ever seen.  It starts with a bang and really doesn't let up until the final credits are rolling.  It is a story of a 17 year old girl played by Rachael Kelly that is confident her step-father is trying to kill her mother. It is of equal measure goofy and grim, light-hearted and brutally frank, silly and deadly serious.  The acting is decidely sub-par and the script ( by the occasionally brilliant Tom Holland ) rings true on occasion, but is far to hit and miss to really be considered "good".  Despite all these issues, the film is impossible to look away from and is almost guaranteed to entertain you. If you have the option, go for the uncut version which features a surprising amount of nudity and sex on screen, and, if you're checking the fuses, watch out for a puddle on the floor.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3814chris-sarandon,michael-winner,scream-for-help,the-sentinel,tom-hollandtrue31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-burke-to-the-future--69028500Martyn Burke? Listen in to this episode of the podcast to hear about two films from this Canadian director that we only recently found out about.  We start off with 1981's The Last Chase which stars the Six Million Dollar Man himself, Lee Majors.  This tells the story of a future where individual transportation has been outlawed and a former racing car driver decides to make a break for the safety of "Free California".  The second film we look at is 1978's Power Play which, at the time of the recording, was available entirely on Youtube but which seems to have been removed now.  Please excuse our constant mentioning of how it was so easy to watch for free...Trust us, it's worth the money or effort that would be required to see it, no matter what.  This film has a truly stellar cast, headlined by David Hemmings, Peter O'Toole, Barry Morse and the always impressive Donald Pleasence.  The plot centers around the attempt by a group of military men to instigate a Coup d'etat. The story is tightly paced, brilliantly written, and delivers on every level.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028500Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:57:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWho exactly is http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0121789/? Listen in to this episode of the podcast to hear about two films from this Canadian director that we only recently found out about.  We start off with...Martyn Burke? Listen in to this episode of the podcast to hear about two films from this Canadian director that we only recently found out about.  We start off with 1981's The Last Chase which stars the Six Million Dollar Man himself, Lee Majors.  This tells the story of a future where individual transportation has been outlawed and a former racing car driver decides to make a break for the safety of "Free California".  The second film we look at is 1978's Power Play which, at the time of the recording, was available entirely on Youtube but which seems to have been removed now.  Please excuse our constant mentioning of how it was so easy to watch for free...Trust us, it's worth the money or effort that would be required to see it, no matter what.  This film has a truly stellar cast, headlined by David Hemmings, Peter O'Toole, Barry Morse and the always impressive Donald Pleasence.  The plot centers around the attempt by a group of military men to instigate a Coup d'etat. The story is tightly paced, brilliantly written, and delivers on every level.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4869barry-morse,david-hemmings,donald-pleasance,lee-majors,martyn-burke,peter-otoole,power-play,the-last-chasetrue30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-hello-muddah--69028432Excision and 2012's We Need to Talk About Kevin.  Both of these movies look at the complicated relationship that exists between children and their parents, specifically focusing on the mother and child in each.  These are not easy films, as they deal very frankly with uncomfortable situations in stylish and artful ways.  Excision features an outstanding performances from AnnaLynne McCord and pornorgraphy's own Traci Lords.  We Need to Talk About Kevin is lead by the phenomenal Tilda Swinton as the beleaguered mother of the eponymous Kevin and she breaks your heart at every turn.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028432Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:55:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 29 of the podcast focuses on two remarkable films, 2012's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1984153/n and 2012's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1242460/.  Both of these movies look at the complicated relationship that exists between children and their...Excision and 2012's We Need to Talk About Kevin.  Both of these movies look at the complicated relationship that exists between children and their parents, specifically focusing on the mother and child in each.  These are not easy films, as they deal very frankly with uncomfortable situations in stylish and artful ways.  Excision features an outstanding performances from AnnaLynne McCord and pornorgraphy's own Traci Lords.  We Need to Talk About Kevin is lead by the phenomenal Tilda Swinton as the beleaguered mother of the eponymous Kevin and she breaks your heart at every turn.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4716annalynne-mccord,excision,ezra-miller,lynne-ramsay,richard-bates-jr,tilda-swinton,we-need-to-talk-about-kevintrue129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-this-is-the-end-my-friend--69028379chaos and a world in turmoil, but instead, we found birds chirping peacefully, and a stack of bills that needed to be paid.
In the spirit of the expected doomsday, we decided to focus our triumphant ( ? ) return on two wonderful films that seek to depict very different versions of what it would be like for the end to truly come. 
The first film we look at is 1980's Virus, which is known by several different names and which is available for FREE on the Internet Archive.  Packed with an all-star cast and a very scientific look at what would happen following the accidental release of an ill-conceived germ weapon, it packs a wallop emotionally and, despite a few clunky performances, still holds up today. 
The second film is 2007's End of the Line, a lower budget Canadian shocker that presents a group of religious zealots who are expecting Armageddon  and start "saving the souls" of prospective sinners through judicious murder.  With some delightful plot twists and a few commendable performances, this is one to watch with your slate as blank as possible to maximize the impact of a few of the revelations when they occur.
After our 6 month hiatus, we are finally back and we hope you are happy to see us return.  We are asking that you submit your choices for the best films you saw in 2012.  They do not have to be released in 2012, they just have to be films you WATCHED in 2012. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028379Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:52:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieAfter the Mayan apocalypse passed, Mike and Marty emerged from the cave expecting to find http://www.cmt.com/show/redneck_island/season_2/series.jhtml and a http://www.eonline.com/shows/kardashians, but instead, we found birds chirping peacefully, and...chaos and a world in turmoil, but instead, we found birds chirping peacefully, and a stack of bills that needed to be paid.
In the spirit of the expected doomsday, we decided to focus our triumphant ( ? ) return on two wonderful films that seek to depict very different versions of what it would be like for the end to truly come. 
The first film we look at is 1980's Virus, which is known by several different names and which is available for FREE on the Internet Archive.  Packed with an all-star cast and a very scientific look at what would happen following the accidental release of an ill-conceived germ weapon, it packs a wallop emotionally and, despite a few clunky performances, still holds up today. 
The second film is 2007's End of the Line, a lower budget Canadian shocker that presents a group of religious zealots who are expecting Armageddon  and start "saving the souls" of prospective sinners through judicious murder.  With some delightful plot twists and a few commendable performances, this is one to watch with your slate as blank as possible to maximize the impact of a few of the revelations when they occur.
After our 6 month hiatus, we are finally back and we hope you are happy to see us return.  We are asking that you submit your choices for the best films you saw in 2012.  They do not have to be released in 2012, they just have to be films you WATCHED in 2012. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4900end-of-the-line,kinji-fukasaku,virustrue128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-in-the-cave-no-one-can-hear-you-flicker--69028357Prometheus at the local IMAX. We take the opportunity to talk about the Alien film franchise as a whole, starting with the original 1979 film, and each of the three direct sequels. 1986's Aliens from hit-maker James Cameron, 1992's Alien 3 from the incredible David Fincher and 1997's Alien Resurrection which was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. We briefly touch on these four and then really settle in to discuss Prometheus which was conceived as a prequel and succeeds on many levels. With five films to cover, we go a bit longer than normal but many intersting points are covered. Please do not listen to the spoiler section if you have not seen Prometheus, and do not listen to the show at all if you do not want the other films spoiled since we do not hold back while covering them.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028357Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:49:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIn episode 27 of the podcast, we are joined by Leif immediately following our trip to see http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1446714/ at the local http://www.imax.com/. We take the opportunity to talk about...Prometheus at the local IMAX. We take the opportunity to talk about the Alien film franchise as a whole, starting with the original 1979 film, and each of the three direct sequels. 1986's Aliens from hit-maker James Cameron, 1992's Alien 3 from the incredible David Fincher and 1997's Alien Resurrection which was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. We briefly touch on these four and then really settle in to discuss Prometheus which was conceived as a prequel and succeeds on many levels. With five films to cover, we go a bit longer than normal but many intersting points are covered. Please do not listen to the spoiler section if you have not seen Prometheus, and do not listen to the show at all if you do not want the other films spoiled since we do not hold back while covering them.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6171alien,alien-3,alien-resurrection,aliens,david-fincher,james-cameron,jean-pierre-jeunet,prometheus,ridley-scotttrue127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-what-the-fudge--69028244Joss Whedon's The Cabin the Woods, which caused this reaction numerous times, we started talking about other movies that had elicited similar responses and we immediately thought of these two gems. 2003's Dead End starring Ray Wise and Lin Shaye, and the hilarious splatstick film, 2007's Botched starring Stephen Dorff and some of the worst russian accents ever commited to video. Both of these movies are fun to watch and full of surprises, both large and small.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028244Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:47:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 26 of the podcast looks at two films that surprised us with sudden bouts of total craziness and left us scratching our heads and asking "what the...?" After recently...Joss Whedon's The Cabin the Woods, which caused this reaction numerous times, we started talking about other movies that had elicited similar responses and we immediately thought of these two gems. 2003's Dead End starring Ray Wise and Lin Shaye, and the hilarious splatstick film, 2007's Botched starring Stephen Dorff and some of the worst russian accents ever commited to video. Both of these movies are fun to watch and full of surprises, both large and small.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5611botched,dead-end,lynn-shaye,ray-wise,stephen-dorfftrue126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-metalhunter-the-destruction-of-the-forbidden-zone--69028204Metalstorm - The Destruction of Jaren-Syn which is another in a long line of mostly disappointing films from Charles Band. We finish by looking at Spacehunter - Adventures in the Forbidden Zone which features credible performances by a cast of b+ grade actors such as Peter Strauss, Molly Ringwald, Ernie Hudson and Michael Ironside. These both are variants on the "cash in, rip off, imitation" trend which continues still today in Hollywood. While an argument can be made that these are both bad films, we enjoyed them on different levels and think that at least one of them is worthy of your time.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028204Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:45:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 25 of the podcast sees us delve into a danker, mustier and much darker corner of the cave. We return to the days of our youth and watch two films from 1983 that are so similar on the surface that you might think they're the same movies. We...Metalstorm - The Destruction of Jaren-Syn which is another in a long line of mostly disappointing films from Charles Band. We finish by looking at Spacehunter - Adventures in the Forbidden Zone which features credible performances by a cast of b+ grade actors such as Peter Strauss, Molly Ringwald, Ernie Hudson and Michael Ironside. These both are variants on the "cash in, rip off, imitation" trend which continues still today in Hollywood. While an argument can be made that these are both bad films, we enjoyed them on different levels and think that at least one of them is worthy of your time.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>49363d,charles-band,jared-syn,metalstorm,michael-ironside,molly-ringwald,peter-strauss,spacehuntertrue125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-as-the-bone-turns--69028178Yaphet Kotto, starring as the titular character in Larry Cohen's amazing 1972 film Bone and taking a fantastic turn as the villain in 1974's action packed Truck Turner starring Issac Hayes. Although both films were made during the height of the blaxploitation era and feature some of the signature tropes of that genre, they both transcend genre pigeon holing and budgetary limitations to achieve more than most films coming out of the studios today. We run a little longer than usual in this episode, but we had much to talk about with these two gems. Hope you enjoy the cast.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028178Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:43:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWelcome to Episode 24 of FFTC. In this episode we celebrate the fine actor http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001433/, starring as the titular character in http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0169540/'s amazing 1972 film http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068306/ and...Yaphet Kotto, starring as the titular character in Larry Cohen's amazing 1972 film Bone and taking a fantastic turn as the villain in 1974's action packed Truck Turner starring Issac Hayes. Although both films were made during the height of the blaxploitation era and feature some of the signature tropes of that genre, they both transcend genre pigeon holing and budgetary limitations to achieve more than most films coming out of the studios today. We run a little longer than usual in this episode, but we had much to talk about with these two gems. Hope you enjoy the cast.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>6331blaxploitation,bone,issac-hayes,jonathan-kaplan,larry-cohen,truck-turner,yaphet-kottotrue124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-from-italy-to-mexico--69028159exploitation cinema. The first is 1973's Ricco the Mean Machine which stars Christopher Mitchum ( son of the legendary Robert Mitchum ). It is a reworking of the classic revenge tale that includes organized crime, youthful rebellion, and soap. Featuring some of the hottest Italian actresses we have ever seen and some truly shocking moments of violence, this is not to be missed.
The second film is 1977's Tintorrera ( Spanish for Tiger Shark ). While the movie is, at first glance, a Jaws ripoff, it is actually more of a study of non-standard relationships, all set in an idyllic Mexican paradise full of mostly uninhibited tourists, crafty locals, and one very hungry shark that seems to pop up at the worst possible time. And trust us, when this shark pops up, things do NOT go well for the hapless humans that encounter it. This film is a time capsule of another time, and another place that, despite it's mostly unbridled hedonism, is still an innocent take on how we could all lead happier lives. Tintorrera is truly unique.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028159Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 23 of the podcast features two very divergent films that both fall within the umbrella of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploitation_film. The first is 1973's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068183/ which...exploitation cinema. The first is 1973's Ricco the Mean Machine which stars Christopher Mitchum ( son of the legendary Robert Mitchum ). It is a reworking of the classic revenge tale that includes organized crime, youthful rebellion, and soap. Featuring some of the hottest Italian actresses we have ever seen and some truly shocking moments of violence, this is not to be missed.
The second film is 1977's Tintorrera ( Spanish for Tiger Shark ). While the movie is, at first glance, a Jaws ripoff, it is actually more of a study of non-standard relationships, all set in an idyllic Mexican paradise full of mostly uninhibited tourists, crafty locals, and one very hungry shark that seems to pop up at the worst possible time. And trust us, when this shark pops up, things do NOT go well for the hapless humans that encounter it. This film is a time capsule of another time, and another place that, despite it's mostly unbridled hedonism, is still an innocent take on how we could all lead happier lives. Tintorrera is truly unique.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5761christopher-mitchum,exploitation-cinema,ricco-the-mean-machine,tiger-shark,tintorreratrue123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-gary-pimpstick-sherman--69028138Gary Sherman. We start with 1973's Raw Meat starring Donald Pleasance then look at 1981's Dead and Buried which stars James Farentino and finish up with 1982's Vice Squad which features an astounding performance by Wings Hauser as the nastiest pimp ever commited to celluloid, Ramrod. Gary Sherman displays his skill at crafting tight storylines and telling compelling stories that are filled with characters that seem totally real. These films succeed on most every level and they each are worth tracking down and watching. This special trilogy of films is our way of starting off 2012 with an extra big bang.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028138Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:40:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe start 2012 by looking at three films from director http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Sherman_%28director%29. We start with 1973's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068458/ starring http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000587/ then look at...Gary Sherman. We start with 1973's Raw Meat starring Donald Pleasance then look at 1981's Dead and Buried which stars James Farentino and finish up with 1982's Vice Squad which features an astounding performance by Wings Hauser as the nastiest pimp ever commited to celluloid, Ramrod. Gary Sherman displays his skill at crafting tight storylines and telling compelling stories that are filled with characters that seem totally real. These films succeed on most every level and they each are worth tracking down and watching. This special trilogy of films is our way of starting off 2012 with an extra big bang.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5466dead-&-buried,gary-sherman,ramrod,raw-meat,vice-squad,wings-hausertrue122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-trolling-for-santa--69028126Scandinavian part of the world. We chose two films from 2010, Troll Hunter and Rare Exports. If you listen to the podcast, you will hear that we LOVED both of these movies and put them on the highest of pedestals. If you know of a film from a specific area of the world that might force us outside of our cultural comfort zone.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69028126Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:39:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 21 of the podcast was born from a message from Daniel who got us thinking of covering films from the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scandinavia part of the world. We chose two films from...Scandinavian part of the world. We chose two films from 2010, Troll Hunter and Rare Exports. If you listen to the podcast, you will hear that we LOVED both of these movies and put them on the highest of pedestals. If you know of a film from a specific area of the world that might force us outside of our cultural comfort zone.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4398rare-exports,scandanavia,troll-huntertrue121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-magnum-and-manson--68999625Terminal Island and 1982's Turkey Shoot. They both posit a near future situation where socially undesirable types are shipped off to remote locations to protect the masses from either a murderous blood lust or a revolutionary mindset. In both there is violence, sexism and fantastic action set-pieces. These are not your typical exploitative fare though. Terminal Island is given an interesting spin by director Stephanie Rothman and Turkey Shoot is another in director Brian Trenchard-Smith's long career of outstanding films. These both are well worth watching, especially if you love totally bizarre additions of things like werewolves, mini-bulldozers and evil villains who are afraid of the dark!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999625Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:33:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 20 focuses on some great prison exploitation films from opposite sides of the earth. 1973's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070782/ and 1982's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082338/. They both posit a near future situation where socially...Terminal Island and 1982's Turkey Shoot. They both posit a near future situation where socially undesirable types are shipped off to remote locations to protect the masses from either a murderous blood lust or a revolutionary mindset. In both there is violence, sexism and fantastic action set-pieces. These are not your typical exploitative fare though. Terminal Island is given an interesting spin by director Stephanie Rothman and Turkey Shoot is another in director Brian Trenchard-Smith's long career of outstanding films. These both are well worth watching, especially if you love totally bizarre additions of things like werewolves, mini-bulldozers and evil villains who are afraid of the dark!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4712brian-trenchard-smith,stephanie-rothjman,terminal-island,turkey-shoottrue120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-served-up-cold--68999612The Exterminator and we chose 1988's Deadbeat at Dawn.
These are both low-budget but incredibly well executed examples of the revenge sub-genre.
The Exterminator stars Robert Ginty and Christopher George who both turn in respectable performances. Ginty is the eponymous character while George is the policeman who wants to end his vigilante justice. Deadbeat at Dawn features the multi-talented Jim Van Bebber as writer,director,stunt coordinator, and star. It is one of the best examples of micro-budget filmmaking and is a powerful experience to this day.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999612Sat, 15 Oct 2011 22:31:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 19 of the podcast was spawned by a request from a listener for us to focus on revenge thrillers. The listener suggested 1980's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080707/ and we chose 1988's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099377/. These are both...The Exterminator and we chose 1988's Deadbeat at Dawn.
These are both low-budget but incredibly well executed examples of the revenge sub-genre.
The Exterminator stars Robert Ginty and Christopher George who both turn in respectable performances. Ginty is the eponymous character while George is the policeman who wants to end his vigilante justice. Deadbeat at Dawn features the multi-talented Jim Van Bebber as writer,director,stunt coordinator, and star. It is one of the best examples of micro-budget filmmaking and is a powerful experience to this day.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4650christopher-george,deadbeat-at-dawn,jim-van-bebber,low-budget,robert-ginty,the-exterminatortrue119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-lucky-number-18--68999437Lucky McKee's career so far. We start with May from 2002 and finish up with his newest film, 2011's The Woman. Both of these films feature female leads that are trying to make their way in a world where the odds are stacked against them ( lucky indeed ). The incredible Angela Bettis stars as the eponymous "May" and also as the unfortunate wife in "The Woman". These films are both full of issues and topics that can easily push a person's go button. If you'd like to hear us spoiling both films, stick around after the closing music and listen to us lay out the details of both films in a new segment that was suggested by a listener.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999437Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:28:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 18 of the podcast focuses on the two films that bookend http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1031246/'s career so far. We start with http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303361/ from 2002 and finish up with his newest film,...Lucky McKee's career so far. We start with May from 2002 and finish up with his newest film, 2011's The Woman. Both of these films feature female leads that are trying to make their way in a world where the odds are stacked against them ( lucky indeed ). The incredible Angela Bettis stars as the eponymous "May" and also as the unfortunate wife in "The Woman". These films are both full of issues and topics that can easily push a person's go button. If you'd like to hear us spoiling both films, stick around after the closing music and listen to us lay out the details of both films in a new segment that was suggested by a listener.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5206angela-bettis,lucky-mckee,may,the-womantrue118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-one-in-the-pink-and-one-in-the-stink--68999398Terrorvision and 1991's Shock'em Dead. These two films do not fit the traditional mold of a "good film" but they each hold their own charms. Terrorvision stars the excellent Gerrit Graham and Mary Woronov who turn in fantastic performances as hapless swingers whose happy home is invaded by a monster from another world. Shock'em Dead stars the infamous porn star Traci Lords and none-other than Pride Fighting Championship's Stephen "The Fight Professor" Quadros. These are bad films, but they each have something in them that might make them worth watching. Listen to our discussion and see if you think there's something in there for you. Terrorvision was suggested by a listener and we thank him profusely. Please let us know your own suggestions and you too could be thanked in a similar way or even more so.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999398Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:27:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 17 of the podcast focuses on 1986's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092074/ and 1991's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102910/. These two films do not fit the traditional mold of a "http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/" but they each hold their own...Terrorvision and 1991's Shock'em Dead. These two films do not fit the traditional mold of a "good film" but they each hold their own charms. Terrorvision stars the excellent Gerrit Graham and Mary Woronov who turn in fantastic performances as hapless swingers whose happy home is invaded by a monster from another world. Shock'em Dead stars the infamous porn star Traci Lords and none-other than Pride Fighting Championship's Stephen "The Fight Professor" Quadros. These are bad films, but they each have something in them that might make them worth watching. Listen to our discussion and see if you think there's something in there for you. Terrorvision was suggested by a listener and we thank him profusely. Please let us know your own suggestions and you too could be thanked in a similar way or even more so.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3948gerrit-graham,mary-woronov,shock'em-dead,stephen-quadros,terror-vision,traci-lordstrue116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-not-your-father-s-delorean--68999354time travel by looking at two magnificent examples of that genre in 2004's Primer and 2007's Timecrimes. Both of these excellent films are 100% flux-capacitor free, and at no point do morlocks enslave any characters. Read as little about these two as you can but rush as fast as possible to watch them. If you enjoy storylines that mess with your head and leave you wondering what just happened, these are sure to satisfy. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999354Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:23:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 16 turns toward the hoary idea of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_travel by looking at two magnificent examples of that genre in 2004's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390384/ and 2007's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480669/. Both of these...time travel by looking at two magnificent examples of that genre in 2004's Primer and 2007's Timecrimes. Both of these excellent films are 100% flux-capacitor free, and at no point do morlocks enslave any characters. Read as little about these two as you can but rush as fast as possible to watch them. If you enjoy storylines that mess with your head and leave you wondering what just happened, these are sure to satisfy. 

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3317flux-capacitor,primer,timecrimes,time-traveltrue116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-1-flickers-from-cimmeria--68999367KMO and Olga to talk about the 2011 version of Conan the Barbarian. The talk turns frequently to the 1982 version which of course starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. Put on your leather corset and/or thong, grab your sword, make your peace with Crom and enjoy this special presentation.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999367Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:25:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIn this special episode of Flickers from the Cave, Marty is joined by guest co-hosts http://c-realm.com/ and Olga to talk about the 2011 version of http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816462/. The talk turns frequently to...KMO and Olga to talk about the 2011 version of Conan the Barbarian. The talk turns frequently to the 1982 version which of course starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. Put on your leather corset and/or thong, grab your sword, make your peace with Crom and enjoy this special presentation.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2439conan-the-barbarian,crom,jason-momoa,kmo,olga,schwarzeneggertrue116bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-appetites-from-space--68999337Without Warning and 1983's The Deadly Spawn. They both attempt to tell the story of extraterrestrial entities who are interested in much more than Reese's Pieces. Without Warning features Jack Palance and Martin Landau in roles that truly test the bounds of the art of acting. The Deadly Spawn is an amazing piece of low budget film making and succeeds on every level as it tells the story of a small town that is beset by very nasty, voracious and heavily-toothed beasties from outer space. Make sure to search this one out and watch it with all due haste.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999337Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:22:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 15 marches once more into the low budget end of the cinematic pool and focuses on 1980's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081764/ and 1983's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087998/. They both attempt to tell the story of extraterrestrial entities who...Without Warning and 1983's The Deadly Spawn. They both attempt to tell the story of extraterrestrial entities who are interested in much more than Reese's Pieces. Without Warning features Jack Palance and Martin Landau in roles that truly test the bounds of the art of acting. The Deadly Spawn is an amazing piece of low budget film making and succeeds on every level as it tells the story of a small town that is beset by very nasty, voracious and heavily-toothed beasties from outer space. Make sure to search this one out and watch it with all due haste.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4736jack-palance,martin-landau,the-deadly-spawn,without-warningtrue115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-no-reason--68999329Killdozer and 2010's Rubber. Killdozer was a TV movie where a hulking D9 Bulldozer mysteriously starts to stalk the isolated team of workers on a tiny island off the coast of Africa. Starring the stoic Clint Walker and a team of talented character actors, Killdozer works surprisingly well and develops real tension as the men fall one by one. Rubber takes more of an art-school mentality to the subject of a standard car tire that comes to life for "no reason" and begins rampaging across the southwest on psychokinetic killing spree. Rubber uses the idea of a framing metafiction to great effect and really messes with the viewers minds. We heartily recommend both of these and would love to hear what you think.

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Beginning with 1980's original Friday the 13th, and continuing on through the next three films in the series and then we speak briefly about 2009's reboot which was also titled Friday the 13th.
Also included in the discussion is the wonderful retrospective His Name Was Jason which includes comments from basically everyone who was ever menaced by a Vorhees family member.
The conversation detours to talk about remakes/reboots in general and...
***** SPOILER ALERT ******
no clear consensus is reached.
We hope you enjoy this spoiler-packed episode where we ladle the love onto a film series that was a landmark in our formative years.

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Beginning with 1980's original Friday the 13th, and continuing on through the next three films in the series and then we speak briefly about 2009's reboot which was also titled Friday the 13th.
Also included in the discussion is the wonderful retrospective His Name Was Jason which includes comments from basically everyone who was ever menaced by a Vorhees family member.
The conversation detours to talk about remakes/reboots in general and...
***** SPOILER ALERT ******
no clear consensus is reached.
We hope you enjoy this spoiler-packed episode where we ladle the love onto a film series that was a landmark in our formative years.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5244friday-the-13th,his-name-was-jason,jason-vorhees,part-2,part-3-in-3d,slashertrue113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-space-the-final-front-rear--68999301Mr. Roger Corman. 1981's Galaxy of Terror and 1982's Forbidden World. These two were "inspired" by the runaway success of Ridley Scott's 1979 masterpiece Alien. Featuring competent casts, interesting scripts and surprisingly effective special effects from future oscar-winner James Cameron, these are two very successful tales of outer space horror.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3605forbidden-world,galaxy-of-terror,james-cameron,roger-cormantrue112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-knick-knack-paddy-chat--68999282Diet Soap Podcast to our show. We look at three films that were written by the legendary Paddy Chayefsky, 1971's The Hospital starring George C. Scott, 1976's Network which features a bevy of talent, and 1980's Altered States which has entirely too much of William Hurt's naked body. The talk ranges from the Oedipal Complex to just how incredibly hot Blair Brown is.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5856altered-states,diet-soap,doug-lain,george-c-scott,network,paddy-chayefsky,the-hospitaltrue111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-i-saw-the-movie--68999259I Saw the Devil from Korean director Jee-woon Kim. This bloodthirsty and brutal tale of revenge blew them both away and they talk at some length about how this film is different from others in the genre. The conversation continues and involves the surprisingly good Piranha from 2010.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5935don't-torture-a-duckling,italian,lucio-fulci,slasher,the-new-york-rippertrue19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-cornbread-or-communion-wafers--68999210Poor Pretty Eddie, starring Shelley Winters, Leslie Uggams, Slim Pickens and Ted Cassidy. It is an amazingly twisty and twisted story of backwood, hayseed, intrigue that gets into some very surreal and uncomfortable areas. The second movie is 1976's Alice Sweet Alice which features Brooke Shields in her first film role. It is a striking film that deals with the murder of a child, and the turmoil that would arise from such a nightmarish situation, and the attempt to find out who was responsible. In a bit of a departure from the norm, both of these movies are great and we totally recommend them both to all of you. We hope you enjoy the conversation and please keep writing to us, perhaps with ideas for other undiscovered gems.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3915alice-sweet-alice,brooke-shields,leslie-uggams,poor-pretty-eddie,shelley-winterstrue18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-fist-full-of-fulci--68999199Lucio Fulci's "classic" films. Zombie from 1979 and Gates of Hell from 1980. You will ask yourself why we subject ourselves to such inhumane situations, but I am afraid that we can not provide a sensible answer. Make sure your clothes have been scotchguarded, or else you might get some on you.

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Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4155italian,lucio-fulci,the-gates-of-hell,zombietrue16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-in-space-no-one-can-hear-you-yawn--68999168Alien. The films covered are 1980's Contamination from italian maestro Luigi Cozzi, and 1985's Creature from William Malone and featuring the inimitable Klaus Kinski. These are both low-budget, earnest efforts from guys who really really love to make movies, and though neither can be considered a total success, they are both worth your time if you can find enough patience to ignore some of the more glaring problems they each have.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999168Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:07:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIn Episode 6, Mike and Marty discuss two "classics" from the 80s that tried to cash in on the success of Ridley Scott's blockbuster 1979 film http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748/. The films covered are 1980's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082000/ from...Alien. The films covered are 1980's Contamination from italian maestro Luigi Cozzi, and 1985's Creature from William Malone and featuring the inimitable Klaus Kinski. These are both low-budget, earnest efforts from guys who really really love to make movies, and though neither can be considered a total success, they are both worth your time if you can find enough patience to ignore some of the more glaring problems they each have.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3535alien-contamination,creature,klaus-kinski,luigi-cozzi,william-malonetrue16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-italian-cinemeh--68999139The Humanoid and 1978's Starcrash. These two are wonderfully bad with some recognizable faces littered amongst the cast. If you were a reader of Starlog magazine in the Star Wars era, you are probably familiar with at least Starcrash, and ,if you are like me, all it took was knowing that Richard Kiel stars in it to make me desperate to watch The Humanoid. These are far from good films, but they both are so utterly charming that, each time I would wake up from being bored to sleep, I found myself really enjoying them in all their ineffable badness. Enjoy the show and let us know what you think! Oh, and if you're concerned about whether your hog is on meth, here is a PSA that will give you all the information you need.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999139Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:06:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIn Episode 5 of the podcast, Marty and Mike talk about two "epics" of Italian sci-fi, 1979's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080058/ and 1978's http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079946/. These two are wonderfully bad with some recognizable faces littered...The Humanoid and 1978's Starcrash. These two are wonderfully bad with some recognizable faces littered amongst the cast. If you were a reader of Starlog magazine in the Star Wars era, you are probably familiar with at least Starcrash, and ,if you are like me, all it took was knowing that Richard Kiel stars in it to make me desperate to watch The Humanoid. These are far from good films, but they both are so utterly charming that, each time I would wake up from being bored to sleep, I found myself really enjoying them in all their ineffable badness. Enjoy the show and let us know what you think! Oh, and if you're concerned about whether your hog is on meth, here is a PSA that will give you all the information you need.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>4134italian,italy,richard-kiel,starcrash,the-humanoidtrue15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-my-podcast-with-andre--68999120as been posted! In this show, Mike and I talk about the 1981 film My Dinner with Andre which stars Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory. If you haven't seen this film, or you saw it years ago, I think we'd both urge you to watch it now. The film drips with wonderful bits of philosophy and is a multi-level experience that reveals itself slowly with each subsequent viewing. We hope our conversation convinces you to give it a shot. Let us know what you think.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999120Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:04:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 4 has been posted! In this show, Mike and I talk about the 1981 film http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082783/ which stars Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory. If you haven't seen this film, or you saw it years ago, I think we'd both urge you to watch...as been posted! In this show, Mike and I talk about the 1981 film My Dinner with Andre which stars Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory. If you haven't seen this film, or you saw it years ago, I think we'd both urge you to watch it now. The film drips with wonderful bits of philosophy and is a multi-level experience that reveals itself slowly with each subsequent viewing. We hope our conversation convinces you to give it a shot. Let us know what you think.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3631andre-gregory,my-dinner-with-andre,troma,wallace-shawntrue14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-5-the-rowdy-poddy-pipercast--68999093C-Realm Podcast and Doug Lain of the Diet Soap Podcast recently about the 1988 John Carpenter film They Live. This special edition of the Flickers From the Cave podcast focuses on this one film and its allegorical presentation of an earth where humans are kept ignorant of their alien overlords and it takes a badass pair of raybans to reveal the truth.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999093Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:02:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieI had the distinct pleasure of speaking with KMO of the http://c-realm.com/ and Doug Lain of the http://dietsoap.podomatic.com/ recently about the 1988 John Carpenter film http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096256/. This special edition of the Flickers From...C-Realm Podcast and Doug Lain of the Diet Soap Podcast recently about the 1988 John Carpenter film They Live. This special edition of the Flickers From the Cave podcast focuses on this one film and its allegorical presentation of an earth where humans are kept ignorant of their alien overlords and it takes a badass pair of raybans to reveal the truth.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>2330c-realm,diet-soap,doug-lain,kmo,roddy-piper,they-livetrue13bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-into-the-wayback-machine--68999072Mommie-D the Queen of All Media. Please keep the feedback coming in, we love to hear from you.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999072Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:01:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode 3 is ready to be heard, or endured perhaps. Mike and I are joined by our good friends Jeannine and Steve as we look back into our distant past to recount the moments that made us into the sad excuses for human beings that we are today. There...Mommie-D the Queen of All Media. Please keep the feedback coming in, we love to hear from you.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>5547friends,memories,mommie-d,queen-of-all-mediatrue13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-oh-the-humanoid-anity--68999050In this episode we talk about two films from the 80s, Humanoids from the Deep and C.H.U.D. We discuss how the plotlines of the films coincide with the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the overall culture of corporate greed that leads our species closer and closer to oblivion...but other than that, it's a laugh-riot. We dedicate this episode to the small people.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999050Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:59:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieWe ramble a bit in this one and, even with judicious editing, there is still a fair bit of aimless banter. We are still searching for our groove. I asked Stella how she got hers back, but so far she hasn't returned my calls. In this episode we talk...In this episode we talk about two films from the 80s, Humanoids from the Deep and C.H.U.D. We discuss how the plotlines of the films coincide with the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the overall culture of corporate greed that leads our species closer and closer to oblivion...but other than that, it's a laugh-riot. We dedicate this episode to the small people.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3443chud,c.h.u.d.,humanoids-from-the-deep,monstertrue12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-zero-the-z-realm--68999021Survival of the Dead and then we deviate out into a rambling discussion of Romero's career. We also touch upon some other recent zombie movies, like Colin, and American Zombie.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999021Mon, 31 May 2010 21:55:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieEpisode "Zero" or episode 1.5 is posted. In this latest episode, Mike and I are joined by the C-Realm's KMO to discuss the merits of George Romero's latest, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1134854/ and then we deviate out into a rambling discussion of...Survival of the Dead and then we deviate out into a rambling discussion of Romero's career. We also touch upon some other recent zombie movies, like Colin, and American Zombie.

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>3105american-zombie,colin,c-realm,kmo,survival-of-the-dead,zombiestrue11bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-bad-day-at-the-candy-store--68999028Hard Candy from 2005 starring NightOwl from Watchmen and Ellen Page from Juno. We also talk about Candy Snatchers from 1973, a twisted little caper flick with that unmistakable 70's flair. We hope you enjoy it and we welcome your feedback!

Send us your thoughts on the show and recommendations for future episodes to flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd. YouTube.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68999028Fri, 21 May 2010 21:57:00 +0000Mike, Marty and JulieIt has posted, after lengthy delays, our episode one, originally recorded in November of 2009 is finally posted in May of 2010, can you say "slack" ? We talk about a lot of random issues but ostensibly the focus is on two great...Hard Candy from 2005 starring NightOwl from Watchmen and Ellen Page from Juno. We also talk about Candy Snatchers from 1973, a twisted little caper flick with that unmistakable 70's flair. We hope you enjoy it and we welcome your feedback!

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