The Creeping Celluloids: Recent Episodes
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In the fourth episode of Season Two, The Celluloids discuss 1973’s “Soylent Green”, starring Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Chuck Connors, and Joseph Cotten. The guys talk over the themes of loss and friendship, and how love makes life worth living in the most dire of circumstances. Join us for an uncharacteristically serious episode.
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In the third episode of season two, The Celluloids discuss the wonder that is “Grizzly 2: Revenge” and the bizarre path it took through its 37 year gestation period. The guys talk about how much screen time should earn top billing, the value of the subtitle “The Devil Bear”, and go through a list of other abandoned films awaiting full completion. Join us for a so bad-it’s-good treat!
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In this episode, The Celluloids discuss the movies and graphic novels that Matt Reeves used as inspiration for his 2022 movie “The Batman”. In the course of the conversation, the guys also solve Warner Bros. DC movie problem for free, and try to reignite interest in a “New Gods” movie. Come: learn and laugh with The Creeping Celluloids!
Movie recommendations in this episode:
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“Batman” (1966)
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“Batman Returns” (1992)
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“Taxi Driver” (1976)
Comic Recommendations:
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“Hush” by Jim Lee and Jeph Loeb
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“Batman: Year One” by Frank Miller and Dave Mazzuchelli
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“Joker” by Lee Bermejo and Brian Azzarello
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“Batman: Ego” by Darwyn Cooke
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“The Long Halloween” by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale
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For the first episode of Season Two, The Creeping Celluloids examine the wonder that is 1987's "Predator"; starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, Carl Weathers and a whole host of other manly men. The guys talk about their childhood worship of the Austrian Oak, how good Bill Dukes actually is in this flick, and how, even when he's missing an arm, Carl Weathers will kick your ass! Join in on the fun
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Finally back from hiatus, The Creeping Celluloids invite you (yes, you!) to listen to Season Two of the ultimate science fiction, horror, and cult movie trivia podcast. This season will feature more movies, more monsters, more gore, and still the exact same amount of banter! Join in on the fun every week.
In the Season One Finale, the guys are joined by special guest Don Walsh for a discussion of David Fincher’s neo-noir masterpiece “Se7en”. The trio debate the logic of John Doe’s master plan, whether Gluttony or Sloth smells worse, and should Michael Stipe play a serial killer. Join us for all the rainy, gory goodness!
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In the penultimate episode of season one, The Celluloids take a far-too-deep dive into Don Coscarelli’s sword and sorcery flick “The Beastmaster”. Bad makeup, embarrassing costumes, and insufficient gore and nudity combine for a disappointing journey into the mystical land of Aruk. Join us!
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In Episode 26, The Celluloids discussion the 1976 independent film “Assault on Precinct 13”; John Carpenter’s brilliant fusion of action, western, and urban horror. The guys gush about how high a quality film could be made for such a modest budget, discuss the distinctive score (by Carpenter and Tommy Lee Wallace), nd try to determine what vanilla twist ice cream is. Join in for trivia goodness!
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In this episode, the guys dive deep into Joel Shumacher’s 1995 movie “Batman Forever”, starring Val Kilmer, Nicole Kidman, Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones, and Chris O’Donnell. While the dark knight faces off against The Riddler and Two-Face (and is courted by Chase Meridian), the Celluloids discuss a lack of character development, awkward dialogue, and the triumph of merchandising over story.
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The Celluloids discuss Tobe Hooper’s cult-classic Lifeforce, an adaptation of Colin Wilson’s novel The Space Vampires. The guys discuss the importance of nudity in a summer blockbuster, how just one insane astronaut can force a movie off the rails, and how Patrick Stewart makes just about everything in life better.
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The guys interview Thomas G. Waites about his roles in “The Warriors”, “The Thing”, and “And Justice for All”. Also, they discuss his career in theater and Hollywood, his work as a teacher, and his filmmaking debut “Target”. It’s a great conversation about culture, acting, writing, and filmmaking. Enjoy!
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Herein, The Creeping Celluloids present a special bonus episode! In this extra installment, the guys talk with James Kuhoric, comic book writer (Fright Night, Six Million Dollar Man, Battlestar Galactica, Hatchet, and many others) and president of American Mythology Productions. The conversation includes old horror, comic book collecting, the Alien franchise, and lots of other stuff we all enjoy.
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In Episode 22 the crew from The Shaolin, The Creeping Celluloids, discuss and review Walter Hill’s 1979 cult-classic The Warriors. The guys explain how the movie could have been shorter with some grand theft auto, how an Ultimate Warrior would have made it easier for the guys to get back to CI, and how Luther survived the Riffs only to be killed by big Arnie. Celluloids, come out and play!
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In Episode 21, The Celluloids present some recommendations for listeners to watch and read, and talk about some Creeping Resolutions for the year to come. thecreepingcelluloids.com
Movie Recommendations:
Primal Rage
Bloodsuckers
Willy’s Wonderland
Coherence
Turbo Kid
Attach the Block
2021 and Christmapocalypse: Yulemageddon draw to a close with The Creeping Celluloid’s discussion of Krampus! The guys examine the meaning and theme behind this modern holiday horror classic, decide on what the ending means, and learn to see when life is coming at them with its pants down. Also, the Celluloids argue over which of them would be Santa and which would be Krampus and what the hell the 13 Yule Lads have to do with all this. Pour some nog and get ready to be merry!
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Christmapocalypse continues! Yulemageddon marches on! In Episode 19, The Creeping Celluloids dissect and discuss Joe Dante’s Christmas creature-feature Gremlins. The guys talk about alternate casting, how Rand Peltzer could possibly have narrated events he wasn’t present for, the potential for a Spielberg shared universe, and how losing a pet but gaining Phoebe Cates is a pretty good deal. Join for the holiday fun!
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Here is Christmapocalypse 2: Yulemageddon! The Creeping Celluloids continue their holiday celebrations with an exploration of Tim Burton’s 1992 dark superhero classic Batman Returns. The Penguin threatens to destroy Gotham during the Christmas season, Catwoman brings sexy antiheroism to the holidays, and McDonald’s has a full freak out! Enjoy the talk and beware The Batman!
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Yippee Ki Yay! The Creeping Celluloids begin Christpocalypse 2021 by reviewing the classic 1988 action flick Die Hard. The guys discuss director John McTiernan, why Frank Sinatra almost played John McClane, how Paul Gleason and Hart Bochner play great jerks, and why Bruce Willis is the best action star of the 1980s. Plus: Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? Why would you bury a killer with his gun? How much cocaine could Ellis do? Enjoy the start to The Creeping Celluloids holiday season!
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Herein, The Creeping Celluloids attend their own Gathering and discuss the ins and outs of Russell Mulcahy’s fantasy-cult classic Highlander. Heads are separated from bodies, men fight in water, and thrusts are overextended. The guys also discuss a pretty dangerous way to get sex, Chad wonders why swords might spark upon striking, and Brian pitches his own ideas for The Highlander reboot (hint: it involves Luis Guzman and Jack Black). Join in on the fun!
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You are obsolete! No, not really, but you should probably listen to this episode just to be sure. In Episode Fifteen, The Celluloids discuss the theme, background, and trivia of The Twilight Zone episode “The Obsolete Man”. Things get a bit political in this very special episode, as the guys discuss totalitarianism, personal connections to the past, and fears for the future. They also joke about Grandpa Gustaffson from “Grumpy Old Men” and the sad final words of the late Chancellor. Find more fun and games at thecreepingcelluloids.com, and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
This week, the guys talk about Dark Star, the first movie directed by John Carpenter and written by Dan O’Bannon. Along the way, The Celluloids discover Chad’s importance to the universe at large, the unbelievable film career of Bomb 20, and what there is to do in Benson, Arizona. Also, the guys announce the first listeners’ trivia contest, with the prize of choosing a movie and co-hosting an episode of the podcast. Enjoy!
In lucky Episode 13, Chad and Brian dissect the box office and merchandising blockbuster that was Batman (1989). Examining many facets of Tim Burton’s strange superhero story, The Celluloids discuss how the movie made a fortune for Jack Nicholson, why fans wrote 50,000 letters of complaint about the cast, how Billy Dee Williams should have been Two Face, and the long development process that led to bringing Batman back into pop-culture royalty. And, of course, they talk toys and merchandising tie-ins and all the usual good stuff. So, sit back, tune in, and let’s enjoys a trip back to the Summer of the Bat!
In Episode 12, The Creeping Celluloids explore the 1982 science fiction / horror flick Halloween 3: Season of the Witch. The guys talk about the questionable connection between sorcery and computers, how Conal Cochran is the most gleeful villain, and why women have lingerie ready for an encounter with Tom Atkins. Join us and enjoy!
The Celluloids discuss the behind-the-scenes and on- the-screen hijinks of Dan O’Bannon’s 1985 zombie comedy The Return of the Living Dead. Topics include, but are not limited to: important nudity, the Welsh bog people, scream queen royalty, Alien and Total Recall, fast vs. slow zombies, and the split between John Russo and George Romero. Enjoy!
In the tenth episode, Chad and Brian celebrate by going to the club - “The Monster Club”! Come and party with the vampires, werewolves, shadmocks, and humegoos. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: British horror writing, R. Chetwynd-Hayes, bad acting, weird music, short films, and mating habits of monsters.
In the ninth episode, The Celluloids debate the value of William Friedkin’s 1973 movie, The Exorcist. Some theology is discussed, Shelly Winters is talked about, and as always there’s trivia, trivia, trivia. Take a side of the debate and enjoy!
Chad and Brian break down the trivia and themes of John Carpenter’s science fiction / horror masterpiece The Thing. As they go through this 1982 classic, the guys explore the reason why the movie was considered a disappointment, why being a director is only John Carpenter’s second best accomplishment, how this creature feature connects to classic 80s sitcoms, and differentiate between shape-shifting and blue-eyed Things. Join them for trivia, thoughtful talk, and a few laughs.
In lucky episode seven, Brian and Chad talk with actress, writer, and director Catherine Mary Stewart about her experiences starring in Dudes, The Apple, The Last Starfighter, and, of course, Night of the Comet. We find out all about her work with Penelope Spheeris, Tom Eberhardt, Menachem Golan, and all of the other amazing people she’s worked with. Also, Catherine takes the time to correct some mistakes about Night of the Comet, and gives us the lowdown on what really happened to Kelli Maroney’s cheerleader outfit.
This week, Chad and Brian discuss and dissect , John Landis’s werewolf classic, An American Werewolf in London. Along the way, they find the British stars are way more accomplished than the Americans, you can’t be a pepper and be naked at the same time, what nurses might be doing while you’re sleeping, and why Fozzy Bear would be a bad diplomat. Join us for laughs and chills and the nostalgia of a horror classic.
In the fifth episode, Brian and Chad break down the second season episode “The Howling Man” from The Twilight Zone. Along the way, they discuss the triumph of Arthur Fonzarelli against the devil, the nature of evil in the universe, common depictions of the devil in popular culture, The Happening, and beer brewed by monks.
Brian and Chad discuss the ins and outs of the 1984 science fiction / horror movie Night of the Comet. Topics include: what to do during the apocalypse, cloning Elvis Presley, girls with guns, homicidal new wave bands, and the nightmare of calcium deficiency.
Brian and Chad review The Suicide Squad, written and directed by James Gunn. Along the way, the guys discuss the history of DC Comic Book villains, the connection between Weasel and Bill the Cat, The Toxic Avenger, FBoy Island, Tromeo and Juliet, and Lemmy Killmeister’s Shakespearean acting.
In this episode, The Celluloids tough out a viewing and discussion of the 1979 Disney science fiction film, The Black Hole. Topics include: Ernest Borgnine's secret to a long life, ESP with robots, questionable lunchbox choices, and much more.
The Creeping Celluloids premiere episode! Chad and Brian trade trivia about Tom Holland's class 1985 vampire movie Fright Night.
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