#115: Strahdcast Ch.86: I Inject Her Spinal Cord with All Kinds of Holy Energy
Intense NPC roleplay presides, as Ireena’s cards turn her into a second Esmerelda, and Nadja says goodbye to the stone age.
052 – Gene Hackman
What goes on between those eye-crinkles when Hackman is acting? Scott and Marty ponder the mysteries of Gene’s first, last, best, and worst films. Lilith (1964, Dir. Robert Rossen) Runaway Jury (2003, Dir. Gary Fleder) The Conversation (1974, Dir. Francis Ford Coppola) Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987, Dir. Sidney J. Furie)
#114: Strahdcast Ch.85: Brains in Jars in Cribs in Here
The way down is up? The Ought-Not Nursery awaits, with sanity checks all ‘round. What does Channel Divinity sound like, anyway?
051 – Sidney Poitier
Whether you think of him as Dr. John Wayne Prentiss, Detective Virgil Tibbs, or just plain old “Sir,” Sidney Poitier is the colossal subject of this week’s filmopsis! Core Connections: No Way Out (1950, Dir. Joseph P. Mankewicz) The Jackal (1997, Dir. Michael Caton-Jones) Raisin in the Sun (1961, Dir. Daniel Petrie) Ghost Dad (1990,…
#113: Strahdcast Ch.84: Eight Hours
A lot can go down during a long rest in the vampire’s castle: one million maggots, a pop-up swordwraith, and an awkward conversation about Dragomir’s ex. NOTE: The audio is grimy, but at least it’s a short ep?? Better next time, promise!
#112: Strahdcast Ch.83: The Buttered Painting and the Fistful of Snakes
The heroes are on the back foot in Castle Ravenloft, but there’s nowhere to hide when the Darklord’s eyes see all! NOTE: Geez, the audio on this one sucks. Apologies.
050 – CineFINAL CUTiverse
In a revelation-filled anniversary episode, Marty and Scott examine only ONE film… which is also, somehow, ALL the films…? Also, best-of lists, the future of the omniverse, and more! If you only buy ONE COMIC BOOK this month… I don’t care which one you choose, just LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!! Core Connections: Final Cut: Ladies…
049 – (Silver) Screen Doors
Marty and Scott watch movies about people who watch movies. But when the lines begin to blur, the Cinematic Omniverse itself may be in peril! Core Connections: Sherlock, Jr. (1924, Dir. Buster Keaton) The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985, Dir. Woody Allen) Last Action Hero (1993, Dir. John McTiernan) Connective Cameos: Lost Highway Being John…
#111: Strahdcast Ch.82: Team Cowardice
Fun times! Dragomir just mercy-killed his true love, and Andrej’s offspring isn’t far behind. Also, did you know Strahd always rolls natural 20s? Fun times.
048 – Grodin Pains
Whether he’s a bachelor buddy, a truculent commuter, or a gaslighting gynecologist, it’s hard not to love Charles Grodin! (Okay that last one is pretty easy.) Core Connections: Rosemary’s Baby (1968, Dir. Roman Polanksi) The Lonely Guy (1984, Dir. Arthur Hiller) So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993, Dir. Thomas Schlamme) Connective Cameos: Midnight Run…