Uncanny Cinema

Uncanny Cinema Christmas Present - Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Extended Cut) (1987)

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Our annual Christmas present got delayed with Del Griffith - the extended fancut of the Thanksgiving classic Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the masterpiece from John Hughes, John Candy, and Steve Martin.

Panelists: Steve, Fabs

The Green Knight (2021)

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

For our first Christmas episode of the season, we look at the strange, beautiful, and perplexing film The Green Knight.

Panelists: Jack, Eric, Dan

The Ugly Stepsister (2025)

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Our final Halloween Spookening episode is focused on the great, twisted, and horrific fairy tale reworking The Ugly Stepsister. We cover antiquated beauty techniques, how to best get the gunk out, and many Cramps albums. Happy Halloween!

Panelists: Eric, Catie, Jack, Dan

The Reflecting Skin (1990)

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The crew takes on the dark, disturbing, and dreamlike film The Reflecting Skin for our third Halloween Spookening offering.

Panelists: David, Dusty

Skinned Deep (2004)

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The wild, effects-heavy horror film Skinned Deep is our next Halloween Spookening offering, and we examine every bizarre moment of it.

Panelists: Nathan, David, Emily

The Hitcher (1986)

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

For our first Spookening offering of the Halloween season, we look at the great and under-seen horror thriller The Hitcher, loving the scares, cinematography, and Rutger Hauer's dreamy eyes.

Panelists: Doug, Dan, Eric

Summer Blowout Sale - Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It's Uncanny Cinema's annual Summer Blowout Sale and everything must go, so we're pulling out the classic Pee-wee's Big Adventure to marvel at its majesty and whimsy.

Panelists: Jack, David, Eric

The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik Yak (1984)

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

We launch Uncanny Cinema After Dark with The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik Yak, the softcore Indiana Jones knockoff that probably shouldn't have been unearthed.

Panelists: Jimmy, Nathan, David

The Last Unicorn (1982)

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The strange, beautiful, and largely overlooked film The Last Unicorn is our focus this go-round, and we discuss aging, tacos, and questionable arboreal animation choices.

Panelists: Jess, Jack, Catie

Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

We take a look at the under-seen Bad Times at the El Royale, chronicle the various bad times, its historical connections, and clockwork narrative.

Panelists: Chris, Devin, Doug

The Silence of the Hams (1994)

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

I take the Revenge of the '90s boys down to the well and make them rub the lotion on their skin or else they get The Silence of the Hams again.

Panelists: Steve, Fabs

Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990)

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This time capsule gave us what we always wanted from our favorite 1980s cartoon characters - a soapbox to tell us drugs were pretty great but to still not do them!

Panelists: David, Dan, Eric, Ryan

April Fools' Day Switcheroo - Unforgiven (1992)

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Our annual Switcheroo has us looking at the classic film Unforgiven, and we dig into its moral complexity, superior craftsmanship, and immortal performance by the late great Gene Hackman.

Panelists: Jimmy, Doug, Dan

Uncanny Cinema 150th Episode - The Wrong Guy (1997)

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The criminally underseen comedy The Wrong Guy holds the honor of being the film chosen for our 150th episode. A true modern classic. Go find it.

Panelists: Jack, Dusty, Eric

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

For our Valentine's show, we look at one of the best musicals of all time and learn about the Origin of Love. So put on some makeup, turn on the tape deck, put the wig back on your head and join us.

Panelists: Catie, Chris

Brick (2005)

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Jack finally gets her wish as we look at the Rian Johnson debut film Brick, the movie that asks the question "What if high school was actually interesting?"

Panelists: Jack, David

Uncanny Cinema Christmas Present - The Shining (1980)

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

For this year's Uncanny Cinema Christmas Present, we look at Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece of horror The Shining and marvel at its visuals, performances, narrative depth, and bear men. Come play with us.

Panelists: Dan, Jack, Eric, Izzy

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

For our first Christmas outing of the season, we look at Stanley Kubrick's final film, the yuletide extravaganza Eyes Wide Shut. Bring your mask and cloak. The password is "Fidelio."

Panelists: Eric, Jack, Dan

Trick 'r Treat (2007)

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

For our last Halloween entry for the season, we look at the modern classic anthology film Trick 'r Treat, discussing its provenance, popularity with dads, punkin boys, and more. Happy Halloween!

Panelists: Jess, Jack, Eric

The Brood (1979)

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

For our next Halloween outing, the crew looks at the early David Cronenberg movie The Brood, an often-overlooked entry in his filmography that merges classic horror tropes with the motifs he would become famous for.

Panelists: Nathan, Doug, Dan

Maximum Overdrive (1986)

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Stephen King's self-described moron movie Maximum Overdrive is our focus for this Halloween episode, and, boy howdy, was this a movie that exists.

Panelists: Nate, Jason

May (2002)

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Our next Halloween entry is the 2002 cult classic May, a movie that checks all the right horror boxes: children, eyes, dolls, amputation, cannibalism, and social anxiety!

Panelists: David, Jack

The Kindred (1987)

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

A lot about The Kindred doesn't work, but it shines in the effects department, especially in delivering probably the best human-fish mutant put to film.

Panelists: Doug, Jimmy, Nathan

The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

For our first Halloween episode, we look at the lush, wild, and wonderful film The Abominable Dr. Phibes, a creepy and campy British effort starring Vincent Price, uptight English actors, and the Grammy-Award-winning Clockwork Wizards!

Panelists: David, Eric, Dusty

Summer Blowout Sale - Rudy (1993)

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Our annual Summer Blowout Sale has us watching the sports classic Rudy, where we debate the merits of football, chasing your dreams, and dads.

Panelists: Eric, Jack

The Uncanny Cinema 138th Episode Spectacular - The Simpsons (1989 - ∞)

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We celebrate our 138th show the only way possible, with our long-awaited Simpsons episode. Join us as we discuss the classic era, modern episodes worthy of attention, and why everything went so wrong. Our most cromulent episode yet!

Panelists: Eric, Jack, Steve

Session 9 (2001)

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We take a look at the unconventional horror film Session 9 and try to decode it while discussing insane asylums, mesothelioma, bootin' gank, and more!

Panelists: Chris, Catie, David

The Swimmer (1968)

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We portage across the county and have sugar on our strawberries with The Swimmer, the contemplative film, some, but not all, might call surreal.

Panelists: Jack, David, Eric

Dark City (1998) - Premake!

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The crew takes the red pill and sees how deep the rabbit hole goes in Dark City, the twisty, stylish cult film that provided a lot of "inspiration" for another major work of art.

Panelists: Doug, Nathan

Ruslan and Ludmila (1972)

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We unearth the Russian fantasy epic Ruslan and Ludmila, a strange but charming and familiar tale. So come along with me, and the butterflies and bees. We can wander through the forest and do so as we please.

Panelists: Jack, David

Tammy & the T-Rex (1994)

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0500

The weird and wild Tammy & the T-Rex is our focus this time out, and we ultimately wish it was more weird and wild.

Panelists: Dusty, Nate, Ryan

Ratboy (1986)

Tue, 28 May 2024 06:00:00 -0500

The perplexing 1980s film Ratboy gets our attention this episode, and we do our best to endure it.

Panelists: Jack, David

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)

Wed, 08 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500

We grab our rayguns and jetpacks and rocket into Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, the influential, charming, flawed, and inspiring film that's left its mark on pop culture.

Panelists: Jimmy, Nathan, David

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Me and the droogs look at the criminally underseen and ridiculously charming Marcel the Shell with Shoes On feature film from 2021, marveling at its humor, beauty, pathos, and more.

Panelists: Jack, Jess, Eric

Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (1990)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The pod endures the bewildering Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme, the fever dream of a film with production design by the Crayola 64 count box and craft services supplied by drugs.

Panelists: Chris, Catie, Ashley

April Fools' Day Switcheroo - Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500

For our annual April Fools' Day Switcheroo, we look at the certified classic western Once Upon a Time in the West with a haunted Charles Bronson, a despicable Henry Fonda, a beautiful Claudia Cardinale, and a playful Jason Robards.

Panelists: Eric, Jimmy

Mazes and Monsters (1982)

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500

We roll a natural one on Mazes and Monsters, the Tom-Hanks-fronted Satanic panic film about the horrors of D&D.

Panelists: Nate, Doug, Devin

Broadcast Signal Intrusion (2021)

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500

The crew goes deep down the rabbit hole with plenty of red yarn to try to decode Broadcast Signal Intrusion, the conspiracy theory movie that weaves a tangled web.

Panelists: Jason, Jimmy, Jack

Freaked (1993)

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500

We strap in tight to check out Freaked, which is possibly the most '90s movie in existence. Featuring bizarre humor, great practical effects, a who's who of character actors, and Nosey, this hard-to-find film is an unexpected delight.

Panelists: Eric, Steve

White Man's Burden (1995)

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0500

Our unfortunate and accidental Valentine's Day and Black History Month film is White Man's Burden, a race swapping movie with some Very Important Things to Say.

Panelists: Jack, Izzy, Eric

Sky Pirates (1986)

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The crew takes a look at Sky Pirates, the 1980s adventure flick that's hard up for fortune and glory. Don't look at it, Marion. Keep your eyes shut!

Panelists: David, Nathan

Uncanny Cinema Christmas Present - Love Actually (2003)

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

For our Christmas gift to all of you, the panel looks at the popular and problematic film Love Actually, discussing witty dialogue, befuddlement, growth, holes, and love, actually.

Panelists: Jess, Eric, Jack

The Lion in Winter (1968)

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

It's a cutthroat Christmas with The Lion in Winter, the vitriolic, regal family drama starring Katharine Hepburn, Peter O'Toole, and Anthony Hopkins. We examine the venomous barbs, scathing slights, and withering affronts.

Panelists: Eric, Jack, Colin

The Night of the Hunter (1955)

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We close out our Halloween slate with the masterpiece The Night of the Hunter with Robert Mitchum, the dream-like horror film that's impacted many works of art since. Happy Halloween!

Panelists: Eric, Jack

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space is the podcast's newest Halloween offering, and the crew finds much to enjoy in the campy horror of it all. Also, we learned from David that "Make-out Point is strictly for children."

Panelists: Devin, Emily, David

Ghost Fever (1987)

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The panel is subjected to the truly terrible film Ghost Fever, an effort fittingly directed by Alan Smithee. We marvel at the plotting, attempts at humor, and, of course, the break-dancing mummy.

Panelists: Nate, Dusty, Ryan

Tale of Tales (2015)

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Our next Halloween episode focuses on Tale of Tales, the European dark fairy tale film that features violence, sex, giant fleas, porterhouse-steak-sized hearts, and everything else the House of Mouse won't let us see.

Panelists: Jack, Jess, Eric

The Visitor (1979)

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

For our next Halloween offering, the crew looks at the bizarro 1970s film The Visitor, marveling at its many, many choices.

Panelists: Jimmy, Nathan

Little Otik (2000)

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Our annual Spookening is underway with our first Halloween episode of the season. We look at the wonderfully bizarre Little Otik, enjoying random eyeballs, egg slurping, and how all the deads are gooey bones.

Panelists: Jack, David, Eric

Summer Blowout Sale - Raising Arizona (1987)

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500

It's our annual Summer Blowout Sale, so we're digging into another certified classic in Raising Arizona. Listen in as the panel discusses hayseeds, Edgar Wright, plot-centric yodeling, and the general mastery of the Coen Brothers.

Panelists: Jack, Eric, Colin G

Evil Toons (1992)

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We look at the truly terrible film Evil Toons, a skinemax effort if we ever saw one.

Panelists: David, Jason, Ryan

Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The panel struggles to not give a inch while watching Sometimes a Great Notion, the under-seen 1970s Paul Newman drama adapted from the Ken Kesey novel. Strap tight.

Panelists: Jimmy, Jack

F.A.R.T. The Movie (1991)

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500

We're celebrating July 4th with a bang as we examine the classic comedy F.A.R.T. The Movie, reveling in its humor, writing, direction, depth, and life lessons.

Panelists: Jack, Eric

Brightburn (2019)

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Look! Up in the sky! It's--oh, fuck, run! The panel digs into Brightburn, the Superman-meets-Bad-Seed horror film from the Gunn boys.

Panelists: David, Nate, Dusty

Adventures in Dinosaur City (1991)

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0500

We subject ourselves to Adventures in Dinosaur City like we're a bunch of innocent children in the '90s with access to the Disney Channel. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll learn what a scalie is.

Panelists: Jimmy, Izzy, Jack

The Collector (1965) - Premake!

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Our crew takes a look at The Collector, a tense thriller that very likely inspired The Silence of the Lambs.

Panelists: Steve, Fabs

Ilya Muromets (1956)

Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The panel looks at Ilya Muromets, a Russian fantasy epic featuring kaiju, blankie magic, rabbit percussionists and more!

Panelists: Jack, Colin G, David

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared (Season 1) (2022)

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Shush now, Todney. Our clump, er, family, is looking at new Don't Hug Me I'm Scared episodes and we need absolute silence to facilitate the sluicing of our brain juices.

Panelists: Jack, Eric, Jess

Saturday's Warrior (1989)

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The panel looks at Saturday's Warrior, the excruciating Mormon musical largely focused on "Primordial Soup Heaven," as one of our members dubbed it.

Panelists: Catie, Ashley, Dusty

April Fools' Day Switcheroo - A League of Their Own (1992)

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Our annual April Fools' Day Switcheroo actually coincides with Tom Hanks Day surprisingly enough, and we lucked out because we looked at the wonderful film A League of Their Own, featuring him, Geena Davis, and Lori Petty. A true sports film masterclass.

Panelists: Jess, Jack, Zac

Skins (2017)

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The panel gets pushed to their limits with 2017's Skins, an odd Spanish film that must be seen to be believed... though you may be better off doubting its existence.

Panelists: David, Jack, Eric

RRR (2022)

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

The panel takes a look at international phenomenon RRR, the tiger-fighting, bridge-swinging, piggyback-riding, motorcycle-hefting motion picture like none other you've ever seen.

Panelists: Doug, Devin, Eric

Hudson Hawk (1991)

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

We take on the 1990s Bruce Willis oddity Hudson Hawk before moving on with our lives.

Panelists: Nate, David, Ryan

Uncanny Cinema 100th Episode - Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The crew takes a look at the GOAT, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, the movie that fires on all cylinders and delivers with a top-notch cast, amazing music, and phenomenal jokes.

Panelists: Eric, Jack, Steve

Uncanny Cinema Christmas Present - It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The panel takes a trip to Bedford Falls and Pottersville for our annual Christmas present, as we look at the beautiful, poignant, absorbing, and dark film It's a Wonderful Life. Merry Christmas, you wonderful old building and loan.

Panelists: Jack, David, Eric

Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991)

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500

We round out our unexpected "Mall Santa Trilogy" with the final and most fun entry in the Silent Night, Deadly Night series, looking at Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker. It's weird, it's wild, and it has a Robo Mickey Rooney. Merry Christmas!

Panelists: Jack, Eric

Toys (1992)

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500

The panel revisits Toys, the bizarre, whimsical, dark, and quite festive movie featuring Robin Williams, Michael Gambon, and the powerhouse that is LL Cool J.

Panelists: Ryan, Matt

Escape to Victory (1981)

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

In honor of the World Cup, we look at the lesser-known film Escape to Victory, featuring the Michael Caine/Sylvester Stallone matchup we always wanted, with both of them playing World War II soccer like we always dreamed.

Panelists: Chris, David

Radio Flyer (1992)

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

We look at Radio Flyer, the strange, dark, and often beautiful film that surely made for some awkward family movie nights in the '90s.

Panelists: Jack, Eric, Doug

Psycho Goreman (2020)

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0500

For our final Halloween entry of the year, we behold the Archduke of Nightmares himself, Psycho Goreman. We talk about the film's humor, bonkers practical effects, hunky boys, and more. Happy Halloween!

Panelists: Eric, Jack

Island of Lost Souls (1932)

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0500

For our next Halloween selection, we take a look at the classic but little-seen film Island of Lost Souls, a pre-code Dr. Moreau adaptation featuring Charles Laughton, monster men, and DEVO lyrics.

Panelists: David, Eric

Exists (2014)

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Our next Halloween offering is the found footage Bigfoot film Exists by one of the Blair Witch creators. We examine the effects, ways it plays with the genre, stand your ground laws, and more.

Panelists: Jason, Ryan, Tim

The Company of Wolves (1984)

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500

The Company of Wolves, based on the works of Angela Carter, is our focus for this Halloween entry, and we take stock of the sets, stellar practical effects, Dame Angela Lansbury, and some very good boys.

Panelists: Jack, Colin G

The Keep (1983)

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Michael Mann's bizarre horror fantasy The Keep is the focus of our second Halloween episode of the year, a dreamlike and meandering film that somehow makes monsters and Nazis boring.

Panelists: Jimmy, Nathan, David

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Greetings, travelers. We kick off spooky season with the comedic masterpiece Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, a short-lived British series that's garnered quite the cult following.

Panelists: Ryan, Steve, Jack

The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) and A Very Brady Sequel (1996)

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0500

We tackle a new double feature with the two Brady Bunch movies, quirky and somewhat biting satires from the '90s that still hold up.

Panelists: Catie, Jess, Dusty

Love on a Leash (2011)

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0500

The "Dream Team" tackles our worst movie yet, and perhaps the worst movie ever, in 2011's Love on a Leash, a film Eric described as being "defiantly incompetent."

Panelists: Eric, Jack, Steve

Mad God (2021)

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0500

We finally broke Jack in this episode focused on the bizarre stop motion film Mad God. Our newcomer Colin believes it's in the running for the "Wetties," and summed up one sequence with "Shovel shit or get shocked: These are the rules of Gnometown." Strap tight, kids.

Panelists: Jack, Colin G, Eric

Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010)

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0500

The crew looks at Birdemic: Shock and Terror, the film Alfred Hitchcock would have made if he was terrible at his job.

Panelists: Jack, Izzy, David

Summer Blowout Sale - Midsommar (2019)

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0500

It's our Summer Blowout Sale and everything must go, so we're digging into Midsommar, discussing its beauty and horror, along with everything else that makes it a modern masterpiece.

Panelists: Jack, Eric, Jess

Show Pieces (2012-2014) and The Show (2020)

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0500

We take a look at Show Pieces and The Show, Alan Moore's first efforts in the film world, letting the long-time comics writer and necromancer cast his spell over us.

Panelists: Eric, David

A Talking Cat!?! (2013)

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0500

We suffer through the gulag that is A Talking Cat!?! and barely make it out to the other side. Let it be known we all raised our hands in the air Shawshank-style in the end, truly having a newfound appreciation for life.

Panelists: Jack, Dusty, Matt

Cast a Deadly Spell (1991)

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

It's Lovecraft meets Chandler in Cast a Deadly Spell, a hardboiled fantasy from HBO, and the crew takes a look at the effects, dialogue, cast, and more.

Panelists: David, Jack, Eric

The Outer Limits: Soldier & Demon with a Glass Hand (1964) - Premake!

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

For this episode, we investigate some "roots" of the original Terminator, along with a variety of other "inspirations" for the works of James Cameron, including two Harlan Ellison penned Outer Limits episodes. There is nothing wrong with your streaming platform.

Panelists: Jason, Steve, Eric

Bone Tomahawk (2015)

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0500

The western-horror film Bone Tomahawk is next up for the crew, and we spend our time alternating between being pleasantly amused and utterly horrified.

Panelists: Jimmy, Nathan, Fabs

Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:00 -0500

For the 45th anniversary of the original Star Wars, we look at the notorious Holiday Special, testing the limits of our love for the franchise. Happy Life Day.

Panelists: Jack, Steve, Aubrie

I Dont Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017)

Wed, 04 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500

The crew looks at I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore, the black comedy crime thriller that delivers a lot of surprises.

Panelists: Jess, Matt, Tim, Dusty

The Rocketeer (1991)

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Our panel of comics fans blasts off into The Rocketeer, the Disney-backed '90s comic book film vying for the Indiana Jones audience. Along the way we discover the two things constantly on a loop in Nate's brain.

Panelists: David, Nate

Titanic Double Feature - Titanic: The Legend Goes On (2000) and The Legend of the Titanic (1999)

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500

For our 75th episode, corresponding with the 110th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we tackle our first double feature with two terrible animated films of questionable taste. Strap tight for this one, 'cause it's party time.

Panelists: Jack, Eric, Steve

April Fools' Day Switcheroo - Cabaret (1972)

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

In our second annual April Fools' Day Switcheroo, we look at the stunning and Oscar-winning musical Cabaret, touching on its differences from the stage version, basement Nazi paraphernalia, and my invulnerability to Guernica.

Panelists: Chris, Catie, Jess

Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Apologies for the delay, but the Revenge of the '90s boys and I got lost on our way to Waponi Woo to take a look at Joe Versus the Volcano, the OG Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan romantic comedy.

Panelists: Fabs, Steve

Pinocchio (2019)

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Ohhh, Jack's got Trouble - with a capital "T" and that rhymes with "P" and that stands for Pruppets! We subject her, and everyone else, to 2019's Pinocchio to mixed results.

Panelists: Jack, Eric, Jess

Leviathan (1989)

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:00:00 -0500

We take a deep dive into Leviathan, a 1980s sci-fi/horror film that heaps on the fishmonster mayhem.

Panelists: Nate, David, Dusty

Ace in the Hole (1951)

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500

The film noir media satire Ace in the Hole is our focus this go-round, as we take stock of rattlesnake festivals, Yogi Berra, Yogi Bear, and Jack's bionic implant.

Panelists: Jack, Tim

Planet of the Vampires (1965) - Premake!

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500

In space, no one can hear Jason scream about The Secret, but they just might catch some faint sounds of the meteor rejector along with our thoughts on the seminal sci-fi film Planet of the Vampires.

Panelists: Steve, Jason, Eric

Billy Jack (1971)

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Our panel digs into the cultural phenomenon Billy Jack, which chronicles the exploits of a biracial ex-Green Beret who fights for peace & love through martial arts.

Panelists: Doug, Devin

Uncanny Cinema Christmas Present - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 02:15:00 -0500

Our first-annual Uncanny Cinema Christmas Present strikes our format and reverses it with the wonderful, whimsical, hilarious, and dark film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Enjoy.

Panelists: Jack, David, Eric

Dial Code Santa Claus (Deadly Games) (1989)

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The crew is back for a Christmas episode, focusing on Dial Code Santa Claus, a wild ride of festive holiday delights. Strap tight for this one.

Panelists: Eric, Dusty, Jack

Over the Garden Wall (2014)

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500

Our final Halloween offering is the modern classic miniseries Over the Garden Wall, a funny, poignant, and beautiful show with a stellar cast and an amazing soundtrack. Happy Halloween.

Panelists: Jack, Jess, The Ghost of Eric

The Amusement Park (1975/2019)

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

George A. Romero's lost film The Amusement Park finally saw the light of day recently, so our panel takes a look to behold the ravages of age. The beach from Old ain't got nothing on this.

Panelists: David, Eric

Freaks (1932)

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Become one of us by giving our episode on Freaks a whirl, part of our Halloween slate. Our panel was forever changed by this film and you can be too!

Panelists: Steve, Fabs

The Deadly Spawn (1983)

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The '80s creature feature The Deadly Spawn packs a punch in the effects department, all on a budget of 25 grand. The rest? Well, we talk about that too...

Panelists: David, Jimmy, Eric

Vampire's Kiss (1989)

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Vampire's Kiss is likely the most Nic Cage movie in existence, and we dive in head first, learning a lot about proper filing techniques, aristocratic accents, cockroaches, eyelid stretching, and our ABCs.

Panelists: Emily, Tim

Boxing Helena (1993)

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

We take a look at the somewhat notorious film Boxing Helena for the first of our Halloween offerings in the month of October. As Jack says, "We are entertaining. The movie is not."

Panelists: Jack, Eric

The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (1987)

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The goofy, naughty Topps trading card characters get their wishes to be real boys and girls with hideous results in The Garbage Pail Kids Movie. Recommended for, well, no one, really.

Panelists: Jimmy, Nathan

Nothing but Trouble (1991)

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The other horror-comedy Dan Aykroyd ushered into the world didn't fare nearly as well as Ghostbusters. Uncanny Cinema teams up with the Revenge of the '90s boys to look at the horrible, bewildering Nothing but Trouble.

Panelists: Steve, Fabs

In the Blink of an Eye (2009)

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The pod gets left behind following multiple Rapture attempts during the excruciating In the Blink of an Eye, and I can't imagine why. The People's Front of Judea was definitely the right path.

Panelists: Dusty, Catie, Izzy

Sorry to Bother You (2018)

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

We take a look at Sorry to Bother You, the bizarre satirical-magical realism-sci-fi film. It's fresh, it's delightfully weird, and it's by first-time director Boots Riley, who we hope isn't a one-trick pony.

Panelists: Jess, Steve

Megan Is Missing (2011)

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Our inadvertent back-to-school movie is Megan Is Missing, the dark horror/exploitation/PSA film reviled by some and despised by others. Beware.

Panelists: Eric, Jack, Shannon

The Host (2006)

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Bong Joon-ho's The Host is our focus this go-round, as we discuss its politics, family dynamics, and big, wonderful monster fish.

Panelists: Chris, Jason

World of Tomorrow trilogy (2015-2020)

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Don Hertzfeldt of Rejected fame has crafted a weird, dark, and wonderful sci-fi trilogy under the World of Tomorrow banner, and we bask in the glory of his work. Seriously, go find these.

Panelists: Eric, Jack

Captain America (1990)

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500

We do our part for the war effort by putting ourselves on the front line of Captain America, a 1990s time capsule that might have been better off staying in the ice.

Panelists: Jimmy, David

Society (1989)

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500

We make a great contribution to Society with our analysis of the film of the same name. Not for the faint of heart, this horror movie is recommended for fans of practical effects, feeling physically ill, and shuntings.

Panelists: Dusty, David

Quick Change (1990)

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500

For our 50th episode, we look at the criminally underseen Bill Murray classic Quick Change, discussing its standout moments, relaying New York stories, and building a simmering hatred for the movie Ghost.

Panelists: Eric, Steve, Fabs

The Avengers (1998)

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500

We watch the cinematic messterpeiece The Avengers featuring a scenery-chomping Sean Connery. Recommended for fans of studio interference, robobees, tea, and 100% accurate science.

Panelists: Jack, Jimmy, Nathan

Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 01:15:00 -0500

The little-seen mockumentary Drop Dead Gorgeous is a dark, and bubbly, delight, satirizing beauty pageants, small-town America, and religion. It's also a nice antidote to an overly patriotic weekend.

Panelists: Catie, Jess, Dusty

Porkin' Across America (2012)

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500

In honor of July 4th we are looking at the unheralded comedy classic Porkin' Across America, a dark web series from The Onion. So strap on a bib, mix up a big bowl of pork salad, and pour some pig's blood to wash it down - we're porkin'!

Panelists: Eric, Steve, Chris

The Incident (2014)

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The dark sci-fi/fantasy film The Incident focuses on two sets of characters caught in what I'm calling a "space loop," and one which leads to some disastrous results. Our resident horror expert David was highly disturbed - a feat we're quite proud of!

Panelists: David, Eric

The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500

A county coroner and his son uncover a bevy of mysteries in The Autopsy of Jane Doe, a tight, lean horror-thriller that upends a lot of standard tropes.

Panelists: Jack, Izzy, Jason

Super Mario Bros. (1993)

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0500

We take a warp whistle to the famous flop Super Mario Bros., the movie that effectively killed video game adaptations for years. Recommended for fans of fungus, Blade Runner (?), and gangster chimps.

Panelists: Steve, Fabs, Ryan

Tiptoes (2003)

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Gary Oldman stars in the role of a lifetime in Tiptoes, a movie that's become notorious for... reasons. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll probably mostly just cry.

Panelists: Jack, Eric, Izzy

Swiss Army Man (2016)

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Swiss Army Man boasts a wholly original plot, solid acting, an excellent score, and a dead Daniel Radcliffe. It's also, as one of our panelists described it, "fartastical."

Panelists: Jess, Jimmy, Chris

Krull (1983)

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Star Wars inspired many great films... and it also inspired Krull. Buckle up as we take on this expensive '80s fantasy misfire. Recommended for fans of clydesdales, spider ropes courses, old British men, and nonsense.

Panelists: Jack, Steve

Nightbreed (1990)

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Clive Barker pulls out all the stops for his Gothic horror fantasy Nightbreed, a movie jam-packed with monsters, David Cronenberg's acting prowess, and lobster croissants.

Panelists: David, Nate, Dusty

Stay Tuned (1992)

Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500

We've got another HBO time capsule with the TV-centric Stay Tuned, a movie featuring fake shows and commercials, a Chuck Jones cartoon, and a whole host of 1992 references!

Panelists: Eric, Matt

The Apple (1980)

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0500

The panel beholds the musical cult film The Apple in all its confounding, excruciating glory. Trust us on this one - you can enjoy this ep without having seen the flick. In fact, you're better off.

Panelists: Catie, Chris, Dusty

Wendy (2020)

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Wendy, the 2020 Peter Pan reworking by Beasts of the Southern Wild director Benh Zeitlin, vanished like a troublemaking shadow, all due to COVID. The panel takes a look at its beauty, ambition, missteps, and big monster fish.

Panelists: Eric, Jack, Jess

I'm Not There. (2007)

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:15:00 -0500

Our Bob Dylan experts tackle the sorta biopic about his life, I'm Not There., a fragmented, impressionistic painting of a film that features loads of great music.

Panelists: Matt, MJ

The Guns of Navarone (1961)

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The Guns of Navarone is our focus this time out, an early men-on-a-mission film featuring giant guns, Greek folk dancing, and Gregory Peck's magnificent eyebrows.

Panelists: Jimmy, Eric, Devin

April Fools' Day Switcheroo - Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500

In this super-sized episode, we launch our first-annual April Fool's Day Switcheroo, looking at the immensely famous pop culture masterpiece Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Panelists: Jack, Eric, Jimmy

Sleuth (1972)

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Play-turned-film Sleuth features Michael Caine and Laurence Olivier going at each other for two hours, great dialogue, and, Jack's favorite, lots and lots of puppets.

Panelists: Jack, Eric

The Beast of War (1988)

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The little-seen film The Beast of War is our focus this time. Originally a play, the film features a lot of strong performances and dialogue, and might be the best tank-based movie ever made.

Panelists: Doug, Devin, Jimmy

Once (2007)

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:30:00 -0500

We take our sinking boat and point it home to Once, the lo-fi Irish musical that features romance, indecipherable accents, and some of the best songs you've heard in a good while.

Panelists: Chris, Carolyn, Jess

The Evil Within (2017)

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500

If J.D. Salinger had night terrors and did a lot of whippets he might have made something like The Evil Within, a movie whose production and content is even crazier than what I just described. Trigger warning (for Jack): puppets.

Panelists: Dusty, Tim, Layla

Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988)

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The considerable charm of Rowdy Roddy Piper is pushed to its limits in Hell Comes to Frogtown, a weirdo post-apocalyptic Mad Max riff that contains no flaws whatsoever.

Panelists: Jack, Doug, Isabel

Sir Billi (2012) - Questionable Final Roles

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500

As one of our panelists put it, "The things I do for this podcast." That includes watching movies like Sir Billi, the hideous CGI cartoon that served as Sean Connery's final film!

Panelists: Eric, Ryan

A Cure for Wellness (2016)

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The panel takes the waters by way of A Cure for Wellness, the underseen Gore Verbinski horror film. Trigger warning: eels.

Panelists: Jack, Colin

Mom and Dad Save the World (1992)

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Mom and Dad Save the World delivers up a zany adventure full of mushroom monsters, death rays, goldfish women, and Dr. Seuss haircuts. Plus, if you're one of the 8 people who wanted to see Jeffrey Jones as a leading man, you're in for a big treat!

Panelists: Eric, Fabs, Steve

Booksmart (2019)

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The panel tackles the funny, poignant, and criminally underseen film Booksmart, a movie destined for cult if not classic status. Cue musicless dancing.

Panelists: Jess, Fabs, Jack

Species (1995)

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The 1995 erotic-sci-fi-horror-thriller Species is notable for its nudity, Ben Kingsley chewing the scenery like Bubblicious, and creating a "real-world" monster, and the panel looks at all of it.

Panelists: Nate, David

The Stuff (1985)

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500

We serve up a heaping helping of commentary on the 1985 satirical horror film The Stuff, a movie that tends to leave us wanting more.

Panelists: Tim, Emily

Secret of the Incas (1954) - Premake!

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The panel searches for some fortune and glory in Secret of the Incas, a 1950s Charlton Heston-led adventure film that has some very familiar aspects.

Panelists: Steve, Jack, Jimmy

Strange Days (1995)

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500

For our New Year's Eve film, we take a look at Kathryn Bigelow's Strange Days, a cyberpunk noir that feels very timely.

Panelists: Jimmy, Tim

Elves (1989)

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Our Christmas gift to you is the heinous (and wonderful) major motion picture Elves, a film so bad it is likely what God kept in the Ark of the Covenant to melt people's faces off. Enjoy.

Panelists: Jack, Eric, Dusty

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared (2011-2016)

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500

We take a look at internet phenomenon Don't Hug Me, I'm Scared, a surreal, dark, and very funny parody of children's shows that one of our panelists called "heavy on the soul."

Panelists: Eric, Jack, Jess

The Toy (1982)

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Ready for a Ku Klux Klan pie fight? Neither were we! Check out our ep on The Toy with Richard Pryor, the weirdest movie Richard Donner ever made.

Panelists: Tim, Fabs, Ryan

Pennies from Heaven (1981)

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Our musical lovers take a look at the dark and unusual film Pennies from Heaven starring Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters.

Panelists: Chris, Catie, Carolyn

The Fantastic Four (1994)

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Our cohort of comic fans dissects the never-released 1994 Fantastic Four movie and marvels at how no one but Pixar can get this property right.

Panelists: David, Nate

Robot Jox (1990)

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500

We strap into our Jaegers to take on Stuart Gordon's B-movie extraordinaire Robot Jox. Recommended for fans of mechs, Alaskan statehood, and big, brash Texans.

Panelists: Jimmy, Doug, Devin

The Fall (2006)

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500

The panel either shared a collective fever dream or watched the incredibly beautiful film The Fall. It's also possible we're the first humans to have ever laid eyes on it.

Panelists: Jack, Eric, Jess

Bob Roberts (1992)

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Our second pre-election film is Bob Roberts, Tim Robbins's mockumentary about a conservative folk singer turned senatorial candidate. It was way too close to reality. GO VOTE.

Panelists: Jack, Dusty, Matt

A Face in the Crowd (1957)

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500

The first film in our political double feature is the very cynical and very Trumpian A Face in the Crowd, a movie that stars an evil Andy Griffith. Give it a listen, but first, GO VOTE.

Panelists: Doug, Dusty, Tim

Shock Treatment (1981)

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500

For our final Halloween offering, the panel is subjected to the Rocky Horror "equal" Shock Treatment and finds it about as painful as its namesake procedure. We do, however, enjoy some of the songs, some of the cast, and some of the big, fabulous hats.

Panelists: Jess, Eric, Catie

Dead Alive (1992)

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500

We kick ass for the Lord in our new entry on Dead Alive. Not for the faint of heart or weak of stomach, we recommend avoiding hefty meals and wafer thin mints before a viewing, lest you'll be vomiting like Mr. Creosote.

Panelists: Steve, Fabs, Ryan

Summer of 84 (2018)

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Our third spooky viewing is the recent film Summer of 84, which is like Stranger Things if David Fincher directed it. Enjoy!

Panelists: Eric, Nate, Tim

Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made (2018)

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0500

Our next Halloween selection is Antrum, a mockumentary about a cursed film deadlier than COVID. You'll gasp, you'll cry, you'll question if some dogs in fact go to Hell.

Panelists: Jimmy, Tim

Magic (1978)

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0500

For our first Halloween offering, we examine Richard Attenborough's Magic, a film which stars a spry Anthony Hopkins at the tender age of 41. We also question if the ventriloquist profession is inherently evil.

Panelists: Nate, Tim, Eric

The Mexican (2001)

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Our panel takes a look at The Mexican, Gore Verbinski's Brad Pitt/Julia Roberts team up that had them only minimally teaming up. Recommended for fans of James Gandolfini, haunted guns, and bad J.K. Simmons wigs.

Panelists: Jimmy, Doug, Eric

Strings (2004)

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0500

A little-known epic fantasy film is our choice this go-round, one which features an all-marionette cast - it's all puppets, all the time. And brace yourselves for puppet slavery, puppet genocide, and puppet sex.

Panelists: Eric, Jess, Jack

PCU (1994)

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0500

We take a look at this underrated college flick that could have been released last year with virtually no changes, but was instead released 26 years ago and then promptly put in a vault that only Eastern European streaming sites have access to.

Panelists: Steve, Fabs

Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0500

John Carpenter's seminal genre mashup gets the spotlight in this episode where we discuss his career, the politics inherent to the film, and the badass main theme.

Panelists: MJ

Winnie the Pooh (2011)

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0500

We venture into the Hundred Acre Wood for the delightful 2011 film Winnie the Pooh, a movie that probably showed in six theaters for about a week before being wiped from the face of the Earth by the hand of God.

Panelists: Tim, Jack, Jess

Leonard Part 6 (1987)

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 17:30:00 -0500

With our first episode, we look at former comedian and current monster Bill Cosby's infamous 1987 spy spoof Leonard Part 6. Come for the dance fighting, stay for the food, then leave - we have another event booked.

Panelists: Eric, Ryan