Join host archaeologist John as he reviews classic movies with his own spin. Using his archeological background, he connects historic, cinematic, genealogical, and current facts to add a dimension to his reviews that will increase your enjoyment of these classic movies. John tells all for movies over 25 years old. He also presents his world-famous short summaries of each classic movie reviewed. These classic movie reviews cover from silents by Charlie Chaplin, classic horror like Dracula (19 ...
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Two film geeks and a geek-in-training tackle the great movies from the past!
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A father and son watch old classic movies and then review them. Sometimes we even sound like we know what we're talking about.
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Doc Rotten and The Black Saint from Horror News Radio recap and review the best and worst horror films from the 1970s. Grindhouse. Blacksploitation. Hollywood Blockbusters. B Movies. Films like Exorcist | The Car | Phantasm | Halloween | The Incredible Melting Man | The Manitou | Beyond the Door | Vampire Circus | Dawn of the Dead
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Conflict (1945): A Twisted Tale of Murder, Guilt, and Paranoia
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25:01⭐Conflict (1945): A Twisted Tale of Murder, Guilt, and Paranoia ⭐ 🍿 Conflict (1945) is a psychological film noir starring Humphrey Bogart as Richard Mason, a man trapped in a failing marriage. Desperate for freedom, he meticulously plans the murder of his wife, Kathryn (Rose Hobart), so he can be with her younger sister, Evelyn (Alexis Smith). But …
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On February 18th, 2025, legendary actor Gene Hackman was found dead in his home. With a career few actors experience, Hackman was a two-time Oscar winner and was a part of over a hundred separate cinematic projects. This pairing is dedicated to the career of Gene Hackman, starting with 1986's Oscar-nominated basketball film "Hoosiers!" Directed by …
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THE ANTICHRIST (1974, L’ANTICRISTO) – Episode 236 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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1:26:31“This time, I’m going to win. You’re all afraid, you stinking pots of sh**!” Afraid? Maybe. Stinking pots of sh**? You be the judge. Join your faithful Grue Crew – […]Kirjoittanut Doc Rotten and The Black Saint
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The Angels' Share (2012)
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50:59The second film in our pairing of Scottish cinema reunites director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty, this time for a dramedy heist film that still has all the working-class pathos Loach is famous for! In "The Angels' Share," the story begins by showing us a series of individuals all getting sentenced to "community payback" (community service) for…
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Zorro: The Gay Blade (1981) - Zorro Like You've Never Seen Him!
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23:51⭐ Zorro: The Gay Blade (1981) - Zorro Like You've Never Seen Him! ⭐ 🍿 Zorro: The Gay Blade (1981) reinvents the legendary masked hero with a comedic twist. When Don Diego Vega takes on the mantle of Zorro to protect the oppressed, an unexpected injury forces him to pass the sword to his flamboyant twin brother, Ramon—who rebrands himself as "Bunny …
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In December of 2024 we received a message from a fellow academic in Scotland! Hugh O'Donnell wrote us and suggested we take a look at two Scottish dramas, both from acclaimed director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty! First up, the story of 15-year-old Liam (Martin Compston) in 2002's "Sweet Sixteen!" Liam, his grandfather Rab (Tommy McKae), and h…
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THE LORELEY’S GRASP (1973, LAS GARRAS DE LORELEI) – Episode 235 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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1:28:35“According to the legend of the seven full moons, Loreley will turn into a hideous animal. She must eat human hearts in order to return to her eternal sleep.” Is […]Kirjoittanut Doc Rotten and The Black Saint
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The second film in our pairing of plays young Chad once participated in during high school brings to light life in a small town at the turn of the 20th century. Directed by Sam Wood and based on a Thornton Wilder play, 1940's "Our Town" follows life in a fictional American town called "Grover's Corners" in New Hampshire. The story begins in 1901 an…
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🏹From Silent Films to Blockbusters: The Evolution of Maid Marian🏹 She’s more than just Robin Hood’s love interest—she’s a legend in her own right! For over a century, this iconic heroine has evolved from a silent-era damsel to a fierce, independent warrior. Some portrayals highlight her romance, others her bravery, and some even turn her into a rev…
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You Can't Take It With You (1938)
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1:09:01This pairing feature films of theatrical plays that, once upon a time, included Chad among their casts, back when he was in high school. First up, it's a story of clashing cultures and classes! Directed by Hollywood legend Frank Capra, the story introduces us to Anthony Kirby (Edward Arnold) who is on the cusp of the deal of a lifetime. There's jus…
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SCARS OF DRACULA (1970) – Episode 234 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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1:20:16“Open the door. I’ve something for you. Go on, open up. I’m quite alone. Open up!” Surely, there are no villagers with torches hiding around the corner. Right? Join your […]Kirjoittanut Doc Rotten and The Black Saint
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Total Recall (1990)
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1:10:29Our second film in this pairing is another sci-fi classic based on a story by a legendary author! In 1990's "Total Recall," based on a story by Philip K. Dick and directed by Paul Verhoeven, we are introduced to Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a construction worker with a beautiful wife, Lori (Sharon Stone). Doug has a problem with a series …
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The Thing from Another World (1951) - The Chilling Sci-Fi Horror Classic You Need to See!
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22:02⭐The Thing from Another World (1951) - The Chilling Sci-Fi Horror Classic You Need to See!⭐ 🍿Before John Carpenter’s terrifying 1982 remake, The Thing from Another World (1951) set the stage for sci-fi horror. This Cold War-era thriller follows a group of scientists and military personnel trapped in the Arctic with a hostile extraterrestrial lifefo…
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The Running Man (1987)
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1:00:31Sci-Fi films based on stories by famous writers? Arnold Schwarzenegger films? Last century's cheese science fiction movies? There's so many ways to describe this pairing, but however you label it, these are two films that were both predictive of the future and much deeper than a surface analysis would suggest! Directed by Paul Michael Glaser, 1987'…
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BLACK NOON (1971) – Episode 233 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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1:29:12“Well, Jonathan. I’m afraid you’ll be staying a while longer.” Oh, good! More time with Yvette Mimieux! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and […]Kirjoittanut Doc Rotten and The Black Saint
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The Conjuring 2 (2016)
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1:00:10The second film in our Conjuring universe pairing is the second film released by director James Wan and his crew. In 2016's "The Conjuring 2," we are shown Ed and Lorraine Warren, played once more by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, and their part in the infamous Amityville incident. After that, they are called to investigate a spiritual disruption…
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⭐The Sopranos Cast in Mob Movies: Exploring Their Impact on Mafia Cinema⭐ 🍿The Sopranos isn't just a groundbreaking TV drama—it’s a portal into the mafia genre’s evolution. Many of the show’s legendary actors, like James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, and Michael Imperioli, have deep roots in iconic mob films like Goodfellas, Casino, and The Godfathe…
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The Conjuring (2013)
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1:04:13Our next pairing focuses on what one Geek has labeled as the horror franchise thus far in the 21st century! In 2013's "The Conjuring," director James Wan introduces the audience to the life and times of Ed and Lorraine Warren, a married couple who were paranormal investigators in the latter half of the 20th century. In this first film, Ed (Patrick …
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EYES OF LAURA MARS (1978) – Episode 232 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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1:31:11‘I remembered that I was sneakin’ out the back door of the bar. So I said to myself, man, I said,”What the *fuck* are you doin’, man? Sneakin’ out the […]Kirjoittanut Doc Rotten and The Black Saint
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Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
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1:00:52Our second film was the first stop-action animated film to ever win the "Best Animated Film" Oscar, and introduced American audiences to a franchise much beloved in the United Kingdom! Directed by Steve Box and Nick Park, and written by that duo and Mark Burton, 2005's "Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" tells the story of absent-min…
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Joe MacBeth (1955) - A Noir Twist on Shakespeare’s Classic Tale of Ambition and Betrayal!
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28:51Joe MacBeth (1955) - A Noir Twist on Shakespeare’s Classic Tale of Ambition and Betrayal! Step into the dark world of Joe MacBeth (1955), a unique film noir adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. In this criminal reimagining, Joe MacBeth, a mob hitman, and his ambitious wife, Lily, plot to seize control by taking out the boss. But as they climb the p…
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The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (1975)
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57:12We begin a two-week look at stop-action animation with a film that was shown every day, somewhere in the world, for 28 straight years! Directed by Ivo Caprino, 1975's "The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix" became the most successful animated film to come out of Norway! Hi atop a hillside next to the village of Pinchcliff, bicycle repairman Theodore Rimspoke …
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A GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS (1968, 1973, 1976) – Episode 231 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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1:31:35“Ghosts? That’s a rather sticky one, isn’t it? I’m not quite certain what you mean, I mean, I’m never quite certain what we are invited to believe, I mean, when […]Kirjoittanut Doc Rotten and The Black Saint
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The second film in our Christmas pairing moves ahead almost 50 years! Written and directed by Nora Ephron, 1994's "Mixed Nuts" is the story of Phillip (Steve Martin) who runs a crisis hotline with jaded matron Mrs. Munchnik (Madeline Kahn) and sweet, overly-empathic introvert Catherine (Rita Wilson). On Christmas Eve, things go from bad to worse - …
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Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
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1:05:39Just in time for the winter holidays, it's our Christmas pairing! Starting out, we travel back to 1945, right at the end of World War II, for a tale of mistaken (sometimes deliberately) identity and a rollicking screwball comedy set in the country during the holidays! Directed by Peter Godfrey, "Christmas in Connecticut" was a present to all the mo…
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DARK PLACES (1974) – Episode 230 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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1:30:26“Put those bloody lights on!” Well, it is an old dark house. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they […]Kirjoittanut Doc Rotten and The Black Saint
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26 Iconic Christmas Films - From 1898 to Present 🎄
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17:04⭐26 Iconic Christmas Films - From 1898 to Present 🎄⭐ 🍿Christmas movies have become a cherished holiday tradition, but their history is as captivating as the films themselves. In this video, we explore the evolution of Christmas films over the decades, uncovering hidden stories, surprising controversies, and fascinating behind-the-scenes moments. Fr…
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The Color of Money (1986)
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57:5025 years after the original film came out, Paul Newman returned to start as Eddie "Fast Eddie" Felson once more in director Martin Scorsese's 1986 film "The Color of Money!" This time, Newman's "Fast Eddie" is 25 years older, supposedly wiser, and working as a liquor salesman. He's involved, seemingly seriously, with the bartender of an establishme…
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For this pairing of a film and its sequel, 25 year went by between the two films! It's to the world of the pool hall shark and con artists in general we go, starting with 1961's "The Hustler." Directed by Robert Rossen, the film follows the tale of Eddie "Fast Eddie" Felson (Paul Newman), an up-and-coming pool hustler. Felson feels he's ready for t…
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30 Femme Fatales of Film Noir: Meet the Deadly Women
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46:3630 Femme Fatales of Film Noir: Meet the Deadly Women Film noir is a genre that captivated audiences with its shadowy cinematography, morally ambiguous characters, and complex narratives. At the heart of the genre were not just the hardboiled detectives and brooding antiheroes. But the women who often stole the show. Femme Fatales, deadly women, mor…
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EQUINOX (1970) – Episode 229 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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1:19:49“You will not escape! In one year and one day, you will be dead!” Well, you’re no fun anymore. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, Jeff […]Kirjoittanut Doc Rotten and The Black Saint
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Hollywoodland (2006)
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1:09:15Film number two in our look at Neo-Noir films comes from 2006. Director Allen Coulter and writer Paul Bernbaum tackle the story of what, exactly, happened to actor George Reeves (Ben Affleck), star of the first television series featuring Superman. The film starts just after Reeves' death, as private detective Louis Simo (Adrian Brody) investigates…
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Conclusion - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles. #Noirvember 30 Day Challange Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIHtsqDG5NERiQK1ZCMVb85MpeFp_mRSW **Reviews Mentioned** The Big Heat (1953) - https://youtu.be/EI6fCEf9QqI Scarlet Street (…
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Lauren Bacall - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 30, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles. #Noirvember 30 Day Challange Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIHtsqDG5NERiQK1ZCMVb85MpeFp_mRSW **Reviews Mentioned** The Big Heat (1953) - https://youtu.be/EI6fCEf9QqI Scarlet S…
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Marilyn Monroe - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 29, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles. #Noirvember 30 Day Challange Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIHtsqDG5NERiQK1ZCMVb85MpeFp_mRSW **Reviews Mentioned** The Big Heat (1953) - https://youtu.be/EI6fCEf9QqI Scarlet …
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Ann Sheridan - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 28, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles. #Noirvember 30 Day Challange Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIHtsqDG5NERiQK1ZCMVb85MpeFp_mRSW **Reviews Mentioned** The Big Heat (1953) - https://youtu.be/EI6fCEf9QqI Scarlet St…
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Valentina Cortese - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 27, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles. #Noirvember 30 Day Challange Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIHtsqDG5NERiQK1ZCMVb85MpeFp_mRSW **Reviews Mentioned** The Big Heat (1953) - https://youtu.be/EI6fCEf9QqI Scarl…
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