On this episode of Remainders we finish our Kong Marathon with Peter Jackson’s 2005 King Kong. Released immediately after the Lord of the Rings trilogy, we check out how much of an influence that trilogy had on Peter Jackson’s love for the original movie. We offer our rankings for the marathon and see where this blockbuster holds up in Hollywood history.

Other topics include Peter Jackson’s horror roots, iconic Jack Black roles, Andy Serkis, Lord of the Rings, Christmas time movie watching, the Bears beating the Packers, new 4k releases for Troll 2 and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy, first thoughts on Avatar: Fire and Ash, and James Bond movies with John Barry scores.

Songs of the Week

Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight) by The Ramones

The Living Daylights by a-ha

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On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1976 King Kong. Part 2 of our King Kong marathon, the ’76 Kong is a beautifully oversized slice of disaster film madness, with plenty of spectacle and oily innuendo. With lots of camp and sincerity, we see where this stands in the marathon so far of the Hollywood icon.

Other topics include the 70s film movement, Tarantino hot takes, the shifting culture of physical media and streaming, Simpsons nostalgia, and Loz Feliz and Punk Rock & Paintbrushes.

Songs of the Week

Dance the Night Away by The Mavericks

We Want the Airwaves by The Ramones

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On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1933 classic King Kong. We begin our King Kong Marathon with the horror movie that started it all – everything from Godzilla, Jurassic Park, and every special effect in Hollywood all goes back to the Eighth Wonder of the World. We talk about the innovative stop motion, the role of Beauty and the Beast in cinema, how pre-code Hollywood affected the movies, and the importance of Kong in cinema history.

Other topics include other Kong movies and the upcoming 70s version, the role of practical effects over all of movie history, other favorite monster movies, the upcoming season of Stranger Things, James Cameron and Avatar, disaster films, and Zevon’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Songs of the Week

Over the Rainbow by Smoking Popes

What Makes You Think You’re The One by Fleetwood Mac

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