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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On this episode of Remainders, we watch the 1950 noir classic In A Lonely Place. Starring legends Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame, it secured it’s place in Hollywood history as one of the best noirs of the era. Seemingly a murder mystery, Lonely Place is at heart the existential love story between two broken souls guaranteed to fall. A bleak Hollywood movie ahead of its time.

Other topics include Nicholas Ray’s career and crossing paths with Jim Jarmusch, the tawdry love life of Gloria Grahame, Guillermo Del Toro and Frankenstein, Predator: Badlands and Disney franchises, Stephen Sommers and the art of the fun blockbuster, Brenden Fraser coming back to the Mummy, putting The Scorpion King movies on the watch list, Darren’s November painting mission, and debating the merits of Ska.

Songs of the Week

Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think) by The Specials

Crazy Feeling by Lou Reed

All My Loving by The Beatles

The Night Before by The Beatles

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On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1988 creature feature The Blob. Part Three of our 80s Horror Remakes Marathon, we close with the updated version of the 50s classic. Increased gore, practical effects, and big government paranoia, The Blob is a quintessential remake that maintains it’s B-movie style.

Other topics include how the original 50s version holds up, other horror movies we’re watching in October, When We Were Young festival, John Carpenter in concert, and reappraisal for late-stage John Carpenter movies Vampires and Ghosts of Mars.

Songs of the Week

Killer Klowns From Outer Space by The Dickies

Last Year’s Man by Leonard Cohen

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On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1986 horror classic The Fly. The second installment in our 80s Horror Remake Marathon, The Fly updates the 50s B-movie with far more devastation, tragedy, and Academy Award winning special effects, making it a staple in 80s horror practical effects. Jeff Goldblum plays Seth Brundle, an awkward scientist and inventor of a teleportation device. When he transports himself with a fly, he begins a slow, painful transformation into the Fly that mirrors the descent into sickness of a loved one. A Cronenberg and body horror classic.

Other topics include Cronenberg’s filmography, special effects lead Chris Walas, the Fly II, October horror classics were watching, Carpenter and Escape From L.A. vs. Escape from New York, independent theaters, the House of Wax franchise, the Music Box of Horrors and Jason X, Terrifier and 80s horror icons, Philip Glass and horror scores, and the movie poster art of Drew Struzan.

Songs of the Week

Vampira by The Misfits

Human Fly by The Cramps

It Was Always You, Helen by Philip Glass

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On this episode of Remainders we watch the classic John Carpenter’s The Thing. To start our 80s Horror Remake marathon, we start with John Carpenter’s remake about a group of researchers facing off against an alien lifeform capable of imitating any life form. A classic study of paranoia, The Thing has gone from box-office bomb to all-time classic. We get into the practical effects, horror themes, and masterful direction, the legendary careers of John Carpenter and Kurt Russell, and the legacy it’s had on Tarantino’s career and horror movies overall.

Other topics include the role of 80s horror in film history, Ennio Morricone and the Razzies, One Battle After Another and VistaVision, Jaws 50th anniversary, and revisiting the 2010 Wolfman.

Songs of the Week

Dracula by Philip Glass & Kronos Quartet

Dead Sound by The Raveonettes

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On this episode of Remainders we watch the 1994 comedy The Stoned Age. Two stoner buddies, Joe and Hubbs, cruise suburban Los Angeles in search of beer, chicks, and a good time. Certainly a product of its time, with comically obvious influence from Bill & Ted, Wayne's World, and Dazed and Confused, this forgotten 90s gem is ripe for potential cult status.

Other topics include 90s teen sex comedies, the loss of Robert Redford, Riot Fest, Darren’s new artwork for Punk Rock & Paintbrushes, the Oasis reunion, the new Twisted Metal show, and elusive Jake Busey cameos.

Songs of the Week

Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult

Our Anniversary by Smog

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