Surprise FoGgers! Welcome to the first B-Side of 2024. The recent, heavily-acclaimed continuation of the classic 90s cartoon, X-MEN '97, has not only reinvigorated interest in Marvel's misbegotten mutants, but also prompted Nathan Rouse, Ian Olson, and Matt Murray to traverse an epic conversation about all things brand X.

The first hour, they discuss their history and affection with the characters broadly, as well as their favorite individual story arcs. Then, they dive into the new Disney+ series and unpack some of the reasons it has struck such a strong cord with both senior and freshman fans of the X-Men.

As a special pre-summer treat, this Patron episode will be available FOR A LIMITED TIME in the main feed before taking up permanent residency in our Patron catalogue.

So buckle up in the old Blackbird friends and enjoy this oversized B-Sides edition all about the X-MEN!

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We wrap up our mini-series #Franklymydear by going further back to another direct adaptation of the novel (albeit one that makes a TON of changes to the text). THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN from 1957 was Hammer Studios attempt to see if they could get in the game of horror cinema. It was a smash success, fueling 6 sequels and launching nearly 2 decades of prolific output of horror films from the studio. Starring Peter Cushing as the infamous doctor and Christopher Lee as the creature, the film takes a decidedly gothic -- almost elegant -- approach to tell its story. It leans heavy on the theatrics and the morality tension to deliver a film that is brief, dense, and surprisingly hefty in emotional and moral resonance.

Foreign Correspondent and Quarterly Queen Vera Goudie joins us to discuss this flick, as well as for a Patron-only segment featuring Lackey the Listicle counting down the top 5 mad scientist films that AREN'T based on Frankenstein. It's a brisk and thoughtful conversation that we really hope you enjoy.

Patron Only Segment: LACKEY THE LISTICLE'S Top 5 Mad Movie Scientists who AREN'T Based on Frankenstein

4:07 - THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN

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We have a real treat for you today. We had the opportunity to sit down with writer/director Francis Galluppi about his feature film debut: THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY. The film is a gritty, textured, character-rich mystery thriller and we really think you'll love it.

While awaiting the next fuel truck at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop, a traveling young knife salesman is thrust into a high-stakes hostage situation by the arrival of two similarly stranded bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty – or cold, hard steel – to protect their bloodstained, ill-begotten fortune.

We get to dive deep on the craft of putting this film together, including an exceptional cast of character actors, a meticulously crafted visual palette, and a script filled with clever and surprising turns. Galluppi is an exciting new voice in filmmaking and his debut feature is available in limited theatrical run and on video on demand as of today. Check out our really fun conversation and definitely check out the film. We hope you enjoy it!

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