Darkman: Sam Raimi’s First Superhero Epic, & The Flash
In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Sam Raimi’s first superhero masterpiece, the gothic horror-inspired pulp hero, Darkman! Danny Elfman being Danny Elfman! A delightful cast that includes a young Liam Neeson and a pre-Fargo Frances McDormand! Sam Raimi giving all the rage-montages and kinetic camerawork you could possibly ask for! Voice-imitation skills that would make Ethan Hunt jealous! Great stunts that include an iconic helicopter action sequence! A tragic (but surprisingly funny) hero against colorful and over-the-top villains that will change the way you look at cigar-cutters forever! Are you looking for a palate cleanser after countless years of MCU/DCEU fatigue? This early entry in the superhero movie genre from one of its greatest architects may be just what you need! In addition, the gang shares their spoiler-free thoughts on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Extraction 2, and The Flash!
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Show Notes
In this week’s episode of the AIPT Movies podcast, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Sam Raimi’s first superhero masterpiece, the gothic horror-inspired pulp hero, Darkman! Danny Elfman being Danny Elfman! A delightful cast that includes a young Liam Neeson and a pre-Fargo Frances McDormand! Sam Raimi giving all the rage-montages and kinetic camerawork you could possibly ask for! Voice-imitation skills that would make Ethan Hunt jealous! Great stunts that include an iconic helicopter action sequence! A tragic (but surprisingly funny) hero against colorful and over-the-top villains that will change the way you look at cigar-cutters forever! Are you looking for a palate cleanser after countless years of MCU/DCEU fatigue? This early entry in the superhero movie genre from one of its greatest architects may be just what you need!
In addition, the gang shares their spoiler-free thoughts on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Extraction 2, and The Flash!
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The AIPT Movies podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Instagram and Twitter @ActionHarris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can’t be found on social media because he doesn’t exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the AIPT Movies crew, they can be reached at [email protected], or you can find them on Twitter @AIPTmoviesPod.
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