The New World Pictures Podcast

It's #Aprilsweeps where we celebrate the TV movies made by New World Television. We're kicking things off with 1989's False Witness starring Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show) and Philip Michael Thomas (Miami Vice). Lynne Jacoby (Phylicia Rashad) is a district attorney investigating the attempted murder of a popular daytime TV talk show host not unlike luminaries like Sally Jessy Raphael. Bobby Marsh (Philip Michael Thomas), an Assistant District Attorney and Jacoby's lover, joins the investigation and shows the world that not all investigators are good at their job. What lacks in real suspense is more than made up for with uncomfortable shoulder kissing. We learn that Marc doesn't recognize the difference between CSI and Law & Order, Erica talks about the many musical roles Philip Michael Thomas was up for, Ryan struggles to pronounce "Phylicia" and we debate which is the best Miami Tourism Board theme song. You will want to witness this episode.

It's that time of year when we celebrate the work of director/producer Roger Corman, by watching some of his past work and report it back to each other! Will Marc, Ryan, and Erica watch the same movie or will they, as they have from the very first Roger Corman Birthday Celebration, not watch the same film? You will have to listen to find out! This episode comes live from the New World cafe, with a smattering of fans there to join the celebration.Happy Birthday, Roger! Thank you for you do and all you have done!

Our sub-series Convince Me returns after a long hiatus to close out #MarchMadness as we say goodbye to the sports movies of New World Pictures. But will the co-host who adores this blend of Looney Tunes and National Basketball Academy star Michael Jordan be able to convince the other co-hosts to love it? You'll have to listen to find out! That's all, folks!

We continue #MarchMadness with 1987's HEART starring Brad Davis (MIDNIGHT EXPRESS), Frances Fisher (UNFORGIVEN) and Steve Buscemi (EVERY OTHER MOVIE YOU LIKE). At the heart of HEART lies Eddie, a boxer beset by misfortune who seeks the elusive "big win." More than just possessing a formidable right hook, Eddie is distinguished by his immense drive and unwavering heart. Get it?Like a lot of boxing movies, HEART leads up to a final big fight, but there's a trick. A mobster has bribed Eddie's promoter, Nicky (Steve Buscemi), and manager, Buddy (Frank Adu) to fix the fight. If this sounds like THE PRIZE FIGHTER without the comic sensibilities of Tim Conway and Don Knotts you would be right. Also, there's no musical number in HEART.While Eddie gets himself into fighting shape, we talk about smelling salts, difficult breakups and the value of having a generous vacation policy. Marc uses the opportunity to talk about another unrelated movie he likes and Erica brings up a new angle for her eventually-to-be-made movie, STEAMIN'. This episode has something for everyone.

We continue #MarchMadness with a movie that's not exactly about sports per se, but does feature a lot of running which is not just a form of self-torture, as some might think, but a sport! The film is a passion project for actor Ronny Cox, who also co-wrote the movie with his wife Mary, and depicts Cox and two other runners as they become targets of a survivalist militant group in the New Mexico desert! M. Emmet Walsh leads the group who warns of the terrifying, and wholly unexplained, "crunch" that is coming for us all, We also discuss Marc's new side podcast and nutrition drink, Erica feels good about a certain life choice, and Ryan gets grossed out by feet! Don't miss this discussion of a rarely discussed New World film!

Welcome to our first episode of #MarchMadness where we will talk about all the sports themed movies released by New World Pictures. Kicking off the month is 1979's THE PRIZE FIGHTER, starring funny guys Tim Conway and Don Knotts in their first non-Disney pairing! Join us for this family-friendly comedic romp (sorry kids, no titty count) as we debate such hot topics as carnivals versus fairs, is LITTLE NICKY a good movie, and take a deep dive into the pros and cons of investing in glue. So many things you will love, and perhaps some things you'll agree with us, you hated! All this and more in a sporty episode you will not want to miss!

We wrap up our celebrated #febWARary with 1988's Hell Hunters directed by Ernst Ritter von Theumer. Hell Hunters follows a team of Nazi hunters - Maud Adams (Octopussy), Candice Daly (The Young and the Restless), and Romulo Arantes (Blame it on Rio) - as they attempt to stop a former Nazi played by Stewart Granger (King Solomon's Mines) from unleashing a deadly poison that will turn people into zombies. Take away the Nazi angle and Hell Hunters sounds surprisingly similar to the John Stamos / Gene Simmons masterpiece, "Never Too Young to Die". If you thought that movie was horny, this movie takes it to a whole new level. You see, the jungle is so full of life because it's so horny and our team of Nazi hunters spend a lot of time in the jungle. They also attempt to make sweet, sweet love under a gushing waterfall in what might be the best(?) sex scene we've seen since Crystal Heart.Erica also makes a compelling case that spreadable butter is the ultimate aphrodisiac. We talk a lot about spreadable butter and unibrow guy and loose airport security during the 1980s. Like Hell Hunters, this episode goes to a lot of unexpected places.

We continue #FebWARary with director Bruce Beresford's BREAKER MORANT, which covers the very well-known (to Americans) Second Boer War. We attempt to offer a small background on the War as we discuss this Academy Award-nominated film, which follows three soldiers court-martialed by their own military. Also, Erica discovers the movie was based on true events (but also, frustratingly, a play), Marc can't stop thinking about AGAINST ALL ODDS, and all three hosts reveal their own personal code. For more about this podcast, including our original t-shirts, head to www.newworldpicturespodcast.com.

We return to #FebWARary for a Roger Corman/Cirio Santiago film that New World DIDN'T release, but could have! The film, one of Santiago's many Namsploitation films, is at least filled with action and the debut of Robert Patrick, the eventual T-1000 of James Cameron's T2. We sharpen our gaze towards THE EYE OF THE EAGLE as Ryan takes us on a deep dive of the film's soundtrack, Erica points out the unique costumes, and Marc attempts to remember a single character name.

R.J. Kizer returns to the podcast! A longtime New World Pictures editor, R.J. made his directorial debut with the American scenes that were inserted into GODZILLA 1985, New World's re-edit of Toho's THE RETURN OF GODZILLA. We discuss how he became involved with the project, what it was like working with Raymond Burr, why GODZILLA 1985 never made it to DVD, as well as why stories about other New World projects like BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS, UP FROM THE DEPTHS, SPACE RAIDERS and even HELLRAISER! This is an in-depth look into the making of a New World film, from working with Roger Corman to working with GODZILLA 1985 producer Tony Randel and the 2nd New World ownership group! Don't miss this amazing conversation with a highly-entertaining New World veteran!

We kick off #FebWARary with 1983's Last Plane Out, a semi-fictionalized account of the events that took place days before the Sandinista's removed Anastasio Somoza from power in Nicaragua. It stars Jan-Michael Vincent (Airwolf), Julie Carmen (In the Mouth of Madness) and Mary Crosby whose character shot JR in TV's Dallas. Sounds exciting, right? Wrong.But, what is exciting is the announcement of our new airline, Air Erica. It's exactly what NWPPVIP's have been asking for. Air Erica is putting the "f" back into flying". And by "f" we mean "fun". That is unless you brought a chess board because we all know what that leads to.Looking for onboard entertainment? Each flight features its own DJ (DJ Emergency Exit) spinning beats from takeoff to landing. The plane doesn't land until the DJ Emergency Exit says so. What about movies? Air Erica has you covered. You can choose from "Ice Pirates" or "Waterworld". Staying hydrated is important on Air Erica.Not convinced? Well, bring your cigarettes because on Air Erica every section is a smoking section. We look forward to seeing you on the next Air Erica flight.

Finally, Godzilla returns! And this time, he's sleepier than ever! After 9 years away from the box office, Japanese film studio Toho decided they need to expedite another GODZILLA movie and created 1984's THE RETURN OF GODZILLA. That film ended up in the hands of New World Pictures, who chopped it up and added extra American footage starring none other than Raymond Burr, who appeared in the Americanized version of the original Japanese movie, and the result is GODZILLA 85, a movie only New World could make! We'll discuss alternate ways of dispersing Godzilla, birds, the film's unique marketing strategy, cadmium, and, of course, Dr. Pepper! Joining us is a returning guest, writer and performer Ali Davis, who brings with her a love of GODZILLA movies and many questions about the film's (surprisingly) confusing plot! Don't miss the discussion of this New World classic.For more episodes, merch, and more, go to www.newworldpicturespodcast.com.

In this #Monstruary episode we attempt to satisfy all your strange desires with 1971's Lady Frankenstien, directed by former Roger Corman regular Mel Welles (THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS). This spin on a classic tale was shot with an international cast, headlined by former Orson Welles regular Joseph Cotten. It's a real Welles-fest! Joining us in piecing this all together is the electric Chris Iannacone from Get Me Another podcast, you won't want to miss hearing this episode come to life.Follow Get Me Another here: https://twitter.com/GetMeAnotherPodFollow Chris here: https://twitter.com/ChrisIannaconeFor all our episodes, articles, and t-shirts go to www.newworldpicturespodcast.com.

Are you new to the New World Pictures Podcast? Well, there's no better place to start than our 2nd Annual Worldies where we hand out awards to the best New World Pictures films we watched in 2023.We invited former guests and NWPPVIPs to help us present these prestigious awards including: Jean Black (guest on Ep. 79: Torment; follow here) Neumie (NWPP VIP and host of the After These Messages Sketch Comedy Podcast; follow here) Dirk Marshall (guest on Ep. 98: Zombie Nightmare and host of the VH US Podcast; follow VH US here) Kookie Kuckenbaker (NWPP VIP) Erin Dawn (guest on Ep. 81: Reform School Girls, Ep. 97: Breaking All the Rules, and host of the Manic Movie Monday Podcast) Ali Davis (guest on Ep. 75: Up From the Depths, Ep. 96: Cover Girl Models, and author of True Porn Clerk Stories) Ben Jones (NWPP VIP, follow him here) Dunbar Dicks (guest on Ep. 30: Too Hot to Handle; follow him here) We also rank our top 5 from 2023 and, new to the 2nd Annual Worldies, we rank our bottom 5. A huge thanks to the guests we've had the opportunity to interview on this podcast, our guest presenters, and to all of you, our audience, for listening to the New World Pictures Podcast. On to 2024!

On December 23, 1988, New World Pictures released the sequel to one of their greatest hits, thus creating #DIEcember for this podcast a mere 35 years later! We dig into this holiday delight and ask all the important questions, like: what happened to Kirsty's boyfriend Steve? What's the worst smell you can encounter at an airport? And what does Pinhead's version of hell? Which character from this movie would you want as your roommate? We discuss that and much more in an episode that will hopefully help you celebrate the holiday season the way Clive Barker always intended!

Will you survive this episode of DIEcember? Listen closely students so you don't miss a single detail of 1988's APPRENTICE TO MURDER! Don't let the vague online summary fool you: "The small beautiful Pennsylvania Dutch community is rocked by a series of bizarre events which lead to a web of deception, violence and murder. APPRENTICE TO MURDER is a story of Infatuation with love, dreams and out-of-world temptations." OUT OF WORLD TEMPTATIONS, you say??? We're in! Follow hunky, star student Chad Lowe as he hides from rabid dogs, tans some hides while shirtless, sketches Mia Sara, and learns what he can from the mysterious Donald Sutherland. Join us as we scratch the surface of what it means to practice Pow Wow, finally settle the score on which Baldwin brother is the sexiest, and the explore the unique experience of going under under.

From the people that brought you Hellraiser and Night Patrol (you read that right) comes 1989's HELLGATE. This movie stars Ron Palillo (Welcome Back Kotter) and a group of actors who weren't in Welcome Back Kotter as students (?) who's weekend getaway turns to terror when they're lured to a ghost town (?) called Hellgate. This movie has everything. Is it a horror movie? Is it a sci-fi movie? Is it a comedy? Is it a producer's attempt to showcase their enviable car collection? The answer to all these questions is, "yes". We talk about the sadly overlooked traveling model industry, the lasting appeal of 1950's diners, and the challenges with using metal plates instead of band aids. We also talk about boners more in this episode then ever before so you have that to look forward to. We also debate whether Josie (the lead ghost in the movie) is trying to seduce Matt (Ron Palillo) for love or just so that he'll take over her daily chores. This movie ranks high on our "fun meter". If you liked ZOMBIE NIGHTMARE, then you owe yourself to take HELLGATE out for a spin. Just watch out for brick walls.

We begin DIEcember, a celebration of the horror movies made by New World Pictures, with a movie that nearly made it into New World's history: 1992's WARLOCK: THE ARMAGEDDON directed by the late Anthony Hickox (HELLRAISER III: HELL ON EARTH) and starring the late Julian Sands in his second go-around as Satan's son. This time around, the Warlock has some new adversaries in the form of two teenage Druid warriors who train to face the evil Warlock by making baseballs fly through the air and befriending squirrels. Along the way, we discuss THE GREAT OUTDOORS, growing up on a film set, and the delicious menu at Black Angus! Get ready for DIEcember, because this is only the beginning!

We push the limits of what we mean by "nearly New World" with this bonus episode where we talk about 1986 classic, Night of the Creeps starring Jason Lively (Blake's brother), Jill Whitlow (not related to the Lively family) and Tom Atkins in the role he was destined to play.This may be the most "stream of consciousness" episode we've ever recorded. In addition to talking about Night of the Creeps we also discuss (in no particular order): Hot dog condiments Erica's hypothetical radio show on 103.5 hosted by Erica Sherrica Dorm rooms Erica's sleeping pillow rules Mama's Family Weekend-long college parties The cooling effect of ceiling fans Robocop 3 Night Zoo There's something for everyone. So, gather your family around the modern-day radio and enjoy Nearly New World: Night of the Creeps.

Are we STILL talking about Night Zoo?! Spoiler alert, we are! We continue #NIGHTvember with 1972’s Night of the Cobra Woman. Monkeys, eagles, and, believe it or not, cobras! Oh my, you say, oh yessssssss, we say! So settle in, chill out, and don't forget to milk Movini before watching this thrilling, bizarre, choose your own adventure directed by Andrew Meyer, a dark film that spends the majority of its time focusing on the night and very little time at a zoo...ooopsie STILL talking about Night Zoo! You'll have to listen and decide for yourself what happened to Dirk, Duff, Joanna and what it truly means to spend a night with the Cobra Woman!

We continue #NIGHTvember with 1987's Night Zoo. With a title like Night Zoo, you'd expect a fun, family comedy. Maybe something along the lines of Night at the Museum. Spoiler alert! You would be wrong. Dead Wrong. Night Zoo, directed by Jean-Claude Lauzon, is a dark film that spends the majority of its time focusing on the night and very little time at a zoo. Night Zoo follows Marcel's release from prison as he tries to rebuild his estranged relationship with his father and hide $200,000 from some corrupt cops. He also tries to get back together with his girlfriend but that's only a small part of the movie which is surprising given her appearance on the movie poster. There's also some cocaine hidden in a thermos, a prized parakeet, and someone seems to always have lube in their pocket. We talk about the apartment rental market in Quebec during the 1980's, Marc's follicly challenged head, and the retirement benefits provided by Peepshow providers. It's just what you'd expect from a Night Zoo.

Welcome to #NIGHTvember where we will spend the month talking about movies with "night" in the title! Kicking off our month of night is the wacky, chaotic comedy by director Jackie Kong, Night Patrol! Join us on our pursuit of what works in this film, including special shout outs to Linda Blair, the Unknown Comic, and an Erica favorite, - showbiz agent character! We toss out our usual show structure and follow the trail of wherever the night (patrol) takes us! We promise no animals were harmed in the recording of this podcast.For more information about the podcast, go to www.newworldpicturespodcast.com.

We close out #VIDtober with our ranking of Italy's much beloved La Casa franchise. A franchise that shares the podium with such greats as The Godfather 1-3 and Star Wars. If you're saying to yourself, "I've never seen a La Casa movie" you would be wrong. If you've seen Evil Dead or Evil Dead 2, you've seen a La Casa movie. If you've seen some, but not all, of the House movies, you've seen a La Casa movie. If you've seen The Witchery then good for you. You've seen a La Casa movie.We rank our least favorite to our favorite. More importantly, Ryan betrays us by making a confounding ranking decision that has us all wondering if he's lost his mind.

Our penultimate episode of VIDtober, our celebration of the movies released by New World Video, is also our 100th New World movie! Appropriately, we're discussing Donald G. Jackson's I LIKE TO HURT PEOPLE, a documentary? Sports film? Slasher? Whatever it may be, it contains a lot of wrestling! Even PRINCESS BRIDE actor Andre the Giant wrestles in it! Joining us is returning guest Brian James O'Connell, a director, writer, and wrestling fan, who sorts out the whole world of 1970's and early 80's wrestling world for us, teaching us about "jobbers" and the 5 motivations for a wrestler (we even add one more)! Plus, we go into what this movie was originally going to be, and what we discovered was, well, A LOT. You won't believe your ears (nor should you, if they talk to you)!Follow Brian here: https://twitter.com/b3OChttps://www.instagram.com/b3oc/?hl=enFor more about the podcast, head to https://newworldpicturespodcast.com/

As we continue #VIDtober and talk about the movies released by New World Video, there's one title we can't figure out why it wasn't released by New World Video and that's Lamberto's Bava's DEMONS 2! Featuring perhaps the greatest soundtrack ever created for a film (at least, in our opinion) and yet somehow not a commentary on television, we discuss the return of Bava's orthodontically-challenged creatures and how difficult they are to defeat, especially when no one knows how to close a door or not trap themselves in the garage! Would you kill a demon or still get your reps in? We ask all the tough questions, including whether Bava should have used his original idea for an ending and how they could've made DEMONS 3!

We continue our journey through the hardest fought hashtag, #VIDtober, in New World Pictures Podcast history with a rare gem(?) - 1985's TERROR IN THE SWAMP or, as it's known in some circles, NUTRIAMAN: THE COPASAW CREATURE. If you're from Louisiana or spent any time in a Southern swamp, you've got the advantage with this episode. We are way over our skis with the dialogue but we found a new saying that will become a NWPPVIP staple, "we can't go off half cocktail". Cocktail? Not sure what that means but we love it. If you're not from Louisiana but you like aeronautics, you'll love this movie. There are bi-planes, float-planes, helicopters and even airboats. Maybe you're into MOONSHINERS on Discovery Channel. This movie has moonshine too! And, they know how to drink it right - out of Mason jars. Most importantly, if you're into Nutria, you might like this movie. It doesn't have as many Nutria as you'd expect. And while we're on the subject, does a Nutria sound like a person playing a Kazoo?

This months starts #VIDtober, where we exclusively discuss the movies released by New World Video! We being back guest Dirk Marshall of the VH US Podcast to help us break down 1987's Canadian tax shelter movie ZOMBIE NIGHTMARE! Adam West headlines a movie filled with so many choices, he doesn't even show up for 45 minutes! It all starts with a group of trendy teens, played by Tia Carrere and director (and bad boy) Shawn Levy, who accidentally kill a heroic baseball player who loves Wheat Germ. But, as they soon find out, dead men have a way of returning, with milky eyes and an occasional limp! Listen as we marvel at this delightful film and the world it contains, where the best cheese is bought at liquor stores, tennis is the purest aphrodisiac, and everyone is one jacuzzi dip away from getting pink mouth! Find Dirk here: https://twitter.com/VHUS_Podcast Find VH US here: https://vh-us.com/

In this episode we bid adieu to #SEXtember with 1985's Breaking All the Rules directed by James Orr. We are joined by special guest Erin Dawn from the Manic Movie Monday podcast, and together we make our way through the Fun Park on the last day of summer, in search of love, sex, a dance break, a diamond, and, most definitely, an amusement park montage! You will have to listen to find out why everyone knows where everyone goes, when you are feelin' down, you can come around - to the Fun Park!

Writer/performer Ali Davis returns to the podcast as we continue #SEXtember with 1975's COVER GIRL MODELS! This Cirio Santiago-directed film follows the exploits of three models and the sleazy photographer they are friends with for no good reason as they travel to Hong Kong for musical montages of photoshoots, a runway show, a dance contest, and, briefly and confusingly, an international incident of some kind! We discuss the fashion (gowns), the proper place to hide microfilm, the sexiness of houseboats, tossing away a gun like a frisbee, and, for airport enthusiasts, LAX!! Don't miss another exciting episode of #SEXtember! We're comfortable!

Jessica Young (co-host of the Rants 'n Raves podcast) returns to the podcast as we continue our tawdry journey through #SEXtember with 1987's Nice Girls Don't Explode - a movie that is everything and nothing you'd expect with the title, "Nice Girls Don't Explode".For a movie that explores a young woman's tendency to spontaneously start fires each time she feels amorous, there are a lot of questions and we attempt to answer them all. We also talk about Pauly Shore's 2021 podcast, bad cat sound voice-overs, and the lack of bun squeezing in modern cinema. All of this will make sense once you listen, trust us. Erica also covers her latest thoughts on "Steamin'". Also, you should watch 1991's Hot Shots. It wasn't made by New World Pictures but it's funny.

Happy Labor Day indeed! We kick off #SEXtember by talking about 1974's CANDY STRIPE NURSES written and directed by Alan Holleb (SCHOOL SPIRIT). In typical NWPP fashion, we start covering New World's NURSES series with the final one in the series, and dig deep into what it takes to be a private eye in Los Angeles, the power of a simple motion offense, and answer the most important question of all, how to pronounce "amphetamine."

To end out #AuGHOST, a celebration of the ghost films released by New World Pictures, we talk about a movie that started a franchise (albeit one New World only half participated In): HOUSE! The film about a haunted house taken over by a deceased owner's nephew with his own strange history brought director Steve Miner and producer Sean S. Cunningham into the New World fold, just as they had finished working on the first three FRIDAY THE 13TH films! Miner would quickly become a go-to director for New World, while Cunningham would shepherd the rest of the franchise, which we will rank in this episode!Also we will discuss the incredible George Wendt, how to flirt your way into getting free babysitting, the wrong way to cook a microwave dinner, and Marc's fascination with toilet flushing! We've had a great time during this #AuGHOST, and HOUSE is the perfect way to close it out!

Our #AuGHOST month continues with our most terrifying selection yet (that is, if you find local theater terrifying): 1986's SHADOW PLAY! The directorial debut of writer/director Susan Shadburne, this features plenty of star power in the form of Dee Wallace Stone and Cloris Leachman, as it explores a playwright who loses her fiance to suicide (but, you know, not exactly) and takes 7 years to work through it by moving in with his mother and brother in the Pacific Northwest.In this episode, Marc's explores his love of Henry Weinhardt's beer, Erica professes her desire to play agent to Wallace Stone's playwright, and Ryan falls in love with the small theatre troupe reading Wallace Stone's (confusing) words! Plus, we discuss the film's epic love scene! Could it be the best we've ever seen? Listen and find out!

We continue #AuGHOST with our most Nearly New World episode yet with 1985's SCHOOL SPIRIT! Roger Corman produces this ghostly comedy, directed by Allan Holeb (CANDY STRIPE NURSES), about a college student whose attempts to hook up with fellow student is interrupted by a deathly car crash! We discuss why New World passed on this movie yet still released 18 AGAIN! and others, the movie's excellent soundtrack, it's physical comedy, and, of course, Hog Day! If ghosts scare you, no reason top be frightened of this one, the ghosts can become people and then ghosts again! Wait, is that even scarier? You be the judge!

We kick off #AUGHOST with 1987's PRISON. Directed by Renny Harlin (CLIFFHANGER, THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT) and written HALLOWEEN producer Irwin Yablans, PRISON is a curious partnership between New World Pictures and Empire Pictures. And who's the beneficiary of this partnership? We all are. Don't let the title fool you. The Prison in PRISON offers loose rules, plenty of yard time, and a ghost that's out for revenge. In this prison, you're locked up with an ensemble cast including Chelsea Field (or Mrs. Bakula according to Marc) from BIRDS 2: LANDS END, Lane Smith (SON-IN-LAW) and some guy named Viggo Mortenson. He didn't do a whole lot outside of this movie but that doesn't stop Erica from creating a new fan club called the Viggans (pronounced, "vegans"). The meals are exceptional and they have open mic night. PRISON feels like it could have been an entry into the Hellraiser franchise or a Pauly Shore vehicle while also carving it's own path. Spoiler, we spend a lot of time talking about Pauly Shore.

Joining us to finish off #SciFiJuly is our friend, comedian and actor Tommy Bechtold (The Middle, New Rockstars YouTube Channel), who almost watched another movie altogether but finally caught DEF-CON 4, writer/director Paul Donovan's post-apocalyptic tale of love, survival, and unseasoned steaks! We discuss post-nuclear hut-building, DEF-CON 4's iconic poster, the incredible amount of spices one needs to survive in space, the Genie's, and whether DEF-CON 4 influenced INTERSTELLAR! Don't miss this laugh-filled deep dive into a movie you at least always thought about renting! Follow Tommy here:https://twitter.com/tommybechtoldhttps://www.twitch.tv/tommyb833

Wait a minute, you may be asking yourself, ALIEN was nearly a New World Picture? Ridley Scott's ALIEN? It's true! So that gave us, Erica, Marc and Ryan, your intrepid hosts, and excuse to talk about one of the greatest sci-fi/horror films ever made! And, considering we're celebrating #SciFiJuly, the timing couldn't be better! Listen as we discuss the movie's title, ALIEN vs. BLADE RUNNER, and our personal histories with the film! Plus, Erica reveals she does not know who Balthazar Getty is, we discuss the porn version of ALIEN, the possible HELLRAISER VS. ALIEN franchise, and much more!

If HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN didn't start #SciFiJuly with enough of a bang, here's an epic interview with the film's co-director and editor, R.J. Kizer, who got his start editing for Roger Corman and New World Pictures with 1979's UP FROM THE DEPTHS (which we covered earlier this year) and went on to work on BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS, SPACE RAIDERS, GALAXY OF TERROR, and so much more! We discuss the difficulties of these productions, including how Corman's vacation put pressure on the delivery time of UP FROM THE DEPTHS and how much PIRANHA was an influence, how BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS is a RASHOMON event, and how our Nearly New World selection of METEOR influenced the creation of HAMBONE AND HILLIE! Plus, we will talk about ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, which utilized Corman's special effects crew from the Lumberyard, GALAXY EXPRESS 999, ANDROID, Kizer's still-active career as an audio editor for X-MEN movies and many, many others, and, of course, HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN, including Daniel Stern's audition for the Roddy Piper role, working with co-director Donald G. Jackson, the locations, and much more!

We are ribbiting our way into #SCIFIJULY with 1988's HELL COMES TO FROG TOWN - a futuristic sci-fi comedy staring everyone's favorite Canadian Scotsman, Rowdy Roddy Piper. He hop all over this episode. Marc talks about his favorite movies from the 2011'sis year including JUST GO WITH IT. In fact, this episode spends an unusual amount of time talking about the Adam Sandler's 2011 hit. Is HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN part of the JUST GO WITH IT UNIVERSE? Maybe. Meanwhile, Erica provides us with many finger diagrams related to how frogs hop and the challenges Roddy Piper's character in the movie would have trying to have sex through an explosive chastity belt. All of this will be lost on you, the listening, but, trust us, they were amazing and educational.

As they say, "all gloomy things must come to an end". We wave goodbye to JUNE GLOOM with a movie that isn't short on tears - Ingmar Bergman's CRIES AND WHISPERS. This movie which deals with the fractured relationship between three sisters as one of the sisters is dying of cancer is long on atmosphere and short on action. It won an Academy Award for cinematography. Some of us loved the slow, methodic pacing. Others of us thought the movie was 4 hours long. CRIES AND WHISPERS also shows that people who tend to be dramatic tend to surround themselves with other dramatic people. Often, this results in a perpetual "drama-off" where one party tries to "out drama" the other. Found out your spouse has had an affair? Respond by stabbing yourself in the gut with a sword. Or was it a letter opener? We'll never know. Regardless, DRAMA. As an added bonus, we frequently say that all roads lead to John Carpenter's THE THING. CRIES AND WHISPERS is no exception.

JUNE GLOOM marches on and takes a dramatic (yet satisfying) turn as we discuss SAINT JACK, the film that saw director Peter Bogdanovich's return to Roger Corman filmmaking! And joining us for this episode is the hilarious and insightful Ben Slater, who literally wrote the book on SAINT JACK with Kinda Hot: The Making of Saint Jack in Singapore! We ask Ben all the necessary insightful questions, like how was Cybill Shepherd involved in the film? How close was Orson Welles to directing it? And why is ENCINO MAN the best fish-out-of-water film? Plus, we talk about how a James Bond was cast in the movie, how Singapore itself plays a role in the film, and whether New World Pictures successfully marketed the film. Follow Ben Slater on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gonetopersia

We continue our procession through the deep recesses of JUNE GLOOM with a Nearly New World entry - 1986's WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN? Written by Jack Sholder (GENERATION X, THE HIDDEN), WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN? explores the challenging topic of child abduction in a small town where the police are useless, the realtors are heartless but the baklava at Nico's is to die for. We attempt to write our own LETTERBOXD description for the movie each with wildly different results, we do an unusually deep dive into children's love of clam chowder and the coagulative properties of whole milk. There's a lot to explore.

JUNE GLOOM, our tribute to the dramas or "saddies" released by New World Pictures, starts out with a bang with the 1984 New Zealand import HEART OF THE STAG! And boy, is it the gloomiest! Joining us to discuss this dark, dark film is returning guest Lindsay Wilkins, host of the Schlock & Awe podcast! We fight through the discomfort of the movie's subject matter (which is considerable) and discuss the Bruno Lawrence of it all, table manners, and the benefits of hindsight! Plus, Lindsay helps school us on New Zealand's goth scene, wool industry, and countryside, AND we have an impromptu stag roar competition! Follow Schlock & Awe here: https://twitter.com/schlockandawe1 Follow Lindsay here: https://twitter.com/readandgeek

It's the end of Marc's Miserable MARVELous May and we wanted to send it off with a celebration of the New World Pictures era of the MCU with our special guest, Tarik Davis. We rank our top 6: Generation X, Death of the Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, Captain America, Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D (nearly New World) and Blade. While that list may seem like an obvious ranking, you may be surprised. We also discuss a potential new Netflix series, Red Skull: House of Gucci. We talk about the copious amounts of time you have to gather your belongings and complete a wardrobe change when a missle is heading to an aircraft you're actively occupying. And, of course, we talk about that time Marc was at Magic Mountain and he watched David Hasselhoff record a music video.

When planning (Marc's Miserable) #MARVELousMay, we couldn't wait to watch GENERATION X, directed by veteran genre filmmaker Jack Sholder (THE HIDDEN, NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2, RENEGADES) to see how he contributed to the first live-action X-Men movie! In our interview, we discuss the making of the 1996 TV movie about the world of teenage mutants, as well as his beginnings as an editor with New Line, writing WHERE ARE THE CHILDREN? (which was nearly a New World movie), his Tales From the Crypt episode, and his other films, including RENEGADES and 12:01, plus working on the 1991 Jeff Speakman movie THE PERFECT WEAPON! Don't miss out on this epic conversation!

Marc's Miserable Marvelous May continues with one of New World's final projects: an adaptation of the Marvel comic book GENERATION X created by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo from director Jack Sholder (THE HIDDEN)! Peter Fluet returns from Ep. 33 STAR CRYSTAL to discuss the characters, world, and potential of this would-be feature-length pilot for a TV series that never was! We quiz Marc about who was from the comic book and who wasn't, and, since it's impossible to talk about GENERATION X without context of the era, we discuss the 1990's of it all, including carnivals, fashion, and 1950's-themed diners! Also, what brought about the true end of New World? And, most important of all: how great was Richard Grieco's IF LOOKS COULD KILL? So get ready for some jubilation (except from Marc) as we examine yet another important part of the 1990's MCU!

We continue Marc's Miserable MARVELous May with 1990's Captain America - movie that should have been made by New World Pictures but wasn't. Instead, it was made by the Cannon Films offshoot, 21st Century Film Corporation. which is why we invited the author of The Cannon Film Guide, Austin Trunick, to join us to discuss this straight-to-video superhero movie. Austin shares some fascinating stories about the making of Captain America while we debate important questions like: Is Captain America actually a superhero or just a regular guy with super strong frisbee golf skills? Is Captain America the older sibling of Ralphie and Randy Parker from A Christmas Story? Can a piano stay tuned when placed on a castle wall overlooking the ocean? Should you let your kids wander the streets of Washington DC at night so they can practice their amateur photography skills? We discuss.

Welcome to Marvelous May aka Marc's Miserable Marvelous May when we celebrate New World's brief period of owning Marvel! That's right, they did! And we're going to talk about it all month! Did Ryan decide to do this just to torture Marc, who hates comic book movies? He did! The fun starts with Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno ending their run of 3 made-for-TV INCREDIBLE HULK movies, and as David Banner and the Hulk! You'll learn about how New World's purchase of Marvel, banana turns, and the best song to play when you're falling out of a plane! Trust us, Stinky, this episode is Marvelous!

The final week of #VAMPril closes out with the third part of our interview with VAMP producer Donald P. Borchers! We discuss the how he got Grace Jones involved with the aid of an Anne Rice book, his stormy relationship with New World CEO Robert Rehme, his unmade projects 357 VIGILANTE and David Lee Roth's CRAZY FROM THE HEAT, his theory on why New World closed its doors, plus more stories about CHILDREN OF THE CORN, TUFF TURF, CRIMES OF PASSION, and ANGEL! This is a conversation not to be missed! For more information on Donald and to watch the films mentioned, go to his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/DonaldPBorchersOG. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

It's the reason for the season! VAMPril continues with the film that inspired it all: 1986's VAMP! And who better to discuss this vampire comedy than our guest, Brian James O'Connell, the director of the vampire comedy BLOODSUCKING BASTARDS starring Pedro Pascal! We discuss the difficulty of making horror comedies, the correct age to play spin the bottle, and the incredible Grace Jones! Plus, Ryan reveals he knows NOTHING about NASCAR, Marc crunches some numbers, Erica upsets cinephiles, Brian figures out the New World Pictures crossover film that should have set the NWPCU in motion, and we all takes turns using the Bryant Gumbel method of interviewing!