Observers: John Pavlich, Hayley Mason Record Date: January 29, 2022, 09:50 AM Couch Surfing returns, as Hayley Mason joins the podcast to discuss the new Scream (2022)! 00:36:55 – SPOILERS BEGIN HERE! The following artists can be heard in this episode: Marina &amp; The Diamonds, Sylvan Esso, Wolf Club, The Midnight &amp; Nikki Flores, Timecop1983 &amp; Sea Waves, Wayfloe, Low Roar, Steve Jablonsky, Big Giant Circles &amp; Ashly Burch, Dabu &amp; Brigitte Naggar, Gunship, Kate Brady, Jasper Byrne, Shana Falana, Volkor X, Bordeaux, Adam Jones, At Sea, French 79, Grimes, Kiile &amp; Marvel83, M83, Driver86 &amp; Oceanside85, Dead Man’s Bones, Klergy &amp; Valerie Broussard, Ben Howard, MS MR and All The Damn Vampires &amp; Michelle Bensimon. Donate: John's PayPal!

Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/pavlichjohn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/aussieslayerete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hayley Mason</a> Record Date: January 29, 2022, 09:50 AM Couch Surfing returns, as Hayley Mason joins the podcast to discuss the new Scream (2022)! 00:36:55 – SPOILERS BEGIN HERE! The following artists can be heard in this episode: Marina &amp; The Diamonds, Sylvan Esso, Wolf Club, The Midnight &amp; Nikki Flores, Timecop1983 &amp; Sea Waves, Wayfloe, Low Roar, Steve Jablonsky, Big Giant Circles &amp; Ashly Burch, Dabu &amp; Brigitte Naggar, Gunship, Kate Brady, Jasper Byrne, Shana Falana, Volkor X, Bordeaux, Adam Jones, At Sea, French 79, Grimes, Kiile &amp; Marvel83, M83, Driver86 &amp; Oceanside85, Dead Man’s Bones, Klergy &amp; Valerie Broussard, Ben Howard, MS MR and All The Damn Vampires &amp; Michelle Bensimon. Donate: <a href="https://paypal.me/JohnPavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>!

#375 – Couch Surfing Ep. 42: Scream (2022) Review

Subject: Jason Goes To Hell - The Final Friday (1993) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: November 18, 2020, 01:42 AM Plot Summary: After his own form is destroyed beyond resurrection, Jason Voorhees begins possessing random bodies to continue his murderous rampage. Note: Witney returns to help revisit the Unrated Director's Cut of this oddball entry into the Friday the 13th franchise. We discuss New Line Cinema, "Goregasms" and the censorship craze of the early 1990s'. Remember to listen for the Preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal!

Subject: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107254/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Goes To Hell - The Final Friday (1993)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/witneyseibold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witney Seibold</a> Record Date: November 18, 2020, 01:42 AM Plot Summary: After his own form is destroyed beyond resurrection, Jason Voorhees begins possessing random bodies to continue his murderous rampage. Note: <a href="https://www.criticallyacclaimed.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witney</a> returns to help revisit the Unrated Director's Cut of this oddball entry into the Friday the 13th franchise. We discuss New Line Cinema, "Goregasms" and the censorship craze of the early 1990s'. Remember to listen for the Preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: <a href="http://www.paypal.me/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>!

#374 - Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

Subject: Black Panther (2018) Observers: John Pavlich, Jason Gregory Banks Record Date: June 11, 2018, 01:03 PM Plot Summary: In a hidden, highly advanced country in Africa, a young king struggles over restrictive traditions of old and the desire for humanitarian outreach to the rest of the world. Meanwhile, an outsider from America seeks to overthrow the king and exploit the country's resources to conquer other nations. Note: Jason returns to discuss this record-breaking, comic-book film and the important messages within. We talk about nationalism, imperialism, class warfare and representation through culture. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy:  Black Panther (2018) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Panther (2018)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/JG_Banks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Gregory Banks</a> Record Date: June 11, 2018, 01:03 PM Plot Summary: In a hidden, highly advanced country in Africa, a young king struggles over restrictive traditions of old and the desire for humanitarian outreach to the rest of the world. Meanwhile, an outsider from America seeks to overthrow the king and exploit the country's resources to conquer other nations. Note: Jason returns to discuss this record-breaking, comic-book film and the important messages within. We talk about nationalism, imperialism, class warfare and representation through culture. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079F9D91N/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B079F9D91N&amp;linkId=32ffc8d8c1e72a291ccf4e3def692e43" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Black Panther (2018) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#373 - Black Panther (2018)

Subject: Deadpool (2016) Observers: John Pavlich, Jason Gregory Banks, Andrew Mecha Davis Record Date: May 15, 2018, 07:03 PM Plot Summary: A super-intelligent, talking dog and a ninja cat with telekinesis join forces to save their city from giant, sentient killer donuts from Wyoming. Meanwhile, one state over, some Canadian guy with healing abilities fights bad guys to rescue a girl or whatever. Also, there are mutants so that's cool, I guess. ;) Note: In celebration of the theatrical release of Deadpool 2, Jason and Andrew join me as we revisit the first film that started it all. We talk about budgets, studios, grounding the fantastical, film ratings and unicorn fetishes. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy:  Deadpool (2016) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1431045/?ref_=nv_sr_2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deadpool (2016)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/JG_Banks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Gregory Banks</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/popanimecomics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Mecha Davis</a> Record Date: May 15, 2018, 07:03 PM Plot Summary: A super-intelligent, talking dog and a ninja cat with telekinesis join forces to save their city from giant, sentient killer donuts from Wyoming. Meanwhile, one state over, some Canadian guy with healing abilities fights bad guys to rescue a girl or whatever. Also, there are mutants so that's cool, I guess. ;) Note: In celebration of the theatrical release of Deadpool 2, Jason and Andrew join me as we revisit the first film that started it all. We talk about budgets, studios, grounding the fantastical, film ratings and unicorn fetishes. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: <a href="paypal.me/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CNYD5D7/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B07CNYD5D7&amp;linkId=9cf96c5c7b7a2a28771d6c260ae19664" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Deadpool (2016) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#372 - Deadpool (2016)

Subject: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto, Jimmy Brown Record Date: April 16, 2018, 03:13 PM Plot Summary: A humble schoolteacher with amnesia discovers she was once a government spy and assassin. After her skills and memories are restored, she seeks help from a private investigator to thwart an American manufactured, terrorist attack. Note: Jimmy and Tysto team up to help me revisit this bombastic, action classic. We talk about Renny Harlin, slow explosions, Shane Black, smoking and drinking in movies and American imperialism through false flags. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy:  The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116908/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/tystozarban" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tysto</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/shiftybea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jimmy Brown</a> Record Date: April 16, 2018, 03:13 PM Plot Summary: A humble schoolteacher with amnesia discovers she was once a government spy and assassin. After her skills and memories are restored, she seeks help from a private investigator to thwart an American manufactured, terrorist attack. Note: Jimmy and Tysto team up to help me revisit this bombastic, action classic. We talk about Renny Harlin, slow explosions, Shane Black, smoking and drinking in movies and American imperialism through false flags. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: <a href="http://www.paypal.me/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AHKMTI/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004AHKMTI&amp;linkId=6bcc36c537391e98952a60a9b6bff4f4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#371 - The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

Subject: Friday the 13th Part VIII - Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: April 12, 2018, 02:06 PM Plot Summary: A reanimated Jason Voorhees stalks and murders teens on a cruise ship, then follows the survivors to the dangerous streets of New York. Note: Witney returns for a double celebration. Not only have we hit another Friday the 13th on the calendar but the podcast is officially 12 years old! We discuss Canada's seeming disdain for New York (we love our neighbors to the north), bullies, random ghost kids and the aggressive death rattle of the 1980s. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy:  Friday the 13th The Ultimate Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097388/?ref_=nv_sr_5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friday the 13th Part VIII - Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/witneyseibold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witney Seibold</a> Record Date: April 12, 2018, 02:06 PM Plot Summary: A reanimated Jason Voorhees stalks and murders teens on a cruise ship, then follows the survivors to the dangerous streets of New York. Note: <a href="http://canceledtoosoon.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witney</a> returns for a double celebration. Not only have we hit another Friday the 13th on the calendar but the podcast is officially 12 years old! We discuss Canada's seeming disdain for New York (we love our neighbors to the north), bullies, random ghost kids and the aggressive death rattle of the 1980s. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: <a href="http://www.paypal.me/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077Y6R9W1/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B077Y6R9W1&amp;linkId=09f8e6e3ac4f0985d79231771025c916" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Friday the 13th The Ultimate Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#370 - Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

Subject: The Truman Show (1998) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: March 10, 2018, 01:08 PM Plot Summary: A young man with a picturesque life discovers he is in fact the central character in a "reality" program on TV. Note: Tysto returns as we take another look at this unique and oddly prescient film from twenty years ago. We talk about scripted reality, manipulation through media, manufactured consent and the rise and fall of Jim Carrey. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy:  The Truman Show (1998) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120382/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Truman Show (1998)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/tystozarban" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tysto</a> Record Date: March 10, 2018, 01:08 PM Plot Summary: A young man with a picturesque life discovers he is in fact the central character in a "reality" program on TV. Note: Tysto returns as we take another look at this unique and oddly prescient film from twenty years ago. We talk about scripted reality, manipulation through media, manufactured consent and the rise and fall of Jim Carrey. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: <a href="http://www.paypal.me/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WRJ1VB/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B071WRJ1VB&amp;linkId=4594ee1d6af0098545f523441b6cced5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Truman Show (1998) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#369 - The Truman Show (1998)

Subject: Groundhog Day (1993) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: January 27, 2018, 02:54 PM Plot Summary: A self-centered, TV weatherman is trapped in a small town, where he is forced to repeat the same day again and again until he gets it right. Note: Tysto returns to reevaluate this comedy classic from the late Harold Ramis. We talk about repeating days in genre fiction, groundhogs, existential evolution through trial and error, dark comedy and the moral quandary of using a time loop to manipulate people for information. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy:  Groundhog Day (1993) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107048/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Groundhog Day (1993)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/tystozarban" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tysto</a> Record Date: January 27, 2018, 02:54 PM Plot Summary: A self-centered, TV weatherman is trapped in a small town, where he is forced to repeat the same day again and again until he gets it right. Note: <a href="http://www.tysto.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tysto</a> returns to reevaluate this comedy classic from the late Harold Ramis. We talk about repeating days in genre fiction, groundhogs, existential evolution through trial and error, dark comedy and the moral quandary of using a time loop to manipulate people for information. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: <a href="paypal.me/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001KEHAI0/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B001KEHAI0&amp;linkId=138ed79d071fa489fdcb68a297fb8db9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Groundhog Day (1993) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#368 - Groundhog Day (1993)

Subject: Get Out (2017) Observers: John Pavlich, Jason Gregory Banks Record Date: October 26, 2017, 10:21 PM Plot Summary: An African American drives out to the country to meet his White girlfriend's affluent family, wherein strange things start happening to and around him. Note: Horror month concludes as Jason (from the Talk Nerdy 2 Me podcast) returns to examine Jordan Peele's horrific masterpiece. We talk about racism, silent complicity, coded language and manufactured consent. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy:  Get Out (2017) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5052448/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Out (2017)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/JG_Banks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Gregory Banks</a> Record Date: October 26, 2017, 10:21 PM Plot Summary: An African American drives out to the country to meet his White girlfriend's affluent family, wherein strange things start happening to and around him. Note: Horror month concludes as Jason (from the <a href="http://talknerdy2mepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talk Nerdy 2 Me podcast</a>) returns to examine <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jordanpeele" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Peele</a>'s horrific masterpiece. We talk about racism, silent complicity, coded language and manufactured consent. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: <a href="http://paypal.me/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WW76HBM/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B06WW76HBM&amp;linkId=fce4ef8160e34c95ddffe977a61b4e0a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get Out (2017) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#367 - Get Out (2017)

Subject: Night of the Living Dead (1968) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: October 08, 2017, 10:02 PM Plot Summary: A group of strangers barricade themselves together in a rural farmhouse, as they are besieged by reanimated, flesh-eating corpses. Note: Continuing Horror month, Tysto returns to pay tribute to the late George Romero and his genre-defining classic. We talk about the history and evolution of zombie stories, social commentary and nuts-and-bolts film making. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy:  Night of the Living Dead (1968) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063350/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Night of the Living Dead (1968)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/tystozarban" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tysto</a> Record Date: October 08, 2017, 10:02 PM Plot Summary: A group of strangers barricade themselves together in a rural farmhouse, as they are besieged by reanimated, flesh-eating corpses. Note: Continuing Horror month, Tysto returns to pay tribute to the late George Romero and his genre-defining classic. We talk about the history and evolution of zombie stories, social commentary and nuts-and-bolts film making. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: <a href="http://paypal.me/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074JQKX2X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B074JQKX2X&amp;linkId=6dc16ac46db828c71360cd76828b5715" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Night of the Living Dead (1968) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#366 - Night of the Living Dead (1968)

A small band of pop culture enthusiasts (geeks) provide their own audio commentaries for DVDs of both the tv box and the movin' pictures. The Sofa Dogs cover a wide range of genres, from Horror and Science Fiction to Comedy and Drama, and everything in between.

Buffy

Great interaction between the 2 co-host. Lots of fun to listen to. 

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SOFA DOGS Podcast

Subject: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold, Heather Wixson Record Date: October 11, 2017, 02:37 PM Plot Summary: Years after causing her Father's death, a young woman with psychokinesis returns to her childhood home by Crystal Lake and unwittingly resurrects Jason Voorhees. Note: Continuing Horror month, another Friday the 13th has landed on this calendar year which sees the return of Witney and Heather to discuss the seventh film in the franchise. We talk about pacing, character relationships through ADR and laundry fetishes. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: John's PayPal! Buy:  Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095179/?ref_=nv_sr_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/witneyseibold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witney Seibold</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thehorrorchick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Wixson</a> Record Date: October 11, 2017, 02:37 PM Plot Summary: Years after causing her Father's death, a young woman with psychokinesis returns to her childhood home by Crystal Lake and unwittingly resurrects Jason Voorhees. Note: Continuing Horror month, another Friday the 13th has landed on this calendar year which sees the return of <a href="http://canceledtoosoon.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witney</a> and <a href="http://dailydead.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather</a> to discuss the seventh film in the franchise. We talk about pacing, character relationships through ADR and laundry fetishes. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Donate: <a href="paypal.me/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DEQQK8S/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00DEQQK8S&amp;linkId=87f28423ea01dc79d0f32b575e85b6b7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#365 - Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)

Subject: The Babadook (2014) Observers: John Pavlich, Hayley White Record Date: October 06, 2017, 08:53 PM Plot Summary: A disturbing children's book is discovered in the home of a grieving widow and her troubled child. After reading it, a shadowy figure from the book begins tormenting the mother and her son. Note: It's time, once again for the podcast's annual, month-long tribute to Horror and Halloween. To kick things off this year, Hayley returns to discuss this Australian terror-tragedy. We talk about parenting, mental illness, health care and Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Donate: John's PayPal! Buy:  The Babadook (2014) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2321549/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Babadook (2014)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/aussieslayerete" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hayley White</a> Record Date: October 06, 2017, 08:53 PM Plot Summary: A disturbing children's book is discovered in the home of a grieving widow and her troubled child. After reading it, a shadowy figure from the book begins tormenting the mother and her son. Note: It's time, once again for the podcast's annual, month-long tribute to Horror and Halloween. To kick things off this year, Hayley returns to discuss this Australian terror-tragedy. We talk about parenting, mental illness, health care and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skippy_the_Bush_Kangaroo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skippy the Bush Kangaroo</a>. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Donate: <a href="paypal.me/JohnPavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's PayPal</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SVDJ0JU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00SVDJ0JU&amp;linkId=30ad9a6922a86c9a417b6015f45d4b6f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Babadook (2014) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#364 - The Babadook (2014)

Subject: Batman v Superman - Dawn of Justice Observers: John Pavlich, William Bibbiani, Witney Seibold Record Date: August 31, 2017, 12:22 AM Plot Summary: Lex Luthor manipulates and deceives Batman into killing Superman, for reasons. Note: Due to the cancellation of The B-Movies podcast, William and Witney (creators of Canceled Too Soon) have asked me to host this commentary track. We discuss plot v story, morals v methods and Marvel v DC. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: Ultimate Edition (2016) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2975590/?ref_=rvi_tt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Batman v Superman - Dawn of Justice</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/williambibbiani" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">William Bibbiani</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/witneyseibold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witney Seibold</a> Record Date: August 31, 2017, 12:22 AM Plot Summary: Lex Luthor manipulates and deceives Batman into killing Superman, for reasons. Note: Due to the cancellation of <a href="http://craveonlinefilm.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The B-Movies podcast</a>, William and Witney (creators of <a href="http://canceledtoosoon.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canceled Too Soon</a>) have asked me to host this commentary track. We discuss plot v story, morals v methods and Marvel v DC. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DEBC7Q6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01DEBC7Q6&amp;linkId=7d323654df9bd5410cc1c7e15c6a8add" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: Ultimate Edition (2016) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#363 - Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition (2016)

Subject: The Ring (2002) Observers: John Pavlich, William Bibbiani, Witney Seibold Record Date: August 16, 2017, 11:53 PM Plot Summary: When a relative dies under gruesome and mysterious circumstances, a reporter follows the trail of a cursed videotape and its disturbing footage that may be somehow responsible. Note: Due to the cancellation of The B-Movies podcast, William and Witney (creators of Canceled Too Soon) have asked me to host this commentary track. We discuss J-Horror remakes, avant garde film-making and "psychic photography". Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  The Ring/The Ring Two Movie Collection on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298130/?ref_=nv_sr_2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ring (2002)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/williambibbiani" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">William Bibbiani</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/witneyseibold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witney Seibold</a> Record Date: August 16, 2017, 11:53 PM Plot Summary: When a relative dies under gruesome and mysterious circumstances, a reporter follows the trail of a cursed videotape and its disturbing footage that may be somehow responsible. Note: Due to the cancellation of <a href="http://craveonlinefilm.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The B-Movies podcast</a>, William and Witney (creators of <a href="http://canceledtoosoon.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canceled Too Soon</a>) have asked me to host this commentary track. We discuss J-Horror remakes, avant garde film-making and "psychic photography". Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JCV4PXK/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01JCV4PXK&amp;linkId=ac80be8a73e684d1435df293b25541e2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Ring/The Ring Two Movie Collection on DVD at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#362 - The Ring (2002)

Subject: Hudson Hawk (1991) Observers: John Pavlich, Alonso Duralde, David Kittredge Record Date: July 01, 2017, 04:05 PM Plot Summary: A cat burglar is forced to steal ancient artifacts in Italy, meant to manufacture pure gold via alchemy. Note: Alonso (contributor to What The Flick?! and co-host of the Linoleum Knife podcast) returns and is joined by David (writer and director of Pornography: A Thriller) to discuss the bizarre action comedy. We talk about story by committee, tonal whiplash, continuity with monkeys and the art of the caper genre. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Correction: During this recording, I mistakenly assert the deaths of actors, Richard E. Grant and Andrew Bryniarski. Both are in fact alive at this time. I apologize for the error. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  Hudson Hawk on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102070/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hudson Hawk (1991)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/aduralde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alonso Duralde</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/davidkittredge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Kittredge</a> Record Date: July 01, 2017, 04:05 PM Plot Summary: A cat burglar is forced to steal ancient artifacts in Italy, meant to manufacture pure gold via alchemy. Note: Alonso (contributor to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/whattheflickshow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What The Flick?!</a> and co-host of the <a href="http://www.linoleum-knife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linoleum Knife</a> podcast) returns and is joined by David (writer and director of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1144811/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pornography: A Thriller</a>) to discuss the bizarre action comedy. We talk about story by committee, tonal whiplash, continuity with monkeys and the art of the caper genre. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Correction: During this recording, I mistakenly assert the deaths of actors, Richard E. Grant and Andrew Bryniarski. Both are in fact alive at this time. I apologize for the error. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AU740H2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00AU740H2&amp;linkId=a7ba5d0d3fa9c5eab1132df70479988f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hudson Hawk on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#360 - Hudson Hawk (1991)

Subject: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: June 01, 2017, 01:06 AM Plot Summary: Infatuated with an attractive American girl, a Canadian guitarist fights off her seven evil exes to be with her. Note: Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast and Canceled Too Soon) returns to discuss the fun, yet flawed geek gumbo from Edgar Wright. We talk about character agency, biphobia, enjoying broken cinema and the evolution of video games. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  Scott Pilgrim vs. the World on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0446029/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/witneyseibold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witney Seibold</a> Record Date: June 01, 2017, 01:06 AM Plot Summary: Infatuated with an attractive American girl, a Canadian guitarist fights off her seven evil exes to be with her. Note: Witney (co-host of <a href="http://craveonlinefilm.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The B-Movies Podcast</a> and <a href="http://canceledtoosoon.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canceled Too Soon</a>) returns to discuss the fun, yet flawed geek gumbo from Edgar Wright. We talk about character agency, biphobia, enjoying broken cinema and the evolution of video games. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003L20IE2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B003L20IE2&amp;linkId=1ff4d6b84ac6c6cd6760da69c6c9b707" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Scott Pilgrim vs. the World on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#359 - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)

Subject: Friday The 13th Part 6 - Jason Lives (1986) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: January 16, 2017, 03:34 AM Plot Summary: Tommy Jarvis unwittingly resurrects Jason Vorhees and sends him on a murderous rampage towards a new crop of counselors and kids. Note: For the first Friday the 13th of 2017, Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast) returns to talk over the sixth film in the franchise. We discuss self-awareness, the injection of wit, Jason as a zombie and children in peril. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  Friday The 13th: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091080/?ref_=nv_sr_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friday The 13th Part 6 - Jason Lives (1986)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/witneyseibold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Witney Seibold</a> Record Date: January 16, 2017, 03:34 AM Plot Summary: Tommy Jarvis unwittingly resurrects Jason Vorhees and sends him on a murderous rampage towards a new crop of counselors and kids. Note: For the first Friday the 13th of 2017, Witney (co-host of <a href="http://craveonlinefilm.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The B-Movies Podcast</a>) returns to talk over the sixth film in the franchise. We discuss self-awareness, the injection of wit, Jason as a zombie and children in peril. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DEQQK8S/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00DEQQK8S&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Friday The 13th: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#354 - Friday The 13th Part 6: Jason Lives (1986)

Subject: Lois &amp; Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman - Strange Visitor (1x02) Observers: John Pavlich, Heidi Jenkins Record Date: January 08, 2017, 09:42 PM Plot Summary: A government official obsessed with aliens tries to find and kill Superman. Meanwhile, Clark wants to learn more about where he came from. Note: Heidi returns to discuss the second episode from the first season of ABC's Superman series. We talk about the man behind Wonder Woman and the lie detector, casting and character upsets, sexual conquest double standards and the hidden truth behind Mulder &amp; Scully. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the episode on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  Lois &amp; Clark: The Complete Series on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0635186/?ref_=ttep_ep2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lois &amp; Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman - Strange Visitor (1x02)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hjkuzcotopia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heidi Jenkins</a> Record Date: January 08, 2017, 09:42 PM Plot Summary: A government official obsessed with aliens tries to find and kill Superman. Meanwhile, Clark wants to learn more about where he came from. Note: Heidi returns to discuss the second episode from the first season of ABC's Superman series. We talk about the man behind Wonder Woman and the lie detector, casting and character upsets, sexual conquest double standards and the hidden truth behind Mulder &amp; Scully. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the episode on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HWZ4BG/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B000HWZ4BG&amp;linkId=42be601dadf84e883e8da5bc4bcb41ff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lois &amp; Clark: The Complete Series on DVD at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#353 - Lois & Clark: Strange Visitor (1993)

Subject: Die Hard 2 (1990) Observers: John Pavlich, Alonso Duralde Record Date: December 19, 2016, 04:30 PM Plot Summary: During a snow storm at the Dulles International Airport, John McClane waits for his wife's plane to land but discovers a terrorist plot by rogue military operatives to free a drug lord from his extradition to America. Note: Just in time for Christmas, Alonso (contributor to What The Flick?! and co-host of the Linoleum Knife podcast) joins me to revisit the second film in the influential, action franchise. We talk about fake snow, setup and payoff, the Die Hard legacy, Christmas movies and action films in a post-9/11 America. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  Alonso Duralde's book, "Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas" at Amazon.com! Buy:  Die Hard: 25th Anniversary Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099423/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Die Hard 2 (1990)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/aduralde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alonso Duralde</a> Record Date: December 19, 2016, 04:30 PM Plot Summary: During a snow storm at the Dulles International Airport, John McClane waits for his wife's plane to land but discovers a terrorist plot by rogue military operatives to free a drug lord from his extradition to America. Note: Just in time for Christmas, Alonso (contributor to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/whattheflickshow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What The Flick?!</a> and co-host of the <a href="http://www.linoleum-knife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linoleum Knife</a> podcast) joins me to revisit the second film in the influential, action franchise. We talk about fake snow, setup and payoff, the Die Hard legacy, Christmas movies and action films in a post-9/11 America. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0879103760/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0879103760&amp;linkId=a022795a14103c2c4db46233e9aa3b32" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Alonso Duralde's book, "Have Yourself A Movie Little Christmas" at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANGID14/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00ANGID14&amp;linkId=fdb0569e6878bd24fc93672275c265c6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Die Hard: 25th Anniversary Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#352 - Die Hard 2 (1990)

Subject: 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) Observers: John Pavlich, Jason Gregory Banks Record Date: November 10, 2016, 12:09 AM Plot Summary: After a car accident, a woman is brought to a fallout shelter by a man who believes an unknown threat has made the surface uninhabitable. Note: Jason (from the Talk Nerdy 2 Me podcast) returns to discuss this tense, psychological thriller from Dan Trachtenberg and JJ Abrams. We talk about sexism, subversion of expectations and ship-in-a-bottle storytelling. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  10 Cloverfield Lane on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179933/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/JG_Banks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Gregory Banks</a> Record Date: November 10, 2016, 12:09 AM Plot Summary: After a car accident, a woman is brought to a fallout shelter by a man who believes an unknown threat has made the surface uninhabitable. Note: Jason (<a href="http://talknerdy2mepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">from the Talk Nerdy 2 Me podcast</a>) returns to discuss this tense, psychological thriller from <a href="http://www.twitter.com/dannytrs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Trachtenberg</a> and JJ Abrams. We talk about sexism, subversion of expectations and ship-in-a-bottle storytelling. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BLH8R50/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B01BLH8R50&amp;linkId=2e72732385a52c75638ce06d945a51da" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 10 Cloverfield Lane on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#351 - 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

Subject: The Strangers (2008) Observers: John Pavlich, Jason Gregory Banks Record Date: October 29, 2016, 11:30 PM Plot Summary: After a failed marriage proposal, a young couple retreat to a remote vacation home and are terrorized by three masked assailants. Note: Finishing the podcast's annual, month-long Horror commentaries, Jason (from the Talk Nerdy 2 Me podcast) steps in at the last minute to watch (sight unseen) this creepy, home invasion gem. We talk about pacing, character motivation and creating tension from the mundane. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Happy Halloween! Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  The Strangers on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482606/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strangers (2008)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/JG_Banks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Gregory Banks</a> Record Date: October 29, 2016, 11:30 PM Plot Summary: After a failed marriage proposal, a young couple retreat to a remote vacation home and are terrorized by three masked assailants. Note: Finishing the podcast's annual, month-long Horror commentaries, Jason (<a href="http://talknerdy2mepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">from the Talk Nerdy 2 Me podcast</a>) steps in at the last minute to watch (sight unseen) this creepy, home invasion gem. We talk about pacing, character motivation and creating tension from the mundane. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Happy Halloween! Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D2WU8O/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B001D2WU8O&amp;linkId=4cc952fcb04cddb4233956833623a07c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Strangers on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#350 - The Strangers (2008)

Subject: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: July 17, 2016, 03:30 PM Plot Summary: Riggs and Murtaugh fight a racist, foreign diplomat while also being tasked with witness protection duty. Note: Jimmy returns for the second film in Richard Donner's buddy-cop, action series. We discuss Apartheid, the physics of death by surfboard, comparisons between the theatrical (which we're watching) and director's cut, Patsy Kensit and the importance of editing in both action and comedy. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  The Lethal Weapon Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel! Supplemental Material: Watch episode 33 of Cutting Edge on Lethal Weapon 2's UK edits!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097733/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/shiftybea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jimmy Brown</a> Record Date: July 17, 2016, 03:30 PM Plot Summary: Riggs and Murtaugh fight a racist, foreign diplomat while also being tasked with witness protection duty. Note: Jimmy returns for the second film in Richard Donner's buddy-cop, action series. We discuss Apartheid, the physics of death by surfboard, comparisons between the theatrical (which we're watching) and director's cut, Patsy Kensit and the importance of editing in both action and comedy. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0079KGAOY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0079KGAOY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Lethal Weapon Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store (All items now 33% off)</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>! Supplemental Material: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-rXGeBWJdw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch episode 33 of Cutting Edge on Lethal Weapon 2's UK edits</a>!

#346 - Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

Subject: Lois &amp; Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman - Pilot (1x01) Observers: John Pavlich, Heidi Jenkins Record Date: September 15, 2016, 08:36 PM Plot Summary: An alien with superhuman abilities tries to lead a normal life by working as a reporter for a big city newspaper. Note: Heidi returns to discuss the feature-length pilot for ABC's beloved Superman series. We talk about comic books, practical effects and sincerity versus cynicism. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the show on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  Lois &amp; Clark: The Complete Series on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106057/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lois &amp; Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman - Pilot (1x01)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hjkuzcotopia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heidi Jenkins</a> Record Date: September 15, 2016, 08:36 PM Plot Summary: An alien with superhuman abilities tries to lead a normal life by working as a reporter for a big city newspaper. Note: Heidi returns to discuss the feature-length pilot for ABC's beloved Superman series. We talk about comic books, practical effects and sincerity versus cynicism. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the show on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HWZ4BG/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B000HWZ4BG&amp;linkId=42be601dadf84e883e8da5bc4bcb41ff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lois &amp; Clark: The Complete Series on DVD at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#345 - Lois & Clark: Pilot (1993)

Subject: Point Break (1991) Observers: John Pavlich, Heather Wixson Record Date: August 03, 2016, 11:57 PM Plot Summary: An FBI agent goes undercover as a surfer and is seduced by the allure of a bank-robbing thrill junkie. Note: The Summer series continues as Heather (managing editor of DailyDead.com) returns to discuss the action-packed, cult classic. We talk about surfing, morality, loyalty and how the remake film missed the entire point. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Post Script: Unfortunately, this recording was damaged due to an unforeseen power outage. As a result, synchronization may not be possible and the playback quality is spotty at best but your mileage may vary. We apologize for any effect this may have on your ability to enjoy this content. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy:  Point Break (1991) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102685/?ref_=nv_sr_2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Point Break (1991)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thehorrorchick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Wixson</a> Record Date: August 03, 2016, 11:57 PM Plot Summary: An FBI agent goes undercover as a surfer and is seduced by the allure of a bank-robbing thrill junkie. Note: The Summer series continues as Heather (<a href="http://dailydead.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">managing editor of DailyDead.com</a>) returns to discuss the action-packed, cult classic. We talk about surfing, morality, loyalty and how the remake film missed the entire point. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Post Script: Unfortunately, this recording was damaged due to an unforeseen power outage. As a result, synchronization may not be possible and the playback quality is spotty at best but your mileage may vary. We apologize for any effect this may have on your ability to enjoy this content. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OBQDHK/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B004OBQDHK&amp;linkId=f98fb3e40460c522d5b26a482524efc8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Point Break (1991) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#344 - Point Break (1991)

Subject: Jaws (1975) Observers: John Pavlich, Heather Wixson Record Date: July 12, 2016, 12:38 AM Plot Summary: A cop, a scientist and a hunter sail out from the coast of a New England town, in search of a deadly Great White shark. Note: Continuing our series of Summer-based motion pictures, Heather (managing editor of DailyDead.com) returns, this time to revisit the subject of the Sofa Dogs podcast's very first episode. We talk about the origin of the term, "blockbuster", the deep, dark dangers of the ocean, shark psychology and getting more out of your story when you have less to work with. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Jaws on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/?ref_=rvi_tt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jaws (1975)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thehorrorchick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Wixson</a> Record Date: July 12, 2016, 12:38 AM Plot Summary: A cop, a scientist and a hunter sail out from the coast of a New England town, in search of a deadly Great White shark. Note: Continuing our series of Summer-based motion pictures, Heather (<a href="http://dailydead.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">managing editor of DailyDead.com</a>) returns, this time to revisit the subject of the Sofa Dogs podcast's very first episode. We talk about the origin of the term, "blockbuster", the deep, dark dangers of the ocean, shark psychology and getting more out of your story when you have less to work with. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008XM3NZQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B008XM3NZQ&amp;linkId=77bfe5a35df6bc2b4e3dbaded94a9979" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jaws on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#343 - Jaws (1975) - Retake

Subject: Sleepaway Camp (1983) Observers: John Pavlich, Heather Wixson Record Date: June 23, 2016, 11:41 PM Plot Summary: A young, shy girl is sent to a summer camp with her cousin, where kids and counselors who mistreat her are being systematically murdered. Note: Heather (managing editor of DailyDead.com) returns, this time to kick off a seasonal theme of summer-based motion pictures. First up, the disturbing cult classic that spawned a unique, slasher franchise. We discuss gender roles, social norms among men, women and children, sexual identity confusion and how to properly manage a summer camp. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: John's Go Fund Me campaign! Buy: Sleepaway Camp on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel!

Subject: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086320/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sleepaway Camp (1983)</a> Observers: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlich" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Pavlich</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thehorrorchick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Wixson</a> Record Date: June 23, 2016, 11:41 PM Plot Summary: A young, shy girl is sent to a summer camp with her cousin, where kids and counselors who mistreat her are being systematically murdered. Note: Heather (<a href="http://dailydead.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">managing editor of DailyDead.com</a>) returns, this time to kick off a seasonal theme of summer-based motion pictures. First up, the disturbing cult classic that spawned a unique, slasher franchise. We discuss gender roles, social norms among men, women and children, sexual identity confusion and how to properly manage a summer camp. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Support: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John's Go Fund Me campaign</a>! Buy: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HRUQ7WG/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=sofdogpod-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=B00HRUQ7WG&amp;linkId=f6794d72cb9686755e486b470484d69d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sleepaway Camp on Blu-ray at Amazon.com</a>! Buy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PopArtHorizons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Art from John's Etsy Store</a>! Watch: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sofadogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sofa Dogs YouTube Channel</a>!

#342 - Sleepaway Camp (1983)

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