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RemaindersEpisode 70: Mad Max Fury RoadOn this episode we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Mad Max: Fury Road - Black and Chrome Edition. Often considered the greatest action film of all time, Fury Road reintroduced the world to Max, this time played by Tom Hardy, as he teams up with Furiosa to take on the dystopian warlord Immortan Joe. George Miller’s stated intention was to make a movie that was one long chase, and as elemental and close to a silent film as possible. The Black and Chrome Edition brings this vision even closer.Other topics include Charlize Theron, George Miller’s fi...2025-05-011h 52RemaindersEpisode 69: Starship TroopersOn this episode of Remainders we watch the 1997 political sci-fi movie Starship Troopers. Dismissed upon release as a generic action movie, time has been kind to this movie about fascism and soldier recruitment in a pro-war society. A militarized society in the future waging war against a sub-human alien species, Starship has gained cultural appreciation as a meta-film about wartime propaganda. A first-time viewing for one, we’ll see if this is a dumb, fun movie or an indictment of fascism. Or both.Other topics include a David Lynch retrospective, the passing of Nikky Katt, new shows we...2025-04-171h 09RemaindersEpisode 68: The DescentOn this episode we watch 2005’s The Descent. A year after tragedy strikes, a group of friends discover something far worse in the deep caverns of the Appalachian Mountains. This spelunking splatter fest is a contender for many titles, including best horror movie of the 2000s, most objectionable thing to watch for anybody with even the slightest claustrophobia, and having maybe one of the worst best friends in all of horror movie history. Listen up as we also thoroughly debate the appropriate moniker of Vampire Bats vs. Crawlers in this modern horror classic.Other topics include reflecting on...2025-04-031h 44RemaindersEpisode 67: HEATOn this episode of Remainders we watch the 1995 crime classic Heat. Directed by Michael Mann, Heat features Al Pacino and Robert De Niro realizing they have a lot more in common than their respective careers would suggest. We dive deep into this 90s classic and the duality of character that has made it a favorite. Other topics include the seemingly endless stream of character actors in Heat, why the movie still holds up, Christopher Nolan’s influence, SXSW, physical media endurance and slipcovers, Francis Ford Coppola accepting a Razzie nomination like a man, and James Cameron’s decision to live...2025-03-201h 21RemaindersEpisode 66: The SubstanceOn this episode of Remainders we watch the new horror classic The Substance. Fresh off Oscar attention and walking away with the award for Best Makeup of 2024, we celebrate this gonzo body horror movie that broke into the mainstream. Elizabeth Sparkle is an aging star played by the legendary Demi Moore. When she is fired from her fitness show for her age, she turns to the green stuff in an attempt to generate a younger version of herself. Results may vary, but Cronenberg would be proud.Other topics include a breakdown and vibe of the Oscars, Conan...2025-03-031h 17RemaindersEpisode 65: SpeedPop quiz, hotshot: What’s the best action movie of the 90s? Stiff competition, but Speed will certainly fight you for the top pick. We revisit this commuter nightmare classic and can’t stop talking about Keanu Reeves’ cool guy charisma, crushing on Sandra Bullock, the legendary Dennis Hopper, Jeff Daniels’ moment of clarity, and that delicious unfinished-freeway jump.Other topics include David Lynch, the L.A. wildfires, Darren’s art show, other 90s action movies and the decade of entertainment, Jan de Bont and Twister, movies we’ve watched on break, biopics that work and biopics that don’t...2025-02-201h 39RemaindersEpisode 64: A Perfect WorldOn this episode we dive into the 1993 film A Perfect World, part two of our Clint Eastwood double-feature. Directed by Eastwood, the film was his follow-up to Unforgiven and features Kevin Costner in one of his best roles as Butch, an escaped convict who kidnaps a young boy. As they journey across the countryside, an unexpected bond forms between them. Meanwhile, Clint Eastwood plays a detective torn between his moral compass and upholding the law. We check out whether A Perfect World deserves to be among Eastwood’s best movies and Costner’s best performance.Other topics incl...2024-11-211h 32RemaindersEpisode 63: UnforgivenOn this first part of our Clint Eastwood double feature, we're diving into Unforgiven, Eastwood’s 1992 Oscar-winning western that challenges the heroic myths of the genre. The film follows retired gunslinger William Munny who takes one last job for revenge and money—only to confront the personal and moral costs of violence. Unforgiven redefined the western genre in the early 90s and it's never been the same since. We check out how Unforgiven holds up over time, look at revisionist westerns, and ask just why is Eastwood such a badass.Other topics include other favorite Clint Eastwood movi...2024-11-0754 minRemaindersEpisode 62: Psycho 2On this episode of Remainders we dive into Psycho 2. Picking up 22 years after Hitchcock’s classic, it’s a true continuation of the character of Norman Bates. Perkins’ give an all time great performance in what is more of psychological thriller than a straight up horror movie - although the classic 80s gore is not abandoned completely. A first time watch, Psycho 2 has become an all time favorite. Other topics includes the role of legacy sequels in film, Darren’s recent trip to Chicago and the return of The Scissors, new horror movies we’re watching for October...2024-10-241h 20RemaindersEpisode 61: SignsOn this episode of Remainders we watch the 2002 thriller Signs. Peak M. Night Shyamalan, Signs is a perfect distillation of the director’s best work – masterfully crafted horror tension and emotional resonance. Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix play brothers in rural Pennsylvania when crop circle signs begin to appear on their farm. A man who has recently lost his faith, Gibson is forced to confront his internal struggle and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Where does Signs fit in M. Night’s filmography? What are the prevailing theories about the aliens in Signs? And what exactly does Lionel Prichard and Th...2024-07-241h 16RemaindersEpisode 60: The InformerOn this episode of Remainders we watch the 1935 John Ford movie The Informer. The story of Gypo Nolan, a disgraced IRA man of war in 1920s British occupied Ireland and his willingness to sell out his comrade best friend for a small reward. Victor McLaglen gives an all-time great sweaty performance as Gypo and his descent into guilt, remorse and whiskey until atonement is the only option. An underappreciated classic from John Ford.Other topics include lessons in Irish independence, Ti West’s X Trilogy, visiting the Vista and the Music Box Theatre, more 80s hair metal, Ri...2024-07-101h 03RemaindersEpisode 59: Humanoids from the DeepOn this tribute episode to the late, great Roger Corman, we watch the 1980 B-movie classic Humanoids From the Deep. The story of a small California fishing town terrorized by human-like sea creatures killing men and assaulting women, Humanoids is the quintessential drive-in film with good reason. Fish monsters, small town brawling, dead animals, lots of naked women, and plenty of creature-feature gore. It has it all. One of the first movies Corman produced after beginning his independent film production empire, Humanoids is just one of many reasons why Roger Corman is an absolute titan in film history....2024-06-271h 18RemaindersEpisode 58: A Place in the SunOn this episode of Remainders we watch the 1951 classic A Place in the Sun. George Eastman is a poor but ambitious young man who becomes entangled with two women after beginning a job with his rich uncle. Based on the Theodore Dreiser novel An American Tragedy, morality and class mobility take center stage as George exposes his inner demons in order to achieve the status and possibly the love he aspires to.Other topics include Woody Allen’s influence by A Place in the Sun, censorship in classic Hollywood, the shift of morality in the movies, the ne...2024-05-081h 09RemaindersEpisode 57: Witness for the ProsecutionOn this episode of Remainders we watch the 1957 classic murder mystery Witness for the Prosecution. Directed by Billy Wilder with all-time great performances by Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power, and Marlene Dietrich, Witness is an adaptation of the Agatha Christie play and is considered one of the best of the decade. Laughton plays a beleaguered and retired judge trying to salvage his health who is lured back into the courtroom after a man is accused of murder – only to discover his wife may not be the salvation they’d hoped for. With some of their best work by Wilder, Laughton, Powe...2024-04-241h 08RemaindersEpisode 56: BasquiatThis week on Remainders we watch the 1996 biopic Basquiat, a glimpse into the short life of postmodernist and art-world icon Jean-Michel Basquiat. Directed by Julian Schnabel and starring a young Jeffrey Wright, Basquiat follows his rise to fame in 1980s New York City and the hotbed of creativity crossing paths with Andy Warhol and others. Containing one of the most notable and talented casts of any film from the decade, Basquiat is a portrait of an artist made from an artist – an ode to the act of creativity itself.Other topics include the Academy Awards, Godzilla winning it...2024-03-151h 22RemaindersEpisode 55: 63 UpThis week on Remainders we watch the 2019 documentary 63 Up. Part of the long-running British film series that started in the 1960s, The Up Series has been following its cast of characters since they were 7 years old. Originally intended as a study on the British class system, their personal lives have become the purpose over the decades of filming. About as unique of a film project as can be, and a clear influence on contemporary directors like Richard Linklater, this epic story of regular people continues to unfold.Other topics include A.I. and movies, social media and...2024-03-011h 08RemaindersEpisode 54: 24 Hour Party PeopleOn this episode of Remainders, we watch the 2002 biographical comedy drama 24 Hour Party People. Steve Coogan plays Tony Wilson and follows his work in late 1970s and early 1980s post-punk with such bands as Joy Division, New Order, and Happy Mondays. Consistently breaking the fourth wall tied together with Coogan’s brand of snark, the story of Manchester in the 70s is a pivotal piece in the history of modern music.Other topics include Poor Things and Yorgos Lanthimos, Russell Mulcahy movies, True Detective, the idea of “selling out”, personal punk and post-punk influences, Oasis drama, the work o...2024-02-131h 11RemaindersEpisode 53: Phantom of the ParadiseThis week on Remainders, we watch the 1974 horror-comedy rock opera Phantom of the Paradise. A cult classic by Brian De Palma, Phantom has gained notoriety in the decades since its release thanks in part to De Palma’s legendary filmography, but also because of a small but rabid fan base that hails to this insane mashup of horror and glam rock.Other topics include Killers of the Flower Moon, Chicago legends Siskel & Ebert and Tom Skilling, January movie marathons, Godzilla Minus One and the Oscars, new Criterion pickups and the lost art of movie posters.So...2024-01-311h 29RemaindersEpisode 52: No Such ThingThis week on Remainders, we watched the 2001 Icelandic fantasy-drama No Such Thing. Directed by Hal Hartley, with a stealthily great cast and aspirations to surreal stories like Beauty and the Beast and Beowulf, No Such Thing tries to have its cake and eat it too. A throwback pick to the era of endless DVDs, revisiting this drama leads to some surreal and honest opinions on the movies and how they age.Other topics include TLB in Chicago, Godzilla Minus One, Ti West and Mia Goth’s X-trilogy, favorite movie experiences of 2023, Star Wars commentaries and Tony Gilroy, ph...2024-01-041h 16RemaindersEpisode 51: Trash HumpersThis week on Remainders, we watch the 2009 movie Trash Humpers. A piece of post-cinema and experimental insanity by Harmony Korine (Gummo, Spring Breakers), Trash Humpers is a practice in hedonistic voyeurism, found-footage VHS, elder depravity, and plenty of garbage. A movie that questions what even is a movie, it’s another great example of Korine’s exploration into erratic places in film.Other topics include praise for Andor and defending the Star Wars prequels, Lord of the Rings as Christmas movies, streaming woes, The Holdovers and Alexander Payne, visiting the Music Box Theatre, Plain White T’s and TL...2023-11-291h 24
To the BottomPlainwhitets, Dog And Everything, Onelife, Scott Darling, Darren Vorel, Pat Gilroy, Nick Agee, Shawn Davis, Marc Ess @ Durty Nellies Episode 6Celebrating Plainwhitets new self titled release Onelife, The Dog and Everything, Darren Vorel, Pat Gilroy, Marc Ess, Scott Darling, Shawn Davis, Nick Agee, pop in to say hello!
2023-11-2454 minRemaindersEpisode 50: RoboCopThis week on Remainders, we celebrate our 50th episode in style with the 1987 satirical classic, RoboCop. The story of Alex Murphy, a Detroit cop who is executed only to be remade by corporate America as the ultimate police enforcer. Paul Verhoeven’s action movie could be viewed as just a seminal piece of 80s action filmmaking, but that would still be selling it short. RoboCop builds upon ideas of capitalism, creeping fascism, and media propaganda in a way that very few movies can manage. I’d buy that for a dollar!Other topics include Darren’s work at the...2023-11-032h 07RemaindersEpisode 49: Manchester by the SeaThis week on Remainders, we discuss the 2016 film Manchester By the Sea. A story of grief, depression, trauma and confronting the past, Kenneth Lonergan directs a movie that manages to deal with these difficult themes while also showing the imperfections in life and the awkward, sometimes funny moments in between. A case of realism with a touch of levity, Casey Affleck plays Lee, a man who upon losing his brother must step into the parental role for his nephew, played by Lucas Hedges. Both give incredible performances and let’s the audience feel for their characters as they are ex...2023-10-091h 36RemaindersEpisode 48: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert FordThis week on Remainders, we talk the 2007 gem The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Partially forgotten and possibly overshadowed by No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood upon its release, Assassination is absolutely an essential modern western. Brad Pitt plays Jesse James who is put on a pedestal by Casey Affleck’s Robert Ford. As Ford idolizes and fawns over James and tries to become one of the gang, he learns the man and the myth do not align. A story about paranoia and disillusionment that is both poetic and dreamlike, elevated by...2023-09-201h 20RemaindersEpisode 47: The Big HeatThis week on Remainders we watch The Big Heat. A gripping 1953 film noir directed by Fritz Lang, The Big Heat follows determined detective Dave Bannion (Glenn Ford) as he exposes corruption within his own department after a fellow officer's death. Gloria Grahame is essential as one of Darren’s all-time picks for noir femme fatales. With intense performances, dark atmosphere, and themes of corruption and justice, it's a stellar noir standout. Other topics include William Friedkin and Peter Jackson commentaries, physical media corner, hangout movies, the new Hives album, the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre video game and Mat...2023-08-281h 07RemaindersEpisode 46: Dragged Across ConcreteThis week on Remainders we discuss the 2018 crime thriller Dragged Across Concrete. From director S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk, Brawl in Cell Block 99), Dragged stars Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn as two cops caught committing police brutality who turn to robbing criminals out of desperation. Filled with his trademark violence and considerable runtime, Dragged is a movie that further cements Zahler as one of the best working directors today.Other topics include the passing of Paul Reubens, Rodriguez and William Friedkin, Jon Hamm and his jump from drama to comedy, the Meg 2 and how bad shark movies...2023-08-101h 33RemaindersEpisode 45: GildaThis week on Remainders, we watch the 1946 noir classic Gilda. An iconic role for Rita Hayworth, she plays the femme fatale shrouded in secrets. Set against the backdrop of a post-World War II casino in Buenos Aires, Gilda’s past collides with her present as Johnny Farrell (Glenn Ford) steps back into her life. An all-time great in the noir genre.Other topics include Oppenheimer, favorite Christopher Nolan movies, movie commentaries, Mission: Impossible directors, and the greatest femme fatales in cinema.WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube...2023-07-281h 26RemaindersEpisode 44: A Simple PlanThis week on Remainders, we talk the 1999 crime thriller A Simple Plan. Directed by Sam Raimi, mostly without his signature chaotic style, Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton play brothers who discover a duffel bag of money and decide to keep it. Almost immediately, this apparent blessing turns into a curse as greed, violence, past trauma, and death all arise as a result. Paxton and Thornton reunite after One False Move and once again prove they are both timeless character actors.Other topics include the screenwriters and actors strike, Margot Robbie, the Boogie Nights soundtrack, new music...2023-07-171h 12RemaindersEpisode 43: One False MoveThis week on Remainders we watch the 1992 crime film One False Move. From director Carl Franklin and co-written by Billy Bob Thorton, Bill Paxton and Thorton lead this forgotten gem about three criminals clashing with a small-town sheriff. Paxton, the all-time great everyman, is at his best as naïve Chief Dale “Hurricane” Dixon, who is excited at the opportunity to become a real cop. But when his past comes to light, his will is put to the test. A Coen-esque thriller with the perfect Paxton performance that shouldn’t be missed.Other topics include Bill Paxton’s filmogr...2023-06-161h 28RemaindersEpisode 42: Body HeatThis week on Remainders, we talk the 1981 neo-noir Body Heat. Written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan – around the same time as writing Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Empire Strikes Back – Body Heat was inspired by Double Indemnity and launched the careers of William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. Ned (Hurt) is a hapless lawyer who falls hard for the sultry but married Matty (Turner). Their affair turns dark though when they initiate a plot to kill her husband – with the potential to reap his fortune. A throwback to 40s crime noir, Body Heat feels especially relevant today as societ...2023-06-031h 26RemaindersEpisode 41: First ReformedThis week on Remainders we watched the 2017 film First Reformed. An all-time best performance by Ethan Hawke, First Reformed follows Hawke playing a small-town minister as he grapples with despair brought upon by the looming threat of climate change. Hawke’s crisis of faith leads him down a dark path as he bounces between hope and despair in a world that often leaves little to have faith in. Paul Schrader’s script and direction bring back many themes he explored in Taxi Driver into a modern world with new uncertainties about the future.Other topics 90s yuppie thri...2023-05-241h 59RemaindersEpisode 40: Cop LandThis week on Remainders we watch the 1997 drama Cop Land. James Mangold’s urban western was Sylvester Stallone’s return to drama after a slew of over-the-top 90s action bombs. Giving one of the best performances of his career, it helps that the rest of the cast is a list of all-time greats, including De Niro, Keitel, and Liotta. A tale of justice and grit, this sleeper hit is almost a hidden gem these days and should not be missed. Don’t blowwww it!Other topics include Mangold’s upcoming Indiana Jones movie, thoughts on the new Cage fli...2023-04-291h 35RemaindersEpisode 39: Body DoubleThis week on Remainders we continue De Palma Days and talk about 1984 film Body Double. Possibly De Palma’s most Hitchcockian film, it’s the story of a man caught in between voyeurism and murder – essential Hitchcock tropes. We discuss its horror and pornographic elements, De Palma’s use of over-the-top acting and direction style, lead actor Craig Wasson’s effectiveness as the lead, Melanie Griffith’s introduction to Hollywood, and where it stands in De Palma’s filmography.Other topics include Air and the Affleck brothers, Renfield, a legendary encounter with the great Leslie Nielson, the legitimacy of...2023-04-151h 41
Made for MusicDarren VorelToday’s friend of the podcast is a true renaissance man: a master of the mic, lens, and easel. He is a full-time working artist, photographer and designer - who has worked with the likes of Plain White Ts, Fairview, Bayside, and Chad Tepper. He is currently exhibiting a couple large scale art pieces at the Encino Terrace Gallery in Encino, California through June 17th, 2023.
He is also one of the creative masterminds behind three long-standing musical projects as well: The Scissors, TLB, and his solo project.
Please say hello to a lover of the zoos, booz...2023-04-1158 minRemaindersEpisode 38: BlowoutThis week on Remainders, we talk Brian De Palma and his 1981 film Blow Out. A classic in Travolta's and De Palma's filmography, the story of a movie soundman uncovering a murder plot against a presidential candidate has grown in appreciation amongst cinephiles since its release over 40 years ago. De Palma's innovative camera movements and focus on doubles and murder mystery do not go unnoticed as Hitchcock devotees, in addition to all time performances from Travolta and John Lithgow as the lurking serial killer. We pay homage to one of the most important auteurs of the 70s. Other t...2023-04-011h 34RemaindersEpisode 37: Anvil! The Story of AnvilThis week on Remainders, we talk about the 2008 documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil. Anvil is the story of a veteran heavy metal band that influenced the genre, but never saw their own success. Childhood friends Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow and Robb Reiner made a pact to become rock stars and they never looked back, despite the doubts, setbacks, day-jobs, and all the other mundane chores that got in their way. A rockumentary hailed by Scorsese about a band adored by Motorhead. What more could you want?Other topics include Robert Smith vs. Ticketmaster, new movies in theaters, the...2023-03-281h 31RemaindersEpisode 36: King of Kong (A Fist Full of Quarters)This week on Remainders, we talk the 2007 documentary King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, the story of die-hard gamers competing for the record high-score on Donkey Kong. Steve Wiebe, a down on his luck everyman, needs a purpose and discovers it in classic arcade gaming. As he attempts to break the record in Donkey Kong, he is exposed to the power and corruption in the underbelly of competitive gaming. The charismatic but deceptive Billy Mitchell, self-proclaimed “world’s best gamer,” will do anything to maintain his high-score and championship title regardless of the cost.Other topics include...2023-03-031h 29RemaindersEpisode 35: MandyThis week on Remainders we continue Cage Fest with the 2018 metal-revenge nightmare Mandy. Red and Mandy are living a serene life in the Pacific Northwest woods when a demonic cult sets their target on them and destroys everything they know and love. Red, in an all-time great Cage performance, is forced to descend into madness in a pursuit for revenge. Biker monsters will snort coke, Cage will forge metal, and Cheddar Goblin will be had by all.Other topics this week include the lighter side of Cage’s performances, his upcoming take on Dracula in Renfield, Gore Ve...2023-02-281h 19RemaindersEpisode 34: Bringing Out the DeadThis week on Remainders we begin Cage Fest with the 1999 underrated gem, Bringing Out the Dead. Directed by Martin Scorsese with a screenplay by Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull), the Dead follows Frank Pierce, an insanely burnt out emergency paramedic working the night shift in 1990s New York City. As the stress and unpredictability of the job start to wear him down, Frank begins to see the ghosts of the people he could not save. Like a drug, Frank does what he can to maintain the high of saving lives but to extremes he can’t control. A hi...2023-02-071h 23RemaindersEpisode 33: MThis week on Remainders, we finish our Fritz Lang double feature with the 1931 noir classic M. A German suspense thriller ahead of its time, Lang’s first sound film is his most pivotal and is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time and his magnum opus. Peter Lorre sets the stage for decades of creeper performances playing Hans Beckert, an incarnation of evil that still forces a moral quandary for the audience.Other topics this week include TLB’s first show of the year, Lisa Marie Presley, the best and maybe worst Elvis movies, Nick...2023-01-301h 17RemaindersEpisode 32: Babylon VS The ArtistOn this mini-episode of Remainders, we check out the shady side of classic Hollywood with the new film Babylon (w/ Spoilers!), and look back to see how it compares to the notably sunnier 2011 film The Artist. Both dive into the silent-film era and try to illuminate the transition into modern films, but with different vibes on how it affected the lives behind the scenes. WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter2023-01-1252 minRemaindersEpisode 31: MetropolisThis week on Remainders, we begin Part One of our Fritz Lang Double-Feature with the 1927 sci-fi classic Metropolis. A German Expressionist story of broken down workers toiling away to produce a life of luxury for the rich. Sound familiar? We discuss the recurring themes that are still around today and how Lang created something that not only still resonates with society today, but also the visuals that looked far ahead of its time. Other topics include a little movie called Avatar, the Year of the Fraser, Tom Cruise’s chaotic and film-obsessed antics, TLB’s first show of the year...2023-01-061h 16RemaindersEpisode 30: Edward ScissorhandsThis week on Remainders, we get ready for the holidays and put on the fantasy-goth-comedy-romance classic, Edward Scissorhands. Tim Burton upends his suburban youth upbringing with a modern-era Frankenstein story about a misunderstood boy who just wants to belong. Possibly Johnny Depp's most iconic role, we look at the lasting effect Burton's melancholy love story has had on what it means to fit in and find love. Other topics include the state of the modern blockbuster, new movies we're watching, John Waters, Darren's upcoming Punk Rock & Paintbrushes Holiday art show, and holiday music picks for a chaotic Christmas party. 2022-12-171h 30RemaindersEpisode 29: RazorbackThis week we discuss the 80s cult classic Razorback. An eco-horror set in the outback, the tale of a giant killer boar rampaging against the exploitation of the natural land is a poetic masterpiece, despite its admittedly ridiculous premise. We get into director Russell Mulcahy’s ability to weave visual artistry and horror aesthetics while also giving us the most badass hunter from down under, Jake Cullen. Other topics include Six Feet Under, new movies we’re watching, holiday plans, and Darren’s new project The Musician’s Green Book. Let’s blast the shit out of these razorbacks!!2022-12-031h 20RemaindersEpisode 28: American MovieThis week on Remainders we talk about the 1999 documentary American Movie. A tale of Midwestern grit about a man who will stop at nothing to complete his low-budget horror film and prove to himself that dreams can come true. A Sundance Film Festival winner and the origin of two immortal characters in Mark Borchardt and Mike Schank, we’ll look at its enduring legacy and why art is worth fighting for. Other topics include Morrissey and The Cure, new music picks, and a brief tribute to Scorsese on his 80th. It’s alright! It’s ok! There’s something to live...2022-11-191h 13RemaindersEpisode 27: The Night Of The HunterThis week on Remainders we cover the 1955 classic The Night of the Hunter. A one-and-done directed movie by screen legend Charles Laughton, this noir/thriller stars Robert Mitchum as a faux preacher serial killer targeting housewives by the score. Although largely ignored at the time of release, Hunter has grown in status and is now regarded as one of the best films of all time with clear influence from the silent era and German Expressionism.Other topics include why critics may have dismissed Hunter, Mitchum and Laughton’s larger-than-life screen presence, recent live shows, book rec...2022-11-121h 12RemaindersEpisode 26: HäxanThis week on Remainders, we take a look at witchcraft and satanic orgies with the 1922 silent film classic Haxan, or Witchcraft Through the Ages. As we settle into our favorite October horror movies, Haxan is largely where it all started. Part historical document on witchcraft in the Middle Ages, part fictionalized account of how Satan and his wild tongue seduced women to witchcraft, ALL horror insanity. We also give praise to the Music Box Theatre with an account of their annual 24-hour horror marathon, the Music Box of Horrors. WebsiteFacebook2022-10-2344 minRemaindersEpisode 25: Every Halloween Movie RankedAs David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy comes to a conclusion with Halloween Ends, we take a look at the entire film series. We give our complete rankings of every Halloween movie (including Halloween Ends) and celebrate Carpenter's legacy in the franchise that just keeps on giving. Hot takes are had, Rob Zombie gets some major attention, and we learn that every Halloween sequel ages like fine wine. WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter2022-10-231h 19RemaindersEpisode 24: The PropositionThis week on Remainders, Darren and Patrick cover the 2005 Australian western The Proposition.Directed by John Hillcoat (The Road) with a screenplay and score by Nick Cave, the outback never looked or sounded so violent. The plot is simple but commanding: a vicious criminal must hunt down and kill his older brother in order to save his younger brother from execution.The poetic nature of death and murder is nothing new to Nick Cave, and in The Proposition he goes hard on morality in an immoral world. We also dive into Cave’s post-punk roots an...2022-10-031h 12RemaindersEpisode 23: A Woman Under The InfluenceThis week on Remainders, Darren and Patrick take a look at Darren’s classic pick A Woman Under the Influence by John Cassavetes. Cassavetes was never one to shy away from tough emotional turmoil in his films, and Woman is no exception. In what may be a favorite performance on the podcast, Gena Rowlands displays a masterclass in acting and how to show the slow realization someone may be beyond help.Other topics this week include The Ramones, upcoming shows for the hosts, and the ongoing Remainders debate between Chicago and L.A....2022-07-231h 10RemaindersEpisode 22: La PiscineThis week on Remainders, Darren and Patrick take a look at the 1969 French film La Piscine. A now pivotal piece of French cinema and neo-noir styling, the story focuses on betrayal and longing when rich people start behaving bad. Death just looks better when it's dressed in style and driving a Maserati. more: http://www.remainderspod.comWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter2022-07-0158 minRemaindersEpisode 21: ELVISOn this mini-episode of Remainders, Darren and Patrick give their first reactions to Elvis, Baz Luhrmann's chaotic tribute to the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis the musician is a favorite of the hosts, and the anticipation for this one has been high. Between Austin Butler's singing and Tom Hanks' over-the-top performance, we'll see where the King lands. more: http://www.remainderspod.comWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter2022-06-2926 minRemaindersEpisode 20: Under The Silver LakeThis week Darren and Patrick dive into 2018’s Under the Silver Lake starring Andrew Garfield as L.A.'s resident code-breaker and scumbag. A neo-noir that pays homage to Hollywood that may or may not have something profound to say – for better or worse. Other topics include the new George Carlin doc, Sarah Squirm and body-horror comedy, and Darren sings the hits of the nineties. WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter2022-06-181h 20RemaindersEpisode 19: Buzzard'This week, Darren and Patrick discuss the 2014 independent film "Buzzard" by writer/director Joel Potrykus. The story of a low-level scam artist, Marty is a petty idealist who thinks the world owes him something. Our hosts talk up this masterful and hilarious journey of what it means to barely survive as a human vulture. Bring the spaghetti and check this one out.'WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter2022-06-041h 08RemaindersEpisode 18: Drag Me To HellIn 2009, Sam Raimi returned to his horror roots with Drag Me To Hell. This week, Darren and Patrick talk movie curses, CGI, getting back to live shows in Chicago and California, and whether or not Alison Lohman is tougher than Bruce Campbell.WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter2022-05-281h 35RemaindersJoyfully Present In The Creative Process - Episode 6: RestJoin Darren as he discusses rest and how it fits within our creative recipes.Most of us are made aware of when we need to rest. Our bodies and our minds have a way of telling us. So why do some of us ignore these signs? Why do we keep going when our bodies and minds are imploring us to pause?Our host shares a first hand account of how rest has become an important part of his creative process.WebsiteFacebookInstagram...2022-01-2809 min