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Bowler BrimDoctor! Doctor! I've got the flops!This episode features a discussion of a number of films, but primarily focuses on two comedies that flopped when they came out, and also feature doctors as main characters. However, some of these movies might just be The Cure for what ails you.
2025-09-2432 min
Bowler BrimNeedle in a Timestack (2021)Let's autopsy this thing.Music is Windmills of your mind by Enoch Light and the Light Brigade
2025-08-2730 min
Bowler BrimTurtle Waxing NostalgiaIn a long-awaited episode, I go all in on the three live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films from the early 1990s.
2025-08-1147 min
Bowler BrimA DoE, PBS, NPR PSALet's talk about how defunding various public services impacts a lot more than you expect, and just to keep it pragmatic, I'll talk about it from my own personal anecdotal frame of reference.
2025-07-2515 min
Bowler BrimRemo Williams (1985)One of the first films I really wanted to talk about as a reviewer, but didn't have the knowhow at the time, this is an Orion Pictures big budget flop that has developed a cult following.I enjoyed so much of this as an adaptation of a series of novels, and don't worry, I do try to do it justice on every front.
2025-07-0229 min
Bowler BrimToxic Masculinity in Romero's Day of the Dead (1985)This is one that I've wanted to write for a long time, pretty much from the start of my online reviews, and in this instance, another content creator actually prompted me to pick the subject back up.Lewis Luvhaug mentioned in his review of Invincible volume 3 that it was a worthy subject, and it was right in my wheelhouse.This is a very grown-up movie, so some subject matter is more mature than younger audiences may be ready for.Additionally: I know I got some parts of the movie wrong...
2025-06-1830 min
Bowler BrimMan of the Year (2006)In this piece, I talk about the forgotten 2006 all-star project that was part political satire & part dark thriller. What's more we'll examine how it accidentally foresaw the 2016 run by Donald J Trump and how his various actions over time differ from that of Man of the Year's protagonist, Tom Dobbs. We'll look back at the career of the film's star, Robin Williams, and the writer-director who first worked with Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam. We're taking a deep and wide look at this, so get ready for a wild ride.Music is Wake Up by Arcade Fire
2025-06-1438 min
Bowler BrimMy Shining HypothesisThis is another long-awaited subject that I was spurred to write for the podcast. Some spoilers are contained herein.I have taken a long look at the versions of The Shining and the documentary Room 237 to really go in depth. One idea even posits that the movie has a symmetrical effect if you play it forwards and backwards, overlaid on top of one-another, each way.So what really went on for the Torrence family in the Overlook hotel? The answer may just surprise you.
2025-06-0419 min
Bowler BrimLesser-known Auteurs of the 21st CenturyThe auteur is a bit of an old-school concept in the world of cinema. Most people who can act, write, direct, and more, tend to do so one at a time, but there are some people who it all at once in a proverbial plate-spinning act.Wearing that many proverbial hats at once can be a lot of burden, and sometimes it works: Orson Welles, Jerry Lewis, Kenneth Branagh.So in this episode, I'll tell you a bit about two films by contemporary persons who set out to tell stories all their own, and whether...
2025-05-2838 min
Bowler BrimPsychological Dynamics in Saving Silverman (2001)Trigger warning: this discussion centers around relationships, abuse, and sexuality which some viewers may find upsetting or inappropriate for younger audiences. Discretion is advised.This is a discussion that I have waited almost 25 years to have. I spent multiple semesters getting top marks in Psych courses, making the dean's list & national honors society just to get to the point where I can dissect the dysfunctional personalities in a flop raunchy comedy you probably don't even remember.Strap in, because we're taking a deep dive on this one. It's literally a movie that I only really...
2025-05-1434 minBowler BrimAutism in film and televisionIn this long overdue episode, I'll take you on a journey through all kinds of movies that have characters that are either explicitly or implicitly autistic, and highlight the differences in how they are handled better or worse. Then we'll end on a discussion of autism in television, which only briefly touches on much of the attempts over the years.
2025-04-2137 min
Bowler BrimCabrini (2024)In a rarity, I'm talking about a newer project that got overlooked by many last year. Cabrini tells the story of Mother Francesca, who founded the Sacred Heart orphanages & hospitals starting in the USA during the gilded age, and is recognized as America's first canonized saint and the patron saint of immigrants, as well as a bit of a feminist icon in the Catholic church.To find out more, listen in.Some discretion is advised for certain topics in the film.
2025-04-1413 min
Bowler BrimMichelle My BelleIn this episode, we take a look at the career of the late actress, Michelle Trachtenberg: her early days, her highs & lows, and everything in-between.I really enjoyed her work over the years, and like many, was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. Nevertheless, this 45' discussion pays homage to her as respectfully as she deserves, I think you'll agree.Wherever you are, Michelle, we tip the bowler brim to you.For those with younger listeners, discussion about the film EuroTrip does contain some explicit topics, upon which I attempt to tastefully...
2025-04-0445 min
Bowler BrimEarth 2In a semi-sequel to a recording I had on Patreon, let's take a look back at Earth 2, a popular & short-lived cult scifi show that was part of a mid-`90s boom in primetime science fiction series, featuring Clancy Brown, Terry O'Quinn, Tim Curry, and many more.Don't worry, this review and discussion is mostly spoiler free.
2025-02-2826 min
Bowler BrimGoing Berserk (1983)In this episode, we'll focus on the talent behind a lesser-known comedy featuring some top-tier talent on both sides of the camera. How Going Berserk isn't better known is beyond me, but it fueled the usual exploration of a lot of more background on the talent involved in its realization.
Give a listen, and along the way, I'll point you to a lot of other content you can look up from these folks that is often free or included in most streaming services.
2025-01-2718 min
Bowler BrimThe Ref (1994)For a stressful holiday season, I couldn't think of anything better to discuss in-depth than one of the snarkiest Christmas comedies going.
Some of the music featured are popular Christmas novelty songs from around that time.
2024-12-2318 min
Bowler BrimRed One (2024)This episode is just a little off-the-cuff discussion of another off-beat Christmas movie.
2024-12-2028 minBowler BrimThe Forgotten John Hughes ClassicIn this special Thanksgiving episode, we'll examine a cult favorite from the late writer of some of America's favorite movies.
2024-11-2713 min
Bowler BrimDePatie-Freleng EnterprisesThe originators of some classic & forgotten animations is a rabbit hole I found immensely rewarding. Thanks to Jim Bevan, mentalist, entertainer & patron for suggesting the topic.
2024-11-1125 minBowler BrimA Better Joker Movie?In this shorter discussion, I invite you to take a look at a new take on the Joker, like you've never seen before.
2024-10-0708 minBowler BrimDame Maggie SmithIn this short episode, I'll tell you a bit about Dame Smith & her amazing career, as well as highlighting one of my favorite films about her.
2024-09-3008 minBowler BrimMovies about Genderbending & SoccerThis took months to write & research, but kept getting better as I delved into the background & explored this subject.
Originally, I was just going to discuss one film, but wound up finding more to talk about in our second subject.
This film is dedicated to suicide-prevention & as a reminder, if you need help, it's okay not to be okay and to get help, to ask for help, to do what you need to make it through life healthy. You're worth it.
2024-09-1126 minBowler BrimBlue Beetle (2023)A bit of a sleeper hit with a solid setup for a sequel, Blue Beetle underperformed in the box office with direct, in-house competition from The Flash. Dumped into cinemas in mid-August, was this movie an underdog or what?
2024-04-2948 min
Bowler BrimBlog - Ghostbusters - Frozen EmpireChill out & give a listen to my thoughts on the latest in the massively popular Ghostbusters franchise, and some reflections on the larger franchise and its various installments.
2024-03-2950 minBowler BrimShows You Can Binge in One EveningThis may become a series if the media companies play it right, so let's have a look at a BritBox original and another one by Netflix.
Both these shows have top tier talent, but of course, are they worth your time?
2024-02-2039 minBowler BrimIrving KershnerIn this episode, we'll take an off-the-cuff look at director Irving Kershner's career. Give it a listen, and thanks for clicking over.
2024-01-3042 minBowler BrimThe Wiz (1979)
In this recording, take a journey with me back through the origins of the Oz books, the first adaptations on stage & screen, the well-known 1939 version, and some fascinating aspects to the `70s soul version adapting the smash stage play.
Along the way, we'll learn a lot about the author, L Frank Baum, his noteworthy mother-in-law, and as much interesting content as I could squeeze onto the page from my keyboard.
2023-10-1617 minBowler BrimDC in DisarrayIn this blog-style recording, I take a look back at DC and Warner Bros various projects over the decades and offer some insights of my own.
2023-08-0735 minBowler BrimIndiana Jones & the Reboot of DoomIn this blog-style piece, I take a long look back at the Indiana Jones franchise, some of our other most beloved franchises, and how this one all shapes up.
I'm not trying to bash the film or loft it up, but I have a lot of thoughts.
2023-07-311h 50
The Couch Surfing ShowSPECIAL 01: 2% Classic. Live from the San Clemente Pier
The greatest live surfing contest ever imagined, The 2% Classic, is going down live from the San Clemente Pier.
The 2% Classic is bringing in some of the gnarliest pros to compete alongside 48 lucky groms.
The couch is on site and live to cover ALL the action.
Surfers include:
Alyssa Spencer, Autumn Hays, Avery McDonald, Bella Kenworthy, Ben Brantell, Brett Simpson, Brisa Hennessy, Brody Sale, Cannon Carr, Coco Ho, Cole Houshmand, Cole McCaffray, David O’Keefe, Dylan Young, Eli Hanneman, Ella McCaffray, Eric Geiselman, Evan Geiselman, Ezekiel Lau, Griffin Colapinto, Gus Day, Hagan Johnson, Henry Rothy, Ian Crane, Ive Miller, Izzy Go...
2023-07-268h 24Bowler BrimRaw Deal (1986)This is a blog-style discussion of a bit of a forgotten Schwarzenegger movie that I watched & thought was absolutely worth bringing up so you can find it & check it out for yourself.
2023-07-2445 minBowler BrimSliders retrospective, part 3 - What Can Brown Do for You?As we get into our third and final part, we go into the last season of the series, and some of the episodes that cause a lot of fans to lose interest, but got it to where the series could enter syndication on networks like Comet.
It all comes down to Rembrandt Brown. The Crying Man is our last, best hope for saving the series & Cleavant Derricks gets some good episodes this round. Give a listen & enjoy.
2023-07-171h 12Bowler BrimSliders retrospective, part 2 - Maggie May or Mayn'tIn part 2, we continue exploring some of the remarkable stories from this long forgotten series and some of the character journeys as the series continues to spiral out & recurring villains change, season to season.
2023-07-101h 57Bowler BrimSliders retrospective, part 1 - The Mighty QuinnIn this first part, we'll have an introductory look, going episode by episode, following a binge-watch of the series, and pausing after many viewings, skipping some of the more tedious episodes.
These episodes aren't broken down by series, but talk a bit more about some of the behind the scenes elements, aspects impacting the order of the episodes, and so on.
2023-07-032h 01
Lee Hacksaw HamiltonPadres Quit?, Dodgers Injuries, Shohei Ohtani, Coach Prime, NFL, FIFA, NHL Draft, Ducks, KingsThe Padres continue to circle the drain and the fan base is starting to raise torches and pitchforks. The Dodgers have injuries, the Angels need to extend Shohei Ohtani. Plus, we'll discuss Coach Prime, NFL Free Agents, Lakers, Clippers, NHL Draft, Kings, Ducks, Jimmie Johnson and FIFA soccer.
Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:
1)...PADRES UP AND DOWN PERFORMANCES
"QUIT? MANAGER LOST TEAM?"
2)...DODGERS...RUN HOT AND COLD
"INJURY WORRIES-ROOKIES CRASH"
3)...ANGELS...TIME OWNER STEPPED UP
"OFFER SHOHEI OHTANI 5Y-50M-SIGN HIM)
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4.. COLORADO...COACH PRIME BACK IN NEWS
"BLOOD CLOTS-SURGERY"
5.. NFL FREE AGENT ST...
2023-06-301h 12Bowler BrimHulk (2003) the Grumpy Green GiantWith this movie being 20 years old this month, I felt it was a great chance to go in-depth on everything that made this film good & bad.
2023-06-2645 minBowler BrimThe Later Works of Robin WilliamsIt's another retrospective, in the spirit of the one on Leslie Nielsen. In this we'll take a look at all his different roles over the years from the 1990s onwards.
2023-06-1242 minBowler BrimA Retrospective on Star Trek the Next Generation, season 7, part 2In our lengthier second half, we'll get into all the fun stories and behind the scenes bits for the final season of the beloved cult scifi series.
2023-06-0527 minBowler BrimA Retrospective on Star Trek the Next Generation, season 7, part 1In this scripted look back at T.N.G.'s final season, we go episode by episode for the first half of this two-parter.
2023-05-2919 minBowler BrimA Retrospective on Star Trek the Next Generation, season 6In this off-the-cuff recording, settle in for a long discussion of the penultimate season of T.N.G. episode by episode, including some personal favorites.
2023-05-221h 39Bowler BrimSuperhero Double Feature (May 2023)This episode focuses on a couple of recent releases, one direct to video and another released on streaming.
This episode is more blog style than scripted, so it's more off the cuff. Please enjoy.
2023-05-1536 minBowler BrimGuardians of the Galaxy, Vol 3 discussionThis is an off-the cuff, blog style review of the latest Marvel movie and the last of a beloved trilogy. There are spoilers, so this is more for if you have already seen it. However, if you haven't yet, I don't ruin it too much, but try to give you some things to look for.
2023-05-1034 minBowler BrimTaskmaster (part 2)In this episode, we go even more in-depth on Taskmaster as a series, and a franchise that spans the globe, and some of the problems that arose with the US adaptation.
2023-05-081h 20Bowler BrimTaskmaster (part 1)One of the most popular series on British TV for the past several years is a kind of reality game show called Taskmaster. In this piece, we'll take a look at the show.
2023-05-0112 minBowler BrimPrequels (part 2)The retrospective ends and I offer some thoughts to the audience to spare any bruised feelings from what I've said in the think-pieces so far.
2023-04-241h 15Bowler BrimPrequels (part 1)Inspired by news of HBOMax wanting to produce a prequel series about the town of Derry from Steven King's IT, this is a combination opinion piece & retrospective on the past century of prequels that various producers have pumped out. We start out with some final thoughts on reboots done right & how they can expand into other fun stories. In part 2, we'll finish and I'll offer some final thoughts.
2023-04-171h 23Bowler BrimRemakes & RebootsWith a lot of franchises committing to remakes, reboots, reimaginings, regurgitation & so on, it gets me on a tear about just how far all this goes. Even if the idea is nothing new (just look at how many versions of Dracula & Sherlock Holmes exist), there comes a time to say we've had enough of this as an audience.
Look for the next episode soon, where we'll examine movie prequels.
2023-04-101h 14Bowler BrimThe Dreamworks animated Bible moviesI never watched these when they came out, but they make for some interesting viewing & discussion.
In the dialog, I explore whether the pharaoh often designated by American cinema is accurate; I talk a bit about the 10 plagues (which I initially misremember as 7 for some reason), and we even go into some discussion of the artistic styles, as well as the development aspects of the films.
Although Joseph, King of Dreams is technically a companion piece, I deem it a direct-to-video prequel. The discussion largely goes in a chronological direction, per date of release, rather...
2023-04-0443 minBowler Brim2009 in film, a retrospective, part 7In the final episode of the retrospective, we look at a wide array of movies, including some worth discovering and others worth forgetting. And we get my final thoughts summing it all up.
2023-04-0336 minBowler Brim2009 in film, a retrospective, part 6In this episode, we look at October & November, from the fun chillers of the Halloween season to the family films of turkey day leading into the winter festivals, it featured some exciting stories and even some all-star comedies & dramas.
2023-03-2752 minBowler Brim2009 in film, a retrospective, part 5In this episode, we zero in just on the month of September, as it was a big month for a lot of movies to come out.
2023-03-2026 minBowler Brim2009 in film, a retrospective, part 4In this episode, we look at July & August, with in-depth details about all kinds of movies that got left for the August dumping ground.
2023-03-1334 minBowler Brim2009 in film, a retrospective, part 3In this episode, we focus just on the month of June, the height of the summer blockbuster season, with excitement & adventure in store.
2023-03-0628 minBowler Brim2009 in film, a retrospective, part 2In this episode, we look at March, April, and May of 2009 as spring rolled on into summer, with some blockbusters trying to get in early for the end of the school year.
2023-02-271h 06Bowler Brim2009 in film, a retrospective, part 1In this longer-form episode, we'll take a look at the first two months of the year 2009 and all the films that came out that year.
I skip over some that just aren't as relevant or a bit more obscure, and even skip many documentaries. This first episode is off the cuff remarks, but future parts will be pre-written to help it be a little sharper in focus.
2023-02-201h 27Bowler BrimThe Nielsen Ratings - a Leslie Nielsen retrospectiveA serious look at a very funny man.
This is a short retrospective on the later works of Canadian-born film & TV actor, Leslie Nielsen. Nielsen had a lot of films to his name from the `80s & `90s, but they were a mixed bag. He was great opposite Peter McNicol as Renfield in Dracula - Dead and Loving It, but then you have Mr. Magoo.
(Music at the end is just some improvised work by me.)
2023-02-1323 minBowler BrimWading through Jonathan Creek, part 5In this finale, we'll examine the last season of the series, released in 2014, and the last special, from 2016.
2023-02-0610 minBowler BrimWading through Jonathan Creek, part 4In part 4, we look at three, feature-length TV specials, released from 2009-2013, featuring a new associate: a young blogger from the north of England, known for investigating supernatural phenomena. We also get introduced to Jonathan's wife.
2023-01-3009 minBowler BrimWading through Jonathan Creek, part 3In part 3, we look at the 2001 Christmas special, and the fourth season, with the introduction of associate, Carla.
2023-01-2309 minBowler BrimWading through Jonathan Creek, part 2In part 2, we take a look at the first of the Christmas specials, and examine season 3.
2023-01-1607 minBowler BrimWading through Jonathan Creek, part 1This is the very first recording officially done for the Bowler Brim podcast, and it is part 1 of a five-part retrospective on Jonathan Creek.
This episode covers the first two seasons, including the Christmas special that came in between.
2023-01-0913 minBowler BrimA retrospective on Star Trek the Next Generation, season 2This is a more off-the-cuff recording, going episode by episode & talking about each one in turn, through the season.
2023-01-021h 04Bowler BrimThe Associate (1996)This is a shorter episode from my Film Recommendations series, in which I discuss a somewhat forgotten film called The Associate, from 1996.
2022-12-1906 minBowler BrimThe Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)This is a shorter episode from my Film Recommendations series. In it, I discuss a film from 1996 called The Long Kiss Goodnight starring Geena Davis & Samuel L Jackson.
2022-12-1210 min
Homo cultus. Iš balkonoHomo cultus. Iš balkono. Erdvės formavimas pagal Emiliją ŠkarnulytęEmilija Škarnulytė – nomadiška šiuolaikinė menininkė ir kino kūrėja. 2019 m. ji laimėjo prestižinį „Ateities kartos meno apdovanojimą“ (Future Generation Art Prize). Savo kūryboje ji nagrinėja žmogaus ir Žemės atminties temą, skirtingų erdvių ir laiko patyrimus. Nacionalinėje dailės galerijoje veikia įspūdinga Emilijos Škarnulytės audiovizualinė instaliacija „Daugdara“, dedikuota Aleksandrai Kašubai ir įkvėpta jos suprojektuoto namo ir dirbtuvės Naujojoje Meksikoje. Parodos kuratorė Candice Hopkins rašo: „E. Škarnulytės videokūrinyje rodomi A. Kasubos pastatų modeliai yra įžanga į dialogą su architektės kūryba. Videokūrinyje modelių ryšiai su ankstesne aplinka tarsi nutrūksta, modeliai pradeda skl...
2021-04-2950 min
Jacki-E and Draw The Line Radio Show#149 Draw The Line Radio Show 23-04-2021 with guest mix 2nd hr by AphexiaThis is Draw The Line Radio Show with Jacki-e, presenting the best music from female producers and DJs.
Helping me Draw the Line with her guest mix in the second hour it’s Aphexia, a music project by German composer / producer / singer / multi-instrumentalist Ophelia Sullivan. Her sound’s characterized by complex percussion patterns, spherical soundscapes and indulgent melodic playfulness as well as brutally drilling basses and crystal clear beats. The genre-subverting diversity of her musical styles are deeply interwoven and merge to form a unique sound, best described as Post-Progressive Electronica.
Links for Aphexia:-
Lve session: https://www.youtube.com...
2021-04-262h 00
The LOST (& Drunk) PodcastInterview: Neil Hopkins (a.k.a Aaron talks to Liam)Aaron is joined by the brilliant Neil Hopkins who played Liam Pace, where they end up on a complete tangent talking about The Simpsons instead.
2020-03-041h 02
Breakfast with the JetsonsEpisode 13-- U Gotta Love Yourself w/ U.G.L.Y. ElementKamakazi Kei, $LiiM Ace, & Gawd Graza, of the RVA Hip Hop Collective U.G.L.Y. Element, stops by the podcast to discuss the origins of the group and what U.G.L.Y. means to them! Their process on how they craft music together & individually. As well as their recent releases and music to look forward to for 2020
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2019-11-2538 min
Artist Decoded by YoshinoBeauty Within The Details with Kim Kei with Justin Daashuur Hopkins | AD 122Kim Kei (b.1981, Corpus Christi, TX) is a Los Angeles based artist who uses sculpture, printmaking, painting, and photography to evoke sensations of vulnerability, invasiveness and tenderness towards the body. Kei attended the University of Arizona and went on to receive her BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2003. Her work has been exhibited internationally and she has had solo shows at the Irvine Fine Arts Center (Irvine, CA) Brandstater Gallery (Riverside, CA), and Alter Space (San Francisco, CA). Kei has attended residencies at Instinc, Singapore, Mass MoCa, and the Irvine Fine Arts Center. Topics Discussed...
2019-06-151h 35