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Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Bonus 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival PreviewThe 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival runs from April 24, 2025 until May 8, 2025. Robert Reineke of wherethelongtailends.com gives a few thoughts and picks a few movies to see during the festival to give listeners some ideas.2025-04-2115 min
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 128 "Circuitry Man"Nat, Cody, and Robert take a post-apocalyptic road trip with 1990s CIRCUITRY MAN. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - CIRCUITRY MAN Discussion 0:55:41 - Next Movie and Outro2025-04-191h 09
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 127 "Leprechaun 4: In Space"Happy St. Patrick's Day! Perhaps with apologies to the Irish and Irish descendants, Robert, Nat, and Cody get in the spirit of the season with 1996's LEPRECHAUN 4: IN SPACE. For good or ill. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - LEPRECHAUN 4: IN SPACE Discussion 1:14:38- Next Movie and Outro2025-03-171h 21
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 126 "Mr. Stitch"I think we all consider ourselves fans of Rutger Hauer which lead Cody, Robert, and Nat to 1995's MR. STITCH by Roger Avary. What is the saying about where good intentions lead you? Time tracks: 0:00:00 - MR. STITCH Discussion 1:11:38- Next Movie and Outro2025-02-231h 22
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 125"Touki Bouki"Sometimes we make a mistake and pick a movie that's not really a science fiction film, even if it does have an obvious influence on Afrofuturism. And sometimes it works out to be an interesting discussion, as Nat, Cody, and Robert get our chance to take in Djibril Diop Mambéty's TOUKI BOUKI. And after that, we discuss 2024's year in film. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - TOUKI BOUKI Discussion 0:47:05 - 2024 in Film Discussion 1:37:24- Next Movie and Outro2025-01-261h 43
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 124 "Frankenstein Created Woman"Robert, Nat, and Cody grapple with Terence Fisher's 3rd outing with the Hammer Frankenstein series with 1967's FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN Discussion 1:08:10- Next Movie and Outro2024-12-301h 17
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2024 Christmas Bonus Episode "Secret Santa X"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guest Jim Laczkowski of Directors Club and Angela Fabbrini as we throw our tenth annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas in our yearly tradition. Time Tracks: 0:00 - GOING IN STYLE (1979) 32:20 - BLUE THUNDER (1983) 54:46 - SWIMMING TO CAMBODIA (1988) 1:16:36 - DEADLY OUTLAW REKKA (2002) 1:47:32 - WHIPLASH (2014)2024-12-242h 31
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 123 "Dead Heat"Cody, Robert, and Nat team up again as good cop, bad cop, and good cop to find out if you can keep a good cop down in 1988's DEAD HEAT. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - DEAD HEAT Discussion 59:45- Next Movie and Outro2024-11-201h 02
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2024 Halloween Bonus Episode "Sequels!"Nat, Cody, and Robert are joined by Angela Fabbrini to take a look at three movies that didn't really set up sequels, but they made them anyways, with PSYCHO II, HOWLING II: YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF, and POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE. Second time's the charm? Time tracks: PSYCHO II Discussion: 0:00 HOWLING II: YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF Discussion 41:48 POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE Discussion 1:11:02 Surprise Guest and HOWLING III: THE MARSUPIALS Q&A: 1:37:40 Final Thoughts: 1:52:282024-10-312h 07
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 122 "The Secret of Nimh"Nat, Cody, and Robert get animated as they discuss 1982's THE SECRET OF NIMH. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - THE SECRET OF NIMH Discussion 1:04:36- Next Movie and Outro2024-10-201h 07
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 121 "Miracle Mile"Nat, Cody, and Robert take the call and discover the meet-cute apocalypse courtesy of MIRACLE MILE. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - MIRACLE MILE Discussion 0:56:28 - Next Movie and Outro2024-09-241h 00
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 120 "Demolition Man"Cody, Robert, and Nat mark ten years of podcasting with Sylvester Stallone as one of the last real men around in Demolition Man, a rundown of this year's Fantasia film festival, and a lookback at some of the highs of the last ten years of podcasting. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - DEMOLITION MAN Discussion 0:46:20 - Cody talks about the Fantasia Film Festival 0:56:33- A look back at Ten Years of Podcasting 1:28:26- Next Movie and Outro2024-08-311h 34
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2024 Summer Bonus "1990s Dark Comic Book Movies"Robert, Nat, and Cody take time off from our summer to bring you a special bonus episode focusing on four films reflecting Hollywood's journey from BATMAN to THE MATRIX and current comic book movies via several independent comic books. It's a podcast full of martial arts, tragic backstories, night time settings, and tortured leads. Time tracks: 0:00 TEENAGE MUNTANT NINJA TURTLES Discussion 35:52 THE HEROIC TRIO Discussion 54:20 THE CROW Discussion 1:21:12 BLADE Discussion2024-08-192h 01
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 119 "A Scanner Darkly""This has been a novel about some people who were punished entirely too much for what they did." - Phillip K. Dick Nat, Cody, and Robert take a trip, into a world of drugs, questions about identity, addiction, love, and surveillance via Richard Linklater and Phillip K. Dick in A SCANNER DARKLY. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - A SCANNER DARKLY Discussion 1:00:11- Next Movie and Outro2024-08-141h 09
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 118 "2010: The Year We Make Contact"Robert, Nat, and Cody journey to the moons of Jupiter to follow up on the mysteries of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and discover cooperation amidst the Cold War. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - 2010: THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT Discussion 1:17:32- Next Movie and Outro2024-08-141h 24
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 117 "Things to Come"Cody, Robert, and Nat discuss progress, peace, security, and war with 1936's THINGS TO COME. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - THINGS TO COME Discussion 57:50- Next Movie and Outro2024-05-271h 05
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 116 "Heartbeeps"Nat, Cody, and Robert take a look back at the film that basically ended Andy Kaufman's film career before it could launch with 1981's HEARTBEEPS. And for some reason, the film apparently affected the first 25 minutes of recording, so apologies folks for the subpar audio. Time tracks: 0:00:00- HEARTBEEPS Discussion 49:48 - Next Movie and Outro2024-04-3058 min
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 115 "Invention for Destruction"Robert, Nat, and Cody are pleased to have on Michael Lyons of and to discuss the animation / live action mix a.k.a. The Fabulous World of Jules Verne on this episode. Time tracks: 0:54:07- INVENTION FOR DESTRUCTION Discussion 54:07- Next Movie and Outro2024-04-081h 01
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 114 "From Beyond"Cody, Robert, and Nat discuss Stuart Gordon's followup to Re-Animator, FROM BEYOND and also on this episode. Time tracks: 0:00 - FROM BEYOND Discussion 1:00:27- Next Movie and Outro2024-02-151h 07
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 113 "The Brother from Another Planet"Nat, Cody, and Robert discuss John Sayles's independent success, THE BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET and round out the episode with a discussion of 2023 in Film. Time tracks: 0:00 - THE BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET Discussion 51:17- 2023 in Film Discussion 1:28:04- Next Movie and Outro2024-01-231h 33
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 112 "A Trip to the Moon and A Trip to Mars"Robert, Nat, and Cody take a look at two of the earliest science fiction movies, A TRIP TO THE MOON and A TRIP TO MARS. Time tracks: 0:00 - A TRIP TO THE MOON Discussion 27:26 - A TRIP TO MARS Discussion 1:04:21- Next Movie and Outro2023-12-311h 11
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2023 XMas Bonus Episode "Secret Santa IX"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guest Jim Laczkowski of Voices & Visions as we throw our ninth annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. This episode is apparently sponsored by TUBI as several films can be found there. The films this year include MADAM SATAN (1930), TO SLEEP WITH ANGER (1990), DEFENDING YOUR LIFE (1991), DOGGIEWOGGIEZ! POOCHIEWOOCHIEZ! (2012), and SPRING (2015). Plenty of fun is had. Some big swings are taken. Listen to hear if they pay off. Play...2023-12-242h 15
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 111 "Brainstorm"Cody, Robert, and Nat dive deep into the mind with a look at 1983's BRAINSTORM. Time tracks: 0:00 - BRAINSTORM Discussion 1:02:29- Next Movie and Outro 2023-11-281h 23
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 110 "Dark City"Nat, Cody, and Robert dive into the long awaited DARK CITY in time for Halloween. Time tracks: 0:00 - DARK CITY Discussion 1:08:13 - Next Movie and Outro2023-10-281h 14
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2023 Halloween Bonus Episode "Halloween High"Nat, Cody, and Robert are joined by Angela Fabbrini to look back at High School and the horror of being a teenaged girl with CARRIE (1976), GINGER SNAPS, and JENNIFER'S BODY. We sure hope your prom was better. Time tracks: CARRIE (1976) Discussion: 0:00 to 37:37 GINGER SNAPS Discussion 37:37 to 1:05:51 JENNIFER'S BODY Discussion 1:05:51 to 1:39:32 Other High School Horrors and Halloween Plans 1:39:32 to End2023-10-212h 07
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 109 "Strange Days"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by the Santa Claus of the subconscious, Jim Laczkowski of Director's Club, to dive into the world of Kathryn Bigelow's STRANGE DAYS. 0:00 - STRANGE DAYS 1:10:09 - Next Movie and Outro2023-09-231h 18
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 108 "The Stuff"Cody, Robert, and Nat try to decide if they have enough of THE STUFF or not in this latest episode. Time tracks: THE STUFF Discussion 0:00 to 1:13:35 Next Movie and Outro: 1:13:35 to End2023-08-261h 24
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 107 "Deep Blue Sea"Nat, Cody, and Robert dive in and discuss 1999's DEEP BLUE SEA. Come join us in celebrating Shark Week! Time tracks: DEEP BLUE SEA Discussion 0:00 to 57:00 Next Movie and Outro: 57:00 to End2023-07-301h 02
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2023 Summer Bonus "80s Fantasy"Cody, Robert, and Nat take time off from our beach reading to bring you a special bonus episode focusing on four films reflecting Hollywood's attempt at fantasy films in the wake of STAR WARS. It's a podcast full of scantily clad women, swords, revenge!, violence, magic, superstition, and might makes right. Time tracks: EXCALIBUR Discussion: 0:00 to 40:11 DRAGONSLAYER Discussion 40:11to 1:08:41 THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER Discussion 1:08:41 to 1:34:51 CONAN THE BARBARIAN: 1:30:47 to End 2023-07-172h 35
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 106 "Akira"Neo-Tokyo is about to explode and Robert, Nat, and Cody are here to witness it as they discuss 1988's anime landmark AKIRA. Time tracks: AKIRA Discussion 0:00 to 1:05:07 Next Movie and Outro: 1:05:07 to End2023-06-251h 14
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 105 "Nemesis"Cody, Robert, and Nat dive into early 1990s exploitation cinema with Albert Pyun's NEMESIS. Time tracks: NEMESIS Discussion 0:00 to 1:19:22 Next Movie and Outro: 1:19:22 to End2023-05-291h 25
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 104 "Caltiki, the Immoral Monster"This month, Nat, Cody, and Robert set their sites on a journey to Italy and CALTIKI, THE IMMORTAL MONSTER. Time tracks: CALTIKI, THE IMMORTAL MONSTER Discussion 0:00 to 44:33 Next Movie and Outro: 44:33 to End2023-05-0156 min
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 103 "Superman and the Mole Men"Robert, Nat, and Cody journey back to the very first superhero feature film, SUPERMAN AND THE MOLE MEN. We also have a lot of fun in our outro segment discussing the Video Archives podcast, and directors' Wikipedia pictures. Time tracks: SUPERMAN AND THE MOLE MEN Discussion 0:00 to 43:33 Next Movie, Assorted Hi-Jinks, and Outro: 43:33 to End Next month, we utilize the greatest streaming service ever, Tubi, and discuss . We hope you'll join us.2023-04-0959 min
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 102 "eXistenZ"How has it taken 102 episodes for Cody, Robert, and Nat to get around to David Cronenberg? Regardless, there's no time like the present to ponder eXistenZ. Time tracks: EXISTENZ Discussion 0:00 to 53:05 Next movie and Outro: 53:05 to End2023-02-251h 09
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 101 "Neptune Frost"Nat, Cody, and Robert return to the world of Afrofuturism with NEPTUNE FROST from Saul Williams and Anisia Uzeyman. If that's not enough, a long discussion on 2022 in film follows. As none of us considers ourselves experts in Afrofuturism, we certainly welcome any and all feedback. Please feel free to send us an email at . Time tracks: NEPTUNE FROST Discussion 0:00 to 40:49 2022 Films in Review Discussion 40:49 to 2:11:03 Next movie and Outro: 2:11:03 to End2023-01-292h 15
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 100 "The War of the Worlds x 2"Robert, Nat, and Cody celebrate episode 100 with a look at two high profile adaptations of H.G. Wells's 1898 novel THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. First up is the Byron Haskell directed 1953 version THE WAR OF THE WORLDS and we complete the set with Steven Spielberg's WAR OF THE WORLDS from 2005. Plus a bonus presentation of Orson Welles's infamous radio broadcast of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS from 1938. Time tracks: Intro and H.G. Welles' Radio Play Discussion: 0:00 to 15:43 THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953) Discussion 15:43 to 40:46 WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005) Discussion 40:46 to 1:22:35 Next movie and Outro: 1:22:35 to 1:28:54 Bonus: THE WAR OF...2022-12-312h 26
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2022 Christmas Bonus "Secret Santa VIII"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini of Where the Long Tail Ends and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our seventh annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. This episode is apparently sponsored by TUBI as several films can be found there. The films this year include THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW (1956), THE GREEN RAY (1985), VAMPIRE'S KISS (1989), DEF BY TEMPTATION (1990), and BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) (2014). Plenty of fun is had...2022-12-202h 52
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 99 "Split Second"Cody, Robert, and Nat go on a serial killer hunt in the dystopian future of 2008 London and discover a cop out of control and a satanic alien serial killer in 1992's SPLIT SECOND. Time tracks: SPLIT SECOND Discussion: 0:00 to 56:00 Next Film and Outro: 56:00 to End2022-11-271h 03
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 98 "The Relic"Nat, Cody, and Robert go on a trip to Chicago's Field Museum with 1997's THE RELIC. THE RELIC was directed by Peter Hyams and stars Tom Sizemore and Penelope Ann Miller and features a hunt for a monster hiding in a museum. Time tracks: THE RELIC Discussion: 0:00 to 57:58 Next Film and Outro: 57:58 to End2022-10-291h 03
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2022 Halloween Bonus EpisodeNat, Cody, and Robert are joined by Angela Fabbrini to look at various takes on vampires that fall outside the European tradition including BLACULA, MYSTICS IN BALI, and MR. VAMPIRE. Time tracks: BLACULA Discussion: 0:00 to 37:14 MYSTICS IN BALI Discussion 37:14 to 1:03:45 MR. VAMPIRE Discussion 1:03:45 to End2022-10-241h 29
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2022 Summer Bonus Episode "European Pulp FictionCody, Robert, and Nat take time off from our beach reading to bring you a special bonus episode focusing on three films reflecting the European take on pulp fiction including DR. MABUSE, THE GAMBLER, JUDEX, and DANGER: DIABOLIK. It's a podcast full of women in catsuits, master criminals at least two steps ahead of the authorities, corruption, debauchery, complicated criminal schemes, cocaine, gambling, ingenious burglaries, hypnotism and mind control, masters of disguise, stage magic, and masked avengers. DR. MABUSE THE GAMBLER Discussion: 0:00 to 40:27 JUDEX Discussion 40:27 to 57:51 DANGER: DIABOLIK Discussion 57:51 to 1:30:47 Other Films and Future Bonus Eisodes: 1:30:47 to End2022-09-251h 38
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 97 "The Last Starfighter"Greetings starfighter! Join Robert, Nat, and Cody, with special guest Jim Laczkowski of Directors Club Podcast as we defend the frontier against Xur and the Kodan Armada by watching THE LAST STARFIGHTER and reminiscing about 1984. Time tracks: THE LAST STARFIGHTER Discussion: 0:00 to 1:08:50 Next Film and Outro: 1:08:50 to End2022-09-251h 15
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 96 "Krull"Cody, Robert, and Nat quest for meaning and reasons in viewing 1983's KRULL. Time tracks: KRULL Discussion: 0:00 to 53:12 Next Film and Outro: 53:12 to End2022-08-291h 04
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 95 "Disclosure"Nat, Cody, and Robert are reporting to HR to talk about 1994's DISCLOSURE, based on a Michael Crichton novel, and what makes a science fiction film. Time tracks: DISCLOSURE Discussion: 0:00 to 49:54 Remembering David Warner: 49:54 tp 1:00:10 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:10 to End2022-07-291h 05
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 94 "Waterworld"This month, Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Andy DiGenova to talk all things Waterworld. Time tracks: WATERWORLD Discussion: 0:00 to 1:21:51 Next Film and Outro: 1:21:51 to End2022-06-171h 28
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 93 "Leviathan"Cody, Robert, and Nat journey back to 1989 and a year of underwater adventure with LEVIATHAN. Time Tracks: LEVIATHAN Discussion: 0:00 to 56:29 Next Film and Outro: 56:29 to End2022-05-211h 02
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 92 "Under the Skin"Nat, Cody, and Robert are on the hunt to delve into the meanings of Jonathan Glazer's UNDER THE SKIN. Time tracks: UNDER THE SKIN Discussion: 0:00 to 1:00:29 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:29 to End2022-04-211h 07
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 91 "Solaris (1972)"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Bill Ackerman to delve into the ideas and mysteries of Andrei Takovsky's SOLARIS from 1972. Time tracks: SOLARIS Discussion: 0:00 to 1:12:28 Next Film and Outro: 1:12:28 to End2022-03-191h 18
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 90 "Logan's Run"Cody, Robert, and Nat take on youth culture in 1976's LOGAN'S RUN. Time tracks: LOGAN'S RUN Discussion: 0:00 to 58:24 Next Film and Outro: 58:24 to End2022-02-191h 06Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 89 "Prophecy"Nat, Cody, and Robert take a trip to the Maine woods for an eco-horror monster movie about corporate pollution and conflicts with Native Americans in PROPHECY (1979). Time tracks: PROPHECY Discussion: 0:00 to 1:00:45 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:45 to End2022-01-231h 04
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Christmas Bonus Episode "Secret Santa VII"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our seventh annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. This year is our wildest one yet. The films include THE MODERNS (1988), KINJITE: FORBIDDEN SUBJECTS, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992), TERRI (2011), and THE KID DETECTIVE (2020). Be prepared for some of the hottest takes ever. Plenty of fun is had. Some subtle insinuations, and perhaps wild accusations, about who we think...2021-12-242h 36
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 88 "The Incredible Shrinking Man"Robert, Nat, and Cody journey to where the infinitesimal meets the infinite and ponder the existential crisis of man in the 1950s with 1957's THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN courtesy of Jack Arnold and Richard Matheson. Time tracks: THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN Discussion: 0:00 to 43:43 Next Film and Outro: 43:43 to End2021-12-1748 min
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 87 "Demon Seed"Cody, Robert, and Nat are witnesses to Julie Christie being assaulted by a house in 1977's DEMON SEED. Time tracks: DEMON SEED Discussion: 0:00 to 57:29 Next Film and Outro: 57:29 to End2021-11-191h 03
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2021 Halloween Bonus Episode "Vincent Price"Robert, Nat, and Cody join for a triple feature of Vincent Price including THE INVISIBLE MAN RETURNS, THE TINGLER, and THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH. Will they conclude that the Price is right or is there something more nefarious brewing? Time tracks: THE INVISIBLE MAN RETURNS Discussion: 0:00 to 21:44 THE TINGLER Discussion 21:44 to 59:45 THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH Discussion 59:45 to End2021-10-261h 32
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 86 "Real Genius"Nat, Cody, and Robert are joined by Kyle Fahrner to see Val Kilmer's star on the ascent in Martha Coolidge's REAL GENIUS from 1985. Time tracks: REAL GENIUS Discussion: 0:00 to 1:08:45 Next Film and Outro: 1:08:45 to End2021-10-161h 14
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 85 "Invaders from Mars"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by for a double dose of childhood nightmare fuel with 1953's INVADERS FROM MARS and 1986's INVADERS FROM MARS. Time tracks: INVADERS FROM MARS (1953) Discussion: 0:00 to 27:25 INVADERS FROM MARS (1986) Discussion 27:25 to 1:11:37 Next Film and Outro: 1:11:37to End2021-09-251h 18
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 84 "Mission to Mars"Cody, Robert, and Nat go on a shorter space odyssey with Brian DePalma's MISSION TO MARS. Time Tracks: MISSION TO MARS Discussion: 0:00 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:162021-08-281h 07
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2021 Summer Bonus "Michael Crichton"Nat, Cody, and Robert take time off from our beach reading to bring you a special bonus episode focusing on three films directed by Michael Crichton from the 1970s; Pursuit, Coma, and The Great Train Robbery. Crichton wrote the source material for two of the films and adapted the screenplay for another, so they clearly bear his mark. PURSUIT Discussion: 0:00 to 41:23 COMA Discussion 41:23 to 1:07:09 THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY Discussion 1:07:09 to End2021-08-151h 42
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 83 "Phase IV"Nat, Cody, and Robert confront evolutionary superiority in Saul Bass's PHASE IV. Time tracks: PHASE IV Discussion: 0:00 to 44:18 Next Film and Outro: 44:18 to End2021-07-2755 min
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 82 "The Day of the Triffids & The Earth Dies Screaming"Robert, Nat, & Cody experience a pair of "cozy catastrophes" this episode with THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS (1962) and THE EARTH DIES SCREAMING (1964). Both films are a very English look at the apocalypse at the height of the Cold War and forerunners of the zombie apocalypse genre which would be created just a few years later with THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. Time tracks: THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS Discussion: 0:00 to 27:47 THE EARTH DIES SCREAMING Discussion: 27:47 to 54:46 Next Film and Outro: 54:46 to End2021-06-271h 00
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 81 "Jupiter Ascending"Cody, Robert, and Nat take in and discuss the Wachowski's Jupiter Ascending, a strange mix of Flash Gordon, Barbarella, and fairy tales, among other things. Time Tracks: Jupiter Ascending 0:00 to 46:56 Next Month's Film & Outro 46:56 to End2021-06-0154 min
Where the Long Tail Ends"Les Saignantes"LES SAIGNANTES brings Nat, Cody, and Robert back to the world of Afrofuturism and our first trip to African movies. Plus, we conclude our countdown of our 50 favorite films of all time. Time Tracks: LES SAIGNANTES: 0:00 to 34:34 TOP 50 LISTS, 10 to 1: 34:34 to 2:35:29 NEXT FILM : 2:35:29 to End2021-04-172h 39
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 79 "Dune (1984)"DUNE (1984) brings Robert, Nat, and Cody to David Lynch's one attempt at blockbuster filmmaking. Plus, we continue on to part 4 of the countdown of our 50 favorite films of all time. Time Tracks: DUNE (1984): 0:00 to 50:20 TOP 50 LISTS, 20 to 11: 50:20 to 2:05:21 NEXT FILM : 2:05:21 to End2021-03-202h 11
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 78 "Rollerball (1975)"ROLLERBALL (1975) brings Cody, Robert, and Nat back to the 1970s before STAR WARS changed everything. Plus, we continue on to part 3 of the countdown of our 50 favorite films of all time. Time Tracks: ROLLERBALL (1975): 0:00 to 41:28 TOP 50 LISTS, 30 to 21: 41:28 to 1:55:39 NEXT FILM : 1:55:39 to End2021-02-131h 58
Where the Long Tail Ends"Welcome II the Terrordome"WELCOME II THE TERRORDOME marks the return of Nat, Cody, and Robert to the world of Afrofuturism. If that's not enough, we start a countdown of our 50 favorite films of all time. Time Tracks: WELCOME II THE TERRORDOME: 0:00 to 42:35 TOP 50 LISTS, 40 to 31: 45:13 to 2:14:48 NEXT FILM : 2:14:48 to End2021-01-162h 18
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2020 Christmas Bonus EpisodeRobert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our sixth annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their Secret Santa. This year's films include THE BLACK CAT (1934), THE HOT ROCK (1972), THE LAST OF SHEILA (1973), BREAKING NEWS (2004), and PRIMER (2004). Time Tracks: THE BLACK CAT (1934): 0:00 to 27:28 THE HOT ROCK (1972): 27:28 to 44:58 THE LAST OF SHEILA (1973): 44:58 to 59:53 BREAKING NEWS (2004): 59:53 to 1:16:12 PRIMER (2004): 1:16:12 to 1:45:54 NEXT FILM & OUTRO: 1:45:54 to End2020-12-251h 54
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 76 "Outland"OUTLAND is Robert, Nat, and Cody's opportunity to discuss the career and legacy of Sean Connery and discuss one of his few films clearly in the science fiction genre. If that's not enough, we start a countdown of our 50 favorite films of all time. Time Tracks: OUTLAND: 0:00 to 45:13 TOP 50 LISTS, 50 to 41: 45:13 to 1:54:35 NEXT FILM : 1:54:35 to End2020-12-122h 00
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 75 "Southland Tales"SOUTHLAND TALES arrives to confound and intrigue Cody, Robert, Nat, and special guest Patrick Ripoll from Tracks of the Damned. So, buckle yourself in as we tackle Richard Kelly's followup to DONNIE DARKO. Time Tracks: SOUTHLAND TALES: 0:00 to 1:28:21 NEXT FILM : 1:28:21 to End2020-11-261h 32
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2020 Halloween Bonus EpisodeRobert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Angela Fabbrini of to discuss three films, separated by less than a decade, on the subject of witchcraft with"The Witches of Eastwick, The Witches (1990), and The Craft". The power of females takes many forms and we look both at how witchcraft movies empower and horrify us. Time Tracks: THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK Discussion: 0:00 to 32:48 THE WITCHES (1990) Discussion: 32:48 to 1:00:31 THE CRAFT Discussion: 1:00:31 to End2020-10-291h 41
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 74 "Doctor X"Nat, Cody, and Robert take a wild ride to Pre-Code Hollywood with Michael Curtiz's DOCTOR X. It's a tale filled with cannibalism, a serial killer, mad scientists, a fast talking reporter, lie detectors, and synthetic flesh. And more wild tangents. Time Tracks: DOCTOR X: 0:00 to 51:01 NEXT FILM AND ASSORTED MUSINGS: 51:01 to End2020-10-171h 01
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 73 "Human Highway"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Jim Laczkowski of the for a trip down Neil Young's HUMAN HIGHWAY. As a bonus, we discuss TENET. Time Tracks: HUMAN HIGHWAY Discussion: 0:00 to 41:51 TENET Discussion: 41:51to 52:25 Next Film and Outro:52:25 to End2020-09-211h 02
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 72 "Color Out of Space"Cody, Robert, and Nat are joined by as we visit the blasted heath and the dark woods west of Arkham for Richard Stanley's Lovecraft adaptation COLOR OUT OF SPACE. Time Tracks: Intro and the State of Theaters Discussion: 0:00 to 13:41 COLOR OUT OF SPACE Discussion: 13:41 to 1:12:33 Next Film and Outro: 1:12:33 to End2020-08-181h 27
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 71 "Silent Running"Nat, Cody, and Robert take a trip to the rings of Saturn and the ecologically minded 1970s with Douglas Trumbull's SILENT RUNNING. It's a trip filled with good intentions, loneliness, and both hope and regret. Plus a surprise guest. Time Tracks: SILENT RUNNING Discussion: 0:00 to 50:48 Next Film and Outro: 50:48 to End2020-07-1956 min
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 70 "Frankenstein & Bride of Frankenstein"Robert, Nat, and Cody revisit James Whale's iconic films for Universal, FRANKENSTEIN and BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN. Here's to a new world of gods and monsters! Time Tracks: FRANKENSTEIN Discussion: 0:00 to 46:27 BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN Discussion: 46:27 to 1:33:17 Next Film and Outro: 1:33:17 to End 2020-06-271h 39
Where the Long Tail EndsSWTS: 2020 1990s Pulp Heroes SpectacularRobert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guest Sean Gerber of as we take a trip back to the 1990s and three films that almost duplicated the success of Tim Burton's BATMAN in DICK TRACY, DARKMAN, and THE MASK OF ZORRO. Time Tracks: 0:00 to 45:24 Intro & DICK TRACY 45:24 to 1:15:53 DARKMAN 1:15:53 to End, THE MASK OF ZORRO and various thoughts.2020-06-152h 10
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 69 "Time Bandits"Cody, Robert, and Nat take a romp through time and space, history and fantasy, and witness ultimate evil vs. the supreme being courtesy of Terry Gilliam's TIME BANDITS. Time tracks: TIME BANDITS Discussion: 0:00 to 46:16 Next Film and Outro: 46:16 to End2020-05-2451 min
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 68 "This Trollenberg Terror"Nat, Cody, and Robert sit down to discuss THE TROLLENBERG TERROR aka THE CRAWLING EYE. A tale full of decapitations, telepathy, fog shrouded killings, aliens, and a fiery siege. As a bonus, we open the mail bag and read some more lists of favorite films of the decade. Time Tracks: THE TROLLENBERG TERROR Discussion: 0:00 to 49:28 Mail Bag (More Top Ten Lists): 49:28 to 58:48 Next Film and Outro: 58:48 to End 2020-04-251h 02
Where the Long Tail Ends"Best of the 2010s"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guest Jim Laczkowski of and as we take a look at the our personal favorite films and best of the 2010s. There are unexpected overlaps, the usual suspects, and at least one jaw dropper of a selection. Sprinkled throughout are some of our favorite musical moments from film from the last decade too. We know you have time. Give us a play or Download the episode. Also, feel free to let us know your top 10 best of the 2010s by at skiespocast@gmail.com which will be read on a future episode.2020-04-113h 02
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 67 "The Curse of Frankenstein & The Revenge of Frankenstein"Robert, Nat, and Cody take in the rise of Hammer Films and color horror with THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN and THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN. And we had a bloody good time. Time Tracks: THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN Discussion: 0:00 to 38:06 THE REVENGE OF FRANKENSTEIN Discussion: 38:06 to 1:21:55 Next Film and Outro: 1:21:55 to End2020-03-251h 26
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 66 "The Wandering Earth"Cody, Robert, and Nat journey all the way back to 2019 to look at a huge blockbuster that barely made a dent in the American consciousness with China's THE WANDERING EARTH. As a bonus, we discuss our least favorite films of the 2010s and some general trends. Time tracks: THE WANDERING EARTH Discussion: 0:00 to 44:20 The 2010s - Least Favorites & General Trends: 44:20 to 1:19:22 Next Film and Outro: 1:19:22 to End2020-02-221h 23
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 65 "Planet of the Vampires"Nat, Cody, and Robert start the new year with a look back at Mario Bava's . As a bonus, we also discuss our top ten films of 2019. Plus a surprise guest. Time tracks: PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES Discussion: 0:00 to 0:40:49 Top 10 of 2019: 0:40:49 to 2:01:12 Next Film and Outro: 2:01:12 to End2020-01-202h 03
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Secret Santa VRobert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our fifth annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. We're extra tricky this year in hiding who the Secret Santas were. And extra eclectic with the films including EXPERIMENT IN TERROR, THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BOURGEOISIE, LET THE BULLETS FLY, THE LOVE WITCH, and SORRY TO BOTHER YOU. Time tracks: EXPERIMENT IN TERROR 0:00 to 0:32:09 THE DISCREET CHARM...2019-12-222h 11
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 64 "Masters of the Universe"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Sean Gerber and John Bierly of to discuss the one and only MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. A lot of fond memories are revisited. Time tracks: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Discussion: 0:00 to 1:06:25 Next Film and Outro: 1:06:25 to End2019-12-151h 11
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 63 "Slipstream"Cody, Robert, and Nat journey back to 1989 to look at a film with a lot of ambition that misfired along the way in SLIPSTREAM. As a bonus, we talk Bong Joon-ho's latest, PARASITE. Time tracks: SLIPSTREAM Discussion: 0:00 to 31:03 PARASITE Discussion: 31:03 to 49:37 Next Film and Outro: 49:37 to End 2019-11-2154 min
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2019 Halloween Bonus "The Innocents & The Skeleton Key"Robert and Nat are joined by Angela Fabbrini of for two examples of Gothic films. The English Gothic exemplified by THE INNOCENTS and the Southern Gothic by way of THE SKELETON KEY. Time tracks: 0:00 to 0:37:47 THE INNOCENTS 0:37:47 TO 1:09:03 - THE SKELETON KEY 1:09:03 to End THOUGHTS ON GOTHIC CINEMA2019-10-201h 26
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 62 'Sphere"Nat, Cody, and Robert revisit podcast favorite Michael Crichton with a look at 1998's SPHERE. We previously visited Crichton on episodes devoted to and . So, it the third time the charm?2019-10-121h 06
Where the Long Tail EndsWTLTE: 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival PreviewThe 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival is just around the corner. Robert Reineke and John Bierly talk all about this upcoming cultural event. The impressive program book, the background, and the films. Lots of films. In fact we have picks for every day of the film festival.2019-10-051h 07
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 61 "Donovan's Brain & The Man With Two Brains"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Jim Laczkowski of the for a look at one of the hoariest tropes in science fiction, the disembodied brain. We look at two extremes of the genre with 1953's DONOVAN'S BRAIN and 1983's THE MAN WITH TWO BRAINS. Time Tracks: DONOVAN'S BRAIN Discussion: 0:00 to 39:18 THE MAN WITH TWO BRAINS Discussion: 39:18 to 1:17:34 Next Film and Outro:1:17:34 to End2019-09-231h 24
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: "Timecop"Cody, Robert, and Nat take in the glory that is 1990s Jean Claude Van Damme with 1994's TIMECOP. Based a comic feature in the anthology Dark Horse Presents by Mike Richardson, Mark Verheiden, and Ron Randall, it's a comic book movie that you might not have know was a comic book movie. Plus we take a look back at year five of the podcast. Time tracks: TIMECOP Discussion: 0:00 to 1:04:06 Year Five Look Back: 1:04:06 to 1:24:55 Next Film and Outro:1:24:55 to End2019-08-291h 29
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 59 "This Island Earth"Nat, Cody, and Robert take in "the supreme excitement of our time" with 1955's THIS ISLAND EARTH. 2 1/2 years in the making in vivid Technicolor, THIS ISLAND EARTH was inspirational to a generation of kids, including future director Joe Dante. Also, we open the mailbag and discuss feedback to our bonus episode on Tim Burton's BATMAN. Time Tracks: THIS ISLAND EARTH Discussion: 0:00 to 41:15, Mail Discussion: 44:15 to 53:46, Next Film and Outro:53:46 to End 2019-07-2758 min
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies Bonus Episode: "For All Mankind"50 years ago, man set foot on the moon. Robert and Cody mark the occasion by discussing Al Reinert's documentary FOR ALL MANKIND. Filmed on location with the astronauts who participated in the Apollo program speaking for themselves.2019-07-1949 min
Where the Long Tail EndsHigh & Low Brow2019-07-041h 47
Where the Long Tail EndsAelita: Queen of MarsRobert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Angela Fabbrini of as we take a look at 1924's AELITA: QUEEN OF MARS. A film emblematic of the hopes and dreams of the fledgling Soviet Union. As a bonus, we also talk about HBO's current CHERNOBYL mini-series which is emblematic of the dashed dreams of the Soviet Union near the end. AELITA: QUEEN OF MARS Discussion: 0:00 to 48:56 CHERNOBYL Discussion: 48:56 to 1:03:04 Next Film and Outro: 1:03:04 to End2019-06-231h 11
Where the Long Tail EndsBatman '89Robert, Nat, and Cody follow up our look at 1990s movies featuring pulp heroes with an episode on the film that started the trend, 1989's BATMAN on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.2019-06-211h 43
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 57 "The Lawnmower Man"Cody, Robert, and Nat take a trip into virtual reality with 1992's THE LAWNMOWER MAN. A film so good, Stephen King filed two lawsuits to remove his name from the credits. Time tracks: THE LAWNMOWER MAN Discussion: 0:00 to 1:00:15 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:15 to End2019-05-251h 10
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: "The Andromeda Strain"Nat, Cody, and Robert experience Michael Crichton's first techno-thriller with Robert Wise's 1971 film THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN. Time tracks: The Andromeda Strain Discussion: 0:00 to 50:49 Sci-Fi Spectacular Discussion: 50:49 to 58:22 Next Film and Outro: 58:22 to End2019-04-171h 04
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 55 "Stalker"Robert, Nat, and Cody take an immersive journey into the Zone with Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 film STALKER. Time tracks - Intro and News: 0:00 to 3:12, Stalker Discussion: 3:12 to 1:11:50, Next Film and Outro: 1:11:50 to End2019-03-161h 18
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 54 "Saturn 3"Cody, Robert, and Nat take a star studded trip to ALIEN cash-ins with 1980's SATURN 3. Time tracks: SATURN 3: 0:00 to 48:24, Next Film and Outro: 48:24 to End2019-02-1753 min
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: Episode 53 "The Boys From Brazil"Nat, Cody, and Robert take a Nazi hunting trip to 1978 with THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL. Based on a potboiler by Ira Levin, THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL was a star studded, conspiracy thriller that hoped to capture the box office magic of films like THE OMEN and MARATHON MAN. Following that, there's a short discussion of 2018 in film. Time Tracks: THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL: 0:00 to 54:10 Discussion of 2018 in Film: 54:10 to 1:00:41 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:41 to End2019-01-191h 03
Where the Long Tail EndsStill Watching the Skies: 2018 Christmas Special "Secret Santa IV"Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our fourth annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. We took a dark turn this year, but hopefully an interesting one. We lead off with THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER, go further down the dark rabbit hole with John Frankenheimer's SECONDS, take a reprieve with Peter Bodganovich's WHAT'S UP DOC, dive right back into nihilism with Arthur Penn's N...2018-12-242h 29