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SCUMMbags MediaMajor League 2Yeah, this one didn’t stand the test of time. It’s unfortunate but it happens. You can tell just from the poster. See what this Cleveland baseball team is up to, again! Wow. My lack of enthusiasm is apparent. But it’s 1994’s Major League 2 and hopefully some folks made money off of it. This is … Continue reading Major League 2 2022-06-1314 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesMajor LeagueLet's dig into one of the most influential sports movies of... the history of movies, I guess. Major League was a stone whose ripples in the pond of American culture are still seen to this day. The late 80's, but especially the early 90's, were rife with baseball movies and the continued success of Major League definitely pushed studios to green light them. Links Brockmire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M95P3DTYxqgMark Hamill doing a Harrison Ford impression https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onMm0DLg8CEDavid Blaine at Harrison Ford's House https://www...2022-05-1348 min

SCUMMbags MediaMajor LeagueLet’s dig into one of the most influential sports movies of… the history of movies, I guess. Major League was a stone whose ripples in the pond of American culture are still seen to this day. The late 80’s, but especially the early 90’s, were rife with baseball movies and the continued success of Major … Continue reading Major League 2022-05-1348 min

SCUMMbags MediaDazed and ConfusedWhat do you do with 24 young actors? You make a movie, of course. This is Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused and it’s capping off the American Graffiti Sequel Trilogy (that is two episodes) that kicked off Season 4 of Mark’s Movies. I said I was going to make a diagram. I didn’t. I thought … Continue reading Dazed and Confused 2022-04-1553 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesDazed and ConfusedWhat do you do with 24 young actors? You make a movie, of course. This is Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused and it's capping off the American Graffiti Sequel Trilogy (that is two episodes) that kicked off Season 4 of Mark's Movies. I said I was going to make a diagram. I didn't. I thought I was going to have something super deep to say here. I don't. Enjoy the episode. 2022-04-1553 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesMore American Graffiti (1979)Revisiting things a few years later can be perilous and More American Graffiti is maybe a very good example of this. Even lacking most of the creative team from the first movie American Graffiti still manages to spawn a weird alternate reality sequel to American Graffiti (1973) that comes out a year later called The Hollywood Knights. Knight Time is the Right Time Of the two, The Hollywood Knights is the much more beloved. In writing this episode description I finally cracked the code. I was shocked that an uncredited writer for Two-Lane Blacktop and Aloha...2022-02-2740 min

SCUMMbags MediaMore American Graffiti (1979)Revisiting things a few years later can be perilous and More American Graffiti is maybe a very good example of this. Even lacking most of the creative team from the first movie American Graffiti still manages to spawn a weird alternate reality sequel to American Graffiti (1973) that comes out a year later called The … Continue reading More American Graffiti 2022-02-2740 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesThe Long GoodbyeThe final entry into Noirvember 2021. Private Investigator? I barely even know her! The 1973 entry into the annals of detective movies by Robert Altman starring Elliott Gould. There's a lot to talk about and I won't mention any of it. I'll try not to. This one is coming out hot so keep your eyes peeled for any updates here. This movie definitely has some content warnings that the 70's just didn't have. Marty Augustine is huge on that. He's the prototype for the Heath Ledger Joker, pretty much. He's like "what if the Joker was a...2021-11-2947 min

SCUMMbags MediaThe Long GoodbyeThe final entry into Noirvember 2021. Private Investigator? I barely even know her! The 1973 entry into the annals of detective movies by Robert Altman starring Elliott Gould. There’s a lot to talk about and I won’t mention any of it. I’ll try not to. This one is coming out hot so keep your eyes … Continue reading The Long Goodbye 2021-11-2947 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesThe Maltese FalconThe Maltese Falcon That's all I wanted on the first line. If you don't know, now you know. Definitely watch this one before listening. Housekeeping stuff: Yes, I didn't mention Arthur Edeson at all. I mentioned the cinematography but the cinematographer went unacknowledged. The fact of the matter is that, at the time of this writing, which is actually the time before the recording because I'm sick again but in new and different ways, but I know I'm not going to mention him because, to be honest, he needs an episode for himself...2021-11-131h 10

SCUMMbags MediaThe Maltese FalconThe Maltese Falcon That’s all I wanted on the first line. If you don’t know, now you know. Definitely watch this one before listening. Housekeeping stuff: Yes, I didn’t mention Arthur Edeson at all. I mentioned the cinematography but the cinematographer went unacknowledged. The fact of the matter is that, at the time of this … Continue reading The Maltese Falcon 2021-11-131h 10 $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesCast A Deadly SpellYeah, the way this movie was advertised is a bit different from how I took it. That happens. This is a detective x magic crossover event that might get you your fill of both (or not!) and it's called "Cast A Deadly Spell". My DVD copy is "Hechizo Letal" as it's in Spanish. I realize now that I didn't do a great job at relating this to Halloween (as it's actually release on the 31st of October as opposed to November 1st or, as I have so hackishly declared, Noirvember 1st). At the time of this writing...2021-10-311h 36

SCUMMbags MediaCast A Deadly SpellYeah, the way this movie was advertised is a bit different from how I took it. That happens. This is a detective x magic crossover event that might get you your fill of both (or not!) and it’s called “Cast A Deadly Spell”. My DVD copy is “Hechizo Letal” as it’s in Spanish. I realize … Continue reading Cast A Deadly Spell 2021-10-311h 36 $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesLast Action Hero1993 was a transitional period. We were slowly, ass a country, shedding the action movie template of the 70's and 80's while experimenting with some headier notions on how we relate to media. Last Action Hero was, is, seeming, a product of this time. Woefully misunderstood or, at the very least, disliked and, probably, mostly unexamined, this episode is really going to try to dig in a little more. I'll drop a quick link here for Patrick (H) Willem's Plot Holes video to set the level. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9HivyjAKlc And additionally, if you...2021-09-171h 17

SCUMMbags MediaLast Action Hero1993 was a transitional period. We were slowly, ass a country, shedding the action movie template of the 70’s and 80’s while experimenting with some headier notions on how we relate to media. Last Action Hero was, is, seeming, a product of this time. Woefully misunderstood or, at the very least, disliked and, probably, mostly … Continue reading Last Action Hero 2021-09-171h 17 $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesTango & Cash1989 saw Stallone and Russell team up as Tango & Cash. Let's talk about this movie as there is a lot of hidden depth here. Sounds intriguing, yes? That's how I get you. Description bait. If you want the link for the Kevin Smith video I mention it's here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo2KB1dEDdk @coolmarkd on Twitter (best way to reach me) MarkD20 on Letterboxd 2021-07-2725 min

SCUMMbags MediaTango & Cash1989 saw Stallone and Russell team up as Tango & Cash. Let’s talk about this movie as there is a lot of hidden depth here. Sounds intriguing, yes? That’s how I get you. Description bait. If you want the link for the Kevin Smith video I mention it’s here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo2KB1dEDdk @coolmarkd on Twitter (best way … Continue reading Tango & Cash 2021-07-2725 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesMarnieSometimes you're looking for the heat but you get the breaking ball. This was one of those times. Marnie was not what I expected and this episode travels down some roads that may be upsetting to some people. Sometimes The Greats aren't all that great. Sometimes they just don't show up. It can be attributed to a variety of things, both personal and/or professional. Creative or practical. You name it. We can never truly know the people we look up to. New microphone, who dis? I don't think I'll keep using it long term but I'm also still...2021-07-0739 min

SCUMMbags MediaMarnieSometimes you’re looking for the heat but you get the breaking ball. This was one of those times. Marnie was not what I expected and this episode travels down some roads that may be upsetting to some people. Sometimes The Greats aren’t all that great. Sometimes they just don’t show up. It can be attributed … Continue reading Marnie 2021-07-0739 min

SCUMMbags MediaThe Manhattan Project (1986)Speak “friend” and build an atomic bomb with a precocious genius in this 1986 movie that, from the poster, looks like a paranoia thriller–and it almost is! Or it is, partly. But yeah this is another Saturday TV matinee movie from my youth and it’s kinda good. There is a lot more to unpack in … Continue reading The Manhattan Project (1986)2021-06-2739 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesThe Manhattan Project (1986)Speak "friend" and build an atomic bomb with a precocious genius in this 1986 movie that, from the poster, looks like a paranoia thriller--and it almost is! Or it is, partly. But yeah this is another Saturday TV matinee movie from my youth and it's kinda good. There is a lot more to unpack in this movie than the average matinee. There's definitely some interesting attitudes towards things in the movie. Paul is very obviously down on smoking. In '86 smoking on airplanes was still a thing. There were smoking sections in restaurants. It wasn't until the late 90...2021-06-2739 min

SCUMMbags MediaHouse and House 2: The Second StoryHey, sometimes we say the wrong words. This time I said a few wrong words. No, I did not go back in and pick those up. Let me know if I need corrections. House and House 2 are, apparently, comedy horror “cult” movies from the mid-80’s that live rent-free in my mind (I hadn’t heard … Continue reading House and House 2 2021-06-0232 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesHouse and House 2: The Second StoryHey, sometimes we say the wrong words. This time I said a few wrong words. No, I did not go back in and pick those up. Let me know if I need corrections. House and House 2 are, apparently, comedy horror "cult" movies from the mid-80's that live rent-free in my mind (I hadn't heard about "rent-free" until maybe two years ago so I'm trying to use it more to seem relatable. My life isn't unique but it is different. Or maybe it isn't different but it is unique. Depends on how you look at the broad...2021-06-0232 min

Not Just HeatherMark DiazMark and I are both members of the Podcastage Discord community and that’s how we connected. Mark joined us for the March 2019 Sunshine Summit. When you visit https://scummbags.com/ you’ll find things that Mark has created. Mark has a love of music and Mark’s Music Collection was his first foray at exploring music through podcasting. Adam Neely is a great communicator of music. Mark was also an avid photographer exploring the world and seeing Ben Brown’s book Field Work which is also found work has been inspiring. Architecture is also of interest to Mark...2021-05-2600 min

Not Just HeatherMark DiazMark and I are both members of the Podcastage Discord community and that's how we connected. Mark joined us for the March 2019 Sunshine Summit. When you visit https://scummbags.com/ you'll find things that Mark has created. Mark has a love of music and Mark's Music Collection was his first foray at exploring music through podcasting. Adam Neely is a great communicator of music. Mark was also an avid photographer exploring the world and seeing Ben Brown's book Field Work which is also found work has been inspiring. Architecture is also of interest to Mark, and he references the 2017 film...2021-05-2658 min

SCUMMbags MediaJames Bond FranchiseHey, everybody. Mark D. IT Guy. Generally bad spy here. Just talking for a few minutes about what’s to come on the podcast. We will be jumping into the prolific James Bond franchise but not all at once and not right away.2021-04-2907 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesJames Bond FranchiseHey, everybody. Mark D. IT Guy. Generally bad spy here. Just talking for a few minutes about what's to come on the podcast. We will be jumping into the prolific James Bond franchise but not all at once and not right away. 2021-04-2907 min

SCUMMbags MediaMy Science ProjectLet’s take it back to the good ol’ days and grab some UFO parts to turn in as our science project. Yep. That’s the movie. I’m pretty sure I had things to say about this here but I can’t think of what they are presently–I reserve the right to update this in the future. I’ll … Continue reading My Science Project 2021-03-1927 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesMy Science ProjectLet's take it back to the good ol' days and grab some UFO parts to turn in as our science project. Yep. That's the movie. I'm pretty sure I had things to say about this here but I can't think of what they are presently--I reserve the right to update this in the future. I'll be on On The Subject pretty soon. On The Subject is a really cool movie and TV podcast with them Subject boys: Malcolm, Zach, and Logan and you can find them on geeksrising.com but I didn't want to end...2021-03-1927 min

SCUMMbags MediaFriday Night LightsLucas Black is not from Arkansas. The roar of the crowd. The thrill of the cliché and the agony of defeat. These are just a few things I’ve typed into this episode’s show notes. This isn’t the first sports movie I’ve done but it is the first (American) football movie and the first one based … Continue reading Friday Night Lights 2021-03-081h 10 $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesFriday Night LightsLucas Black is not from Arkansas. The roar of the crowd. The thrill of the cliché and the agony of defeat. These are just a few things I've typed into this episode's show notes. This isn't the first sports movie I've done but it is the first (American) football movie and the first one based on a true story (I think) (I think it's the first movie on the show based on a true story because I haven't bothered to check but I know that this movie is based on a true story) and it's the 1990 book's 2004 f...2021-03-081h 10

SCUMMbags MediaForgetting Sarah Marshall2008’s Apatow-produced Segel-written Segel-acted adult comedy hit me like a guided missile. In this third calendar year of this podcast I’ve really come to just pick movies that I like and, by golly, do I enjoy this movie. I genuinely think I covered the majority of the ground on this one. No random 15-page notes … Continue reading Forgetting Sarah Marshall 2021-02-151h 40 $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesForgetting Sarah Marshall2008's Apatow-produced Segel-written Segel-acted adult comedy hit me like a guided missile. In this third calendar year of this podcast I've really come to just pick movies that I like and, by golly, do I enjoy this movie. I genuinely think I covered the majority of the ground on this one. No random 15-page notes on this episode. Disappointing even to me. Maybe I've turned a corner. In my, simultaneously, disorganized and pedantic mind I do see the web of influence sourced in this movie but it dovetails into the web of influence sourced from Judd Apatow and it...2021-02-151h 40

SCUMMbags MediaChecking in with 2021Just checking in with everyone for 2021. Full normal episode coming… at some point! Catch me on Twitter @coolmarkd.2021-02-0517 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesChecking in with 2021Just checking in with everyone for 2021. Full normal episode coming... at some point! Catch me on Twitter @coolmarkd.2021-02-0517 min

SCUMMbags MediaTop 5 Albums for Winter 2020Back from the dead, I guess. This is a Top 5 list and it seemed like a fun idea that LAST WORDS had and I guess I responded to. There were a couple of albums that I thought of afterwards that didn’t make the alternate list but definitely should have been considered but hindsight is … Continue reading Top 5 Albums for Winter 2020 2020-12-1410 min

SCUMMbags MediaCowboy Bebop: Knockin' On Heaven's DoorHey everyone! Mark D here and we’re watching some Anime! Cowboy Bebop is a universally beloved series and we’re going to go ahead and check out the movie which takes place near the end of the series–so we get all of our favorite characters. There’s going to be a lot of links in these show … Continue reading Cowboy Bebop: Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door 2020-12-011h 16 $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesCowboy Bebop: Knockin' On Heaven's DoorHey everyone! Mark D here and we're watching some Anime! Cowboy Bebop is a universally beloved series and we're going to go ahead and check out the movie which takes place near the end of the series--so we get all of our favorite characters. There's going to be a lot of links in these show notes so check it out on scummbags.com for easier browsing. First off--I made more than a couple of mistakes in this recording. Even after adding in the correction I think I made another mistake somewhere that was really dumb. I forget...2020-12-011h 16

SCUMMbags MediaThe Descent (2005)Join Mark D as he clambers down the cliff’s edge and commences The Descent. If that’s not a whole mood I don’t know what is and maybe you’re sexists but this is definitely an undercover girl-power chick-flick that absolutely slaps. Check it out streaming on Amazon (US, probably) and don’t hit the spoilers because it … Continue reading The Descent 2020-11-1833 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesThe Descent (2005)Join Mark D as he clambers down the cliff's edge and commences The Descent. If that's not a whole mood I don't know what is and maybe you're sexists but this is definitely an undercover girl-power chick-flick that absolutely slaps. Check it out streaming on Amazon (US, probably) and don't hit the spoilers because it will 100% change your experience watching the movie. I'm not going to say anything more about it. Twitter is @coolmarkd Tweet @ me for more... things? I guess? idk. The Dark Knight Doesn't KNow. 2020-11-1833 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesThe WolfmanWe're right in the thick of spooky Halloween day (because I was literally just too busy yesterday to finish editing this even though it had already been recorded days ago and I had planned for a Halloween release--I'm a complete fuckup) with the 2010 Joe Johnston remake "The Wolfman". It's definitely a movie and there is absolutely a werewolf so be ready to be jumpscared. That's a Drake song, right? Jumpscare Jumpscare Jumpscare Therewolf acting real were (AWOO!) I'm sure there's some corrections and comments. Hit me up @coolmarkd on twitter and let me know what I did...2020-11-0134 min

SCUMMbags MediaThe WolfmanWe’re right in the thick of spooky Halloween day (because I was literally just too busy yesterday to finish editing this even though it had already been recorded days ago and I had planned for a Halloween release–I’m a complete fuckup) with the 2010 Joe Johnston remake “The Wolfman”. It’s definitely a movie and there … Continue reading The Wolfman (2010)2020-11-0134 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)Rip and tear with the Doom-inspired remake of the Doom-inspiring original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. That stuff about Doom? I made it up. Seems legit, though, right? There's definitely some corrections and things I want to make so I'll make there here. Also, some weird stuff going on so there may be a couple of sound issues. Not sure what that's about just yet but I'll be working those out as I go. Something good The feeling of absolute isolation and a fucked up backwater ass Texas town does work. That type of thing scares the shit out...2020-10-2426 min

SCUMMbags MediaThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)Rip and tear with the Doom-inspired remake of the Doom-inspiring original The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. That stuff about Doom? I made it up. Seems legit, though, right? There’s definitely some corrections and things I want to make so I’ll make there here. Also, some weird stuff going on so there may be a couple of … Continue reading The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003): Colon: Scary Movie For October 2020-10-2426 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesGarden StateIt's a spoOoOOooooOKy Zach Braff-written-and-directed post-coming-of-age pre-having-a-real-life intestitial-liminal-human-space examination. Not going to lie--I didn't prepare at all for this. It was extemporaneous. Spontaneous. Uranus. Check out the podcast though. It was supposed to be a horror movie but, clearly, that didn't happen. That won't stop me from assuming you just have my super badass podcast on auto queue and you forgo looking at the episode title to ensure that you get maximum surprise. Maximum Derek. There is no Derek in this episode. No Dereks were harmed in the making of this episode. Twitter @coolmarkd Please...2020-10-2324 min

SCUMMbags MediaGarden StateIt’s a spoOoOOooooOKy Zach Braff-written-and-directed post-coming-of-age pre-having-a-real-life intestitial-liminal-human-space examination. Not going to lie–I didn’t prepare at all for this. It was extemporaneous. Spontaneous. Uranus. Check out the podcast though. It was supposed to be a horror movie but, clearly, that didn’t happen. That won’t stop me from assuming you just have my super badass podcast … Continue reading Garden State 2020-10-2324 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesThe Mel Brooks Collection: A RetrospectiveHey, everyone! In this episode I rank things! That's what people like, right? Rankings? Well, I do that here. This is also the Season 2 finale. I didn't really think about that until now but that's what it is. So there you have it. Season 3 coming at some point. Thanks for listening @coolmarkd on Twitter @markd20 on Letterboxd 2020-09-1832 min

SCUMMbags MediaThe Mel Brooks Collection: A RetrospectiveHey, everyone! In this episode I rank things! That’s what people like, right? Rankings? Well, I do that here. This is also the Season 2 finale. I didn’t really think about that until now but that’s what it is. So there you have it. Season 3 coming at some point. Thanks for listening @coolmarkd on … Continue reading The Mel Brooks Collection: A Retrospective 2020-09-1832 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesYoung FrankensteinHumor is ALIIIIIIIVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEE in 1974's Young Frankenstein written by Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks; and directed by Mel Brooks. A bold and controversial choice that maybe cemented both artists in the Hollywood hall of fame (metaphorical--I don't know if there is actually a Hollywood HOF but there is one in my heart). This is the last movie in the 9-disc 9-movie leather belt Mel Brooks Blu-ray collection. It's been a ride. @coolmarkd on Twitter. @markd20 on Letterboxd.2020-08-3031 min

SCUMMbags MediaYoung FrankensteinHumor is ALIIIIIIIVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEE in 1974’s Young Frankenstein written by Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks; and directed by Mel Brooks. A bold and controversial choice that maybe cemented both artists in the Hollywood hall of fame (metaphorical–I don’t know if there is actually a Hollywood HOF but there is one in my heart). This is the … Continue reading Young Frankenstein 2020-08-3031 min $Mark\'s Movies$ Mark's MoviesThe Twelve ChairsThis is a lesser-discussed Mel Brooks movie that centers around the McGuffin of a set of dining room chairs in the early Soviet Union. It's definitely... different. @coolmarkd on Twitter. @markd20 on Letterboxd 2020-08-2923 min

SCUMMbags MediaThe Twelve ChairsThis is a lesser-discussed Mel Brooks movie that centers around the McGuffin of a set of dining room chairs in the early Soviet Union. It’s definitely… different. @coolmarkd on Twitter. @markd20 on Letterboxd 2020-08-2923 min