A neurodivergent nerd father and son review When Worlds Collide (1951). Take a journey into the apocalyptic sci-fi epic When Worlds Collide (1951) in this engaging review! We’ll delve into the film’s groundbreaking special effects, thrilling storyline, and its depiction of humanity’s desperate struggle for survival as a rogue planet hurtles toward Earth. From its innovative visuals to its timeless themes of sacrifice and resilience, this classic remains a cornerstone of 1950s science fiction cin...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 60
A neurodivergent nerd father and son review Abbott and Costello Meet The Invisible Man (1951). Join us as we take a fun-filled look at Abbott and Costello Meet The Invisible Man (1951), a classic blend of comedy and sci-fi! In this review, we’ll explore how Bud Abbott and Lou Costello bring their signature humor to this hilarious take on Universal’s Invisible Man series. From slapstick gags to clever special effects, this film delivers laughs and mystery in equal measure. Whether you're a longti...
Feb 14, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 59
A neurodivergent nerd father and son review Thing From Another World (1951). Dive into the chilling sci-fi horror of The Thing from Another World (1951) in this detailed review! We explore the film's suspenseful storytelling, groundbreaking practical effects, and its impact on the genre as one of the earliest alien invasion thrillers. From its atmospheric Arctic setting to the tension-filled interactions between the characters, this classic delivers timeless thrills. Whether you're a fan of vint...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 58
A neurodivergent nerd father and son review The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951). Explore the timeless sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) in this in-depth review! We break down the film's groundbreaking themes, its portrayal of Cold War-era anxieties, and the lasting impact of Klaatu and Gort on popular culture. From the iconic “Klaatu barada nikto” to its stunning special effects for the time, this video dives into what makes this movie a masterpiece of science fiction cinema. ...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Get ready for a double dose of 1951 B-movie madness as we review Bride of the Gorilla and Lost Continent ! From jungle curses and strange transformations in Bride of the Gorilla to the perilous trek up a dinosaur-infested plateau in Lost Continent , these cult classics offer wild plots, quirky characters, and plenty of retro charm. We’ll break down the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments from each film, exploring what makes them unique examples of mid-century low-budget sci-fi and horror. Whe...
Nov 11, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Humph - no propellers! In this episode: Jason illuminates these two movie's plots with potent moonlight - and yes, I'm talking about tree frogs. Then William, he being the Brooklyn pitcher when they were out in space, bats the production so hard it curves back towards Earth and hits the mysterious right fielder. And has anyone taken a Blu-ray of Grease to space? Please tell me! ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfaction (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 License: https...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 15
If you stub your toe on the moon, sue it for battery. In this episode: Jason gets struck by every little detail while prancing through this movie's production history, which one he likes best will shock you! Then William lists all of the charges against this musical's plot, including witchcraft and being too old. And THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!!!! er, I mean turrets. ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfaction (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 License: https://filmmusic.io/...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 14
This movie will make you want to tarry more. In this episode: Jason uncaged his feelings about the story told. William offered to collect nuggets of information on this movie's production history but got hit on the head. And is this nightclub OSHA compliant? We'll never know! ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfaction (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Audio clips used: The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Wolf Man, 2001: A ...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Things have been awfully dead around here. In this episode: William is asked to give his recounting of this movie and ends up confirming that there are indeed 7 suspects in this film. Then Jason drinks the entirety of the production in one gulp, ticking off HR! And a new clue about who the baseball game's right fielder is has been brought to light: the right fielder is actually a foster child whose true identity lies in finding his parents! The trail continues! ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 12
You asked for the exhibits, so here they come! In this episode: Jason screamed that there was a plot "RIgHt ThErE!" but William didn't see it so it must not exist. William covered the production history in oil and set it ablaze for story reasons! And I've finally figured it out: Who's wife is Somewhere and the right fielder is It Depends! Or is it The Other Way Round? But then Who's fullback? I'll figure it out later. ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfacti...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Onward my brave Hawkmen! Let this be known forever as Flash Gordon's Day! In this episode: William proceeded to "DIVE!" into the entire plot of the serial, but he was edited out because everyone wanted to know about some man "Houdini". Jason then checked the angular vector of the moon to then calculate the trajectory of this franchise's production history and legacy. And no boreworms were harmed in the making of this podcast... How could you do such a thing!? Guards, send this man to the Tournam...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 10
From behind you, it devours. In this episode: Jason attempted to bite the plot on the neck but ended up nailing a spider monkey instead. And then William recapped the production, but got so hungry talking about the Christmas fiasco that he went to buy Triscuits, as he was craving them deerly. London is foggy, and gloomy, and soggy, but something mysterious, suspicious, and duplicitous is afoot! Who is it? We're gonna find out! ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self S...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Man committed a sin, disturbing the life cycle of movie history. To protect the life cycle, we have created a podcast to rule mankind... This is the final battle! In this episode: William slides into the plot reporting role like MJ, sliding up his glasses and delivering the iconic line "The Doc is in!" To boot, Jason has a crack at what these movie's actors got up to on set, which definitely wasn't deadly hyperthermia. And alas, I hear the Universal saga's last cry: "I don't wanna die." Mon Dieu...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 8
To think that none of them are actual apes. In this episode: Jason uses his handy dandy blow torch to slowly thaw the plot out, but it turned into wet sludge. Then William, while sharing this movie's production history, commits the greatest atrocity to Mother Nature. And who is Zippo? The answer: it's a new Universal Detective Club title. Dang it. ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfaction (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licens...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 7
I was crying for him when all was said and done! In this episode: William attempts to dig up the plot in the nasty muddy swamps, as well as general understanding of its meaning, but the workers won't work cause there's a mummy in there! This is going to cost millions!! Then Jason reunites in the afterlife with his long lost love: this movie's production history. And Ananka still can't put her face into the water after all these years. ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Swee...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 6
He died 1959 years ago, but only because they're out of copies of "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Podcast!" In this episode: Jason finds the plot in the left wing of the museum only for it to vanish in his very arms! Then William gets into an argument with a certain genie over the whereabouts of the rapidly aging production history! And for those who are wondering, there are no absolutely no spoilers for The Dark Knight Rises. Totally. None. Trust me on this. ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (Rocc...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Their house, in the middle of our street, their house. In this episode: Jason sheds light on the production in the form of brown matted fur all over the carpet. Then William throws his sanity out the window over this movie's preposterous plot! Also, Elden Ring is canon in the Universal Monster universe!? ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfaction (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Audio clips used: The Day the Earth Stood ...
Jul 02, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Nowhere man, the world is at your command! In this episode: William and Jason talk about the spanning cinematic career of John Carradine and his siblings. Then Jason found the invisible plot and showed it squeezing a lemon on it to reveal it, proving quite cumbersome every time he ran one dry and had to get another. Is there anything good you can use invisibility for? Let's find out! ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfaction (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 License:...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 3
An episode you can listen to even while buried alive! (Guess there is music in the tomb after all!) In this episode: Jason attempted to figure out why Robert de Niro hates this movie but ended up shedding light on the production details instead. William almost has a back and forth discussion with himself. And Frankenstein's monster has a mouth but cannot scream. Somebody call a medic and give him his script back! ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfaction (R...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Care to let us entertain you for a bite? (Ehhhh? Ehhhh?) In this episode: William dispels and weaponizes the smoke and mirrors (respectively) behind the creation of this last Dracula film. Jason searches the bayou in galoshes for all the fine happenings and vampire mystery. And I forgot The Waterboy . That's the movie I was thinking of. ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfaction (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Audio cli...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Well listen soldier, thousands of guys got podcasts but there's only one Johnny Rocco! In this episode: Jason unveils all the intricacies of the script, demystifying the core of the gangster, and tells William about the comedy gangster films you haven't heard of. And William constantly asks if we're there yet in between loudly eating Goldfish on the way to Key Largo. And, in terms of factual statements, drops some extra movie talk so juicy that even he doesn't know if it counts as 2 movies or 1....
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Make way for the bad guy. There's a bad guy coming through, better get outta his way! In this episode: William gushes over the angle this movie takes to society, its legacy, Daytona, vehicular action and what it would be like to run a cartel. Then Jason made us all say hello to his little plot, and then started blasting it our way, as well as elaborating on the complex relationships of Tony Camonte. ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfaction (RoccoW) / CC BY...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Pizza, pizza. In this episode: Jason and William, being true experts in the field, talked about the best pizza and revealed the secrets of the only good pizza on Earth Then we discussed the plot, Death Note, and also what if John Wick was at your door. Is he? Better go check! ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfaction (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Audio clips used: The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Wolf Man, 2001: A ...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Pizza, pizza. In this episode: Jason and William discussed the volcanic charisma of Rico Bandello, the caveats of popularity, the potential of Brazilian gangster movies, and the unexpected ramifications of the San Fransisco earthquake. Oh, and we also talked about Mortimer Mouse and his dislike for Donald's voice. Why? Listen for a ha-cha-chance to find out! ------ Music by RoccoW: Welcome! (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Sweet Self Satisfaction (RoccoW) / CC BY-SA 3.0 License: https://filmmusic.io/stan...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min
It is the ambition of the hosts to honestly depict an environment that exists today in a certain stratum of American life. While this episode is essentially a true story, all dad jokes and bad jokes appearing herein are intriguing divertissement. In this episode: Jason and William talked about the behind the scenes of the creation of this movie, the core ethos of gangster movies, Al Capone, the Anti Saloon League and moonshine tubs. What!? Then we analyzed this incredible saga of Tom Powers, his...
Feb 10, 2024•48 min
It is the ambition of the hosts to honestly depict an environment that exists today in a certain stratum of American life. While this episode is essentially a true story, all dad jokes and bad jokes appearing herein are intriguing divertissement. In this episode: Jason and William talked about the behind the scenes of the creation of this movie, the core ethos of gangster movies, Al Capone, the Anti Saloon League and moonshine tubs. What!? Then we analyzed this incredible saga of Tom Powers, his...
Feb 05, 2024•51 min
Wishing you a special Merry Christmas podcast episode! Yes we know it's late, we got very behind on our plans, but here you are! Snuggle up to some cocoa and hear the chilly winds whistle past your frosty windows, and enjoy the winter coziness. The movies: It's a Wonderful Life, a great Christmas movie about a man who takes on the world and learns what a wonderful life he truly has. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, a cheaply made confusing and downright hilariously bad collection of moving pho...
Jan 01, 2024•44 min
William and Jason from Cinematic Fantastic give their thoughts on Hayo Miyazaki's last film The Boy And The Heron, discussing how it it misses the mark that could have saved the movie. **THIS IS A SPOILER REVIEW** For those wondering why we didn't do our review on site, it was because our microphones were dead by the time we went to record.
Dec 21, 2023•30 min
A episode of mini proportions! Also a pretty fun one. I guess you should probably listen to it. The movies: Doctor X, a murder mystery that goes to epic proportions. Mystery of The Wax Museum, another mystery about an evil sculptor and his twisted wax museum! The Ghoul, a British Universal knockoff that was terrible for many a number of reasons. Who eats Little Babies Ice Cream? Why is that blonde girl NOT played by Fay Wray? And how does fire blow a door off its hinges? Let's find out! 1:39 - D...
Dec 17, 2023•44 min
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Dec 05, 2023•2 min
