In this episode of Midnight Viewing's Fusco Fest, Father Malone and HP are joined by special guest Ashly Marie Tom Osborne, a project director for the Moapa Band of Paiutes. They dive into John Fusco's 1992 film 'Thunderheart', discussing its depiction of Native American issues, the role of mysticism, and its portrayal of identity and corruption. 00:00 Introduction to Fusco Fest 02:12 First Impressions of Thunderheart 04:16 Cultural Representation and Critique 05:40 Tropes and Stereotypes in Thu...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In this installment of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and co-host Ms. Ripley Jean dive into a variety of pop culture topics and trailers. Releases mentioned include 'Ballerina,' a 'John Wick' spin-off, Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest,' and J 'F1.' Also a review of the new 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' movie, reflecting on the franchise's legacy and its innovative twist on the slasher genre. 00:00 Welcome to Father Malone's Weekly Roundup 01:20 Musical Episode Battle: Vote Now! 02:...
May 18, 2025•27 min
A Swing and a Miss! In this episode of Fusco Fest on Midnight Viewing, hosts Father Malone & HP step up to bat with the 1992 film 'The Babe,' chronicling the life of baseball legend Babe Ruth. 00:00 Welcome to Fusco Fest! 02:27 Babe Ruth 03:37 John Goodman as Babe Ruth 06:53 Direction and Cinematography 16:11 Baseball in Movies 28:24 Casting and Performances 34:55 The Ultimate Sin of Biographies 38:52 Babe Ruth: The First Sports Superstar 41:03 Production Design 01:01:23 Final Thoughts and R...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Father Malone and Ms. Ripley Jean discuss the new Apple Plus series 'The Studio' and its connections to earlier Hollywood critiques like 'The Player' and 'Action.' 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Roundup 01:30 Fusco Fest Update 02:28 Musical Showdown: Cast Your Votes! 04:31 New Segment: Frightening Fax Machine 12:28 The Studio 19:05 Action FATHER MALONE fathermalone71@gmail.com @fathermalone pateron.com/fathermalone
May 12, 2025•24 min
In this episode of Midnight Viewing, hosts Father Malone and Chris Stachiw & Mike White delve into George Romero's 1980 series 'Tales From the Dark Side,' focusing on Season 3, Episode 15 ('My Own Place') and Episode 6 ('Red Leader'). \ 00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing 01:09 My Own Place 13:35 Red Leader 20:14 Upcoming Episodes and Closing Remarks
May 08, 2025•23 min
In this special episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup,Father Malone is joined by The Projection Booth's Mike White and The Kulturecast's Chris Stachiw to dive into the newly released Marvel film 'Thunderbolts Asterisk.' They discuss the film's portrayal of Marvel's unconventional team of anti-heroes exploring themes of redemption, betrayal, and blurred moral lines. The hosts express mixed feelings about the movie, highlighting its pacing issues, tonal inconsistencies, and lack of stakes, des...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 26 min
In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone discusses a range of topics, from Netflix's new series 'The Four Seasons' to the impact of the film 'Thunderheart' and Val Kilmer's legacy. He provides an in-depth review of 'Mad Men,' emphasizing the complex characters of Joan Holloway, Peggy Olson, and Betty Draper, as well as the series' portrayal of 1960s societal upheaval. The episode concludes with a call for musical film voting and a sneak peek at upcoming content. 00:00 Int...
May 02, 2025•33 min
No Weekly Roundup this Week. Instead, Father Malone is joined by Night Mr. Walters' HP to discuss the inspiration for the new Netflix series The Four Seasons starring Tina Fey, Steve Carrell and the always hilarious Kerri Kenney-Silver premiering May 1st. 'The Four Seasons,' written, directed, and starring Alan Alda alongside Carol Burnett covers three middle-aged couples and their navel gazing and forced frivolity as they travel the globe searching for problems to call their own. 00:00 Introduc...
Apr 27, 2025•58 min
In this episode of Midnight Viewing, Father Malone is joined by Mike White from the Projection Booth and Chris from The Kulturecast to review and discuss episodes from Season 3 of George Romero's 1980s series 'Tales From the Dark Side'. They first delve into 'The Milkman Cometh', (Season 3, Episode 13) highlighting the performance of Robert Forster while critiquing the episode's synth score and pacing. Next, they discuss 'My Ghost Writer, The Vampire' (Season 3, Episode 14), expressing mixed fee...
Apr 25, 2025•30 min
Pirate Ghosts, Daredevil Musings, and Birthdays In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone, joined by Ms. Ripley Jean, celebrates his birthday with fun festivities and a command for celebration. The episode also hints at an upcoming live show at the Nightmare in Vegas Horror Convention. Father Malone answers listener mail and then a detailed homage is paid to John Carpenter's 'The Fog,' noting its significance, production challenges, and Carpenter's discography. The show wr...
Apr 21, 2025•37 min
In this episode of Midnight Viewing, hosts Father Malone and HP from Noise Junkies discuss the classic western film Young Guns II. They delve into their appreciation for John Fusco's writing and the performances, particularly praising Emilio Estevez's portrayal of Billy the Kid and William Petersen's performance as Pat Garrett. The conversation covers the historical context, the strong supporting cast, Alan Silvestri's score, and the film's resonance as a successor to other westerns. 00:00 Intro...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean discuss the cult classic 'Repo Man,' a film about a young repo man navigating dangerous scenarios and philosophical lessons. They also delve into 'Roadside Prophets,' a road trip film featuring musicians and philosophers encountered along the way. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 02:54 Repo Man 14:56 Roadside Prophets 26:14 Conclusion and Farewell Father Malone Fathermalone71@gmail.com @fathermalone patreon.com/fathermalone...
Apr 13, 2025•28 min
In this episode of Midnight Viewing, the hosts delve into two episodes from the third season of George A. Romero's 1980s series, Tales from the Dark Side. Seasons of Belief is a twisted Christmas talewith bizarre and sometimes sloppy character dynamics. Miss May Dusa, takes a different turn with a Greek mythology-inspired plot about a Medusa disguised as a mannequin. 00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing 01:34 Seasons of Belief 16:51 Miss May Dusa 29:24 Final Thoughts and Next Episodes...
Apr 10, 2025•33 min
Rest in Peace, Mister Kilmer
Apr 06, 2025•30 min
Hosts Father Malone and HP analyze Young guns and Emilio Estevez's portrayal of Billy the Kid/ Kiefer Sutherland's role as Doc Scurlock, highlighting how the movie sets the stage for its superior sequel, Young Guns II. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:31 First Impressions and Historical Context 04:28 Billy the Kid 06:39 Music 14:48 Performance Highlights 20:36 The Regulators 32:12 Casey Siemaszko 37:13 Pat Garrett's Character 46:52 Val Kilmer's Billy the Kid and Other Portrayals 53:25 Final Th...
Apr 03, 2025•58 min
Mar 30, 2025•32 min
In this episode of Midnight Viewing, the hosts dive into two episodes from Season 3 of George A. Romero's 1980s series, Tales from the Darkside. They discuss 'Baker's Dozen' and its novel concept of voodoo cookies. The second episode, 'Deliver Us From Goodness,' features a mother and housewife who becomes an accidental saint and has to sin to help her husband's political campaign. 00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing 01:38 Baker's Dozen 15:50 Deliver Us From Goodness 26:02 Final Thoughts and U...
Mar 27, 2025•29 min
Curiosity killed the cat. That's only the first part of that saying. It ends thusly. But satisfaction brought him back.
Mar 23, 2025•9 min
In this Midnight Viewing & Noise Junkies crossover episode, Father Malone and HP delve into the 1986 film 'Crossroads' directed by Walter Hill. The hosts discuss the film's plot, which follows Eugene, played by Ralph Macchio, as he seeks a legendary lost blues song while helping bluesman Willie Brown escape from a nursing home. They explore the film's musical significance, the involvement of guitar legends like Ry Cooder and Steve Vai, and critiques on character development, including the co...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 57 min
In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, the theme is all about Irish culture and St. Patrick's Day. Father Malone, alongside his co-host Ripley Jean, dives into various topics including thoughts on Cameron Monaghan's performance in Star Wars Fallen Order and how his portrayal of different Jokers in Gotham stands out. The episode also offers reviews of State of Grace, a 1990 film about the Irish mob, and the Coen Brothers' masterpiece 'Miller's Crossing. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome ...
Mar 17, 2025•35 min
In this episode of Midnight Viewing, Father Malone and Mike White delve into two episodes from Season 3 of George A. Romero's anthology series, Tales from the Darkside. They analyze 'Heretic,' a story about a shady art dealer dealing with stolen church relics, and 'A Serpent's Tooth,' which involves a controlling mother using supernatural means to dominate her children. 00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing 00:19 'Heretic' 09:44 'A Serpent's Tooth' 19:02 Closing Remarks and Promotions Father Ma...
Mar 14, 2025•22 min
In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean delve into the world of paranormal investigators, focusing on characters from works by Alan Moore and Clive Barker with looks at the 1995 film 'Lord of Illusions,' exploring its strength and flaws in detail. Meanwhile, Miss Ripley Jean highlights John Constantine, examining his evolution from comics to his 2005 film adaptation starring Keanu Reeves. 00:00 Introduction 01:31 Paranormal Investigators 02:49 Yellow...
Mar 09, 2025•37 min
In this episode of Midnight Viewing Anthologies Attack, hosts Father Malone and Antonio Llapur dive deep into Daredevil's rich history, from his comic book origins to his various on-screen adaptations. 00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing Anthologies Attack 00:20 Daredevil: A Catholic Connection 02:39 The Origins of Daredevil 1:52 The 1989 Daredevil TV Movie 19:10 Ben Affleck's Daredevil: A 2000s Relic 41:13 The MCU's Daredevil: A New Era 52:26 Born Again 01:02:07 Kingpin 01:39:31 Conclusion a...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 35 min
In this episode, Father Malone and Ripley Jean delve into the comedic and cultural impact of National Lampoon. A rundown of recent viewer mail. And an in-depth analysis of both the film 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture' and the documentary 'Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant, Dead.' 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Father Malone's Weekly Roundup 02:07 Gaming Weekend and Xbox Talk 05:10 Pen Pals from Around the World 12:37 A Futile and Stupid Gesture 23:10 Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of The National Lampoon...
Mar 03, 2025•33 min
Ordinarily this would be a Patreon Subscriber episode, but with the passing of Lynn Marie Stewart, we thought we'd make it available to everyone. In this episode of Cable Box Theater, hosts Father Malone and hp discuss the origins and cultural impact of The Pee Wee Herman Show, a 1981 stage production that aired on HBO. The discussion covers the show's background in the improvisation group The Groundlings, Paul Reubens' creation of the character, and the performances of key cast members, includi...
Feb 27, 2025•54 min
In this episode of Midnight Viewing, Father Malone and HP discuss the 1989 TV movie, 'The Trial of the Incredible Hulk' , including Bill Bixby's direction, Lou Ferrigno's portrayal of the Hulk, and Rex Smith as Daredevil. The discussion touches on various plot points, such as the trial sequence, Kingpin's flawed criminal operation, and the underwhelming climactic showdown. They also compare past and present Hulk portrayals and critique both the film's direction and its deviation from the source ...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean discuss 'The Gorge,' a romantic horror action and directed by Scott Derrickson. The second, 'Heart Eyes,' is a romantic comedy slasher with a unique killer targeting couples on Valentine's Day. 00:00 Introduction 01:54 Romantic Horror: The Gorge 15:24 Romantic Comedy Slasher: Heart Eyes 24:39 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes Father Malone FatherMalone71@gmail.com patreon.com/fathermalone HP hpmusicplace.bandcamp.com TOWER 4 https://www.7lamb.com/audiodramas...
Feb 23, 2025•27 min
In this episode of Midnight Viewing, hosts Father Malone and Mike White delve into two episodes from Season 3 of George A. Romero's 1980s TV series, 'Tales from the Dark Side'. They start with episode 5, 'The Geezenstacks', discussing the bizarre and creepy story about a dollhouse that eerily mirrors a family's life. The conversation shifts to episode 6, 'Black Widows', where they discuss a story about a mother and daughter with arachnid tendencies. 00:00 Introduction to Midnight Viewing 00:23 E...
Feb 20, 2025•21 min
In this episode of Father Malone's Weekly Roundup, co-hosts Father Malone and Miss Ripley Jean discuss the complexities and challenges of Captain America's new adventures in 'Captain America: Brave New World'. Next is the TV series Yellowjackets, highlighting its intriguing blend of past and present storylines along with its supernatural elements.
Feb 16, 2025•34 min
Another stinking clip show? Yeah that's right. But it's Valentine's Day. So shut up. We're reaching into the vaults for the best Night Gallery segments dedicated to love. So journey back with us as we investigate all the terrible ways we find to love each other.
Feb 14, 2025•58 min
