Movie Meltdown - Episode 262 The trio of terror returns for a tangent-filled hang out session that culminates in watching what is arguably an epic bad movie. Some will say it's terrible. Some will say it's genius. Maybe it's both? Either way we bust out some specialized beverages and settle in to try to make sense of "The FP". And while we contemplate just what are the darkest days of Movie Meltdown, we also mention... massages were six dollars, Lost, Snake Plissken, 100 degrees warmer, an islan...
Feb 14, 2014•1 hr 44 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 261 In continuing our "People Who Died.. Died" series that we started last year, we take a look at the actors and performers who passed away in 2013. And along the way we realize not only how much we learn about people after they pass away, but also how quickly extremly famous people tend to be forgotten with the passage of time. And as celebrity death completely saturates mainstream media, we also mention... James Dean, Get Shory, Joyride, It Started With Eve, the deser...
Feb 06, 2014•1 hr 33 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #9 - Technobabble Edition This episode of "Attack of the Killer Soundtrack" features Ben and Dave from “Tower of Technobabble”, and a double barrel blast of "The Killer Five" which takes us on quite a musical journey through cinema! And as we try to unlock the secret of what makes a band, a good band, we also mention… flowery over the top music, violent jazz, old lady singing, essentially you are watching a very slow model backing up at two miles per hour, being a...
Jan 30, 2014•1 hr 32 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 260 This episode we continue our discussion of graphic novels turned into movies that we began in episode 259. But this time we branch out with questions like, ‘Do we always NEED an origin story’? And some of us come clean about just when we decided to stop hiding that comic geek inside of us. Which makes us wonder if it’s easier being geeky in school today vs. years ago? So many dorky topics… and yet we address them all! Plus along the way we also discuss… killing off v...
Jan 24, 2014•1 hr 27 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 259 This week we are coming to you "live" from "The Destination" as we discuss graphic novels that have been turned into movies. And as we celebrate the banality of existence, we also discuss... Her, Will Eisner, a pop culture oasis, Titanic, Star Wars, Jill Thompson, Harvey Pekar, Viggo Mortensen, Frank Miller, validating the art form, The Big Bang Theory, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, graphic novels seen as literature, Guy Fawkes day, Ghost World, The Sandman, He-Man, M...
Jan 17, 2014•1 hr 25 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 258 This week we return to the infamous Bastion of Awesomenes s to discuss several movies culminating in this week’s Sofa Theater feature - the killer croc movie "Primeval" . And somewhere along the way a couple of us also become guinea pigs and taste test our recently acquired wasabi candy canes. And as we think about the original way of shooting spider webs, we also bring up… The Wolverine, The World's End, Orlando Jones, The Hobbit, Tom Hiddleston, Michael Fassbender,...
Jan 09, 2014•1 hr 37 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 257 This week features a random review of some of the movies we've watched in 2013. And somewhere along the way we mention... Europa Report, Trance, Kick-Ass 2, A Band Called Death, Oblivion, Pacific Rim, Elysium, The Way Way Back, Monsters University, Super, Zac Efron, Berberian Sound Studio, Searching for Sugarman, Seth MacFarlane, Jesus of Montreal, drinking your own Kool-Aid, The House on Haunted Hill, Tim Burton, it was a downer moment for the family, Sunshine, Man ...
Jan 03, 2014•1 hr 41 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 256 This week, we'll be talking about the documentary "Blackfish"... and all the questions and controversy that surround it. The 2013 film follows the story of Tilikum, a whale captured and eventually sent to perform at Sea World. The massive creature is responsible for several deaths over the years and we examine just who is to blame... the whale, his trainers or the corporation that runs the whole operation. The film touches on a lot of different issues and leads to so...
Dec 27, 2013•1 hr 44 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 255 As we finish up our 6th annual holiday "special" we discuss, among other things, Richard Donner's Christmas classic "Scrooged" starring Bill Murray. In this episode so powerful - it could tear a family apart, some of the things we mention are… A New York Doll, impressions take on a life of their own, Bernie Taupin, E.T. porn, glitter, right now… Kelly’s doing it with Patrick Swayze!!, Tina Fey, cartoon moments, a spare best friend, Karen Allen, looking ahead to zombi...
Dec 20, 2013•1 hr 51 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #8 - Holiday Edition This week, Movie Meltdown’s “Attack of the Killer Soundtrack” returns with a festive conglomeration of some of our favorite holiday songs... from movies. And as we open old wounds from last year’s holiday special, we also discuss… snowman kits, a guy with a really bad business plan, dashing all your Christmas hopes and dreams, Macaulay Culkin, sounding like old Greg, wearing shorts in the Winter, more frightening without makeup, curry and rice...
Dec 13, 2013•1 hr 28 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 254 As we enter into our 6th annual holiday “special”, we embark on a conversation that at times will stray into the weird and ridiculous. At some point we use the phrase “beautifully awkward conversation”- and that most definitely applies to this episode. In fact, you’ll hear things that you would only ever hear on "Movie Meltdown". God bless us... every one. And as we partake in the traditional holiday meal of pizza, we also mention… can you even give movies as a gift ...
Dec 06, 2013•1 hr 42 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 253 This week we return to our conversation about the technology of fandom. We discuss how new innovations have massively impacted movie theaters – and just how that affects the viewers. And how that differs if you are a casual fan or a hard-core movie geek. Plus how changes in the world of computers influences… everything. And as we continue to add to our growing VHS collection, we also mention… the cloud, communal shared experience, dreaming about Transformers, droppin...
Nov 29, 2013•1 hr 12 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 252 This week, we begin our Grind discussion on how technology affects fandom. An all-around conversation of how entertainment-based technology has continually changed in the last century. With each passing year we develop new technological additions that bring movies and entertainment to the viewers. So we look at how these things have changed… and do those changes affect the viewers themselves. Plus bonus discussions about Gravity, The Counselor and killing Uncle Owen ...
Nov 22, 2013•1 hr 13 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 251 As we reach the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who, we're going to be trying a little experiment with our movie o' the week. So pretty much none of our gang has paid much attention to Doctor Who over the years. So what happens if we watch the one-off movie they did in '96 trying to reboot the series? Will we as new viewers be won over? Will it even make sense to non-fans? That's what we'll find out in this episode as we join forces with the guys from "Tower of Technobabb...
Nov 15, 2013•2 hr 2 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 250 This episode rounds out our three-part series entitled: The Suncoast Project *. This latest session of Movie Fan Freakshow we revisit three of our favorite characters… Captain Obvious, Ivanhoe and for the ultimate finale we examine the amazing life of McDonald's Man. This individual was epic! (It even involves actual recordings of McDonald's Man himself from back in the day!) He was a crazy man wandering the mall… touching people’s lives. Or at least Patrick’s anyway...
Nov 08, 2013•58 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 249 This week we wrap-up our month-long tribute to Halloween and horror with "live" coverage from our bloodbath double feature that was... "Meltdown Macabre"! First we talk with writer/producer Lotti Pharriss Knowles and director John Knowles, the creators of our first feature, "Chastity Bites". Then we sit down for a group discussion about our second feature, the horror/comedy/train wreck known as "Mama Dracula". It’s an epic double feature episode - to encapsulate a do...
Oct 30, 2013•2 hr 9 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 248 This week we continue our month of terror-filled episodes, as we sit down to discuss the Halloween-themed "Satan's Little Helper". And as we buy our tickets to see Extra Spice, we also mention... spilling people's guts out, shooting in Romania, ultra high-strung, tuning out the gross, Squirm, colon new blood, Goosebumps, computer headset, Kids in the Hall, Godot, he puts his arms around you, a professional crew, seeing your midriff, Wow... that's ineptitude there, Pe...
Oct 23, 2013•1 hr 31 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #7 - Halloween Edition The Halloween celebration continues, and this time we bust out some awesome music! In this, the first ever horror-themed version of “Attack of the Killer Soundtrack”, we choose some music that we feel is creepy. But of course, when you are dealing with the Meltdown Gang – nothing is ever run-of-the-mill. What results is a wide spectrum of eerie music, some of which we find eerie for our own personal reasons. This is NOT your standard Hallowe...
Oct 18, 2013•1 hr 5 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 247 So we continue our month-long tribute to Halloween, as we jump back into our discussion on costumes, traditions and just how they all tie back into the classic movie monsters. And as we make some "special" treats for the neighborhood kids, we also mention... the Universal "classics", Shakespearean influence, the savage dog man, Béla Lugosi, The Wizard of Oz, the Captive Wild Woman, The Black Cat, pagan rituals, The Wicker Man, the slightly rough plastic, Brats, bad j...
Oct 11, 2013•1 hr 24 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 246 Since we are all such fans of horror and Halloween in particular, this year we thought we'd do a tribute to Halloween all through the month of October. So this week, we kick things off with a spooky and nostalgic installment of The Grind, where we discuss Halloween costumes... which leads to many other areas like our own childhood memories, increasing commercialism, sexulazation and the origins of the holiday. Join us in the velvety basement as we also mention... Fla...
Oct 04, 2013•1 hr 14 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 245 The Suncoast crew is back in the second installment in this trilogy of terror. Join us as we continue to wander down retail memory lane, and tell more stories of peculiar co-workers, ridiculous customers and poor unwitting mall personnel. Including tales of... the Klingon Sisters, Santa Clause, the cow, Chi Chi, "Cindy", kids stealing stuff, the one-armed man, the mysterious reappearing video tapes, "Mike" and the Jin-Roh rivalry. And as we ponder if we could ever be...
Sep 27, 2013•56 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 244 This week we bring you a wrap up of our last convention of the year... Scarefest. While there we talk to actor Bruce Davison. We catch up with one of our favorite guests... Miss Danielle Harris. And maybe... just maybe there's a special appearance by none other then cinematic legend - Malcolm McDowell! Plus we feature a special bonus interview with genre favorite... Gerrit Graham! And more stories of our run-ins with Dana Ashbrook, Barry Bostwick and Sherilyn Fenn. A...
Sep 21, 2013•1 hr 42 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 243 We're back... with continuing coverage from Movie Meltdown 's presentation of " The Movie Geek Art Show ". "Live" conversations from out on the street bookend the continuation of our group discussion of the film "Beautiful Losers" as well as much larger questions like, 'Do you need to go to school to learn about art?' and 'Just who owns graffiti art once it's out there in the world'? And as we figure out just what Jeff Goldblum is doing with that dinosaur, we also ad...
Sep 13, 2013•1 hr 38 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 242 Coming to you "live" from Movie Meltdown 's presentation of " The Movie Geek Art Show! ", we bring you snippets of opening night action as well as a full group discussion of not only this week's Sofa Theater feature " Beautiful Losers ", but also conversations about drawing, painting, filmmaking and art in general. Plus we crossover into the musical arts as we sit down with members of the band " The Moonlight Peddlers " who are entertaining the crowd at the art show....
Sep 06, 2013•1 hr 25 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 241 A reunion of former Suncoast employees started out to be just a session meant to discuss some of the strange customers we used to get. But along the way, we also end up also covering the actions that brought down a corporation. And we end up with an overall look at the demise of the retail sales system. Quite an accidental accomplishment for a few guys who were just looking to make fun of some peculiar characters at the Mall. This series of discussions was years in t...
Aug 30, 2013•1 hr 15 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #6 - Attack of the State Fair! As usual, Movie Meltdown goes wherever it wants... and takes over. This week we head to the State Fair and we set up shop right in the middle of The Hall of Old Men. There we regale the listeners with our odd tales of the Fair. All the while assembling one of the most eclectic soundtracks you will ever come across. Plus giant corndogs! And while we don't really contain our excitement about getting a free slap bracelet, we also discus...
Aug 23, 2013•1 hr 11 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 240 This week, we finally get a chance to get some of the group together and sit down and talk movies... like we do. In addition, we also welcome several new people, including members of the band Ultra Pulverize , who have taken it upon themselves to rescore RoboCop . It's a live performance synched to the film itself, so we discuss the geeky dedication it takes to do that type of thing... and just how many times you have to watch a movie to be able to pull off such a th...
Aug 17, 2013•1 hr 51 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 239 This week we sit down with actor Zach Galligan to talk about his latest starring role in Hatchet 3 . Then Zach co-hosts this week's Sofa Theater segment as we discuss William Friedkin's 1977 film " Sorcerer ". This often over-looked film in Friedkin's arsenal is filled with amazing sequences and wrought with tension. Plus Zach tells us about actually working with Roy Scheider earlier in his career. And in between kids asking ridiculous questions, we also mention... W...
Aug 09, 2013•1 hr 15 min
Movie Meltdown - Episode 238 This week features the first of our coverage from Fandom Fest 2013 including an interview with writer/director Fred Dekker. The man who created "Night of the Creeps" and "The Monster Squad" sits down to tell us about becoming interested in filmmaking, how those genre classics came to be and just how much it takes out of you when your labor of love isn't as well received as you had hoped. It's a very real and honest conversation from a man that truly loves movies. And...
Aug 02, 2013•1 hr 20 min
Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #5 - Me and KG This episode of " Attack of the Killer Soundtrack " comes to you "live" from LebowskiFest as we welcome special guest co-host Kyle Gass. We discuss Kyle's introduction to the film and music business. Plus we get Kyle's " Killer Five "!! What songs will he choose?? And as we find out if Jack Black was always like that, we also mention... classical guitar, Tim Robbins, a force of nature, The Wasp Woman, thinning out the herd, Santa gets stuck in the c...
Jul 26, 2013•58 min
