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Episode 86 - Gunfight At The O.K. Corral

January 26, 2017 by Matthew Johnson

Strap on your six shooter and saddle your horse, you’re in for an epic journey to the Gunfight At The O.K. Corral. 

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January 26, 2017 /Matthew Johnson
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Episode 85 - A Christmas Story

December 24, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

We’re wrapping up 2016 with one of our favorite all time Christmas movies appropriately title “A Christmas Story”. 

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December 24, 2016 /Matthew Johnson
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Episode 84 - Bad Day At Black Rock

December 18, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

Bad Day At Black Rock is as relevant today as it was when it was released in 1955. Directed by John Sturges, and starring a powerhouse all star cast, including Robert Ryan, Anne Francis, Dean Jagger, Walter Brennan and Ernest Borgnine, Bad Day At Black Rock delivers the goods!

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Episode 83 - Genevieve

November 19, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

Genevieve, oh Genevieve, why must you be so fickle. Breaking down every few miles. It’s only 60 miles from London to Brighton but in these turn of the 20th century cars it feels more like 600!

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November 19, 2016 /Matthew Johnson
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Episode 82 - Orgy Of The Dead

November 06, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

Please somebody help us! We’ve wandered into the cemetery at midnight and the ghouls are out cavorting in the radiant moonlight. They’ve tied us to a post and forced us to watch “Orgy of the Dead”. 

 

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November 06, 2016 /Matthew Johnson
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Episode 81 - This Gun For Hire

October 21, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

What do a contract killer, a bumbling night club owner, a corrupt chemical company CEO, and a magician/singer/patriot all have in common? Find out as we review “This Gun For Hire”.

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October 21, 2016 /Matthew Johnson
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Episode 80 - X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes

October 06, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

Directed by Roger Corman and starring Ray Milland, Diana Van der Vlis, Harold J. Stone and Don Rickles star in a tale of science gone wrong. 

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October 06, 2016 /Matthew Johnson
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Episode 79 - Plan 9 From Outer Space

June 19, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

Plan 9 From Outer Space is just as terrible as everyone says. And yet, it still manages to be entertaining or at least hilarious in its total embrace of being terrible!

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Episode 78 - Murder On The Orient Express

May 13, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

Murder On The Orient Express is the big screen adaptation of the Agatha Christie’s novel of the same title, directed by Sidney Lumet and starring, well, a LOT of top names actors and actresses with stand out performances by Albert Finney, Marin Balsam, and Ingrid Bergman (to name just a few).

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Episode 77 - The Harvey Girls

May 01, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

The Harvey Girls tells the story of a group of women that help to open a restaurant along the Santa Fe rail line in the late 1800’s. 

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Episode 76 - The Lady Vanishes

April 15, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

While traveling in continental Europe, Iris Henderson realizes that an elderly lady seems to have disappeared from the train. Or did she just imagine it all? What's really going on? And whatever you do, don't disparage Cricket in front of Caldecott and Charters! This is classic Alfred Hitchcock and a whole lot of fun is had on and off the train. Enjoy!

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Episode 75 - The Narrow Margin

April 10, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

A woman planning to testify against the mob must be protected against their assassins on the train trip from Chicago to Los Angeles... and things don't unfold as planned... of course!

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Episode 74 - McQ

March 24, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

Set in early 1970’s Seattle, McQ tells the story of a police detective out for justice (or revenge) for the killing of his partner. Little does he know that his partner was part of a crime ring. As events unfold we get to see some great old cars, clothes, inappropriate and sexists remarks, and of course Seattle as it looked 40 years ago. 

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March 24, 2016 /Matthew Johnson
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Episode 73 - The Quiet Man

March 07, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

The Quiet Man, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Maureen O’hara tells the story of Sean Thornton, returning to Ireland after a tragic accident in the boxing ring. He proceeds to try and get his life together in his ancestral home.

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Episode 72 - Unraveled: A Novel

February 27, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

Gene Miller and Karen Kavner have written for television for over two decades. In this Special Episode, they sit down with Bob to discuss their debut novel Unraveled: A Novel. Gene and Karen talk about writing for television and the process of writing their novel together. It's a fascinating interview and a fantastic book (if you don't believe me check out the Amazon reviews). 

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February 27, 2016 /Matthew Johnson
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Eposide 71 - Red River

January 25, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

Red River released in 1948 by MGM tells the story of Thomas Dunson and his adopted son Matt Garth as they pull off an epic cattle drive from Texas to Kansas. 

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January 25, 2016 /Matthew Johnson
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Episode 70 - Father Of The Bride

January 03, 2016 by Matthew Johnson

Stanley Banks, poor guy, he just can't seem to get with the program of his daughter's wedding. Well, he eventually figures it out!

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January 03, 2016 /Matthew Johnson
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Episode 69 - Meet Me In St. Louis

December 25, 2015 by Matthew Johnson

“Meet Me In St. Louis” tells the story of the Smith family as they experience the changes in the city leading up the 1904 World’s Fair.

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December 25, 2015 /Matthew Johnson
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Episode 68 - Goodbye Charlie

December 17, 2015 by Matthew Johnson

A womanizing man dies in the throws of passion at the hand of the jealous husband. He's brought back to life as a woman. And that's just the first 15 minutes. It only gets stranger from there. So hold on for a wild ride in Goodbye Charlie.

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December 17, 2015 /Matthew Johnson
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Episode 67 - They Drive By Night

November 30, 2015 by Matthew Johnson

“They Drive By Night” tells the story of two brothers and two women. It’s a story about truck drivers, the men who hire them, the men who work for them, and the women that love them. It’s a story about loss, gain, love and hate.

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