Where The Long Tail Ends

Robert, Nat, and Cody celebrate episode 100 with a look at two high profile adaptations of H.G. Wells's 1898 novel THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. First up is the Byron Haskell directed 1953 version THE WAR OF THE WORLDS and we complete the set with Steven Spielberg's WAR OF THE WORLDS from 2005. Plus a bonus presentation of Orson Welles's infamous radio broadcast of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS from 1938. Time tracks: Intro and H.G. Welles' Radio Play Discussion: 0:00 to 15:43 THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953) Discussion 15:43 to 40:46 WAR OF THE WORLDS (2005) Discussion 40:46 to 1:22:35 Next movie and Outro: 1:22:35 to 1:28:54 Bonus: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1938) 1:28:54 to End

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini of Where the Long Tail Ends and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our seventh annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. This episode is apparently sponsored by TUBI as several films can be found there. The films this year include THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW (1956), THE GREEN RAY (1985), VAMPIRE'S KISS (1989), DEF BY TEMPTATION (1990), and BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) (2014). Plenty of fun is had. Some subtle insinuations, and perhaps wild accusations, about who we think were our Secret Santas are dropped. Play along and see if you can guess right. Time Tracks: THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW (1956): 0:00 to 33:04 THE GREEN RAY (1985): 33:04 to 1:13:52 VAMPIRE'S KISS (1989): 1:13:52 to 1:38:30 DEF BY TEMPTATION (1990): 1:38:30 to 2:06:12 BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) (2014): 2:06:12

Cody, Robert, and Nat go on a serial killer hunt in the dystopian future of 2008 London and discover a cop out of control and a satanic alien serial killer in 1992's SPLIT SECOND. Time tracks: SPLIT SECOND Discussion: 0:00 to 56:00 Next Film and Outro: 56:00 to End

Nat, Cody, and Robert go on a trip to Chicago's Field Museum with 1997's THE RELIC. THE RELIC was directed by Peter Hyams and stars Tom Sizemore and Penelope Ann Miller and features a hunt for a monster hiding in a museum. Time tracks: THE RELIC Discussion: 0:00 to 57:58 Next Film and Outro: 57:58 to End

Nat, Cody, and Robert are joined by Angela Fabbrini to look at various takes on vampires that fall outside the European tradition including BLACULA, MYSTICS IN BALI, and MR. VAMPIRE. Time tracks: BLACULA  Discussion: 0:00 to 37:14 MYSTICS IN BALI Discussion 37:14 to 1:03:45 MR. VAMPIRE Discussion 1:03:45 to End

Cody, Robert, and Nat take time off from our beach reading to bring you a special bonus episode focusing on three films reflecting the European take on pulp fiction including DR. MABUSE, THE GAMBLER, JUDEX, and DANGER: DIABOLIK. It's a podcast full of women in catsuits, master criminals at least two steps ahead of the authorities, corruption, debauchery, complicated criminal schemes, cocaine, gambling, ingenious burglaries, hypnotism and mind control, masters of disguise, stage magic, and masked avengers. DR. MABUSE THE GAMBLER Discussion: 0:00 to 40:27 JUDEX Discussion 40:27 to 57:51 DANGER: DIABOLIK Discussion 57:51 to 1:30:47 Other Films and Future Bonus Eisodes: 1:30:47 to End

Greetings starfighter! Join Robert, Nat, and Cody, with special guest Jim Laczkowski of Directors Club Podcast as we defend the frontier against Xur and the Kodan Armada by watching THE LAST STARFIGHTER and reminiscing about 1984. Time tracks: THE LAST STARFIGHTER Discussion: 0:00 to 1:08:50 Next Film and Outro: 1:08:50 to End

Cody, Robert, and Nat quest for meaning and reasons in viewing 1983's KRULL. Time tracks: KRULL Discussion: 0:00 to 53:12 Next Film and Outro: 53:12 to End

Nat, Cody, and Robert are reporting to HR to talk about 1994's DISCLOSURE, based on a Michael Crichton novel, and what makes a science fiction film. Time tracks: DISCLOSURE Discussion: 0:00 to 49:54 Remembering David Warner: 49:54 tp 1:00:10 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:10 to End

This month, Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Andy DiGenova to talk all things Waterworld. Time tracks: WATERWORLD Discussion: 0:00 to 1:21:51 Next Film and Outro: 1:21:51 to End

Cody, Robert, and Nat journey back to 1989 and a year of underwater adventure with LEVIATHAN. Time Tracks: LEVIATHAN Discussion: 0:00 to 56:29 Next Film and Outro: 56:29 to End

Nat, Cody, and Robert are on the hunt to delve into the meanings of Jonathan Glazer's UNDER THE SKIN. Time tracks: UNDER THE SKIN Discussion: 0:00 to 1:00:29 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:29 to End

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Bill Ackerman to delve into the ideas and mysteries of Andrei Takovsky's SOLARIS from 1972. Time tracks: SOLARIS Discussion: 0:00 to 1:12:28 Next Film and Outro: 1:12:28 to End

Cody, Robert, and Nat take on youth culture in 1976's LOGAN'S RUN. Time tracks: LOGAN'S RUN Discussion: 0:00 to 58:24 Next Film and Outro: 58:24 to End

Nat, Cody, and Robert take a trip to the Maine woods for an eco-horror monster movie about corporate pollution and conflicts with Native Americans in PROPHECY (1979). Time tracks: PROPHECY Discussion: 0:00 to 1:00:45 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:45 to End

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our seventh annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. This year is our wildest one yet. The films include THE MODERNS (1988), KINJITE: FORBIDDEN SUBJECTS, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992), TERRI (2011), and THE KID DETECTIVE (2020). Be prepared for some of the hottest takes ever. Plenty of fun is had. Some subtle insinuations, and perhaps wild accusations, about who we think were our Secret Santas are dropped. Play along and see if you can guess right. Time Tracks: THE MODERNS (1988): 0:00 to 42:35 KINJITE: FORBIDDEN SUBJECTS (1989): 42:35 to 1:05:37 THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992): 1:05:37 to 1:34:50 TERRI (2011): 1:34:50 to 1:53:26 THE KID DETECTIVE (2020): 1:53:26 to End

Robert, Nat, and Cody journey to where the infinitesimal meets the infinite and ponder the existential crisis of man in the 1950s with 1957's THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN courtesy of Jack Arnold and Richard Matheson. Time tracks: THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN  Discussion: 0:00 to 43:43 Next Film and Outro: 43:43 to End

Cody, Robert, and Nat are witnesses to Julie Christie being assaulted by a house in 1977's DEMON SEED.   Time tracks: DEMON SEED  Discussion: 0:00 to 57:29 Next Film and Outro: 57:29 to End

Robert, Nat, and Cody join for a triple feature of Vincent Price including THE INVISIBLE MAN RETURNS, THE TINGLER, and THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH. Will they conclude that the Price is right or is there something more nefarious brewing? Time tracks: THE INVISIBLE MAN RETURNS  Discussion: 0:00 to 21:44 THE TINGLER Discussion 21:44 to 59:45 THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH Discussion 59:45 to End

Nat, Cody, and Robert are joined by Kyle Fahrner to see Val Kilmer's star on the ascent in Martha Coolidge's REAL GENIUS from 1985. Time tracks: REAL GENIUS  Discussion: 0:00 to 1:08:45 Next Film and Outro: 1:08:45 to End