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Updated 01/04/2020
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Updated 07/04/2022

15/06/2022

Poltergeist (40th anniversary)

Run to the light and press play on this episode! Mark welcomes '80s horror enthusiasts David Gonzalez and Jack Renaud, from the new podcast Chop Talk, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Poltergeist. The PG-rated horror (and comedy?) classic was released on June 4, 1982, and static TV has never been the same. They nerd out over the practical effects and fun CGI, the pot-smoking parents, corrupt housing developers, the behind-the-scenes confusion between director Tobe Hooper and writer/producer Steven Spielberg, the sad curse that has followed members of the prodution, and praise movie MVP Zelda Rubinstein as the one and only Tangina Barrons, who actually isn't that great at her job! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15/06/2022

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1hr 17min
01/07/2022

The Thing (40th anniversary)

School's out for summer, but Mark rewinds to '80s Antarctica with cinephile and camera expert Joe Brady for the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter's chilling film The Thing! It was released in theaters on June 25, 1982 to harsh criticism, but those critics were obviously possessed by aliens. Joe and Mark rave about Rob Bottin's insane practical special effects, Dean Cundey's cinematography, the memorable and creative title sequence, and the connection to Alien. Save us, Kurt Russell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01/07/2022

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1hr 23min
19/02/2021

The Silence of the Lambs (30th) & Hannibal (20th)

Mark has friend and scream queen Solana Sorrento on the show to have a dinner party Hannibal Lecter-style! For the 30th anniversary of Silence of the Lambs and 20th anniversary of Hannibal, these horror hounds discuss one of the most haunting movie (and tv) villains, FBI final girl Clarice Starling, and their adventures into darkness. From Jodie Foster to Julianne Moore to Rebecca Breeds in the new CBS series, we immerse ourselves in the Dr. Lecter universe. Speaking of the FBI, hopefully they weren't looking at our search history as we were researching for this episode! And voiceover star Kit Sheehan gives us a delicious grand finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19/02/2021

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1hr 42min
23/04/2021

Primal Fear & Fear (25th anniversaries)

Mark brings fellow movie addict, podcaster, and almost-lawyer Funmi Sunmonu on a rollercoaster ride back to 1996 to celebrate the 25th anniversaries of twisty thrillers Primal Fear and Fear. It's a fearful episode! They discuss the arrival of Edward Norton and Mark Wahlberg as movie stars, and how they competed against each other for the coveted MTV Best Villain award that year, plus how gross smoking indoors was, and how these movies are connected to Leonardo DiCaprio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23/04/2021

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1hr 24min
27/07/2023

Hocus Pocus (30th anniversary)

Come little listeners, the time's come to play! Mark welcomes the Halloween Queen Solana Sorrento back to the show to hop on some brooms (or mops or vaccuums) and rejoice because it's the 30th anniversary of Hocus Pocus! Yes, this movie is basically the Pumpkin Spice of movies, but it cast a spell on them and on millions of people around the world and it never gets old. The two chat about how cool Salem is, the Spielberg connection, original casting ideas, deleted scenes, favorite lines (and incantations), and the scene-stealing Gary and Penny Marshall. Plus, they share their thoughts on the return of the Sanderson Sisters in Hocus Pocus 2 towards the end of this episode. Hang onto your heads! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27/07/2023

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1hr 45min
19/03/2021

The Birdcage & Fargo (25th anniversaries)

Mark goes on an imaginary trip to South Beach, Miami and Brainerd, Minnesota with entertainment lover and podcaster Tom Ciuba to celebrate the 25th anniversaries of beloved 1996 comedies The Birdcage and Fargo. They applaud performances by Nathan Lane (how was he not nominated for an Oscar?) and Oscar winner Frances McDormand, Agador Spartacus, Mike Yanagita, the Accordion King, and more. But what ever happened to that money Steve Buscemi buried? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19/03/2021

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1hr 23min
19/06/2023

Jurassic Park (30th anniversary)

Pause your work on that archeological dig and play this episode! Mark welcomes Emmy Award-winning casting director Julie Schubert to the show to join him on an adventure 65 million years in the making as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of Spielberg’s groundbreaking, thrilling, and über-successful movie Jurassic Park. The two rave about the dinosaurs (another shoutout on the podcast to Stan Winston!), the cast, the deaths, the sound effects, and the jiggling Jell-O! Plus, they discuss the sequels, and wonder what the difference is between a Brontosaurus and a Brachiosaurus? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19/06/2023

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1hr 27min
21/05/2021

The Craft & Twister (25th anniversaries)

Mark is joined by the mystical and magical Sabrina Santoro to discuss major movies in their lives: The Craft and Twister! The 90s thrillers about the dark side of Mother Nature turn 25 years old this month, and you may not immediately think they have much in common, but they do: terrifying CGI, great soundtracks, grieving heroines, connections to the Wizard of Oz, and more. Plus, Mark loved these movies so much, he brought candles to elementary school and wrote a Twister remake script starring his teachers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21/05/2021

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1hr 39min
30/06/2023

Sex and the City (25th anniversary)

And just like that, it's TV time again! Mark welcomes his gal pals Melissa Ward and Sarah Menaquale back on the show for a special episode of "Premiere Date Rewind" where we pause the movie discussion and play a beloved TV show. The former New Yorkers go around the virtual room discussing the origin, the first season, and favorite highlights of the game-changing and super successful HBO series Sex and the City. Who's a Charlotte? Who's a Samantha? Ugh, is everyone a Carrie? Mark talks about his time meeting Sarah Jessica Parker (no relation!) back when the first movie came out, while Sarah feels the noir in that dark and gritty pilot episode, and Mel will always choose Big over Aidan. Plus, they of course talk about that behind-the-scenes feud. When you're done with this episode head to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@releasedaterewind) for Part 2 of the conversation where they discuss more memorable episodes, the movies, AJLT, and Mel and Sarah answer trivia questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30/06/2023

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1hr 32min
29/09/2020

Psycho (60th) & Se7en (25th)

Mark has friend and fellow scary movie lover Jeff Bugajski join him in a lively discussion about the classic thrillers Psycho (1960) and Seven (1995). Jeff talks about how he sometimes pretends to be Janet Leigh's character while taking showers and packing, and shows Mark his ticket stub collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29/09/2020

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1hr 20min

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