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I Saw It On Linden Street is dedicated to the joy of finding appreciation in cult films, exploitation oddities, beloved classics and all points in-between. Host Chris Roberts invites listeners to join in as they screen movie magic in the Linden Street Cinema Experience Theatre.

Check us out: www.LSCEP.com

I Saw It On Linden Street Chris Roberts

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I Saw It On Linden Street is dedicated to the joy of finding appreciation in cult films, exploitation oddities, beloved classics and all points in-between. Host Chris Roberts invites listeners to join in as they screen movie magic in the Linden Street Cinema Experience Theatre.

Check us out: www.LSCEP.com

    Empire Records (1995)

    Empire Records (1995)

    Dust off your Doc Martens and bring your favorite mix CD! Tune in as Chris talks Allan Moyle, Kurt Cobain, and defends Rex Manning as the LSCE screens the 1995 cult classic "Empire Records." Join us!


    Works Cited:

    Eisner, Ken. “Review ‘Empire Records’.” Variety. 1995, Vol. 360 (9), p.40. Article Link.  Accessed 1/28/24.

    Gans, Andrew. Empire Records Musical to Make World Premiere at New Jersey’s McCarter. Playbill. 3/7/24. Article
    Link. Accessed 4/1/2024.

    Greene, Jay. 1994. “New Regency Buys ‘Empire.’” Variety
    354 (6). Article Link. Accessed 3/28/2024

    Parker, Ryan. Rex Manning Day: Maxwell Caufiled Thrilled ‘Empire Records’ Celebrated Yearly. The Hollywood Reporter. 4/8/2021. Article Link. Accessed 3/29/24.

    Petersen, Ann Helen. “How Empire Records Became the Unlikely Film of A Generation.” Buzzfeed. Article Link.

    Rivero, Enrique. “Directors’ cuts on disc spark
    controversy.” Video Store Magazine 24 (19), July 14-July 20, 2002: p.16. 

    Stuart, Sean M., ed. 2016. All Things Must Pass: The
    Rise and Fall of Tower Records. DVD. Directed by Colin Hanks. New York City, New York: FilmRise.



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    Ladies & Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains (1982)

    Ladies & Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains (1982)

    Kicking off season five with a classic bit of punk rock fun. A girl group experiences overnight success as their punk rock rallying cry launches them to stardom. Tune in as Chris talks Lou Adler, punk ethos, & girl power as the LSCE screens the 1982 cult classic “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains.” Join Us!



    Works Cited:

    CART. "Film Reviews: Ladies and Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains." Variety
    (Archive: 1905-2000), Oct 27, 1982, 15-15, 18, Article Link Accessed 2/6/2024

    Chiu,David. “Film Features: ‘We Don’t Put Out’: Ladies And Gentlemen, The Fabulous
    Stains At 40.” The Quietus, Nov 17th, 2022. Article Link. Accessed 2/27/2024.

    Madison,Lucy. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains. Interview
    (New York, N.Y. 1977). Vol. 38. Brant Publications, Inc, 2008. Article Link. Accessed 2/6/2024

    Maslin,Janet. “Film: Rock Satire, “Fabulous Stains’” The New York Times (Archive),
    March 6, 1985, C p.20. Article Link. Accessed 2/6/2024

    McCabe,Allyson. Music: The Story Of ‘The Fabulous Stains’ And Riot Grrrl. Weekend
    Edition Saturday. NPR. Story Link. Accessed on 2/7/2024.


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    Looker (1981)

    Looker (1981)

    Plastic surgery, sexy models, mind-control, and murder? When do we start? Tune in as Chris talks SAG-AFTRA, the perils of A.I., and a plot holes galore as the LSCE screens Michael Crichton’s prescient 1981 techno-thriller “Looker.” Join Us!



    Works Cited:

    Bria, Bill. Jurassic Park’s Creator Predicted the Strangest Part of the SAG Strike in a 1981 Movie. Slashfilm. 7/13/23 Article Link. Accessed 10/14/23

    Canby, Vincent. “‘LOOKER,’ A Sinister-Computer Thriller.” The New York Times. October 30,1981. Article Link. Accessed 11/02/23.

    Crichton, Michael. 2018. LOOKER Commentary Track. Warner Bros.

    Doupe, Tyler. “’Looker’: Michael Crichton’s Most Underrated Effort [Video].” Dread Central. 9/4/2023 Article Link. 9/15/2023

    Goldman, Lowell. “James Coburn Seven and Seven Is.” Psychotronic Video. No 9, p.28 (1991). Archive Link. Accessed 9/28/23.  

    Kenny, James. “I’m Here to Sell for You: Michael Crichton’s LOOKER.” Tremble…Sigh…Wonder… 5/16/21. Article Link. Accessed 10/13/23.

    Kornbluth, Jesse & Sean Doorly. “Interview with Michael Crichton.” The Book Report. 12/20/1996. Article Link. Accessed 9/14/2023




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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Sorcerer (1977)

    Sorcerer (1977)

    A big budget US remake of “The Wages of Fear?” Where do we sign up? Tune in as Chris talks "The Directors Company," jungle shoots, and sweaty screen offerings as the LSCE screens William Friedkin’s 1977 masterpiece “Sorcerer.” Join us!



    Works Cited:


    Canby, Vincent. “Sorcerer, Action Movie Set in Latin
    America.” The New York Times. June 25, 1977. Article Link.
    Accessed 8/18/23.

    “Feature Reviews: SORCERER.” Boxoffice. New York:
    Boxoffice Media LP, 1977. Article Link

    Flatley, Guy.  “At the
    Movies: Roy Scheider, “Sorcerer Stat, Talks of Thrillers.” The New York
    Times. January 21, 1977. Article Link.
    Accessed 8/10/23.

    Friedkin, William. The Friedkin Connection: A Memoir. 2013.
    New York, Harper Collins.

    Kissel, Howard. “Arts & People: Films: Sorcerer.” WWD
    134, no. 123 (1977): 9–. Article Link

    Mack. "Film Reviews: Sorcerer." Variety
    (Archive: 1905-2000), Jun 29, 1977, 26, Article Link

    Picture
    Grosses: “SORCERER” NICE 38G, ST. L.; “TALL” 50G, 2D. Variety. Vol. 287. Los Angeles:
    Penske Business Corporation, 1977. Article Link.

    “SORCERER” SWITCH. Screen International. London: Media
    Business Insight, 1977.


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    • 1 hr 11 min
    The Blob (1988)

    The Blob (1988)

    Superior Remake Summer & season five rolls on with a gelatinous bit of horror fun. Tune in as Chris talks Chuck Russell, genre subversion,
    & creeping terror – plus, John Seavey of HPH joins us in the sidecar as the LSCE screens the 1988 Sci-fi horror classic “The Blob.” Join us!

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    Works Cited:

    Biodrowski,
    Steve. “The Blob (1988) – A Retrospective.” Cinefantastique, (5/4/2008) Article Link. Accessed 5/31/23.

    Colliss, Clark. “Scream Factory releasing bonkers ‘The Blob remake on Collector’s
    Edition Blu-ray.” Entertainment Weekly (June 27, 2019). Article Link. Accessed 5/28/23.

    Creating the Blob – Interview with Director Chuck Russell. Shout! Factory. 2019.

    Daley, Megan. “’The Blob’ is getting a remake courtesy of Simon West.” Entertainment
    Weekly (January 22, 2015). Article Link. Accessed 5/28/23.

    Daws. “Film Reviews – The Blob.” Variety 332, no 2. (Aug 3, 1988). 10-11. Article Link. Accessed 5/27/23

    Glassy, Mark C. The Biology of Science Fiction Cinema. Jefferson, N.C: McFarland, 2001.

    Hamman, Cody. “The Blob 1988.” WTF Happened to This Horror Movie? April 3, 2023.
    Article Link. Accessed 6/14/23.

    Hevesi, Dennis. Kate Phillips, Actress Who Christened ‘The Blob,’ Is Dead at 94. The
    New York Times (4/27/2008). Article Link. Accessed 6/12/23.

    I Killed the Strawberry Jam – Interview with Director Chuck Russell Part 2. Shout! Factory. 2019.

    It Fell From the Sky! – Interview with Director Chuck Russell Part 1. Shout! Factory. 2019.

    Maslin, Janet. “Reviews: The Blob, Modernized.” The New York Times, (8/5/1988) Article Link. Accessed 6/15/23

    Meitrodt, Jeffrey. “Strange, Yes—but a Heckuva Way to Sell Ice In December.” New
    Orleans City Business 13, no. 24 (Dec 21, 1992): 1. Article Link. Accessed 5/30/23.

    Mitchell, Kerrie. “Rob Zombie Takes on ‘The Blob’” Entertainment Weekly (Aug 28,
    2009). Article Link. Accessed 5/28/23

    Newman, Kim. “The Blob: It Creeps and Leaps.” Criterion Collection presents: The
    Blob. (March 13th, 2013). Article Link. Accessed 5/30/23.

    Patowary, Kaushik. “Star Jelly: The Mysterious Phenomenon The Inspired ‘The Blob’.” Amusing
    Planet (11/22/19) Article Link. Accessed 6/12/23.

    “Pictures: ‘Silent Running,’ ‘Beware The Blob’ Cop Ton Awards At Sci-Fi Film Fest.” Variety
    267, no. 12 (Aug 2, 1972) 6. Article Link. Accessed 5/27/23.   

    Telotte, J. P. "Another Form of Life: Science-Fiction Marketing and The Blob (1958)." Film History: An
    International Journal 32, no. 4 (2020): 119-140. Article Link Accessed 5/30/23.


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    • 1 hr 35 min
    The Fly (1986)

    The Fly (1986)

    Superior Remake Summer & season five rolls on with a little teleportation mishap that leads to some unsettling bodily horror. Tune in as
    Chris talks Mel Brooks, tongue flutters, & the Bechdel Test – plus, John Seavey of HPH joins us in the sidecar as the LSCE screens the 1986 Sci-fi
    horror classic “The Fly.” Join us!

    Check out Half-Price Horror here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/half-price-horror
     

    Works Cited:

    Jagr. 1986. Film reviews: The fly. Variety (Archive: 1905-2000). Aug 13,1986. Article Link. Accessed March 13, 2023.

    James, Caryn. “Film Reviews: The Fly.” New York Times. Aug 15, 1986. Article Link. Accessed 4/18/2023

    Metz, N. “Breaking down science behind 1986's 'the fly'.” Chicago Tribune. Oct 23, 2017. Article Link. Accessed 3/12/23.

    Parish, James Robert. It’s good to be the King: The Seriously Funny Life of Mel Brooks. 2007. Wiley & Sons. Hoboken, NJ.

    Riede, Austin. “The House of Pain and the Insect Politician: Surveillance and the Body in The Fly and The Island of Dr. Moreau.” Northern
    lights (Copenhagen) 17, no. 1 (2019): 71–84.

    Seibold, Whitney. “David Cronenberg Sees Deeper Meaning Behind His Body Horror.” Slashfilm.com July 29, 2022. Article Link.
    Accessed 4/14/23

    Thurman, Trace. ‘The Fly’ Was Released 30 Years Ago Today. Bloody-Disgusting.
    8/15/2016. Article Link. Accessed 3/11/2023.

    Trigg, Dylan. “The Return of the New Flesh: Body Memory in David Cronenberg’s The Fly.” Film-philosophy 15, no. 1 (2011):
    82–99.


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    • 1 hr 39 min

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