The Half Hour of Power

Joe Devine and Brandon Quirk

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TV & FILM
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Movies and More! If you love movies, you have come to the right place! We take a deep dive into the movies we discuss. We post one episode every Wednesday!

10/31/2025

Creepshow (1982) Review & Discussion

Join us as we discuss the George Romero/Stephen King classic, Creepshow! All-star cast including, Adrienne Barbeau, Leslie Nielsen, and Ed Harris!Plot: Five grisly tales from a kid's comic book about a murdered father rising from his grave, a bizarre meteor, a vengeful husband, a mysterious crate's occupant, and a plague of cockroaches.Taglines: From the Masters of Terror and the Macabre The Most Fun You'll Ever Have BEING SCARED! Five Jolting Tales of HORROR! Two masters of the macabre team up to terrify you!Music by Kevin Macleod

28 min
10/31/2025

Ghoulies (1984) Review & Discussion

Join us as we discuss the 1984 horror classic Ghoulies! Directed by Luca Bercovici. Starring Mariska Hargitay, Peter Liapis, and Jack Nance! Produced by Charles Band of Full Moon Entertainment! With Ghoulies designed by John Carl Buechler! Ghoulie is a treat sent to us from the '80s!Plot: young man and his girlfriend move into his parents' old mansion, where his satanic father is buried, and immediately becomes possessed by a desire to conjure and control tiny demons.Taglines: They'll get you in the end!Music by Kevin MacleodGhoulies Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HysJUwWWAEI

19 min
07/22/2025

Superman (2025)

After a brief hiatus, Brandon and I return with our take on the new Superman movie! This is the first feature film in the new DCU! This one is directed by Troma alum, James Gunn! (You thought I was gonna type MCU alum!) David Corenswet takes on the role of Superman/Clark Kent! Rachel Brosnahan is Lois Lane! Nicholas Hoult is Lex Luthor! Edi Gathegi is Mr. Terrific! Isabela Merced is Hawkgirl! Nathan Fillion is Guy Gardner! The Justice Gang is here! Metamorpho is here! Is it too many characters or is it just right? Hopefully, this is the start of something super...although we have been duped before!Plot: Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. As the embodiment of truth, justice, and the human way, he soon finds himself in a world that views these as old-fashioned.Tagline: Look up.

38 min
06/10/2025

Superman: A Shocking Discussion!

Brandon and I discuss our expectations for the new Superman (2025) movie. We puzzle over the running time and rumors of James Gunn being told by Warner Bros. to shorten the length of the film. We are joined by Marc of the Toys of a Time Gone By! We talk with Marc about some Superman toys we have owned. Then, shockingly, we share what Superman physical media we have in our collections!The new Superman movie opens July 11, 2025! The film stars David Cornswet as Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Renfield himself, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor!Music by Kevin Macleod. https://deadline.com/2025/06/james-gunn-superman-runtime-1236424029/

33 min
05/28/2025

Tales From the Crypt (1972)

The first film version of the EC Comics Tales From the Crypt! This is from Amicus Productions. Amicus brought us other horror gems such as The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) and The House That Dripped Blood (1971)! Tales From the Crypt stars Peter Cushing, giving one of his best performances! Joan Collins and Sir Ralph Richardson! It adapts the stories, And All Through the House, Reflection of Death, Poetic Justice, Wish You Were Here, and Blind Alleys. Plot: Five strangers get lost in a crypt and, after meeting the mysterious Crypt Keeper, receive visions of how they will die.Tagline: DEATH LIVES in the Vault of Horror!Music by Kevin Macleod

34 min
05/21/2025

Gretel & Hansel (2020)

We tackle the film Gretel & Hansel! Released in 2020 and directed by Osgood Perkins! Gretel & Hansel is based on the Grimm's Fairy Tale, Hansel and Gretel! This one stars Sophia Lillis of IT and Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves fame and Alice Krige the Borg Queen from Star Trek: First Contact!Plot: In a distant land, two siblings, Hansel and Gretel, wander through the woods in search of food and work. When a mysterious lady offers them a way out, they accept without thinking about the consequences.Taglines: A grim fairy tale. Follow the crumbs.Music by Kevin Macleod.

28 min
05/06/2025

The Company of Wolves (1984)

Brandon and I welcome special guest Marc to discuss the Neil Jordan film, The Company of Wolves! Neil Jordan brought us films such as Interview With the Vampire, The Butcher Boy, In Dreams, The Crying Game, and Mona Lisa. The Company of Wolves is based on short stories from Angela Carter's book, The Bloody Chamber. Starring Stephen Rea, Angela Lansbury, and David Warner, The Company of Wolves is a sight! Surreal, practical effects weave a dream into a nightmare and back to reality. Join us for The Company of Wolves!Plot: A teenage girl in a country manor falls asleep while reading a magazine, and has a disturbing dream involving wolves prowling the woods below her bedroom window.Taglines: A furry tale for grown-ups The film event of the year The desire... the fantasy... the nightmare In the dead of the night, the beast is unleashed! The Company of Wolves. They're all the company we keep, even in our dreams.Music by Kevin Macleod

27 min
04/22/2025

Demons 2 (1986)

Demons 2 is a wonderful 1986 film directed by Lamberto Bava! Written by Dario Argento, Lamberto Bava, and Franco Ferrini! The Demons are back to terrorize mankind! Magnificent mechanical effects by Sergio Stivaletti! Check this one out if you have not done so!Plot: A group of tenants and visitors are trapped in a 10-story high-rise apartment building infested with demons who proceed to hunt the dwindling humans down.Taglines: The Nightmare Returns Let's Party! The Ultimate Horror Experience!Music - Kevin MacLeod

19 min

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The Half Hour of Power: What's it about? What we do.

Brandon and I talk a little bit about what the Half Hour of Power is about and what we hope you get out of the show.

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Amazing podcast

12/08/2022

deflepmarc

I have been listening for a long time and this is a must if you enjoy movie reviews. These hosts are very informative and very funny. I was very entertained. This is must to listen to.

Movies and More! If you love movies, you have come to the right place! We take a deep dive into the movies we discuss. We post one episode every Wednesday!

Creator

Joe Devine and Brandon Quirk
Years Active

2020 - 2025
Episodes

322
Rating

Clean
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