Podcast For A Darkened Theatre

Podcast For A Darkened Theatre
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A movie review podcast hosted by two best friends with a mutual love for movies and the film music of Danny Elfman. Episode by episode, we journey through Danny Elfman’s filmography in chronological order, reviewing their likes, dislikes, and favorite things about each movie and score in a laid-back, conversational format. Enjoy a casual listening experience that offers insight into the world of Danny Elfman’s film compositions through the lens of two diehard fans.

Episodes

  1. FEB 6

    Episode 07: Send Help

    “Are you gonna hunt a boar? Linda from accounting?” "Strategy and Planning, actually." For the first time, Matt and Lexie review a new release! For Elfman's latest film score, he teams up with long time collaborator Sam Raimi for the survival thriller/black comedy, Send Help. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram. Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gmail.com Listen to our sister podcast: Boingo Underground. Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education. ©Ellsworth Edits LLC

    1 hr

  2. 12/22/2025

    Episode 06: Scrooged

    “Niagara Falls, Frankie Angel.” With the holiday season upon us, Matt and Lexie review the Bill Murray Christmas comedy, Scrooged (1988) directed by Richard Donner, and discuss Danny Elfman's ninth feature length score. Yule Love It! Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram. Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gmail.com Listen to our sister podcast: Boingo Underground. Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education. ©Ellsworth Edits LLC

    1h 9m

  3. 12/07/2025

    Episode 05: Beetlejuice

    “Go ahead. Make my millennium.” Matt and Lexie review Tim Burton's second film, Beetlejuice (1988), and discuss Danny Elfman's fifth feature length score for a major studio, and his second collaboration with Burton. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram. Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gmail.com Listen to our sister podcast: Boingo Underground. Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education. ©Ellsworth Edits LLC

    2h 6m

  4. 10/28/2025

    Episode 04: Summer School

    “Tension-breaker. Had to be done.” Matt and Lexie review the 1987 comedy, Summer School directed by Carl Reiner and starring Mark Harmon. Summer School marks Danny Elfman's fourth feature length score, and includes the Oingo Boingo rarity, Happy. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram. Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gmail.com Listen to our sister podcast: Boingo Underground. Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education. ©Ellsworth Edits LLC

    59 min

  5. 06/16/2025

    Episode 03: Wisdom

    “My dad wanted me to become a lawyer. My mom said I should become a doctor. I became a convicted felon instead.” Matt and Lexie review the romantic crime drama, Wisdom (1986) written by and starring Emilio Estevez in his directorial film debut. Wisdom marks Danny Elfman's third feature length score, which contains a few hidden treasures for Oingo Boingo fans. (Listeners can find the film Wisdom on the Internet Archive here.) Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram. Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gmail.com Listen to our sister podcast: Boingo Underground. Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education. ©Ellsworth Edits LLC

    1h 25m

  6. 05/16/2025

    Episode 02: Back To School

    “Why don’t you call me sometime when you have no class?” Matt and Lexie review the Rodney Dangerfield comedy, Back to School (1986) directed by Alan Metter, and discuss Danny Elfman's second feature length score. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram. Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gmail.com Listen to our sister podcast: Boingo Underground. Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education. ©Ellsworth Edits LLC

    1h 10m

  7. 05/16/2025

    Episode 01: Pee Wee's Big Adventure

    "I know you are, but what am I?" Matt and Lexie review the Paul Reubens film Pee Wee's Big Adventure (1985) directed by Tim Burton, and discuss Danny Elfman's first feature length score for a major studio. In the first of many Burton/Elfman collaborations, Pee Wee's Big Adventure is the perfect film to kick off this journey through Elfman's filmography. Send us a text message. Support the show Visit our Website. Follow us on Letterboxd and Instagram. Email us at darkenedtheatrepodcast@gmail.com Listen to our sister podcast: Boingo Underground. Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education. ©Ellsworth Edits LLC

    1h 9m
  • 7 Episodes

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About

A movie review podcast hosted by two best friends with a mutual love for movies and the film music of Danny Elfman. Episode by episode, we journey through Danny Elfman’s filmography in chronological order, reviewing their likes, dislikes, and favorite things about each movie and score in a laid-back, conversational format. Enjoy a casual listening experience that offers insight into the world of Danny Elfman’s film compositions through the lens of two diehard fans.

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  • Creator
    Podcast For A Darkened Theatre
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Podcast For A Darkened Theatre
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