778. R.O.T.O.R. (1987) — Torture Cinema #142
https://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/sand-f-778-rotor/SandF_778_ROTOR.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSBad boy robots, cop mustaches, and lassos, oh my! Shaun Duke and Daniel Haeusser join forces to discuss 1987’s R.O.T.O.R! Together, they try to unravel its dystopian vision of Dallas, Texas, why it chose to use a strange dub for the main character, what the police do in this hellscape, and the terrors of very bad robots chasing people who don’t know how to run. Plus, more! Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode!
775. Masters of the Universe (1987) — Torture Cinema #141
https://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/sand-f-775-masters-of-the-universe/SandF_775_MastersOfTheUniverse.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSDolph Lundgren’s pecs, terrifying Gwildor, and strange plot devices, oh my! Shaun Duke and Daniel Haeusser join forces to discuss the 1987’s Masters of the Universe! Together, they tackle the film’s desperate attempt to adapt the source material, Dolph Lundgren’s history with language, Skeletor’s whole “deal,” the film’s aggressive connection to Friends, and so much more! Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode!
458. Quantum Leap (Season 1; 1989) — Screen Scouts
https://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/sand-f-458-quantum-leap-s-1/SandF_458_Quantum_Leap_S1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSSwiss cheese brain, questionable histories, and Al’s escapades, oh my! Shaun Duke, Brandon O’Brien, and Paul Weimer join forces w/ special guest Marshall Ryan Maresca for an in-depth discussion of the first season of Quantum Leap, a true classic of science fiction television. Together, they explore Scott Bakula’s star power, the show’s approach to history and relationships, why time travel doesn’t need answers, and so much more! Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode!
457. Runaway (1984) — Torture Cinema #123
https://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/sand-f-457-runaway/SandF_457_Runaway.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSTom Selleck, missile guns, and delayed gratification robots, oh my! Shaun Duke and Becca Evans join forces to tackle Runaway (1984), a film selected based on a poll put together by longtime listener, Jeff Xilon. Thanks a lot, Jeff… Together, Shaun and Becca tackles the film’s strange production history, why Gene Simmons is so weird, how the film treats family and the future of robots, and many other strange and silly subjects. Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Torture Cinema #96: Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)
https://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/sandftorturecinema96transylvania65000/SandF–Torture_Cinema_96–Transylvania_6-5000.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSQuestionable journalists, questionable comedy, and questionable geography, oh my! Shaun Duke, Alex Acks, Jen Zink, and Trish Matson wander into an unsuspecting Eastern European town to discuss the 1985 “comedy,” Transylvania 6-5000. With their magic judge hats on, the crew tackles the film’s approach to comedy, the absurdity of its monster-centric premise, twist endings, hairy dudes, and what it’s like to have Patreon supporters who pick movies like this for us to watch (thanks…)! We hope you enjoy the episode!
332. Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) — A Torture Cinema "Adventure"
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode332TortureCinemaMeetsBattleBeyondTheStars/Sandf–Episode332–TortureCinemaMeetsBattleBeyondTheStars.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSSuggestive spaceships, gin dispensers, and giant crystals, oh my! Paul and Jen are joined by one of our frequent victims, Michael J. Martinez, to discuss the 1980 Seven Samurai inspired space-sploitation(TM) film, Battle Beyond the Stars. Honestly, we probably should have known what to expect based on the producer (spoilers), but the sheer inconsistency of the plot and world-building, the offensive tropes, and the completely inane earnestness of the main character still had us scratching our heads and groaning in dismay. BUT AT LEAST WE GOT GEORGE PEPPARD! We hope you enjoy the episode! Note: If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 332 — Download (MP3) Show Notes:
