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Hobgoblins and Actor Daran Norris - Episode 120

Cinema Psychos - A Movie Review & Comedy Podcast

Release Date: 11/27/2018

From Silent Films to Horror Icon How Lon Chaney Became a Legend (With Anastasia Elfman) show art From Silent Films to Horror Icon How Lon Chaney Became a Legend (With Anastasia Elfman)

Cinema Psychos - A Movie Review & Comedy Podcast

Lon Chaney Sr. brought us more than just The Phantom or The Hunchback in his silent films, he brought Horror to America and became an icon. This week we are joined by Lon Chaney aficionado and friend of the podcast, @anastasiaelfman who joins our discussion about The Man of A Thousand Faces including looking into his life and legacy as a pioneering figure in the world of horror and special effects makeup. In the LA Area? Watch The Special 99th Anniversary Screening of Lon Chaney's The Phantom of The Opera Produced by Rockin Pins and Anastasia Elfman - NOV 26th - We Want Your Feedback Help us...

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Why the THE CROW (1994) Still Beats the 2024 Remake! show art Why the THE CROW (1994) Still Beats the 2024 Remake!

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Despite coming out 30 years ago, The Crow (1994) still manages to beat it's 2024 remake into a bloody undead pulp. This week, we are taking a look at these two films and trying to figure out not only why Brandon Lee's classic portrayal of Eric Draven is so beloved and has stood the test of time, but why this remake that, arguably was setup for failure, even made it to the big screen. So grab your favorite trench coat and black and white face paint, because we are entering the sad goth world of THE CROW. We Want Your Feedback Help us shape the future of our podcast by sharing your valuable...

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Is Megalopolis on track to be a massive flop? Or is it destined to be the greatest cult classic ever made? This week, we got a chance to see the one night only advance IMAX screening of Francis Ford Coppola's 40 year Magnum Opus, Megalopolis. This film stars such big names as Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Aubrey Plaza, Dustin Hoffman and many many many more. This movie left us with some serious serious questions about the future of cinema. For instance, was this movie made for an audience that no longer exists? And does Copolla's grandiose style get in the way of his overall message. Well...

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Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Bad or Too Overstuffed for Film? show art Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Bad or Too Overstuffed for Film?

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Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice bad or would it work better as a tv show on Netflix rather than an overstuffed film? The long awaited sequel to Beetlejuice is out now and as massive fans of the original we went in conflicted. Would this legacy sequel bringing back the likes of Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, and Tim Burton fulfill the promise of the original or would it just be another Nostalgia cash grab? Truth be told, its a bit of both. We Want Your Feedback Help us shape the future of our podcast by sharing your valuable feedback! Take a moment to fill out our audience survey ...

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What Makes Beetlejuice (1988) So Amazing!? With Special Guest Anastasia Elfman show art What Makes Beetlejuice (1988) So Amazing!? With Special Guest Anastasia Elfman

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Beetlejuice is on the minds of everyone with the legacy sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice killing it at the box office.  But the question has to be asked, What is it about this quirky horror comedy about a recently deceased couple trying to scare the living from their home and making the mistake of enlisting the help of a certain bio exoricst with a penchant for murder and whore houses that has truly capture the imagination of a generation?  To answer this and many more questions, we've enlisted the help of our own ghost with the most, Anastasia Elfman, who not only is the accomplished...

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Junior (1994)- Arnold Schwarzenegger is Pregnant (And It's Not Funny) show art Junior (1994)- Arnold Schwarzenegger is Pregnant (And It's Not Funny)

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What happens when The Terminator tries to go goofy, and sentimental...you get Junior. Junior from 1994 is a movie that must have been designed by commitee and with a photoshopped version of the poster first. This Ivan Reitman comedy about a mad scientist testing experimental fertility drugs on himself falls short. Is it the lack of comedic characters? The plain wrong ethics at play? or simply the nightmare fuel scene of Arnold Schwarzenegger's CGI face on an infant. Take your pick, there are a lot of dirty diapers to sort through with this cinematic turd. We Want Your Feedback Help us shape...

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Is The Running Man (1987) The Best Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie? show art Is The Running Man (1987) The Best Arnold Schwarzenegger Movie?

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WHAT'S THE NUMBER ONE GAME SHOW IN THE WHOLE WORLD!?!?! THE RUNNING MAN!!! This week we are trading "Choppas" and Predators for spandex and a dystopian future with the host of Family Feud at the center of it. We are talking about the 1987 cult classic THE RUNNING MAN! A movie that truly is peak Arnold Schwarzenegger in all his 80's cheese! One Liners...GOT IT! Ridiculous villains with insane gimmicks?...GOT IT! Social commentary wrapped in an action film?...GOT IT. Jesse "The Body Ventura...GOT IT! But how does this cult classic authored by Richard Bachman (AKA Stephen King) compare against...

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Is Predator (1987) Deeper Than Just an 80s Action Movie? show art Is Predator (1987) Deeper Than Just an 80s Action Movie?

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GET TO THE CHOPPA Movie Fans!! We're kicking off Arnold Month with a deep dive into the 1987 classic Predator. Is it just another macho, testosterone-fueled action flick, or is there something deeper beneath the surface? We're unpacking the layers of subversive critique hidden within this so-called "toxic, masculine" film. From Arnold Schwarzenegger's mercenary with a heart of gold to the film's surprising commentary on 1980s political ideology, there's more to Predator than meets the eye. Plus, we explore the behind-the-scenes stories, including Jean-Claude Van Damme's surprising original...

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Deadpool and Wolverine are teaming up, but can their R-rated antics save the MCU? In this episode, we dive into the highly anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine movie, Marvel's first hard R film since acquiring Fox. We'll explore the film's bold direction, its impact on the MCU, and whether Marvel has finally hit made a turn for the better by embracing this unlikely team up. SPOILERS AHEAD!!! Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CINEMA20 at https://manscaped.com (affiliate link) We Want Your Feedback Help us shape the future of our podcast by sharing your valuable feedback! Take...

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Our Top 5 Summer Movies That Defined Our Childhoods (and Why They're Dying Out) show art Our Top 5 Summer Movies That Defined Our Childhoods (and Why They're Dying Out)

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What are your top 5 summer movies?!?! Join us for a nostalgic journey through our top 5 summer movies that shaped our childhoods. From The Sandlot to Jaws, we dive into why these films captured the essence of summer. But there's a twist - we explore how changing technology and social norms might be making these classic summer movie experiences extinct. Are summer films as we knew them dying out? Discover our picks, share your own favorites, and join the debate on the future of summer cinema. Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CINEMA20 at https://manscaped.com (affiliate...

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This week, not only are we reviewing one of the  most awesomely bad films ever to grace the silver screen, but we are also talking to one of the stars of the film who have gone on to be one of the top film and television on-camera and voice actors working today.  So grab a rake as we talk about 1988’s “Hobgoblins” as well as an exclusive conversation with the man of a thousand voices, Daran Norris, on this weeks episode of The Cinema Psychos Show! 

  • 5:20- Hobgoblins Review
  • 40:57- Daran Norris Interview

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