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Next Stop Xanadu - Sean Frackowiak and the 2023 Halloween Horror Movie Roundup 10/29/2023

Next Stop Xanadu - Sean Frackowiak and the 2023 Halloween Horror Movie Roundup Sean Frackowiak returns to help Christopher find a number of exciting horror films for his holiday weekend. Films discussed include: Insidious Inferno, Tumbbad, Hatching, Cronos, The Lure, The Loved Ones, Curandero, Uzumaki, Skinamarink, Impetigore, Kill List, and You Are Not My Mother. /episode/index/show/6b3f9330-afd3-4a57-9bdb-3fbe225ee1f0/id/28451348

Next Stop Xanadu - Justin Sherin and "Killers of the Flower Moon" 10/27/2023

Next Stop Xanadu - Justin Sherin and "Killers of the Flower Moon" Next Stop Xanadu returns, with Christopher speaking to playwright and screenwriter Justin Sherin about Martin Scorsese's new film Killers of the Flower Moon, the historical saga of murder and greed against the Osage Nation. Discussion includes: Martin Scorsese as a champion of cinema, the limitations of genre, and Scorsese's thematic obsessions with sin and greed. /episode/index/show/6b3f9330-afd3-4a57-9bdb-3fbe225ee1f0/id/28438373

Next Stop Xanadu - Sean Frackowiak and "The Dark Backward" 01/26/2023

Next Stop Xanadu - Sean Frackowiak and "The Dark Backward" Next Stop Xanadu's own Sean Frackowiak takes Christopher to a place he's never been -- The Dark Backward! While our host cringes and crawls through this thoroughly uncomfortable movie, hear him and Sean discuss: The unpleasantness of living in a trash-strewn hellscape; the genius of Wayne Newton; the implosion of HBO MAX -- and much, much more. Content warning: The film discussed features unpleasant scenes dealing with sexual abuse, self-harm, and other difficult topics. Listener discretion is advised. /episode/index/show/6b3f9330-afd3-4a57-9bdb-3fbe225ee1f0/id/25731906

Next Stop Xanadu - Dr. Tonya Crombie and "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" 12/20/2022

Next Stop Xanadu - Dr. Tonya Crombie and "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" Next Stop Xanadu meets Dr. Tonya Crombie, who helps parents raising children with anxiety issues. Together, they join the Hunt for the Wilderpeople, enjoying Taika Waititi's uproarious comedy about an unconventional guardian and his foster child. Topics include: The fears of parenting, the benefits of open-hearted love, why people don't mind spoilers about dogs, and how parents can be effective advocates for their children during highly emotional situations. Program note: the school shooting in Uvalde, TX is briefly discussed. Dr. Crombie on the web: /episode/index/show/6b3f9330-afd3-4a57-9bdb-3fbe225ee1f0/id/25380522

Next Stop Xanadu - Lisa Boucher and "The Shawshank Redemption" 10/08/2022

Next Stop Xanadu - Lisa Boucher and "The Shawshank Redemption" NEXT STOP XANADU returns with writer Lisa Boucher to discuss her book Raising the Bottom, a deep look at women and drinking culture in America. In addition to several years of her own recovery, Lisa has worked as a registered nurse and volunteered inside America's prison system. We talk to her about those experiences and more. Discussions include: Stephen King, master of horror. How COVID changed America's relationship with alcohol. Do non-violent offenders with addiction issues really belong in prison? Lisa Boucher books: /episode/index/show/6b3f9330-afd3-4a57-9bdb-3fbe225ee1f0/id/24628053

Next Stop Xanadu - Santa Claus and "Miracle on 34th Street (1947)" 05/05/2022

Next Stop Xanadu - Santa Claus and "Miracle on 34th Street (1947)" NEXT STOP XANADU speaks to a candidate for U.S. Congress in Alaska's Special Election on June 11. Santa Claus (his legal name) is a city councilman and mayor pro tem from North Pole, AK, and he's running an unusual campaign. We talk to him about his many qualifications, working in government and for the public in a number of capacities over his long and varied career. We'll also ask him what it's like to be Santa all the time. Discussion includes: Leading with love and kindness. Jack Albertson was a down-to-earth guy. Santa's life as a bouncer in New York City. And: the difference between Kris Kringle and Santa Claus explained. /episode/index/show/6b3f9330-afd3-4a57-9bdb-3fbe225ee1f0/id/23022491

Next Stop Xanadu - Sean Frackowiak and "Zack Snyder's Justice League" 05/02/2022

Next Stop Xanadu - Sean Frackowiak and "Zack Snyder's Justice League" NEXT STOP XANADU returns with Texan media maven Sean Frackowiak for a look at the Zack Snyder's updated and expanded superhero epic. Discussion includes: Does Snyder know how to end a film, or is there something else at work? Joker Fatigue. The potential for Zack Snyder Biblical Epics. How Batfleck wasn't as bad as all of that. Also: an extended discussion of Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN. /episode/index/show/6b3f9330-afd3-4a57-9bdb-3fbe225ee1f0/id/22985369

Next Stop Xanadu - Lawrence J. Haas and "Darkest Hour" 03/18/2022

Next Stop Xanadu - Lawrence J. Haas and "Darkest Hour" NEXT STOP XANADU talks with Lawrence J. Haas, author of "The Kennedys in the World: How Jack, Bobby, and Ted Remade America's Empire". Our selected film is DARKEST HOUR with Gary Oldman starring as Winston Churchill. Discussions include: The influence of Churchill on the Kennedy brothers, the failings of biopics, and the parallels between historical events and current events. Read Lawrence J. Haas' books: /episode/index/show/6b3f9330-afd3-4a57-9bdb-3fbe225ee1f0/id/22487051

Next Stop Xanadu - Rev. Barry Lynn and "Used Cars" 02/18/2022

Next Stop Xanadu - Rev. Barry Lynn and "Used Cars" NEXT STOP XANADU talks with prominent progressive Rev. Barry W. Lynn about why we don't really need the undercoat. Our selected film is USED CARS a 1980 comedy from Robert Zemeckis. Discussions include: The Reverend challenges George Foreman, the glory of character actors, why Kurt Russell may be the greatest leading man on earth, and why you should never eat black licorice. Read Rev. Barry Lynn's books: More about Rev. Barry W. Lynn: /episode/index/show/6b3f9330-afd3-4a57-9bdb-3fbe225ee1f0/id/22175459

Next Stop Xanadu - Sean Frackowiak and "Darkman" 02/18/2022

Next Stop Xanadu - Sean Frackowiak and "Darkman" NEXT STOP XANADU delves into the darkness with gamer lord and beard cultivator Sean Frackowiak. In this episode, Sam Raimi's superhero crossed with horror, DARKMAN. Discussion includes: Frances McDormand and the thankless job of being a superhero's significant other, the extreme weirdness and body horror of DARKMAN, why ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE may not be for everyone, and why Nicolas Cage is the modern Vincent Price. /episode/index/show/6b3f9330-afd3-4a57-9bdb-3fbe225ee1f0/id/22175423

Next Stop Xanadu - Dr. Dilip Jeste and "Goodbye Mr. Chips" 02/18/2022

Next Stop Xanadu - Dr. Dilip Jeste and "Goodbye Mr. Chips" NEXT STOP XANADU looks at memory and wisdom with prominent neurophychologist Dr. Dilip Jeste. In the podcast, we discuss Dr. Jeste's book WISER: THE SCIENTIFIC ROOTS OF WISDOM, COMPASSION, AND WHAT MAKES US GOOD and explore its themes through one of Dr. Jeste's favorite films: the 1969 musical version of GOODBYE MR. CHIPS, starring Peter O'Toole and Petula Clark. Discussion includes: What exactly is wisdom, how do you cultivate it, and how does it make your life better? Also: How does the tale of a sad schoolteacher falling in love demonstrate the attainment of wisdom so well? Buy the book: More about Dr. Jeste: /episode/index/show/6b3f9330-afd3-4a57-9bdb-3fbe225ee1f0/id/22175369

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