This week the news devolves into Rob making noises. Off the Shelf is a Halloween-themed affair as we go all-Italian with Dario Argento’s “Phenomena”, Mario Bava’s “Black Sunday” and a notorious double-bill of “Zombie Flesh Eaters” and “Cannibal Holocaust”. Our Film of the Week is the latest offering from the […]
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4-Panel 31 – Cowboy Batman and Robot Robin
On this episode we discuss Zack Snyder’s talks with HBO about “The Watchmen” TV series, frozen subtitles on a U.S. screening of the live-action “Attack on Titan” movie, Mark Millar’s world-wide talent search, the fantasy-themed spinoff manga of “Assassination Classroom”, and “Damage Control” – Marvel’s new TV series. Our featured […]
Cinema Eclectica 41 – Radioactive Baby Bruce (Willis)
This week we turn something hideous into a shaven-headed beauty. Off the Shelf is predictably unpredictable with the African chase film “The Naked Prey”, Tobe Hooper’s big crocodile feature “Eaten Alive”, and the long-lost silent movie “A Daughter of Destiny”. Our Film of the Week is Guillermo Del Toro’s sumptuous […]
S11E14 – Imbibe With Me
This week we get a little tipsy as we dive into the world of alcohol and other helpful potions that make the world a better, and sometimes worse place. Join us for an episode of drinking, and we may treat you to fighting and wenching in the future. Reviews – […]
Keyframe 27 – Blast Of The Magical Girl
On this episode we discuss Steins;Gate Zero, Toshiko Hasumi’s controversial refugee illustration, the proposed anime adaptation of Kozue Amano’s diving-themed slice-of-life manga series “Amanchu”, Makoto Nakamura’s puppet anime feature “Chieri to Cherry” and more. Our featured anime are Blast of Tempest and Puella Magi Madoka Magica movie 1. For more […]
4-Panel 30 – Happy Batman Day!
This week we use our detective skills to find out more about Batman Day – DC’s new annual celebration of all things related to the Dark Knight. In other news, Marvel announce their post-Secret Wars titles (including Black Panther, Mockingbird, Silver Surfer, Moon Knight, The Ininity Entity and X-Men ’92), […]
Cinema Eclectica 40 – Tsukamoto, The Messed Up Sweetheart
Gremlin shenanigans be damned! No-one can slow the good ship Eclectica. It’s the big 4-0, and we have an Amicus/Hammer double with “The Skull” and “The Man Who Could Cheat Death”, the latest installment in our ongoing effort to cover Shinya Tsukamoto’s filmography with “Snake of June”, and the 1960’s […]
S11E13 – Why Would They Hide The ‘Burbs?
This week we take a peek at the strange creatures that live in suburbia and the sometimes odd events that occur there before heading off to find out why inner cities are such a popular location for all sorts of things. Reviews – Lost Dimension (PS3), Pro Evolution Soccer ’16 […]
S11E13 – Why Would They Hide The 'Burbs?
This week we take a peek at the strange creatures that live in suburbia and the sometimes odd events that occur there before heading off to find out why inner cities are such a popular location for all sorts of things. Reviews – Lost Dimension (PS3), Pro Evolution Soccer ’16 […]
Cinema Eclectica 39 – Evil-Penis Gun-Spew Stonehead Time
This week we were besieged by an almighty armada of gremlins which forced us to re-record for the first time ever. By way of apology we’ve beefed things up to make a bumper edition of the show with TWO Films of the Week – Justin Kurzel’s “MacBeth” and Ridley Scott’s […]