Monday, December 17, 2018

Schumacast Presents! BarBROians, Episode 4: Twin Sitters (1994)


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Part 4 of a 5-part mini-series hosted by J.D. DeMotte and Noel Thingvall. We're again joined by Evie of I Hate/Love Remakes to discuss the final (released!) film starring the Barbarian Brothers, where these twins are hired to babysite much smaller twins, and have to team up with twins and more twins to save the day before getting a meal from triplets.


This episode discusses Twin Sitters (1994) IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our theme is "Stars" by Jak Locke, and is used with permission.

Some bonus extras!

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Schumacast Presents! BarBROians, Episode 3: Double Trouble (1992)


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Part 3 of a 5-part mini-series hosted by J.D. DeMotte and Noel Thingvall. We're joined by Evie of I Hate/Love Remakes to discuss the Barbarian Brothers' kinda sorta attempt at a gritty action movie which marked the screenwriting debut of the dude who went on to make Equilibrium, before becoming a quasi comedy under the direction of Jambi the Genie.


This episode discusses Double Trouble (1992) IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our theme is "Stars" by Jak Locke, and is used with permission.

Monday, November 19, 2018

Schumacast Presents! BarBROians, Episode 2: Think Big (1989)


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Part 2 of a 5-part mini-series hosted by J.D. DeMotte and Noel Thingvall. The Barbarian Brothers are back with this trucker "family" adventure, which also marked the debut of director John Turteltaub, who'd go on to do Cool Runnings, While You Were Sleeping, and the National Treasure films.


This episode discusses Think Big (1989) IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our theme is "Stars" by Jak Locke, and is used with permission.

Some bonus extras!

Monday, October 22, 2018

Schumacast Presents! BarBROians, Episode 1: The Barbarians (1987)


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Part 1 of a 5-part mini-series hosted by J.D. DeMotte and Noel Thingvall. After making their cinematic debut in Joel Schumacher's D.C. Cab, legendary twin bodybuilders David & Peter Paul, the Barbarian Brothers, starred in a brief yet memorable run of films. In 1987, their titular launch was The Barbarians, produced by Cannon Films, written by a future noted pinup artist, and helmed by one of the most notorious of Italian exploitation directors.


This episode discusses The Barbarians (1987) IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our theme is "Stars" by Jak Locke, and is used with permission.

Some bonus extras!

Monday, October 8, 2018

Schumacast, Episode 13: 1980s Recap


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Another decade of Joel Schumacher's career comes to a close, so we look back at the films he made, the highs, the lows, and how we feel he's grown and developed over that time.


Our opening theme is "Letter", and our closing theme is "Veinblossom". Both songs were created by Jak Locke, and are used with permission.

Monday, September 17, 2018

Schumacast, Episode 12: Cousins (1989) and Cousin Cousine (1975)


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Coming on the heels of Lost Boys, Joel Schumacher again veered in a completely different direction with a multi-layer family romance drama remake of a 70s French farce.


A huge thank you to Lore for joining us on this one.

This episode discusses Cousins (1989) IMDb. Wikipedia.


As well as Cousin Cousine (1975) IMDb. Wikipedia.

Our opening theme is "Letter", and our closing theme is "Veinblossom". Both songs were created by Jak Locke, and are used with permission.

Friday, August 17, 2018

BONUS! I Read Movies - The Lost Boys

In addition to our feature episode on The Lost Boys, Noel was honored to guest on I Read Movies, a podcast series where host Paxton Holley digs into novelizations to see how they compare to the original films. Their subject? The legendarily rare novelization of The Lost Boys by Craig Shaw Gardner. What does it change? What does it add? What bills will be passed in the midterm session by the ghouls and werewolves of the Santa Carla city council? Check it out here!

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Schumacast, Episode 11: The Lost Boys (1987)


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We've finally reached one of the most defining films of Joel Schumacher's career as, taking inspiration from the rise of music videos, he built a film (and soundtrack) which burrowed into the cultural zeitgeist of a generation and influenced nearly every vampire story which came in its wake.


A huge thank you to J.D. DeMotte for joining us once again. Follow him on Twitter, and check out his shows Comics Are Awesome! and From the Pages on YouTube.

This episode discusses The Lost Boys (1987) IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our opening theme is "Letter", and our closing theme is "Veinblossom". Both songs were created by Jak Locke, and are used with permission.

Some bonus extras!

Monday, July 16, 2018

Schumacast, Episode 10: Slow Burn (1986)


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Joel Schumacher steps into the producer chair as he presents this Showtime TV noir thriller.


A huge thank you to Melissa Kaercher for joining us. Follow her on Twitter, and check out her shows A Reel Education, A Reel Education: Noir, and Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome.

This episode discusses Slow Burn (1986) IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our opening theme is "Letter", and our closing theme is "Veinblossom". Both songs were created by Jak Locke, and are used with permission.

Monday, June 25, 2018

Schumacast, Episode 9: St. Elmo's Fire (1985)


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Reuniting with producer Lauren Schuler Donner, Joel Schumacher co-wrote and directed this Brat Pack classic which, despite its mixed reception, became a defining work for the young generation of the 80s.


A huge thank you to Evie for joining us. Follow her on Twitter, and check out our old episodes of I Hate/Love Remakes.

This episode discusses St. Elmo's Fire (1985) IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our opening theme is "Letter", and our closing theme is "Veinblossom". Both songs were created by Jak Locke, and are used with permission.

Some bonus extras!

Monday, May 28, 2018

Schumacast, Episode 8: D.C. Cab (1983)


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After burning himself out a bit on a big, effects-heavy studio film, Joel Schumacher returns to low-budget comedies as he chronicles the raunchy, screwball shenanigans of a Washington D.C. cab company.


A huge thank you to J.D. DeMotte for joining us on this one. Follow him on Twitter, and check out his shows Comics Are Awesome! and From the Pages on YouTube.

This episode discusses D.C. Cab (1983) IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our opening theme is "Letter", and our closing theme is "Veinblossom". Both songs were created by Jak Locke, and are used with permission.

Some bonus extras!

Monday, April 16, 2018

Schumacast, Episode 7: The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981)


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Joel Schumacher finally makes his theatrical feature debut, teaming with Lily Tomlin and her writing/life partner Jane Wagner for an effects-heavy satire about an average housewife who finds her place in the world rapidly diminishing as a result of the chemicals we casually fill our lives with.


A huge thank you to Tonya for joining us on this one. Check her out at A Reel Education Noir.

This episode discusses The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our opening theme is "Letter", and our closing theme is "Veinblossom". Both songs were created by Jak Locke, and are used with permission.

Some bonus extras!

Monday, April 2, 2018

Schumacast, Episode 6: 1970s Recap


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We wrap up the 1970s by looking back at Joel Schumacher's first decade in Hollywood, as a designer, a screenwriter, and taking his first steps as a director.


Our opening theme is "Letter", and our closing theme is "Veinblossom". Both songs were created by Jak Locke.

Monday, March 19, 2018

Schumacast, Episode 5: Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979)


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For Joel Schumacher's second TV movie as a writer and director, he looks at the latest in a weekly amateur night of music and comedy, and the various lives which intersect, as everyone competes for a meager prize at a small town bar and grill.


A huge thank you to Mac for joining us on this one.

This episode discusses Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979) IMDb.

Our opening theme is "Letter", and our closing theme is "Veinblossom". Both songs were created by Jak Locke.

Monday, February 19, 2018

Schumacast, Episode 4: The Wiz (1978)


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After The Wiz blew up on the Broadway scene, Joel Schumacher was hired to script a film adaptation of the urban fantasy spin on Dorothy's journey to the lands of Oz, which ended up becoming a very, very loose and sprawling adaptation under the supervision of director Sidney Lumet.


A huge thank you to K O'Shea for joining us on this one. Follow them on Twitter.

This episode discusses The Wiz (1978) IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our opening theme is "Letter", and our closing theme is "Veinblossom". Both songs were created by Jak Locke.

Some bonus extras!

Monday, January 15, 2018

Schumacast, Episode 3: Car Wash (1976)


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Based on a failed concept for a stage show, Joel Schumacher was hired to script a slice-of-life ensemble comedy looking at the drama and shenanigans of the employees at a struggling car wash, which was directed by the cult legend Michael Schultz.


A huge thank you to J.D. DeMotte for joining us on this one. Follow him on Twitter, and check out his shows Comics Are Awesome! and From the Pages on YouTube.

This episode discusses Car Wash (1976) IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our opening theme is "Letter", and our closing theme is "Veinblossom". Both songs were created by Jak Locke.