Happy New Year (1987) Schumacast

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While St. Elmo's Fire was in post-production, Joel Schumacher and his co-writer Carl Kurlander were brought in to do uncredited script work on Happy New Year, a Peter Falk heist romance.

A huge thank you to K O'Shea and Lore for joining us on this episode. Follow K on Bluesky and check out Made of Fail.

This episode discusses Happy New Year (1987). IMDb. Wikipedia.

We also discuss the original French film, Happy New Year (1973). 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.

EPISODE INDEX

Schumacast:

0. Introductions and Costume Design
1. Virginia Hill (1974)
2. Sparkle (1976/2012)
3. Car Wash (1976)
4. The Wiz (1978)
5. Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill (1979)
6. 1970s Recap
7. The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981)
8. D.C. Cab (1983)
9. St. Elmo's Fire (1985)
10. Slow Burn (1986)
11. The Lost Boys (1987)
12. Cousins (1989) and Cousin Cousine (1975)
13. 1980s Recap
14. Now We're Cookin' (1983)
15. Flatliners (1990/2017)
16. Dying Young (1991)
17. 2000 Malibu Road (1992)
18. Falling Down (1993)
19. The Client (1994)
20. Tim Burton and the Batman Films Before Joel
21. Remembering Joel Schumacher (1939-2020)
22. Batman Forever (1995)
23. The Babysitter (1995)
24. A Time to Kill (1996)
25. Batman and Robin (1997)
26. 8MM (1999)
27. Flawless (1999)
28. 1990s Recap
29. Unproduced Screenplay for Lost Boys 2
30. Unproduced Screenplay for Lost Boys: The Beginning
31. Code Name: Foxfire (1985)
32. Happy New Year (1987)

Schumacast Presents! BarBROians:

1. The Barbarians (1987)
2. Think Big (1989)
3. Double Trouble (1992)
4. Twin Sitters (1994)
5. Extra Reps & Final Thoughts
6. RIP David Paul

Code Name: Foxfire (1985) Schumacast

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In the mid 80s, Joel Schumacher tried his hand at creating an action television series called Code Name: Foxfire.

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

This episode discusses Code Name: Foxfire (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.

Unproduced Screenplay for Lost Boys: The Beginning / Schumacast

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After struggling to figure out an approach for a sequel to The Lost Boys, Joel Schumacher brought in screenwriter Eric Red to help him develop a prequel concept to explore how David and the Lost Boys first formed.

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

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

Schumacast, Episode 29: Unproduced Script for Lost Boys 2

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Before moving on to Flatlinters, Joel Schumacher and screenwriter Jeffrey Boam took the first stab at a sequel to The Lost Boys.

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

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

Schumacast, Episode 28: 1990s Recap

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In this episode, Angie and I look back at the films and television Joel Schumacher made in the 90s, plus projects he almost directed, and a music video for Bush!

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!

Schumacast, Episode 27: Flawless (1999)

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Continuing to focus on smaller indie works, Joel Schumacher directed the first original screenplay he'd written in 14 years, a queer crime comedy about a conservative stroke victim who starts going to a transwoman neighbor for vocal lessons.

This episode discusses Flawless (1999). 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!

Schumacast, Episode 26: 8MM (1999)

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After an extended break following Batman & Robin, with Joel stepping away from multiple projects, he eagerly leapt at the chance to direct another notoriously "dangerous" script nobody else wanted to take on.

A huge thank you to Melissa for joining us again. Check out her shows Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome, A Real Education, and A Real Education: Noir.

This episode discusses 8MM (1999). 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.

This episode also briefly discusses the film 8MM 2 (2005). IMDb. Wikipedia.

And additionally briefly discusses the film Hardcore (1979). IMDb. Wikipedia.