Monday, January 6, 2025

Tigerland (2000) Schumacast

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In 2000, Joel Schumacher wanted to try his hand at a new genre and style, directing the military training camp film Tigerland with gritty, hand-held 16mm, and introducing Colin Farrell to US viewers.

A huge thank you to Edwin Davies for joining us on this episode. Follow him on Bluesky, and check out his shows The File Room and Shot/Reverse Shot

This episode discusses Tigerland (2000). 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, December 2, 2024

Gossip (2000) Schumacast

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Among the late 90s projects that Joel Schumacher stepped down as a director on, Gossip was a thriller released in 2000 with Joel still involved as executive producer.

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

This episode discusses Gossip (2000). 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.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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.

Monday, September 2, 2024

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.

Monday, June 17, 2024

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.

Monday, March 11, 2024

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.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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!