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!

Monday, May 1, 2023

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!

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Schumacast, Episode 25: Batman & Robin (1997)

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After the success of Batman Forever, the studio signed Joel Schumacher for another film in the series. And the results forever changed his career and reputation.

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 Batman & Robin (1997). 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.

Joel's music video for "The End is the Beginning is the End" by the Smashing Pumpkins:

Monday, June 21, 2021

Schumacast, Episode 24: A Time to Kill (1996)

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Joel Schumacher again adapts the work of John Grisham, gathering a star-studded cast for the controversial legal drama cutting to the heart of racial tensions in the south.

A huge thank you to Michael for joining us. Noel is his co-host on Thundarr Road and Greystoked, and you can learn about the wealth of other shows and projects he does at his website and on Twitter.

This episode discusses A Time to Kill (1996). 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, November 2, 2020

Schumacast, Episode 23: The Babysitter (1995)

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Joel Schumacher again stepped into the producers chair to help his long-time assistant Guy Ferland make his directorial debut, with an indie drama that was largely shelved until Alicia Silverstone exploded into fame.

A huge thank you to Lore for joining us.

This episode discusses The Babysitter (1995). 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.