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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Schumacast, Episode 2: Sparkle (1976/2012)

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Even before making the trek to Hollywood to work as a designer and director, Joel Schumacher had already begun writing his first screenplay with fledgling producer Howard Rosenman, telling the story of three sisters growing through the trials and tribulations of the music industry.


This episode discusses Sparkle (1976) IMDb. Wikipedia.


As well as Sparkle (2012) IMDb. Wikipedia.


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