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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!