Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is June 11th, 1982. Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder are celebrating their fifth week on the top of the charts with Ebony and Ivory; and a lost alien life form is about to phone home...with the help of Sammy Fableman.

The film...is E T. The Extra Terrestrial. And it's riiiiight heeeere, with a special appearance by The Goonies...now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we go through a tear in space and time to listen to a now defunct podcast are fellow cinephiles and time travellers Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this bonus episode include the joys of early 80s PG films, including light profanity and homicidal rich kids; alternate-timeline Mike explains how he somehow missed seeing E.T. as a kid (much to me and Ryan’s disgust); and finally, we all pick our favorite Goonie, while discussing the topic everyone was obsessed with in 2016: are Italians the last ethnicity it’s socially acceptable to “do a funny voice of”.*

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*Note: The episode you just heard was a recording of alternate timeline versions of Us and may not reflect our current views on Italian stereotypes. Please direct all angry letters to the tear in space and time in Sector 2. Thank you.

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This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is STILL August 13th, 1982. I'm running out of things to say about the Billboard Top 100 charts: let's just say, Eye of the Tiger was the Song of the Summer; and just as this historic summer Movie Season is about to end, a hulking mass murderer is about to find his groove as he stumbles upon the most famous facial accessory a slasher could kill for.

The film...is Friday the 13th Part 3. And it's about to swing a machete in your face…now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try our best to sling a yo-yo directly into camera without hitting it are fellow cinephiles and Crystal Lake survivors Mike, Jackie, and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the epic reveal of Jason’s iconic hockey mask…which he obtains off screen; we break down the logistics of hammock-sex and why “movie sex” can be so dangerous in real life; and finally, we wonder why Shelly brought a wet suit, a harpoon gun, and a hockey mask to a weekend getaway where he was meeting a blind date.

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And as Jason lies dead in the barn, we too must say goodnight and bid you all farewell as Where Were You in ‘82 comes to an end. It’s been one hell of a summer and we want to thank all of you for listening to another Summer Film Fest from your friends at Apocalypse Video. See you next Summer!

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is still August 13th, 1982. John Cougar Mellencamp's "Hurts So Good" is sitting comfortably in the #4 spot after topping former champion, The Human League; and a former American Gigolo is about to enter flight school as he hopes to become an Officer....or at least...a Gentleman.

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try to avoid getting kicked in the balls by our commanding officer is fellow cinephile and Naval Aviator in training, Mike.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the bizarre lore of “The Puget Sound Debs”; we present Robert Loggia with the coveted “Worst Dad of the Year” Award; and finally, we discover that naval boot camp doubles as a great form of therapy when your dead beat father is a “Worst Dad of the Year” award winner.

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And as Louis Gossett Jr. fights off tears sending Ensign Mayo off to his destiny, we too must say goodbye as we hop into the van and make our way to Crystal Lake for one last hurrah before Summer ends. That’s right, when we return, Where Were You in ‘82 AND our long running Friday the 13th retrospective will conclude as we watch the one that started it all (fashionably speaking): Friday the 13th: Part III.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is August 13th, 1982. Steve Miller's “Abracadabra” is climbing the charts as it looks to steal the #1 spot from reigning champion: Eye of the Tiger; and a dramedy about high school life in the 80s is about to create one of the most famous stoner archetypes ever put to screen.

The film...is Fast Times at Ridgemont High. And it's about to make some killer waves…now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try our best to offload some Van Halen tickets are fellow cinephiles and Ridgemont High alumni, Mike and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a film that’s remembered as a Porky’s style comedy, when in reality it’s more of a Dazed and Confused style dramedy; we break down the horrors of working in the fast food industry; and finally, we compare the kids of Ridgemont to the current day generation and ask, “do kids today even still care about sex?”.

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And as the chyrons appear on screen to tell us of our futures, we must leave the halls of Ridgemont High behind as we begin our training in the Aviation Officer Candidate School. Ironically, much like our time at Ridgemont - SPOILER ALERT!!! -  we must also worry about surprise pregnancies. See you then!

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is July 23rd, 1982. The Human League's "Don't You Want Me?" has lost the title of #1 to returning champ, Survivor, and their rockin' workout anthem, Eye of the Tiger; and a delightfully naughty musical from Tennessee favorite Dolly Parton is about to steam up the silver screen with her enormous.... musical talent.

The film...is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. And it's open for business…now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we do a little sneakin’ around are fellow cinephiles and Chicken Ranch regulars, Mike, Jackie, and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the tumultuous drama behind the making of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas; we break down the all too relevant character of Melvin P. Thorpe; and finally, Ryan guides us through the delightful wonderland that is Dollywood.

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And as Dolly and Burt ride off into the sunset, we too must pack up and hit the road. When we return, we’ll be strapping on our backpacks and heading back to school as we watch the Amy Heckerling classic, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Cya then, folks! Ya’ll come back and listen to us again now, ya hear?!

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is July 9th, 1982. The Human League's "Don't You Want Me?" sits atop the Billboard Charts for its second week in a row; and a groundbreaking film from Walt Disney Pictures is about to bring cinema into the computer age, as video game wiz kid Kevin Flynn gets sucked into the world…of The Grid.

The film...is Tron. And it's about to be derezzed…now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we hop on our light cycles is fellow cinephile and lowly computer program, Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a film that’s heavy on vibes, but light on emotion; Ryan tells us about Tron: Ares so we don’t have to watch it; and finally, we discuss the legacy (no pun intended) of Tron, a property that’s been resurrected multiple times, despite being a film that the masses don’t really know or care about.

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And as Kevin Flynn lands in his personal helicopter to go about running his new computer business, we too must hop on a chopper and make our way to Texas - all the way to a little town in Lanville County, which just so happens to have a A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place that we just gotta see! But don’t worry, ‘cause there’s no funny business going on in this place…(wink wink).

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is July 2nd, 1982. Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder's "Ebony and Ivory" has finally been overtaken in the Billboard charts by The Human League's "Don't You Want Me?", and an animated film from Don Bluth is about to hit theaters and show us what one Mother Mouse is capable of when her little son Timothy is sick.

The film...is The Secret of Nimh. And it's about to be revealed...now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we pump some experimental brain juice into our veins are fellow cinephiles Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a look into the weird and colorful world of Don Bluth and his journey from Disney employee to the brief King of traditional animation; we try to understand the power of the Amulet (aka: unspecified Macguffin); and finally, we take a look at The Secret of Nimh’s ill conceived straight to video sequel and it’s unfortunate Disney-fication.

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And as Mrs. Brigsby unleashes the power of the amulet and saves her children from dying a slow miserable death in a mudpile, we must leave the animated world of Don Bluth behind and venture forth into the future - the digital future! When we return we’ll be getting pixelated as we enter the grid and go lightcycling with the one and only Tron. See you then, programs!

Apocalypse Video Bond-Cast Mission Dossier:

The Target:
1983’s Octopussy

Your Contacts:
Apocalypse Video (M)anager - Dave
Agents - Mike and Jackie

Mission Objectives:

1. Stop Bond from using Company property to creep on MI6 employees and their cleavage.
2. Don an increasingly ridiculous lineup of disguises, including Clown and Gorilla Suit.

3. Try to restore Bond’s dignity after he gets ditched by teens on the highway.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is June 25th, 1982. Eye of the Tiger is holding steady on the charts at #8. And a film from Burt Reynolds's old buddy, Hal Needham, is about to light up the screen with some rocket propelled motorcycles.

The film...is Megaforce. And it's about to para-drop...now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we light up some multicolored smoke and ride our rocketbikes across the desert are fellow cinephiles and soldiers of fortune Mike and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the low bar of knowing what is happening in a movie (a feat that Megaforce does not achieve); Barry Bostwick leaves little to the imagination as he models the tightest jumpsuits put to screen; and finally, we bask in the awesome grandeur that is Introvision and the climax that spawned one of the all time great Gifs.

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And as Ace Hunter and his band of merry warmongers fly off into the sunset, we bid Megaforce adieu. When Where Were You in ‘82 continues, we’ll join Mrs. Brisby as she searches for a cure for her dying weiner of a son in The Secret of Nimh.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is June 25th, 1982. Asia is feeling "the heat of the moment" as their self titled debut sits atop the album charts. And a film from John Carpenter is about to get under your skin...because Man is the warmest place to hide.

The film...is The Thing. And it's about to reveal itself...now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we spend the rest of this episode tied to this fucking couch is fellow cinephile and possible alien imitation, Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the weak stomachs of audiences in 1982; we make a case for the inclusion of dogs in the Best Supporting Actor Oscar category; and finally, we pour one out for John Carpenter circa 1982 and what should have been immediately hailed as his masterpiece of horror.

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And as the fires burn down and Ryan and I look into each other’s eyes for clues of Thing-ieness, we must leave the frozen landscape of Antarctica behind and hop on our rocket propelled motorcycles as we prepare for the B movie disaster that is…Megaforce. Until then, don’t trust anyone unless they’ve passed the blood test.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is June 4th, 1982. Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder are still on top of the charts with "Ebony and Ivory". And a film from Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg is about to shake up suburbia with some pesky ghosts and good old fashioned TV static.

The film...is Poltergeist. And they're hereeee...Now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we get ready to move into Phase IV of Cuesta Verde are fellow cinephiles and poltergeist hauntees Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the charming nostalgia of 1982 suburbia, including a kids room completely decked out in Star Wars merch; Craig T. Nelson shows us the horrors of old school “clicker” remotes; and finally, we get into the Curse of Poltergeist and the film’s enduring legacy…and how this curse may have just affected this very podcast…

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And as the Freeling family escapes Cuesta Verde (only to be haunted again four years later by a scary Quaker man) we too must leave the scary world of 80s Suburbia behind and go down south - waaaay south - to the frozen landscape of Antarctica. When Where Were You In ‘82 returns, we’ll be amping up the paranoia and practical fx with John Carpenter’s The Thing.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is May 21st, 1982. The theme for Chariots of Fire is climbing the charts as it inspires a generation of parody videos...and a little drama about 50s nostalgia is about to open wide and let the boomers relive their glory days.

The film...is Diner. And it's open for business...Now!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we order another batch of gravy fries are fellow cinephiles and Diner regulars Mike and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include Mickey Rourke paving the way in the 50’s for 80’s style hairdos; we debate the proper way to organize a record collection; and finally, we discover the origin of the “Dick in a Popcorn Bucket” gag, and whether or not Diner can claim it did it first.

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And as the boys of Diner realize their best years were spent watching some guy eat a whole restaurant’s menu, we too must leave the 50’s behind and return to the 80’s to rid a house in the suburbs of some pesky ghosts with Tobe Hooper’s, Poltergeist. See you then.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The date is May 21st 1982. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are tearing up the Billboard charts with “I Love Rock and Roll”, and a rambunctious little redhead is about to light up the box office, as she regales us with the details…of her hard knock life.

The film…is Annie. And it's only…a podcast away.

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we all go to the movies are fellow orphans Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the strange and unhinged experience that is watching Annie while high on an edible; Mike provides a public service by advising the public not to take booze baths; and finally, Annie helps enact The New Deal through the power of Song.

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And as Annie celebrates her new life with the filthy rich Daddy Warbucks, we bid farewell to everyone’s favorite orphan and jump ahead a couple of decades as we wax nostalgic about the good old days. When we return, we’ll be downing baskets of gravy fries and (almost) getting into extra marital affairs with Barry Levinson’s Diner.

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…

This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?

The time is May 28th, 1982…Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder are on the top of the charts with Ebony and Ivory…and former underdog Sylvester Stallone is about to release a film that will kick off a summer movie season like no other. The film is Rocky III, and it's about to go the distance…NOW!!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we travel back to a summer with virtually nothing but bangers are fellow cinephiles and former prize fighters Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the origin of Mr. T’s famous catch phrase; Rocky III proves once and for all that wrestling is real, damn it!; and finally, Rocky Balboa uses the Homer Simpson strategy of boxing to defeat his most powerful adversary yet.

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And with the final bell ringing, we leave Rocky behind to bask in the glory of victory. When we return, we’ll catch up with everyone’s favorite orphan as she sings of the trials of her hard knock life in Annie.

On the final episode of Airpril, Charlie Sheen plays Ditch Brodie, a womanizing, daredevil skydiver, who becomes embroiled in a plot by former KGB agents to steal $600 million dollars in gold designed to save Russia from total economic collapse in the 1994 convoluted mess, Terminal Velocity.

I’m your host and Captain, Dave, and joining me as we go for one last low altitude drop is fellow cinephile and Charlie Sheen skeptic, Mike.

Topics of discussion in this episode include how Terminal Velocity stacks up against its 1994 skydiving rival, Drop Zone; we try to unravel the mess of a plot involving ex-KGB agents getting up to shenanigans in Tucson; and finally, we wonder why the Skydiving School continues to employ Ditch Brodie as he routinely jeopardizes their livelihoods with his antics.

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And thus concludes our flight. We hope you enjoyed your trip through the best (and worst?) of 90s airborne action. We realize that you have many options when it comes to a bunch of white guys talking about movies on a podcast, and we Thank You for flying Apocalypse Video Airlines. Have a Nice Day.

On the third episode of Airpril, U.S. Marshal Pete Nessip is out for revenge for the death of his partner and brother by crazed former DEA Agent Ty Moncrief. But in order to fulfill his vengeance, he’ll have to take to the skies and master the most extreme sport of all in John Badham’s skydiving action thrillride Drop Zone.

I’m your host and Captain, Dave, and joining me on this jump are fellow cinephiles and extreme sports fans Mike and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a film that could be described as “aggressively 90s”; Wesley Snipes can’t decide if his character is John Wick or the comic relief; and finally, Ryan’s journey with this film comes full circle as he regales us with his tale of staying in “The Drop Zone Room” at Las Vegas’s Planet Hollywood.

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That will do it for this leg of our Airpril flight through 90’s airborne action. When we return, we’ll be making our final descent as we watch the other skydiving movie of 1994 with the Charlie Sheen neo-noir action flick, Terminal Velocity.

If I’ve learned one thing doing 300 episodes of this show, it’s that you do NOT want to piss off a demented and super jacked Warlord when they come by requesting a special episode of the podcast.

Thankfully, said Warlord’s special request of Zack Snyder’s 300 just so happens to perfectly line up with Apocalypse Video’s 300th episode. I don’t know if that’s divine planning or just super obvious programming on our part, but hey, I’m not going to argue with the Warlord who forced me to record this episode. Anyway, let’s oil up and talk about some good old ancient bloodlust and violence. AROO!! AROO!!!

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we prepare for glory are fellow cinephiles and rejected Spartan warriors Ryan, Kara, and Janna, with special guest and Supreme Warlord of the Wasteland: Fridgius.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the messed up childcare system in ancient Sparta; Janna professes her love for “the sexiest sex scene in all of Cinema”; and finally, we talk about the dawn of digital filmmaking, and whether this was the beginning of a bold, new era or the first of many to abandon sets and locations for a lifeless greenscreen alternative.

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That will do it for the 300th episode of Apocalypse Video. When we return, we’ll be returning you to your regularly scheduled Airpril inflight programming with Drop Zone.

On the second episode of Airpril, Apocalypse Video puts on some shackles and boards the Jailbird: a specially designed aircraft that houses the sickest, most depraved criminals in the country. But when Cyrus the Virus and his cadre of lunatics hijack the plane, former Army Ranger Cameron Poe must use all the power of his training and his slow motion hair to stop Cyrus and ground Con Air for good.

I’m your host and Captain, Dave, and joining me on this flight are my co-pilots and fellow Army Rangers, Mike, Jackie, and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the enduring legacy of Con Air, including that magnificent Nicolas Cage hair gif; we dub Cameron Poe’s attorney as Worst Lawyer in All of Alabama; and finally, we get into the proper pronunciation of Buscemi, and why Steve gave up on fighting this losing battle long ago.

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That will do it for this leg of our Airpril flight through 90’s airborne action. When we return, we’ll be suiting up with Wesley Snipes for some sky diving thrills as we try our best to avoid going splat in Drop Zone.

This April…one podcast will refuse to abandon its standards…for Action!

All April long Apocalypse Video is celebrating the best of high flying, show stopping thrills from the 90s! Everything from Air Force One to Con Air! Political thrillers to sky diving escapades! All the action you could want from the decade that excelled in lighting up the skies!

For the inaugural flight of Airpril, Apocalypse Video welcomes you to the most secure airplane on the planet, as Gary Oldman and his fanaticial Russian cohorts hijack President Harrison Ford’s plane and force him to release a genocidal General from prison or they will execute hostages in Wolfgang Peterson’s political thriller…Air Force One. Strap in and hold on…for the ride of your life!

I’m your host and Captain, Dave, and joining me on this flight is my co-pilot and fellow cinephile, Mike.

Topics of discussion in this episode include how Air Force One plays like a Conservative’s action fueled wet dream; we marvel at the film’s amazing sound design as it tests the limits of our home theater’s speaker system; and finally, we analyze the film’s controversial use of terrible CGI in its climax and whether or not it’s better or worse than The Scorpion King’s infamous third act appearance in The Mummy Returns.

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That will do it for the first leg of our Airpril flight through 90’s action. When we return, we’ll catch a connecting flight at Lerner Air Field as Nicholas Cage kicks ass and flaunts his amazing gif-able hairdo in 1997’s Con Air. Until then, GET OFF OUR PLANE!!!

Hello, and welcome to another month of Apocalypse Video’s look at the wondrous world of Nature. For the month of March, we leave behind the ocean waters and take to the skies to observe the many species that inhabit the world above our heads. This…is March of the Penguins (...And Other Bird Related Films).

On the final installment of March of the Penguins (And Other Bird Related Films), we discuss the Marx Bird. A pioneer in the world of comedy; the Marx Bird uses fast speech and word play to confuse its prey while it moves in for the punchline. Its techniques are so effective, that they are still being used by its comedy progenitors nearly a hundred years later. And there is no finer example of the Marx Bird in its prime…than Duck Soup.

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we go off to War are fellow cinephiles and bird lovers Mike and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the hornieness of pre-code movies; Ryan explains the importance of watching a Marx Brothers film with a crowd; and finally, we try to solve the mystery that has puzzled mankind for a hundred years: what the hell is Zeppo Marx’s deal?

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And thus concludes our titular March. When we return in April, we’ll be ditching our feathers and flying the skies on wings of steel as we crack open the best high flying action films that the 1990’s has to offer with Air-pril! We’ll see you then!

Hello, and welcome to another month of Apocalypse Video’s look at the wondrous world of Nature. For the month of March, we leave behind the ocean waters and take to the skies to observe the many species that inhabit the world above our heads. This…is March of the Penguins (...And Other Bird Related Films).

In this third installment we enter a mysterious and bizarre world inhabited by both the living and the dead; a world locked in a power struggle between its creator and an angry Parakeet King; a world much like ours, and like our world, it too is fragile and all too close to calamity. This…is The Boy and the Heron.

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try our best not to be overrun by swarming toads are fellow cinephiles and Studio Ghibli fanboys Mike and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a film that you understand less with each rewatch; The Heron gives Michael Myers a run for his money in the creepy, stalking department; and finally, we wonder if The Boy and the Heron is the last film of its kind and whether or not Miyazaki will return to show everyone how it’s done one more time.

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And thus concludes our look into the strange and wonderful imagination of Hayao Miyazaki. When we return, we’ll be yucking it up with the Marx Brothers as they lay down some comedy foundations in Duck Soup.

Hello, and welcome to another month of Apocalypse Video’s look at the wondrous world of Nature. For the month of March, we leave behind the ocean waters and take to the skies to observe the many species that inhabit the world above our heads. This…is March of the Penguins (...And Other Bird Related Films).

In this second installment, we swap the harsh winter of Antarctica with the sunny shores of Miami as we take a look at the Goldman birds; one of the most flamboyant bird species on the planet. Fiercely loyal, the Goldmans are known to do anything for the happiness of their chicks, including masquerading as the opposite sex. And they do so in…the Birdcage.

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try our best not to pierce the toast are fellow drag fans Ryan, Mike, and special guests: Kara and Janna.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a film filled with Yesterday’s conservative cartoons, now Today’s all too real leaders; Mike gives us a history lesson on “The Mapplethorpe Exhibit”; and finally, an absolutely fabulous Robin Williams causes Ryan to rethink his wardrobe choices.

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And thus concludes our look at the fabulous birds known as The Goldmans, as seen in their natural habitat of South Beach, Miami. When March of the Penguins (...And Other Bird Related Films) continues, we’ll melt through the floor and enter a bizarre and beautiful world with talking parakeets and eccentric herons with The Boy and the Heron.

Hello, and welcome to another month of Apocalypse Video’s look at the wondrous world of Nature. For the month of March, we leave behind the ocean waters and take to the skies to observe the many species that inhabit the world above our heads. This…is March of the Penguins (...And Other Bird Related Films).

All month long we’ll be discussing everything from penguins - to extravagant plumage in Miami; bizarre worlds filled with talking herons - to the madcap zaniness of Ducks. No feather will be left unturned.

In this first installment, we’ll join the emperor penguins of Antarctica on their long march to their breeding grounds where we will witness first hand the arduous journey that they undergo every year - a journey across many miles, wrought with danger, but fueled by the love of a mother and father.

This…is March of the Penguins.

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try our best not to drop the penguin eggs are fellow cinephiles and nature lovers Mike, Jackie, and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the shocking revelation that not all of the penguins in the film were what they appeared to be (or sound like); Ryan takes us down a Happy Feet tangent; and finally, our old friend (Free) Willy pops up to blow our minds…and break our hearts.

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And thus concludes our look at the titular March of the Penguins. When we return, we’ll be getting into the other Bird Related Films portion of our theme as we head over to Miami to witness the extravagant plumage on display in Mike Nichols’ The Birdcage.

In this final installment of Febwhaleary, we take a look at one of the rarest whales on the planet: The Comeback Whale. A giant in Hollywood, he rose to the top of the food chain in the late nineties; soaring through jungles, and winning victories over Mummies in the desert. But the seas of Hollywood can be a treacherous wilderness filled with predators, and sadly...the Comeback Whale would be one of their many victims.

But, like the best stories in cinema, this one has a happy ending. Years later, the Comeback Whale would return to dominance once again in 2023, earning the respect and highest accolades of its peers. Though researchers are divided if the Comeback Whale’s latest venture is truly his crowning achievement, one thing is certain – the results are welcome, for everyone loves a good comeback tale, and this one is called: The Whale.

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we try our best to write an honest fucking essay are fellow cinephiles and whale watchers Mike, Jackie, and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include how The Whale may rank among Apocalypse Video’s Mount Rushmore of Bad; Ryan does his best as the film’s Public Defender; and finally, we do a dive into Darren Aronofsky’s latest A.I. generated film and whether it will generate enough money to satiate his scarf buying addiction.

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And as Brendan Fraser returns to the world of cinema and rejoins the rest of his Hollywood pod, we too must say goodbye and bid farewell to the month of Febwhaleary. We’ll see you next month as we leave the oceans behind and take to the skies as we witness the March of the Penguins (...and other Bird Related Films).

On this third installment of Febwhaleary we take a look at perhaps the largest acrobats in the sea: the humpback whale. Known for their extraordinary feats of agility, as well as a complex series of songs that they sing to one another, the humpbacks were truly one of the most graceful creatures ever to inhabit the oceans. Unfortunately, the humpbacks would be hunted to extinction in the early 21st century…or so we thought. To understand the fate of the humpbacks, one must look not into the future…but into the past. The year 1986; using a stolen Klingon bird of prey, a group of disgraced Starfleet officers from the 23rd century would travel backwards through time to save, not only the humpbacks, but indeed all of humanity from extinction. The following is a dramatization of those events that we like to call Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we lay down a series of colorful metaphors are fellow cinephiles and life long members of the Cetacean Institute in Sausalito, Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the Enterprise crew’s laissez faire attitude towards time travel; we analyze where the alien space probe falls on the Bristol Stool Scale; and finally, we break down the age old fallacy of the odd numbered Trek’s being shit.

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And with the whales safely transported to the 23rd century, this leg of our voyage is now over. When Febwhaleary concludes, we’ll be taking a look at one of the rarest whale species on the planet…the Comeback Whale, as we watch Darren Aronofsky’s 2022 Oscar Winner, The Whale.

Captain’s Log: Stardate 4385.3

The Apocalypse Video Trek Cast returns, and it’s with a sense of pride and awe when I say that we have finally, after covering six episodes of the original series, encountered our first…god-being episode. (insert dramatic musical sting)

I have instructed my crew to keep their cool during the old west group-mind fuckery and to remember the words of Nancy from A Nightmare on Elm Street…”It’s not real! You’re not real! None of this…is real!”.  That said, I have issued each crew member in the landing party a hand gun. While it may be considered primitive compared to a phaser, at close range…it can be just as deadly.

I’m your host and Captain, Dave, and joining me as we try our best not to break kayfabe on this cheap ass looking old west set are my fellow bridge crew: Lt. Mike and First Officer Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a look at one of the few gems of the less than stellar third season of the original series; the Trek Crew take a page out of The Twilight Zone to help cover up their low budget shortcomings; and finally, Ensign Chekov learns that the only way he’s getting laid on this show is through an old west hallucination from a group of telepathic lizard men.

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The Apocalypse Video Trek Cast will return as we go back in time and merge podcast promotions with…Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.

In the second installment of Febwhaleary, we leave behind the fun loving world of Free Willy and venture to the cold climate of Newfoundland to witness the dark side of nature. For not all Orcas share the same sense of fun and need for human companionship like Willy, some…can hold a grudge. For Killer Whales the need for vengeance can be just as strong in Orcas as it can with homosapiens, as one fisherman in the 1970’s found out. With rows of razor sharp teeth, designed to tear apart their prey, along with an extensive knowledge of explosives and natural accelerants; one does not wish to be on the bad side of this deadly mammal. For when one fucks around with nature…nature has a way of fucking you back.

This…is Orca.

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me as we prepare to serve up a cold plate of vengeance are fellow cinephiles and marine biologists, Mike, Jackie, and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a breakdown of one of the most haunting and traumatic scenes we’ve ever witnessed on the show to date; Dino De Laurentiis thumbs his nose at Spielberg as he gives us one ocean hell-beast to rule them all; and finally, we analyze the Final Destination-esque methods that the Killer Whale in Orca uses to obtain his vengeance.

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And thus concludes our dive into the vengeful side of the Killer Whale. Febwhaleary will continue next week, as we warp back to the future to save the Humpback Whale species with Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. And yes, we promise, there will be whales here!

The wasteland can be a dangerous place…especially for those who seek rare, limited edition 4K sets. Legend has it that a store manager named Dave once went looking for the Arrow 4K version of the Friday the 13th 2009 reboot once out in Sector 5, near the old abandoned Barnes and Noble. He went out looking for some high bit rates and some nifty special features…what he got was a nasty bump on the head and a night he’d probably like to forget. ‘Cause when someone asks you if you wanna shoot the boot…you better have a strong stomach and a likin’ of Pabst Blue Ribbon, by God.

I’m your host and store manager of legend, Dave, and joining me as we watch Michael Bay bay-ify another beloved franchise are fellow cinephiles and former Crystal Lake Camp Counselors Mike and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include a breakdown of the eye rolling era of grim, gritty horror reboots; we wonder what kind of couple has sex five feet from their friends if they aren’t supposed to be swingers; and finally, Mike reveals the shocking reality that Friday the 13th and Transformers share the same cinematic universe…and it all begins with a douchebag named Trent.

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That’ll do it for this obligatory Friday the 13th episode. When Jason Voorhees returns to Apocalypse Video we’ll finally be getting around to the one that started it all (from a certain point of view) with Friday the 13th: Part 3.

Hello, and welcome to Apocalypse Video’s look at the gentle giants of the sea: Whales. All month long, we’ll be discussing everything from Orcas, to Humpback Whales, as well as a special once in a lifetime look at one of the rarest whale species on the planet.

This…is Febwhaleary.

In this first installment, we will be covering perhaps the most popular whale in the public consciousness: the Orca - otherwise known as the Killer whale. But not all Orcas behave like their infamous moniker, some are gentle giants, case in point, tonight's subject: Willy. A performer for years before his eventual debut in Hollywood, Willy is perhaps the most popular killer whale in the world. Although his true life story is not as hopeful as his motion picture alter ego…

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me on this quest to stop a power-mad Michael Ironside are fellow cinephiles and Willy fans, Mike and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the depressing story of Keiko (aka: Willy), and why it’s never a good idea to turn a Killer Whale into a Golden Retriever; we’ll also talk about whether Michael Madsen and Michael Ironside are too menacing in this movie or not menacing enough; and finally, we’ll get into Ryan’s childhood obsession with whales and how he may have gone down a different path in life had he lived closer to a Seaworld.

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And thus concludes our look at Free Willy. Febwhaleary will continue next week, as we take a look at a whale that more embodies the ominous nature of its “killer” moniker: next week we watch the 1977 creature thriller…Orca.

Jesusary is no more…long live: Satanuary!! All month long at Apocalypse Video, we’re giving tribute to the Dark Lord by diving into the depths of Satan’s most devilish and diabolical filmography…

On the final installment of Satanuary, the Captains of the Nostromo and the Enterprise battle Ernest Borgnine and his eyeless disciples, as they attempt to stay dry and not get gooped by the face meltings of the damned in the 1975 drive-in classic….The Devil’s Rain.

I’m your host and eyeless wonder, Dave, and joining me as we bid farewell to Satanuary are fellow cinephiles and damned souls Mike, Ryan, and Jackie.

Topics of discussion in this episode include the frightening origin of the Michael Myers mask; John Travolta finds Xenu while pretending to worship Satan; and finally, we witness a fifteen minute uninterrupted goop-athon that gives Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead a run for its money.

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And thus concludes Satanuary. We bid our Dark Lord farewell as we rise from the depths of Hell into the depths of the Ocean as we enter February…or, as it will be known this year…Febwhaleary! That’s right! There will be whales here!!!

Jesusary is no more…long live: Satanuary!! All month long at Apocalypse Video, we’re giving tribute to the Dark Lord by diving into the depths of Satan’s most devilish and diabolical filmography…and that includes Belezbob's funnier side.

On this installment of Satanuary, the devil assumes the form of Elizabeth Hurley and gives incel loser, Elliot Richards, seven wishes to win the love of a woman he’s barely spoken to and desperately wants to have sex with. Prepare yourself for the film Us Weekly described as “Hell-acioulsly funny”; it’s Bedazzled (a Harold Ramis Joint).

I’m your host, Dave, and joining me are fellow cinephiles and slaves to Elizabeth Hurley’s power Mike, Jackie, and Ryan.

Topics of discussion in this episode include how Bedazzled feels like a jumbled mess of rejected SNL sketches; we endure what basically feels like the epitome of the early 2000’s comedy (replete with a deluge of gay panic jokes); and finally, we try to break down the ultimate message of the film…which I guess is that true love exists, as long as you wait around until you meet a clone of yourself that you can fall in love with…? I guess…?

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That’ll do it for this sexy, yet cringy, installment of Satanuary. When we return we’ll be closing up the hell portal that is Satanuary as we bask in the warm, face melting goop of…The Devil’s Rain.

Let’s face it, last year sucked - big time. So with that in mind we here at Apocalypse Video are pulling out all the stops and doing everything within our meager power to make this new year somewhat bearable, which is why every month in 2026 (or whatever year it is in the Wasteland…) will henceforth be known as “Oops, All Theme Months!!!”. And unlike last year, we’re not starting with the wimpy and conservative JC – no, no…we’re starting off strong with the Dark One, baby!

That’s right…Jesusary is no more…long live: Satanuary!! All month long at Apocalypse Video, we’re giving tribute to the Dark Lord by diving into the depths of Satan’s most devilish and diabolical filmography…

First up, we answer our summons and appear in court as Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino chew up the scenery in the fiendishly horny and over the top legal thriller: The Devil’s Advocate.

I’m your host and Shift Leader in the Devil’s Entertainment Division, Dave, and joining me as we try out our best Gainesville, Florida accents is fellow cinephile and Third Degree Master in Fire and Brimstone, Mike.

Topics of discussion in this episode include Keanu’s wildly entertaining and fluctuating southern accent; we salute Pacino as he absolutely goes off in a pre-Dunkachino performance; and finally, we question the merits of floor-sex and wonder why Charlize Theron with her hair up is somehow considered “dumpy” looking.

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That’ll do it for the first film of Satanuary. When we return we’ll be getting silly (and sexy) with Elizabeth Hurley and Brendan Fraser as we watch the forgotten Harold Ramis comedy remake, Bedazzled.

1. Gauge Roger Moore’s age in terms of Leatheriness.
2. Determine why the thug played by Charles Dance pulls a “Leeroy Jenkins”.
3. Find a way to look sexy in 1980s snow apparel.

1. Slo-Mo: The Most Cinematic Drug of All Time
2. Karl Urban’s Oscar Worthy Jaw Acting
3. Backdoor review of 1995’s Judge Dredd

1. Obtain the phone number for Drax’s “Henchmen Service”.
2. Determine whether 1979 era Roger Moore would be accepted into Drax’s super race of “perfect human specimens”.
3. Find and question the Double Take Pigeon.
   
   

1. Analyze whether Roger Moore is fit for duty as he appears to be 49 going on 69.
2. Determine whether or not Jaws, in addition to biting the necks of his victims, is also eating them.
3. Attempt to ascertain why so many henchmen continue to sign on for these increasingly outlandish bad guy plots.

1. Investigate Nick Nack’s possible background with the Disney Imagineering department.
2. Leave a glowing Yelp review for Bottoms Up.
3. Find a way to ditch Sheriff J.W. Pepper before he emits any further racial slurs.
   
   

1. Trick Jane Seymour into sleeping with you via a stacked tarot card deck.
2. Prove which is better: The Paul McCartney Original or the Guns N’ Roses Cover.
3. Get Mrs. Bell safely through her flying lesson.

1. Pay Sean Connery a King’s Ransom to return to the role of Bond
2. Uncover the behind the scenes drama between Jill St. John and Lana Wood
3. Infiltrate Blofeld’s fake moon landing set

1. Evaluate the new 007: George Lazenby (and ascertain whether or not his Butt-Chin can double as a deadly weapon)
2. Book a room at Piz Gloria (aka: the United Nations of Babes)
3. Shock the audience with a downer ending

1. Try not to cringe too hard when Bond is “Turned Japanese”.
2. Ascertain the living accommodations of Blofeld’s cronies in his volcano lair.
3. Uncover the pointed history of “The Bullet Bra”, as seen in You Only Twice.

1. Find out why there is a Death setting on the Spinal Equipment at the health spa.
2. Engage Suspected Spectre Agent: Largo, but do so as a Frenemy.
3. Conveniently place jetpack outside of Spectre mansion.

1. Discover where Bond bought that tantalizing blue romper.
2. Alert HR at MI6 to 007’s blatant sexual crimes in the field.
3. Avoid detection from Goldfinger’s machine gun toting-Granny guard.

1. Break down Q’s briefcase of gadgets and provide alternative means of gadgetry.
2. Fashion a De-Hornifizer dart to manage 007’s urges.
3. Hit the Applause button when 007 makes a sexual innuendo too racy for 1963.
   
   

1. Talk about that goofy Three Blind Mice Song.
2. Psychoanalyze Bond’s chilling attitude towards death and killing.
3. Figure out just what the hell Dr. No was doing with those rockets.