Category Archives: Movies

VoK 574: A History of Horror Movies (public lecture)

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Valkyrist | Leave a comment

Why are horror movies so popular? In this lecture, Valkyrist explores the arcane origins of horror cinema and speculates over the social and psychological reasons behind its appeal. Celebrate Halloween season by dissecting the power and meaning behind some of the most famous (and infamous) horror movies of all time.

The presentation includes video clips from the following movies:
Nosferatu (F. W. Murnau, 1922)
Frankenstein (James Wale, 1931)
Godzilla (Ishirō Honda, 1954)
Night of the Living Dead (George A. Romero, 1968)
Halloween (John Carpenter, 1978)
The Silence of the Lambs (Jonathon Demme, 1991)
Get Out (Jordan Peele, 2017)

Credits:
Edited by Valkyrist
Music from John Carpenter and Disasterpiece

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VOK 573 – The Joker Movie Review

Posted on October 18, 2019 by bina007 | Leave a comment

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Please join Jock (MunroJock2) , Matt (Blu3arm0r), Michael (Mordion) and Thomas (FTWard) as we discuss Joker (2019) – director Todd Phillips and star Joaquin Phoenix’s controversial origin story of comics most iconic villain.

Edited by: FTWard
Aftershow: 1:45:00

Music –
Intro:
My Name Is Carnival
Written by: Jackson C. Frank
Performed by: Erland & The Carnival

Outro:
Bathroom Dance
Written by: Hildur Guðnadóttir
Performed by: Evan Handyside

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VoK 561: Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) Movie Review

Posted on July 11, 2019 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

VoK takes a trip Far From Kingsgrave for the latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe “Spider-Man: Far From Home”. Can Spidey bring back the fun back to the MCU? What does this mean for the MCU as they move into Phase 4.

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Sara (Lady Weaver), Matt (Blu3arm0r), Abby (Daceymormont), and Jock (Munrojock2).

Aftershow starts at 1:09:00 with some chat about the new Mulan trailer.

Spoilers: This episode covers all films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and also the latest episode of The Bachelorette for some reason.

Editor: Adam

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Tagged Blu3arm0r, Daceymormont, drownedsnow, Lady Weaver, Munrojock2, SnowJr

VoK 550: Aladdin [2019] (Review)

Posted on June 8, 2019 by dagosrivers | Leave a comment

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Review of the latest Disney ‘Re-imagining’ of an Animated classic.

Glen (Dagos_Rivers) is joined by David (davidhhh), Matt (Blu3arm0r) and Adam (drownedsnow), to review the movie; provide ‘rubs of the lamp’ scores, discuss modifications to the story and music and possibility of a sequel.

Duration: 01:35:31

Credits:
Edited by Dagos_Rivers

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Tagged Blu3arm0r, Dagos_Rivers, davidhhh, drownedsnow

VoK 534: Avengers – Endgame [2019] (Review)

Posted on May 2, 2019 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

11 years of Marvel Cinematic history come to an end with Avengers: Endgame and VoK goes along for the ride. We discuss Endgame, our expectations going in, where we think the MCU is going, and how much these characters have meant to us. Also, is Hulk a hottie?

Hosts: Adam (drownedsnow), Michal (inkasrain), Amber (amberrocks), and Paul(SerDinnerRoll)

Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame and potentially anything the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Editor: Adam

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Posted in Comics, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Movies, Podcast, Science Fiction

Tagged amberrocks, drownedsnow, inkasrain, SerDinnerRoll

VoK 512: Fantastic Beasts – The Crimes of Grindelwald [2018] (Review)

Posted on February 13, 2019 by drownedsnow | Leave a comment

It’s time to choose a side, or something. Join Michal (inkasrain), Patrick (Patrick the tall), Adam (drownedsnow), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), and Abby (dacey mormont) as they break down the latest, somewhat baffling installment in JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts series, The Crimes of Grindelwald. The crew discusses bombs over Diagon Alley, all that Johnny Depp stuff, whether Nagini is going to be okay, getting creeped out by Nick Flamel, Latin, and of course, those unlikely lineages. Be sure to find us on Accio, Wand’r, Keeper, or the Wizarding dating app of your choice.

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VoK 508: Spider-Man – Into the Spider-Verse [2018] (Review)

Posted on January 25, 2019 by vokalias | Leave a comment

Join Vassals Bina (Bina007), Michal (inkasrain), Paul (SerDinnerRoll), and Zach (Alias) as they geek out to the max about all the things they get right in the recent Sony Pictures animated feature, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Warning: this podcast will contain spoilers for Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This movie also contains imagery that may potentially trigger a seizure for anyone with photosensitive epilepsy.

Credits and Notes:
Edited by Zach
Vince Staples – Home
Lil Wayne & Ty Dolla $ign – Scared of the Dark (feat. XXXTENTACION)
The Great Responsibility: Why Marvel has failed fans with ‘Spider-Man’ (opinion) by Marama Whyte
‘Into the Spider-Verse’s Peter B. Parker is the redeemed Spidey millennials need by Michal Schick