Episode 21--Holiday Horror

Good evening, kiddies!

This week, Johnny Zombie takes a bloody stab at holiday slashers--the good, the bad, and the morbidly sexy. Films discussed range from the ground breaking Black Christmas, to the schlocky Silent Night, Deadly Night!

My apologies for the lateness of this episode. In my defense, my computer was struck by the deadly cyberplague known as "Pro Tools." Details inside the episode.
 After this episode, the podcast will be getting a major overhaul. The episodes will be about the same in length, but the shows will have new segments, and new music!

Look for a possible bonus episode this week as well. :)



Happy New Year to All!

You can listen to the bloody goodness here, or download from Archive.org

http://www.archive.org/details/TheFlyPaperDungeon--episode21--holidayHorror

You can donate to Leda Locke's Cancer recovery/IVF Fund via her Paypal at...
LedaLocke@yahoo.com

Johnny Zombie,
Over and Out!

Episode 20: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

A Long time ago...in a galaxy far, far, away...

Vader laid the smackdown on the rebels! He froze Han Solo in carbonite, choked some admirals, and revealed the dirty secret of Luke's parentage! SPOILERS ABOUND!

The Fly Paper Dungeon celebrates the 30th anniversary of of this landmark film. The Empire Strikes Back took the Star Wars universe to the dark side and back.  The personal favorite of actress Carrie Fisher, The Empire Strikes Back is the benchmark by which all Star Wars films are judged. Its reputation, as part of the original trilogy, has held firm over the past 30 years. 

 Future episodes about A New Hope, and Return of the Jedi, are forthcoming. 

Join us for a heated battle in Hoth, and then chill out with a carbonite freeze.  

The Fly Paper Dungeon is still taking donations for the Leda Locke Cancer Fund. Her surgery has gone well, and she's recovering nicely. However, she still has a long road ahead with chemotherapy. Please, give what you can. Donations can be sent through her Paypal: LedaLocke@yahoo.com

As always, you can listen to the imperial goodness here, or download us from Archive.org (see link below the player)

http://www.archive.org/details/TheFlyPaperDungeon--episode20--theEmpireStrikesBack

This Week's Links!

The classic ATARI video game version of The Empire Strikes Back
Topple those AT-ATs!
http://www.2600online.com/starwarsempirestrikesback.asp

Leigh Brackett's original script for Empire! Leaked online! GIANT SNOW LIZARDS ABOUND!
http://scyfilove.com/2259/read-leigh-bracketts-original-script-ahead-of-the-empire-strikes-backs-30th-anniversary/

This Week's Video
The Boba Fett Cartoon from The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)



Comments can be posted here, or emailed via: flypaperdungeon@gmail.com

This episode is humbly dedicated to my late Uncle Boba, and to the memory of Irvin Kershner. They finally get to meet. 

"The force will be with you...always."

NEXT WEEK: "Holiday Horror," including LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. 

 The power of The Force compels you!

Episode 19--TRON

Greetings, programs!

This week, Johnny Zombie gives his personal perspective on a true genre classic--Disney's TRON (1982).

The first film to incorporate CG animation, and combine it with live action, TRON was a trailblazer that forged a path twenty years ahead of its time.

Starring Jeff Bridges as hacker Kevin Flynn--TRON is the story of living programs who fight against the Master Control Program computer. Their mission is to liberate cyberspace. Sound familiar? A similar plot would be recycled for the Matrix Trilogy in '99. My recommendation--see the real deal--revisit the world of TRON.

I'm looking forward to the coming sequel, TRON: Legacy, which premieres later this month (Dec. 17th).

Tron was also the first film to comment on the influence of computers in our everyday life. It presaged a time when Users would live vicariously through their virtual counterparts.

Join me on this journey back to one of my favorite films from childhood.

Speaking of journies...
I am still soliciting donations for Leda Locke, as her cancer treatment fund. You can donate via paypal at: LedaLocke@yahoo.com

Please, send me at email at flypaperdungeon@gmail.com, once you have donated, so I know who to thank.

As always, you can listen to the arcade goodness here, or download from archive.org

http://www.archive.org/details/TheFlyPaperDungeon--episode19Tron

As always, comments are appreciated!
either comment in the box below, or at my email address: flypaperdungeon@gmail.com

You can also check out some of my writing at: http://landofinsomnia.blogspot.com/

This Week's Links

The one of the original ATARI Tron video games: DEADLY DISCS OF TRON!
http://www.2600online.com/trondeadlydiscs.asp

A tribute article to Irvin Kershner and Leslie Nielsen.
Plus, video of Nielsen's Ben-Hur screen test!
http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/george-lucas-remembers-kershner-and-an-old-nielsen-screen-test

The famous "Lightcycle" sequence.


The "Metroid" bumper music is by 8-bit Warrior. Their music can be found at their site. Look for it in the "Links of Doom" panel to the left.

Thanks for listening!

END OF LINE

Next Week's episode: Star Wars: Episode V--THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

Episode 18--The Women of Horror (Top 5)

Good evening, children of the night...

Vamps, vixens, survivor girls, and scream queens.

The women of horror are known by many titles. They all have one thing in common--THEY ROCK! This episode is all about the ladies of horror, as I count down my top five favorite fearless female characters. From the gutsy Ellen Ripley, to the sassy Sookie Stackhouse--Johnny Zombie courts beauty, danger, and talent. Kudos are given not only the characters, but the actresses that brought them to life.

This is a light-hearted escape into fandom. A look at women who deserve admiration and respect-- because they could save your hide from snarling alien beasts, and guys with chainsaws (if only I could find a woman like this in real life...yet I digress).

A memorial is given to Ingrid Pitt, the late, great, queen of the night! A staple of Hammer Horror films, Ms. Pitt passed away on November 23rd, at the age of 73. She co-starring with Peter Cushing and Sir Christopher Lee in many Hammer Films. She originated the role of Le Fanu's lesbian vampire icon Carmilla. During her fantastic career, she also co-starred with Clint Eastwood, in the WWII action flick Where Eagles Dare. She will be greatly missed.
To read more about Ingrid Pitt's career and life, click this link: Ingrid Pitt's obituary from Britain's Telegraph News Paper Online  


The list of Heroines and Villainesses is as follows...

1. Lt. Ellen Ripley

                                                                2. Laurie Strode

3. Ginger Fitzgerald

4. Sookie Stackhouse

5. Carmilla

A breakdown of personality traits is given, as well as commentary from your's truly. :)


Speaking of heroines...(and heroes)

You can be one yourself, by donating to the Leda Locke cancer fund. Donations are being accepted via paypal at LedaLocke@yahoo.com

Those who donate through this sight will be rewarded with an audio book recorded by Dillon, Rose Madder, and Johnny Zombie. Just put "Fly Paper Cancer Fund" in the subject line, so we know who to thank.

As always, you can listen to the womanly goodness here, or download the show on archive.org (see link under player)

http://www.archive.org/details/TheFlyPaperDungeon--episode18WomenOfHorror

Thanks for listening!
Comments can be written in the "comments box" below.
Or, through email: flypaperdungeon@gmail.com

Spread the love. Hug a fearless female today!





Episode 17--HEAVY METAL

This week Johnny Zombie straps on his broadsword and lazer gun, as he takes a ride on HEAVY METAL--the animated fantasy classic.

A ground-breaking work of adult animation--Heavy Metal was the work of over a one-hundred animators, and a team of talented writers and artists, and a brilliant cast. The art and words of Richard Corbin, Bernie Wrightson, Dan O'Bannon, and Juan Giminez jumps off the screen!

Inspired by the self-proclaimed, "adult illustrated fantasy magazine, Heavy Metal is a midnight movie classic that has only grown in stature over it's 30 year history." Heavy Metal continues to rock audiences with its masterful blend of sci-fi, action, horror, comedy, and sexuality (everything a growing geek, or geekette, needs). 

Also discussed is the upcoming film Dead Woman's Hollow, which is being shot in my home state of Pennsylvania. You can help contribute to the making of this film, and learn more about it here: http://www.indiegogo.com/Dead-Womans-Hollow
Support indie filmmaking!

Also, please support a dear friend...  

Leda Locke, a good friend to both Dillon and I, needs your help. She is facing breast cancer, and the prognosis is good. She will most likely avoid the difficulties associated with radiation and chemotherapy, however, she will require a double mastectomy. Some of the essential precedures are covered by her husband's insurance--however, there is still a significant shortfall.


This is where you, the listeners, can help. The goal of this podcast is to raise at least 5,000 dollars to go toward's Leda's treatment fund. I know that times are tough, but if everybody who listens to this podcast were to donate what they can, they could easily make a difference. Even if you can't afford to give, pass this info on to someone who can. Breast cancer not only affects the women in our respective lives, but the friends, significant others, and families of those confronting the illness.

You can donate to Leda Locke's Treatment Fund via her Paypal: LedaLocke@yahoo.com

As a special "thank you" to listeners of this cast, Dillon and I will record an audiobook of horror tales that will be available only to donors. It will be emailed to donors, and will be in the MP3 format, so you can listen to it anytime and anywhere.

As always, you can listen to the metallic goodness here, or download from Archive.org

http://www.archive.org/details/TheFlyPaperDungeon--episode17--heavyMetal


The "B-17" segment, based on a story by Dan O'Bannon

Carole Desbien as Taarna

This week's links:

Billy the Kid Vs. Jack the Ripper!

http://www.fearnet.com/news/b21004_billy_kid_meets_jack_ripper.html

The Dutch "psycho Santa film" SINT

http://www.fearnet.com/news/b21002_dutch_love_psycho_santa.html

A very serious story about bullying from the official Star Wars blog.

http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2010/11/18/young-girl-bullied-for-liking-star-wars/

email: flypaperdungeon@gmail.com

As always, comments are appreciated!