Episode Six--Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Good evening, Children of the Night!

...And now for something completely different...

It's...Monty Python on the rack! Yes, this week we discuss the funniest movie ever made--Monty Python and The Holy Grail! This special feature-length audio commentary was recorded on the fly. I have seen this film, in all its perverse glory, many times. My co-pilot this week, Dillon, is not as familiar with the material, but brought his expertise in stage combat and acting to the table (is there a difference between the two? Seriously?)

I once had the pleasure of seeing Terry Jones discuss this film in person at San Francisco's historic Castro Theater. This event, and this episode, prove that a often-revisited classic still has some secrets to give up. While I was unable to record Jones presentation of the film, I do have some trivia to reiterate from that evening.

Some Holy Grail Trivia
1. Graham Chapman experienced delirium tremes while filming the Bridge of Death sequence.
2. The Holy Handgranade is actually "The Sphere," a piece of the royal regalia, used in British coronation ceremonies.
3. Terry Jones armor was really nitted yarn, infused with metallic thread
4. Watery tarts in lakes really do distribute swords (how do you think I got mine?)
5. Audience members were initially shocked at the comical violence in the Black Knight duel scenes. It wasn't until Arthur lopped off the Black Knight's legs that people began to relax and laugh.

This is one of the few times that podcast will take a detour from horror and sci-fi, though this film does have elements of the sword and sorcery genre.

God be Praised!


As always, your comments are welcome.

You can listen to the auditory carnage here (complete with wicked, bad, naughty Zoot and her virgin retinue). You can also download us from archive.org http://www.archive.org/details/TheFlyPaperDungeon--episodeSix--montyPythonAndTheHolyGrailCommentary

 

Join us, for this (Tim The) Enchanted evening!

Now, get on with it! Listen to the show!

Here is a link to an article on "Kensington Gore," Brit-slang for movie blood.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatrical_blood

Episode Five--EXORCISMS!

Good evening, children of the night!

This week, we have a fully loaded episode. The Dungeon takes on EXORCISM--The Final Spiritual Frontier. We boldly go where only father Marrin and Father Karras had been before. The power of Christ compelled me to write and record this episode. It was the only way to exorcise the demons...hallelujah!

I discuss the historical background of exorcisms, and their impact of the current state of psychology. While this is by no means an exhaustive essay on the topic, it does offer well researched info. This is a good starting point for another broad topic that requires furthur research (just like vampire sexuality...it deserves a second bite).

This Week in Strange segment covers a possible ghost photo of author Washington Irving (Ichabod...Inchabod...Ichabod). The article and video that inspired this topic is linked here. While I am skeptical of the article's findings, it is still a fascinating topic. http://tarrytown.patch.com/articles/a-glimpse-of-the-paranormal

To lighten the mood, there's a bit of humor courtesy of The Onion. It makes me hungry for Count Chocula (a future topic for this show). http://www.theonion.com/articles/bloodthirsty-undead-ghoul-advocates-chocolatecerea,648/

Listener feedback is also read. Special thanks to SDaedalus, and her wonderful comments. You can read her blog here: http://sdaedalus.wordpress.com/

I'm looking forward to expelling the demons, and moving on to the next show.

I had a devil of a time putting this episode together, and I hope you enjoy it!

Remember....THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!

As a bonus link: I invite you all to check out Horroretc. Their audio commentary on THE EXORCIST was a welcome coincidence, and was uploaded as I was recording this episode. You can visit them at http://www.horroretc.com/ 

As always, you can listen to the show here, or at our host http://www.archive.org/ (where you can download the episodes)
 

Our New Sponsor: S-Mart!

Hey Children of the Night.

The blog and podcast has a new sponsor--S-Mart! This ad features none other than S-Mart's number one sales associate, Ash Williams! Remember, shop smart--shop S-Mart! They have a whole assortment of chainsaws, boomsticks, and necronomicons.

And don't forget the blue light special this Sunday. They are practically giving away a Deadite dismemberment kit--complete with sawed-off boomstick, shells, miniature flame thrower (a personal favorite), and spare buzzsaw chains.

They also have a whole array of Cthulu toys for the kids! Get The new Lovecraft Joe action playset! It comes complete with H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, and Robert E. Howard action figures! Join them, on their quest to rid the world of eldritch abominations! We also have a wide selection from the Savage World of Conan--including a reproduction of his famous broadsword, and a range of action figures!

For the teens, they have To Hell with Twilight! by the disembodied spirit of Bram Stoker--channelled by competent spirit mediums. You can also find an array of the latest Goth fashions--including mesh tops, combat boots, and latex dresses for back to school.

And for the parents--Occult Marriage Practices by Bennet T. Cenobite--the "holy" non-biblical love manual. It comes with a free assortment of mini-floggers and handcuffs. 

You'll find it all at S-Mart! Remember, "Shop smart--shop S-Mart!"

In Love and Monsters,
Johnny Zombie!

Coming this week to The Dungeon: EXORCISM!

Special Report: The China UFO Sighting.

Hey Creatures of the Night!

As you may have heard, China has experienced a very dramatic U.F.O. sighting. The event took place on the evening of July 7th, above Xiaoshan airport. Residents reported seeing a strange red disc shape, which hovered near the airport.

Incidents like this are rare in China. My research has shown that only four such incidents have been recorded. The earliest recorded date is 1942, with the next to most recent being 2006. Video of said incident can be seen here, as posted to Google video.
 

I am of the opinion that this video may very well be a hoax. As for the recent sighting on July 7th, I will let you decide. The images are very compelling, and yet not conclusive. I refer you to ABC for the spectacular images of this recent sighting. http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/93848?fp=1

The next episode of The Fly Paper Dungeon will be about exorcisms: ancient and modern. However, an episode about U.F.O.s and Extraterrestrials is forthcoming.

In love and monsters,
Johnny Zombie.

P.S. Keep watching the skies!

Episode Four--Vampire Sex!

Ah, Das Vampyrien Erotika.

I actually don't think that's good German, but then again, who's taking notes? It sounded good to me at the time.

Tonight, I fly solo, and explore the vast topic of vampires as sexual metaphor. Things take a slightly more somber tone in this episode. I read an essay that I wrote about vampires as sexual metaphor, subtitled, The Time I Got Down with My Bad Vamp Self. In the process of reading I disclose a few of my not-so-unusual kinks. This is followed up by a reading of John Frost's short story The Night Visitor.

This is by no means a definitive study of such a vast topic, but it is a good starting place for those interested in the topic.

I also discuss the upcoming solar eclipse, only viewable from Easter Island (where everybody is stoned or plastered...literally). Plus, This Week in Strange covers a surprising story about Roy Rogers...and his late, great, sidkick--Trigger!

As always, your feedback is most welcome. You can listen to this week's episode on the page here, or download at archive.org (just click the title of this week's episode to be taken there).

Join me, children of the night, for an orgy of BLOOD!

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

As an added bonus, I've included a link to a video of Christopher Lee performing opera in 1970!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWc3kUEjYOI&feature=related