Episode 29--Peter Cushing (Part One)

Hello my lovely deviants!

This week, I review the Hammer Frankenstein films, starring Peter Cushing!

Cushing is one of the seminal faces of horror. He acted in numerous films in the genre--for both Hammer, Amicus, and other British studios at the time. He is also familiar to fans of Star Wars for his turn as Grand Moff Tarkin, the only man who could control Vader's murderous impulses. Cushing played some of the best-known filmic and literary characters of all time. He is the only actor to have played all of the following: Dr. Abraham Van Helsing, Baron Frankenstein, Sherlock Holmes, and Dr. Who. He often co-starred with his friend, and colleage, Sir. Christopher Lee--usually in an adverserial role. The two would go on to co-star in over twenty films together!

This week's episode is a starting point for the work of this lovely human being, and phenominal actor.

As always, you can listen to the reanimated goodness here, or you can download the show from Archive.org
 
http://www.archive.org/details/TheFlyPaperDungeon--episode29--peterCushingpartOne

The Week's Videos

Peter Cushing tells his life story


Peter Cushing's final interview with Terry Wogan (Cushing's final TV appearance)


The Dead Hour (internet-based anthology show)
http://www.thedeadhour.com/index.html

Episode Two: Alcoholic Vampire


This Week's Links
Guillermo Del Toro's New Proeject, "Pacific Rim" is revealed!
http://www.quietearth.us/articles/2011/03/11/Guillermo-del-Toros-PACIFIC-RIM-sounds-fing-crazy
(Thanks to The Quiet Earth for this story)

Today marks the 137th birthday of Houdini! This week also marks the passing of his last surving assistant, Dorothy Young.
http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/987-houdinis-last-living-assistant-dies-but-his-legend-lives-on

Episode 28: 28 Days Later...

It's the rage...VIRUS! This week, on The Fly Paper Dungeon.

I provide a feature-length commentary to Danny Boyle's post-apocalyptic nightmare. 28 Days Later is often credited with reviving the zombie sub-genre, and rightly so. Although many may consider the "rage infected" to not be zombies. One thing is certain, this film did breath new life into a classic movie monster. It also revitalized the "Man wakes up, and the world has gone to hell," concept, as written about in such novels as Shelley's The Last Man, Wyndham's Day of the Triffids, and Matheson's I Am Legend.

This film is also an homage to such genre favorites as Night of The Living Dead, The Last Man on Earth, The Omega Man, Romero's original version of The Crazies.

Sit back, strap on your biohazard suit, and get ready for the plague!

As always, you can listen to the infectious goodness here. Or, you can download it from Archive.org

http://www.archive.org/details/TheFlyPaperDungeon--episode28--28DaysLater

Video of the Week
Ten Questions With Danny Boyle (From Time Magazine's Video Series)

Flaming zombie...no, that's not a drink.

Next Week: Peter Cushing is...Baron Frankenstein!

Episode 27--Horror Shorts

Good evening, my lovely deviants!

Tonight, I host a short festival of horror film shorts! These little bite-sized gems can be easily digested (unlike the flesh of the undead), and are readily available online (just like the undead).

I offer commentary and critique on these short but sweet morsels of the macbre (try saying that three times fast!)

As always, you can listen to the eldritch goodness here. Or, you can download the show from Archive.org

http://www.archive.org/details/TheFlyPaperDungeon--episode27--horrorShorts

Films this week include:

Contact
Director: Jeremiah Kipp
This black and white shocker is an original work from an up and coming horror director. Check it out!
WARNING: NSFW. Viewer discretion is advised.

CONTACT from Dominick Sivilli on Vimeo.


The Faeries of Blackheath Woods
Director: Ciaran Foy



Mr. Bubbs
Director and Writer: Todd Thompson



Of Darkness
Director: Gary E. Irwin
Writer: Matt Casale


Colore Non Vedenti
Director and Writer: Jay Cheel
http://colorenonvedenti.com/



Videos of the Week!
(as if we didn't have enough)
The new Trailer for Jeremiah Kipp's upcoming film The Sadist, starring Tom Savini

The Sadist Trailer- Starring Tom Savini from Dominick Sivilli on Vimeo.


Satan Hates You Trailer


This Weeks Links
Zombie Jerky from Think Geek!
http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/wacky-edibles/e5bc



Episode 26--Hey, Joe Strummer!

Hello, my lovely deviants!

This week, Johnny Zombie continues his Rock Doc ark with...Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten. This brilliant documentary from 2008 details the life and career of Joe Strummer--the frontman of the legendary rock band The Clash. A mix of archival footage, live performances, and interviews with friends and family--The Future is Unwritten is an honest account of one of Rock music's best and brightest icons.

Then, I strap on my guns for "a story of blood, money, guns, coffee, and sexual tension."
Straight to Hell is an homage to the Eastwood/Leone "Man with No Name" westerns.  Set in 1987, Straight to Hell tells the story of a band of outlaws on the run from their disgruntled boss. They've botched a job, and are lying low in town full of crazies. This western fantasy has cult classic written all over it. Directed by Alex Cox (a cult figure himself, best known for directing Sid and Nancy). This shoot'em up is just as much a comedy (in the vein of Simon Pegg/Nick Frost/Edgar Wright flicks) as it is a tribute to Sergio Leone and Sam Peckinpah. The flim features a veritable who's-who of punk, new wave, and cinema. Starring Joe Strummer, Courtney Love, The Pogues, Elvis Costello, Grace Jones, and Dennis Hopper (just to name a few).

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

http://www.archive.org/details/TheFlyPaperDungeon--episode26--heyJoeStrummer

This Week's Videos!
Joe Strummer's video for Love Kills (from the Sid and Nancy Soundtrack)

(featuring Joe Strummer and Gary Oldman!)

The Magnificent Seven (Live)
The Clash in action!



This is Radio Clash!


Next Week: Horror Hosts!

As always: We are taking donations for the Leda Locke cancer treatment fund. Please donate to our dear friend via her paypal at: Ledalocke@yahoo.com

Episode 25--Lemmy, Robyn, and Valentine

Good evening, my lovely deviants!

This week, I dig up the dirt on LEMMY--the new documentary about Lemmy Kilmister, the voice of MOTORHEAD! He's an icon of heavy metal, a living legend, and THE ultimate rock star. Lemmy has survive, and thrived, in an industry that leaves behind a body count. Lemmy pays tribute to a rock pioneer by turning on the camera, and presenting the man himself--warts and all. The result is time well spent with the real deal.

I also discuss Jonathan Demme's concert film Store Front Hitchcock. From 1997, this film showcases British rocker and songwriter, Robyn Hitchcock. A true musician, story teller, and songwriter--Hitchcock is one of the all-time great cult music heroes. 

Also, I read an original piece that I wrote just for Valentine's Day. The text of which can be read at http://www.landofinsomnia.com/

I think you'll like it. I call it, A True Personal Ad Found Online

The music featured in this week's episode is...
Vibrator--by Motorhead, from their debut album
Damage Case--also by Motorhead, from the OVERKILL album
Creeped Out--by Robyn Hitchcock, from his album Spooked.

I also mourn the loss of Gary Moore--the legendary guitarist from Thin Lizzy (see this week's videos).

Always, you can listen to the Eldritch goodness here, or download me from Archive.org

http://www.archive.org/details/TheFlyPaperDungeon--episode25--lemmy

This Week's Videos
Gary Moore's Over the Hills and Far Away


Marvel Zombies dance to Thriller...sort of. (Check out Stan Lee's awesome voiceover!)


Motorhead's I Ain't No Nice Guy! (unplugged)



We are also soliciting donations for my friend, Leda Locke. She is battling cancer, and so we pass the hat around to help her out. You can donate via paypal at: ledalocke@yahoo.com