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Season 2 - Douglas and Vickie continue to review things we think you should know about...movies, streaming series, music, gaming, no media is safe! :)
We hope you enjoy our new content.

Episodes 1-175 A husband and wife team (Douglas and Vickie) review albums from an inherited record collection 3 at a time. The collection spans 50+ years and covers all kinds of genres and styles.

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S2 E31: Wonka, Dogman and Killers of the Flower Moon

Reviews from the Crawl SpaceJan 30, 2024

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S2 E31: Wonka, Dogman and Killers of the Flower Moon

S2 E31: Wonka, Dogman and Killers of the Flower Moon

In this week's episode we chat about 3 new movies we have seen recently. First up the new Wonka, one called Dogman and the 3 1/2 hour epic Killers of the Flower Moon.
Jan 30, 202441:13
S2 E30: Criterion Channel - Cat Category

S2 E30: Criterion Channel - Cat Category

This week we watched 7 movies from the category of Cats...rather than talk about them all in depth, we will chat about 3 of them with honorable mentions to the others. The Long Goodbye from 1973, Cat People from 1942 and Cat's Eye from 1985.

Honorable mention to The Incredible Shrinking Man, Sleepwalkers, House and The Cat from Outerspace.


Jan 15, 202430:36
S2 E 29: the Criterion Channel and some movies.

S2 E 29: the Criterion Channel and some movies.

In this week's episode, we chat a bit about the Criterion Channel and about a few of the movies we watched.

Threads, Dead End Drive-In, Night of the Comet and Escape from the Bronx.
Jan 09, 202436:51
S2 EP28: Christmas Movies we have watched Part 4 (Final)

S2 EP28: Christmas Movies we have watched Part 4 (Final)

In this week's episode, our final one of 2023, we finish talking about the remainder of the movies we watched up until Dec 25.

Rare Exports, Await Further Instructions, Krampus, Silent Night (2012), The Night Before, Ghostbusters 2, Christmas Evil, Gremlins, Nightmare Before Christmas, Scrooged, Christmas Vacation, Holiday Star Wars, Black Christmas, Silent Night (John Woo), Christmas Story, Arthur Christmas. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and thanks for all the listens, we appreciate you all so much!!!!

Jan 01, 202401:03:23
S2 E27: Christmas movies we have watched Part 3

S2 E27: Christmas movies we have watched Part 3

Home Alone, Last Holiday, Unaccompanied Minors, Last Christmas, While You Were Sleeping, The Santa Clause, A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas, Santa's Slay, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Home Alone 2 and Wind Chill


Dec 18, 202343:25
S2 E26: Christmas movies we have watched Part 2

S2 E26: Christmas movies we have watched Part 2

Long Kiss Goodnight, Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Trading Places, Jingle All The Way, Violent Night, Love Actually, Die Hard, Die Hard 2, Iron Man 3, Elves, Lethal Weapon, Ernest Saves Christmas.

Dec 11, 202354:24
S2 E25: Christmas movies we have watched Part 1

S2 E25: Christmas movies we have watched Part 1

Riff Trax: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, Noelle, Bad Santa, Silent Night/Deadly Night, Office Christmas Party and Reindeer Games. Some we recommend, some...not so much.

Dec 04, 202336:32
S2 E24: The Naked Gun Trilogy

S2 E24: The Naked Gun Trilogy

in this weeks episode we chat about the Naked Gun Trilogy. From 1988, The Naked Gun - Files from the Police Squad, from 1991 The Naked Gun: The Smell of Fear and from 1994 Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult.

Nov 27, 202335:11
S2 E23: Infernal Affairs, Infernal Affairs ll and Infernal Affairs lll

S2 E23: Infernal Affairs, Infernal Affairs ll and Infernal Affairs lll

In this weeks episode we talk about the action, crime, drama trilogy out of Hong Kong called Infernal Affairs, Infernal Affairs ll and Infernal Affairs lll.

Nov 20, 202322:56
S2 E22: Through a Glass Darkly, Oppenheimer, The Last Run

S2 E22: Through a Glass Darkly, Oppenheimer, The Last Run

In this weeks episode we chat about an Ingmar Bergman film from 1961 called Through the Glass Darkly and by Christopher Nolan, a little movie called Oppenheimer and one with George C Scott from 1971 called The Last Run.

Nov 14, 202346:51
S2 E21: 31 Days of Horror Challenge - Days 29 - 31

S2 E21: 31 Days of Horror Challenge - Days 29 - 31

Day 29 - The G.O.A.T - Prey and Tremors

Day 30 - Favourite Sequel - Gremlins 2 and Dead Snow 2: Red vs Dead

Day 31 - Halloween Night - The Changeling and Halloween

Nov 06, 202332:51
S2 E20: 31 Days of Horror Challenge: Days 22-28

S2 E20: 31 Days of Horror Challenge: Days 22-28

Day 22 - stop motion/animation - The Boxtrolls, Coraline
Day 23 - Black Director - Horror Noire, Tales from the Hood
Day 24 - Comedy/Horror - Ready or Not, Dale and Tucker vs Evil
Day 25 - Toni Collette - Fright Night, The 6th Sense
Day 26 - Revenge - Dr Sleep, The Menu
Day 27 - 2010's - Blackswan, Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Day 28 - Canadian Horror - Psycho Goreman, Pontypool
Oct 30, 202347:36
S2 E19: 31 Days of Horror Challenge - Days 15 to 21

S2 E19: 31 Days of Horror Challenge - Days 15 to 21

31 Days of Horror Challenge - Days 15 to 21

  1. First Time Watch - Man Bites Dog
  2. First Time Watch - Come and See
  3. Female Director - Piggy
  4. Female Director - American Psycho
  5. Underrated - Exorcist 3
  6. Underrated - Mandy
  7. Psychological - Session 9
  8. Psychological - The Shining
  9. Killer Soundtrack - Green Room
  10. Killer Soundtrack - Demon Knight
  11. 2000's - Pan's Labrynth
  12. 2000's - Slither
  13. Italian Horror - Opera
  14. Italian Horror - The Bird with the Crystal Plummage
Oct 23, 202301:04:09
S2 E18: 31 Days of Horror Challenge - Days 8 to 14

S2 E18: 31 Days of Horror Challenge - Days 8 to 14

<ul>
<li>We Have a Ghost</li>
<li>The Monster Squad</li>
<li>Last Night in Soho</li>
<li>Shaun of the Dead</li>
<li>The Final Girls</li>
<li>New Nightmare</li>
<li>Candyman</li>
<li>Final Destination</li>
<li>Carrie</li>
<li>A Tale of Two Sisters</li>
<li>The Frighteners</li>
<li>Existenz</li>
<li>Train to Busan</li>
<li>The Wailing</li>
</ul>
Oct 16, 202356:56
S2 E17: 31 Days of Horror Challenge - Days 1 to 7

S2 E17: 31 Days of Horror Challenge - Days 1 to 7

<ul>
<li>Becky, The Wrath of Becky</li>
<li>Trick or Treat, Black Roses</li>
<li>Funny Games, Cabin in the Woods</li>
<li>Color out of Space, Annihilation</li>
<li>Beau is Afraid, No One Will Save You</li>
<li>Sleepaway Camp, Slumber Party Massacre 2</li>
<li>Audition</li>
</ul>
Oct 08, 202346:51
S2 E16: 31 Days of Horror Challenge

S2 E16: 31 Days of Horror Challenge

our inaugural episode for our 31 days of horror challenge, what the challenge is for each day and how to find the movies to fit the category. It will be fun please join us, let us know what movies you will be watching.


#31DaysofHorrorChallenge

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Oct 02, 202319:15
S2 E15: 12 Angry Men, Uncut Gems and Uncle Buck.

S2 E15: 12 Angry Men, Uncut Gems and Uncle Buck.

Our classic movie is 12 Angry Men from 1957
Our movie that has a disparaging rating between critics and the audience is Uncut Gems from 2019
Our movie starring a beloved actor who is no longer with us is Uncle Buck from 1989
Sep 19, 202345:59
S2 E14: Easy Rider, The Crowded Room and Houseguest

S2 E14: Easy Rider, The Crowded Room and Houseguest

In this weeks episode, we talk about Easy Rider from 1969, an Apple TV series from 2023 called The Crowded Room and from 1995, Houseguest.

Sep 12, 202344:06
S2 E13: The Killing, We're the Millers and Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

S2 E13: The Killing, We're the Millers and Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

In this week's episode, we talk about The Killing, a Stanley Kubrick film noir from 1956, a comedy from 2013 called We're the Millers and RIP Paul Reubens and his movie from 1985, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure. It's good to be back!

Sep 04, 202357:17
S2 E12: Asteroid City, Heavy Trip

S2 E12: Asteroid City, Heavy Trip

In this week's episode we open by talking about some on the new seasons of some of our favourite streaming shows that have started recently as well as some upcoming shows we are looking forward to that are coming soon. Only 2 movies his episode, 2023's movie Asteroid City and 2018's Finnish movie Heavy Trip.

This will be our last episode for a few weeks, we will see you in August, we will be out doing summer things.


Jul 17, 202355:08
S2 E11: Baby Driver, Breakdown and Freeway

S2 E11: Baby Driver, Breakdown and Freeway

In this week's episode we talk about the 2017 movie Baby Driver, Breakdown from 1997 and 1996's Freeway.

Jul 10, 202358:28
S2 E10: Brooklyn 45

S2 E10: Brooklyn 45

In this week's episode we talk about Brooklyn 45 an interesting movie with a large disparity in ratings between users and critics.

Jul 03, 202327:54
S2 E9: Johnny Guitar, The Getaway and The Player

S2 E9: Johnny Guitar, The Getaway and The Player

In this week's episode, we chat about 1954's Johnny Guitar with Joan Crawford, 1972's The Getaway with Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw and 1992's The Player with Tim Robbins and a bevy of other Hollywood actors and actresses.

Jun 27, 202301:02:29
S2 E8: John Wick, John Wick - Chapter 2, John Wick - Chapter 3 Parabellum, John Wick - Chapter 4

S2 E8: John Wick, John Wick - Chapter 2, John Wick - Chapter 3 Parabellum, John Wick - Chapter 4

In this week's episode, in what is our longest one to date, we talk about the John Wick franchise, all 4 movies, and it's a doozy!!

Jun 19, 202301:25:21
S2 E7: Vanishing Point

S2 E7: Vanishing Point

This week's episode will be short and sweet...actor Barry Newman died recently, so we thought we would pay homage to him by talking about one of our fav movies of his, 1971's Vanishing Point.

Jun 14, 202330:42
S2 E6: The Big Gundown, Out of the Past and The 39 Steps

S2 E6: The Big Gundown, Out of the Past and The 39 Steps

in this week's episode, we go back to the 3 movie format and chat about 1967's spaghetti western The Big Gundown, 1947's Out of the Past and a 1935 Hitchcock flick called The 39 Steps.

Jun 05, 202335:23
S2 E5: Horror Movies, Streaming Media/Physical Media and 4K is it worth it?

S2 E5: Horror Movies, Streaming Media/Physical Media and 4K is it worth it?

In this week's episode, we thought we would try something a bit different. We often have discussions around movies etc as they are such a huge part of our lives, so we chat about three topics that we have been talking about in the last couple of weeks. Hope you enjoy this one.

May 29, 202349:07
S2 E4: Movies - Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping, Booksmart and Palm Springs

S2 E4: Movies - Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping, Booksmart and Palm Springs

In this weeks episode we talk about 3 of our favourite movies in the Comedy genre. First up, a mockumentary of the Music world, Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping, a female coming of age movie called Booksmart and a movie in the groundhog day genre called Palm Springs.

May 15, 202344:08
S2 E3: Movies - Day of Anger, The Night of the Hunter and The Quiet Earth

S2 E3: Movies - Day of Anger, The Night of the Hunter and The Quiet Earth

We thought we would switch it up this week and talk about 3 recent movies we have watched. First up, a spaghetti western from 1967 starring Lee Van Cleef called A Day of Anger, next up, a Film Noir from 1955 starring Robert Mitchum called The Night of the Hunter and last but not least a 1985 Sci-Fi movie out of New Zealand called The Quiet Earth.

May 08, 202350:37
S2 E2: The Afterparty, Shrinking and Severance

S2 E2: The Afterparty, Shrinking and Severance

In this week's episode, we chat about 3 more AppleTV shows that we have streamed in the past few weeks. The Afterparty, Shrinking and Severance.

May 02, 202344:46
S2 Episode 1: For All Mankind, Hello Tomorrow and Long Way Up

S2 Episode 1: For All Mankind, Hello Tomorrow and Long Way Up

In this first episode of our 2nd season and a bit of a content change, we talk about 3 series that we recently watched on Apple TV streaming. First up, For All Mankind then another called Hello Tomorrow and then a travel series called Long Way Up.



Apr 24, 202348:35
Episode #175: Meta Data Episode

Episode #175: Meta Data Episode

Sadly we have come to the end of our inherited vinyl collection, this will be our last episode about it, however, we are working on some new content as we love doing the podcast, we will let you know about our coming new episodes, we are still streamlining what that will look like. See you soon! Thanks for all the listens!!!

Apr 12, 202346:48
Episode #174: Tangerine Dream (Underwater Sunlight), Sade (Diamond Life) and Falco (Einzelhaft)

Episode #174: Tangerine Dream (Underwater Sunlight), Sade (Diamond Life) and Falco (Einzelhaft)

In this weeks episode, we chat about and album by German band Tangerine Dream called Underwater Sunlight, the debut album by Nigerian born British singer Sade called Diamond Life and an album by Austrian singer and musician Falco called Einzelhaft (Solitary Confinement)

Mar 27, 202338:08
Episode #173: Carole King (Tapestry), Gordon Lightfoot (Don Quixote) and Johnny Winter And (Live Johnny Winter And)

Episode #173: Carole King (Tapestry), Gordon Lightfoot (Don Quixote) and Johnny Winter And (Live Johnny Winter And)

In this week's episode we talk about lots of stuff, there's even ghost story! First up an amazing album by singer/songwriter Carole King called Tapestry, one by Canadian Treasure Gordon Lightfoot called Don Quixote and last up, a live album by blues legend Johnny Winter and his band And. Enjoy!

Mar 20, 202350:24
Episode #172: Queen (Queen), J.J.Cale (Naturally) and Quarterflash (Quarterflash)

Episode #172: Queen (Queen), J.J.Cale (Naturally) and Quarterflash (Quarterflash)

In this weeks episode, we talk the debut album by British band Queen called Queen, the debut album by American singer/songwriter J.J. Cale called Naturally and the debut album by Portland Oregon's rock band Quarterflash called Quarterflash.

Mar 13, 202343:27
Episode #171: The Cars (The Cars), Bob Dylan (Live at Budokan) and Chicago (Live at Carnegie Hall)

Episode #171: The Cars (The Cars), Bob Dylan (Live at Budokan) and Chicago (Live at Carnegie Hall)

These are the last 3 albums of the official inherited record collection and they are some doozies!  First up, the self titled epic debut album by The Cars, a double album by the great Bob Dylan and a 4 album box set from Chicago called Live at Carnegie Hall.  

Mar 07, 202352:46
Episode #170: Fleetwood Mac (Behind the Mask), Edgar Winter's White Trash (Edgar Winter's White Trash) and Ian Dury (New Boots and Panties)

Episode #170: Fleetwood Mac (Behind the Mask), Edgar Winter's White Trash (Edgar Winter's White Trash) and Ian Dury (New Boots and Panties)

In this week's episode we chat about Behind the Mask, an album by Fleetwood Mac from late in their career, a self titled album by Edgar Winter's White Trash, and Ian Dury's debut album New Boots and Panties.  Enjoy!

Feb 13, 202354:12
Episode #169: Electric Light Orchestra (Ole), John Kay & Steppenwolf (Wolftracks) and The Kinks (Celluloid Heroes - The Kinks Greatest)

Episode #169: Electric Light Orchestra (Ole), John Kay & Steppenwolf (Wolftracks) and The Kinks (Celluloid Heroes - The Kinks Greatest)

In this week's episode we chat about a compilation album by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) called Ole, an album by American band John Kay & Steppenwolf called Wolftracks and one by the british band The Kinks called Celluloid Heroes - The Kinks Greatest.

Feb 07, 202346:02
Episode #168: Steely Dan (Aja), Manfred Mann's Earth Band (Watch) and Earthquake (Levelled)

Episode #168: Steely Dan (Aja), Manfred Mann's Earth Band (Watch) and Earthquake (Levelled)

In this week's episode, we chat about a hit album from Steely Dan called Aja, one by what I think is a very underrated band, Manfred Mann's Earth Band called Watch and one by an American band called Earthquake and their album Levelled.  Enjoy!

Jan 31, 202344:39
Episode #167: Helix (Long Way to Heaven), Henry Gross (What's in a Name) and The Honey Drippers ( Volume One)

Episode #167: Helix (Long Way to Heaven), Henry Gross (What's in a Name) and The Honey Drippers ( Volume One)

In this week's episode we chat about an album by Canadian band Helix called Long Way to Heaven, an album by singer/songwriter and former Sha Na Na founder Henry Gross called What's in a Name and the EP by a Robert Plant founded group called The Honey Drippers called Volume One.

Jan 23, 202336:46
Episode #166: Rainbow (On Stage), Jean-Luc Ponty (A Taste For Passion), Byron Berline and Sundance (Byron Berline and Sundance)

Episode #166: Rainbow (On Stage), Jean-Luc Ponty (A Taste For Passion), Byron Berline and Sundance (Byron Berline and Sundance)

In this week's episode we discovered a couple of album we both like (you have to listen to find out which ones). First Up, British band Rainbow and their live double album called On Stage, one by French Jazz fiddle player Jean-Luc Ponty called A Taste for Passion and one by American fiddle player Byron Berline called Byron Berline and Sundance.

Jan 17, 202339:24
Episode #165: Head East (Gettin' Lucky), The Moody Blues (This is the Moody Blues) and Bonnie Raitt (Sweet Forgiveness)

Episode #165: Head East (Gettin' Lucky), The Moody Blues (This is the Moody Blues) and Bonnie Raitt (Sweet Forgiveness)

We are back after a break for the Christmas holiday and ready to go...In this week's episode we chat about an album by American rock band Head East called Gettin' Lucky, a double album compilation by the outstanding British band The Moody Blues called This is the Moody Blues and one by American singer/guitarist Bonnie Raitt called Sweet Forgiveness. 

Jan 09, 202337:28
Episode #164: Jerry Jeff Walker (Reunion), Carole King (Simple Things) and UK (Danger Money)

Episode #164: Jerry Jeff Walker (Reunion), Carole King (Simple Things) and UK (Danger Money)

in this week's episode, a couple of surprises as we talk about an album by American artist Jerry Jeff Walker called Reunion, an album by singer/songwriter Carole King called Simple Things and an album by UK Supergroup, UK called Danger Money.  

Dec 20, 202240:46
Episode #163: Premiata Forneria Marconi aka PFM (Photos of Ghosts), Prime Cuts (100% Pure Canadian Country) compilation, Carolyne Mas (Hold On)

Episode #163: Premiata Forneria Marconi aka PFM (Photos of Ghosts), Prime Cuts (100% Pure Canadian Country) compilation, Carolyne Mas (Hold On)

In this episode we cover an album by an Italian prog band called Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) and their album Photos of Ghosts, a compilation album called Prime Cuts:  100% Pure Canadian Country and an album by American singer/songwriter Carolyne Mas called Hold On.

Dec 12, 202240:39
Episode 162: John Stewart (Dream Babies Go Hollywood), Flatt & Scruggs (The World of Flatt and Scruggs) and The Ozark Mountain Daredevils (Don't Look Down)

Episode 162: John Stewart (Dream Babies Go Hollywood), Flatt & Scruggs (The World of Flatt and Scruggs) and The Ozark Mountain Daredevils (Don't Look Down)

In this week's podcast we talk about an album by and American Artist named John Stewart called Dream Babies Go Hollywood, one by American bluegrass duo Flatt and Scruggs, a 2 album compilation called The World of Flatt and Scruggs and one by American country rock band The Ozark Mountain Daredevils called Don't Look Down.

Dec 05, 202238:44
Episode #161: Boomtown Rats (The Fine Art of Surfacing), Lake (Paradise Island) and Dr Feelgood (Dr Feelgood/A Case of the Shakes)

Episode #161: Boomtown Rats (The Fine Art of Surfacing), Lake (Paradise Island) and Dr Feelgood (Dr Feelgood/A Case of the Shakes)

In this weeks episode, we chat about an album from the Irish band The Boomtown Rats called The Fine Art of Surfacing, an album by a German British band called Lake (or The Lake depending on which country you are in) and an album by a British Pub Rock band called Dr Feelgood called Dr Feelgood (aka A Case of the Shakes).  

Nov 29, 202250:07
Episode #160: Compilation (22 Party Rockers), Sparkling Apple (If You Could See Me Now), The Earl Scruggs Revue (The Earl Scruggs Revue)

Episode #160: Compilation (22 Party Rockers), Sparkling Apple (If You Could See Me Now), The Earl Scruggs Revue (The Earl Scruggs Revue)

In this week's episode we chat about a Compilation album called 22 Party Rockers, an EP by a Vancouver band Sparkling Apple called If You Could See Me Now, and a self titled album by The Earl Scruggs Review.  This is an pretty short episode, and a strange one to say the least. 

Nov 21, 202231:20
Episode #159: Doucette (The Douse is Loose), Curved Air (The Best of Curved Air) and Mellencamp (The Lonesome Jubilee)

Episode #159: Doucette (The Douse is Loose), Curved Air (The Best of Curved Air) and Mellencamp (The Lonesome Jubilee)

In this week's episode we chat about 3 interesting albums.  The first is by a Canadian band called Doucette called The Douse is Loose, the 2nd is from a band we had never heard before called Curved Air and their compilation called The Best of Curved Air and the last one up by John "Cougar" Mellencamp called The Lonesome Jubilee.  Enjoy!

Nov 15, 202241:25
Episode #158: The Greg Kihn Band (Glass House Rock), Kansas (Point of Know Return) and Jimi Hendrix (Crash Landing)

Episode #158: The Greg Kihn Band (Glass House Rock), Kansas (Point of Know Return) and Jimi Hendrix (Crash Landing)

In this episode we talk about an album by The Greg Kihn Band called Glass House Rock, an album by American band Kansas called Point of Know Return and a Jimi Hendrix posthumous release called Crash Landing.

Nov 07, 202244:29
Episode #157: Bob Seger (The Distance), Walter Egan (Hi-Fi), Blues Brothers (Made in America)

Episode #157: Bob Seger (The Distance), Walter Egan (Hi-Fi), Blues Brothers (Made in America)

In this week's episode we talk about a Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band album called The Distance, one from one hit wonder (of the 70's) Walter Egan called Hi-Fi and one from The Blues Brothers called Made in America.

Nov 01, 202239:29