The Spoiler Room Podcast

We head back to 1933 and look at the Pre-Code monster film "King Kong". Find out why the Crew believe it is a classic and how it may have one of the reasons the Hayes Codes were formed. They also talk about how filmmaking techniques may not have varied in the last 90 years.

We have started our "Konga Line" month with a rare discussion on a new release film. Normally we only do Spoiler Room episodes on new releases on our patreon but this film is just too big to be contained there. "The Blonde in Front" Cati Glidewell joins Mark to discuss this Kaiju action pop corn film.

We close out "M.M.I.Z." March with an interesting political thriller from France. The Crew dissect this film on what works, what doesn't, and discuss how this film laid the ground work for so many crime procedurals that came after it. Also find out who thought "Z" was just Zzzzzzzz.

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Filmmaker and critic Itai Guberman and Debra Lamb stop by and discuss a film they are looking for help to finance. We talk about the challenges of filmmaking and also what their project is about. Check it out.

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Kicking off M.M.I.Z. March Month where we are looking at films that have only one letter titles. In this episode the Crew talk about the 1951 noir crime thriller "M", a remake of the 1931 film of the same name. We talk about the dark subject matter, if it still holds up and more.

We look at a comedy from the early 2000's involving a con man, a hit man, and a cheating man. Find out if the Crew feel conned into thinking this is a comedy or if it is truly funny.

We look at this British crime thriller from 1961 called "The Third Alibi". Find why it is the first on the list of best of films we have looked at this month. We talk about the creative twists, the Columbo-esque feel of the final twenty minutes, and why crime thriller fans need to check this film out.

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We talk with #Wisconsin Filmmaker Austin Galante about his #independentfilm "Suite Killing Machines" as well as the challenges of independent filmmaking, the differences in shooting music videos vs feature films and more. Check it out. Marshmallow Napalm Website:

Our 2nd "Rated PC" Special. This time around we look at the oldest film we will be covering this year. This 95 year old movie was nominated for best picture in the 2nd Oscars. Find out how well it holds up and if The Crew feel it deserved the nomination. We talk tropes, the challenges the filmmakers had with early talkies and more.

Filmmaker Paul Dale and Actress Jenna-Francis Duvic stop by to talk about their new film coming out March 1st, 2024 called "Murdaritaville" . Find out what went into this wild story about a half man, half bird killer (yes you read that right) as well as Paul's love of Jimmy Buffet, and more. So pop a beer an tune in.

The Spoiler Room has a "Solid Alibi" to talk about this 1946 Charlie Chan film "Dark Alibi". Find out if this film is as problematic as other Charlie Chan films, does this film hold up today and also just how much humor is in this noir murder mystery. Tune in.

The two Wisconsin filmmakers behind a new indie dramatic thriller "Happy Birthday" stop by to chat about the making of the feature film. We discuss challenges making an indie feature, working with a small crew, finding the right blood, and more. Check out more here:

We close out "Scarred Faces" month with a look at film that had a lot of potential judging by the poster. But did it live up to that potential. Tune in as the Crew start to talk about the film, drift into the trend of Hollywood repeating itself and then coming back to how this film should have been better.

Veteran Effects Artist Joe Castro takes a break from creating severed limbs and monsters to chat with us about his career, working with "The Godfather of Gore", challenges of an effects artist working on indie films and more. It was fun and frank discussion you will definitely want to tune in to.

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We get a chance to talk to a talented individual whose work we have reviewed on The Final Cut for years. Actor/Writer/Producer Timothy J Cox takes time to tell us about his work, his motivations, his challenges, and more.

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The Spoiler Room Crew set sail for the high seas with this 1953 film that has little to do with gangsters or heists and more about the communist scare. Find out if this ship stays a float or sinks with the crew.

Director Jon Keeyes new film "Cult Killer" with Antonio Banderas and Alice Eve is out in select theaters this weekend. We got a chance to talk to Jon about the making of this crime thriller.

We kick off the new year and our "Scarred Faces" Month with a wild film that should be talked about more starring Jack Palance. Join us as we discuss gangsters, various versions of the film, comedy, and even do some money conversion. This episode has it all. Tune in.

Joe Randazzo and Sean Steffen from the Literary License Podcast join Mark and Ian for the last show of 2023. They discuss their feelings on the 7th movie in the Friday the 13th Franchise. Find out how they feel about this "Jason vs Carrie-like" story, the design of Jason and more.

Producer, Director, and Actress Victoria Bennett stops by the Spoiler Room to talk about her new show "Beverages with Bevin". We talk about the show and its inspiration. We also talk about accents, cheese, the state of comic book films, and what the drink of choice would be for some "X-men" characters.

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Filmmaker and creature actor Alan Maxson stops by the Spoiler Room to discuss his film "Alien Planet" as well as some of his other works. It was a blast talking about what went into his F/X heavy project and his career in general, including getting to be one of the heads of King Ghidora. Don't for get to check out "Alien Planet" on V.O.D. now.

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It is our penultimate "Perfect 10" Special and we get wild with our discussion on the 2013 sequel to the film based on a faux Grindhouse Trailer. Find out who enjoys and who doesn't enjoy "Machete Kills".

Chad Ferrin stops by The Spoiler Room to talk about his new film "Pig Killer" starring Jake Busey and Kate Patel, among many other familiar faces. We discuss the challenges of making a horror film based on an actual serial killer, Midwest horror, and more.

The Crew put this 1996 star-studded court room drama on trial. Join them as they discuss "A Time To Kill". Find out their verdict on it and if you agree.

The filmmaking mother-daughter duo, Clara Gabrielle and Marie Laurin, stop by and talk about their new psychological horror film "The Uncanny". We discuss where the idea for the film came from, the challenges of wearing multiple hats, slow burn horror films, foster care, mental health and more. This was an enlightening and fun conversation you do not want to miss.

Mark "The Movieman" and some of the Crew that attended the Sawdust City Fright Fest 2023 talk about some of the short films that were selected for the fest.

Director/Writer Anthony Catanese and Producer/Editor Sara Casey take a break from the back 9 and talk to us about their indie horror comedy, "Caddy Hack". We go into where the idea came from, how far is too far for humor and the challenges of practical effects.

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