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Yup! We're back after a visit to the cemetery and BOY! are our tails tired. 

This week, we're discussing the original 'Pet Sematary,' based on the novel by Stephen King. Specifically, we're talking about how the main character gets progressively (regressively?) dumber and makes the wrong choices, despite having the most warning in any horror film we can think of; where the scares in this movie went wrong; the horrors of working in a call center; and the origins of the mythical semen demon. 

PLUS! Listen-in to hear 3 childless morons talk about teaching your kids about death, how annoying it is when movies pander to the audience, and some behind-the-scenes info (like how Bruce Campbell is related to this movie).

Don't you just hate when you're woken up by a stranger saying you're guilty and going through your pornograph? It really sets the tone for the whole day. Next thing you know, three of your silent co-workers are probably ratting you out, your neighbor moves and doesn't want anything to do with you, your uncle is showing up to your work uninvited, and you either have to rely on a bed-ridden Orson Welles or a guy who threatens little p*ssies with icepicks. Welcome to Franz Kafka's 'The Trial' directed by Orson Welles.

The theme for this month is 'Learning the Wrong Lesson' and Linda's kicking us off with her recommendation - a childhood favorite and Donnie's and her's: 'Jekyll and Hyde...Together Again'. It's a comedy from 1982 that reimagines the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde story with drugs, sex, and Tim Thomerson! If you watch it before listening to the episode, you will also be wondering why Mark Blankfield isn't a huge celebrity, why those jugs look so familiar, and...is that Angela Chase's mom in 'My So-Called Life'?!

Join the Videorama staff as they share details on some of the cast and crew, uncover a very special cameo in the movie, and everyone learns why Linda and Donnie are so damn screwed up.

This week, Adrian is presenting his recommendation for Lesser-Known Killer Doll Movies, 'Asylum', starring Peter Cushing, Barbara Parkins, Britt Ekland, Patrick Magee, Charlotte Rampling, and Robert Powell!

Adrian teaches us about a practical effect used in the movie (as well as in 'Superman' and '2001: A Space Odyssey') that makes the suit glow live, rather than adding the effect in post.

Linda and Adrian discuss their undying and unconditional love for Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin and Donnie starts up a conversation about who REALLY created the song 'Weird Science.' Was it Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, or Billy Holiday?

This week, it's Linda's turn to share her recommendation (actually, credit goes to her husband) for Killer Doll movie, it's Lord Richard Attenborough's 1978 film, 'Magic', featuring a young(er) Sir Anthony Hopkins; the goddess that is Ann-Margret; and that lovable scamp, Burgess Meredith! Both the screenplay and the novel it was based on were written by William Goldman (YES! The guy who wrote 'The Princess Bride', 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', 'Marathon Man', and 'All The President's Men' just to name a few!)

Join as Linda shares some behind-the-scenes info (for instance, did you know that Lord Attenborough originally wanted Sir Hopkins to play Ghandi?! Seriously. It was a whole thing.), Donnie shares how Linda is a gremlin irl, Adrian shares the box-office stats and sings (?!), we fix the 'Saw' franchise by casting Oliver Platt and putting his games on YouTube (also, he might be a car), and Donnie slathers some ectoplasm and whipped butter on his porcine figure! Don't miss it!

Trigger Warning: There are too many trigger warnings to list for this episode and we would like to offer our deepest, most sincere apologies both to you, the listener, and to Aaron Eckhart. We are very much ashamed of what we've said and at what we've laughed, unless you're into that sort of thing, Mr. Eckhart, in which case, we would like to offer up our deepest, most sincere, "Oh, hello."  

Donnie is kicking off our new month and new topic of 'Lesser-Known Killer Doll Movies (nope, no Charles Band movies)' with his choice: 'Making Contact' (aka 'Joey') (1985).  

Join us as Adrian shares some behind-the-scenes information, Donnie shares, an important Reddit page, and Linda both learns how sex works with men and argues for the eradication of child labor laws. Because #KidsArePeopleToo

The amazing Chris, from the amazing podcast I Saw it On Linden Street, joins the Videorama crew to share his recommendation for the theme 'Reality is the Nightmare': Stuart Gordon's 'From Beyond'!

Come listen as we discuss the film and resurrect Linda back to work at Videorama. Our special guest discusses gingerbread men while Linda reveals her newfound 'thing' for hairless Jeffrey Combs being born from a blob-creature, Adrian shares box-office data and movies that performed better in the theaters, and Donnie shares some...let's go with "interesting" reviews.

Check out Linden Street Cinema at http://lscep.com/

Linda is dying, but wishes to share her recommendation for the theme 'Reality is the Nightmare' before she does. This week, we're covering one of her favorite movies, 'Pan's Labyrinth' by Guillermo del Toro!

Join us as Linda shares some behind-the-scenes information, discusses faun dong, pees herself, and dies; Adrian shares information on the budget and gross as well as the other movies that were performing well in the box office at the time it was released; and Donnie shares some negative reviews and proposes a version that's fun for the whole family!

Did you know that Guillermo del Toro had been beaten with a chain while his friend was beaten with a bottle? Listen to find out more interesting and unsettling factoids!

Donnie shares his rec for the theme 'Reality is the Nightmare': Archenemy, starring Joe Manganiello!

Join them as they discuss some behind-the-scenes information (did you know that they originally wanted Nicolas Cage to star in this film?), how most movies are afraid of making choices these days, and how James Gunn is just the greatest. They also ask the hard-hitting questions like was Paul Sheer was showing side-package, is meth a great source of cosmic blood, and are spirulina balls yummy?

It's a new month and a new theme! This month, we're giving our recommendations for the theme 'Reality is the Nightmare.'

Adrian's up first, with his pick, David Cronenberg's classic 'Videodrome'. Love him or hate him, James Woods is a joy to watch on screen.

Join the staff as they discuss how the film reflects how society has been influenced and controlled by the media, how we become desensitized to porn that used to be considered taboo, and how the REAL body horror starts occurring in your 30's!

Death to Videorama. Long live the new flesh.

This week, the Videorama staff are joined by their amazing friends (and patrons), Steve and Izzy from Everything I Learned From Movies. For a non-porn movie involving someone from the porn industry, they suggest the Cannon classic Cobra, which featured the star of Italian Stallion, Sylvester Stallone.

Linda shares behind-the-scenes information on the movie, George P. Cosmotos, Stallone (who may truly be the one responsible for the movie), and the spectacular Brian Thompson; we go on some tangents (this is the Snyder cut of the ep, after all); we share our thoughts on the movie; and Donnie starts the long and slow process of drowning himself in ketchup!

Check out Everything I Learned From Movies at: https://www.ageofradio.org/everythingilearnedfrommovies

Our assignment this month: Non-porn movies made by/with porn directors/actors

This week, we cover Donnie's recommendation, William Lustig's Maniac from 1980. 

Listen as Donnie dives into the behind-the-scenes information on making the movie and the actors and director who were involved.  Also, we discuss 'video nasties' and how people should really lighten-up when it comes to horror movies.  

You're beautiful like my mom.

This week, Adrian sends us all to hell as we review the classic (to some) film, Hell Night! Learn how to fix a car, ride a surfboard. Steal a shotgun and Get your Gork on!

This month, the theme is Movies With People Who Have Made Porn and Linda's choice is Frank Henenlotter's classic, FRANKENHOOKER! It features James Lorenz; August 1986 Penthouse Pet of the Month, Patty Mullen; and photographer/actress/author/porn legend, Heather Hunter!

Stay tuned for a promo from our amazing friend, The Vern's, podcast 'Cinema Recall.'

Wanna date?

We are pleased to have our first guest, filmmaker/master storyteller, Becky Sayers! And she likes to party!

We conclude our first month of recommendations for 'Female-Directed Horror With No Nudity' with Becky's recommendation: Issa López's 'Tigers Are Not Afraid.'

After you listen, make sure to vote for your favorite rec from our first 4 episodes on Twitter - https://twitter.com/VideoramaP

YOU get to decide who deserves to be our first Employee of the Month! ...even if it's a guest.

Check out Becky's awesome movie, The Last Buckhunt, here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B01GPLCC1W/ref=atv_dp_share_r_tw_da88d39359864

Join the Videorama staff as they discuss Adrian's choice for the month, Ida Lupino's 'The Hitch-Hiker.'

We make an excellent pitch for the MCU: Billy Batson, a powerful super hero, has the ability to turn into...KAZAN! A great director with powerful stupidity.

The boys take a trip to the Chocolate Mountains (but Linda doesn't have to, since she's married).

Also, we talk about our service for the government.

This week is Linda's Choice! She discusses grief and how it's okay to not always like your kid(s), while Donnie discusses why it's okay to not like this movie and Adrian talks about how American movies are too afraid to kill children.

Oh, yeah, Linda would like to apologize for reminding you that the movie 'Boat Trip' existed.

This is our trailer. 

Music by The Vern from Cinema Recall. 

Enjoy!