It's Del Toro Time!

Oh boy. We’re probably going to get dragged for this one, but we promised to be honest and, honestly, we found this one to be . . . difficult. To get through. It’s 1940’s “Fantasia!” Disney’s first big money loser! And, a favorite of people everywhere. Look, Ollie and I totally get why it’s amazing, … Continue reading "027 – Fantasia!"

Ever feel like a nameless protagonist in your own story? Well, I bet *nameless protagonist* does! This week, Ollie and I cover our FIRST Alfred Hitchcock movie, 1940’s “Rebecca!” What’s with the creepy husband? What’s with the creepy mansion? What’s with the creepy housekeeper? Who knows?! https://ia600106.us.archive.org/18/items/DelToroRebecca/DelToro-Rebecca.mp3

Introducing the CLASSIC MOVIE MONSTER . . . discrimination. That’s right! Ollie and I are talking 1939’s adaptation of Victor Hugo’s “Notre Dame de Paris” and it’s a doozy. Like, it’s a solid film from a *film* perspective, but it’s got some uncomfortable stuff from a disability perspective. Also, a Roma perspective. It’s troubling all … Continue reading "025 – The Hunchback of Notre Dame"

We saw THE SHAPE OF WATER! Here’s our review with no spoilers and then – and don’t worry; we warn you – with a spoiler section! https://ia600101.us.archive.org/15/items/DelToroShapeWater/DelToro-ShapeWater.mp3

Ollie and I are back to talk Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 masterpiece “Modern Times.” Does Ollie like it, though? Is the Little Tramp a bit too much? What’s with the age difference? How do you pronounce “gamin?” Does a chicken make a good funnel? Are we all in love with Paulette Goddard? Find out! https://ia800601.us.archive.org/30/items/DelToro24ModerTimes/DelToro24-ModerTimes.mp3

Ollie and I can’t wrap our heads around this one. It’s . . . well it’s not *good* by any stretch of the imagination. It’s 1935’s “The Raven” and it’s got some talent on screen but the talent isn’t doing anything particularly . . . talented. Also, it’s definitely *not* “The Incredibly True Adventure of … Continue reading "023 – The Raven!"

Ollie and I canNOT get enough of that tall monsterman! So, we’re back with Guillermo del Toro’s Ecstasy of Influence to discuss 1935’s “The Bride of Frankenstein!” Is Colin Clive mostly dead? Is the Bride really THE BRIDE? And, just how gay is this movie? A whole bunch or a WHOLE BUNCH? The answers may … Continue reading "022 – The Bride Of Frankenstein!"

This week, we bid adieu to Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” by talking a bit about its themes. We also talk about del Toro’s relationship with the text and whether we think it would be a good idea for him to direct an adaptation or just let it go. And then, we reveal that in the next … Continue reading "Frankenstein Part 4 – Loneliness"

We did it! We finished the book! Ollie and I conclude the preliminary read-through of the 1818 edition of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein!” Next week? We discuss EVERYTHING! https://ia800801.us.archive.org/23/items/DelToroFrank3/DelToro-Frank3.mp3

Ollie and I talk Book 2 of the 1818 Edition of “Frankenstein!” This week, The Monster shares his side of the story, we get some thematically important backstory to an otherwise unimportant character and The Monster gets all whiny and “dudebro-y” about needing a woman. It’s gross! https://ia600601.us.archive.org/24/items/DelToroFrank2/DelToro-Frank2.mp3

Welcome to our Halloween Book Club! This week, we take you through Book 1 of the 1818 edition of “Frankenstein” the BOOK! It’s a real autumn read-a-long and we hope YOU read . . . along. Really, we love this book. Join us, won’t you? https://ia800808.us.archive.org/35/items/DelToroFrank1/DelToro-Frank1.mp3

Whilst recording an upcoming ep, Ollie suggested an idea for Halloween and . . . here’s how that went! https://ia800808.us.archive.org/0/items/DelToroTime-21.5/DelToro-FrankAnnounce.mp3

Let’s get DREAMY! It’s Carl Th. Dreyer’s “Vampyr” and we are stoked! This is the trippiest film we’ve covered so far and we are both surprisingly on board for it. There’s everything in this movie: shadows, giant heads, death by flour . . . vampires? Maybe. Anyway, check it out! https://ia800808.us.archive.org/31/items/DelToro21/DelToro21.mp3

It’s a BONUS EPISODE! No, I haven’t forgotten about the whole “bi-weekly” thing, I swear. But, Ollie’s friend Lil watched “Freaks” and really wanted to talk about it! So . . . I have no part in this. Give it a listen! And, visit Lil’s page! https://ia800808.us.archive.org/0/items/DelToro205/DelToro20-5.mp3

“Gooble Gobble!” everyone! This week, Ollie and I learn to not make fun of differently abled people, because you could end up . . . different yourself? It’s Tod Browning’s “Freaks” from 1932 and is it ever a trip! Like a good trip. It’s good. https://ia800601.us.archive.org/31/items/DelToro20/DelToro20.mp3

We’re alive! This week, Ollie and I tackle one of the classics of monster movie history: James Whale’s “Frankenstein!” Why do we need to know the monster has an evil brain? Why would you send Fritz to do anything? Can you forgive a child killer? What’s the point of Victor? Find out! https://ia600809.us.archive.org/24/items/DelToro19/DelToro19.mp3

Ollie and I talk the 4-hour fun-a-thon that is Erich von Stroheim’s “Greed!” It’s got dentistry, finger biting and lots and LOTS of good ol’ fashioned terrible death. Enjoy! https://ia600803.us.archive.org/21/items/DelToro18/DelToro18.mp3

Ollie and I continue our exploration of Guillermo del Toro’s “Ecstasy of Influence” with 1922’s “Nosferatu!” It’s an entirely original vampire story that just rips off “Dracula” and gets sued for it. It’s fun! https://ia600609.us.archive.org/8/items/DelToro17/DelToro17.mp3

In this episode, Ollie and I begin our exploration of Guillermo del Toro’s “Extacy of Influence” with the first movie on the list, 1922’s “Häxan!” It’s silent! It’s witchy! It’s actually pretty fun! Join us, won’t you? https://ia600807.us.archive.org/25/items/DelToro16/DelToro16.mp3