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Episode 478: The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin


Welcome back Comrades! As part of the B-Movie Cast’s party-approved 5-year plan, Mary, Nic, and special guest Matt Kowalski are checking some Sci-fi from behind the iron curtain! Get ready for some Soviet science fiction fun with “The Hyperboloid of Engineer Garin”. It’s the story of a guy, a girl, a death ray, and why weather reports matter! So ready for some fun with the new B-Movie Cast!

Episode 473: Predator


In this episode of the B-Movie cast we’re saying the “B” stands for “Blockbuster” as we do the first in our series of big studio B-Movies that were summer blockbusters! What blockbuster are we checking out? The 1987 sci-fi/action classic “Predator” staring 2 future Governors and launching a franchise that is still going strong to this day. To talk about this iconic film Mary and Nic are joined by Matt Niehoff. Matt, along with his partner Brian Cunningham, is the co-owner of ThoughtFly Studios in Louisville Kentucky. He’s worked on numerous film and television projects and was the co-writer and director of “Loss Prevention”. Matt is also an action film aficionado and the perfect choice to check out this classic. So grab a drink, heat up that TV dinner, and get ready to ‘get to the choppa!’ as we check out “Predator”.

To learn more about ThoughtFly Studios and see some of Matt and Brian’s work visit: www.thoughtfly.com

Episode 460: Tremors

Hey B-Movie Cast fans in this episode Mary, Nic and special guest Brian Cunningham take a trip to Perfection, Nevada to see what’s shaking with the 1990 monster flick “Tremors”. It’s a personal favorite of Brian and Nic’s which we discovered Mary hadn’t seen before! “Tremors” is an ode to classic sci-fi/horror movies with just the right blend of humor and horror. The film features snappy dialogue and loveable characters including Val and Earl (Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward). So grab a beer, but watch out for Graboids, as we check out “Tremors”.

Episode 447: The Damned (AKA- These Are The Damned)

This episode Mary and Nic are joined by show favorite Mark Mawston. Mark has been wanting to do his favorite Hammer Studios film with us on the show so we’re checking out the Hammer film that some people forgot: “The Damned” (AKA- “These are the Damned”). It’s a rare treat that mixes a bit of sci-fi, a bit of cold war nihilism, and a dash of horror to create an unforgettable film that feels oddly appropriate do cover during the spring of 2020.  Oh, and let’s not forget, it has Oliver Reed at his most sinister, and even more diabolically it has a catchy tune the goes with it. Once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head!  Fair warning though, you may want to try and watch this one before the episode because we spoil this one worse than cottage cheese on a car dashboard in July!

Episode 446: Earth Vs the Spider (AKA- The Spider)

In this episode of The B-Movie Cast, Mary and Nic are joined by Eric Brooks. Though Eric’s specialty is all things Egyptian, he decided to join us for something BIG, and by “BIG” we mean Bert I. Gordon. The gang are checking out one of Mr. B.I.G.’s big creature features: “Earth Vs the Spider” (AKA- “The Spider”). It’s a tale of one giant arachnid who just wants to make some new friends. Unfortunately, by making friends we mean sucking all the juice from their bodies and leaving them dead, dried up husks!
This film is a classic of 50’s sci-fi/horror and it’s a whole lot of fun to watch! So grab your favorite BIG beverage and maybe that extra BIG popcorn and tune for this episode of The B-Movie Cast!

Episode 444: When Worlds Collide

The B-Movie Cast is back! Mary, Nic, and Juan are checking out the 1951 Sci-Fi classic “When Worlds Collide”! This film helped set the bar for science fiction in the 1950s and still holds up today! Get your rocket ship ready because when worlds collide you don’t want to be stuck her on Earth!  So grab a drink, warm up a TV dinner and take a trip to the edge of reality with “When Worlds Collide”!