Masters of Carpentry, Skipping Episode 25

A quick reminder that there's going to be a jump in the numbering with our next episode. Despite constant and continuing searches, Noel has still been unable to track down a copy of Blood River, a 1991 tv movie based on a script Carpenter wrote in the mid 70s. Well, he has found ONE copy, but it's entirely dubbed in Russian, so it would be tricky to review. Nearly all the tv movies Carpenter wrote have been officially released these days (hell, if Zuma Beach can get a dvd) so here's hoping we'll eventually see the same for Blood River. Until then, the search continues.


UPDATE: Wow, even the trailer disappeared just a couple months after it was posted. Whoever has those Blood River rights is really damned protective of it.

Johnocrypha #4: Return of the Thing

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A huge thank you to Benjamin J. Colon for joining me on this episode. Check out his website and DeviantArt page, and follow him on Twitter.

As stated in the episode, there's way too much production history and summary for me to cover in the recording, so please head on over to my 3-part article on the unproduced mini-series at Cinetropolis.

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The Thing Prequel (2011) Masters of Carpentry

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A huge thank you to Julie for joining us once again. Check out her fan comic Snowflame.

This episode discusses The Thing (2011). IMDb. Wikipedia.


As well as the first season of Helix (2014). IMDb. Wikipedia.


And Harbinger Down (2015). IMDb. Wikipedia.


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El Diablo (1990) Masters of Carpentry

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This episode discusses El Diablo (1990). IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our theme music is "Black Rainbow" by Jak Locke.

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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) Masters of Carpentry

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This episode discusses Halloween 5 (1989). IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our theme music is "Black Rainbow" by Jak Locke.

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They Live (1988) Masters of Carpentry

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A huge thank you to Melissa for again joining us on this episode. Check out her podcasts Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome, A Reel Education, A Reel Education Noir, her blog, and follower her on Twitter.

This episode discusses They Live (1988). IMDb. Wikipedia.


Our theme music is "Black Rainbow" by Jak Locke.

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Johnocrypha: Starman - The TV Series, episodes 1-5

As a fun tie-in, over at The Super Saturday Short-Lived Showcase, Noel and his co-writer Tony are taking a look at this single season spinoff of Carpenter's classic film, where the role made famous by Jeff Bridges is now being filled by Robert Hays of the Airplane movies. As things get rolling, Starman reunites with his son, encounters woods filled with hunters, helps a catatonic Kenneth Tobey fix an airplane, fakes a UFO for Cletus Hogg, and runs into his dead body's best friend. All while being pursued by the most ineffectual government agent imaginable.

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Episode 1 "The Return"
Episode 2 "Like Father, Like Son"
Episode 3 "Fatal Flaw"
Episode 4 "Blue Lights"
Episode 5 "Best Buddies"

Prince of Darkness (1987) Masters of Carpentry

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A huge thank you to Melissa for joining us on this episode. Check out her podcasts Xanadu Cinema Pleasure Dome, A Reel Education, A Reel Education Noir, her blog, and follower her on Twitter.

As mentioned in the episode, some Xanadus especially worth a listen (though they're all worth a listen, to be honest) is their look at Nigel Kneale and the Quatermass franchise, as well as Part 1 and Part 2 from when Noel was a guest to discuss the films of John Carpenter.

This episode discusses Prince of Darkness (1987). IMDb. Wikipedia.


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