Get ready for some holiday tears! Daniel is joined again by regular guest Preston Mitchell to dive into the melodrama of Douglas Sirk with All That Heaven Allows (1955). They discuss their feelings on the Romantic Drama genre, Rock Hudson's career, and this film's influence on Hallmark Christmas movies.
This week, Daniel is joined by Carmelita Valdez and Dirk Marshall (VH US Podcast) to work together to plan one perfect 24-hour marathon of foreign language films. We're talking about movies from all genres, all eras, and all over the world.
It's our Noirvember episode! Daniel is joined by Preston Mitchell to dive into the filthy and rotten 1950's Noir, Sweet Smell of Success. They're discussing Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, and everything they love about the darkness of classic Noir.
It's our Thanksgiving episode! Daniel is joined by the whole crew from the Hammer Pub podcast (Jinx, Paul Farrell, and Ali Chappell) to give thanks for the harvest and celebrate The Wicker Man (1973).
This week, Daniel is joined by Lindsay Wilkins to climb a stairway to heaven and discuss Powell & Pressburger's A Matter of Life and Death (1946). They talk about the film's groundbreaking effects, it's romantic message, and why movies are magic.
Psychomania comes to a close! This week Daniel and Cris are exactly the same, but they're joined by Mark Wanner to dive into Gus Van Sant's 1998 remake of Psycho. They discuss the cast of the film, the merit of remakes, and Vince Vaughn's legendary jerk-off.
The most miserable episode is here. Isn't it wonderful? Daniel is joined by his own Morticia (Stefanie) to discuss every theatrical film starring the Addams Family! From live action to animation, they're always spooky and kooky.
It's origin story time! Daniel and Cris are joining by Matt Bledsoe (The Film Feast Podcast) to close out Anthony Perkins' time with the franchise, and the original continuity, with Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990). This movie is unhinged, and fortunately so is this episode.
Heads will roll! This week Daniel is joined by Hayden Gilbert for a giant tribute to Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. We're discussing the original Washington Irving story, the Disney version from 1948, the Hallmark TV version from 1999, Tim Burton's horror blockbuster from 1999, and if you stick around till the end, every other adaption of this classic story. This episode is a complete and comprehensive Midnight Ride, but you have to cross the bridge to end the Horseman's power!
Mother's off her rocker again! For the third episode in the series, Daniel and Cris are joined by Robb Antequera (The Cinema Drunkie) to dive into the first movie in the series that jumps into '80s slasher sleaze. It's Psycho III!
Another spooky season bonus episode! Daniel is joined by Hayden Gilbert for a review of one of their most anticipated movies of the year. Rob Zombie's The Munsters!
Psychomania continues! This time Daniel and Cris are joined by Lindsay Wilkins to discuss her favorite movie in the franchise: Psycho II (1983)! It's 22 years later and Norman Bates is coming home. Can he live a normal life, or will his mother return?
The marathon has risen from the grave! Our biggest spooky season tradition is here, so Daniel is joined by Matt Bledsoe (host of the Film Feast podcast) and Keith Rich to work together to program another perfect 24-hour horror movie marathon. We're resurrecting mummies, drinking blood, spending the night in a haunted house, and a whole lot more. If you've got a taste for terror... listen up.
Welcome to Spooky Season 2022! This year, Daniel and Cris will be going through the 5-film Psycho franchise movie by movie. Kicking things off, the boys are joined by the legendary Terror Table Podcast host Mitch Oliver to dig deep into Alfred Hitchcock's original classic Psycho (1960). They discuss the film's massive influence, what entertainment value is still has today, and Cris discovers his most relatable movie character.
In a rare bonus episode, Daniel goes solo to give a spoiler-free review of The Invitation (2022). Gothic Horror is back in theaters.
Spooky Season on The Cobwebs Podcast officially kicks off next week, but we're setting the vibe a little early with Daniel being joined by Hayden Gilbert to celebrate everything they love about Halloween. They talk about their anticipation, expectations and favorite memories about the season, scary movies they've watched recently, and even answer listener questions. Topics include several recent horror movies, horror books, the most underrated horror franchises, and even... The Grinch?
It's a big one! Daniel is joined by brilliant returning guests Carmelita Valdez and Preston Mitchell to unpack his first experience watching Lawrence of Arabia (1962). Is this classic epic actually as good as they say?
We're in the money! Daniel is joined by Keith Rich to discuss the Busby Berkeley musical-comedy Gold Diggers of 1933! It's got laughs, romance, song & dance, and the Great Depression. What more could you want?
Daniel is joined by the ol' gang of Cris Hurtado and Nathan Jones to discuss some high flying fantasy with greek gods, mythical monsters, and 0% Marvel. It's Jason and the Argonauts (1963)!
We're talking about a thing! Daniel is joined by returning guest Hayden Gilbert to dive into the 1950's alien genre with The Thing from Another World (1951). It's a big, open discussion about drive-in theaters, science fiction films, the possible existence of aliens, and even some new releases. Your blood will turn ice cold, but we hope you enjoy!
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Our exploration through classic westerns continues as Matt Bledsoe (The Film Feast Podcast) joins Daniel for a discussion on The Gunfighter (1950). This is an amazing film featuring classic tension, the deconstruction of western heroism, and what it truly means to be the fastest gun in the west.
Content Warning: This episode does discuss firearms and shooting, in the context of the Western film genre. Due to recent tragic events, we understand if you want to skip this particular show.
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Saddle up! This week Daniel is joined by Preston Mitchell to discuss Jimmy Stewart's place in the Western genre, focusing on two classics. Destry Rides Again (1939) and The Naked Spur (1953). From light and charming, to dark and gritty, Stewart could do it all in a cowboy hat.
It's time for another blu-ray label spotlight! Daniel is joined by Matt Bledsoe (The Film Feast Podcast) and Anthony King (The Cult Movies Podcast) to each pick 4 blu-rays they love from Kino Lorber's Studio Classics series. With wacky comedies, meaningful dramas, frightening thrillers and more, it's a little bit of everything in this episode.
The episode is a DISASTER... movie podcast. For this action-packed movie discussion, Daniel is joined by Mark Wanner (Film Feast, Schlock and Awe) to celebrate the '70s Disaster genre, focused on The Towering Inferno (1974).
McQueen wasn't just an action star! Daniel is joined by his wife Stefanie to talk about Steve McQueen's most prominent entry into the Romance genre, with a discussion on Love with the Proper Stranger (1963). They discuss McQueen's chemistry with Natalie Wood, how the film's most controversial elements have aged, and recommend other similar movies they love.
Content Warning: Due to the plot of the film, this podcast frequently includes discussion about abortion.
Time starts now! Daniel is joined by Erica (co-host of the Unsung Horrors podcast) to dig into two "car movies" from Steve McQueen: Bullitt (1968) and The Getaway (1972). Action-star McQueen is in full force with these films, and the hosts discuss car chases, explosions, shotguns, and beautiful turtleneck sweaters.
All through the month of March we're doing our first actor-focused podcast series. Get ready for March McQueen Madness! To kick things off, Daniel is joined by Michael Scott (host of the Action for Everyone podcast) and Matt Bledsoe (host of the Film Feast podcast) to talk about McQueen's World War II action thriller, The Great Escape (1963). The boys discuss the film, its most intense moments, and recommend more movies they love from this cast.
To close out our series on Romantic Comedies, Daniel is joined by Cris Hurtado to celebrate Billy Wilder's Some Like it Hot (1959). They discuss their love for Billy Wilder, the movie's biggest laughs, and what it's like to dress in drag. Nobody's perfect, but this movie might be.
Our series on rom-coms dives into the musical subgenre! This week Daniel is joined by writer/podcaster from F This Movie and genuine theatre-kid Robyn Buckley to discuss Guys and Dolls (1955). There's gonna be singing, dancing, craps game playing, but mostly discussion on how fun musicals are.
Happy 100 episodes of Cobwebs! To celebrate this milestone, we are kicking off a Valentines series on the Romantic Comedy genre. Daniel is joined by friend of the show Preston Mitchell to discuss The Lady Eve (1941), and the zany career of filmmaker Preston Sturges. But most importantly, we're telling you it's positively the same dame.
