Film Journal Podcast

Beam Me Outta Here! - William Shatner’s 70s Detour

Between the end of the original Star Trek in 1969 and his cinematic return as Captain Kirk in 1979, William Shatner roamed some strange territory. In this episode, George and Ryan dive headfirst into Shatner’s “wilderness years,” exploring four offbeat, often outrageous films: the carnal chaos of Big Bad Mama, the sleazy psycho-thriller Impulse, the satanic sludgefest The Devil’s Rain, and the eco-horror cult favorite Kingdom of the Spiders. Along the way, they chart the peaks and valleys of Shatner’s post-Trek hustle, revel in his fearless acting choices, and appreciate the weird, wonderful resilience of a man who would one day boldly go back to the bridge of the Enterprise. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055830/support]

Fantastic Four & Superman (2025)

George and Ryan discuss the big superhero blockbusters of the summer! With special guest Vince Salerno from the Vince Salerno Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigv75 [https://www.youtube.com/@thebigv75] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055830/support]

High & Low: Bela Lugosi

George and Ryan discuss the tumultuous career of the man who became famous as cinema's Dracula- Bela Lugosi. Career HIGHS like White Zombie (1932) and LOWS, Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952) Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055830/support]

The Fantastic Four film that was Buried Forever!

George & Ryan watch and review Roger Corman's infamously unreleased Fantastic Four film from the early 90's as well as the documentary "Doomed". Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055830/support]

Hitchcock's Final Films

In this episode, George and Ryan dive into the last four films of Alfred Hitchcock’s career: Torn Curtain, Topaz, Frenzy, and Family Plot. From Cold War tension to grim London alleyways to offbeat psychics and kidnappers, we explore how the Master of Suspense closed out his career with a mix of political paranoia, brutal violence, and dark humor. Was Hitchcock still pushing boundaries—or just chasing ghosts of past glories? We unpack the highs, lows, and overlooked gems in this strange final act. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2055830/support]