Episodes
Friday Feb 15, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 252 – Alita: Battle Angel
Friday Feb 15, 2019
Friday Feb 15, 2019
Dave, Ryan Cadaver, and Nicole Ghouled caught an early sneak preview of Robert Rodriguez' adaptation of the classic manga, Battle Angel Alita this past Monday. All three were so enthralled by and impressed with the movie that they had to get together to discuss it for this week's episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
Starting with the manga in 1990 and then the animated adaptation in 1993, the story of this warrior has been inspiring fans for decades. Battle Angel draws from many classic genre styles while retaining a unique voice and style of its own. Those same inspired fans have been curious about a live action adaptation, and when James Cameron announced his intention to create one, things seemed promising.
The production process, however, was a long one. This left many doubting the project would ever truly see the light of day. But then the pieces starting coming together, with the unparalleled Robert Rodriguez as director, Rosa Salazar as the titular cyborg, and perhaps most impressively, Cristoph Waltz as Dr. Ido.
With such a promising team assembled, the ambitious film was a go and is now ready to be unleashed upon the world to inspire a whole new generation!
Listen in as Dave, Ryan, and Nicole break down this compelling cyberpunk fairytale!
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Friday Nov 23, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 240 – RoboCop Needless Commentary
Friday Nov 23, 2018
Friday Nov 23, 2018
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!
This time around the Needless Commentary Team takes on the future of law enforcement – RoboCop!
Released in 1987 and depicting an unspecified dystopian future, RoboCop is a violent, funny, action-packed flick with a little something for everyone. Director Paul Verhoeven and writer Edward Nuemeier take a cynical look at America and all of the things we love so much about her.
With a powerful cast and effects that were groundbreaking for the time, RoboCop remains a landmark of genre film.
Listen in as Dave, Battle Cougar, Ryan Cadaver, Rad Ranger, and Arian as they visit Detroit for a taste of cybernetic mayhem!
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Friday Sep 21, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 231 – The Predator
Friday Sep 21, 2018
Friday Sep 21, 2018
Ryan Cadaver shows up in the Phantom Zone to discuss the newest entry in the Predator movie franchise!
Dave and Ryan are huge fans of the Predator movies, from the 1987 original to 2010's Predators. After hearing Ryan's enthusiasm for The Predator from a preview screening, Dave knew he had to see it as soon as possible. Afterward there were things that needed to be dissected and discussed, so an impromptu Phantom Zone meet was arranged and recorded for your enjoyment! Spoilers will ensue!
Listen in as Dave and Ryan break down the good and the bad of The Predator on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast
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Friday Sep 14, 2018
Friday Sep 14, 2018
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!
Special guest KISStorians Evil Jim, Janie, and JR Frazier join the Irregulars for a 40th Anniversary viewing of NBC’s TV special, KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park!
This made-for-TV Hanna-Barbera production stars the legendary rock band KISS as super-powered super-sleuths that must crack the case of the evil amusement park! People are going missing left and right on the eve of KISS’s big concert and Gene, Paul, Ace, Peter, and Ace’s stunt double have to save the day!
Part Scooby-Doo, part Westworld, and part Phantom of the Opera, this wacky movie manages to draw from familiar tropes while being a unique motion picture experience!
Listen in as our special guests school the Commentary team not just on the movie, but on the KISStory of the hottest band in the world!
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Friday Aug 17, 2018
Friday Aug 17, 2018
Thursday Aug 09, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 225 – Kirk Thatcher Interview
Thursday Aug 09, 2018
Thursday Aug 09, 2018
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Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 223 – San Diego Comic Con 2018: The Movies
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Thursday Jun 28, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 219 – 1988
Thursday Jun 28, 2018
Thursday Jun 28, 2018
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Friday Jun 08, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 216 – MomoCon 2018 with Mike Gordon
Friday Jun 08, 2018
Friday Jun 08, 2018
Thursday May 31, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 215 – Solo: A Star Wars Story
Thursday May 31, 2018
Thursday May 31, 2018