PODCAST 180: "A Clockwork Orange" (1971) - A Signal Watch Canon Episode w/ SGHarms and Ryan

Watched:  01/20/2022

Format:  HBOmax

Viewing:  Unknown

Director:  Stanley Kubrick

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Ryan welcomes old droog and new co-host SGHarms to viddy a bit of the old ultraviolence as we discuss a bit of popular cine. It's Kubrick's much-discussed 1970's masterpiece, and there's plenty to talk about. Join us for a sloosh, my brothers, as we sort through all that Master Kubrick has brought us. 

If you have not seen this film, be aware that discussion of the film will include covering the film's depiction of multiple forms of violence, including sexual violence. Proceed with caution.

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The Signal Watch PodCast · 180: "A Clockwork Orange" (1971) - A Signal Watch Canon Episode w/ SGHarms and Ryan

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Music:

Clockwork Orange Title Theme (based on Purcell's "Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary" - Wendy Carlos

9th Symphony, 2nd Movement - Ludwig Van Beethoven, Berlin Philharmonic

Signal Watch Canon

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PODCAST 179: "Soylent Green" (1973) - a 2022 SciFi Episode w/ JimD and Ryan

Watched:  01/05/2022

Format:  Tubi

Viewing:  First

Director: Richard Fleischer

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JimD returns to talk what to expect in the new year and what to look for as you consider healthy eating in 2022. It's a Sci-Fi classic that isn't all that great! But it has a neat ending. And garbage trucks. And some name cast, which is just weird. Join us as we try not to crowd you with our opinions!

Music:

Soylent Green - Fred Myrow

Sci-Fi Nerdery

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PODCAST 178: "Zulu" (1964) - A SimonUK Cinema Series Episode w/ Ryan

Watched:  01/04/2021

Format:  Tubi

Viewing:  First

Decade:  1960's

Director:  Cy Endfield

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SimonUK and Ryan hold their ground against impossible odds in a trap of their own making! We talk the 93rd ever best British film, bringing our tiny squad up against the overwhelming force that is a film epic all about Britain's red-coats and the sun never setting on the empire and whatnot. It's a movie of it's time in some ways, and maybe more progressive a film than you're figuring for 1964.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 178: "Zulu" (1964) - A SimonUK Cinema Series Episode w/ Ryan

Music:

Zulu Suite - John Barry

SimonUK Cinema Series

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PODCAST 177: "North Sea Hijack"/ "ffolkes" (1980) - w/ SimonUK Cinema Selection w/ Ryan

Watched:  12/28/2021

Format:  DVD

Viewing:  First

Decade:  1980

Director:  Andrew V McLaglen

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It's Roger Moore in a beard and playing with cats and fighting villains! What's not to like? SimonUK and Ryan get on board to bear witness as Anthony Perkins decides to make some quick cash by entering the petroleum industry! It's all hands on deck as James Mason and many other familiar faces mix it up in a high stakes chess match that no one in the US ever managed to watch!

The Signal Watch PodCast · 177: "North Sea Hijack"/ "ffolkes" (1980) - w/ SimonUK Cinema Selection w/ Ryan

Music:

Main Titles and Closing Titles - Michael J Lewis

SimonUK Cinema Series 

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PodCast 176: "Santa With Muscles" (1996) - Daydrinking the Movies Christmas 2021 w/ Jamie, Dug, K and Ryan

Watched: 12/23/2021

Format:  BluRay

Viewing: Second

Decade:  1990's

Director:  John Murlowski

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Well. We rounded up Jamie's brother and sister-in-law, got into the booze cabinet and watched a truly, truly horrible movie. And with tape rolling, we thereby talked about The Meaning of Christmas, magic crystals, soft-racism in unrelated movies and a wide, wide host of topics.

Have a cocktail or three and catch-up. We're talking a garbage movie.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 176: "Santa With Muscles" (1996) - Daydrinking the Movies Christmas 2021 w/ Jamie, Dug, K and Ryan

Music:

Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Michael Buble 

hypnogram interprets "Santa With Muscles"

Christmas 2021 Playlist

The Signal Watch PodCast · Christmas 2021

PODCAST 175: "Cash On Demand" (1961) - Christmas 2021 w/ Jamie and Ryan

Watched:  12/13/2021

Format:  BluRay

Viewing:  Second

Decade:  1960's

Director:  Quentin Lawrence

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Jamie and Ryan pull the perfect job of a half-baked podcast episode! The best laid plans of podcasters and men and all that as we do our best to get through the score, talking about a Christmas heist film from the renowned Hammer studios, starring some top-shelf talent! Join us, and let's see if we can't get away with it!

The Signal Watch PodCast · 175: "Cash On Demand" (1961) - Christmas 2021 w/ Jamie and Ryan

Music:

Money - Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon 

Christmas 2021 Playlist

The Signal Watch PodCast · Christmas 2021

PODCAST 174: "The Apartment" (1960) - Christmas 2021 w/ Maxwell and Ryan

Watched:  12/07/2021

Format:  Amazon

Viewing:  Second

Decade:  1960's

Director:  Billy Wilder

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Just in time for Christmas, Maxwell steps off the elevator to join us for a discussion on a cinema classic by one of the great directors. Join us as we borrow a little time and space, and go over one of the best films in the filmography of one of the best directors of the mid-20th century. It may not have much to do with Santa, but it's a reflection of the holiday season from a certain POV!

The Signal Watch PodCast · 174: "The Apartment" (1960) - Christmas 2021 w/ Maxwell and Ryan

Music:

The Apartment Theme - Adolph Deutsch

Christmas Playlist 2021

The Signal Watch PodCast · Christmas 2021

PODCAST: "Die Hard" (1988) & "Die Hard 2" (1990) - Christmas 2021 w/ SimonUK and Ryan

Watched:  11/22 and 11/24

Format:  Amazon

Viewing: Unknown

Decade:  1980's and 1990's

Director:  Jon McTiernan and Renny Harlin

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Yippee ki-yay, y'all! It ain't Christmas til Nakatomi tower is smoldering, paper and glass are everywhere, several Europeans and a coke head are dead, Al has eaten a Twinkie and one Bonnie Bedelia has recognized her husband's handiwork. Yup, it's the one I've personally been refusing to do for years, paired with the (sigh) sequel.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 173: "Die Hard" (1988) & "Die Hard 2" (1990) - Christmas 2021 w/ SimonUK and Ryan

Music:

Ode to Joy - Michael Kamen, Die Hard OST 

Let it Snow - Vaughn Moore, Die Hard OST 

Christmas 2021

The Signal Watch PodCast · Christmas 2021

PODCAST 172: "Scrooged" (1988) - Christmas 2021 w/ MRSHL & Ryan

Watched:  11/12/2021

Format:  Amazon

Viewing: Unknown

Decade:  1980's

Director:  Richard Donner

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Marshall delivers a visitation upon the podcast to impart the lesson he knew in life - everyone likes Bill Murray as Frank Cross. Join he and Ryan as they talk an 80's Christmas favorite, one of the best retellings of Dicken's immortal classic, and much is made of television then and now. It's a Christmas favorite here at Signal Watch HQ, and we're delighted to get to talk on it.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 172: "Scrooged" (1988) - Christmas 2021 w/ MRSHL & Ryan

Music:

Scrooged Suite - Danny Elfman, Scrooged OST 

Put a Little Love in Your Heart - Al Green and Annie Lennox, Scrooged OST 

Christmas 2021 PodCasts

The Signal Watch PodCast · Christmas 2021

PODCAST 171: "Jingle All The Way" (1996) - Christmas 2021 w/ Stuart and Ryan

Watched:  11/03/2021

Format:  YouTube

Viewing: Second?  Third?

Decade:  1990's

Director:   Brian Levant

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Stuart and Ryan are in a mad-cap race to find the perfect gift for you, our listeners - and that would be a terrific podcast, just like all the other kids want this year. Will we deliver as trip each other, threaten media outlets, terrorize children and generally fail to deliver as podcast hosts and law-abiding citizens? We take a look at a movie that was panned upon its release, but that younger generations have decided is GREAT (they are wrong). But you gotta love Arnie. And Sinbad, too.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 171: "Jingle All The Way" (1996) - Christmas 2021 w/ Stuart and Ryan

Music:

Jingle Bells - Brian Stezer Orchestra 

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Johnny Mathis

Christmas 2021

The Signal Watch PodCast · Christmas 2021

PODCAST: "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" (2021) - A Marvel Chronological Countdown episode w/ Jamie and Ryan

Watched:  11/14/2021

Format:  Disney+

Viewing: First

Decade:  2020's

Director:  Destin Daniel Cretton

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Jamie and Ryan reveal their secret kung-fu-like prowess at podcasting as they dig into the next phase of Marvel as a new leading superhero takes the fore, alongside his wisecracking pal, Awkwafina, and Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley. Not to mention a few huge stars of international cinema in Michelle Yeoh and Tony Leung. And a rad dragon. Join us as we circle around this film, and sort out what our friends at Marvel are up to now.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 170: "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" (2021) - Avengers Countdown w/ Jamie & Ryan

Music:

Xu Shang-Chi - Joel P West, Shang-Chi OST

Family - Joel P West, Shang-Chi OST 

Marvel Movies!

The Signal Watch PodCast · Avengers Chronological Countdown (w/ Jamie and Ryan)

PODCAST: "The Man Who Would Be King" (1975) - a Signal Watch Canon episode w/ SimonUK and Ryan

Watched: 10/15/2021

Format:  Amazon Streaming

Viewing: First

Decade:  1970's

Director:  John Huston

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Two wayward souls, maybe a bit past their prime and in over their heads, seek fortune and glory - and that's just our podcasters. Join SimonUK and Ryan as we head into poorly charted territory and look into a film featuring two of our favorite film stars in an adventure that probably needed some better planning.  But you gotta admire the moxie.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 169: "The Man Who Would Be King" (1975) - a Signal Watch Canon Episode w/ SimonUK and Ryan

Music:

Theme from The Man Who Would Be King - Maurice Jarre

Canon Playlist 

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HALLOWEEN PODCAST: "The Fly II" (1989) - Halloween 2021 - Horror Sequels w/ SimonUK and Ryan

Watched:  09/12/2021

Format:  DVD

Viewing:  Second or third

Decade:  1980's

Director:  Chris Walas

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SimonUK and Ryan see what all the buzz is about as they check out the sequel to the famous Cronenberg remake. This time, it's a wee baby insect man and Daphne Zuniga against the world and spooky corporate interests! Join us as we take a swat at a film that was one I think everyone saw on cable.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 167: "The Fly II" (1989) - Halloween 2021 - Horror Sequels w/ SimonUK and Ryan

Music:

Fly II Main Theme - Christopher Young

Halloween 2021 Playlist

The Signal Watch PodCast · Halloween 2021 - Horror Sequels

PODCAST: "Son of Frankenstein" (1939) and "Son of Dracula" (1943) - Halloween 2021 - Horror Sequels w/ SimonUK and Ryan

Watched:  09/06/2021

Format:  BluRay

Viewing:  a whole lot

Decade:  1930's and 1940's

Director:  Rowland V. Lee and Robert Siodmak (I KNOW)

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We check in on the boys and see what the kids are up to! One back in the old family villa and the other heading to Louisiana for some jambalaya, we assume. Two franchises rise yet again, stitched together from ideas new and old as we look at the third in the series for each, and sink their teeth into familiar tropes as well as all new stories and characters!

The Signal Watch PodCast · 166: "Son of Frankenstein" (1939) & "Son of Dracula" (1943) - Halloween 2021 - w/ SimonUK & Ryan

Music:

Son of Dracula Theme - Hans J. Salter Orchestra

Son of Frankenstein Theme - Frank Skinner

Halloween 2021

The Signal Watch PodCast · Halloween 2021 - Horror Sequels

PODCAST: "Dawn of the Dead" (1978) & (2004) - Halloween 2021 - Horror Sequels w/ SimonUK and Ryan

 

Watched:  08/25 & 08/31/2021

Format:  YouTube and Amazon

Viewing:  at least second for both

Decade:  1970's and 2000's

Director:  George Romero and Zack Snyder

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SimonUK and Ryan celebrate Halloween by taking a bite out of the sequel to the zombie movie that started it all, and which some consider the most delicious of the genre. We also discuss the 21st Century reanimation of the same idea. Join us for a Halloween horror discussion fit to wake the dead.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 165: "Dawn Of The Dead" (1978) and (2004) - Halloween 2021 - Horror Sequels w/ SimonUK and Ryan

Music:

L'alba dei morti viventi - Goblin, Dawn of the Dead/ Zombi Soundtrack

What the World Needs Now (Is Love, Sweet Love) - Burt Bacharach

Halloween 2021 Playlist!

The Signal Watch PodCast · Halloween 2021 - Horror Sequels

PODCAST: Ted Lasso Roundup - Seasons 1 and 2! With MBell, Maxwell, MRSHL and yours truly

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We gather our forces to take on the juggernaut that is a little TV show about American football coaches shipped to England to coach football/ soccer. It's an unlikely smash hit with a pile of Emmy's, and since we were going to talk on it, anyway - we figured we'd talk out loud and y'all can listen in.

Get ready for a long episode as we go deep on how the show is structured, how it builds themes, models ideas and makes for television that challenges expectations.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 164: "Ted Lasso Roundup - Seasons 1 & 2" (2020 & 2021) w/ MBell, Maxwell, MRSHL and Ryan

HALLOWEEN PODCAST: "Psycho II" (1983) - a Horror Movie Sequels Spooktacular! w/ SimonUK and Ryan

Watched:  08/05/2021

Format:  Amazon

Viewing:  First

Decade:  1980's

Director:  Richard Franklin

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Simon and Ryan go nuts talking the second and unexpected installment in the adventures of a boy who is maybe a little too close with his mother. We're reminded the 80's weren't that much after the 60's as Stormin' Norman returns back to Casa Bates to start over and maybe enjoy his role as a motel entrepreneur. Could things go wrong? Hey, let's not get crazy here.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 163: "Psycho II" (1983) - Halloween 2021 - Horror Sequels - w/ SimonUK and Ryan

Music:

Psycho II Score by Jerry Goldsmith

Halloween 2021 - Horror Sequels Playlist

The Signal Watch PodCast · Halloween 2021 - Horror Sequels

PODCAST: "Halloween 2" (1981) and "Halloween 3" (1982) - a Halloween Sequels PodCast w/ Simon and Ryan

Watched:  07/27 + 28/2021

Format:  Amazon Streaming

Viewing:  First on both

Decade:  1980's

Director:  Rick Rosenthal/ Tommy Lee Wallace

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Simon and Ryan delve into the sequels of some Halloween and horror greats, returning to the scene of the crime with a mix of technology and magic! Join us as we discuss the follow ups to a bona fide classic - one a direct sequel and one a terrific deviation from the formula! Plus: ATKINS. Come spend a spooktacular hour with your two (g)hosts, in a continuation of a Halloween series!

The Signal Watch PodCast · 162: "Halloween 2" (1981) and "Halloween 3" (1982) - Halloween 2021 w/ Simon and Ryan

Music

Three More Days to Halloween - based on London Bridge - I'll blame the screenwriter

Halloween II Theme - John Carpenter w/ Alan Howarth

Halloween III Theme - John Carpenter w/ Alan Howarth

Halloween 2021 Playlist

The Signal Watch PodCast · 162: "Halloween 2" (1981) and "Halloween 3" (1982) - Halloween 2021 w/ Simon and Ryan

PODCAST: "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017) - Avengers Chronological Countdown #17 w/ Jamie and Ryan

Watched:  A while back

Format:  Disney+

Viewing:  unknown

Decade:  2010's

Director:  Taika Watiti

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Jamie and Ryan have been displaced in time, but return to podcasting Marvel movies in order! Our conversation is out of this world as we take on a threat that we kind of forgot about - doing this podcast - and it comes back to bite us. Join us as we talk the pivot point for Thor in the Marvel U and Cate Blanchett being sassy as all get-out.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 161: "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017) - Avengers Countdown 17 w/ Jamie and Ryan

Music:

Thor Ragnarok - Mark Mothersbaugh

Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin III

Marvel Movies PodCasts

The Signal Watch PodCast · Avengers Chronological Countdown (w/ Jamie and Ryan)

I'm Team Hela

PODCAST: "Miller's Crossing" (1990) - A Signal Watch Canon Episode w/ JimD and Ryan

Watched:  09/09/2021

Format:  BluRay

Viewing:  Unknown (well over 30x)

Decade:  1990's

Director:  Coen Bros.

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JimD looks in his heart and joins Ryan to discuss a shared canon film. It's the third from the Coen Bros. and one that is seemingly being forgotten by the current generation of film fans. Join us as we twist and turn, up is down, black is white. We're talkin' about friendship. We're talkin' about character. We're talkin' about - hell. listeners, I ain't embarrassed to use the word - we're talkin' about ethics.

The Signal Watch PodCast · 160: "Miller's Crossing" (1990) - a Signal Watch Canon Episode w/ JimD and Ryan

Music:

Miller's Crossing Opening Titles -  by Carter Burwell

Miller's Crossing End Titles - by Carter Burwell

Signal Watch Canon:

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