Sofa Dogs Podcast

Subject: The Last Boy Scout (1991) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: December 11, 2015, 10:17 AM Plot Summary: A washed-up Private Investigator and a former Pro-Football star connect a young woman's murder to a gambling syndicate within the NFL. Note: It's a Shane Black script, which means it's also Christmas-time....or is it? Jimmy returns for such a debate, while we also discuss hero worship in professional sports, mistaking hair for ink, action stars of the 1990s', Satan Claws and politicians. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: The Last Boy Scout (1991) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs Podcast YouTube Channel!

Subject: Friday the 13th Part 4 - The Final Chapter (1984) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold, Heather Wixson Record Date: November 11, 2015, 12:08 AM Plot Summary: A resourceful boy and his family are terrorized by Jason Voorhees, as he systematically massacres the inhabitants of a neighboring house party. Note: The last Friday the 13th of 2015's calendar year, Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast) and Heather (managing editor of DailyDead.com) team up and join me to tackle the fourth film in the franchise. We talk about production value, skinny-dipping, spastic dancing and the common career trajectory of child stars. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Watch: The Sofa Dogs Podcast YouTube Channel!

Subject: Final Destination (2000) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: October 21, 2015, 10:45 AM Plot Summary: A Teen has a premonition of a plane explosion and proceeds to find a pattern to death's design, hoping to keep himself and his friends alive. Note: A bonus episode from Horror Month, Jimmy returns to take a fresh look at the original Final Destination. We talk about Death as a villain, mean streaks, subtext alongside text and pregnancy as an STD. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: Final Destination Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store!

Subject: John Carpenter's Christine (1983) Observers: John Pavlich, Heather Wixson Record Date: October 12, 2015, 03:30 PM Plot Summary: A Teenage outcast buys and restores a 1957 Plymouth Fury, which is secretly possessed by a malevolent, unstoppable force. Note: Continuing the podcast's month-long celebration of Horror, the Managing Editor of DailyDead.com drops by to talk about one of the better films to be adapted from the works of Stephen King. We discuss parents sabotaging their children, trimming book fat for films, vulgar slang oddities and car love versus human love. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: Christine (1983) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store!

Subject: A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Observers: John Pavlich, Hayley White Record Date: October 10, 2015, 09:14 AM Plot Summary: Nancy Thompson returns to Springwood to help a new group of kids deal with Freddy Krueger, in a correctional facility for wayward teens. Note: Continuing the podcast's month-long celebration of Halloween and the Horror genre, Hayley returns to discuss Chuck Russell's directorial debut. We talk about franchise continuity, invention from budgetary constraints, dreams affecting reality and science versus faith. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: A Nightmare on Elm Street Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Supplemental Material: Check out John's Photo with Heather Langenkamp on Facebook.

Subject: Fright Night (1985) Observers: John Pavlich, Eric Diaz Record Date: October 09, 2015, 10:16 PM Plot Summary: A Horror enthusiast's new neighbor turns out to be a vampire. Note: Continuing the podcast's annual, month-long celebration of Halloween and the Horror genre, Eric returns to help take a second look at Tom Holland's creature classic. We discuss the trajectory of the vampire, sexual subtext, making scary funny and being gay in Hollywood, during the 1980s'. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: Fright Night (30th Anniversary Edition) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store!

Subject: Tremors (1990) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: August 01, 2015, 02:18 PM Plot Summary: A couple of handymen discover their small, desert town is home to massive monsters that burrow after their prey from under the ground. Note: Kicking off the podcast's annual, month-long celebration of Halloween and the Horror genre, Tysto returns to discuss this original, monster-movie classic. We talk about constructing your narrative through geographical landmarks, what makes a "Perfect Movie" and the overall Tremors franchise. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD and please support the show by donating via Paypal. Buy: Tremors on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store!

Subject: The Sofa Dogs Podcast Observers: John Pavlich Record Date: September 12, 2015, 01:16 PM Note: This is a new update on the future of the podcast and plans for expansion to other platforms and formats. In addition, this is also a strong request to please make a donation, via Paypal. Thank you.

Subject: The Iron Giant (1999) Observers: John Pavlich, Jesse Jackson Record Date: July 28, 2015, 01:24 PM Plot Summary: A boy in 1950s' America, befriends a massive robot with a mysterious origin and purpose. Note: Jesse Jackson (not the one you're probably thinking of), makes his debut on the podcast to discuss Brad Bird's first, animated feature film. We talk about being an outcast, finding your own identity and becoming a hero. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Buy: The Iron Giant on Blu-ray at Amazon.com!

Subject: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: April 17, 2015, 04:06 PM Plot Summary: A rookie profiler with the FBI, consults with a manipulative cannibal in order to catch a killer and find a missing woman. Note: Tysto returns as we revisit the Academy Award winner that brought class back to the Horror genre. We talk about themes of sexism, extreme close-ups, who the true villain is, how to steal a pen and what it means if you do. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Buy: The Silence of The Lambs on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Support: John's Mom and her fight against Cancer!

Subject: Bound (1996) Observers: John Pavlich, Yvette del Rio Record Date: April 12, 2015, 11:29 PM Plot Summary: A recently paroled thief helps her new girlfriend steal a couple million dollars from Chicago mobsters. Note: Celebrating the podcast's nine year anniversary, Yvette enters to chat about The Wachowski's first feature film. We discuss tropes of the noir genre, the masculine versus the feminine, gender identity and sexual politics. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Buy: Bound on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Support: John's Mom and her fight against Cancer!

Subject: Reservoir Dogs (1992) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: February 28, 2015, 03:13 PM Plot Summary: After a perilous jewel heist, a group of color-coded criminals rendezvous at a warehouse, where they suspect an undercover cop to be in their midst. Note: After having such a good time on our Pulp Fiction commentary, Tysto and I reach back to discuss Quentin Tarantino's first feature. We talk about honor and loyalty amongst thieves, song meanings, breaking the fourth wall within a false narrative, violence in exploitation and the social contract of tipping food service employees. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Buy: Reservoir Dogs on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Support: John's Mom and her fight against Cancer!

Subject: Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: March 09, 2015, 10:42 AM Plot Summary: A young woman brings her friends to the Farmhouse she grew up in but Jason Voorhees is close by, so he dons a hockey mask and sets out to murder them all. Note: The date of Friday the 13th is once again upon us, so Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast) returns to watch the third film in the franchise. We discuss the third dimension gimmick, slasher tropes, misogyny versus feminism and the odd injections of 1970s' funk. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Buy: Friday The 13th: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Support: John's Mom and her fight against Cancer!

Subject: Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: February 09, 2015, 12:13 PM Plot Summary: Jason Voorhees is revealed to be alive, having survived drowning and witnessing his Mother's murder. Five years after the Camp Crystal Lake massacre, he preys upon a group of counselors at a neighboring camp. Note: It's another surprise commentary to mark the occasion of "bad luck" day. Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast) returns to watch the second film in the franchise. We talk about sexuality within the Horror genre, building a Do-It-Yourself Murder Cabin, the disappearance of Paul, handi-capable romance and remembering characters' names. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Buy: Friday The 13th: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Support: John's Mom and her fight against Cancer!

Subject: Buffy - Revelations (3x07) Observers: John Pavlich, Kim Butler Record Date: January 26, 2015, 09:10 PM Plot Summary: A female Watcher visits Sunnydale to train Faith and Buffy's friends learn of her secret meetings with Angel. Note: Kim returns to discuss the seventh episode from Buffy's third season. We talk about interventions, on-screen chemistry and characterization through fight choreography. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the show on your DVD. Buy: Buffy on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Support: John's Mom and her fight against Cancer!

Subject: The World's End (2013) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: January 13, 2015, 03:00 PM Plot Summary: A sociopath emotionally manipulates his former friends to join him on an expansive pub crawl in their old hometown, during which they uncover a hidden network of alien robots attempting global assimilation and takeover of the human race. Note: Finishing off The Cornetto Trilogy, Jimmy returns as we discuss irredeemable protagonists, empty catharsis, enabling an addict, what happens when a film's thesis insults or damages past work, rewarding bad behavior and beer. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD. Buy: The Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store! Support: John's Mom and her fight against Cancer!

Subject: Pulp Fiction (1994) Observers: John Pavlich, Tysto Record Date: December 27, 2014, 01:14 PM Plot Summary: A mysterious briefcase pursued by two hitmen, a boxer's antique, gold watch and the difficult disposal of a headless body are but a few key elements in this sprawling, modern noir, set in contemporary California. Note: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of this influential and unconventional crime-drama, Tysto returns to discuss disjointed narratives, the dangerous flirtations of Mia Wallace, making a meal out of the mundane and the proper ways in which to clean up after a murder. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD, and please support the podcast by clicking on the "Donate" button at the top of the homepage. Buy: Pulp Fiction on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Shop!

Subject: Lost - Pilot Part 2 (1x02) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: November 26, 2014, 04:38 PM Plot Summary: Continuing their exploration of their environment, a group of island castaways search for the airplane's radio, hoping to call for help. Note: Jimmy returns to further celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lost's premiere. We discuss recognizing duality, cultural diversity, the dynamics of the music and missing the dinosaur. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the show on your DVD, and please support the podcast by clicking on the "Donate" button at the top of the homepage. Buy: Lost - The Complete Series on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Shop!

Subject: Lost - Pilot Part 1 (1x01) Observers: John Pavlich, Jimmy Brown Record Date: November 19, 2014, 02:20 PM Plot Summary: An airliner crashes on an island, leaving a group of survivors to unravel the mysteries of their environment and each other. Note: We had originally recorded this back in September, when it was more appropriate. Unfortunately, technical difficulties resulted in having to scrap the file and go again. So, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Lost's premiere, Jimmy an I discuss appointment television, "The Mystery Box" and standards and practices. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the show on your DVD, and please support the podcast by clicking on the "Donate" button at the top of the homepage. Buy: Lost - The Complete Series on Blu-ray at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store!

Subject: Severance (2006) Observers: John Pavlich, Hayley White Record Date: October 31, 2014, 10:28 PM Plot Summary: A group of office workers head out to the Hungarian woods for a team-building retreat, where they are systematically stalked and tortured by a band of psychotic, military survivalists. Note: Happy Halloween! Wrapping up the podcast's month-long tribute to Horror films, Hayley returns to discuss this subversive, Horror comedy. We talk about building tension, dark humor, Chekhov's Land Mine and the importance of setup and payoff. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD, and please support the podcast by clicking on the "Donate" button at the top of the homepage. Buy: Severance (2006) on DVD at Amazon.com! Buy: Pop Art from John's Etsy Store!