Cinema Degeneration

John Carpenter Appreciation Month: ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK

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Our episode today is devoted to a favorite at Cinema Degeneration: the 1981 science-fiction action film ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK. Join us as we escape into the near future world (of 1997) where the President of the United States (Donald Pleasence) crashes into Manhattan, which now serves as a giant maximum security prison. A convicted bank robber, Snake Plisskin (Kurt Russell) is given 24 hours to rescue the president in order to receive a pardon. He runs into a plethora of eccentric characters along the way played by Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Isaac Hayes, Harry Dean Stanton, Tom Atkins, and Adrienne Barbeau!

Our host Cameron Scott welcomes Jason Arthur for a breakdown of this iconic flick. Jason is a paranormal investigator, cryptozoologist, producer (LEP Productions), and fellow podcaster (Stirring the Pot). Listen to them discuss their love of a character in an eyepatch, double-crosses, and the vast wasteland that is New York.

And remember- The name’s Plissken.

Cinema Degeneration Presents - John Carpenter Appreciation Month - "They Live"

We have declared February John Carpenter Appreciation Month here at the Cinema Degeneration Network. Along with our regular lineup of shows, we will be releasing a show twice a week and every week dedicated to the filmography of this legendary filmmaker and musician. For the 6th show we are covering Carpenter's iconic film about aliens from another planet living in secret amongst us, 1988's "THEY LIVE".  Starring an equally legendary actor and wrestler the late Rowdy Roddy Piper, this action packed tale of mind controlling aliens only visible to us with the aid of special sunglasses is uncannily relevant in todays world. Joining host Cameron Scott for this special show are three special guest co-hosts including Cameron's wife Patty Scott and filmmakers Jessie Seitz and Marcus Koch.  Join them on this trip as they discuss a film that raises many many questions about our society and culture at large, even today as much as it did back in 1988. Oh, and make sure to bring plenty of bubblegum.

Cinema Degeneration Presents - John Carpenter Appreciation Month - "Vampires"

We have declared February John Carpenter Appreciation Month here at the Cinema Degeneration Network. Along with our regular lineup of shows, we will be releasing a show twice a week and every week dedicated to the filmography of this legendary filmmaker and musician. For the 5th show we are covering Carpenter's only film about bloodsuckers, the 1998 "VAMPIRES".  A fun and fast paced romp about a team of vampire slayers facing off against a master vampire hellbent on becoming a daywalker.  Joining host Cameron Scott for this special show is guest co-host artist/actor/creator/filmmaker Constance Medrano of CONDWG Films and Moon Cat Crafts.  Join them on this trip as they discuss the film that rekindled Carpenter's passion for filmmaking.

Cinema Degeneration Presents - John Carpenter Appreciation Month - "Dark Star"

We have declared February John Carpenter Appreciation Month here at the Cinema Degeneration Network. Along with our regular lineup of shows, we will be releasing a show twice a week and every week dedicated to the filmography of this legendary filmmaker and musician. For the 4th outing we are dissecting Carpenter's first feature length film, the 1974 "DARK STAR".  This science fiction comedy is a trippy oddity that was not only the first feature by both director John Carpenter and co-star/co-writer Dan O'Bannon and it has to be seen to be believed.  Joining host Cameron Scott for this special show is guest co-host and musician and podcaster Tim O'Saben of the Tim-O and Harley Show!  Join the 'Unruly Two' as they discuss the genesis of a legend's first foray into feature film production.

Cinema Degeneration Presents - John Carpenter Appreciation Month - "In The Mouth Of Madness"

We have declared February John Carpenter Appreciation Month here at the Cinema Degeneration Network. Along with our regular lineup of shows, we will be releasing a show twice a week and every week dedicated to the filmography of this legendary filmmaker and musician. For the 3rd outing we are dissecting one of Carpenter's lesser heralded films, 1995's  "IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS".  This supernatural thriller blends the lines of real life and fiction as we follow insurance investigator John Trent to find out the madness which is Sutter Cane.  Joining host Cameron Scott for this special show is guest co-host and filmmaker/podcaster Rebecca Rinehart!  Join the two of them as they go off the deep end with the immortal question of, "Do you read Sutter Cane?"

Cinema Degeneration Presents - John Carpenter Appreciation Month - "The Fog"

We have declared February John Carpenter Appreciation Month here at the Cinema Degeneration Network. Along with our regular lineup of shows, we will be releasing a show twice a week and every week dedicated to the filmography of this legendary filmmaker and musician. For the second round we are dissecting one of Carpenter's most celebrated films, 1980's  "THE FOG".  This supernatural thriller boasts an amazing cast including Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh and the late Hal Holbrook. Joining host Cameron Scott for this special show is guest co-host and filmmaker Jessie Seitz!  Join them as they wax nostalgic about all the reasons to steer clear of Antonio Bay and beware of what terror lies in The Fog.

Cinema Degeneration Presents - John Carpenter Appreciation Month - "Assault On Precinct 13"

We have declared February John Carpenter Appreciation Month here at the Cinema Degeneration Network. Along with our regular lineup of shows, we will be releasing a show twice a week and every week dedicated to the filmography of this legendary filmmaker and musician. Kicking things off for the festivities we are dissecting Carpenter's second feature film, the 1976 action siege "ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13" starring Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston and Laurie Zimmer. Joining host Cameron Scott for this kickoff show is special guest co-host and Grindhouse Pizzeria regular Tom Komisar!  Join them as they discuss this film in great detail and get a little nostalgic for this bullet filled modern take on the Western genre!

Cinema Degeneration Presents - This Is Your Brain On Film - "Mom And Dad"

After several requests for another adventure we're releasing the 3rd episode of our show "This Is Your Brain On Film", where we turn our attention to the films that warp your minds and melt your faces! Continuing to bring it with the 3rd outing, we are diving into the crazy and frantic 2017 Nicolas Cage thriller "MOM AND DAD". For this episode however we are trying a different approach with a feature length commentary filled with shenanigans and hooligans! Join host Cameron Scott in a round table discussion with co-hosts and Scott's old high school chums writer and poet Aaron Paschke and artist Josip Kramaric. This is one rowdy and bumpy ride indeed. And remember folks - don't try this at home.

Cinema Degeneration Presents - Grindhouse Pizzeria - "From Dusk Till Dawn"

On episode Nine of the Cinema Degeneration Networks introductory show "Grindhouse Pizzeria" which is dedicated to all things that encompass the Grindhouse and Exploitation genres, we will be reviewing and discussing the 1996 dynamo action fest and blood soaked "FROM DUSK TILL DAWN."  A terrifying evil has been unleashed. And five strangers are our only hope to stop it!  Join our hosts  Cameron Scott, Cinema Degeneration CEO and first time guest filmmaker Tony Walters of RAD Entertainment! Listen to us geek out and get into great detail on what we both consider the best exploitation film of the 90's, only at The Grindhouse Pizzeria.  Come on in and grab yourself a slice!

Cinema Degeneration Presents - Creature Feature Dinner Theater - "Attack Of The Killer Donuts"

Welcome to the second episode of the show called 'Creature Feature Dinner Theater' which will star hosts the married team of Patty and Cameron Scott. Cameron and Patty met 11 years ago at the Cinema Wasteland Movie & Memorabilia Expo, so not only was it love at first sight but both parties knew the others love for the horror genre was genuine. Which brings us to our show today. The Creature Feature Dinner Theater will not only feature nasty monsters, sharks, wild animals, aliens, creatures, goblins and ghouls...but we will also be concocting a special drink and/or meal to go with the movie for the evening. For our second feature we are bringing you the 2016 horror comedy "ATTACK OF THE KILLER DONUTS". Check it out for the movie review/dissection and the recipe for our special "Attack of the Raspberry Donut" adult beverage as our finisher. Leave the kids at home and enjoy responsibly!