Better In The Dark

Episode Thirty Six: Batman At The Movies!

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:55:02 GMT

In what will hopefully be our biggest episode in recorded history, Tom and Derrick spend close to two hours examining the history of the Caped Crusader in television and movies, from his status as the first DC hero to hit the silver screen to his position as Money-Making Franchise God to his ignoble downfall and subsequent redemption, we talk about everything Dark Knight. Whether it's movie serial, cartoon or live action televsion, the Boys Outta Brooklyn examine it...plus they debate the charms of Katie Holmes, defend Joel Schummaker (you heard that right!) and reveal who was supposed to be the cast of Batman Forever. You see that signal in the sky--it's time to Bat-Click! If you're a big fan of the podcast--or you just love trading e-mails on movies--please join our BITD Mailing List at http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/BetterInTheDark/. There is a vetting process to weed out spammers, but once you're in, it's arguably the best way to influence future episodes You can also drop us a line at betternthedark@gmail.com. Please leave a comment or vote for us at Podcast Alley (http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=48490). You can become Tom's friend on MySpace at www.myspace.com/thomasbitd and give him input there. And please, if you love the show, become our friend or leave a comment at our podomatic website.

Episode Thirty Five: The Twilight Joys of Vincent Price

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:14:57 GMT

The Boys From Brooklyn share their love of one of the great horror actors of all time (not to mention actor, period) by looking at the seven films that comprise The MGM Screen Icon Set for Vincent Price! From the stultifying boredom that is Twice Told Tales to the sheer bleak hardcore genius of The Witchfinder General, Tom and Derrick discuss the last true horror films of Price's career. Plus we give our props to the greatest theological serial killer of all time, Dr. Phibes--and try to find out what happened to his super-sexy assistant Virginia 'Vulnavia' North, show reverence towards the late British director Michael Reeves and review a film neither man knew existed prior to the release of this set. It's a celebration of a true American talent--so click on, Macduff!

Episode Thirty Four: Gilt Edged Bonds Part One--Dr. No and From Russia With Love!

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:17:24 GMT

The Boys From Brooklyn have been threatening it for a long time...and now it's here! Join Thomas and Derrick and they attempt to trace the history of the longest running action movie franchise in history, The James Bond Series! We cover the origins of this landmark motion picture institution before going into a critical overview of the two films that made Sean Connery a household name. Plus we reveal the long-lost words to Monty Norman's James Bond theme and discuss our own memories of discovering Bond for the first time. You know you can't just let this opportunity live and let die--so get to clicking!

Episode Thirty Three: The Sunshiney Rey-Beam of Review Positivity!

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:20:16 GMT

It's time for our quarterly Review Episode, and Our Guys From Brooklyn are Happy And Peppy And Bursting With Love for most of the films they've seen. From the black and white version of The Mist to the shockingly funny Forgetting Sara Marshall to the film one of the team declares The Best Super-Hero Movie Ever To Come Out Of Marvel, Iron Man, Tom and Derrick rave to their heart's content. Oh, and Tom examines his displeasure with the physics of Post-Cataclysmic Worlds when he talks about the Neil Marshall sci-fi actioner Doomsday. It's a nutty bunny jubilee, so get to clicking!

Episode Thirty Two: The Savage Flint Shadow On The Night Road To Conan

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 18 May 2008 12:16:42 GMT

In a slight change of pace, The Guys Outta Brooklyn talk about some films that they'd like to see remade--either because they weren't very good, like Doc Savage, or because the time is right for an updated version, like Our Man Flint. We also dispute the facts in the case of Billy Zane's gut, commiserate with Wesley Snipes' fate, and tear Frank Spotnitz a new one for his horrible remake of Kolchak: The Night Stalker. It's a trip down memory lane, so don't forget to click right here! (Special Note: This episode is dedicated to comic artist Gene Colan. Gene is very sick, and the beginning of the episode has information on how you can contribute--and get kick-ass art out of it!)

Episode Thirty One: The Robot Genesis Blinks In The Pit of Mastered Ghosts--The Best of Doctor Who!

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 04 May 2008 11:55:26 GMT

Earlier this year, The Boys Outta Brooklyn gave you an overview of the long running BBC series Doctor Who. Now, in the second part of this two-part episode, Tom and Derrick discuss their favorite episodes from both the original series and the Russell T. Davies revival! From the first Tom Baker serial Robot to what may very well be the single greatest hour of genre television the show has ever produced, Blink, we present a number of episodes that will get you up to snuff! Plus we focus a little on the amazing Phillip Hinchcliffe era, explain how hardcore Sarah Jane was, and meet the one woman who challenges Kristen Bell for Tom's affection--the one and only Sally Sparrow! There's an anomaly in the Timestream, so you know what to do--click right now!

Episode Thirty: Why Dennis Quaid Takes The Cake!

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:04:26 GMT

Everybody knows that Dennis Quaid is one of the favorite actors of The Guys Outta Brooklyn. Well, in honor of his birthday, Thomas and Derrick celebrate the Man With The Mile-Wide Grin! From the ultra-obscure sports comedy Tough Enough to Todd Hayes' amazing recreation of 50's melodrama, Far From Heaven, they pick their favorite Quaid films while remembering the ultra-obscure Big Show and torturing you, the audience, with more song! It's a finger-picking good time, so get to clicking!

Episode Twenty-Nine: Welcome To BITD Studios--Our First Anniversary Fantasy Producing Program!

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:03:00 GMT

Hard to believe, but it's been a year since The Boys Outta Brooklyn took up the microphone in an effort to school the world on the joys of cinema...and they celebrate by reading a slew of listener mail, explain Tom's literary dyslexia, recommend a load of podcasts for long commutes, and talk about the books and comics they'd make into movies if they ran their own production house. And yes...there's gratuitous mentions of Kristen Bell and Dennis Quaid as well. So put on your party hats and noise makers and join the party by clicking away!

Episode Twenty-Eight: Reversing The Neutron Flow Part One--The History of Doctor Who

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:37:39 GMT

Finally, The Boys Outta Brooklyn unveil the first part of their much-threatened Doctor Who Retrospective! In what is easily the longest episode we've ever produced, Tom and Derrick take you from the humble beginnings of what is now the longest running science fiction television show of all time to its present status as a big time, international cult hit. And along the way, hear Tom rant about what Russell T. Davies has done to one of his favorite shows, find out which companions the Boys would do, and hear more inappropriate British accents than God ever intended man to hear! It's a veritable Key to (A Good) Time, so click now!

Episode Twenty-Seven: Reviews From The Future Make Our Head Hurt

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:04:30 GMT

It's that time of the Better In The Dark calender, where The Boys Outta Brooklyn review films they've seen in the last quarter. And not only do you get Tom and Derrick's view of The Mist and Cloverfield, Derrick tells you why Transformers should only be viewed while drunk, the guys talk about why time travel sucks in their discussion of The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and someone has to restrain Tom before he goes foaming at the mouth over his beloved Kristen Bell's contribution to the cast of Heroes--and not in a good way. We'll only track you down from the future if you don't listen...so why don't you click away?

Episode Twenty-Six: Not A Dream! Not A Hoax! This Really Is The LAST Marvel At The Movies

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:29:59 GMT

Close to a year ago, The Guys From Brooklyn began a critical survey of every Marvel movie ever made. And now we wrap it all up by covering what's left. From the movie serial version of Captain America to the amazingly bad films made from the output of one of our heroes, the late Steve Gerber (to whose memory this episode is dedicated), we turn out the lights and sweep up until there is no stone untold in the cinematic history of Marvel Comics. Plus Derrick reveals the two films he fell asleep in front of, Tom has little love for Triple H (and certain members of our fan base) and both men go insane over the upcoming Iron Man movie! We're pulling into the driveway, folks, so you know you have to get to clicking!

Episode Twenty-Five: Reanimate Them If You Got 'Em! The Re-Animator Trilogy

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:14:07 GMT

Get your glowy green goop out and party down with The Guys From Brooklyn, as we examine the seminal Re-Animator and its sequels. Derrick and Tom delve into the origins of this trend-setting horror comedy, and discuss all three films in depth. Plus--because it wouldn't be an episode of Better In The Dark without digressions--the Guys talk about the joys of Spanish television, and we premiere our new BITD vocal introduction! And check out the promo for the Cemetery Things Contest, where you can win a gift certificate to the bookstore of your choice! It beats having a head in a tray on your desk, so get to clicking!

Episode Twenty-Four: Planet Proof--The Strange Case of Grindhouse

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:11:20 GMT

We've been promising it for months now...and now it's here! Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as they finally review the Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez double-blast Grindhouse, and try to examine how this film, billed as a major event, went over like a lead balloon. Tom and Derrick go in depth with both Tarantino's car chase/slasher epic Death Proof and Rodriguez's lunatic zombiethon Planet Terror. Plus the guys share their own memories of the grindhouses around New York, get into an argument about the dubious attractiveness of Fergie, and pitch a movie idea to Robert Rodriguez. You know this is the stuff...so click it to pick it!

Episode Twenty-Three: Never Fear, Pam Grier Is Here

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:13:36 GMT

Thomas and Derrick pay tribute to a fine, fine woman--the one and only Queen of The Blaxploitation Game, Pam Grier! The Boys Outta Brooklyn reminisce about this amazing actress who transcended her genre to become one of the greatest icons of action cinema. From her signature film Foxy Brown to a visit to that peculiar backwater we like to call Planet Williamson via Bucktown to Quentin Tarantino's love letter to Pam, Jackie Brown, the guys tell you everything you want to know. It'll be an arresting experience, sugar...so you know where to point your browser and click!

Episode Twenty Two: Marvel At The Movies Part Four--The Hulk

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:14:27 GMT

It's the penultimate edition of our march through Marvel Comic's cinematic offerings (we promise!) with a focus on its biggest televisual success story, The Incredible Hulk! Join Thomas and Derrick as they track ol' Greenskin from his beginnings in the comics to his participation on one of the cheesiest cartoon packages ever to his mega-stardom on television right on through to his big ticket film debut! Plus The Guys Outta Brooklyn give much love to Sam Elliot and Tim Thomerson, prove why they simply shouldn't be singing, and Derrick challenges people to a knife fight! You don't want us to make us angry, so get to clickin!

Episode Twenty One: Die, The Lethal Trance Harder Goodnight (or: CHRISTMAS ACTION!)

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:45:01 GMT

It's time to Deck the Halls...and the Rickmans, and the Buseys, and the Irons, as The Guys Outta Brooklyn talk about their favorite Christmas Action Movies. A number of action films take place on or around Christmas, and Tom and Derrick cover a number of them including Die Harder, Die Harder, Lethal Weapon, and Tom's personal favorite, Trancers! Plus there's a lot of love for our fellow podcasters, gifts are exchanged, and--thanks to the new BITD HQ computer--the return of the drops! It's only here, only now...and the only thing you have to do is click on the download link.

Episode Twenty: 30 Days of Ultimatums Shoot Rob Zombie

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 06:17:57 GMT

It's the first BITD edited on the BITD Central HQ's new computer! Pity it focuses on some frustrating films that The Boys Outta Brooklyn saw from August to October of 2007. Sure, Derrick raves about Shoot 'Em Up, but then Tom tries to figure out why 30 Days of Night doesn't thrill him, Derrick bitches about the use of caffeine-cam in The Bourne Ultimatum and both do an intervention for Rob Zombie and his white trash obsessions! There's only one way to feel our wrath...and that's by clicking like your life depends on it!

Episode Nineteen: Take Us Out To The Game Of Your Choice

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:18:12 GMT

While we're all still coming down from tryptophane poisoning, join The Guys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss their favorite Sports Movies. Thomas and Derrick talk about such notables as both versions of The Longest Yard, the boxing classic The Great White Hope, and the cult hockey classic Slap Shot--and then go as mental as they ever have been over the sports movie spoof Dodgeball! Plus the guys talk about their own sports memories growing up. It's third and long, so what else can you do but click that download button now!

Episode Eighteen: The November 2007-January 2008 Preview Episode, For The Children Are Our Future

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:54:09 GMT

It's the beginning of Oscar Season (and oddly enough, the tail end of the Fall Horror Season), which means The Guys Outta Brooklyn preview a number of genre movies coming your way. From the bizarre CGI fantasy Beowulf to that weird J.J. Abrams-produced monster movie thingie, Tom and Derrick cover a slew of new movies--while giving more advice about child rearing than two men without children should give. Plus, a complaint about Heroes that doesn't come from Tom, tons of praise for Tim Burton and Vincent Price (not to mention borderline-stalkeresque slobber for Kristen Bell) and the now-ubiquitous Guillermo Del Toro mention. This extra large episode is just a download away...so you know what to do!

Episode Seventeen: Hunting In A Cemetery Pitch For A Haunted Phantasm Before Dawn

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:53:19 GMT

Our First Annual Halloween Suggestions Episode is here! Join the Boys From Brooklyn as they discuss with more enthusiasm than facts six of their favorite horror films that you might not have considered. From the classic-but-near-forgotten Phantasm to the insanely wrong-headed (in the positive sense) Cemetery Man, we're sure to turn you onto something that's perfect for your tastes. Also, Tom and Derrick talk about the charms of both versions of The House on Haunted Hill, and we let the cat out of the bag about what we've got planned for the month of December. It's a gruesome grab bag of cinematic chillers, so reach your hand in by clicking the download button!

Episode Sixteen: Marvel at The Movies Part Four

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:32:49 GMT

It's time to kick the Better In The Dark Halloween festivities off in earnest, and what better way to do that than to release an episode focusing in Marvel Comics' bad-ass Vampire hunter, Blade! From his origins as a supporting character in one of the scariest comics of the 70's to his total redesign as a signature role for Wesley Snipes, Tom and Derrick tackle it all! Of course, it wouldn't be an episode without digressions and divergences, so we also explore the phallic nature of Spike TV's name and try to answer the eternal question of "Jessica Biel: What gives?" It's a fangful of fun, so get to downloading!

Episode Fifteen: 1408 Months Later, Spiders Rise Fantastically

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 07:11:42 GMT

It's our latest Review Program, as Tom and Derrick talk about the movies they've seen for the months of May through July of 2007. Join The Boys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss 1408, 28 Months Later, and Fantastic Four: Rise of The Silver Surfer...plus witness the havoc as both our hosts go thoroughly postal on Spider-Man 3! You don't want any old podcast, you want to click on the download button now!

Episode Fourteen: Marvel At The Movies Part Three

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:49:12 GMT

The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally return to the fan favorite series on Marvel characters in the media by focusing on everyone's favorite tortured mutants, The X-Men! From their origin as one of Marvel's biggest failures to their dominance of televised animation to the movie trilogy that cemented the present age of Marvel movies, Derrick and Thomas cover it all. Plus, more repetitions of the phrase 'Kill 'Em All!' than you can handle, more questions about Canada, and Derrick reveals he knows what you're really doing. It's a Homo Superior good time, so click that download button!

EpisodeThirteen: Dangerously The Brood Crowd The Dark Black and Blue City

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:08:30 GMT

The Boys Outta Brooklyn dig into their cinematic storerooms to come up with a number of films you probably haven't seen but should. From the sci-fi noir of Dark City to the psychological weirdness of Black Narcissus, we cover six films that may have drifted under your radar. Okay, we say it's six--but Thomas and Derrick go off on tangents to discuss a number of other movies you might want to check out, including Office Space and the legendarily odd Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter. It's a movie-a-thonic celebration--so get to clicking!

Episode Twelve: what Made Haddonfield Famous--The <b>Halloween</b> Series

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:48:48 GMT

In time for Rob Zombie's big screen remake, the Guys Outta Brooklyn unleash their biggest episode ever--almost ninety minutes of filmic goodness. Join Thomas and Derrick as they go through the entire eight-film cycle, from the John Carpenter classic to the dumb-ass sight of Busta Rhymes kung fuing Michael Meyers. No film goes unmentioned or unpunished! Plus speculation on the new version...and it starts right with one little click on the link above.

Episode Eleven-The August/September/October Preview--Now With (Talk About) Song!

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:20:18 GMT

It's the Darkest Part of the Movie Season, where every studio dumps the projects it doesn't know what to do with--so of course Thomas and Derrick are there, putting their two cents in to let you know what's worthwhile! Join The Guys From Brooklyn as the talk about The Bourne Ultimatum, Stardust, Saw 4 and more--and hear them discuss pop princesses (yes, you heard that right), what Hollywood does to Hong Kong directors, the movie Tom hates above all else and more...so get to clickin'! And be sure to join us sometime next week for our bonus episode covering The Halloween series!

Episode Ten: Don't Be A Wise Lost Hero Slaying The Crime Of A Peak County Under An Alias

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:44:58 GMT

Just in time for DVD Set Season, The Boys Outta Brooklyn go from the big screen to the boob tube to examine some of the finest examples of serialized genre television. From Twin Peaks to Crime Story to The X-Files to Lost and Heroes, Tom and Derrick talk frankly about all the major touchstones that led to the new telvision paradign. Plus Tom goes off on a blistering tear about the 'originality' of Heroes, the guys enact their favorite moment from The Last Dragon, and tales about psychotic hate mail!

Episode Nine: Five Times Shall We Roller Skate To Avenge Our Replacements With Dirty Work on The Road To The Alamo

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:24:40 GMT

The Boys From Brooklyn go mucking about the skeletons in their cinematic closets to talk about the Movies That Suck That They Love. From the big-budget disaster that was The Avengers to the befuddling William-Shatner directed debacle of Star Trek 5, Derrick and Tom come clean about the films no one likes that they just. keep. watching.

Episode Eight-Trust In Harryhausen But Tie Up Your Camel

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:17:48 GMT

Thomas and Derrick takes a swashbuckling trip down memory lane as they discuss the Sinbad trilogy of Ray Harryhausen! From The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad to Sinbad and The Eye of The Tiger, the Boys Outta Brooklyn go in-depth on why stopmotion animation rocks, why John Phillip Law's version of Sinbad is a dick, and why Caroline Munro is the hottest woman ever! (7/9 Addendum: Shortly after posting this episode, we learned that Kerwin Matthews, who is discussed in this episode, passed away. This episode is respectfully dedicated to his memory)

Episode Seven--Tonight, 23 Flaming Skulls DINE IN HELL!!!

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:13:38 GMT

Tom and Derrick are back with an episode that hearkens back to our first Movie Preview. We talk about the three films we saw from Episode One's list, including an ear-blistering rant from Tom on Ghost Rider. Plus shaky-cam, how 300 affects employees in a shoe store, some more minor celebrity impersonations and the greatest laugh you can get from a Uwe Boll Movie!

Episode Six-Marvel At The Movies Part Two

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 01:41:37 GMT

We're back with our bonus episode for June, as the guys straight outta Brooklyn take a look at the First Family of Super-Heroics, The Fantastic Four! Join Tom and Derrick as they look at the cartoons, the films (including the legendary Roger Corman-produced fiasco from the 90's), the obscure radio show and, of course, the present big budget film series. Plus, learn the real reason why The Human Torch was replaced by Herb-E in the 78 cartoon!

Episode Five: We Walked With A (George Romero) Zombie

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 05:06:51 GMT

Once more with more enthusiasm than facts (although we're getting better), Tom and Derrick spend an hour looking at George Romero's Dead series. From Night of The Living Dead to Land of The Dead, we examine the entire canon, including the remakes. Plus, the guys from Brooklyn tackle the eternal question of 'Canada--what gives?' (Just a heads up: There is a drop in audio levels at around the twenty minute mark. We're sorry about that, and are working to assure a higher quality presentation in the future.)

Episode Four-Welcome To Our May, June and July 2007 Preview--Now With More Digressions!!!

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Fri, 25 May 2007 03:29:19 GMT

Once more with more enthusiasm than factual information--and with our ability to be foul mouthed restored--Tom and Derrick look at some genre movies that will be released through the middle of summer....

At least that's what we're supposed to do. In fact, we go off on a fistful of tangents. Join us as we give our feelings on the Don Imus situation, blast one film for its excessive violence before drooling over another due to its abundance of sexy young women, talk about how our DVD buying habits change, explain why Tom doesn't want to see Pirates, tell stories about celebrities with funny voices, hear Derrick say 'Yo, Dog,' and go off on rants sure to piss off fans of Transformers. Plus Tom does imitations of gilbert Gottfried and Keith Richards.

Yeah, we know...but listen to it anyway....

Episode Three: Marvel At The Movies Part One

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Thu, 17 May 2007 23:02:32 GMT

We begin our series on Marvel Comics Characters in other media by focusing on Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Tom and Derrick examine how Spidey has been portrayed in cartoons, live-action television, and, of course, the big budget Sam Raimi movies, and speculates on what the future holds!

Episode Two: Kicking It With Indiana Jones

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:51:43 GMT

Our first theme episode, as we take a look at the premiere pulp adventure movie series, The Indiana Jones Trilogy! Join Derrick and Tom as they discuss with more enthusiasm than facts what made these films so great!

Episode One: March and April 2007 Preview

Thomas and Derrick Outta Brooklyn — Thu, 17 May 2007 19:52:24 GMT

In our inaugural episode, we preview what was then upcoming genre movies being released in March and April of 2007. And--as an added bonus--enjoy mild swearing, as this episode was not censored at the request of our radio station!