Two Guys From Brooklyn Talking About Movies, with a focus on science fiction, fantasy and horror https://bitdsite.wordpress.com/ en-us Copyright 2011 13 Aug 2015 13:00:00 EST 5 140 140 https://bitdsite.wordpress.com/ https://s3.amazonaws.com/bitdsite/bdlogo.jpg 25 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EST kauthor@protonmail.com (Tom Ferguson) betterinthedark@earth-2.net Two Guys From Brooklyn Talking About Movies, with a focus on science fiction, fantasy and horror Two Guys From Brooklyn Talking About Movies, with a focus on science fiction, fantasy and horror movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy no Tom Deja betterinthedark@earth-2.net (Tom Deja) no http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_160-5/betterinthedark_160-5.mp3 Tom and Derrick's look at Edgar Wright's departure from Ant-Man becomes a freewheeling discussion of what Marvel is doing right, what DC is doing wrong, and whatever the hell Fox and Sony think they're doing. Along the way, The Boys Outta Brooklyn review Captain America: The Winter Soldier and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, curse Frank Miller, bless Mark Waid, and struggle to fill the plot holes in The Nolanverse! You know you wanna know why Derrick loves Brett Ratner, so get to clicking! (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!) 20 Aug 2014 13:00:00 EST Episode 160.5- The Many Shades of Heroism: Ant-Man, Edgar Wright, and the State of the Superhero Film Tom and Derrick's look at Edgar Wright's departure from Ant-Man becomes a freewheeling discussion of what Marvel is doing right, what DC is doing wrong, and whatever the hell Fox and Sony think they're doing. Along the way, The Boys Outta Brooklyn review Captain America: The Winter Soldier and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, curse Frank Miller, bless Mark Waid, and struggle to fill the plot holes in The Nolanverse! You know you wanna know why Derrick loves Brett Ratner, so get to clicking! 00:41:19 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_160/betterinthedark_160.mp3 It's time once again for the most anticipated show of the BITD calendar year: The Obscure Movie Episode! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss Roy Orbison's first and only movie, demonic cars, generational sagas in cartoon form, and Shatner speaking Esperanto! All this plus permanently puckered hands, why adults are scared of teenagers, and secret agent midgets! You know you don't want to rely on a three-fingered special effects man, so get to clicking!(And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!) 29 Jul 2014 13:00:00 EST 160. The Fastest American Incubus' Wild Car Maidens It's time once again for the most anticipated show of the BITD calendar year: The Obscure Movie Episode! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss Roy Orbison's first and only movie, demonic cars, generational sagas in cartoon form, and Shatner speaking Esperanto! All this plus permanently puckered hands, why adults are scared of teenagers, and secret agent midgets! You know you don't want to rely on a three-fingered special effects man, so get to clicking! 01:14:22 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_159/betterinthedark_159.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally make good on a promise they made back in their first year to profile the studio that was The Master of the Portmanteau Film: Amicus Studios! Join Tom, Derrick, and special guest host Jim "Hypnogoria" Moon as they explore this legendary British studio, from its inception right up to the bizarre new wave horror mash-up The Monster Club. Plus crawling hand fetishes, Peter Cushing as Doctor Who, and the creepiness that is Angela Pleasance! You know you don't want to be killed by a funky robot, so get to clicking!(And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!) 04 Jul 2014 13:00:00 EST Episode 159. The House that Challenged Hammer - An Appreciation of Amicus Pictures (Guest: Jim Moon) The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally make good on a promise they made back in their first year to profile the studio that was The Master of the Portmanteau Film: Amicus Studios! Join Tom, Derrick, and special guest host Jim "Hypnogoria" Moon as they explore this legendary British studio, from its inception right up to the bizarre new wave horror mash-up The Monster Club. Plus crawling hand fetishes, Peter Cushing as Doctor Who, and the creepiness that is Angela Pleasance! You know you don't want to be killed by a funky robot, so get to clicking! 01:01:01 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_158-5/betterinthedark_158-5.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn are back after a long lay-up, as Tom gives his views on the Veronica Mars movie, and he and Derrick discuss the impact of its surprise success. Plus, Derrick pervs on Tom's college girlfriend and throws him a challenge, and a discussion of why actors are compelled to take on less-than-appealing projects. We used to podcast a long time ago, so get to clicking! (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow!) 28 May 2014 13:00:00 EST Episode 158.5- We Used to Be Fans - The Veronica Mars Movie, the Expanded Universe, and Geek Jealousy The Boys Outta Brooklyn are back after a long lay-up, as Tom gives his views on the Veronica Mars movie, and he and Derrick discuss the impact of its surprise success. Plus, Derrick pervs on Tom's college girlfriend and throws him a challenge, and a discussion of why actors are compelled to take on less-than-appealing projects. We used to podcast a long time ago, so get to clicking! 00:41:37 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_158/betterinthedark_158.mp3 It's time for the latest induction into the BITD Hall of Great, Great Men. This time we honor Danny Trejo, a man who is great both on and off screen! Join the Guys Outta Brooklyn as they celebrate the Mexican character actor who shows great character in his personal life as well. Plus, we review Machete Kills, come up with a movie teaming Trejo with Michael Cera, and Tom answers the deathless question: If he was a Time Lord, which companion would he ride with? You know BITD don't twitter - no, wait, we do @BITDShow, so get to clicking! 28 Mar 2014 13:00:00 EST Episode 158.The Badass with the Bladed Heart - The Career of Danny Trejo It's time for the latest induction into the BITD Hall of Great, Great Men. This time we honor Danny Trejo, a man who is great both on and off screen! Join the Guys Outta Brooklyn as they celebrate the Mexican character actor who shows great character in his personal life as well. Plus, we review Machete Kills, come up with a movie teaming Trejo with Michael Cera, and Tom answers the deathless question: If he was a Time Lord, which companion would he ride with? You know BITD don't twitter - no, wait, we do @BITDShow, so get to clicking! 00:57:12 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_157/betterinthedark_157.mp3 It started out as a Point Five about directors of the 1980s and 90s retiring from film, and quickly spun out of control as Derrick and Tom discussed Pacific Rim, Man of Steel, why Hannibal is superior to The Following, and why people are stupid for buying Jordans? Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn for this hour-long, freeform discussion. You know cable is the way to go, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 17 Feb 2014 13:00:00 EST Episode 157. The Point Five that Stretches It started out as a Point Five about directors of the 1980s and 90s retiring from film, and quickly spun out of control as Derrick and Tom discussed Pacific Rim, Man of Steel, why Hannibal is superior to The Following, and why people are stupid for buying Jordans? Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn for this hour-long, freeform discussion. You know cable is the way to go, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 01:06:35 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_156/betterinthedark_156.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn returns to the Coroner's Office for the second episode in a row, this time to tackle the latest TV season. Find out what Tom and Derrick think about racist Martin Mull, cosplay Eliza Dushku, Anna Faris' Adventures in Chuck Lorre Land, and James Spader's Lex Luthoring. All this, plus a rather longish digression into the nature of pop music, including Tom saying nice things about Katy Perry! You know there's life after Auto-Tune, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 21 Jan 2014 13:00:00 EST Episode 156. BITD Autopsy on the 2014 Season in Song The Boys Outta Brooklyn returns to the Coroner's Office for the second episode in a row, this time to tackle the latest TV season. Find out what Tom and Derrick think about racist Martin Mull, cosplay Eliza Dushku, Anna Faris' Adventures in Chuck Lorre Land, and James Spader's Lex Luthoring. All this, plus a rather longish digression into the nature of pop music, including Tom saying nice things about Katy Perry! You know there's life after Auto-Tune, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 01:34:31 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_155/betterinthedark_155.mp3 It's time for The Boys Outta Brooklyn to enter the BITD Coroner's Office and cut open another media enterprise. This time out it's Fox Television's serial killing bag o' stupid, The Following! Join Tom and Derrick as they explain how this Kevin Bacon vehicle violates simple narrative principles, and why Kevin Williamson needs to get kicked in the butt ever day. And if that isn't enough, what's up with our dynamic duo at the end of this episode! You know an English accent doesn't make you evil, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 08 Dec 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 155. BITD Autopsy on The Following It's time for The Boys Outta Brooklyn to enter the BITD Coroner's Office and cut open another media enterprise. This time out it's Fox Television's serial killing bag o' stupid, The Following! Join Tom and Derrick as they explain how this Kevin Bacon vehicle violates simple narrative principles, and why Kevin Williamson needs to get kicked in the butt ever day. And if that isn't enough, what's up with our dynamic duo at the end of this episode! You know an English accent doesn't make you evil, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 01:01:15 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_154/betterinthedark_154.mp3 Once more, The Boys Outta Brooklyn unite with their Brother from the North for a special 1970s-themed Obscure Horror Movies Episode! Join us as we discuss films about murderous old people, blind marauders, lollipop-sucking devils, and adult babies. Plus: gratuitous Don Cheadle Ass, the question of who killed who in Electra Glide in Blue, and the new reality series Satanic Orgy House! You know you don't want Zalman King pulling on your wig, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 31 Oct 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 154. The Sunshine Evictors Who Own Lisa and the Baby Homebodies (Guest: Desmond Reddick) Once more, The Boys Outta Brooklyn unite with their Brother from the North for a special 1970s-themed Obscure Horror Movies Episode! Join us as we discuss films about murderous old people, blind marauders, lollipop-sucking devils, and adult babies. Plus: gratuitous Don Cheadle Ass, the question of who killed who in Electra Glide in Blue, and the new reality series Satanic Orgy House! You know you don't want Zalman King pulling on your wig, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 01:24:48 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_153/betterinthedark_153.mp3 In our latest episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn welcome one of their major fans, and a major presence on our Facebook Group, into The BITD Cave for a freeform conversation about pop culture. Listen in as Tom, Derrick, and Jay discuss the James Bond Expanded Universe, childhood television memories, Stanley Kubrick, reality television, tabloid talk shows, and the silliest kaiju ever created! You know kids are people, too (WackadoWackadoWackado), so get to clicking, and don't forget to Twitter us at @BITDShow! 26 Sep 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 153. Just a Couple of Good Time Guys Sitting Around Jawing - Live! (Guest: Jay Shelton) In our latest episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn welcome one of their major fans, and a major presence on our Facebook Group, into The BITD Cave for a freeform conversation about pop culture. Listen in as Tom, Derrick, and Jay discuss the James Bond Expanded Universe, childhood television memories, Stanley Kubrick, reality television, tabloid talk shows, and the silliest kaiju ever created! You know kids are people, too (WackadoWackadoWackado), so get to clicking, and don't forget to Twitter us at @BITDShow! 01:26:49 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_152-5/betterinthedark_152-5.mp3 In this messy show, Tom and Derrick looks at the rather epic levels of carnage in this year's summer blockbuster, and wonder if it's too much. Are we being desensitized to all this damage? Is it fair for Hollywood to call back to 9/11 for lazy affirmation of their plot developments? And why is Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim a more responsible film than Zack Snyder's Man of Steel? All this, plus the Superman sequel Tom really wants to see! You now you don't want to wander Tokyo carrying a red shoe, so get to clicking (and don't forget to Twitter us at @BITDShow)! 03 Sep 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 152.5- BITD's on the Box Office Grosses of Destruction In this messy show, Tom and Derrick looks at the rather epic levels of carnage in this year's summer blockbuster, and wonder if it's too much. Are we being desensitized to all this damage? Is it fair for Hollywood to call back to 9/11 for lazy affirmation of their plot developments? And why is Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim a more responsible film than Zack Snyder's Man of Steel? All this, plus the Superman sequel Tom really wants to see! You now you don't want to wander Tokyo carrying a red shoe, so get to clicking (and don't forget to Twitter us at @BITDShow)! 00:36:14 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_152/betterinthedark_152.mp3 Netflix streaming may be the greatest thing to happen to movie fans since VHS, but there's so much to see that The Boys Outta Brooklyn enlisted the aid of that Instant Depths videonaut Adam Orchekowski to help our listeners discover the gems hidden within that service. Along the way, the trio celebrate The Kids in the Hall, Tim Roth, The Apple, DC Animation, and so much more! It's an hour-plus of great film conversation you don't want to miss. You know you don't want to become a chicken, so get to clickin (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 18 Aug 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 152. Upstream Video - Navigating Netflix Streaming (Guest: Adam Orchekowski) Netflix streaming may be the greatest thing to happen to movie fans since VHS, but there's so much to see that The Boys Outta Brooklyn enlisted the aid of that Instant Depths videonaut Adam Orchekowski to help our listeners discover the gems hidden within that service. Along the way, the trio celebrate The Kids in the Hall, Tim Roth, The Apple, DC Animation, and so much more! It's an hour-plus of great film conversation you don't want to miss. You know you don't want to become a chicken, so get to clickin (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 01:10:05 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_151/betterinthedark_151.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn mark the passing of one of the greatest genre writers to ever work a typewriter by posthumously inducting Richard Matheson into The Hall of Great, Great Men. Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss key films both inspired by and written by Matheson, talk about the way he helped bring horror fiction into the living room, and give out some writing advice. You don't want to be chased around by some freaking Zuni Fetish Doll, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 26 Jul 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 151. The Terrors Outside His Window - The Career of Richard Matheson The Boys Outta Brooklyn mark the passing of one of the greatest genre writers to ever work a typewriter by posthumously inducting Richard Matheson into The Hall of Great, Great Men. Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss key films both inspired by and written by Matheson, talk about the way he helped bring horror fiction into the living room, and give out some writing advice. You don't want to be chased around by some freaking Zuni Fetish Doll, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 01:07:11 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_150/betterinthedark_150.mp3 To celebrate our latest milestone, The Boys Outta Brooklyn review a quartet of movies assigned to us by the members of the Better in the Dark Facebook page. Listen as Derrick tries to figure out the time travel conundrums of Primer, Tom extols the joys of Dancing Charles Durning, and both of them field questions about Howard Hawks, potential Marvel recasts, and the episodes they'd like to re-record. All this, plus, leopard! You don't want teacher to get pissed off, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow! 06 Jul 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 150. Better in the Dark versus Listener Homework! To celebrate our latest milestone, The Boys Outta Brooklyn review a quartet of movies assigned to us by the members of the Better in the Dark Facebook page. Listen as Derrick tries to figure out the time travel conundrums of Primer, Tom extols the joys of Dancing Charles Durning, and both of them field questions about Howard Hawks, potential Marvel recasts, and the episodes they'd like to re-record. All this, plus, leopard! You don't want teacher to get pissed off, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow! 01:45:15 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_149/betterinthedark_149.mp3 Tom and Derrick say farewell to one of their heroes by inducting the great special effects animator Ray Harryhausen. Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss their favorite moments from his films, and why there's something that makes stop-motion animation better than CGI. Plus, the horror of the pentapod and Honey Boo Boo! You don't want to be terrorized by the giant ostrich thingy, so get to clicking. (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow.) 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 149. The Garage of International Wonders - An Appreciation of Ray Harryhausen Tom and Derrick say farewell to one of their heroes by inducting the great special effects animator Ray Harryhausen. Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss their favorite moments from his films, and why there's something that makes stop-motion animation better than CGI. Plus, the horror of the pentapod and Honey Boo Boo! You don't want to be terrorized by the giant ostrich thingy, so get to clicking. (And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow.) 00:50:59 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_148-5/betterinthedark_148-5.mp3 In light of the news that the Veronica Mars Kickstarter is leading to a big screen sequel to Tom's beloved show, The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine the impact and implications of what Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell have wrought. All this, plus Chris Carter in a tent, Derrick on a boat, and Tom with more knowledge of The View than is healthy for a heterosexual man. You know you don't want to incur the wrath of Debbie Snuffulufugus, so get to clicking! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow 02 Jun 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 148.5- Veronica Mars Kicks Back into the Limelight! In light of the news that the Veronica Mars Kickstarter is leading to a big screen sequel to Tom's beloved show, The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine the impact and implications of what Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell have wrought. All this, plus Chris Carter in a tent, Derrick on a boat, and Tom with more knowledge of The View than is healthy for a heterosexual man. You know you don't want to incur the wrath of Debbie Snuffulufugus, so get to clicking! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow 00:45:49 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_148/betterinthedark_148.mp3 The new James Bond film, Skyfall, hit the theaters last year, which means a new edition of Gilt-Edged Bonds (ironically also recorded last year). Join Tom and Derrick as they welcome Russ "I liked Quantum of Boredom" Anderson to dissect the Bond Rubber Match for Daniel Craig. Does this new entry prove that the Reign of Craig shakes with awesomeness or is stirred with suckitude? Why is the pet name The Boys Outta Brooklyn have for his second film inaccurate? How does this Bond stack up against the classic versions of the show? You know you don't want to waste good scotch, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 28 May 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 148. Gilt Edged Bonds - Skyfall (Guest: Russ Anderson) The new James Bond film, Skyfall, hit the theaters last year, which means a new edition of Gilt-Edged Bonds (ironically also recorded last year). Join Tom and Derrick as they welcome Russ "I liked Quantum of Boredom" Anderson to dissect the Bond Rubber Match for Daniel Craig. Does this new entry prove that the Reign of Craig shakes with awesomeness or is stirred with suckitude? Why is the pet name The Boys Outta Brooklyn have for his second film inaccurate? How does this Bond stack up against the classic versions of the show? You know you don't want to waste good scotch, so get to clicking (and don't forget to follow us on Twitter at @BITDShow)! 01:14:57 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_147/betterinthedark_147.mp3 In light of the National Broadcasting Corporation's coming in fifth place behind Telemundo, Tom and Derrick once again take their scalpels out to try and figure out why one of the major networks is in a downward spiral! The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine how such incidents as the Conan O'Brien / Jay Leno conflagration, the revolving show runner messes, and the decision to dumb down the network as a whole resulted in the former home of Must See TV spiraling out of control! Plus, Tom sings "Late Night Pie," Derrick defends Celebrity Apprentice, and vampires with light bulbs! You know you don't want a TV show at 2:30 AM, so get to clicking! 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 147. BITD Autopsy on NBC In light of the National Broadcasting Corporation's coming in fifth place behind Telemundo, Tom and Derrick once again take their scalpels out to try and figure out why one of the major networks is in a downward spiral! The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine how such incidents as the Conan O'Brien / Jay Leno conflagration, the revolving show runner messes, and the decision to dumb down the network as a whole resulted in the former home of Must See TV spiraling out of control! Plus, Tom sings "Late Night Pie," Derrick defends Celebrity Apprentice, and vampires with light bulbs! You know you don't want a TV show at 2:30 AM, so get to clicking! 01:29:24 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_146/betterinthedark_146.mp3 It's time for the 2013 edition of The Obscure Movie Episode! Join Tom and Derrick as they present their annual six-pack of films you might not otherwise know about. From the southwest noir Delusion to the Hollywood action thriller Sunset to the animated epic (that almost destroyed a Canadian movie studio) Rock & Rule, the Guys Outta Brooklyn cover a wide range of genres. Plus, they talk about rats, New Year's Eve, gullible football players and Big Electric Cat! You know we're the hottest thing since World War Three, so get to clicking! 21 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 146. Rock the Sunset Delusion Where the Crimson Contenders Lie! It's time for the 2013 edition of The Obscure Movie Episode! Join Tom and Derrick as they present their annual six-pack of films you might not otherwise know about. From the southwest noir Delusion to the Hollywood action thriller Sunset to the animated epic (that almost destroyed a Canadian movie studio) Rock & Rule, the Guys Outta Brooklyn cover a wide range of genres. Plus, they talk about rats, New Year's Eve, gullible football players and Big Electric Cat! You know we're the hottest thing since World War Three, so get to clicking! 01:47:26 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_145-5/betterinthedark_145-5.mp3 In this Point Five episode, Tom and Derrick discuss rumors of a recent meeting between David Lynch and NBC concerning a revival of Twin Peaks. The Guys Outta Brooklyn talk about the mystique this legendary cult television show had, whether it's possible to recreate that mystique, and what the hazards of returning to past triumphs might be. Plus, Derrick becomes gobstopped at the prospect of The Beautiful One Elect! You know you don't want to get wrapped in plastic, so get to clicking! 24 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 145.5 Reheat the Coffee, Nuke the Pie: The Prospects of a Twin Peaks Reboot! In this Point Five episode, Tom and Derrick discuss rumors of a recent meeting between David Lynch and NBC concerning a revival of Twin Peaks. The Guys Outta Brooklyn talk about the mystique this legendary cult television show had, whether it's possible to recreate that mystique, and what the hazards of returning to past triumphs might be. Plus, Derrick becomes gobstopped at the prospect of The Beautiful One Elect! You know you don't want to get wrapped in plastic, so get to clicking! 00:32:37 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_145/betterinthedark_145.mp3 In this episode, The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally start on a journey long ago, where they examine the trendsetting Universal Monster Movie Cycle with the Frankenstein films. Join Tom, Derrick, and the returning Lord Blood Rah as they discuss the series and the people involved with bringing Mary Shelley's characters to life... and go into some really dark territories concerning Dr. Frankenstein and his creation. You know you don't want to do things for people, so get to clicking! 14 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 145. BITD Puts the Bolts to Frankenstein! (Guest: Lord Blood Rah) In this episode, The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally start on a journey long ago, where they examine the trendsetting Universal Monster Movie Cycle with the Frankenstein films. Join Tom, Derrick, and the returning Lord Blood Rah as they discuss the series and the people involved with bringing Mary Shelley's characters to life... and go into some really dark territories concerning Dr. Frankenstein and his creation. You know you don't want to do things for people, so get to clicking! 01:30:47 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_144-5/betterinthedark_144-5.mp3 In this Point Five episode, we examine the news from a land far, far away that JJ "Lens Flare" Abrams is going to direct Star Wars: Episode VII. Along the way Derrick and Tom discuss the hazards of The Casting Game, why society is producing so many snotty kids, and create the latest Jedi Knight sensation and his Light-Knuckles! Even Jason Statham has had to fail, so get to clicking! 14 Feb 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 144.5 Star Wars Crank'd, or Even JJ Abrams Has an Idiot Uncle In this Point Five episode, we examine the news from a land far, far away that JJ "Lens Flare" Abrams is going to direct Star Wars: Episode VII. Along the way Derrick and Tom discuss the hazards of The Casting Game, why society is producing so many snotty kids, and create the latest Jedi Knight sensation and his Light-Knuckles! Even Jason Statham has had to fail, so get to clicking! 00:42:33 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_144/betterinthedark_144.mp3 In this episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn honor one of the most influential figures in the history of genre movies and martial arts: Bruce Lee. Tom and Derrick discuss the philosophy and career of this remarkable man, who managed to change the face of cinema after starring in only four movies (and yes, we do discuss that thing that claims to be his fifth film). You know it's Chinese boxing time, so get to clicking! 27 Jan 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 144. The Fist of Water, the Will of Iron--The Life of Bruce Lee In this episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn honor one of the most influential figures in the history of genre movies and martial arts: Bruce Lee. Tom and Derrick discuss the philosophy and career of this remarkable man, who managed to change the face of cinema after starring in only four movies (and yes, we do discuss that thing that claims to be his fifth film). You know it's Chinese boxing time, so get to clicking! 01:01:21 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_143/betterinthedark_143.mp3 The Guys Outta Brooklyn usher in 2013 by dissecting something that works for a change. Join Tom and Derrick as they try to figure out what makes Person of Interest tick, and cover the canny writing, exceptional casting, and a showrunner who isn't being fired abruptly. Plus, we learn the secret story behind one of Derrick's pulp heroes! Your number could be up, so get to clicking! 10 Jan 2013 13:00:00 EST Episode 143. BITD Autopsy on Person of Interest The Guys Outta Brooklyn usher in 2013 by dissecting something that works for a change. Join Tom and Derrick as they try to figure out what makes Person of Interest tick, and cover the canny writing, exceptional casting, and a showrunner who isn't being fired abruptly. Plus, we learn the secret story behind one of Derrick's pulp heroes! Your number could be up, so get to clicking! 01:14:49 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_142/betterinthedark_142.mp3 In this, the last BITD episode of 2012, The Guys Outta Brooklyn revisit The Summer (now Winter) of Speed to examine a trio of films where the cars are secondary to psychological introspection and angst! Join Tom and Derrick as they express their love of Two-Lane Blacktop! Enjoy Derrick's reminiscences about seeing Vanishing Point in the theaters! Laugh as Tom tries to cover up how he misremembered Zabriskie Point! And decide for yourself whether "Baby It's Cold Outside" is a charming seduction or date rape! If you like pina coladas, you best get to clicking! 24 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 142. BITD Goes Down the Existential Christmas Road! In this, the last BITD episode of 2012, The Guys Outta Brooklyn revisit The Summer (now Winter) of Speed to examine a trio of films where the cars are secondary to psychological introspection and angst! Join Tom and Derrick as they express their love of Two-Lane Blacktop! Enjoy Derrick's reminiscences about seeing Vanishing Point in the theaters! Laugh as Tom tries to cover up how he misremembered Zabriskie Point! And decide for yourself whether "Baby It's Cold Outside" is a charming seduction or date rape! If you like pina coladas, you best get to clicking! 00:52:50 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_141-5/betterinthedark_141-5.mp3 In this bite-sized Point Five episode, Tom and Derrick discuss the films of Tyler Perry, as well as his position in the entertainment industry and the black community. Is Perry pandering to his audience? Is his recent turn as Alex Cross a bid to disassociate himself from his fans, or an attempt to expand his horizons? And does he have an obligation to present his fans with better quality product? You know that fat suit is getting hot, so get to clicking! 16 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 141.5 Tyler Perry and That Damn Fat Suit In this bite-sized Point Five episode, Tom and Derrick discuss the films of Tyler Perry, as well as his position in the entertainment industry and the black community. Is Perry pandering to his audience? Is his recent turn as Alex Cross a bid to disassociate himself from his fans, or an attempt to expand his horizons? And does he have an obligation to present his fans with better quality product? You know that fat suit is getting hot, so get to clicking! 00:25:23 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_141/betterinthedark_141.mp3 In this episode, Derrick and Tom go out of their comfort zone to discuss the rather large world of documentaries. Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as the talk about some of their favorite docs, examine the way the genre has transformed and become more entertaining that some fiction films, and celebrate some of the best documentarians out there! Plus, lots of talk about an election that has since passed, and a reference to a forthcoming episode that's already aired! You know, Troy Duffy thinks this show is unfair, so get to clicking! 02 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 141. Better in the Dark Get Reel-y Real! In this episode, Derrick and Tom go out of their comfort zone to discuss the rather large world of documentaries. Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as the talk about some of their favorite docs, examine the way the genre has transformed and become more entertaining that some fiction films, and celebrate some of the best documentarians out there! Plus, lots of talk about an election that has since passed, and a reference to a forthcoming episode that's already aired! You know, Troy Duffy thinks this show is unfair, so get to clicking! 01:11:04 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_140/betterinthedark_140.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn once more reunite with their Musical Director, Kelen "B-Hyphen" Conley, to examine the very peculiar, very short movie career of one Anthony Rodgers Nelson, AKA Prince! From the seminal 80s musical opus Purple Rain to the incomprehensibly bad Graffiti Bridge (a film one of us says is the worst he's ever seen), the Boys Outta Brooklyn look at it all. Expect more Morris Day love than one podcast can bear, more catchphrases than any other episode of BITD, and the birth of The Swave! You know we will die for you, so get to clicking! 18 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 140. The Swave Riddle of the Purple Curse (Guest: Kelen Conley) The Boys Outta Brooklyn once more reunite with their Musical Director, Kelen "B-Hyphen" Conley, to examine the very peculiar, very short movie career of one Anthony Rodgers Nelson, AKA Prince! From the seminal 80s musical opus Purple Rain to the incomprehensibly bad Graffiti Bridge (a film one of us says is the worst he's ever seen), the Boys Outta Brooklyn look at it all. Expect more Morris Day love than one podcast can bear, more catchphrases than any other episode of BITD, and the birth of The Swave! You know we will die for you, so get to clicking! 01:09:09 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_139-5/betterinthedark_139-5.mp3 This is the episode you must listen to, as Tom and Derrick address the recent incidents on Facebook, what to expect in the coming months, and an appeal inviting you to help us make the podcast better - and keep it alive. This is a very frank, very raw 35 minutes, folks, so please be prepared. And be ready to do what you can to make BITD grow! 08 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 139.5 The State of the Podcast This is the episode you must listen to, as Tom and Derrick address the recent incidents on Facebook, what to expect in the coming months, and an appeal inviting you to help us make the podcast better - and keep it alive. This is a very frank, very raw 35 minutes, folks, so please be prepared. And be ready to do what you can to make BITD grow! 00:37:51 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_139/betterinthedark_139.mp3 It's time for another review episode, where the Guys Outta Brooklyn take a look at a quintet of movies that range from the brand-extending Bourne Legacy to the brand expanding Expendables 2, and the brand-imitating Hong Kong curio The Bullet Vanishes. Plus, Tom's Tales of Working the Licensed Fiction Mines, Derrick's research for a new Sinbad tale, and the man with the superpower of hair. (Hi, Ian!) You know you don't want to walk from the window to the wall without getting low, so get to clicking! 01 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 139. Tom and Derrick vs. The Chinese Sherlock, the Drunk Guru, the Action Troika, the Sin-Eater, and the CGI-ed Lizard It's time for another review episode, where the Guys Outta Brooklyn take a look at a quintet of movies that range from the brand-extending Bourne Legacy to the brand expanding Expendables 2, and the brand-imitating Hong Kong curio The Bullet Vanishes. Plus, Tom's Tales of Working the Licensed Fiction Mines, Derrick's research for a new Sinbad tale, and the man with the superpower of hair. (Hi, Ian!) You know you don't want to walk from the window to the wall without getting low, so get to clicking! 01:40:48 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_138/betterinthedark_138.mp3 It's time for one of the highlights of the BITD calender year: The Obscure Horror Episode. Tom and Derrick once more team-up with Dread Media's own Des Reddick to pick a bunch of horror films you may not have heard of! From the bleak coming of (twisted) age story, The Reflecting Skin, to the disquieting snuff mockumentary, S&Man, to not one but two iterations of the atmospheric psychological thriller, And Soon the Darkness, the Guys Outta Brooklyn (and Vancouver) serves up an hour and a half of conversation and movie recommendations for your Halloween festivals. Plus, the debut of Clemens' Peelers, and the new film rating Ebola! There are too many pretty parts, so get to clicking! 04 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 138. And Soon May the Header Man Skin? (Guest: Desmond Reddick) It's time for one of the highlights of the BITD calender year: The Obscure Horror Episode. Tom and Derrick once more team-up with Dread Media's own Des Reddick to pick a bunch of horror films you may not have heard of! From the bleak coming of (twisted) age story, The Reflecting Skin, to the disquieting snuff mockumentary, S&Man, to not one but two iterations of the atmospheric psychological thriller, And Soon the Darkness, the Guys Outta Brooklyn (and Vancouver) serves up an hour and a half of conversation and movie recommendations for your Halloween festivals. Plus, the debut of Clemens' Peelers, and the new film rating Ebola! There are too many pretty parts, so get to clicking! 01:33:36 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_137-5/betterinthedark_137-5.mp3 It's time for what may be the most controversial Point Five episode to date! Tom and Derrick use the recent outrage over BITD-Approved Geek Goddess Aisha Tyler hosting a video game launch and the casting in The Hunger Games to explore racism in geek culture, a subject one of The Boys Outta Brooklyn has intimate experience with thanks to Dillon, his New Pulp hero. It's a heated half hour of frank talk, so get to clicking! 20 Sep 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 137.5 Aisha, Katniss, and Dillion Face the Stranger--Geek Racism It's time for what may be the most controversial Point Five episode to date! Tom and Derrick use the recent outrage over BITD-Approved Geek Goddess Aisha Tyler hosting a video game launch and the casting in The Hunger Games to explore racism in geek culture, a subject one of The Boys Outta Brooklyn has intimate experience with thanks to Dillon, his New Pulp hero. It's a heated half hour of frank talk, so get to clicking! 00:38:17 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_137/betterinthedark_137.mp3 For the first of two-- that's right, two-- episodes, The Boys Outta Brooklyn welcome back Dread Media maven and patriarch of the First Family of Better in the Dark, Desmond Reddick, just in time to induct one of the greatest guerrilla filmmakers of all time into The Hall of Great, Great Men. From his first film, the bizarre psychological crime flick Bone, to the Telephone Trilogy, Tom, Derrick, and Des dissect and discuss Larry Cohen's career as both a director and screenwriter. Along the way they explain how Cohen always stayed true to his maverick esthetic, never letting being fired or banned from shooting in the city he loved stop him from making the movies he dreamed of. Plus, tales of focus group marketing, alien emo Jesus, and Fred Williamson is The Hulk! You know you gotta pay the cost to be the boss, so get to clicking! 06 Sep 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 137. Infinite Stories in His Truck: The Career of Larry Cohen For the first of two-- that's right, two-- episodes, The Boys Outta Brooklyn welcome back Dread Media maven and patriarch of the First Family of Better in the Dark, Desmond Reddick, just in time to induct one of the greatest guerrilla filmmakers of all time into The Hall of Great, Great Men. From his first film, the bizarre psychological crime flick Bone, to the Telephone Trilogy, Tom, Derrick, and Des dissect and discuss Larry Cohen's career as both a director and screenwriter. Along the way they explain how Cohen always stayed true to his maverick esthetic, never letting being fired or banned from shooting in the city he loved stop him from making the movies he dreamed of. Plus, tales of focus group marketing, alien emo Jesus, and Fred Williamson is The Hulk! You know you gotta pay the cost to be the boss, so get to clicking! 01:07:49 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_136/betterinthedark_136.mp3 Just in time for the summer to, well, almost be over, Tom and Derrick kick off The Summer of Speed with one of the most popular car-nographic film series of the modern era: The Fast and the Furious! Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as they rev up their engines and race though all five adventures with automobile-loving rogue Dominic Toretto and the worst cop in the world, Brian O'Conner, in addition to the Roger Corman-produced car racing melodrama that inspired the series. All this plus listener mail, what we really want to see Michelle Rodriguez do, and the continuing debate over whether Eva Mendes is hot in her own right or a Raquel Welch wannabe! You don't wanna granny clutch that hoss, so get to clicking! 23 Aug 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 136. Nitro Courageous: The Fast and the Furious Series Just in time for the summer to, well, almost be over, Tom and Derrick kick off The Summer of Speed with one of the most popular car-nographic film series of the modern era: The Fast and the Furious! Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as they rev up their engines and race though all five adventures with automobile-loving rogue Dominic Toretto and the worst cop in the world, Brian O'Conner, in addition to the Roger Corman-produced car racing melodrama that inspired the series. All this plus listener mail, what we really want to see Michelle Rodriguez do, and the continuing debate over whether Eva Mendes is hot in her own right or a Raquel Welch wannabe! You don't wanna granny clutch that hoss, so get to clicking! 01:46:22 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_135/betterinthedark_135.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn commemorate the passing of the star of such films as The Wild Bunch, From Here to Eternity, and Escape from New York by inducting him into the Hall of Great, Great Men. Hear Tom and Derrick discuss a wonderful career that saw Ernest Borgnine play heroes and villains, goofs and tough guys, main characters and supporting guys, all with his trademark wolf's grin. Plus Eurocrime Expendables, what Snake Plissken and Jack Burton have in common besides being played by Kurt Russell, and a double feature of movies made when William Shatner was living in his van. You know you don't want to ride that train, so get to clicking! 09 Aug 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 135. The Molotov that Smiled: The Career of Ernest Borgnine The Boys Outta Brooklyn commemorate the passing of the star of such films as The Wild Bunch, From Here to Eternity, and Escape from New York by inducting him into the Hall of Great, Great Men. Hear Tom and Derrick discuss a wonderful career that saw Ernest Borgnine play heroes and villains, goofs and tough guys, main characters and supporting guys, all with his trademark wolf's grin. Plus Eurocrime Expendables, what Snake Plissken and Jack Burton have in common besides being played by Kurt Russell, and a double feature of movies made when William Shatner was living in his van. You know you don't want to ride that train, so get to clicking! 01:00:30 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_134-5/betterinthedark_134-5.mp3 Tom and Derrick discuss the recent massacre in Aurora, Colorado. 29 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 134.5 Geek Culture and the Aurora Massacre! Tom and Derrick discuss the recent massacre in Aurora, Colorado. 00:31:14 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_134/betterinthedark_134.mp3 It's the 25th Anniversary of the Fox television network, and Tom and Derrick celebrate by gleefully unearthing some of the shows and events the first "netlet" neglected to mention when it threw itself a birthday party! Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as they toast the hotness of Alison LaPlaca and Melanie Chartoff, defend Morgan and Wong from the tongue-lashing of Chris Carter, commemorate the first cross-network crossover, and otherwise poke the sleeping memory of the nation's fourth broadcast network to dislodge some stuff it might not want to remember. You know we control the universe, so get to clicking! 26 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 134. BITD Watches Fox! It's the 25th Anniversary of the Fox television network, and Tom and Derrick celebrate by gleefully unearthing some of the shows and events the first "netlet" neglected to mention when it threw itself a birthday party! Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as they toast the hotness of Alison LaPlaca and Melanie Chartoff, defend Morgan and Wong from the tongue-lashing of Chris Carter, commemorate the first cross-network crossover, and otherwise poke the sleeping memory of the nation's fourth broadcast network to dislodge some stuff it might not want to remember. You know we control the universe, so get to clicking! 01:24:44 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_133/betterinthedark_133.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally pay off on a long-standing bet with The Gentlemen's Guide to Midnight Movies by diving into the wild, twisty rapids of Eurocrime! Join Tom and Derrick as they cover this seminal trio of films by Fernando Di Leo, which includes two performances by Brooklynite Henry Silva that have to be seen to be believed, as he tears up Milan as only a half-Filipino madman can. Plus, Tom can't trust Beyonce, Derrick defends Chuck Barris, and they both have had enough of Jennifer Lopez' shit. You know it's time for Gene, Gene the Dancing Machine, so get to clicking! 12 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 133. The Saga of King Mutton Chop and the Great Stone-Off--The Milieu Trilogy The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally pay off on a long-standing bet with The Gentlemen's Guide to Midnight Movies by diving into the wild, twisty rapids of Eurocrime! Join Tom and Derrick as they cover this seminal trio of films by Fernando Di Leo, which includes two performances by Brooklynite Henry Silva that have to be seen to be believed, as he tears up Milan as only a half-Filipino madman can. Plus, Tom can't trust Beyonce, Derrick defends Chuck Barris, and they both have had enough of Jennifer Lopez' shit. You know it's time for Gene, Gene the Dancing Machine, so get to clicking! 01:13:52 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_132/betterinthedark_132.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn wander off the mainstream reservation as they take a look at the way indie cinema has transformed into a minor league for the big studios. Tom and Derrick examine how the recent switch to digital projection, Sundance, and other factors have transformed the face of this filmic tradition. Plus, Derrick is reduced to helpless laughter when he learns one of Tom's nicknames, far too much talk about 90s alt-rock and comics, the revelation of where the indie spirit really lives, and a challenge to both the readers and the hosts! You don't want Robert Redford making money off of you, so get to clicking! 28 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 132. Die, Indie, Die! The Changing Face of Independent Cinema The Boys Outta Brooklyn wander off the mainstream reservation as they take a look at the way indie cinema has transformed into a minor league for the big studios. Tom and Derrick examine how the recent switch to digital projection, Sundance, and other factors have transformed the face of this filmic tradition. Plus, Derrick is reduced to helpless laughter when he learns one of Tom's nicknames, far too much talk about 90s alt-rock and comics, the revelation of where the indie spirit really lives, and a challenge to both the readers and the hosts! You don't want Robert Redford making money off of you, so get to clicking! 01:06:53 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_131/betterinthedark_131.mp3 In this massive review episode, The Boys Outta Brooklyn discuss the movie everyone's been waiting five years for: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel! Just kidding. We do cover that film and the House series finale, but the bulk of the talk concerns the two films by Joss Whedon: Cabin in the Woods and The Avengers! And if that isn't enough, there's lots of writing talk and bitching about comics. It's shawarma-rific, so get to clicking! 14 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 131. Tom and Derrick vs. The Safe House, Grecian Armored Rosamund Pike, The Past-His-Prime Medical Genius, The Indian Hotel, and Joss Whedon In this massive review episode, The Boys Outta Brooklyn discuss the movie everyone's been waiting five years for: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel! Just kidding. We do cover that film and the House series finale, but the bulk of the talk concerns the two films by Joss Whedon: Cabin in the Woods and The Avengers! And if that isn't enough, there's lots of writing talk and bitching about comics. It's shawarma-rific, so get to clicking! 02:29:54 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_130-5/betterinthedark_130-5.mp3 In this fun-sized Point Five Episode, Derrick and Tom look at some of the stories that emerged from The Upfronts for the coming 2012 season. Join The Guys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss the renewal of Community in light of its show runner's firing, the persistence of period set dramas, broadcast networks trying to be cable channels by having Krysten Ritter parade around naked, and CBS's caginess around their announcement of Elementary! Sure, some of it is an excuse to use a photo of Lucy Liu in her underwear and Krysten Ritter giving the fish face as the podcast art, but give us a break and get to clicking! 31 May 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 130.5 Upfronting with Lucy, Krysten, and You In this fun-sized Point Five Episode, Derrick and Tom look at some of the stories that emerged from The Upfronts for the coming 2012 season. Join The Guys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss the renewal of Community in light of its show runner's firing, the persistence of period set dramas, broadcast networks trying to be cable channels by having Krysten Ritter parade around naked, and CBS's caginess around their announcement of Elementary! Sure, some of it is an excuse to use a photo of Lucy Liu in her underwear and Krysten Ritter giving the fish face as the podcast art, but give us a break and get to clicking! 00:37:17 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_130/betterinthedark_130.mp3 It's time to induct the latest member of our Hall of Great, Great Men! Just in time for his 90th birthday, the Boys Outta Brooklyn raise their glasses to honor the great Christopher Lee! Join Tom and Derrick as they explain why this is one of the most remarkable actors they've ever discussed, and not just because of his defining horror film roles! If that's not enough, they struggle to explain the plot of one of Lee's weirdest films, the insane Scream and Scream Again! Plus, Tom sings heavy metal, Derrick suspects the word "Huguenots" is dirty, and writing talk. You know the world will hear from us again, so get to clicking! 17 May 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 130. The Gentleman with Blood in His Teeth: A Celebration of Christopher Lee It's time to induct the latest member of our Hall of Great, Great Men! Just in time for his 90th birthday, the Boys Outta Brooklyn raise their glasses to honor the great Christopher Lee! Join Tom and Derrick as they explain why this is one of the most remarkable actors they've ever discussed, and not just because of his defining horror film roles! If that's not enough, they struggle to explain the plot of one of Lee's weirdest films, the insane Scream and Scream Again! Plus, Tom sings heavy metal, Derrick suspects the word "Huguenots" is dirty, and writing talk. You know the world will hear from us again, so get to clicking! 01:03:40 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_129/betterinthedark_129.mp3 Just as his latest collaboration with Johnny Depp, Dark Shadows, reaches the theaters (and that might be part of the problem), The Boys Outta Brooklyn reconvene Director's Court to pass judgement on Tim Burton. Tom and Derrick cover the man's entire career, and try to figure out if he is still blazing new trails or relying on the same old tropes. Plus, Derrick knows the value of Johnny Depp to moviegoers, why the Gene Wilder version of Willy Wonka may be a demented serial killer, and, for the first time ever, our subject may get his revenge. You know Spectre is really swell, so get to clicking! 03 May 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 129. Director's Court: The Case of Tim Burton Just as his latest collaboration with Johnny Depp, Dark Shadows, reaches the theaters (and that might be part of the problem), The Boys Outta Brooklyn reconvene Director's Court to pass judgement on Tim Burton. Tom and Derrick cover the man's entire career, and try to figure out if he is still blazing new trails or relying on the same old tropes. Plus, Derrick knows the value of Johnny Depp to moviegoers, why the Gene Wilder version of Willy Wonka may be a demented serial killer, and, for the first time ever, our subject may get his revenge. You know Spectre is really swell, so get to clicking! 01:26:12 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_128/betterinthedark_128.mp3 In our latest trip to the Better in the Dark County Coroner's Office, The Boys Outta Brooklyn dissect their biggest corpse yet: the entire broadcast television season for 2012! Tom and Derrick try to figure out why this was the worst season in recent memory, examining why most shows failed, and why those few and far between shows succeed for them. Plus why Tom's mom in a genius, Stephen Lang should punch dinosaurs in the face, and Sarah Silverman is hot. That's not what happened, not at all, so get to clicking! 19 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 128. BITD Autopsy on the 2012 Television Season In our latest trip to the Better in the Dark County Coroner's Office, The Boys Outta Brooklyn dissect their biggest corpse yet: the entire broadcast television season for 2012! Tom and Derrick try to figure out why this was the worst season in recent memory, examining why most shows failed, and why those few and far between shows succeed for them. Plus why Tom's mom in a genius, Stephen Lang should punch dinosaurs in the face, and Sarah Silverman is hot. That's not what happened, not at all, so get to clicking! 01:29:44 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_127/betterinthedark_127.mp3 We celebrate the latest inductee to our Hall of Great, Great Men by discussing one of the greatest sunuvabitches of all time! We examine James Woods' life, dissecting some of The Boys Outta Brooklyn's favorite roles, and figuring out why he's one of the most enduring character actors of all! Plus, Sean Young sends out creepy dolls, Jack O'Halloran stands alone, and the perils of Celebrity Corner. You know you're bored enough to end all existence, so get to clicking! 05 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 127. Not All Bad Dogs Howl at the Moon: The Career of James Woods We celebrate the latest inductee to our Hall of Great, Great Men by discussing one of the greatest sunuvabitches of all time! We examine James Woods' life, dissecting some of The Boys Outta Brooklyn's favorite roles, and figuring out why he's one of the most enduring character actors of all! Plus, Sean Young sends out creepy dolls, Jack O'Halloran stands alone, and the perils of Celebrity Corner. You know you're bored enough to end all existence, so get to clicking! 01:13:57 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_126-5/betterinthedark_126-5.mp3 It's our first Point Five Episode, where the Boys From Brooklyn discuss movie posters, marketing, the true definition of being et, and former American Idol contestants in their underwear. Even though Point Fives are shorter minisodes, it doesn't mean you won't get the usual Tom and Derrick mixture of hardcore knowledge, tangents, and comedy. You don't want sharks with cameras attached to chew off your butt, so get to clicking! 22 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 126.5 Drew Struzan, John Carter, Katharine McPhee, and You... It's our first Point Five Episode, where the Boys From Brooklyn discuss movie posters, marketing, the true definition of being et, and former American Idol contestants in their underwear. Even though Point Fives are shorter minisodes, it doesn't mean you won't get the usual Tom and Derrick mixture of hardcore knowledge, tangents, and comedy. You don't want sharks with cameras attached to chew off your butt, so get to clicking! 00:36:22 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_126/betterinthedark_126.mp3 Carrying over from last episode, Tom and Derrick go back to the days of their youth to discuss the Golden Age of MTV. The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine the impact this then-upstart network had on the way the populace views music, and how its presence opened up pop culture to other styles. Along the way they discuss some of their favorite videos, try to figure out why modern videos seem to have lost their way, and engage in the usual tangenty goodness Better in the Dark is famous for. All around the world it's the same song, so get to clicking! 08 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 126. Better in the Dark Wants Its MTV... Back the Way It Was! Carrying over from last episode, Tom and Derrick go back to the days of their youth to discuss the Golden Age of MTV. The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine the impact this then-upstart network had on the way the populace views music, and how its presence opened up pop culture to other styles. Along the way they discuss some of their favorite videos, try to figure out why modern videos seem to have lost their way, and engage in the usual tangenty goodness Better in the Dark is famous for. All around the world it's the same song, so get to clicking! 01:09:29 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_125/betterinthedark_125.mp3 It's the winter of 2012, and all around the world Better in the Dark fans know what time it is: Obscure Movie Time! Once more, the Boys Outta Brooklyn dig into the apocrypha of motion picture history to present you with a six-pack of filmic goodies! Among this year's offerings are the African-American vampire oddity Ganja & Hess, the Anna Faris stoner comedy Smiley Face, the unlikely London-set romcom / musical theater spoof The Tall Guy, and the film a lot of BITD fans demanded, the demented superhero musical comedy featuring Christopher Lee: The Return of Captain Invincible! Plus, Richard Belzer infects Tom's novel, Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis creep out Patricia, and Derrick doesn't want to go to the same movie with a different name. If you don't name your poison, we'll have to call the boys in, so get to clicking! 23 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 125. The Black Return of the Smiley Ganja Bug Guy It's the winter of 2012, and all around the world Better in the Dark fans know what time it is: Obscure Movie Time! Once more, the Boys Outta Brooklyn dig into the apocrypha of motion picture history to present you with a six-pack of filmic goodies! Among this year's offerings are the African-American vampire oddity Ganja & Hess, the Anna Faris stoner comedy Smiley Face, the unlikely London-set romcom / musical theater spoof The Tall Guy, and the film a lot of BITD fans demanded, the demented superhero musical comedy featuring Christopher Lee: The Return of Captain Invincible! Plus, Richard Belzer infects Tom's novel, Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis creep out Patricia, and Derrick doesn't want to go to the same movie with a different name. If you don't name your poison, we'll have to call the boys in, so get to clicking! 01:55:12 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_124/betterinthedark_124.mp3 After a brief break, The Boys Outta Brooklyn return with a massive two hours of reviews, views, and the usual chicanery! Join Tom and Derrick as they cover such films as the Tarsem-lensed mythological epic Immortals, the Brett Ratner comedy Tower Heist, and the found-footage possession flick The Devil Inside. Plus, the person you don't expect imitates Eddie Murphy, the Full Hartnell, and why "The Feathermen" is a crap name for you covert organization. You know you want to give us the dead baby, so get to clickin'! 09 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 124. Tom and Derrick versus Barbarian Mickey Rourke, Mrs. Watson, Old School Eddie Murphy, Jason Statham's Chair, Extreme Sports Shaggy, The Medical Priest, and George Melies After a brief break, The Boys Outta Brooklyn return with a massive two hours of reviews, views, and the usual chicanery! Join Tom and Derrick as they cover such films as the Tarsem-lensed mythological epic Immortals, the Brett Ratner comedy Tower Heist, and the found-footage possession flick The Devil Inside. Plus, the person you don't expect imitates Eddie Murphy, the Full Hartnell, and why "The Feathermen" is a crap name for you covert organization. You know you want to give us the dead baby, so get to clickin'! 02:09:18 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_123/betterinthedark_123.mp3 The Boys From Brooklyn are back to induct the first woman into their Hall of Great, Great Men as they celebrate the artistic-yet-genre career of Kathryn Bigelow. Join Tom and Derrick as they examine her whole ouvre, from the existential biker film The Loveless to the cowboy / vampire thriller Near Dark to her Academy Award-winning war flick The Hurt Locker. Along the way they examine the televisual train wreck that was Wild Palms, discuss the impact her original career as a painter had on her moviemaking, and debate whether she's hotter than Linda Hamilton! All this plus the problems of basing your films on current events, what do you do when Juliette Lewis and / or Illeana Douglas asks you if you want to hit it, spokespeople for Jewish Hotness, and gratuitous Martin Scorsese! You know, Kathryn doesn't look all that pleased with you, so get to clicking! 12 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST Episode 123. Watercolor with Blood and Bullets: The Career of Kathryn Bigelow The Boys From Brooklyn are back to induct the first woman into their Hall of Great, Great Men as they celebrate the artistic-yet-genre career of Kathryn Bigelow. Join Tom and Derrick as they examine her whole ouvre, from the existential biker film The Loveless to the cowboy / vampire thriller Near Dark to her Academy Award-winning war flick The Hurt Locker. Along the way they examine the televisual train wreck that was Wild Palms, discuss the impact her original career as a painter had on her moviemaking, and debate whether she's hotter than Linda Hamilton! All this plus the problems of basing your films on current events, what do you do when Juliette Lewis and / or Illeana Douglas asks you if you want to hit it, spokespeople for Jewish Hotness, and gratuitous Martin Scorsese! You know, Kathryn doesn't look all that pleased with you, so get to clicking! 01:07:14 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_122/betterinthedark_122.mp3 Court is back in session, as Tom and Derrick welcome special guest judge Joel Mangrum. Together they put the latest target of geekdom's rage in the docket! Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn (and the One Outta Cali) as they evaluate the reasons behind the recent backlash, whether Zack Snyder should have made Sucker Punch when he did, his reliance on certain cinematic tropes, and his impending Man of Steel. Plus, old gals who are still hella hot, an investigation into why writer / artists circa 1980 have become hopelessly insane, and a classic BITD rant — and it's not from Tom! You don't want Emily Browning to dance for you (or maybe you do), so get to clicking! 29 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 122. Director's Court: The Case of Zack Snyder (Guest: Joel Mangrum) Court is back in session, as Tom and Derrick welcome special guest judge Joel Mangrum. Together they put the latest target of geekdom's rage in the docket! Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn (and the One Outta Cali) as they evaluate the reasons behind the recent backlash, whether Zack Snyder should have made Sucker Punch when he did, his reliance on certain cinematic tropes, and his impending Man of Steel. Plus, old gals who are still hella hot, an investigation into why writer / artists circa 1980 have become hopelessly insane, and a classic BITD rant — and it's not from Tom! You don't want Emily Browning to dance for you (or maybe you do), so get to clicking! 01:44:45 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_121/betterinthedark_121.mp3 Just in time for the David Fincher-helmed American version, Tom and Derrick look at the trilogy of suspense films based on Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy. The Boys Outta Brooklyn discuss how the films count as a unique recreation of the film noir aesthetic, the similarities between the books and the original Star Wars trilogy, and, of course, speculate on what Fincher's redo will bring. Plus, another visit to the Caruso Box via the Carey Mulligan Road, how to handle cameos in big budget franchises, and the boys discuss the virtues of your writing continuing to appear long after your death. You don't want your nerves severed, so get to clicking! 15 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 121. The Podcast that Talks of Brutality: The Millennium Trilogy Just in time for the David Fincher-helmed American version, Tom and Derrick look at the trilogy of suspense films based on Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy. The Boys Outta Brooklyn discuss how the films count as a unique recreation of the film noir aesthetic, the similarities between the books and the original Star Wars trilogy, and, of course, speculate on what Fincher's redo will bring. Plus, another visit to the Caruso Box via the Carey Mulligan Road, how to handle cameos in big budget franchises, and the boys discuss the virtues of your writing continuing to appear long after your death. You don't want your nerves severed, so get to clicking! 01:08:31 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_120/betterinthedark_120.mp3 The Guys Outta Brooklyn once again step out of the film room to examine the theaters they're shown in, as Tom and Derrick discuss such things as the influence of 3D and Blu-ray on filmmaking, the switch from film to digital projection, the film as product, and other matters. But don't worry, in the last few moments you'll witness the most startling moment in BITD history! Your beloved hosts defend not only Michael Bay and Brett Ratner, but also Uwe Boll! You can either apologize to Ben Folds or get to clicking! 01 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 120. Moviegoing USA, 2011 Edition The Guys Outta Brooklyn once again step out of the film room to examine the theaters they're shown in, as Tom and Derrick discuss such things as the influence of 3D and Blu-ray on filmmaking, the switch from film to digital projection, the film as product, and other matters. But don't worry, in the last few moments you'll witness the most startling moment in BITD history! Your beloved hosts defend not only Michael Bay and Brett Ratner, but also Uwe Boll! You can either apologize to Ben Folds or get to clicking! 01:13:29 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_119/betterinthedark_119.mp3 It's time to open up the only coroner's office for television and film once again, as Tom and Derrick take the scalpels to the fourth season of Torchwood. How did this problematic show go from one of its greatest seasons to one of its worst? The Guys Outta Brooklyn endeavor to find the answer, no matter how unpretty it is. It's the usual freewheeling quest for truth you've come to expect from your favorite filmic podcast. You don't want to end up in a bright red coat, so get to clicking! 17 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 119. BITD Autopsy on Torchwood: Miracle Day It's time to open up the only coroner's office for television and film once again, as Tom and Derrick take the scalpels to the fourth season of Torchwood. How did this problematic show go from one of its greatest seasons to one of its worst? The Guys Outta Brooklyn endeavor to find the answer, no matter how unpretty it is. It's the usual freewheeling quest for truth you've come to expect from your favorite filmic podcast. You don't want to end up in a bright red coat, so get to clicking! 01:22:11 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_118/betterinthedark_118.mp3 The Guys Outta Brooklyn return to their upbringing when they welcome modern-day horror movie host Lord Blood Rah to discuss the origins, history, and resurgence of the American Horror Movie Host tradition! Of course, this being a guest host episode of Better in the Dark, it soon morphs into a freewheeling discussion of the state of horror movies in general. It's almost two hours of fun and frights in the BITD manner! Plus, the forgotten blaxploitation mummy epic, why Dr. Frankenstein always has the upper hand when other mad scientists host tea parties, and why it might be a good thing that Guillermo del Toro isn't adapting Lovecraft. It's time to cut up that giant ameba, so get to clicking! 03 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 118. Gatekeepers of Childhood Nightmares--The American Horror Host Tradition (Guest: Lord Blood Rah) The Guys Outta Brooklyn return to their upbringing when they welcome modern-day horror movie host Lord Blood Rah to discuss the origins, history, and resurgence of the American Horror Movie Host tradition! Of course, this being a guest host episode of Better in the Dark, it soon morphs into a freewheeling discussion of the state of horror movies in general. It's almost two hours of fun and frights in the BITD manner! Plus, the forgotten blaxploitation mummy epic, why Dr. Frankenstein always has the upper hand when other mad scientists host tea parties, and why it might be a good thing that Guillermo del Toro isn't adapting Lovecraft. It's time to cut up that giant ameba, so get to clicking! 01:47:41 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_117/betterinthedark_117.mp3 Throughout their broadcast history, Derrick and Thomas have made reference to a particular director they revere as one of the greatest of Great, Great Men. And now they've finally gotten around to devoting an entire episode to the man who embodied the esthetic of the outsider, a man who felt at home in times of trouble and strife, the man for who the phrase "Man's Director" was coined: Sam Peckinpah. Join the Guys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss the career of one of their favorite filmmakers, his turbulent life, and speculate on how he would thrive in a later era of Hollywood. Plus, why Tom feels The Grifters is not true to the Jim Thompson book, Derrick goes off on a rant concerning the state of screenwriting today, and what episode wouldn't be complete without impromptu singing? You know you want to leave your house — and your ears — justified, so get to clicking! 20 Oct 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 117. His Word and Who He Gave It To: A Celebration of Sam Peckinpah Throughout their broadcast history, Derrick and Thomas have made reference to a particular director they revere as one of the greatest of Great, Great Men. And now they've finally gotten around to devoting an entire episode to the man who embodied the esthetic of the outsider, a man who felt at home in times of trouble and strife, the man for who the phrase "Man's Director" was coined: Sam Peckinpah. Join the Guys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss the career of one of their favorite filmmakers, his turbulent life, and speculate on how he would thrive in a later era of Hollywood. Plus, why Tom feels The Grifters is not true to the Jim Thompson book, Derrick goes off on a rant concerning the state of screenwriting today, and what episode wouldn't be complete without impromptu singing? You know you want to leave your house — and your ears — justified, so get to clicking! 01:04:29 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_116/betterinthedark_116.mp3 It's October, which means The Boys Outta Brooklyn once more sits down with their Brother From the North, Des "Dread Media" Reddick, to discuss another six-pack of Obscure Horror Films designed to spice up your Halloween marathons! Tom, Derrick, and Des put the spotlight on werewolves and maniacs, with films set in the Old West, Feudal Japan, a fairy tale forest, and a British boarding school. Plus, oysters, monkeys, and most importantly, The Werewolf Break! You know one of us is a beast, so get to clicking! 06 Oct 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 116. The Company of Beguiled Wittering Magic Shadows Must Die (Guest: Desmond Reddick) It's October, which means The Boys Outta Brooklyn once more sits down with their Brother From the North, Des "Dread Media" Reddick, to discuss another six-pack of Obscure Horror Films designed to spice up your Halloween marathons! Tom, Derrick, and Des put the spotlight on werewolves and maniacs, with films set in the Old West, Feudal Japan, a fairy tale forest, and a British boarding school. Plus, oysters, monkeys, and most importantly, The Werewolf Break! You know one of us is a beast, so get to clicking! 01:26:48 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_115/betterinthedark_115.mp3 The temperature's dropping, so it's time for The Guys Outta Brooklyn to review the films they saw from the second half of Summer 2011! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss a quartet of films, including the blockbusters Captain America and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Plus, what all the other Black Asgardians were doing during the events of Thor, a discussion of podcasting hardware, and why House is in a downward spiral. John Lithgow's got the chessboard set-up, so get to clicking! 22 Sep 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 115. Tom and Derrick--and Captain America!--versus the Smutty Cameron Diaz, the CGI Monkey, the Spider-Cricket-Frog, and Danny McBride The temperature's dropping, so it's time for The Guys Outta Brooklyn to review the films they saw from the second half of Summer 2011! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss a quartet of films, including the blockbusters Captain America and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Plus, what all the other Black Asgardians were doing during the events of Thor, a discussion of podcasting hardware, and why House is in a downward spiral. John Lithgow's got the chessboard set-up, so get to clicking! 01:28:02 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_114/betterinthedark_114.mp3 The scalpels are out, the body is on the table, and it's time for The Boys Outta Brooklyn to figure out why another media body is on the slab! Join Tom and Derrick as they examine the failure of DC Comics and Warner Brothers to rise to the challenge Marvel has been making towards them for the last few years, and why their bids to create a new franchise - from this summer's generic Green Lantern to the rather wrongheaded attempt to recast Wonder Woman as the heroine of a David E. Kelley action comedy to proposed movies with The Flash (it's Se7en crossed with CSI) and Hawkman - have met with lukewarm response at best. Plus, Muppets in the boardroom, the question of whether X-ray vision can be used to stalk, and why the Ultimate Universe is like an appendix. You don't want Elizabeth Hurley calling you a big-boobed action figure, so get to clicking! 08 Sep 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 114. BITD Autopsy on DC Live Projects The scalpels are out, the body is on the table, and it's time for The Boys Outta Brooklyn to figure out why another media body is on the slab! Join Tom and Derrick as they examine the failure of DC Comics and Warner Brothers to rise to the challenge Marvel has been making towards them for the last few years, and why their bids to create a new franchise - from this summer's generic Green Lantern to the rather wrongheaded attempt to recast Wonder Woman as the heroine of a David E. Kelley action comedy to proposed movies with The Flash (it's Se7en crossed with CSI) and Hawkman - have met with lukewarm response at best. Plus, Muppets in the boardroom, the question of whether X-ray vision can be used to stalk, and why the Ultimate Universe is like an appendix. You don't want Elizabeth Hurley calling you a big-boobed action figure, so get to clicking! 01:12:53 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_113/betterinthedark_113.mp3 The Summer of Great, Great Men continues as the Guys Outta Brooklyn celebrate the man who has become both an iconic star and a revered director: Clint Eastwood! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss their favorite Eastwood films, explain why the man has endured for so long, and dispute the feeling that he's not a good actor. Plus, actors playing minorities they're not, more monkey talk, and Gina Gershon gets all lesbian on us. You don't want Sondra Locke to return to the big screen, so get to clicking! 25 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 113. Beyond Magnums and Six Guns: A Celebration of Clint Eastwood The Summer of Great, Great Men continues as the Guys Outta Brooklyn celebrate the man who has become both an iconic star and a revered director: Clint Eastwood! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss their favorite Eastwood films, explain why the man has endured for so long, and dispute the feeling that he's not a good actor. Plus, actors playing minorities they're not, more monkey talk, and Gina Gershon gets all lesbian on us. You don't want Sondra Locke to return to the big screen, so get to clicking! 00:50:33 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_112/betterinthedark_112.mp3 In time for the debut of the newest attempt to revive the franchise, Tom and Derrick take a look at the Planet of the Apes series! The Boys Outta Brooklyn examines all five of the films from the 1960s and 70s that made every kid on the playground go Ape, plus the abortive Tim Burton remake. Also, Tom doesn't like Syfy, Derrick explains why he has to go see Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and why Roddy McDowall kicks ass. You don't want our dirty paws on you, so get to clicking! 11 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 112. Better in the Dark Goes Ape! In time for the debut of the newest attempt to revive the franchise, Tom and Derrick take a look at the Planet of the Apes series! The Boys Outta Brooklyn examines all five of the films from the 1960s and 70s that made every kid on the playground go Ape, plus the abortive Tim Burton remake. Also, Tom doesn't like Syfy, Derrick explains why he has to go see Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and why Roddy McDowall kicks ass. You don't want our dirty paws on you, so get to clicking! 01:22:51 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_111/betterinthedark_111.mp3 It's time for The Guys Outta Brooklyn to sit down for another full-to-bursting review episode! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss such films as Fast Five, Dylan Dog: Dead of Night, Scream 4, and the first two superhero films in a summer packed with them: Thor and X-Men: First Class! All this, plus the latest round of listener mail, a discussion of what to do with the X-Men franchise and - for the first and last time - Tom explains some of the problems he has with Star Wars! If you don't want Kevin Bacon to trigger World War III, get to clicking! 28 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 111. Tom and Derrick versus the Mermaid, the Teen Filmmakers, the Magnetic Spy, the Speedy Thief, and the God of Passive Aggressiveness It's time for The Guys Outta Brooklyn to sit down for another full-to-bursting review episode! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss such films as Fast Five, Dylan Dog: Dead of Night, Scream 4, and the first two superhero films in a summer packed with them: Thor and X-Men: First Class! All this, plus the latest round of listener mail, a discussion of what to do with the X-Men franchise and - for the first and last time - Tom explains some of the problems he has with Star Wars! If you don't want Kevin Bacon to trigger World War III, get to clicking! 02:29:22 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_110/betterinthedark_110.mp3 After a long hiatus, court is back in session, and The Guys Outta Brooklyn put the man who singlehandedly created the modern movie spoof in the docket. Join Tom and Derrick as they explore their conflicted feelings about this great, great man. A man whose early work is as groundbreaking and amazing as his later work is sad and unpleasant, and how Mel Brooks' sense of humor remains timeless when many of the people who followed in his footsteps date within minutes of their films' release. And if that's not enough, tremble as your hosts go on a rampage against the DCnU reboot, and the state of comics in general! You know it's a French Mistake, so get to clicking! 07 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 110. Director's Court: The Case of Mel Brooks After a long hiatus, court is back in session, and The Guys Outta Brooklyn put the man who singlehandedly created the modern movie spoof in the docket. Join Tom and Derrick as they explore their conflicted feelings about this great, great man. A man whose early work is as groundbreaking and amazing as his later work is sad and unpleasant, and how Mel Brooks' sense of humor remains timeless when many of the people who followed in his footsteps date within minutes of their films' release. And if that's not enough, tremble as your hosts go on a rampage against the DCnU reboot, and the state of comics in general! You know it's a French Mistake, so get to clicking! 01:05:59 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_109/betterinthedark_109.mp3 The Summer of Great, Great Men begins here! Join Tom and Derrick as they spend the next three months celebrating some of the great, great men they admire, starting with a freewheeling discussion about a man like no other (and a man who shares the same birthday as Tom... look, it was either Bruce or Uwe Boell, so shut up!), the Chin himself! The Guys Outta Brooklyn discuss Bruce Campbell's entire career, dissecting all of his hits on the big and small screens, and try to explain why Campbell deserves to be revered as a true genre movie icon. Plus Tom and Derrick discuss their recent travels to such places as Pulp Ark and Larry Fine's Birthplace, somehow end up in a digression where they sing the praises of Doctor Who's Rory, and manage to sing from memory the theme song for Jack of All Trades! It's groovy, baby, so get to clicking! 22 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 109. Hail to the Chin! A Bruce Campbell Celebration The Summer of Great, Great Men begins here! Join Tom and Derrick as they spend the next three months celebrating some of the great, great men they admire, starting with a freewheeling discussion about a man like no other (and a man who shares the same birthday as Tom... look, it was either Bruce or Uwe Boell, so shut up!), the Chin himself! The Guys Outta Brooklyn discuss Bruce Campbell's entire career, dissecting all of his hits on the big and small screens, and try to explain why Campbell deserves to be revered as a true genre movie icon. Plus Tom and Derrick discuss their recent travels to such places as Pulp Ark and Larry Fine's Birthplace, somehow end up in a digression where they sing the praises of Doctor Who's Rory, and manage to sing from memory the theme song for Jack of All Trades! It's groovy, baby, so get to clicking! 01:20:23 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_108/betterinthedark_108.mp3 The Guys Outta Brooklyn continue to celebrate great, great men in 2011 by turning their sights on an Italian director who wanted to express his frustration with the American Western, and ended up revolutionizing cinema worldwide! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss the all-too-small body of work of Sergio Leone, from The Dollars Trilogy to his handful of uncredited turns behind the typewriter and camera to his grand crime epic Once Upon a Time in America. The guys also spend some time discussing the other great filmmaker of the modern Western: Sam Peckinpah. They also talk about how Leone taking a chance on the television actor Clint Eastwood was integral to his success, and answer listener mail about anime and whether certain superheroes are inherently ludicrous. You can make fun of our mule... or you can get to clicking! 05 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 108. Spanish Leather and American Blood: The Mytic West of Sergio Leone The Guys Outta Brooklyn continue to celebrate great, great men in 2011 by turning their sights on an Italian director who wanted to express his frustration with the American Western, and ended up revolutionizing cinema worldwide! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss the all-too-small body of work of Sergio Leone, from The Dollars Trilogy to his handful of uncredited turns behind the typewriter and camera to his grand crime epic Once Upon a Time in America. The guys also spend some time discussing the other great filmmaker of the modern Western: Sam Peckinpah. They also talk about how Leone taking a chance on the television actor Clint Eastwood was integral to his success, and answer listener mail about anime and whether certain superheroes are inherently ludicrous. You can make fun of our mule... or you can get to clicking! 01:04:36 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_107/betterinthedark_107.mp3 It's that time of the year again, when Tom and Derrick sit down and come up with a six pack of films that, for one reason or another, are obscure and tell you about them! This year The Guys Outta Brooklyn cover two films featuring unique martial arts, a dialog-less vision of Lynchian proportions, a bromantic thriller, a stop-motion nightmare full of flood pants, and a film Oliver Stone doesn't think you'll see. All this, plus the silliest martial arts weapon in the history of chopsocky cimema, a park ranger you have to avoid, and how being banned from New York City didn't stop Larry Cohen. You don't want to ban emotions, so get to clicking! 22 May 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 107. Bad Equinox Equilibrium Effects of Special Gymkata Horror It's that time of the year again, when Tom and Derrick sit down and come up with a six pack of films that, for one reason or another, are obscure and tell you about them! This year The Guys Outta Brooklyn cover two films featuring unique martial arts, a dialog-less vision of Lynchian proportions, a bromantic thriller, a stop-motion nightmare full of flood pants, and a film Oliver Stone doesn't think you'll see. All this, plus the silliest martial arts weapon in the history of chopsocky cimema, a park ranger you have to avoid, and how being banned from New York City didn't stop Larry Cohen. You don't want to ban emotions, so get to clicking! 01:41:26 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_106/betterinthedark_106.mp3 In one of their earliest episodes, Tom and Derrick promised they were going to do an episode about one of their favorite directors. And now, five years later, an hour-long celebration of the man behind "The Paranoia Trilogy" is here! The Guys Outta Brooklyn talk about why they love John Frankenheimer, discuss their favorite films from his career (and their least favorite), and recommend the films you need to see to begin your Frankenheimer education. Plus the return of The Bagel in the Briefcase! You don't want to play a game of solitaire, so get to clicking! 08 May 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 106. Black and White in Shade of Grey: The Career of John Frankenheimer In one of their earliest episodes, Tom and Derrick promised they were going to do an episode about one of their favorite directors. And now, five years later, an hour-long celebration of the man behind "The Paranoia Trilogy" is here! The Guys Outta Brooklyn talk about why they love John Frankenheimer, discuss their favorite films from his career (and their least favorite), and recommend the films you need to see to begin your Frankenheimer education. Plus the return of The Bagel in the Briefcase! You don't want to play a game of solitaire, so get to clicking! 01:05:30 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_105/betterinthedark_105.mp3 After a brief hiatus, The Boys Outta Brooklyn are back with a massive review episode! Tom and Derrick cover eight films, including the final word on The Green Hornet, Limitless, Frankie and Alice, Unknown, and The Life of Death (our first screener). Plus listener mail, why Kevin Smith needs to buck up, we pay our respects to Liz Taylor and Sidney Lumet, Derrick rethinks his "no Natalie Portman" rule, and a revival of the most divisive argument from the Gilt-Edged Bonds series. You know it's going to be funny ha-ha as opposed to funny weird, so get to clicking! 24 Apr 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 105. Tom and Derrick Versus the Alien-Fighting Marines, the Smart Drug, the Eight-Minute Alternate Timeline, Natalie Portman's Bow, the Douche with the Gas Gun, and the Dissociative Stripper... or Is She a Ballerina? After a brief hiatus, The Boys Outta Brooklyn are back with a massive review episode! Tom and Derrick cover eight films, including the final word on The Green Hornet, Limitless, Frankie and Alice, Unknown, and The Life of Death (our first screener). Plus listener mail, why Kevin Smith needs to buck up, we pay our respects to Liz Taylor and Sidney Lumet, Derrick rethinks his "no Natalie Portman" rule, and a revival of the most divisive argument from the Gilt-Edged Bonds series. You know it's going to be funny ha-ha as opposed to funny weird, so get to clicking! 02:17:52 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_104/betterinthedark_104.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn return to their survey of the people who tried to give 007 a run for his money with not one, but two spy series connected by the participation of a great, great man: Mr. Mario Bava. First they'll examine a pair of films featuring a peculiar, robot-making mad scientist played by Vincent Price as he menaces a pair of former teen idols. Then Tom and Derrick will talk about the wild adaptation of a French comic book featuring John Philip Law's eyebrows and what may very well be the single hottest woman in the history of cinema. Plus, the Boys read listener mail, try to figure out why evil masterminds always want Australia when they outsource, and how we would change the Super Bowl halftime show! It'll explode with a kiss, so get to clicking! 27 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 104. Rivals of Bond: Dr. Goldfoot and Diabolik The Boys Outta Brooklyn return to their survey of the people who tried to give 007 a run for his money with not one, but two spy series connected by the participation of a great, great man: Mr. Mario Bava. First they'll examine a pair of films featuring a peculiar, robot-making mad scientist played by Vincent Price as he menaces a pair of former teen idols. Then Tom and Derrick will talk about the wild adaptation of a French comic book featuring John Philip Law's eyebrows and what may very well be the single hottest woman in the history of cinema. Plus, the Boys read listener mail, try to figure out why evil masterminds always want Australia when they outsource, and how we would change the Super Bowl halftime show! It'll explode with a kiss, so get to clicking! 01:28:48 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_103/betterinthedark_103.mp3 Last year The Human Target was the favorite new show of The Boys Outta Brooklyn, now they can hardy stand to look at it. So, to usher in their new segment, Tom and Derrick go in depth to dissect and discuss the Mark Valley "hour-long action movie every week," and try to figure out what went wrong. Join them as they reveal how a new show runner took everything unique and good about the adventures of Christopher Chance, Winston, and Guerro and turned it into just another generic TV show. Plus, Charlie Sheen inspires a talk about the state of the American sitcom, why the world would be a better place with more Nicole Sullivan in it, and the guys play fantasy booker and plot out what they'd do if they were the show runners for Season Three. You don't wanna know, dude, so get to clicking! 13 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 103. BITD Autopsy on... The Human Target Last year The Human Target was the favorite new show of The Boys Outta Brooklyn, now they can hardy stand to look at it. So, to usher in their new segment, Tom and Derrick go in depth to dissect and discuss the Mark Valley "hour-long action movie every week," and try to figure out what went wrong. Join them as they reveal how a new show runner took everything unique and good about the adventures of Christopher Chance, Winston, and Guerro and turned it into just another generic TV show. Plus, Charlie Sheen inspires a talk about the state of the American sitcom, why the world would be a better place with more Nicole Sullivan in it, and the guys play fantasy booker and plot out what they'd do if they were the show runners for Season Three. You don't wanna know, dude, so get to clicking! 01:35:17 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_102/betterinthedark_102.mp3 The trailer is an integral part of the moviegoing experience, and in this episode, The Boys Outta Brooklyn discuss whether it's an art form or just another product. Join Tom and Derrick as they recount some of their favorite trailers, the trailer "formula," why creativity is a must in fashioning one, and why creativity is going out the window. It's an hourlong discussion in the two-fisted BITD style, so put down your popcorn and get to clicking! 27 Feb 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 102. Coming Soon to a Player Near You: The Art of the Trailer! The trailer is an integral part of the moviegoing experience, and in this episode, The Boys Outta Brooklyn discuss whether it's an art form or just another product. Join Tom and Derrick as they recount some of their favorite trailers, the trailer "formula," why creativity is a must in fashioning one, and why creativity is going out the window. It's an hourlong discussion in the two-fisted BITD style, so put down your popcorn and get to clicking! 01:03:58 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_101/betterinthedark_101.mp3 After our 100th episode celebratory vacation, The Boys Outta Brooklyn kick back and try to catch up on all the stuff that's accrued. Join Tom and Derrick as they answer a bunch of viewer mail, and review a number of films they saw in the waning days of 2010. From the George Clooney is-it-a-spy-thriller The American to the painful romcom You Again? to the geriatric spy caper Red, they cover a number of gems and not-so-gems. Plus, comic writers the boys like! You don't want to be knocked out, so get to clicking! 13 Feb 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 101. Tom and Derrick versus the Handome Gunsmith, the Pig-Toting Assassin, the Guy with the Perpetual Battery, the Mismatched Family, the Vengeful Driver, and Gene Simmons...No, Wait, That's Just Cher! After our 100th episode celebratory vacation, The Boys Outta Brooklyn kick back and try to catch up on all the stuff that's accrued. Join Tom and Derrick as they answer a bunch of viewer mail, and review a number of films they saw in the waning days of 2010. From the George Clooney is-it-a-spy-thriller The American to the painful romcom You Again? to the geriatric spy caper Red, they cover a number of gems and not-so-gems. Plus, comic writers the boys like! You don't want to be knocked out, so get to clicking! 01:43:42 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_100/betterinthedark_100.mp3 It's our 100th episode, and to celebrate, the Guys Outta Brooklyn decide to get rid of the net and throw the spotlight on the people who make this podcast great. Witness history in the making, as Tom and Derrick call a selection of their fans without any prep work for a no-holds-barred collection of discussions on such subjects as: the Carry On films, The Thin Man movies, how to get kids to watch black and white cinema, Fritz Lang, the manliest movies ever made, and more! Plus some listener mail and more sentimental stuffage than you can stand! It's a celebration good time, so come on - and get to clicking! 30 Jan 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 100. Tom and Derrick versus... the Listeners! It's our 100th episode, and to celebrate, the Guys Outta Brooklyn decide to get rid of the net and throw the spotlight on the people who make this podcast great. Witness history in the making, as Tom and Derrick call a selection of their fans without any prep work for a no-holds-barred collection of discussions on such subjects as: the Carry On films, The Thin Man movies, how to get kids to watch black and white cinema, Fritz Lang, the manliest movies ever made, and more! Plus some listener mail and more sentimental stuffage than you can stand! It's a celebration good time, so come on - and get to clicking! 01:55:03 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_099/betterinthedark_099.mp3 To - well, "celebrate" seems an inappropriate word - the release of the new Green Hornet film, The Boys Outta Brooklyn welcome noted pulp authority (and writer for some Green Hornet comics in the 1990), Ron Fortier to examine movies featuring pulp heroes in a high-energy, high-spirited conversation! Join Tom, Derrick, and Ron as they examine The Shadow, Doc Savage, The Rocketeer, and other great films featuring hot girls, cold steel, and high adventure! Plus, the trio discuss their expectations - or lack thereof - regarding the big screen Michel Gondry / Seth Rogen adaptation! The weed of crime bears better fruit, so get to clicking! 16 Jan 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 99. Twin Pistols and Super Science: Pulp Heroes in the Movies (Guest: Ron Fortier) To - well, "celebrate" seems an inappropriate word - the release of the new Green Hornet film, The Boys Outta Brooklyn welcome noted pulp authority (and writer for some Green Hornet comics in the 1990), Ron Fortier to examine movies featuring pulp heroes in a high-energy, high-spirited conversation! Join Tom, Derrick, and Ron as they examine The Shadow, Doc Savage, The Rocketeer, and other great films featuring hot girls, cold steel, and high adventure! Plus, the trio discuss their expectations - or lack thereof - regarding the big screen Michel Gondry / Seth Rogen adaptation! The weed of crime bears better fruit, so get to clicking! 01:27:03 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_098/betterinthedark_098.mp3 Director's Court is back in session, and this time The Guys Outta Brooklyn are using their judicial powers to redeem the reputation of the late movie mogul Dino De Laurentiis! Tom and Derrick shows how the producer served to make mainstream stars of obscure B-list directors, gave moviemakers who fell from grace a second chance, and was obsessed with outdoing one of the biggest blockbusters from the 1970s! Plus, reminisces about old-school video gaming, Tom insists on the existence of a musically inclined commercial for the McRib, and Derrick's got a Giant Foam Kong for you, baby. When we make a podcast, everybody cries. So get to clicking! 02 Jan 2011 13:00:00 EST Episode 98. Director's Court: The Case of Dino De Laurentiis Director's Court is back in session, and this time The Guys Outta Brooklyn are using their judicial powers to redeem the reputation of the late movie mogul Dino De Laurentiis! Tom and Derrick shows how the producer served to make mainstream stars of obscure B-list directors, gave moviemakers who fell from grace a second chance, and was obsessed with outdoing one of the biggest blockbusters from the 1970s! Plus, reminisces about old-school video gaming, Tom insists on the existence of a musically inclined commercial for the McRib, and Derrick's got a Giant Foam Kong for you, baby. When we make a podcast, everybody cries. So get to clicking! 01:17:54 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_097/betterinthedark_097.mp3 Way back in episode 10, Tom expressed his extreme distaste for the show Heroes, and now the Boys Outta Brooklyn take the show's ignoble demise to examine a number of shows that were overnight sensations, then overnight failures. From Moonlighting to Twin Peaks, Millennium to even Heroes, Tom and Derrick discuss the various reasons why these televisual sensations died out so quickly. Plus the Crazy Babysitter Twins script gets a villain, the Searcher searches, and why the Black Widow sounds like an American. There's a moon over Parma, so get to clicking! 19 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 97. Crash and Burn: How Some of Television's Hottest Shows Fell From Grace Way back in episode 10, Tom expressed his extreme distaste for the show Heroes, and now the Boys Outta Brooklyn take the show's ignoble demise to examine a number of shows that were overnight sensations, then overnight failures. From Moonlighting to Twin Peaks, Millennium to even Heroes, Tom and Derrick discuss the various reasons why these televisual sensations died out so quickly. Plus the Crazy Babysitter Twins script gets a villain, the Searcher searches, and why the Black Widow sounds like an American. There's a moon over Parma, so get to clicking! 01:28:29 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_096/betterinthedark_096.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn resume their survey of the people who wanted to give James Bond a run for the money by looking at the tragic case of the ultimate femme fatale: Peter O'Donnell's Modesty Blaise! We'll see how O'Donnell created this unique adventress and her knife-flinging sidekick, and how the character has been mistreated by the media. From the truly wretched "camp version" (a version Tom proclaims one of the worst films he ever saw) to the television pilot so obscure neither Tom nor Derrick have seen it to the Tarantino-produced "origin story," Modesty's history is thoroughly covered. Plus several suggestion for who could play the character instead of Monica Vitti. It's a stunner, so get to clicking! 06 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 96. Rivals of Bond: Modesty Blaise The Boys Outta Brooklyn resume their survey of the people who wanted to give James Bond a run for the money by looking at the tragic case of the ultimate femme fatale: Peter O'Donnell's Modesty Blaise! We'll see how O'Donnell created this unique adventress and her knife-flinging sidekick, and how the character has been mistreated by the media. From the truly wretched "camp version" (a version Tom proclaims one of the worst films he ever saw) to the television pilot so obscure neither Tom nor Derrick have seen it to the Tarantino-produced "origin story," Modesty's history is thoroughly covered. Plus several suggestion for who could play the character instead of Monica Vitti. It's a stunner, so get to clicking! 01:28:29 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_095/betterinthedark_095.mp3 Court is back in session! This time, Tom and Derrick take an hour to celebrate the life, creativity, genius, and work of one of the most prolific television writer / producers: Steven J. Cannell. Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss how Cannell used genre conventions to explore character, pioneered now-accepted television storytelling tropes, and recreated himself when his stock was declining. All this, plus Derrick wants to hide the orange juice, lil' Tom gets to stay up late, and talk about how NBC doesn't have the guts to reboot The Rockford Files... mere days before NBC announced a new version of this landmark series! You don't wanna get on no plane, so get to clicking! 21 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 95. Director's Court: The Case of Steven J. Cannell Court is back in session! This time, Tom and Derrick take an hour to celebrate the life, creativity, genius, and work of one of the most prolific television writer / producers: Steven J. Cannell. Join the Boys Outta Brooklyn as they discuss how Cannell used genre conventions to explore character, pioneered now-accepted television storytelling tropes, and recreated himself when his stock was declining. All this, plus Derrick wants to hide the orange juice, lil' Tom gets to stay up late, and talk about how NBC doesn't have the guts to reboot The Rockford Files... mere days before NBC announced a new version of this landmark series! You don't wanna get on no plane, so get to clicking! 01:01:23 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_094/betterinthedark_094.mp3 Our exploration of one of the most influential science fiction franchises of all continues! To help provide a survey of the television series that launched an international geek community, Tom and Derrick welcome our board-master Erik Fromme to participate in a wide-ranging discussion. A discussion so ranging we can't finish it! We go from the original series to The Next Generation to the staff of Deep Space Nine, and find so much to talk about we have to pick it up in a later episode! Plus, Jean-Luc Picard: Oakland Raider? Beverly Crusher: Worst Doctor Ever? Torres: Queen of the Klingon Low Riders? And why Sisko is the greatest captain ever! There's a case of blood wine to be a'drinkin, so get to clicking! 07 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 94. The Star Trek Experience, Part Two: Better in the Dark Boldly Goes to on TV! Our exploration of one of the most influential science fiction franchises of all continues! To help provide a survey of the television series that launched an international geek community, Tom and Derrick welcome our board-master Erik Fromme to participate in a wide-ranging discussion. A discussion so ranging we can't finish it! We go from the original series to The Next Generation to the staff of Deep Space Nine, and find so much to talk about we have to pick it up in a later episode! Plus, Jean-Luc Picard: Oakland Raider? Beverly Crusher: Worst Doctor Ever? Torres: Queen of the Klingon Low Riders? And why Sisko is the greatest captain ever! There's a case of blood wine to be a'drinkin, so get to clicking! 01:24:42 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_093/betterinthedark_093.mp3 As promised some three years ago, The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally tackle one of the most iconic science fiction properties ever made: Star Trek! First up are the movies, and to help Tom and Derrick cover all 11 flicks is the Earth-2.net mastermind himself, Michael David Sims! Beginning with what was supposed to be the pilot for a second Trek show to the Melville-rific second entry that saved the whole damn spaceship to the problematic Next Gen flicks, we cover them all. Plus, Kirstie Alley as an actual hot chick gets replaced by a transvestite, never give Deanna Troi the car keys, Commanders Ricardo and Mcgillicuddy, and Katherine Heigl's stupid face! The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, so get to clicking! 24 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EST Episode 93. The Star Trek Experience, Part One: Better in the Dark Boldly Goes to the Movies! As promised some three years ago, The Boys Outta Brooklyn finally tackle one of the most iconic science fiction properties ever made: Star Trek! First up are the movies, and to help Tom and Derrick cover all 11 flicks is the Earth-2.net mastermind himself, Michael David Sims! Beginning with what was supposed to be the pilot for a second Trek show to the Melville-rific second entry that saved the whole damn spaceship to the problematic Next Gen flicks, we cover them all. Plus, Kirstie Alley as an actual hot chick gets replaced by a transvestite, never give Deanna Troi the car keys, Commanders Ricardo and Mcgillicuddy, and Katherine Heigl's stupid face! The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, so get to clicking! 02:00:01 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_092/betterinthedark_092.mp3 In the second part of our summer 2010 wrap-up, Tom and Derrick cover a number of films including The A-Team, Prince of Persia, Salt, Centurion, Predators, Piranha, Inception, and more. The Boys Outta Brooklyn also read some viewer mail, announce The Gang Green Podosphere Challenge, and reveal the all-new BITD Theme Song for the episode! Plus the actress with the most unfortunate name in the world, yet another appearance by Tom Cruise in his underwear, and Derrick's plea to the moviemakers of the world. You don't want to get eaten, so get to clicking! 10 Oct 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 92. Tom and Derrick versus The Summer of Absolute, Mega-Sized, Ginormous, Big Ass Awesomeness, part two - Machete versus Piranha In the second part of our summer 2010 wrap-up, Tom and Derrick cover a number of films including The A-Team, Prince of Persia, Salt, Centurion, Predators, Piranha, Inception, and more. The Boys Outta Brooklyn also read some viewer mail, announce The Gang Green Podosphere Challenge, and reveal the all-new BITD Theme Song for the episode! Plus the actress with the most unfortunate name in the world, yet another appearance by Tom Cruise in his underwear, and Derrick's plea to the moviemakers of the world. You don't want to get eaten, so get to clicking! 01:34:25 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_091/betterinthedark_091.mp3 Last year, in the first episode of BITD hosted by Earth-2.net, Tom and Derrick dubbed the summer of 2009 "The Summer of Meh." Well, summer 2010 is as far away from that as possible -- so much so that The Boys Outta Brooklyn have to devote two episodes to cover it all! In the first half, they cover the comic booky flicks Kick-Ass, Iron Man 2, The Expendables, and Machete; announce the winner of our Summer o' Cowboy Fun Contest; answer viewer mail about Matt Helm, Judd Winick and Quantum of Boredo -- I Mean Solace; and have a rollicking discussion about movie adaptation of pulp properties. Plus, a brand new version of the theme song by B Hyphen, which writer thinks Superman is like Brian Azzarello, and news about how you can participate in Episode 100! You don't want Terry Crews to throw a missile at you, so get to clicking! 26 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 91. Tom and Derrick versus The Summer of Absolute, Mega-Sized, Ginormous, Big Ass Awesomeness, part one - Hale Caesar versus Hit-Girl Last year, in the first episode of BITD hosted by Earth-2.net, Tom and Derrick dubbed the summer of 2009 "The Summer of Meh." Well, summer 2010 is as far away from that as possible -- so much so that The Boys Outta Brooklyn have to devote two episodes to cover it all! In the first half, they cover the comic booky flicks Kick-Ass, Iron Man 2, The Expendables, and Machete; announce the winner of our Summer o' Cowboy Fun Contest; answer viewer mail about Matt Helm, Judd Winick and Quantum of Boredo -- I Mean Solace; and have a rollicking discussion about movie adaptation of pulp properties. Plus, a brand new version of the theme song by B Hyphen, which writer thinks Superman is like Brian Azzarello, and news about how you can participate in Episode 100! You don't want Terry Crews to throw a missile at you, so get to clicking! 01:51:17 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_090/betterinthedark_090.mp3 It's time for this year's iteration of a Better in the Dark tradition, as Tom and Derrick once again provide you with suggestions for Obscure Horror Films to light up your Halloween festivities. This year, however, they welcome the Patriarch of the First Family of BITD (and host of Dread Media), Desmond Reddick, to join in. The results are an international six pack of horror flicks ranging from the Finish period piece Sauna to the New Zealand (pretending to be Nebraska) should've-been-a-period-piece Strange Behavior to the Spanish chiller Who Could Kill a Child. Plus zombie chickens! Tom Cruise sitting around in his underwear! The world's most un-scary home invaders! Everything goes better with monkeys, so get to clicking! 12 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 90. Who Can Shank the Strange Corruption of the Grim Prairie Sauna It's time for this year's iteration of a Better in the Dark tradition, as Tom and Derrick once again provide you with suggestions for Obscure Horror Films to light up your Halloween festivities. This year, however, they welcome the Patriarch of the First Family of BITD (and host of Dread Media), Desmond Reddick, to join in. The results are an international six pack of horror flicks ranging from the Finish period piece Sauna to the New Zealand (pretending to be Nebraska) should've-been-a-period-piece Strange Behavior to the Spanish chiller Who Could Kill a Child. Plus zombie chickens! Tom Cruise sitting around in his underwear! The world's most un-scary home invaders! Everything goes better with monkeys, so get to clicking! 01:56:14 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_089/betterinthedark_089.mp3 In episodes 28 and 31, Tom and Derrick celebrated the anniversary of one of their favorite television series: Doctor Who. Since then, enough changes have occurred that The Boys Outta of Brooklyn have enlisted the aid of Views from the Longbox semi-lackey / co-host (and perpetual Tom nemesis) Shag to provide an overview of the end of the Tennant era and the inaugural season of the 11th Doctor, Matt Smith! The trio discusses - and sometimes argues over - such subjects as the magnificence of Donna, Rose vs. Amy, the identity of The Dream Lord, the value of Russell T. Davies' Whedon-ization of the series, the Skittles Daleks, and other juicy topics. Plus, what is The Carey Mulligan Road? What is The Caruso Box, and why is Christopher Eccleston stuck in it? What if Brian Cox and Dougray Scott owned a bar together? Podcasts with bowties are cool, so get to clicking! 02 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 89. Reversing the Neutron Flow, Part Three: Goodbye, David! Hello, Crisp - uh, Matt In episodes 28 and 31, Tom and Derrick celebrated the anniversary of one of their favorite television series: Doctor Who. Since then, enough changes have occurred that The Boys Outta of Brooklyn have enlisted the aid of Views from the Longbox semi-lackey / co-host (and perpetual Tom nemesis) Shag to provide an overview of the end of the Tennant era and the inaugural season of the 11th Doctor, Matt Smith! The trio discusses - and sometimes argues over - such subjects as the magnificence of Donna, Rose vs. Amy, the identity of The Dream Lord, the value of Russell T. Davies' Whedon-ization of the series, the Skittles Daleks, and other juicy topics. Plus, what is The Carey Mulligan Road? What is The Caruso Box, and why is Christopher Eccleston stuck in it? What if Brian Cox and Dougray Scott owned a bar together? Podcasts with bowties are cool, so get to clicking! 02:10:23 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_088/betterinthedark_088.mp3 The latest edition of Better in the Dark brings an icon of drive-in cinema before the docket! Tom and Derrick examine the influence American original Roger Corman had on Hollywood as both a director and a producer in a career that spans five decades. From his Poe adaptations to the long list of creative types he influenced to the series of giant animal movies that prowl the fringes of Syfy, Corman's entire life is put under the microscope. Plus Tom and Derrick mourn Gary Coleman, why you should never patronize a business run by Klaus Kinski, and why a certain film should've been renamed Murder Hyundais! You've never lost money listening to us, so get to clicking! 15 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 88. Director's Court: The Case of Roger Corman The latest edition of Better in the Dark brings an icon of drive-in cinema before the docket! Tom and Derrick examine the influence American original Roger Corman had on Hollywood as both a director and a producer in a career that spans five decades. From his Poe adaptations to the long list of creative types he influenced to the series of giant animal movies that prowl the fringes of Syfy, Corman's entire life is put under the microscope. Plus Tom and Derrick mourn Gary Coleman, why you should never patronize a business run by Klaus Kinski, and why a certain film should've been renamed Murder Hyundais! You've never lost money listening to us, so get to clicking! 00:54:30 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_087/betterinthedark_087.mp3 Because you demanded it, The Guys Outta Brooklyn once more welcome Michael Bailey of Views from the Longbox fame to discuss DC's premiere supergroup: The Justice League of America. From the Filmation shorts to the groundbreaking Bruce Timm / Paul Dini television series to the dubious charms of the Smallville version of the team, The Titanic Trio covers it all. Plus Tom applies for a job, what it means when the Super Friends send you off to college, and Derrick delves deep into The Andrea Romano Conspiracy! Even if you didn't wash your hands because you're evil, you need to get to clicking! 01 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 87. Better in the Dark Joins the Justice League! Because you demanded it, The Guys Outta Brooklyn once more welcome Michael Bailey of Views from the Longbox fame to discuss DC's premiere supergroup: The Justice League of America. From the Filmation shorts to the groundbreaking Bruce Timm / Paul Dini television series to the dubious charms of the Smallville version of the team, The Titanic Trio covers it all. Plus Tom applies for a job, what it means when the Super Friends send you off to college, and Derrick delves deep into The Andrea Romano Conspiracy! Even if you didn't wash your hands because you're evil, you need to get to clicking! 02:37:32 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_086/betterinthedark_086.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn continue their trip through spy culture with this descent into the adventure of America's 'swinging secret agent: Matt Helm. Learn how Cubby Broccoli's former producing partner bought Don Hamilton's hardboiled operative to get in on the cash cow he initially spurned, and ended up trapped in the Hell that was Dean Martin's making. It's the movie series that managed to misuse Ann-Margret, and Tom and Derrick suffer through every last film. Plus Asian characters with silly names, the Boys get angry over the tragedy of Sharon Tate, and enough imitations of a drunk Dean Martin to last a lifetime! We already hate ourselves (and it isn't even the morning), so get to clicking! 18 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 86. The Rivals of Bond: Matt Helm The Boys Outta Brooklyn continue their trip through spy culture with this descent into the adventure of America's 'swinging secret agent: Matt Helm. Learn how Cubby Broccoli's former producing partner bought Don Hamilton's hardboiled operative to get in on the cash cow he initially spurned, and ended up trapped in the Hell that was Dean Martin's making. It's the movie series that managed to misuse Ann-Margret, and Tom and Derrick suffer through every last film. Plus Asian characters with silly names, the Boys get angry over the tragedy of Sharon Tate, and enough imitations of a drunk Dean Martin to last a lifetime! We already hate ourselves (and it isn't even the morning), so get to clicking! 01:07:18 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_085/betterinthedark_085.mp3 The Boys Outta Brooklyn reach back as far as they ever have, as Tom and Derrick celebrate some of the greatest comedians to come out of New York City: The Marx Brothers. Tom and Derrick discuss the comedy team's history, the nature of their humor, and make recommendations for where to begin your education in Marx-ism. And, since this is an episode of BITD, the discussion does get a little tangenty with talk of Jerry Seinfeld, public school memories, sitcoms, and the evil that is The Hottest Scientologist. We know you don't know how that elephant got into your pajamas, so get to clicking! 04 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 85. No Club That Will Have Them: A Discussion About The Marx Brothers The Boys Outta Brooklyn reach back as far as they ever have, as Tom and Derrick celebrate some of the greatest comedians to come out of New York City: The Marx Brothers. Tom and Derrick discuss the comedy team's history, the nature of their humor, and make recommendations for where to begin your education in Marx-ism. And, since this is an episode of BITD, the discussion does get a little tangenty with talk of Jerry Seinfeld, public school memories, sitcoms, and the evil that is The Hottest Scientologist. We know you don't know how that elephant got into your pajamas, so get to clicking! 01:30:12 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_084/betterinthedark_084.mp3 The journey the Boys Outta Brooklyn started back in Episode 34, a tiny bit over two years ago, is finally completed as Tom and Derrick discuss the first - and maybe last - two films of The Reign of Craig. They examine how Bond was re-imagined for the 21st century, and how the unconventional choice of Daniel Craig fit the remit for change. They really like one film, hate the other one, and then talk about the present situation with MGM and what it bodes for the world's longest-running movie franchise. All this, plus a little disagreement on the hotness of Karen Gillan, a major announcement, and the revelation of what the letters in QUANTUM stand for. It's a six-head's worth of fun, so get to clicking! 20 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 84. Gilt Edged Bonds Conclusion: Casino Royale and Quantum of Boredo... Solace! We Mean Solace! The journey the Boys Outta Brooklyn started back in Episode 34, a tiny bit over two years ago, is finally completed as Tom and Derrick discuss the first - and maybe last - two films of The Reign of Craig. They examine how Bond was re-imagined for the 21st century, and how the unconventional choice of Daniel Craig fit the remit for change. They really like one film, hate the other one, and then talk about the present situation with MGM and what it bodes for the world's longest-running movie franchise. All this, plus a little disagreement on the hotness of Karen Gillan, a major announcement, and the revelation of what the letters in QUANTUM stand for. It's a six-head's worth of fun, so get to clicking! 01:31:18 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_083/betterinthedark_083.mp3 It's the beginning of The Summer O' Fun, as The Guys Outta Brooklyn welcome Tennessee's own Donovan Morgan Grant to pay tribute to the Action Movie Everyman, John McClane. The trio cover all four films in the series, from the trendsetting Die Hard to the befuddlingly superheroic Live Free or Die Hard. Plus, because we never stay on point when we've got a guest star, the guys get to talking about scripted "reality shows," the massive ego of Steven Seagal, and why moviemakers don't know jack about cyber-terrorists. Plus, we announce a new contest where you can win some cool books and plot the next installment of McClane's adventures! Welcome to the party, pal - and get to clicking! 06 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 83. Since No One Else Is Around: The Die Hard Series It's the beginning of The Summer O' Fun, as The Guys Outta Brooklyn welcome Tennessee's own Donovan Morgan Grant to pay tribute to the Action Movie Everyman, John McClane. The trio cover all four films in the series, from the trendsetting Die Hard to the befuddlingly superheroic Live Free or Die Hard. Plus, because we never stay on point when we've got a guest star, the guys get to talking about scripted "reality shows," the massive ego of Steven Seagal, and why moviemakers don't know jack about cyber-terrorists. Plus, we announce a new contest where you can win some cool books and plot the next installment of McClane's adventures! Welcome to the party, pal - and get to clicking! 01:29:30 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_082/betterinthedark_082.mp3 It's our periodic review episode, as The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine some movies from the first few months of 2010, ranging from the arty-but-dull After.Life to the riotous remake of Clash of The Titans to the savvy and slick comic book actioner The Losers. Plus, Derrick sings an ode to the killer baby flick It's Alive, Tom gets his mercenary blockbusters confused, and The Guys have to deal with a letter that begins with the phrase "I love Head." It's time to save Chris Rock from himself, so get to clicking! 23 May 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 82. Tom and Derrick vs. Christina Ricci's Nipples, the Spangly Suit of Zeus, the Baseball Card, the Boston Islands, Cougar's Hat, and the Ubiquitous Mr. Neeson It's our periodic review episode, as The Boys Outta Brooklyn examine some movies from the first few months of 2010, ranging from the arty-but-dull After.Life to the riotous remake of Clash of The Titans to the savvy and slick comic book actioner The Losers. Plus, Derrick sings an ode to the killer baby flick It's Alive, Tom gets his mercenary blockbusters confused, and The Guys have to deal with a letter that begins with the phrase "I love Head." It's time to save Chris Rock from himself, so get to clicking! 01:18:07 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_081/betterinthedark_081.mp3 In an episode three years in the making, Derrick does for Freddy Krueger what Tom did for Michael Myers by examining the entire A Nightmare on Elm Street ouvre, from the absolutely classic first entry through the rather goofy end to the attempts to recreate the series in Wes Craven's New Nightmare and the monster rally Freddy vs. Jason! Along the way, The Guys Outta Brooklyn discuss the importance of Robert Englund in creating this horror icon, how Wes Craven attempted to kill the franchise repeatedly, and how the films, as bad as they got, never lost money. Plus, we find a connection between the series and the ultra-obscure Adam Sandler vehicle The Unsinkable Shecky Moskowitz, address a great disservice done to Curtis Mayfield, and do something at the very end of the episode that might upset our friend Kelen "B-Hyphen" Conley. Every town has an Elm Street, so get to clicking! 09 May 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 81. What Makes Springwood Famous: The Nightmare Series In an episode three years in the making, Derrick does for Freddy Krueger what Tom did for Michael Myers by examining the entire A Nightmare on Elm Street ouvre, from the absolutely classic first entry through the rather goofy end to the attempts to recreate the series in Wes Craven's New Nightmare and the monster rally Freddy vs. Jason! Along the way, The Guys Outta Brooklyn discuss the importance of Robert Englund in creating this horror icon, how Wes Craven attempted to kill the franchise repeatedly, and how the films, as bad as they got, never lost money. Plus, we find a connection between the series and the ultra-obscure Adam Sandler vehicle The Unsinkable Shecky Moskowitz, address a great disservice done to Curtis Mayfield, and do something at the very end of the episode that might upset our friend Kelen "B-Hyphen" Conley. Every town has an Elm Street, so get to clicking! 02:15:29 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_080/betterinthedark_080.mp3 The Guys Outta Brooklyn started out to discuss Films That Were No Longer on DVD, but after talking about some actual movies in limbo like the earlier Harry Palmer films, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, and Cast a Deadly Spell, well, they started locating some of the suggested films lost to time! Thus, join The Guys Outta Brooklyn as they locate some truly cool films their fan base thought unavailable commercially, like The Billy Jack trilogy, and the work of Val Lewton! And if that's not enough, Tom and Derrick somehow end up sitting in front of Wonderbox looking at pictures of The Crazy Babysitter Twins! It's called fast food for a reason, so get to clicking! 25 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 80. Billy, Cast a Final King Curse Thursday After Midnight, or Tom and Derrick, DVD Detectives The Guys Outta Brooklyn started out to discuss Films That Were No Longer on DVD, but after talking about some actual movies in limbo like the earlier Harry Palmer films, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, and Cast a Deadly Spell, well, they started locating some of the suggested films lost to time! Thus, join The Guys Outta Brooklyn as they locate some truly cool films their fan base thought unavailable commercially, like The Billy Jack trilogy, and the work of Val Lewton! And if that's not enough, Tom and Derrick somehow end up sitting in front of Wonderbox looking at pictures of The Crazy Babysitter Twins! It's called fast food for a reason, so get to clicking! 01:27:42 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_079/betterinthedark_079.mp3 The Guys Outta Brooklyn continues their popular series where they bring directors before the court of pop culture opinion, and now it's time for the onetime master of genre filmmaking to stand in the docket! Join Tom and Derrick as they examine the man who went from being a veritable rock star with a movie camera to the pioneer of the present 70s horror reboot boom, addressing such issues as why John Carpenter struggled throughout the 90s, the methods he used to turn himself into a brand name, and how he compared to comic book master Will Eisner! Plus, discussions of Carpenter's three upcoming films, Tom and Derrick choose Wonder Women, and Zoe Saldana firing a rocket launcher versus Liam Neeson in an air-dropped tank! We're too tired to kill you know (maybe later), so get to clicking! 11 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 79. Director's Court: The Case of John Carpenter The Guys Outta Brooklyn continues their popular series where they bring directors before the court of pop culture opinion, and now it's time for the onetime master of genre filmmaking to stand in the docket! Join Tom and Derrick as they examine the man who went from being a veritable rock star with a movie camera to the pioneer of the present 70s horror reboot boom, addressing such issues as why John Carpenter struggled throughout the 90s, the methods he used to turn himself into a brand name, and how he compared to comic book master Will Eisner! Plus, discussions of Carpenter's three upcoming films, Tom and Derrick choose Wonder Women, and Zoe Saldana firing a rocket launcher versus Liam Neeson in an air-dropped tank! We're too tired to kill you know (maybe later), so get to clicking! 01:08:37 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_078/betterinthedark_078.mp3 Spring is in the air, and you know what that means: it's time for the annual tradition where the Guys Outta Brooklyn dig into their vaults and pull out a six-pack of little-seen and forgotten films for their Obscure Movie Episode! 2010's batch includes the sequel to Black Belt Jones most people swear doesn't exit, the sequel many Rocky Horror Picture Show fans wish didn't exist, the only place where you can see the wife of John Denver being turned into a human hood ornament, and an absolutely insane blaxploitation comedy where a female motorcycle gang faces off against a Colonel Sanders look-alike plotting to take over Watts! Plus, Tom and Derrick pay tribute to Falco, and we address a letter about That Episode. Don't be a dead end, deadbeat, downbeat Mister, get to clicking! 28 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 78. Fair Samson Strutter's Potato Head Treatment Spring is in the air, and you know what that means: it's time for the annual tradition where the Guys Outta Brooklyn dig into their vaults and pull out a six-pack of little-seen and forgotten films for their Obscure Movie Episode! 2010's batch includes the sequel to Black Belt Jones most people swear doesn't exit, the sequel many Rocky Horror Picture Show fans wish didn't exist, the only place where you can see the wife of John Denver being turned into a human hood ornament, and an absolutely insane blaxploitation comedy where a female motorcycle gang faces off against a Colonel Sanders look-alike plotting to take over Watts! Plus, Tom and Derrick pay tribute to Falco, and we address a letter about That Episode. Don't be a dead end, deadbeat, downbeat Mister, get to clicking! 01:29:35 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_077/betterinthedark_077.mp3 In their effort to present the most comprehensive coverage of 1960s spy culture, Tom and Derrick begin their examination of some of the spies who gave Bond a run for his money, beginning with the cerebral, eccentric, and suave Derek Flint. Join the Boys From Brooklyn as they look at the adventures of the renaissance man that James Coburn turned into a cult hero, tracing his adventures from Our Man Flint to In Like Flint to the highly obscure, near-forgotten (and with good reason) Flint television pilot, Our Man Flint: Dead on Target. Plus a preview of other episodes in the Rivals of Bond series, Derrick wants Yvonne Craig to shake her money-maker, and a look at the two Flint movies (one written by Harlan Ellison) that never got to the screen. Wipe that look off your Zowie Face and get to clicking! 14 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 77. The Rivals of Bond are In Like Flint! In their effort to present the most comprehensive coverage of 1960s spy culture, Tom and Derrick begin their examination of some of the spies who gave Bond a run for his money, beginning with the cerebral, eccentric, and suave Derek Flint. Join the Boys From Brooklyn as they look at the adventures of the renaissance man that James Coburn turned into a cult hero, tracing his adventures from Our Man Flint to In Like Flint to the highly obscure, near-forgotten (and with good reason) Flint television pilot, Our Man Flint: Dead on Target. Plus a preview of other episodes in the Rivals of Bond series, Derrick wants Yvonne Craig to shake her money-maker, and a look at the two Flint movies (one written by Harlan Ellison) that never got to the screen. Wipe that look off your Zowie Face and get to clicking! 01:04:20 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_076/betterinthedark_076.mp3 It's our periodic review episode, where the Guys Outta Brooklyn discuss such recent flicks as Legion, Sherlock Holmes, Moon, Avatar, and others. But it's when Tom and Derrick reach into the mailbag and answer a question about the famous "put on the costume" quote from another podcast that prompts a nearly half-hour, heated talk on comic fan behavior that is bound to cause shockwaves throughout the podosphere. And if that's not enough, well, ask Tom about the Smallville episode "Absolute Justice." This could very well be one of those landmark moments in the podcast's history. So get to clicking! 28 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 76. Tom and Derrick Versus the Duplicated Spaceman, the Master Detective, the Paunchy Super-Hero, the Gun-Toting Angle, the Wheeling-Dealing Fox and the Comic Book Fans It's our periodic review episode, where the Guys Outta Brooklyn discuss such recent flicks as Legion, Sherlock Holmes, Moon, Avatar, and others. But it's when Tom and Derrick reach into the mailbag and answer a question about the famous "put on the costume" quote from another podcast that prompts a nearly half-hour, heated talk on comic fan behavior that is bound to cause shockwaves throughout the podosphere. And if that's not enough, well, ask Tom about the Smallville episode "Absolute Justice." This could very well be one of those landmark moments in the podcast's history. So get to clicking! 01:42:58 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_075/betterinthedark_075.mp3 To celebrate Black History Month, The Guys Outta Brooklyn invite back the official BITD Maestro, B-Hyphen, to discuss the greatest blaxploitation hero ever: Shaft! From the original film that became a surprise hit to the tame television series to the remake featuring Samuel L. Jackson, we trace the entire history of the character that Richard Roundtree made an icon. Plus, in keeping with this year being our weirdest ever, Kelen gets five minutes to rant about Spider-Man, we debut the latest version of our theme song, and the guys somehow give birth to the new character sensation of 2010: Lil' Blade! Close the door yourself and get to clicking! 14 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 75. Sex Mo-sheens and Private Dicks: The Shaft Series....Uncut! To celebrate Black History Month, The Guys Outta Brooklyn invite back the official BITD Maestro, B-Hyphen, to discuss the greatest blaxploitation hero ever: Shaft! From the original film that became a surprise hit to the tame television series to the remake featuring Samuel L. Jackson, we trace the entire history of the character that Richard Roundtree made an icon. Plus, in keeping with this year being our weirdest ever, Kelen gets five minutes to rant about Spider-Man, we debut the latest version of our theme song, and the guys somehow give birth to the new character sensation of 2010: Lil' Blade! Close the door yourself and get to clicking! 02:20:53 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_074/betterinthedark_074.mp3 The Guys Outta Brooklyn originally invited the mastermind behind the Movies About Girls podcast to talk about cable television action film mainstay Andy Sidaris, but somehow the episode became more about 42nd Street, the disappearance of cult film culture, why BITD isn't weekly, Tom's brief television career, why Derrick doesn't know who Carson Daly is, what's wrong with talk shows, and MTV as a metaphor for the generation gap. Plus, a dip in the listener mailbag, and gratuitous Tara Reid talk. It's a radio-controlled riot, so get to clicking! 31 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 74. Just Three Good Time Guys Sitting Around Jawing The Guys Outta Brooklyn originally invited the mastermind behind the Movies About Girls podcast to talk about cable television action film mainstay Andy Sidaris, but somehow the episode became more about 42nd Street, the disappearance of cult film culture, why BITD isn't weekly, Tom's brief television career, why Derrick doesn't know who Carson Daly is, what's wrong with talk shows, and MTV as a metaphor for the generation gap. Plus, a dip in the listener mailbag, and gratuitous Tara Reid talk. It's a radio-controlled riot, so get to clicking! 01:27:17 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_073/betterinthedark_073.mp3 By popular demand, your favorite cinematic jurists are back, and this time they've got New Jersey's own in their sights! Tom and Derrick evaluate the life and times of Kevin Smith, and try to determine if he is on the straight and narrow or walking down a potentially disastrous road. The Guys Outta Brooklyn defend the much-maligned Jersey Girl, talk about the hazard of making Jay and Silent Bob main characters, question whether Smith's relationship with Bob Weinstein helps or hurts him, and look at other issues. Plus, the first and maybe only BITD discussion on religion, and now waaaaaaaaay outdated speculation on Spider-Man 4. It's better than a stink palm, so get to clicking! 17 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 73. Director's Court--The Case of Kevin Smith By popular demand, your favorite cinematic jurists are back, and this time they've got New Jersey's own in their sights! Tom and Derrick evaluate the life and times of Kevin Smith, and try to determine if he is on the straight and narrow or walking down a potentially disastrous road. The Guys Outta Brooklyn defend the much-maligned Jersey Girl, talk about the hazard of making Jay and Silent Bob main characters, question whether Smith's relationship with Bob Weinstein helps or hurts him, and look at other issues. Plus, the first and maybe only BITD discussion on religion, and now waaaaaaaaay outdated speculation on Spider-Man 4. It's better than a stink palm, so get to clicking! 01:07:59 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_072/betterinthedark_072.mp3 It started out as a simple episode examining the career of George Romero, by looking at some non-zombie movies in his canon. But before it's done, the Boys Outta Brooklyn will find themselves engaging in the first — and maybe last — edition of Better in the Dark Fight Night, featuring a selection of action movie stars... and Tom Savini. Plus Derrick tells us why Wes Craven deserves a daily kick in the ass, and Tom has fun with public domain blaxploitation films. Also, there's gratuitous Kristen Bell talk. (It wouldn't be an episode without gratuitous Kristen Bell talk, right?) This is one of the weirdest — and maybe funniest — episodes in the podcast's history, so get to clicking! 03 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST Episode 72. Transporting Mr. Romero It started out as a simple episode examining the career of George Romero, by looking at some non-zombie movies in his canon. But before it's done, the Boys Outta Brooklyn will find themselves engaging in the first — and maybe last — edition of Better in the Dark Fight Night, featuring a selection of action movie stars... and Tom Savini. Plus Derrick tells us why Wes Craven deserves a daily kick in the ass, and Tom has fun with public domain blaxploitation films. Also, there's gratuitous Kristen Bell talk. (It wouldn't be an episode without gratuitous Kristen Bell talk, right?) This is one of the weirdest — and maybe funniest — episodes in the podcast's history, so get to clicking! 01:14:08 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_071/betterinthedark_071.mp3 It was bound to happen. In this penultimate entry in our massive overview of the James Bond series, The Guys Outta Brooklyn finally get into a fight — and it's over an invisible car! Tom and Derrick cover the psychological, Michael Apted-directed, change of pace The World Is Not Enough, and the series-killing Die Another Day — and the fur flies throughout! Plus, Tom apologizes to A View to a Kill, Derrick wants to know how you can make love on a bed of ice, and a disagreement breaks out over whether one character should be called "Dr. Boobs." It's death before breakfast, so get to clicking! 20 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 71. Gilt Edged Bonds: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH and DIE ANOTHER DAY! It was bound to happen. In this penultimate entry in our massive overview of the James Bond series, The Guys Outta Brooklyn finally get into a fight — and it's over an invisible car! Tom and Derrick cover the psychological, Michael Apted-directed, change of pace The World Is Not Enough, and the series-killing Die Another Day — and the fur flies throughout! Plus, Tom apologizes to A View to a Kill, Derrick wants to know how you can make love on a bed of ice, and a disagreement breaks out over whether one character should be called "Dr. Boobs." It's death before breakfast, so get to clicking! 01:48:45 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_070/betterinthedark_070.mp3 It's time for another Better in the Dark review episode, and Tom and Derrick use it as an excuse to clear out their backlog of listener mail. So in addition to reviewing such films as 2012, Pandorum, District 9, and Paranormal Activity, the Guys Outta Brooklyn tackle a number of movie-related issues. From mourning The Worldwide, to finding out who deserves the blame for Frank Miller thinking he can direct, to giving props to Roger Corman, it's a cavalcade of conversation! Plus, we welcome a new member of the BITD Family! It's better than taking a Food Emporium Salad Bar Lunch to the Film Forum, so get to clicking! 06 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 70. Tom and Derrick Versus the Bulging Mailbag, the Posthumous Oscar, the Sweetie Man, Bruce Willis' Wig, the Writer/Chauffeur, and the Demon-Plauged Co-Ed It's time for another Better in the Dark review episode, and Tom and Derrick use it as an excuse to clear out their backlog of listener mail. So in addition to reviewing such films as 2012, Pandorum, District 9, and Paranormal Activity, the Guys Outta Brooklyn tackle a number of movie-related issues. From mourning The Worldwide, to finding out who deserves the blame for Frank Miller thinking he can direct, to giving props to Roger Corman, it's a cavalcade of conversation! Plus, we welcome a new member of the BITD Family! It's better than taking a Food Emporium Salad Bar Lunch to the Film Forum, so get to clicking! 01:15:17 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_069/betterinthedark_069.mp3 In the second part of our Thanksgiving month spectacular, Tom and Derrick continues their chat with Views from the Longbox host — and Superman maven — Michael Bailey about Superman in the media! This time up, the trio tackles Superman in the movies. From the trendsetting Fleischer cartoons to the classic Christopher Reeve movies to the... ummmm... not-so-classic Bryan Singer version, this titanic trio tackles it all! Plus, the Superman films we didn't get (here's a hint: be happy we got what we got), Derrick defends Superman's right to stalk Lois, and Mike really doesn't like Kate Bosworth much... or at all. It's all about the whipped cream on the pumpkin pie, so get to clicking! 22 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 69. Better in the Dark Gets Super in the Movie Theater In the second part of our Thanksgiving month spectacular, Tom and Derrick continues their chat with Views from the Longbox host — and Superman maven — Michael Bailey about Superman in the media! This time up, the trio tackles Superman in the movies. From the trendsetting Fleischer cartoons to the classic Christopher Reeve movies to the... ummmm... not-so-classic Bryan Singer version, this titanic trio tackles it all! Plus, the Superman films we didn't get (here's a hint: be happy we got what we got), Derrick defends Superman's right to stalk Lois, and Mike really doesn't like Kate Bosworth much... or at all. It's all about the whipped cream on the pumpkin pie, so get to clicking! 01:53:42 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_068/betterinthedark_068.mp3 To celebrate Thanksgiving month, Tom and Derrick team up with Views from the Longbox host — and Superman maven — Michael Bailey to examine Superman in the media! This time up, the trio tackles Superman on television and radio. From Bud Collyer and George Reeves to Dean Cain and Tom Welling, The Guys Outta Brooklyn cover all the cathode ray tube adventures of the Man of Steel (oh, and the radio show, too). Plus, midgets in dog suits, an examination of the mystery surrounding Reeves' death, the truth about how Derrick parties, and the musical version of Supes. We're more powerful than Rex Reed's lisp, so get to clicking! 08 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 68. Better in the Dark Gets Super on TV! To celebrate Thanksgiving month, Tom and Derrick team up with Views from the Longbox host — and Superman maven — Michael Bailey to examine Superman in the media! This time up, the trio tackles Superman on television and radio. From Bud Collyer and George Reeves to Dean Cain and Tom Welling, The Guys Outta Brooklyn cover all the cathode ray tube adventures of the Man of Steel (oh, and the radio show, too). Plus, midgets in dog suits, an examination of the mystery surrounding Reeves' death, the truth about how Derrick parties, and the musical version of Supes. We're more powerful than Rex Reed's lisp, so get to clicking! 01:57:59 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_067/betterinthedark_067.mp3 It's become a tradition: around Halloween, The Boys Outta Brooklyn always pick three horror films you might not have considered when planning your movie marathons for the spookiest holiday of all, and now that tradition comes to Earth-2.net! Derrick chooses three films from the 70s including one of Steven Spielberg's first, and a creepy Guignol tale featuring a young Jodie Foster. And Tom chooses such gems as a high school ghost story, and a "documentary" that follows an aspiring serial killer as he plans his night of grue! It's a six-pack of sinister ideas — plus some suggestions for a second feature to make those choices even more fun — so get to clicking! 25 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 67. Behind the Duel of Mary Lou, the Little Girl Who Burnt Satan's Claw It's become a tradition: around Halloween, The Boys Outta Brooklyn always pick three horror films you might not have considered when planning your movie marathons for the spookiest holiday of all, and now that tradition comes to Earth-2.net! Derrick chooses three films from the 70s including one of Steven Spielberg's first, and a creepy Guignol tale featuring a young Jodie Foster. And Tom chooses such gems as a high school ghost story, and a "documentary" that follows an aspiring serial killer as he plans his night of grue! It's a six-pack of sinister ideas — plus some suggestions for a second feature to make those choices even more fun — so get to clicking! 01:12:02 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_066/betterinthedark_066.mp3 It's the first segment of Director's Court, where the Guys Outta Brooklyn put famous filmmakers before the court of public opinion and decide whether they're still valid or funneling down the drain. This time up, it's Quentin Tarantino who's under the microscope. Tom and Derrick examine Tarantino's use of cultural touchstones, whether some of his set pieces are homages or rip-offs, whether his frequent appearances have served to sour the public separate from the films themselves, and other outstanding issues revolving around the man who made being a film geek cool. Plus we review Inglourious Basterds, and make suggestions as to what Tarantino should pursue for future projects. It'll get medieval on you ass, so get to clicking! 11 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 66. Director's Court: The Case of Quentin Tarantino It's the first segment of Director's Court, where the Guys Outta Brooklyn put famous filmmakers before the court of public opinion and decide whether they're still valid or funneling down the drain. This time up, it's Quentin Tarantino who's under the microscope. Tom and Derrick examine Tarantino's use of cultural touchstones, whether some of his set pieces are homages or rip-offs, whether his frequent appearances have served to sour the public separate from the films themselves, and other outstanding issues revolving around the man who made being a film geek cool. Plus we review Inglourious Basterds, and make suggestions as to what Tarantino should pursue for future projects. It'll get medieval on you ass, so get to clicking! 01:06:16 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_065/betterinthedark_065.mp3 It's time for the final leg of our tour through the Bond films with the first half of the tenure of Pierce Brosnan. The Boys Outta Brooklyn argue that the Brosnan films represented a hard reboot that predated the Craig reboot years later, and examine a great debut picture (GoldenEye) and a lousy, lousy follow-up (Tomorrow Never Dies). We also discuss how the loss of the lawsuit with MGM-UA affected how the Brosnan films were written and produced, the value of fresh directorial blood, and a flaw in "The Commentary Script." Plus Tom likes Michelle Yeoh... a lot, the revelation of the Peckinpah-Bond connection, and Derrick talks about his nominee for worst Bond henchman. We are inwincable, so get to clicking! 27 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 65. Gilt Edged Bonds: Goldeneye and Tomorrow Never Dies! It's time for the final leg of our tour through the Bond films with the first half of the tenure of Pierce Brosnan. The Boys Outta Brooklyn argue that the Brosnan films represented a hard reboot that predated the Craig reboot years later, and examine a great debut picture (GoldenEye) and a lousy, lousy follow-up (Tomorrow Never Dies). We also discuss how the loss of the lawsuit with MGM-UA affected how the Brosnan films were written and produced, the value of fresh directorial blood, and a flaw in "The Commentary Script." Plus Tom likes Michelle Yeoh... a lot, the revelation of the Peckinpah-Bond connection, and Derrick talks about his nominee for worst Bond henchman. We are inwincable, so get to clicking! 01:28:09 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_064/betterinthedark_064.mp3 The Boys from Brooklyn do their semiannual trip into the televisual realm as they discuss forgotten TV shows they'd like to see on DVD. From the maybe-ahead of its time high-tech spy show Search to the super-heroic Jerry O'Connell-starring sitcom My Secret Identity, Tom and Derrick discuss some of those forgotten shows they wish they could revisit before they throw it open to the BITD message board's wish list! Plus an examination of how Wonder Woman moves through the air, more discussion of Billy Joel than you really want on a movie podcast, and Tom's choice for the defining moment of Millennium. We're the tip of the spear, so get to clicking! 13 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 64. The Search For My Secret Cliffhangers: TV We'd Like to See on DVD The Boys from Brooklyn do their semiannual trip into the televisual realm as they discuss forgotten TV shows they'd like to see on DVD. From the maybe-ahead of its time high-tech spy show Search to the super-heroic Jerry O'Connell-starring sitcom My Secret Identity, Tom and Derrick discuss some of those forgotten shows they wish they could revisit before they throw it open to the BITD message board's wish list! Plus an examination of how Wonder Woman moves through the air, more discussion of Billy Joel than you really want on a movie podcast, and Tom's choice for the defining moment of Millennium. We're the tip of the spear, so get to clicking! 01:07:29 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/betterinthedark_063/betterinthedark_063.mp3 The Boys from Brooklyn finally move into their new home at Earth-2.net with their latest review show... kinda. Tom explains why he hasn't really seen anything this summer save for the Stephen Sommers action-fest G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, while Derrick explains why most of the films he saw didn't thrill him. Plus the guys have a spirited debate on whether an actor owes more to his legacy or his wallet. And Derrick tells us the real reason he allowed his wife to take him to see The Proposal! It's Hammer's world, so you best just get to clicking! 30 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 63. Tom and Derrick Versus the Summer of Meh The Boys from Brooklyn finally move into their new home at Earth-2.net with their latest review show... kinda. Tom explains why he hasn't really seen anything this summer save for the Stephen Sommers action-fest G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, while Derrick explains why most of the films he saw didn't thrill him. Plus the guys have a spirited debate on whether an actor owes more to his legacy or his wallet. And Derrick tells us the real reason he allowed his wife to take him to see The Proposal! It's Hammer's world, so you best just get to clicking! 00:53:13 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd62/BITD62.mp3 In this extra-long episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn examine the two-film tenure of a Great, Great Man, Timothy Dalton as James Bond. 02 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 62. Gilt Edged Bonds: The Living Daylights and License To Kill In this extra-long episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn examine the two-film tenure of a Great, Great Man, Timothy Dalton as James Bond. 02:11:56 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd61/BITD61.mp3 Tom and Derrick team up with Des Reddick, host of Dread Media as they discuss the unique cinematic vision of Clive Barker! Join the trio as they examine Hellraiser, Nightbreed and Lord of Illusion, as well as a number of other films based on the writer's work. Plus far too references to baboon butt, teaching our Junior Correspondent how to properly punch his dad, and how Jennifer Rubin ended up on the poster of Nightbreed! It's a damn sight better than murdering the world, so get to clicking! 12 Jul 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 61. Triumverate of Passion and Terror: The Films of Clive Barker Tom and Derrick team up with Des Reddick, host of Dread Media as they discuss the unique cinematic vision of Clive Barker! Join the trio as they examine Hellraiser, Nightbreed and Lord of Illusion, as well as a number of other films based on the writer's work. Plus far too references to baboon butt, teaching our Junior Correspondent how to properly punch his dad, and how Jennifer Rubin ended up on the poster of Nightbreed! It's a damn sight better than murdering the world, so get to clicking! 01:21:41 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd60/BITD60.mp3 Tom and Derrick team up with their Hip Hop Maestro, Kelen 'B Hyphen' Conley as they discuss one of Brooklyn's favorite filmmaking sons, Spike Lee! Join the trio as they discuss a quintet of Spike's films, from the seminal dramedy Do The Right Thing to the utterly savage satire Bamboozled and the controversial relationship dramas She's Gotta Have It and Jungle Fever. Plus Tom and Kelen commiserate over the present fate of the Oakland Raiders, Derrick recognizes his co-host as The Blue-Eyed White Devil and Kelen tries to explain how he wouldn't make out with Sasha Grey! It's time to wake up, so get to clicking! 28 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 60. Fight the Power! A Celebration of Spike Lee Tom and Derrick team up with their Hip Hop Maestro, Kelen 'B Hyphen' Conley as they discuss one of Brooklyn's favorite filmmaking sons, Spike Lee! Join the trio as they discuss a quintet of Spike's films, from the seminal dramedy Do The Right Thing to the utterly savage satire Bamboozled and the controversial relationship dramas She's Gotta Have It and Jungle Fever. Plus Tom and Kelen commiserate over the present fate of the Oakland Raiders, Derrick recognizes his co-host as The Blue-Eyed White Devil and Kelen tries to explain how he wouldn't make out with Sasha Grey! It's time to wake up, so get to clicking! 01:25:29 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd59/BITD59.mp3 The Guys Outta Brooklyn go continental as we examine a quintet of giallo films by the man who helped originate the genre, Dario Argento! From the insanely plotted but compelling Tenebrae to the insanely plotted and craptacular Trauma to the clip show love letter Do You Like Hitchcock?, Tom and Derrick examine the handiwork of this seminal Italian director. Plus Tom gets an excuse to trot out another accent, how the Three Mothers trilogy is like Kill Bill and a word from our sponsor, The Argento Decapomatic! You know it's all like a dream brought on by too much Ziti Fra Diablo, so get to clicking! 14 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 59. Black Gloves Are For Murder: The Giallo Stylings of Dario Argento The Guys Outta Brooklyn go continental as we examine a quintet of giallo films by the man who helped originate the genre, Dario Argento! From the insanely plotted but compelling Tenebrae to the insanely plotted and craptacular Trauma to the clip show love letter Do You Like Hitchcock?, Tom and Derrick examine the handiwork of this seminal Italian director. Plus Tom gets an excuse to trot out another accent, how the Three Mothers trilogy is like Kill Bill and a word from our sponsor, The Argento Decapomatic! You know it's all like a dream brought on by too much Ziti Fra Diablo, so get to clicking! 01:10:43 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd58/BITD58.mp3 It's time for our Third Annual Obscure Films We Love Episode, and The Guys From Brooklyn step up with a sextet of intriguing movies. From the Peckinpah classic Straw Dogs to the 'nice guys behaving badly' western Duel At Diablo to the romantic comedy guys love High Fidelity, Tom and Derrick share some of their forgotten and overlooked favorites. Plus Derrick tells comic fans how to handle revealing their hobby to their girlfriends, Tom puts another name on his Ass-Kicking List, and the Better In The Dark Team want the future they were promised! It's better than a Cosby Sweater, so get to clicking! 17 May 2009 14:00:00 EST Episode 58. The Cherry Duel of Games Dogs the Thirst for Fidelity It's time for our Third Annual Obscure Films We Love Episode, and The Guys From Brooklyn step up with a sextet of intriguing movies. From the Peckinpah classic Straw Dogs to the 'nice guys behaving badly' western Duel At Diablo to the romantic comedy guys love High Fidelity, Tom and Derrick share some of their forgotten and overlooked favorites. Plus Derrick tells comic fans how to handle revealing their hobby to their girlfriends, Tom puts another name on his Ass-Kicking List, and the Better In The Dark Team want the future they were promised! It's better than a Cosby Sweater, so get to clicking! 01:08:14 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd57/BITD57.mp3 We reach the darkest part of our journey through cinematic Bond as The Guys Outta Brooklyn dissect the horror that is Roger Moore's final film. Of course, before they reach this particular (shaken, not stirred) Heart of Darkness, Tom and Derrick debate the value of the Kevin McClory curiosity that marked the surprise return of Sean Connery to the role that made him famous! Plus Derrick reveals his choice for worst Bond Girl ever, the guys discuss busted pilots of the 70's, and a very, very bad Christopher Walken impression! It's a dance into the fire, so get to clicking! 17 May 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 57. Gilt Edged Bonds: Never Say Never Again and A View To A Kill We reach the darkest part of our journey through cinematic Bond as The Guys Outta Brooklyn dissect the horror that is Roger Moore's final film. Of course, before they reach this particular (shaken, not stirred) Heart of Darkness, Tom and Derrick debate the value of the Kevin McClory curiosity that marked the surprise return of Sean Connery to the role that made him famous! Plus Derrick reveals his choice for worst Bond Girl ever, the guys discuss busted pilots of the 70's, and a very, very bad Christopher Walken impression! It's a dance into the fire, so get to clicking! 01:01:00 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd56/BITD56.mp3 It's another review episode, as The Guys Outta Brooklyn look at recent releases they saw in the theaters! And while they have high marks for The Wrestler, Taken and Watchmen, Tom finds little joy in seeing Kristen Bell don one of the iconic sci-fi fetish objects of all time in the road comedy Fanboys. Plus Derrick likes Marisa Tomei...a lot, Tom becomes wary of a particular movie theater, and some common sense advice about which movies to take your kids to. We have a particular set of skills, so get to clicking! 26 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 56. Tom and Derrick VS The Comedian, The Old Wolf, The Stripper and Kristen Bell's Slave Leia Outfit It's another review episode, as The Guys Outta Brooklyn look at recent releases they saw in the theaters! And while they have high marks for The Wrestler, Taken and Watchmen, Tom finds little joy in seeing Kristen Bell don one of the iconic sci-fi fetish objects of all time in the road comedy Fanboys. Plus Derrick likes Marisa Tomei...a lot, Tom becomes wary of a particular movie theater, and some common sense advice about which movies to take your kids to. We have a particular set of skills, so get to clicking! 01:07:29 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd55/BITD55.mp3 The Guys Outta Brooklyn return to the man who likes things shaken and not stirred and examine two of Roger Moore's better entries. The first shows us the thoroughly hardcore bad-ass Bond Moore could have been, and the second wins out due to superior settings, excellent villains, suspenseful moments....and the revelation that Moore was The Flash. Plus more on the grotesque nature of Lynn-Holly Johnson, a literary announcement that involves both Tom and Derrick, and repeated, joyful use of the word 'Boobs.' We have a nasty habit of surviving, so get to clicking! 12 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 55. Gilt Edged Bonds: For Your Eyes Only and Octopussy The Guys Outta Brooklyn return to the man who likes things shaken and not stirred and examine two of Roger Moore's better entries. The first shows us the thoroughly hardcore bad-ass Bond Moore could have been, and the second wins out due to superior settings, excellent villains, suspenseful moments....and the revelation that Moore was The Flash. Plus more on the grotesque nature of Lynn-Holly Johnson, a literary announcement that involves both Tom and Derrick, and repeated, joyful use of the word 'Boobs.' We have a nasty habit of surviving, so get to clicking! 01:37:34 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd54/BITD54.mp3 In this episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn look at a point in the history of Disney where the company was losing money and the urge to experiment was high. From the big-budget science fictioner The Black Hole to the ground-breaking Tron to the slow motion accident that was The Black Cauldron, Tom and Derrick evaluate a sextet of Disney's most peculiar releases. Plus video arcade memories, the ending of The Hunchback of Notre Dame you should've seen, and wacka-chickas. Lots of wacka-chickas. If you don't want to be put on the game grid, get to clicking! 29 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 54. Into the Cold, Dark Woods: Films from the Dark Days of Disney In this episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn look at a point in the history of Disney where the company was losing money and the urge to experiment was high. From the big-budget science fictioner The Black Hole to the ground-breaking Tron to the slow motion accident that was The Black Cauldron, Tom and Derrick evaluate a sextet of Disney's most peculiar releases. Plus video arcade memories, the ending of The Hunchback of Notre Dame you should've seen, and wacka-chickas. Lots of wacka-chickas. If you don't want to be put on the game grid, get to clicking! 01:16:06 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd53/BITD53.mp3 In this episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn take a look at one of the great cinematic icons of the 80's, Sylvester Stallone, through one of his greatest characters, John Rambo. From the sheer good luck of First Blood being an action movie hit to the movement of the character into super-heroic territory and ultimate oblivion, Tom and Derrick will show how Rambo's filmic odyssey reflected what Stallone himself went through, and how he needed to go through the leaner years of the 90's to make the fiercer yet humbler Rambo. Plus Derrick talks about his brush with Richard Crenna, gratuitous Stallone impersonations, and even more gratuitous talk of G.I. Joe and the wacked-out martial arts non-classic Gymkata. You know it's coming for you, so get to clicking! 15 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 53. It's Never Over! The Rise and Fall and Rise of John Rambo In this episode, The Guys Outta Brooklyn take a look at one of the great cinematic icons of the 80's, Sylvester Stallone, through one of his greatest characters, John Rambo. From the sheer good luck of First Blood being an action movie hit to the movement of the character into super-heroic territory and ultimate oblivion, Tom and Derrick will show how Rambo's filmic odyssey reflected what Stallone himself went through, and how he needed to go through the leaner years of the 90's to make the fiercer yet humbler Rambo. Plus Derrick talks about his brush with Richard Crenna, gratuitous Stallone impersonations, and even more gratuitous talk of G.I. Joe and the wacked-out martial arts non-classic Gymkata. You know it's coming for you, so get to clicking! 01:19:34 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd52/BITD52.mp3 To get you ready for Zack Snyder's adaptation, The Guys Outta Brooklyn discusses a trio of films that were inspired in some way or another by Watchman writer Alan Moore. From the campy silliness of Return of The Swamp Thing to the thought provoking thriller V For Vendetta, Tom and Derrick gets you ready for this year's big super-hero release! Plus Tom imitates Alan Moore, Derrick actually has something nice to say about Natalie Portman, and a near-brush with Sean Connery! You know you want the government afraid of you, so get to clicking! 01 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 52. V Watches the Return of the Extraordinary Gentlemen To get you ready for Zack Snyder's adaptation, The Guys Outta Brooklyn discusses a trio of films that were inspired in some way or another by Watchman writer Alan Moore. From the campy silliness of Return of The Swamp Thing to the thought provoking thriller V For Vendetta, Tom and Derrick gets you ready for this year's big super-hero release! Plus Tom imitates Alan Moore, Derrick actually has something nice to say about Natalie Portman, and a near-brush with Sean Connery! You know you want the government afraid of you, so get to clicking! 00:56:50 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd51/BITD51.mp3 It's time for another Better In The Dark Review show, and The Guys Outta Brooklyn tackle a quartet of films snuck into theaters in and around the Holiday Season. Not only do Tom and Derrick dissect such recent releases as Gran Tourino, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Seven Pounds, but Tom declares war on the man who told Eva Mendes she looks like a famous sex symbol from his childhood, Derrick comes up with a new can't miss Will Smith movie, and the guys debate which actress is better: Rhona Mitra or Kate Beckensale. All this and frank unpolitically correct talk. Don't break those eggs, get to clicking! 15 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 51. Tom and Derrick Versus The Octopus, The Jellyfish, The Porn Star and The Growling Geriactric It's time for another Better In The Dark Review show, and The Guys Outta Brooklyn tackle a quartet of films snuck into theaters in and around the Holiday Season. Not only do Tom and Derrick dissect such recent releases as Gran Tourino, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Seven Pounds, but Tom declares war on the man who told Eva Mendes she looks like a famous sex symbol from his childhood, Derrick comes up with a new can't miss Will Smith movie, and the guys debate which actress is better: Rhona Mitra or Kate Beckensale. All this and frank unpolitically correct talk. Don't break those eggs, get to clicking! 00:58:33 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd50/BITD50.mp3 It's taken exactly two years, but Tom and Derrick proudly present our fiftieth episode. In this landmark podcast The Guys Outta Brooklyn discuss six films that somehow shaped our lives. Learn how Derrick responded to his first film ever, how a Danny Kaye film kept the bond between Tom and his mom strong, and what both men did as a kid during the day after Thanksgiving! Plus kaiju, old women torturing each other, and Special Correspondent Cade Reddick returns--and he's brought his brother and Baby Jaguar with him! It's a party and a half--so get to clicking! 01 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 50. Celebrate Fifty with the Films that Changed Our Lives It's taken exactly two years, but Tom and Derrick proudly present our fiftieth episode. In this landmark podcast The Guys Outta Brooklyn discuss six films that somehow shaped our lives. Learn how Derrick responded to his first film ever, how a Danny Kaye film kept the bond between Tom and his mom strong, and what both men did as a kid during the day after Thanksgiving! Plus kaiju, old women torturing each other, and Special Correspondent Cade Reddick returns--and he's brought his brother and Baby Jaguar with him! It's a party and a half--so get to clicking! 01:16:55 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd49/BITD49.mp3 We return to our overview of the James Bond series with the ultimate version of the sublime to the ridiculous, as the Boys Outta Brooklyn examine the pinnacle of the Roger Moore era, and one of the lowest points not just for the Moore movies but for the entire series! This episode gives you a Derrick and Tom so dumbfounded by what they're reviewing they resort to Foghorn Leghorn impressions to convey their distaste! Plus the revelation of the Stanley Kubrick/James Bond connection, we revisit our adoration of Carolyn Munro and the rise and fall of Jaws. Nobody does it better, so get to clicking! 18 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 49. Gilt Edged Bonds: The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker We return to our overview of the James Bond series with the ultimate version of the sublime to the ridiculous, as the Boys Outta Brooklyn examine the pinnacle of the Roger Moore era, and one of the lowest points not just for the Moore movies but for the entire series! This episode gives you a Derrick and Tom so dumbfounded by what they're reviewing they resort to Foghorn Leghorn impressions to convey their distaste! Plus the revelation of the Stanley Kubrick/James Bond connection, we revisit our adoration of Carolyn Munro and the rise and fall of Jaws. Nobody does it better, so get to clicking! 00:53:20 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd48/BITD48.mp3 In a change of pace episode, The Boys Outta Brooklyn move away from the movies to focus on the places you go to see them, movie theaters! During a freeform conversation, Tom and Derrick reminisce about their own experiences going to the movies, discuss the way the movie theater business has changed, the disappearance of the independant and single screen movie venues, and how the rise of home media formats such as videotape and DVDs may have eroded audience behavior. Plus Judd Apatow and Universal treat our guys to free popcorn, and a tangent involving fanfiction. It's a matinee complete with trailers and shorts, so get to clicking! 04 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST Episode 48. Moviegoing USA--This Face Has Changed In a change of pace episode, The Boys Outta Brooklyn move away from the movies to focus on the places you go to see them, movie theaters! During a freeform conversation, Tom and Derrick reminisce about their own experiences going to the movies, discuss the way the movie theater business has changed, the disappearance of the independant and single screen movie venues, and how the rise of home media formats such as videotape and DVDs may have eroded audience behavior. Plus Judd Apatow and Universal treat our guys to free popcorn, and a tangent involving fanfiction. It's a matinee complete with trailers and shorts, so get to clicking! 00:46:32 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd47/BITD47.mp3 Our survey of The Bond Films arrives at a major turning point as The Boys Outta Brooklyn reviews the first two movies to feature Roger Moore. It's the edge of some very, very dark territory with some seriously goofy films (including one Tom subtitles 'Black People Hate Bond'), but they do the usual cool eyed dissection. Plus Derrick says something so hilarious it makes Tom speechless and we rant about our choice for the worst Bond Girl ever. There's a solar-powered laser weapon aimed at your head...so get to clicking! 14 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 47. Gilt Edged Bonds: Live and Let Die and The Man With The Golden Gun Our survey of The Bond Films arrives at a major turning point as The Boys Outta Brooklyn reviews the first two movies to feature Roger Moore. It's the edge of some very, very dark territory with some seriously goofy films (including one Tom subtitles 'Black People Hate Bond'), but they do the usual cool eyed dissection. Plus Derrick says something so hilarious it makes Tom speechless and we rant about our choice for the worst Bond Girl ever. There's a solar-powered laser weapon aimed at your head...so get to clicking! 01:20:46 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd46/BITD46.mp3 It's our periodic Review Episode where the Boys From Brooklyn tackle some recent films, including the action thriller Traitor, the western Apaloosa, the 'is it a kid's movie?' curiosity City of Ember and a film that's so bad Tom threatens to 'go Shylock' on the director, the 'Blair Witch meets The Crazies' jitter-fest Quarentine. Plus we discuss the future of one of our favorite actors, the Great, Great Don Cheadle, talk about the concept of 'podcast drift' and give much respect to Tom's mom. It's a rabies-free time, so get to clicking! 30 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 46. City of Quarentine Traitor Apaloosas It's our periodic Review Episode where the Boys From Brooklyn tackle some recent films, including the action thriller Traitor, the western Apaloosa, the 'is it a kid's movie?' curiosity City of Ember and a film that's so bad Tom threatens to 'go Shylock' on the director, the 'Blair Witch meets The Crazies' jitter-fest Quarentine. Plus we discuss the future of one of our favorite actors, the Great, Great Don Cheadle, talk about the concept of 'podcast drift' and give much respect to Tom's mom. It's a rabies-free time, so get to clicking! 00:44:01 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd45-theHouseOfTheEleventhLegalFringeOnMars/BITD45.mp3 For only the second time ever, The Guys Outta Brooklyn tackle the American TV scene by examining a number of new television series. From discussing the rise of the super-intelligent hero in The Eleventh Hour and The Mentalist to looking at how American producers have adapted British shows like Life on Mars, Tom and Derrick dig in deep. Plus we bemoan the state of Jay Mohr and David E. Kelly, Derrick goes insane for Fringe, and Derrick's wife compares us to the leads of Boston Legal. It's gotta be better than what's on now...so get to clicking! 16 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 45. The House of the Eleventh Legal Fringe on Mars For only the second time ever, The Guys Outta Brooklyn tackle the American TV scene by examining a number of new television series. From discussing the rise of the super-intelligent hero in The Eleventh Hour and The Mentalist to looking at how American producers have adapted British shows like Life on Mars, Tom and Derrick dig in deep. Plus we bemoan the state of Jay Mohr and David E. Kelly, Derrick goes insane for Fringe, and Derrick's wife compares us to the leads of Boston Legal. It's gotta be better than what's on now...so get to clicking! 00:46:28 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd44-OnHerMajestysSecretServiceAndDiamondsAreForever/BITD44.mp3 We continue our survey of the longest running action series in movie history with two curios: the only film featuring Australian actor George Lazenby as Bond, and the last Connery Bond film. It's a strange period just before Moore comes on-board, and the Guys Outta Brooklyn dissect these two films with the flair you've come to expect. Plus, we explore the connection between Blofeld and Lex Luthor, use the phrase 'it makes no sense' more often than anybody anywhere on this planet, and world premiere our brand new Theme Song by our very own B-Hyphen. This never happened to the other guys--whoever they are--so get to clicking! 02 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 44. On Her Majesty's Secret Service and Diamonds Are Forever We continue our survey of the longest running action series in movie history with two curios: the only film featuring Australian actor George Lazenby as Bond, and the last Connery Bond film. It's a strange period just before Moore comes on-board, and the Guys Outta Brooklyn dissect these two films with the flair you've come to expect. Plus, we explore the connection between Blofeld and Lex Luthor, use the phrase 'it makes no sense' more often than anybody anywhere on this planet, and world premiere our brand new Theme Song by our very own B-Hyphen. This never happened to the other guys--whoever they are--so get to clicking! 01:04:28 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd43-TheSleepyWickerManUnderTheStairsOnTheDescentToHellsCell/BITD43.mp3 It's late October, which means The Guys Outta Brooklyn once again reveals a sextet of Obscure Horror Movies For Halloween! Join Derrick and Tom as they discuss such underground classics as the British pagan thriller The Wicker Man, the African-American economic scare story The People Under The Stairs, the very literal comedic horror tale Highway to Hell and other treats to trick you into screaming! Plus Thomas imitates Gilbert Gottfried, the Guys discuss movies to make you claustrophobic, and we ponder the fate of Patrick Bergin. It's a road trip to terror, so rev up your engine and get to clicking! 19 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 43. The Sleepy Wicker Man Under The Stairs On The Descent To Hell's Cell It's late October, which means The Guys Outta Brooklyn once again reveals a sextet of Obscure Horror Movies For Halloween! Join Derrick and Tom as they discuss such underground classics as the British pagan thriller The Wicker Man, the African-American economic scare story The People Under The Stairs, the very literal comedic horror tale Highway to Hell and other treats to trick you into screaming! Plus Thomas imitates Gilbert Gottfried, the Guys discuss movies to make you claustrophobic, and we ponder the fate of Patrick Bergin. It's a road trip to terror, so rev up your engine and get to clicking!! 01:02:51 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd42-thingsToDoWithTheHeadOfHammettsLimeyDragonOnTheMiracleMile/BITD42.mp3 It's the 2nd Annual edition of our Obscure Movies Episode, as The Boys From Brooklyn get a little crime-movie crazy talking about such overlooked films as The Limey, Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead, and Hammett. And even though all of these films are depressing, Tom and Derrick take the time to celebrate the joy of that 80's cheese classic The Last Dragon! Plus imitations of Julius Carey and Terrance Stamp, the guys dissect the wave of Tarantino knock-offs of the 90's, and Derrick lays out his theory about the connection between Miracle Mile and Cloverfield! You've got an hour to get to the chopper--so get to clicking! 05 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 42. Things To Do With The Head Of Hammett's Limey Dragon on The Miracle Mile It's the 2nd Annual edition of our Obscure Movies Episode, as The Boys From Brooklyn get a little crime-movie crazy talking about such overlooked films as The Limey, Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead, and Hammett. And even though all of these films are depressing, Tom and Derrick take the time to celebrate the joy of that 80's cheese classic The Last Dragon! Plus imitations of Julius Carey and Terrance Stamp, the guys dissect the wave of Tarantino knock-offs of the 90's, and Derrick lays out his theory about the connection between Miracle Mile and Cloverfield! You've got an hour to get to the chopper--so get to clicking! 00:52:43 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd41-theBoysOuttaBrooklynGoMusical/BITD41.mp3 Given the propensity The Boys Outta Brooklyn have of breaking into song at a moment's notice, it was bound to happen that they'd set their sights on some strange and weird musicals! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss such song and dance gems as the Beatles-Tribute-That-Wasn't-Across The Universe, Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, the musical monster epic Little Shop of Horrors, the now-forgotten urban refitting The Wiz and more! Plus praise for Missi Pyle, a defense of remakes, and--what else--our hosts frequently breaking into song! It's delovely, so you know what to do! Get to clicking! 21 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 41. The Boys Outta Brooklyn Go Musical! Given the propensity The Boys Outta Brooklyn have of breaking into song at a moment's notice, it was bound to happen that they'd set their sights on some strange and weird musicals! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss such song and dance gems as the Beatles-Tribute-That-Wasn't-Across The Universe, Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, the musical monster epic Little Shop of Horrors, the now-forgotten urban refitting The Wiz and more! Plus praise for Missi Pyle, a defense of remakes, and--what else--our hosts frequently breaking into song! It's delovely, so you know what to do! Get to clicking! 01:06:06 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd40-gilt-edgedBonds--youOnlyLiveTwiceAnd60sCasinoRoyale/BITD40.mp3 It was bound to happen, and here's where the Guys Outta Brooklyn are finally brought to their knees by the crapitude that is the 'psychedelic cinema' version of Casino Royale, a film so nonsensical, so awful that Tom and Derrick are near speechless! Of course, before they descend into the all-star train wreck, they discuss and dissect the Sean Connery opus/Japan travelog You Only Live Twice as part of our ongoing look at the James Bond series. Plus Tom wants you to pet his kitty, Derrick reminisces about syndicated television and we try to figure out how a man can hand wash his own intestines. It makes the pretty colors...so get to clicking! 07 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 40. Gilt-Edged Bonds: You Only Live Twice and 60's Casino Royale Given the propensity The Boys Outta Brooklyn have of breaking into song at a moment's notice, it was bound to happen that they'd set their sights on some strange and weird musicals! Join Tom and Derrick as they discuss such song and dance gems as the Beatles-Tribute-That-Wasn't-Across The Universe, Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, the musical monster epic Little Shop of Horrors, the now-forgotten urban refitting The Wiz and more! Plus praise for Missi Pyle, a defense of remakes, and--what else--our hosts frequently breaking into song! It's delovely, so you know what to do! Get to clicking! 00:52:43 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd39-morganFreemanLovesOurReviews--andYouWillToo/BITD39.mp3 It's nothing but Happy Face Smile Time in this King-Sized episode, as The Guys Outta Brooklyn talk about a quartet of great summer films: the big screen television adaptation Get Smart, the claims-it's-a-comic-book-movie-but-isn't Wanted, The Incredible Hulk and The Dark Knight. Plus Tom continually creeps out Derrick with his Joker impersonation, we go on a rather rambling tangent involving various incarnations of The Flash, and play a voice mail featuring the debut of our Official Junior Correspondent, Cade Reddick, in what will go down in history as the sweetest moment ever in the history of the show! It's not about cleaning up the streets...it's about clicking, so get to it! 24 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 39. Morgan Freeman Loves Our Reviews--And You Will, Too! It's nothing but Happy Face Smile Time in this King-Sized episode, as The Guys Outta Brooklyn talk about a quartet of great summer films: the big screen television adaptation Get Smart, the claims-it's-a-comic-book-movie-but-isn't Wanted, The Incredible Hulk and The Dark Knight. Plus Tom continually creeps out Derrick with his Joker impersonation, we go on a rather rambling tangent involving various incarnations of The Flash, and play a voice mail featuring the debut of our Official Junior Correspondent, Cade Reddick, in what will go down in history as the sweetest moment ever in the history of the show! It's not about cleaning up the streets...it's about clicking, so get to it! 01:33:54 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://archive.org/download/Bitd38-theThreeFacesOfIAmLegend/BITD38.mp3 The Guys Outta Brooklyn spend some time waiting for the end of the world by examining the classic Richard Matheson novella I Am Legend and its three adaptations. Each of these trio of films are very different in tone and approach, and Tom and Derrick will compare and contrast them all. From the black-as-pitch black and white melodrama of The Last Man on Earth to Charlton Heston kicking ass in The Omega Man to Will Smith and his dog trying to survive in I Am Legend, we cover them all! Plus some talk about mixing animation and live action, and Tom is vindicated when Derrick finally watches the Kristen Bell tragedy Pulse. Bare those teeth like you mean it--get to clicking! 10 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 38. The Three Faces of I AM LEGEND The Guys Outta Brooklyn spend some time waiting for the end of the world by examining the classic Richard Matheson novella I Am Legend and its three adaptations. Each of these trio of films are very different in tone and approach, and Tom and Derrick will compare and contrast them all. From the black-as-pitch black and white melodrama of The Last Man on Earth to Charlton Heston kicking ass in The Omega Man to Will Smith and his dog trying to survive in I Am Legend, we cover them all! Plus some talk about mixing animation and live action, and Tom is vindicated when Derrick finally watches the Kristen Bell tragedy Pulse. Bare those teeth like you mean it--get to clicking! 00:54:58 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeThirty-sevenGiltEdgedBondsPartTwo--goldfinger/Better_In_The_Dark_37.mp3 The Guys Outta Brooklyn return to the world of guns, gadgets and girls as they examine the two Bond films that launched Bondmania, Goldfinger and Thunderball. Tom and Derrick go in depth to dissect and discuss these two classics, one of which they revere and the other...not so much. Plus there's a spirited debate about what makes a great Bond theme song, and the story of how James Bond caused the bankruptcy of the oldest toy company in America! We don't expect you to talk--we expect you to get to clicking! 27 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 37. Gilt Edge Bonds: Goldfinger and Thunderball The Guys Outta Brooklyn return to the world of guns, gadgets and girls as they examine the two Bond films that launched Bondmania, Goldfinger and Thunderball. Tom and Derrick go in depth to dissect and discuss these two classics, one of which they revere and the other...not so much. Plus there's a spirited debate about what makes a great Bond theme song, and the story of how James Bond caused the bankruptcy of the oldest toy company in America! We don't expect you to talk--we expect you to get to clicking! 00:58:32 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeThirty-sixBatmanAtTheMovies/Better_In_The_Dark_36.mp3 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! 13 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 36. Batman At The Movies! 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! 01:54:53 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeThirty-fiveTheTwilightJoysOfVincentPrice/Better_In_The_Dark_35.mp3 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! 29 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 35. The Twilight Joys of Vincent Price 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! 00:57:49 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeThirty-fourGiltEdgedBondsPartOne--doctorNo/Better_In_The_Dark_34.mp3 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! (This episode is dedicated to two of the people who made the Bond films so memorable and are sadly no longer with us, Desmond 'Q' Llewelyn and Lois 'Moneypenny' Maxwell) 15 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 34. Gilt Edged Bonds: Dr. No and From Russia With Love! 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! (This episode is dedicated to two of the people who made the Bond films so memorable and are sadly no longer with us, Desmond 'Q' Llewelyn and Lois 'Moneypenny' Maxwell) 00:53:59 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeThirty-threeTheSunshineyRayBeamOfReview/Better_In_The_Dark_33.mp3 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! 01 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 33. The Sunshiney Rey-Beam of Review Positivity! 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! 01:12:53 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/EpisodeThirty-twoTheSavageFlintShadowOnTheRoadToConan/Better_In_The_Dark_32.mp3 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! 18 May 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 32. The Savage Flint Shadow On The Night Road To Conan 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! 00:46:07 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeThirty-oneTheRobotGenesisBlinksInThePitOf/Better_In_The_Dark_31.mp3 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! 04 May 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 31. The Robot Genesis Blinks In The Pit of Mastered Ghosts: The Best of Doctor Who! 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! 00:47:11 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeThirtyWhyDennisQuaidTakesTheCake/Better_In_The_Dark_30.mp3 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! 20 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 30. Why Dennis Quaid Takes The Cake! 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! 00:53:49 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTwenty-nineWelcomeToBitdStudios--ourFirst_960/Better_In_The_Dark_29.mp3 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! 06 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 29. Welcome To BITD Studios: Our First Anniversary Fantasy Producing Program! 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! 01:14:23 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTwenty-eightReversingTheNeutronFlowPart/Better_In_The_Dark_28.mp3 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! 23 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 28. Reversing The Neutron Flow Part One: The History of Doctor Who 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! 01:33:29 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTwenty-sevenReviewsFromTheFutureMakeOurHead/Better_In_The_Dark_27.mp3 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? 09 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 27. Reviews From The Future Make Our Head Hurt 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 00:58:13 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTwenty-sixNotAHoaxNotADreamTheFinal/Better_In_The_Dark_26.mp3 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! 24 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 26. Not A Dream! Not A Hoax! This Really Is The LAST Marvel At The Movies 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! 01:10:01 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTwenty-fiveReanimateemIfYouGotEm--the/Better_In_The_Dark_25.mp3 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! 17 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 25. Reanimate Them If You Got 'Em! The Re-Animator Trilogy 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! 00:54:29 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTwenty-fourPlanetProof--theStrangeCaseOf/Better_In_The_Dark_24.mp3 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! 27 Jan 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 24. Planet Proof: The Strange Case of Grindhouse 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! 00:58:06 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTwenty-threeNeverFearPamGrierIsHere/Better_In_The_Dark_23.mp3 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! 13 Jan 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 23. Never Fear, Pam Grier Is Here 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! 00:42:46 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTwenty-twoMarvelAtTheMoviesWithTheHulk/Better_in_The_Dark_22.mp3 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! 03 Jan 2008 13:00:00 EST Episode 22. Marvel At The Movies With The Hulk 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! 00:54:54 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTwenty-oneDieTheLethalTranceHarderGoodnight/Better_In_The_Dark_21.mp3 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. 23 Dec 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 21. Die, The Lethal Trance Harder Goodnight 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. 00:47:20 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTwenty30DaysOfUltimatumsShootRobZombie/Better_In_The_Dark_20.mp3 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! 09 Dec 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 20. 30 Days of Ultimatums Shoot Rob Zombie 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! 00:53:01 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeNineteenTakeUsOutToTheGameOfYourChoice/Better_In_The_Dark_19.mp3 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! 25 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 19. Take Us Out To The Game Of Your Choice 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! 00:49:31 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeEighteenTheNovember2007-january2008Preview/Better_In_The_Dark_18.mp3 The last of our preview episodes before we decided it wasn't fun for us, including advice on Child Rearing, praise for Tim Burton and Vincent Price, and more Kristen Bell slobbering in the case of Tom. 11 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 18. The November 2007-January 2008 Preview Episode, For The Children Are Our Future The last of our preview episodes before we decided it wasn't fun for us, including advice on Child Rearing, praise for Tim Burton and Vincent Price, and more Kristen Bell slobbering in the case of Tom. 01:11:20 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeSeventeenHuntingInACemeteryPitchForAHaunted/Better_In_The_Dark_17.mp3 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! 28 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 17. Hunting In A Cemetery Pitch For A Haunted Phantasm Before Dawn 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! 00:59:58 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BITD16/BITD16.mp3 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! 21 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 16. Marvel at The Movies With Blade 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! 00:53:32 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeFifteen1408DaysLaterSpidersRiseFantastically/Better_In_The_Dark_15.mp3 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! 07 Oct 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 15. 1408 Months Later, Spiders Rise Fantastically 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! 00:55:07 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeFourteenMarvelAtTheMoviesWithTheX-men/Better_In_The_Dark_14.mp3 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! 23 Sep 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 14. Marvel At The Movies With The X-Men! 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! 00:57:47 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeThirteenDangerouslyTheBroodCrowdTheDarkBlack/Better_In_The_Dark_13.mp3 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! 09 Sep 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 13. Dangerously The Brood Crowd The Dark Black and Blue City 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! 00:50:08 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTwelveWhatMadeHaddonfieldGreat/Better_In_The_Dark_12.mp3 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. 26 Aug 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 12. What Made Haddonfield Famous: The Halloween Series 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. 01:24:06 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeElevenTheAugust-september2007PreviewWithSong/Better_In_The_Dark_11.mp3 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! 19 Aug 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 11. The August/September/October Preview: Now With (Talk About) Song 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! 01:06:51 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeTenDontBeAWiseLostHeroSlayingTheCrimeOf_553/Better_In_The_Dark_10.mp3 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! 06 Aug 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 10. Don't Be A Wise Lost Hero Slaying The Crime Of A Peak County Under An Alias 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! 01:06:08 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeNineFiveTimesShallWeRoller-skateToAvengeOur/Better_In_The_Dark_9.mp3 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! 22 Jul 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 09. Five Times Shall We Roller Skate To Avenge Our Replacements With Dirty Work on The Road To The Alamo! 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! 01:03:19 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeEightTrustInHarryhausenButTieUpYourCamel/Better_In_The_Dark_8.mp3 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) 09 Jul 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 08. Trust In Harryhausen But Tie Up Your Camel 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) 00:51:19 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeSevenTonight28FlamingSkullsDineInHell/Better_In_The_Dark_7.mp3 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! 27 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 07. Tonight, 23 Flaming Skulls DINE IN HELL!!! 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! 00:52:39 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeSixMarvelAtTheMoviesWithTheFantasticFour/Better_In_The_Dark_6.mp3 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! 14 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 06. Marvel At The Movies With The Fantastic Four 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! 01:03:00 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeFiveIWalkedWithAgeorgeRomeroZombie/Better_In_The_Dark_5.mp3 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.) 07 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 05. We Walked With A (George Romero) Zombie 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.) 00:58:52 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeFourMayToJune2007Previews/Better_In_The_Dark_4.mp3 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...! 25 May 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 04. Welcome To Our May, June and July 2007 Preview--Now With More Digressions!!! 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...! 00:48:24 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeThreeMarvelAtTheMoviesWithSpider-man/Better_In_The_Dark_3.mp3 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! 17 May 2007 15:00:00 EST Episode 03. Marvel At The Movies With Spider-Man 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! 00:59:41 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisode2KickingItWithIndianaJones/Better_In_The_Dark_2.mp3 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! 17 May 2007 14:00:00 EST Episode 02. Kicking It With Indiana Jones 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! 00:52:26 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy http://www.archive.org/download/BetterInTheDarkEpisodeOneMarchAndAprilPreviews2007/Better_In_The_Dark_1.mp3 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! 17 May 2007 13:00:00 EST Episode 01. March and April 2007 Preview 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! 00:57:21 yes movies,dc,comics,marvel,tv,rant,podcast,james,bond,great,great,men,bitd,autopsy