The Spring-Loaded Cat Podcast

Episode 56: THE CAPTAIN AMERICA TRILOGY

Steven Perez — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 04:33:30 +0000

In which our protagonist learns that the world needs good men and not perfect soldiers.

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Selah - The Fine Art of Wasting Time

Steven Perez — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 04:03:42 +0000

In which a simple task gets forgotten over a three-day weekend.

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Episode 55: GODZILLA VS KING GHIDORAH / GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH

Steven Perez — Fri, 20 May 2016 03:28:44 +0000

In which our protagonist shares a few of his favorite things.

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Selah - And Boy, Are My Arms Tired

Steven Perez — Fri, 20 May 2016 01:01:07 +0000

In which our lazy protagonist finishes his world tour and finally records some thoughts.

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Episode 54: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.

Steven Perez — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 18:31:28 +0000

In which we learn that sometimes the difference between joy and pain is a simple change of scenery.

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Selah - Stuff and Nonsense

Steven Perez — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 03:47:39 +0000

In which our loquacious protagonist waxes rhapsodic about challenges met, fatigue endured and other sundry stuff.

Episode 53: THE GREEN SLIME

Steven Perez — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 21:19:51 +0000

In which we take a groovy space trip to fight moldy walking electrical potatoes in the far-off future of 1968, er, the 21st century. THUMBS UP!

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Episode 52: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

Steven Perez — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:20:14 +0000

In which I rediscover that boring is the worst thing a movie can be.

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Episode 51: PRIMER

Steven Perez — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:18:29 +0000

In which ...

Wait, didn't I do this before?

Or am I still waiting to do it?

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Selah - Guess Who's Still Not Dead Yet

Steven Perez — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 18:16:15 +0000

In which our protagonist finally overcomes his inherent laziness and records some blathery stream-of-consciousness bovine scatology.

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Episode 50: BEFORE SUNRISE, BEFORE SUNSET, AND BEFORE MIDNIGHT

Steven Perez — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 03:46:23 +0000

In which we learn that while anyone can fall in love, making love last over time takes a lot of hard work, as well as deep conversations and long walks, ideally in Europe.

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Episode 49: THE BABADOOK

Steven Perez — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 04:06:11 +0000

In which we learn that being a single mom is hard enough without having to fight monsters in the dark.

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Episode 48: A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT

Steven Perez — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 02:56:16 +0000

In which we learn never that sometimes we don't get to escape from our worst nightmares without paying a price. Also, we also learn never to stick our fingers in a vampire's mouth.

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Selah - Housekeeping The Fourth

Steven Perez — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 23:09:23 +0000

In which our protagonist finally acquires some new podcasting gear and gets this party started once again.

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Selah - Housekeeping the Third

Steven Perez — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 03:34:23 +0000

It's been a long time, we shouldn't have left you, without a dope beat to step to.

It's Just a Flesh Wound

Steven Perez — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 19:58:29 +0000

There's a very good reason why I haven't uploaded any new episodes lately: my workhorse desktop died in spectacular fashion. So, until I get a new machine, this podcast is on hiatus.

Bah. Feh.

Episode 47: BIG NIGHT

Steven Perez — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 20:25:51 +0000

In which I wax rhapsodic about authentic Italian food and authentic Italian actresses, not in that order: BIG NIGHT.

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Episode 46 - HOWARD THE DUCK

Steven Perez — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 18:10:33 +0000

In which I remind all comic-book-movie detractors of the dark age of comic book movies: HOWARD THE DUCK.

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Episode 45: ENDLESS LOVE (1981)

Steven Perez — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 03:03:30 +0000

In which I am reminded that there is a world of difference between love and obsession: ENDLESS LOVE (1981).

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Episode 44: THE RETURN OF GODZILLA / GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE

Steven Perez — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 01:39:07 +0000

In which Tokyo gets stomped yet again and I learn that every rose has its thorn: THE RETURN OF GODZILLA and GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE.

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Selah: Housekeeping the Second

Steven Perez — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:42:19 +0000

"Wait, didn't he give up this podcasting thing?"

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Episode 43: KOLCHAK THE NIGHT STALKER

Steven Perez — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 05:07:54 +0000

In which I travel back in time to the Chicago of my youth and learn that some things that go BUMP in the night have careers in politics: KOLCHAK THE NIGHT STALKER.

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Episode 42: The John Hughes Thing

Steven Perez — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:58:31 +0000

In which I travel to Shermer, Illinois and meet a cute redhead. Oh, and John Hughes, too.

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Episode 41: DREDD

Steven Perez — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 04:02:22 +0000

In which I visit Mega City One and learn who is the law: DREDD.

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Episode 40: GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA II / GODZILLA VS SPACE GODZILLA

Steven Perez — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 03:36:22 +0000

In which I learn that while there may be worse things than being clubbed over the head by The Lesson, none are worse than Godzooky: GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA II and GODZILLA VS SPACE GODZILLA.

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Episode 39: RESIDENT EVIL 1-5

Steven Perez — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 05:13:20 +0000

In which I learn that, while Milla Jovovich may improve with age. movies that are written and directed by her husband for her do not: the RESIDENT EVIL film series.

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Episode 38: GODZILLA VS MOTHRA (1992)

Steven Perez — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 04:52:02 +0000

In which I am mercilessly clubbed over the head by The Lesson: GODZILLA VS MOTHRA (1992).

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Episode 37: THE LEGO MOVIE

Steven Perez — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 04:24:22 +0000

In which I learn that EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!!!: THE LEGO MOVIE.

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Episode 36: WHEN WE WERE KINGS

Steven Perez — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 03:50:44 +0000

In which I remember when there were still Sunday morning fights: WHEN WE WERE KINGS.

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Selah: Housekeeping the First

Steven Perez — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 03:21:21 +0000

For the three of you still paying attention, I'm not dead. I just smell that way.

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Episode 35: A BOY NAMED CHARLIE BROWN

Steven Perez — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 04:30:48 +0000

In which I learn to get back up after life throws you a curveball: A BOY NAMED CHARLIE BROWN.

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Episode 34: THE CALL OF CTHULHU

Steven Perez — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:46:23 +0000

In which I learn that it is best to let sleeping monsters be: THE CALL OF CTHULHU.

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Episode 33: MYSTERY MEN

Steven Perez — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:43:13 +0000

In which I learn how to strike down evil using the mighty sword of teamwork and the hammer of not bickering: MYSTERY MEN.

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Episode 32: CHOCOLAT

Steven Perez — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 04:25:00 +0000

In which I take a long vacation in a quaint little French town and learn the value of tradition and OMG CHOCOLATE!!1!: CHOCOLAT.

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Episode 31: THE DARK CRYSTAL

Steven Perez — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:23:22 +0000

In which I visit another time, another place, in the age of wonder, also known as childhood: THE DARK CRYSTAL.

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Episode 30: KARATE ROBO ZABORGAR

Steven Perez — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 21:41:13 +0000

In which I return from far off lands to do battle against the forces of evil with my best friend, a motorcycle robot: KARATE ROBO ZABORGAR.

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Episode 29: HAUSU

Steven Perez — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:49:11 +0000

In which I learn that being made of sugar and spice and everything nice just makes you a tasty snack for demon houses: HAUSU.

Supplementary: The Meaning of HOUSE.

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Episode 28: THE DAY AFTER / THREADS

Steven Perez — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 02:36:21 +0000

In which I learn that all we are is dust in the wind: THE DAY AFTER and THREADS.

THE DAY AFTER

THREADS

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Episode 27: THE PURGE

Steven Perez — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 23:51:49 +0000

In which I check the ammo, lockdown the house and pray for the dawn: THE PURGE.

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Episode 26: GODZILLA VS MEGALON

Steven Perez — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 02:53:23 +0000

In which I remember halcyon days of giant mutant cockroaches and lovable nuclear monsters: GODZILLA VS MEGALON.

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Episode 24: UNCLE BUCK

Steven Perez — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 03:50:12 +0000

In which I learn that fat, lovable neer-do-wells can still land sexy redheads, if they can just keep clear of pissing off their teenage nieces: UNCLE BUCK.

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Episode 23: SLEEPAWAY CAMP 2: UNHAPPY CAMPERS & SLEEPAWAY CAMP 3: TEENAGE WASTELAND

Steven Perez — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:54:07 +0000

In which I learn zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz: SLEEPAWAY CAMP 2: UNHAPPY CAMPERS & SLEEPAWAY CAMP 3: TEENAGE WASTELAND.

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Episode 22: SLEEPAWAY CAMP

Steven Perez — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 04:16:55 +0000

In which I learn not to be a jerk to the disturbingly quiet girl at summer camp: SLEEPAWAY CAMP.

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Episode 21: THE ADDAMS FAMILY / ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES

Steven Perez — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 03:46:33 +0000

In which I am reminded that weird is relative, especially when it comes to family: THE ADDAMS FAMILY / ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES.

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Episode 20: HOWLING II: YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF

Steven Perez — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:44:00 +0000

In which I fight a cold and horny werewolves on two continents.: HOWLING II: YOUR SISTER IS A WEREWOLF.

Here's a little taste of the horrors inflicted by this piece of cinematic insanity:

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Episode 19: ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND

Steven Perez — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 01:39:00 +0000

In which I remember love: ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND.

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Episode 18: HALLOWEEN H20

Steven Perez — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 01:20:47 +0000

In which I learn that closure is the same all over, especially when it comes in the form of decapitation: HALLOWEEN H20.

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Episode 17: WARGAMES

Steven Perez — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:55:00 +0000

In which I learn that maybe a nice game of chess can be more fun than blowing up the whole world: WARGAMES.

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Episode 16: BLUE SUNSHINE

Steven Perez — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 01:47:52 +0000

In which I take a groovy trip, lose all my hair and learn to hate loud kids and overacting: BLUE SUNSHINE.

For your amusement: List of misconceptions about illegal drugs

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Episode 15: EIGHT MEN OUT

Steven Perez — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 02:39:03 +0000

In which I go out to the old ball game and say that it ain't so: EIGHT MEN OUT.

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Episode 14: RIDDICK

Steven Perez — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 02:14:01 +0000

In which I take a wrong turn at Albuquerque on my way to Furya and meet a guy who can see in the dark: RIDDICK.

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Episode 13: MORTAL KOMBAT

Steven Perez — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 20:53:25 +0000

In which I rise from the dead to do battle with the forces of Outworld one more time: MORTAL KOMBAT & MORTAL KOMBAT ANNIHILATION.

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Episode 12: JUAN OF THE DEAD

Steven Perez — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 21:15:53 +0000

In which I take a little trip to more tropical climes to fight off the zombie apocalypse, socialist style: JUAN OF THE DEAD.

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Episode 11: THE LOSERS

Steven Perez — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:34:19 +0000

In which I power through a monster toothache and gush effusively over a little-known gem: THE LOSERS.

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Episode 10: HALLOWEEN

Steven Perez — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 01:07:19 +0000

In which I once again gush fawningly over a John Carpenter masterpiece: HALLOWEEN (1978).

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Episode 9: METROPOLIS/THINGS TO COME

Steven Perez — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 03:17:16 +0000

In which I compare and contrast how technology, human nature and progress are seen in classic films, usually from great heights: METROPOLIS (1927) and THINGS TO COME (1936).

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As promised, the most memorable scene from Osamu Tezuka's METROPOLIS (2001). It really doesn't have anything to do with the episode, but I really like the song.

Episode 8: The Bunneh in the Aisle Seat

Steven Perez — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 22:39:25 +0000

In which I discuss my feelings on spoilers and and then spoil the hell out of three recent movies I've seen at the Alamo Drafthouse in the last two months: MAN OF STEEL, PACIFIC RIM and THE WOLVERINE.

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MAN OF STEEL

PACIFIC RIM

THE WOLVERINE

Episode 7: IT'S ALIVE

Steven Perez — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 02:48:00 +0000

In which I note the dual existence of killer mutant babies and jerk-face people in the early 70s: IT'S ALIVE (1974).

This episode is dedicated to Scott and Mary Carmen Nyce of the This Is Why We Can't Have Nyce Things podcast.

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Episode 6: OPEN RANGE

Steven Perez — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 02:18:55 +0000

In which I harken back to a simpler time with a simple tale of good guys with checkered pasts, bad guys with black hats, and beautiful women who've been saving all their love: OPEN RANGE (2003).

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Episode 5: ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK

Steven Perez — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:47:00 +0000

In which I ramble on and on about my favorite movie from my favorite director: ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981).

More John Carpenter goodness to come, later.

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Episode 4: GOJIRA

Steven Perez — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 02:04:00 +0000

In which I discuss the deep philosophical ramifications of nuclear power and the sordid, checkered past of its development and misuse in the aftermath of World War II. Also, giant, radioactive monsters: GOJIRA (1954).

Yeah, I used the Japanese title. Color me snobbish.

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Episode 3: THE BLUES BROTHERS

Steven Perez — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 00:24:00 +0000

In which I wax rhapsodic of times and places long gone and past, and maybe mention the greatest movie musical of all time: THE BLUES BROTHERS (1980).

Also:

Soul Men: The Making of The Blues Brothers

Episode 2: BLACULA

Steven Perez — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 03:35:00 +0000

In which I review the exploits of the Black Avenger himself.

No, not the Black Panther. The other Black Avenger: BLACULA (1972).

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Episode 1: CASABLANCA

Steven Perez — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 02:43:00 +0000

In which I begin once again the podcasting thing, in Casablanca, of all places.

This is the inaugural episode of The Spring-Loaded Cat Podcast, a rough little movie podcast helmed by yours truly. This is an irregular movie podcast, which means I'll pop out a new episode when I feel like it. The movies will vary greatly in genre and content, so get ready for some strange choices. Should be good for a laugh or three, though.

This episode features my all-time favorite movie: CASABLANCA (1942).

All props to Scott and Mary Carmen Nyce of THIS IS WHY WE CAN'T HAVE NYCE THINGS, who inspired me to jump back into this podcasting thing once again.

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