It's the story of love and hate, the story of tradition and modernity, the story of good and evil, the story of old right hand left hand. It's 1955's The Night of the Hunter starring Robert Mitchum, Lillian Gish, Shelley Winters, and Peter Graves is that story. Adapted from a novel of the same name the film is a bold experimental feature film for a…

This ain't your kids' monsters scaring people in their bedrooms movie! This is the one for the elder millennials who were traumatized or seduced by the dark horrors of a movie that is, for all intents and purposes, Night Breed Babies. Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Rick Ducommun, Frank Whaley, and Devin Ratray put together a pretty impres…

And now, what the entire world has been waiting for...two men give you their hot takes on Greta Gerwig's 2023 film BARBIE. This is, of course, an exaggeration. This movie could use fewer male hot takes. That said, we felt it was unfair to disqualify the movie from our RSS feed just because other people had been loud and cranky, so we felt the need …

Send us a Text Message. EPISODE 39: TOM SCOTT His name is on the poster. His name is on the trailer. So why isn't his music in the movie? When Grammy Award-winning musician Tom Scott ventures into Cabana One, located at Fletch Cast Studios, you know you're in for a tapestry of musical tales that threads through the heart of Hollywood's musical scen…

Rob and returning guest Chris Lewis present an audio commentary for 1969's James Bond adventure ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Follow THE FILM & WATER PODCAST on Twitter: @FilmAndWaterPod You can find THE FILM & WATER PODCAST on these platforms: Apple…

The Nighthawks Podcast enthusiastically recommends: Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes. This delightful, tight, Japanese film from a Kyoto-based theatre troupe is the debut film of director Junta Yamaguchi, and we think you should see it. This movie is low budget, non-American, subtitled, and high concept which seems to have doomed this movie to be un…

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Just when you thought it was safe to undress in front of your tech devices, one Hollywood movie decides to blend post-Y2k tech panic with the classic formula of the killer doll, and manages to keep things fresh enough to keep The Nighthawks nodding along throughout the movie. This 2022 movie seems to share a lot of grace notes with a 2019 remake of…

Support us via Ko-Fi! From the world of superstition, from the bowels of the Earth, long forgotten: IT'S THE NIGHTHAWKS PODCAST!!! We're here to get you as much Monstoberfest as our lives will allow with a comeback holiday special to chill the very bones. 2023's Halloween season kicks off with an action monster extravaganza known as THE RELIC from …

Send us a Text Message. Episode 38 - Interview with Dana Wheeler-Nicholson We're cracking open the nostalgia vault in our latest episode as we're joined by the talented Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, the captivating beauty from the movie 'Fletch'. Dana pulls back the curtain on her exhilarating journey in showbiz, starting from her first foray into acting…

Send us a Text Message. EPISODE 37: FletchCast is Back! In our latest session, to kick off Season 4, we journeyed through the entire Fletch novel series, discussing the intricate ins and outs of our favorite character, Fletch. Hold on to your hats, folks! Our lively banter about plot twists will keep you on your toes. Fletch Pop-Culture: SCRUBS mak…

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Rob and returning guest Chris Lewis present an audio commentary for 1983's James Bond adventure OCTOPUSSY! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Follow THE FILM & WATER PODCAST on Twitter: @FilmAndWaterPod You can find THE FILM & WATER PODCAST on these pla…

Welcome to the newest episode of Phantom Video! Phantom Video is a voyage into film criticism and film history through the lens of collectors, with up to date reviews of physical media old and new. We cover dvd, bluray, 4k and even VHS. Nathan Bartlebaugh is joined by his cohosts Trey Whetstone and Dave Becker as they dig into the release schedule …

Phantom Galaxy returns with a new review episode and news regarding a new structure! Nathan delivers some brand new reviews for Mario Bros and John Wick 4, and is joined by Greg Bensch for some recent reviews including Scream 6, and then he and Bill take a deep dive into several different films including an Andy Sidaris joint! Nathan also has some …

Once again it’s time for a glamorous strut on the red carpet, out front of the Nighthawks conceptual diner, to talk about Hollywood’s most prestigious night. Oscar Czar and Nighthawks house band musician Cameron Maris, Nineteen Cent Feast, is coming out of cold storage and Matt is going in. Cameron and Trevor to talk about the EGOTS, the controvers…

Once again it's time for a glamorous night on the red carpet out front of the Nighthawks conceptual diner, to talk about Hollywood's most prestigious night. Oscar Czar and Nighthawks house band musician Cameron Maris, Nineteen Cent Feast, is coming out of cold storage and Matt is going in. Cameron and Trevor to talk about the EGOTS, the controversi…

Phantom Galaxy goes After Dark! Nathan and Bill are joined by a giant team-up of Victor Rodriguez, Dave Becker, Greg Bensch and Greg Buzelli as we take a look at sexy genre movies and adult thrillers. Each of the guests picks two movies and we discuss the sub-genre in general as well.It's a wild ride through bawdy sci-fi and turbulent horror, all t…

Welcome back to the X-Files Round Table returns to Phantom Galaxy with over four hours of coverage for the fantastic 5th season! Nathan is once again joined by Victor Rodriguez from Inside the Sound of Fear, Dave Roy from The Great Fright North,, X-Files super-fan Karen Wagner, and introducing Shannon Barnes who sits in for Tommy Wood this time, bu…

Send us a Text Message. EPISODE 36: Interview with Jordan Lund The FletchCast crew sits down with actor Jordan Lund who played the Deputy Sherif, one of our favorite roles, in "Fletch Lives." We talk with Jordan about his start in the business, his theater training, what it was like behind the scenes of Fletch Lives, Lock Up, and Doc Hollywood. Dur…

WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? Mysteries, murder, and rebellion on the menu at the Nighthawks Diner for a discussion of what Matt and Trevor have been watching. Pull up a seat in the Nighthawks booth and grab a heaping helping of pod-fodder. Confess, Fletch– Is it a book adaptation, a Chevy Chase sequel, neither, or both? John Hamm dons the L…

WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? An all-franchise edition of WHYBW has us looking at three sequels and one prequel from the recently-released and recently-streaming bin. A mixed bag of continuing stories for both the large and small screens. Join the Nighthawks as we serve up another hot and fresh plate of takes. Jurassic World Dominion– A disa…

Phantom Galaxy follows up our Best Horror Movies of 2022 with a more general list covering all the other releases of 2022, within all genres. To accomplish this, we bring Victor H. Rodriguez and Trey Whetstone back from last year and also welcome the Morgans, Greg and Pearl, to join us for this year's mega-list of best films. All the hosts share th…

WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? An examination of some of the best movies of the year, and one book that gave Trevor comfort in a time of need. Join Matt and Trevor in the conceptual Nighthawks Diner to go over a menu of some of 2022's best Everything Everywhere All At Once– The bonkers kung-fu tale of multiverses, taxes, laundry and family. R…

Phantom Galaxy gets down to their Top Movies of 2022. We are doing two episodes again this year, and the first is Best Horror Movies with guests Greg Bensch, Victor H. Rodriguez and Greg Buzzelli of Monsters and the Mosh Pit. The team cover their ten favorite horror movies of 2022 and then discuss some honorable mentions for the year. SPOILER WARNI…

Happy Holidays all! Nathan and Bill journey back to the land of yuletide fear and cheer with a another Christmas extravaganza, covering 10 holiday related movies that include holiday staples, uncovered gems, pure schlock, and some refreshing indie horrors. We bring Karen Wagner and Brian Scott back to the show, rejoining us from last year, and read…

Nathan and Dave return to the Illustrated Fan with a big episode celebrating animated Christmas specials, including classics like How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Charlie Brown Christmas and the madness of Rankin Bass! Joining them on this addled odyssey of yuletide delirium is Karen Wagner, from our X-Files Round Table. We also open the episode wit…

Send us a Text Message. EPISODE 35: 'Twas the Night before Fletchmas!!! The holidays are upon us once again, and as 2022 wraps, Fletchmas is in full swing. Laker Jim, Jake, and Big Bob discuss Geena Davis' new book "Dying of Politeness" where she reveals how her character was named Larry. The crew dives deep into the movie "Hoodwinked" and detail e…

When you sit in a booth at the Nighthawks Diner you break bread at the crossroads of human experience, and tonight a very special guest is bringing their experience with them. At topic is the 2021 holiday drama A Christmas Sunset, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Matt and Trevor invite writer, director, and actor T.C. De Witt to …

Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy Review! In this episode Nathan and Bill review several new 2022 releases and one film from 1978. We talk about the Netflix monster smash Troll, the new thrillers Nocebo, The Menu and Something in the Dirt. We also talk about the David Harbour helmed Violent Night, the Prime doc Goodnight Oppy, Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, …

Welcome to the newest episode of Phantom Video! Phantom Video will be a voyage into film criticism and film history through the lens of collectors, with up to date reviews of physical media old and new. We cover dvd, bluray, 4k and even VHS. Nathan Bartlebaugh is joined by his cohosts Trey Whetstone and Dave Becker as they dig into the release sche…

Send us a Text Message. EPISODE 34: Greg Mottola RETURNS The FletchCast crew sits down again with Writer/Director/Executive Producer/Friend of the Show Greg Mottola, to talk more about Confess Fletch Mottola talks candidly about breaking the Fletch curse - trying to make a movie that is their own, but still paying homage at times to the iconic Chev…

Rob and the Star Trek movie team (Network All-Stars Shag, Chris, and special guest Corey Moosa) complete the "Genesis Trilogy" by providing a commentary track f0r STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Follow THE FILM & WATER PODCAST on Twitter: @FilmAndWaterPo…

WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? A rewatch of an undeniable piece of filth, a classic film watch blossoms from a Looney Tunes short, a festival favorite African film, an update on Trevor’s journey through the Spenser novels, and Matt recommends a Hindi horror fable. All of this and more as we check in with what the Nighthawks have been up to la…

On this, the Blackest of Fridays, Matt is joined by guest co-host Greg Orme. Greg is a stand up comedian emeritus, a comedy promoter, and punk rocker and he tests his constitution by joining Matt on a ten-film journey through the original Hellraiser franchise. Featuring the high points of the original trilogy, the low points of the franchise's dimi…

Send us a Text Message. EPISODE 33: All Fan Q&A Call-In Show An entire episode dedicated to the fans.... Laker Jim, Jake, and Big Bob spotlight the listeners while taking your calls & questions all show long with the best caller winning a Confess Fletch hat straight from the set of the new movie. Who will don this incredible cap? Listen and find ou…

Phantom Galaxy returns with a new episode dedicated to underrated horror movies. Bill Van Veghel and Nathan Bartlebaugh are joined by Dave Roy of the Great Fright North Podcast and by fellow horror movie fan and Phantom Galaxy honorary co-host Brian Scott. We each bring two horror films we find underrated or underseen and recommend them. We also fi…

Like Laurie Strode we emerge from our nightmare (Monstoberfest be thy name) into the dawn of a new day...BUT the Halloween season has one more surprise for Matt and Trevor. Wrapping up Monstoberfest 2022, Matt and Trevor find out exactly how HALLOWEEN ENDS via the movie of that name from David Gordon Green and Danny McBride. It's closing out a rebo…

Welcome to Strange Frequencies! This series within Phantom Galaxy is hosted by Bill Van Veghel, our resident music guru. Although it's been a long time coming, our special anniversary episode of Strange Frequencies shows up just in time for spooky season and Halloween, with an extra Creepy special treat. Bill has rung the bell in the Land of the Cr…

Take a seat in the booth at the Nighthawks Diner where they're about to party like it's 1999! As we discuss horror sequels, remakes, and retreads for this year's Monstoberfest, one franchise dares to look back...back to a simpler time of Y2k panic, The Matrix fandom, and ball busting elder millennials. You need not be familiar with any other V/H/S …

Rob is joined by fellow network all-star Ryan Daly and returning guest Omar Uddin to discuss the brand new film CONFESS, FLETCH starring Jon Hamm! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Follow THE FILM & WATER PODCAST on Twitter: @FilmAndWaterPod You can find THE FILM & WATER PODCAST on thes…

Matt and Trevor off of the current release menu for Monstoberfest this year, first up is an examination of the rebooted/retooled/relaunced HELLRAISER film released in 2022. Fans seem bitterly divided about changes made to the franchise, other seem okay with the direction the new film is going in. The Nighthawks weigh in over coffee and pie to talk …

Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy! This episode is our biggest review episode yet, with Nathan and Bill covering several films including House of Darkness, Speak No Evil, Dont Worry Darling, Gatlop: Game of Hell, Piggy and more. Then Nathan is joined by guest Trey Whetstone to review Smile, Barbarian, Pearl, My Best Friends Exorcism and Sissy. Check o…

Send us a Text Message. EPISODE 32: Confess Fletch Movie Recap & Review. SPOILER ALERT: Laker Jim & the FletchCast crew break down the new "Confess, Fletch" movie with a spoiler filled review of the Jon Hamm/Greg Mottola approach to the 2022 version of Irwin M. Fletcher fresh from the pages of the 1978 Gregory McDonald novel. CONFESS FLETCH OFFICIA…

Rob reassembles the bridge crew from the WRATH OF KHAN commentary episode (Network All-Stars Shag, Chris, and special guest Corey Moosa) to provide a commentary track f0r STAR TREK III: THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Follow THE FILM & WATER PODCAST on Twitter: @…

Welcome to the first official episode of Phantom Video! Phantom Video will be a voyage into film criticism and film history through the lens of collectors, with up to date reviews of physical media old and new. We cover dvd, bluray, 4k and even VHS. Nathan Bartlebaugh is joined by his cohosts Trey Whetstone and Dave Becker as they dig into the rele…

WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? The latest fairy tale from a beloved film auteur as well as several tips into horror for the upcoming Halloween season. Pull up a seat in the booth and join the boys for a discussion of what they've been watching lately. 3,000 Years of Longing– A modern fable from a modern master. Matt checked out this new genie…

Rex and Phil react to the latest Confess, Fletch trailer and briefly discuss the pronunciation of "Scareactor" for HHN.By CoastersandCulture.com

Send us a Text Message. EPISODE 31: Interview with Greg Mottola The FletchCast crew sits down with Writer/Director/Executive Producer of the new movie "Confess, Fletch", Greg Mottola, to talk about how he and Jon Hamm got this project off the ground and across the finish line after 33 years of failed attempts. Mottola talks about the movie making p…

WHYBW – What Have You Been Watching? Matt and Trevor wade out of the shadow of their own absence, and into the bright light of controversy. It's an al Big-time franchise streaming TV discussion in the booth at the Nighthawks conceptual diner. Quit bitching about the color of fictional characters in fictional stories- Just quit it. LOTR The Rings of…

Send us a Text Message. EPISODE 30: Official Full Trailer Breakdown ---- The FletchCast crew kicks off Season 3 with the release of the full official trailer. We discusses scene by scene the new "Confess, Fletch" footage, the stuff we've seen before, and the stuff that has CHANGED gearing up limited theatrical release and debut on Premium Video-on-…