Where the Long Tail Ends is a website dedicated to finding old, obscure and possibly awful films that are adrift in the sea of pop culture. Helping to fulfill that mission are the three podcasts offered by Where the Long Tail Ends. Spoiler Alert!, which is dedicated to reviewing newer films that catch our interest, the Cabin in the Woods Film Festival Podcast in which Matt forces Angela Fabbrini to watch a horror film and then verbally dodge her rage and of course, High and Low (Brow), which ...
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 121 "Miracle Mile"
1:00:06
1:00:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:06
Nat, Cody, and Robert take the call and discover the meet-cute apocalypse courtesy of MIRACLE MILE. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - MIRACLE MILE Discussion 0:56:28 - Next Movie and OutroBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 120 "Demolition Man"
1:34:18
1:34:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:34:18
Cody, Robert, and Nat mark ten years of podcasting with Sylvester Stallone as one of the last real men around in Demolition Man, a rundown of this year's Fantasia film festival, and a lookback at some of the highs of the last ten years of podcasting. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - DEMOLITION MAN Discussion 0:46:20 - Cody talks about the Fantasia Film Festi…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: 2024 Summer Bonus "1990s Dark Comic Book Movies"
2:01:26
2:01:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:01:26
Robert, Nat, and Cody take time off from our summer to bring you a special bonus episode focusing on four films reflecting Hollywood's journey from BATMAN to THE MATRIX and current comic book movies via several independent comic books. It's a podcast full of martial arts, tragic backstories, night time settings, and tortured leads. Time tracks: 0:0…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 119 "A Scanner Darkly"
1:09:44
1:09:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:44
"This has been a novel about some people who were punished entirely too much for what they did." - Phillip K. Dick Nat, Cody, and Robert take a trip, into a world of drugs, questions about identity, addiction, love, and surveillance via Richard Linklater and Phillip K. Dick in A SCANNER DARKLY. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - A SCANNER DARKLY Discussion 1:0…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 118 "2010: The Year We Make Contact"
1:24:03
1:24:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:24:03
Robert, Nat, and Cody journey to the moons of Jupiter to follow up on the mysteries of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and discover cooperation amidst the Cold War. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - 2010: THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT Discussion 1:17:32- Next Movie and OutroBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 117 "Things to Come"
1:05:03
1:05:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:03
Cody, Robert, and Nat discuss progress, peace, security, and war with 1936's THINGS TO COME. Time tracks: 0:00:00 - THINGS TO COME Discussion 57:50- Next Movie and OutroBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 116 "Heartbeeps"
58:37
58:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:37
Nat, Cody, and Robert take a look back at the film that basically ended Andy Kaufman's film career before it could launch with 1981's HEARTBEEPS. And for some reason, the film apparently affected the first 25 minutes of recording, so apologies folks for the subpar audio. Time tracks: 0:00:00- HEARTBEEPS Discussion 49:48 - Next Movie and Outro…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 115 "Invention for Destruction"
1:01:05
1:01:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:05
Robert, Nat, and Cody are pleased to have on Michael Lyons of and to discuss the animation / live action mix a.k.a. The Fabulous World of Jules Verne on this episode. Time tracks: 0:54:07- INVENTION FOR DESTRUCTION Discussion 54:07- Next Movie and OutroBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 114 "From Beyond"
1:07:22
1:07:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:22
Cody, Robert, and Nat discuss Stuart Gordon's followup to Re-Animator, FROM BEYOND and also on this episode. Time tracks: 0:00 - FROM BEYOND Discussion 1:00:27- Next Movie and OutroBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 113 "The Brother from Another Planet"
1:33:05
1:33:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:33:05
Nat, Cody, and Robert discuss John Sayles's independent success, THE BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET and round out the episode with a discussion of 2023 in Film. Time tracks: 0:00 - THE BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET Discussion 51:17- 2023 in Film Discussion 1:28:04- Next Movie and OutroBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 112 "A Trip to the Moon and A Trip to Mars"
1:11:50
1:11:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:50
Robert, Nat, and Cody take a look at two of the earliest science fiction movies, A TRIP TO THE MOON and A TRIP TO MARS. Time tracks: 0:00 - A TRIP TO THE MOON Discussion 27:26 - A TRIP TO MARS Discussion 1:04:21- Next Movie and Outro
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: 2023 XMas Bonus Episode "Secret Santa IX"
2:15:17
2:15:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:15:17
Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guest Jim Laczkowski of Voices & Visions as we throw our ninth annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. This episode is apparently sponsored by TUBI as several fil…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 111 "Brainstorm"
1:23:35
1:23:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:23:35
Cody, Robert, and Nat dive deep into the mind with a look at 1983's BRAINSTORM. Time tracks: 0:00 - BRAINSTORM Discussion 1:02:29- Next Movie and OutroBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 110 "Dark City"
1:14:27
1:14:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:27
Nat, Cody, and Robert dive into the long awaited DARK CITY in time for Halloween. Time tracks: 0:00 - DARK CITY Discussion 1:08:13 - Next Movie and OutroBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: 2023 Halloween Bonus Episode "Halloween High"
2:07:57
2:07:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:07:57
Nat, Cody, and Robert are joined by Angela Fabbrini to look back at High School and the horror of being a teenaged girl with CARRIE (1976), GINGER SNAPS, and JENNIFER'S BODY. We sure hope your prom was better. Time tracks: CARRIE (1976) Discussion: 0:00 to 37:37 GINGER SNAPS Discussion 37:37 to 1:05:51 JENNIFER'S BODY Discussion 1:05:51 to 1:39:32 …
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 109 "Strange Days"
1:18:36
1:18:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:36
Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by the Santa Claus of the subconscious, Jim Laczkowski of Director's Club, to dive into the world of Kathryn Bigelow's STRANGE DAYS. 0:00 - STRANGE DAYS 1:10:09 - Next Movie and OutroBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 108 "The Stuff"
1:24:44
1:24:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:24:44
Cody, Robert, and Nat try to decide if they have enough of THE STUFF or not in this latest episode. Time tracks: THE STUFF Discussion 0:00 to 1:13:35 Next Movie and Outro: 1:13:35 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 107 "Deep Blue Sea"
1:02:26
1:02:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:26
Nat, Cody, and Robert dive in and discuss 1999's DEEP BLUE SEA. Come join us in celebrating Shark Week! Time tracks: DEEP BLUE SEA Discussion 0:00 to 57:00 Next Movie and Outro: 57:00 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: 2023 Summer Bonus "80s Fantasy"
2:35:44
2:35:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:35:44
Cody, Robert, and Nat take time off from our beach reading to bring you a special bonus episode focusing on four films reflecting Hollywood's attempt at fantasy films in the wake of STAR WARS. It's a podcast full of scantily clad women, swords, revenge!, violence, magic, superstition, and might makes right. Time tracks: EXCALIBUR Discussion: 0:00 t…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 106 "Akira"
1:14:06
1:14:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:06
Neo-Tokyo is about to explode and Robert, Nat, and Cody are here to witness it as they discuss 1988's anime landmark AKIRA. Time tracks: AKIRA Discussion 0:00 to 1:05:07 Next Movie and Outro: 1:05:07 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 105 "Nemesis"
1:25:08
1:25:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:25:08
Cody, Robert, and Nat dive into early 1990s exploitation cinema with Albert Pyun's NEMESIS. Time tracks: NEMESIS Discussion 0:00 to 1:19:22 Next Movie and Outro: 1:19:22 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 104 "Caltiki, the Immoral Monster"
56:02
56:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:02
This month, Nat, Cody, and Robert set their sites on a journey to Italy and CALTIKI, THE IMMORTAL MONSTER. Time tracks: CALTIKI, THE IMMORTAL MONSTER Discussion 0:00 to 44:33 Next Movie and Outro: 44:33 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 103 "Superman and the Mole Men"
59:49
59:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:49
Robert, Nat, and Cody journey back to the very first superhero feature film, SUPERMAN AND THE MOLE MEN. We also have a lot of fun in our outro segment discussing the Video Archives podcast, and directors' Wikipedia pictures. Time tracks: SUPERMAN AND THE MOLE MEN Discussion 0:00 to 43:33 Next Movie, Assorted Hi-Jinks, and Outro: 43:33 to End Next m…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 102 "eXistenZ"
1:09:48
1:09:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:48
How has it taken 102 episodes for Cody, Robert, and Nat to get around to David Cronenberg? Regardless, there's no time like the present to ponder eXistenZ. Time tracks: EXISTENZ Discussion 0:00 to 53:05 Next movie and Outro: 53:05 to End
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 101 "Neptune Frost"
2:15:48
2:15:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:15:48
Nat, Cody, and Robert return to the world of Afrofuturism with NEPTUNE FROST from Saul Williams and Anisia Uzeyman. If that's not enough, a long discussion on 2022 in film follows. As none of us considers ourselves experts in Afrofuturism, we certainly welcome any and all feedback. Please feel free to send us an email at . Time tracks: NEPTUNE FROS…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 100 "The War of the Worlds x 2"
2:26:27
2:26:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:26:27
Robert, Nat, and Cody celebrate episode 100 with a look at two high profile adaptations of H.G. Wells's 1898 novel THE WAR OF THE WORLDS. First up is the Byron Haskell directed 1953 version THE WAR OF THE WORLDS and we complete the set with Steven Spielberg's WAR OF THE WORLDS from 2005. Plus a bonus presentation of Orson Welles's infamous radio br…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: 2022 Christmas Bonus "Secret Santa VIII"
2:52:11
2:52:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:52:11
Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini of Where the Long Tail Ends and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our seventh annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. This episode is apparentl…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 99 "Split Second"
1:03:31
1:03:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:31
Cody, Robert, and Nat go on a serial killer hunt in the dystopian future of 2008 London and discover a cop out of control and a satanic alien serial killer in 1992's SPLIT SECOND. Time tracks: SPLIT SECOND Discussion: 0:00 to 56:00 Next Film and Outro: 56:00 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 98 "The Relic"
1:03:08
1:03:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:08
Nat, Cody, and Robert go on a trip to Chicago's Field Museum with 1997's THE RELIC. THE RELIC was directed by Peter Hyams and stars Tom Sizemore and Penelope Ann Miller and features a hunt for a monster hiding in a museum. Time tracks: THE RELIC Discussion: 0:00 to 57:58 Next Film and Outro: 57:58 to End…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: 2022 Halloween Bonus Episode
1:29:04
1:29:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:29:04
Nat, Cody, and Robert are joined by Angela Fabbrini to look at various takes on vampires that fall outside the European tradition including BLACULA, MYSTICS IN BALI, and MR. VAMPIRE. Time tracks: BLACULA Discussion: 0:00 to 37:14 MYSTICS IN BALI Discussion 37:14 to 1:03:45 MR. VAMPIRE Discussion 1:03:45 to End…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: 2022 Summer Bonus Episode "European Pulp Fiction
1:38:50
1:38:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:38:50
Cody, Robert, and Nat take time off from our beach reading to bring you a special bonus episode focusing on three films reflecting the European take on pulp fiction including DR. MABUSE, THE GAMBLER, JUDEX, and DANGER: DIABOLIK. It's a podcast full of women in catsuits, master criminals at least two steps ahead of the authorities, corruption, debau…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 97 "The Last Starfighter"
1:15:01
1:15:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:15:01
Greetings starfighter! Join Robert, Nat, and Cody, with special guest Jim Laczkowski of Directors Club Podcast as we defend the frontier against Xur and the Kodan Armada by watching THE LAST STARFIGHTER and reminiscing about 1984. Time tracks: THE LAST STARFIGHTER Discussion: 0:00 to 1:08:50 Next Film and Outro: 1:08:50 to End…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 96 "Krull"
1:04:40
1:04:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:40
Cody, Robert, and Nat quest for meaning and reasons in viewing 1983's KRULL. Time tracks: KRULL Discussion: 0:00 to 53:12 Next Film and Outro: 53:12 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 95 "Disclosure"
1:05:34
1:05:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:34
Nat, Cody, and Robert are reporting to HR to talk about 1994's DISCLOSURE, based on a Michael Crichton novel, and what makes a science fiction film. Time tracks: DISCLOSURE Discussion: 0:00 to 49:54 Remembering David Warner: 49:54 tp 1:00:10 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:10 to EndBy Where the Long Tail Ends
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 94 "Waterworld"
1:28:22
1:28:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:28:22
This month, Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Andy DiGenova to talk all things Waterworld. Time tracks: WATERWORLD Discussion: 0:00 to 1:21:51 Next Film and Outro: 1:21:51 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 93 "Leviathan"
1:02:17
1:02:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:17
Cody, Robert, and Nat journey back to 1989 and a year of underwater adventure with LEVIATHAN. Time Tracks: LEVIATHAN Discussion: 0:00 to 56:29 Next Film and Outro: 56:29 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 92 "Under the Skin"
1:07:14
1:07:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:14
Nat, Cody, and Robert are on the hunt to delve into the meanings of Jonathan Glazer's UNDER THE SKIN. Time tracks: UNDER THE SKIN Discussion: 0:00 to 1:00:29 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:29 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 91 "Solaris (1972)"
1:18:50
1:18:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:50
Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Bill Ackerman to delve into the ideas and mysteries of Andrei Takovsky's SOLARIS from 1972. Time tracks: SOLARIS Discussion: 0:00 to 1:12:28 Next Film and Outro: 1:12:28 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 90 "Logan's Run"
1:06:46
1:06:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:46
Cody, Robert, and Nat take on youth culture in 1976's LOGAN'S RUN. Time tracks: LOGAN'S RUN Discussion: 0:00 to 58:24 Next Film and Outro: 58:24 to EndBy Wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 89 "Prophecy"
1:04:55
1:04:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:55
Nat, Cody, and Robert take a trip to the Maine woods for an eco-horror monster movie about corporate pollution and conflicts with Native Americans in PROPHECY (1979). Time tracks: PROPHECY Discussion: 0:00 to 1:00:45 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:45 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Christmas Bonus Episode "Secret Santa VII"
2:36:08
2:36:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:36:08
Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guests Angela Fabbrini and Jim Laczkowski of as we throw our seventh annual Secret Santa party. Who gave what to whom is the mystery of the episode as we take turns discussing five movies especially chosen for their recipients by their secret Santas. This year is our wildest one yet. The films include T…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 88 "The Incredible Shrinking Man"
48:19
48:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:19
Robert, Nat, and Cody journey to where the infinitesimal meets the infinite and ponder the existential crisis of man in the 1950s with 1957's THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN courtesy of Jack Arnold and Richard Matheson. Time tracks: THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN Discussion: 0:00 to 43:43 Next Film and Outro: 43:43 to End…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 87 "Demon Seed"
1:03:33
1:03:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:33
Cody, Robert, and Nat are witnesses to Julie Christie being assaulted by a house in 1977's DEMON SEED. Time tracks: DEMON SEED Discussion: 0:00 to 57:29 Next Film and Outro: 57:29 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: 2021 Halloween Bonus Episode "Vincent Price"
1:32:53
1:32:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:32:53
Robert, Nat, and Cody join for a triple feature of Vincent Price including THE INVISIBLE MAN RETURNS, THE TINGLER, and THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH. Will they conclude that the Price is right or is there something more nefarious brewing? Time tracks: THE INVISIBLE MAN RETURNS Discussion: 0:00 to 21:44 THE TINGLER Discussion 21:44 to 59:45 THE MASQUE…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 86 "Real Genius"
1:14:23
1:14:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:23
Nat, Cody, and Robert are joined by Kyle Fahrner to see Val Kilmer's star on the ascent in Martha Coolidge's REAL GENIUS from 1985. Time tracks: REAL GENIUS Discussion: 0:00 to 1:08:45 Next Film and Outro: 1:08:45 to EndBy Wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 85 "Invaders from Mars"
1:18:54
1:18:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:18:54
Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by for a double dose of childhood nightmare fuel with 1953's INVADERS FROM MARS and 1986's INVADERS FROM MARS. Time tracks: INVADERS FROM MARS (1953) Discussion: 0:00 to 27:25 INVADERS FROM MARS (1986) Discussion 27:25 to 1:11:37 Next Film and Outro: 1:11:37to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 84 "Mission to Mars"
1:07:49
1:07:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:49
Cody, Robert, and Nat go on a shorter space odyssey with Brian DePalma's MISSION TO MARS. Time Tracks: MISSION TO MARS Discussion: 0:00 Next Film and Outro: 1:00:16By wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: 2021 Summer Bonus "Michael Crichton"
1:42:20
1:42:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:42:20
Nat, Cody, and Robert take time off from our beach reading to bring you a special bonus episode focusing on three films directed by Michael Crichton from the 1970s; Pursuit, Coma, and The Great Train Robbery. Crichton wrote the source material for two of the films and adapted the screenplay for another, so they clearly bear his mark. PURSUIT Discus…
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 83 "Phase IV"
55:28
55:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:28
Nat, Cody, and Robert confront evolutionary superiority in Saul Bass's PHASE IV. Time tracks: PHASE IV Discussion: 0:00 to 44:18 Next Film and Outro: 44:18 to EndBy wherethelongtailends.com
…
continue reading
1
Still Watching the Skies: Episode 82 "The Day of the Triffids & The Earth Dies Screaming"
1:00:01
1:00:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:01
Robert, Nat, & Cody experience a pair of "cozy catastrophes" this episode with THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS (1962) and THE EARTH DIES SCREAMING (1964). Both films are a very English look at the apocalypse at the height of the Cold War and forerunners of the zombie apocalypse genre which would be created just a few years later with THE NIGHT OF THE LIVIN…
…
continue reading