In this episode I get help from the Aviator after a musical mishap, Matt tells me about a favorite con memory in a conversation that goes from Looney Tunes to Forbidden Planet, then he schools me on Steampunk...
In the "It Came From Beneath The Drive In Movie" segment, Stratosphear and I discuss King Kong Vs Godzilla from 1962
Get it Here!
Next episode's review will be of Rankin Bass's "Mad Monster Party" so email with your thoughts to:
secretlairpodcast@gmail.com
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
A thought occurred to me
I remember something I once heard in a movie review for the remake of the Blob and it actually applies to the review we did of King Kong vs Godzilla that will be on the podcast showing up here in the next few days.
We as viewers of these films are getting lazy or unimaginative because we have to have things explained to us.
In the original Blob all we knew was that it came from a meteor from space (I know, where else would it come from) however in the remake it turned out to be from a satellite that crashed to Earth. I don't feel this made my enjoyment any greater and if anything it took away some of the sense of wonder.
What does this have to do with KK vs G?
In the American version there is a reporter that basically acts as an almost narrator that explains it all. This does not do anything to really move the story along although it is less intrusive than in the second Godzilla film where the narrator basically turns the movie into an audio book.
My question to all of you is this:
When watching movies of this sort, do we really need explanations for everything or is it okay to let our imaginations fill in the blanks a little?
We as viewers of these films are getting lazy or unimaginative because we have to have things explained to us.
In the original Blob all we knew was that it came from a meteor from space (I know, where else would it come from) however in the remake it turned out to be from a satellite that crashed to Earth. I don't feel this made my enjoyment any greater and if anything it took away some of the sense of wonder.
What does this have to do with KK vs G?
In the American version there is a reporter that basically acts as an almost narrator that explains it all. This does not do anything to really move the story along although it is less intrusive than in the second Godzilla film where the narrator basically turns the movie into an audio book.
My question to all of you is this:
When watching movies of this sort, do we really need explanations for everything or is it okay to let our imaginations fill in the blanks a little?
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Special Episode 000 - Intro to the Secret Lair
This is actually something I should have done a while ago, just a short episode to give you some background and let all of you know what the Lair is about
or try here...
BTW the movie we are reviewing in the next episode is Mad Monster Party
If you'd like to weigh in on it send us a line at:
secretlairpodcast@gmail.com
or try here...
BTW the movie we are reviewing in the next episode is Mad Monster Party
If you'd like to weigh in on it send us a line at:
secretlairpodcast@gmail.com
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Interesting ( well to me anyway)
I was looking at the subscriber stats today and I've had folks from Malaysia , Russia , brazil and Germany. I guess that means I'm a global hit!
Well 97 page views worth anyway...
New show on S-KFT on Monday then here and iTunes a week later!
Monday, April 16, 2012
This is Big!!
Well I guess I'm not as technically challenged as I originally thought...
As of today my podcast is now officially offered on iTunes!
This is very cool to me and I'm excited about the possibility of more listeners in my little corner of the internet
Coming up on future episodes I will be attempting to learn about the Steampunk phenomenon with my friend Matt, Reviewing some B-movies with Chris W and loads of interviews with the heroes and heroines from the Skiffytown League of heroes (www.skiffytownheroes.org) plus lots of surprises
So sit back and enter the world of Darkwind's Secret Lair! http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/4/7/3288947/Secret%20Lair%20podcast%20ep%20002%20complete.mp3
As of today my podcast is now officially offered on iTunes!
This is very cool to me and I'm excited about the possibility of more listeners in my little corner of the internet
Coming up on future episodes I will be attempting to learn about the Steampunk phenomenon with my friend Matt, Reviewing some B-movies with Chris W and loads of interviews with the heroes and heroines from the Skiffytown League of heroes (www.skiffytownheroes.org) plus lots of surprises
So sit back and enter the world of Darkwind's Secret Lair! http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/4/7/3288947/Secret%20Lair%20podcast%20ep%20002%20complete.mp3
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Episode 002- There's Something About Mari
On this episode of the Secret Lair I manage to track down the elusive Maritimus with the aid of fishing pilots and White Castle Hamburgers.
Next I ask Kevin that all important question...How exactly does one take a chair to the face. How exactly is Maritimus pronounced anyway?
We finish up the episode with my buddy Chris W and I talking about the film Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
We have a new email address for the show: secretlairpodcast@gmail.com
I'd tell you all about the blog but looks like you are already here...
Now if I could only figure out how to get this thing on iTunes...
Next I ask Kevin that all important question...How exactly does one take a chair to the face. How exactly is Maritimus pronounced anyway?
We finish up the episode with my buddy Chris W and I talking about the film Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
We have a new email address for the show: secretlairpodcast@gmail.com
I'd tell you all about the blog but looks like you are already here...
Now if I could only figure out how to get this thing on iTunes...
Friday, April 13, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
work in progress
I just finished editing some audio for episode 3 and it is getting easier but I still have a nagging feeling I am doing it the hard way...
So anyway the site is now extra crunchy as it is now fitted with an actual RSS feed...mere coincidence that it happened right after an interview with The Aviator...
So anyway the site is now extra crunchy as it is now fitted with an actual RSS feed...mere coincidence that it happened right after an interview with The Aviator...
Monday, April 9, 2012
New episode of Darkwind's Secret Lair tonight at 7 est
We have an interview with Maritimus and then I am joined by my buddy Chris W for a review of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
www.live365.com/stations/agentuncle
I will post it here after it runs on S-kft The Star, Skiffytown Radio
So be there and until next time...
Be Good
We have an interview with Maritimus and then I am joined by my buddy Chris W for a review of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
www.live365.com/stations/agentuncle
I will post it here after it runs on S-kft The Star, Skiffytown Radio
So be there and until next time...
Be Good
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Hopefully I can get this feed to work...
This is episode 1 of Darkwind's Secret Lair
In this episode I interview Eclipse from the Skiffytown League of Heroes and follow that up with a review of the film classic King Kong Escapes from Toho Pictures!
http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/4/7/3288947/Secret%20Lair%20podcast%20ep%20001%20complete.mp3
This is episode 1 of Darkwind's Secret Lair
In this episode I interview Eclipse from the Skiffytown League of Heroes and follow that up with a review of the film classic King Kong Escapes from Toho Pictures!
http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/4/7/3288947/Secret%20Lair%20podcast%20ep%20001%20complete.mp3
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