When it comes to vampires, California seems to be synonymous. At least for a certain generation that grew up with ‘Buffy’. Which is part of the reason ‘The Lost Boys’ seems to slide right into the vampire genre like a sharp fang through a soft fleshy neck, despite coming out nearly a decade prior. Well that and all the vampire tropes this movie expertly plays with. Join Julian, as he walks through this cult classic not-so-horror flick that continues to resonate all these years later. Plus, monologues on the wide world of home projector setups, why horror movies aren’t for everyone, and much more on this very special bonus ToB Film Club episode!
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Episode 124 - Top 5 DC Animated Films
If we’re being honest, it’s been a slow week. Wonder Woman 1984 is delayed and Luke Cage was cancelled, but besides that it’s been pretty quiet on the nerdy news front. Luckily, the guys have been saving their lists of the “Best DC Animated Films” for just such an occasion. Julian, Daniel and Jeremy break down their 5 favorite films from the pantheon of DC’s animated features. Some of DC’s best movies exist in obscurity because they aren’t live action. From the sombre and beautiful Batman: Mask of the Phantasm to the bombastic yet complex Justice League: Crises on Two Earths and more, the ToB Crew explore what makes these underappreciated superhero adventures worth your time.
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Episode 104 - Stranger Things 2
Happy Halloween ToB fans! Julian, Daniel and Jeremy are back to discuss the latest in film and TV news on this spooktacular episode. The guys discuss Shazam! casting news, Fincher turning down Star Wars Episode IX, Netflix tidbits, some fun Halloween themed stories and everything is wrapped up with a spoiler-free review of Stranger Things 2. All this and so much more on a frightful episode of the Tower of Terror Podcast!
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