Dead Formats
Dead Formats
Podcast Description
A movie podcast dedicated to breathing new life into dead formats – interactive movies, made-for-TV stuff, shot-on-video films, that sort of thing. If it’s obscure, bizarre, or almost unwatchable, we want to talk about it.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on obscure and bizarre movie formats, with episodes examining forgotten genres and styles, such as shot-on-video films, cult classics, and made-for-TV movies. For instance, the episode on 'Phantasm: Revision' discusses fan edits and narrative theories while addressing appeal to both diehard fans and new viewers. Other themes include deep-dive discussions on interactive cinema and the cultural impact of previously popular formats.
A movie podcast dedicated to breathing new life into dead formats – interactive movies, made-for-TV stuff, shot-on-video films, that sort of thing. If it’s obscure, bizarre, or almost unwatchable, we want to talk about it.
Chris is joined by Jim and Steve from Waxing The Porpoise to discuss the 1996 made-for-TV movie Project: ALF. They delve into the movie’s plot, its standing as a series finale for the ALF TV show, and share personal anecdotes about the franchise. The conversation explores various facets, including Martin Sheen’s surprising role, the film’s humor (or lack thereof), and ALF’s cultural impact, particularly in Germany. The episode includes a humorous game segment in which Jim and Steve compete to answer geography questions based on an the MS-DOS computer game, ALF’s U.S. Geography.
Follow Us: Bluesky // Instagram // Letterboxd
Join the Discord!
https://discord.gg/CJWWRQUmEJ
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.