Necromancer Podcast

07/02/2023

Part 2 of 2. Movie: Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde (1979). The necromancers finish up their road trip through the theme of drag with Bret's pick, Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde. Listen to find out how Bret stumbled upon this unusual cult film and then stick around the rom com remixes!

31/01/2023

Part 1 of 2. Movie: Victor/Victoria (1982). The necromancers are back back back again to explore the theme of drag, baby. Paris is burning and the culprit is Julie Andrews in Shira's pick, Victor/Victoria. Listen to find out how she does it and then stick around for the gender bendy remixes.

25/12/2022

Movie: Moonstruck (1987). The necromancers wish you a merry Christmas and a spooky New Year! Bret and Shira are joined by ghoulfriend Eric Samaniego to learn the answer to the age old question: why do men chase women? The unhinged, operatic rom com Moonstruck provides several options and more. Howl....

21/11/2022

Part 2 of 2. Movie: Bubba Ho-Tep (2002). Maybe Bret and Shira didn't treat you quite as good as they should've but you were always on their minds. That is when they weren't thinking about Bret's Elvis pick, Bubba Ho-Tep. Will Shira sympathize with old Elvis and JFK's suspicious minds or wish there w...

14/11/2022

Part 1 of 2. Movie: Viva Las Vegas (1964). Wise men say only fools rush in but Bret and Shira can't help falling in love with Elvis Presley, the star of Necromancer's latest theme. First up is Shira's pick Viva Las Vegas. Will bright light city set their souls on fire or simply make them question An...

18/10/2022

'READY. SET. CHANGE.' (jesus wept)

Hellraiser Worth Watching? As a franchise fan, yeah. Story: A drug addict plays with a puzzle box. One Good Thing: ‘Ready. Set. Change.’ I’m a big, BIG, fan of Hellraiser (1987) and Hellbound: Hellraiser II. I don’t mind remakes or modern takes on older horror flicks. There are even some rem...

18/10/2022

What is ?

National Exascale Day celebrates the scientists and researchers who make breakthrough discoveries with the help of some of the fastest supercomputers in the world.

25 seconds · Clipped by Bret Dorman · Original video "Phase IV (1974) trailer" by 101 Films

17/10/2022

"BABY BOWLER" (hey now, you're an all star)

Mystery Men Worth Watching? Every time. Story: A group of “super” “heroes” attempt to save a superhero who is definitely NOT billionaire Lance Hunt. One Good Thing: “Baby Bowler” One of my pure catnip delights in an action movie is a character who is referred to by different names by dif...

17/10/2022

Start your week off right with a personal fashion show at Bergdorf Goodman.

Cathy Timberlake (Doris Day) is summoned to Bergdorf Goodman for some personal shopping.

13/10/2022

'KNEE-T MOVE' (mantis fist vs eagle's claw)

Eagle’s Claws Worth Watching? Yeah! Story: The school of the mantis fist threatens to destroy the eagle’s claws style. One Good Thing: ‘Knee-t Move’ The entirety of the plot for this movie is two rivals schools beating each other up at every chance they get. First, the mantis fist clan show ...

13/10/2022

In honor of we are gonna to the time both Shira and Bret were PROUD to "gayify" their rom com remix versions of Collateral.

Vincent + Max Forever

10/10/2022

"WELL,..." (technically...)

Bros Worth Watching? Sure. Story: A museum curator struggles to find love amidst bursts of gay outrage. One Good Thing: “Well,...” I went to see this movie on opening weekend because Billy Eichner yelled at me. Also, my wife told me she was going to see this with (my fellow co-host of Necromance...

10/10/2022

Start your week off right with...

A real kiss!

51 seconds · Clipped by Bret Dorman · Original video "Barefoot in the Park (2/9) Movie CLIP - A Real Kiss (1967) HD" by Movieclips

09/10/2022

Part 2 of 2. Movie: Gretel and Hansel (2020). The necromancers follow the breadcrumbs into the woods to finish up the theme of fairy tales. Up next is Bret's pick, Gretel and Hansel. Listen to find out the twist on this adaptation of a classic Grimm tale and then stick around for these beautiful chi...

02/10/2022

Part 1 of 2. Movie: Ever After (1998). Necromancer is back in session and just in time for Spooky Season! Bret and Shira kick off their return with movies adapted from fairy tales. First up is Shira's pick, Ever After. Can Bret "just breathe" or will he skip the ball? Listen to find out and then sti...

29/09/2022

'NAME. STYLE. REFERENCES.' (kung fu cover letter)

Duel of the 7 Tigers Worth Watching? Yes. Story: A rogue style of Shaolin threatens to s***f out every other style. One Good Thing: ‘Name. Style. References.’ I would venture to say at least 70% of the old school kung fu flicks I’ve seen have started with a martial artist performing their katt...

29/09/2022

to when Shira and Bret danced with broken hearts.

27/09/2022

"LOOK MORE CLOSELY, THEN LAUGH" (what a twist)

Shaolin’s Magnificent Disciples Worth Watching? Sure. Story: A traiterous monk murderer infiltrates a resistance in a secret sanctuary. One Good Thing: “Look more closely, then laugh.” So between the poor film preservation and low quality digital transfer and 70’s Kung Fu translation and dub...

27/09/2022

It is

Of some of the countries we've covered, which one would you want to visit most?

SKorea France

Italy Spain

Argentina Australia

26/09/2022

'GET UP' (time to die)

The Princess Worth Watching? Yep. Story: A Princess at the top of the tower has to fight her way down to save her family. One Good Thing: ‘Get up’ The Princess is very clearly playing on the “damsel in distress” trope by making the princess the main character and hero in addition to also kee...

26/09/2022

Start your week off at FULL SPEED.

23 seconds · Clipped by Bret Dorman · Original video "The More The Merrier 1943 Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea & Charles Coburn" by DK Classics

22/09/2022

STRAINING STRAPS (montage)

Shaolin vs Lama Worth Watching? Oh yeah. Story: A young martial artist really really really wants to learn good Kung Fu. ‘Straining Straps’ Training methods in Kung Fu movies operate on a basic two axis system. On the X-axis you have realistic to fantastical and on the Y-Axis you have logical to...

22/09/2022

to when a young Halle Berry put a womanizing Eddie Murphy in his place in one of her first movie roles. Right out of the gate Ms. Berry firmly established she is not to be messed with. Respect!

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20/09/2022

"STAY OUT" (advice)

War of Shaolin Temple Worth Watching? Yeah. Story: A Shaolin temple desperately tries to stay out of political conflicts after harboring a known fugitive. “Stay out” This movie starts off with a pretty standard semi-historical-mostly--fictional backdrop of the politics of China. The first scene ...

19/09/2022

HEAVEN OR HELL?

Being in love with a pirate.

19/09/2022

"MAY I CHOOSE MY OWN WEAPON?" (top tier tonfas)

Spiritual Kung Fu Worth Watching? Yes. Story: A rambunctious young student learns the fabled five fist technique from temple ghosts. One Good Thing: “May I choose my own weapon?” I remember watching this movie as a kid and loving the main character, Yi-Lang’s shenanigans and interactions with ...

15/09/2022

DROPS OUT TONGUES OUT (Let's cut the chit chat, a-hole.)

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Worth Watching? Hell yeah. Story: Actor Nic Cage unknowingly befriends an arms dealer. One Good Thing: ‘Drops Out Tongues Out’ For many reasons Nic Cage decides to attend the private birthday party of Javi Gutierrez. At first he declines but after confront...

15/09/2022

to that time Martial Arts Themed rom com + horror were both absolute bangers.

14/09/2022

HEAVEN OR HELL:

A rich family?

14/09/2022

A SELFISH FAILURE (honor bound)

Five Fingers of Death Worth Watching? Yep. Story: An eager and promising young student is entrusted with a deadly technique ahead of a violent tournament. ‘A Selfish Failure’ After going on a bit of a Lo Lieh kick I figured it was time to finally watch one of the more notable martial arts movies...