Thanks to a homemade boxset of the Gong Show that Andy found, we are slowing making our way through every episode of the Gong Show, because why not. This is a wild time capsule of the weirdness, the chaos, and the fun. Join us as we discuss what we like abotu the show, what we wish they did a little differently and the slight changes we would make if we were tasked with remaking The Gong Show today. We have lots of stuff so sit back, listen .... and don't gong us!

Tonight we discuss movies that are not traditionally considered Christmas classics, and make the case for some that should be. What do you think?

02:06 - Die Hard

03:05 - Wizard of Oz

07:14 - Gremlins

11:07 - Trading Places

13:23 - Home Alone

15:00 - Young Sherlock Holmes

17:58 - Lethal Weapon

18:57 - Rambo

19:37 - Swiss Family Robinson

21:08 - The Thin Man

23:40 - Hateful 8

25:57 - Batman Returns

27:15 - 1989 Batman

30:00 - In Bruges

30:33 - Eyes Wide Shut

32:28 - Nightmare Before Christmas

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/kPz75mqRndc

In this episode of Rewind Basement, the hosts dive deep into their favorite post-apocalyptic movies, exploring what makes them captivating and why they're loved. They discuss the themes, aesthetics, and storytelling approaches of various films, from classics like 'Things to Come' and 'Mad Max' to more unique entries like 'Snowpiercer' and '12 Monkeys.' They also examine foreign films and lesser-known gems like 'I Think We're Alone Now' and 'Late August at the Hotel Ozone,' providing a wide range of insights into the genre. The episode includes a discussion on the representation of society, survival, and critique of current systems in these movies. Listeners are invited to share their favorite post-apocalyptic movies in the comments.

00:00 Introduction to Post-Apocalyptic Movies

01:49 Early Post-Apocalyptic Films

02:44 Themes and Inspirations

04:44 War and Resource Scarcity

12:42 Favorite Post-Apocalyptic Movies

15:08 Aesthetic Appeal in Post-Apocalyptic Films

20:23 Unique Takes on the Genre

22:44 Exploring Lesser-Known Films

31:41 Post-Apocalyptic Realities

32:36 Sex as a Commodity in Post-Apocalyptic Worlds

33:39 Exploring 'Late August at the Hotel Ozone'

35:15 The Role of Sex in Post-Apocalyptic Narratives

37:49 Motivations and Goals in Post-Apocalyptic Films

38:50 The Desolation of 'Children of Men'

42:11 Analyzing 'Time of the Wolf'

48:35 The Quirky Aesthetic of 'Delicatessen'

52:11 The Inevitability of Fate in '12 Monkeys'

57:17 The Appeal of Post-Apocalyptic Films

01:01:47 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement