Throwdown Thursday

Patsy and Ashes overcome the pitfalls of technology when their podcast server temporarily goes down, but they're back to discuss Godzilla in Godzilla Minus One! They discuss not only this version, but also their favorite incarnations of the creature over his 70-year history! From his motivations, abilities, and journey through cinema, they cover as much as they can in this episode while leaving more to discuss in the coming weeks! All this plus battle results on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/2b019470-8e97-4571-99f2-d0f17ce98116

Patsy and Ashes have returned amidst a new job and battling sickness to discuss Ashes' favorite film of 2023, Barbie, and the characters therein! From who Barbie and Ken are at the beginning of the film and who they are at the end, to their journey to self-discovery and what it means on multiple levels for both of them, as well as the audience! They also reveal what kind of accessories they would come with in their doll/action figure form, give you a new battle, wine, science, and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/2fc569d7-5df4-48e2-90cc-0cfab07eba7e

Patsy and Ashes are back this week to welcome filmmakers Gabrielle Rosson and Katie Killourhy! They are on the show to discuss the subject of one of their most recent films, Lois Weber. They discuss her incredible accomplishments, and why you've most likely never heard of her. They also discuss some of the upcoming events that not only will they be attending, but Patsy and Ashes will be there as well! All this and more on this week's episode! Check out Gabby and Katie's links to the events and the other things they're doing! Lois Weber Film Festival: https://loisweberfilmfestival.org https://filmfreeway.com/LoisWeberFilmFestival https://.tinyurl.com/LWFF2 https://www.facebook.com/tasteawaywithkatiek?mibextid=LQQJ4d Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/0610358f-9a10-4d9c-8feb-e5150c08dbb4

This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss the success of the First Annual Dead of Winter Horror Festival! From the preparation that went into it to the amazing reception of the attendees, to the WORLD PREMIERE OF ASHES' DIRECTORIAL DEBUT! They also discuss how infused chocolates can be a substitute for melatonin, and much more in this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/c091bc5a-67ee-4068-93fd-596271fd5116

Patsy and Ashes return to discuss the upcoming Dead of Winter Horror Festival with special guest James Lamond! James gives the rundown of what to expect during the event, and even reveals a couple of the world-premiere films that will be screening there! All this plus the update on Ashes' directorial debut, a brief look at what's coming up soon on the show, and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/4dd6c4e6-d88f-4bf8-96ce-dc9dc5709f05

Patsy and Ashes are back and have brought a guest along for this week's ride! They are joined by Christopher Dukes from the new Amazon anthology film Very Frightening Tales (see link below), in which he stars alongside Joe Estevez and Academy Award Nominee Eric Roberts! He discusses his journey through the film industry, and how he approaches various roles on set, as well as some behind-the-scenes information on VFT! All this plus battle results, science, and wine on this week's episode! Dead of Winter ticket and vendor info: https://www.mjmllc.com/dead-of-winter Very Frightening Tales: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CNZG93VY/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/4551ccd9-a899-452a-ba15-62e6fe5c4bc4

Patsy and Ashes are back to tell you about The Holdovers! From Patsy's experience on set during the making of the movie to Ashes' first thoughts watching it, they cover all aspects of the characters and the actors who bring them to life! Patsy also shares stories of his interactions with Paul, director Alexander Payne, Da'Vine, Dominic, and other cast members as well! He also describes how this movie holds a special place in his heart, and why Paul Giamatti is an incredible person as well as an amazing actor. All this, plus a new battle and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/d37dd62d-943a-488e-b2b5-92b88bb4efbe

Patsy and Ashes have returned! Fresh off a 3-month hiatus they are back to give you their top films and characters of 2023 as well as the things they are most looking forward to in 2024! They discuss their new film endeavors, their production company, what they've got planned for the near future, and more! All this plus a preview of the next couple of shows on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/467638ba-1039-46f5-b5e0-9af6db796d8a

Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss one of their favorite musicals, Repo! The Genetic Opera! They also give you a rundown of the time they got to meet some of the cast at a convention that no longer exists, and how the recent convention brought back memories and helped ease the loss. In the main body of the conversation, they really take a deep dive into the characters and how they affect the other characters in the story, as well as their motivations and backstories! All this and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/9f16852e-68f5-4baa-b166-af63df75ffa1

This week Patsy and Ashes discuss their recent experience at the Shawna Shea Film Festival! From their first experiences as patrons to how they felt attending as filmmakers, they cover a wide variety of influences and interactions that led them to believe in themselves and their ability to create films! They also discuss their favorites from the festival, as well as battle results! All this and more on this week's show! Find out more about the festival, including how to submit and donate HERE Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/baa410bf-56dc-4465-9f64-81cf0dd6e937

Patsy and Ashes are back this week to discuss the characters of Young Frankenstein! From how the original work by Mary Shelley and subsequent films based on that story influenced Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder when they created this film to some wild behind-the-scenes stories about what went on during filming! They also give you their favorite parody films and top things off with not just a new battle, but a major announcement about their new endeavor, Magenta Manor Productions! All this and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/2a2db2c2-adf5-4dd7-93e0-d0c4a7974c88

This week Patsy and Ashes dive into the Hadal Zone to bring you their thoughts on Jonas Taylor from The Meg franchise, including both the books and films! From his swarthy British charm to his real-life swimming and diving skills, they cover what makes Jason Statham's portrayal so much different than that of the character depicted in the books. Not only that, they give you their picks for characters that changed drastically with little to no reason or explanation from one depiction to the next, even within the same franchise! They also give you battle results, and a juicy preview of things to come, including a tease for something BIG! All this and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/ec889283-6a6b-4861-ba0d-7b06bf6628de

Patsy and Ashes are back! This week, in time for the tenth anniversary of the film, they're discussing the characters of Sharknado! From their character evolution to their crossover events, this episode has it all! They also explain what sharksploitation really means and some of their favorite films in this subgenre! They also give an update on what's going to be coming up in the next episode, a new battle, and more on this week's episode! Buy Encyclopedia Sharksploitanica! https://madnessheart.press/product/enyclopedia-sharksploitanica/?v=7516fd43adaa Buy Trench Mouth! https://madnessheart.press/product/trench-mouth/?v=7516fd43adaa Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/7e1fdf22-3bc0-4584-805d-72da632ca3ca

This week Patsy and Ashes are back to discuss the Dr J who couldn't dunk, Dr J Robert Oppenheimer! They discuss their thoughts on his portrayal by Cillian Murphy in the blockbuster Christopher Nolan film and the differences and creative liberties taken to enhance the story, as well as the devastating impact he felt from what the bombs ultimately led to. They also get into some of the science of theoretical physics, give you a couple of companion pieces to the biopic, and share their thoughts on Murphy's performance. All this, a new battle, and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/1fa58983-ec0b-44f8-a667-c38f8a694872

Patsy and Ashes (mostly Ashes, let's be honest here) are back this week to discuss all of Barbie's friends and cohorts to get you ready for one of the summer's hottest movies! First, though, Patsy has to thank the folks who helped him bring his own movie to life, and the two of them need to divulge the other toys they would like to see get the film treatment! Then it's time to get into the main discussion! The facts about Barbie's friends (and the controversy they inspired) more than make up for the depressing news about the Care Bear they saw! All this, battle results, and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/5108efe4-93bf-47b2-9651-eca3d31450f3

Patsy and Ashes have returned to discuss Lorraine Gary as Ellen Brody in Jaws: The Revenge! They talk about their first impressions of the film, how it's aged, and how it compares to the others in this franchise. They also give their least favorite sequels of all time, Patsy still isn't getting the hang of how to get the Battle Theme working correctly when they have a new battle, and an instance of a brilliant metaphor for how this film wasted Lorraine Gary's return from retirement! All this, a preview of the next couple of shows, and more on this week's episode! PS Happy World Shark Day! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/3c66a262-e12e-4b90-906f-cfe8b6efdd94

Patsy and Ashes Return! This week they are back to discuss Michael Keaton's turn as Batman and Bruce Wayne! They discuss where he ranks for them on the all-time list of Batman/Bruce Wayne portrayals, who they prefer playing certain villains, and much more! They also dive into how Keaton and Tim Burton teamed up to create the first real "gritty reboot" of the character, why subsequent attempts at continuing the story failed, and how outrage over the casting of a fictional character isn't really anything new. All this, plus how current events mimic Batman storylines, and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/24974002-5d32-4207-8d57-a0a22327f5ba

Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about The Little Mermaid! They compare and contrast the source material with the theatrical releases, as well as highlight some major differences that were prompted by some other Disney adaptations! They also discuss their favorite classic Disney films (and Patsy cheats, as usual). All this, a new battle, and more on this week's episode! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/915dd21f-1bb9-46c9-91b2-7f397e5c2476

This week Patsy and Ashes are joined by several of the creative folks who helped bring 2022's multi-award-winning film Dr. Saville's Horror Show to life! Featuring director Kevin Phipps, Kirk Levingar who played Drew, writer/producer Craig Chenery, and Dr. Saville himself- Allen Valor! They discuss the perils of police visits to set, dealing with concerned citizens in public places, and how they wore many different hats to help bring their vision to life and make their budget seem ten times more than what it actually was! All this, plus battle results, upcoming episodes, and more on this week's show! Follow the Facebook group and join in on the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/drsavilleshorrorshow Watch the film here: https://www.amazon.com/Savilles-Horror-Show-Kirk-Levingar/dp/B0B72H5GJC Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/c14d6f60-22fa-422a-b3d7-80cc97a2881e

This week Patsy and Ashes are back with a special guest, Justin Cooper, to talk about one of the most extraordinary musical acts in history, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem! Throughout this episode, they journey back to their childhoods to reminisce about the music from various Muppet and Muppet-adjacent properties before finally settling in on the depiction of the band, how they evolved over the past 50 or so years, and what they're like on the current Disney+ show that's all about their quest to make an album! All this, plus a new battle, Patsy's psychic abilities on display, and more on this week's show! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/685d91bf-b22c-4e1e-ba75-f0f3a04fcddf