By the gods, it's time to watch a film based on mythology! There are so many fascinating myths and intriguing characters that surely a film based on myth has to be interesting...or at least watchable, right? Well this week Tom and Ryan endure a film that puts the lie to that assumption, as they chat about sword-and-sandal epics, intense misogyny, and very Italian films stars like Gordon Mitchell. Put on a lizard costume and listen to our review of Vulcan, Son of Jupiter!
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0:04:25 - Background
0:22:26 - Film Summary
0:36:30 - The Good
0:44:48 - The Bad
0:56:16 - The Ugly
1:11:40 - Improvements
There are a small handful of B movies that can claim a real cult following and true cinematic infamy. Perhaps the greatest and worst of all of these is none other than Plan 9 From Outer Space. Join Tom and Ryan as they discuss one of the most famously terrible movies of all time for their special 50th episode! You'll hear all about the future, the tragic end of Ed Wood, the future, beating off aliens, and the future! All this and more in our review of Plan 9 From Outer Space!
Time stamps:
0:03:10 - Background
0:38:25 - Film Summary
1:08:25 - The Good
1:12:10 - The Bad
1:28:06 - The Ugly
1:32:04 - Improvements