Silly Talks About Science Fiction

It's time...to take a stand....and listen to this podcast where we discuss every single Stephen King story that showed up on the small screen only. In part two of our tribute to the 70 year old author, we'll talk about vampires, the original adaptation of our favorite evil clown, the one with the Walking Dude, some wicked kids who love corn fields and a train wreck involving a dome- covered Maine town. Things will get downright spooky as we recommend our favorites and warn you of some disasters. So c’mon down here and have some chicken with us, beautiful people! It’s so dark.

Jeezly crow! It's October, so, if you are anything like us, you want to watch some creepy movies! Very few do creepy as well as the author of The Shining, so in honor of Stephen King’s 70th Birthday last month (and because of how much we love his stories), we are going to talk about his extraordinary body of work in our weekly podcasts for October. This week, we will focus on every movie based on a Stephen King story to ever hit the big screen. We'll give you a quick synopsis and a speedy review (thumbs up or down) as to whether we recommend it. You are sure to want to revisit some old favorites or check out something you might have missed, as we run through this impressive list.

Fall is here, so that means new stories about: Outer space! Sinister Clowns! Ghosts! Zombies! Superheroes! And... some kind blue unicorn thing?! This fall TV lineup is packed, so let us clue you in on what to watch! From new shows to returning favorites, this week we'll cover all the fall sci-fi TV shows. So get your pumpkin spiced whatever, take a break from carving jack o' lanterns of your favorite American Horror Story characters, and get ready for some awesome entertainment!

Clowns? Why is it always clowns? Well, at least it is in our nightmares. This week we’ll review “IT”- the latest Stephen King adaptation to hit the big screen. What made up jump (and, in one case, yelp)? What surprised us? Who from the cast impressed us most? And how does this film compare to the 1990 TV adaptation? Finally, we will share our thoughts on our dream cast for the sequel. First ten minutes are spoiler free. Beep, beep, Richie!

Does it suck going to the movies? Or do the movies just suck? This summer had terrible box office numbers and the worst attendance in 25 years! But why? Was it the robots that turn into cars for the 5th time? Johnny Depp as a pirate AGAIN? Spider Man rebooted for the 3rd time? Or is it that more interesting movies just don't get enough advertising? Or maybe that bad early reviews kept people from taking a chance on a film? Or are people just finding it easier (and cheaper) to stay home on the sofa and watch movies on HBO/Netflix/Hulu/onDemand/etc.? This week, we take a look at movies that came out from June to August of this year and talk about why going to the movies was a total bummer this summer.

We know that you watched it all and not because we are the three eyed raven, but because you have clicked on this podcast. So going into this, we assume that you have seen the season seven finale- which was FREAK'N AWESOME! There are blue flame breathing spoilers ahead. This week, we're going to take a look at all the characters that we saw in the finale, in the order that we saw them in that episode. We will talk about where they ended up and speculate on where they might find themselves when Game of Thrones starts up again in...wait, is this right?! 2019?! Son of a dead Targaryen- that’s just not fair! The lone wolf dies while the pack survives, so hold your beloveds close, ew not that close, cause Winter has arrived!

You know how Nazis are always the bad guys? This is common knowledge, right? This week, we're going to talk about examples of jerk Nazi characters as portrayed in several science fiction and fantasy films. Zombie Nazis? Yup. Space Nazis? Check. From Red Skull to Nazi Joe, we got it all covered in this week's episode. And please leave your tiki torch at home by your barbecue grill, where it belongs.

In a world inhabited by the last Lego killer clowns from Asgard... Nope! That's not really a movie, but this week, we cover 20 Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy movies that actually are coming to a theater near you this fall. Is Jennifer Lawrence playing a crazy lady? Probably! Will "It" be creepy? We think so! Will "Happy Death Day" be silly? All signs point to yes! We'll go over the majors- Star Wars, Thor, and The Justice League- but we hope to introduce you to a few other gems that you might have overlooked. So grab your pumpkin spice everything, snuggle up in a fuzzy blanket, and get amped for Fall films with us!

Hail, Gunslinger! Behold, the dark tower that protects our world! Did you see it? Well, we did and we can't wait to palaver about it! This extremely loose adaptation of Stephen King's epic series finally became a film- but only got 90 minutes of screen time. Join us on our quest to discover easter eggs to classic King tales, uncover references that cross all of the gunslinger books, and look into the future to see what the filmmakers are planning next. The first ten minutes of this review are guaranteed spoiler free.

Who the heck ever thought that there would be five Sharknado movies? People at SyFy who are freak'n awesome, that's who! From LA, New York, DC, and Orlando to Outer Space, let's recap these fabulously awesome/awful B-movies. We'll discuss each one, share some trivia, our opinions, run through some cameo highlights, and walk through some of the many references they made to classic movies. Also, we sing a song about sharks in space! The characters might say that they really hate sharks, but we can’t get enough of ‘em!

Though it may sound like one long title for a crazy movie or metal concept album, sadly it's neither of these things. This week, we're offering reviews of these three random horror movies that we recently watched, because whatever, we do what we want. “Life” is a space horror film, set in a very roomy version of the International Space Station, where you can scream all you want, but no one will hear you. “The Void” is set in a creepy abandoned hospital and totally exceeded our expectations. Finally, we review the “The Cure for Wellness” which is also set in a secluded, lonely place- but this time, it’s a spa for richers. If you wondered why no one you know saw this movie, we are happy to tell you several reasons why it’s good that they didn’t waste their money that way. We stay spoiler free for the movies that we think are worth your time.

It's Summer, people! That means packing the kids up in the car and traveling to a galaxy far, far away- or maybe just your grandparents house to do the same lame stuff you did last year. But, going to grandma's isn't nearly as bad as getting sucked into the Sarlacc Pic, visiting a shark infested beach, or hell, renting that shadowy Cabin In The Woods! Join us this week, as we highlight 16 terrible places from Science Fiction films and TV Shows that you won’t want your kid to write about visiting in their September back to school essay!

Remember when MCU movies were almost as rare as the gems in the Infinity Gauntlet? Like, when there was maybe one addition a year? Now, it seems like every time we sneeze there's a new one. And, yes, the last time Jeff sneezed was in May when "Guardians" came out. In this episode of Silly Talks, we're reviewing the new Spider Man movie- but watch out because this review is loaded with SPOILERS! What did you miss? What references did we see to other movies? Who showed up for fun cameos? We don't want to say to much in the description here, but our Spider Senses were tingling after this one and we may even be hearing wedding bells for two beloved characters in the near future. That’s right, it’s Spidey and Deadpool! Gotcha! Get ready for a fun adventure and be sure to let us know if you agree with our review on Facebook or prisondad.com.

I have a secret, I see a lot of bad movies. Everyone knows his name, few can pronounce it. The famed director of “The Sixth Sense” appears every couple of months and releases another gimmicky SciFi/Horror movie into world. As they have been more laughable or obnoxiously awful than good entertainment, how is he still able to make new films? Join us this week as we break down all his major movies: all of the twists, the plots, and the filmmaker’s HUGE ego! Spoiler alert! We will ruin all of the endings, so if you haven’t seen any of his films and still want to (why, for the love of God, why?!), you may want to skip this one.

Have you all read about the directors being dropped from the Han Solo movie and potentially replaced by Ron Howard? That's what inspired our podcast this week, where we talk about why this might have happened and what the might mean for the movie. We also talk about things we know we will see, things we hope to see, and things that we hope end up on the cutting room floor. And if you don't like my corny Han Solo jokes, fine! Then, we'll see you in Hell!

C'mon baby, don't fear the reaper... if you are a horror fan, a fan of apocalypse stories, a government conspiracy theorist or just red blooded American who is at least 30 years old, then you've probably seen the 1994 version of Stephen King's "The Stand." This six hour movie (based on one of King's best books topping out at over 1,000 pages) featured an amazing cast that brought the characters to life and an epic story that continues to captivate us years later. It's everything. This novel/movie has had a massive impact on our lives and today we're going to break it down, the cast, the drama with home video, all the failed reboot attempts, and how it changed our lives. So, come down here and eat chicken with us, beautiful, it's so dark! M.O.O.N. that spells podcast.

Bad dads can push a certain character toward the light or the dark. Ephraim's lack of supervision of Zack on The Strain has cataclysmic results. Jamie Lanister refusing to acknowledge his children make them out to be evil little rugrats. John Winchester never gave his children a real childhood, but was that a good or bad thing for Sam and Dean? And why does everyone on Lost have such a crappy dad? I mean come on Abrams! Join us this week as we take a silly look at our favorite crappy dads in science fiction and fantasy and who knows, maybe the last straw was Kylo Ren asking Han Solo, "Dad, can I take out the Millennium Falcon tonight?" And Han replying, "I'll see you in hell!"

When Netflix brought back Arrested Development several years after its cancellation, it started a revolution. We’re going to start seeing reunion episodes from several cult classics over the next several years. In this episode we’ll break down the first five episodes of the new season of Twin Peaks, talking about what you saw, what you may have missed, who’s back, what we think is going to happen, and where Agent Cooper has been all of these years. Join us as we venture into the Black Lodge, stop at the Sheriff’s Office, swing by the Bang Bang Bar to check out some new bands, and then stop at the The Double R Diner for a damn fine cup of coffee as we continue to discover the secrets of this spooky little town.

Science Fiction franchises are a tricky thing, normally the first one is great, but the sequels just don't compare. As difficult as it is to capture the magic of the first time you see a new world, it doesn't stop Hollywood from trying- and usually failing. Seriously, how many times is Jaws going to harass that family? Indiana Jones and aliens? The Crow was good, but please stop trying to replicate Brandon Lee's heartbreaking performance. Jason, Chucky, Freddie, and other jerks, creatures, and characters who were cooler the first time around, we'll talk about all these cash grabs and franchise killers this week.

It happened, you were browsing the Internet and you saw it, a link to a movie trailer for a book that you loved. You tell your friends how amped you are. Months later, you get them together and find yourself in a dark theater watching the film equivalent of a steaming pile of Bantha crap. Ugh. Join us this week as we take a look at some horrible Sci-fi book-to-movie adaptations from the bizarre nightmare they made of H.G. Wells' "The Island of Dr. Morrow", the hack job they did on the brilliant novel "Hannibal" by Thomas Harris, the creepy mess that Hollywood created from Dr. Seuss' "The Cat In The Hat" and many, many more. There's humor in these horrible adaptations, but also a lot of disrespect for the source material.