Erin go bragh, listeners! For Saint Patrick's Day this year, we found our own Saint Patrick - acclaimed Chicago film critic Patrick McDonald - and brought him on to help us talk about 2014's animated Song of the Sea! Tomm Moore's followup to his 2009 masterpiece The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea draws upon the Celtic myth of the 'selkie,' a mischievous seal-like nymph, to tell the story of a lost boy looking for his mute selkie sister. From its incredible animation style to its mythic storytelling, it's one to check out (especially if you've got Amazon Prime). Take a listen and scope out our custom cocktail and drinking game!
(Thanks to our sponsor Cards Against Humanity as part of the Chicago Podcast Coop!)
At long last, Alcohollywood presents a project years in the making: Indiana Jones and the Monkey King! Chris Columbus' unproduced 1985 screenplay comes to life in this full-cast radio drama with sound effects, original music, and voicework from your favorite Alcohollywood guests!
In Part 1, our story begins with rugged adventurer (and mediocre fisherman) Indiana Jones (Nick Freed) visiting Scotland to enjoy some much-needed recreation, only to become ensnared in a murder investigation involving g-g-g-ghosts!
Full Cast and Credits at http://www.alcohollywood.com
This week, special guest James D’amato of the One Shot Podcast joins us to close out our dragon-filled May with the infamous 2000 flop Dungeons & Dragons! This bafflingly cheeseball adaptation of the classic RPG features a ragtag party of thieves (including a smug Justin Whalen and mincing Marlon Wayans), dwarves, mages and elves who must stop the evil machinations of the scenery-demolishing Profion (Jeremy Irons) and his attempt to seize power from the sleepy Princess Savina (Thora Birch). It’s an infamous failure, but one with a fascinating behind the scenes story, which we recount among the movie’s many failings – along with our custom cocktail and drinking game!