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Blood and Black Rum Podcast - A Cult Film / Horror Podcast

We"re two guys covering all kinds of cult films from horror to action and everything in between. We try to bring funny and engaging content with our unique personalities, and we also review beer in each episode as well. Some of our past and present coverage includes Halloween specials, series retrospectives, Difficult Films month, Red Hot "80s Action Summer, "90s remakes, and a lot more. It"s a pretty eclectic mix here, but if you"re into cult films and beer, this is the place to be.

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01:35:16

Episode 80: THE MANGLER/Olde Saratoga Death Wish...

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2017/08/15

We take on The Mangler for episode 80 of the podcast, talking about the ridiculousness of Tobe Hooper's 1995 horror film. We discuss the 1800s working conditions of the laundry factory, Robert Englund's terrible makeup and over-the-top acting, Ted Levine's constant cursing, and the film's horrible CGI - and yet we loved it! We also briefly touch on DUNKIRK and talk about Olde Saratoga Brewing Company's Death Wish Nightmare IPA. Approximate timeline 0:00-19:00 Intro 19:00-25:00 Beer talk 25:00 -

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01:02:25

Episode 79: MAKO: THE JAWS OF DEATH/Big Elm 413...

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2017/08/09

We cover the sharksploitation film MAKO: THE JAWS OF DEATH for episode 79 of Blood and Black Rum Podcast. Unlike its poster the film is very different from its obvious inspiration JAWS, with a plot about a man whose special talisman controls sharks to do his bidding. While we don't have a lot of great things to say about it, we talk about the overbearing soundtrack, the film's ridiculous plotting, and contemplate if it's so good it's bad. We also drink Big Elm Brewing's 413 Farmhouse

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01:39:36

Episode 78: ATOMIC BLONDE/Denizens' Lowest Lord ESB

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2017/08/01

We're talking the new action/spy thriller ATOMIC BLONDE for our 78th episode! We discuss Charlize Theron's and Sophia Boutella's nudity, the context of Cold War spy games, James McAvoy's Green Street Houligan's haircut. and then we debate whether Charlize Theron's character actually has feelings for her female counterpart. It gets pretty heated. Beer on the show is Maryland brewery Denizens' Lowest Lord ESB. Approximate timeline 0:00-20:00 Intro 20:00 - 30:00 Beer talk 30:00 - end Atomic

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01:41:10

Episode 77: DREDD/Saranac Haus Lager

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2017/07/26

We talk about the 2012 action film DREDD for episode 77. We give props to Karl Urban, who manages to scowl for the entire length of the film. Speaking of length, we praise the 95 minute running time. We ponder whether Olivia Thrilsby actually does a nude scene or if it's a body double. We also talk about Saranac's new Haus Lager in their German Roots fall pack! Have a listen and let us know what you think! Approximate timeline 0:00-15:00 Intro 15:00-25:00 Beer talk 25:00-end Dredd //Subscribe to

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01:53:16

Episode 76: George Romero Retrospective/NIGHT OF THE...

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2017/07/19

We talk about George Romero on this retrospective for the late director, including his Dead series and other directed films. Then we get more specific with our discussion about NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, including criticism of the shock-addled Barbra, a contemplation on the metaphorical element of casting a black man in the lead roll, and tackling the highs and lows of this classic zombie film. We also talk about Stewart's Shops High Cliff IPA. Approximate timeline 0:00-20:00 Intro 20:00-40:00

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01:40:15

Episode 75: SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING

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2017/07/11

We're talking about SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING for our 75th episode. We discuss the film's humor, the CGI action sequences, Marisa Tomei's hotness, how well this Marvel film fits into the universe, and more! We call it "the best Marvel film we've covered on the show;" that's some pretty high praise. We also talk about both Dogfish Head Flesh & Blood IPA and the Sam Adams Rebel Juiced IPA. Approximate Timeline 0:00-16:00 Intro 16:00-23:00 Beer talk 23:00 - end Spider-Man: Homecoming //Subscribe to us

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00:02:51

PSA & Preview: B&BR On Jay Movie Talk Podcast...

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2017/07/08

Jay Movie Talk Podcast was kind enough to have us take over one of his episodes covering Friday the 13th Parts 1-3, and this is a little preview of what you can find on that show! You can check it out Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/keda-jay/blood-and-black-rum-podcast-friday-the-13th-parts-1-3 or on their iTunes page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kedanjay-show/id1052532214?mt=2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bloodandblackrum/message Support this

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02:09:26

Episode 74: 2 Year Anniversary - ROBOCOP (2014) Audio...

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2017/07/06

We're celebrating our 2 year anniversary on episode 74 of the Blood and Black Rum Podcast, and we're doing something different this time: an audio commentary of ROBOCOP 2014, a movie we have complained about for some time on the show. Watch along with us as we riff on the film, talk about this much maligned remake, and have a fun birthday bash. Thanks for sticking with us for two years! Start your film at 3 minutes 29 seconds. //Subscribe to us on iTunes:

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01:09:28

Episode 73: HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL/Jeremiah Weed...

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2017/06/27

On our 73rd episode we tackle the 1959 horror classic House on Haunted Hill starring Vincent Price, a film that holds up surprisingly well despite some hokier scares. We talk about the ghosts and murderous twists, the excellent linguistics of Price, the treatment of women and their "hysterics," and the drunken antics of Pritchard. We also cover Jeremiah Weed's Sarsaparilla Whiskey! Approximate timeline 0:00 - 10:00 Intro 10:00 - 15:00 Jeremiah Weed Sarsaparilla Whiskey 15:00 - end House on Haunted

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01:31:43

Episode 72: BLACK CAESAR/Lagunitas 12th of Never Ale

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2017/06/21

We get serious on our 72nd episode with the blaxploitation film BLACK CAESAR, talking systemic racism in the '70s as well as today. We get into the cultural themes of the film, talk about Fred Williamson's awesomeness (cool sideburns!), the exposition provided from James Brown's soundtrack, and the impact The Godfather and '30s noir films had on it. Ww also cover Lagunitas' 12th of Never Ale, which is a deliciously refreshing pale ale! Approximate timeline 0:00 - 16:00 Intro 16:00 - 25:00 Beer

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01:43:40

Episode 71: THE MUMMY/Pilsner Urquell & Genesee...

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2017/06/14

Blood and Black Rum Podcast covers the trainwreck 2017 film THE MUMMY starring Tom "Clueless" Cruise. It's a vapid, overblown action film that truly has nothing to do with the original Universe horror classics, and we talk about its stupid action scenes, Tom Cruise's obvious flaws as a scamp character, the idiocy of the film's multiple settings, and more! We also discuss Pilsner Urquell and Genesee's Helles Bock beers. Approximate timeline 0:00 - 16:00 Intro 16:00 - 30:00 Beer talk (Pilsner

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01:47:27

Episode 70: WONDER WOMAN/Guinness Irish Wheat

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2017/06/07

In our 70th episode we continue our coverage of the DC superhero universe with WONDER WOMAN. Obviously we compare it to the other films in the franchise, talk about the levity of the humor, harp on the overuse of CGI, and overall go over the positives and the flaws of the best DC movie so far. We also cover Guinness' Irish Wheat ale. Approximate timeline 0:00 - 14:00 Intro 14:00 - 25:00 Beer talk (Guinness Irish Wheat) 25:00 - end Wonder Woman Subscribe to us on iTunes:

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01:25:55

Episode 69: (Not) '90s Slasher Month (Finale) JEEPERS...

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2017/05/31

We finish up our '90s Slasher Month with a film that is not from the '90s: Jeepers Creepers, the 2001 film from Victor Salva. We talk the Creeper design, Justin Long's outrageous reactions, the intentional and not-so-intentional campiness, a Miss Cleo knock-off, how the Creeper gets his vanity license plate, and more! Approximate timeline 0:00-10:00 Intro 10:00-25:00 Beer talk 25:00 - end Jeepers Creepers Subscribe to us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blood…d1017126160?mt=2 Add us on

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01:20:32

Episode 68: '90s Slasher Month (4) HALLOWEEN: H20

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2017/05/23

Ending our official '90s Slasher Month, we take on Halloween: H20 - one of the worst sequels in the franchise, so bad that we're not sure if it's worse than Halloween: Resurrection. We talk about Michael Myers' non-presence in the film, the awkward use of John Carpenter's original score, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's quick presence, Adam Arkin's mauling of Jamie Lee Curtis, and much more! Approximate timeline 0:00 - 10:00 Intro 10:00 - 20:00 Beer talk (Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy) 20:00 - End Halloween:

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01:24:29

Episode 67: '90s Slasher Month (3) I KNOW WHAT YOU...

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2017/05/17

We talk I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER for '90s Slasher Week part 3, including the film's lack of suspense, Freddie Prinze Jr.'s potential Razzy nominee, how we would have sex with Jennifer Love Hewitt, and the overall unmemorable nature of the film. We also talk about Founders' PC Pils beer and Genesee Brewing Company's Orange Honey Cream Ale. Approximate timeline 0:00-15:00 Introduction 15:00 - 30:00 Beer talk 30:00 - end I Know What You Did Last Summer Subscribe to us on iTunes:

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01:31:51

Episode 66: '90s Slasher Month (2) THE FACULTY

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2017/05/09

Continuing our '90s Slasher Month, we take on THE FACULTY, the 1998 body snatcher film about high school students battling killer aliens. We talk about the film's crazy soundtrack, Jon Stewart's and Christopher McDonald's matching goatees, Mexican cervezas, and awesome '90s names like Zeke and Gabe. Approximate timeline 0:00 - 10:00 Introduction 10:00-30:00 Beer talk (Victoria/Pacifico Clara) 30:00 - end The Faculty Subscribe to us on iTunes:

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01:21:45

Episode 65: '90s Slasher Month (1) URBAN LEGEND

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2017/05/03

For the start of our '90s slasher month, we cover Urban Legend (1998), a film with a star-studded cast - at least from the late '90s - and an amazing amount of nostalgia. We talk about the presence of Urban Legend in our early years, the awesome '90s names like Damon and Parker, and the amount of people who happened to have the same parka during the spring. Approximate timeline 0:00 - 10:00 Introduction 10:00-20:00 Sort of beer talk 20:00 - end Urban Legend Subscribe to us on iTunes:

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01:18:05

Episode 64: Wherein We Celebrate Alien Day with ALIENS

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2017/04/26

4/26 is Alien Day, and we're celebrating it with the film that helped inspire the day: ALIENS! We talk about the film's excellent setting, the infusion of both horror and action, Lance Henriksen's perfection as a humanistic robot, and whether we like Alien or Aliens more. We also drink Bronx Brewing's spring beer pack. Approximate timeline 0:00-8:00 Introduction 8:40 - 20:00 Beer talk 20:00 - end Aliens Subscribe to us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blood…d1017126160?mt=2 Add us on

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01:23:55

Episode 63: Wherein We Take a Vacation with LONG WEEKEND

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2017/04/19

We watch Long Weekend, the 1978 when-animals-attack thriller involving dugongs, eagles, and other terrifying Australian animals. We talk about Abita's Creole Cream Ale, give a tribute to the late James "Doc Terror" Harris, and discuss how animal attack films fit into the horror genre. Approximate timeline 0:00-12:00 Intro 12:00-14:00 James Harris tribute 14:00-24:00 Beer talk 24:00-end Long Weekend Subscribe to us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blood…d1017126160?mt=2 Add us on Facebook:

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01:36:27

Episode 62: Wherein We Watch Stuff Blow Up in...

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2017/04/12

We check out DEMOLITION MAN, the 1993 film starring Wesley Snipes and Sylvester Stallone that actually accurately depicts the future! We talk societal implications of a government that monitors all human choice, the comedic continuity within the film, the action scenes, and the wooden acting from Sandra Bullock. Approximate timeline 0:00-11:00 Introduction 11:00-22:00 Beer talk (Michelob Ultra) 22:00-end Demolition Man Subscribe to us on iTunes:

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