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Movie Bones

Movie Bones is a film podcast adventure, exploring the rich history of movies available from free-streaming platforms to find out how much of it still has value, whether it's in the form of thought-provoking art-house films to cheesy cult classics. Justin Miller and Ryan Spurlock subject themselves to it all, and render judgement.And because the best adventures are shared, we hope you'll watch them alongside us. Especially because we talk spoilers. Did we mention that? I guess now we did.

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Episode 049 - "The Man Who Laughs" (1928)

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2025/02/26

This week, Justin & Ryan get their grins on for "The Man Who Laughs" (1928), and discuss...⦁ Unexpected ending for a movie based on a Victor Hugo novel⦁ Gwenelplaine as inspiration for Joker⦁ A romantic picture that launches a horror franchise.⦁ The legacy of German Expresionism⦁ Tim Burton and Batman⦁ Our Verdict⦁ Next Week's Film: "Hobson's Choice" (1954)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know what films you think we should cover.Join in the discussion

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Episode 048 - "Sunset Boulevard" (1950)

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2025/02/19

Justin & Ryan go for a dip in the pool at "Sunset Boulevard" (1950) chat about...⦁ Themes of death and the all-consuming nature of fame.⦁ The disproportionate way Hollywood treats women.⦁ The complicit way one takes on the attributes of an unhealthy system and the price of breaking with it.⦁ Is Joe the real antagonist?⦁ Next week's film: "The Man Who Laughs" (1928)⦁ Our Verdict.Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know what films you think we should cover.Join

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Episode 047 - "Throne of Blood" (1957)

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2025/02/12

This week Ryan and Justin scrub out that damn spot as they watch Akira Kurosawa's take on Shakespear's MacBeth: "Throne of Blood" (1957), and while they do that, they'll discuss...⦁ Shakespearian psychology and the Shadow Self⦁ Setting the mood: what can be created by doing simple things really well, like make up, good lighting and sound design.⦁ Shakespear's story as an examination of free-will.⦁ Steady pacing and lingering shots.⦁ One particular jaw-dropping special

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Episode 046 - "Queen Bee" (1955)

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2025/02/05

This week, Justin and Ryan get stung by the "Queen Bee" (1955) and talk about...⦁ How Queen Bee keeps her victims close. No really. How?⦁ Why are these people here?⦁ The problem of un-earned trust.⦁ Joan Craword = Norma Desmond?⦁ Our Verdict⦁ Next week's film: "Throne of Blood" (1957)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know what films you think we should cover.Join in the discussion on our Youtube channel or Facebook page!

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Episode 045 - "Sudden Fear" (1952)

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2025/01/29

This week, Justin & Ryan try to calm themselves after experiencing "Sudden Fear" (1952) and afterwards they talk about...⦁ When writers create character problems that are obviously convoluted⦁ Checkhov's recording device⦁ Missed opportunties in main-character growth⦁ Undercutting the strength of main-character, with "sudden" loss of intelligence⦁ A thriller that thinks its a tragedy⦁ Our Verdict⦁ Next week's film: "Queen Bee" (1955)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell

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Episode 044 - "The Black Sleep" (1956)

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2025/01/22

This week, Ryan & Justin try not to fall into "The Black Sleep" (1956) and discuss stuff like...⦁ Whether the movie understands how time passes.⦁ The density of the hero's brain matter.⦁ When you can avoid a convoluted twelve-step plan with a simple question.⦁ Obligatory recycled mad-scientist tropes⦁ Like "The Body Snatcher", but also not.⦁ A very memorable "welcome to my home" moment.⦁ Our Verdict⦁ Next week's film: "Sudden Fear" (1952)Did we get the

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Episode 043 - "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" (1963)

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2025/01/15

Justin and Ryan spend time looking for big W's this week as they watch "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" (1963). They also get around to talking about...The "epic comedy" genre, and other films that fit into that box.Dangerous stunt-work you won't find in movies any more.What it takes to (mostly) succeed at keeping track of so many plot strands.Ethel Merman: The exception that proves the rule on annoying mother-in-law characters.Our personal favorite characters.Our

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Episode 042 - "Dante's Inferno" (1935)

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2025/01/08

Ryan & Justin dodge the flames of "Dante's Inferno" (1935), as they discuss...Getting fooled by our expectations.Why doesn't anyone remember the two *other* destinations Dante writes about?Apart from Jim, what exactly are the motivations here?The one scene where the movie's budget really is on-screen.Did the devil just dive into a pool to save someone's life?!?!When a character "needs" to die to show they've changed, and what happens when they don't.Our

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Episode 041 - "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (1947)

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2025/01/01

Justin and Ryan take a dive into Danny Kaye's mind while exploring "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (1947), as they discuss...Is Walter actually a "good" kind of Gary Stu character?Danny Kaye is key to all this. No, really. He is.Boris Karloff reminding us yet again how much we miss him.Our VerdictNext week's film: "Dante's Inferno" (1935)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know what films you think we should cover.Join in the discussion on

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Episode 040 - "I Know Where I'm Going" (1945)

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2024/12/25

This week, Justin & Ryan try to decide if the movie "I Know Where I'm Going" (1945), knows where its going, as they discuss...When the weather is more important to the plot than the characters.Is this just a Hallmark movie ahead of its time?Misused supporting characters."Reasons" you might be with the wrong person, according to movie.Our VerdictNext week's film: "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (1947)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know what

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Episode 039 - "Man of La Mancha" (1972)

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2024/12/18

Justin & Ryan tilt at windmills alongside the "Man of La Mancha" (1972) and talk about...How much we need stories like this right now...Making the story-within-the-story work...The necessity of seeing "Life as it should be"The film as a statement on the communal aspects of artOur VerdictNext week's film: "I Know Where I'm Going" (1945)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know what films you think we should cover.Join in the discussion on

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Episode 038 - "Ocean's 11" (1960)

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2024/12/11

Ryan & Justin take a visit to Istanbul while watching "Ocean's 11" (1960) and talk about...The history of the Rat Pack, and what it stood forHow it's just as interesting as watching Frank and the guys hang out on a SaturdayWays that the 2001 remake improved on this filmStarting your heist movie when it's already half-overWeird rat-pack slang and ending on a cool imageOur VerdictNext week's film: "Man of La Mancha" (1972)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And

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Episode 037 "Topkapi" (1964)

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2024/12/04

Ryan & Justin take a visit to Istanbul while watching "Topkapi" (1960) and talk about...Delaying your main character's entrance behind needless layers of setup and supporting characters talking.How Peter Ustinov makes the movie, and what any kid born after 1973 remembers him for mostThe trippy 60's take on a heist film.Some alternative ways we'd like to have seen it all play out.Our VerdictNext week's film: "Ocean's 11" (1960)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell

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Episode 036 - "The Woman in the Window" (1944)

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2024/11/27

This week, Ryan & Justin check in on "The Woman in the Window" (1945) and ask her about...Not taking full advantage of your premise.Not taking full advantage of your characters.If you're going to commit murder, try not blurting out details that only the murderer would know in front of the cops.Cribbing from "The Wizard of Oz" to end your noir film.Our VerdictNext week's film: "Topkapi" (1964)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know what films you

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Episode 035 - "The Fast and the Furious" (1954)

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2024/11/20

Justin & Ryan check out the other "The Fast and the Furious" (1954) movie and talk about about...The delicate line between making your hero a victim of circumstance, and portraying him as a creep.The miraculous forgiving properties of egg-salad sandwichesInadvertently choosing another Roger Corman filmThe effect of careless writing - in a Corman film? Who knew?Our VerdictNext week's film: "The Woman in the Window" (1944)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know

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Episode 034 - "War Between the Planets" (1966)

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2024/11/13

Justin & Ryan develop a serious appetite for cinematic fromage this week as they dig into "War Between the Planets" (1966) and talk about...Choosing our favorite bits of cheese...Similarities between the hero and Lloyd Bridges' "Airplaine!" characterThe need for more genre parodies...How Star Trek technobabble ain't got nothing on this movie...Our VerdictNext week's film: "The Fast and the Furious" (1954)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know

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Episode 033 - "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" (1960)

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2024/11/06

Ryan & Justin reflect on the subject of film criticism when watching "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" (1960), but they also get around to talking about...Leisurely paced slice-of-life films...Some really under-the-radar reverse psychology...The value in good communication in marriage...Maintaining mutual expectations in relationships...The role of art criticism in culture, at its best...Our VerdictNext week's film: "War Between the Planets" (1966)Did we get the movie wrong

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Episode 032 - "The Terror" (1963)

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2024/10/30

Ryan & Justin celebrate Halloween by picking up where they left off with Corman's follow-up to The Raven; "The Terror" (1963), and pick apart...More ambiguous settings from Corman...That TWIST ending!How many directors on a film are too many?The insane behind-the-scenes weirdness that explains most of the on-screen weirdness.Our VerdictNext week's film: "Please Don't Eat The Daisies" (1960)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know what films you think

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Episode 031 - "The Raven" (1963)

Movie Bones ·

2024/10/23

Ryan & Justin are keeping expectations low for Roger Corman's "The Raven" (1963), but will they watch it... nevermore? Check out this week's episode to find out, and to hear us talk about...An insanely young Jack NicholsonThe confusing time period/settingIs it improvised, or is it scripted? Who can tell?Roger Corman: the B movie legend that launched a generation of filmmakers and starsOur VerdictNext week's film: "The Terror" (1963)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us

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Episode 030 - "A Face in the Crowd" (1957)

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2024/10/16

Ryan and Justin discover something new in "A Face in the Crowd" (1957) and have a lot to say about it, including:Andy Griffith got range!The psychology of a demagogueA subversive film from the 1950's?!!?The strength of the supporting castOur VerdictNext week's film: "The Raven" (1963)Did we get the movie wrong? Tell us why! And let us know what films you think we should cover.Join in the discussion on our Youtube channel or Facebook page!

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