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Silver Linings Playback 223 – Caligula: The Ultimate Cut

Caligula, Featured, John Gielgud, Malcolm McDowell, Podcasts, Silver Linings Playback

Before diving into Nicolas Cage Month, Joel and Andy are taking a brief interlude to discuss one of the most infamous films ever made … Caligula.

The film, which boasted a script from acclaimed writer Gore Vidal and an impressive cast that included Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren, Peter O’Toole and John Gielgud. was shot in 1976, but wasn’t released in theaters until 1979.

Penthouse Magazine founder Bob Guccione edited the final cut; splicing in hardcore pornography. Most of those involved distanced themselves from the project.

Now, a newly remastered and edited “Ultimate Cut” hopes to restore the film to its original vision. Joel and Andy watch the new cut to find its silver linings. 

Caligula (1979) 
Directed by: Tinto Brass 
Written by: Gore Vidal 
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Teresa Ann Savoy, Helen Mirren, 
Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud

Theme Song: “Bankin’” by Bronson Scott

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Hobo Radio 275 – Baltimore Joe

Featured, Game of Thrones, Hobo Radio, Malcolm McDowell, Star Wars

Coach Finstock in Teen Wolf famously offered up this sage advice as one of his three rules to live by: “Never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city.” The fact of the matter is, having your city get attached to you as a nickname just sounds cool and intimidating. And this week, Joel Murphy ponders what would happen if he was attached that moniker and became “Baltimore Joe.”

Murphy and Lars also discuss brilliant character actors who show up in films and get the job done every time, the wordiness of writers (including Game of Thrones‘ George R.R. Martin) and one of the strangest sex scenes ever put in a mainstream film.

Who would make the perfect Broadway Joe? How do you pronounce Chuck Palahniuk’s name? How great would Malcolm McDowell be in Star Wars? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

This week’s music:

  • Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks
  • End – “I Met the Devil” by King Pug