Joel Murphy and Andy McIntyre watch maligned movies and find their silver linings. For the month of July, they are watching mockbusters.
In 2005, Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi epic War of the Worlds hit theaters. One day before that film hit theaters, The Asylum released this direct-to-DVD version of H.G. Wells’ story starring C. Thomas Howell and Jake Busey.
Theme Song: “Bankin’” by Bronson Scott
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Since we first spoke with James Ward Byrkit in 2014, his brilliant sci-fi film Coherence has continued to grow its cult following. Now, he’s looking to tackle his next mind-bending indie project, Shatter Belt, an anthology series in the same vein as The Twilight Zone or Black Mirror.
The connecting theme is consciousness— the mysteries sounding awareness, intention, desire, and free will, in a time of disruption and recalibration. Each episode is self-contained, exploring the uncanny nature of consciousness in intimate, emotionally grounded stories.
We talked to Byrkit about his plans for the series, his decision to crowdfund it and the episode he’s already filmed with guest star Patton Oswalt.
This week’s music:
Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks
Interstitial – “Vishnu Meets Funk” and “Ancient Ritual” by Lucas Perný & Miloslav Kollar
End – “My Baby’s Love (Is Like the Sun)” by Monkey Mind
