Well, well, well. We are back! And this time it is a cast of Chris, Bob and Kevin who get together and banter about some big news in the tech world.
In this iteration the gang dominates the podcast with talk about the Apple iPad. We then follow it up with some talk about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 exploits, and then cap off the show with some talk about 3D television. Enjoy!
Run Time: 45:55
Well, well, well…It’s episode 23 of MuchCast.
In this week’s episode of MuchCast we talk about the video games Bayonetta and Afro Samurai.
Then Kevin, Dan and Chris discuss the Google Nexus One and CES and cap off the night with some banter about the new movie Sherlock Holmes.
Run Time: 1:03:17
Download: MuchCast-23-Mandroid (Jan. 13, 2010)
In this week’s episode of MuchCast, the first of 2010, Chris, Dan and Kevin talk about the video games Battlefield 1943, Torchlight, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Pixeljunk Monsters along with trophies and achievements.
In the tech news segment, we dive into the Google Nexus One and Chris talks about his new TV and PS3 purchase.
The gang then puts the podcast to bed with some talk about the newest James Cameron flick, “Avatar.”
Run Time: 1:12:26
Download: MuchCast-22-Haters (Jan. 6, 2010)
On this special episode of MuchCast, Chris, Dan, Kyle and Kevin talk about the best of 2009.
The MuchCast crew digs into their favorites in the realm of movies and video games, and even has time for some tech news and some banter.
Enjoy!
Run Time: 55:15
Wow! We made it to 20 episodes. Congratulations to us.
So, in this celebratory episode, we bring on the all-star cast of Dan, Chris, Brian, Kyle and Kevin to talk turkey on this Thanksgiving weekend podcast.
The gang dives into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Assassins Creed 2 and New Super Mario Bros Wii in the video games section.
And then has a lengthy discussion about tablet and touch-based computers.
The night is then finished up with some Google Chrome OS talk and cellphone provider horror stories. Enjoy.
Run Time: 1:09:40
Download: MuchCast-20-Droppin’ (Nov. 30, 2009)
Hey Hey! We’re back for yet another installment of MuchCast.
This week Dan, Chris and Kevin talk about the video games Borderlands, Dirt 2 and Bioshock.
We then follow it up with an in depth review of the Motorola Droid, and do some comparison with the Apple iPhone 3GS.
The night is then capped off with some ridiculous antics.
Run Time: 1:00:52
Download: MuchCast-19-What It Do! (Nov. 9, 2009)
This week’s iteration of MuchCast sees Dan, Chris and Kevin team up to talk about video games Uncharted 2 and Flight Control for iPhone.
We then talk a bit about the PSP Go in the tech news portion, and cap off the night with some movie talk about Zombieland and television talk about It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Run Time: 49:16
Download: MuchCast-18-Bully! (Oct. 20, 2009)
We’re back! After a three week long hiatus, Dan, Brian and Kevin got in front of the mic to talk about some tech, video games and television.
The tech section is chalk full of cellphone talk, mainly focused around the iPhone 3G v. 3GS and Android.
In the video game section we take on the topics of Halo ODST, Dirt 2, Killzone 2 and the impending release of Bioshock 2.
The gang then takes on television with some chatter about It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and the night is capped off with special guest Ashley helping us talk about the newest episode of The Office.
Run Time: 51:39
Download: MuchCast-17-iJank (Oct. 12, 2009)
Another episode coming at you. In this 16th edition of MuchCast, co-founders Dan and Kevin along with Brian talk about the video games Scribblenauts and Shatter.
We then move into talking about new updates to the Microsoft Zune software.
But most of this week’s episode focuses around the return of prime time TV as we talk about Parks and Recreation, The Office and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
The gang also talks about the movie The Informant! and the newest release from Brand New entitled “Daisy.”
Run Time: 47:24
Download: MuchCast-16-Square Hour (Sept. 21, 2009)
By Thomas Mates
Joseph Gervasi co-founder of Exhumed Films
Recently, there’s been a decline in the number of horror movies on the big screen. But Philadelphians who still love fake blood have Exhumed Films. Exhumed puts together screenings of classic horror and grind house films using 35 and 16mm prints, not DVDs. Some of the films Exhumed has screened include horror classics like Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead 2, and John Carpenter’s The Thing.
Exhumed Films was founded in 1997 in Blackwood, NJ, by “Four jerks who sort of were friendly with each other (and) wanted to see if we could show two films at a theater,” said Joseph Gervasi, 38, Exhumed Films co-founder with Dan Fraga, Harry Guerro, and Jesse Nelson.
“We procured these two film prints, these 35mm prints, and we figured, at worst, we’d be watching these two movies by ourselves, and at best, maybe a few people would come out,” recalled Gervasi. To the group’s surprise many people did show up to their event.
“We didn’t really have the mass penetration of the internet,” he said. “We didn’t really have that resource to get the word out.”
Exhumed Films has gone through several theaters for screenings.
“They’ve all [the theaters] just successively closed down around our feet,” said Gervasi. Exhumed Films currently calls the International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. in Philadelphia, home. It’s a real step-up.
According to Gervasi some of their previous venues were “dilapidated, and they had bugs and rats running around.”
Though Exhumed has a great ongoing relationship with International House, it is difficult to do monthly events there, because of the theater’s other commitments and bookings. However, Exhumed still manages to hold double features there, “about every other month or so.”
They also conduct a once-a-year, 24-hour horror marathon. Now entering its third year, the marathon allows Exhumed to showcase some of their rarest prints. “Many of the prints come from the collection of one of the group members, Harry Guerro,” said Gervasi.
Promotional Poster for Horror Marathon made by Justin Miller/Hauntlove
Guerro is part of a network of print collectors and traders, which include people such as Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese. “Whatever he doesn’t personally own, may be owned by Exhumed Films, or he would be able to trade with other people to barrow the prints to run,” continued Gervasi. The network in which Guerro does his trading allows Exhumed access to several rare prints from around the world.
Some of the films shown at the 24-hour event may never end up being screened outside the context of the marathon. This is because of the films’ levels of obscurity. Were they to be put into one of Exhumed’s regular events, they more than likely would not be able to stand on their own merits.
“If we put them into our 24-hour show, where people don’t even know what they’re [going to be] seeing, because we never ever announce what the films are going to be… then people … wind up seeing something that they wouldn’t normally gravitate towards.”
The reason for not allowing the audience to know in advance the titles of the films is both practical, and helps add to the fun of the occasion.
“I think if the people knew what they were seeing they would pick and choose and chart when they were going to be there,” explained Gervasi. “It creates a sense of excitement where you have no idea what you’re going to see.”
In addition to several feature length movies, there are also several shorts and trailers between films. The lack of advance knowledge also prevents the audience from missing out on some of these smaller gems.
“Hopefully you [the audience] trust us well enough to allow yourself to be surprised by what we’re going to screen to you,” continued Gervasi.
This year’s 24-hour marathon is on Oct. 24 and 25. Tickets for the event are on sale at www.exhumedfilms.com/24hrfest. Tickets are $25 each.
Though Exhumed Films does charge for their events, the founders do not take any profits. Gervasi and Nelson own a for profit side business, Diabolik DVD, which always has a stand at Exhumed screenings to sell DVDs.
Any money made by Exhumed goes into a kitty used for buying new prints and the other costs of running the films.
“When we all decide we hate each other [the members of Exhumed] and disband we’ll break up that money and we’ll have a hundred bucks each,” said Gervasi jokingly.
