The Pod Enrolls in the School of Hard Knocks

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The Pod Enrolls in the School of Hard Knocks

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Nov 2, 2018

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This month the Alchemist face many evils in the hallowed halls of learning! Films: Suspiria (1977) Raw (2016) Battle Royale (2000) Heathers (1988) Now Playing: Suspiria (2018)

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Nov 2, 2018

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A weekly Film Podcast featuring Griffey and Dandino exploring movies they love and what makes them magic.

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Welcome!: On this very first episode of Film Alchemist Griffey and Dandino introduce themselves and discuss their love of movies. by Film Alchemist
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The Blob: This week the Alchemist try and escape assimilation in the maw of The Blob. Key Elements - Melting Bodies, Olive Garden Mullet, Fiery Preacher by Film Alchemist
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The Gate: This week The Alchemist fend off Hell to discover the joys of The Gate. Key Elements: Micro-Demons, Love Rocket, Dog Abuse Dope Trope: Demons reaching through walls shot by Film Alchemist
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The Prophecy: This week The Alchemist join the never ending war between Heaven and Hell to find meaning in The Prophecy. Key Elements: Peak Walken, Zombie Chauffeur, Angelic Carnage Dope Trope: Kid draws graphic murders with crayon. by Film Alchemist
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Arachnophobia: The Alchemist stare down a legion of deadly spiders in Arachnophobia. Key Elements: Delbert, Dr. Death, Flaming Spider by Film Alchemist
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The Pod Takes Revenge: This month's theme is The Pod Takes Revenge. We discuss what makes Revenge films so damn enjoyable and introduce our films for the month. Films: Hard Candy (2005) Billy Jack (1971) Fallen (1998) Lady Snowblood (1973) by Film Alchemist
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Anaconda: This week the Alchemist float towards coiled death to reveal the secrets of Anaconda. Key Elements: Pony Tail Bad Ass, Elaborate Plots, Wink by Film Alchemist
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A Dark Song: This week the Alchemist begin a dark ritual to discover the higher meaning of A Dark Song. Key Elements: Dark Arts, Rob Zombie Cosplay, Angelic Presence by Film Alchemist
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Deep Blue Sea: This week the Alchemist plumb the depths of Science and the Sea to unlock the potential of Deep Blue Sea. Key Elements: Super Killer Sharks, High Priced Snack, Rap Anthem by Film Alchemist
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Animals Attack The Pod: This month Animals Attack The Pod. The Alchemist discuss why we love facing nature's fanged vengeance on the big screen and intro our featured films. Films: Anaconda (1997) Orca (1977) Deep Blue Sea (1999) Congo (1995) by Film Alchemist
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The Pod Goes To Hell: This month, The Pod Goes To Hell. The Alchemist discuss what we love about movies featuring everyone's favorite after-life destination and introduce our four featured films. Films: Event Horizon (1997) The Prophecy (1995) A Dark Song... by Film Alchemist
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Raising Arizona: The Alchemist rob the cradle with Nic Cage in the Coen Bros. classic, Raising Arizona. Key Elements: Huggies, Biker From Hell, Doctor Spock by Film Alchemist
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Bringing Out The Dead: The Alchemist hit the sirens and descend into EMT sadness with Nic Cage in Bringing Out The Dead. Key Elements: Big Daddy Marcus, Barking Captain, Mr. O by Film Alchemist
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Orca: This week the Alchemist stare deep into the eye of revenge and confront ORCA. Key Elements: Free Willy Leap, Eye Ball Close Up, Ice Slide by Film Alchemist
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Hard Candy: The Alchemist hunt internet creepers with Hard Candy. Key Elements: Prune Attack, Castration, Knots by Film Alchemist
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Nightbreed with Jonathan Holiday: The Alchemist resist death and move underground with the Nightbreed. Key Elements: Button Eye Mask, The Baptiser, Thumb Blades by Film Alchemist
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Bad Taste: This week the Alchemist fend off overweight alien fast food junkies to discover the secret ingredient in Bad Taste. Key Elements: Chainsaw, Brain Matter, House Ship by Film Alchemist
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Hereditary: This week the Alchemist venture to the theater to be assaulted by our family trees in Hereditary. Key Elements: Click, Miniature Breast Feeding, Old Nudist by Film Alchemist
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Legend: The Alchemist fight to save the light in Legend. Key Elements: Worst White Girl, Allergens, The Delicious Life by Film Alchemist
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Double Feature: Humanoids From The Deep: The alchemist find love in the waves with this Double Feature. First up hide your daughters as the Humanoids From The Deep prowl the beach. Key Elements: Horrible Men, Dead Dogs, Ventriloquist Foreplay by Film Alchemist
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Leaving Las Vegas: The Alchemist hit the bottom of the bottle with our first Nic Cage joint Leaving Las Vegas. Key Elements: Booze, A Prickly Pear, Butt Cuts by Film Alchemist
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Wild At Heart: The Alchemist show their individuality with snake skin jackets in Wild at Heart. Key Elements: Snake Skin Jacket, Lipstick War Paint, Bobby Peru by Film Alchemist
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Con Air: The Alchemist rock prison blues and take flight with Con Air. Key Elements: The Jail Bird, Pink Bunny, Diabetes by Film Alchemist
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Double Feature: Krull with Sam Price: Sam Price joins the Alchemist for a Double Feature. It's the high fantasy as Griffey and Sam storm the Black Fortress to save a princess in Krull. Key Elements: Metal Cyclops Shot, Burning Love, Epic Horner Score by Film Alchemist
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Rare Exports: The Alchemist armor up for battle with the original spirit of Christmas in Rare Exports. Key Elements: Ginger Bread, Full Frontal Santa, Potato Sack Children by Film Alchemist
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Double Feature: Ladyhawke with Sam Price: The second half of our Double Feature sees Griffey and Sam on a quest to reunite curse lovers with Ladyhawke. Key Elements: Van Paintings, Ring Kissing, Fantasy Porn by Film Alchemist
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Double Feature: The Lure: Part two of the Alchemist Double Feature rocks hard with carnivorous mermaids in The Lure. Key Elements: Polish Smash Mouth, Casual Finger Eating, Triton! by Film Alchemist
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Starship Troopers: This week the Alchemist join the fight with Starship Troopers. Key Elements - Porn Acting, Military Manliness, Giant Bugs by Film Alchemist
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