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I’m back on OV this week, discussing the heavy hitters of found footage movies with real world ramifications, AKA movies I love (and Paranormal Activity, too)
New Ep! For Episode One of Motion Sickness, our new found footage series, we discuss the history of the sub-genre, with looks at Cannibal Holocaust, Guinea Pig, The McPherson Tape, Ghostwatch, The Blair Witch Project, and Paranormal Activity. Enjoy!
www.optimismvaccine.com/episode/moti...
Motion Sickness Episode One: It's Coming for Me Through the Trees - Optimism Vaccine
THIS WEEK: Cannibal Holocaust (1980), Guinea Pig: Devil's Experiment (1985), The McPherson Tape (1989), Ghostwatch (1992), The Blair Witch Project (1999) and Paranormal Activity (2007)
www.optimismvaccine.com
January 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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New Ep! We spent Christmas this year re-connecting with some old friends, namely auteurs David DeCoteau and Steven Paul. Join us as we discuss A Magic Christmas, A Christmas Eve Miracle, and A Husband for Christmas. Enjoy, and happy holidays!
www.optimismvaccine.com/episode/a-ch...
A Christmas With Old Friends (David DeCoteau and Steven Paul) - Optimism Vaccine
THIS WEEK: A Magic Christmas (2014), A Christmas Eve Miracle (2015) and A Husband for Christmas (2016)
www.optimismvaccine.com
December 26, 2024 at 10:48 PM
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New Ep! For our final installment of this year’s Shawntober, we turn our attention to one of the greatest names in horror: Clive Barker. Join us as we discuss HELLRAISER (1987), NIGHTBREED (1990, various cuts), and LORD OF ILLUSIONS (1995). Enjoy.
The Films of Clive Barker (Shawntober 2023 - Part 4) - Optimism Vaccine
Explore Clive Barker's dark and cinematic worlds with iconic horror classics like Hellraiser (1987), Lord of Illusions (1995), and Nightbreed (1990).
www.optimismvaccine.com
October 26, 2023 at 4:09 PM
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The Lewiston, Maine mass shooter’s now-deleted Twitter profile shows obsession with far-right influencer accounts, liking posts from Jordan Peterson, Catturd, Ben Shapiro and The Babylon Bee.
October 26, 2023 at 2:06 PM
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Hiraeth (HEE-reyeth)
(n.)
-Homesickness tinged with grief/sadness over the lost/departed
-An intense longing for a home you can’t return to, or that never was

“Hiraeth has my heavisome heart haunted with a heaping helping of horrible homesickness.”

8th Annual Wall Calendar:
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August 30, 2023 at 1:11 AM
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NEW HIT FACTORY // @jaketropila.bsky.social drops in to discuss bowling, strongly vaginal art, amphibious marmots, and many more absurdist charms in THE BIG LEBOWSKI, Joel & Ethan Coen's ode to the works of Raymond Chandler. Tune in!
‎Hit Factory: The Big Lebowski feat. Jake Tropila on Apple Podcasts
‎Show Hit Factory, Ep The Big Lebowski feat. Jake Tropila - 17 Aug 2023
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August 18, 2023 at 8:58 PM
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Had an absolute blast joining @hitfactorypod.bsky.social this week, talking my favorite Coen Bros. movie. @notoriouslightning.bsky.social is a gracious host - be sure to check out this episode and all episodes wherever you get your podcasts, as well as their Patreon!
August 18, 2023 at 5:23 PM
Glad I found you here !
August 18, 2023 at 3:04 AM
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New Ep! For Week 3 of Sword n’ Sandal month, we shift our focus to the king of stop-motion animation, Ray Harryhausen, and three of his most notable works: JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS, THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD, and CLASH OF THE TITANS. Enjoy.
The Cinema of Ray Harryhausen (Swords and Sandals Month - Part 3) - Optimism Vaccine
THIS WEEK: Jason and the Argonauts (1963), The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973), and Clash of the Titans (1981)
www.optimismvaccine.com
August 17, 2023 at 3:38 PM
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New Ep! This week on the podcast, Sword n’ Sandal Month continues with three films depicting the legend of Hercules: HERCULES IN THE HAUNTED WORLD, HERCULES, PRISONER OF EVIL, and HERCULES (1983). Enjoy!
https://www.optimismvaccine.com/episode/spaghetti-strong-boys-swords-and-sandals-month-part-2
Spaghetti Strong Boys (Swords and Sandals Month - Part 2) - Optimism Vaccine
THIS WEEK: Hercules in the Haunted World (1961), Hercules, Prisoner of Evil (1964), Hercules (1983)
www.optimismvaccine.com
August 11, 2023 at 6:11 PM
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Optimism Vaccine is now on Bluesky at @optimismvaccine.bsky.social. Give us a follow!
August 9, 2023 at 9:36 PM
✨I'm just trying to illustrate that it's okay to be different - not that it's good, not that it's bad, but that it's all right.✨
Paul Reubens
July 31, 2023 at 6:12 PM
We are rebels for a cause, poets with a dream , and we won't let this world die without a fight.✨Albert Camus
July 27, 2023 at 12:19 AM