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Episode 12: A Conversation about Early 80’s Practical Effects and More…

In this late-night (early morning?) episode, Jason and Brian hit the abort button on the planned topic and talk about how important practical effects were in the late 70’s and early 80’s.

Day of the Dead: Savini’s Finest Hour

Romero’s bleak take on the end of the world features Tom Savini‘s best work. Its an enduring example of how tangible, practical in-camera effects work invokes realism… by being real.

Almost Heroes: Chris Farley’s Farewell

Plus we talk about Chris Farley’s performance in his last, highly underrated film, Almost Heroes (1998).