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Podcast – September 1996 – Extreme Measures

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The Undiscovered Decade is back with yet another “hidden” gem:

ER doctor Guy Luthan (Hugh Grant) discovers an experiment that takes homeless people and sacrifices them to find a cure for paralyzed patients and other spinal injuries. The head of this program is the enigmatic Lawrence Myrick (Gene Hackman), who will stop at nothing to achieve fame and glory…and of course solve the world’s problems. When the two find themselves at an impasse, only one will be able to come out the other side alive. It sounds like they’ll both go to…..Extreme Measures!

There is also an aggregate site that accesses the multitude of podcast hosts and presents them on one page. Here is our site:

Interjections: The Undiscovered Decade

Here you’ll find links to Spotify, iTunes, Overcast, Podbean, and many more! For a more immediate link, we’ve been primarily presenting Spotify:

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If you’re curious about the different sections, I’ve timestamped here so you can jump ahead, or around (obviously this is primarily for audio):

00:00:46 – Introduction
00:02:12 – Extreme Measures (Brief Synopsis)
00:03:14 – Extreme Measures (Discussion)
00:21:52 – Cory’s Cinema Spotlight – ranked films of September 1996
00:33:32 – Poster Boy (x3)
00:47:54 – Picks of the Month (Gene Hackman & Hugh Grant)

Every month we present a poster or two for a strange or forgotten film, then we have Jeff guess the plot and title. Sometimes he even makes that film sound better!

For those that want to play along and see what Jeff is looking at for this month’s Poster Boy, here it is:

We hope you’ve enjoy this latest episode of Interjections: The Undiscovered Decade, and we’re glad you’ve stuck around through to our seventh season of the show! We’re nearing the end of the decade!

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For October 1996, we watch a romantic comedy talent attempt to tackle a very different genre…

Steve Buscemi was having a banner year in 1996 with the release of the hit film Fargo, but he also found himself enjoying his directorial debut. A slice of life film about a down on his luck alcoholic, the black humor inherent to the film lends itself to our style of hidden gem. Where do he and his self destructive buddies hang out? Trees Lounge!

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Podcast – August 1996 – Chain Reaction

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The Undiscovered Decade is back with yet another “hidden” gem:

Keanu Reeves and Morgan Freeman make an unlikely pair as scientists Eddie Kasalivich and Paul Shannon, who are working on a clean energy project at the University of Chicago. When their incredible results are snatched out from under them, Eddie finds himself as a fugitive on the run alongside Dr. Lily Sinclair (Rachel Weisz). One thing leads to another as Shannon attempts to look out for the pair, but no one can really stop the ensuing…..Chain Reaction!

There is also an aggregate site that accesses the multitude of podcast hosts and presents them on one page. Here is our site:

Interjections: The Undiscovered Decade

Here you’ll find links to Spotify, iTunes, Overcast, Podbean, and many more! For a more immediate link, we’ve been primarily presenting Spotify:

Here’s our direct RSS feed as well:

If you’re curious about the different sections, I’ve timestamped here so you can jump ahead, or around (obviously this is primarily for audio):

00:00:46 – Introduction
00:01:58 – Chain Reaction (Brief Synopsis)
00:03:48 – Chain Reaction (Discussion)
00:30:00 – Cory’s Cinema Spotlight – ranked films of August 1996
00:39:57 – Poster Boy (x4)
00:52:30 – Picks of the Month (Keanu Reeves & Morgan Freeman)

Every month we present a poster or two for a strange or forgotten film, then we have Jeff guess the plot and title. Sometimes he even makes that film sound better!

For those that want to play along and see what Jeff is looking at for this month’s Poster Boy, here it is:

Don’t forget to rate, review, comment and/or subscribe to our channels on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube:

For September 1996, we watch a romantic comedy talent attempt to tackle a very different genre…

Hugh Grant plays Guy Luthan, a NYC emergency room doctor who finds himself in hot water when he begins to investigate a mysterious drug that seems to have gotten into one of his patients. When it leads him to an insidious plot led by Dr. Lawrence Myrick (Gene Hackman), he’ll go the distance to try and stop the results. In the end, he may just have to go to….Extreme Measures!

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Podcast – July 1996 – Kingpin

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The Undiscovered Decade is back with yet another “hidden” gem:

The Farrelly Brothers were the comedy kings of the ’90s, from their breakout Dumb and Dumber to their biggest hit There’s Something About Mary, but there was a film sandwiched between those that never quite gets the credit it deserves. Woody Harrelson plays Roy Munson, a bowling prodigy whose career was cut short when he grifted some locals and lost his hand to their angry mob. Now a deadbeat salesman, he discovers Amish bowling virtuoso Ishmael Boorg (Randy Quaid) and decides to try to live vicariously by pushing Ishmael into the superstardom he never quite achieved. Along the way to a championship in Reno, they pick up a stray hustler named Claudia (Vanessa Angel) and run afoul of Munson’s old nemesis “Big Ern” McCracken (Bill Murray). It’s anyone’s guess which one of them will come out on top and be bowling’s…..Kingpin!

There is also an aggregate site that accesses the multitude of podcast hosts and presents them on one page. Here is our site:

Interjections: The Undiscovered Decade

Here you’ll find links to Spotify, iTunes, Overcast, Podbean, and many more! For a more immediate link, we’ve been primarily presenting Spotify:

Here’s our direct RSS feed as well:

If you’re curious about the different sections, I’ve timestamped here so you can jump ahead, or around (obviously this is primarily for audio):

00:00:46 – Introduction
00:01:58 – Kingpin (Brief Synopsis)
00:03:48 – Kingpin (Discussion)
00:30:00 – Cory’s Cinema Spotlight – ranked films of July 1996
00:39:57 – Poster Boy (x4)
00:52:30 – Picks of the Month (Bill Murray & Woody Harrelson)

Every month we present a poster or two for a strange or forgotten film, then we have Jeff guess the plot and title. Sometimes he even makes that film sound better!

For those that want to play along and see what Jeff is looking at for this month’s Poster Boy, here it is:

Don’t forget to rate, review, comment and/or subscribe to our channels on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube:

For August 1996, we ride out the summer on the coattails of a nascent action star…

Whoa! We’re already seven years into the decade and we haven’t covered a film by one of the coolest dudes of the ’90s…Keanu Reeves! One of his more underrated films debuted this month, finding him as a machinist who discovers that the US government is covering up a massive new technology that could be used for evil by other nations. Racing against time, he’ll work to clear his name and prevent global destruction in….Chain Reaction!

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Podcast – June 1996 – The Phantom

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The Undiscovered Decade is back with yet another “hidden” gem:

Kit Walker (Billy Zane) has a secret identity as the protector of the jungle as all its treasures. When a band of pirates threatens the balance, Walker must team up with an old flame (Kristy Swanson) to thwart the scoundrels and several tomb raiders led by black-hearted businessman Xander Drax (Treat Williams). Only one man can stop Drax from obtaining three mystical skulls that will give him ultimate power. It’s…..The Phantom!

There is also an aggregate site that accesses the multitude of podcast hosts and presents them on one page. Here is our site:

Interjections: The Undiscovered Decade

Here you’ll find links to Spotify, iTunes, Overcast, Podbean, and many more! For a more immediate link, we’ve been primarily presenting Spotify:

Here’s our direct RSS feed as well:

If you’re curious about the different sections, I’ve timestamped here so you can jump ahead, or around (obviously this is primarily for audio):

00:00:46 – Introduction
00:01:42 – The Phantom (Brief Synopsis)
00:02:23 – The Phantom (Discussion)
00:32:41 – Cory’s Cinema Spotlight – ranked films of June 1996
00:44:42 – Poster Boy (x1)
00:49:46 – Picks of the Month (Treat Williams)

Every month we present a poster or two for a strange or forgotten film, then we have Jeff guess the plot and title. Sometimes he even makes that film sound better!

For those that want to play along and see what Jeff is looking at for this month’s Poster Boy, here it is:

Don’t forget to rate, review, comment and/or subscribe to our channels on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube:

For July 1996, our adventurous chatterboxes trek back into the deep, dark jungle as …

The Farrelly brothers were comedy mainstays in the ’90s, and after their breakout hit Dumb & Dumber, they were poised to be on top of the world. Instead, they took a short step back with the bowling farce that asked audiences, “What if bowling had ridiculous behind-the-scenes drama?” Woody Harrelson plays Roy Munson, a naive bowling prodigy who falls under the spell of the magnificent Ernie McCracken (Bill Murray). Scheming their way to the top, only one of them can truly be the….Kingpin!

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Podcast – May 1996 – The Arrival

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The Undiscovered Decade is back with yet another “hidden” gem:

Zane Zaminsky (Charlie Sheen) is a SETI researcher who believes he’s discovered the first contact between Earth and alien life. After bringing his research to his superiors, including NASA supervisor Phil Gordian (Ron Silver), he starts noticing that there is evidence that there might be a grander conspiracy covering up their approach. As he attempts to investigate alongside scientist Ilana Green (Lindsay Crouse), things get bleaker for those he loves. His girlfriend Char (Teri Polo) and neighbor Kiki (Tony T. Johnson) are there to help, but will they really ever be able to prepare for…..The Arrival!

We’re also joined by our first ever guest host, Connor James! We’ve started expanding a little as our illustrious co-host Jimmy continues his wanderlust. We hope to have more guests in the future as well!

There is also an aggregate site that accesses the multitude of podcast hosts and presents them on one page. Here is our site:

Interjections: The Undiscovered Decade

Here you’ll find links to Spotify, iTunes, Overcast, Podbean, and many more! For a more immediate link, we’ve been primarily presenting Spotify:

Here’s our direct RSS feed as well:

If you’re curious about the different sections, I’ve timestamped here so you can jump ahead, or around (obviously this is primarily for audio):

00:00:46 – Introduction
00:02:43 – The Arrival (Brief Synopsis)
00:03:15 – The Arrival (Discussion)
00:24:53 – Cory’s Cinema Spotlight – ranked films of May 1996
00:37:37 – Poster Boy (x3)
00:51:17 – Picks of the Month (Charlie Sheen)

Every month we present a poster or two for a strange or forgotten film, then we have Jeff guess the plot and title. Sometimes he even makes that film sound better!

For those that want to play along and see what Jeff is looking at for this month’s Poster Boy, here it is:

Editor’s Note: The top poster was missed during the previous episode, so we just call back to the April episode’s Poster Boy entries, relate that first poster to them, and continue on with the other two posters.

Don’t forget to rate, review, comment and/or subscribe to our channels on iTunes, Spotify and YouTube:

For June 1996, our adventurous chatterboxes trek back into the deep, dark jungle as …

Billy Zane was flying high in the early nineties, but the pinnacle was his part as the purple phenom “The Phantom”, a costumed crime-fighter that debuted during the pulp era of the 1930s. The film this month continued a stretch of misguided but underrated pulp features that included The Rocketeer, The Shadow and our beloved Dick Tracy. The jungle never forgets…and neither does….The Phantom!

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