The CCD Podcast: Episode #105 - Rogue One and The State of Star Wars

2016.... wow, what a year. We have seen monumental accomplishments in pop culture... Marvel movies and TV shows we never could have imagined seeing (Dr. Strange, Power Man), ratings that nerd shows can't believe (Game of Thrones, Westworld and the Walking Dead are some of the highest rated and most popular shows on TV), retro properties are hotter than ever (any thing from the 80s/80s that is re-released is sure to be a hit). Man, 2016 is certainly one of the best years to be alive and basking in the glory of the nerd-iverse! And what better way to wrap it all up in a sweet little bow then the FIRST EVER non saga Star Wars movie? Rogue One is here,... and we are EXCITED to discuss it, as well as what ramifications it's success will have on the whole Star Wars franchise! Join Jedi Rob, Joey Armao and Mike D as we chop it up CCD style in the Nerd Cave... long live 2016!!!!





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The CCD Podcast: Episode #104 - The Future of Wrestling is.....Goldberg?

We have been doing these podcasts for awhile, but every once and again a certain topic brings us back to our teen age years for a sec and clouds our judgement completely. A few weeks back Goldberg defeated Brock Lesner and all of the sudden we were 12 all over again... Joe Armao and Steve Resk join Rob Martin in the CCD Nerd Cave to discuss the future of Wrestling and what we can expect in the next few months! 

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The CCD Podcast: Episode #103 - A Sit Down With Michael Nathanson

It is always nice to know someone on the inside,... especially when we are talking about someone that is in the cast of an upcoming Marvel Netflix show. AND EVEN MORE ESPECIALLY when that someone from the cast of the upcoming Marvel Netflix show is a friend of CCD!!!! We are so excited to have the talented Michael Nathanson LIVE in the Nerd Cave recording the CCD Podcast. He joins filmmaker Leland James and Jedi Rob to talk about his role in the upcoming Punisher series... as well as some of his favorite films/directors, Stranger Things, BBQ Films/Immersive Cinema and much more!!!! It is going to be great... what more do you need to know?






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The CCD Podcast: Episode #102 - Small Screams: Terror From The TV Art Show

Horror on the television screen is nothing new... hell, there have been horror themed TV shows since the 1950s! But with the genre exploding on TV now (The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, The Strain... shall I go on?) we decided this would be a perfect subject for our next CCD art show. So we put together the Small Screams: Terror From The TV art show, which will take place on Saturday October 22nd at the Irish Haven.

Rob welcomed Mike D and Tommy Lombardozzi (both have pieces in the show) down to the CCD Nerd Cave to discuss TV Horror over the years and preview some of the subjects that were adapted into pieces for the show. if you love horror TV give this one a listen!






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31 to the 3rd Power - Day 17: Hellraiser (1987)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/17/16): Hellraiser (1987)

Sadomasochistic horror at its finest, writer Clive Barker steps behind the camera & delivers us a blood soaked gem. The Cenobites serve only one purpose: To blur the lines between pleasure & pain!

31 to the 3rd Power - Day 16: The Crazies (1973)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/16/16) - The Crazies (1973)



A small town sees it's inhabitants begin to descend into madness for no apparent reason... right around the same time the US Army shows up to "contain" a situation. Coincidence? Nope...

31 to the 3rd Power - Day 15: Nightmare On Elm Street 3 - Dream Warriors

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/15/16) - Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors



When the last remaining children of the mob that killed Freddy start going crazy, they are sent to an institution where they must locate and destroy Krueger's remains once & for all.

31 to the 3rd Power - Day 14: Blood Sucking Freaks (1976)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/14/16): Blood Sucking Freaks (1976)



One of the most violent & disturbing films ever recorded. The poster promises human dart boards, brain surgery and dental hi-jinks... and that is not even barely a scrape of the surface!

31 to the 3rd Power- Day 13: Evil Dead II (1987)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/13/16) - Evil Dead (1987)



More of a re-do than a sequel, this movie takes the groundwork laid in part one and expands/improves on it immensely. Funnier... Bloodier... definitely more impressive for Raimi and Co.

31 to the 3rd Power - Day 12: Let Me In (2010)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/12/16) - Let Me In (2010)



 That rare case when the remake is on par with the original, Smit-McPhee & Moretz shine as a bullied teen & his newfound friend... who happens to be a 12 year old VAMPIRE!

31 to the 3rd Power - Day 11: An American Werewolf in London - (1981)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/11/16) - An American Werewolf In London (1981)



A classic in both script and visual execution, this is the SEMINAL werewolf film. Raucous comedy interwoven with pure terror, the effects hold up 35 years later! Best transformation scene EVER!

31 to the 3rd Power - Day 10: Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/10/16) - Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)



This movie gets a bad rap.  An excellent use of the source material without having to be a direct rehash. They ditch found footage and implement the concept of lost time.

31 to the 3rd Power - Day #9: Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/9/16) - Rosemary's Baby (1968)




Lots of people live in a NY high-rise. Would it really surprise you if a few were a coven of witches/warlocks looking to bring about the reign of Satan’s spawn?  

31 to the 3rd Power - Day #8: The Exorcist (1973)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/8/16) - The Exorcist (1973)



There is nothing like the real thing… and this movie had many convinced it was 100% true! One of the most terrifying films ever. “Your mom sucks cocks in hell Karras”

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31 to the 3rd Power - Day #7: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/7/16) - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

The granddaddy of all slasher films, this film’s use of psychological terror and off-screen violence going hand in hand with the limited gore to create a perfect synergy. Headcheese for all.

31 to the 3rd Power - Day #6: The Devil's Rejects (2005)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/6/16) - The Devil's Rejects (2005)



The very rare superior sequel, this is the grail of Zombie’s filmography. Vicious, raw & action packed. Insanely good use of music and imagery to create a total package. Tutti Fucking Fruity.

31 to the 3rd Power - Day #5: Ghost Story (1981)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/5/16) - Ghost Story (1981)




This classical New England ghost story features some Hollywood legends in the twilight of their careers. Four men recount an event from the past that is making the present quite challenging.

31 to the 3rd Power - Day #4: House (1986)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/4/16) - House (1986)

When an author hunkers down in his deceased aunt’s home to write a novel about his experiences in Vietnam, he realizes the House itself may be the thing causing his problems.

31 to the 3rd Power - Day #3: Audition (1999)

Over the next 31 days I plan on reviewing MY PERSONAL FAVORITE HORROR FILMS... and I am going to do it in exactly 31 words!

Today's Entry (10/3/16) - Audition (1999)



Miike's masterpiece, which is saying alot considering his filmography. An interesting twist on how finding an ideal mate can be TORTUROUS. You will never look at piano wire the same again!

The CCD Podcast: Episode #101 - Our 3rd Annual Live Podcast From St. Mark's Comics to Kick Off NYCC Superweek!

On Friday 9/30/16 we were back in the house at St. Mark's Comics in NYC to kick off NYCC Superweek!!! It was our 3rd year in a row and we certainly had our biggest show ever! Not only did we sit down with shop owner Mitch Cutler, but we talked with comic legends Jim Salicrup, Fred Van Lente, Jamel Igle and horror film savant Joe Mauceri... it was incredible! Another great live action recording at one of the coolest Mom & Pop shops still in existence. Afterward we bought comics and toys... yup, a perfect night! Check it out....   

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