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Episode 134: The Next Karate Kid (1994) -- "Dangerously Low on Bologna"

A new chapter, a new beginning, and a new Karate Kid. Ol' Miyagi is at it again as California's been left in the dust and Boston bound. There he does what he does best -- get involved in the martial arts hijinks of a disenfrachised youth. Never change Nariyoshi, never change...

Episode 133: The Karate Kid Part III (1989) -- "We're Going Dutch!"

The trilogy of Danielson waxes off as he returns to California to find his home demolished, his future uncertain, and his life in peril. Targeted by the best friend of the bad guy from the first time who has money to spend and Karate's Bad Boy Mike Barnes ready to bring the pain...

Episode 132: The Karate Kid Part II (1986) -- "Breathe and Slap"

The lengend continues to grow as the Karate Kid goes international. To Okinawa where he finds himself at the center between a fued of honor, saving a village, and mending a broken heart...

Episode 131: The Karate Kid (1984) -- "The Skeleton and The Shower Curtain"

This week the Specht Brothers witness the rise of a legend, an icon, a proverbial quintessential aspect of the 1980s youth-centric karate culture. He worked, day-in day-out, he faced adversity, he earned praise and accolades. His story begins now...the Karate Kid, Nariyoshi Miyagi!
 
...and Daniel LaRusso is here as well...

Episode 130: V for Vendetta (2005) -- "Ideas are Bulletproof...and Also Delicious!"

We remembered, remembered it was the 5th of November,
An adaptation, within reason, of the Alan Moore plot.
It seemed liked the season
Gave us no better reason
To see if we liked it or not...

Halloween 2 on Halloween Too: "Turkey Baster Full of Morphine"

Celebrating Halloween with Halloween again! Michael Myers continues to terrorize Haddonfield as Laurie Strode is taken to the oldest hospital in the county. Loomis fired six shots and that Ben Tramer guy is going to go far...

Episode 129: Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) -- "Brian May Wasn't Involved Here..."

October is nearly over. We've left peak Elm Street for the glitz and glam of Hollywood. America's favorite slasher is itching for a comeback, but is the stalwart Heather Langenkamp up the challenge? This isn't your grandpapa's Nightmare -- this is a New Nightmare!

Episode 128: Freddy's Dead The Final Nightmare (1991) -- "Rolling Down the Hill"

One last week on Elm Street. There's no more kids left in Springwood, just a sad circus, a John Doe, and Yaphet Kotto. The makings of a grand finale are in there somewhere...

RTR Extra Life Special -- Trick or Treat (1986)

The request for this Extra Life special was recieved via acetate disc with specific instructions...
1. Release in October,
2. Release at midnight in October,
3. Release the spirit of a disgruntled rock god at midnight in October.
 
Two out of three's not bad...

Episode 127: A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989) -- "How's the Diving?"

Evil always creeps on fine old Elm Street. Those wily kids are growing up and Krueger wants to run amok. The plan this time is dark indeed so listen in and hear with glee!