Thor's Hour of Thunder
Email the show: hourofthunder (at) gmail Jokes and over-analysis about under-seen films. current cover art designed by DoomsdayLLC . Previous cover art: "Thor Against the World" album cover by Mark Dancey. Opening music when we have it is "Ride of the Valkyries" covered by grimmolehill747. Ending music when we have it is Franz Nicolay https://franznicolay.com/Want to listen to an old episode we no longer have posted? Have thoughts about the show or a movie we discussed? Email: hourofthunder (at) gmail
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Content Warning for disability horror, especially the movie's use of the r-word to describe people with mental disorders.
Mr. Monopoly co-hosts Bad For Me. Matt's various projects can be found at KittySneezes.com.
This concludes Hidden Gems month. If you were expecting The Hidden (1987), that was episode 1055. August will be Workplace Month, starting with James Gunn's Superman!
We compare the pace of this film to a classic American Western. If you like Westerns, check out our Cowboy Month in episodes 1025 - 1028.
The final Hidden Gem film will be The Baby (1973).
Thor asks what is your favorite horror movie featuring aliens (outside of The Alien franchise). If you need inspiration, you can check out these previous topics we've covered:
The next hidden gem topic will be Bacurau (2019).
Døuble Identity is back to kick off Hidden Gems month. We compare this film to 701: Jennifer's Body (2009).
The next topic is There's Nothing Out There (1991).
We reference our Live dramatic reading of Clue. Our post-credit segment includes us talking about movies where the main character dies and the movie keeps going. If you don't want to spoiled by that conversation, feel free to stop listening when our outro theme song ends at 49:00.
This concludes Juneraker. Coming up is a month of hidden gems, starting with Lisa Frankenstein (2024).
For related Hitchcock episodes, check out our radio play of The 39 Steps (250 - 254) and "April Showers Month" of Psycho Sequels & Remakes (1017 - 1020).
The final question was inspired by this article from comingsoon.net.
The last topic of Juneraker will be The Spy Who Came in From the Cold (1965).
No Time to Die Another Living Daylights! Scarlet Witch found this James Bond Car Quiz. Also check out Licence To Queer.
Need more Bond? Check out our double-o marathon in episodes 200-224.
The next spy topic is Notorious (1946).
Happy THORSday! Please enjoy this bonus conversation about Mr. Monopoly's trip to Italy.
Check out our friends at Dads From the Crypt and Bad For Me.
The next spy flick is No Time to Die (2021).
Welcome to the 2nd month of spy stuff, called Juneraker!
The next topic is Cloak & Dagger (1984).
Kool-Aid hosts the Media Sandwich Podcast and wrote the book Cinema Autopsy. Mr. Monopoly co-hosts Bad For Me.
This conludes The Spy Who Loved May, but have no fear, we decided to do a second month of spy films called Juneraker, starting with The Peacemaker (1997).
"We have a real-life Judi Dench in our midst. You are the boss and yet you have not sacrificed one ounce of femininity."
The last topic of The Spy Who Loved May is Enemy of the State (1998).
Content Warning for sexual assault.
The next spy film is The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018).
New month, new theme! It's Cinco de Thoro, and the theme is The Spy Who Loved May.
We know now that Gina Carano is a bad person, but she was sure fun to watch kick ass in 2011. Note from McFly: he waited all episode for Thor to bring up that Gina Carano and Ewan McGregor were both in the extended Star Wars Universe as bad ass characters that faught Mandalorians, but it never happened.
Chibi hosts the Unidentified Flying Obsession ...
This was a rare episode that wasn't tied to a specific monthly theme. If you'd like to suggest a movie or theme, e-mail us at hourofthunder@gmail.com.
Check out our friends at Dads From the Crypt, Unidentified Flying Obsession, and Bad For Me.
Coming up will be 2 months of spy films, starting with Haywire (2011).
Ben from Cats And Cats And Cats and Fly Fly Triceratops guest starred this week.
For more band related topics, check out our original 3-part radio play about the Spice Girls called "Spicy Burgers" (episodes 270-272) and 853: Bill & Ted Face the Music.
This concludes Marching Band month. Next week will be a special birthday pick, The Return of the Living Dead (1985).
Matt's various projects can be found at KittySneezes.com, including an upcoming M.A.S.H. watchalong podcast.
End song by Cats And Cats And Cats. Check out their UK tour dates and upcoming remasters.
Lebby can be found on the Game Link Podcast.
Next week will be The Return of the Living Dead (1985).
Døuble Identity is back to kick off March-ing Bands month. Check out their new Spotify account. They also have a new song out May 2nd called "The Party", and here is the presave link.
The next musical treat is Airheads (1994).
The Thor's pantheon is saddened by the news of Val Kilmer's passing. If you wish to relisten, below are our past discussions celebrating the actor that inspired 2 years worth of "VALentines" months.
Find out what the newest themed month is! Here's a hint, the first topic will be Lemonade Mouth (2011).
If you are looking for a few innings of baseball, check out episodes 962 - 964.
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