Listener Requests by Clark Fischer

Miracle Mile

The Date After

Reviewed Mar 20, 2026

After 30 years of searching, Harry has finally met the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, before they even have a chance to go on their first date, Harry intercepts some chilling news: WWIII has begun and nuclear missiles will destroy Los Angeles in less than an hour! Genres: Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller

The Fencer

Mr Stalin's Opus

Reviewed Jan 30, 2026

Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical education teacher at a local school. The past however catches up and puts him in front of a difficult choice. Genres: Drama, History

Spartacus

A cinematic feast whether you like snails or oysters

Reviewed Nov 29, 2024

The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes. Genres: Adventure, Drama, History

The Man from Earth

The Passion of the Crood

Reviewed Aug 2, 2024

A departing professor gathers his closest colleagues for an intimate farewell, but the night takes an unexpected turn when he shares a stunning secret about his past. As the conversation unfolds, skepticism and curiosity collide, challenging everything they thought they knew about history, science, and belief. Genres: Drama, Science Fiction

Arrival

Close Encounters of the Squid Kind

Reviewed Oct 29, 2021

Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat. Genres: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction

Pumping Iron

A podcast with no weak points.

Reviewed Jan 1, 2021

Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno. Genres: Documentary

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Or How I Stopped Working And Learned to Love Old Movies

Reviewed Apr 17, 2020

After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop it. Genres: Comedy, War

Forbidden Planet

The movie that inspired Spock to fight the Ego Monster Wi...

Reviewed Mar 8, 2019

Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately. Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction