The Hour of the Wolf Reviews
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror film, when the kids have left the room. Direct from WBAI's Hour of the Wolf, film journalist and critic Dan Persons (Tor.com, Cinefantastique) takes a serious (and sometimes snarky) look at the latest of fantastic film.
Episodes
February 28, 2023 • 47 mins
Jim Freund invited me onto the show to let me expound further on the 2023 Oscar nominated animated shorts, and to talk me off the occasional perilous speculation ledge. Plus we discuss some of the genre-related features competing for the golden statuette, and other stuff, too!
And remember to check out the SpaceBrains3D release Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The limited edition, signed DVD is available here.
And remember to check out the SpaceBrains3D release Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The limited edition, signed DVD is available here.
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February 21, 2023 • 5 mins
This year's Oscar voters have a strong slate of animated shorts to choose from... with one exception. I look at contenders this week.
And if you have fond memories of watching monster mayhem in 3D, check out my first, SpaceBrains3D release: Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The signed, limited edition DVD is available here.
And if you have fond memories of watching monster mayhem in 3D, check out my first, SpaceBrains3D release: Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The signed, limited edition DVD is available here.
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February 14, 2023 • 5 mins
Hour of the Wolf has once again been preempted for pledge breaks -- the bills do have to be paid, after all -- so instead let's celebrate my ten years with the show by dipping into the archives for my review of Iron Man 3.
And while you're at it, check out my latest SpaceBrains3D release, Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The signed limited edition DVD is available here.
And while you're at it, check out my latest SpaceBrains3D release, Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut. The signed limited edition DVD is available here.
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February 7, 2023 • 5 mins
Can a major film frachise survive the passing of its big star? Director Ryan Coogler may have found a solution in a radical rethinking of who can step up to become a hero. Here's my review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
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January 31, 2023 • 4 mins
Horror-comedy from Argentina? Sure, why not? Here's my review of Legions.
And be sure to check out Upstart Company's newest offering: Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut in SpaceBrains3D! No special equipment necessary - Signed, limited edition DVD is available here.
And be sure to check out Upstart Company's newest offering: Gammera 3D: The Goodman Cut in SpaceBrains3D! No special equipment necessary - Signed, limited edition DVD is available here.
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January 24, 2023 • 4 mins
Is the cinematic tech worth your moviegoing time? Here's my review of Avatar: The Way of Water.
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January 9, 2023 • 4 mins
Blame it on the Xmas blues, I somehow missed posting my review of Kindred after it aired as my last segment of 2022. Better late than never - here it is!
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January 3, 2023 • 5 mins
Brace yourselves, kids -- here's my world-spanning, slightly eclectic list of the top ten genre films of 2022. Some obvious picks, some surprises, and one sub-genre that's completely MIA (and for which I shall shed no tears). Put aside all other plans and get ready to binge!
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December 21, 2022 • 4 mins
And a very merry belated Little Wooden Boy to you, too!
Here's my review of Guillermo del Toro's PINOCCHIO.
Here's my review of Guillermo del Toro's PINOCCHIO.
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December 6, 2022 • 4 mins
Can you ever have enough of too much? My thoughts on the delirious Korean SF action film, ALIENOID!
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November 29, 2022 • 4 mins
I just can't quit Disney+'s ANDOR, so here's my reevaluation of the show in the wake of its recently completed first season.
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November 22, 2022 • 5 mins
I take a look at Olivia Wilde's controversial science fiction nightmare, DON'T WORRY DARLING.
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November 15, 2022 • 13 mins
Japanese thrills and some blasts from the past(s)! We first look at the new teenager-tracks-serial-killer film, MISSING, then delve into the archives for my very first HOUR OF THE WOLF reviews: THE EVIL DEAD 2013; JOHN DIES AT THE END: and OBLIVION.
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November 1, 2022 • 11 mins
We get in just under the wire for Halloween with our thoughts on the Henry Selick/Jordan Peele collab, WENDELL AND WILD.
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October 25, 2022 • 23 mins
It's a big show! It's a really big show! Not only do we have a review of the creepy-fun Inuit alien invasion film, SLASH/BACK, but also an interview with its director, Nyla Innuksuk, PLUS capsule reviews of Justin Roiland's THE PALONI SHOW! HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! and the musicians meet AI documentary, THE COMPUTER ACCENT.
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October 17, 2022 • 37 mins
Sweet dreams are not necessarily made of these. HotWolf host Jim Freund joins me for a lively discussion of the fantastic video adaptation of Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN.
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October 11, 2022 • 10 mins
This week, we look at the quirky, and surprisingly touching, stop-motion animated film, MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON, and consider what is it about stop-motion that gives it its magic.
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October 4, 2022 • 11 mins
We kick off October by looking at SALOUM, an intense supernatural action film from Senegal.
Be sure to listen to HOUR OF THE WOLF, every Monday at 9 PM on WBAI 99.5FM in New York, or at wbai.org.
Be sure to listen to HOUR OF THE WOLF, every Monday at 9 PM on WBAI 99.5FM in New York, or at wbai.org.
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September 27, 2022 • 14 mins
On our debut episode, we look at the new Disney+ series, ANDOR.
Be sure to listen to HOUR OF THE WOLF, every Monday at 9 PM on WBAI 99.5FM in New York, or at wbai.org.
Be sure to listen to HOUR OF THE WOLF, every Monday at 9 PM on WBAI 99.5FM in New York, or at wbai.org.
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