Jose and I love doing movie commentaries, but we have run out of films to cover! The series "Commentary on Clive's Contemporaries" allows us to look in the background and see what movies were happening when these Clive Barker movies and sequels were being made. We choose a range of movies, and you, the listeners, vote for which one we cover. This series was sponsored by our listeners in the 2025 Kickstarter Campaign, Clive Barker Podcast Presents Fundraiser 11 : The Patron Configuration and covers a range of years from 1973 (Salome) to 2024 (Night of the Zoopocalypse) and beyond.
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- 1973 -- The Forbidden VS. Enter the Dragon
- 1978 -- Salome Vs. Invasion of the Body Snatchers
- 1985 -- Transmutations VS. Silver Bullet
- 1986 – Rawhead Rex VS. Big Trouble In Little China
- 1987 - Hellraiser VS. Prince of Darkness
- 1987 - Hellraiser VS. Angelheart
- 1988 - Hellbound VS. They Live
- 1990 – Nightbreed VS.
Commentary, Angel Heart
1987 - Directed by Alan Parker, Written by William Hjortsberg & Alan Parker
1h 53m
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AI Summary
Ryan and Jose recorded episode 538 of the Clive Barker Podcast, focusing on an audio commentary for the 1987 film Angelheart as part of their "Clive's Contemporaries" series. They began with news about the successful Library of the Dead Kickstarter campaign, which had reached $1.5 million and unlocked new stretch goals. The majority of the episode was spent discussing Angelheart, with Ryan and Jose analyzing the film's plot, characters, and themes, comparing it to Hellraiser and other films of the era. They discussed the film's Faustian bargain, the performance of Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro, and the movie's grim and surreal atmosphere. They also touched on the film's production, reception, and its place among other 1987 releases. The episode concluded with a brief mention of upcoming podcast topics and a discussion about potential future interviews.
Library of the Dead Campaign
Ryan and Jose discussed the latest updates on the Library of the Dead Kickstarter campaign, noting that it had surpassed its $1.5 million stretch goal and introduced a new goal at $2 million. They reviewed the campaign's details, including late pledges and exclusive content, and agreed it was worth supporting. The conversation then shifted to an audio commentary on the film "Angelheart," analyzing its plot, characters, and connections to Clive Barker's book "Falling Angel." They discussed the film's themes, including amnesia, supernatural elements, and the relationship between the protagonist and the devil-like character, Louis Cipher.
Angel Heart Movie Analysis Discussion
Ryan and Jose discussed the movie "Angel Heart," focusing on its plot, characters, and themes. They analyzed Johnny Favorite's role, the presence of voodoo elements, and the movie's setting in Louisiana during the Civil Rights era. The discussion included insights into the movie's portrayal of dissociation, hallucinations, and the devil's influence on Johnny Favorite's actions. They also compared it to other films with similar plot elements and debated the movie's interpretation, particularly regarding Johnny's actions and the role of the devil.
