The Movie Connection

Welcome to PODCASTING IN THE DARK, hosted by Jacob and Colleen. This podcast is dedicated to exploring various media of the dark and unusual variety. This includes Stories, TV Shows and Movies that shock and excite. Season One is dedicated to revisiting episode of "Are You Afraid of the Dark." Go ahead, turn off the lights -- light a candle if you're feeling timid, a

What do, a discontent department store employee who has an affair with an intense young man, and a wholesome girl who has her baby at a Wal-Mart, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE GOOD GIRL" (6:30) (Directed by, Miguel Arteta. Starring, Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal, John C. Reily...) Jacob Watched: "WHERE THE HEART IS" (34:

What do, two sisters who befriend a cuddly and unusual forest creature, and a little boy who experiences the adventure and wonder of dreams, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO" *(11:23) (Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Starring, Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Frank Welker...) KC Watched: "LITTLE NEMO: ADVENTURES IN SLUMBE

What do a seasoned con-man who competes with a younger adversary, and an aging man whose daughter and wife are both expecting, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS" (5:18) (Directed by, Frank Oz. Starring, Michael Caine, Steve Martin, Glenne Headly...) Jacob Watched: "FATHER OF THE BRIDE: PART 2" (29:35) (Direct

What do, a rich debutante who is recovering from a case of amnesia, and a devious femme fatale scamming her husband out of a fortune, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "OVERBOARD" (1987) (4:32) (Directed by, Garry Marshall. Starring, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Hermann...) KC Watched: "THE LAST SEDUCTION" (32:37) (Directed by, John Dahl. Starri

What do, the daughter of a famous comedian who is getting over her fears of public speaking, and a care-free teenager who will confront his problem with substance abuse, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "HEDGEHOG" (11:14) (Directed by, Lindsey Copeland. Starring, Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd, Danny Defarrari...) Jacob Watched: "THE SPECTACULAR NOW" (30:18

What do, a spoiled postman who befriends a mysterious yet generous woodsman, and a mythical retelling of the origin of Santa Claus, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "KLAUS" (6:17) (Directed by, Sergio Pablos. Starring, Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones...) KC Watched: "THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF SANTA CLAUS" (41: 31) (Directed by, Arthu

What do, a good-natured elderly man who may prove to be the real Santa Claus, and a disruptive little girl determined to spread Christmas cheer, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "MIRACLE ON 34th STREET" (7:01) (Directed by, Les Mayfield. Starring, Mara Wilson, Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins..." Jacob Watched: "ELOISE AT CHRISTMASTIME" (44:35)

What do, a woman's crazy kidnapping scheme to avoid her parents judgment, and a savvy business woman's attempt to save her reputation by revitalizing a struggling Christmas village, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: Jacob Watched: "HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS" (5:45) (Directed by, Ron Underwood. Starring, Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Gabrielle Miller...) KC Watched: "A

What do, a confounding love triangle that occurs around the holiday season, and a meet-cute that turns into a test of fate, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "HOLIDAY AFFAIR" (6:41) (Directed by, Don Hartman. Starring, Janet Leigh, Robert Mitchum, Carl Davis...) Jacob Watched: "SERENDIPITY" (31:37) (Directed by, Peter Chelsom. Starring, John Cusack, Kat