The Magic Lantern

Recent Episodes

Episode 144 – Macario

Posted November 2, 2020 • 01:00:44

It’s Día de Muertos today, The Day of the Dead, and we could think of no better way to observe the occasion than to sing the praises of Roberto Gavaldón’s...

Episode 143 – The Magic Jack O’Lantern 2020

Posted October 31, 2020 • 01:17:07

It’s that most wonderful time of the year again! In this episode, The Magic Jack O’Lantern 2020, we once again bring you our list of viewing tricks...

Episode 142 – Halloween

Posted October 18, 2020 • 01:04:23

In Halloween (Green, 2018), it is forty years after the 1978 babysitter murders that destroyed the peace of Haddonfield, Illinois, and shattered Laurie...

Episode 141 – A Dark Song

Posted October 4, 2020 • 00:55:39

It’s the best time of the year once again! Cole-o-ween 2020 is upon us and to kick off the proceedings I have chosen one of my favorite horror films...

Episode 140 – The Princess Bride

Posted September 20, 2020 • 01:10:44

The Princess Bride (Reiner, 1987) is having a bit of a resurgence in the popular culture these days. In late 2020, the cast reunited for a fun, virtual...