As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear) and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Christine (1983) in light of the film’s 40th anniversary, with topics including how the film elevates its “killer car” premise, what the film has to say about male fragility and insecurity, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Christine abound in this panel discussion!)
Cast members: David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group), and Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President, The Fanbase Weekly co-host, writer – Something Animal, Identity Thief)
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Fanbase Press’ recommendations for fans of Christine:
Fanbase Feature: 40th Anniversary Retrospective on ‘The Thing’ (1982)
Fanbase Feature: 40th Anniversary Retrospective on ‘Escape from New York’ (1981)
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill
Episode Photo by: Barbra Dillon
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