Ep.4 Redux: Abel Ferrara, Take Shelter & Tom McCaffrey

Summary: This week’s summer re-release is Episode #4, which made its initial appearance on Bill Chete’s Horror Palace on March 29th, 2012. Tom and Joe introduce the episode with some reminiscences about what was happening behind the scenes when it first appeared. Here’s what the original write-up looked like: Our very special guest this week is the star of the indie comedy executive produced by Abel Ferrara, HAPPY LIFE… Actor, writer, rapper and comedian Mr. Tom McCaffrey! The show kicks off with McCaffrey bringing his rapper persona TMC to the slicing table as he performs “Scarface Is Overrated”! A little hip-hop before we get to the chop shop!We continue with the usual intros of all the CUTTING ROOM knife handlers and we move right into a spectacular interview with our special guest as he talks about his acting, rapping and life as a stand-up! Tom also indulges us with his passion for horror! Joe Mummy comes to life with a review of the new dvd release of TAKE SHELTER starring Michael Shannon. Everyone carves their opinions into this intense film that pushes the boundaries of the horror genre.The classic review theme is Abel Ferrara horror films. We take a journey into the mind of the premiere east coast guerrilla movie maker.TomaHawk kicks things off with his scalping of the 1979 classic THE DRILLER KILLER that combines punk with horror on the seedy streets of 1970′s New York City! The Evil Reverend Billy Grim throws his unholy water all over 1995′s THE ADDICTION, continuing to demonstrate that he is one of the best reviewers on this network!Sharpen your blades people because THE CUTTING ROOM is back and we end the program with a very special announcement concerning the addition of a brand new butcher starting on Episode 006: By popular demand, the inimitable Max Koch, who will be known hereafter as MAXXACRE!! Table of Contents New Intro & Reminiscences: 00:00:00 Original Intro: 00:19:29 TOM McCAFFREY INTERVIEW: 00:37:20 TAKE SHELTER: 01:09:25 – Review can be read here. DRILLER KILLER: 01:45:10 THE ADDICTION: 02:30:19 Guest Info & Links Tom McCaffrey is a comedian, actor and writer. Some of his TV credits include: Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Comedy Central’s Shorties Watching Shorties, Comedy Central’s AtomTV, Comedy Central’s Secret Stash Movie, VH-1′s Best Week Ever, TRU-TV’s Smoking Gun Presents. He is featured on Comedy Central Records’ ‘Invite Them Up’ Cd. His stand up CD ‘Lou Diamond Phillips?’ was voted one of the Top 10 Comedy Albums of 2008 by Punchline Magazine. He starred in the indy comedy ‘Happy Life’ and has a role in the upcoming film ‘Hellaware’. Tom McCaffrey’s Podcast Last Exit to Brooklyn on iTunes. Show Links iTunes | RSS | Email Alerts | Stitcher | Tumblr | Website | Facebook | Twitter Movie Clips